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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-15 Agenda PacketSharon Lasker Chair Virginia Beck Vice Chair Edie Ignacio- Neumiller Secretary Liza Cabal - Trinidad Treasurer Members: Regina Carvalho Uli'i Castor Kathy Crowell Suzanne Ellis Jenai Yoshii Lisa Ellen Smith HSCSW Representative/ Ex- Officio COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday, October 21, 2015 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B 4444 Rice Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766 • Approval of meeting minutes for August 19, 2015 • Recap by Savita Agarwal on the recent Empowerment Workshop that was held at the YWCA Facility in Lihu`e • Recap of the 2015 Pink the Town Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk that was held on October 7, 2015 • General discussion on the Committee's budget for FY 2017 BUSINESS CSW 2015 -06 Discussion and possible decision - making on future Committee events including but not limited to: • Rise of the Film Wahine Event (On- going) • Career Day (On- going) ✓ Selection of date /time /venue ✓ Report from subcommittees An Equal Opportunity Employer • 2016 March Women's History Month (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /venue ✓ Form subcommittees to focus on a specific tasks • 2016 April Equal Pay Day (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /location ✓ Mayoral Proclamation ✓ Form subcommittee to focus on specific tasks CSW 2015 -07 Report from 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 CSW 2015 -08 Discussion on participating in the YWCA's 2015 Women's Pink Expo on November 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Kauai Memorial Convention Hall in Lihu`e ANNOUNCEMENTS • Next meeting November 18, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Mo`ikeha Building, in Meeting Room 2 A/B. • The next Drug Court Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Federal Judiciary Building in LThu`e. 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 Krafft Committee on the Status of Women — October 21, 2015 2 1 P a g e Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date August 19, 2015 Location Mo'ikeha Building — Meeting Room 2A/B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. 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 County 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 Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller moved to approve the With no suggestions to correct the meeting minutes, Chair Lasker called meeting minutes of July 15, 2015. Ms. Cabal - for a motion. Trinidad seconded. The motion carried 7:0. Fiscal Reports 1. HSCSW State Grant Funding for FY 2015- 2016 As of July 2015, the Budget Report currently shows the Committee's total expenditures plus encumbrances at $11,780.13, from an initial budget of $12,000.00. 2. Committee on the Status of Women County Budget As of July 2015, the Budget Report currently shows the Committee's total expenditures plus encumbrances at $746.00, from an initial budget of $1000.00. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Chair Lasker called for two separate motions to receive the Budget There was a motion by Ms. Edie Ignacio - Reports. Neumiller to receive the State Grant Funding Budget Report as presented. Vice Chair Beck seconded the motion. Motion carried 7:0 There was a motion by Ms. Edie Ignacio - Neumiller to receive the Committee's Budget for FY 2015 -2016. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad seconded the motion. Motion carried 7:0 Recap of the 45th Ms. Smith began by passing around a binder containing information she National obtained while attending the 2015 National Association of Commissions Association of Conference in Indianapolis on July 19 -23. She shared that Hawaii was Commission by successful in securing the bid to host the 2016 conference in Honolulu. Ms. Lisa Ellen The theme for next year's conference has been appropriately named "With Smith Aloha in our Hearts and Equity in our Laws ". Ms. Smith shared that the Hawaii State Commission of the Status of Women will be conducting an ethical training pertaining to the Hawaii Revised Statutes Standards of Conduct at its next meeting on August 26. Ms. Smith mentioned with the 2016 Legislative Session just around the corner, she thought it would be a great idea for each member to have a copy of the Comprehensive Legislative Package which was put together by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women on how their legislative process work. She added that 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 on the Status of Women. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller asked what the date of conference is and the location to which Ms. Smith replied that the date of the conference is set for July 16 -21, 2016, and they are currently working on securing a venue to hold the conference. Ms. Yoshii asked what the usual turnout is for the conference to which Ms. Smith replied there were only fifty (50) people which was probably due to budget cuts but in past she has seen a lot more people at the conference. Vice Chair Beck asked if it was possible for the Committee to seek financial aid from a corporate sponsor to cover the cost of the airfare for each member to travel Oahu to attend the conference. Ms. Smith replied that she does not see any language in the law that would prevent the Committee from seeking funding from an outside source but she would rather refer the question to the County Attorney for a proper legal response. 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 currently at a standstill due to a lack decision - making of funding which prompt Ms. Taylor to ask if she knew anyone who might on current and be interested want to provide some financial support to move the film future forward. Committee events including Vice Chair Beck shared that she asked her friend who happens to be friends but not limited with the personal assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Nike to see if to: they might be interested in becoming a sponsor. Ms. Yoshii asked if she was successful in obtaining some money would the money be used to get the film moving on the mainland or would the money go towards the Kauai event to which Vice Chair Beck replied it would be up to the CEO of Nike to decide whether or not they want to become a k; Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION major sponsor, but if they do agree, it would be up to the CEO to choose which venue to support. Vice Chair Beck stated according to her knowledge the intentions was to hold just one event in the Uihu`e area and invite students from the different high schools as well as the public. In addition, the Committee 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 also wanted to be involved with the Kauai event. 2015 Life Chair Lasker stated she was told that Theresa Koki wants the Committee to Choices 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 contact scheduled for if they decide to volunteer to which Ms. Omo replied that the members Friday, should contact Ms. Koki directly. Ms. Crowell said she would help with September 18, the set -up and breakdown. 2015, at the Convention Hall Chair Lasker asked the members if they would like to have a resource 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 could help as well. Ms. Crowell and Ms. Smith both indicated that they would man the resource table. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller indicated that she would only be available during her lunch hour but help by getting pamphlets from the Department of Health to place on the resource table. Ms. Ellis indicated that she would help by getting pamphlets from the American Cancer Society as well. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION With no further discussion, Chair Lasker called for a motion. There was a motion by Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller to have a resource table at the 2015 Life Choices Health & Wellness Fair on Friday, September 18, 2015. . Ms. Cabal- Trinidad seconded the motion. 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: 11:15 a.m. set -up /15 minute wane up with Fitness Instructor Bev Brody. Route: Start at the Mo'ikeha Building then onto Kiihio 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 Daryl 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 Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION early detection program; Ms. Smith to contact Ms. Cynthia Chiang of Planned Parenthood. Career Day Vice Chair Beck stated at one point the Committee talked about approaching the school counselors to ask for input on what would be a good date and time to hold the next career day event. Chair Lasker stated it would be a good idea to form subcommittees to handle the different tasks. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller and Vice Chair Beck stated that they would like to be a part of the speaker committee. Ms. Crowell and Ms. Yoshii stated that they would like to be a part of the 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 handle all of the logistics. Vice Chair Beck said she would act as the committee's 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 pointed out how important it is for the committee to get input from the school counselors as to what they think would be the best date and time (preferably on a Friday) to hold the career day event. She asked for a full report at the next meeting. Chair Lasker asked if ten (10) girls from each of the four high schools was an appropriate number to invite to which the members replied absolutely. Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller mentioned that the school counselors should be informed about the specific criteria the committee is looking for in each girl. Chair Lasker added that the committee is not looking for girls who are high achievers but girls that need inspiration and belief that they can do so much more after graduating from high school. Ms. Smith noted that she would assist 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 she would like to continue the discussion on the two Women's items at the next meeting to which the members agreed. History Month And April's Equal Pay Da Team Building Vice Chair Beck stated that if the members can unite in a renewed Workshop commitment then there would be no need to for workshop. Ms. Ignacio - Retreat Neumiller stated that steps are already being taken to hold each member accountable for completing their task; leaving no room for any mishaps. Chair Lasker stated if there are no further discussion she will deem the issue moot to which the members agreed. Selection of an Chair Lasker asked if someone from the committee would like to volunteer alternate to the to an alternate on the legislative subcommittee to which Ms. Ellis stated if Vice Chair Beck moved to select Ms. Suzanne Legislative no one disagrees she would be more than happy to take the position. Chair Ellis as the alternate to the Legislative subcommittee Lasker thanked Ms. Ellis for her willingness to serve and called for a Subcommittee. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller seconded motion. 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 as of July 1St the health 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 Committee on the Status of Women an Advisory Committee Regular Open Session August 19, 2015 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION insurance companies that they can no longer turn down a woman for health coverage just because the women insurance plan is a grandfathered plan. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller made the following announcements: • September 4t" there will be an Olive Tree planting ceremony in honor of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The ceremony will take place at the Kauai Veteran's Center on Kapule Highway from 9 to 11 a.m. • The Zonta Club of Kauai was the August recipient of Table 53 at the Rum Fire Resturant at the Kauai Sheraton. The net proceeds will go towards the club's Education and Scholarships Foundation. • The 2015 Walk to end Alzheimer's is coming up on August 29t" 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. Submitted by: Mercedes Omo, Staff Support Clerk () Approved as circulated on O Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Sharon Lasker, Chair