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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_1115_CSW_Minutes_Open_Approved COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date November 15, 2017 Location Mo‘ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 6:01 p.m. Present Chair Sharon Lasker; Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller; Secretary Wendy Martinez; and Treasurer Kathy Crowell Members: Erika Valente; Patricia Wistinghausen; and Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) Kaua‘i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith Staff: Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft; and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin Excused Absent Member Regina Carvalho SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order 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 October 18, 2017 Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller pointed out that the meeting location needs to be changed to the Liquor Conference Room. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve the amended Open Session Minutes of October 18, 2017 as circulated. Ms. Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Business CSW 2017-08 Continued discussion and proposal of the 2018 event dates for Career Day, Denim Day, Equal Pay Day and Women’s Health Month. a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to report on potential event dates for Denim Day and Equal Pay Day. b. Ms. Carvalho to share any findings on why County events typically fall on a Wednesday. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller reported that the 2018 dates for Denim Day and Equal Pay Day will be on April 25th and 28th respectively. Chair Lasker stated that the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i are the main organizers of these two events and the Committee would take on a supporting role. Ms. Wistinghausen suggested having Denim Day at the Kaua‘i Community College (KCC) Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION campus could perhaps be more of an impact with student participation then here at the rotunda. She also recommended partnering with the Prevention, Awareness, Understanding (PAU) Violence Program at KCC. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i partnered with Theresa Koki to organize and coordinate these two events and suggested she invite them to attend. CSW 2017-09 Continued discussion and possible action on Lending Library procedures and public announcement via County of Kaua‘i press release. a. Ms. Muragin to report on the storage of names and phone numbers for patrons who borrow books. Ms. Muragin passed out draft copies of the Lending Library sign and directed the Committee to also review the book sign out sheet that was included in their packet. Chair Lasker opened up the floor for discussion on the sign out process and to take any suggested changes or edits. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller inquired if Ms. Muragin would take on the task of calling any delinquent borrowers, to which Ms. Muragin responded that should it get to that point the list would be brought to a meeting, and at that time the Committee could task it out to a Committee member. With no edits or changes to the sign and sign out sheet the Committee requested Ms. Muragin email a copy of the list of Lending Library books. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller asked for a member to compose a press release of the Lending Library and Ms. Valente volunteered to complete a draft copy. Ms. Muragin advised Ms. Valente to email the draft copy and she would forward it to the Mayor’s communication team for review and publication. Ms. Valente moved to approve the Lending Library process as circulated. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. CSW 2017-10 Discussion and possible action on Career Day 2018. a. Ms. Valente to report on available hotel dates in April. b. Report on any findings of SAT testing dates. Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Valente reported that the Aqua Kaua‘i Beach Resort Hotel had April 6th available and a temporary hold was placed. She said they also offered a waiver on the room deposit fee and a 10% food discount. Chair Lasker assigned the following Committee Members to contact the counselor or principal and find out the schedule of SAT testing dates;  Island School – Erika  Kapa‘a High School – Wendy  Kaua‘i High School – Erika  Waimea High School – Kathy She asked the Committee to advise Ms. Muragin by email if any of the schools report that April 6th won’t work. Chair Lasker assigned the following Committee Members to contact hotels and inquire if the April 6th date was available;  Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach – Edie  Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay – Erika The Committee discussed the process of selecting the right student to attend the event. They did not want to repeat the last minute cancellations that occurred last year.  Ms. Valente proposed the Committee ask the school’s counselor to nominate students or implement a vetting process on how students are chosen.  Ms. Igancio-Neumiller suggested collecting a $5.00 deposit that was suggested last year as a commitment to attend the event.  Ms. Smith shared that when she lived in Ohio, they offered a similar event. She said they reached out to the schools’ counselors and shared their criteria and that they wanted only one student from each school. They specified that they wanted the average student. These were the students that needed a boost, encouragement, and Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve Friday, April 6, 2018 for the Career Day event pending hotel confirmation. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION motivation, but possessed the potential to excel.  Ms. Valente suggested they create a flyer that communicated what the event was about and list the tools and resources these potential students could possibly acquire.  Ms. Smith said to stir up anticipation and excitement they should do a press release in March.  Chair Lasker suggested they work with the counselor to come up with a criteria list of the type of student that would benefit from this event. Once names were chosen the Committee could mail a personalized invitation.  Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller suggested a one-on-one meeting with the schools’ counselors.  Ms. Valente suggested forming a committee to come up with a list of what the student needs are and then select the speaker that would touch on those topics.  Ms. Crowell suggested the counselor be invited to one of the meetings and they could share what the needs of the students are. The Committee decided they would form a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) and requested it be listed on the next agenda. Chair Lasker encouraged Committee members to work on their own and bring their ideas for the PIG at the next meeting. With no further discussion, Chair Lasker called for the question. Motion carried 6:0. CSW 2017-11 Discussion and possible action on Women’s History Month scheduled Wednesday, March 7, 2018. . a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to report on the 2018 theme. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller researched the internet and shared her findings of the 2018 theme “Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women” that included a list of national women honorees. Chair Lasker suggested the Committee come up with one or two keynote speakers that fit the theme. The chosen speaker would touch on the theme and offer personal insight into their careers and experiences. The Committee suggested Councilmember JoAnn Yukimura, Representative Nadine Nakamura, United States Senator Mazie Hirono, and Congresswomen Colleen Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Hanabusa. Ms. Crowell shared that her husband was part of the Democratic Party Committee on Kaua‘i and she volunteered to contact Ms. Hirono and Ms. Hanabusa. Ms. Wistinghausen volunteered to touch basis with Ms. Yukimura. Ms. Crowell stated that a formal letter printed on the Committee on the Status of Women letter head signed by the Chair would be the best route to invite these women. Ms. Wistinghausen concurred and added a follow-up personal phone call by a Committee member would add a personal touch. The Committee unanimously agreed that they would need to discuss the possible cancellation of the December meeting before moving forward. Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft suggested they could amend the agenda again to allow discussion. . 1. Discussion and possible cancellation of the Wednesday, December 20, 2017 meeting and schedule the next meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Ms. Valente suggested moving the meeting date to Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Ms. Muragin said she would check on the availability of the meeting room and notify everyone by email. Ms. Wistinghausen moved to rearrange the agenda and move Announcements 1. to allow discussion of the next scheduled meeting. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Ms. Crowell moved to meet on the third Wednesday in December. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Ms. Crowell withdrew her motion. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller withdrew her second. Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Chair Lasker stated that this will allow additional time to review the list of speakers and form a Permitted Interaction Group. The Committee discussed possible venues for Women’s History month. Chair Lasker offered the meeting room at the Regency at Puakea at no charge, and said the area accommodates approximately 45-55 people. Ms. Crowell moved to meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0 . CSW 2017-12 Accept and approve nominations of the 2018 Officers for Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Chair Lasker opened the floor to accept nominations;  Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller nominated Ms. Wistinghausen for Chair.  Ms. Crowell nominated Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller for Vice-Chair.  Ms. Crowell nominated Ms. Martinez for Secretary.  Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller nominated Ms. Valente for Treasurer Ms. Wistinghausen moved to close the nominations. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Ms. Martinez moved to approve the 2018 nominated slate of officers. Ms. Crowell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. . CSW 2017-13 Discussion and possible action on adding an upcoming events link or calendar on the County of Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women website. The Committee unanimously agreed to add an events calendar onto the website. . Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve adding an event calendar link onto the County of Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women website. Ms. Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Martinez seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Announcements . 2. Announcements and other pertinent updates from Hawai‘i State on the Status of Women Commissioner/Kaua‘i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith. Ms. Smith reported that interviews have been scheduled in early December for the temporary replacement of the State Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director. She apologized to the Committee that she was invited, but unable to attend, a film screening on O‘ahu of the documentary movie I am Evidence by Producer Mariska Hargitay. 3. Kaua‘i Drug Court Thirtieth Graduation Ceremony scheduled Friday, November 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Fifth Judicial Court – Courtroom 6, Pu’uhonua Kaulike Building. a. Chair Lasker, Vice-Chair Ignacio-Neumiller, Member Wistinghausen and HSCSW Kaua‘i Representative Ms. Smith volunteered to attend the graduation ceremony. b. Chair Lasker and Ms. Smith volunteered to pick up lei’s and pizza from the Office of Boards and Commissions at 11:30 a.m. Chair Lasker invited Ms. Agarwal to speak. Ms. Savita Agarwal commented on career day and encouraged the Committee to meet with the school’s counselor’s more than once to clearly define the type of student they would want to invite. She said the counselors knows the students and would be able to make the right recommendations. She said there is a communication disconnect in the Committee’s intentions and expectations of what they want to provide, and what the counselor or student thinks will be covered at the event. Ms. Agarwal said that reaching out to the student that needs a boost or encouragement is important because without defining this to the counselors, they will send the top student. She said the Committee is doing a fabulous job but there needs to be clearer communication. Ms. Crowell recommended that the Committee invite the counselors to the next meeting to learn more about career day. After some discussion the Committee unanimously agreed they Committee on Status of Women Open Session November 15, 2017 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION would not be prepared to offer useful information to the counselors and Ms. Crowell withdrew her recommendation. Ms. Wistinghausen shared that she has been involved with the prevent suicide Kaua‘i task force for the past four years and is one of the safe talk trainers for community prevention education. She invited the Committee to a free walk on Saturday, November 18th at KCC. Registration started at 3:00 p.m. and the walk began at 4:00 p.m. around the campus. She said it was a healing event and for anyone who had lost someone or knows someone that is dealing with a loss due to suicide. Adjournment Chair Lasker adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Submitted by: __________________________________ Reviewed and Approved by: _________________________________________ Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk Sharon Lasker, Chair ( X ) Approved as circulated. 12/11/17 ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of _____ meeting.