December 20th, 2024

David C. Livingston

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“ Things Worth Saving Vol 1152”

 

 

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Merry Christmas

 

 

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Remember Pearl Harbor

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance December 7th, 2024 - Artistic Mindz

 

 

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Sales & Marketing Executives

Honolulu

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR

Each year the distinguished SPOY alumni join together to induct the newest honoree.
Past recipients reflect the best of Honolulu and have each contributed
in unique ways to promote and improve our community.

Janet Kelley, SME President, has asked me to chair the SPOY event this year honoring the 2024 Sales Person of the Year. I’m seeking nominations. Please submit your recommendation to David@DavidLivingstonHawaii.com

2023 Salesperson of the Year: Chad Buck

Chad Buck, founder, owner and CEO of multiple companies including Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, is the Sales & Marketing Executives of Honolulu’s 2023 Salesperson of the Year. Buck will be honored at SME’s annual gala on June 13 ^th  at the Sheraton Waikiki.

2021 Salesperson of the Year: Charlene “Cha” Thompson

Charlene “Cha” Thompson,  has been a leader at the forefront of the visitor industry in Hawaii, with Hawaiian and Polynesian Entertainment, as well as throughout the Pacific and Asia,  for over 50 years. Alongside her husband Jack “Tihati” Thompson, they became founders of Tihati Productions.

2019 Salesperson of the Year: Mufi Hannemann

Hannemann, who is Honolulu-born and of Samoan / German/ English ancestry, has served the community of Hawaii in various influential roles and organizations in the public and private sectors and non-profit world. He was elected mayor of the City and County of Honolulu in 2004 and was re-elected to a second term in 2008.

2018 Salesperson of the Year: Nainoa Thompson

SME Honolulu is proud to announce our 2018 SPOY recipient, Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Nainoa Thompson.

2017 Salesperson of the Year: Eric K. Yeaman

Eric Yeaman joined First Hawaiian Bank (NASDAQ: FHB) as President and Chief Operating Officer on June 22, 2015. He oversees the bank’s Retail Banking Group as well as its Strategic Planning and Investor Relations, Digital Banking, Enterprise Technology, Operations Services and Bank Properties Divisions. He is also a member of the bank’s Senior Management Committee.

2016 Salesperson of the Year: Jean Rolles

Each year, the Sales & Marketing Executives recognize one member of the community who greatly enhances the image of Hawaii and the quality of life. This year, the association is proud to announce our latest recipient. Praised for her work ethic, community involvement and philanthropy, Jean Rolles is widely regarded as a significant contributor to the business community.

2015 Salesperson of the Year: Vance Roley

V. Vance Roley joined the University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business as dean and First Hawaiian Bank Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Management, on January 1, 2005.

2014 Salesperson of the Year: Dennis Francis

Dennis Francis was honored as president and publisher of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, and oversees Oahu Publications, the San Francisco Examiner & weekly newspapers in San Francisco. Editor & Publisher, the industry’s leading magazine, in 2013 named him “Publisher of the Year” for his effective leadership and generous charitable work.

2013 Salesperson of the Year: Stanford Carr

Born and raised on Maui, Carr is known in Hawaii for building communities on a foundation of family living, the spirit of the islands, and respect for the land. From master-planned communities to resort-style living to affordable housing, Mr. Carr has embraced each of his projects with enthusiasm and fervor resulting in Stanford Carr Development being recognized as one of the most dynamic and successful real estate developers in Hawaii.

2012 Salesperson of the Year: John Dean

John Dean was honored as President and CEO of Central Pacific Bank. A 30-year veteran of the financial services industry, Dean joined CPB in 2010 and led the then-troubled bank’s recovery efforts. In three years he oversaw a $325 million capital raise, helped revitalize the company’s core values and led the bank to nine consecutive quarters of profitability.

ADDITIONAL PAST RECIPIENTS
2011 Vicky Cayetano

2010 Rick Blangiardi  TRIBUTE VIDEO

2009 Steven Ai & Carol Ai May

2008 Mark Dunkerley

2007 Governor Linda Lingle

2006 Eddie Flores

2005 Rex Johnson

2004 Anthony R. Guerrero, Jr.

2003 Keith Vieira

2002 Dr. Evan Dobelle

2001 Peter H. Schall

2000 Michael Perry & Larry Price

1999 Don Ho

1998 Chatt G. Wright

1997 Ed Hogan

1996 Rick Ralston

1995 George R. Ellis

1994 Dr. Richard R. Kelley

1993 Frank De Lima

1992 Walter A. Dods, Jr.

1991 Patricia F. Saiki

1990 Ruth M. Ono, Ph.D.

1989 Robert J. Pfeiffer

1988 C. Dudley Pratt, Jr.

1987 Kenneth F. Froelich

1986 John W. A. “Doc” Buyers

1985 Christopher B. Hemmeter

1984 Frank J. Manaut

1983 Mackay Yanagisawa

1982 Al Harrington

1981 John Henry Felix, Ph.D.

1980 James F. Gary

1979 George Mason

1978 R. W. “Bob” Holden

1977 George Chaplin

1976 Herbert C. Cornuelle

1975 Senator Daniel K. Inouye

1974 Danny Kaleikini

1973 John D. Bellinger

1972 Henry A. Walker, Jr.

1971 Hilo Hattie

1970 Tap Pryor

1969 Jack Lord

1968 Jack de Mello

1967 Lowell S. Dillingham

1966 Chinn Ho

1965 Dr. Thomas H. Hamilton

1964 Neal S. Blaisdell

1963 Robert Krauss

1962 Rev. Abraham Akaka

1961 Webley Edwards

1960 Duke P. Kahanamoku

1959 Henry J. Kaiser

1958 William F. Quinn

1957 Daniel S. C. Liu

 

 

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Make-A-Wish

Jingle Rock Run 2024

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2024 is almost gone, and you are likely to be cautiously optimistic about the New Year. But will business in 2025 be any different from 2024?  It depends.

If you are proactively moving your skills and mindset to the next level, then yes! Simply put, if you have higher aspirations for 2025, ask and answer these three questions.

1. Am I evolving and seeking new approaches?

2. Am I willing to adapt and make changes?

3. Am I willing to ask for help?

It doesn't matter what level you have achieved so far in business or in life. As John Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach, said so well, “It's what you learn, after you know it all, that counts.”

Warm regards,

Richard

RICHARD WEYLMAN

Hall of Fame inducted Keynote Speaker

Customer Experience Hall of Fame inductee

Customer Experience Global Influencer award

Two time International Best-Selling Author

Weylman Consulting and Coaching Group

Chairman, Weylman Consulting and Coaching Group

Weylman Center for Excellence in Practice Management

 

 

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Navy League Board Meeting and Christmas Party

Navy League Board Christmas Party - Artistic Mindz

 

 

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Old Timers Reunion 2024

Old Timers Reunion 12-3-24 - Artistic Mindz

 

Old Timers Reunion 2018 - Artistic Mindz

 

Old Timers Reunion 2019 - Artistic Mindz

 

Old Timers Reunion 2023 - Artistic Mindz

 

 

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Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success: A Blueprint for Leadership Excellence Mary Kelly, Commander, USN, CSP, CPAE Read this article on LinkedIn to join the conversation Read on LinkedIn Leadership excellence is more than managing—it’s about cultivating vision, trust, and consistent growth. In  Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success , Mary Kelly unpacks the common reasons leaders stumble, from ineffective communication to lack of accountability, and outlines practical strategies to transform these challenges into strengths. Key Takeaways: Recognize Blind Spots:  Understand personal tendencies that might hinder your leadership. Build Stronger Teams:  Foster authentic relationships and trust. Inspire Through Communication:  Elevate your message to motivate and drive action. Create Accountability:  Empower teams to embrace ownership and responsibility. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, Mary Kelly’s guide helps leaders navigate today’s complex workplace dynamics. Whether you’re leading a team or an entire organization, this book provides the tools to elevate your impact, retain top talent, and lead with confidence. Ready to break barriers and become a transformational leader? Let  Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success  be your ultimate guide. Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Don’t miss Dr. Mary Kelly’s  Why Leaders Fail Webinar Series ! This engaging and insightful program uncovers common leadership pitfalls and provides actionable strategies to avoid them, helping you lead with confidence and success. Elevate your team and organization with proven tools and expert guidance.   Spaces are limited—reserve your spot now!  Sign up here:  Why Leaders Fail Webinar Series

 

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December 10, 2024

Aloha, Friend. Congress is in a “lame duck session,” meaning the period every two years after an election and before the start of the new two-year Congress in early January. A lame duck is always an intense time, as we try to complete the work of the current Congress and get organized and prepare for the new Congress. It is especially so when January will bring a Presidential transition, and particularly this year as so much about the Trump administration, which begins January 20, 2025, is uncertain. My goal as always amidst the division and confusion is to remain focused on where and how I can contribute to solving our national challenges, helping our Hawai‘i and helping my constituents with your own concerns. Here I report on just some of my current activities, and  again ask you in the survey below to tell me your priorities and to grade my performance as your U.S. Representative . National issues . My current focus on Capitol Hill is on completing three large legislative efforts that all impact Hawai‘i significantly. The first, as I complete my sixth year on our House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, is our current Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process, where I have included many funding provisions for Hawai‘i (see  here ). The second is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), our annual defense authorization measure, with key provisions for Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific (see  here ). The third is the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), with key harbor, flood control and other infrastructure provisions for Hawai‘i, including Honolulu Harbor (see  here ). Hawai‘i activities . In our Hawai‘i, I recently sent this report  here  and held an in-person open community meeting for our 100,000-plus veterans ‘ohana at the O‘ahu Veterans Center (see  here  for a replay of our discussion). At the request of many constituents, I also conducted a live webinar on our transition to clean renewable energy with my federal and state government partners (see  here   for a replay). I also sent this Kupuna Report  here   to my age 65+ constituents. I further joined many in welcoming Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) to Honolulu (see  here   for my remarks of aloha and on our U.S./Hawai‘i/-Taiwan relationship). Constituent services . Helping you with your own questions and concerns is ongoing all year round every year regardless of our Congressional cycle. My office has passed through 1,150 individual constituent matters completed this year and 10,000 since I returned to Congress in 2019. We can especially help on issues with our federal government like veterans and Social Security benefits, immigration and taxation, but we will try to assist with any issue if and as we can.  Here  is more information on my Constituent Services. Your input; anonymous online survey . I continue to value and seek your input wherever and however I can. As part of my efforts, in 2024 I held 24 live in-person or online talk story community meetings, webinars and roundtables to share my efforts, answer your questions and listen to your concerns, and I will be holding six more in-person Talk Stories to kick off 2025 (details in my upcoming end-of-2024 report). I also ask for your current input through another anonymous online survey  Click  here   for survey. In this survey, I ask for your current priorities as well as your views on specific issues I face in Congress, and for your rating of my performance as your Representative. I sincerely appreciate your participation in this survey as it will help me tremendously to continue to represent you and our Hawai‘i and country as best as I possibly can as we enter an uncertain 2025. I will continue to rely on you for your guidance and to pursue every opportunity to let you know what I’m doing on Capitol Hill, to answer your questions, and to listen to and act on your concerns. The best ways into my office and activities remain my website at  case.house.gov ,  my email at  ed.case@mail.house.gov ,  or my Honolulu office at (808) 650-6688. My great Capitol Hill and Honolulu staff and I wish you and yours only the best of the Holidays and New Year.

Contact Me

IN WASHINGTON, DC 2210 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Ph. (202) 225-2726 IN HONOLULU 1003 Bishop Street Suite 1110 Honolulu, HI 96813 Ph. (808) 650-6688

Email ed.case@mail.house.gov https://case.house.gov/contact

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Boys Bunch

Boys Bunch Holiday Party 2024 - Artistic Mindz

 

 

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Love your comments!

 

Aloha and Mahalo Dave,
As always the photos are awesome,  Mahalo for what you do. I'm glad you got to prove to your wife you were working.
Much Aloha
Warmest Regards,
Lis

Hi David,

Just sending you a note of aloha and thanking you for the many wonderful events, pictures, charities you have supported since we met back in 2007. Amazing!

Thank you for leading and setting great example for everyone. 

You truly are an "Artiste Extraordinare".

3 Cheers for you.!!!

Aloha

Carla von & Geoff Milford

Navy League event pals

 

 

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

 

Aloha, High school civics education is crucial as it empowers students with the knowledge and skills necessary to actively participate in democracy, understand their rights and responsibilities, and engage thoughtfully in their communities. As such, we are excited to announce that for the first time, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii will host the National Civics Bee® Hawaii presented by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.  Do you know a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader who is passionate about helping their community?  Invite them to participate and to win cash prizes!  This exciting competition is open to all Hawaii middle schoolers—public, private, and homeschooled.  Participants will need to write a 750-word essay about a problem in their community and present their innovative solution. The essays will be due on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The top 20 essay finalists will compete at the National Civics Bee® Hawaii at the Hawaii State Capitol on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  The state winner will advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C, with prizes totaling up to $100,000 (529 plan) that will help to advance their education and college aspirations!  This competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their ideas, develop civic skills, and to make a difference in their local community. Learn more at  cochawaii.org/ncb . For questions, contact Sophia Wibholm, Education Manager, at  swibholm@cochawaii.org . Mahalo,

Please note that the Chamber office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 1, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Grant-In-Aid applications due January 17

The Hawaii State Legislature announced that the Grant-In-Aid (GIA) process for the 2025 Legislative Session is now open, and interested parties are asked to submit their applications to the Legislature. The Legislature will continue to accept GIA applications until Friday, January 17, 2025, at 4:30 pm, and final determinations will be made as Council on Revenue forecasts in January and March are published. For additional details on the GIA application process, visit  www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/GIA.aspx

Career day at Waianae Elementary

On Friday, December 13 guest speakers visited the 5th graders at Waianae Elementary School as a part of their quarterly career day series. Guests included Senator Samantha DeCorte, First Circuit Court Judge Bryant Zane and Deputy Prosecutor Jonah Hoshino. They each had the opportunity to teach the students about careers in government and law.

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Networking opportunity at HTDC Holiday Tech Job Fair

On  Saturday, December 21 at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox , Hawaii Technology Development Corporation will host the annual  Holiday Tech Job Fair .  This year, the Chamber will host a networking event as a part of our Kama’aina Come Home Engineering initiative, aimed at re-engaging Hawaii-born talent living on the continent. As the program’s first in-person networking opportunity, local engineers will meet and mingle with kamaʻaina talent, home for the holidays, interested in launching their careers in Hawaii

MILITARY AFFAIRS

Partnership with Maui Economic Development Board creates new opportunities

The Military Affairs Council has been collaborating with Maui Economic Development Board and the Space Force, Space Development Awareness Tools Application, & Processing Lab (SDA TAP Lab). The newest location will open on Maui in partnership with  Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.  This initiative creates opportunities for local companies and the accompanying workforce development programs to support the significant emerging industry of space which is expected to grow from $630 Billion in 2023 to $1.8 Trillion in 2035.

EVENTS SHOWCASE

Mark the calendar for Chamber Weeks 2025

Chamber Weeks 2025 presented by Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Airlines is right around the corner. Join us for a multi-week series of events and programming to connect Chamber members and the business community with legislators. Sponsorship opportunities are available  here . Learn more and register for each event below: Wednesday, January 8:  YP Legislative LinkUp presented by Ulupono Initiative Tuesday, January 14:  From Hawaii to the Hill: Legislative 201 & Federal Policy Update presented by Zippy's , Thursday, January 16:   Capitol Walkaround presented by DailyPay Thursday, January 16:  Legislative Meet & Greet Reception presented by Consulate General of Canada Friday, January 17:  Elevating Voices From the Classroom   State of Business presented by HMSA- More details coming soon

MORE EVENTS

NEIGHBOR  ISLAND  CHAMBERS

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce - Business After Hours January 9, 5:30 to 7:30 pm  Register

 

 

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Rotary Club of Waikiki Christmas Party

Rotary Christmas 2024 - Artistic Mindz

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Annabel Nugent, culture reporter for the London office of The New York Times recently wrote: “Stephen Wilson, 47, discovered a modern funeral home on a walk near his home in the UK. After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, which he eventually learned was terminal, he returned in March to start planning his own funeral. Past memorials Mr. Wilson had attended served as cautionary tales. When his partner died in 2014, ‘the minister knew nothing beyond his name. …The whole thing was just utterly impersonal. Mr. Wilson, who worked in philanthropy, said his own funeral was going to be fabulous ! He saw it as a gift to have the time to plan his own funeral.’ ‘It sounds strange, but I want people to enjoy it’, he said.”

Take the advice from Mr. Wilson. Get a PrePlan. You don’t have to have a fatal disease to plan now. You do not want to wait until there is no time left. You’ll leave people in pain at your loss, trying to figure out what you wanted. Tell your Pre-Planning Advisor what you want now!

Make your Pre-Plan now so your wishes will be honored. Pre-Plan is for you to decide whether you want a traditional/casket or cremation. You can make the decisions now as to where you will be buried, or whether you want to be cremated and your ashes scattered, or whether you want a niche, a family plot, or have your own mausoleum, etc. With a Pre-Plan, you will be able to give peace of mind to those close to you and to yourself. Being prepared is an important part of the life you are living. I can help you prepare yourself for the inevitable no matter when it might arrive. If you plan well in advance, you will prevent your loved ones from suffering and financial costs.

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