Leadership Giving through the Minges and Tocqueville Societies

Dr. Ray D. Minges Society

Pitt County has a strong tradition of people caring for people. In 1987, the United Way of Pitt County established the Dr. Ray D. Minges Society with a dual purpose: to honor Dr. Minges and to recognize other individuals for modeling his leadership and generosity. Becoming a member of the Dr. Ray D. Minges Society represents an opportunity to follow in a proud tradition of other great leaders who have made significant personal investment in their community.

There are five levels of Leadership Giving:

• Tocqueville - $10,000+
• Founder's Circle - $7,500-9,999
• Patron - $5,000-7,499
• Benefactor - $2,500-4,999
• Leadership Circle - $1,000-2,499

United Way of Pitt County Tocqueville Society

The Tocqueville Society is a recognition program founded in the spirit of cooperation and good will. Society membership indicates a rare and remarkable level of community leadership with a gift to the Community Care Fund of $10,000 or more. The Pitt County Tocqueville Society was founded in 1997 with a gift from Eddie and Jo Allison Smith.

The society is named for Alexis de Tocqueville, a French Aristocrat who visited America in 1831. A keen observer of American society, he recognized, applauded and immortalized the voluntary spirit that lives in America's heart. His observations formed the basis for Democracy in America, a book describing America and its people. Perhaps his most important observation was that Americans helped each other in times of need.

For more information on leadership giving and a complete list of our most generous donors, please view our 2007 Leadership Giving Directory or contact Lindsey Brown, Director of Resource Development and Marketing.