2011-04-08 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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that CSW pay for $85 for each lunch expense and the committee members split the balance. Secondly, CSW needs to change the venues for lunch. K. Peters moved to accept the treasurer’s report. K. Schneiderseconded the motion. The motion was passed. K. Peters wanted to add mentoring as new business, but J. Mecklenburg pointed out that it needs to be on the agenda for the next meeting since it’s a new topic and a member from the public would want to come and provide comments. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. CORRESPONDENCE A.Thank you letter and evaluation form from Kimberly Higashi, Catering and Conference Services Manager of the Mauna Kea Resort, for selecting the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for the “Real Women” essay contest B.Letter from CSW to L. Ashida, Corporation Counsel, regarding J. Mecklenburg’s status as ex-officio to CSW C.Email response from L. Ashida regarding J. Mecklenburg D.Resignation letter from J. Balberde-Kamalii REPORTS A.Education 1.Urgent Services Directory J. Viernes reported that the directory went out to bid and waiting for it to be awarded. Secondly, she will not be able to store and distribute the directories since she has no storage space. N. Kelly will follow up with her office staffto find out the status of the printing. 2.Equal Pay E. Cabatu reported that she prepared two radio ads for Equal Pay Day which is running until next Wednesday, April 12. The male is her18-year old brother, graduating from Kamehameha and the other is her 22-year old sister, graduating from UH Hilo. B.Health 1.Women’s Health Month E. Cabatu reported that the 2011 Ladies’ Night Out Event with Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi will be held on September 23, 2011. This year they are renting out the entire Civic Auditorium because they want to expand the outreach to other organizations that assist women. Perhaps thecommittee can ask the county to waive the $500 rental fee since CSW will be a co-sponsor. 2