About

The Tocqueville Society acknowledges philanthropic leaders in each United Way community.

The national society was created by United Way of America and in 2005, Jon Campbell and inaugural chairs Nancy and John Lindahl brought the Tocqueville Society to the Twin Cities. The society was created by donors—for donors—to develop a stronger sense of community and connectedness between its members.

2008 Co-chairs M. Nicholas Burke & Susan Slattery Burke

2008 Outstanding Civic Leadership Award Winners Warren & Mary Lynn Staley

• View 2008 cabinet members.
• View past society chairs.

History

Only 26 years old in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville arrived in and traveled throughout the United States and wrote Democracy in America based on his observations.

Central to Tocqueville's writings was his admiration for the American spirit of voluntary action for the common good. He recognized, applauded and immortalized the voluntary spirit that energized the lives of Americans.

United Way Tocqueville Society was created to honor the goodwill and community leadership that inspired Tocqueville's writings more than a century ago.

Membership Levels

Though established only three years ago, the Greater Twin Cities United Way Tocqueville Society has already set a high standard for other communities to follow: over 520 donor households raised $11.7 million, with 85 new members last year.

The six membership giving levels include:

• $10,000-$24,999 = Cornerstone / Membres de la Société
• $25,000-$49,999 = Master Designer / Ordre de Liberté
• $50,000-$74,999 = Master Builder / Ordre d'Egalité
• $75,000-$99,999 = Architect / Ordre de Fraternité
• $100,000-$999,999 = Landmark / La Société Nationale
• $1,000,000+ = Century Legacy / La Table Ronde des Millions de Dollars
  A gift of $1,000,000 or more entitles an individual to membership in the national Million Dollar Roundtable.

News/Upcoming Events

TBD

Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday, October 26, 1-4 p.m.
Two projects available:

Fall Fun While Helping Someone—Senior Community Services (West Metro)
Have fun while raking, washing windows and helping with seasonal yard work for a senior in your community.  H.O.M.E., a program of senior Community Services is committed to helping seniors remain independent in their homes by providing maintenance they are unable to do themselves.

Rake, Rattle and Roll—Merrick Community Services (East Metro)
Seniors living independently in their homes need outdoor yard work done before the snow falls. Raking, bagging leaves, cleaning out the gutters or even visiting with the homeowner are included.

To sign-up or if you have questions, please contact Leann Latus by e-mail or by phone: 612-340-7526.

Past Events

2007 Awards Dinner

Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere at last year's award ceremony held at Mill City Museum.

>View slideshow.

More

• For more information about Greater Twin Cities United Way Tocqueville Society, please contact Leann Latus
  by e-mail or by phone: 612-340-7526.

• Find information on the national Tocqueville Society.