Corporate Employers

The following represents a sampling of corporations, organizations, government agencies, and non-profit groups which have selected John McDermott to entertain public assemblies, clients, members, supporters, and friends at various events.

American Ireland Fund 
AMERICAíS LEADING FUNDING ORGANIZATION FOR EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IN IRELAND
Events in Boston, Chicago, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC.

The Archdiocese of New York 

THE UNITED STATESí LARGEST CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE 
Performed at holiday luncheon celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Catholic education in New York. 

A Yankee Line
A NATIONAL TOURISM COMPANY 
Entertained a group of visitors to the Boston area.

Cook County, IL Childrenís Court 

Performed at Centennial Celebration of nationís first childrenís court system.
 
Diocese of Fall River
MASHPEE, MA
Participant in a fundraiser to support local Catholic schools.

The District of Columbia Housing Authority 

THE CAPITAL DISTRICTíS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 
Has performed at several benefit concerts. Johnís efforts were rewarded with the 1999 opening of McDermott House, a new transitional shelter for homeless veterans.

Duquesne University 

PITTSBURGH, PA 
Featured performer at event celebrating the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy.

Equity Office Properties Trust 

AMERICAíS LARGEST CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OWNER 
Performed Ýat a Memorial Day Event in Bostonís historic South Station honoring World War II Veterans.

Glastonbury Abbey
HINGHAM, MA
Performed at a summer fundraiser to benefit the Abbey.

The Great Hunger Memorial of Westchester County Committee
RYE, NY
Participation in a benefit concert to raise funds for a memorial created by noted Irish sculptor, Eamonn O'Doherty.  The goal is to erect a fitting memorial in Westchester County, to honor and remember those who perished during the Great Hunger of 19th Century Ireland and to serve as a reminder that hunger should never again be allowed to exist in the midst of plenty.  As a means to this end of alleviating hunger, this monument will also serve as a focal point for educational program in Westchester County and for activites designed to directly eradicate hunger.

The Greenbrier Companies
Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry in North America and Europe.
Special appearance at an event honoring Governor and Mrs. Kitzhaber of Oregon.

The International Committee on Human Rights 

A NEW YORK-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF PEACE HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS THE WORLD
Man of The Year Dinner honoring Senator George Mitchell. 

The Ireland/ U.S. Council on Commerce and Industry Inc. 

AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON BUILDING TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND IRELAND 
Performed at events in New York and Palm Beach, FL for this organization whose members are senior officers of Americaís largest corporations.

The Knights of Saint Patrick/ New York Saint Patrickís Day Parade Committee 

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY BENEFACTORS AND ORGANIZERS OF THE NATIONíS LARGEST ST. PATRICKíS DAY PARADE 
Performed at St. Patrickís Day Luncheons.

Korean War Memorial Committee of Central Massachusetts, Inc. 
WORCESTER, MA
Participation in the gala benefit for the Korean War Memorial Committee.

Manulife Financial, Inc. 

A MULTI-NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Annual Broker Appreciation Weekend, Monte Carlo. 

Mercyhurst College
Eire, PA
Performance at a private event for members of college community.

The New England-Canada Business Council 

MEMBERS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES OF MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES BASED IN NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA 
Performed at Annual Holiday Luncheon.

The New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans 

NATIONALLY-RENOWNED FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY; JOHN McDERMOTTíS HOME CHARITY 
Has performed at several corporately-sponsored benefit events.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc
MULTI-NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Performed at the opening ceremonies of Prumerica Systems Ireland.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) 

AMERICAíS NATIONAL PUBLIC NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND CULTURAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING
John has served as an in-studio pledge host and fundraising spokesman for over 30 stations nationwide. Was honored as ìEntertainer of the Yearî for his tireless efforts. 
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The Savannah, GA Saint Patrickís Day Parade Committee 
AN ORGANIZATION OF SPONSORING CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THE SOUTHíS LARGEST ST. PATRICKíS DAY PARADE 
Performed at annual fundraising event.

Senator Edward M. Kennedy Campaign 

MASSACHUSETTS' SENIOR SENATOR
Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner.

The Speakerís Saint Patrickís Day Luncheon on Capitol Hill 

AN ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY THE SITTING SPEAKER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Performed before Speaker Newt Gingrich, Vice President Al Gore, and assembled Senators and Representatives.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs 
Attended White House Breakfast and performed a new veteransí hymn with Miss America 2000 Heather Renee French at the invitation of the Secretary.
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee 
By invitation of organizationís board of directors, performed at Commemoration Ceremony at the memorial wall, Veterans Day, 1999.

The World Affairs Council 
A BOSTON-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Annual Christian Herter Award Dinner, honoring Senator George Mitchell.