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Hello,
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I loved connecting with so many of you at our Summer Conversation last month hosted by TruStage. We learned about the powerful impact that we as Tocqueville members have ensuring families here in Dane County can secure safe, affordable housing. I want to thank our friends at TruStage once again for their generous $650,000 gift – it’s incredible to imagine the impact it will have.
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I hope I’ll get the chance to see even more of you at several exciting events over the next few weeks, including the Community Kickoff and Women United Brunch. However, I’m most excited for our October 8 Tocqueville Society Membership Dinner honoring Jay and Katie Sekelsky. This year, you are welcome to invite friends and colleagues, and I’d encourage you to bring someone who shares your passion for making our community stronger. Together we can leverage and multiply our impact!
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In Community,
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Cheryl DeMars
Retired CEO, The Alliance
2024 Tocqueville Cabinet Chair
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Renee’s Reflection: A New Workforce Delegation for the HIRE Initiative
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At our recent Tocqueville Conversation, we discussed the rapidly increasing population and cost of living in Dane County and how that’s impacting hard-working families – especially those with children. One of the ways United Way is working to empower more people to find pathways out of poverty is through our HIRE Initiative – fostering opportunities for our neighbors to gain financial security through better-paying jobs.
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I’m thrilled to share with you that our HIRE initiative’s new workforce delegation is launching at the end of this month!
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Thanks to the work of the delegation as well as a generous new grant from Ascendium Education Group to create demand-driven, short-term training programs to get people into higher-paying, specialized positions, we’re working together to help our neighbors secure reliable work making family-sustaining wages.
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Member Spotlight: Jay and Katie Sekelsky, 2024 Tocqueville Society Honorees
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No matter the day or event, Katie and Jay Sekelsky have a range of affiliations: parent, volunteer fundraiser, philanthropist, business leader, alumni and caring community member. Because of their involvement in all of those roles and the lasting change they’ve created in Dane County, the Sekelskys will now also be known as Tocqueville Society Honorees. Please join us on October 8 for the Tocqueville Society Membership Dinner when we will celebrate with Jay and Katie and acknowledge the collective impact made by all of our Tocqueville donors.
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Recapping Our Summer Conversation
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During our Tocqueville Summer Conversation, we had a frank discussion with Angela Jones, our Director of Community Impact, Financial Security, outlining the housing challenges neighbors face across our community. We heard thoughts and questions from many of our Affordable Housing Fund Committee members, leading to an insightful discussion about the impact we can have to ensure that, as our community continues to grow, our most vulnerable neighbors aren’t left behind.
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Please join us for a memorable evening honoring Jay and Katie Sekelsky and celebrating the collective impact our United Way Tocqueville Society gifts have on our Dane County community.
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New this year: new member welcome reception and a strolling dinner designed to offer a dynamic and interactive dining experience! You won’t want to miss it.
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Tuesday, October 8 | 5:30 – 9:00 pm
The Loft At 132 | 132 Market Street, Sun Prairie
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Register Online
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Event Schedule
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5:30 pm: New Member Reception | All Are Welcome
6:30 pm: Strolling Dinner followed by Recognition Program
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Mingle, sample and savor a diverse array of dishes during this year’s strolling dinner.
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The 2024 Tocqueville Society Award will be presented to Jay and Katie Sekelsky in honor of their generosity and commitment to United Way and our community!
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Business or Business Casual attire suggested.
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You are welcome to invite your friends and colleagues who are interested in learning about Tocqueville Society. Guests can be registered by selecting multiple tickets, or by submitting multiple registrations.
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Each year, Women United honors a woman who is committed to helping make our community a better place to live, for all. The Women United Philanthropy Award recognizes her achievements in educating, empowering and inspiring young women and girls to be leaders in Dane County. This year, we’re thrilled to honor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, recognizing her achievements in educating, empowering and inspiring young women and girls to be leaders in Dane County.
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We would love to see you at this year’s brunch to learn more about how we’re supporting financial security for women. All are welcome!
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Women United Brunch Honoring Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings
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Friday, September 13 | 8:30 – 11:00 am
Madison Marriott West | 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton
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Register Today!
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Thank You to our Presenting Sponsor!
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Thank You to our Match Challenge Sponsor!
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Partner Sponsors:
Baird | Baker Tilly US, LLP | Godfrey & Kahn, SC | J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. | Johnson Financial Group | Madison Gas and Electric | TruStage
Table Sponsors:
EUA | Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Herzing University | National Guardian Life Insurance Company | Northwestern Mutual Finance Network | UW Credit Union | Vogel Bros. Building Co.
In-Kind Sponsors:
American Printing Company | BRAVA Magazine | Goodman's Jewelers
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United Way of Dane County Foundation exists to support the mission of United Way and to extend a donor's legacy of effective, local philanthropy. We invite you to learn more about impacting our community for future generations by endowing your Tocqueville Society membership or through other current and planned gifts.
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