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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-19 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 a.m. Kona Mayor’s Office Conference Room PRESENT Katie Nova, Chair Carol Kitaoka, Vice-Chair Kathleen Peters, Secretary Nancy Kelly, Treasurer JoAnne Balberde-Kamalii Andrea Mejia Dawn Pung Kimberly Schneider Elena Cabatu, HSCSW Commissioner (ex-officio) EXCUSED Julie Mecklenburg, Corporation Counsel (ex-officio) ABSENT Charmaine Ka-ipo CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. ROLL CALL A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. Pung moved to approve the agenda as submitted. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES N. Kelly moved to approve the February 19, 2010 minutes. D. Pung seconded the motion. The motion was passed. TREASURER’S REPORT The treasurer’s report was circulated. N. Kelly reported that upcoming expenditures are the “Real Women” creative writing competition and the radio spots. K. Nova stated that CSW needs to determine future meetings because of mileage costs since there are three meetings left in the fiscal year and CSW members have been paid for mileage in the past to attend the essay contest. Some CSW members said they will not be submitting a mileage claim for the essay contest this year. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer E. Cabatu agreed to utilize funding from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) for the equal pay radio spots for $1,665.00. K. Peters indicated that $1,600, which is a portion of the $3,000-$4,000 funding from the HSCSW, can be designated to equal pay legislation and the majority of it can be used towards the “get out the vote” campaign. J. Viernes reported that the following are current expenses for the essay contest: Borders gift cards - $900; spiral binding combs - $16.67; lunch – 57 adults @ $25, 6 children @ $19. C. Kitaoka stated that Big Island Candies donated gifts and they will be given to the “Real Women,” Mayor’s representative, and council representative so the committee will not be purchasing leis. N. Kelly said that she will have a better determination of CSW’s budget after the essay contest. In addition, committee members should be carpooling for the next few meetings and the committee should limit the cost of lunch per person. C. Kitaoka added that there will be no mileage claim if CSW members rode in a county car with N. Kelly or herself. D. Pung moved to accept the treasurer’s report. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. CORRESPONDENCE None. REPORTS A.Education 1.Urgent Services Directory J. Viernes reported that she received a proposal from a UHH student who is willing to update the directory as a school project. 2.First Female Booklet After some discussion, J. Balberde-Kamalii offered to ask Ben Franklin Crafts to help put together the display board for CSW. K. Peters offered to edit the booklet. J. Balberde-Kamalii questioned the purpose and the intent of the booklet. Where would the board be displayed and what population will be targeted? D. Pung responded that the board will be displayed at the Women’s Hall of Fame and at all of CSW’s events. 2 3.Essay Contest C. Kitaoka reported that some of the winners are unable to attend and she asked if CSW members can read their essays at the luncheon. J. Balberde-Kamalii, A. Mejia, and K. Schneider volunteered to read the essays. E. Cabatu suggested that the equal pay radio spots be previewed at the luncheon. 4.Hawaii County Women’s Hall of Fame Tabled. J. Balberde-Kamalii asked if CSW wanted a traveling display board for the Women’s Hall of Fame. CSW suggested putting the names of the winners if photos are not available. Any information or photos should be submitted to J. Balberde-Kamalii. J. Balberde-Kamalii said she does not have a budget for this project, but she will ask for guidance from a friend at Ben Franklin Crafts with the current materials that she has. She offered to complete this project by the end of July. 5.Equal Pay E. Cabatu reported that New West Broadcasting, Corp. (KWXX, B97, KPUA) will be doing the radio spots from April 14-20, 2010. She will ask the HSCSW if they can pay for the entire amount. B.Health 1.Women’s Health Month Tabled. N. Kelly pointed out that CSW needs to keep in mind that the committee’s program objectives states that they will participate in Women’s Health Month by coordinating at least one event in East and West Hawaii. E. Cabatu reported that CSW agreed to partner with Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi for their Ladies Night Out event which will be held in Kona and on the first week of October in Hilo. E. Cabatu suggested issuing a PSA script and shop it around. N. Kelly suggested having a table at Celebrate Your Family "Cherish the Child" Family Event scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2010 at Sangha Hall in Hilo.The Urgent Services Directory can be distributed at this event and K. Peters offered to do depression screening. K. Nova and C. Kitaoka offered to do an event in Kona. C.Liaison 1.HSCSW E. Cabatu reported that she met with Kwai-Chang Publico, a promoter and owner of Fearless Hawaiian, about helping the committee encourage our younger, female population to register to vote and to actually follow through and vote in the 3 coming election. He puts on events which attract young crowds and CSW may want to piggyback on his events and have an information table. K. Peters said she checked with Costco about setting up a display table and it’s a manager’s decision. However, a letter needs to be submitted by CSW. Kona Commons and Crossroads have an application that needs to be completed. C. Kitaoka offered to contact Wal Mart in Kona. E. Cabatu stated that the money needs to be spent by June 30, 2010, but voting is in November. However, she will check to see whether the radio spots can be paid up front, but schedule to run in the fall. K. Schneider said that she will ask AAUW where they will set up their table because they do that every year as well and it doesn’t make sense for CSW to set up right after they are done. In the past, the League of Women Voters has collaborated with AAUW. She knows that a trained person has to be present. 2.Legislative Update E. Cabatu reported that the HSCSW has approved to pay Brenda Olcott to share her story as part of the human trafficking/teen prostitution bill. D.Community Reports None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conference N. Kelly reported that a staff from her office is willing to help distribute the books accompanied with a letter from CSW. She offered to draft the letter. C. Kitaoka mentioned that the DVDs are done and were delivered to her. Copies of the DVD will be given to each CSW member. B.Teens Internet Protection – A. Mejia A. Mejia reported that the last teens internet protection presentation was held at Keonepoko Elementary School. Presentations were held at Keaau elementary, intermediate, and high school; Kau intermediate and high school; and for adults and seniors in Honokaa. NEW BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS A.Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Building, Puna conference room. B.Schedules A. Mejia will be unable to attend the April meeting. 4 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 5