One remarkable group of individuals is leading the way to a better community. In 2008-09, 728 Alexis de Tocqueville Society members personally contributed $10,000 or more, raising an incredible $12.14 million for our community.
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society hosts a number of networking and social events throughout the year. Upcoming events for the 2009-10 campaign year include:
October 14, 2009 - Reception at the home of Diana Hudson and Lee Kaplan
November 4, 2009 - Reception featuring Rex Tillerson, President and CEO, ExxonMobil, at River Oaks Country Club
January 6, 2010 - Reception Honoring Benefactors at the home of Janet and Mark Jacobs
March 1, 2010 - Annual Appreciation Dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
April 14, 2010 - Dinner Honoring Major Donors (for contributors of $25,000 or more) at Rienzi
Learn how you can leverage your Alexis de Tocqueville Society gift even further through our Challenge Match Program.
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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 2008-09 the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way of Greater Houston won the national Overall Award for Excellence among Tocqueville Societies. 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 Claire Williams at 713-685-2491.
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