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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_0321_CSW_Minutes_Open_ApprovedCOUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date 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. State Grant M15001 — Hawai`i State Commission on the Status of Women Grant to support on- Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION going advocacy and work towards equality for women and girls by acting as a catalyst for _ positive changegh education, collaboration and program development a. 3rd 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 27th 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, adding that their budget for the event is $3,400. Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 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 Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 I Ph and another letter will be published in The Garden Island on May 7th or 9th. 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 3rd Annual Financial Seminar on April 20th 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. Ignacio-Neumiller moved that the Committee sign the letter to the editor. Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 I` 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 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 Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION 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 29th. 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 29th at Puakea to stuff the bags. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said she has note pads from Inkspot and coin bags from HMSA. CSW 2017-11 Women's History Month held Wednesday, March 2, 2018, at the Regency Puakea Activities Room, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Theme: "Nevertheless She Persisted: Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Honoring Women Who Fiaht 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 Kauai 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 of Hanalei, 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. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Committee on Status of Women Open Session March 21, 2018 Page 8 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Announcements Next Meeting: April 18, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building„ Meeting Room 2A/2B 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 I Wh. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller reminded the Committee about stuffing the bags on March 29t1i for Career Day. Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Lani Agoot, Administrative Specialist Patricia Wistinghausen, Chair () Approved as circulated. ( X ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of _4/18/18_ meeting.