HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_0221_CSW_PacketPatricia Wistinghausen
Chair
Edith Ignacio-Neumiller
Vice -Chair
Wendy Martinez
Secretary
Erika Valente
Treasurer
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Members:
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Kathy Crowell
Sharon Lasker
Lisa Ellen Smith
HSCSW Representative/
Ex-officio Member
COUNTY OF KAUA`I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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 MINUTES
Open Session Minutes of January 17, 2018
BUSINESS
CSW 2017-10 Continued discussion and possible action on Career Day scheduled Friday,
April 6, 2018
a. Action on the recommendations of the Permitted Interaction
Group reports
CSW 2017-11 Continued discussion and possible action on Women's History Month
scheduled Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Regency at Puakea, Activities
Room 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Theme: "Nevertheless She Persisted
Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against
Women"
a. Finalize details, timelines, and responsibilities.
CSW 2018-03 Discussion and possible action on Denim Day scheduled Monday, April 2,
2018 at the County of Kauai Mo`ikeha Building Rotunda 12:30 p.m. to
1:30 p.m.
a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to review event and partnership details
with Life's Choices Kauai and Zonta Club.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
CSW 2018-04 Discussion and possible action on Equal Pay Day scheduled Tuesday,
April 10, 2018 at the County of Kauai Mo`ikeha Building Rotunda
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 — 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room
2A/2B.
2. Announcements and other pertinent updates from Hawaii State on the Status of Women
Commissioner/Kaua`i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Committee may, when deemed necessary, hold
an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was
not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and
shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session
are closed to the public.
cc: Mahealani Krafft, Deputy County Attorney/Ex-Officio
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
Attn: Sandra Muragin
C/o Office of Boards & Commissions
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4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
Lihu`e, HI 96766
Email: smuragin@kauai.gov
Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Office of Boards &
Commissions Support Clerk at 241-4919 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting.
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Committee on the Status of Women — February 21, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
Board/Committee:
Committee on the Status of Women
Meeting Date
January 17, 2018
Location
Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3
Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. I
End of Meeting: 6:01 p.m.
Present
Chair Patricia Wistinghausen; Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller; Secretary Wendy Martinez; and Treasurer Erika Valente
Members: Kathy Crowell; and Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) Kauai Representative Lisa Ellen Smith
Staff. Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin
Excused
Member Sharon Lasker; and Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft
Absent
Member Regina Carvalho
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Prior to the meeting being called to order, Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller was
acknowledged for serving a second term ending 12/31/21.
Call To Order
Chair Wistinghausen called the
meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
with 5 members present
constituting a quorum.
Approval of
Open Session Minutes of December 11, 2017
Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved
Minutes
to approve the Open Session
Minutes of December 11, 2017
as circulated. Ms. Crowell
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Business
CSW 2017-10 Continued discussion and possible action on Career Day scheduled Friday,
April 6, 2018.
a. Discussion and receipt of the Permitted Interaction Group report;
■ Review venue choice
Ms. Valente shared with the Committee that the PIG met and reviewed the three venue
options. They proposed to keep the event at the Kauai Beach Resort, which is the same
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Open Session
January 17, 2018
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
venue they have used for the past two years. She said the Marriott Courtyard gave a
comparable quote, however; Friday traffic was the biggest deciding factor.
■ Review draft flyer for schools' Counselors
o Assign Committee Members to meet with schools' Counselors
■ Review draft invitation letter for the selected student
■ Review list of potential speakers.
o Assign Committee Member(s) to draft invitation letter to potential speakers.
Ms. Valente passed out the PIG's draft letter to the schools' counselors, draft invitation letter
to the selected student and draft agenda for the Committee to review. She said the PIG came
up with a list of potential speakers and invited them to ensure availability. The speakers are;
Joy Miura Koerte, Fujita & Miura Public Relations; Stacy Sproat-Beck, Executive Director
Waipa Foundation; Juno Apalla, Associate Director Bayada Home Health Care; and Deena
Fontana Moraes, Vice Principal Wilcox Elementary School. She said the PIG discussed last
year's format and decided they would prefer to have the speaker make a presentation to the
group as a whole, instead of a roundtable discussion used last year. They also suggested that
each Committee member present interactive activities or share useful information in-between
each speaker's presentations. These are the suggested list of activities;
• Domestic violence
• Social media tips or best practices
• Resume tips
• Enneagram or Myers Briggs test/profile
• Goal setting worksheet
The PIG's intent was to make the event fun, while providing an environment where the
student could learn something about themselves and others that could lead them to be inspired
in setting achievable career goals for their future.
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Open Session
January 17, 2018
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller pointed out that the counselors' letter did not include the criteria for
the type of student the Committee discussed they would want to attend. Ms. Valente stated
she didn't want to limit the counselors' selection process and overwhelm them with a list of
benchmarks to meet. Ms. Crowell said she shared that information when she met with the
Waimea High School principal and counselor, and together they decided to select students
whose career path would be to go directly into the job market after graduation.
The Committee reviewed the following;
• Chair Wistinghausen would amend her flyer as discussed and email revised copy to
Ms. Muragin. Flyer would be printed double sided with Ms. Valente's flyer and
attached to the student's draft invitation letter.
• The counselor's draft letter would be printed on CSW letterhead and signed by the
Committee member interacting with that school and would also include their contact
information.
• The counselor would provide a list of students by Thursday, February 15th.
• The student's draft invitation letter would be from the CSW but handed out by the
counselor. The letter would include that the student R.S.V.P. to the counselor by
Thursday, March 1 st.
Ms. Crowell shared her donation letter would be used to solicit sponsorships to help fund the
cost of the students and speaker's meal and the Committee agreed to each pay for their own
meal. The PIG also selected a plated lunch for the event.
The Committee also agreed to create a brochure for the event that would include the agenda
and a biography and picture of each speaker.
CSW 2017-11 Continued Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month
scheduled Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Theme: "Nevertheless She Persisted Honoring Women
Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
a. Selection of venue.
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Open Session
January 17, 2018
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DISCUSSION
ACTION
■ Ms. Wistinghausen to share findings on partnership with PAU group and possible
venue at Kauai Community College.
Chair Wistinghausen shared that due to scheduling and lack of time she was unable to connect
with the PAU group, and decided the event would be held at the Regency at Puakea.
b. Honorary speakers.
■ Ms. Crowell and Ms. Wistinghausen to share any updates.
Chair Wistinghausen shared that Colleen Hanabusa and Mazie Hirono will not be available to
attend; however, she was able to confirm JoAnn Yukimura, and asked the Committee if they
knew of any other potential speakers. Ms. Crowell suggested Trudy Senda and Laurel Loo.
Ms. Crowell moved to approve
Trudy Senda as potential
speaker for the 2018 Women's
History month. Ms. Valente
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Ms. Crowell moved to approve
Laurel Loo as a potential
backup speaker for the 2018
Women's History month. Ms.
Ignacio-Neumiller seconded
The Committee appreciated and accepted an offer from Hanabusa and Hirono to arrange their
the motion. Motion carried 5:0.
liaisons to read a letter from them at the event.
c. Review draft informational flyer.
■ Draft provided by Ms. Wistinghausen and Ms. Smith.
d. Review draft press release.
■ Draft provided by Ms. Wistinghausen and Ms. Smith.
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Open Session
January 17, 2018
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DISCUSSION
ACTION
The Committee reviewed the flyer and draft press release. The Committee discussed
refreshments and decided it should include; fresh fruit, cheese & crackers, wraps, ice -tea, and
lei's for the speakers. Ms. Muragin would check to see if Boards and Commissions would
supply the paper goods.
Ms. Crowell moved to approve
spending up to $200.00 for
refreshments and leis for the
2018 Women's History month.
Ms. Valente seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5:0.
CSW 2018-01 Discussion and possible renewal of Kauai Planning & Action Alliance, Inc.
annual membership dues.
The Committee agreed they have not been active participants and unanimously decided to not
renew the annual membership dues.
CSW 2018-02 Review and possible approval of draft testimony on House Bill No. 671
relating to Equal Pay
Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved
a. Draft provided by Ms. Crowell.
to approve the draft testimony
as circulated. Ms. Martinez
Chair Wistinghausen thanked Ms. Crowell for providing the testimony letter and each
seconded the motion. Motion
member present at the meeting signed the letter.
carried 5:0.
Announcements
1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 — 5:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting
Room 2A/2B.
2. Announcements and other pertinent updates from Hawaii State on the Status of Women
Commissioner/Kaua`i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith.
Ms. Smith said she included a list of the 2018 Women's Legislative Caucus package and
encouraged everyone to support other bills that they may feel strongly about. She also
reported that they are still interviewing for the temporary replacement of the State
Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director.
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Open Session
January 17, 2018
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
3. National Association of Commission for Women (NACW) 48th Annual Conference will
be held in Los Angeles, Ca from Wednesday, August 1 st to Saturday, August 4th, 2018.
Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller shared that The Zonta Club of Kauai will have their Eat Dessert First
fundraiser on Tuesday, February 13th at the Kauai Marriott Resort.
Ms. Smith invited everyone to sign wave at the Women's March which will be held at the
corner of the intersection to the Uihu`e airport on Saturday, January 20th from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Chair Wistinghausen
adjourned the meeting at 6:01
P.M.
Submitted by:
Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk
() Approved as circulated.
() Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.
Reviewed and Approved by:
Patricia Wistinghausen, Chair
February 1, 2018
Dear Counselor,
Mayor Bernard Carvalho and the Kauai County Committee on the Status of
Women is pleased to announce our fourth annual Career Day on Friday, April 6,
2018 from 11 am-2:30 pm at the Kauai Beach Resort Ballroom.
The Committee on the Status of Women created this event because we believe
that the future of our community is in our young women. Career Day is an
excellent opportunity for select students of Kauai to learn from inspirational
women in our community who are putting in the work to make a difference.
We are asking each high school and charter school on the island to submit the
names of ten (10) deserving young women in the junior class. We have a packed
agenda and will be serving lunch. Please see that your students have their own
transportation.
We hope to see your school represented at 2018 Career Day. Please
Respond by February 15th with your list of students.
We look forward to seeing your students there.
Sincerely,
The Kauai County Committee on the Status of Women
February 1, 2018
Dear Student,
On behalf of Mayor Bernard Carvalho and the Kauai County Committee on the
Status of Women, you have been selected to be a participant in the 2018 Career
Day on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 11 am-2:30 pm at the Kauai Beach Resort
Ballroom.
The Committee on the Status of Women created this event because we believe
that the future of our community is in our young women. Career Day is an
excellent opportunity to learn from women in our community who are putting in
the work to make a difference.
Your name was submitted to us because your school believes you have some
outstanding qualities and would benefit from attending this inspirational event.
We hope you will accept our invitation.
Please BSMP by March 1 st to AW bww
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
The Kauai County Committee on the Status of Women
Career Day 2018
Committee on the Status of Women
April 6, 2018
11:00 am- 2:30 pm
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort
AGENDA
11:00 am- 11:15 am Welcome from Mayor Carvalho and Committee
Chairperson
11:15 am Blessing of the Food
11:20 am-11:50 am Lunch and Enneagram Questions Part I (Handout
will be on table)
11:55 am -12:15 pm Speaker #1 Joy Miura Koerte, Fujita & Miura Public
Relations
12:15 pm-12:30 pm Break/ Raffle/Table visit from CSOW Members
12:35 pm -12:55 pm Speaker #2 Stacy Sproat-Beck, Waipa Foundation
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
1:40 pm -1:55 pm
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Elementary School
Enneagram Part Il.and Results
Speaker #3 Juno Apalla, Bayada
Break/ Raffle/ Table visit from CSOW Members
Speaker #4 Deena Fontana Moraes, VP Wilcox
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm. Closing Remarks
PS
NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSISTED
HONORING WOMEN WHO FIGHT ALL FORI
OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
HONOREES
JUDGE LAUREL LOO
COUNCILWOMAN JOANN YUKIMURA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 / 6:OOPM-8:OOPM 0,
Regency At Puakea 2130 Kaneka St. Lihue / Activities Room',..
If you need an alternate format or auxiliary aid to participate, contact rb
Sandra Muragin # 808-241-4919 at least (5) working days prior to event.