2004-08-26 Family Violence Advisory Commission Minutes

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who she is, why she writes the articles, an introduction on the articles, where theyre published, etc. Anytime FVAC is sending Lenore an article for the website, please use MFVAC in the subject line. Brochure is still in the process of being updated and reprinted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. By Law Changes Notice of Public Hearing at next meeting (September 30) will be going out in both newspapers on August 29, (to meet 30 day prior compliance). Changes to the bylaws were discussed and recommended and will be voted on at the September 30 meeting. Char will note proposed changes in bylaws and send copies to members 30 days prior to the meeting. B. Goals and Projects Goals and projects were discussed which primarily follow the by-laws. FVAC re-addressed the purpose of the Commission as being "The primary purpose of the Commission shall be to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor of the County of Hawaii in order to promote and formulate a cohesive and comprehensive system of programs and services for victims and their families regarding aspects of family violence including child, elderly and spousal/partner abuse." Linda S. went on to say, the FVAC purpose as being that of gaining information, communicating it out to the community, finding out what they feel is lacking in terms of domestic violence services, in terms of meeting their needs as victims, making recommendations to the Mayor thereby creating a network that is going to provide for the safety of every victim. New bumper stickers, a new slogan, FVAC to donate more money for re-printing the Police DV cards and brochure are suggestions for new projects. C. Police cards/Brochure funding Graphic artist has been paid $250, and the committee is now waiting to see how much they can print. Mitch Roth will report at the Sept. 30 meeting. REPORTS A. DV-101 Power Point Presentation L. Slutter reported that Lenore has done three presentations in the medical communities that were exceptionally well-received. P. Barry suggested the presentation be shown to the commissioners at the November meeting. Patti B. suggested a budget report be submitted to FVAC on the $900 donated to Turning Point for Families for this project. B. Gaps, Concerns, Solutions P. Barry reminded the commissioners that she will be emailingthereporttothemforinput,deadlinetogetbacktoherisSeptember20.It will be on the agenda for discussion at Sept. 30 meeting. C.PublicRelationsPreviouslydiscussed(websiteandPoliceDVcardsand brochures). Mitch Roth will report at Sept. 30 meeting on how much money the Prosecutors Office will donate for the cards and brochure. D.LawsandPolicyReformP.BarryreportedthatMitchRothwouldbereporting to the commission at the September 30 meeting, regarding DVIAT and legal procedures 2