January 10th, 2025
David C. Livingston
http://www.ThingsWorthSaving.com
303 Kipukai Place
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
808 542-4945 808 441-6836 Fax
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
David@DavidLivingstonHawaii.com
“Things Worth Saving Vol 1155”
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Sales & Marketing Executives Present
Leianne Pedro
The Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-pbn-do-the-work-for-you-supercharge-your-sales-and-marketing-strategy-tickets-1114201138599?aff=oddtdtcreator:
Visit us www.smehonolulu.org. For questions, reach out to info@smehonolulu.org or call 808-285-1265.
Mahalo,
Pauline Penano, Executive Director
Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) Honolulu
P.O. Box 15828 Honolulu, HI 96830
(808) 285-1265
SME Honolulu | info@smehonolulu.org
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Mercury Club Guest Speaker - Noah Pomeroy
Monday Noon, January 13th, at the Pacific Club
Noah Pomeroy, CMT-P, is a UCLA-trained mindfulness expert and founder of Mindful Work. With over a decade of experience, Noah has been helping leaders and teams stress less, focus more, and create workplace cultures people actually want to be part of. His science-backed and practical teaching style has earned praise from global corporations, the US Army, top universities, and local Hawaii organizations. Whether coaching leaders 1:1 or guiding teams through mindfulness programs, Noah is on a mission to prove that mindful workplaces aren’t just good for people—they’re great for long-term business success. And no, he won’t ask you to don a robe and move into a cave—but he might just inspire you to get out of your head and into the present moment.
Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Empower Your Team with Mindfulness
In today’s fast-paced business world, mindful workplaces succeed by enhancing focus, improving well-being, and cultivating resilient cultures where people thrive. In this engaging session, mindfulness expert Noah Pomeroy will demystify mindfulness and reveal how it can transform leadership and workplace dynamics. Get ready for live mindfulness practices and actionable strategies to strengthen leadership, bring out the best in your team, and unlock the clarity and focus to lead with purpose—no incense required, just a willingness to meet the moment and unleash your full potential.
Lunch is $45 Call me for a reservation – Dave Livingston 808 542-4945
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Frank’s Last Day in Hawaii – Rotary Club of Waikiki Honorary Member 1 8 25
Rotary Club of Waikiki Frank De Lima Day 2025 - Artistic Mindz
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No doubt you have seen in the news the devastating images of the current Los Angeles wildfires. They have directly impacted Rotarians and communities in Rotary District 5280 and also in District 5300.
This past October 45 Rotarians from District 5280 came to aid our Maui fire survivors doing hands-on projects with partner non-profits and also contributing $90,000 on top of donations already made to our Maui Fires Fund.
Now they need our help. I have received this information from my friend and colleague, District Governor Albert Hernandez:
Financial donations can be made by check or credit card.
Your donation is tax deductible and will directly impact those most devastated by this disaster. The tax ID of the Charitable Foundation is 95-4597691.
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Donate by check:
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Please make your check payable to "Rotary District 5280 Charitable Foundation"
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Mail the check to Rotary District 5280 Office at: 8055 W. Manchester Ave, Suite 460, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
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Please put "Wildfire Disaster Relief" in the memo
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Donate by credit card:
◦ Please click HERE to make your donation via credit card.
More information about the Rotary disaster relief efforts and ways people can donate, volunteer, and provide resources is at https://rotary5280.org/page/2025-wildfire-disaster-relief/
Thanks for your support.
Ted
Ted Faigle
District Governor
Hawaii Rotary District 5000
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January 7, 2025 What a NATO-Skeptic U.S. means for NATO Maritime Security If you received this message as a forward from someone else, subscribe here |
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By Nicholas Weising In The MOC, December 17, 2024 A touch-and-go relationship between the United States and NATO will force the European states to refocus on seapower to maintain power projection. |
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Kelly/Waltz SHIPS Act Seeks to Elevate the Value and Numbers of U.S. Commercial Ships |
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By Dr. Steve Wills In The MOC, December 19, 2024 Bipartisan, bicameral legislation is now in play on Capitol Hill to give U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry the boost it needs to both compete with China and better serve national security needs. |
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Unmanned Surface Vessels Can Support Troops on the Beach |
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By George Galdorisi In The MOC, January 2, 2025 Navy-Marine Corps amphibious operations represent perhaps the one area where logistics cannot fail. Once Marines are on the beach, they have few options to continue the fight if their logistics train breaks down—and might even have to withdraw. |
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Houthi Attack Risk Complicates Navy’s Calculus On Retrieving Downed Fighter Jet, Analysts Say |
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By Dr. Steve Wills | Quoted by Alison Bath In Stars and Stripes, December 30, 2024 "There would perhaps be sensitive material onboard … worth recovery, but it depends on the condition of the aircraft and where it went down in the Red Sea,” said Steven Wills, a naval analyst with the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States. |
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Despite its Troubled Development, the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship is Vital |
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By Dr. Steve Wills In Defense Opinion, January 2, 2025 The Navy has worked to fix the drive train problem on the LCS-1 and cracking issues on LCS-2 type vessels |
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A Conversation with the Commander of Fleet Forces Command |
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We are approaching three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Admiral James Foggo sits down with Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of United States Fleet Forces, to discuss the state of the fleet and where conflict is heading in 2025. Click the image above to watch the podcast or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the CMS website. |
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Clark, McGrath & Wills Wrap-up ’24 and Look Ahead to ’25 |
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In this edition of the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, they discuss US Navy policies and programs with three leading commentators and analysts – Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute; Bryan McGrath of the Ferrybridge Group, and Steve Wills, a PhD in Cold War naval history and Navalist at the Center for Maritime Strategy. |
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Navy League of the United States, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite. 200, Arlington, VA 22201, United States |
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Wounded Warrior Ohana Board and Christmas Gala -
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Wounded Warrior Ohana Board Celebration 2025 - Artistic Mindz
Wounded Warrior Ohana Christmas Gala 2025 - Artistic Mindz
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teve Sombrero, MBA ‘94, is the President and Principal Owner of Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks. With over three decades of experience in real real estate, he has served as an international business and real estate consultant for Fortune 500 companies and major Asia-based conglomerates. Since 1987, Sombrero has been involved in numerous real estate projects across Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and Asia, successfully advising high-profile transactions including master planned residential developments, shopping centers, office buildings, and resort hotels. Notably, he facilitated the largest residential portfolio transaction in Hawai‘i’s exclusive Kahala neighborhood when he brokered the Genshiro Kawamoto holdings. Other significant deals include the Kaanapali Beach Resort, Waikiki Galleria Tower, Bank of Hawai‘i Waikiki Center, Guam Premier Outlet Mall, and Tommy Bahama Japan. Sombrero is the founder and owner of Aloha Beer Company and author of the book, What Day Are You.
ddie Flores, Jr., BBA ‘70, has distinguished himself as a successful entrepreneur, educator, philanthropist, and community leader. He is chairman of L&L Drive-Inn/L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and founder of the Eddie Flores Real Estate School and Sun Pacific Realty. In 2007, Eddie and his wife Elaine established a $2 million endowed scholarship at the college which has provided over 220 scholarships to top business students. Additionally, the Shidler Courtyard was officially renamed Eddie and Elaine Flores, Jr. Courtyard in honor the Flores’ significant contributions. Eddie helped to establish the Filipino Community Center and Chinatown Community Center, and authored articles and books on real estate and investment. His accomplishments led him to win over 20 local and national awards. Eddie was inducted into the college’s Hall of Honor in 2005 and was honored as a UHAA Distinguished Alumni in 1999. Established in 2017, the annual Real Estate Lecture Series is a testament to Eddie’s passion for real estate.
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Richard Rankin <dickrankin@wwohana.org> |
Sun, Jan 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM |
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Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Dave from Tokyo.
Thanks always for the news from around …..always interesting and helpful for calendar planning for events to go to … or a recap and peak at events I missed and wished I had attended.
Nice wrap up on SME event and list of honorees. Nice update on Christmas in the islands. All good, always. Loved the Tesla joke!
Keep staying young my friend.
And Happy New Year to you!
MAHALO!
DAVE
Dave Erdman | Founder, CEO & President
808-469-4833| derdman@pacrimmarketing.com
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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Shared by PT Brent
Award-winning American cartoonist, Stephan Pastis, recent strip of Pears Before Swine covered the subject of “What kind of funeral do you want to have?” His characters, Rat and Goat continued the discussion with Rat once again taking the negative approach. “I don’t care.” said Rat. A number of commenters agreed with Rat. However, Commenter scote1379 said, “Pre-arrangement will save you and your Family a world of Grief, Plus you don’t feel rushed making decisions!” g.p.hardy wrote, “I work in the area of bereavement. People ‘not caring’ about what happens when they die are a huge problem for the loved ones they leave behind.” g.p.hardy is correct. 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
A 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. As they both said, 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. Don’t know where to start? Give me a call. You will be able to give peace of mind to those close to you and to yourself. Please call me today. I can help you just like I have assisted more than 10,000 Hawaii families and individuals make their plans for cremation or burial. And, if you travel often, you can also purchase a lifetime travel plan for $599 that, in case you should die while away from Hawaii, will pay to bring your body back – a procedure that can cost thousands of dollars and occurs more often than you may think. This is something you can do that is positive.
Linda Rose Herman
Pre-planning Advisor
Hawaiian Memorial Park & Funeral Services/Borthwick Mortuary
(808) 864-3505
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