April 2008
DATE/TIME	EVENT	INFORMATION
Apr. 22, 2008 6:00 PM -  9:00 PM	AMWA GCAC April 2008 Networking Event For more information visit the Chapter Activities page.	Information: Dinner at Wildfire in Lincolnshire, IL, followed by a presentation by Tracey Noe, Senior Director, Global Public Affairs & Policy, Abbott Nutrition, on the topic, "The Place of Writing in the New Media Landscape."
Apr. 26, 2008 10:00 AM -  1:00 PM	April Freelance Meeting & Lunch For more information visit the Freelance Group Meetings Web page.	Information: Presentations on medical benefits and other offerings through the National Association for the Self-Employed, on 2009 tax planning, and on additional resources to expand your office space nationwide. Catered lunch to follow.
July 2008
DATE/TIME	EVENT	INFORMATION
Jul. 25, 2008 8:00 AM -  4:00 PM	2008 GCAC AMWA Conference will be held July 25, 2008 at Abbott, Abbott Park, Illinois	The following courses will be offered. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (PH/EW/SCI) with Mary Ann Foote, PhD Launching a Freelance Writing Career (FL) with Brian Bass and Critical Appraisal for Writers and Editors of Biomedical Research Articles (ADV) with Mary Ann Foote, PhD Effective Paragraphing (CC) with Flo Witte, PhD, ELS There will also be a freelance roundtable with Brian Bass during the afternoon session.