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Home My WebLink About021512_Agenda Packet Uli'i Castor Members: Chair Regina Carvalho Kanani;Napa Savita Agarwal Anne Punohu Vice-Chair Cherie Mooy Linda Bathe Lisa Ellen Smith Secretary Ex-Officio Jade Battad Treasurer COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A,121B 4444 Rice Street, Llhu'e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER ELECTION OF 2012 OFFICERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Open Session Minutes of November 16, 2011. TREASURER'S REPORT CSW 2011-14 Committee on the Status of Women expenditures and expense balance for fiscal year 2011-12. COMMUNICATIONS CSW 2011-15 Communication dated 12/07/11 from Ha,,vai'i State Commission on the Status of Women representative Lisa Ellen Smith, to Chair Castor and Members of the Committee on the Status of Women regarding an update on issues that were discussed at the State Commission meeting in July, BUSINESS CSW 21011-08 Theresa Koki Anti Drug Coordinator will be providing a recap of the 2011 Health Fair and an update on the upcoming events planned for 2012. (Deferred on 11;1161'11} CSW 2011-10 Discussion on co-sponsorships for fiscal year 2012-2013. (On-going) CSW 2011-11 Discussion and decision-making-on the Committee's Women History, Month event in March. (On-going) An Equal Opportunity Employer CSW 2011-16 Draft of the community survey results on domestic and sexual violence based on the questionnaire which was given to community members at the Health Fair on September 22,2011. CSW 2011-17 Committee on the Status of Women Meeting schedule for 201 ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting- March 21, 2012, 5:00 p.m. at the Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 22A/213 EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes, ('H.R.S.") §922-7(a), the Committee may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda item without the written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. ADJOURNMENT cc: Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1. 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 I ., 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 Z__ 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 discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Mercedes Youn Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Uhu'e, HI 96766 E-mail: myoun(4c kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4920 Fax: (808) 241-5127 Committee on the Status of Women--February 15, 2012 1 1 P a g e SPECIAL,ASSISTANCE If you need an alternate format or an auxilian, aid to participate, please contact the Office of Boards and Commission Support Clerk at{8(l�} 2�1-�92{� at least fi�:°e f5} ��orkin;� da�rs prier to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women—February 15,2012 3 11 p a g e COUNTY OF KAIJAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: =COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting Date Nave fiber 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 Morikarni, Public Member testifying: Dawn Kawahara Excused Linda Bothe and Anne Punohu Absent StJBJfl,"C'F DISCUSSION 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_ Th 2011 1 lealth Fair and an update on upcoming events planned for 2012. 2011-08 to the 12/21111 meeting. Ms. Mooy seconded the motion. -Motion carried 5:0 CSW 2011-09 Recap from the Committee members on the American Cancer Society (joldTournament, 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 lor 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. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 2 ---------- ------ SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Carvalho reported that the "Paint the Town Pink" golf tournament at the Kiahuna, Golf Course in Poipu 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. CS W 2011-1.0 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 prqjects 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 15 Ih. Chair Castor requested that the Committee continue its discussions and have this item placed on tthe next 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 Kupuria Ms. Francis Frazier. Ms. Kawahara is particularly interested in introducing a book written by Kauai Living Treastv-e, Francis Nelson Frazier and published in 2010. The title of her book is called 'Wali'a ol'Hawai'i"J Legacy qf Language. ------------ Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 1.6, 2011 Page 3 .................. SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Battad noted that she has read a couple of Ms. Frazier's books and found them to be very interesting. She thanked Ms. Kawahara for her presentation and said that it would be in 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 C0111111ittCe 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 Kilobana Plantation Estate with a booking signing. Ms. Battad liked the idea ot'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. C.lark 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, Carvallio suggested that the Committee reach out to other women's organizations to let them know what the Committee is Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Mooy stated that she would find out what the Mokihana Club is planning for its Women's History month and report to the Committee at its next meetin,. .......... . ....... -------- 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 t*or 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 ird�*ortnation 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. I'lle deadline to confirm is December 14, 6:30 p.m. 2011. The members will be paying for their own tneal. 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 Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session November 16, 2011 Page 5 Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Mercedes Youn, Staff Support Clerk Chair Approved as circulated. Approved as amended. See minutes meeting. Updated 10/04111 COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EXPENSE BALANCE-FY 2011-2012 Request Paynit Paid To Description Supplies Food Travel Fees Printing-& Date Date (Name) (Include date and location of events) Advertising 917/11 Weil&Associates,Inc. International Leadership Conference 2011 -Jade Ballad 9/7/11 Weil&Associates,Inc. International Leadersh -Linda Marie Rothe !��Conference 2011 175.00 9/7111 Weil&Associates,Inc. Intemational Leadership Conference 2011 -Savita AAarwal 1"75.00 917111 Weil&Associates,Inc. International Leadershi Conference 2011-Athena Abadifia 125,00 8/31111 Hawaiian Airlines International Leadershi Conference 2011 -Jade Rattail 160.40 8/31111 Hawaiian s International Leadershie Conference 2011 -Linda Marie Bothe 160.40 a/31111 Hawaiian 6 International Leadership Conference 2011 -Savita A arwai.__ 160.40 11131111 Hawaiian Airlines International Leadershi Conference 2011 -Athena Abadilla 160A0 9/7111 Jade Battade International Leadership Conference 2011 -Per Diem 20.00 . 9/7111—Linda Marie Bothe International Leadership Conference 2011 -Per Diem 20.00 917111 Athena Abadilla International Leadership Conference 2011 -Per Diem 20.00 13/31 tep Car International Leadership Conference 2011 -Car Rental _�jj jtn r so Reft-N_ _– 43,50 10/3111 Linda Marie Bothe Mileage I st Quarter FY 11-12 42.84 1013111 Charlene Castor Mileage I at Quarter FY 11 -12 40.80 Cherie Moo Mlle22e tat Quarter FY 11 -12 1,02 10(3111 Linda Marie Bothe Cooking Demo Ingredients(Health Fair 9/22/11) 84.24 Subtotal Expenses QO 4. 4 TOTAL EXPENSRS 1,564.00 2011 BUDGET 2,000,00 REMAINING AA4ANCS C> Mercedes Youn From: Lisa Ellen Smith rdebrannan@gmail-corn] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 20'1 4:13 PM To: Mercedes Youn Subject: Hawaii State'Commission on the Status of Women Aloha Ladies, The IISSCSW has been very busy since the swearing in of four newly appointed Commissioners: Amy Mon-k (Oahu), Leslie Wilkins (N-laui). and Camille Lim(Oahu). We held our first meeting in July and followed up a search for a new Executive Director. We held interviews in October and had several great candidates. including L_ our now former executive director, Sharon Ferguson-Quick. Sharon welcomed our new Director Cathy Betts in late November and Cathy started on December I st. In attending the meetings, I've noted that other counties have been funded for specific projects through the State Commission. Examples include domestic violence public service announcements. Commissioner Elena Cabatu from flawaii County requested $5.000 to fund public service announcements which included the price of making the commercial as well as the air time. Maui County has received money in the past for bags and tee shirts. The Commission can make a request for a specific amount for a specific purpose and the State has been able to fund. My best wishes to you and your families this holiday season. We will be having our annual Kipu Ranch Christmas Party on December 16, 20 11 from 5 to 10 PM. I hope that some of you will be able to join us this year. Lisa Ellen Smith Kaua'i[ommunity institutional Research 11/I5/2DI1 UHK1 Sexual Violence Prevention Project Academic Year 2O11-2012 KOC Strategic Task Force Survey Community Survey Analysis (DRAFT) Survey Description: The Kaua'iC[Strategic Task Force, a part of the UHM5noa Sexual Violence Prevention Project, created a student survey to attempt to measure the extent to which relationship problems, domestic violence, and sexual violence are problems for students at Kauai Community College. A version of this survey,with several campus-focused questions left off,was given to community members at the Health Fair at the Kauai County Building on September 22, 2011. Respondents were given re-usable shopping bags as an incentive to complete the survey. In total, 72 community members took the survey, but 19 of them were disqualified for either not giving their consent to participate in the research project(Q1)or not confirming that they were at least 18 years of age (Q2).This left 53 qualified responses.Of these,45 were female,five were male, and three did not identify their gender. Due to the small number of males taking the survey,a gender comparison would not provide useful information and has not been performed here. Results: The prevalence of domestic or sexual violence in past or current relationships,as reported by our respondents, is lower than expected based on national data, For example, the National Violence Against Women Survey(NVAWS), conducted in 1995 and 1996, found that 17.6%of women and 3%of men were victims of either completed or attempted rape sometime in their lives,.Given the gender distribution of our community survey respondents, it is expected that about 16%would have reported this experience. However,only 9%of respondents answered yes to the broader statement, "I have been sexually assaulted" ([]16). This lower figure could result from the combination of several factors.The self-selective nature of the survey could have produced survey-takers who were less likely to have experienced sexual or domestic violence. it is also quite possible that respondents were underreporting their experiences, As noted in the report by Tjaclen and Thoennes,the age of respondents can also have an impact on their reported prevalence of victimization,as older women responding to the NVAWS actually reported a much lower prevalence ofrape victimization than younger women did (p, I7).The lifetime victimization rate ranged from 22.4%for women 18-29 years of age to 6,9%for women over 60 years of age� Unfortunately,the age distribution of our survey respondents is unknown, Based on this, it seems likely that the prevalence of current relationship problems(Q4-8) is also underreported on this survey,This may also be true for responses to other questions about sexual violence ([l14,ClI5)� `T)adem and Thoennem, Extent, Nature,and Consequences uf Rape Victimization:Findings From the Nprirno/ Violence Against Women Survey. US. National Institute of lustice, -f I /; (� i�yy UHM Sexual Violence Prevention Project Academic Year 2011—2012 KCC Strategic Task Force Survey Community Survey Data 53 community members responded to the survey and were not disqualified, 19 were disqualified by answering "B"to either question 1 or question 2, or by leaving one of the two answers blank. Of the respondents, 45 were female and only 5 were male, with 3 not identifying their gender. L I consent to be involved in this research project Yes No 100% 0% 2. 1 am presently 18 years of age or older. Yes No 100% 0% 3. Gender: Female Male No Answer 85% 9% 6% Are you currently: 4. being hit or physically assaulted by a Yes No No Answer partner? 0% 100% 0% 5. being verbally threatened by a partner? Yes No No Answer 2% 98% 0% 6. dealing with a jealous partner? Yes No No Answer 6% 94% 0% 2 UH8 Sexual Violence Prev � Project "Cademic Year20I1—ZO1Z K[[Strategic Task Force Survey 7. having money or support taken away Yes No No Answer from you by a partner? 296 98% 0$6 8. afraid of violence in your home? Yes No No Answer 8% 9296 096 Have emotionally or physically threatening personal relationships caused any of the following academic problems for you? g. missed classes Yes No No Answer 4% 9296 4% 10. poor test scores Yes No No Answer 496 9496 296 11. trouble concentrating in class Yes No No Answer 696 9296 2% 3 QHk4 Sexual Violence demic Year 2Ql1-201I KC[Strategic Task Force Survey 12. difficulty studying Yes No No Answer 4Y& 94% 296 13. missed assignments yes No No Answer 696 9296 296 Have you experienced any of the following in your life? 14. | know someone who has been sexually Yes No No Answer assaulted. 38Y6 6294 096 15. ! have felt coerced into unwanted sexual Yes No No Answer activity byapartner. 8% 92% 0Y8 16. | have been sexually assaulted, Yes No No Answer 9% 91% O% 4 tI"i Castor A* Members: Chair jjen�`` Kanani Alapa Regina Canalho -w a I Savita Agar Cherie Moov Vice-Chair Anne Punohu Linda Bothe Secretary Jade Battad Lisa Ellen Smith Treasurer Ex-Officio COUNTY OK Tit'~UA'I COMMITTEE ON THE STATU'S OF W01MEN G/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street. Suite 157,'0 Lihue. F11 96-766 DRAFT 2012 MEETING SCHEDULE All meetings will occur at 5:00 p.m. every 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Molikeha Building Meeting Room 2 A/B. (Unless specified) January ., 18, 2011 February 15, 2012 March 21, 2412 ('Meeting location-Liquor Conference Room 3) April 18, 2012 tMeeting location-Liquor Conference Room 3) Mav 16, 20 127 (Meeting location-Liquor Conference Room 3) June 20, 2012 July 18, 2012 August 15, 2412 September 19, 20122 October 17, 2012 November 11, 2012 December 19, 2012 Approved on: *Subject to change LPS W 2) I