Individuals who give an annual gift of $10,000 or more to Sioux Empire United Way are recognized as Alexis de Tocqueville Society members.
Sioux Empire United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society was founded in 1997 by T. Denny Sanford. The society is named after a French aristocrat and author, Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote, “When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will.” We are fortunate to have citizens such as these in the Sioux Empire.
Sioux Empire United Way is proud to have 115 members in the Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Our local members are also recognized on a national level with membership in the National Alexis de Tocqueville Leadership Society.
2021 SOCIETY MEMBERS
La Société Nationale ($100,000 - $249,999)
T. Denny Sanford
Ordre d'Egalité ($50,000 - $74,999)
Jim & Jane Harrenga
Dan & Arlene Kirby
Ordre de Liberté ($25,000 - $49,999)
Miles & Lisa Beacom
Greg & Sheri Carmon
Dana & LaDawn Dykhouse
Tom & Barb Everist
Mark & Pat Graham
Mark & LeAnn Griffin
Joe & Jennifer Kirby
Steve & Suzie Kirby
Matt & Joyce Krall
Ron & Joanne Moquist
Jeff & Katie Scherschligt
Scott & Ronna Sletten
Membres de la Société Grands ($15,000 - $24,999)
Brian & Janet Bird
Al & Terri Bowden
Henry Carlson, Jr. & Eleanor Carlson
Bill & Linda Doyle
Steve & Kris Egger
Tom & Lisa Gerner
Bill & Carolyn Hinks
Dave & De Knudson
Craig & Pat Lloyd
John & Carol McGrath
Randy & Debbie Nehring
Dave & Tammy Rozenboom
Dan & Sharon Rykhus
Darrell & Beth Schmith
Al Schoeneman
George Sercl, Jr. & Joannie Sercl
Tim & Nancee Sturdevant
Hugh & RuthAnn Venrick
Tom & Lynne Zimmer
Membres de la Société ($10,000 - $14,999)
Drs. Paul Amundson & Alison Tendler
Ben & Sara Arndt
Jeremy & Susan Bill
Scott & Raquel Blount
Rob & Miriam Broin
Randy & Sonia Bury
Jonn Byre
Bill & Lynne Byrne
Matt & Pam Clark
Dave & Ruth Colajezzi
Paul & Mary Ellen Connelly
Mike Crane & Candy Hanson
Steve & Betty Crim
Kent & Carolyn Cutler
Rich* & Sharon Cutler
Jay & Ginny Febus
David Flicek & June Nusz
Rich & Mary Garry
J. Tyler & Michelle Haahr
Dr. Eddie & Christine Hamilton
Brad & Jackie Hanson
Paul & Paige Hanson
Clayton & Darci Haug
Houston* & Judy Haugo
Dr. Daniel & Catherine Heinemann
Tom & Lori Heller
Glen & Amy Herrick
Tim & Dr. Pam Homan
Jason & Debbie Hubers
Mike, Cindy & Kylie Huether
Rick & Glenys Hull
Jim & Megan Jarding
Dave & Jan Johnson
Greg & Meg Johnson
Rick & Mona Johnson
Steve & Becky Johnson
Ken & Rita Karels
Andy & Brenda Kibbe
Kira Kimball & Lance Moran
Kevin & Peggy Kirby
Randy & Tamara Knecht
Chris & Stacie Kray
Jim & Barb Lake
Jeff & Julie Lautt
Scott & Marlys Lawrence
Rick & Donna Lessnau
Mike May
Pierce McDowell III & Barbara McDowell
Steve & Nancy Neff
Dr. Michael & Debby Olson
Matt & Karine Paulson
Steve & Marianne Perkins
Jay & Michelle Powell
Mark Powell & Rhonda Lockwood
Tate Profilet & Mary DeJong
Tom Pruner
TJ & Dr. Gayle Reardon
Tom & Kris Reaves
Jack & Joyce Rentschler
Greg & Pam Sands
Steve & Dr. Sarah Sarbacker
Arlette Scherschligt
Kevin & Laney Schieffer
Keith & Becky Severson
Dave & Sue Simons
Denny & Judy Sisson
Roger & Diane Starks
Dr. Tom & Cynthia Stys
Bob & Lori Sutton
Joel & Tanielle Sylvester
Bob & Joan Thimjon
Dr. Vance & Jana Thompson
Chris & Kristen Thorkelson
Greg & Kris Ticknor
Bill & Teresa Townsend
Jon & Suzanne Veenis
Steve & Darcy Vlk
Tom Walsh, Sr. & Kathy Walsh
Jason & Melissa Woidyla
Memorial Funds
William Alexander & Lida Beach Memorial Fund
Charlie Smith Endowement