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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18 2018 CSW Agenda PacketPatricia Wistinghausen Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller Vice -Chair Members: Jamie Bucao Regina Carvalho Kathy Crowell Sharon Lasker Wendy Martinez Lisa Ellen Smith Secretary HSCSW Representative/ Ex-officio Member Erika Valente Treasurer COUNTY OF KAUA'I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday, April 18, 2018 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B 4444 Rice Street, Lfhu'e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES Open Session Minutes of March 21, 2018 RECAP Career Day held on Friday, April 6, 2018 Women's History Month held Wednesday, March 2, 2018 BUSINESS CSW 2018-06 Discussion and possible action on a partnership with the YWCA on events planned for Never Forget Sandy G. remembrance CSW 2017-07 Discussion and possible action on establishing a Photo Gallery and Video Archive collection of events and activities on the County of Kauai Committee on the Status of Women website CSW 2018-08 Discussion and possible action on Kauai Drug Court Thirty First Graduation Ceremony, Friday, May 10, 2018, Fifth Judicial Circuit -Courtroom 4, 3970 Ka`ana Street, Llhu`e, Hawaii 96766 CSW 2018-09 Discussion and possible action to reallocate the remaining State Grant monies from the Rise of the Wahine event to support other Committee events that An Equal Opportunity Employer support positive change through education, collaboration, and program development CSW 2018-10 Discussion and possible action to expend remaining balance ($1,272.95) in the Committee on the Status of Women's FY2017/2018 budget ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting — May 16, 2018, 5:00 p.m. at the Mo'ikeha Building, in Meeting Room 2 AB. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai'i 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 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 Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Liu` e, HI 96766 Committee on the Status of Women — March 21, 2018 2 1 P a g e E-mail: smuragin@kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4919 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) 241-4919 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women — March 21, 2018 3 1 P a g e COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I March 21, 2018 Location Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Present Chair Patricia Wistinghausen; Vice Chair Edie Ignacio-Neumiller; Secretary Wendy Martinez; Treasurer Erika Valente. Members: Regina Carvalho; Kathy Crowell; and Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) Kauai Representative Lisa Ellen Smith Staff: Deputy County Attorney Mahealani Krafft; Boards & Commissions Office: Administrator Nicholas R. Courson, Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin Excused Sharon Lasker, Jamie Bucao Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Wistinghausen called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with six members present constituting a quorum. Approval of Open Session Minutes of February 21, 2018 Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller Minutes moved to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 21, 2018, as circulated. Ms. Carvalho seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Budget Reports 2017-2018 Fiscal Budget a. 3rd quarter update and review Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller asked if the funds have to be used by the end of June to which Chair Wistinghausen confirmed the funds needed to be used at least two weeks prior to June, adding that the current balance in the budget is $1,272.95. Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION State Grant M 15 001 — Hawai`i State Commission on the Status of Women Grant to support on- going advocacy and work towards equality for women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive changethrough education, collaboration and program development a. 3`d quarter update and review Ms. Smith suggested the Committee reallocate the funds for the Rise of the Wahine to something else because the money has been sitting a long time. Chair Wistinghausen clarified that some of the funds were reallocated for items such as banners and refreshments in a previous action by the Committee. She said originally the allocation for the Rise of the Wahine was $3,500; currently there is $2,500 allocated. Ms. Carvalho suggested that someone should check on the status of the Rise of the Wahine before taking action to reallocate the funds. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller volunteered to follow-up and provide the Committee with an update at the next meeting. Ms. Smith added that the funds in the State Grant will carry over to the next fiscal year. Business CSW 2018-05 Discussion and possible action on a partnership with Tropicbird Entertainment for a Kauai community event screening of the film #Me Too and Beyond: Taking the Next Step scheduled Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Island School Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Ms. Nadya Wynd and Ms. Melissa Mojo of Tropicbird Entertainment briefed the Committee on the #MeToo and Beyond event. Ms. Wynd stated that the date and location of the event has changed to April 27d' at St. Michael's Church in the sanctuary to accommodate the expansion of the event. She said Tropicbird could use some funding because the event has expanded beyond what they originally expected to create. She added that they hoped to raise money to put toward other events, however, they wanted to at least break even. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller asked whether or not Ms. Wynd had approached other agencies for support, and how much money she was asking for to which Ms. Wynd said they had not approached anyone else up to this point, and that she was unfamiliar with the Committee on the Status of Women and the type of grants the Committee provides. Ms. Wynd suggested $1,000, Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION adding that their budget for the event is $3,400. Ms. Crowell asked what the budget included to which Ms. Wynd explained that the airfare for the keynote speaker was over $800, they were renting equipment to have Link TV stream the event to over 40 million viewers, the speakers, the location, publicity, as well as other related expenses. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller stated that the cost of the tickets for the event are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Ms. Valente asked how many people they are expecting at the event to which Ms. Wynd said the church holds 200 people, 10 of those seats will be for speakers and other people. She said they are doing everything possible to promote and publicize the event. Ms. Smith stated that the Committee on the Status of Women's County budget is $1,000 annually. Ms. Valente asked if there would be sufficient funds to cover their expenses if the event sold out to which Ms. Wynd said they would probably break even, however, she hadn't added up all their new expenses. After further discussion, the Committee agreed to help Tropicbird Entertainment promote the event and offered to volunteer on the day of the event. Ms. Valente stated that with regard to financial support, she didn't think the Committee had anything in their budget because their budget is very small. She said if anything, the Committee might have a couple hundred dollars they could donate to the event. Ms. Carvalho asked whether or not the Committee had to get approval from the County Council prior to donating money because she remembered that was done in the past. She then asked where the Committee's lawyer was to which she was told by Ms. Muragin that their lawyer was unable to attend the meeting. Ms. Carvalho stated that she wanted it on the record that the Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION lawyer was not present to support the Committee, and that the Committee got shortchanged as a women's committee. She added that she would be in support of giving a couple hundred dollars to the event. Ms. Valente suggested the funds be used towards advertising. Ms. Carvalho moved that the Committee sponsor the #MeToo and Beyond event in the amount of $200 for publicity. Ms. Crowell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Ms. Wynd asked if the Committee wanted their logo included in the event materials to acknowledge their participation to which the Committee said yes. CSW 2018-06 Discussion and possible action on a partnership with the YWCA on events planned for Never Forget Sandy G. remembrance Ms. Renee Hamilton from the YWCA referenced a draft letter the Committee received, and said the following co-signers would be signing the letter; the staff and board of the YWCA, the Zonta Club of Kauai, the Zonta Club of Hanalei, and the Kauai Domestic Violence Task Force. She said the draft letter will be published in the Midweek on April 11 to and another letter will be published in The Garden Island on May 7d' or 9d'. Ms. Hamilton said if the Committee agreed to co-sign the letter, they would be listed with the other partners. Chair Wistinghausen asked Ms. Hamilton if she would be attending the Committee's April meeting to provide a draft of the letter being published in May to which she replied yes. Ms. Carvalho said she wasn't sure if Ms. Hamilton had provided the Committee with information regarding the YWCA's 3`d Annual Financial Seminar on April 20d' at the Kauai Marriot, and suggested the Committee sponsor four people at $25 each for the event. Chair Wistinghausen said she thought the item needed to be on the agenda in order to approve the funds, and their next meeting wasn't until after the event. She suggested the Committee keep the event in mind for next year. Ms. I acio-Neumiller Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION moved that the Committee sign the letter to the editor. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. CSW 2017-10 Continued discussion and possible action on Career Day scheduled Friday April 6, 2018, at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. a. Finalize details, timelines, and responsibilities Ms. Martinez stated that Kapa`a High School has 10 confirmed students sponsored by the Zonta Club of Hanalei and 1 counselor attending the event. Ms. Crowell said Waimea High School has 10 students and 2 counselors attending the event. Ms. Valente stated that she would sponsor meals for any of the speakers or counselors. Chair Wistinghausen said Kauai High has another event that day and will not be sending any students to Career Day. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller said she asked Hale Opio if Vonn Ramos, the executive director, had any students; however, the barriers to allow students to participate are transportation and the commitment during school hours. Ms. Crowell said there were no students for Charter schools at this time, but she would reach out to them after spring break. Ms. Valente said she spoke with a counselor at Island School and although there was interest, she didn't feel the Career Day event was a top priority for Island School and didn't think holding spots for their students was necessary. Chair Wistinghausen said she reached out to the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Ms. Crowell asked what the cutoff date is for registration to which Ms. Valente said April 1" is when the hotel needs the final head count. Chair Wistinghausen said there are currently 20 confirmed students, 3 counselors, 4 speakers, and 9 members which totaled 36 attendees. Ms. Valente provided that the minimum seats per the contract is 45, and asked whether or not the Committee wanted to lessen that number based on the current head count because the Committee will be responsible for paying for 45 seats even if only 36 show up. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller said she thought Savita Agarwal and Shaunte Sadora were confirmed and would be paying for their own meals. Chair Wistinghausen suggested some type of partnership with Kauai Community College in order to help fill the nine remaining seats. Ms. Valente asked Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION whether or not college students could be covered by the sponsors or did the attendees have to be high school students. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said the letter specified students from each school on Kauai, and referenced high school teen women. Ms. Carvalho said the Committee would need to ask the sponsors for permission. Ms. Valente provided the following list of sponsors: • Inkspot Printing • Zonta Club of Kauai - Maybel Fujiuchi • Brian Fujiuchi • Councilmember Derek Kawakami • Councilmember Arryl Kaneshiro • LMFT Counseling Services — Mary Navarro • Main Event — Lisa Hiraoka • State Farm Insurance — Mike Martinez • Nana's House — William Harrington • Ron's Electric • State House Representative Dee Morikawa • State House Representative Nadine Nakamura • Zonta Club of Hanalei • Rotary of Po`ipu Chair Wistinghausen asked the Committee to continue to reach out to find nine more attendees and email her and Sandra with any updates by March 29t'. She said she would follow-up with regard to sponsoring college students. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said she would follow-up on the table events pending from last month's meeting. Ms. Crowell said she is on the Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force and asked the Committee if they thought it would be permissible to distribute domestic violence bumper stickers to which the Committee said yes. Ms. Valente suggested putting them in the bags when the Committee meets on the 296' at Puakea to stuff the bags. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said she has note pads from Inkspot and coin bags from HMSA. Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION CSW 2017-11 Women's History Month held Wednesday, March 2, 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. Recap from Committee Members who attended the event Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to defer CSW 2017- 11 to the April 18, 2018, meeting. Ms. Carvalho seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. CSW 2018-03 Continued discussion and possible action on the Denim Day Proclamation scheduled with Life Choices Kaua` i Rotunda Rally on Monday, April 2, 2018, at the County of Kauai Mo`ikeha Building Rotunda, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. a. Finalize details, timelines, and responsibilities Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller shared that she handed out flyers made by the Zonta Club, as well as posted it on social media. CSW 2018-04 Continued discussion and possible action on Equal Pay Day scheduled Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the County of Kauai Mo`ikeha Building Rotunda, 12:30 p.m. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller shared that the press release went out, there will be a photo op with the Mayor at the event, and the proclamation. CSW 2017-07 Discussion and possible action on establishing a Photo Gallery and Video Archive collection of events and activities on the County of Kauai Committee on the Status of Women website Chair Wistinghausen asked for a motion to defer the item to the next meeting. Ms. Carvalho moved to defer CSW 2017-07 to the April 18, 2018, meeting. Ms. I acio-Neumiller seconded Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Announcements Next Meeting: April 18, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/213 Chair Wistinghausen adjourned the meeting at Ms. Smith stated that she had no announcements, and that she would be attending the Equal Pay 6:00 p.m. Day event on April 10ffi. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller reminded the Committee about stuffing the bags on March 290, for Career Day. Submitted by: Lani Agoot, Administrative Specialist () Approved as circulated. () Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Patricia Wistinghausen, Chair koc- h]K- 4 quo bl% al.