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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

The clock is running. The next UGH ‘Ukulele Exhibition is not next year, IT IS THIS YEAR! November 17th & 18th YeeeeHaaa!

The UGH Board (aka Exhibition Committee) met in December. Because of the holidays, our meeting attendance was down a bit. More ideas for the show were tossed around. The result of the meeting was that we are truly committed to this event and will be working to make it Great! Now that the holiday festivities have ended, it is time for us to dig in our heels and get to work.
We have been penciled into Princess Kaiulani’s activity schedule and we are currently waiting for them to forward the contract to us for signing. We will let you know as soon as possible about any special room rates being offered for event attendees.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January, 18th at Hana Lima’s shop at 718 Puuhale Rd. at 5 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting to offer not only your suggestions, but also your continued participa-tion to make this event great.

Our last Sunday of each month building activity for this year will also be used to prepare for the exhibition. We will be building table top display pedestals in various shapes and sizes for the ‘ukulele to better display your creations. Did I mention you are more than welcome, encouraged, urged, etc. to come build with us at these Sunday events, if not,,,,, See you at Hana Lima on Sunday January 29th at 12 noon?
Mahalo,
Doug Long, event chairperson

Additional notes:
‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii’s ’Ukulele Exhibition 2012.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 17th and 18th
Location: Princess Kaiulani Hotel.

Planned events:
Hand crafted ‘ukuleles on display.
Builder and player seminars.
Ukes for Keiki program.

We are looking for volunteers to help with marketing and promotion of the event. This can be in the form of art-work, web design, blogging, contacting media outlets and more.

We need early commitments for seminar presenters for both building and playing.
Email your input to: events@ukuleleguild.org it will be great to see some emails come in with the subject line read-ing: 2012 UGH exhibition How can I help?

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The mission of the ‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii’s “Ukes for Kids” project is to provide ‘ukulele at no cost to Hawaii’s underprivileged keiki or to Hawaii based organizations serving Hawaii’s keiki.

Make a donation to the Ukes for Kids Project!

The Launching of Kamuke Magazine

Cameron Murray, our Aussie Uke Corner writer creates Kamuke magazine!

Based in Sydney, Australia, KAMUKE
is a brand-new, full-colour, hard-copy magazine produced by ukulele players
for ukulele players.

UGH 2008 Exhibition & Conference photos

Pictures of the
2007 Exhibition & Conference
Click here

Press Announcments

The 'Ukulele Guild of Hawai'i is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, prepetuation and promotion of the 'Ukulele as a significant musical instrument.

* UGH Receives Kahili Award! *

The 'Ukulele Guild of Hawai'i received a Kahili Award in the Events catagory for its Annual Ukulele Exhibition.

Thanks UGH Supporters!

Many Mahalos to everyone for making this year's Ukulele Exhibition a huge success! This event was 100% volunteer run, and could not have taken place without the generosity of many people.

The Keep It Hawai‘i program was created in 1991 as a way to formally recognize businesses, organizations and individuals who year-round work to maintain and preserve Hawai‘i’s unique culture.

The Keep it Hawai‘i awards showcases the incredible commitment being made statewide by community-minded people and companies devoted to perpetuating Hawai‘i’s culture and heritage. The entrants are recognized for the work they do every day to help make Hawai‘i such a uniquely exhilarating experience for our visitors and kama’aina alike.

For a complete list of winners for 2004

** Miki Browne Scholarship**

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Through the generosity of Miki Browne and her family, an annual scholarship fund has been established for young deserving students to learn ukulele making. It is with great pleasure that the ‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii announces the Miki Browne Scholarship, in honor of one of the original Guild members and the Guild’s first President. An application is included in this newsletter and the deadline for the first award in April 30. Additional details and the application form will be posted on the Guild’s website. The winner will be announced at our first UGH Family Get Together, May 21.

Scholarship shall be open to any applicant, age 18 or older, sponsored by a member in good standing – membership dues are current. Applicant shall demonstrate “deserving” characteristics via past achievements, accomplishments, community service and other activities.

Scholarship winner shall be selected via Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of volunteer Board members and a member of the Browne family.

Scholarship Award shall consist of one year UGH membership and $500 monetary award to cover the costs to attend an ‘ukulele making school and learn by creating an ‘ukulele of their own. The finished ‘ukulele should be displayed at the next Annual ‘Ukulele Exhibition and Convention.

Completed applications should be sent to PO BOX 894426 Mililani, Hawaii 96789. Additional donations for this Scholarship fund can be made out to “Ukulele Guild of Hawaii” with a memo (Miki Browne Scholarship Fund) and sent to the same address.