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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-15 Agenda Packet7 1 Sharon Lasker Members: Chair Regina Carvalho Uli'i Castor `15 KfKadk gib *09 Suzanne Ellis Jenai Yoshii Virginia Beck Vice Chair f Edie Ignacio- Neumiller Secretary Liza Cabal - Trinidad Lisa Ellen Smith Treasurer HSCSW Representative/ Ex- Officio COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B 4444 Rice Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER • Approval of meeting minutes for August 19, 2015 Recap from Empowerment Coach Savita Agarwal on the recent Empowerment Workshop held on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the YWCA Facility in Lihue BUSINESS CSW 2015 -06 Discussion and possible decision - making on current and future Committee events including but not limited to: • Rise of the Film Wahine Event (On- going) • 2015 Life Choices September Health & Wellness Fair scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue • October Breast Cancer Awareness mini -walk scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Ceremony to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Mo`ikeha Building - Rotunda ✓ Report from subcommittees on partnering with other community organizations ✓ Public Relations An Equal Opportunity Employer • Career Day (On- going) ✓ Selection of date /time /venue ✓ Report from subcommittees on possible sponsorships /partnerships /luncheon/speakers • 2016 March Women's History Month (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /venue ✓ Advertisement i.e. radio ads, public relations ✓ Form subcommittees to focus on a specific task • 2016 April Equal Pay Day (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /location ✓ Advertisement /public relations ✓ Mayoral Proclamation ✓ Form subcommittee to focus on a specific task CSW 2015 -07 Report from Ex- Officio /HSCSW Kauai Representative Lisa Ellen Smith on the 2016 National Association of Commissions for Women Conference to be held in Hawaii on the island of Oahu on July 16 -21, 2016, and other pertinent updates ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting October 21, 2015, at 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 Mahealani Kraft 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 Committee on the Status of Women — September 16, 2015 2 P a g e 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 C/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Uhu`e, HI 96766 E -mail: mromo @kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241 -4920 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 -4920 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women — September 16, 2015 3 ( P a g e Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I August 19, 2015 Location Mo'ikeha Building — Meeting Room 2AB Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. 7 End of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Present Chair Sharon Lasker; Vice -Chair Virginia Beck Members: Edie Ignacio - Neumiller, Liza. Cabal - Trinidad, Kathy Crowell, Suzanne Ellis and Jenai Yoshii; Hawaii State on the Commission on the Status of Women Kauai Rep. Lisa Ellen Smith (Entered the meeting at 5:05 p. m.). Also present: Board & Commissions Office Staff: Administrator Jay Furfaro; Support Clerk Mercedes Omo; Deputy Attorney's Andrea Suzuki - Andrade and Mahealani Kraft. Excused Absent Regina Carvalho and Uli'i Castor SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Lasker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with seven (7) members present to conduct business. Approval of Regular Open Session Minutes of July 15, 2015. Minutes With no suggestions to revise the meeting minutes, Chair Lasker called for Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller moved to approve the a motion. meeting minutes of July 15, 2015. Ms. Cabal - Trinidad seconded. The motion carried 7:0. Fiscal Reports 1. HSCSW State Grant Funding for FY 2015- 2016 The Budget Status Report showed as of July 2015, the committee's total expenditures plus encumbrances currently at $11,780.13, from an initial budget of $12000.00. 2. Committee on the Status of Women County Budget The Budget Status Report showed as of July 2015, the committee's total expenditures plus encumbrances currently at $746.00, from an initial Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION budget of $1000.00. Chair Lasker called for two (2) motions one to receive the State Grant Ms. Edie Ignacio- Neumiller moved to receive Funding Budget Report, and the second motion to receive the Committee's the State Grant Funding Budget Report as Budget Report for Fiscal 2015 /2016. presented. Vice Chair Beck seconded. Motion carried 7:0 Ms. Edie Ignacio- Neumiller moved to receive the Committee's County Budget for FY 2015- 2016, as presented. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad seconded. Motion carried 7:0 Recap of the 45th Ms. Smith began by passing around a binder containing information from National the National Association of Commissions conference that was held in Association of Indianapolis, Indiana on July 19 -23. She shared that the Hawaii Commission by contingency was successful in securing the bid to hold the National Ms. Lisa Ellen conference in Hawaii next year. The theme that selected for the conference Smith is "With Aloha in our Hearts and Equity in our Laws ". Ms. Smith also shared that the HSCSW (Hawai`i State Commission of the Status of Women) will be conducting an ethical training relative to Hawaii Revised Statutes 04, Standards of Conduct at its meeting on August 26, Ms. Smith mentioned with the 2016 legislative session just around the corner, she thought it would be a good idea for the committee to have a copy of the comprehensive legislative package that was put together by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women on how their legislative process work. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION She added that at the conference Hawaii was the only State that submitted a National Resolution on Title IX which hopefully will prompt the other state legislators to want to form their own Commission for their respective state. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller asked Ms. Smith if a date has been selected for the 2016 conference to which Ms. Smith replied that the date is set for July 16 -21, 2016. Vice Chair Beck ask if the conference would be held on Kauai or on the island of Oahu to which Ms. Smith replied the conference will be held on the island of Oahu. Ms. Yoshii asked what the turnout was for this year's conference to which Ms. Smith replied there only fifty (50) people at the conference which was probably attributed to budget cuts. Vice Chair Beck asked if it was possible for the committee to seek financial aid from a corporate sponsor to pay for the airfare to Oahu. Ms. Smith replied that she does not see any language in the law to prevent the committee from seeking funding from an outside source but would rather refer the question to the County Attorney just to be sure. Business CSW • Rise of the Wahine event (On- going) 2015 -06, Discussion and Ms. Yoshii reported that she spoke to film producer Tiffany Taylor possible yesterday, and was told that the film is at a standstill because there are no decision - making money to move the film forward which prompted Ms. Taylor to ask if she on current and knew anyone who might want to provide some financial support. future Committee Vice Chair Beck shared that asked a friend of hers if she could contact the events including personal assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Nike to see if they but not limited might be interested in becoming a sponsor. to: Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Yoshii asked if the monies would be used to help get the film off of the ground or would it go towards the Kauai event to which Vice Chair Beck replied first of all it would be up to the CEO of Nike to decide whether or not they want to become a major sponsor, but if they do decide to become a sponsor it would be up to them to choose which venue they want to support. Vice Chair Beck stated according to her knowledge, the committee intentions was to hold only one event in the L-1ZU`e area and invite students from the different high schools. In addition, the committee also wrote a letter to School Supertindent Bill Arakaki requesting that the film become part of the DOE's curriculum. Ms. Yoshii stated that it her understanding that the camp of Gabrielle Reece wants to be involved with the Kauai event. 2015 Life Chair Lasker stated she was told by Mercedes that Theresa Koki wants the Choices committee to help with the set -up and breakdown of the event. September Health & Ms. Smith indicated that she would be willing to help out with the set -up Wellness Fair and breakdown. Vice Chair Beck asked who the members should respond scheduled for to if they decide to volunteer to which Ms. Omo replied that the members Friday, should contact Ms. Koki directly. Ms. Crowell said she could help with the September 18, set -up and breakdown. 2015, at the Convention Hall Chair Lasker asked the members if they would like to have a table at the health fair to pass out health care information. Ms. Yoshii said she could help with the set -up but not with breakdown. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad added that she would available on that day and could help as well. Ms. Crowell and Ms. Smith both indicated that they could man the CSW resource table. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller indicated that she could only come during her lunch hour, but could get some health care brochures from the Department of Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Health for the resource table. Ms. Ellis indicated that she could help by getting brochures from the American Cancer Society as well. With no further discussion, Chair Lasker called for a motion to have a table Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller moved to have a table at at the 2015 Life Choices Health and Wellness Fair. the 2015 Health & Wellness Fair. Ms. Cabal - Trinidad seconded. Motion carried 7:0 2015 October After a lengthy discussion, the committee made the following decisions: Breast Cancer Awareness Location: Mo'ikeha Building - Rotunda Month — Paint the Town Pink Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Time: 11:00 a.m. set -up /10 minute warm up with Fitness Instructor Bev Route: Start at the Mo'ikeha Building then onto Kuhio Highway then back to Mo'ikeha Building for refreshments. Refreshments: Staff to purchase the refreshments from Costco Pink/White Balloon arrangement: Staff to order KPD Traffic control: Staff to contact Police Chief Darryl Perry Draft of flyer: Ms. Smith Draft of press release: Ms. Smith and Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller Resource table: Ms. Ellis to contact the American Cancer Society, Hawaiian women's health organization and the breast and cervical Cancer early detection program; Ms. Smith to contact Ms. Cynthia Chiang of Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Planned Parenthood. Career Day Vice Chair Beck stated at one point, the committee talked about wanting to approach the school counselors to ask for input on what they felt would be a good time to have the career day event. Chair Lasker stated it would be a good idea for the committee to form subcommittees. Ms. Ignacio- Newniller and Vice Chair Beck stated that they would like to be on the speaker committee. Ms. Crowell and Ms. Yoshii stated that they could both work on sponsorship /partnership committee. Deputy County Attorney Suzuki - Andrade asked if someone from the committee could send a written request for clarification on sponsorships to the Office of the County Attorney. Chair Lasker and Ms. Cabal- Trinidad both indicated that they would work together on the logistics. Vice Chair Beck said she would be the liaison for Waimea High School and Island School. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad said she would contact the principal of Kauai High School. Ms. Yoshii said she would speak to the school counselor at Kapa`a High School. Chair Lasker stated it is imperative that everyone connects with the school counselors to get their input as to what they think would be the best timeline (preferably on a Friday) to hold the career day event and report back to the committee at the September meeting. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Chair Lasker asked if ten (10) girls from each of the four high schools was an appropriate number to which the members replied absolutely. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller stated as a reminder the school counselors must be informed about the criteria the committee is looking for in each girl. Chair Lasker stated the committee is not looking for girls who are high achievers but girls who need inspiration and belief that they can do more and have more after graduating from high school. Ms. Smith noted that she would help Vice Chair Beck with the career day flyers. Chair Lasker asked if they could include the program to which Ms. Smith indicated yes. 2016 March Chair Lasker stated based on the time, she would like to continue the Women's discussion on the next two items to the next meeting to which the members His2016 April agreed. Ms. Omo stated that she would keep the both items on the agenda. Equal Pay Day (On- going) tory Month Team Building Vice Chair Beck stated if the members can unite in a renewed commitment Workshop then there is no need to have a workshop. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller stated Retreat that she agrees with Vice Chair Beck that if the members can commit then there would no reason to have a workshop. She added the steps are being taken that will hold each member accountable for their duties and there will no room for any mishaps. Chair Lasker stated if there are no further discussion she will deem the matter moot. Ms. Omo acknowledged the Chair's comments and will remove the matter off of the agenda. Selection of an Chair Lasker asked if someone from the committee would like to volunteer alternate to be an alternate to the Legislative subcommittee to which Ms. Ellis stated subcommittee if no one disagrees she would be happy to take the position. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION member to the Chair Lasker thanked Ms. Ellis for her willingness to serve and then called Vice Chair Beck moved to select Ms. Suzanne State Legislative for a motion. Ellis as the alternate to the Legislative Subcommittee. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Announcements Next meeting — Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Mo' ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. Vice Chair Beck announced on July ls` coverage under the Affordable Care Act for women was expanded to include eight (8) new different provisions one of which will change the ability of the health insurance companies that they can no longer turn down a woman for health coverage just because the women has a grandfathered insurance plan. Ms. *Ignacio - Neumiller announced on September 41h there will be a Memorial Olive Tree planting ceremony in honor of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The ceremony will be held at the Kauai Veteran's Center at 9 to 11 a.m. The Zonta Club of Kauai was the August recipient of Table 53 at Rum Fire Resturant at the Kauai Sheraton. The net proceeds will go towards the Zonta Club Education and Scholarships Foundation. The 2015 Walk to end Alzheimer's is coming up on August 29fl' at the Kukui Grove Shopping Center. Sign -ups are still open and anyone can make a monetary donation. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Chair Lasker called for a motion to Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller moved to adjourn. Ms. adjourn the meeting. Cabal- Trinidad seconded. Motion carried 6:0 At 6:00 p.m. the adjourned. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Submitted by: Mercedes Omo, Staff Support Clerk () Approved as circulated on () Approved as amended. See minutes of LM meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Sharon Lasker, Chair