Groundbreaking of Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center

Yesterday, Cindi and I were invited to President Hinckley's 96th Birthday Bash at BYU! We had the opportunity to attend the groundbreaking of the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center. I currently serve on the Executive Committee of the BYU Alumni Association--I am the Vice President of College Directors. This was definitely a big "perk" by serving the University in this capacity.
At 11 a.m., the cermeony began. Cindi and I sat on the second row. In attendance were all members of the First Presidency as well as Elders Hales and Bednar.


At noon, there was a luncheon for invited guests at the Wilkinson Center. President Hinckley was given his birthday cake here as it was his 96th birthday.

Then, along with other members of the BYU Alumni Association Executive Committee, I went back to the groundbreaking site for photos with BYU officials.

Finally, at 2:30 p.m., the BYU Alumni Association Executive Committee met with the PLC (President's Leadership Council) and presented them with bricks representing the "sure foundation" and principles on which BYU is built.

Overall, it was a great day and one that Cindi and I will remember for the rest of our lives.


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Below is a link to the stories in local media outlets that carried the event.

Deseret News (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,640189563,00.html)

Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3974969)

KSL Television (http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=324240)