By Aaron Hammer, Sugar Felsenthal Grais and Hammer LLP

On January 21, 2016, the volunteer leaders of the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter, along with sponsors, gathered to celebrate the successes of the 2015 program year at Maggiano’s in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The event, held on an annual basis, provides an ideal opportunity for the chapter to look back at the prior year as well as the year ahead.

Two thousand sixteen Chapter President, Mike Egan served as master of ceremonies, congratulating committee members for past performance, and encouraging attendees to remain ambitious in 2016. Ultimately, the evening was a time to appreciate the camaraderie between the leaders and supporters of our chapter in a relaxed setting, celebrating the year and everyone’s contributions.

On a deeply personal note, the event was an opportunity for me to express my gratitude to serve as chapter president in 2015. As I’ve stated at past TMA events and in previous newsletter articles, I am truly overwhelmed by the greatness of our membership. And importantly, thank you to TMA for the wonderful Blackhawks sweater which was presented to me at the Annual Appreciation Dinner, and which reads “Be Ambitious” on the back.