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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-13 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes MINUTES COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Friday, June 13, 2003, 10:00 a.m. Law Office of Strance and Nakoa Conference Room PRESENTEXCUSED Cindy Hara, ChairBeryl Iramina, Treasurer Mary Andrews, Vice-ChairDeborah Davis Shawn Nakoa, Secretary May LakeGUESTS Paradise NewlandPat Barrett Susan Shirachi GonsalvesWilma Schweickhard, Jackson Suellen Tanaka Hewitt Tax Service CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:25 a.m. ROLL CALL A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA S. Shirachi Gonsalves moved to approve the agenda as submitted. M. Andrews seconded the motion. The motion was passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. Andrews moved to approve the May 16, 2003 minutes. P. Newland seconded the motion. The motion was passed with S. Nakoa abstaining. TREASURER'S REPORT The treasurer's report was circulated. C. Hara reported that the printing of the First Female Booklet will not happen this fiscal year because the final bid was not submitted in time to process the requisition. Therefore, leftover monies in CSW's budget will lapse. She requested purchasing a new computer for J. Viernes since her computer is outdated. Dixie Kaetsu, Managing Director, gave approval to purchase the computer and a laser printer that will be shared among the office staff. J. Viernes reported that the computer will cost approximately $1,300 and the printer will cost approximately $694. Since her computer is outdated, she is unable to download the software for CSW's digital camera. After some discussion, M. Andrews moved to approve the purchase of a computer and printer for J. Viernes not to exceed $2,500. S. Tanaka seconded the motion. The motion was passed. C. Hara said that anticipated expenses by the end of this fiscal year are today's expenses (mileage, lunch, and pastries), and travel to Oahu for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) meeting. Any outstanding receipts for this year should be submitted to J. Viernes for reimbursement. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC W. Schweickhard introduced herself as a member of the Kona Soroptimist International. The president of Soroptimist International heard about CSW's meeting and suggested that W. Schweickhard attend and listen to the committee's activities and report back to their organization. P. Barrett introduced herself as living in Kona and Salt Lake City, Utah part time. She has a real estate background and is a diverse mediator. She working for women for 14 years. She is now associated with a so grants and loans for women in education. CORRESPONDENCE A. Thank you card from Bay Clinic for the "Ladies Night Out" event B. National Women's History Project flyer on their four-day teacher training conference, "A Woman's Place isÈin the Curriculum" to be held Ju 2003 in Massachusetts and August 4-7, 2003 in California C. Copies of Resolution No. 34, House Resolution No. 31, House Resolution No. 59, and House Resolution No. 28 D. Letter from P. O'Toole, Deputy Corporation Counsel, to CSW Members regarding conducting sub-committee meetings REPORTS A. Education 1. Urgent Services Directory M. Andrews asked CSW members to help distribute the remaining directories before the next issue comes out in August/September to coincide with Women's Health Month. She requested that any updates to the next issue be submitted by email, fax, or telephone. 2. First Female Booklet C. Hara reported that D. Davis created a new booklet since she was unable to open up the file. Secondly, she was unable to print the booklet on 14-inch paper so she printed the booklet on 8 ½ X 11 paper. booklet is ready to go out to bid since the Mayor's message and CSW logo, and chairperson's message was submitted to D. Davis. C. Hara suggested printing the booklet in-house next fiscal year because she didn't feel it was feasible to expend CSW's budget at the beginning of 2 the fiscal year. The booklet can be targeted for Women's History Month in March 2004 and the decision could be made in January once CSW kn the status of their budget. However, the decision will be made by the new board members. 3. Essay Contest S. Tanaka reported that she, C. Hara, S. Shirachi Gonsalves, and J. Viernes met on May 22, 2003 to discuss the upcoming essay con program and outline. She is in the process of reviewing some ma that have been passed on to her by C. Hara. The first step is t letter to the Department of Education for approval. She is also in the process of selecting the judges with assistance from S. Shirachi Gonsalves. 4. Equal Pay Day S. Shirachi Gonsalves reported that the male student who she recruited for the pay equity project has withdrawn. Therefore, she decided to work with the UHH Women's Center to help facilitate an article and plan. 5. Mentoring M. Masunaga shared photos of the participants having dinner at a restaurant in Kona. Amy Ota from Oodles of Noodles did a talk on etiquette and gave all of the girls a free $10 certificate for shave ice at Oodles of Noodles. She also provided a folder of the definition of etiquette and tips on etiquette. The girls were wonderful and they behave themselves. All of the girls who sat on her table had career goals and would like to go to college. S. Nakoa reported that her table had no problems with conversation since they had "yappers" sitting on their table. M. Masunaga reported that Macy's had preassigned appointments for every girl. The cosmetic department did a facial cleansing presentation to each girl where they were taught how to wash their face in an upward motion and the different types of skin. The other part was fitting for a bra. Each girl was measured discreetly in the fitting room and was recommended what size to wear. C. Hara mentioned that there was a possible conflict with the dinner. Therefore, CSW had to split the program where the committee sponsored the Macy's project and the HSCSW sponsored the dinner portion. 6. Dress for Success/Fashion Furlough No report. 3 C. Hara reported that she would like statistics on how many women CSW has dressed. Of those women dressed, did they get a job? Is there a success story? She suggested an inventory of clothing, bags, sh shoes, etc. S. Shirachi Gonsalves would like to put a success s newsletter. B. Health 1. Women's Health Month P. Newland reported that she is working with M. Lake, UHH Women's Center, to put together a program about reproductive choices, birthing choices, and conscious conception. She is working on putting to program for the different university campuses on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. However, she would like to coordinate an event for lowe which is not finalized yet. M. Lake reported that the UHH Women's Center is coordinating several mini seminars focusing on birth to death at the Hilo campus. She is trying to get a practicum student to coordinate an event in West Hawaii. M. Margaret reported that Dale Suezaki and Kim Jackson will be providing a seminar about estate planning and financial planning for women September 16, 2003, at 12 noon in Kona. On September 23, 2003, M. Masunaga will be presenting a seminar on new issues on child and paternity cases. C. Liaison 1. HSCSW No report from HSCSW. M. Margaret reported that they are waiting to hear whether Governor Lingle will exercise her line-item veto to defund the HSCSW. If the Governor does not take any action, then HSCSW will be funded because the legislature included funding in their budget. HSCSW will know the decision by the end of this month. M. Masunaga shared a framed certificate from Representative Cindy Evans with signatures by the House of Representatives whic presented to Kellie Kitaoka, essay contest winner. C. Hara said she received a phone call from M. Masunaga requesti approval to purchase a lei for K. Kitaoka. Therefore, she approved CSW donating a lei as an essay contest expense. 2. Legislative Update C. Hara reported that everyone is waiting to clear the 45-day hurdle to see what the Governor will do with the HSCSW. 4 D. Marketing 1. Newsletter S. Shirachi Gonsalves reported that a first draft have been written. She will be substituting an article on the front page honoring Patsy Mink. She asked that new members listed in the newsletter to submit their own photos since she did not like the quality of the pictures submitted. Any incoming articles will be published in the winter edition. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resignations and appointments M. Andrews announced her resignation after today's meeting due t reasons. She offered to finish the Urgent Services Directory for this year. P. Newland moved to accept M. Andrews' resignation with regret. S. Shirachi Gonsalves seconded the motion. The motion was passed. B. Nominating Committee S. Tanaka presented the following slate of officers: Chair Î M. Lake Vice-Chair Î S. Tanaka Secretary Î S. Shirachi Gonsalves Treasurer Î B. Iramina S. Tanaka moved to accept the slate of officers for fiscal year S. Shirachi Gonsalves seconded the motion. The motion was passe NEW BUSINESS A. New Committees C. Hara reported that M. Lake should work on setting up new comm the Urgent Services Directory and the legislative committee. B. Sponsorships and Co-Sponsorships C. Hara explained the policy for the co-sponsorship form. The proposal must be in writing, detailed, and CSW must approve and accept the form. If there is any deviation from the original proposal, then the proposal needs to be reapproved by CSW or the committee has the authority to withdraw the sponsorship of any project. C. Guest Speakers C. Hara reported that S. Shirachi Gonsalves has requested to invite Senator Lorraine Inouye to do a follow up on long-term care insurance. S. Shirachi Gonsalves suggested that C. Hara send a thank you letter to Dr. Alton Okinaka. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Next meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003, at 10 a.m. in Hilo or Waimea. Location to be announced. B. Schedules CSW members are scheduled to attend the July meeting if there is no conflict. C. Other P. Newland announced a Domestic Harmony Court project that she would like to do at UH-Hilo for domestic harmony awareness. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 6