b'AROUND THE WORLD | THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND | DALLAS1 2 3Dallas Leadership Forum with Admiral Patrick WalshJANUARY 2013 Admiral Patrick WalshUSN (Ret) spoke about National Security Issues Currently Facing the United 1 Tom Codd, Adm Patrick Walsh (Ret), Dr Mark WynneStates at a Dallas AIF Leadership Forum event hosted by AIF Board Director, Tom Codd at The Petroleum Club. 2 Kevin Curley II, Michael White, Admiral Walsh is a four-star admiral who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations and commanded the US Pacific Eddie Geraghty, Davey Devlin3 Tom Codd, Rachel Gaffney Smith, Fleet at the time of the tsunami in Japan. His talk was riveting and provided a detailed historical context for many ofBill MurrayAmericas present military and political challenges. Those gathered included American Ireland Fund Board DirectorsDon Hanratty and John Tillotson.1 2 3Dallas Leadership Forum with Richard Bruton TDMARCH, 2013 Friends and benefactors in Dallas gathered at The Park City Club for dinner with Minister Richard 1 Minister Richard Bruton, Bill Murray, Conor Quinn, Bruton. Functioning as Irelands equivalent to the Secretary of Commerce, Minister Bruton is playing a critical role inAndy WelchIrelands Celtic Comeback. The dinner, co-sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, was a unique opportunity for corporate 2 Kevin Curley, Minister Bruton, the Hon John Kaneleaders to outline the opportunities for Irish businesses to expand into Texas. Minister Bruton concluded the dinner by3 Paul Byrne, Tom Coddthanking those present for their insights and contributions. The Minister said it was clear that there are tremendous opportunities for a wide range of Irish companies from technology to agribusiness to start doing business in Texas.connect2013 | 80'