2003-05-16 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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S. Shirachi Gonsalves suggested inviting Senator Lorraine Inouye long term care as a follow up to her previous visit. CSW agreed D. Marketing 1. Newsletter S. Shirachi Gonsalves reported that she needs articles from M. Andrews, D. Davis, C. Hara, M. Lake, and B. Iramina. She also will be supplementing the newsletter with an article about women in the military from a female student who is a former retired military woman, an essay as a tribute to women by a male student (African American), an article by a female woman scholar, and an article about the history of CSW's logo which was crafted by former CSW member, Gail Makuakane-Lundin. C. Hara also suggested that J. Viernes submit a bio. S. Shirachi Gonsalves stated that N. Los Banos is still committed to the newsletter. Their target final deadline to print is June 15. S. Shirachi Gonsalves added that another student will be doing an abstract of the Self-Sufficiency Standard which will be included in the newslett UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resignations and appointments C. Hara reported that M. Lake was sworn in today and appointed to CSW. B. Nominating Committee S. Tanaka reported that she will be consulting with other members of the nominating committee to prepare a slate of officers for the next meeting. A letter will be submitted listing the nominees to CSW members at least two weeks in advance of the June meeting. NEW BUSINESS A. New Committees None. B. Sponsorships and Co-Sponsorships None. C. Guest Speakers C. Hara reported that Dr. Alton Okinaka will be CSW's luncheon guest speaker today at 11:30 a.m. at Nihon Restaurant. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Next meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the Law Office of Strance and Nakoa conference room. Lunch to be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and the planning session to follow from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. 4