In difficult times, the leaders among us rise up with renewed willingness to tackle the biggest challenges. They look at our city and see not only the problems, but the possibilities. They have a vision for the future and a plan for getting there. They are United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society members, the cornerstone of United Way, and they believe in a future of possibilities. In 2009-10, 745 Alexis de Tocqueville Society members personally contributed $10,000 or more, raising an incredible $12.5 million for our community.
A group of committed leaders have come together to establish a Challenge Match fund to encourage new and increased giving. Their generosity leverages members' contributions, and makes an even greater impact on our community.
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society hosts a number of networking and social events throughout the year. Events scheduled for the 2010-11 campaign year include:
November 10, 2010 - Reception at the home of Gerald and Anita Smith
February 28, 2011 - Annual Appreciation Dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
April 13, 2011 - Dinner Honoring Major Donors (for contributors of $25,000 or more) at Rienzi
Events during the 2009-10 campaign year included:
April 14, 2010 - Dinner Honoring Major Donors (for contributors of $25,000 or more) at Rienzi
March 1, 2010 - Annual Appreciation Dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
January 6, 2010 - Reception Honoring Benefactors at the home of Janet and Mark Jacobs
November 4, 2009 - Reception featuring Rex Tillerson, President and CEO, ExxonMobil, at River Oaks Country Club
October 14, 2009 - Reception at the home of Diana Hudson and Lee Kaplan |
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 "Leaders have a way of motivating others to be passionate about their community. Through their outstanding generosity to United Way, Alexis de Tocqueville Society members not only make Houston a better place to live, they set an example for others to follow."
Bobby Tudor
Chairman and CEO
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
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 "It is wonderful to see Houston's community leaders come together to encourage and inspire others to give to our community. When you support the United Way of Greater Houston, you are helping secure our community's critical social services safety net, you positively impact thousands of lives, and you make a difference in Houston."
Dorothy Ables
Chief Administrative Officer
Spectra Energy
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In 2009-10 the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way of Greater Houston won national recognition for Most Tocqueville Dollars Raised for Community Impact and Most Women Tocqueville Members. United Way of Greater Houston is profoundly grateful to our Alexis de Tocqueville Society members for their incredible generosity and steadfast commitment to improving lives and making a lasting difference.
For more information on the Alexis de Tocqueville Society and United Way of Greater Houston, please contact Diane Likeness at 713-685-2319.
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