HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-21 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes
Committee on the Status of Women
Thurs, Aug 21, 2014
Convened at Waimea Community Center
Kamuela, HI
Call To Order
Chairperson Hazel Beck called the meeting to order at 9:23am
Roll Call
Present:Excused:
Brooke Derby Cyd Hoffeld, Vice Chair
Hazel Beck, Chari Kim Schneider
Katie Nova Farah Marie Gomes, Secretary
Mele Spencer, Treasurer Roxanne Costa
Carol Kitaoka Elena Cabatu (ex-officio)
Margaret Masunaga (ex-officio)
Agenda Approval
Agenda accepted as submitted.
Meeting scheduled today in lieu of meeting scheduled and canceled due to
Hurricane Iselle.
Minutes Approval
Mele moved to approve minutes as written, Brooke seconded motion.
Motion passed. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Carol moved to accept reports for June and July, second by Brooke. Motion
passed.
Statements from public:
Laura Guluzzy presented a program coming up called “Boomer Women
Aging Well”. Asked CSW to sponsor the program for Women's Health
month. Three speakers, Laura on aging well processes, Dale Suezaki on
fiscal health, and Donna Payesko on legal issues. Asked committee to attend
program on Weds. Sept 3 at Civic Center from 4 to 6pm. Brooke moved for
CSW to sponsor the event, help promote it and distribute our recyclable bags
to attendees, and to donate $50 to support the event. Second by Carol.
Motion approved.
No correspondence
Reports
Committee decided to table Section VIII due to time constraints.
Unfinished business
Reviewed ideas from last meeting on how committee could continue
publicizing teen dating violence prevention. Four major areas were selected
including printed publicity of hot line, dating bill of rights, safety plan etc;
cell phone app contest to develop app and execute it; campaign aimed at
young men ie “Don't Be that Guy” or “Real Man” campaign; and a summit
for teens and to provide training for counselors, educators, parents.
Mission Statement
Mele moved to adopt new mission statement as written in CSW brochure.
Second by Brooke. ‘The Hawaii County Committee on the Status of
Women (CSW), working with the Hawaii State Commission on Status of
Women (HSCSW), promotes equality for women and girls in the County
by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education,
collaboration and program development.’ Motion was approved.
CSW Brochure
Discussed changes, Brooke will finish brochure.
New Business
Cyd had asked CSW to help with expenses of Ladies Nite Out. Katie moved
to allocate $200 to Ladies Nite Out, motion seconded by Brooke. Motion
was approved.
Bylaws:
Discussed proposed changes. Create position of recording secretary. Remove
Article II, section 1, A (3). Article II, section 1 B 5 revise taking out
“homemakers”. Top of page 3, 8 lines down take out work “consecutive” and
add “during one year”.
Add bylaws changes to agenda next meeting, need 6 members in attendance
to change bylaws. Proposed revisions will be sent prior to meeting for
members to review.
Essay Contest;
Carol has asked for a committee to work on the event and learn how to do it.
Hazel will ask Roxanne to be part of the committee.
Teen Dating Violence:
Will form committee(s) at next meeting.
Budget Review:
Due to decrease in budget committee determined where changes could be
made. Carol moved to approve budget as amended, second by Brooke.
Amended budget was approved.
Announcements
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 12:37pm
APPROVED BY:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Katie Nova