Trail Marker PIONEERING YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Official Newsletter of the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers™ August 2016, Volume 12, Number 8, Issue 132 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Contents President’s Message 1 Membership Report 3 National Calander 3 This Is the Place report 4 24th Parade report 5 National News 7 Announcements 8 Chapter Services 9 Chapter News Box Elder Chapter 10 Cotton Mission Chapter 11 Grove City Chapter 11 Holladay Chapter 12 Hurricane Valley Chapter 13 Scholarship programs and teaching youth pioneer qualities Mesa Chapter 13 of character: Several years ago, as chapter president, I was Mills Chapter 14 privileged to attend our local high school awards assembly and Morgan Chapter 15 present a scholarship from my SUP Chapter to a graduating Red Rock Chapter 15 senior. Following the assembly I spent some time with the Settlement Canyon Chapter 16 recipient and was thrilled to learn that the scholarship award Taylorsville/Bennion Chapter 17 was a key element that enabled this very bright young woman Timpanogos Chapter 18 to continue her education at a State university. My adult life SUP Markers 19 has been spent in higher education and I place a very high value SUP 2016 Convention 20 on helping to open doors of opportunity that might otherwise be closed for our youth. The events of that night made me feel Trail Marker Staff proud to be a member of the Morgan Pioneer Chapter of the Editor Sons of Utah Pioneers. And yet, as I thought about the evening Don H Lee [email protected] it occurred to me that we might have missed an additional Chapter News Editor opportunity. Our SUP Mission statement commits us to teach Roland Lee the values and qualities of character of our pioneer ancestors to [email protected] today’s youth. As deeply rewarding as it had been to present that scholarship and as appreciative as the student and her parents were, I could not see that any pioneer quality of character had been taught in the process. Did we miss an opportunity there to teach the candidates for the award something about pioneers and pioneering? For example, In pursuit of teaching our youth, many chapters sponsor Essay Contests in elementary or middle schools for the best original essay of a pioneer, preferably, but not necessarily, of their own lineage, who helped explore or settle a new area. As a result of these essay programs literally hundreds of students participate, resulting in conversations about pioneering attributes in the homes of those students. The goals of the essay projects are the involvement of youth in learning of pioneer qualities of character. Mission accomplished. The variety of scholarship programs in our SUP is an impressive strength of our Society. One of our largest programs conducts personal interviews with each recipient, I assume, in part at least, to teach pioneering qualities of character to the applicant or recipient one on one. Others may require a brief essay from the applicant in order to become a candidate for the scholarship. Whatever the variety of scholarship program your chapter might offer, the connectedness of the award to teaching youth who we are and what we stand for is consistent with our Mission. Sons of Utah Pioneers Monuments: So, what's the big deal about our over 400 monuments scattered across Utah and the West? They just sit there, don't even make noise. Why do we even bother? The maintenance and preservation is such a headache. But wait! Last Monday during our SUP Day at This Is The Place Park I watched as folks entered and paused at the SUP "Eyes Westward" monument near the entrance to read the story of the monument. What I was witnessing was behavior that reflected fulfillment of our very reason for existence as a Society! It represented scores, even hundreds of times that travelers stop, especially during the vacation seasons, to look at and read the inscriptions on the monuments they encounter. Clearly, this is one of the most effective tools we have to project the message of our pioneer ancestors. Yes, they are worth all the restoration and maintenance they might require. It is what we do as Sons of Utah Pioneers when we are at our best! "Days of '47" report: The SUP Day at This is The Place Park: In spite of a smaller attendance all venues were operating and the new Tee Pee program was the hit everyone predicted. At the Devotional, Sister Kathy Ann Kipp Clayton and Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Seventy provided inspirational remarks that will be long remembered by everyone in attendance. Plans are already underway for exciting changes for next year. Stay tuned! The Sunrise Service: This was flawless with Randall Mackey, Chair of the event and Ramon Johnson, Salt Lake Pioneer Chapter President, looking like the dynamic duo that they are. Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. of the Seventy delivered a memorable address that featured his own pioneer heritage. Days of '47 Parade: Eleven handcarts and 30 parade marchers comprised of SUP members and families, was an impressive sight indeed. As just the third entry at the beginning of the parade it was an impressive reminder of why we celebrate our pioneer ancestors. Be assured, our Society of The Sons of Utah Pioneers was well represented. (See photos covering these events elsewhere in this issue of the Trail Marker.) James C. Hurst National President, 2016 [email protected] 2 National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Vol. 12, No. 8 Return to top MEMBERSHIP REPORT We are changing the way we do the membership report. Therefore we are changing the way we report. There will be no membership report this month. In Since the Trail Marker is normally complete before the September issue we will provide the the end of the month, it is not feasible for us to have membership report for July and will continue in that a complete membership report for the month. pattern thereafter. NATIONAL CALENDAR (Online Calendar available at http://www.sup1847.com/calendar/) August 27, National Past President’s Luncheon, Golden Corral at 665 East 7200 South, Midvale, Utah, 11:30 a.m. September 22-24, 2016, SUP National Convention in Hurricane, Utah. October – Bring a friend to Chapter meeting month October 22, National Past President’s Luncheon, Golden Corral at 665 East 7200 South, Midvale, Utah, 11:30 a.m. (This will be rescheduled, it conflicts with training) October-November, National Training meetings . October 22 – North Utah Ogden . October 29 – Idaho . November 5 – Salt Lake City . November 12 – Southern Utah . November 19 – Utah County December 2 – Brigham’s Christmas Ball at National headquarters August 2016 Trail Marker 3 Return to top SUP DAY AT THIS IS THE PLACE PARK This is a heritage park, and that is what it is all about – We need to remember our heritage!! Elder & Sister Clayton spoke about our heritage and how it is important in preparing for that which is to come – see D&C 58:3-4. We can see our heritage in all aspects of this park, from the Indian Teepee through the historical displays such as Mary Fielding Smith’s home, the Social Hall, ZCMI and the Huntsman hotel. All of these remind us of the importance of our heritage 4 National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Vol. 12, No. 8 Return to top Pioneer Day Parade August 2016 Trail Marker 5 Return to top 6 National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Vol. 12, No. 8 Return to top NATIONAL NEWS Send National News submissions to [email protected]. Linda is survived by her son Nathaniel and daughter Jennifer. Her obituary can be accessed and Passing of Linda Hunter Adams downloaded at Linda Hunter Adams, 75, passed http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/o away at the family cabin in bituary.aspx?n=linda-hunter- Brighton, Utah, on Sunday, July adams&pid=180724756&fhid=13417 17, 2016, following a ten-year struggle with cancer. She never Coming National Conventions. lost her love of life and of those We are looking ahead to some wonderful around her. conventions. We have plans for the next three She served for more than ten years, if your chapter wishes to host a convention years as a member of the beyond these, please contact us! editorial staff of the Pioneer magazine. Last 2017 The Centerville, Utah Chapter will sponsor December, as she retired from the staff, she was this one. honored by the National Society of the Sons of Utah 2018 Convention will be sponsored by the Pioneers for her outstanding service and dedication. Washington DC chapter. This will be a wonderful She was extremely gifted as an editor, writer, and event, plan now on attending. collaborator. 2019 Convention will be sponsored by the Cedar At her funeral service, her sister Alison Koritz City Chapter commented about her “kind and gentle heart.” She was “always willing to see the good in everyone.” If your chapter would like to sponsor the National Convention in any of the coming years, please send Linda was four years old when her father, Milton R. your proposal to the National Office. We are Hunter, was called as one of the Seven Presidents of looking ahead to facilitate scheduling. All chapters Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day are welcome to apply! Saints. The family moved from Logan, Utah, to Salt Lake City where they lived in “the Avenues” and Nominee for National attended the Ensign Stake. She graduated with President-elect honors from West High School.