The Tocqueville Society

Alexis De Tocqueville

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society, now known as The Tocqueville Society, was created by United Way of America in 1972. The Tocqueville Society of River Region United Way was formed in 1984 to deepen individual understanding of, commitment to, and support of United Way’s work: advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. This unique society recognizes people who have rendered outstanding voluntary service in their communities and contribute significant annual gifts to River Region United Way in the amount of $10,000 or more.

The Society's name was chosen because of the 19th century French diplomat Alexis de Tocqueville's admiration for the spirit of voluntary association and voluntary effort for the common good - a spirit he had observed in America and about which he wrote enthusiastically.

The Tocqueville Society of River Region United Way is grateful for the generosity of its members and recognizes their deep commitment to philanthropy and community service.

If you are considering becoming a member, contact Jannah Bailey at 334.313.3105

Click here to learn more about the national Tocqueville Society.

Members of The Tocqueville Society
of River Region United Way

 

ADT CoChairs
Linda and Bill Jackson

Jane and Jim Klingler

 

Ordre de Fraternité
Margaret and Jimmy Lowder Fluer

 

Ordre de Liberté
John Caddell

 

Membres de la Société

Ginny and Eddie Adair

Mary and Sam Adams

Ann and John Albritton, Jr.

Jane and Greg Allen

Jake Aronov

Owen Aronov

Nan and Ronnie Barganier

Linda and Sandy Benkwith

Sally and Young Boozer, III

Lynda and Dave Borden

Maureen and Arthur Britton

Cathy Caddell and Charlie Warnke

Dorothy Cameron

Gail* and George Clements*

Julie and Lanny Crane

Katherine and Eric Crum

Elizabeth Crump*

Ginny and Ben Cumbus

Brooks and Catherine Darby

Suzanne and Steve Davidson

Leah and Chris Dubberly

Nancy and Lee Ellis

John and Susie Fendley

Laura and Barrie Harmon, III

Camille and Inge Hill, Jr.

Joyce Hobbs Fluer*

Lucy and Bill Jackson

Mary and Keith Karst

Jeila and Knox Kershaw

James and Jane Klingler

Eleanor and Pee Wee Kohn

Pat and Jerry Kyser, Sr.

Gage and Mark LeQuire

Mary Lynne Levy*

Carol and Jamie Loeb, Jr.

Laura and Mike Luckett

Lucy and Hans Luquire

Shannon and Dax Maxwell

Heather and William McConnell

Jennifer and Forrest McConnell, III

Kathie and Mac McLeod, Jr.

Carla and Ted Meadows

Amy and Tom Methvin

Susu and Temple Millsap, III

Joan and Bill Mitchell

Emilie and Bruce Reid

Cathy and Jim Ridling

Jeanie and Bill Rue, Jr.

Carlyn and Steve Russell

Janey and Keith Sabel

Dawn and Adam Schloss

Cindy and Bob Seibels

Janet and Ned Sheffield

Beverly and Richard Stabler

Winnie and Charlie Stakely

Trey Starke, III

Brenda and Karl Stegall

Robin and Eddie Stewart

Linda and Todd Strange

Lisa and Jimmy Stubbs

Lisa and Vernon Taylor

Helen Till

Laurie Jean Weil and Tommy Wool

Lisa and Andy Weil, III

Pat and Billy Williamson, Jr.

Mary Lee and John Yelverton, III

 

Fluer Founding Member
* Deceased

All Tocqueville Society members are listed in the national Tocqueville Society directory and receive special recognition in our Annual Report and on our website (unless they prefer to remain anonymous). These generous contributors are also invited to join their fellow Tocqueville Society members at special donor appreciation events.

 

The Tocqueville Society Award of River Region United Way

The Tocqueville Society Award of River Region United Way honors both individuals and couples for their continued commitment to philanthropy and advocacy. Their efforts are recognized as both tangible in impact and significant in scope to the community as a whole. Their sustained service is worthy of recognition and vitally important in advancing the common good.

1988    Adolph "Bucks" Weil, Jr.
1989    Elizabeth “Tootsie” Emmet
1990    Tom Somerville
1991    Jim Conway
1992    Donald W. Bogie
1993    Richard H. Amberg, Jr.
1994    Johnnie R. Carr
1995    M. Taylor Dawson, Jr.
1996    Robert S. Weil, Sr.
1997    Dave G. Borden
1998    Nellie C. Weil
1999    Laurie Jean Weil
2000    Alice Reynolds
2001    James K. Lowder
2003    Winifred and Charles Stakely
2003    Beverly D. Ross
2004    Jack Galassini
2005    Jim Ridling
2006    Ray Petty
2007    Jerry C. Kyser, Sr.
2008    Mike Jenkins, IV
2011    Mary Lynne and Jim Levy
2012    Joyce and Truman Hobbs, Sr.
2014    Joyce and John Caddell
2015    Joan Byck Loeb
2016    Laura and Barrie Harmon, III
2018    Julie and Lanny Crane
2019   Linda and Todd Strange