b"AROUND THE WORLD | THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND | LOS ANGELES1 2 3Young Leaders Society LaunchFEBRUARY, 2013 The official launch of The Los Angeles American Ireland Fund Young Leaders Society was held1 Susan & Harry Hartford at The Jonathan Club in downtown LA and hosted by Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board Member, Sean Kneafsey. 2 Cliona McCarthy, Michelle LoughranAIF West Coast Director, Marjorie Muldowney, welcomed guests at a special luncheon to kick off this inaugural 3 Caitlin McGinty, James Kearney, gathering of a new and vibrant group of young professionals aged 25-40. The Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board was Cliona McCarthy, Michelle Loughranrepresented by: Harry Hartford, Kaitlyn Cafferky Kyle, Conor Shalloe, and Brendan Carrollwho were on hand to welcome Rob Ennis, Eoin Gubbins, JamesKearney, Michelle Loughran, Caitlin McGinty, Cliona McCarthy, and SeanMurphy (son of longtime AIF friend and supporter, Jimmy Murphy). Other guests included Susan Hartford, Charlie Callananand Dave Walsh. The camaraderie and enthusiasm that emerged from this newest Young Leaders Society wastruly exciting and we look forward to producing a slate of events that will help build this important network.1 2 3Leadership Forum with William McMorrowJUNE, 2013 The American Ireland Fund Leadership Forum held a luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The speaker 1 Bill McMorrow2 Bill McMorrow, was William McMorrow,President & CEO of Kennedy Wilson, an international real estate & investment services firm thatMarjorie Muldowney, has recently made a significant and transforming capital investment in Irish commercial real estate. Under Bill'sPeter Culhane3 Ben Chu, Margaret Hayhurst, direction, Parnell Square on Dublin's north side is undergoing a massive restoration and will house the National LibraryKeith Ennis, Bart Murphyonce completed.Bill spoke about the commitment of KW to the communities in which it invests and the importanceof giving back. West Coast Director Marjorie Muldowney greeted guests and introduced AIF National Board Director,Bart Murphy. Bart spoke about The Ireland Funds' projects that have made some of the greatest impressions on him,describing why he continues to support The American Ireland Fund. The Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board was represented by Brendan Carroll, Peter Culhane, Sean Kneafsey, Kaitlyn Kyle, and Conor Shalloe. Guests includedKeith Ennis and Ben Chu, Anne & Jimmy Murphy along with sons Sean and Jamie, Margaret Hayhurst, Debbie & TomLomis, Tom Barry of UBS, Jim Layden of Deutsche Bank, Sean Browne, Tom Hunt, Tom Kneafsey, Ted Leary, TomNapier, Michele Shalloe, Michael Sullivan, John Coughlin, and Daniel Crowley. The Los Angeles Young Leaders included Shannon Anderson, Matthew Doran, Rob Ennis, Alan Hearty, James Kearney, Michelle & Jonathan Loughran,and Caitlin McGinty.connect2013 | 84"