2005-01-21 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS A. New Committees J. Coburn will be the new chair of marketing. B. Sponsorships and Co-Sponsorships None. C. Guest Speakers E. Takazawa reported that she will follow up with Nona Beamer as a potential guest speaker at the next CSW meeting in Hilo instead of Waimea since N. Beamer lives in Hilo. D. Bylaws D. Pung reported that she will prepare policy and procedures on omiyage. E. Discussion of Election of Officers D. Pung reported that election of officers need to be held for Chair and Vice-Chair. A nominating committee composed of three members shall nominate candidates and present a slate two weeks in advance of the meeting. Currently, J. Balberde- Kamalii and P. Newland are the members on the nominating committee. Another member needs to be elected from CSW to serve. E. Takazawa moved to elect M. Masunaga as a member of the nominating committee. C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. The motion was passed. F. Other M. Masunaga read a draft letter for approval supporting nominee Elizabeth Betsy Strance as Third Circuit Court Judge. M. Masunaga moved to send the letter and that she will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2005 on behalf of CSW. P. Newland seconded the motion. The motion was passed. M. Masunaga announced that there will be a Drug Court Graduation on February 1, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in Judge Ibarras courtroom in Kona. P. Newland announced that there will be a meeting with state legislators on January 22, 2005, at various places on the island. P.NewlandreportedthatshewouldlikeCSWtosupportdomesticharmonyasa platform. P. Newland moved that CSW undertake domestic harmony awareness. J.Balberde-Kamaliisecondedthemotion.C.Ka-iposaidsheagreeswith P. Newland on domestic harmony, but she felt that CSW needs to make an impact. Aftersomediscussion,P.NewlandamendedhermotionbysupportingaFebruary domestic harmony concert. J. Balberde-Kamalii seconded the motion. The motion waspassed. 6