2016-10-19 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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C. Budget Request for FY 2018 — If budget remains flat, all current estimates can remain the same. If a 5% reduction is imposed, the entire amount will be deducted from the Facility Expenses line item. This will result in a reduction of $404 from $2,000 to $1,596. Deb motioned to approve the Budget Request for FY 2018 and Brooke seconded. The Budget Request for FY 2018 was approved. V. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC — None VI. CORRESPONDENCE — None VII. REPORTS A. State CSW Liaison — No report. B. Report back from HIWLF Summit — Jessie shared her experiences from attending the HIWLF Summit. At first, she felt overwhelmed by the number of people in attendance. She reported meeting new people as she networked. One of the workshops she enjoyed the most was the one on Social Media. She also enjoyed visiting all of the vendors. She heard lots of good feedback from other participants and like so many of them, she is looking forward to next year's Summit. C. County Budget Objective Report Update — Farrah shared that this report needs to be submitted to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. We should outline our objectives for the year and will be asked to report on the status/progress in meeting those objectives at the end of the fiscal year. The following objectives were identified: Sponsor and coordinate an island -wide essay contest to increase awareness among students on the accomplishments of women in Hawaii County for Women's History Month. 2. Promote awareness of Equal Pay for Equal Work for women. 3. Participate in local and/or off -island meetings by sending at least one representative to a statewide conference. The purpose of which will be to share information with the Committee members on current programs, legislation or issues that affect the status of women. 4. Update and disseminate the Urgent Services Directory for Families across Hawaii County. 5. Promote Teen Dating Violence Prevention/Education. 2