History
Cheryl Beaudreault,
National President New Neighbors League
New Neighbors League History
NNLC is the official social club of New Neighbors League, Inc. (NNL), which was founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1939 by Theodore R. Biggs, a former newspaperman. Out of the business of greeting new residents grew a recognized need for a social organization that allowed newcomers to meet others who were also new to the area.
Theodore’s wife, Bunny, lived in many cities throughout the United States, and knew the loneliness associated with moving into an unfamiliar area. With the aid of the Ohio Federated Women’s Club, she drafted the constitution and by-laws for NNLC. The first chapter was chartered in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1943. As the greeting service operations were established across the country, new chapters were founded.
Dayton was the home for the New Neighbors League until 1986 when Cheryl Beaudreault (an Atlanta New Neighbors Member) assumed the position of National President. Presently there are fourteen operations Nationwide. Each Chapter operates independently within established guidelines, and under the directions of a Local Board and Area Director.
Club Thought
We are all different in origin, adjusting to new surroundings while seeking fun and friendship. We wish to be friendly and kind and to give generously of ourselves to each other and our club. We refrain from hasty judgment and are united in our effort to always greet someone new with a smile.
Club Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your many blessings upon us this day, our families, this food and these friends. Help us to open our hearts to each other and offer understanding and kindness to all, Amen.
Motto: Fun and Friendship
Club Flower: Rose
Colors: Pale Blue and White
NNL Affiliated Chapters
ALABAMA: Birmingham
GEORGIA: Atlanta, Peachtree City
KANSAS: Johnson County
MISSOURI: Kansas City Northland, St. Louis
NEBRASKA: Omaha
OHIO: Canton, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo
TENNESSEE: Nashville
TEXAS: Corpus Christi
WASHINGTON, D.C.
If you live in the Kansas City Northland you may want to contact our sister club (NNL Northland).
ALABAMA: Birmingham
GEORGIA: Atlanta, Peachtree City
KANSAS: Johnson County
MISSOURI: Kansas City Northland, St. Louis
NEBRASKA: Omaha
OHIO: Canton, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo
TENNESSEE: Nashville
TEXAS: Corpus Christi
WASHINGTON, D.C.
If you live in the Kansas City Northland you may want to contact our sister club (NNL Northland).