2008-09-19 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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sure if this is allowed. K. Nova said that CSW needs to look at all the options and she didn’t think the committee needs to make a decision today. It would be better if C. Ka-ipo was present to discuss what she wants to do. There are other factors to consider such as whether the event will be in Hilo or Kona every other year, have the event every other year in Waikoloa, or does the committee want to continue the event. N. Kelly asked if it was possible for the participants to pay for more than just the meal. If it’s not possible, then CSW may want to partner with a women’s group as a co-sponsor to help defray cost. K. Peters agreed and suggested co-sponsoring with Soroptimist or the League of Women Voters in order to get more attendance. This is a question that needs to be answered by J. Mecklenburg. K. Nova mentioned that more people would have attended the event if advanced notice was provided. In addition, she didn’t hear any complaints about the cost of the dinner. N. Kelly stated that there were two other big events scheduled for Saturday night in Waikoloa. K. Peters suggested that the winners should be notified in advanced so they can rally their people to attend the event regardless of the venue. Secondly, K. Peters suggested having a lunch instead of dinner at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Water’s Edge Ballroom because it’s safer for people to drive, it will reduce CSW’s cost, and the setting is still at a beautiful place. K. Nova suggested that N. Kelly put together points to consider for the next meeting. N. Kelly agreed to check on the venue, lunch versus dinner, date conflicts, and more lead time with publicity and proper notification. CSW discussed the cost of entertainment. K. Peters suggested having local entertainers perform who live on the Big Island and maybe they could do it for gratis. CSW also discussed changing the month of the event. The reason why the event was held in September is because the hotels are slow. 5. Equal Pay Tabled. B. Health 1. Women’s Health Month D. Pung reported that the Women and Family Wellness Day turned out well in spite of lack of attendance. However, it was also difficult for older people to walk over the bridge. N. Kelly added that the parking was awful because the parking was taken by the presenters. People attending had to park by the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel or at Liliuokalani Gardens. 3