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From left: Lee Styslinger, Jr., Catherine Styslinger, Lee Styslinger III, Kelly Styslinger, Nelson Bean, 2014 Tocqueville Society Chair, Kimberly Bean, Jon Styslinger, Babbie Styslinger, Mark Styslinger and Jennifer Styslinger
Family of Philanthropists Tocqueville Society Dinner Honors Styslingers
More than 350 guests were present to honor the Styslinger family with United Way of Central Alabama’s 2014 Tocqueville Award at the 19th annual Tocqueville Dinner in November. “This exceptional family is invaluable to central Alabama’s philanthropic fabric as well as other communities where Altec Inc. operates, and it is United Way of Central Alabama’s honor to present them with the 2014 Tocqueville Society of Central Alabama Award,” said Drew Langloh, United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. president and chief executive officer. He was at the event with his wife, Ann Lynn Langloh. Recipients of the award are philanthropists who exemplify the spirit of caring and the power to make a meaningful impact on the community’s most pressing issues. The Styslingers – Lee III, Jon and Mark – grew up in Birmingham watching their parents, Catherine and Lee Styslinger Jr., volunteer in church and civic activities. “Giving back is foundational to our values and culture,” said Lee Styslinger III, chairman and CEO of Altec Inc. “This goes back to 1929 when our company was founded by my grandfather, Lee Styslinger.” The Styslinger family and Altec associates throughout the country are involved in United Way and in affiliated organizations such as the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. At the dinner, small plate stations offered Cox Farm
beef tenderloin, chicken with cipollini, seared halibut, shrimp and grits, sliced roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, parmesan risotto, truffle mashed potatoes, baby carrots, wild mushrooms, whipped cauliflower succotash, heirloom tomatoes, mushrooms and scallions with a lemon butter sauce Desserts included a gelato bar, mini lemon meringue tarts, chocolate peanut butter squares and mini Banoffee tarts. Flowers were by Wyatt Wilson. String Theory provided music for the evening. Among the guests were Kimberly and Nelson Bean, 2014 Tocqueville chairman; Tricia and Mark Drew, 2014 United Way Campaign chairman; Deepa and Sam Bhate; Rich and Tracey Bielen; Hansell and Robert Boehme; Margaret and Will Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Bruno, Karen and Todd Carlisle; Collins and Trey Clegg; Betts and Felix Drennen; Jenny and Lee Edwards; Lisa and Jared Flake; Nancy and Glenn Goedecke; Gillian and Mike Goodrich; and Frances and Miller Gorrie. United Way’s Tocqueville Society was founded to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of United Way’s most generous and community minded investors. It officially began in 1986 with William J. Rushton Jr. and Jimmie and Emil Hess serving in its first leadership positions. Today, the society consists of more than 700 families. ❖
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Waldorf School Event Includes Fun, Fundraising
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The 27th annual Holiday Faire at Alabama Waldorf School in December exceeded organizers’ expectations, school officials said. The Dec. 6 Holiday Faire featured an international lunch buffet and bake sale, live music, games, the Little Elves Store, a drum circle with John Scalici and a climbing wall from Idlewild. Local vendors sold handmade goods, toys and jewelry to the estimated 300 guests at this year’s event. Those attending included Betsy Mills, Katrina Turnback, Shelliegh Buckingham, Ashish Pradham, Opal South, Lisa Grupe, Holly Terrell, Hampton Terrell, Sadhna Udharam and Glenny Brock. ❖
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