Night of the Celtic Tiger
A Celebration of Ireland
Honoring Kevin O'Donnell
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
InterContinental Hotel - Cleveland
Come and enjoy delicious cocktails, dinner and dessert, music, silent auction and more amid the ambience of the Emerald Isle that has emerged as the economic tiger of the European Union.
The Gala will honor Kevin O'Donnell, one of Cleveland's true internationalists...
Former director of the Peace Corps
Former Chairman of the Board of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Long-time CEO of SIFCO Industries during which he opened its plants in Ireland
Enjoy music provided by members of the lively celtic folk/rock band Brigid's Cross (http://www.brigidscross.com/), and bagpipes played by Jim Brennan. Also experience Irish clog dancing courtesy of Burke School of Irish Dance.
Festivities begin at 7:00 pm with a cocktail reception and silent auction, then at 8:00 enjoy authentic Irish cuisine and the presentation of the Distinguished Internationalist Award to Kevin O'Donnell. Live entertainment and the live auction begin at 9:00, with dessert and Irish coffee at 10:00. The silent auction will close at 10:30.
Proceeds will benefit the Council's Model United Nations conferences - the oldest, continuously running MUN in the country-, its Global Classroom Program for elementary and secondary students, and its services to help corporations succeed in the global economy.
We invite you to participate at one of the following levels:
| Grand Sponsor @ $25,000 | Cover recognition as the event sponsor on invitation, gala program and website; full page in program, exclusive dinner seating for 3 tables of 8, and VIP reception |
| Mission Sponsor @ $15,000 | Full page in program, exclusive dinner seating for 2 tables of 8, and VIP reception |
| International Statesmen @ $10,000 | Half page in program, 2 tables of 8, and VIP reception |
| Ambassadors @ $5,000 | Quarter page in program, 1 table of 8, and VIP reception |
| Charge d'affaires @ $2,500 | 1 table of 8 and attendance for host couple at VIP reception |
| World Citizen @ $200 | 1 dinner ticket and reception |
Individuals who wish to underwrite additional support will be recognized at the following levels: $1,000, $500 and $300
We will greatly appreciate your support to sustain the work of the Council and assist us in our new efforts toward becoming a global community. We look forward to your support and hope to see you at the Gala.
Please contact Sue Gundich at (216)781-3730 x200 for additional information