This week, a select group of philanthropists and friends of BYU–Hawaii are gathering on campus and at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the annual Presidents’ Leadership Council meeting in Laie. Their purpose? To meet together with fellow donors, administrators, faculty, and students and build on their common interest in supporting both BYU–Hawaii and the PCC.
Along with regular meetings, the group will participate in the university’s popular “Great Ideas Exchange” where students from all majors submit their ‘great ideas’ in a dozen categories including education, social work, business, humanitarian/non-profit, conflict resolution and information technology. PLC–Hawaii members will act as sounding boards and mentors for the students who prepare and present their ideas.
PLC–Hawaii currently comprises 134 families from various countries, states and provinces. Members or member families usually make an annual gift of at least $7,500. In 2011, 79 percent of all donations to BYU–Hawaii and the PCC were made by members of the Presidents’ Leadership Council. More than financial donations, however, members of PLC–Hawaii are often found volunteering their time and talents to advance the mission and purpose of the institutions.
Photo: President Steven C. Wheelwright and President Von D. Orgill are hosting the annual PLC–Hawaii meeting in Laie this week. (Courtesy of University Communications)