WHAT DOES THE SUP COTTON MISSION CHAPTER, DO?
This is the most frequent and penetrating question asked when one is invited to join our Chapter. Here is a brief response to this question.
1. General Purpose:
The Chapter supports in general and specific ways the purpose of the
National Society of the SUP which is to honor and preserve the principles for
which the Pioneers stood. It honors early Pioneers and modem Pioneers, both
young and old, for their faith in God, devotion to family, loyalty to church and
country, hard work, service to others, courage in adversity, personal integrity
and unyielding determination.
2. Dinner Meetings:
The Chapter sponsors outstanding dinner meetings in selected months of the
year for business and social purposes.
3. Treks:
The Chapter sponsors treks during pre-determined months of the year to
selected Pioneer places of interest and of historical significance.
4. Scholarships:
The Chapter provides annually one scholarship to each of the following high
schools: Dixie High School, Enterprise High School, Mill Creek High School,
Pineview High School, and Snow Canyon High School. Criteria for selection are
rooted in the general purpose stated above. The Chapter also sponsors annually
an Ancestor Essay Contest for students in the Bloomington Hills Elementary
School.
5. Memorialize Names:
Chapter members can memorialize pioneer ancestors by having their names placed
on a large bronze plaque displayed at the National Office.
6. Special Projects:
Each year the Chapter undertakes special projects in support of the
community. The following are examples:
A. St. George Memorial Plaza — The Chapter in cooperation with St. George City established the plaza on the southeast corner of Main Street and St. George Blvd. to honor nine historic buildings and to pay tribute to the development of water resources in the area.
B. Hebron. and Hamblin Cemetery Enhancements — The Chapter cooperating with descendants made repairs and improvements and established historical monuments displaying brief histories of the areas.
C. Temple Quarry and Trail Enhancements — The Chapter cooperating with St. George City established a large plaque at the quarry site, dedicated the quarry site, helped improve the trail, and installed three benches along it.
D. Assisted in Woodward School Preservation — Participated in School District study of the future of the historic school, which study resulted in the preservation of the building.
E. St. George Live Historic Tour Support The Chapter provides some financial support and volunteers for this continuing community project, assisting visitors desiring to visit selected historic places in down town.
F. Expanded Use of Pioneer Magazine — The Chapter provides placement of the Magazine in school libraries and provides private gift subscriptions.
G. Support of Dixie State College 4Yr. Status — The Chapter supported this community-wide drive and provided a financial contribution to it.
H. Chapter Web Site and Technical Documentation — The Chapter displays a web site and is automating many of its record keeping systems.