2007-02-16 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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D. Pung reported that the HSCSW is looking for a commissioner to replace M. Masunaga whose second term as commissioner for Hawaii County will be ending June 30, 2007. The commissioner is a Governor appointed position, however anyone may submit an application. 2. Legislative Update Tabled. D. Marketing 1. Newsletter J. Coburn asked CSW members to submit a 50-word bio of themselves and a photograph. The deadline to submit the bio and photo is March 15. E. Community Reports None. UNFINISHED BUSINES A. Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conference K. Nova reported that Councilmember Brenda Ford will be attending the next Kona meeting in June. CSW can inquire about possible funding from B. Ford on the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative. C. Kitaoka suggested that CSW obtain Dr. Jill Murray as the main speaker at a future conference. K. Nova said that CSW could make Dr. J. Murray do many events and she could do something at the schools, for parents, etc. Dr. J. Murray said she will do two or three things a day and the committee owns her from the minute she lands. However, her speakers fee is $3,500 a day. CSW felt that a co-sponsorship of sources would help cover the speakers fee. J. Coburn suggested that CSW come up with a fee for independent high schools. N.KellymentionedthatthereissomefundingfromtheDepartmentofAttorney Generals Office, Violence Against Women Act Grant if Dr. J. Murray addressed domestic violence on adult women. N. Kelly and K. Nova agreed to brainstorm on ideas and report back to CSW. B. Math/Science Conference for 7th Grade Girls D. Pung reported that she drafted a letter to B. Green and offered the committees recommendation. N. Kelly suggested that CSW meet with Councilmember Emily Naeole for assistance. D. Pung suggested that she, B. Green, and N. Kelly meet withE.Naeoleandbrainstormsomeideas. NEWBUSINESS None. 4