2010-02-19 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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A. Mejia suggested that CSW request from the Mayor a letter of appreciation for entertainer Melveen Leed for her years of service. A. Mejia stated that they are looking at having the event either in September or October at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. 5.Equal Pay E. Cabatu reported that New West Broadcasting, Corp. (KWXX, B97, KPUA) is proposing 105 spots with matching spots for a total of 210 spots for $1,640.61 or 420 spots for two weeks for $3,281.23. Pacific Radio Group (KBIG, KAPA, Native FM) is proposing 63 spots for $1,665.00. The Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) has funding of $3,000 to $4,000 for each county to “get out the vote.” This will involve some women’s group to go outside of Wal Mart in Hilo or Kona and register people to vote or hold an event. E. Cabatu suggested that the funding can also be used for radio spots for Women’s Health Week in May. Furthermore, the money needs to be spent by June 30, 2010. K. Peters suggested partnering with student civic groups to come out and register young people to vote. K. Schneider pointed out that when she talks to women about voting, especially the ones that have not registered and have not voted and she asks them why, their response is because they don’t know the issues. J. Balberde-Kamalii suggested co-sponsoring an event with UH Hilo and invite 18 year old high school students, community college students, etc. to attend. K. Peters moved to spend $1,640.61 (210 spots) for the New West Broadcasting Corp. package from April 12-18, 2010. J. Balberde-Kamalii seconded the motion. After some discussion, E. Cabatu and K. Peters agreed to work on the script. CSW suggested having a spot for Hilo and a popular high school guy reading the script for Kona. The motion was passed. B.Health 1.Women’s Health Month E. Cabatu reported that CSW agreed to partner with Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi for their Ladies Night Out event which will be held on the first week of October. C.Liaison 1.HSCSW E. Cabatu reported that she will inform the HSCSW that CSW will gladly accept the $3,000 to $4,000 and spend it wisely. E. Cabatu suggested that CSW do a radio spot saying “get out the vote.” She asked if CSW members can get the Kona women to do outreach in Kona and the 3