Today was our P-day and we had the entire day to attend the semi-annual meeting of the BYUH and PCC Presidents' Leadership Council. Starting with breakfast and ending with a luau dinner and the Polynesian Cultural Center production of "HA- the Breath of Life" the entire day was inspiring. The PLC does incredible good, providing financial support for students from all over the world. We heard heart-felt testimonies from three students from Tonga, sharing how their education at BYUH and experiences working at the PCC had changed their lives. At lunch we were joined at our table by three students who were members of the Concert Choir. The choir performed some of the music that will be part of their tour to Hong Kong and Taiwan next spring. Other students gave an incredible presentation on the SIFE organization, a national group that fosters world-wide leadership development. BYUH has students from over 70 countries and helps fulfill President David O. McKay's prophetic vision for BYUH when he declared, "From this school, I'll tell you, will go men and women whose influence will be felt for good towards the establishment of peace internationally."
We were so happy to see Mitch Davis, a great friend from Escondido, CA. A contemporary of Dave and Steve, Mitch's parents, Dix and Lynn, helped shape the lives of our older children (and visa-versa). Mitch, who produced the movie about Elder John Groberg's mission in Samoa (The Other Side of Heaven) will be the concluding speaker tomorrow as the PLC seminar winds to a close.
Here's a picture of Jim and Carolyn Ritchie; Von Orgill, president of the PCC; and the two of us. Jim was a partner with Chuck Akerlow in South Mountain ten years ago when McArthur Homes purchased some lots from them. He is now serving here full-time as a BYUH volunteer heading up an international business development program for the students.
We also enjoyed sitting with Milt Shipp and his wife at the luau. Milt was a partner with Steve Young in Development Associates, Inc. and sold McArthur Homes the "Elk Meadows" subdivision in South Jordan.
Following the evening performance of "HA" the PLC guests were invited to stay and meet the cast of the show. Here's a picture of the cast as they gathered to greet.
We also enjoyed sitting with Milt Shipp and his wife at the luau. Milt was a partner with Steve Young in Development Associates, Inc. and sold McArthur Homes the "Elk Meadows" subdivision in South Jordan.