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

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B.Health 1.Women’s Health Month K. Nova reported that she and K. Peters will be doing a depression screening at the Kona Community Hospital, Third Annual Ladies Night Out event scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. This is a wellness fair which will have health related things such as breast screening, manicures/pedicures, massages, etc. They will be using leftover materials that were purchased by CSW a couple of years ago for the depression screening. K. Peters made a sign identifying the committee with the logo and symptoms of depression so she bought three easels. K. Peters moved that CSW pay for the easels from their budget which cost $14.97. N. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion was passed. K. Schneider stated that C. Ka-ipo’s radio spot was excellent for Women’s Health Week. She has such a good radio voice and it was very touching. C.Liaison 1.HSCSW Tabled. 2.Legislative Update Tabled. D.Community Reports None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.Teen Dating Violence Prevention N. Kelly reported that she drafted a letter to be distributed with the books. The books will be distributed in August when school is back in session. B.Teens Internet Protection – A. Mejia A. Mejia reported that she will start again in the next school year. NEW BUSINESS A.Nominating Committee The nominating committee comprising of N. Kelly, K. Peters, and D. Pung need to come up with a slate of officers two weeks prior to the next meeting. CSW members who are willing to serve as officers should inform the nominating committee. Election of officers will be held at the June meeting. B.Meeting Schedule J. Viernes stated that CSW needs to change their meeting date since the county will be closed on designated furlough days which are the first and third Friday of each month starting in July. CSW agreed to change it the second Friday of each month. 4