David C. Livingston
http://www.ThingsWorthSaving.com
303 Kipukai Place
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
808 542-4945 808 441-6836 Fax
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“Things Worth Saving Vol 1200”
TWS is Founded and curated by David C. Livingston
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Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Business, Bubbles, & a White Christmas Glow 
Kick off the holiday season with our last signature networking event of the year, Business After Hours presented by Flair European Steakhouse on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30-7:30PM. Join us at the Flair European Steakhouse for an evening filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, prizes, and networking opportunities!
Support critically ill keiki and donate a new toy to the Holiday Toy Drive to support Make-A-Wish Hawaii. Flair Restaurant will generously provide you with a $50 gift card to Flair restaurant with a toy donation. Make A Wish is very low on new toys this holiday season, and your donation can brighten a child’s holiday season.
While your calendar might be busy this time of year, we encourage you to finish the year off strong, by joining us for the last networking event of 2025. Add a touch of White Christmas flair to your look, think festive whites or winter sparkle as we come together to connect and celebrate the holiday season.
Click here for more info and to register. $45 YP | $55 Member | $65 Non-Member
Hope to see you there!
Tricia Fetui | Senior Vice President, Economic Initiatives & Events
Executive Director, Young Professionals Program
Phone (808) 380-2611 | Cell (808) 391-1272 | Email tfetui@cochawaii.org | Website cochawaii.org
733 Bishop Street, Makai Tower Suite 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813
My working day may not be your working day. Please don’t feel obliged to reply outside of your normal working hours.
Please note that the Chamber office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, November 24, to Friday, November 28, as well as Thursday, December 25, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Proudly serving as Hawaii’s advocate for business for 175 years.
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Toys for Tots!
Since 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed more than 708 million toys to underprivileged children. With the government shutdown, this year’s resources are tighter than ever. We’re stepping up to help them continue making Christmas possible for keiki who might otherwise go without gifts. Our focus is providing for underprivileged kids here in Hawaiʻi, preferably on Oahu.
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Navy League Honors Key Spouse from each Service
Navy League honors a Key Spouse from each Service every year. This year they were treated to a UH Football game where they were recognized on the field before the game and each were recognized by the Mayor of Honolulu. Rick Blangiardi gave each honoree a proclamation and coin and stuck around for an hour to make sure they got plenty of photos in his office. Congratulations to all of the honorees - enjoy the photos!
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Navy League Sea Services Awards
64th Annual Sea Services Awards Luncheon sponsored by Navy League of the United States, Honolulu Council - November 13th, 2025
Enjoy the pictures!
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For information on this amazing event
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HUI MAHI‘AI ‘ĀINA
Homeless Community Program
Enjoy the Pictures!
Waimānalo-based homeless community program Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina, run by Aunty Blanche McMillan, is expanding with help from the aio Foundation, which will lead the development of the project's next phase.
“When I learned about the work and saw first-hand the work Aunty Blanche was doing at Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina, I knew this was something special that I wanted to support,” said Duane Kurisu, chairman of aio and aio Foundation, in a statement. “… Aunty Blanche has been a critical resource for the homeless by providing them shelter, a community, and a place to call home.”
With support from the state and City and County of Honolulu, the organizations plan to complete 31 new structures, including 24 village-style homes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, by 2026.
The overall goal for this initial three-acre development on state-owned land is to serve 188 residents with homes, communal and outdoor spaces and essential facilities. The remaining 11 acres “will be used for agricultural purposes to build income-producing capacity for the sustenance of the Village,” according to developers.
“We are so grateful to the amazing partners and donors who are supporting this expansion and saw our vision,” said McMillan in a statement. “Through aloha, faith and laulima, we are creating a place where people can heal, grow, and find hope again. This is what community looks like when we stand together.”
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, McMillan spearheaded the construction of nine tiny homes and two family homes at Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina for those who were displaced then from Waimānalo Beach Park.
For more information or to donate, visit huimahiaiaina.org.
For the latest news of Hawai‘i, sign up here for our free Daily Edition newsletter.
Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros can be reached at kelsey@alohastatedaily.com.
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O.T. 2025 - Annual Old Timers Reunion
DATE
Tue, Dec 2
5:00 PM HST
LOCATION
Murphy's Bar & Grill
2 Merchant St
Honolulu, HI, 96813
HOST DETAILS
Ted Sturdivant & Jean Dickinson
HOST NOTE
Save the Date for our annual Old Timers Reunion. If your email address has changed or you have colleagues to add to the list, please call Ted or email to: alzmediala@gmail.com and we'll update our roster. Remember, you don't have to be old to be an Old Timer!
Check out last years Photos!
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Jerry Clay gave Sales and Marketing Executives a Presentation on "Partnering"! Enjoy the photos!
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Shared by Jay Dunn
1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back.
3 - Half the people you know are below average.
4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
7 - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
8 - If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.
9 - All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
10 - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
11 - I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ..... But she left me before we met.
12 - OK, so what's the speed of dark?
13 - How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?
14 - If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.
15 - Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
16 - When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
17 - Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.
18 - Hard work pays off in the future; laziness pays off now.
19 - I intend to live forever ... So far, so good.
20 - If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
21 - Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
22 - What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
23 - My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
24 - Why do psychics have to ask you for your name
25 - If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
26 - A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.
27 - Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
28 - The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.
29 - To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.
30 - The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.
31 - The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
32 - The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.
33 - Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film.
34 - If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
35 - If your car could travel at the speed of light, would your headlights work?
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To attend RYLA
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No Home Price “Collapse”
Many of you may have recently seen a chart circulating on the internet suggesting a nationwide collapse in home prices is on the way, that we are in the “biggest bubble in history,” the collapse is “inevitable and nothing can stop it.” The claim is that since home prices adjusted for general price inflation are even higher than they were in the previous bubble that peaked nearly twenty years ago, the coming crash “will be even worse.”
Just to refresh our recollections, the bursting of the last bubble led to a massive decline in home prices, with the national Case-Shiller home price index down 27% in the five years ending in early 2012. An even larger decline today could be devasting for the US economy.
But we don’t think this is going to happen.
First, it’s important to recognize that one of the reasons housing is so unaffordable is that we have a set of government policies that boost home prices while reducing after-tax incomes. These include state and local regulations that stifle home construction, government-sponsored enterprises that artificially boost mortgage lending while not boosting housing supply, and a fiscal spending and tax system that leaves potential homeowners with less ability to accumulate a down-payment or meet monthly income requirements. When government at all levels spends more than 35% of GDP and the overall cost of government – including regulations, for example – is roughly 50% of GDP, there is less left over for what workers actually want versus what the government wants us to have.
Second, the same analyst now making apocalyptic warnings about the housing market did so in June 2019, since which home prices are up 57% overall or 7.6% per year, while the overall consumer price index was up 3.9% per year.
Third, there is a key difference between the bubble twenty years ago and the current environment. We had massive over-building in the prior bubble, with housing starts averaging 1.9 million per year in 2002-06, versus an average of 1.5 million in the past five years.
To see the importance of housing supply, imagine a hypothetical world in which the government decided to ban all new housing construction. What would we expect to happen to home prices relative to the general consumer price index? Obviously, home prices would go way up due to limited supply. Home prices would also be higher relative to wages.
Clearly, this would be bad policy; we would never want the government to ban home building. But if it did so the rise in home prices relative to overall prices and wages would not be a “bubble,” it’s what the remaining market forces would require: higher home prices to reflect housing scarcity unless and until the government ended the idiotic ban on home building.
In a way, that’s what has happened, but not as extreme. Government has limited homebuilding through environmental rules, zoning, and “affordability” concerns (the latter of which end up making home less affordable!). And so homes are scarcer than they should be and home prices have gone up relative to the price of other goods and services. In addition, with so much land unavailable for development, a larger population means higher prices, as well.
One issue to take note of in the housing market is that strict immigration enforcement so far this year is probably putting modest downward pressure on prices. Case-Shiller home prices were down 0.7% in August versus January. Yes, strict enforcement should lift the cost of building new homes as the labor supply gets tighter. But it also makes more rental units available for natives and legal immigrants, which should put downward pressure on rents and let potential home buyers wait longer before they buy. In turn, that means downward pressure on the price of existing homes.
None of this is to say all is well with the US economy. The stock market looks priced for perfection and is underestimating recession risk. But a housing collapse is highly unlikely and a collapse even greater than the last one even more so.
Brian S. Wesbury – Chief Economist
Robert Stein, CFA – Deputy Chief Economist
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Love your comments!
Hi David:
"Dave Livingston, received the highest Navy League national award, the Scroll of Honor"
Certainly Well Deserved!!, My, Friend!!
Stan Grube
"Because of you, each opportunity is elevated with a positive impact on your community. Your volunteerism and dedication has made a real difference"
I share this Tribute!!
Stan Grube
Nice job Dave. Well written as usual.
These are such beautiful photos. Thank you so much for capturing the memories for all of us!
On June 5, 2025 our very own Jane Ferreira and photographer and board member Dave Livingston, received the highest Navy League national award, the Scroll of Honor, each for their contributions to the National and Local Councils over the last 20 years. Bravo Zulu Jane and Dave. The Honolulu Council also cleaned up in other awards again this year!!! Mike Stevens – CEO Navy League of the United States
You brighten every event with your presence, and the photos as well.
We enjoyed our brief chats throughout the before and after.
Thanks you for what you do for the community.
Mahalo!
-- David and Nora (Bramlett)
Thank you for all the work you do for our community with the Rotary Club.
Your kindness was appreciated at the Ceremonies on Saturday.
Would it be possible to get some photos of HFD from you?
I believe that a Google drive would be best.
Mahalo,
Aaron Jones
Captain – Honolulu Fire Department
Engine 18 First Platoon
Kailua Fire Station
211 Kuulei Road
Kailua HI, 96734
(808)723-7418
Hi David,
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much again for your time in capturing the event last night! Your efforts contributed to making the night such a success. It was a pleasure seeing and chatting with you 
Have a fabulous weekend!
Ruvi Sirmans | Manager, Programs and Events | Young Professionals Coordinator
Phone (808) 380-2432 | Email rsirmans@cochawaii.org | Website cochawaii.org
733 Bishop Street, Makai Tower Suite 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813
Proudly serving as Hawaii’s advocate for business for 175 years.
These are great, David!! Thank you so much for your continued support and especially for sharing your talents with Make-A-Wish Hawaii!
Much Aloha,
Trini
The best newsletter you have ever sent. I enjoyed it very much.
Kathryn Henski
Dave - Thank you. You've outdone yourself!
So many photos and all great. Love the arcade shots. And the one near the end with you and Kendra is a winner.
Mahalo for all you do. Great event. - Jean Dickinson
Aloha David, and mahalo nui for including the DVAC golf tournament in your newsletter. It is much appreciated!!
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Public relations has started! I think you will enjoy this interview on HI Now (in the link below).
Here are the links to the segments on HI Now: https://www.hinowdaily.com/2025/04/02/clay-partnering-shapes-colleagues-into-collaborators/
Here is a Link to Download Segment
Would love to hear your thoughts and thank you for the support.
Jerry Clay
Clay Partnering, LLC- Founder
Good morning my dear friend!
Happy Volunteer’s Month!!!
I wanted to take this time to Thank YOU from the bottom of my heart for your amazing support, as an Outstanding Volunteer! Your hardworking commitment is admirable, and I am truly grateful.
Because of you, each opportunity is elevated with a positive impact on our community. Your volunteerism and dedication has made a real difference, and I couldn’t do it without you!
May today and everyday be filled with love and joy always!
With much love from the bottom of my heart,
Ellie
Aloha Dave,
Always great seeing you at March of Dimes! Thank you for always capturing the best moments of people coming together for a worthy cause!
March of Dimes Kickoff 2025 - Artistic Mindz
Dana Low
NMLS 639234
Branch Manager
Mililani Branch
808-844-8701
Fabulous photos Dave!! It looks like RYLA Oahu 2025 was a blast!
Mahalo for sharing,
Jen Tanouye
You REALLY DO TAKE GREAT PHOTOS - For lots of these folks, it's probably the most recent good photo they have.
And you never get anyone with their mouth open or chewing or eyes closed... or you do a great job at editing them out.
I know it is appreciated, even when people don't say thank you.
Nancy
Mahalo for sharing.
Best wishes to you and your 'ohana!
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Senator Mike Gabbard
Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee
Hawai’i State Capitol, Room 201
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Ph: 808-586-6830
P.S. Click HERE to check out my Senate webpage
A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia. “No task is too big when done together by all.”
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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 a 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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Lauren Lawley Head, writer, as seen in TBJ Content Studio on Sept. 10, 2025. Lauren is a fulltime journalist and the founder
A premature death has a way of putting parents and other family members in a state of complete devastation and becoming emotionally drained. This young doctor who often has a positive outlook for his patients, helping them to live longer, is now trying to have a more positive outlook on life for himself.
I have some good advice for him. We don’t know from the article whether he has a Pre-Plan or not, but it would make his optimism a little less difficult to achieve by knowing that he has already pre-planned for himself, his wife and children. In doing so, he can prevent some of their personal suffering and stress from getting any worse, while trying to arrange his sudden funeral/burial. He knows what’s in store for him, everything except the date. 
Stay optimistic by just giving me a call. I will help you with your and your family’s Pre-Plans for traditional/casket or cremation. You can make the decisions now as to where you will be buried, or whether your wishes are to be cremated and your ashes scattered, or whether you want a niche, a family plot, or have your own mausoleum, etc. By being completely prepared, you will be able to give peace of mind to those close to you and to yourself. I can help you just like I have assisted more than 10,000 Hawaii families and individuals make their plans for cremation or burial.
You can also add a lifetime travel plan for $599 in case you or your children should die while away from home. This life-time travel plan will bring your body back home—a procedure that can cost thousands of dollars and occurs more often than you may think. Please ask me about the Family-First Protection Plan to cover children and grandchildren until they are 21. Please do this while you still can, and those who love you can rest easy knowing your choices will be honored. A Pre-Plan is a positive thing to have. We hope Dr. Kopecky has his.
Linda Rose Herman
Pre-planning Advisor
Hawaiian Memorial Park & Funeral Services/Borthwick Mortuary
(808) 864-3505
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