Traffic Club of Chicago Annual Dinner on May 16, 2013 Nearing Sell-Out


CHICAGO—May 9, 2013 (James Street Media Services)—With just one week to go before The Traffic Club of Chicago’s 106th Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 16, more than 800 people have already made reservations. But, there is still time to get the final tickets for this much-anticipated event.

The featured speaker is Don Mann, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and a member of SEAL Team Six. Mann is the author of the best-selling book, “Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors.”

In addition to the dinner program, those attending will have the opportunity to network with executives and representatives from some of the top companies in the transportation and logistics industry—including Class 1 railroads, airlines, freight carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics companies.

The dinner will be held from 6–9 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago Hotel in downtown Chicago. The club’s annual golf outing will be held the day before on Wednesday, May 15 at the Cog Hill Golf Club in suburban Lemont.

Traditionally, top transportation executives attend the two events, with many planning high-level meetings around the schedule. Since its founding in 1907, The Traffic Club of Chicago has been the place for shippers, carriers, government officials, and others involved in transportation to work together toward common goals.

•  Dinner details

Members & Guests $135
Non-Members $150
No cancellations after noon, Monday, May 13, 2013

Hilton Chicago Hotel
International Ballroom, second floor
720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
6:00 p.m.—Reception
7:30 p.m.—Dinner

•  Golf outing details

Members, Guests & Non-Members $150
Includes cart & green fees, Half Way House four-hour informal BBQ buffet, and hosted bar

Cog Hill Golf Club
12294 Archer Ave.
Lemont, IL
Tee times from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Scramble format

Advance reservations are required for all the events, and can be made by the following methods:
Phone 630-529-1333
Email Traffic Club staff
Online registration

About The Traffic Club of Chicago
The Traffic Club of Chicago, founded in 1907, is one of the nation's oldest and finest transportation associations. The Club is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the transportation and logistics industry, keeping its members abreast of industry happenings, while at the same time assuming a responsible role in civic, cultural and charitable activities in the Chicago area. Members enjoy many benefits, including access to private dining and country clubs around the Chicago area, as well as across the country and overseas. An annual schedule of programs and events provides opportunities to network with industry professionals. A scholarship program supports the organization's philosophy of direction and guidance. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the Club publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Waybill". More information can be found at www.traffic-club.org and www.facebook.com.

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