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

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2. Legislative Update None. D. MARKETING 1. Newsletter S. Shirachi reported that she has received many positive comments about the newsletter. She acknowledged graphic artist N. Los Banos who helped her create the newsletter. The next publication is the winter edition. The deadline to submit articles is October 31. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resignations and appointments M. Lake announced two interested applicants in serving on CSW. applications from JoAnne Balberde-Kamalii and Elizabeth Boychuk. C. Hara reported that Laura Guluzzy from Kona was interested in serving on CSW at the time when the application for M. Lake was being mailed in to W. Hatada stated that the County Administration wants to have balance of representation from the entire island, including West Hawaii representation. S. Shirachi made a motion that CSW recommend L. Guluzzy to replace M. Andrews. C. Hara seconded the motion. The motion was passed. B. Nominating Committee No report. NEW BUSINESS A. New Committees S. Nakoa expressed her concerns that there needs to be someone to coordinate all the events for Women's Health Month. B. Sponsorships and Co-Sponsorships None. C. Guest Speakers M. Lake will be inviting Senator Lorraine Inouye to the next meeting to do a follow up on long-term care insurance. S. Nakoa reported that she would like to invite Andy Winer, a lawyer, as a guest speaker. He recently got involved with a national organization called Emily's List. The organization is like a boot camp for young women political candidates who are pro choice. Emily's List targeted Hawaii where abortion issue could become a real issue in the future. Trainings are held for women who are thinking about running for office and providing them guidance, support, and how to fundraise. S. Nakoa offered to follow up with A. Winer since CSW was interested in inviting him as a guest speaker in the future. 5