Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ’s
This Society is a women’s organization based upon identifying and honoring pioneers who came to Utah. The aim is solely for historical, educational, and public purposes and is completely non-political and non-sectarian.
Membership Application and Membership Application Instructions are found at: ISDUP.org → Home Tab → Join DUP / Application. The Application is a fillable PDF so information on the form may be typed and printed for submission. A blank Application may be printed off and filled in by hand if necessary. (Fill out the entire 4-page Application).
An initial Application fee of $25 is required to join. That $25 includes the first-year membership dues of $20 and $5 processing fee. In subsequent years, a $20 yearly dues is payable to ISDUP through the local Camp and Company who charge additional/minimal dues which vary accordingly.
An alphabetical listing of all Companies and Camps per state and some areas of Canada may be found on the homepage of ISDUP.org. Open the Leadership Tab → Camps and Companies. Call the ISDUP membership office to receive help in choosing a specific Camp. Contact information will then be available. Please call 801-532-6470, ext. 200
When ten or more DUP Members desire to form a Camp, and under the direction of the Company President in that area, approval can be given to create a Camp and instructions will be given such as: Camp officer elections, Camp meeting outline, collecting dues, planning for the upcoming DUP year, selecting a name for the Camp, obtaining the lesson book and music instructions, creating a budget, etc. The Company President will inform ISDUP President and Membership Chair of the created Camp by calling 801-532-6470, ext. 201 or 204 or by sending an email to president@isdup.org and membership@isdup.org.
Registered Member:
- A woman whose Application for membership has been accepted by the ISDUP Board who has an ancestor who came to or was born in the State of Deseret/Utah Territory before May 10, 1869.
- May become a member of any Camp where she resides and pays yearly dues.
- May hold an elected office and vote.
Associate:
- A woman who does not have Utah Pioneer ancestors who came to or was born in the State of Deseret/Utah Territory before May 10, 1869
- Interested in pioneer history and wants to participate in all activities of the DUP organization.
- Cannot hold an elected office but can hold other appointed positions in the Camp or Company.
- May give pioneer histories in meetings and submit them to ISDUP.
- No Application form is needed; pays dues equal to Member dues.
Member at Large:
- A woman whose Application for membership has been accepted by the ISDUP Board.
- Does not reside within the area of or at the present time cannot participate with an organized Camp.
- Pays ISDUP dues.
- May not hold office or vote until she transfers to an organized Camp.
Tours are offered, and they are free of charge! Most patrons browse the museum themselves, but docent-guided tours may be arranged for families or special interest groups by calling 801-532-6479, ext 200. School field trip tours are by appointment and are necessarily overseen by teachers and parent volunteers. See the School Tours link for Interactive Activities that can be printed prior to visiting the museum. For more information, please go to the following tabs on the website homepage: Museum tab → School Tours or Museum tab → Pioneer Memorial Museum
Histories: Our Museum houses and maintains a collection of histories of the pioneers. These folders contain written biographies and other information regarding each pioneer. For more information, see our website home page on the Histories Tab. Under that same tab you will find the Pioneer History Index which lists all pioneers in our files, history request forms, indexes to publications containing histories, etc.
Photos: Our Museum maintains a photographic collection of pioneers, their homes, communities, organizations, and artifacts. For more information, see our website homepage on the Photos Tab. Under that same tab, you will find the Photo Index which lists all the pioneers of which we have photographs, photo order form, price list, etc.
A Headstone Medallion is a way to honor the pioneer heritage of a loved one who was a Member of the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Medallion purchase is qualified with the DUP membership number of the woman being honored. Medallions come in three sizes and may be purchased at the Museum office or on the website. On the ISDUP website homepage, go to Forms Tab → Other Forms → Headstone Medallion Order Form. To view the medallions, go to our online store found at the homepage → Shop.
Satellite Museums: Small pioneer museums are located across many states and are owned, maintained, and staffed by local DUP units: museums, buildings, log cabins, cemeteries, and/or artifact collections. Find locations, hours of operation, contact information, and appointment instructions where applicable on the ISDUP website homepage at Museum Tab → Satellite Museums.
Markers: DUP has established historical markers in numerous states and countries. These markers honor pioneers, events, objects and/or historical places. For a list of DUP historical markers by area, go to the ISDUP website homepage to Home Tab → Markers.
A Memorial Donation is made in honor of a deceased Member or another individual such as a husband, an Associate, a neighbor, community leader, etc. Donations are given in whatever amount is desired. ISDUP has been receiving donations ranging from $5.00 to $500.00. Donations are used for restoration and/or cleaning of paintings and photographs, for example. The donation is acknowledged to the Camp or Company and to the deceased person’s family. The Memorial Donation Form may be found by going to the ISDUP homepage → Forms Tab → Other Forms.