American Mothers Inc. is a national multidenominational, nonpolitical organization of women and men, married and single, parents and grandparents, dedicated to preserving the moral and spiritual foundations of the family in America. Chapters and study groups meet locally in states throughout the country. For more information, visit www.amiutah.org or www.americanmothers.org.
Featured presenters at the national conference on Saturday include:Jane Clayson Johnson. At CBS, she was co-anchor with Bryant Gumbel of "The Early Show" and later worked for CBS News. Prior to that, she was a correspondent for ABC News. She has covered national and international stories from Kosovo to Indonesia, and 9/11, as well as interviewed newsmakers and heads of state. She received an Emmy and the Edward R. Murrow Award. She and her husband, Mark, are parents of two children.
Stephen R. Covey. In 1996, he was recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans. He's the author of several books, including the international bestseller, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." His most recent book is "The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness." He is a co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a professional-services firm.
The Lowe Family. Comprised of Robert, LeeAndra, Korinne, Kami, Kara, Kendra, Kayli and Doug, the family has been singing and playing together for decades. Now anchored in Branson, Mo., they have toured the country, as well as given concerts in Europe, Canada, Latin America and China.
Marla Cilley. Also known as the "FlyLady," she has established a daily e-mail service that provides tips, tactics and strategies on organization. The three rules she lives by are: Don't sweat the small stuff; what doesn't matter doesn't matter. Laugh every day even if it's at yourself. And love like there is no tomorrow. Cilley's column appears in the Deseret Morning News.
Laurie Haldeman Richardson. Named the 2006 Mother of the Year, she has been a foster parent and children's advocate for more than 30 years. She and her husband live in Nevada, and in her spare time she sings with the Saints Unified Voices, a gospel choir directed by Gladys Knight.
Connell Sullivan Branan. The 2006 Young Mother of the Year, she and her husband are the parents of two children and live in Oklahoma City, where she has been involved with literacy and education programs.
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