American Mothers of Utah Valley

January Chapter Meeting Info

Karmel Larson — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:25:22 +0000

Discussion Topic: Prioritizing and Time Management (based on Don Aslett’s How to Have a 48 Hour Day… balanced with discussion on not trying to fit two days into one, rather doing less more quickly and efficiently)
Presentations: We will also hear from our Utah Young Mother of the Year, Shauna Dunn, and get a preview of Jennilyn’s speech on elevated motherhood for the State convention.
White Ribbon: To support the national AMI efforts to support the White Ribbon Campaign, Karmel Larson will be presenting some information and ideas about MTV’s new program, Skins and specific things concerned mothers can do to actively take a stand for decency.
Location: Ingrid Sorenson’s home in Provo 172 S. 200 E.
Time: January 27, 2011–Meeting will be just one hour from 7:30-8:30. Come early at 7:00 if you can for additional visiting.
Planning: We’ll touch on the State convention, February’s meeting, the national convention and our Honoring Motherhood 2011 Event.

September AMI Chapter Meeting-Annual Reunion!

Karmel Larson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:16:09 +0000

Join us for our annual backyard reunion for American Mothers, Inc. of Utah Valley. This is “THE MEETING OF THE YEAR” for all of you who are to busy to come each month!! Come and join us in Ingrid’s lovely backyard to renew friendships and to be surrounded by women who cherish motherhood as much as you do.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

7:00-8:00
(note the earlier time to take advantage of daylight since we are meeting outdoors)

Thoughts on Motherhood
Shauna Dunn, Utah Young Mother of the Year 2010

“Self Nurturing and Mothering”

Presented by Cherie Burton
Cherie is an inspiring author, private mentor & coach, national presenter, Mrs. Utah 2004, a dear friend and the mother of 3 great kids!
Feel free to visit Cherie’s website and blog.

Ingrid’s address:
172 S. 200 E.
Provo, UT 84606

Please help us spread the word on FACEBOOK and your blogs! See you next Thursday!

Food & Feeling Good-Addressing the Mind & Body Connection

Karmel Larson — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:50:01 +0000

The August American Mothers, Inc. Chapter Meeting is next week!

August 26, 2010

Jonell Francis, author of the Feel Good Cookbook, will be our Presenter. Copies of Jonell’s cookbook will be available for purchase!

7:30-8:30

712 East 700 North, American Fork

Come early at 7 for a pre-meeting social and to sample healthy treats (and/or bring one to share).

Jonell West Francis is a home engineer and happy mother of nine. She graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in Humanities and History. After working ten years for WordPerfect Corporation in Software Development, Testing, Instructional Services and the WordPerfect Magazine, she came home to care for her children and “debug” her own increasing health problems. She and her husband enjoy raising their brood at the base of Utah’s beautiful Wasatch mountains.

“Ten years ago, my life changed dramatically. I had a history of declining health that grew worse with each pregnancy. My daily life included chronic headaches, lack of energy, sore muscles, aching in joints and limbs, occasional dizziness, and continual abdominal complaints, primarily diarrhea but alternating eventually with periods of constipation. There were rarely more than 4-5 days in a row that I felt really well. I knew that eating very much sugar or chocolate gave me headaches, especially if eaten on an empty stomach, and that emotional stress was also a factor. But even at times when I didn’t feel stressed and hadn’t consumed these known offenders, I frequently felt just “blah.”

My search began. I consulted every specialist my medically connected family could find. Several physical exams, a scope, an ultrasound, repeated blood work and stool tests all came back normal. I acquired several labels for my worsening symptoms: colitis, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome, and finally fibromyalgia. I begged God to teach me the good that could come from this miserable condition and to find the resources to help me get well. I did find answers and recovered from fibromyalgia over a two year period. The Feel Good Cookbook tells my story along with what I’ve learned. And if what I share helps anyone with similar challenges then my effort is well met.”

Anyone is welcome to attend! E-mail Karmel with questions, karmel.larson@gmail.com.

Photos and text courtesy of www.myfeelgoodfoods.com.

June Chapter Meeting Photos

Karmel Larson — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:34:00 +0000

Thanks to Tara Turner for hosting our event in her delightful home in Cedar Hills.

Jennilyn Jorgensen, our Utah Young Mother of the Year Nominee for 2011, presented ideas to our group on how to be a fun mom. Here she is with her daughter having a little fun at the conclusion of our meeting.

Honoring Motherhood At White Willow

Karmel Larson — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:56:56 +0000

Click to view slideshow.

Mark your calendars for next years Honoring Motherhood event… May 7, 2011.

Jennilyn Jorgensen was selected as our chapter nominee for Young Mother of the Year 2011. You can learn more about her at her website, www.soaringwithhope.com.

Matt Stearmer shared information about the Mothers Monument being created. (you can read his remarks from our event here) Please visit the Mothers Monument site and sign the petition.

Thank you to ALL of our speakers and guests who shared such uplifting tributes!

Only 13 hours left to RSVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karmel Larson — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:29:57 +0000

Need a Mother’s Day gift or fun & inspiring break with friends?

Honoring Motherhood Event

Sponsored by American Mothers of Utah Valley

American Mothers is the official sponsor of Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Weekend 2010

May 8, 2010 * 8:30-11:00am

White Willow Reception Center in Provo, 342 North 500 West

Catered Breakfast of Bavarian Crepes
Honoring Motherhood Program
Personal Tributes

In celebration of Mother’s Day, American Mother’s of Utah Valley is hosting our 3rd Annual, Honoring Motherhood Event, to pay tribute to mothers everywhere. Husbands, sons, daughters, friends, co-workers, grandchildren, etc. are invited to purchase a ticket as a Mother’s Day gift for a mother whom they would like to honor as well as a ticket for themselves and other family and friends. There will be time, following the formal program, to pay a short public tribute to your guests of honor if you would like.

Speakers will include:

Karmel Larson-AMI of Utah Valley Chapter President

Shauna Dunn-Utah Young Mother of the Year 2010

Shirley Tong-Utah Mother of the Year 2009

Matt Stearmer-Introducing his project: A Perfect Brightness of Hope, A monument to honor all mothers, and a special tribute to those who have sacrificed all. The title of the statue is called “The Last Embrace”.

Clark Goldsberry -A Son’s Tribute

$12.50 per ticket

Please RSVP by phone to Karmel at 801-427-9293. RSVP must be made by 10pm Tuesday, May 4th!!!

New Blog by Utah Young Mother 2010, Shauna Dunn

Karmel Larson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:11:24 +0000

Shauna Dunn, our Utah Young Mother of the Year 2010, is now blogging on blogspot to capture her events and moments as Young Mother. You can follow her and get LOTS of great advice and tips at http://www.utahyoungmother2010.blogspot.com/.

Here she is pictured with her daughter who gave her an awesome introduction at the state honor luncheon!

Tickets Now On Sale-Honoring Motherhood Event Sponsored by American Mothers,Inc.

Karmel Larson — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:35:51 +0000

Honoring Motherhood 2010

Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:30-11:00am

American Mothers is the official sponsor of Mother’s Day!

Speakers will include:

Karmel Larson-Mrs. Utah 2010 & AMI of Utah Valley Chapter President
Deanne Taylor, National AMI President
Shauna Dunn-Utah Young Mother of the Year 2010
Shirley Tong-Utah Mother of the Year 2010
A special tribute made to a mother by a child TBA

$12.50 per ticket

A great Mother’s Day Gift of tribute and memories of time together that will mean much more and last much longer than flowers, chocolates or a sweater.

Ticket price includes a catered breakfast of Bavarian crepes & a single carnation.

To reserve seats for you and your guests, please mail a check to:

Karmel Larson
10356 Avondale Drive
Cedar Hills, UT 84062

Make payable to American Mothers of Utah Valley and RSVP to karmel.larson@gmail.com. No tickets will be mailed. Your names will be on the guest list when you arrive at the White Willow Reception Center in Provo.

Any questions, please call Karmel at 801-427-9293.

Any proceeds will be used for future AMI service projects.

This event replaces our May chapter meeting so it will be the only AMI meeting for May.

Here are videos and photos from last year’s nearly sold out Honoring Motherhood Event. This venue will quickly sell out this year, so please don’t delay in getting your tickets. RSVP to karmel.larson@gmail.com immediately to reserve your seats!

March Chapter Meeting

Karmel Larson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:36:45 +0000

Next months meeting will be at my home in Cedar Hills. I’ll be sharing my story and experience as Mrs. Utah as well as my platform, “TEAM Decency”, which supports the White Ribbon Campaign that is promoted by American Mothers. More details will be forthcoming in the yahoo group!

February Chapter Meeting

Karmel Larson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:03:38 +0000

A tremendous thank you to Shauna Dunn, our new Utah Young Mother of the Year 2010, for hosting our meeting this month! Shauna also shared with us (dressed in complete pirate costume as the “Bookineer”) an amazing presentation on teaching children how to love books and reading. You can read the notes from her presentation here.

Next months meeting will be at my home in Cedar Hills. Send me an e-mail (karmel.larson@gmail.com) if you’d like to be added to our AMI yahoo group to recieve e-mail updates, events, tips and meeting reminders.