2013-05-10 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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Elena Cabatu reported that the ads are paid for. The Commission will dedicate $4,500 - $5,000 statewide. The ads are running on the Wave and kids’ station. Monies for ads should stay on the islands. Kim Schneider took a moment to welcome and presented a lei to our newest member, Hazel Beck. Farrah-Marie Gomes clarified Elena Cabatu doesn’t need any money for ads. We don’t need any money from this fiscal year to support radio ads. Kim Schneider suggested that we revisit the teen prom in support of a first time event. Elena Cabatu reported that the Commission committed $1,000 to the teen prom; she will get an updated report from the Commission. Farrah-Marie Gomes questioned if we feel that what the Commission put out is enough or do we want to put in more money for ads. Elena Cabatu stated that we don’t have ads on our local stations: KWXX, KBIG so we could pay for it from this fiscal year’s funds. Carol Kitaoka suggested we pay for that; it’ll cost approximately $1,500 or we can extend the amount of time on the ones we chose. Molly Stebbins suggested going thru the small purchase procedure; we’re under the threshold; we would need three quotes. Elena Cabatu stated that the last time, she just received quotes which were within the range, and she selected the station from that list. Nancy Kelly confirmed we can select the radio station because there’s an exemption for the procurement process. Carol Kitaoka moved to put $1,500 for teen dating violence ads and teen pregnancy ads on KWXX island wide. Katie seconded. Discussion: Elena will put a tag at the end “This message was brought to you by the Hawai‘i County Commission on the Status of Women”. Elena will send the schedule when the ads will run to the members. Motion was passed. C. Education 1. Teen Outreach Program Carol Kitaoka clarified that the teen outreach program is not a school program. It’s groups of people getting together once a week to do a curriculum. It’s a big commitment. 5