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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-21 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:00 a.m. Waimea Civic Center Conference Room PRESENT Katie Nova, Chair Carol Kitaoka, Vice-Chair Kathleen Peters, Secretary Nancy Kelly, Treasurer Andrea Mejia Dawn Pung Kimberly Schneider Julie Mecklenburg, Corporation Counsel Elena Cabatu, HSCSW Commissioner (ex-officio) EXCUSED JoAnne Balberde-Kamalii Charmaine Ka-ipo Elena Cabatu, HSCSW Commissioner (ex-officio) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. ROLL CALL A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Mejia moved to approve the agenda as submitted. N. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion was passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. Kitaoka moved to approve the April 16, 2010 minutes. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. TREASURER’S REPORT The treasurer’s report was circulated. N. Kelly reported that the treasurer’s report does not include the radio spot for Women’s Health Week ($1,640.61), Trophy Case ($168.75), and the first female display board ($200). Expenses for today are lunch and mileage. C. Kitaoka moved to accept the treasurer’s report. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. CORRESPONDENCE A.Michigan Women’s Commission Newsletter REPORTS A.Education 1.Urgent Services Directory K. Peters reported that she and K. Nova are doing a depression screening at the Ladies Night Out event in Kona on May 22 and they will have the directory available at the wellness fair. 2.First Female Booklet Tabled. 3.Essay Contest C. Kitaoka will send a thank you letter to Big Island Candies. 4.Hawaii County Women’s Hall of Fame A. Mejia reported that the trophies have been ordered. The date has been secured for Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. A report from C. Ka-ipo as well as three proposals for the Women’s Hall of Fame were reviewed by CSW members. K. Nova felt that it’s nice to not ask the professional entertainer to do something every single time because we might wear the entertainer out. But, the committee doesn’t want in any way make M. Leed feel like she’s not appreciated. She doesn’t have a personal way of judging the three proposals. K. Peters said that she is not familiar with Kainani Kahaunaele. Secondly, she has heard music from the Lorna Lim Trio, but she has never met them. She doesn’t know what their persona would be like. She felt that Desiree Cruz will be more interactive, has a strong personality and talk about women, and she is a professional entertainer.M. Leed is really good because she involves the theme of the event and she felt that D. Cruz would do the same thing when honoring these women. A. Mejia stated that M. Leed enjoys what she’s doing and she likes to give time for this event. If approved by the committee, she looks forward to attending the luncheon. M. Leed has cancelled her event at the International Marketplace on Oahu so she could attend the Women’s Hall of Fame. C. Kitaoka asked if M. Leed would agree to a lesser stipend. She also asked if Jade Moon was contacted and confirmed. D. Cruz is willing to emcee the program. 2 N. Kelly agreed with K. Nova about having a professional entertainer doing the same function again. But, if you look at it from the county’s standpoint, you have to go with the cheapest service available if it provides what your needs are. If not, then we need to justify why. K. Peters said she is sensitive to the money because everyone will be under scrutiny and the county will be doing furloughs. The cost difference of the cheapest to the most expensive proposal is more than double. Can the committee justify this? N. Kelly stated that M. Leed is worth a whole lot more and the committee is lucky to have her. By seeing all these different options, she suggested that the committee ask if the stipend can be reduced. K. Nova mentioned that she wants everyone to be happy about this event. In addition, CSW’s budget has been reduced for the next fiscal year. N. Kelly suggested that CSW charge more for the meal cost to defray some of the other expenses. K. Peters expressed concerns about charging more than $35 for lunch, especially with this economy. A. Mejia agreed to inform C. Ka-ipo about CSW’s concerns and whether M. Leed can reduce her stipend to $500 and to not invite J. Moon because D. Cruz has offered to emcee free of charge. Secondly, C. Ka-ipo needs to get two other quotes besides the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. K. Nova pointed out that even with the decrease in her stipend, M. Leed’s proposal is still the highest. CSW is not equating her with people who are not as well known as she might be. After some discussion, K. Peters moved that C. Ka-ipo discuss with M. Leed to reduce her stipend to $500 so that the total price would be $1,180 in order to justify our costs because D. Cruz’s proposal is much less. Secondly, inform J. Moon to not make an appearance. If M. Leed cannot reduce her stipend, then CSW will select the proposal with Miss Hawaii 2010 as the emcee and entertainment by D. Cruz. N. Kelly seconded the motion. CSW would like an answer from M. Leed before the next meeting. The motion was passed. D. Pung suggested inviting Governor Linda Lingle to the Women’s Hall of Fame. CSW agreed and D. Pung will make the formal invitation online. 5.Equal Pay K. Schneider reported that the radio spot was very well done and the kids did a fabulous job. She felt that the message on there was very good to look at issues and register to vote. K. Peters said the local kids did such a great job with the radio spot. 3 B.Health 1.Women’s Health Month K. Nova reported that she and K. Peters will be doing a depression screening at the Kona Community Hospital, Third Annual Ladies Night Out event scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. This is a wellness fair which will have health related things such as breast screening, manicures/pedicures, massages, etc. They will be using leftover materials that were purchased by CSW a couple of years ago for the depression screening. K. Peters made a sign identifying the committee with the logo and symptoms of depression so she bought three easels. K. Peters moved that CSW pay for the easels from their budget which cost $14.97. N. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion was passed. K. Schneider stated that C. Ka-ipo’s radio spot was excellent for Women’s Health Week. She has such a good radio voice and it was very touching. C.Liaison 1.HSCSW Tabled. 2.Legislative Update Tabled. D.Community Reports None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.Teen Dating Violence Prevention N. Kelly reported that she drafted a letter to be distributed with the books. The books will be distributed in August when school is back in session. B.Teens Internet Protection – A. Mejia A. Mejia reported that she will start again in the next school year. NEW BUSINESS A.Nominating Committee The nominating committee comprising of N. Kelly, K. Peters, and D. Pung need to come up with a slate of officers two weeks prior to the next meeting. CSW members who are willing to serve as officers should inform the nominating committee. Election of officers will be held at the June meeting. B.Meeting Schedule J. Viernes stated that CSW needs to change their meeting date since the county will be closed on designated furlough days which are the first and third Friday of each month starting in July. CSW agreed to change it the second Friday of each month. 4 K. Peters moved to change CSW meeting days to the second Friday of the months that the committee meets because of the furloughs. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. CSW decided to schedule the following meeting dates and location: June 18, 2010 – Kona July 9, 2020 – Hilo August 13, 2010 – Waimea September 10, 2010 – Kona October 8, 2010 – Hilo December 10, 2010 – Kona K. Peters moved that CSW skip the November meeting and as outlined the committee rotate except for the December meeting that shall be held in Kona. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS A.Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in Kona. Location to be announced. N. Kelly circulated an Elder Abuse Awareness Two-Day Training to be held in Hilo and Kona in June. Secondly, the Family Violence Interagency Committee presents Fostering Healthy Relationships Through Communication conference to be held on May 27 and 28, 2010 at the YWCA of Hawaii Island in Hilo. K. Schneider reported that she submitted a letter to the Kona Village Stroll board about getting a booth for voter registration and has not yet received a response. She will follow up with a phone call next week to find out the status. In addition, she has been in touch with the co-president of the League of Women Voters and they are working on some ideas for a brochure. Their focus is to get the voter registration done prior to the primary. She will provide more information at the next meeting. B.Schedules None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 5