Presiding Bishop H. David Burton
"To help relieve suffering is to cultivate a Christlike character. We are charged, as were those who listened at the feet of the Savior 2,000 years ago, to 'go, and do thou likewise.' The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that it is our responsibility 'to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church or in any other, or in no church at all, wherever he finds them' (Times and Seasons, 15 Mar. 1842, 732).
"May we be generous with our time and liberal in our contributions for the care of those who suffer. May we commit to the principles of Good Samaritanism and be ever mindful of the need to 'go, and do thou likewise.'" |
BYU—Idaho President Kim B. Clark
"Brigham Young University-Idaho was established as a proving ground of great fidelity for education and will continue blessing the young people of the Church worldwide. As administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and friends all work together under the inspired guidance of the board of trustees, we accelerate the steady, upward course the Lord has set for BYU-Idaho. It is and will increasingly be a university true to its heritage, its mission, and everything the Lord wants it to be.
"Our hope is that more people will feel connected to the miracles taking place on this campus and in the lives of individual students. On this Web site we are able to communicate quickly how philanthropic gifts are helping students and what is needed to enhance and accelerate the work. A growing number of our friends are contributing through this interactive site." |
BYU—Hawaii President Steven C. Wheelwright
"Aloha, and mahalo for all you do to exemplify the mission of BYU-Hawaii. Sister Wheelwright and I extend our love and warm regards to each of you as you extend the blessings of BYU-Hawaii to your homes and communities.
"As you know, BYU-Hawaii's mission is focused on two themes. First, we must educate for eternity, integrating the divine with the avademic. And second, we must prepare leaders of character and integrity who can make a difference in their homes and communities and in building the kingdom throughout the world. Presidents' Leadership Council Hawaii, BYU-Hawaii alumni, and other friends of the university make it possible for us to succeed in these goals. May your lives be blessed as you continue to provide leadership and resources to the great work underway at Brigham Young University Hawaii."
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Polynesian Cultural Center President Von D. Orgill
"When thinking about the students at PCC, most people immediately think about the performers in the villages, at the luau, and at the night show. Yet, we have students "performing" in over 50 different job classifications, many of which are directly related to their courses of study at BYU-Hawaii, including finance, accounting, management information systems, operations, and marketing. Student employees also serve in supervisory positions, where they gain valuable experience overseeing the work of others. Whatever their roles or job responsibilities are at PCC, each student can apply the theories, concepts, and principles learned in the classroom, and all gain valuable real-life experience.
"In the Aloha Center at Brigham Young University Hawaii is a display that depicts President David O. McKay's prophetic vision of Laie-the temple, the university, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. As we are the PCC go about the business of maintaining and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Polynesia, we try to remember his and others' visions of this special place.
"We are so grateful that you understand, appreciate, and enable what has and continues to take place at PCC." |
