The American Ireland Fund Gala 2009

• February 28, 2009
• The Manchester Grand Hyatt, One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
• 5:30pm Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
• 7:30 pm Dinner and Live Auction
• Black-tie
• Silent and live auction
• Cocktail reception & five-star dinner
• Entertainment by American Idol Finalist, Carli Smithson
• Dancing

Supporting peace and reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland and the work of San Diego’s MOST, the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team.

Irish Crystal Table $10,000

• Premier Seating for 10
• Recognition in the audio-visual program
• Full-page advertisement in the Gala program
• Invitations for 2 to all San Diego 2009 events

St. Patrick’s Circle Table $5,000

• Seating for 10
• Recognition in the audio-visual program
• Full-page advertisement in the Gala program

Leprechaun Sponsor Table $3,750

• Seating for 10
• Listing in the Gala program
• Recognition in the audio-visual program

Irish 50 Member Table $3,500

• Seating for 10
• Photo recognition in the audio-visual presentation
• Photo recognition in the printed program

Irish 50 membership is available only to supporters who agree to purchase or sell a table for the Gala yearly. Members receive invitations for 2 to all American Ireland Fund Irish 50 events, and are presented with a special honorary gold key to wear at American Ireland Fund functions.
To become a member, contact Ann Burke below

Individual Tickets $375

Reservations and Information:
T - 858.454.4368
F - 858.483.9080
E - Ann Burke
The American Ireland Fund, 7720 Ivanhoe Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

Celebrating 26 years of support for programs that promote peace and reconcilliation in Northern Ireland

Past Chairpersons John Clark Bob Sexton Vincent Bartolotta David S. Casey, Jr. David S. Casey, Sr. Michael Cavanaugh Ed Chapin John Clark* Pat Connors* Jerry Coughlan* Lawrence A. Cronin, Jr. Gail Gotthelf* Patrick Hosey* Chuck Lemoine* Debbie Malloy David Monahan Brian Monaghan Daniel Mulvihill Robert A. MacNamara Mike McCarthy Mickey McGuire Joseph A. McInerney Mike Neil* J. Terence O’Malley Michael J. Reidy Dennis Riley Bob Sexton* Leo Sullivan* Michael Thorsnes John Wingfield *Chaired more than one Gala

Past Honorees Michael I. Neil Michael W. Murphy Fireman Richie Allen, Jr. Ambassador Peter Dailey Sheriff John Duffy Ron Fowler Ambassador John Gavin Lou Holtz General Paul X. Kelley The Honorable Gerald Lewis John Lynch, Jr. William Lynch Rev. Edward F. “Monk” Malloy The Honorable James R. Milliken Brian Monaghan John Moores Betsy Manchester U.S. Senator George Mitchell San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy Daniel F. Mulvihill John Murphy Mercedes McCambridge Marianne McDonald Jack McGrory Anthony J.F. O’Reilly Jack O’Brien San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor Gregory Peck Michael Reidy Bobby Ross Dan Shea The In Case Trio Mike Reidy Bill Hall Noel Hall Michael Thorsnes