I hope this message finds you in the midst of strong Christmas business!  I know the last minute sales this week can have a big impact on your bottom line profitability and  total year sales, and I am hopeful that the season will start off 2015 with the prospects for a great New Year, leading up to  an even stronger Valentine's Day in February.

Our new Executive Director team, Sophia Makaimoku-Young and Bernard Nunies, joined us in November, and are working very hard  to make improvements to HJA and to add value to the benefits being offered to our Association's members.  Please be on the lookout for more e-blasts & communications, timely security alerts, and exciting events, including our jewelry design contest and annual banquet in May.

Should you have any suggestions, ideas, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our Board of Directors and new Executive Directors want to hear from you about anything that we can do to improve HJA and bring to the table in 2015.

I take this opportunity to Wish you All a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

With my warmest Aloha,

Dale Cripps G.G.
President
Hawaii Jewelers Association