b'ArOunD THe WOrLD THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND WAsHingTOn D.C.1 2 3Young Leaders Inaugural Summer SocialJuLY, 2013 The Washington, DC Young Leaders hosted their inaugural Summer Social. The rising mercury could not 1 Young Leaders from Washington, DC and NYC keep our friends and supporters away as over 100 people showed up to the patio at Town Hall to support the work of2 Mike Brennan, guest, The American Ireland Fund and learn more about the Promising IrelandCampaign to assist Irish charities. SteeringKelly Dragelin, John Green3 DC Young Leader Elise Egan, Committee Chair megan molloy welcomed the guests to sip cocktails and check out the displays put together byDC Rose of Tralee Lauren Young Leader and Events Chair mairin van shura. The evening was also a great opportunity to feature upcoming events DeBueriis, Orla Casey, DC Young Leader Events Chair for the DC Young Leaders.Mairin Van Shura and guest1 2 3DC Welcomes H.E. Anne Anderson, Irish Ambassador to the US sepTemBer, 2013 Nearly 100 of Washington, D.C.s most influential business, philanthropic, diplomatic and1 Amb. Anne Anderson, Amb. Elizabeth Bagley,political leaders gathered at the Georgetown residence of Amb. elizabeth Bagley for a reception to welcome H.E. AnneKieran McLoughlinAnderson, Irelands new Ambassador to the United States. A number of Ambassadors were in attendance, including: 2 Sir Peter Westmacott, Amb. Anne Anderson, sirpeterWestmacott,BritishAmbassadortotheUnitedStates,andLadysusanWestmacott;Ambassador Lady Susan Westmacott Francois Delattre, Ambassador of France to the U.S.; Ambassador Dr. Hans peter mans, Ambassador of Austria; and, 3 Amb. Anderson, Tom Corcoran The most reverend Carlo maria vigano, Ambassador of The Vatican. Also attending were the Dean of the U.S. Houseof Representatives, Hon. John D. Dingell (D-MI), with Mrs. Debbie Dingell and Kieran mcLoughlin, President& CEO ofThe Worldwide Ireland Funds. Ambassador Anderson noted the extraordinary job of The American Ireland Fund, andthe upcoming four great years for Ireland and the Irish-American relationship.connect2014 | 84'