2013-07-12 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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8. Kim Schneider suggested a project to honor the elderly. Perhaps awareness of elder abuse, ways to prevent break-ins and promote respect for our elders. 9. Suggestion to form a networking group featuring youth as tech counselors, interacting with the community and assisting them in the use of technology. 10. Hazel Beck asked that the Committee lead the effort to change thinking and verbiage from ‘girls’ to ‘young women’. It would counter media messages and contribute to the self-esteem and empowerment of young women. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. The Nominating Committee, consisting of Mele Spencer, Carol Kitaoka and Nancy Kelly prepared ballots proposing the following slate of officers for fiscal year 2013-2014: 1. Chairperson – Carol Kitaoka 2. Vice Chairperson – Katie Nova 3. Secretary – Farrah-Marie Gomes 4. Treasurer – Mele Spencer The ballots also included a write-in option for each officer. Kim Schneider accepted the slate as presented. Ballots were completed and tallied. The officers were elected as nominated. B. In follow-up to election of new officers, Nancy Kelly suggested a committee to review the job duties for each officer and the committee staff person. Mele Spencer moved to form a committee to define the roles and responsibilities of the CSW Committee’s leadership. Members would be Katie Nova, Farrah- Marie Gomes, Nancy Kelly and Carol Kitaoka. Farrah-Marie Gomes seconded; no discussion; motion passed. C. A concern was expressed regarding the Sunshine Law. For clarification, the new committee will meet to discuss operations; not issues before the CSW Committee. NEXT MEETING Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Hilo and the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Kealakekua (via video conferencing). Meeting adjourned: 12:00 p.m. APPROVED BY FARRAH-MARIE GOMES, CSW SECRETARY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: HAZEL A. BECK, CSW COMMITTEE MEMBER 4