2005-04-15 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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research group, The Sirius Institute, will be featuring live whale sounds for Earth Day to be held on April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. P. Newland moved that CSW submit a letter of support to the House of Representatives joint Committees on Health and Welfare asking them to pass the Gentle Birth Resolution. E. Takazawa seconded the motion. J. Balberde-Kamalii read the Senate Concurrent Resolution. After some discussion, the motion was passed with M. Masunaga opposing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resignations and appointments None. NEW BUSINESS A. New Committees None. B. Sponsorships and Co-Sponsorships M. Masunaga reported that CSW presented Councilwoman V. Isbell a copy of the budget for the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative Training Program at the last meeting with a request of $15,000 from the Hawaii County Council. She also submitted a project presentation which included the $15,000 request, a copy of the November 2004 National Summit agenda, mission statement, time line, warning sign, feedback from the National Summit participants, and the letters of recommendation. The project presentation portfolio was given to the nine council members. A hand delivered portfolio was given to Councilwoman V. Isbell for her consideration and she loved it. D. Pung attended the council meeting for Bill 40 and M. Masunaga briefly appeared by videoconference. The County Council approved funding of $15,000 for the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative Training as well as $10,000 for the GEMS Program for fifth grade girls. D. Pung stated that she reiterated what M. Masunaga said and paraphrased some of the participants’ statements at the County Council meeting. D. Noda reported that her recommendation to CSW about fundraising is that it is not within the scope and responsibility of this committee. Per HRS 367-4, the county’s committee is charged with the duty and responsibility to develop information as the state commission requires or CSW deems advisable concerning the status of women in the county. In addition, she felt it would be best that CSW get the approval and rubber stamp directive from the commission with a carbon copy to the Mayor. However, she was informed that the commission is in transition so the committee would not receive a timely response. Her concerns raised in the email is more of “cover your behind” because if someone sees an advertisement poster with the name of the concert sponsors, questions may arise why they are not helping other women organizations. Furthermore, she mentioned that county departments, agencies, boards and commission, and committees do not fundraise. All proceeds 5