HVSUP: October 2010

September’s Event:

Peach days has come and gone, with many old memories relived, and friendships renewed. S.U.P. had their root beer booth set up, and did a brisk business. There were many who came to buy root beer and indicated that one of the reasons they came to Peach Days was because of our booth, that we helped them have fond memories of times gone by. There were a number of our members who helped out at the booth, and we would like to thank them for their time and talents. After the expenses of the booth and product were met, we sold a record amount of root beer. It is the quantity given in each cup, and the inexpensiveness of the drink that keeps people coming back.

DeVon Armstrong was again the chairman of the booth, and what a great man he is. Everything was put together and ran mostly like clock work because of his

fine skills. Thank you DeVon for all you do. Another activity held this month was sponsored by the National Chapter of the S.U.P. Every year the hold a Symposium a month before the National Convention, and this year was no different. Dell and Corinne Stout, Lee & Klea Beatty, Laron & Linda Hall and David & Gerri Hinton were in attendance. The speakers treated their subjects well. Elder V. Dallas Merrell talked about pioneering with the Vatican. It was a very interesting subject, and the benefits that have come as a result of that experience. I will write it up and put it in another newsletter, but his topic was electric. Brother Griggs spoke about pioneering from Adam to the Restoration. His topic talked about “Mountains of the Lord” in Egypt. His analysis of pyramids as temples, and what they were really used for was fascinating, and very educational. Brother Michael Ballam spoke on music and its importance in history, for good or evil. Brother Ray Huntington spoke on “Sacred Journeys”, going through time from Adam to the Saints exodus from New York to the Salt Lake Valley. Very interesting topic. Finally, at the dinner, Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke on Pioneering throughout the ages. His plea for doing all we can to remember those who went before was very compelling. At the end he specifically addressed the mission of the S.U.P. by saying: “Now, Sons of the Utah Pioneers, a great organization. As I have said, each time I have had the opportunity to talk to them. We need to bring more of our young sons and daughters into this effort. Many of us will be passing from this scene into the next. If this great organization is to continue, it will require each of us doing what we can to encourage the younger generations to be part of this organization. That we would never ever lose, never lose, our sense of appreciation and love for those who have come before us and made all of these blessings possible to us in this day and time.” (Nat’l S.U.P. Symposium Sept. 18, 2010, Dinner talk)

October event: The National Encampment or Convention will be held October 21-23 in St. George this year. It is an exciting time. Hurricane held this event several years ago, and we know of the difficulty in planning and pulling off a great convention. We encourage each of you to register to come to the National Convention. Our chapter is helping the Cotton Mission by doing two bus tours. There has been a lot done to make this a wonderful event. You can learn all about the agenda for the convention by going to http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/calendar/sup-convention/

This will take you to the National Website, and the page on which you can register. It is too late to register for one of the tours, but you can still get early registration until Oct. 10^th.

November’s Event:

We just want to prepare you! This will be a rip roaring evening as we reminisce about the older days of this community when there were but two wards, the North and the South. It will be an event you will not wish to miss. Floyd Wilkinson will be presenting this evening. If you have stories, or timelines about this time in Hurricane, contact Floyd and give him extra material to use. You can reach him at 635-2237.

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