2014-09-22 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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4. A decision was made to include the following item on next month’s agenda: ‘Formation and Selection of Members to three sub-committees: Content Contest & App Building, Real Man Program, and Summit.’ At the next meeting, the committee will decide on the concept and objective for each sub-committee. In the following month, sub-committees will be asked to report back with a timeline and list of resources required to carry out the objectives of each sub-committee. If members are unable to attend the next meeting, they are requested to indicate which sub-committee they would like to be on so they can be included in the vote. 5. In light of recent incidents in the NFL and HPD, Margaret suggested the option that the CSW submit a press release now since there is national and state attention on the issue of domestic violence. B. WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT UPDATE 1. The Hawai‘i Island Women’s Leadership Forum has confirmed the following information relating to its first event: i. Title: “Hawai’i Island Women’s Leadership Summit: Advancing Women through Knowledge, Strength, and Community” ii. Date: Friday, April 24, 2105 iii. Location: Hilton Waikoloa Village iv. Objective: To advance and celebrate the value of women in our society, cultivate relationships for networking, and move the conversation forward to develop leaders locally. v. Brooke shared about the selection process for the venue. Hazel provided an overview of the day. XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The seminar on “Boomer Women Aging Well” on September 3, 2014 in Kona went well. A notary public was available, which enabled many participants to execute a living will and/or durable power of attorney. The Hawai‘i County Office of Aging will be hosting a similar event in Hilo on November 15, 2014. 2. After a discussion about inventory of recyclable bags, Farrah volunteered to contact Roxanne and Carol to see how many bags are in the Hilo and Kona offices. 3. Hazel recognized Farrah for recently receiving the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Pualu Award for Business Innovation and Margaret for being nominated for judgeship in Kona District Court. 4. For process improvement, Hazel recommended that minutes be submitted by the thth 25 of the month and the agenda to be submitted by 30 of the month. This would then allow the executive board the opportunity to review both documents and submit the final agenda in time for the six calendar day posting requirement. 5. Next meeting is on Friday, October 10, 2013 in Waimea at 9am-12pm. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:57a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Farrah-Marie Gomes - 4 -