2022-08-17 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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County of Hawaii MITCHELL D. ROTH COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Mayor c/o 655 Kilauea Avenue • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-0466 • Fax (808) 961-8908 MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 17, 2022 9:30am Remote participation via ZoomGov link. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:42 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Farrah -Marie Gomes, Vice -Chair Elena Cabatu, Treasurer Andrew Langtry, Corresponding Secretary Shana Kukila, Dr. Hannah Preston -Pita, Christina Basham. Excused: Evelyn Kahea Lee, Rachelle Agrigado, State Commissioner Jennifer Stotter. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for July 20, 2022 Farrah noted that on page 2, B, a, DISCUSSION, the first sentence has an extra `the'. It should read "Committee discussed the pros and cons of having the @hawaiicounty email address." Farrah also noted that on page 4, Hawaiian is spelled with an extra T. MOTION: Elena motioned to approve the minutes with the noted edits; Andrew seconded the motion. All members unanimously voted to approve the minutes with the noted edits. Motion approved. IV. TREASURER'S REPORT A. Approval of Treasurer's Report Andrew shared the Treasurer's Report, and he noted there is $10,000 in the budget for 2022-2023. Shana asked about how activities fit into the categories for project budget projection. Andrew shared the corresponding General Ledger (GL) codes for accounting. ACTION ITEM: Andrew will send the GL codes to Allen for distribution to members. MOTION: Elena moved to approve the Treasurer's Report for 2022-2023; Shana seconded the motion. The committee members voted unanimously to approve the budget. The budget for 2022-2023 was approved. V. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no statements from the public. VI. CORRESPONDENCE The Donkey Mill Art Center wishes to invite the Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women to their August 27 Exhibition from 4-7pm, showcasing the artwork of women from around the nation and Hawai'i, highlighting the issue of violence against women and girls. It is free and the exhibition is open to the public.