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The Elizabeth Ballroom South Tower : Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place
San Diego

Honoring Dan Shea with The Heritage Award
(see below)
Michael Thorsnes with
The Robert A. MacNamara Literary & Arts Award

5:30 Cocktails & Silent Auction with music by In Case Trio

7:30 Dinner & Live Auction with entertainment featuring The Celtic Tenors and dancing to Rockola

Chairmen
Jerry Coughlan
Pat Connors

Committee
Vince Bartolotta
Bridget Buckley
Adrian Callaghan
Katie Cogan
Chuck Fox
Mike Gallagher
Gail Gotthelf
Kara Guthrie
Pat Hosey
William Lynch
John Lynch
Cathy Lynch
Lenny Magill
Debbie Malloy
Kelly MacNamara
Julie Mayer
Brian Monaghan
Daniel Mulvihill
Mary Mulvihill
Michael Reidy
Bob Sexton

2005 Robert A. MacNamara Literary & Arts Award
The American Ireland Fund has created this new award to honour the memory of Robert A. MacNamara, an accomplished poet, talented raconteur, past chairman and long time supporter and friend of the Fund.

This special award will be given to someone of Irish ancestry who excels in the area of literature and/or arts.

2004 Honoree: Jack O'Brien THE 2005 HERITAGE AWARD
The American Ireland Fund Heritage Award is given annually to someone of Irish Ancestry who has made a significant contribution to his or her profession or community.

2004 Honoree: The Honourable Judge Gerald Lewis.

Event over!
22nd Annual Gala & Auction : Mar 12 2005

Gala Coordinator: Ann Burke
Auction Coordinator: Carol Ann Rocha

Reservations and Information:
T - 858.483.9050
F - 858.483.9080
E - Ann Burke

ONLINE AUCTION ITEM : Closed for bidding

West Indies Vacation
Minimum Bid: $700.00
Reserve: $1,000.00
Current bid: $750.00
Bids:  2
Time Left:  THIS AUCTION IS CLOSED
Enjoy a seven-night stay at the Malliouhana Hotel and Spa on the beautiful island of Anguilla, British West Indies

 
SILENT & LIVE Auction Items Here is a list of our silent and live auction items which were available only by attending the dinner and gala.

  • Here is sampling of the silent and live auction items, available only by attending the dinner and gala. Detailed information, along with exclusions and restrictions, will be provided at the event.
  • Seven-day Mediterranean voyage for two aboard the Sea Dream Yacht
  • Collector’s Item – The Strategy of Peace, authored and autographed by John F. Kennedy, set in a shadow box collection of photos and presidential seal
  • Chevy Chase signed and framed limited edition “Bushwood Country Club’ pin flag, made famous by the popular sports movie of all time – ‘Caddy Shack’
  • Lance Alworth autographed football in display case.
  • Golf & Wine Excursion to Australia
  • Golf & Wine Excursion to New Zealand
  • Golf & Wine Excursion to Africa
  • Throw the first pitch and entertain 20 guests in The Mighty 1090’s Suite at PetCo Park, including food and beverage!
  • Lou & Mickey’s Dinner Party for 8 to 10 in their private dining room
  • One week stay at The Teton Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
  • One week stay at Ocho Cascadas in Puerto Vallarta
  • One week stay at the Five-Diamond Glasha Farmhouse in Waterford Ireland.
  • Trip to see the World Series champs, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
  • 12-day Holland America Cruise for two
  • Two nights at the Rancho Valencia Resort, including champagne and welcome amenity, daily breakfast, dinner for two and spa services
  • Two nights at the Hilton Torrey Pines La Jolla, including dinner and two passes to the Buick Invitational
  • Cocktail cruise around San Diego Bay aboard a private sports yacht (good for 12 people), includes hors ‘d oeuvres and beverages. Skippered by San Diego executives Robert Horsman and James Hawkins.
  • Two-night stay at the historic La Valencia Hotel in downtown La Jolla, including champagne and welcome amenity, daily breakfast, dinner for two, and spa services for two
  • Vintage Emerald & Pearl Kundan necklace with 22K gold miners cut earrings.
  • Emerald and diamond pendant set in 18K white gold with matching earrings
  • Pave diamond heart-shaped earrings in 18K white gold
  • Pearl bracelet with pearl and diamond clasp
  • Pearl necklace finished with an emerald and sterling clasp
  • Lemon citrine necklace and earrings
  • Blue topaz and diamond necklace with earrings
  • Mother of pearl cross necklace strung on fresh water pearls, with sterling collar chain
  • Emerald necklace with the gradient colors of the emerald stone, finished with a gold clasp
  • Bubbles ‘n Bling: Buy a glass of champagne with a mystery stone at the bottom. It could be a cubic zirconia, or a beautifully cut diamond worth approximately $3500!!! Compliments of Marco Levy and The Diamond Source.
  • Lil Bogies Knickers Set
  • Padres Phil Nevin autographed ball
  • Padres Sean Burrough autographed bal
  • $100 gift certificate to Bertrand at Mister A’s
  • $100 gift certificate to Donovan’s Steak & Chophouse
  • $100 to Rock Bottom Brewery
  • $100 to The Brigantine Family of Restaurants
  • Two tickets to San Francisco Symphony’s winter series (though June 05)
  • Tour the Sonoma Wine Country with your personal concierge
  • One night at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel
  • One night at The Balboa Bay Club
  • Attend the Broncos/Charger 05/06 season game with the Lynch Family, including dinner, pre-game mass, and game tickets.
  • Trip for two to the San Diego vs. Ohio State Football Game, September 16-17, 2005, including air, hotel, ground transportation, tickets and special activities with the San Diego State Athletic Director.
  • Dinner for two at The Field
  • Two floor seats at a Phoenix Suns basketball home game
  • Outdoor lighting package by Artistic Illumination
  • Private Poker Tournament for ten at Viejas, including dinner at The Grove
  • Johnny Depp autographed photo of ‘Edward Scissorhands’
  • Jay Leno autographed collage
  • John Lynch Jr. autographed Bronco jersey
  • Muhammad Ali signed boxing glove with famed photo of Ali standing over Sonny Liston – in shadowbox
  • Brett Favre autographed Packards jersey
  • Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed baseballs with vintage photo in shadowbox
  • Basket of TNS Recovery System and skin care products from SkinMedia
  • Spa Services from SK Sanctuary
  • The 2005 Wine Cellar includes ….

    1984 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon
    2002 Kistler Les Noisetiers
    2001 Stag’s Leap Merlot
    2001 Fe Ciega Longoria Pinot Noir
    Mondavis 200 Opus One
    2000 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
    Irish Distillers 2002 Midleton Irish Whiskey
    Heitz Cellar 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Spanos Berberian 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Joseph Phelps 1998 Red Table Wine
    Darioush 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Kistler 2000
    Penfolds Grange 1996 Shiraz
    Silver Oak 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Spottswoode 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2000 Haut Gravet
    Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Beaulieu Vineyard 2000 Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon
    Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve
    2001 Tapestry Red Wine
    Barnet Vineyards 1997 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
    Barnett Vineyards 1997 Peacock Family Cabernet Sauvignon
    1996 Dom Perignon
    Bernardus Marius 1994, 3-litre
    Spottswoode Vertical Collection: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 2000
    1998 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon




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