Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be our
Annual Chapter Summer Picnic held at
Iona City Park, North Shelter.
The turn off into the parking lot is across the street from the Iona ID Historical Museum
5293 Rockwood Ave, Iona, ID 83427
Monday June 15th 10:00 a.m
Chicken and Homemade Rootbeer provided by the Chapter. Bring a potluck salad or dessert. If so inclined, a Dutch Oven Cobbler would be very welcome.
Guest Speaker: Jerry Hatch
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 |
|---|---|---|
| June Monthly Luncheon/Summer Picnic | Location: North Shelter, Iona City Park. The turn off to the parking lot is across the street from the Iona Idaho Historical Museum. 5293 Rockwood Ave, Iona, ID 83427. The meal will be Chicken and Homemade Rootbeer (and water) provided by the Chapter. Salads and desserts are pot luck. If so inclined, a Dutch Oven Cobbler would be very welcome. Our Guest Speaker for June will be Jerry Hatch. Bring a Friend - Guests Welcome | 1781517600 15th June 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| July Executive Board Meeting | Location - 5385 Jolyn Way, Idaho Falls | 1783332000 6th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| July Pioneer Day Celebration | In lieu of our regular monthly chapter meeting for this month, we will assist the Snake River Homestead Park with the Pioneer Day Celebration by staffing the Mining Camp and the Wagon Tours. We will need two to three people for the mining camp and two to three for the wagon tours. Because there will be food vendors selling food, we will not be doing scones and root beer this year. Even if you are not working at one of our assignments, please come and enjoy the evening with us on Thursday, July 23rd, 4pm to 8pm. | 1784822400 23rd July 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 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 David Wilding. 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 |
| September 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. | 1789977600 21st September 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| National Encampment - Pocatello Hosting Click Text for Info and Registraion | Pocatello'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 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. We encourage all to attend. | 1789803000 19th September 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Cowboy Wisdom & Famous Quotes
Don’t name a cow you plan to eat.