2004-12-17 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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J. Balberde-Kamalii suggested that CSW find grant monies and consider taking women from the community, especially young women. A well-established company bought tables for their employees at the conference. L. Guluzzy said that it was a mistake that most of the CSW members were unable to attend the welcome reception, that the entire conference should be attended. F. Program Budget J. Viernes reported that budget review hearings will be held next month on CSWs proposed budget request. G. Other K. Tocer introduced herself and expressed her interest in serving on CSW. P. Newland asked whether or not CSW will be sending a representative to the opening of the legislature in January 2005 because she would like to attend on CSWs behalf. L. Guluzzy pointed out that past trips included airfare and transportation for one day only. Lunch is served by the legislators. C. Kitaoka asked which legislators do CSW members talk to? E. Takazawa asked who do we target to go see? D. Pung said that CSW needs some kind of plan before authorizing CSW members to attend. However, L. Guluzzy stated that CSW members attended the last time without any plans and it was great to make contact with the legislators because the committee would know who to talk to when something comes up. She attended as a new member because she wanted to see how the legislative process works and she felt it was beneficial. P. Newland explainedthatitmadeabigimpactwithCSWmembersattendingrepresentingour island in solidarity. J. Balberde-Kamalii questioned if the opening of the legislature is the most opportune time for CSW to make the connection with the legislators. What has been the follow up from those members attending the opening of the legislature last January? E. Takazawa said she would like to have M. Masunagas input since she would be more knowledgeable about which committee and key people to approach. She would like to find out the commitment of the legislators to continue the funding of the HSCSW. L. Guluzzy stated that this is the exact reason why CSW members should attend the opening. P. Newland expressed interest in attending the opening of the legislature because she feels it is a powerful time to put things forward and see the overall contacts. P. Newland moved to send two people from CSW to attend the opening of the legislature and to speak on behalf of the HSCSW. C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. The motion was not passed with J. Balberde-Kamalii, C. Kitaoka, D. Pung, and E. Takazawa opposing. In favor of the motion were L. Guluzzy, C. Ka-ipo, and P. Newland. 6