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The HSGA Mission

The primary mission of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (HSGA) is the promotion and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian music which includes the unique “signature sound” of Hawaiian steel guitar. One of our goals is to develop a global network of players and lovers of traditional Hawaiian music.

 

Membership is open to all steel guitar players (both amateur and professional) and non-players who support the performance, promotion, and perpetuation of Hawaiian steel guitar music.

 

We have hundreds of members worldwide, including active members in Hawai`i, Canada, mainland USA, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Holland, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, and all the way across oceans to South Africa and the Pacific Rim countries of New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan.

 

So if you enjoy Hawaiian music and spending time with others who do too, `E KOMO MAI! Come, join HSGA!

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The Board

PRESIDENT 

Christo Ruppenthal

SECRETARY / TREASURER  

Roberto Alaniz

 

DIRECTORS

Mike Wittmer

Chris Ruppenthal

Eric Rindal

Shinichi Kakuichi

Daryl Brooke

Thomas Hammerman

Phil Walker 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Daryl Brooke

FORMER DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Jerry Byrd (passed away April 11, 2005)

 

ORIGINAL CLUB FOUNDER

Lorene Ruymar

 

HAWAI’I (Maui) COORDINATOR

Al Nip

JAPAN COORDINATOR

Masahiko Ibamoto

Shinichi Kakiuchi

 

WEBMASTER

Mike Wittmer 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

John Mumford

 

ASST. TO SECRETARY/TREASURER

Chris Kennison

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HSGA Byaws 

HSGA BYLAWS Approved as Amended, 10/00

 

ARTICLE I PURPOSES; NON PROFIT CHARACTER

 

SECTION 1.1 Purposes. The purposes of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “HSGA” shall be as specifically set forth in Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation.

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Privacy

Our Privacy Policies 

Privacy, Cookies and Data Collection

The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association is a registered, nonprofit educational corporation in the State of Hawai`i under IRS tax code 501(c)(3). Its purpose is to develop a global communications network of players and lovers of traditional Hawaiian music and to encourage the study, teaching, performance, and manufacture of the Steel Guitar. Its primary financial goal is to provide scholarship assistance through donations and bequests to steel guitar students who demonstrate the ability and intent to become accomplished performers

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Non-Discrimination

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (HSGA) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation and gender expression or identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or familial status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, members, Board members and officers, and vendors, awarding of scholarships, festival and event guests and provision of services. HSGA is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

 

Adopted by the HSGA Board of Directors on March 9, 2020

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Terms & Condtions

Terms & Conditions

Posted on  July 19, 2019 by  Mike Wittmer (Last updated: July 19, 2019)

 

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://hsga.org/ website (the “Service”) operated by Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

 

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

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