2008 Leadership Development Conference
The Leadership Development Conference, October 5-7, 2008, is a two-and-a-half day networking and team-building opportunity designed to boost membership growth and service throughout the country in support of health advocacy initiatives, health promotion and fundraising for medicine's future. The AMA Alliance organizes the meeting to prepare members for leadership in the largest organization for the family of medicine.
The conference generally attracts county and state Alliance leaders such as presidents, presidents-elect, membership chairs and newly nominated officers. National Alliance leaders are also on hand throughout the meeting to answer questions, lead discussions and brainstorm ideas. To encourage resident physician and medical student spouse leaders to attend, the AMA Alliance waives their registration fees. Once county and state leaders spots are filled, any Alliance 
member can register for the conference at his or her own expense.
We look forward to an exciting program with well known speakers in a new location, at the newly renovated Chicago Marriott Downtown (Magnificent Mile) hotel, located at 540 North Michigan Avenue. Here are some materials that will help you get acquainted with the new location:
Click here to reserve your room at the Chicago Marriott Downtown...
Marriott Hotel Fact Sheet (24 KB)
Mariott Restaurant Sample Menu (65 KB) Recommended Local Area Eateries (62 KB)
Meeting Information
- Conference Schedule at a Glance (230 KB)
- Learn from dynamic speakers like Wayne and Mary Sotile and Donald Palmisano on work/life balance and leadership
- Work together in sessions to build your Alliance
- Build the skill sets you need
- Network and share your skills and experience
- Make a difference in public perception at the end-of-conference rally!
- Enjoy a fresh perspective from our new conference location
- Shop our bookstore for your projects and Chicago's Magnificent Mile for your gift list!
- Pick up a copy of the Sotiles' and Dr. Palmisano's latest books at conference prices and get them signed while you're here***
Other meeting highlights include skills sessions for directors and committee members, a River walk fundraiser for the Dolores Chandra Fund for Better Health grants, break-out sessions, inter-active programs, planning sessions, and special general sessions on strategic planning, advocacy, leadership, and personal and community health.
Click here to register for the 2008 Leadership Development Conference...
Leadership Development Conference Screen Out! Scholarship Application
The Screen Out! campaign is offering five scholarships for $1,000 each to current AMA Alliance members to attend the 2008 AMA Alliance Leadership Development Conference. All members who have shown exceptional participation and action on the Screen Out! campaign in their local communities are encouraged to apply for this award.
Click here to complete the application and return it via e-mail, mail or fax by September 15, 2008.
LDC Discounts
***The Alliance is offering a pre-LDC discount on the latest books by Donald Palmisano and Wayne and Mary Sotile. Wayne and Mary Sotile will be at LDC to deliver real life examples and strategies for easing your stress and recognizing it in family members. Order your copies before LDC-by August 30, 2008-and enjoy 30% off the list price. Click here for the order form and special pricing information...
Click here for more information about Donald Palmisano and his book...
Click here for more information about Mary Solite and her book...
Hotel Reservations
The Chicago Marriott is now accepting reservations for the upcoming LDC I Fall Session. The room rate is $250 for single or double occupancy. Please remember that rooms are now reserved on a first come first served basis. The deadline to make reservations is Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
Please take a moment, prior to making your reservation to coordinate your accommodation requirements with your roommate. Occupancy is restricted to two adults per room. The hotel must be advised of the names of all hotel guests in order to meet health and security requirements. We ask your compliance. You can contact the hotel directly at (312) 836-0100 or (800) 228-9290. Please let them know you are attending the AMA Alliance Meeting.
Reimbursement Click here for more reimbursement information... (260 KB)
If you have any questions pertaining to the meeting, please do not hesitate to call Jose Fragoso, Meeting Coordinator at (312) 464-5916.