Newport Chapter Trivia

Did you know our Newport Chapter was the 4th chapter founded,
and to date, there are 148 chapters nationwide?

• 1958:   Articles of Incorporation of Newport Chapter of the National Charity League were signed.
• The first social activity of our Chapter was a Tea, a tradition we continue today.
• 1959:   The Ticktocker Thrift Shop opened its doors.
• 1960:   The "End of the Rainbow" luncheon was started.
• 1961:   The first annual National Charity League, Newport Chapter, Debutante Ball was held at
    the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.  We were the second NCL chapter to hold a debutante ball.   
• 1965:   The John Tracy Clinic was our initial Chapter Philanthropy.
• 1965:   The Newport Chapter hosted the National Charity League Convention.
• 1967:   The Thrift Shop almost burned down due to a painter's drop cloth left on a floor furnace.
• 1969:   Sustaining members formed our first Sustainer group - Caramigas.
• 1971:   The Thrift Shop moved to its 19th Street location.