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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Waimea Civic Center Conference Room
PRESENT EXCUSED
Ellen Takazawa, Secretary Dawn Pung, Chair
Nancy Kelly, Treasurer Carol Kitaoka, Vice-Chair
Charmaine Ka-ipo Janet Coburn
Andrea Mejia Katie Nova
Kathleen Peters Elena Cabatu, HSCSW Commissioner
(ex-officio)
Julie Mecklenburg, Corporation Counsel
(ex-officio)
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
K. Peters moved to approve the agenda as submitted. A. Mejia seconded the motion.
The motion was passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C. Ka-ipo requested to amend the minutes by inserting Wellness Day is scheduled for
Saturday, September 13, 2008 on Moku Ola Island from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
C. Ka-ipo moved to approve the April 18, 2008 minutes as corrected. A. Mejia
seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The treasurer’s report was circulated.
K. Peters moved to accept the treasurer’s report. A. Mejia seconded the motion.
N. Kelly reported that money for Jill Murray’s books has been encumbered leaving a
balance of $10,000. Mileage and meals are the only expenses left for this fiscal year.
The motion was passed.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
REPORTS
A. Education
1. Urgent Services Directory
E. Takazawa reported that a student helper is currently updating the directory,
there are 10,000 left in the office, and approximate cost is $1,230. K. Peters
moved that the 15,000 Urgent Services Directory be printed on yellow paper.
A. Mejia seconded the motion. C. Ka-ipo reported that the directory can be
circulated to the new Office of Aging when the building is completed. The motion
was passed.
2. First Female Booklet
K. Peters moved that the First Female Booklet be printed on white paper, with a
lavender cover, and be saddle stitched.The bid be for 250, 500, or 1,000 copies
and not to go over $2,000. A. Mejia stated that the project needs to be finalized
since this has not been acted on for a long time. A. Mejia will request/research
photos for women with no photo in the booklet. The motion was passed.
3. Essay Contest
No report.
4. Mentoring – High School Mentoring Dinner – May 3, 2008
This project was determined by J. Mecklenburg, Corporation Counsel, as
ineligible for funding.
5. Hawaii County Women’s Hall of Fame
K. Peters circulated the proposed nomination guidelines, which was reviewed by
the members.
N. Kelly reported that publicity for the event will begin in June. She will also
contact Jade Moon to serve as emcee.
K. Peters moved that the committee give Jade Moon an honorary award during
the ceremony and research her contributions to the community. A. Mejia
seconded the motion. C. Ka-ipo stated that she would do the research. The
motion was passed.
Discussed the type of award to be given, continue with the vase or have a plaque
with a photo.
N. Kelly suggested that Brenda Ford and Emily Naeole be invited to the dinner
and be recognized with a certificate of appreciation.
6. Equal Pay
K. Peters moved that $1,000 be spent for radio ads about education and good
paying jobs for women targeting high school age girls. E. Takazawa seconded
the motion. K. Peters will research websites about unequal pay for women and
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will put together an ad. Target a radio station like K-BIG with multiple stations so
can reach young people. Tie equal pay issues to graduation by encouraging
female graduates to continue on with their education. The motion was passed.
C. Ka-ipo moved that the amount be changed from $1,000 to $2,000 and that
K. Peters will do the ad and work with E. Cabatu to get the ad on the radio.
A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
B. Health
1. Women’s Health Month
N. Kelly circulated the event’s budget which was developed by E. Cabatu.
Proposed changes to the budget are radio ads $700; print ads $800; two banners
$720.
Tabled until next meeting so can discuss the budget with E. Cabatu.
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
C. Kitaoka wants to give promotional items with the logo: Love Shouldn’t Hurt with
the domestic hotline phone number. These are to be given to the students.
K. Peters moved that 2,500 pens be purchased which will come from J. Murray’s
presentation money and that CSW pay the balance of the pens cost up to $900.
C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
C. Ka-ipo moved that $2,000 be spent for the ad campaign for teen dating violence.
A. Mejia seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Nominating Committee – C. Ka-ipo, N. Kelly, K. Peters
The committee will prepare a slate of officers to be presented at the June meeting.
B. Teens Internet Protection – K. Nova
A. Mejia volunteered to get information about putting on a talk with parents and
children about the internet. Tabled until next month.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Kona
Mayor’s Office conference room.
B. Schedules
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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ELLEN TAKAZAWA, CSW SECRETARY
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