The Tocqueville Society strives to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of those individuals who are United Way’s most generous and community –minded investors. The Tocqueville Society is named after Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), whose observations and admiration of the American spirit of voluntary association and commitment to service for the common good continue to resonate centuries later. Membership in the Tocqueville Society is open to donors who make an annual contribution of $10,000 or more. The Tocqueville society includes many of America’s leading philanthropists, and is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions for individuals who are passionate about changing lives and strengthening their community.

Tocqueville Society Objectives:

• Advance the common good through philanthropic leadership and capacity giving

• Expand high-level personal giving and major giving programs with the highest of standards

• Steward the vital role of personal philanthropy to create lasting change

• Impact the critical and interdependent building blocks of life: health, education and financial stability

• Enhance recognition of our community’s most generous and committed members

National Benefits:

• Listing in the National Tocqueville Society Leadership Recognition book

• Special recognition for members who have made an extraordinary commitment to their local United Way by joining La Societe Nationale and La Table Ronde de Millions de Dollars

• An invitation to attend the annual Tocqueville Leaders Weekend

Local Society Benefits:

• Working with top business, civic and philanthropic leaders to impact our community and our future

• Invitations to exclusive events that recognize Tocqueville members and highlight their impact in the community

• Unparalleled networking and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with other Tocqueville members, who are true community leaders

Member List (as of December 1, 2012)

La Table Ronde de Millions de Dollars

Toni and Victor Chaltiel

Abbie G. Friedman, ESQ.

The Lionel Trust

La Société Nationale

Dave M. and Yenny Carver

Ordre d´Egalite

Jay Barrett and Laura Hoenemeyer

Jeff and Mary Ehret

The Jameson Family

Ordre de Liberté

William Freyd and Diane Carlson

Howard and Kate Puterman

Cyrus and Joanne Spurlino

Membres de la Société

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Levels of Gift

For more information regarding United Way of Southern Nevada’s Tocqueville Society, please contact Liz Vohwinkel, Senior Director of Tocqueville Society/Major Gifts at (702) 892-2344 or LizV@uwsn.org.