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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_0719_CSW_Minutes_Open_Approved COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date July 19, 2017 Location Mo‘ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 5:59 p.m. Present Chair Sharon Lasker; Vice Chair Edie Ignacio-Neumiller; Secretary Wendy Martinez; Treasurer Kathy Crowell. Members: Erika Valente; and Patricia Wistinghausen Staff: Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft; Life Choices Prevention Coordinator Maile Murray; and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin Guest: YWCA Kaua‘i Director of Human Resources and Fund Development Jamie Bucao Excused Hawai‘i State Committee on the Status of Women Kaua‘i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith Absent Regina Carvalho SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order The members welcomed Patricia Wistinghausen appointed to serve a partial term ending 12/31/2018. Chair Lasker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with 6 members present constituting a quorum. Approval of Minutes Open Session Minutes of June 14, 2017 Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller questioned if the name Lillian Kaneda, from HMSA on page 3, should be Lilly Bryan Conant instead. Ms. Muragin responded that was the name she could decipher from the recording but would send an email to Ms. Carvalho for clarification. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 14, 2017 as circulated. Ms. Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Budget Reports 1. Final 2016-2017 Fiscal Budget a. Discussion and possible ratification of Committee action to procure promotional items. Chair Lasker inquired if the committee had questions or concerns on the final budget. She then asked if they needed to resolve the deficit balance to which Ms. Muragin responded that Boards and Commissions took care of it. Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION There were no other comments or questions from the committee. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to ratify the procurement of promotional items. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. 2. 2017-2018 Fiscal Budget a. Discussion and possible action on budget allocations. Chair Lasker asked the committee to identify basic expenses that would normally carry over each year so it can be allocated in the 2017-2018 Fiscal Budget. The committee identified the following expenses: 1. Na Wahine Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Women’s Leadership Awards dinner – The committee budgeted $262.50 for 7 members to attend, with each member paying $37.50 out of pocket expense. 2. Kaua‘i Planning Alliance - $25.00 annual membership dues. Chair Lasker assigned Ms. Wistinghausen to research and report about the Kaua‘i Planning Alliance and the particulars of what the membership dues cover at the next meeting. 3. Mileage – To be determined once mileage election forms are received. 4. Costco - $700.00 to cover food and supplies expensed for the different events throughout the fiscal year. 5. Flowers Forever - $75.00 to purchase lei’s. 6. Career Day Event - $250.00 down payment for venue. Chair Lasker stated the committee could revisit these amounts should their needs change. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to allocate the amounts that were mentioned previously for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Budget. Ms. Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 3. State Grant M15001 – Hawai‘i State Commission of the State of Women Grant to support on-going advocacy and work towards equality for women Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through education, collaboration and program development. a. Discussion and possible action on allocation of grant funds. Chair Lasker reminded the committee that $3,500.00 is still reserved for the film showing of Rise of the Wahine. This amount is intended to cover travel and hotel expenses related to bringing some of the film crew over to Kaua‘i for showing, once it’s completed. The committee discussed the need to request for additional grant funds from the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women to cover air and hotel travel expenses to next years’ national convention that will be held in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to ask the Hawai‘i State Commission of the Status of Women for an additional $5,000.00 grant to attend next years’ National Convention. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Business CSW 2017-02 Recap from Committee attendees to the 47th Annual National Conference and Empowerment Summit held July 12-16, 2017 at Buffalo, New York. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller announced she completed the County of Kaua‘i Conference Recap Report and turned it over to Ms. Muragin for delivery to Mayor Bernard Carvalho and Managing Director Wally Rezentes. She passed around the conference booklet and brochure information for the committee to look over. She said the theme was “Embracing our Past, Empowering our Future” and between Ms. Lasker, Ms. Smith and herself they agreed to attend different workshops. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller shared a quote she liked that said; “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together” from keynote speaker Sharon Risk, who talked about the legacy and suffrage of women in New York state. She attended another workshop that advocated women in politics and discovered that only 20% of State and Federal Boards and Commissions are represented by women and Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the goal is to increase that to 50%. Chair Lasker stated it was great to meet like-minded women from all over the country. She said it was apparent that the two main nationwide issues for women continued to be equal pay for equal work and child care. Her biggest take-away from the convention was learning about one state's effort to organize a listening tour. They traveled around their state and met with groups of women from different communities and learned about their needs. Chair Lasker requested to have this topic on the next meeting’s agenda and felt the Committee could benefit from hearing directly about the needs and issues of the women on Kaua‘i. She briefly shared her plans for the Committee to travel to the various community neighborhood centers, to possibly uncover concerns and issues they may not be aware of. Chair Lasker thanked the committee for allowing them to attend the conference and said it was beyond her expectations. (CSW 2016-14) CSW 2017-04 Discussion and possible action for upcoming events: 1. Women’s Health Month, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. a. Discussion and receipt of the Permitted Interaction Group report established to ascertain event details. Ms. Crowell reported on the Permitted Interaction Groups findings that she worked on with Ms. Carvalho. They came up with the following types of vendors to contact; 1. Make-up demonstration from a Macy’s Mac representative 2. Sewing 3. Make-up application for both young and mature women 4. Workout session using the Senior Center exercise/stability balls 5. Exercise presentation by Bev Brody 6. Massage demonstration by Virginia Dunas, a massage therapist Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 7. Relaxation techniques presented by Sarita. 8. Blood pressure by Hale Hoomalu 9. Food booth 10. Greeters – CSW to take the day off from work and plan to attend to help setup and greet. 11. Goodie bags for vendor participants Maile Murray, Life Choices Prevention Coordinator shared that 2015 was the last health fair that the office planned. She asked the committee if the Women’s Health Fair was a joint effort between Life Choices, the County of Kaua‘i and the Committee on the Status of Women to which Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller said yes. Ms. Murray reviewed the following areas that Life Choices is willing to commit and assist the CSW with: 1. Contact Vendors from their list and arrange for possible health professionals to perform blood pressure testing and massage demonstrations. She asked Ms. Crowell to forward her contact list to Life Choices to avoid duplication. There are over 50 vendors on the list. 2. Prize drawing(s). Life Choices agreed to purchase and expense out of their budget. 3. Banner – Ms. Murray asked if CSW needed a banner, they have the budget to purchase and would order it for them. She stated they would need the CSW logo and a 2-week timeline for the banner to be printed. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller reminded the committee that a sign permit would be needed to post the banner and of the approximate $20.00 sign permit fee. 4. Press release through Mayor’s office. 5. Newspaper publications, advertising, radio spots. Ms. Murray did not want to commit to handling all of the advertising and deferred until she could discuss with Ms. Koki. 6. Ms. Murray asked the committee to advise them if any of their Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION vendors planned to have a product display or demonstration. She said Ms. Koki has a detailed layout that is organized by profession and knows how many tables can fit in the convention hall. 7. Ms. Murray said the Women’s Health Fair would also include National Recovery Month from drugs and alcohol which is recognized in September. She said resources from drug and alcohol providers and programs would be part of the vendor participants. Chair Lasker volunteered Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller and herself and invited the County of Kaua‘i and YWCA to setup an on air radio talk segment about the event on FM 97 and KONG radio. She said it is normally free advertisement. Ms. Wistinghausen shared that Felicia Cowden of KKCR radio also focuses on community events and this could be another great venue to share on the air about the health fair. She said For Kaua‘i magazine offers a weekly Wellness Wednesday article section that focuses on health. Ms. Wistinghausen suggested an article could be submitted about the health fair that would focus on a different vendor. The article could highlight what the vendor would demonstrate or perform and this could be done for the 4-weeks leading up to the Health Fair. Ms. Valente felt an important focus for the health fair should be to remind women about self-care, taking the time to care for yourself. She stressed that women, especially younger women, need to hear that it’s ok to have children, a full time job, and its ok to carve out time just for yourself. Chair Lasker invited Ms. Valente to present an empowerment discussion, like the one she gave at career day. Ms. Valente asked what is the hook or draw to get the public to attend the Health Fair. Chair Lasker agreed that it lacked a hook needed to get a decent attendance and asked the committee to consolidate their ideas and email Ms. Muragin to distribute. Chair Lasker asked Ms. Crowell as part of the PIG committee to come up Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION with a timeline and list of demonstrations. She also asked if Ms. Valente could come up with fresh new ideas on how to draw in the public. Ms. Murray suggested the committee come up with a timeline of different demonstrations and motivational speakers because this could be a draw if the public knew the schedule. Ms. Wistinghausen asked if there would be any music or entertainment. She talked about a young and popular entertainer “DJ (Disc Jockey) My”. She would initiate the contact and inquire of any cost. Ms. Murray emphasized the need for a timeline because she didn’t want music to interfere with any of the vendors, speakers or demonstrations. (CSW 2016-14) CSW 2017-04 Discussion and possible action for upcoming events: 2. Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Paint the Town Pink Walk, October 4, 2017 at the County of Kaua‘i Mo’ikeha Building Rotunda. a. Discuss and possible action to establish a Permitted Interaction Group(s) the scope of which to be defined by the Committee. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller shared that she is in contact with three survivors who are willing to present their story. Ms. Muragin contacted Chief Perry and the Kaua‘i Police Department will work with the CSW to provide security during their Paint the Town Pink walk. Announcements 1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 – 5:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Room 2A/2B Ms. Jaime Bucao of the YWCA Kaua‘i stated that nominations are open for Na Wahine Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Women’s Leadership Award and asked the committee to send in their nominee. She said the awards dinner will be at Committee on Status of Women Open Session July 19, 2017 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Smiths Tropical Paradise, on Thursday, November 9. Ms. Bucao also updated the committee on The YU. She said the YWCA Financial University is halfway filled and open for enrollment. Ms. Wistinghausen didn’t know what The YU was and asked Ms. Bucao to explain. Ms. Bucao said it’s a financial empowerment program for survivors of domestic violence. She said it’s a free program that is now open to the community if someone they know really needs financial management skills. Chair Lasker shared that she is also part of the 2017 Backpack Brigade that services Kaua‘i children referred by case workers from Child and Family Services. She asked to be contacted if anyone is interested in sponsoring a child. Adjournment Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 p.m. Ms. Crowell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 Submitted by: __________________________________ Reviewed and Approved by: _________________________________________ Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk Sharon Lasker, Chair ( X ) Approved as circulated. 08/16/17 ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of _____ meeting.