Classes

Bloggers. Family History. Storytellers.

United by Story

March 21-23, 2013 – Salt Palace Convention Center

In addition to Story@Home’s full line up of presenters and performances, with your full event pass, there’s lots more to see. Be sure to scroll through the entire page to see everything.


*REGISTRATION CHECK-IN BEGINS EACH DAY AT 7:00 a.m. IN THE FOYER OF THE SALT PALACE BY ROOMS 257-260 WITH CLASSES BEGINNING AT 8:30 a.m.*

THURSDAY MARCH 21, 2013

8:30 a.m.

Combined Keynote Addresses and Performances with RootsTech

Speakers TBA

Room TBD

10:00 a.m.

BREAK

Be sure to visit us in the Expo Hall!

Expo Hall

10:45 a.m.

Story @ Home Welcome

Carol Rice, Hunter Sobrosos, and Kim Weitkamp

Don’t miss this hour! This kickoff to Story@Home features Founder Carol Rice, Hunter Sobrosos and his friends of Downton Abbey video spoof fame, and returning favorite Kim Weitkamp. Start your Story@Home Conference experience off right, so be sure to arrive at 10:30 to save your seat!

Room TBD

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH BREAK*

Expo Hall

1:45 p.m.

Journey of Self-Discovery

DeNae Handy

Discover how blogging can lead you on a path you never expected. Learn in this workshop how to write what not only resonates with your readers but brings new perspective to your own life. Practical elements like post length, readability, visuals and accountability to yourself and your readers will be covered as well.

Tell It Again

Kim Weitkamp

In one quick workshop learn the tricks that will make people ask you to *Tell It Again*. Whether your are a blogger, a parent, a performer, a speaker, or a CEO… learning how to craft and deliver a good story is a tool that we all need in our toolbox. From bedside to podium, statistics show that story is the greatest form of communication available to us. Kim Weitkamp will share easy to apply basics that will help you tell stories that will be requested over and over again.

3:00 p.m.

Location, Location, Location

Jan C. Smith

Your realtor told you that location trumps everything. “Buy the house with the view and put up with the pink carpet.” So it is with storytelling, location – the setting, the scene – are starting points for stories. Discover your stories with the power of place. Put on your seatbelt for a ride through you life. Listen to empowering examples. Arm yourself with story prompts. Envision the strength of you stories. Learn how to literally drive your family through history as we celebrate our locations. As Dr. Seuss exclaimed, “Oh, the places you’ll go!”

Creating Family History Traditions

Veronica Johnson

We will explore simple, everyday ways to help your family see the joy in being together and sharing memories that last through the years. Participants will leave this class armed with new ways to interact with, teach and enjoy being together as a family…. all while making some pretty great memories!

4:15 p.m.

Curating and Preserving Your Family History Memorabilia

Chris McAfee

Learn how to become your family’s preservation expert in this workshop. A preservation specialist for historic collections will share trade secrets on how to preserve the memories and artifacts that document your family’s well-lived life.

Life is in the Details

Leigh Anne Wilkes

Like a good story – what makes a good life is the details. Details evoke emotions, memories and tell the story. Learn how we can focus on the detail, not only in our stories, but in our everyday life, parties, events and special occasions. Discover how when you connect the dots between all the joys, life seems fuller and more satisfying.

FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2013

8:30 a.m.

Combined Keynote Addresses and Performances with RootsTech

Speakers TBA

Room TBD

9:45 a.m.

Social Media, Part 1

Emily Hill, Tauni Everett, Stephanie Hansen

Do you want to know the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram? You’re in luck! These social media mavens are ready to share and show you how. Even the novice can get started in social media. With some tips and help you can be a pro in no time!

Photo Editing 101

Carrie Keele

Explore how to easily edit pictures using free online resources. “No need for pricey software and 8 week classes.” Learn at least 10 photo editing functions in this lab. Bring your own laptop and try it in real time.

11:00 a.m.

Social Media, Part 2

Emily Hill, Tauni Everett, Stephanie Hansen

Continue exploring and learning about social media from the pros.

Getting It Write: How to Write & Publish Your Story

Nicole Crockett and Shantel Park

You’ve done your research and you are ready to write your story. But where do you begin, and what do you do when you are ready to put it in print? Come to this combination writers workshop AND publishing class where you’ll learn all about the Cherish|BOUND publishing tool and see how easy it is to simply share your stories.

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH BREAK*

1:15 – Family Story Slam

Do you have a favorite family story? Come share it with us in this karaoke meets storytelling event! Simply put your name in the hat and you could have the chance to get up on stage to tell your story. Participants will be chosen at random, so come and hear someone just like you share their story.

1:45 p.m.

Story@Home Main Stage Presentation: Stories at the Foot of the Bed

Steve Anderson, Scott & Maureen Proctor of Meridian Magazine, Karen Ashton & Syd Lieberman

Room TBD

Stories as are old as time and cover the globe. But the most powerful stories are the ones told in your own home. Join us for this main stage presentation where we’ll hear from Karen about how you can connect with your children by telling stories at the foot of their bed; Steve will share how we can use story to influence our families; Syd will perform one of his favorite family tales; and Scot and Maurine will discuss their experiences of how family stories can impact generations. It will be an hour you won’t want to miss!

3:00 p.m.

Adapting to a New Normal

Teresa and Taralyn Clark

Using story to help you and your family adapt amidst chaos, illness and the challenges and changes of life. Stories can help you understand, move forward, and adapt in positive ways.

Being Present in Your Own Story

Ken Craig

Are we so busy documenting our lives that we aren’t living them? Or are we so focused on our presentation that we are missing the moments? Learn real-life strategies for enjoying and documenting life in a fun and humorous way!

4:00 p.m.

DINNER BREAK*

6:00 p.m.

Story@Home Presents – An Evening of Storytelling

There’s nothing like sitting back to listen to a well told story. Join us at the Little Theater of the LDS Conference Center for a FREE and entertaining evening with our featured storytellers as they tell some of their favorite stories. Your sure to delight in the uniqueness of each storyteller while celebrating in the commonalities we all share.
6:00 PM Pre-show with Clive Romney
6:30 PM Storytelling Concert featuring: Ginger Parkinson, Jan Smith, Syd Lieberman,
and Kim Weitkamp, with Emcee Teresa Clark.
No registration is needed for this event. Seating will be on a first come, first
seated basis.

SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2013

8:30 a.m.

Combined Keynote Addresses and Performances with RootsTech

Speakers TBA

Room TBD

9:45 a.m.

Scott and Maureen Proctor

Historically Speaking

Syd Lieberman

Family members often tell stories connected to a particular moment in history. That’s because stories never take place in a vacuum. Instead, they occur in a specific location, at a specific time. Details from that location and time can enrich a story and help others understand why certain events took place. Come to this workshop and learn how to weave history into your personal and family stories.

Creative and Fun Ways to Cherish Your FamilyHistory

Valerie Elkins

Maybe you have some family trees, some documents, photos, maybe even a few stories… now, what do you do with it all? What do you do if you don’t have any? Our children learn the value of heritage and family by what we treasure. Come learn some inspiring and fun ways to share your family’s heritage and history in an enticing and engaging way that will have your family begging to know more.

11:00 a.m.

365 Days of Story Prompts

Jenny Eckton

If home is where our story begins, how do we record each new chapter, or share or find the daily stories when the laundry and children are calling? Come learn a story prompt for every day.

Writing for a Publisher

Christopher Robbins


Successfully publishing a book is far more than writing one’s story and using affordable tools to design, layout, print, distribute, and market your work whether from the back of your car or through Amazon.com. Even with the simplicity of self-publishing today, professional know-how can make the difference between a book that everyone knows is self-published to that sophisticated look and polished story that breaks your book from the pack and helps it becomes a bestseller. Learn the the secrets of successful publishing from a best-selling author and a 20-year publishing veteran.

The Emma Smith Story

Shantel Gardner

How do you find your family stories?. What do you look for? What questions should you ask? How do the “professionals” do it? Also, WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? These any many other questions will be answered. Come get motivated and with the right tools to get started on a path of discovering great family history stories.

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH BREAK*

Expo Hall

1:45 p.m.

Authentically Telling Your Story

Stephanie Sorensen

How can we write our life story without glossing over life as it genuinely happens? Whether we journal or blog, someday our posterity may read what we have to say, and when they do, will they get to know us as real people with struggles and challenges? This workshop will discuss ways to record life authentically in our writing, but still inspire and teach our readers.

Live Your Stories, Increase Your Joy

Nicole Carpenter

Learn how the art of storytelling can help you cherish your children in even the most challenging moments. This workshop will help increase the joy in your heart and within your home.

Finding My Family, Finding Myself

Jean-Francois de Buren

Shares the family saga of over 800 years, full of passionate tales of soldiers, statesmen, adventurers and artists.

*Story@Home is pleased to be partnered with RootsTech. In addition to the above classes and workshops full of world-class storytelling content, you’ll now have access to over 30 Getting Started family history related classes and exciting new keynote speakers. And don’t miss the RootsTech Expo Hall! RootsTech offers an exciting Expo Hall with over 100 family history, technology, and story related exhibitors for you to discover. In addition to vendor booths, you’ll:

  • - See product demonstrations at the Demo Theater
    – Scan books and documents at the Scanning Center
    – Record a story at iTell
    – and get connected at the Tech Cafe.

    Register today to reserve your spot at this incredible conference!




Blogging • Family History • Storytelling