HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-17 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes COUNTY OF HAWAVI—COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Meeting Minutes
Date: September 17, 2025
Location: 655 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 (hybrid via Zoom and in-person)
Time: Meeting called to order at 11:39 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:39 a.m.
Attendance: Kaycie Parks,Andrew Langtry, Justice Pang, Shannon Burke,Jennifer Stotter, Skye Narvaez, Dakota
(Cody)Friends, Jan-Marie Osorio[please double check this]
Absent: Sandra Claveria, Hilina'i Kane[please double check this]
Public Observers: [not sure if we had any, please check and insert here]
Note: There was an issue with the Zoom link listed on the County website.The correct link was provided on the
meeting agenda.
II.APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion:Andrew moved to approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
Second: Shannon.
Motion carried.
III.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
• October 17, 2025: Ho'omaka Hou Ana'o Puna Sign Waving —4:30-6:30 p.m. Flyer will be shared.
• Next CSW Meeting: October 15, 2025, 11:30 a.m. (hybrid in-person/Zoom).
• Next State Board Meeting: November 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
IV. STANDING REPORT—Jennifer Stotter
Jennifer provided updates on statewide and policy efforts:
•The Executive Director is advancing policy work and meeting with legislators, focusing on paid family medical leave,
domestic violence victim support, and related initiatives.
• Seeking interns from UH Hilo to decentralize opportunities beyond O'ahu.
• Resolution passed to establish performance standards for the Executive Director position.
• Discussion regarding national representation for Hawai'i on the National Board.
• Inquiry on human trafficking training and potential relation to ICE raids; recommendation to research local training
options.
V. TREASURER'S REPORT—Andrew Langtry
Andrew provided the Treasurer's verbal report:
• FY2024-2025: $248 remained unspent as of June 2025.
• Current FY2025-2026 Budget: $10,000.
Motion: Shannon moved to approve Andrew's verbal fiscal report and to conduct an audit.
Second: Skye.
Motion carried.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
• Follow up with Farrah regarding the Equal Pay Social Media Project and disbursement of gift cards.
•Action: Carry over this item to the October meeting agenda.
Motion: Shannon moved to carry over Old Business to the October agenda.
Second: Skye.
Motion carried.
VII. NEW BUSINESS—Presented bV Shannon
• Discussion on forming Subcommittees or Permitted Interaction Groups(PIGs) under OIP 03-08 guidelines.
• Noted that the CSW fiscal year(2025-2026)has not yet been officially opened.
•Volunteers requested for PIG assignments (A&B).
• PIG Training to be scheduled soon.
Motion:Andrew moved to assign Shannon and Kaycie to compile and submit the required CSW report for FY2024-
2025.
Second: Justice.
Motion carried.
VIII. BUDGET REVIEW—FY2026
Allocated Budget Categories:
•$1,000—Travel
•$1,000—Printing
•$1,000—Mileage
•$3,500—Miscellaneous Contract Services
•$3,500—Miscellaneous Expenses
IX. PLANNING FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
All Girls Rodeo Event—October 11, 2025 (9:00 a.m.)
• CSW will host an outreach booth at the event.
1. Sponsorship: Jan to confirm whether a $500—$750 sponsorship can be processed and tracked for itemization.
2. Grant Support: Members to share CRF grant resources with organizers(contact: Zerin Menino).
3. Booth Staffing: Justice, Shannon, and Kaycie will staff the booth.
Motion: Shannon moved to allocate $300 for outreach materials and resources for this event.
Second: Justice.
Discussion: Project rationale must appear in next meeting's minutes for budget approval. One committee member will
front the cost and be reimbursed with itemized receipts.
Amended Motion: Shannon amended the motion to specify reimbursement to the committee member who advances
personal funds.
Second: Justice.
Motion carried.
X. COMMUNICATIONS&OUTREACH
• Future agenda item: Establish official CSW social media accounts (Instagram/Facebook)under the Mayor's Office
and Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
• Motion: Shannon proposed allocating $1,000 for banners, promotional, and outreach materials.
Second: Justice.
Motion carried.
XI. OPERATING GUIDELINES &FACT SHEET
•2019 CSW Operating Guidelines must be updated. To be brought back in October for formal acceptance vote.
Motion: Shannon motioned for her and Kaycie to update the 2019 CSW Operating Guidelines.
Second: Skye.
Motion carried.
Additional Motion: Shannon moved to accept the updated CSW Fact Sheet for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Second: Skye.
No discussion.
Motion carried.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Shannon moved to adjourn the meeting.
Second: Skye.
Time: 1:33 p.m.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: October 15, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. —655 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, HI 96720(hybrid via Zoom and in-person)
Minutes prepared by: Skye Narvaez
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