The Tocqueville
Society
About Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French
aristocrat who applauded the unique spirit of volunteerism
in American society. His
observations formed the 1835 work, “Democracy in America,” a
detailed study of American society, culture, and politics.
Perhaps his most important observation was that Americans
helped one another in times of need. He recognized, applauded
and
immortalized the volunteer  spirit that lives in the heart
of Americans.
The local Tocqueville Society was created in 1990
to recognize those generous individuals and couples who contribute
$10,000 or more annually to United Way. There are currently
57 members of the local Alexis de Tocqueville Society. These
gifts represented 14% of the total United Way of Asheville
and Buncombe County’s 2005 campaign.
Tocqueville Society
Leadership Council
Dianne and David Worley
Co-Chairs
Janice and Joe Brumit
Bob and Glenda Burgin
Julie Davis
Kevin Geagan
Gig and Lori Gilbert
Jenny O'Neal-Kommit
Don Reed
Cynthia and Steve Roos
Jack Teague
Nancy Thompson
Jim and Pam Turner
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