CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 10th
8:00 -
8:30 Same
day registration
8:30 – 9:00 Check – in
9:00 –
10:15 Keynote Address: Mark Glade
Music:
Lyndsi Houskeeper
10:30 –
11:20 Workshops
11:30 –
1:00 Lunch break
1:00 – 4:10 Workshops
4:30 – 6:00 Dutch Oven Picnic
6:00 – 8:00 Service Project
Saturday, Aug 11th
8:30 – 9:00 Same day registration / check-in (for
those who are attending on Sat. only)
9:00 –
10:15 Birthmother's Panel, Door Prizes
10:30 –
12:30 Workshops
12:30 –
2:00 Lunch break
2:00 – 2:50 Workshops
3:10 – 4:30 Keynote Address: Meg Johnson
Music:
Susan Felton
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Mark Glade: Commissioner of LDS Family Services
Mark H. Glade, current Commissioner has
worked for LDS Family Services for 35 years. His assignments have included
agency director for five different agencies, including internationally in
Birmingham, England. He has been a group manager for the UT South, UT SLC,
Europe and Europe East Areas. Before becoming Commissioner, Mark was the group
manager over Clinical Support Services. Mark has extensive experience in
counseling, adoptive parent and birth parent services, developing professional
training programs, and administrative service responsibilities. Mark has
received much recognition, including Manager of the Year, The Kaizen Award, and
Process Improvement Awards. He and his wife Kyla have six children and three
beautiful grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading,
outdoor activities, sports, and gospel study. Meg Johnson: Author of “When Life Gets Hard. . .”
Meg Johnson
has motivated tens of thousands of people across the globe with her motto: When
life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin'! Meg fell off a cliff and
broke her neck in 2004 and spent four months in the hospital recovering from
multiple injuries and returned home without the use of her legs, back, stomach,
or hands - a quadriplegic. Wheelchair bound and determined, Meg refuses to sit
still. Since she was paralyzed, Meg has competed at the national Ms. Wheelchair
America pageant in New York, winning the Spirit Award; founded and directs Ms.
Wheelchair Utah; instituted a service outreach program; and authored several
books. Her motivational CD, When Life Gets Hard, is available at book stores now. Meg’s newsletter, “Meg’s Monthly
Message” is read by thousands in many countries across the globe. Let Meg help
you past your own limitations and Keep on Rollin’! KEYNOTE MUSIC:
Lyndsi Houskeeper:
Singer/Songwriter
Inspirational singer/songwriter Lyndsi Houskeeper has been
performing since the age of just three years old. Now the mother of three
beautiful children, she finds joy in writing and performing inspirational
music. Youth and adults worldwide have come to know and love the hope-filled
messages Lyndsi shares through her music and testimony at firesides and
concerts. Lyndsi has produced eight of her ten original CD recordings including
Let The Light In, Courageous and Strong, Higher, and her current CD for the
Youth, Arise and Shine. Her latest collection, Music from a Mother's Heart,
celebrates 10 years of Lyndsi's most loved songs, inspired by her sweet
children. A highly requested vocalist and performer, Lyndsi shares her
powerful, personal stories through song at numerous events for Youth and Women.
It is her hope to allow others to feel of the love and assurance that comes
through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has written songs for many other events
and organizations including National Cancer Survivor’s Day and the PTA. Lyndsi
regards her music as a special gift, and a chance to express her gratitude for
the blessings and joy in her life. Lyndsi and her husband, Darin, enjoy
spending time with their children and extended family and friends.
Susan Felton:
Singer/Songwriter/Birthmother
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