Started by a group of motivated and dynamic Tocqueville women in 2008, the initiative strives to connect and engage women of the Tocqueville Society in the community work of United Way of the Midlands.

MISSION: 
The Tocqueville Women’s Initiative aims to develop connections between its members and provide them with opportunities for education, input and engagement in local community issues.

OBJECTIVES:
• Keep informed on the critical needs of our community
• Become further educated on the United Way’s community impact work
• Provide input on and engage in important community work through United Way
• Share interests and involvements among local women philanthropists

2010 FOCUS STATEMENT:
The 2010 focus of the Tocqueville Women’s Initiative is to raise awareness and dialogue regarding the educational issues that affect the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
• Network and meet with other business and community leaders who share a like-minded spirit of philanthropy.
• Invitations to exclusive Tocqueville Women’s Initiative events.
• Opportunity to collectively influence community issues.

CURRENT ACTIVITY:
Members of the Tocqueville Women's Initiative gathered at the home of Ann Stinson on May 4th, 2010 for an educational coffee on Building Bright Futures.

Dr. Rachel Wise, Chief Operating Officer, provided the group with an overview of the innovative organization and educated members on how Building Bright Futures is working to improve academic performance through its community partnerships and pipeline of programs.

Dr. Wise was very helpful in answering questions and discussing both short-term and long-term goals as the organization looks towards the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

>>  Wednesday, September 8, 2010: Tocqueville Women’s Initiative Annual Luncheon

Please contact Shannon Ryan, Leadership Giving Director, at (402) 522-7905 or sryan@uwmidlands.org for more information.