The Ukes for Kids Project was a huge success at this years 2004 Annual Ukulele Exhibition and Conference. Below are some pictures from the event.

See ALL the Pictures from the 2004 Exhibition

Concerts

The following three pictures are from the Spring 2005 Ukes for Kids Concert

Brittni Paiva

Walt Keale

Herb Ohta Jr.

Dear Friends of the 'Ukulele,

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.

The UGH this year will present a series of mini concerts that will benefit the “Ukes for Kids” project. These concerts will be sponsored by Koaloha Ukulele, Kamaka Ukulele,

March 12, 2005 will feature 16-year-old Brittni Paiva, Herb Ohta Jr., Walt Keale

June - TBA

September - TBA

If you know of an organization or individual Keiki who needs a ukulele, please write to the ‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii at the address below along with the details of the organization or keiki for consideration. If you know of an outstanding keiki player who has the potential and talent to be the next great one, please let us know… The UGH will also consider a one year scholarship for the student.

The UGH would also like to recognize the following sponsors for their past contributions.
UGH Member Donors:
Alii Flooring, Inc. (Mr Harris Nakamura)
Kamaka Hawaii (Mr. Casey Kamaka)
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Chun
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kimura
Mike DaSilva Ukulele’s
Ukulele House
Lanikai (HSS a Division of Hohner) (Mr. Mike Upton)
Flea Market Music (Mr. & Mrs. Jim Beloff )
Ukulele Supply of Hawaii (Norman and Denise Takeya)
Roy Sakuma Productions (Roy and Kathy Sakuma)
Ms. Miki Browne
Mr. John Felix
Mr. Hinano Kaumeheiwa
Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Makahanaloa
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Nakashima
Pegasus Ukulele & Guitars (Bob and Anne Gleason)
Mr. John Rodrigues
Terry Brown Ukulele Studios
Mr. Alfred Torres
Ukulele Hall of Fame
Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz.

Non-Member Donors:
Concrete Coring Company of Hawaii
Aloha Island Air
City Bank
RSI Roofing Supply
One Shot Supplies
Micro Finishing Products

or

Contributions can be mailed to:
The Ukulele Guild of Hawaii
P.O. Box 894426
Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Or call us and we'll come and pick it up. Assistance levels are shown on the attached sheet. More information on the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii and the "Ukes for Kids" program can be found at www.ukuleleguild.org or by calling the UGH at (808) 440-4646. You can also reach me directly by calling (808) 486-6122. The Ukulele Guild of Hawaii, wishes to thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully submitted,

Norman T. Takeya, Chairman Ukes for Kids Program