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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-20 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes 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, September 20, 2023 9:30am I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chair Elena Cabatu at 9:36am. II. ROLL CALL Present: Farrah-Marie Gomes, Andrew Langtry, Shana Kukila, Elena Cabatu, Lisa Pana, Jennifer Stotter (HSCSW Commissioner ex-officio), Suzanna Tiapula (Corporation Counsel ex-officio). Absent: Evelyn Lee, Hannah Pita-Preston, Rachelle Agrigado. Excused: Christina Basham III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for August 16, 2023 Motion to approve minutes by Farrah, seconded by Shana. All in favor, motion approved. No discussion. IV. TREASURER'S REPORT A. Approval of Treasurer's Report Andrew reported that the Committee has $10,000. Monies have been allocated to the following accounts: Travel, Printing, Mileage, Contracts and Miscellaneous Charges. Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report by Farrah, seconded by Shana. All in favor, motion approved. No discussion. V. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (may be made now or at any time an agenda item is called) Former Senator Laura Acacio shared information about a Shadow Report to be coming out of the United Nations. Also, Act 32 Midwifery Law goes into effect in July. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Former Senator Acacio to participate in upcoming discussions. VI. CORRESPONDENCE None VII. REPORTS A. Hawaii State CSW (HSCSW) liaison report No new report. Jennifer Stotter reported that they are still awaiting an Executive Director. B. Family Violence Interagency Committee (FVIC) Shana shared that the FVIC will hold a Domestic Violence vigil on October 5 in Hilo and October 6 in Kona. A survey will be sent out to register to set up an informational table, event starts at 12pm. Sign waving at 4pm and a presentation and candle light vigil to begin at 5pm. Contact Allen for more information. C. Missing Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls (MMNHWG) Task Force No updates as CWS Executive Director position remains unfilled. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Statements from the Public County of Hawaii MITCHELL D.ROTH COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Mayor c/o 655 Kilauea Avenue - Hilo, Hawaii 96720 None (808) 961-0466 - Fax (808) 961-8908 B. Day, time, and modality of CSW meetings for the 2023-2024 year Question raised regarding the wording on the agenda related to reasons for zoom meetings. Committee discussed preferences for meetings moving forward. Motion made by Andrew to survey members on meeting preferences, Farrah seconded. DISCUSSION: Suzanna advised that a survey can be emailed to all members for a vote on preferences. No comments to be included in the survey. Lisa will create a Google Form and send it to Elena to email to all members. Andrew amended his motion of sending a survey to include that The Chair will have final say on meetings moving forward should results not determine a clear and obvious decision. Farrah seconded. All in favor. Motion approved. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Communications Sub-Committee reports Shana shared that the Facebook page has 122 followers. Newest post was regarding Hawaiian History Month a. Family Services Directory i. Distribution log ii. Review of current directory information Committee reviewed the categories to decide which sections can be deleted or condensed to four pages. More work is needed and members are asked to do an additional review of the directory before the next meeting, as time is of the essence to get these printed. iii. Approval of project rationale Shana will present the project rationale for printing of this directory to include 30 reams, 500 pc, 11x17 pastel yellow paper not to exceed $1000. Motion to approve a purchase not to exceed $1000 was made by seconded by Shana. The Chair will clarify with A. Outreach Sub-Committee report Upcoming Oct. 5-6 Domestic Violence Vigil: Anyone available to assist should contact Allen or Shana. ACTION ITEM: Elena to add Domestic Violence to next months agenda discussion items a. Teen Dating Violence i. Distribution log ii. Cell phone safety cards Farrah will submit the project rationale for cell phone safety cards for review next month 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 b. Real Women Essay Tabled until 2024 c. Community Surveys Shana plans to distribute surveys at the DV Vigil. Discussion that data collection should be connected to upcoming project rationales and utilized to develop priorities on women`s issues affecting our county DISCUSSION: Suzanna shared that a member of the committee can plan an activity and event with people outside the committee to foster engagement and outreach. Suzanna will also follow up with the Mayor's office to update the County Website CSW Fact Sheet. If emails are being sent to Allen, please cc Suzanna. B. Legislative a. Legislative priorities Oct. 6 Women`s Coalition Meeting (submitting bills) b. Human Trafficking No report c. Equal Pay No report d. Missing Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls (MMNHWG) No report ACTION ITEMS: Add Act 86 and Act 32 Shadow Report to next months agenda C. Committee Members a. Communications: Shana, Elena, Farrah b. Outreach: Shana, Hanna, Kahea c. Research: Farrah, Lisa, Christina d. Legislative/Advocacy: Kahea, Shana, Lisa, Elena X. ANNOUNCEMENTS XI. ADJOURNMENT Shana motioned to adjourn the meeting. Farrah seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned by Chair 11:16am XI I. Next meeting: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:30am via Zoom County of Hawaii MITCHELL D.ROTH COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Mayor c/o 655 Kilauea Avenue • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMI(M,VfWEOR Aigx(EAAPWA,iV ND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING (I.E. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, LARGE PRINT) PLEASE CALL ALLEN BARTOLOME AT (808) 961-0466. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or$275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public offices." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo Hawaii 96720.