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Leadership Giving Societies United Way of Northeast Louisiana has three levels of leadership giving: The Alexis de Tocqueville Society - $10,000 and more The Steamboat Society - $1,000 - $9,999 The
Bayou Society - $500 - $999
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of Northeast Louisiana
2006 Chair John Perry
History of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society The Alexis de Tocqueville Society was created in 1972 by United Way of America as United Way’s premier giving society, and contributors of national and local prominence belong to chapters founded by United Way organizations throughout the country. The name was chosen to honor the famous figure of French origin, Alexis de Tocqueville. A great visionary in his own right, his writings about democracy and the American spirit of giving stirred the world in his book Democracy in America published in 1835. Locally, three families gave the first $10,000 gifts in 1994. The following year, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society of Northeast Louisiana was chartered with 13 members. In 2003, our Tocqueville Society had a total of 28 members giving a total of $386,000, which represented 10.4% of the annual United Way campaign. Each member annually contributes $10,000 or more. Giving Levels You are invited to become a member of The Alexis de Tocqueville Society at any of the leadership giving levels: La Table Ronde des Millions de Dollars - Gift of $1,000,000 or more Ordre de Prospérité - Gift of $750,000 or more Ordre de Connaissance - Gift of $500,000 or more Ordre d´ Indépendance - Gift of $250,000 or more La Société Nationale - Gift of $100,000 or more Ordre de Fraternité - Gift of $75,000 or more Ordre d´ Egalité - Gift of $50,000 or more Ordre de Liberté - Gift of $25,000 or more Les Bienfaiterus - Gift of $15,000 or more Membres de la Société - Gift of $10,000 or more
For more information on the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, please contact Janet S. Durden. (318) 325-3869
Steamboat Society
The Steamboat Society
2006 Chairs Brenda & Charles Marsala
History of the Steamboat Society
The Steamboat Society was created in 1987 by United Way of Northeast Louisiana to recognize individuals and families who provide leadership through their generous contributions.
The name was chosen to reflect the important contributions of the steamboats, which traveled the Ouachita River in the early 1800’s as a moving force in the economic and cultural development of Northeast Louisiana. Today, individual community leaders serve as the moving force that helps to build a thriving, interdependent community.
The Steamboat Society has been a major factor in the overall success of United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s fund-raising efforts and reflects the commitment of individual’s dedication to improving the quality of life in our community. In 2003, there were 467 members contributing $583,025. Members of The Steamboat Society gave 15.7% of the total community campaign.
You are invited to become a member of the Steamboat Society at any of the leadership giving levels:
Admiral - Gift of $5,000 or more Commodore - Gift of $2,500 or more Captain - Gift of $1,500 or more Commander - Gift of $1,000 or more
For more information on the Steamboat Society, please contact Janet Durden. (318)325-3869
Bayou Society
The Bayou Society, formerly known as The Young Leaders Society, was created in 2002 as a new giving level for individuals or couples who annually contribute $500 - $999 and are committed to the future of our community through United Way. In 2003, there were 270 members who gave 3.8% of the total community campaign.
For more information on the Bayou Society, please contact Janet Durden. (318)325-3869
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