Monthly Chapter Meeting

Our next regular monthly meeting will be held at
Smitty’s Pancake & Steak House
645 W Broadway
Monday March 16th 10:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Historian Mike Harvey
Topic: “Anniversary of Restoration of the Church”

Bring A Friend — Guests Welcome

Larren Nelson
Larren Nelson
Ken McAllister
Ken McAllister
The Mission of the Sons of Utah Pioneers
  • Come to know our fathers and turn our hearts to them,
  • Preserve the memory and heritage of the early pioneers of the Utah Territory and the western U.S,
  • Honor present-day pioneers worldwide who exemplify these pioneer values, AND
  • Teach these same values to the youth who will be tomorrow’s pioneers.
Pioneer Values

A National Society with an international influence to honor and preserve the values, memory, and heritage of pioneers for all generations.

Vision Statement

We Honor the Pioneers for their:

  • Faith in God
  • Devotion to Family
  • Loyalty to Church and Country
  • Hard Work and Service to Others
  • Courage in Adversity
  • Personal Integrity and
  • Unyielding Determination

Chapter Calendar

EventDescriptionDate
April Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Historian Mike Harvey --- Topic: "Anniversary of Restoration of the Church" Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1776679200 20th April 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May Spring Trek 2026Our Spring Trek, the first of two this year, will be to the Pioneer Wagon Museum near Tremonton, Utah. Scheduled for Monday, May 4th. Meet at Idaho Falls North Stake parking lot 7:30am. No cost for the tour. Bring a sack lunch to eat onsite. Car pools organized before we leave at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to join up.1777879800 4th May 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
May Executive Board MeetingDue to a scheduling conflict with the Spring Trek, the May Board meeting will take place two days later, May 6th. Location still at - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1777888800 4th May 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 12th Chapter Service Activity Homestead Park Tour GuidesThe Eagle Rock Chapter will be assisting the Snake River Homestead Park elementary grade tours as guides dressed in period clothing at the Mining Camp and Wagons. Two dates are scheduled: May 12th & 15th. Time TBD1778576400 12th May 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
May 15th Chapter Service Activity Homestead Park Tour GuidesThe Eagle Rock Chapter will be assisting the Snake River Homestead Park elementary grade tours as guides dressed in period clothing at the Mining Camp and Wagons. Two dates are scheduled: May 12th & 15th. Time TBD1778835600 15th May 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
May Memorial Day Chapter Service ActivityThe Eagle Rock Chapter will be assisting the DUP, Memorial Day, to set American Flags near the headstone of Area Early Pioneers/Settlers in the Ucon Cemetery. Time and location on where to meet TBD1779667200 25th May 2026, 12:00 AM - 26th May 2026, 12:00 AM
June Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1780308000 1st June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June Summer PicnicWhether we have a pot-luck, or catered, lunch is yet TBD. It will be held at the Snake River Homestead Park, west of Shelley next to the River. Our Guest Speaker for June may be (?) Jerry Hatch. Details on where in the park and time to meet forthcoming.1781517600 15th June 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July Pioneer Day CelebrationThe chapter meeting for this month, will be to assist the Snake River Homestead Park with the Pioneer Day Celebration by manning various stations and serving food to park visitors. Last year we filled positions at the Mining Camp, Wagon Tours, and made and served homemade rootbeer and scones. Last year brought in over 700 visitors. This year 2,000+ are expected. We will need "all hands on deck" for this event. The Pioneer Day Celebration will be in lieu of our regular monthly luncheon.1784887200 24th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
August Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1785751200 3rd August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1786960800 17th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
September Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1788775200 7th September 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
National Encampment - Pocatello Hosting Click Text for Info and RegistraionPocatello's Portneuf Pioneers Chapter will host this year's multi-day National Encampment Event.  For Information and Registration, click the text in box to the left.1789603200 17th September 2026, 12:00 AM - 19th September 2026, 12:00 AM
September Shelley Spud Day CelebrationThe chapter meeting for this month, will be to enter a float and participate in the annual Shelley Spud Day Celebration. This will be in lieu of our regular monthly luncheon. We encourage all to attend.1789803000 19th September 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
October Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1791194400 5th October 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1792404000 19th October 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls. New Officers Election for 2027.1793613600 2nd November 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November Officer Elections and Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  New Chapter Officers presented to Membership for Ratification and Installed as ex-Officio officers until January 1st. Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1794823200 16th November 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls. 1796637600 7th December 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December Annual Christmas ProgramMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  Elections for 2027 Chapter Officers. Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1797847200 21st December 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1799056800 4th January 2027, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  Our Guest Speaker TBD Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1800266400 18th January 2027, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1801476000 1st February 2027, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Past Monuments and Projects

Lincoln Sugar Factory Steam Engine to drive CO2 pump 1903-1978
The "Other" Fort Hall
Recreation of Wagon Box Prophesy June 1884

Cowboy Wisdom & Famous Quotes

Genius has its limits.
Stupidity knows no bounds.