Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108connect 2017 • 86 around the world AUSTRALIA July, 2016 Over 100 Sydney Young Leaders donned their most festive jumpers, reindeer antlers and Santa hats to celebrate Christmas in July Irish-style at the Magners’ Rooftop Bar in Jackson’s on George. Young Leader Donna Cluer spoke on the night about why she has supported The Ireland Funds Australia for over a decade, then invited Worldwide President & CEO of The Ireland Funds Kieran McLoughlin and event sponsor Kevin Sinnott, of Sonder Consultants, to speak. Music was provided by The Tribesmen, who played some classic tunes and seasonal songs, ensuring guests sang along and danced into the wee hours. July, 2016 It was wonderful to see so many supporters and friends at our annual supporters’ lunch kindly hosted by David Wiadrowski and PwC. We very much welcomed the opportunity to thank everyone and provide an update on The Ireland Funds Australia’s activities and upcoming events. Chairman John O’Neill AO welcomed major sponsors, Tim Harrowell of Emirates, David Smith of Diageo and Dwyer Ogle, Autosports Group, his fellow Governors present and special guestsH.E.NoelWhiteandtheWorldwidePresident&CEOofThe Ireland Funds Kieran McLoughlin. The Chairman informed guests of the grants made in June which included a flagship grant to Soar in Ireland, inspired by Irishman Jim Stynes and the Reach Foundation in Melbourne. Support was also given to Solas a long-term, intensive intervention program working in some of the most disadvantaged areas in Dublin with young peo- ple from 6 to 18, Suas Education which provides direct literacy, numeracy and computer science support to children aged 8-14 and the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation supporting Indigenous Scholarships in schools in Brisbane and Sydney. Sydney Young Leaders Christmas Drinks In July Sydney Supporters Lunch 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 Teresa Keating and the Sydney Young Leader Committee 2 Kevin Sinnott of Sonder Consultants 3 Karen Murphy, Aoife Royston, Sinead Healy and friends 1 John O’Neill AO 2 Kieran McLoughlin 3 Amb. Noel White