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3. Essay Contest <br />J. Balberde-Kamalii reported that the deadline to submit essays is December 1. <br />She is looking for 12 judges, 3 judges for each grade category 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and <br />11-12. The essay contest packet was mailed to all the public schools, private <br />schools, and charter schools on the island. Each school wasgiven a reply card <br />indicating the coordinator for that school. The awards luncheon has been <br />scheduled for Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. <br />J. Balberde-Kamalii said that she would finish up the essay contest even though <br />her term ends December 31, 2005 because she enjoys doing it. However, she <br />would like another member to co-chair the event to learn the process. <br />P. Newland volunteered to co-chair the essay contest. <br />4. Mentoring <br />No report. <br />5. Hawaii County Women€s Hall of Fame <br />D. Pung reported that the event was held on October 22, 2005 at the Hilton <br />Waikoloa Village, Water€s Edge Ballroom. Although there was a small crowd, it <br />was a nice affair. At the last minute, she decided to have a trophy for the <br />honorees. The trophy was a koa base with a crystal vase and an engraved <br />plaque. Governor Linda Lingle provided a personalized commendation for each <br />honoree. C. Ka-ipo volunteered to chair this event next year. The date and <br />venue to be discussed when C. Ka-ipo is present. <br />J. Balberde-Kamalii said the setting at the Water€s Edge Ballroom is wonderful <br />and an ideal location. <br />CSW acknowledged D. Pung and J. Viernes for their assistance in coordinating <br />the Women€s Hall of Fame. Secondly, CSW acknowledged K. Peters for <br />solicitingthedonationsandD.Nodaforhelpingtodraftthesolicitationletter. <br />B.Health <br />1. Women€s Health Month <br />C. Kitaoka reported that she attended a seminar on identity theft. The speaker <br />was Chris Young who works for theAttorney General€s Office and he did a really <br />good presentation. She would like to bring him over to the Big Island to do a <br />presentation on identity theft for Women€s Health Month next year. Perhaps the <br />Bar Association and CSW could co-sponsor an evening session. He agreed to <br />do a presentation if ample notice is provided. <br />C. Liaison <br />1.HSCSW <br />The next HSCSW meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2005 on Oahu. <br />3 <br /> <br />