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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031611_MINUTES_APPROVED COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting March 16, 2011 Date: Location Mo'ikeha Building—Meeting Room 2 A/B Start of Meeting: 5:05p.m. End of Meeting: 5:58 p.m. Present Chair Uli'i Castor; Vice-Chair Lisa Ellen Smith; Secretary Linda Bothe; Regina Carvalho Also: Ex-Officio Cherie Mooy; Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark; Boards and Commissions Office Staff. Administrative Aide Paula Morikami and Support Clerk Mercedes Youn Excused Kanani Alapa Absent Jade Battad and Anne Punohu SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Castor called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Approval of Ms. Carvalho moved to Agenda approve the agenda as circulated; seconded by Ms. Smith and carried 4:0. Approval of Open Session Minutes of February 16, 2011. Ms. Carvalho moved to Minutes approve the minutes as circulated; seconded by Ms. Bothe and carried 4:0. Business CSW 2011-04 Discussion and decision making on 2011 Committee on the Status of Women future events. (Recurring) Report from member Lisa Ellen Smith on a draft letter to the Editor regarding March Women's History Month. Ms. Smith reported that she received a draft letter from Ms. Alapa; however, after review of the letter Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16, 2011 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the context of the letter was inconsistent 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 members. 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 National Equal Pay Day Month The members have selected Tuesday, April 12, 2011 as the day of proclaiming Equal Pay for Ms. Bothe moved to Women. Staff will submit the request form for the Proclamation/Photo-op to the Office of the accept the sample letter Mayor. to for submission to the *Staff will confirm 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 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION September Women's Health Month Ms. Bothe reported that after several attempts, she was unsuccessful in contacting the agency Women in Need 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 Zumba Dance demonstration: • Ms. Dorie Farias • Ms. Sonya Topenio, Vice-President at Bank of Hawai'i • Zumba Dance Instructor Other suggestions mentioned: • Yoga demonstration • Movie • Lectures • Distributions of Status of Women promotional give away. Essay Contest for young female high school students. Three (3)winners will be selected to attend this year's Governor's International Women'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 • Selection of Theme Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16, 2011 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION ■ Expand on media exposure—county press release Chair Castor reminded the members that this year the committee has voted to select three (3)winners to attend the 8th 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 Jade Battad to discuss plans for the event; however, they are planning to make this event a huge one and are looking into finding 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 mall; 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 Health Month/October Breast Cancer Awareness Month There will be a continuation of discussion at the next meeting on April 20, 2011. Announcements 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 Shoes, 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, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a march through the campus, outdoorspeakers, music, and Committee on the Status of Women Open Session March 16, 2011 Page 5 SUBJECT 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 staff for forward to the members. Ms. Carvalho asked the committee if they would be interested in holding a Mother's Day Event in month of May. Chair Castor instructed staff to place this item for discussion on April's agenda. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Chair Castor called for the motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Carvalho moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m.; seconded by Ms. Bothe carried 4:0. Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Mercedes Youn, Support Clerk Uli'i Castor, Chair (X) Approved as is. Approved on 04/20/11 ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.