2022-07-20 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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County of Hawaii MITCHELL D. ROTH COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Mayor c/o 655 Kilauea Avenue • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-0466 • Fax (808) 961-8908 VII. REPORTS A. Hawaii State CSW (HSCSW) liaison report: No report at this time. B. Family Violence Interagency Committee (FVIC): a. Hilo Meeting (as shared by Lisa and Shana): Domestic Violence Training coming up in September, more information is forthcoming and will be distributed. Men of Pa`a provided an in-depth presentation of the work they coordinate in the community to help with reintegration of former inmates back into the community. A Women of Pa`a program is currently in the planning stages. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Children's Justice Center (CJC) has job openings. Check in with each respective office. Charlene Iboshi is working on one collective calendar to include all FVIC events to keep people informed on what is taking place in the community. b. Kona Meeting as shared by Christina: CJC Kona also needs workers. DV Awareness Month Vigil Services are being planned -more information forthcoming. Robust discussion around housing for DV Survivors, as there is currently no family shelter. C. Missing Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls (MMNHWG) Task Force: Farrah -Marie shared that the task force continues to review data elements and are in the early stages of discussions around the efficacy of data collection. Next meeting: August 25 @ 12pm. *Chair Gomes needed to leave the meeting. Elena Cabatu convened remainder of the meeting. Vill. NEW BUSINESS: No statements from the public A. Approval to amend by-laws to address the following: a. Staggered terms, Reappointments, New member appointments: The Committee members acknowledged that each has reviewed the revised by-laws. MOTION: Shana motioned to approve the revised by-laws. Rachelle seconded. Committee voted to approve. DISCUSSION: Shana has some recommendations and suggestions related to the revised by-laws. Committee members are encouraged to add items to the agenda for next month's meeting to discuss such recommendations and suggestions, as another revision of the by-laws could result in a lengthy process with time constraints. B. Nomination and election of 2022-2023 CSW officers: Elena shared the following nominations for 2022-2023 CSW officers: Chair: Farrah -Marie Gomes Vice Chair -Elena Cabatu Treasurer -Andrew Langtry Recording Secretary: Lisa Pana Corresponding Secretary: Shana Kukila No other names were added to the slate. MOTION: Andrew motioned to approve the new CSW officers for FY2022-2023. Evelyn seconded. Committee voted to approve.