HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-16 Committee on the Status of Women MinutesWILLIAM P. KENOI
Mayor
County of Hawaii
COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
c/o 655 Kilauea Avenue • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-0466 • Fax (808) 961-8908
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 16, 2017, 1:00 pm
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Conference Room B
655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
and video conference
West Hawaii Civic Center
Mayor's Conference Room
75-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Farrah -Marie Gomes called meeting to order at 1:09pm. Quorum was
met.
ROLL CALL
PRFRFNT
Farrah -Marie Gomes, Chair
Brooke Derby, Vice Chair
Lee -Ann Heely, Recording Secretary
Tammy Aiona
Jewel Castro
Jessica Yeh, Corp. Counsel
Joseph Kamelamela, Corp. Counsel
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Mele Spencer, Treasurer
Debra Toledo-Ebreo
Cyd Hoffeld, ex -officio
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (December 13, 2016)
A. Lee -Ann motioned to approve the December 13, 2016 minutes and
Brooke seconded. The minutes of December 13, 2016 were approved as
submitted.
III. TREASURERS REPORT
A. December 2016 Financials
• December 2016 Financials — Table Treasurer Report for
November and December financials.
Action: Farrah to ask Mele for November and December 2016 financials.
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
IV. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
A. None.
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. None.
VI. REPORTS
A. State CSW Liaison
• Cathy Betts came over to hold a workshop in Kona and Hilo. Both
workshops were successful. 10 attendees total at Kona workshop
and Hilo had 20 attendees.
• Mahalo was expressed for donations of light snacks, coffee and
water made by CSW members, Zonta Club, YWCA and Taylor
Made Productions.
• Based on feedback from Kona and Hilo workshop attendees,
CSW members will explore bringing Cathy Betts back for future
workshops.
• Requests were made by workshop attendees and CSW members
to circulate the power point presentation used by Cathy Betts.
• Discuss bringing Cathy back after legislative process, after May
2017.
B. Six Month Report July — Dec 31 2016
• Report showing all project activity between the dates of July 1,
2016 — December 31, 2016.
• Farrah forwarded 1 page report of CSW activity.
• Year end report will cover from January 1, 2017 — June 30, 2017.
Action Item: Discussion in June 2017 for end of year report.
VII. PROJECTS
A. Teen Dating Violence
• Deb was going to find out about doing a "thank you" and
screening of a youtube video to be used on the YWCA website.
Idea is to invite members and supporters of the project to view the
youtube video and showcase the project. Exploration of snacks
for event is being reviewed.
• Deb and Jewel will create a timeline.
Action: Jewel to follow up with Deb to finalize timeline and confirm $500 for
snacks. Confirm details of food with Mele.
B. Real Women Essay Contest
• Farrah thanked all members of CSW who participated in the
reading of the essays.
• Registration forms will be sent to CSW.
• Response date is April 3, 2017.
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• Real Women Essay committee to meet and discuss event details
for April 9, 2017 luncheon at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
• Procurement amount was $3,350.
• Tammy and Lee -Ann will plan follow up to discuss event details
that need to be finalized.
• Invitations are being sent out soon to Mayor's Office, Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney, Council, teachers, and winners.
C. Hawaii Island Women's Leadership Forum
• Event participants were polled, approximately 40, and a general
consensus was that no 2017 Forum will be held, rather HIWLF
Committee will plan to hold a 2018 Forum.
D. CSW Brochure
• Capture pictures from Deb's project and Real Women Essay
luncheon.
• At April 9, 2017 luncheon we will capture a picture to be placed in
the brochure.
Action: Still in need of pictures, will gather at April 9, 2017 event.
E. Cell Phone Safety Cards
• Jewel will bring box of remaining cards for CSW members to
replenish stock.
F. Urgent Services Directory
• Distribution by Farrah at UH is 150 at Counseling centers and 50 to
Housing. Lee -Ann distributed 50 to West Hawaii Community Health
Center. Tammy needs more cards and so does Brooke.
Action Item: Check with Lisa on remaining supplies for Directory Hotline.
Update urgent services directory for 2017. Discuss division of labor and
distribution. Directory is posted on YWCA site.
F. Human Trafficking
• CSW discussed exploration of topic to connect with organizations.
• No funding will be applied during 2017.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Calendar of Events
• Discuss CSW meeting schedule or April 26, 2017 at 9:30am —
11:30 am at NHERC in Honokaa. May 24, 2017 at 1:OOpm —
3:OOpm via video conference. June 28, 2017 in Honokaa at 9:30,
then July 19, 2017 via video conference.
• Calendar of Events distributed by Farrah — CSW will continue
supporting the distribution of denim day flyers.
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• CSW to discuss overage at April 2017 meeting and verify funding
to be put toward Equal Pay Day radio ads. $385 for calendar of
events for equal pay day.
Action Item: Farrah will make reservation for NHERC meeting on April 26, 2017.
B. By -Laws
• Jessica Yeh, Corporation Counsel asked for a copy of the most
recent by-laws.
Action: Farrah to scan and email latest version of by-laws. Farrah will also bring
by-laws to April 26, 2017 meeting.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS (relating to CSW)
A. Next Meeting
• Women's Center at UH has announcements and Farrah will send
link to Lisa for distribution.
X. ADJOURNMENT
A. Next meeting is at N.H.E.R.C. on April 26, 2017. Start time is 9:30am.
B. Brooke moved to adjourn meeting and Tammy seconded. Meeting
adjourned at 2:30p.m. No discussion.
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