TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Founded in 1984, the United Way Tocqueville Society is an opportunity for passionate individuals to become more deeply involved in United Way’s mission.
Alexis de Tocqueville, a historian who toured America in the 1830s, subsequently detailed his travels in Democracy in America. Among his most noble observations was a phenomenon he found unique to America:
the tradition of “neighbor helping neighbor.”
Founded by Marsha and Jack Slane, in 1990 United Way of Greater High Point made the bold decision to form a select organization of philanthropists. Thus, the Tocqueville Society was created to honor the spirit of the man who recognized one of our greatest strengths and shared that knowledge with the world.
DISTINCTION
A rich history and profound passion for the community are hallmarks of the Tocqueville Society. Members provide the bold vision and inspired generosity that invigorates United Way's mission to help people live their best possible lives.
In 2020, United Way of Greater High Point Tocqueville Society’s 75 members raised over $1,000,000, a record for the 30-year history. This level of generosity will change lives by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health.
MEMBERSHIP
With an annual gift of $10,000 or more, know that you become part of an elite group of like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. As a de Tocqueville Society member, you are joining the leaders of every sector within the Greater High Point area.
We also offer a unique Tocqueville Executive Step-up Program. This Step-Up Program allows donors the option to increase their gift over a three-year period, while enjoying the benefits of Tocqueville Society membership immediately. This three-year step-up plan is a great way to join the Tocqueville Society at your own pace.
THREE-YEAR INVESTMENT PLAN
YEAR 1 = $5,000
YEAR 2 = $7,500
YEAR 3 = $10,000
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Your willingness to invest in these outcomes at the Tocqueville Level means we can continue to find new solutions to complex problems. We thank you for your desire to play a critical role in addressing our community’s most pressing needs. With your help, change happens.
For more information on the Tocqueville Society, contact Jane Liebscher, at jane.liebscher@unitedwayhp.org or 336.899.0874
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It is with great sincerity and thanks that United Way of Greater High Point recognizes the members of our Tocqueville Society. These individuals generously donate $10,000 or more each year.
Bill & Karen Altenpohl
Sheila Bertschi
Rob & Donna Blakely
Thomas & Amanda Boothby
Lisa Brayton
Tom & Bonnie Broadwater
Rick & Jaime Callicutt
Brad & Wendy Calloway
David & Helen Congdon
Earl & Kitty Congdon
David Couch
Paul & Mrs. Barbara Coughlin
Ned & Katherine Covington
Fran Craycroft
Iv & Leslie Culp
Susan Culp
Danny & Karen Davis
Louis Dejoy & Aldona Wos
Tony & Diane Domabyl
Ray & Sallie Edwards
Bill & Candy Fenn
Emily & Joe Fisher
Marty & Heidi Freeman
Ken & Martha Fulp
Clark & Laura Gibson
Jack & Audrey Harris
Bill & Jane Harriss
Larry & Wilhelmina Hoeflick
David & Bonnie Horney
Joe & Debi Hughes
Ken & Sally Hughes
Tim & Linda Ilderton
Butch & Susan Johnson
John & Beth King
Debi Lagueruela
Jim & Sandra Marsh
Mollie Marsh Brugh
Karen McNeill
Carl & Bonnie Mickey
David & Vicki Miller
Bill & Cindy Milliken
Jim Morgan
Jef & Christi Morgan
Hugh & Meredith Morris
Jeff & Joanna Nifong
Matt Nowell
Hunter & Megan Oglesby
Jill Painter
Matt & Kelly Penley
Lenny Peters
Greg & Jackie Plemmons
Billy & Leah Price
Nido & Mariana Qubein
Sandy Rankin
Brian Rogers
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Samuel
Martin & Cathy Schlaeppi
Anthony & Jeannie Sedberry
Dean & Marilyn Sink
Matt & Megan Sink
Heath Slane
Ken & Sandra Smith
Geoff & Tami Stephany
Matt & Emily Thiel
Joe & Katrina Thompson
Kevin & Alyce Warden
Don & Suzie Webb
Doug Witcher
Martha Yarborough
Ann York
Greg & Caren York
* Two donors wish to remain anonymous