2003-08-22 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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3. Essay Contest S. Shirachi provided a report on behalf of S. Tanaka. The ÐReal WomenÑ essay contest luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, February 29, 200 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Nani Mau Gardens in the upstairs dining room. However, the time has not been confirmed. 4. Equal Pay Day S. Shirachi reported that she was able to meet with one of the student interns at the UHH WomenÓs Center on this project. They had a productive first meeting, but they have not reconnected since because of various scheduling issues. They will meet on a regular basis once school starts. The project is proceeding forward. C. Hara suggested that S. Shirachi follow up with A. Hikida Tasa collaborate with the HSCSW on Equal Pay Day. 5. Mentoring No report. 6. Dress for Success/Fashion Furlough No report. B. HEALTH 1. WomenÓs Health Month M. Lake reported that she submitted a proposal to the HSCSW for the $2,000 grant. A grant agreement needs to be signed upon approva grant and returned to HSCSW. She reviewed the WomenÓs Health Month activity proposal and budget. S. Shirachi moved to allocate $1,500 to publicize the womenÓs he month events on the Big Island pending approval from the HSCSW grant of up to $2,000. P. Newland seconded the motion. The motion was passed. P. Newland moved to allocate $500 for film processing, refreshme honorariums, and postage for WomenÓs Health Month pending approv from the HSCSW grant of up to $2,000. S. Shirachi seconded the motion. The motion was passed. C. Hara suggested that M. Lake forward the agreement to the Corporation CounselÓs Office for review as to form and legality before signing off. The agreement also needs to be notarized. M. Lake stated that A. Hikida Tasaka would like to know an estim how many Calendar of Events our committee will need. C. Hara explained that WomenÓs Health Month is a partnership event with the Department of 3