2010-05-21 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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N. Kelly agreed with K. Nova about having a professional entertainer doing the same function again. But, if you look at it from the county’s standpoint, you have to go with the cheapest service available if it provides what your needs are. If not, then we need to justify why. K. Peters said she is sensitive to the money because everyone will be under scrutiny and the county will be doing furloughs. The cost difference of the cheapest to the most expensive proposal is more than double. Can the committee justify this? N. Kelly stated that M. Leed is worth a whole lot more and the committee is lucky to have her. By seeing all these different options, she suggested that the committee ask if the stipend can be reduced. K. Nova mentioned that she wants everyone to be happy about this event. In addition, CSW’s budget has been reduced for the next fiscal year. N. Kelly suggested that CSW charge more for the meal cost to defray some of the other expenses. K. Peters expressed concerns about charging more than $35 for lunch, especially with this economy. A. Mejia agreed to inform C. Ka-ipo about CSW’s concerns and whether M. Leed can reduce her stipend to $500 and to not invite J. Moon because D. Cruz has offered to emcee free of charge. Secondly, C. Ka-ipo needs to get two other quotes besides the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. K. Nova pointed out that even with the decrease in her stipend, M. Leed’s proposal is still the highest. CSW is not equating her with people who are not as well known as she might be. After some discussion, K. Peters moved that C. Ka-ipo discuss with M. Leed to reduce her stipend to $500 so that the total price would be $1,180 in order to justify our costs because D. Cruz’s proposal is much less. Secondly, inform J. Moon to not make an appearance. If M. Leed cannot reduce her stipend, then CSW will select the proposal with Miss Hawaii 2010 as the emcee and entertainment by D. Cruz. N. Kelly seconded the motion. CSW would like an answer from M. Leed before the next meeting. The motion was passed. D. Pung suggested inviting Governor Linda Lingle to the Women’s Hall of Fame. CSW agreed and D. Pung will make the formal invitation online. 5.Equal Pay K. Schneider reported that the radio spot was very well done and the kids did a fabulous job. She felt that the message on there was very good to look at issues and register to vote. K. Peters said the local kids did such a great job with the radio spot. 3