PIONEERING YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
Official Newsletter of the
National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers
October 2009, Volume 5, Number 10
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Many thanks to the Ogden Pioneer Chapter who hosted the 2009 National Convention/Encampment held in Ogden and Ogden Valley. We appreciate those who attended to make it a great success. Success with these conventions doesn’t happen without a concerted cooperative effort. The relationships we build in cooperating one with another will last forever.
Through a cooperative effort the pioneers were able to safely travel together and assist one another. They built a network of family and friends whose talents were used to build, plant, harvest, educate, and worship together. These relationships were important to their survival.
Consider these intangibles in your own chapter, i.e., cooperation and relationships. That spirit of cooperation is needed today in our chapters, particularly with our chapter boards. Each chapter has their own set of challenges. When board members meet together to solve problems, they develop strong bonds of friendship and concern for each other. A positive interdependence emerges wherein cooperation promotes better relationships among its chapter members. It is good for individuals to consider solutions to chapter problems and then share them with others on the board. Working together can produce good quality activities in our chapters. One such activity of working together is to sponsor a national convention/encampment, as was so ably done by the Ogden Pioneer Chapter.
By working together, members become enthusiastic about what they are doing, whether it is planning a monthly program, working on monuments, or planning and taking treks. Chapter activities are limited only by the creativity of its members. Someone once said that, “The whole of the group truly becomes more productive than the sum of its parts.” Involve others in your chapter planning and activities. Don’t try to do it all yourself, even if it’s a small activity. It may very well deserve cooperation and input from other chapter members. Everyone benefits from the sharing of talents, skills, and expertise of others. The strong relationships we develop with our members can bring long range dividends to our chapters.
Successful chapters and families nurture cooperation and relationships among their members. Group unity comes as a result of sharing ideas and asking others for assistance. I challenge you to take time in a board meeting to discuss each other’s expertise, talents, skills, needs, wants and expectations. Consider the mission of the SUP to preserve the heritage of pioneer ancestors. What do they want to do to honor their ancestors? What can SUP do to assist them? Positive cooperation builds positive relationships. Let us cooperate and work together to accomplish good things for our ancestors and posterity.
Roger C. Flick
2009 National President
rogerflick@comcast.net
NATIONAL NEWS
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IN MEMORIUM -- DR. RAY BARTON, JR.
1917-2009
In loving remembrance we note the passing of Dr. Ray Barton who served as National President of SUP in 2000 and has been a loyal supporter of SUP for many years. He was the father of Grant Barton who served as National President in 2006.
NATIONAL CONVENTION HUGE SUCCESS
The National Convention held at the Ogden
Marriott, Sept 17, 18 & 19 was a great success in
every way. Over 250 members & guests attended.
The newly refurbished hotel provided wonderful
accommodations for rooms, meeting facilities and
meals. The Leadership Training session (right)
held at the Ogden Tabernacle on Thursday was
enthusiastically attended by a large number of the
delegates. Breakout sessions conducted by the
National Officers and Directors discussed the
most successful ways to accomplish the
responsibilities of the various Board positions in a
chapter. The opening ceremonies and dinner
Thursday night provided the opportunity to get
reacquainted with old friends from chapters all
over the West. Friday’s tours followed a National
Board meeting that produced a particular item to
be reported elsewhere in the Trail Marker.
Tour #1 visited several historical spots including the David O. McKay home (below) and the Snowbasin Ski Resort.
Tour #2 traced the
Mormon Trail from Henefer up to Mormon Flat
(above left), Big Mountain (above right), Emigration
Canyon and This Is the Place Heritage Park
(right).
There was a complete commentary by Richard Sadler, Dean of the History Department at Weber State University. Friday evening the members and guests were treated to a great Dutch oven dinner (above left) at the historic Fort Buena Ventura Park with music by Western recording artist Brenn Hill (below left).
Saturday’s business meeting provided some interesting results that will be reported elsewhere. Meanwhile, the women were entertained and enlightened with music by the Heartbound Trio and speakers Myrtle Hyde and Carol Cornwall Madsen (above right).
The Saturday luncheon was a fitting finale to
three great days of wonderful hospitality by the
host Ogden Pioneer Chapter (right). Chapter
awards were presented, the results of the National
election was announced, a Modern Pioneer award
was made and a great message by guest speaker
Richard E. Turley, Jr. (below) of the Church
History Department who spoke on the importance of maintaining church records.
Next year’s convention will be hosted by the Cotton Mission Chapter in St. George, October 21-23, 2010.
DUES INCREASE
On September 19th the National Board, after
considerable debate and careful consideration,
unanimously approved increasing National dues
to $50 annually effective with the 2010 dues. The
main reasons necessitating this move were,
building maintenance costs, the continued need to
subsidize the Pioneer Magazine, plus a lack of
growth in membership.
MODERN PIONEER AWARD MADE
POSTHUMOUSLY TO LARRY H. MILLER
A Modern Day Pioneer Award was presented to
Mrs. Gale Miller (right), wife of the late Larry
H. Miller. In the presentation, National President
Roger Flick noted the generous contributions
Larry had made to the community, as a whole,
during his career. Brother Turley also noted the
substantial financial support Larry had given to
the publication of the Joseph Smith Papers. In
accepting the award for her husband, Mrs. Miller
acknowledged the keen interest both she and her
husband had in their pioneer heritage and the
efforts they had made to help their children be
aware of that heritage. Clark Puffer, President of
the Temple Fork Chapter, also spoke and shared
some of the projects that Larry had helped to
finance.
2009 ANNUAL HISTORICAL SYMPOSIUM
SCHEDULED
We should all mark our calendars for the Annual
Historical Symposium scheduled for Saturday,
October 10 from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s
theme “Railroading in Utah” will be explored by
three experts on this history. The symposium will
be followed by dinner and a keynote speaker.
PRESIDENT ELECT FOR 2010 BALLOTED
At the Saturday morning business meeting the
112 approved delegates cast their ballots for
President Elect for 2010. At the Saturday
luncheon, President Roger
Flick announced that in an
unusually close election
Larry LaMar Adams (right)
was elected. LaMar is a
retired professor at B.Y.U.
and is currently serving as
Area Vice President of
Area 10 and Chapter
President of the Maple
Mountain Chapter. He
resides in Spanish Fork,
Utah.
PROPOSED NATIONAL TREKS FOR
COMING YEARS
Costs to be announced in early fall for following
year’s treks.
2010 TREKS
American Heritage Sampler Trek
May 11-21, 2010
Visit Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Washington, D.C., Ft. McHenry, Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, Plymouth, Lexington and Concord, Boston, and the Freedom Trail. (Repeat of 2008 trek)
Nauvoo Pageant and the Mormon Trail Trek
July 13-23, 2010
Bus tour (with option of flights to Kansas City on July 14 and return from Omaha on July 20). Visit Independence, Liberty Jail, Richmond, Far West, Adam-ondi-Ahman, Quincy, Nauvoo and Carthage, including the powerful Nauvoo Pageant; the Trail across Iowa with stops at the Locust Creek Campground where “Come, Come Ye Saints” was written, Garden Grove, Mt. Pisgah, Winter Quarters, and Council Bluffs. For those continuing the Trail, we will see Chimney Rock, Rebecca Winters’ Grave near Scottsbluff, Ft. Laramie, the famous ruts near Guernsey, WY, Independence Rock, Martins Cove, Sixth Crossing, South Pass, Simpson’s Hollow, the Green River Crossing, Echo Canyon, and the trail from Henefer up the canyon over Big Mountain and Little Mountain and through Emigration Canyon into the valley, arriving on the date the first pioneers entered the Valley, by mid-day on July 23. You will be home in time for the events of July 24.
2011 TREKS
Hole-In-The-Rock Adventure Trek
May 16-21, 2011
Follow the trials of the Hole-in-the-Rock expedition from Parowan to Bluff with enough hands-on experiences to help gain a real appreciation for the dedication and valor of this great pioneering group. Lots of scenic areas will be enjoyed along the way, with wonderful guidance from members of the Hole-in-the- Rock Foundation. Specific details will be given as the date draws closer. (Repeat of the 2009 trek)
Fall Foliage Church History Trek
October 5-12, 2011
Visit early Church History sites during the beautiful fall color season. Sites include Sharon, Harmony, Palmyra, Fayette (optional temple session at the Palmyra Temple), Niagara Falls, Kirtland, with all it’s restored sites, the John Johnson home in Hiram, and a day in Amish country in Holmes County, Ohio, including a meal at an Amish home.
2012 TREKS (Pending)
Vermont to Salt Lake City –
Birthplace to the Valley
July 2012
Includes Palmyra and Nauvoo Pageants, all major Church History sites in chronological order. Canadian Colonies, Parks, and Temples Trek
Contacts:
Dee Risenmay
208-356-5805
Deelr36@msn.com
National SUP Office
801-484-4441 or 866-724-1847
SUP1847@comcast.net
CHAPTER NEWS
By Louis Pickett: louwill@utahbroadband.com
BOX ELDER (Brigham City, Utah) Delone
Bradford Glover (right) has been presented the"Modern Pioneer" award by the chapter. She is a
fantastic example of service to the community
according to Past President Jack Small who made
the presentation during the chapter dinner meeting
in August. It was said that her credo is: "Service
is the price you pay for the space you occupy."Mrs. Glover has been active in politics in the city
and county, and has been a State Delegate for her
party many times. She worked for several
senators and congressmen during their election
campaigns. She has been active in PTA and
served on several volunteer committees for the
Box Elder School District.
Other examples of her service are: chairwoman
for United Way for Brigham City, chairwoman
for 14 years of the Peach Days Junior Parade,
President of the Golden Spike Association for 27
years, and leading voice in the campaign to save
and restore the Brigham City Railroad Depot.
Other service and activities are too numerous to
mention.
BRIGHAM YOUNG (Provo, Utah) Gregg Taylor and Lamont Crabtree from the Hole-inthe- Rock Foundation were the special guests at the chapter’s September 23rd meeting. Those who participated in the National Trek earlier this summer became aware of the work being done at Bluff, Utah to immortalize those hardy pioneers who took the amazing expedition to fulfill their“San Juan Mission”. Gregg and Lamont were very conversant with the story and with the work that is being done at Bluff. An interesting development and story has come to light due to the decision to renovate the Pioneer Village in Provo. This is a project that is being developed by the chapter. Funds were needed to accomplish the work and it was decided to auction off some of the antique items that were housed there. Appraisers were brought in to visit the property and to help with plans. Because of this two very rare items were discovered. One was a rare portrait of Joseph Smith. The other was a rare pottery vessel. An inscription on the vessel reads:“The first jug made at the Pioneer Stoneware Pottery, Provo, July 24, 1899, made by A.E. Clark for W.D. Roberts.”
HARMONY (Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania) The chapter dinner meeting was pot luck and was held at the Kruman home on September 11th. Steve and his wife had been on an anniversary cruise during which Ronald Reagan’s son, Michael, shared a special film called “In the Face of Evil”. The film covers events and a view of history that is not being taught to today’s youth. Michael challenged those on the cruise to go home and share this with their friends. The film was the subject for the meeting. It was felt that seeing it gives a more full understanding of the Reagan era and what is following it. Steve recommends that we all view this film. (Editorial note: Steve regretted not being at the convention in Ogden and looks forward to being present in the future.)
HOLLADAY (Holladay, Utah) In addition to the trek taken in August that was reported in the last Trail Marker, the chapter held a dinner meeting on the 14th. The meeting was very well attended and chapter president, Preston Hunt presented a verbal history on one of his ancestors. He then encouraged all present to write histories of their heritage. David Bagley was the guest speaker. He is employed by the church in the Physical Facilities Department, Special Projects and Temples. He gave an inspirational talk about his experiences and his feeling while working with temples.
HURRICANE VALLEY (Hurricane, Utah) The
Hurricane Peach days were held on September
4th and 5th. As usual, the SUP chapter participated
with a float that advertized our organization and
with the traditional root beer booth. Many of the
SUP members rode on the float (right). The
Grand Marshalls in the
parade were Lloyd and LaNorma Sandberg.
Lloyd is a member of the chapter. The root beer
booth was very successful and sold a lot of their
product (below). Some patrons say that the root
beer is one of the big reasons they like peach
days. Special thanks to Devon Armstrong for
setting up the booth and making the root beer.
LITTLE SALT LAKE (Parowan, Utah) At the September 22nd meeting Ed Lyman from Delta came as the guest speaker for the chapter. He is currently the head of the Utah Historical Society. His report was about Paulina Lyman. She came west with the pioneers from Nauvoo and settled in Parowan. She endeared herself to the local citizens as she helped so many of them in various ways. She was a midwife and was present when 6 National Society of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers Vol. 5, No. 10 many babies were delivered in Parowan. She was lovingly called “Aunt Pinney”.
MILLS (Southeast Salt Lake City, Utah) At the August meeting Kenneth Mays of the University Institute gave a photographic tour of the history of the life of Joseph Smith. Kenneth has a collection of over 3,000 photos of scenes from church historical sites. Examples include: the Sacred Grove, the homes of Josiah Stowel, Joseph Knight, and Isaac Morley, rooms of the Carthage jail, a handkerchief the Prophet used when he blessed the sick, etc. He has traveled extensively to church historical sites and has published articles and images in books and documents.
PORTER ROCKWELL (Draper, Utah) At the
August chapter meeting Milton V. Backman
(upper right) Emeritus Professor from the B.Y.U.
spoke to the group on
the transition between
Joseph Smith and
Brigham Young. He
emphasized how well
Brigham Young had
been prepared to
continue leading the
Latter-day Saints after
Joseph was martyred.
Mr. Backman spent his
career studying Joseph
Smith and early church
history. He has written many books on the
subject and with his rich background was able to
site stories, dates, events and doctrine to make the
history come alive for
those 
who heard him.
Elder Richard E.
Turley, Sr.(lower right), a
former member of the
2nd Quorum of the
Seventy was the guest
speaker for the
September meeting.
Elder Turley’s
grandparents settled in
the colonies in Mexico
and his father was born
in Colonia Juarez. His presentation covered the
pioneers and the Mormon Colonies in Mexico.
He had copies of maps and books to illustrate his
talk about the numerous colonies settled by
Mormon Pioneers and their influence in Mexico.
SALT LAKE CITY (Salt Lake City, Utah) Professional historian, Ronald W. Walker, was the dinner speaker for the chapter in September. He has been a professor of history at the Brigham Young University. He has researched and written several books, including co-author of the Mountain Meadow Massacre. He has served as president of the Mormon History Association and has written many historical articles dealing mainly with Western Utah and Mormon history. Professor Walker presented a paper on information he has researched on Brigham Young.
SETTLEMENT CANYON (Tooele, Utah) A
new office has been constructed on the main floor
of the Pioneer museum. This makes it easier for
the docents to see when people come to the
museum. No dinner meeting was held in
September because of the national convention
held in Ogden. On September 26th the chapter,
joined by the DUP, held an event called
“Museum Day”. Among other things there was
homemade ice cream, scones and jam for
everyone. As the picture (right) shows, they also
provided music and other entertainment. The
chapter will also participate with the downtown
businesses in a trick-or-treat activity for
Halloween.
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