The National Society of The Sons of Utah Pioneers was organized for the purpose of keeping alive the history and memory of Mormon Pioneers and others who came to the Salt Lake Valley to help settle the West and find security from those who would destroy them and their beliefs.
THE MISSION
OF THE
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF UTAH PIONEERS:
- Preserve the memory and heritage of the early pioneers of the Utah Territory.
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. - Honor Present-day pioneers worldwide in many walks of life, who exemplify these same qualities of character.
- Teach these same qualities to the youth who will be tomorrow’s pioneers
We invite you to join the SUP
(Click Here for details). Membership in the SUP is open to all good men of every age and circumstance who have an interest in the early Utah Pioneers. It is NOT NECESSARY to have Pioneer ancestry. You will join with others who wish to honor these early builders of the West, to perpetuate their memory and to preserve in our own posterity their noble ideals.
Our National Convention is held once a year, usually between August and October. It’s sponsored by one of our chapters and held in that chapter’s town. This year the 2011 National Convention will be held in August in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Members meet together monthly with family and guests, where they fellowship with friends, enjoy a program of music and interesting speakers and sometimes a good meal. It’s a great opportunity to help remember our heritage.
Members also enjoy “Treks” to see important pioneer sites and participate with their chapters in erecting monuments honoring special places or events in pioneer history.
Each chapter is governed by a president, officers and board members. The National Society is presided over by a three-man executive council and a National Board of Area Vice Presidents. National Program Directors oversee major activity areas.