2013-03-08 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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they don’t want people doing it for the money. They are primarily looking for groups that are already in existence so this could supplement the activity as opposed to getting people to start up groups. Kim Schneider reported that she received an e-mail last from the President of the AEW about a woman who’s starting a Girl Scout program over the lunch period at Hōlualoa Elementary School. She was expecting 10 to 12 girls, but over 40 showed up, so now she is requesting for help. 4. VOTER REGISTRATION Carol Kitaoka reported that Voter Registration outreach is usually done by the Bar Association. Since this is not an election year, there isn’t anything really planned for this year. D. Committee Reports 1. Essay Contest Carol Kitaoka reported that there are 57 essays and 84 people have RSVP’d to attend so far. All winning essays will be read at the luncheon. Lee Watanabe announced that the location of the luncheon is at the Makai Ballroom instead of the Mauka Salon. 2. Mentoring No report IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Membership Kimberly Schneider mentioned that Darcy Makanui-Souza applied. We have one more spot open as stated by Molly Stebbins. The process is that the applicant turns in their application to the Mayor’s office and the committee is consulted on the selection. B. Hall of Fame Still on hold. C. Possible Projects Kimberly Schneider mentioned the idea of integrating social media into the CSW somehow. We’ll need a volunteer to take on such a project. X. NEW BUSINESS A. Pride Prom Radio Spot Nancy Kelly read Elena’s written report that organizers are moving forward. Kimberly Schneider mentioned that Elena was asking for some money to support the Pride Prom; was asking for contribution of $1,000. 6