2003-07-18 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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M. Lake said that this committee should approve anything given away by CSW. F. Women New Jersey Newsletter G. Thank you card from S. Shirachi to C. Hara and CSW members regarding her tenure as past chair REPORTS A. Education 1. Urgent Services Directory J. Viernes presented a revised directory submitted by former CSW member, M. Andrews. CSW needs to decide on color and quantity of the new issue. After some discussion, S. Tanaka made a motion to print 15,000 copies paper. P. Newland seconded the motion. The motion was passed. S. Tanaka asked who would be spearheading the directory since M. Andrews is no longer on the committee. M. Lake requested for volunteers from the committee. S. Shirachi made a motion to bring it up as discussion without v planning retreat to brainstorm about options and reporting back to the committee for further deliberation and voting at the next meeting. S. Tanaka seconded the motion. The motion was passed. 2. First Female Booklet S. Nakoa recommended that M. Lake contact D. Davis between now and the next meeting and strongly suggest D. Davis' attendance at the next meeting or to submit a written report in order for CSW to proceed with this project. 3. Essay Contest S. Tanaka reported that she would work with J. Viernes on sending the letter to the Department of Education for approval. The letter will be ma August. C. Hara suggested that the informational packet be mailed out the beginning of the school year because the English department needs to decide which contest to participate in since they meet only twice a month. 4. Equal Pay Day S. Shirachi reported that she has secured assistance of a UHH Women's Center student worker who is committed to working with her on this project. They will be meeting shortly to discuss details. 5. Mentoring No report. 3