b't h e 2 0 1 4 i r e l a n d f u n d sGlobal young LeadersWorldwide Summit1ov e r 1 2 0 yo u n g l e a d e r s f r o m fo u r co u n t r i es a n d 1 1 c i t i esa r o u n d t h e wo r l d g at h e r e d i n n e w yo r kc i t yfo r t h e 3 r dannual global young leaders summit held january16-19,2014.Day 1The event kicked off at The Refinery Hotel Rooftop Lounge with the support of the Promising Ireland Campaign raising millions for Steering Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs from around the world charities across the island of Ireland. Kieran was followed by Irelandsalong with Chairman of The American Ireland Fund, John Fitzpatrick, Consul General in New York, Noel Kilkenny, who praised the Youngfor an open forum discussion around communications, financial goals Leaders as the next wave of great supporters of charities in Ireland.and membership benefits. Young Leaders then networked at the Scott Nichols, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni opening reception. The Young Leaders were welcomed by NationalRelations at Boston University then spoke. As one of the preeminentDirector of the Young Leaders, Pat Tully and Director of The Ireland minds in the world of fundraising, Scott gave sound advice on settingYoung Leaders, Caitlin Duffy, who recognized special guest, actor Holt andreachingfundraisinggoals.TheAmericanIrelandFund McCallany, the Young Leaders Irish Spirit Award winner in 2011. Chairman, John Fitzpatrick followed up with more words of encour-TheIrelandFundsWorldwidePresidentandCEO,Kieranagement and New York Steering Chair, Rob MacGoey encouraged hisMcLoughlin,thankedthemfortheirdedicationandcontinuedYoung Leader peers to immerse themselves in the work of the Summit.connect2014 | 65'