Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be joining in on the Pioneer Day Celebration
Thursday, July 23rd, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Snake River Homestead Park
E 1275 N 1.7 miles West of Shelley
or GPS to: 43°22’27.5″N 112°09’47.4″W
see Chapter Calendar for details
Bring A Friend — Guests Welcome
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
| Event | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1785751200 3rd August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| September Monthly Luncheon | Monthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Guest Presenter David Wilding. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1789984800 21st September 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 |
| August Autumn 2026 Trek | The Autumn Trek, second of two this year, is scheduled to be going to the Driggs Pioneer Museum. Cost, travel, food details forthcoming. | 1787385600 22nd August 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| National Encampment - Pocatello Hosting | Pocatello's Portneuf Pioneers Chapter will host this year's multi-day National Encampment Event. For Information and Registration, click the text in the box on the left. | 1789632000 17th September 2026, 8:00 AM - 19th September 2026, 8:00 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. New Officers Election for 2027. | 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. New Chapter Officers presented to Membership for Ratification and Installed as ex-Officio officers until January 1st. Guest Presenter TBD. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1794823200 16th November 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Cowboy Wisdom & Famous Quotes
The best way to cook any part of a rangy ol’ longhorn is to toss it in a pot with a horseshoe. When the horseshoe is soft and tender, you can eat the beef.