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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-15 Agenda PacketSharon Lasker Chair Virginia Beck Vice Chair Edie Ignacio - Neumiller Secretary Liza Cabal - Trinidad Treasurer Members: Regina Carvalho Uli'i Castor 015 NOV 12 P4 :24 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, November 18, 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 October 21, 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 the subcommittee • 2016 March Women's History Month (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /venue ✓ Form a subcommittee to handle specific tasks • 2016 April Equal Pay Day (Deferred on August 19, 2015) ✓ Selection of date /time /location for the Mayoral Proclamation ✓ Form a subcommittee to handle specific tasks An Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (On- going) CSW 2015 -09 Discussion on responding to acting on state Legislative bills during the 2016 legislature session CSW 2015 -11 Discussion on coverage for the shift changes for the members who will be attending the YWCA's Women's Pink Expo on Sunday, November 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veteran's Center in Lihu`e ANNOUNCEMENTS • Next meeting - December 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Mo`ikeha Building, in Meeting Room 2 A/B. • The 20h Drug Court Graduation Ceremony Friday, November 20, 2015, from 12:00 noon to 3 p.m, at the Fifth Judicial Circuit — Courtroom 6. The Honorable Judge Kathleen N.A. Watanabe • Empowerment workshop on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 5 p.m. the YWCA Women's Center located at 4410 Hardy Street in Lihue 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 — November 18, 2015 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 C/o Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 LYhw 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 — November 18, 2015 3 1 P a g e COUNTY OF KAUAI '—�" `/° " -�"'` ` • Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: I Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I October 21, 2015 Location Mo'ikeha Building — Meeting Room 2A/B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 6:02 p.m. Present Chair Sharon Lasker; Vice -Chair Virginia Beck; Members: Edie Ignacio- Neumiller, Liza Cabal- Trinidad, Kathy Crowell, Suzanne Ellis Also present: Board & Commissions Office Staff: Support Clerk Mercedes Omo; Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft. Guest: Empowerment Coach Savita Agarwal Excused Jenai Yoshi 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 six (6) member present constituting a quorum. Approval of Regular Open Session Minutes of August 19, 2015. Minutes Chair Lasker asked if anyone had comments or corrections to the meeting minutes, and if not, she would called for a motion to approve the minutes. In reference to page six (6) of the meeting minutes under Career Day, Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller asked for clarification on whether the request that was made by Attorney Andrea Suzuki - Andrade for someone from the committee to send a written request for clarification on sponsorships to the Office of the County Attorney was done. She added that according to her notes from the last meeting, no one from the committee was assigned to do the task and that she couldn't remember if Ms. Smith may have said something to the attorney. Ms. Smith stated that she spoke to HSCSW Executive Director Ms. Betts and was told that she would have to check with the State Attorney regarding her concerns over co-mingling of state Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION and county funds. In regard to the committee's inquiry about applying for a 501 c3, Ms. Smith stated that she would have to check but she thought she sent the information including a link to the members in case they were Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller moved to approve the interested in applying for a tax exempt status, meeting minutes of August 19, 2015. Ms. Cabal - Trinidad seconded the motion. Motion With no further comments, Chair Lasker called for a motion to approve the carried 6:0 meetiniz minutes. Recap of the Ms. Agarwal began by thanking the committee for sponsorship and the Empowerment YWCA for allowing her to host her workshop at their facility. Ms. Session by Agarwal stated she felt that the event was well attended given the short Empowerment notice in which the committee had to advertise the event. She stated that Coach Savita based on the surveys collected majority if those who participated were Agarwal relatively happy with the exception of one. Ms. Agarwal shared that she received a few calls since then from people seeking her help which was good because it made her feel that she was doing her job. Ms. Agarwal stated that the Police Department had asked her if she would be willing to hold a workshop at their facility which prompt her to seek advice from First Deputy County Attorney Stephen Hall to see whether or not there was a conflict. According Mr. Hall because her services does not involved any financial transactions he does not see any conflict, however, he asked her to speak to County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask for additional clarification on the matter. Ms. Agarwal shared that she made a trip to Waimea High School to meet with the school counselors there to talk about the possibility of holding an empowerment workshop at the school. She stated that in the course of their discussion, she made an inquiry as to the last Career Day event and was told that the girls were happy, however, some of the girls felt that they had to compete with the other girls because they were the top of their class. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Agarwal asked that the committee take her comments into consideration and select only the girls who really needs inspiration motivation instead of the girls who are already well accomplished. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller reported that there were a total of eighteen (18) people at the workshop of which seven were members of the committee which includes Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith commented that she saw a few ladies from the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney who might be interested in attending another empowerment workshop. Ms. Agarwal stated that perhaps in the near future she could hold a luncheon workshop at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney which is in the same location as the Police Department. Vice Chair Beck stated that she would like to clarify that the committee's intentions was not to select only top girls but the girls who are at a lower tier to which Ms. Agarwal replied she understands and only trying to convey that perhaps the next time the committee could make clear its intentions before approaching the school counselors to which Vice Beck replied she thought the committee did. Ms. Smith commented that she thought the committee did a good job on informing the school counselors on the specific criteria's. She added that to help shed some light regarding Ms. Agarwal's concerns the girl from Kapa`a who was selected to participate was later voted as the school's prom queen which might have intimidated the girls from Waimea High School to which Ms. Agarwal replied that's what happened. i I Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Vice Chair Beck stated that from what she understands, Ms. Yoshii is now the committee's liaison for Kapa`a High School and perhaps she could provide specific details on what the criteria's are. She shared that she has worked on the West side for many years and from experience the girls do feel that they are not as good and sophisticated as the kids living in town. Ms. Smith asked if the committee would continue to support Ms. Agarwal to which Chair Lasker replied yes, it's already been decided on. Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller noted that after Ms. Agarwal clears protocol she should go ahead and set a date for her next workshop at either the Police Department or at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to which Ms. Agarwal replied she still needs to get clarification from County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask before she approaches KPD and OPA. But in the meantime, she could hold her workshop at the YWCA facility in Lihu`e. Chair Lasker asked Ms. Agarwal if she could inform the committee to when she finalizes her decision to which Ms. Agarwal replied yes. With no further comments, the Committee moved onto the next agenda item. Recap of the Chair Lasker stated that according to the sign in sheet there were thirty (30) 2015 Paint the participates which to her seems very healthy given the fact the event was Town Pink held in the middle of the week. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Ms. Smith shared that Dennis Fujimoto did a great job in publishing the event in the local newspaper which she will forward to HSCSW Executive Director Cathy Betts. She noted that Kauai is the only committee that submits information on its current events to the HSCSW. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION With no further discussion, the Committee moved onto the next agenda item. General Chair Lasker called for a motion to defer the item to the next meeting with Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller moved to defer the item discussion on the the anticipation of Administrator Furfaro's presence to discuss any changes to the next meeting in November. Vice Chair Committee's FY that might be made to the committee's FY 2017 budget. Beck seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 2017 budget Business Discussion and decision - making on future Committee events including but 2015 -06 not limited to: • Rise of the Wahine Film Event (On- going) Vice Chair Beck shared that now she is no longer employed she will make an attempt to contact the Administrative Assistant to Nike's CEO to see if they would be interested in providing financial support to help the producers of the Rise of the Wahine film to get the film moving. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad shared that happens to know the Marketing Director of Nike who is the son -in -law of her girlfriend. Vice Chair Beck asked Ms. Cabal - Trinidad if she would like collaborate their efforts to try to get Nike to provide some financial assistance to which Ms. Cabal- Trinidad replied yes, and that she would ask her girlfriend's son -in -law if he could contact Kevin Day to which Vice Chair Beck replied that would great. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad asked if Kauai is the only committee in the state who is supporting the film to which Ms. Smith replied that HCSW is also supporting the event and from what she understands a request went to Maui and the Big Island committee's but she doesn't know whether they are supporting the event. Chair Lasker noted that from what understands Kauai is the only committee who have expressed interest in supporting the event. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION With no further comments, the Committee moved onto the next agenda item. • 2016 Career Day Event Ms. Cabal- Trinidad reported that she contacted the Kauai Marriott for information but till today has not received any information. She added that Kauai Beach Resort is willing to hold the event at their facility on either March 18 or April 22. In addition, KBR have also agreed to drop the room rental fee down to $200 plus service fee and tax. Also, Ms. Cabal - Trinidad reported that the principal and school counselor at Kauai High School have both agreed to participate in the Career Day event and that they were both informed about the criteria on choosing the girls most suitable. Chair Lasker stated that she may have missed something along the way because she thought that the committee wanted to hold the career day event in January or February of next year to avoid the testing period which usually occurs in March. Vice Chair Beck added that at the previous meeting, the committee talked about seeking input from the school counselors as to what they felt was an ideal date to hold the career day event. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller stated that since Ms. Yoshii is not here she will read her constructive suggestions relative to the event: 1) develop a mission statement for the event; 2) paint a clear picture on the time of the event to avoid pulling the students at the last minute; 3) make ready a list of criteria for the students the committee would like to be selected; 4) create a program that would allow the students to engage in the full four hour time period and limit the time for each speaker (too long the last time); 5 Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION potential follow -up /mentoring by the committee with the girls to ensure accountability, as well as, entice inspiration; 6) if the event is done earlier in the year there may be an opportunity to mentor some of the girls senior projects (Janice Gokan and Tara Punzal are the contacts for the senior projects); and 6) how many students is the committee looking to invite at the next career day event. Vice Chair Beck stated that the committee did have a vision and a plan but had to make last minute changes because all of the sudden the committee did not have the forty (40) girls as originally planned and instead ended up with eighteen (18) girls which caused the elimination of the breakout sessions. She stated that if the committee does decide to hold the event earlier in the day (9 a.m. to 12 noon) then it wouldn't have to provide lunch just refreshments which would be less costly. In regard to the timing of the event, Vice Beck stated that she did speak to the Waimea High School counselor but till today she has yet to receive a verbal confirmation. However, she did manage to get verbal confirmation from Island School counselor that having the event in January or February was fine but it all depends on the day, time and the amount of girls; they even offered the committee free use of their gym. Additionally, Vice Chair Beck shared that she also spoke to Joy Koete from Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Charter School about the career event noting that the committee might want to include a few of their students for some diversity. Chair Lasker asked based on the conversation it is right for too she assume that the committee wants to hold the career day event in January or February of next year to which Ms. I acio- Nuemiller replied yes. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Cabal- Trinidad stated that from what she understands Kauai High School does not have a preference they want to be told ahead of time. Vice Chair Beck questioned whether the timing would be a problem for the Marriott Resort or the Kauai Beach Resort since its high season for them. Ms. Smith mentioned that as a former mall manager February is relatively a slow month to which Vice Chair Beck replied except for the visitor industry. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad commented that February would be an ideal month because March is when spring break happens. She stated that today would be a good day for the committee to pick a date because it would give the schools enough time to make their selection. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad suggested the following dates in February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Ms. Smith noted that the committee's meeting falls on the 17'h of February to which Vice Chair Beck stated that if the 19th is selected it would give the committee another opportunity to go over the logistics to see if any problems exist. Ms. Smith suggested that it would be a good idea for the committee to select two days just in case the 19' turns out to be a holiday or an out of school day to which Ms. Cabal- Trinidad added the President's Day falls on the 15''. Chair Lasker asked if the 19'h or the 26`'' would be okay with the 19'' being the first pick to which the members agreed. Chair Lasker stated that now that the committee has nailed down two (2) potential dates it needs to select a venue. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 9 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION In regard to the timing, Ms. Cabal- Trinidad questioned whether or not the students would have to return back to school. Vice Chair Beck stated that having the event start at 9 a.m. and ending at 12 noon would give the students enough time to return back to school but that's up for discussion with the school counselors. Chair Lasker added that part of the committee's original intent was to make it a nice afternoon for the students by ending their week so they wouldn't have to go back to school. But what wasn't taken into account the last time was any night sporting events. Vice Chair Beck stated that the committee could always shorten the program by just having one keynote speaker and do the rotation with the rest of the guest speakers. Chair Lasker stated that the committee should try to do that for next year. Vice Chair Beck stated that starting the program at12 noon and ending it at 3:30 p.m. would be an ideal time to which Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller stated that the girls would have arrive at least by 11:00 a.m. for the meet and greet to which Ms. Cabal- Trinidad added or 11:30 a.m. Vice Chair Beck moved that the committee hold Chair Lasker called for a motion to confirm February 19th as the the 2016 Career Day event either on February committee's first choice and the 26h as the second choice to hold the 2015 19th as the committee first choice and the 26`x' as Career Day event. the second choice. Ms. Crowell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 10 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Chair Lasker called for a motion for a tentative time period. Vice Chair Beck moved to select 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as the tentative time to start and end the event; to be decided upon comments received from the school counselors. Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller seconded. Discussion: Ms. Crowell commented that11:30 a.m. seems to be a good time to host the meet and greet portion of the program that way it could give the students ample to get to the hotel. Ms. Smith mentioned that having the extra time to transport the students is very helpful especially when dealing with unexpected traffic delays. Chair Lasker asked if the motion needs to be amended, and if so, she would Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller withdrew her second. call for a withdrawal of the second. Vice Chair Beck withdrew her motion. Chair Lasker called for a new motion. Vice Chair Beck moved that the committee move the start of the event from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ending at 3:30 p.m.; pending the approval of the school counselor's on whether or not the timing is appropriate and take their guidance Discussion: accordingly. Ms. Ellis stated that she thought one of the complaints from the last career day event was the program took too long and that the committee made a decision based on last year's analysis that four (4) hours was way too long. She asked if it would help to address the complaint by ending the program an hour or half an hour earlier. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 11 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Chair Lasker stated that from what she's hearing the committee wants to go back to its original plan because the last time the committee did not get chance to do the breakout sessions which probably made the program seem longer. Vice Chair Beck noted that the analysis Ms. Ellis referred to came from one of the high schools. Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller noted that the committee can always make adjustments during the planning period if needed. Chair Lasker called for a second. Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller seconded. With no further discussion, Chair Lasker called for the vote. Motion carried 6:0 Getting back to the selection of the venue, Chair Lasker stated if the members needed more time to investigate the matter she would call for a deferral for continued discussion at the next meeting. Ms. Cabal- Trinidad stated that the committee should move forward and pick a venue so the counselors can be informed in timely manner. Ms. Crowell asked what the committee's budget is for the lunches. Vice Chair Beck stated that the committee does not have a budget and will be seeking sponsors to cover the cost for the student lunches. She stated that one of the questions that was raised was whether or not the state or county would sponsor the lunches. She added that the last time she went to the Waimea Rotary Club to ask for help and she was successful. Ms. Crowell asked if she would approach the Rotary again since she was successful to which Vice Chair Beck replied yes, and if she is still unemployed she could make a Powerpoint presentation to the other Rotary Clubs as well. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 12 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Vice Chair Beck asked Deputy County Attorney Krafft if any in -kind donations can be accepted to which Ms. Krafft replied, any accepting of monetary donations must to go to council for approval. Vice Chair Beck then asked what if the gifts are goodies and not in -kind donations to which Ms. Krafft replied she was not sure and would have to look into it. Vice Chair Beck stated that in order to save time of running through the same process over and over perhaps the committee could do a one -time mini presentation to the County Council to let them know what the committee is doing and get their approval once and for all. Ms. Krafft stated that it would depend on the funding as well. Vice Chair Beck stated for example, if Ishihara Market wanted to donate a box of granola would that have to go through council for their approval to which Ms. Krafft replied she would have to look into it. Vice Chair Beck stated that what the committee is looking for is a mechanism because the committee may want to do this more than once. Ms. Smith stated that the committee could apply for a 501c3 status to which Vice Beck replied there are so many 5016 here on the island and it would better for the committee to just partner with other organization than go through a lengthy application process. Chair Lasker pointed out the committee already knows the type of goodies it will be providing therefore it needs to get back to the real issue of finding a venue and sponsors to cover the cost of the lunches, and if that's case, the committee does not have to worry about holding the event at a resort. Vice Chair asked if the audio equipment was included to which Ms. Omo replied she was not sure and that she should check with Ms. Cabal - Trinidad to which Ms. Cabal - Trinidad replied the resort will only rovide Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 13 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the podium. Ms. Omo stated that the last time the Courtyard at the Marriott allowed the committee to use their equipment at no cost and perhaps Ms. Cabal - Trinidad could ask the Kauai Beach if they would do the same. Vice Chair Beck stated that once a date is set Ms. Cabal- Trinidad can go ahead and approach Kauai Beach to see if the date is available. Chair Lasker pointed out that she wants the committee to go each of the schools to confirm the dates and report back to the committee at the next meeting so the committee can move forward with the official invitation to the school before holiday season starts. Vice Chair Beck asked if there was a way to the members could communicate with each other to know what dates the school counselors are leaning towards prior to the next meeting to which Ms. Omo explained that the subcommittee members can communicate with each other as long no decisions are made. Ms. Ellis asked how many girls are expected to attend from each of the high school to which Vice Chair Beck replied ten (10) girls from each high school and perhaps one or two from the Charter School since it's a smaller population. Ms. Ellis asked if the committee had considered reducing the number of girls from the local high schools to make room for more girls from the Charter school to which Chair Lasker replied she doesn't think it would be necessary to drop the number of girls unless the other members disagree. Vice Chair Beck stated that her impulse is to be as generous and inclusive as possible because the basic work will be done regardless of how many girls there are. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 14 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller pointed out that once the date is set everyone from the committee needs to attend the event; not just for this event but for all the events. Vice Chair Beck stated that she would like the committee members to be Ms. Ignacio - Nuemiller moved to defer the prepared to select the speakers at the next meeting. Women's History Month event and the April's Equal Pay Day event to the next meeting. Ms. Chair Lasker indicated that it's ten (10) minutes to the top of the hour and Cabal - Trinidad seconded the motion. would like to call for a motion to defer the next two items to the next Motion carried 6:0 meeting because Ms. Smith still needs to brief the committee on the agenda item CSW 2015 -07. • 2016 March Women's History Month (Deferred on August 19, 2015) • 2016 April Equal Pay Day Event (Deferred on August 19, 2015) CSW 2015 -07 Report from HSCSW Kauai Rep. 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. On- oin Ms. Smith stated that she has no report to provide at this time and that she is still waiting for a status report from HSCSW Executive Director Ms. Betts regarding the establishment of a 5106. With no further comments, the Committee moved onto the next agenda item. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 15 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CSW 2015 -08 Discussion on participating in the YWCA's Yd Annual Women's Pink Expo Event on Sunday, November 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kauai Veteran's Center on Kapule Highway. Chair Lasker stated that the committee needs to decide today if it wants to participate in the event. She explained that there is no cost to the members anything except for their time. Ms. Crowell stated that event is to benefit the programs of the YWCA. The vendor fee is $65 but because CSW is a non - profit organization the fee will be waived. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller noted that she would be at the event but will have to work at the Zonta Table. Vice Chair Beck stated that she is willing to make a display using some of the Powerpoint slides, but if decides to have a table of her own she could still support CSW in some way. Ms. Smith stated that she would be happy to work at the CSW resource table for the duration of the event to which Ms. Crowell replied she would also help. Chair Lasker called for a motion to participate in the upcoming YWCA Vice Chair Beck moved to participate in the Pink Expo event. YWCA's Pink Expo Event on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Ms. Crowell seconded. Discussion: Ms. Smith asked who will be tasked to fill out the vendor application form to which Ms. Crowell replied she would. With no further discussion, Chair Lasker called for the vote. Motion carried 6:0 Chair Lasker suggested having a discussion on taking shifts to cover the resource table at the next meeting, and the members agreed. Chair Lasker added that along with providing informational brochures, the committee Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 16 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION could also provide water infused with mint leaves and cucumbers, but only if it can have access to the kitchen to which Ms. Crowell added that she would check into it. Chair Beck stated that rather than overwhelm the people with a lot of brochures perhaps the committee could provide information on its upcoming events such as the Women's History Month including a sign -up sheet for people who might be interested in following the legislative bills that effect women here on Kauai. With no further comments, the Committee moved onto the next agenda item. Announcements Chair Lasker made the following announcements: • The next meeting - Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 2A/2B. • Kaua`i Drug Court 26`x' Graduation Ceremony is set for Friday, November 20, 2015, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Fifth Judicial Circuit Courtroom 6, in Lihu`e. • Committee support for the first Coalition meeting regarding the Family Leave Act is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 12 noon in Honolulu on the Fifteen Floor Conference Room in the State Office Tower. Ms. Smith noted that she would make try to contact the State to see about V -Tech Room in the State building. Vice Chair Beck noted that she will be at Wilcox Hospital tomorrow and could probably ask someone there about using their V -Tech Room in the future. Committee on the Status of Women — Advisory Committee Regular Open Session Meeting October 21, 2015 Page 17 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Chair Lasker called for a motion to Vice Chair Beck moved to adjourn the meeting. adjourn the meeting. Ms. Ignacio - Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Submitted by: Mercedes Omo, Staff Support Clerk () Approved as circulated on () Approved as amended. See minutes of meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Virginia Beck, Vice Chair HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOV. FN Chair LESLIE WILKINS COMMISSIONERS: SHERRY CAMPAGNA CYD HOFFELD JUDY KERN MARILYN LEE AMY MONK LISA ELLEN SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHY BETTs,JD Email: caterine.a.betts@hawaii.gov Visit us at: humanservices.hawaii.gov /hscsw/ 235 S. Beretania #407 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 808- 586 -5758 FAX: 808 - 586 -5756 September 14, 2015 Contact: Cathy Betts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 808 -586 -5757 Email: catherine.a.betts(a),hawaii.gov HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN WILL HOST NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN JULY 2016 The Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women ( HSCSW) has been selected to host the 46th Annual National Association of Commissions for Women Empowerment Summit and Conference, to be held July 16 -21, 2016 at the Ala Moana Hotel. "The Commission is proud to be selected as the host of the 2016 national conference. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase the work we have done for over 50 years to ensure gender equity throughout the state," stated Leslie Wilkins, Chair of the HSCSW and recently elected NACW Board member. The 2015 conference was held in Indianapolis and featured popular and powerful women leaders from across the nation, including American Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis and the Director of the Women's Bureau, Department of Labor, Latifa Lyles. The 2016 conference promises to be an empowering and informative conference with local and national speakers, opportunities for networking, and exposure to national and state women's organizations. The HSCSW is a non - partisan state commission that consists of seven appointed commissioners from across the state, and works toward equality for women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. For more information, please contact Cathy Betts, Executive Director, Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women at 808 -586- 5757. BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR. Mayor COUNTY OF KAUA'I News Release For Immediate Release: November 5, 2015 NADINE K. NAKAMURA Managing Director KCSW to host Empowerment workshop on November 19 LTHU`E — The Kaua'i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) will host an empowerment workshop on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at the YWCA Women's Center located at 4410 Hardy Street in Lihue. Savita Kumar will be facilitating the hour -long workshop. Kumar is a certified empowerment coach and received her coaching certification from the S.W.A.T. Institute (Simply Woman Accredited Trainer). She is also a board certified holistic health practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Kumar is committed to helping women take charge of their lives and be able to share their unique strengths with their families and communities. All members of the public are welcome to attend this free event. The KCSW is part of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, which strives to advance the status of women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. To request an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at 241 -4920, or email mromo _kauai.gov. lllY Empowerment: I • Mediation • Exercise • Coaching • Success is an ins • Mindfulness • Self- Acceptance • Deep breathing • Healthy lifestyle • Journaling • Yoga • Counseling • Awareness • Communication • Loving yourself • Affirmations • Healthy eating habits Savita Kumar Master Coach and Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, AADP Growing up in India, Savita always had a burning curiosity about the world. She trained as a scientist, receiving Masters Degrees in Microbiology and Botany. Though she was always fascinated by the scientific world, her true passion has always been people. Over the years, friends and family would frequently turn to her for support and guidance. Savita found this work deeply rewarding, and decided to commit herself to it fully. Influenced by the Eastern spirituality she grew up around, Savita has lived in the west all her adult life and therefore draws on these combined experiences in her studies on the mind, body and soul connections. hgR: / /www.manaemi)owerment.com/ Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Time: 5: oo p.m. — 6: oo p.m. Location: YWCA Women's Center 4410 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI 96766 "tf you need alternate format or auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions Support Clerk at (8o8) sal -ayso at least 7 working days prior to the meeting. Sponsored by: Kaua'i Committee on the Status of Women 4444 Rice Feet Lihue, HI 96766 ph 8o8.241.4920 www.kauaL,vov