The 2014 - Ireland Network Chicago
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The 2014 - Ireland Network Chicago
Ireland Network The 2014 Ireland Network Chicago Ball Saturday | The Drake February 15, 2014 | Chicago theirelandnetwork.com The Concord Group Construcon Consultants The Concord Group is proud to support the Ireland Network Chicago Ball We specialize in.... Owner’s Representation Construction Cost Management Cost Segregation Studies Specialized Real Estate Services 55 East Monroe Street Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60603 312.424.0250 330 East Kilbourn Avenue Suite 565 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414.225.5305 300 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 230 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616.235.3000 www.concord-cc.com Welcome to IN–Chicago’s 2014 Annual Ball A Chairde, Ireland Network Chicago welcomes you to the Annual Ball! Thank you for your continued support throughout the year and for making Ireland Network successfully plan events that are relevant and of interest to you! It is only through your participation in such events as this evening, that the IN-Chicago Committee can achieve the business development that we believe benefits you, our members. This level of commitment is key to IN-Chicago’s ability to fulfill its mission of supporting our membership’s business development and providing a bridge for newly arrived Irish to the Chicago business and Chicago Irish communities. IN-Chicago does this by hosting a full calendar of diverse and engaging events, both business and social, of which this annual gathering is the core. Since the 10th Annual Ball last year here at The Drake, IN-Chicago has hosted or partnered in 30 gatherings. The IN-Conversation series has successfully addressed topics of interest to the membership. This includes the recent event on the economic status of Chicago with panelists Theresa Mintle, Chairperson and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and Eileen Mitchell, VP of External Affairs and Governmental Relations with AT&T Mobility, with ABC 7 Journalist Janet Davies as moderator. The First Friday monthly program continues to provide a natural forum for connections across the membership and beyond. Our annual program features several exciting events, including our Bloomsday Picnic at Montrose Harbor in June, the Rooftop Movie Screening in July, and the Members’ Business Expo in October, in addition to the ever-popular Fall Table Quiz in November. We look forward to hosting many of you at these event programs over the coming months. We are also delighted to report that IN-USA, our network partnership across the country, continues to grow, with 16 chapters throughout the USA in what is now a truly national framework of Irish Networks. Over the years, this annual event in February has provided us with the opportunity to give back as a membership by raising funds for our charities of choice. This year we are delighted to support both global and local causes that are close to our hearts—Concern Worldwide, an organization that delivers help where it is most needed around the globe, and Chicago Irish Immigrant Support, which provides essential services to local Irish immigrants in need. We are delighted to have four prizes donated this year for our raffle. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the raffle will go directly to these two worthy causes, and four lucky winners will be announced after dinner this evening. On behalf of Concern Worldwide and CIIS, many thanks for your support, and best of luck! Lastly, I want to extend sincere gratitude to our Sponsor Partners, without whose generous support over the years we could not host events of this nature. Please take a moment to review the diverse roster of sponsors in this brochure, and support them with your business whenever the opportunity arises. We also extend special thanks to the Consulate General of Ireland for its continued strong advocacy for our mission. Finally, many thanks to our hardworking IN Committee members and other key volunteers who spend countless hours all year long building the success and vibrancy of IN-Chicago. We look forward to many more years of IN-Chicago events! Enjoy the evening, then please join us at another INChicago event very soon. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! Imelda Gallagher President, Ireland Network Chicago Freeborn & Peters LLP is proud to support the 2014 Annual Ireland Network Chicago Ball Comhgháirdeas to Partners Edward J. Hannon and Jennifer L. Fitzgerald for once again being named among the Irish Legal 100. What can we do for you? Litigation Corporate Real Estate Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Government and Regulatory Law www.freebornpeters.com O rder of the E vening 7:45 pm Welcome Address—Imelda Gallagher, President of Ireland Network Chicago 8:00 pm Dinner served—see menu below 9:15 pmKeynote Speaker—Simon Carswell, Washington Correspondent for The Irish Times 9:35 pm 2014 Raffle Drawings—four fabulous prizes! (All proceeds to Concern Worldwide and Chicago Irish Immigrant Support) 9:45 pm Dancing to the Becca Kaufman Orchestra 12:30 am A djourn to the “unofficial after-party” downstairs at The Drake’s Coq d’Or Lounge. Enjoy live piano until 1:00 am, with a cash bar until 1:45 am. M enu of the E vening TO BEGINButternut Squash Bisque and Curried Apple Chutney SALADThe Chicago Salad gourmet greens in a cucumber crown, Chardonnay poached pears, bleu cheese crumble, strawberries, caramelized walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette ENTRÉE Herb Roasted Center Cut Filet Mignon with caramelized onions, truffled mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, acorn squash, and Cabernet reduction DESSERT Apple Tart on Puff Pastry, Granny Smith apples served with vanilla ice cream Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee • Assorted hot teas Irish Coffee Station Freshly brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, & whipped cream Whiskey graciously donated by 2Gingers—many thanks! Immigration Services Immigration and naturalization services Pastoral Care and Counseling Full time Irish Chaplain offering 24 hour pastoral and counseling services Social Services Full time Irish social worker providing social services Seniors Services Seniors outreach program serving over 80 seniors weekly, including guest speakers and live events. Students Program Innovative student exchange program pioneered with Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Trinity, NUIG and UCC J-1 student assistance Ad design by Meghan Lee Design [[email protected]] Chicago Irish Immigrant Support 773 282 8445 [email protected] 4626 N. Knox Avenue, #308B Chicago, IL 60630 www.ci-is.com The Brehon Killarney Killarney Golf & Fishing Club The Marker Hotel 2014 Ireland Network Chicago Ball H RAFFLE H Help others, both globally and locally. All proceeds benefit Concern Worldwide and Chicago Irish Immigrant Support. Many thanks to our generous sponsors: Aer Lingus • The Marker Hotel in Dublin • The Brehon Killarney • Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Palmer House Hilton • The Drake • Farmhouse Chicago Four lucky winners will receive one of these wonderful prizes: FIRST PRIZE H Round trip flight for two on Aer Lingus, Chicago-Dublin direct H Two nights in Dublin at The Marker Hotel H One night in Killarney at The Brehon Killarney H A round of golf at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club SECOND PRIZE H One night in the Princess Diana Suite at The Drake, Chicago THIRD PRIZE H Two nights in a suite at Palmer House Hilton, Chicago FOURTH PRIZE H Dinner for four at Farmhouse, Chicago Tickets are $50 each, or three for $100. Only 300 tickets to be sold. Winners announced tonight at The Drake. (Need not be present to win.) So hurry—to enter the raffle, see our volunteer ticket sellers right away! H Get in on your last chance to win! Good luck! H Concern Worldwide U.S. congratulates The Ireland Network on its 11th Annual Ball! Honoring: Marie Tillman President and Co-Founder, Pat Tillman Foundation 2014 Women of Concern Leadership Award Susan Walsh Co-Founder and President, Little by Little 2014 Women of Concern Humanitarian Award Friday, February 28, 2014 Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 11:00 a.m. Reception 12:00 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Program Thank you for your partnership and support of Concern’s programs. Concern Worldwide U.S. 332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 630 Chicago, IL 60604 312.431.8400 www.concernusa.org Our 2014 Keynote Speaker IN-CHICAGO IS HONORED TO PRESENT Simon Carswell Washington Correspondent for The Irish Times Trinity College Dublin and Dublin Simon Carswell was appointed Institute of Technology. He was named Washington Correspondent for The Irish Times in December National Journalist of the Year by the 2012. He was previously Finance National Newspapers of Ireland in 2011 Correspondent, leading the for his coverage of the Irish banking and newspaper’s coverage of the Irish economic crisis. banking crisis from 2008 to 2012. During his time in the United States, He is the author of Something he has reported on the Boston Simon Carswell Rotten: Irish Banking Scandals Marathon bombings, the 9/11 military (Gill & Macmillan, 2006) and the bestseller Anglo trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the government Republic: Inside The Bank That Broke Ireland shutdown in Washington DC and the legalization (Penguin Ireland, 2011). Prior to joining The Irish of recreational marijuana in Colorado, easily his Times, he was News Editor of The Sunday toughest assignment in the US. Business Post. He is delighted to be attending the annual ball of Originally from Limerick, Simon is a graduate of Ireland Network Chicago. “Anglo Republic...an exceptionally detailed book, and reads as a thrilling non-fiction novel. As the first complete report on the Anglo Irish story, Carswell offers a stunning, yet instructive morality tale on property bubbles.” —Bill Hayes, The Financial Professionals’ Post Mr. Carswell is awarded National Journalist of the Year by the National Newspapers of Ireland. Follow Simon Carswell on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SiCarswell. (User name: @SiCarswell) A Message from the Consul General Aidan Cronin Ireland’s Consul General in Chicago My wife, Maedhbh, and I are delighted to be here with you all tonight at what is our third Ireland Network Ball since arriving in Chicago in August 2011. Thank you to the Ball Committee for your kind invitation to join in your celebrations once again this year. The Ireland Network Ball is always a wonderful occasion, one of the highlights of the Irish social calendar in Chicago, and I know that will be the case again this evening. This event, to my mind, marks the end of the postChristmas hibernation period and, with the batteries recharged, we are looking ahead and looking forward to a busy and productive year. We are already preparing for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations which, every year, afford us an unrivaled opportunity to promote all that is good and positive about Ireland and what it means to be Irish. Chicago is, of course, home to a strong and deeplyrooted Irish community. The Ireland Network has, over the years, grown in stature and has itself developed deep roots in this great city, to the point that it now lies at the heart of the Chicago Irish community. Credit for that must go to the hard work of successive presidents, committees and the entire membership in establishing and developing the organization as a business and social network for Irish people living and working in Chicago, and also as a forum for discussions on a wide range of topics through the excellent IN-Conversation series. One of the most striking aspects of the Network is how connected to and supportive of Ireland and its interests you all remain. I am, as Ireland’s Consul General here in Chicago, extremely grateful for that connection and that support. Ireland Networks are now being established across the USA, sixteen at last count, with four of them located in the area for which the Consulate has responsibility: IN-Chicago, IN-Cleveland, IN-Austin and INMinnesota. They are a fantastic resource and I am confident that the number of networks here in the Midwest and across the USA will continue to grow. Ireland, as you know, has had to address some significant economic challenges in recent years. It has been a difficult time, but the Irish economy is now firmly on the road to recovery. Last December, Ireland exited the EU/ IMF Programme, an important milestone in our recovery. The economy is headed in the right direction, the public finances are under control, the banking system has been restructured and recapitalized and, most importantly, jobs are being created again. It has been a long and difficult road. But the commitment and determination of the Irish people to do what is necessary to get the country back on track has been a critical factor. The Irish diaspora, too, through organizations like Ireland Network Chicago, has played its part, supporting initiatives like The Gathering, one of the success stories of 2013. On behalf of the entire Consulate team, we look forward to continuing to work closely with Ireland Network Chicago, under the leadership of its President, Imelda Gallagher, in 2014 and in the years ahead. Le gach dea ghuí, Aidan Cronin Consul General February 2014 From the breathtaking cliffs of Slieve League, to the mouth-watering markets of Galway, in Ireland it’s all in a day’s play. 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Another highlight of the year was our IN-Conversation series, which included a visit from Senator Dick Durbin. Here is a look back at other IN–Chicago and partner organizations’ events that our members have enjoyed in 2013 and early into this new year. 07 FebFirst Friday Gathering | Park Grill Chicago Millennium Park First Friday gatherings proved popular in 2013. 06 Aug Rush Hour Concert | St. James Cathedral 02 Aug First Friday Gathering | The Pepper Canister 17 JanIN-Conversation: Theresa Mintle and Eileen Mitchell | The Gage 05 Jul First Friday Gathering | Lizzie McNeil’s 03 JanFirst Friday Gathering | Fadó 27 Jul Tech Week Network Event | Frontier 06 DecFirst Friday Gathering | Elephant & Castle 15 Jun Annual Bloomsday Celebration | Montrose Harbor 16 Nov Concern Worldwide’s 2013 Thanks-for-Giving Ball 01 Jun First Friday Gathering | O’Brien’s Riverwalk cafe 13 Nov IN-Chicago Annual Table Quiz 06 MayEuropean Drink Festival | Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 06 Nov American Ireland Fund’s 29th Annual Chicago Dinner 01 Nov First Friday Gathering | Halsted Harp 29 Oct IN-Chicago and BABC—hosted by British Consul General 20 Oct All Hallows College Benefit | Gaelic Park 12 Oct IBAM 2013 Gala Awards Dinner | IAHC 04 Oct IN-Chicago Annual Members’ Business Showcase | One East Wacker 03 May First Friday Gathering | Celtic Crossings 05 AprAnnual Members’ Meeting/First Friday Gathering | One East Wacker 25 Mar IN-Conversation: Sen. Dick Durbin and Billy Lawless, Sr. | One East Wacker 16 Mar St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Columbus Drive, Chicago 28 Sept Education in Ireland Open House | Navy Pier 15 MarIrish Fellowship Club St Patrick’s Day Dinner | Hilton Chicago 18 Sept BABC Speaker Series—Steve Potter (Northern Trust) | Maggiano’s 15 MarIrish American Partnership St Patrick’s Day Breakfast | Union League Club 06 Sept First Friday Gathering | Brehon Pub 01 MarFirst Friday Theatre Gathering—“Improbable Frequency” | Strawdog Theatre 22 Aug Annual Boat Cruise with AIF Young Leaders 10 Aug Movie on the Roof | Lakeview 13 FebIN-Conversation: Don Welsh & Colm O’Callaghan | Trump International Style and celebration come together at the 10th Annual Ball, February 2013. IN-Chicago President Imelda Gallagher with her husband, John McEneany. First Fridays are warm and welcoming, whatever the weather! Senator Dick Durbin (at right) drew an enthusiastic audience at our March 25 IN-Conversation. Joining Sen. Durbin as guest speaker was Billy Lawless, Sr. of The Gage (shown here with past IN-Chicago President Seamus Byrne). Ireland Network IRELAND NETWORK CHICAGO It’s the people you know! The 2013 IN-Chicago Annual Meeting. Productive! We don’t mind telling you what goes into our pure, all natural Irish cheese and butter. It’s pure, all natural Irish milk that comes from cows that graze on pure, all natural Irish grass. This is where we come from. kerrygoldusa.com celebrated & celebrations Invest Northern Ireland congratulates the Ireland Network Chicago on the 2014 Annual Ball. Contact Aine Mallaghan E: [email protected] T: 312.955.0058 www.investni.com/invest 021131 GALA AD ST1.indd 1 28/01/2014 11:04 Dolder Walsh, Inc.. Personal Investment Company John D. McEneany & Imelda M.W. Gallagher would like to congratulate Ireland Network Chicago on their 2014 Annual Ball. “Forward Thinking for Big Plans” Ireland Network Chicago Committee Members Seamus Byrne [email protected] Seamus Byrne is an architect and a Principal at Byrne Design LLC in Chicago. Originally from Waterford and a graduate of UCD’s School of Architecture, Seamus moved to Chicago from London in 1991 and has been a member of Ireland Network Chicago since its founding, joining the committee in 2009. He lives on the north side of the city with his wife, daughter and anxious mess of a dog. Imelda Gallagher President [email protected] Imelda Gallagher has been an Ireland Network committee member for five years. Imelda grew up in Galway and lived in Dublin before returning to her native Chicago nine years ago. Imelda was a Barrister in Ireland and is now working with Goodman Networks, a company specializing in leasing/licensing for major wireless carriers to expand and improve telecommunication and Internet coverage. Katie Hamilton [email protected] Katie Hamilton works on the public policy team at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. She is the former Public Affairs Officer at the Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago. She has Masters degrees in Policy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University College Cork in Ireland. Katie also teaches Irish dance in the South Loop and western suburbs. Network IRELANDIreland NETWORK CHICAGO Ronan Keary [email protected] Originally from Ballymacward, Co. Galway, Ronan Keary is a commercial real estate broker with CBRE. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Social Policy from the National University of Ireland, Galway. An avid sports fan, Ronan is a loyal supporter of the Galway G.A.A. teams as well as Aston Villa F.C. Breandán Magee [email protected] Breandán Magee, a native of Belfast, serves as Executive Director of Chicago Irish Immigrant Support, which offers a full range of immigration and social services to the Irish community. He also acts as Vice President of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, which represents over a dozen Irish immigration centers nationwide. Breandán has lobbied at the state and federal level for proimmigrant legislation and serves as Treasurer of the Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform. He recently attended a White House briefing on immigration reform. He holds a Masters degree in Public Policy from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh and is fluent in Spanish. He arrived in Chicago after posts in Madrid and Seoul. Áine Mallaghan [email protected] Áine Mallaghan is from Pomeroy in Co. Tyrone and has been living in Chicago for the last two and a half years following a stint in New York. Áine is a VP of Business Development for Invest Northern Ireland and a recent addition to the committee of Ireland Network Chicago. She has traveled extensively and is happy to call Chicago home for now. She is an avid Tyrone GAA fan, a graduate of Queens University, Belfast and currently lives in River North. Nicholas Michael [email protected] Nicholas graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2002. He worked in New York City at the British American Chamber of Commerce, before joining Barclays Bank in London in the Marketing Department in 2005. Moving from banking to the civil service in 2007, Nicholas worked at the Home Office and the Department for Transport in the UK Civil Service, running social marketing campaigns. He moved back to Dublin in 2009 to take up a role in the Irish Diplomatic Service. After a first posting in Tanzania, Nicholas moved to Chicago in August 2013 as Irish Vice Consul. Eamon Nash [email protected] Eamon Nash is an Engineering Manager at Analog Devices. A native of Tipperary Town and an alum of University of Limerick, he has lived in the United States for 19 years, the last nine in Chicago. His interests include photography, squash and tennis. Valerie Wall [email protected] Valerie Wall is Secretary of Ireland Network Chicago. She has been a committee member for four years, following a stint as President of the UCD Alumni–Chicago Chapter. A native of Dublin, Valerie has lived in Chicago for 15 years, direct from finishing her Ph.D. in Chemistry at UCD. Starting her career as a research scientist with the Monsanto Company, Valerie is now part of Richmond Chemical Corporation, a chemistry and biosciences company in Oak Brook. photo courtesy of Bellissima Photography Distinctive A T R A D I T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E . The Drake Hotel was recently voted Best Venue by the Catering Executives Club of America. For nearly a century we’ve been offering timeless elegance and unmatched personal service. Let us help make your event truly memorable. thedrakehotel.com 312.787.2200 Let’s Light this Town GREENed! ShamROCK Chicago’s Council, along with Tourism Ireland and the Irish Consulate, are working to include Chicago in the 2014 GREENing around the world. The initiative will GREEN Chicago icons from March 10-17th to make Chicago the GREENest City in the World this St. Patrick’s Day. Check out the GREENing Journey at www.shamROCKchicago2014.com to see what’s lighting up. M Y Y Y What’s Next for Ireland Network Chicago? Join us and find out! The benefits of becoming a subscribed member of IN-Chicago are numerous: • Preferred member rates for events hosted by IN-Chicago and those co-hosted with our Partners • Direct connection to the vibrant Irish business community in Chicago and beyond • Access via our networking events to visiting speakers, commentators and business leaders • Opportunities to expand your business contact network via fellow members, reconnect with colleagues and develop new connections • IN-USA membership (coming soon) and access to IN events in other cities •A ccess to the continuously expanding IN-Chicago membership directory—and the national umbrella organization, IN-USA, at www.irishnetwork-usa.org. • IN-Chicago membership provides you with the means to stay connected with fellow Irish across all business sectors in the Chicago area, while promoting your business, your expertise and your interests via your profile. A membership subscription is only US$50 annually, and online registration is quick and easy. We invite you to become a member or to join our email list by visiting TheIrelandNetwork.com, and we look forward to seeing you at an event soon. Here’s a preview of some of our upcoming events. Saturday, March 8: IN-Chicago supported event: AIF Chicago Young Leaders 4th Annual Green Gala (7:30 pm, Willis Tower Skydeck, 233 S. Wacker) Saturday, March 15: IN-Chicago supported events: Irish American Partnership’s annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast (8:00 am, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson). Then join the Irish Fellowship Club for cocktails at 5:30 pm, followed by their annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner at 7:00 pm. (Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan.) Friday, April 4: First Friday and Annual Meeting (The Gage, 24 S. Michigan) Learn about events planned for the year ahead, listen to a review of activities and finances for the year just past, and most importantly, offer your feedback and ideas for the future. Saturday, June 14: Annual Bloomsday Picnic, Montrose Beach. Some of Chicago’s most talented actors perform excerpts from James Joyce’s Ulysses. Saturday, July 19: Annual Movie on the Roof, in the Lakeview neighborhood. Register as an IN-Chicago member for precise location and time! For more details and to register, please visit theirelandnetwork.com. Ireland Network Get connected. Stay connected. IRISH UNIVERSITIES OPEN HOUSE EVENTS UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE IN CHICAGO Meet Irish University representatives at our free Fall events Join us this Spring for a free information event Thursday Septemberin 27th, 7-9PM about studying Ireland! 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