Seeds for the Future
Lothaire and Chyleen Bluth have seen blessings come from their role in starting philanthropic efforts at BYU–Hawaii.
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To recognize the generosity of donors who provide deferred gifts, Brigham Young University-Hawaii created the Matthew Cowley Society. Elder Matthew Cowley was a great champion for the people of the Pacific. Throughout his years as a missionary and mission president in New Zealand, and as an apostle assigned to preside over the missions of the Pacific, he worked to provide greater opportunities for gospel growth and education of young people.
Concerning Brigham Young University-Hawaii, President David O. McKay said that the school would produce peacemakers and leaders of integrity for whom the world is in need. He called the students “genuine gold.” By providing a deferred gift today, you can ensure the success of future students attending Brigham Young University-Hawaii for generations to come.
There are currently 195 members in the Matthew Cowley Society. Visit this page to learn more about giving opportunities at Brigham Young University-Hawaii.
The Matthew Cowley Society is open to any donor who has named Brigham Young University-Hawaii in a deferred gift such as a will, a life insurance policy, a gift annuity, or a trust. No minimum gift amount is required to join. As we are notified of the deferred gift, we include the donors in the activities of the society. Visit our member information page to learn more, or fill out the form below to join.
Find information about upcoming Cowley Society gatherings and events here.
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Learn MoreLothaire and Chyleen Bluth have seen blessings come from their role in starting philanthropic efforts at BYU–Hawaii.
Pioneers in Taiwan, Elder and Sister Chen share their love and faith with future leaders of the Church by donating to BYU–Hawaii.
“What do you think about me applying for a job in Hawaii?” Keith Wilson asked his wife, Ada, out of the blue. It was 1979, and Keith was finishing up his master’s degree in library science at BYU in Provo when the director from BYU–Hawaii’s library visited Utah to do some recruiting.
“It’s not the end of our relationship with BYU-Hawaii or her students. It’s just a different way of supporting them.”
The first mission president in Mongolia learned that “BYU–Hawaii had something that our members in Mongolia needed,” so he included the university in his estate plan to ensure that Mongolian students could receive those blessings.