2016-07-12 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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• After discussion that included complexity of procurement procedures, members agreed to allow for pay out of May and June mileage and June meals. Any late submittals from previous months will not be paid. To avoid the late FY encumbrance, members were encouraged to have events complete by April so that any unused funds can be identified and used appropriately. • Those members who attended the Real Women Essay luncheon at the Hilton on June 26 were reminded to submit mileage reimbursements for that event. • A motion to approve the revised May 2016 financials was made by Lee -Ann and seconded by Brooke. No discussion. Motion carried and May 2016 financials were approved. Action: Farrah will ask Lisa to send out to CSW committee the May 2016 revised and updated financials reflecting corrected amount of $14,125.69. Action: Farrah to send mileage forms to CSW members. V. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC A. None. VI. CORRESPONDENCE A. An item on May 31St was sent from the Senate and emailed to all members. Senate Resolution 97 encourages support of CEDAW and was forwarded to Councilwoman Poindexter's office to assist with drafting of language for Council action. VII. REPORTS A. State CSW Liaison • Cyd reported the recent meetings focused on the NACW conference to be held on July 16-21, 2016 at the Ala Moana Hotel. • Business meeting sections of the NACW conference are important for Brooke and Lee -Ann to attend on behalf of CSW. These take place on Tuesday 8.00am-9:15am and Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am. The Tuesday workshop on commissioner exchange occurring between 10:30am-11:30am should have CSW representation. Wednesday's session on Helping your Commission Thrive and Survive is also highly recommended to have CSW representation. • Farrah motioned and Tammy seconded to appoint Brooke to be the HCCSW voting delegate and Lee -Ann as alternate voting delegate. No discussion. Motion carried. • Farrah added that the Hawaii Island Leadership Summit is approaching and with the new fiscal year if the State CSW can come in with $1000 again it would be greatly appreciated. Farrah will resend sponsorship request and copy Cyd for assistance with follow-up once the NACW conference is done. 2