Y'all Come! The Magic of A.P.H. Conferences. If you have attended one or more past A.P.H. Networking Conferences, you already know how valuable they are in advancing your knowledge and professional skills in personal history preservation. But there's so much more to an APH conference! It's the joy of meeting your associates, sharing the excitement, experiencing the enthusiasm, building the motivation and believing in the A.P.H. magic. Our Best Conference Yet. This A.P.H. Networking Conference will truly be the biggest and best yet. With expected attendance of over 150, we have selected the elegant Omni Dallas Hotel Park West, with its world-class ambiance and service. There will be Texas-sized room for both our full group and expanded Workshop selections, while maintaining the friendliness, intimacy and charm that our members prefer and deserve. More of Everything You Want. You asked for it. We've expanded our Workshop offerings from nine last year to a total of twenty-four! Now there are topics of interest to our various interest and experience levels. We have dynamite speakers on the agenda, a larger Sunday Showcase of products and services, and even more time for one-on-one and small group networking. And now, the bonus for attending. Special Social and Networking Attraction. On Sunday afternoon, we'll journey to the Southfork Ranch, home of the "Dallas" television series. Here we will tour the famous Ewing Mansion, the Dallas Museum, be entertained and feast on old-fashioned Texas barbecue, potato salad, beans and apple cobbler. Bring a Friend. Your partner, spouse, friend or companion is encouraged to attend the conference at a very attractive reduced rate that includes all functions, meals and events. Do bring that special person with you and make this conference even more memorable.
July 2000
Dear friends of personal history preservation, After many months of investigation, planning and organizing, I am delighted to invite you to the biggest and best Association of Personal Historians (APH) networking conference yet... Memoirs for a Millennium! The conference will be held over the first weekend in November 2000 at the Omni Dallas Park West Hotel, a first-class facility conveniently located near both Dallas airports and Dallas' finest restaurants, clubs and renowned shopping. Free transportation to and from both airports will be provided for each guest. We are proud this year to offer a comprehensive series of workshops (breakout sessions) tailored to the personal history professional with tracks appropriate for beginners, those who have more experience, and an additional series of special interest topics. In addition, attendees will enjoy presentations by several exceptional keynote speakers from our field. Susan Wittig Albert, noted author and founder of Story Circle Network, will speak at a special reception on Friday evening, Nov. 3. Susan has written and published numerous children's books and mystery novels as well as her recent "Writing From Life," an excellent guide for anyone interested in writing their life story. Lettice Stuart of Portraits In Words, our very own celebrity personal historian who appeared in groundbreaking articles in Good Housekeeping and the Wall Street Journal last year, will address the conference on Friday morning. Noted oral historian Charles Morrisey will discuss professional guidelines during the same program. Thomas Ainlay of Legacy Memoirs, international publisher, will offer a presentation on marketing techniques Monday morning. Lots of new schmoozing opportunities will also be available this year. In addition to a glitzy reception Friday evening, a leisurely luncheon Saturday, and a delightful brunch Sunday morning, a Texas-style barbecue will be enjoyed by everyone on Sunday evening at the world-famous Southfork Ranch, home of the television series "Dallas." Guests will be transported to the ranch for a tour of the "Ewing Mansion" and an evening of old-fashioned western fun including line-dance instruction and many other surprises. You can't afford to miss Memoirs for a Millennium. There will be no better opportunity for knowledge and networking in our chosen field, and you'll love our Texas fall weather. I look forward to seeing all of you there! Y'all come, Paula S. Yost
MEMOIRS FOR A MILLENNIUM ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL HISTORIANS 2000 NETWORKING CONFERENCE * Friday, Nov. 3: 8:00 a.m. Registration, Coffee, Networking 9:00 a.m. General Session - President's Welcome, Administration, Conference Overview, Board/Committee Needs 10:30-11:30 a.m. Motivational Presentations: Lettice Stuart - "APH Success Story" Charles Morrissey - "Professional Guidelines" 11:30 a.m. Lunch On Your Own 1:30-3:00 p.m. "A" Workshop Sessions (see page 5) 3:30-5:00 p.m. "B" Workshop Sessions (see page 5) 6:30 p.m. APH Sponsored Reception featuring keynote speaker Susan Wittig Albert, celebrated author and founder of the Story Circle Network Saturday, Nov. 4: 8:30-10:00 a.m. "C" Workshop Sessions (see page 6) 10:30-12 noon "D" Workshop Sessions (see page 6) 12:00-1:30 p.m. APH Sponsored Luncheon 1:30-3:00 p.m. "E" Workshop Sessions (see page 6) 3:30-5:00 p.m. "F" Workshop Sessions (see page 6) Evening Free for Sightseeing, Networking, etc. Sunday, Nov. 5: 9:00-10:15 a.m. Cherished Moments - Inspirational Story Readings & Video Presentations 10:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. APH Business Meeting - Meeting New Officers, Chairs, Votes, etc. 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. APH Sponsored Brunch 1:00-4:00 p.m. APH Showcase - Member-To-Member Services, Client Services, Vendor Services 5:00-10:00 p.m. Bus Ride "Texas Style" to world-famous Southfork Ranch, home of the TV series "Dallas" for a fun and relaxing evening of barbecue and western entertainment Monday, Nov. 6: 8:30-9:30 a.m. "Marketing Guidelines" presentation by Taj Ainlay of Legacy Memoirs 9:30-11:30 a.m. Special Interest Breakout Sessions (to be announced) 11:30 a.m.- Noon President's Remarks/Conference Close Conference will close by noon to provide ample time for making required flight connections * Program content and session times subject to revision Guest Speakers Lettice Stuart, owner of Portraits in Words of Houston, Texas, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, and the Houston Chronicle. Before starting her personal history business two and a half years ago, Lettice spent 21 years as a journalist with the Times-Picayune in New Orleans and the New York Times. She is the author of Making the Move: A Practical Guide to Senior Residential Communities (Avon 1997). Lettice is also currently serving as an A.P.H. Board member. Charles T. Morrisey, better known as Charlie, has been a practicing oral historian for almost forty years. He is a past president of the Oral History Association, and it is difficult to find any publication related to oral history that has not featured an article by Charlie on oral history techniques and applications. His list of clients includes The Ford Foundation, The Carnegie Institute, The John F. Kennedy Library, Dartmouth College and Harvard University. Susan Wittig-Albert, Ph.D., is the founder and President of Story Circle Network, an organization dedicated to giving women a voice through the art of storytelling. She has co-authored more than sixty works of fiction, and her two non-fiction books, Writing From Life: Telling Your Soul's Story and Work of Her Own: A Woman's Guide to Success Off the Career Track, have received critical acclaim. A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Albert addresses women's organizations, writer's conferences and garden clubs. Thomas (Taj) Ainley Jr. is the Chairman/CEO of Breakthrough Seminars (Tokyo), the president of EZway Books LLC (Las Vegas) and the publisher of Legacy Memoirs. He has worked in advertising, marketing and publishing, including four years with TIME magazine. He is a Deputy Director General for the International Biographical Center in Cambridge, England, and has served on the Board of Directors of several international direct marketing and telemarketing organizations. Friday APH Workshop Sessions
______________________________________________ Session 1A #9; #9; Starting Up a Small Business Starting and operating a small, home- based business. Writing a business plan, licenses, taxes, budgeting, managing time Instructor: Jerry Lawson Session 2A Introduction to Audio/Video Story Preservation Operating an audio/video business Video tape editing, equipment, techniques, preservation alternatives Instructor: Jason Freedman ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Session 3A Business Philosophy & Ethical Issues Professionalism. What are our client roles? When to say no to a client. What is truth? Instructor: Bob Joyce
Session 4A Life Writing Workshops: Content and Methodology How to conduct effective, profitable writing workshops. Content, techniques and format. Instructor: Charley Kempthorne ___________________________________________ Session 1B Public Speaking Tailored to Personal History Business Boost your business through effective public speaking. Where and how. Instructors: Carol Zuckert/Audrey Galex Session 2B (Same as 2E) Running a Small Business (Intermediate) Operating a small, home-based, history preser- vation business. Equipment, pricing & priorities Instructors: Marianne Dlugo / Jeanne Felcan Session 3B Legal Issues Copyright, contracts, libel, plagiarism Instructor: Harvey Dunn Session 4B Life Writing Workshops: Marketing and Follow Up Workshop promotion, logistics, payment, local contacts and follow up. Instructor: Charley Kempthorne Saturday APH Workshop Sessions Session 1C Interviewing/Editing Techniques for Writers and Editors Interviewing and editing to create solid, well-paced narrative text. Instructor: Julie McCullough Session 2C Interviewing Techniques for Audio and Video Specialists Covers the unique aspects of both audio and video interviewing Instructors: Anita Hecht, Elizabeth Wright Session 3C (Same as 4D) Doing Your Own Publicity Get mileage out of press releases, local interviews, presentations and appearances Instructor: Sharon Waldman Session 4C Therapeutic Interviewing Techniques Special situation interviews (ill, grieving, etc), modifications needed to standard techniques Instructor: Judy Wright ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Session 1D From Manuscript to Book The nuts and bolts of taking edited text and transforming it into logical chapters in book format. Session also covers layout, design, photos and desktop publishing. Instructor: Eric Ligon Session 2D Transcription Tips and Techniques Equipment, methods, transcribing yourself vs. contracting-tradeoffs and costs Instructor: Elizabeth Wright Session 3D Frequently Asked Technology Questions Straight answers to the hype about voice recognition, networking, scanning and related technology issues. Instructor: Peter Farquhar Session 4D (Same as 3C) Doing Your Own Publicity Get mileage out of press releases, local interviews, presentations and appearances Instructor: Sharon Waldman ______________________________________________ Session 1E (Same as 2F) Small Run Printing and Binding Techniques How to run the job yourself or find the best printer/bindery. Equipment/paper/binding choices Instructor: Marty Walton Session 2E (Same as 2B) Running a Small Business (Intermediate) Operating a small, home-based, history preser- vation business. Equipment, pricing & priorities Instructors: Marianne Dlugo / Jeanne Felcan ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Session 3E Creating Additional Value-Added Products and Services Special occasion books, genealogy research, Videos of birthdays, wedding anniversaries. Instructor: Cathy Fulton Session 4E Creating Your Own Web Site Basic Concepts Elements of a good Web site. Contracting or learning to do-it-yourself. Instructor: Peter Farquhar ____________________________________________ Session 1F Docutech Printing A low cost approach for large printing projects Instructor: Xerox representative Session 2F (Same as 1E) Small Run Printing and Binding Techniques How to run the job yourself or find the best printer/bindery. Equipment/paper/binding choices Instructor: Marty Walton Session 3F Closing the Sale Learn how to close a sale, take the order and ask for money Instructor: Thomas "Taj" Ainley Session 4F Creating Your Own Web Site Design and Maintenance Effective design elements and advanced techniques for a powerhouse Web site. Instructor: Richard Rosing REGISTRATION INFORMATION A.P.H. 2000 CONFERENCE Your (full) registration includes: Œ All General Sessions ‘ Friday Evening Reception Six Workshop Sessions ’ Saturday Luncheon Ž Sunday Showcase “ Sunday Brunch Southfork Ranch Bus Trip ” Southfork Texas Barbecue Ewing Mansion/Dallas Museum • Refreshments/Snacks Plus Informal Sessions and Networking Galore! _________________________________________________________________________ Early Regular At door Registration Registration Registration July 1 - Aug 31 Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 Nov. 3 Member $ 250 $ 300 $ 350 Member Spouse/Companion $ 200 $ 240 $ 280 Non-Member $ 350 $ 400 $ 450 Single day (Fri. or Sat.) $ 100 $ 125 $ 150 Single day (Sun. w, Southfork) $ 150 $ 175 $ 200 Display Table-Member $ 90 $ 110 ; ; N/A Display Table Others $ 110 $ 135 ; ; N/A Display Tables are available to A.P.H. members and outside supplier/vendors who wish to sell equipment, supplies, books, tapes, subscriptions and other products and services. NOTE: One FREE A.P.H. table is available for registrants to place literature for pickup. No product displays or promotions are permitted except on purchased display table space. HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration form (make a copy to save for your information and mail registration form and check to: Carol Zuckert APH Conference Registrar Telephone: (520) 881-0381 2640 East 9th Street e-mail: carzuc@aol.com Tucson, AZ 85716 Please make checks out to the Association of Personal Historians Your registration will be confirmed approximately one month before the conference. Refund Policy: Cancellations are accepted until November 1, 2000, and are subject to a cancellation fee of $50 for a full conference registration and $25 for a one-day registration. Yes, register me for the 2000 APH Networking Conference at these special prices: Member at $250 $_____________ Member Name __________________________________ Non-Member at $350 $_____________ Non-Mem. Name ________________________________ Companion at $200 $_____________ Companion Name ________________________________ New Membership $ 60 $_____________ (APH Membership to February 1, 2001) Table $90 (M)/$110 (N) $_____________ Company Name _________________________________
Enclosed $_____________ Address _________________________________________ Your telephone: ( ) ________________ City ____________________ State/Prov. _____ ZIP ___________ My Workshop Session Choices are: 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F (Circle six choices) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F Conference - Lodging Omni Dallas Hotel Park West www.omnihotels.com 1590 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75234 Reservation Phone Numbers 972-869-4300 or 800-THE-OMNI The Omni will hold a block of rooms at a special and competitive group rate of $95 per night, for either a single or double room, plus state and local taxes from Thursday, November 2 through Sunday, November 6, 2000. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. Lodging costs are in addition to the costs/price of the Conference. Reservations can be made by calling 972-869-4300 or 800-THE-OMNI. Specify your attendance at the Association of Personal Historians Conference to secure the above rate. Since the cost of meeting rooms and catering are worked into our rates, we encourage participants to book sleeping rooms at the Omni Dallas Hotel Park West. Reservations must be received on or before October 6, 2000. After this cut-off date, the hotel will release rooms and will be unable to accept reservations on a space available basis at this special rate. Your rate per night might then climb to $189.00. So, please make your reservations early! Southfork Ranch www.southfork.com Southfork Ranch, often referred to as the "Rolls Royce" of ranches, became famous as the setting for much of the filming of the long-running and immensely popular "Dallas" television series. Today Southfork Ranch is an Event and Conference Center, huge in scope and stunning in its impact as it is preserved in the "Dallas" tradition for countless visitors and meetings year round. A.P.H. conference participants will be bussed to the ranch from the Omni Hotel on Sunday afternoon and entertained on the trip by onboard ranch guides. Once there we will go on a guided tour of the famous Ewing Mansion and the Dallas Museum. The tours will be followed by musical entertainment, palm readings and a barbeque of Texas proportions. Then it will be back on our busses for an anticipated 10:00 p.m. arrival at the Omni. What an evening! It will be an event to be long remembered, combined with the friendship and camaraderie of your A.P.H. associates. Best of all, the Southfork Ranch trip IS INCLUDED in your conference registration. See you there! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions or Comments?______________________________________ ________________________________________________ Special dietary requirements?____________________________________ Mail this registration form and check to: Carol Zuckert APH Conference Registrar Telephone: (520) 881-0381 2640 East 9th. Street e-mail: carzuc@aol.com Tucson, AZ 85716 Please make checks payable to the Association of Personal Historians
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