San francisco 2002

March 15th last marked the Annual San Francisco Dinner at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square.

Board Director Jon Folan ably and professionally served as Master of Ceremonies and Dinner Chairman, Richard Goldman's warm words of welcome set the tone for the evening.

The guests were entertained with a delightful performance by Cantor Roslyn Barak of San Francisco's Temple Emanu-EL. Cantor Barak captivated the audience with her wonderful repertoire of Irish and Yiddish Songs, including her memorable rendition of  'Danny Boy.'

Honoree Kevin O'Brien, President of Meredith Broadcasting, was introduced by colleague Tom Vacar, Consumer Editor at KTVU. Tom's words were a masterful tribute to Kevin, to Ireland and to The Fund.

Past Honorees, Maureen and Craig Sullivan presented Kevin with The AIF Distinguished Leadership Award. Dave Martin's House Party provided further musical entertainment until the wee hours.

Photo Index 1 At the San Francisco Christmas party, James Hammer, Sandra Kearney & Kathleen McGowan 2 Pepper Jackson, Bill McCann with Siobhan Denham 3 Kathleen Grogan, Hon. & Mrs. Donal Denham & Mary Dunleavy Cassidy 4 At the San Francisco Gala Dinner were Lance Anderson, Tara & Mark Arnold 5 Anita & Red Fay on the dance-floor 6 Jim & Sue Woolwine & Jill Dinwiddie 7 Jon Folan, Kevin O'Brien & Richard Goldman 8 Sonja Moelleken & Honoree Kevin O'Brien 9 Kevin O'Brien 10 Standing: Tad Taube, Jim Delehanty, Anita Fay, Dick Barker, Barnaby Conrad III, Diane Taube & Clare McGovern Seated: Jennifer Barker, Red Fay, Norma Delehanty, Jim McGovern & Anne Lawrence 11 Chairman, Richard N. Goldman 12 Former Honorees Craig & Maureen Sullivan presenting the award to Kevin O'Brien 13 Richard Goldman with Cantor Roslyn Barak 14 Kevin O'Brien with "Extra" presenter Dayna Devon 15 Standing: Audrey Tormey, Susan Stuller, Arlene Sullivan, Craig & Maureen Sullivan, Jim Sullivan, Jay Stuller & Dan Tormey Seated: Sue & Jim Woolwine, Jill Dinwiddie, Bernie Hargadon