2017-07-26 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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• Resist, Insist, Persist and Enlist Cards were shared. Resist the status quo on inequality and pay, Insist that we have pay equality, Persist in the mission to carry out impactful project, Enlist women and men to help make our communities to make Hawaii a better place for all, especially women and girls. • CSW will continue to explore the possibility of attending next year's 2018 NACW conference in Los Angeles. • Cyd gave out 100 cell phone cards. Action Item: Mele will scan and disseminate information from the NACW. OLD BUSINESS A. Teen Dating Violence • Jewel and Deb discussed ideas for projects. Jewel learned that a lot of human trafficking falls around "Romeo Pimp" who prey on young teens who get caught in human trafficking rings. Jewel will continue to talk with Deb about project ideas which align with human trafficking theme. ACTION: The project plan will be shared at the August 2017 meeting. B. Real Women Essay Contest • Committee formed last month and Farrah recommended that someone else take lead on project. Farrah will reach out Subcommittee consisted of Farrah, Lee -Ann, Tammy. Goal is to send information to reach schools in early September 2017. • December 2017 is a month to be more proactive in reaching out with schools to follow up with Kona and Kohala Schools. Early contact with teachers will provide time for teachers to work with students. • Deb volunteered to engage schools in Waikoloa, Honoka'a and Kohala to provide additional support. • Nomination of Committee made by Jewel and seconded by Mele. Subcommittee consists of Farrah, Tammy, Lee -Ann, and Deb for the 2018 Real Women Contest Essay Committee. C. Hawaii Island Women's Leadership Forum • Teri Bump speaking event was a success. Total attendees were 26 in Kona and 32 in Hilo. • Positive feedback on evaluation forms were shared. Farrah continuing to explore themes on evaluation forms. Majority of themes fell into "women in business" • Next workshop scheduled for October 2017. D. CSW Brochure • Farrah will provide update by August meeting.