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13 9 number ISSUE 145 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers was incorporated in 1933 as a fraternity of men dedicated to honor and to preserve the principles and ideals for which the Pioneers stood. Their desire was not only to look back, but to live their lives as a basis for the future. Since the time of that organization the National Society has sought to make the benefits of membership operable in small units, which are designated as chapters. There are currently 46 active chapters. The first National Encampment was held August 10 -11, 1935 under the direction of Lawrence T. Epperson, the first National President. The idea of the annual “Encampment” took root and has served as a chief stabilizing factor to hold the organization together. Each year since then association chapters have gathered together in an encampment/convention to learn, associate, and celebrate the original pioneer trek from Nauvoo to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Up until about 10 years ago this gathering was known as the SUP encampment and then for some reason (I have not been able to find) the name was changed to be known as the “SUP convention”. (Continued On Following Page) 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Continued From Previous Page) After many months of discussion, The National Executive Council feels that we should move back to the original “Ideals and Purposes” of the Association, beginning with the yearly gathering. Our National Past President, Jim Hurst has put the idea most appropriately: CONVENTION OR ENCAMPMENT? “Our SUP Mission Statement emphasizes reminding ourselves and others of the values and attributes that our pioneer ancestors demonstrated. At the end of each day while crossing the plains they gathered in an ENCAMPMENT. Every organization out there has Conventions. To name our annual gathering an Encampment takes one more small step in the direction of assuring that our Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers is unique and reflects our pioneer heritage and legacy.” We, as your National Executive Council, have been entrusted to maintain the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers in the direction of the original Mission Statement and the Ideals and purposes of the organization which were developed and approved in 1933. We would welcome any comments and suggestions that you may have. Please feel free to call me, or any National Officer at any time. John E Elggren - National President 801-560-3174 - [email protected] LEGACY OF PIONEER VALUES The SUP is a values driven Society based on our Pioneer Ancestors Legacy. These values include: • Courage in the face of adversity • Unwavering commitment to a higher good • Honoring covenants made with their God and promises made to each other • Readiness to sacrifice for the welfare of others • Foresight to choose the promises of the future over the security of the now • To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become 2 SEPTEMBER 2017 This section is for National or individual Chapter announcements. It may be a request for help or just letting the members know what is going on. All items must be SUP related and any costs involved must be clearly stated. Contact the Trail Marker editor, Don Lee, at [email protected] to place any request. FACEBOOK NATIONAL CONVENTION The SUP Office Staff has been cleaning up our THURSDAY, SEPT 14 - SATURDAY, SEPT 16, 2017 National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Facebook group in anticipation of the Online Chapter Facebook CONVENTION PROGRAM CLICK HERE. group coming online soon. CONVENTION SCHEDULE CLICK HERE. Here are the email links so they are easy for you to find. DETAILS ON THE FRIDAY TOURS CLICK HERE. National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers: Thursday evening after the https://www.facebook.com/National-Society-of-the-Sons- opening ceremonies and of-Utah-Pioneers-115720288457938/ dinner, we will be entertained with Utah’s foot –stomping And with the Chapter groups, we can see what mountain music presented other chapters are doing and share ideas. Here are two by Fire on the Mountain. This chapters who currently have active Facebook pages. group was organized as a Brigham Young University group in 1984 and has been SUP Springville Chapter: presenting concerts ever since including the concert https://www.facebook.com/Springvillesonsofutahpioneers/ series at the Brigham Young Historic Park in Salt Lake SUP Pocatello Portneuf Chapter: City. Their blend of folk and bluegrass style features familiar American tunes, close harmonies, and fast https://www.facebook.com/portneufpioneers/ instrumentals. I understand that many of you do not have Facebook Friday evening after our dinner, we will be treated accounts. You are welcome to use your wife’s or kids’ to a fantastic night of entertainment on the stage of accounts. We hope you will find value in getting your Centerville’s own Centerpoint Legacy Theater. Enjoy own personal Facebook account. an original program written for our 2017 Convention This might even be a good Chapter Meeting theme featuring Pioneering into the Future, to set up a workshop for all Broadway and popular music performed by some of your chapter members to create their own Facebook the finest entertainers from the Wasatch Front area. accounts. It is a great forum to communicate with each Don’t miss it! other, share ideas and photos, and reach out to recruit your kids and friends. The more we all get involved in these online groups, the more our At Large Members will feel welcome and included, and the more we can continue to attract new younger members. 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Send National News submissions to [email protected]) MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS The National office is getting very creative with Pioneer magazine and Trail Marker newsletter. Dues membership options. We now have: may be paid by the individual or the chapter as desired. • The standard annual membership with dues of $50 • Heritage Sustaining Membership. This new enhanced being paid to National each year. membership category provides the opportunity for • A Life membership, costing $500, which may be paid members who desire to provide additional support for in payments over the year. the ideals and functions of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. This is a volunteer process that can be activated by • Family and Friends Members are those who join at a the member agreeing to a minimum ongoing monthly reduced rate of $25 a year. Those who are younger payment to the SUP. The minimum amount is the than 56 may continue to pay the reduced rate. Those equivalent of $10 a month, which will be automatically 56 and older, or who allow their membership to expire, transferred from your bank account or credit card. must renew either at the Annual or Life Member rate. The first $50 of the donation will be applied for the • Associate membership. This is intended for widows member’s annual dues, so the enhanced support is the of members who want to stay active in the SUP. Dues amount beyond the first $50. Questions? Contact the for this option are $20 per year and they receive the office at 801-484-4441. ClickHERE for an application. MEMBERSHIP REPORT CHAPTER ETERNAL NAME ...................................CHAPTER NAME ................CHAPTER .....DATE OF DEATH NEW SUSTAINING HERITAGE MEMBER J. Burton Dickson ....Morgan ..August 27, 2017 Wayne K Hinton. .Cedar City NAME ...................................CHAPTER NEW FAMILY & FRIENDS NEW LIFE MEMBERS William Allphin ............ Cotton Mission Kyle Thane Day ............ Porter Rockwell Melvin Dee Beaumont. Settlement Canyon James Frary ................Maple Mountain Joseph Chartrand ......... At Large Member Elder Jeffrey R Holland .....At Large Member Lowell Elmer ............ Dixie Encampment Don Goehring .............. Sanpete County NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS Marc Isom ..................... Grove City Paul Arve ..................... Snow Horse Mark Michelsen ..............Salt Lake City George E Dennis .............Ogden Pioneer Charles Nauma ........... At Large Member Michael Liptrot ..............Ogden Pioneer Robin Porter ...............Morgan Pioneer Gene Shoell .............. At Large Member F&F CONVERTED TO ANNUAL MEMBERS Patrick Smith ............... Porter Rockwell Steve Wilcock .............Hurricane Valley Erich Stallings Sontag .........Ogden Valley Dave Washburn ................. Box Elder 4 SEPTEMBER 2017 alendar of vents (OnlineC Calendar available at: www.sup1847.com/calendarE ) NATIONAL CONVENTION: CENTERVILLE - 1PM 14 National Headquarters. September 16 NATIONAL BOARD MEETING - 8AM September October 14 PAST PRESIDENT’S NATIONAL COUNCIL - 11:30AM October 17 NATIONAL BOARD MEETING - 6PM October 21 FALL LEADERSHIP TRAINING - NORTHERN AREAS October 28 FALL LEADERSHIP TRAINING - IDAHO AREAS November 4 FALL LEADERSHIP TRAINING - SOUTHERN UTAH AREAS November 11 FALL LEADERSHIP TRAINING - SALT LAKE AREAS November 14 NATIONAL BOARD MEETING - 6PM UPCOMING NATIONAL CONVENTIONS 2017 - Sponsored by the Centerville Chapter September 14 - 16, 2017 If your chapter would like to sponsor the National Convention in any of the coming years, please send 2018 - Sponsored by the Cedar City chapter September 20-22, 2018 your proposal to the National Office. All chapters These are wonderful events, please plan now! are welcome to apply! We are looking ahead to facilitate scheduling. 5 SEPTEMBER 2017 One pioneer story is going to be included in the Trail Marker each month, but all will be saved to be added to the Pioneer Stories page of the SUP website when the program is completed. All of you probably have stories of your pioneer ancestors that moved you. Please submit them so we can be moved & inspired also. send to: “LaRon Taylor” [email protected]. SETH MILLINGTON BLAIR Edited by Chad Stowell Seth was raised in Having established a name for politics and law during Tennessee along the his short time in Winter Quarters, Iowa (and some time banks of the Mississippi in Washington DC), Blair was appointed Utah’s first US River with the sons of Territorial Attorney by President Millard Fillmore.