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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-20-2013 CSW agenda packet xCANCELLEDxVACANT Chair Jade Battad Vice -Chair Nancy Nagarkar Secretary Uli`i Castor Treasurer COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STA NOTICE OF MEETING AND AG CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES ■ Regular Wednesday, March 20, 20 5:00 p.m. or shortly there Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting R 4444 Rice Street, Loom iI e, HI 96766 ebruary 20, 2013 Members: Kanani Alapa Regina Carvalho Deslynn Jacquias Cherie Mooy FY 2012/2013 TREASUREB& REPORT ■ Discussio and decision- aking to expend the balance of funds by the end of the fiscal ye O TI -2013 towards committee organized events. COMMUNICATIONS CSW 2013 -07 Email ted February 27, 2013 and March 7, 2013 to Cathy Betts, Executive irector e Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women regarding ' possible attendance at the April 17, 2013 Kauai CSW meeting. C C Letter dated March 1, 2013 to Governor Neil Abercrombie from Vice Chair Jade $attad in support of the Hawaii International Women's Leadership Conference. Letter dated March 1, 2013 to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women from Vice Chair Jade Battad to request funding for students to attend the Hawaii International Women's Leadership Conference CSW 2013 -10 Email dated March 7, 2013 to Cathy Betts, Executive Director of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women regarding the re- direction of funding should the Hawaii International Women's Leadership Conference not be held this year. An Equal Opportunity Employer BUSINESS CSW 2013 -05 Nomination and selection of Chair. CSW 2013 -06 Discussion and decision - making on finalizing the calendar of events for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2012/2013. ➢ April - Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ➢ April Equal Pay Day for Women Proclamation CSW 2012 -10 Discussion and decision - making on co- sponsorship for FY 2012/13. (On- going) ➢ Determine which local non - profit organizations the committee is interested in co- sponsoring with and establish points of contact CSW 2012 -22 Discussion on outreach to middle schools regarding issues of self - esteem, body image, peer pressure and making better choices. (On- going) ➢ Create a partnership plan to present to Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator, Theresa Koki ➢ Determine possible meeting date for Life's Choices Kauai presentation CSW 2012 -32 Discussion and decision - making as it relates to potential Committee events and projects for FY 2013/2014 (On- going) ➢ Women's Leadership Conference Essay Contest ➢ October Breast Cancer Awareness Month ➢ March Women's History Month event ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting- April 17, 2013, 5:00 p.m. at the Mo`ikeha Building, in Meeting Room 2 A/B. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, H.R.S. §92 -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 Committee on the Status of Women — March 20, 2013 2 1 P a g e 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, 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 discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Cherisse Zaima Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 E -mail: czaima @kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241 -4881 Fax: (808) 241 -5127 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Office of Boards and Commission Support Clerk at (808) 241 -4881 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women — March 20, 2013 3 1 P a g e COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Q R�AFT�Tjo�6'�A'liltroue Board/Committee: I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting Date February 20, 2013 Location Mo`ikeha Building — Meeting Room 2A/13 Start of Meeting: 5:07 End of Meeting: 6:18 Present Chair, Savita Agarwal; Vice - Chair, Jade Battad; Members: Ulii Castor; Regina Carvalho; Deslynn Jaquias; Cherie Mooy Also Ex- Officio, Lisa Ellen Smith; Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark; Boards & Commissions Office Staff: Paula Morikami, Administrator; Cherisse Zaima, Support Clerk; Guest: Cheree Waters Excused Nancy Nagarkar Absent Kanani Alapa SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Agarwal called the meeting to order at 5:07 pm with 5 members present constituting a uorum. Approval of Regular Open Session minutes of January 16, 2013 Ms. Carvalho moved to approve the minutes as Minutes circulated. Ms. Castor seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Communications ■ CSW 2013 -04 Email dated January 4, 2013 to Cathy Betts, Executive Director of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women inviting her to meet with the Kauai Committee on the Status of Women to offer her expertise on how the committee can make the biggest impact on women's issues. Ms. Smith reported that she had spoken with Ms. Betts who informed her that she will be unable to make the March meeting but if the April meeting is during the third week, she will most likely be able to make it. Ms. Carvalho stated that at next month's meeting the committee should have a more in -depth discussion on what they would like to discuss with Ms. Betts. Ms Battad mentioned that she also spoke with Ms. Betts to discuss some ways for the committee to move forward. She stated that Ms. Betts is willing and very excited to work with them. Open Session Minutes Page 1 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 2 Open Session Minutes Page 2 of 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Business CSW 2013 -03 Update on Zonta Club meeting held on January 31, 2013 at Hanama'ulu Cafe attended by Regina Carvalho and Nancy Na ag rkar. Ms. Carvalho reported that she met with the Executive Board as they were planning for their Eat Dessert First event. She did a short presentation on the things the committee has done in the last few years and what their focus has been. She also talked about partnership and ways they could support the various women's groups on the island, stating that she felt that more could be accomplished by working together as opposed to individually. Ms. Agarwal asked whether it had been determined if they would be partnering, to which Ms. Carvalho replied that the discussion was about just being supportive of one another at this time. Ms. Battad added that Edie (Ignacio, President of Zonta Club) will be looking at CSW's calendar of events once it is received, and see how they can partner. The current list of events is: Women's History Month, Life's Choices Health Fair, Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness, and Women's Leadership Essay Contest. Ms. Carvalho further suggested things like emailing Zonta Club members information on these events and asking them to come and support them. She stated that the committee has lots of ideas and would like to do more, but needs a bit of direction and focus. ■ CSW 2012 -10 Discussion on co- sponsorship for FY 2012/13. (On- going) Ms. Battad stated she would like to leave this as an on -going agenda item since they are talking about partnering with various agencies and programs such as Zonta Club, YWCA and Life's Choices Kauai. Ms. Battad mentioned that she has had discussions with Life's Choices Kauai Coordinator, Theresa Koki, who is willing to come to a meeting once the committee has established ways they can be of help to Ms. Koki's program, and have further discussion on those initiatives. Open Session Minutes Page 2 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Carvalho brought up the Kauai Community College Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event and how CSW could assist /support that event. Ms. Mooy stated that Frances Dinnan, who is the person that has been in charge, is off - island and has placed Ms. Mooy in charge. She has put together a "to- do" list, and though it is very extensive, she is determined not to cancel the event which takes place on April 12. Two things she wanted to discuss were partnering with YWCA and becoming involved as a committee and having a resource table there. The "to -do" list that Ms. Mooy provided included arranging for a massage therapist, warm -up exercise person, program speakers, and possibly another proclamation from the Mayor. She noted that in addition to increasing registration and involving the media, there are numerous things they can do to help make the event successful. She is already trying to encourage registration and will be going to the student council and the student council activities committee to ask them to help get more students involved. Ms. Battad asked whether the committee could have a table at the event, to which Ms. Clark responded that as long as they are not paying for the table, they could do that, and could also ask the Mayor to do the Proclamation. Since it's not a money- making event and more of an awareness event, it shouldn't be a problem. Ms. Carvalho talked about the YWCA luncheon and possibly getting a table for the committee members to attend. Ms. Smith brought up the subject of funding and suggested that the committee could submit a request for funding to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to help support these types of events. Ms. Agarwal stated that she feels it is time for co- sponsorship and although there has been a lot of talking about it, it is time to take action. She feels that any funding issues can be taken care of and that many women on the Open Session Minutes Page 3 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 4 Open Session Minutes Page 4 of 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION island may not know that the committee even exists, so they need to become more visible. Ms. Smith discussed a program on the Big Island that funded $3,000 to air radio ads produced by a member of the HSCSW, focusing on teen dating violence. She suggested that the committee look into requesting funds to buy airtime to play those ads, which are already recorded and available, here on Kauai. Cheree Waters, guest, offered public testimony. She mentioned she belongs to PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays and that the organization has partnered with Malama Pono to do a series of radio ads on KKCR regarding safe sex. Ms. Smith noted that another issue reported in the January HSCSW meeting was a $1,000 request from the Youth Pride Council which sponsors the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi- sexual, Transgender) prom on the Big Island. Ms. Agarwal asked whether or not there were any ads for children to stay in school, to which Ms. Smith responded that no county has done that yet. She went on to explain what Hawaii county had done as far as partnering with another local organization to do the Public Service Announcements and then making a request to the HSCSW every year for funding to continue to air them. She is hopeful that the committee is able to put something together and take advantage of the funding opportunity. Ms. Battad mentioned that Kauai and the Big Island were on the cover of a magazine as having the highest rate of teen pregnancy and that the committee needs to focus on things that are happening here, so that may be an awareness /prevention topic of note. ■ CSW 2012 -21 Review and discussion on the information from Lisa Ellen Smith, State Commission on the Status of Women Open Session Minutes Page 4 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Representative, on several women's legislative bills that were presented at this year's legislative session. (a) 2013 Hawaii Women's Coalition Legislative Package Ms. Carvalho moved to receive the 2013 Hawaii Women's Coalition Legislative tracking list. Ms. Agarwal seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Ms. Smith passed around a copy of her testimony she submitted in support of HB 411 regarding compassionate care for sexual assault victims; this establishes a new chapter in part HRS 321 to ensure victims of sexual assault are provided with unbiased, medically factual information and access to emergency contraceptives after a sexual assault. Fridaz is the deadline to submit testimony and being that it is going on its 16t year, she is hoping that the bill will pass this year. She noted that Representative Kawakami is on the Judiciary commission and suggested that the committee members give him a call to let him know they support this bill. There was discussion about the process of bill hearings, the Hawaii Legislative website, how to use it to view bills and their status, and how to submit testimony. Ms. Battad shared that she submitted testimony on a violence against women bill and has been going to the website periodically to stay current with what's happening. She also mentioned that she feels as a committee it would help them to be aware of what women's causes are and what is being placed before our Legislators. Ms. Carvalho stated that most people don't even know where to start when it comes to Legislative issues and asked Ms. Smith if she would be able to educate the committee, to which Ms. Smith responded affirmatively. Ms. Smith made suggestions on how to submit testimony and some of the Open Session Minutes Page 5 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 6 Open Session Minutes Page 6 of 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION etiquette that should be involved. She went on to discuss some of the bills listed on the Legislative tracking list that she felt were important, such as the Keiki Caucus and comprehensive sex education bill, gender equality, breastfeeding in the workplace and jury duty exemptions for women who are breastfeeding, SB 533 relating to a transgender being able to change the gender listed on their certificate of birth, domestic workers bill of rights, children victims of sexual and labor trafficking; Hawaii has a large sex trafficking problem, especially in Honolulu. There was discussion on the differences between House bills and Senate bills and companion bills. Ms. Smith explained that anyone can submit testimony as an individual or as a commissioner if agreed to by the commission. Additionally, the Chair can submit testimony on behalf of the Commission if it's approved by the Commission. Ms. Battad expressed her gratitude to Ms. Smith being a part of their meetings and providing them with the information they need to help guide them. ■ CSW Discussion on outreach to middle schools regarding issues of self - esteem, body image, peer pressure and making better choices. (On- going) Ms. Battad stated that this issue should remain on the agenda as on -going because Theresa Koki will be coming to talk to the committee about the needs in the schools, as she is the connection to the schools. Attorney Clark reminded the committee that they do have a guest and they should be providing her the opportunity to make testimony. Ms. Waters provided public testimony on Planned Parenthood and their increased visibility on the island, now sharing a space with Malama Pono and having more employees. She further mentioned that they have clinics Open Session Minutes Page 6 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION on Friday and that she participated in a counter - protest recently. Ms. Smith noted that Planned Parenthood will be having their own office sometime around June and she believes it will be located above Aloha Lumber building, which will allow them a whole floor of office spaces to be able to provide services. Ms. Waters further mentioned that one of the services they will be providing is hormones for transgender patients, which she feels is very important since hormones are not covered by insurance and are very difficult for these patients to obtain on the black market. ■ CSW 2012 -28 Discussion on information from Lisa Ellen Smith as it relates to potential State funding that the Committee on the Status of Women may utilize in the future. Ms. Battad stated that this item should be specifically for the Governor's Leadership Conference and the corresponding essay contest because the committee would like to be able to have more young women attend. She felt the conference was extremely powerful and would like to give more youth the opportunity to participate. Ms. Smith suggested that the committee figure out how many students, the cost, the flights and whether or not they want to fund the committee members to attend, and make a budget request to HSCSW. The request needs to be made so that it can appear on the HSCSW agenda. Ms. Agarwal feels that trying to get funding to have more youth participate is good, but she is concerned that in the past they have not gotten a good response from the youth. Ms. Smith suggested radio ads and Ms. Battad suggested partnering up with Leadership Kauai Youth program since they are in the schools and they are not specifically geared toward any particular financial category of students. It's not just the upper elite of the school, it's everyone. She further stated that Puni has already said she would love to help and though she will not be including it in her leadership class, she will present the information to the students. Ms. Carvalho stated that she spoke to Nancy Open Session Minutes Page 7 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 8 Open Session Minutes Page 8 of 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Borales of PCNC at Kapa`a High School, who was an organizer at the Eastside Family Summit and is interested in talking with the committee. The committee agreed that they need to start working on getting the essay contest going now. Ms. Carvalho proposed that instead of sending a bunch of people to the conference, to hold a similar event here. She feels there would be enough participation to make it successful. Support Clerk will submit a flyer for the essay contest for Chair's approval. Ms. Smith talked about the possibility of participating in the Bright Futures program with the YWCA and suggested ten (10) youth from each school and provide a lunch, a speaker and gave examples of things she did with the YWCA with presentations and study circles on anti - racism, body - image and other issues, having older girls (college age) come and speak to younger girls. She also mentioned that it was hugely successful and suggested the committee suggest funding for this type of event. Ms. Smith further shared her experiences with the Bright Futures program. Ms. Battad mentioned that she participated in a YWCA National conference that was held here. Ms. Smith noted that this may be something they would like to partner with the YWCA to do. Ms. Mooy requested clarification on what the action is out of all the discussion that has been going on, to which Ms. Battad replied that the first thing they should do is find out whether or not the Governor's Leadership Conference is actually taking place this year, to which Ms. Smith added that as individuals, they can all send a request to the Governor to state the importance of the conference and request that it does continue to take place. Ms. Mooy suggested that they draft a letter of request to support this Ms. Mooy moved to have the committee send a event to the Governor. Ms. Agarwal stated that she feels they should send a letter in support and encouragement of the request for funding first. Staff will draft a letter of support. Governor's Women's Leadership Conference. Ms. Battad seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Open Session Minutes Page 8 of 10 Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 9 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Carvalho suggested the committee submit a request to the HSCSW for funding to attend the conference and its related expenses. Ms. Smith advised that they should have an idea of the amount they will be requesting. There was further discussion on what the costs per person Ms. Carvalho moved to have the committee send would be; it was determined that $2,000 be requested. Staff will draft letter a letter to HSCSW requesting funding to attend of request. the Governor's Women's Leadership Conference. Ms. Battad seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. ■ CSW 2012 -32 Discussion as it relates to potential Committee events and projects for 2013. (On- going) Ms. Mooy stated that she had talked about the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event earlier in the meeting and had no further discussion on it. Ms. Castor asked about the Treasurer's report and stated that a discussion needs to take place about what to do with the remainder of the monies in the account. Ms. Mooy suggested it could be used to pay for Walk A Mile registration. Ms. Castor further suggested that it be used to get pink t -shirts for the committee that they can wear during events like the Cancer walk and other events, and possibly getting more bags. Ms. Carvalho asked that everyone do some research as to how many shirts or bags are needed and Discussion on what to do with remainder of how much it will cost and have those things as well as any other ideas monies will be put on the agenda for next ready to present at the next meeting. month's meeting. Announcements Next Meeting — March 20, 2013, 5:00 p.m. at the Moikeha Building in Meeting Room 2A /2B. Ms. A arwal announced her resignation from the Committee on the Status Open Session Minutes Page 9 of 10 Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session February 20, 2013 Page 10 Open Session Minutes Page 10 of 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION of Women to take a position as a member of the Fire Commission. She stated that she will still continue to attend all CSW meetings and actively work with the committee on the issues she has brought up. There was some discussion on the criteria for being elected ChairNice- Nomination/election of ChairNice -Chair will be Chair. put on the agenda for the next meeting. Ms. Smith mentioned that her term with the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women ends in 2015 and talked about the application process and criteria, encouraging members to submit applications or recommend others for the State Commission. Adjournment Ms. Castor moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Carvalho seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm. Submitted by: Cherisse Zaima, Staff Support Clerk () Approved as circulated (add date of meeting approval). () Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Savita Agarwal, Chair Open Session Minutes Page 10 of 10 Cherisse Zaima From: Cherisse Zaima Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:13 PM To: 'Lisa Ellen Smith' Subject: RE: Funding request Thanks Lisa Ellen. I will make the change. The April meeting is scheduled for the 17th. O From: Lisa Ellen Smith [mailto:debrannan@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:11 PM To: Cherisse Zaima Subject: Fwd: Funding request FYI and yeah. Can I get the date of the April meeting for Cathy. I also need to change my mailing address to 1970 Hanalima Street, L204, Lihue. Thank you. Sent Begin forwarded message: From: Catherine.A.Bettskhawaii.gov Date: February 27, 2013 12:01:53 PM HST To: "Lisa Ellen Smith" <debrannankgmail.com> Subject: Re: Funding request Hi Lisa Ellen, For sure! Let's put it on the April agenda and discuss it then. That's great that they're active! Would you mind sending me the date and time again for the KCSW meeting? Thank you! Cathy - - -- -Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan @gmail.com> wrote: - - - -- To: "catherine.a.betts" <Catherine.A.Betts @hawaii.gov> From: Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan@)gmail.com> Date: 02/25/2013 09:08PM Subject: Funding request Dear Cathy, KCSW has made a funding request for $2,000 to provide as many young women as possible with attendance and flights to the Women's Leadership Conference on Oahu (hopefully held this Autumn). They are in the beginning stages of their essay contest for this event. They are also working on creating a Bright Futures leadership conference here on Kauai to be able to provide a local opportunity for more young women. CSW 2013 -07 They were very receptive to your April visit and hope that we can arrange that as soon as possible in hopes to have a greater attendance at their monthly meetings. Please let me know if this can be on the April agenda. Thank you, LE CSW 2013 -07 Cherisse Zaima From: Catherine.A.Betts @hawaii.gov Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 11:55 AM To: Cherisse Zaima Subject: Re: Possible attendance at Kauai meeting Aloha Cherisse, Thank you so much for the email. I wouldn't need any expenditures and our Commission budget would allow for my travel to and from the meeting. I am just confirming childcare since it is an evening meeting. I would love to come and meet with everyone, though, so I am hoping I can attend. Thank you! Cathy Betts - - - -- Cherisse Zaima <czaima2@kauai.gov> wrote: - - - -- To: "Catherine.A.Betts @hawaii.gov" <Catherine.A.Betts @hawaii.gov> From: Cherisse Zaima <czaima@kauai.gov> Date: 03/04/2013 09:55AM Cc: "debrannan@gmail.com" <debrannanCa@gmail.com> Subject: Possible attendance at Kauai meeting Aloha Ms. Betts, I understand that you have been communicating with Lisa Ellen Smith on the possibility of your attending a Kauai Committee on the Status of Women meeting in April. I would like to thank you for your offer of support and guidance and hope you will be able to make this trip. The April meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17`h at 5:00 p.m. Should your schedule permit you to attend, what kind of expenditures should our committee anticipate for your visit? Please get back to me at your earliest convenience. I am hoping to include discussion on this on the agenda for this month's meeting coming up on the 2oth. Thank you again. O Ocri5se K Zaima Commission Support Clerk Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Ste. 150 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Phone: (808) 241 -4881 CSW 2013 -07 Fax: (808) 241 -5127 Email: czaima(akauai.gov CSW 2013 -07 VACANT Chair Jade Battad Vice -Chair Nancy Nagarkar Secretary Uli`i Castor Treasurer March 1, 2013 CommrrTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN c/o Office of the Mayor 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihu`e, Hawaii, 96766 TEL: (808) 241 -4920 FAX: (808) 241 -5127 Office of the Governor The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Governor, State of Hawaii Executive Chambers, State Capitol Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Honorable Neil Abercrombie, Members: Kanani Alapa Regina Carvalho Deslynn Jaquias Cherie Mooy Lisa Ellen Smith Ex -Officio The Kauai Committee on the Status of Women would like to express our support for the Hawaii International Women's Leadership Conference and what it represents, and urge you to continue with this important initiative. The Kauai Committee on the Status of Women is committed to educating, enlightening, and empowering young women in our community. Popular media often objectifies women, placing an importance on physical appearance and/or demeaning actions that can be detrimental to their sense of self -worth. With these, and numerous other challenges that face women today, especially young women, it is more important than ever for them to see, hear, and experience strong, successful women that are influential in a positive way. For several years, our committee has hosted an essay contest open to all female high school students on Kauai which focuses on the theme "Women that inspire you as a leader ". Two students are then selected to attend the conference along with selected committee members. This powerful conference, attended by influential women from all over the world, offers our young women of Kaua` i to experience, firsthand, what women have accomplished, and will hopefully inspire them to continue on a path to success. It was unfortunate that the conference could not be held last year, though understandably so, but we are hoping that this year will mark the return of this wonderful event. Once again, we would like to encourage you to continue with this important initiative for the young women of Hawaii. Very sincerely yours, Uh9"WW&*) Jade T. Wai`ale`ale Battad Committee on the Status of Women, Vice Chair CSW 2013 -08 VACANT Chair Jade Battad Vice -Chair Nancy Nagarkar Secretary Uli`i Castor Treasurer March 1, 2013 CommrrTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN c/o Office of the Mayor 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihu`e, Hawaii, 96766 TEL: (808) 241 -4920 FAX: (808) 241 -5127 Ms. Cathy Betts Executive Director Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women 235 S. Beretania Street, Room 407 Honolulu, HI 96813 Dear Ms. Betts, Members: Kanani Alapa Regina Carvalho Deslynn Jaquias Cherie Mooy Lisa Ellen Smith Ex -Officio The Kauai Committee on the Status of Women with the County of Kauai will be sponsoring an essay contest this year open to all female high school students on Kauai. The theme for this year's essay is "Women that inspire you as a leader ". Winners of the essay contest, will be awarded a trip to Oahu to attend the Hawaii International Women's Leadership Conference along with committee members who will be their chaperones. In years past, we were able to have two students, along with selected committee members, attend the conference. This year, and in years ahead, we are hoping to bring more young women to this powerful, inspirational event. Due to budget constraints, we are seeking your help. We anticipate the need for $2,000 to help with the airfare, hotel and registration costs for this important initiative. The Kauai Committee on the Status of Women humbly requests assistance from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to help us with this endeavor, so that more young women are able to participate in the event and listen to the success stories of the highly recognized and influential women leaders from all over the world. Your favorable consideration will be very much appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely yours, J I Jade Wai`ale`ale Battad Committee on the Status of Women, Vice -Chair County of Kauai CSW 2013 -09 Cherisse Zaima From: Lisa Ellen Smith [debrannan @gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 12:41 PM To: Cherisse Zaima Subject: Fwd: CSW letters Just FYI, if no leadership conference on Oahu, I checked to see if the funding could be directed to a Kauai conference - yes but planning should begin soon. Please forward as you see appropriate. Sent Begin forwarded message: From: Catherine.A.Bettskhawaii.gov Date: March 7, 2013 11:40:54 AM HST To: "Lisa Ellen Smith" <debrannankgmail.com> Subject: Re: CSW letters Hi Lisa Ellen, Of course. They would just need to start planning and provide some back up information for us to process the request with our fiscal department. Let me know if they need help! - - -- -Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan @gmail.com> wrote: - - - -- To: Catherine.A.Betts(a)hawaii.gov From: Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan@gmail.com> Date: 03/06/2013 02:16PM Subject: Re: CSW letters Cathy, If there is no Leadership Conference this year - can KCCSW change their request for funding for their own as they are very interested in having one? MIND On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM, <Catherine.A.Betts @hawaii.gov> wrote: > Hi Lisa Ellen, • I'm not so sure it will be done again this year. Their website is defunct • and lists the program from 2011, states that they will be taking a break for > 2012, and then when you try to sign up for updates, its been disabled. Let > me check around and see if there's a planning committee yet. Will keep you > posted. • Please share the good news: EC passed in the House last night - -both floor • amendments were voted down. The bill remained intact and we just need to • get it through the Senate! > Cathy > - - -- -Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan @gmail.com> wrote: - - - -- > To: "catherine.a.betts" <Catherine.A.Betts @ hawaii.gov> 1 CSW 2013 -10 • From: Lisa Ellen Smith <debrannan @gmail.com> • Date: 03/06/2013 08:16AM • Subject: Fwd: CSW letters > Cathy, • I suggested that they send a letter to the Gov. in support of the • leadership conference - I wasn't sure but why not send a letter of • support to help ensure that it is held this year. > Do you have any information available on the Conference yet? > Thanks, > LE • ---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - -- > From: Cherisse Zaima < czaima @kauai.gov> • Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 8:07 AM • Subject: CSW letters • To: Cherisse Zaima < czaima @kauai.gov> > Good morning, • Just FYI - Attached are the letters I sent out on behalf of the • Committee on the Status of Women. One to Governor Abercrombie in • support of the Women's Leadership Conference and one to the Hawaii • State Commission on the Status of Women to request funding. > Cherisse R. Zaima > Commission Support Clerk > Office of Boards and Commissions > 4444 Rice Street, Ste. 150 > Lihue, Hawaii 96766 > Phone: (808) 241 -4881 > Fax: (808) 241 -5127 > Email: czaima @kauai.gov > LE • [attachment "3 -1 -13 letter of support Leadership Conference.pdf" removed by • Catherine A Betts /DHS /StateHiUS] • [attachment "3 -1 -13 request for funding HSCSW.pdf" removed by Catherine A • Betts /DHS /StateHiUS] N CSW 2013 -10