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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042011_MEETING_PACKET Uli'i Castor Members: Chair Regina Carvalho Kanani Alapa Lisa Ellen Smith Anne Punohu Vice-Chair avita Aoarwal Linda Bothe Cherie Moov Secretary Ex-Officio Jade Battad Treasurer COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday. April 20, 2011 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A,/B 4444 Rice Street., LThu'e, HI 96766 OATH OF OFFICE FOR SAVITA AGARWAL & ACNE PUNOHU CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Open Session Minutes of March 16, 2011 TREASURER'S REPORT C SW 2011-06 Expense Balance for FY 2010/2011 BUSINESS CSW 2011-07 Discussion and decision making on 2011 Committee on the Status of Women events. (Recurring) o Report from members on the following planned events: (a) Essay Contest (b) September Women's Health Month (c) October Breast Cancer Awareness Month CSW 2011-08 Discussion and decision making on the selection of promotional giveaways for the Committee sponsored events. CSW 2011-09 Discussion and possible decision making on holding a Mother's Day Event in May. An Equal Opportunity Eml)loyer ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4 and 92-5 (a) (4), 92-9 (a) (1-4) (b), the purpose of this executive session is to receive and approve Executive Session minutes and to consult with the Commission's legal counsel on issues pertaining to the Commission's and the County's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities as they may relate to this item, deliberate and take such action as appropriate. ADJOURINMENT cc: Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark PUBLIC COM CIE_ TS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: I. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing-, 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of the testifier; and While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the Z-1 discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimonj to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Mercedes Youn Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Liu'e. HI 96766 E-mail: myoun, kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4920 Fax: (808) 241-5127 SPECIAL ASSISTA?�TCI� Ili it you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the (Name of i Office) Support Clerk at(808) 241-4920 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women—April 20, 2011 2 1 P a g e DRAFT COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee:---j COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting Date: March 16, 2011 Location Mo'ikeha Building- Meeting Room 2 A/B Start of Meeting: 5:05p.m. Aing: 5:58 p.m. Present Chair Uli'i Castor; Vice-Chair Lisa Ellen Smith; Secretary Linda Bathe; Regina Carvalho Also: Ex-Officio Cherie Mooy; Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark; Boards and Commissions Office Staff: Administrative Aide Paula Morikarni and Support Clerk Mercedes Youn Excused Kanam Alapa Absent lade Battad and Anne Punolm SUBJECT DISCUSSION Call To Order Chair Castor called the meeting to order at 5:05 Approval of Ms. Carvalho moved to Agenda approve the agenda as circulated; seconded by Ms. Smith and carried Approval of Open Session Minutes of February 16, 2011. Ms. Carvalho moved to Minutes approve the minutes as circulated; seconded by Ms. Bathe and carried 4:0. Business CSW 2011-04 Discussion and decision making on 2011 Committee on the Status of Women future —---------- e�Nyetjts. Recur __ri -C - DL I q-fi-otn member Lisa Ellen Smith on a draft letter to the Editor r,e arding March Women's LI story-Msynth. Ms. Smith rc aorted that she received a draft letter from Ms. Alapa; however, after review of the letter Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 10, 2011 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the context of the latter was inconsistent _ _ _.___ _. t with information relating to Women's History Month. Ms. Smith volunteered to draft another letter appropriate to Women's History Month} send it to the members via the email for approval then submit the letter to the Editor. Ms. Morikami advised the members that pursuant to the Sunshine Law the draft of the letter must be placed on the committee's next meeting agenda in April for review and possible approval by the n?enlbers. Deputy County Attorney Clark agreed. Because of the timeframe the committee has decided to forgo the drafting of the letter. Chair Castor and Ms. Smith stated that they would submit letters as individuals. April Natictnal F u, Pay Day Month The members have selected Tuesday, April 12, 2011 as the clay of proclaiming Equal Pay for Ms. Bothe moved to Women. Staff will submit the request form for the ProclatnationlPhoto-op to the Office of the accept the sample letter Mayor. to for submission to the *�.S"taffwill corzf rin the date, time and location then contact members. editor of the Garden Island Newspaper-, In addition,the members have accepted to use sample letter provided by the National Committee seconded by Ms. Smith Equal Pay Day. Ms. Carvalho stated that the letter needs to be amended it to reflect the committees' and carried 4:0. name and address. Ms. Carvalho moved to amend the letter to reflect the committees name and address-, seconded by Ms. Smith and carried 4:0. Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16, 2011 Page 3 StJB ECT DISCUSSION ACTION t mb r Wqrtjcnm's Health Month Ms. Bothe reported that after several attempts, she was unsuccessful in contacting the agency Women in Aleed to speak with them on ways the Committee on the Status of Women could assist with their cause. Ms. Smith advised that she contact Ms. Renae Hamilton at the YWCA in Lihu'e. Ms. Bothe graciously volunteered to do a cooking demonstration for the event. Chair Castor noted that because the event is schedule for the same day as the 2011 Drug Awareness Event, the Committee will partner with Anti-Drug Coordinator"Theresa Koki. For the event Ms. Carvalho volunteered to contact the following individuals to see whether they would be interested in doing a presentation on Basis 101 Financial Planning; and Zurnba Dance demonstration: • Ms. Dorie Farias • Ms. Sonya Topenio, Vice-President at Bank of Ilawai'i • Zumba Dance Instructor Other suggestions mentioned: • Yoga demonstration • Movie • Lectures • Distributions of Status of Women promotional give away. F ssr ontest for young fer lale High school students. Three(3) winners will be selected to attend this year's Governor's International Wornen's Leadership Conference 2011 on Oahu. Although the contest was a success last year the turnout was poor. 'There was discussion on how to improve the process to get more participation. The following are suggestions: • Getting the word out early enough to all middle, private and high schools. Ms. Carvalho has volunteered to contact the appropriate people and report back to the committee at its April meeting. • Create flyers, contact radio stations • Teacher nominations- preferably English classes Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16, 2011 Page 4 ;ttE31I;C [ DISCUSSION ACTION ■ Selection of`I'he,me Expand on rnedia exposure _county press release Chair Castor reminded the members that this year the committee has voted to select three (3) winners to attend the 81h Annual. Governor's International. Women Leadership Conference to be held on September 20, 2011, on Oahu. October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ms. Bothe reported that she did not have the opportunity to connect with :lade Battad to discuss plans fi)r the event; however, they are planning to make this event a huge one and are looking into fending a venue big enough to accommodate the public. There were suggestions of having; the event at Kaua'i Community College or at Kukui Grove Mall. Ms. Bothe stated that she is looking into the possibility of partnering with the American Cancer Society and other women groups to hold a march around the null; following the march Ms. Bothe suggested having activities/displays for the public partake. Chair Castor advised the members that they need to set a deadline for each event to ensure a successful outcome. The members have agreed to finalize all plans for each event as follows: May - Essay Contest July - September Women's I lealth Month/October Breast Cancer Awareness Month There will be a continuation of discussion at the next meeting on April 20, 2011. Aunouncernents Chair Castor announced that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Mo`ikeha Building— Meeting Room 2 A/B Ms. Mooy announced that the Kaua'i Community College is hosting a Walk a Mile in Her-�S'lmoes, its part of the international Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault& Gender Violence. The march is intended to raise awareness through community outreach that sexual violence does not just affect women. It affects men who care about women, their families, friends and their co-worker within the community. Ms. Mooy invited the members to join in the walk. The March is scheduled for April 15 20 11 from 11.00 a.m. - 1:00.m. with a march through the earn us, outdoor speakers music, and Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16„ 2011 Page 5 SUBJEICT DISCUSSION ACTION raffle followed by lunch. There will also be information booths, t-shirts, and prizes for participants. Coordinating the event is Mr. Brian Alston and Ms. Frances Dinnan. Ms. Mooy stated that she will send the information to stuff for forward to the members. Ms. C:`arvalho asked the committee if they would be interested in holding a Mother's Day Event in month of May. Chair Caster instructed staff to place this item for discussion on April's _ _._.._ _ -_ Acljourx meat With no further business to discuss, Chair Castor called for the motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Carvallzo moved to adjourn the nleetin at 5:58 p.m., seconded by Ms. Bathe carried 4.0. Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved lay: Mercedes Youn, Support Clerk Uli`r Castor, Chair ( ) Approved as is. { ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of _ __-_. meeting. COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EXPENSE BALANCE-FY 2010-2011 CSW 2011-06 Kequest Paymt Paid To Description Supplies Food Travel Fees Printing& Date Date tmamej (Include date and location of events) Advertising 9/16110 Hawaiian Airlines 9121/10 Women's Conference(Lauren Pang) 158.40 9116/10 Hawaiian Airlines 9121110 Women's Conference(Kanani Alapa) 158.40 -9116110 Hawaiian Airlines 9121110 Women's Conference(Lisa Ellen Smith) 158,40 9121110 Enterprise 9/21/10 Car Rental(Women's Conference) 50.50 9/22110 Weil&Associates 9/21/10 Women's Conference Reg. Fee(Courtney Samiano) 115,00 -9/22/10 Weil&Associates 9/21/10 Women's Conference Reg, Fee(Lauren Pang) 115.00 9/22/10 Weil&Associates 9/21/10 Women's Conference Reg. Fee(Kanani Alapa) 175,00 9122110 Weil&Associates 9121/10 Women's Conference Reg, Fee(Lisa Ellen Smith) 175.00 9/23/10 Linda Marie Bothe 9/23 Womens Health Fair 144.00 9/27/10 Lisa Ellen Smith 9/21/10 Parking Reimbursement(Women's Conference) 22,00 10/13/10 Linda Marie Bothe Mileage Reimbursment 1 st Quarter July-September 24.00 10/13/10 Kanani Alapa Mileage Reimbursment list Quarter July-September 24.00 10/13/10 Charlene Castor Mileage Reimbursment 1st Quarter July-September 50.00 Subtotal Expenses 44.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,369.70 2011 BUDGET 2,000.00 REMAINING BALANCE