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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-17 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Friday, April 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m. Aupuni Center Conference Room PRESENT EXCUSED Katie Nova, Chair Carol Kitaoka, Vice-Chair Ellen Takazawa, Secretary Mary Sherman Nancy Kelly, Treasurer Charmaine Ka-ipo GUEST Andrea Mejia Gloria Lau, Executive Director Kathleen Peters of YWCA Dawn Pung Elena Cabatu, HSCSW Commissioner (ex-officio) Julie Mecklenburg, Corporation Counsel (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 D. Pung moved to approve the agenda as submitted. K. Peters seconded the motion. The motion was passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES N. Kelly moved to approve the March 20, 2009 minutes. A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed. TREASURER’S REPORT The treasurer’s report was circulated. N. Kelly moved to accept the treasurer’s report. D. Pung seconded the motion. The motion was passed. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC G. Lau introduced herself as the new Executive Director of the YWCA. CORRESPONDENCE A. Thank you letter from Kimberly Higashi, Weddings & Special Events Manager for the Mauna Kea Resort, for selecting the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for the essay contest Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer B. Thank you card from essay contest winner Christina Chow and from her grandmother Marion Chow REPORTS A. Education 1. Urgent Services Directory No report. 2. First Female Booklet D. Pung reported that she went to Office Max to obtain information on display boards. One is a light, tri fold, foam board, 36x48, costing $17.19. The second board is a two-ply cardboard which she did not prefer. J. Viernes reported that the carpenter shop for the County of Hawaii is willing to build the display board if the committee purchased the materials and furnished a drawing of the board. C. Ka-ipo said that her office had a display board which is similar to a felt board and is brought to their employment training for advertisement. She will check on the initial cost and where to obtain the display board. The committee decided to keep the same photos that were originally given for the booklet. This project will be done next fiscal year in July 2009. 3. Essay Contest J. Viernes reported that A. Mejia took pictures of the winners, their families, winner and “Real Woman,” and a group photo. CSW did not approve developing pictures and asked if the committee was planning to print and provide the photos to the winners. C. Ka-ipo moved that CSW develop the photos of the essay contest. E. Takazawa seconded the motion. K. Peters suggested printing an extra photo of the winner from Kona and send it to West Hawaii Today and a group photo will be sent to the Hawaii Tribune Herald for publicity. It was decided that E. Cabatu will develop two photos of the winner and the “Real Woman” and a group photo for each winner. The motion was passed. 4. Hawaii County Women’s Hall of Fame J. Viernes provided a copy of the lunch buffet menu from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel which C. Kitaoka inquired about. K. Nova reviewed the lunch buffet and the lunch prices ranging from $25 to $45 per person depending on the type of buffet selected. After some discussion, K. Peters moved that CSW stay in the halfway point on the Kohala Coast and have a luncheon for the Women’s Hall of Fame. D. Pung seconded the motion. K. Peters pointed out that the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 2 has been very reasonable and there is also free parking. On the other hand, the Hilton Waikoloa Village charges approximately $12 to $16 for parking. The open terrace overlooking the ocean would be a nice location to host a luncheon. The motion was passed. D. Pung moved to have the Women’s Hall of Fame at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. K. Peters seconded the motion. The motion was passed. After some discussion, K. Peters moved that CSW select September 12, 2009 as the first choice and October 3, 2009 as the second choice for the date of the Women’s Hall of Fame. N. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion was passed. C. Ka-ipo expressed her desire to have a hot lunch instead of sandwiches. K. Nova suggested that C. Ka-ipo prepare a budget for the next meeting on the lunch buffet, entertainment by Melveen Leed, airfare, rental car, and hotel accommodations for Jade Moon, and the sound system. J. Viernes mentioned that she would need to go out to bid if the cost of the sound system exceeds over $400. C. Ka-ipo stated that she would like to do the publicity by the end of this month as well as PSAs on the radio. 5. Equal Pay K. Peters reported that the Soroptimist is co-sponsoring $250 and AAUW is co-sponsoring $100 for the equal pay ad.Both organizations will be mentioned as co-sponsors with CSW. E. Cabatu has done all the legwork. E. Cabatu reported that two days have been cut from the beginning. The ad will be broadcast from Friday, April 25, 2009 to Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The total cost of the ad is $1,062.49 for 150 spots. The radio spots will air on KWXX, B97, and KPUA. B. Health 1. Women’s Health Month E. Cabatu reported that there is a request not to exceed $500 for tents, tables, and chairs from CSW. She circulated a budget, flyer, and layout of the Women’s Health Fair to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Keaau Shipman Park. K. Nova will ask psychologists Michelle Zalenski and Bruce Hanson to do the mental health screening. After some discussion, E. Takazawa moved that CSW spend not to exceed $400 for tents, tables, and chairs for the Women’s Health Fair. C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. The motion was passed. 3 C. Liaison 1. HSCSW No report. 2. Legislative Update No report. D. Community Reports None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Teen Dating Violence Prevention Peer Education Conference N. Kelly reported that Sherry Bracken would like to interview Dr. J. Murray. S. Bracken will also check with two other deejays who do a morning show to determine whether they wanted to interview Dr. J. Murray. N. Kelly circulated and reviewed Dr. J. Murray’s schedule for April 26-30, 2009. A. Mejia offered to pick up Dr. J. Murray at the Kona airport on Sunday, April 26 and drive her to Keaau High School on Monday, April 27. N. Kelly will drive Dr. J. Murray to Kau High School and then drive her to Kona. C. Kitaoka will drive Dr. J. Murray to Honokaa on Wednesday, April 29 to Honokaa High School and K. Peters or K. Nova will be the backup driver. C. Kitaoka will drive Dr. J. Murray to the schools in Kona on Thursday, April 30 and K. Nova or K. Peters will be the backup driver. CSW members who volunteer to drive may or may not be reimbursed for mileage. N. Kelly stated there will be a briefing on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. at Hospice of Kona. The Mayor, department heads, judges, local politicians, council members, and CSW members will be invited. She suggested also inviting the Kona Kohala Chamber, AAUW, and Soroptimist president to attend. K. Nova will furnish the name and address for AAUW and the Soroptimist. K. Peters felt it would be beneficial for the domestic violence police officers and juvenile division people to attend. B. Teens Internet Protection – A. Mejia A. Mejia will ask Detective John Ancheta if he can do the presentation on internet safety in May for East and West Hawaii so there will be no cost to the committee. K. Nova will contact Kathy Jo Kube, Department of Education, to help coordinate the schools in West Hawaii. NEW BUSINESS None. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Waimea Civic Center conference room. B. Schedules None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 5