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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_0117_CSW_Minutes_Open_ApprovedCOUNTY OF KAUAI 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 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. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 17, 2018 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION ■ 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. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller pointed out that the counselors' letter did not include the criteria for Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 17, 2018 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 1st. 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. ■ Ms. Wistinghausen to share findings on partnership with PAU and possible _group venue at Kauai Community College. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 17, 2018 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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. Honorarspeakers. ■ 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. 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 Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 17, 2018 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 o Equal PaX 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. 3. National Association of Commission for Women (NACW) 48th Annual Conference will Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 17, 2018 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION be held in Los Angeles, Ca from Wednesday, August 1st 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 Lihu`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 ( X ) Approved as circulated. 02/21/18 ( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting. Reviewed and Approved by: Patricia Wistinghausen, Chair