Jim McEwen

   Monthly Chapter Meeting

Our next monthly meeting will be held at
Smitty’s Pancake House
645 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Monday, September 21st, 2026
Guest Presenter – Dave Wilding

Bring A Friend — Guests Welcome

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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
September Monthly LuncheonMonthly chapter luncheon held at Smittys Pancake House, 645 W Broadway. Meeting begins 10:00 a.m.  Guest Presenter David Wilding. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome1789984800 21st September 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 here for Registration InfoPocatello'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 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

Steam Engine
The "Other" Fort Hall
Wagon Box Prophesy

Cowboy Wisdom & Famous Quotes

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