2006-04-20 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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5. Hawaii County Womens Hall of Fame C. Ka-ipo reported that the three judges are K. Peters from West Hawaii, Roberta Cartwright from East Hawaii, and Penny Vredenburg from Waimea. Two nominations have been submitted. The Hilton Waikoloa Village has the menu ready and will be waiting for a head count. A special room ratewill be available by calling the hotel. Unfortunately, the press release was not published in its entirety. More information of the event and photos of special guests will be published in an upcoming press release. The Womens Hall of Fame is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waters Edge Ballroom. No host cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. and the program to begin at 6:00 p.m. K. Peters explained that it will be very expensive to order a similar crystal vase on a wood stand from a manufacturer for the awards. C. Kitaoka will check out the trade show in Honolulu this weekend for six awards. 6. Equal Pay D. Pung reported that Annelle Amaral is willing to come and speak on Equal Pay. She would like to share A. Amaral with more people in September for Womens Health Month. K. Peters said she would like to see the issue of equal pay get into the high schools to provide younger people awareness of salary and financial issues. Young people are often unaware or misinformed about salary and financial issues in the workforce. D. Noda suggested having the meeting in a bigger area whereit could be opened up for people to attend. K. Peters suggested discussing this issue at a later date when other committee members are present. CSW agreed. B. Health 1. Womens Health Month Tabled. C. Liaison 1. HSCSW No report. 2. LegislativeUpdate S.NewlandreportedthatshehasbeenworkingontheGentleBirthResolutionin dedication to Sarah Fay. She is waiting for a letter of support from Mayor H. Kim ontheresolution.ShealsorequestedaproclamationforMaybeingGentleBirth 3