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

Shawna Wardell
Steven Schellenberg
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
March Monthly LuncheonMonthly 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 Welcome1773655200 16th March 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Special Executive Board MeetingThis 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 provided1773828000 18th March 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
April Executive Board MeetingLocation - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls1775469600 6th April 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April Monthly LuncheonMonthly 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 Welcome1776679200 20th April 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May Executive Board MeetingLocation - 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
May Spring 2026 TrekOur 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 luncheon1779062400 18th May 2026, 12:00 AM - 19th 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 Our Guest Speaker for June may be (?) Jerry Hatch1781517600 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 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 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 HostingPocatello's Portneuf Pioneers Chapter will host this year's National Encampment.  More information to follow as it becomes available1789603200 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.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 Falls1793613600 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.  Elections for 2027 Chapter Officers. 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 Falls1796637600 7th December 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December Officers Installed and 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

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

“To succeed in life, you need three things:
a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.”

— Reba McEntire