LIHUE — Aloha Council, BSA announced today that it received a $150,000 gift from the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation to fund capital improvements at its campgrounds and service centers in Hawaii and Guam.
LIHUE — Aloha Council, BSA announced today that it received a $150,000 gift from the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation to fund capital improvements at its campgrounds and service centers in Hawaii and Guam.
A Kauai camp will benefit.
“First Hawaiian Bank has been an outstanding partner to BSA Scouting throughout our history,” said Scout Executive and CEO Jeff Sulzbach. “By supporting our capital projects, First Hawaiian Bank’s incredibly generous gift will help thousands of Scouts build the skills required to be outstanding community citizens and leaders.”
“Scouting has produced so many outstanding leaders committed to their communities,” said First Hawaiian Bank Chairman and CEO Bob Harrison. “We believe with this donation we are investing in the development of future leaders who will have a positive impact on our schools, our neighborhoods, and our workforce.”
The funds will be used improvements to Camp Pupukea on the North Shore of Oahu, Camp Honokaia on Hawaii Island, and Camp Alan Faye on Kauai.
Together, these three camps encompass more than 300 acres of outdoor facilities. These sites last underwent significant improvements in the 1960s and their updates will benefit not only local Scouts, but other nonprofits, businesses, and mainland Scouting units who are seeking a high-quality outdoor experience.
Additionally, service centers that provide support for more than 14,000 Scouts on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Guam will undergo critically needed building repairs and maintenance.
