The Utah Volunteer Chapter
Chapter President
Marty Bodell
801-243-7647
Our Mission
The Utah Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge educates students and teachers about the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, inspiring them to preserve and advance our freedoms.
Our Vision
The Utah Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge envisions an America where the rising generation loves their country and understands, values, and defends its founding ideals.
Who We Are
Founded 1981, the Utah Chapter based in Salt Lake City covers the entire state of Utah in promoting civics education. The chapter is a proud to offer scholarships to students and teachers to attend the educational programs at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Additionally, they are proud to hold their Heroes Day Celebration each February to honor outstanding citizens of Utah and to recognize the exceptional students they send to Valley Forge.
Students
Thousands of students from across the country have obtained a greater understanding and appreciation of American history and civic responsibility through Freedoms Foundation’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program.
Learn about democracy, the judiciary, the political process, founding documents, and the free enterprise system through innovative workshops and historical site visits that allow you to encounter our nation’s past, present and future. During your residential stay, you will also build leadership skills, engage in civil discourse, and identify how you can positively impact your community.
The Utah Chapter sponsors students to attend the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program. If you or a student you know is interested in applying for the 2024 Spring program, please contact Dennis Randall at baldytop68@q.com.
Teachers
Expand your teaching repertoire with fresh, new resources and obtain direct access to prominent American history scholars and thinkers. Experienced by 14,000+ educators worldwide over five decades, Freedoms Foundation’s accredited seminars and history workshops provide compelling discussions and immersive site visits. These dynamic in-person seminars underscore the relevance of our Constitution and American history for your students.
Energize your students’ discovery and preservation of their freedoms through your own renewed sense of civic purpose.
All applicants are eligible for full scholarships once accepted.
Upcoming Events
More Events Coming Soon!
Seminar acceptances will begin on January 1, 2023.
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About Our Events
Nearly 14,000 educators, librarians, resource and special education teachers from around the world have participated in our accredited programs with nationally recognized scholars who provide engaging, entertaining and interactive lectures.
Check out Justin Chamberlain League Seminars to learn more about our teacher seminars.
Chapter Awards
Annually, the Freedoms Foundation and its Volunteer Chapters recognize exemplary civic achievements through its National Awards Program. Guided by an independent panel of expert jurists, the National Awards Program honors the exceptional efforts of individuals, organizations, and schools that promote or personify the ideals of responsible citizenship.
Get Involved
If you want to make a difference in the state of Utah, become a member of the Utah Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. For nearly 50 years, our chapter, as part of Freedoms Foundation’s nationwide network of volunteer chapters, has brought the message of engaged citizenship and leadership to hundreds of thousands of Americans, students, teachers, and ordinary citizens. We encourage you to join us to help promote the ideals of our national heritage.
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The Utah Donations
Supporting America’s first principles of freedom is essential to ensure future generations understand and cherish the blessings of liberty. With your donation, the Utah Chapter will reach even more young people from the area with the truth of America’s unique past, its promising future, and the liberty for which it stands. Help us prepare the next generation of leaders.
Donations made be sent to
The Utah Chapter of Freedoms Foundation
c/0 Dan Jepsen
17 East Winchester Street #200
Murray, Utah 84107