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The American Ireland Fund Gala & Auction

March 4, 2006
The Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place
San Diego, CA

Honorees
Betsy Manchester
The Heritage Award

Michael J.Reidy
The Robert A. McNamara Literary & Arts Award

Schedule of Events

• Doors open at 5:30 P.M.
• Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
  with entertainment by The In Case Trio
• Notre Dame Marching Band 7:30 P.M.
• Dinner and Awards 8:00 P.M.
• Entertainment by The Celtic Tenors 9:00 P.M.
• Dancing to the music of The Heroes 9:45 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
• Evening is Black Tie

Tables: Printable Registration Card > (pdf 40k)

• Irish Crystal Table $10,000
  Premier Seating for 10
  Recognition in the audio-visual program
  Recognition in the printed program
  Invitations for 2 to all San Diego 2006 events
• St. Patrick’s Circle Table $5,000
  Seating for 10
  Recognition in the audio-visual program
  Recognition in the printed progra
• Leprechaun Sponsor Table $3,500
  Seating for 10
• Irish 50 Member Table $3,000*
  Seating for 10
  Photo recognition in the audio-visual presentation
  Photo recognition in the printed program
  
  * (Irish 50 membership is only open to supporters who agree
  to buy or sell a table at the gala yearly. Members receive
  invitations for 2 to all American Ireland San Diego
  events, and are presented with a special honorary gold
  key to wear at American Ireland Fund functions. To become
  a member, contact us at the number below.)
  
• Individual Tickets $350

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

Silent & Live Auction Items : correct to March 2, 2006

Game on! Here’s a brief sampling of our unique and interesting auction packages. Remember, detailed information, along with exclusions and restrictions, will be provided at the event.

Look what’s new! No matter your interest or hobby, there’s something on this list for everyone! Remember, detailed information, along with exclusions and restrictions, will be provided at the event.

• NEW! Ladies-Only Weekend Pamper Party at The Rancho Valencia Resort’s 5,000 sf Hacienda, with three suites, private pool, Jacuzzi, and garden. The party is for five ladies and includes a two-night stay, dinner and includes a full day at the new spa for all five guests.
• NEW! Champagne Raffle, compliments of The Diamond Source: First prize is a spectacular Emerald ring, valued $5,000 to $6,000; Second prize is a classic cultured pearl necklace valued at $1500; Third prize is a beautiful Waterford Crystal Bowl; Four prize is a fabulous bottle of Opus One wine.
• NEW! Just for you history buffs – a memorable autographed collage of Franklin D. Roosevelt, America’s only four-term elected president.
• NEW! A Notre Dame jersey signed by The Golden Boy – Paul Hornung.
• NEW! Basket of SkinMedica Products valued at $1,000.
• NEW! Notre Dame alum, Joe Theisman autographed collage with photos and Redskins card.
• NEW! Notre Dame alum, Jerome Bettis autographed Steelers jersey.
• Four nights at one of the following very exclusive, Exclusive Resorts properties: Telluride, Cabo, Scottsdale, or Snowmass.
• Terry Rose signed print “Rollerblade”.
• $25 gift certificate to Trophy’s Restaurant
• Travel to Denver Colorado with the Lynch Family to attend a Broncos game, includes two game tickets, two hotel nights, airfare, and dinner with John and Cathy Lynch
• ‘Honorary Bat Child’ for a Padres ’06 season game, including four game tickets, opportunity to go on the field during batting practice (including photo), stadium tour, welcome message on scoreboard, and autographed balls from Pitcher Jake Peavy and Shortstop Khalil Green
• Four tickets to the Anaheim Mighty Duck game vs. Dallas Stars on April 6th, including four VIP Sponsor Club Passes to the Blue Line Lounge before the game
• Napa Get-Away: Two nights for two couples (two rooms) at The Meritage Resort in Napa Valley
• The Quiet Man original vintage movie poster with John Wayne’s autograph and movie still autographed by Maureen O’Hara
• $500 gift certificate to Donovan’s Steak & Chop House
• Disney collage on Thomas Kincaid 50th Anniversary print of Disneyland, including Walt Disney autograph and pictures of the famous ‘imagineer’
• ‘Cinderella Man’ movie Collage with autographs by the director Ron Howard and Russell Crowe
• Masters tickets for Friday and Saturday, for your choice of either the 2006 or 2007 tournament
• Tiger Woods “Grand Slam Champion” photo with a signed scorecard by Tiger and Tom Byrum.
• Ben Hogan Life Magazine and autographed check.
• Home lighting package by Artistic Illumination
• Gift Basket and facial from Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic
• Two nights at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla, with two tickets to the 2007 Buick Open
• U.S. Open Pin Flag from the 100th US Open held at Pebble Beach; this collage has been signed by every champion from 1960 – 2000.
• 2007 Turtle Bay Championship Pro-Am Hospitality Package with four entries in the two-day Pro-Am, including five room nights for each player during the tournament.
• Seven-day Caribbean voyage for two aboard SeaDream I or II
• Signed photo of His Holiness, the late Pope John Paul
• Fender Stratocaster guitar, autographed by Grammy-winner Bono of U2, including a ‘doodle’ and noted ‘three chords and the truth’
• U2’s first album BOY autographed by Bono
• One week cruise for six around the British Virgin Islands aboard a private 45’ Junneau yacht, including your personal skipper
• Two tickets for the September 22-24 Ryder Cup at the K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, including apartment accommodations at St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth
• Entertain 20 guests in The Mighty 1090’s Suite at PetCo Park, including game tickets, food and beverage!
• Lasik eye surgery, performed by Amir Pirouzian, MD
• Backyard Movie Party – a ‘drive-in movie’ style party, complete with projectionist, 10’ theater screen, and sound system.
• Two tickets to the Notre Dame vs. USC football game, fall 2006
• Wine^Golf Excursion to your choice of Australia or New Zealand
• Joe Montana signed limited edition Notre Dame football in display case.
• 12-day Holland America Cruise for two
• Lou Holtz signed and framed Notre Dame Stadium collage
• Rosa Parks signed and framed lithograph
• Diamonds and rubies and gold – a wide selection of custom jewelry by Jules Montana.
• Two tickets to San Francisco Symphony’s June 10, 2006 performance with James Conlon, Conductor
• One Captique treatment at Facesplus, by Dr. Steven R. Cohen
• Spa Services for you and a friend, from SK Sanctuary in La Jolla
• $2,000 Certificate for Bradford Renaissance Portrait
• $1,000 Certificate for Rowley Children’s Portrait

The 2006 Wine Collection includes

1994 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Tudal Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Chateau Leoville Barton
1985 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon
1971 Porto Pocas Colheita Port
2002 Kelly Magee Mertiage Red Wine
2002 William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru
2001 Chassagne Montrachet Les Embrazees 1er Cru
1995 Cos D’ Estournel St-Estephe. FR
1987 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
1984 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Chateau Cru Cantemerle Bordeaux Superieur
2001 Stags Leap Merlot
2002 Mon Lis Sleep Hollow Pinot Noir
1999 Corton Les Perrieres Grand Cru
1990 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 DR Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Rodney Strong Pinto Noir
1994 Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Selection
1983 Chateau Lafite-Rothchild Bordeaux
1996 Penfolds South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Dominus Cab
1996 Palmes d’Or Champagne by Nicholas Feuillatte
1999 Beaulieu Vineyard Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 liter)
1997 Warre’s Vintage Porto
1999 Chateau de La Riviere Fronsac
1999 Noceto Sangiovese (1.5 liter)
2002 Q Syrah
2000 Flora Springs Trilogy Meritage (1.5 liter)
2000 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour private reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1984 William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
One case of 2002 Special Blend Syrah Limited Edition Reserve from the private reserve of the Bette Davis Estate
One case of 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition Reserve from the private reserve of the Ted Williams Estate

Check regularly to see what’s new!