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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111611_REGULAR MINUTES_APPROVED COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting Date I November 16, 2011 Location Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B Start of Meeting: 5:05 p.m. End of Meeting: 5:55 p.m. Present Chair Uli'i Castor; Members: Jade Battad; Regina Carvalho; Savita Agarwal; and Cherie Mooy. Also Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark; Board& Commissions Office Staff: Support Clerk Mercedes Youn; Administrative Aide Paula Morikami. Public Member testifying: Dawn Kawahara Excused Linda Bothe and Anne Punohu Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Castor called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Approval of Regular Open Session Minutes of October 5, 2011. Ms. Mooy moved to approve the Minutes minutes as circulated. Ms. Battad seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Business CSW 2011-08 Anti-Drug Coordinator Theresa Koki will be providing a recap of the Ms. Battad moved to defer item CSW 2011 Health Fair and an update on upcoming events planned for 2012. 2011-08 to the 12/21/11 meeting. Ms. Mooy seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0 CSW 2011-09 Recap from the Committee members on the American Cancer Society Gold Tournament, and the October Breast Cancer Awareness walk. Ms. Battad reported that the October Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was a success and showed her appreciation for the two police officers who assisted with traffic control during the walk. She also thanked the Boards and Commission Staff for providing the refreshments and thanked everyone for their help in making the walk successful. She pointed out that most participants walked during their lunch hour and suggested that it may be better not to hold activities after the walk. Ms. Carvalho reported that the "Paint the Town Pink" golf tournament at the Kiahuna Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Golf Course in Po'ipu was very successful. She is hopeful that by next year, the legalities will be worked out that would allow the Committee to be able to participate more. CSW 2011-10 Discussion on co-sponsorship of events for fiscal year 2012-2013. Ms. Clark advised the Committee when they review their budget for fiscal year 2012- 13 they should list the various projects the Committee would like to sponsor and allocate the appropriate funds for each event. After the budget is completed, it will then go to County Council for approval. Ms. Carvalho stated that this process would allow the Committee to be affiliated with the events that are listed in the budget. Ms. Clark pointed out that the deadline to submit the budget to the Council is March 15th. Chair Castor requested that the Committee continue its discussions and have this item placed on the next agenda. CSW 2011-11 Discussion and decision-making on the Committee's Women History Month event in March. Chair Castor introduced Ms. Dawn Kawahara to the Committee. Ms. Kawahara thanked the Committee for the opportunity to present her idea to be part of the 2012 March Women's History Month. As a resident of Kaua'i for the past 27 years, she said that she is happy to be here to represent her friend and Kupuna Ms. Francis Frazier. Ms. Kawahara is particularly interested in introducing a book written by Kauai Living Treasure, Francis Nelson Frazier and published in 2010. The title of her book is called"Hali'a of Hawaii"A Legacy of Language. Ms. Battad noted that she has read a couple of Ms. Frazier's books and found them to be very interestin . She thanked Ms. Kawahara for her presentation and said that it Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION would be an honor to be a part of Ms. Frazier's history and legacy. The Committee asked Ms. Kawahara to give them an idea on what she envisions the event to be like. Ms. Kawahara stated that there have been readings in the community from her book and support materials such as photos, etc. Ms. Kawahara noted that if the Committee would like to do a reading, she would be happy to co-sponsor the event or sponsor it fully. The event could take place at the Kaua'i Museum or at the Kilohana Plantation Estate with a booking signing. Ms. Battad liked the idea of holding the event at the Kaua'i Museum since the book portrays an era in history. Ms. Kawahara pointed out that Ms. Frazier was one of the Kaua'i Museum's living treasures. She is now 97 years old so she probably would not be able to attend the event. Ms. Battad stated that Ms. Frazier's books are part of her legacy, and her presence is in her books. She suggested that the Committee stay in touch with Ms. Kawahara for future planning. Chair Castor stated that she would contact Jane Gray at the Kaua'i Museum, to see whether this is something that the Museum would be interested in participating in. Ms. Clark noted that since the Committee will be not giving any monetary support or doing a fundraiser at the event, it would be fine for the Committee to participate. Ms. Clark also noted that even if Ms. Kawahara chose to sell her books at the museum it would not be in conflict with the Committee. Ms. Carvalho suggested that the Committee reach out to other women's organizations to let them know what the Committee is planning. Ms. Mooy stated that she would find out what the Mokihana Club is lannin for its Women's History Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION month and report to the Committee at its next meeting. CSW 2011-12 Discussion and decision-making on a possible Toy Drive for the children of the Women's Shelter for the month of December. Ms. Clark reminded the Committee that they are not allowed to seek donations to give to the Women's Shelter, but as volunteers, they can. She suggested placing this event on their list for the fiscal year 2012-13 budget. The Committee suggested getting a wish list from the Women's Shelter and to donate the items individually. Ms. Battad suggested that the Committee contact Ms. Mooy for information on what is needed . CSW 2011-13 Discussion and decision-making on a luncheon get-together in All members present agreed to have December. dinner at the 22 North Restaurant at Kilohana, on December 21, 2011, at Ms. Battad will be making the reservations. The deadline to confirm is December 14, 6:30 p.m. 2011. The members will be paying for their own meal. Announcements Next meeting will be on December 21, 2011, 5:00 p.m. at the Mo'ikeha Building in the Liquor Conference Room. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Chair Castor called for the motion to adjourn. Ms. Battad moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Carvalho seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0 Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Mercedes Youn, Staff Support Clerk Regina Carvalho, Chair Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 5 (X) Approved as circulated on 02/15/12. ( ) Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting.