The American Ireland Fund   |  27th Annual San Diego Gala 2010

Benefiting Hogar Infantil “La Gloria” and a Children's Residential Facility in Ireland

Guest Announcers Kimberly Hunt & Billy Ray Smith

• March 6, 2010
• The Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley
• 6:00pm Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
• 7:00 pm Dinner and Live Auction
• Black-tie
• Cocktail reception & five-star dinner
• Annette Griffin - Songs from Ashford Castle, Ireland
• Dancing to the Music of Sensation Show Band

$50,000 Irish Crystal Sponsor

• Waterford crystal appreciation gift
• Recognition in Gala invitations and publicity
• First-row seating for a table of ten (10) at the Gala event
• Full-page advertisement in the Gala program
• Recognition in The American Ireland Fund’s Connect magazine
• Recognition from the stage the night of the Gala
• Appreciation signage at the Gala event

$25,000 Golden Claddagh Sponsor

• Premier seating for a table of ten (10) at the Gala event
• Full-page advertisement in the Gala program
• Photograph and special recognition in the Gala program
• Sponsor listing in The American Ireland Fund’s Connect magazine
• Recognition from the stage the night of the Gala
• Appreciation signage at the Gala event

$10,000 Irish Crystal Table

• 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

$5,000 St. Patrick’s Circle Table

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

$3,750 Leprechaun Sponsor Table

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

$3,500 Irish 50 Member Table

• 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.

$375 Individual Ticket

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

Past Chairpersons Gail King John Morrell 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 Carli Smithson Katie Clark, Shannon Reidy Diltz, Molly Manchester Eldredge, Kathryn Riley Grasso, Kara Lynch Guthrie, Julie Mulvihill Mayer, Bridget McDonald, Riley Sexton 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

Contributions to The American Ireland Fund are tax deductible as provided by law. The American Ireland Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization. The amount of your contribution in excess of $100.00 per person attending is tax deductible – Tax Identification Number 25 130 6992.