Founded in 1979, the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society is the largest non-profit multidisciplinary group of professionals, individuals, companies and organizations in the field of aging in Hawaii.

Membership opportunities available to all islands consists of gerontology educators, students, medical and social service personnel, older adults (kūpuna), caregivers, companies and organizations from every sector of the community.

HPGS discusses, networks, and shares information about issues and policies affecting Hawaii’s kūpuna, to include career and job fairs, expos, webinars, etc. They also provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in aging, as well as tuition assistance for workers seeking to upgrade their knowledge in this field.

Benefits of an HPGS member includes:

• The HPGS monthly newsletter is distributed electronically and filled with age-related news, events, activities, job openings, announcements, and more.
• Throughout the year, there are events to bring HPGS members together for timely and relevant issues, discussions, and educational opportunities, as well as networking events and quarterly General Membership Meetings.
• HPGS prides itself in offering scholarships for those pursuing education in the field of aging, thus creating fundraising options.
• A two-day biennial conference is held in odd-numbered years and offers professional and educational venues on aging research, practice and policy for Hawaii, while also attracting national and international participants.
• HPGS members receive electronic notices on significant events, opportunities available, and other announcements.
• The HPGS website provides a resource of news, events, membership, etc. Company member’s information and individual member’s names will be placed on the HPGS website.
• There are a number of committees where membership involvement is welcomed.
• A member-only job board that lists openings and opportunities for positions in organizations that serve older adults.
• A Kūpuna Volunteer Opportunities webpage listing organizations seeking kūpuna volunteers.

For further information, please contact Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director at sgoyallc@aol.com or 808-722-8487