b'BoSToN THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND ARoUND ThE WoRLD 1 2Boston Dinner Gala Committee Kick-o MAy, 2014 The Boston Dinner Gala Committee held its Dinner Kick-off onthe 36th Floor of the State Street Financial building, overlooking the city. Themeeting was hosted by 2014 Boston Dinner Chairman, Scott Powers, President& CEO of State Street global Advisors. The 2014 Annual Boston Dinner Gala willhonor Jack Connors, noted Boston businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropistand American Ireland Fund Board Director. Chairman of the Boston RegionalAdvisoryBoardBobReynolds openedthemeetingandthanked Des Mac Intyre, the 2013 Dinner Chairman, for the previous Boston Dinners resoundingsuccess.Desalsoacknowledgedthedeterminationofthe Committee and introduced new Chairman, Scott Powers who also announcedhis Vice Chairs: Andy Arnott, President & CEO of John hancock Funds andJohn hailer, President & CEO of Natixis global Asset Management. New England Director Steve greeley thanked everyone for their continued effortson behalf of the Boston Dinner and The American Ireland Fund.In addition tothe Dinner Committee members, several of Bostons Young Leaders also attended the kick off.31 Steve Greeley, Rob Griffin, Scott Powers, David Fitzgerald2 Bob Reynolds, Matt Power, Jack Sebastian3 Mike Greeley, Owen Lynch, Terry Connellconnect2014 | 87'