Leadership Givers generously support our community by making an annual gift of $500 or more to United Way of the Mid-South. With these donations, United Way is able to have a greater, more positive impact on our community's concerns.
The Tocqueville Society
"When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will."
- Alexis de Tocqueville
The Tocqueville Society was founded in Memphis in 1984 by Ira Lipman. Members of this society are generous donors who annually contribute $10,000 or more to United Way of the Mid-South.
This philanthropic organization recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals whose generosity and dedication is motivated by the desire to improve the quality of life for all citizens in our community.
Each year, the Tocqueville Society honors an individual who displays the highest levels of committment to serving our community. Past recipients of this prestigious Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award include the following community leaders:
| Jack Belz
George W. Bryan
Bob Cannon
Dave Ferraro
J.R. "Pitt" Hyde III
Dr. E. Charles Leonard | | Ira Lipman
Herman Morris, Jr.
Max Ostner, Sr.
Carol and Jim Prentiss
Rudi Scheidt
Gary Shorb
Frederick W. Smith |
If you are interested in joining the Tocqueville Society of caring philanthropists, please contact Brenda Gaines-Ollie, Vice President of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, at (901) 433-4351 or e-mail brenda.gaines-ollie@uwmidsouth.org
View a list of Tocqueville Society members.
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