2010-09-10 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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K. Nova offered to draft a news release announcing the essay contest to gain more visibility. C. Hawaii County WomenÓs Hall of Fame Î Committee CSW reviewed the program. N. Kelly raised a concern about repeat nominations and suggested that CSW consider that in the future. J. Mecklenburg endorsed this idea and felt that there should be some kind of stamp of approval like a screening where these are the women who the committee feel are worthy of being nominated or honored as a nominee. K. Peters said that she didnÓt think that CSW should have a set number of winners. The ratio would never be less than 50 percent and there just one person left out. Secondly, she stated that graciousness and humility is part of being a role model. She disagrees and people that she spoke to really disagree about Ðfeeling embarrassed or not wanting to come.Ñ J. Viernes shared feedback that her friend from Waimea nominated a woman from Kona and her friend indicated that win or lose; they are still coming to the event. J. Mecklenburg said that she sees the point of inviting people from off island if the nominee is inducted permanently into the hall of fame. However, K. Peters said that the guests have a lot of ideas and one is about entertaining being a draw. Entertainment has never been a draw and the reason why people co women. N. Kelly suggested that CSW possibly consider inviting all the nominees, but also announce the winners. K. Peters responded that CSW may be stuck with some of the nominees and the problem with six winners and two nominees. There will be some nominees who will not attend if they are not a winner. D. Pung said that one way to make this manageable is that CSW has criteria as to who becomes a finalist because the committee will not be able to afford 40 people. K. Peters felt CSW shouldnÓt have the criteria written in stone so the committee has the flexibility to make changes. K. Peters offered to purchase 12 leis for the nominees at Costco. N. Kelly will create a certificate for the nominees. K. Nova asked how the committee will address the issue about the invitations. J. Mecklenburg responded that CSW is prohibited from giving the guests any special treatment. The issue is whether in the invitations or information that is being distributed if the committee is going to disclose the winners or disclose the winners to the nominating party/people. K. Nova said her personal opinion is that we honor them all and see what happens. CSW agreed. D. Pung offered to draft the invitation to the nominee and nominator. K. Nova will draft a press release announcing the finalists. 7