17th Annual Philadelphia Golf Classic October, 2018 Kyle Clifford, Gerry Cuddy Gerry Cuddy, Michael Kelly. Jim Dunning, Fran Van Kirk, Bill Whitmore, Gary Daniels The Philadelphia chapter hosted their 17th annual Philadelphia Golf Classic at Llanerch Country Club. After guests enjoyed breakfast and a morning on the driving range, they were welcomed by Vice President of Development Pat Tully who thanked the sponsors and donors and the golfers went out for a challenging day on the course. Later that eve- ning, The Ireland Funds Vice President of Development, Kyle Clifford began the evening program by thanking the sponsors: Beneficial Bank, Duane Morris LLP, Icona Resorts and Sandler O’Neill. Kyle then introduced the honoree, the President and CEO of Ben- eficial Bank, Gerry Cuddy. Gerry thanked Kyle, the Co-Chairs Michael Gallagher, Matt Taylor, Sean Rooney and Pat Ward and The Ireland Funds and spoke warmly about all four of his grandparents emigrating from Ireland and how proud he was of not only being an Irish-American, but a “Delco Irish-American” (Delaware County, PA). Gerry then handed the mic over to Pat Tully who led the live auction with surprise special guest and Philadelphia native, actor Michael Kelly AKA Doug Stamper of Netflix hit series House of Cards. Pat auctioned off a private House of Cards viewing party in the highest bidder’s home, hosted by Michael Kelly. connect 2019 • 63