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.
Our Guest Speaker this month will be Pastor Larry Cudmore. In 2019 he founded Champ’s Heart which is an Idaho Falls-based non-profit service that provides free, equine-assisted therapy to children with special needs, chronic illnesses, veterans, and first responders. The ministry was inspired by a desire to help others following Pastor Cudmore’s cancer diagnosis and is dedicated to creating positive, memorable experiences for participants.
Bring A Friend — Guests Welcome
- 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.
A National Society with an international influence to honor and preserve the values, memory, and heritage of pioneers for all generations.
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
| Event | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| March Monthly Luncheon | Monthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Our Guest Speaker this month will be Pastor Larry Cudmore, founder of Champ's Heart. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1773655200 16th March 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Special Executive Board Meeting | This is a special board meeting for all board members, convened to develop for adoption a new set of chapter by-laws. Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls *** Lunch will be provided | 1773828000 18th March 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| April Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1775469600 6th April 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| April Monthly Luncheon | Monthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Mike Harvey is scheduled to be our Guest Presenter. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1776679200 20th April 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| May Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1777888800 4th May 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| May 12th Chapter Service Activity Homestead Park Tour Guides | The 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 TBD | 1778576400 12th May 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| May 15th Chapter Service Activity Homestead Park Tour Guides | The 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 TBD | 1778835600 15th May 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| May Memorial Day Chapter Service Activity | The 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 TBD | 1779667200 25th May 2026, 12:00 AM - 26th May 2026, 12:00 AM |
| May Spring 2026 Trek | Our first of two Treks this year will be to the Pioneer Wagon Museum near Tremonton, Utah. Details on Date and Time TBD. This event will be in lieu of our regular monthly luncheon | 1779062400 18th May 2026, 12:00 AM - 19th May 2026, 12:00 AM |
| June Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1780308000 1st June 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| June Summer Picnic | Whether we have a pot-luck, or catered, lunch is yet TBD Our Guest Speaker for June may be (?) Jerry Hatch | 1781517600 15th June 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| July Pioneer Day Celebration | The 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 made and served homemade rootbeer and scones. We will need "all hands on deck" for this event. This will be in lieu of our regular monthly luncheon. | 1784887200 24th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| August Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1785751200 3rd August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| August Monthly Luncheon | Monthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1786960800 17th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| September Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1788775200 7th September 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| National Encampment - Pocatello Hosting | Pocatello's Portneuf Pioneers Chapter will host this year's National Encampment. More information to follow as it becomes available | 1789603200 17th September 2026, 12:00 AM - 19th September 2026, 12:00 AM |
| September Shelley Spud Day Celebration | The 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. | 1789803000 19th September 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| October Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1791194400 5th October 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| October Monthly Luncheon | Monthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1792404000 19th October 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| November Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1793613600 2nd November 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| November Officer Elections and Monthly Luncheon | Monthly 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 Welcome | 1794823200 16th November 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| December Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1796637600 7th December 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| December Officers Installed and Annual Christmas Program | Monthly 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 Welcome | 1797847200 21st December 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Cowboy Wisdom & Famous Quotes
“To succeed in life, you need three things:
a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.”
— Reba McEntire