117th Annual Dinner & Golf Outing
May 14 8:00 AM–15, 2025 11:59 PM
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Join us for the transportation & logistics industry's can't miss event!
The 117th Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. The Golf Outing will take place the day prior, Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, at Cog Hill.
For all of the event details, please click the links below.
Annual Dinner | Golf Outing | Hotel Reservations | Registration | Sponsorship & Advertising
Annual Dinner
2025 President, Steve Blinn, formally invites you to join the Traffic Club of Chicago for an unforgettable and inspirational "dinner and a show" networking event.
Meet and mingle with industry leaders and be part of the "cool kids crowd" as you connect with fellow professionals over drinks and conversation.
**Mark your calendar for the transportation & logistics industry's can't miss event!**
Date
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Location
Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier
840 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60611
Timeline of Events
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: General Reception & Registration (Lakeview Terrace, 2nd Floor)
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM: 117th Annual Dinner (Aon Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor)
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Networking (Aon Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor)
Tickets Include
Hors d'oeuvres
Cocktails
Plated dinner
Keynote speaker
Networking
Dress Code
Black tie optional
Annual Dinner Rates
Early Bird Registration (through Feb. 28): $275/person
General Registration (March 1 - May 7th): $325/person
Each table seats 10 people. If you'd like to purchase a full table, simply purchase 10 tickets for the Annual Dinner.
Note: Complete tables of 10 people will have a reserved table for their company. Groups of less than 10 will be randomly assigned to a table.
Keynote Speaker - Frank Weisser, Commander, Navy Blue Angels Pilot, Top Gun 2: Maverick Stunt Pilot
Commander Frank J. Weisser is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from North Springs High School in 1996 where he lettered
in football and track. He attended the United States Naval Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 2000, and
was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.
Frank reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida for aviation indoctrination in October 2000. He completed flight training
and received his wings of gold in November 2002 and remained with Training Squadron 7 (VT-7) as an Instructor Pilot in the T-45C as a
Selectively Retained Graduate (SERGRAD).
Frank reported to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), the "War Party,"in April 2005 where he deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in August 2005. During this deployment, Frank flew 34 combat missions over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Frank joined the Blue Angels in September 2007. He served as the Narrator and VIP Pilot in 2008, Opposing Solo pilot in 2009 and as the Lead Solo pilot and Operations Officer in 2010. While assigned to the Blue Angels, he earned a master's degree in Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School in September 2009.
Frank returned to the fleet as a Department Head for Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97), the "Warhawks," at NAS Lemoore, California. While assigned to VFA-97, Frank flew 37 combat missions over the course of two deployments to the Western Pacific/Arabian Gulf aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom.
Following his Department Head tour, Frank reported to the NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany in December 2013. While assigned to the NATO School, Frank was the Director of Mobile Training and Education and oversaw all NATO School training activities throughout the world, while personally conducting training in Ethiopia, Ukraine, Germany and France.
Frank rejoined the Blue Angels in July of 2016 where he served again as the Opposing Solo Pilot and Lead Solo Pilot. Following the completion of the 2017 season, Frank remained in Pensacola to assist the Naval Aviation Enterprise with the Transition from the Legacy F/A-18 to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet where he oversaw maneuver testing and implementation to ensure a successful first air show season flying the Super Hornet in 2021. During this time, Frank was selected to be the pilot for all extreme low altitude and inverted scenes for the Top Gun 2: Maverick major motion picture film.
On the civilian aviation side, Frank is a type-rated PIC in the Gulfstream 450/550/V and owns and operates a 58 Baron. In addition, Frank is the airport manager for Heaven’s Landing Airpark (GE99), a private fly-in neighborhood in the North Georgia mountains.
He has accumulated more than 5,500 flight hours and nearly 500 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Strike Flight Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
Golf Outing
Date
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Location
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 Archer Ave
Lemont, IL 60439
Timeline of Events
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Bag Drop & Breakfast *All golfers must arrive by 8:15 AM*
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Golf Outing (Shotgun start)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking BBQ
Tickets Include
Breakfast
Green fees
Golf carts
Course contests
Networking BBQ after golf
Rates
Course 1: $230/person
Course 2 (Ravines): $265/person
Course 4 (Ravines): $375/person
Networking BBQ Only: $85/person
Club Rentals
If you will be renting golf clubs for the Annual Dinner Golf Outing, we recommend reserving a set before-hand by calling the Cog Hill Pro Shop at (630) 257-5872 ext. 1318
Rain Policy
The Annual Dinner Golf Outing will take place rain or shine. If the course becomes unplayable due to severe weather, rain checks will be issued upon request.
Sponsorship & Advertising
Sign up for an Annual Dinner sponsorship today to secure your company a seat at the head table!
We are now accepting sponsorship & advertising applications! All companies sponsoring the Dinner at the $1,500 level or above will secure a seat at the head table for a senior executive from their company! Act quickly – head table seating is only guaranteed until capacity is reached.
Head Table Guests will enjoy an exclusive Networking Cocktail Hour before the event and will be announced upon entry to the Annual Dinner. Sponsors will also be recognized on signage for the event, the Waybill, and event mailings.
Proceeds from the Annual Dinner & Golf Outing are used to fund the Traffic Club of Chicago Scholarship Program, which distributes over $25,000 in scholarships each year. To make this year’s event a success, please consider becoming an event sponsor or advertiser!
The deadline to sign up for a sponsorship or advertising is April 10th, 2025.
To sign up as a sponsor/advertiser, use this pdf form or click here to register online.
Hotel Reservations
Don't wait, make your hotel reservation now!
TCC has a room block reserved at the Sable hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, located inside of Navy Pier at the discounted room rate of $269/pernight plus tax from May 14 - May 15, 2025.
You can make your reservations by clicking this link (click "Edit Stay" and the "Special Rates" button, then "Update" to get the room block pricing) or by calling the Sable Hotel at 872-710-5700 and mentioning you are with the Traffic Club of Chicago.
Registration
Regisration is now open! Don't miss your chance to attend the Traffic Club of Chicago's most prestigious marquee event - register now!
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