DUP Happenings
Oct 14, 2024 01:51PM ● By Nell Nickerson
DUP members gather for the group’s opening social. Courtesy photo
The Morgan Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their Opening Social on Sept. 10 with approximately 50 members and their guests in attendance. The meeting was conducted by President Claudia Nelson. She reviewed the purposes of DUP and the necessity of all working together to meet the goals of the organization. She also reported on the vandalism and progress of installing security cameras. Susan McFarlane, a graduate of Harvard University, now living in Salt Lake City told about the importance of and best practices for preserving and protecting our artifacts.
Mary Jane Phillips told about Brigham Young beginning the ZCMI stores and that a branch of ZMCI was opened in Morgan County.
A lesson on early presidents of the University of Utah was presented by Sylvia Child. Music for the evening was provided by Jill Boss. Cookies were served as refreshments.
On Sept. 19, Company Officers of the Morgan DUP visited Family Tree and provided a program for the residents. President Claudia Nelson conducted the meeting. Jill Boss accompanied the singing of “School Days.” Mary Jane Phillips opened the meeting with prayer and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sylvia Child told about Dr. John Park, a president of the University of Utah. Cookies were shared with the residents. It was an enjoyable time spent visiting with the residents and getting to know them better. Our thanks to Family Tree for having us visit. λ
