b'AROUND THE WORLDTHEAMERICANIRELANDFUND CHICAGO1 23 45 6 1Green Gala Committeefirst row5thAnnualChicagoYoungLeadersGreenGala l-r, Colleen Nolan, Meghan Lee,Laura McNellis, Kat Woodruff,Katie Nallon back row l-r,Patrick Ryan, Nick Parrish,MARCH, 2015Over 200 members and supporters of the Chicago Young Leaders kicked off the St. Patricks DayPatrick Zahren, Bridget Monhan,season in style at the sold out Fifth Annual Green Gala held on the 99th floor of the Willis Tower. In addition to stunningMichael Mulligan2Nolan Weick, Zach Von Eschen,views of the city, the Young Leaders enjoyed delicious hors doeuvres, small plates, libations (compliments of Two GingersDavid Shine, Tom Stuckey.and Miller-Coors), dancing to DJ Chicago anda lively auction and raffle for incredible prizes. Pat Tully, National Director3Jim Sitar, Dudley Stephens,Sally Jackson, Patrick Ryan, Stevenof The Young Leaders, not only served as emcee for the evening, but also the auctioneer encouraging spirited biddingJulian, guest, Tim Schellman from the group. Later, one of the highlights of the evening was remarks by Reverend Bill Shaw, Director of the 174 Trust4Reverend Bill Shaw 5Mike Gervasio, Catherine Sullivan, in Belfast. He spoke of the impact The American Ireland Fund has had on his mission of peace and reconciliation, andGretchen Lyons, Jenniferthanked the Young Leaders for supporting The American Ireland Fund and making his work possible. The partygoers thenGervasio, Sean Lyons,Helena Harron, Dan Sullivan,continued, moving on to the Gage Restaurant, overlooking Millennium Park. Jay Harron6Kathleen Sweeney, ColinCorcoran, Mary Claire Sweeney,Laura Holmes, Patrick Sweeneyconnect2015 | 86'