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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_0218_CSW_PacketDarcie Yukimura Chair Regina Carvalho Vice Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell Treasurer Members: Deena Fontana Moraes Erika Valente TBD HSCSW Representative Ex-officio Member COUNTY OF KAUA`I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A 2B 4444 Rice Street, Uihu`e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Open Session Minutes of January 21, 2020 BUSINESS CSW 2020-02 Discussion and decision making on Human Trafficking Next Steps. (On- going) A. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share updates. B. Ho'ola Na Pua representative training and education. CSNN' 2019-19 Update on the status of the financial assistance request to the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women for 2020 event expenditures. [ 1118 19, 1 /21 /20] CSW 2019-21 Discussion and possible revision to the approved 2020 meeting schedule. CSW 2020-01 Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month Essay Contest. Theme: "Valiant Women of the Vote." [1/21/20] A. Ms. Carvalho to share updates. An Equal Opportunity Employer ANNOUNCENIENTS 1. Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. 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: TBD, 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 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, 111 96766 Email: smuragin@kauai.gov Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127 2 Committee on the Status of Women -- February 18, 2020 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an auxiliary aid'service, other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at (808) 241-4917 or asegretiOZ kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. 31Page Committee on the Status of Women — February 18, 2020 HAH11 . _ 1001 COUNTY OF KAUAI �� Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I January 21, 2020 Location Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:07 p.m. I End of Meeting: 6:39 p.m. Present Chair Darcie Yukimura. Vice Chair Regina Carvalho. Secretary Edith Ignacio-Neumiller. Member: Deena Fontana Moraes and Erika Valente. Office of Boards and Commissions: Administrator Ellen Ching and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin. Excused Treasurer Kathy Crowell and Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Commissioner Sierra Hampton-Eng. Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Before the start of the meeting the committee received copies of a draft letter dated 01/21/20 to Ms. Khara Jabola-Carolus regarding 2020 grant fund request along with an attached updated Budget 2020 spreadsheet and a women's history month essay contest draft press release. Call To Order Chair Yukimura called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. with five members present constituting a quorum. Approval of A. Open Session Minutes of December 18, 2019 Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller Minutes moved to approve the Open Session minutes of December 18, 2019, as circulated. Vice Chair Carvalho seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Business CSW 2019-11 Post evaluation on the Human Trafficking Awareness Forum held Thursday, January 9, 2020, 5:00 p.m. in the Mo'ikeha meeting room 2A/2B. [6/19/19, 7/ 17/ 19, 8/21/ 19, 9/ 18/ 19, 10/21 / 19, 11 / 19/ 19, 12/ 18/ 19] A. Discuss and share outcome of forum and assess attendance, purpose and effectiveness. B. Review evaluation results. C. Discuss other related matters. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 21, 2020 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION • 85 were in attendance and it was standing room only. • 45 completed an evaluation. • 38 people noted they heard about the forum through social media, word of mouth and email. Nine people read it in the newspaper. • Jay Robertson of Ho`ike Kauai Community Television asked to film the forum the day of the event, which was too late to schedule. • 33 people were interested in additional training. Ms. Moraes said the big concern with parents today is the lack of knowledge to monitor their child's phone and internet access. She said most parents are not technologically savvy and are unable to place controls on phones. Ms. Moraes said Wilcox Elementary School was planning a health fair on February 7, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that would offer various educational workshops. She extended an invitation to the committee. Ms. Ching asked Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller to contact Khara Jabola-Carolus and get more information about the Ambassador from Sweden who would arrive in March to conduct human trafficking training and pass that on to Chief Raybuck. CSW 2019-19 Discussion and decision on the draft letter to the Hawaii State Commission Vice Chair Carvalho moved to on the Status of Women requesting financial assistance for 2020 event expenditures. send the amended draft letter to A. Review Budget 2020 spreadsheet. the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Ms. Ching directed the committee to review the letter and budget spreadsheet that was regarding a grant fund request handed out before the start of the meeting because several changes made from the copy with attached budget 2020 provided in their packet. She said copies would be transmitted to the County Council for spreadsheet and also transmit a approval to apply for, receive and expend funds from the Hawaii State Commission on the copy to the County Council for Status of Women. But due to the deadline requested by Ms. Jabola-Carolus, Ms. Ching their approval. Secretary would email an advance copy to Ms. Jabola-Carolus with the caveat that it needed to be Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the approved by the County Council first. motion. Motion carried 5:0. CSW 2019-20 Discussion and decision making on the submission of testimony letter for Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 21, 2020 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION the 2020 Legislature session. [Deferred 12/18/19] A. Review draft copy of the 2020 Legislative Priorities. B. Ms. Crowell to share her proposed support of SB 1038 Relating to Human Trafficking, SB 1039 Relating to Prostitution and SB 1040 Relating to Sex Trafficking. Ms. Ching stated she was part of a state planning advocacy council for individuals with intellectual disabilities and every year they adopted a list of legislative priorities, which she used as a template and tweaked to incorporate the committee's purpose and mission. The approval of the draft copy of the 2020 Legislative Priorities would authorize Treasurer Kathy Crowell the ability to submit testimony on behalf of the committee and eliminate the procedure to have it reviewed and approved by the committee. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller pointed out that SB 1039 passed last year; Ms. Ching would check and amend the letter if Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller required. moved to approve the amended draft copy of the 2020 Legislative Priorities list. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Ms. Valente moved to respond in support of the senate bills listed that are still active. Ms. Moraes seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. CSW 2020-01 Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month, date, time, and location to be determined. Theme: "Valiant Women of the Vote." A. Ms. Carvalho to review event outline. Ms. Carvalho shared that she met with Ms. Ching and reviewed her idea for an women's history month essay contest. The original timeline on the event particulars would need to be pushed back a month due to spring break. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 21, 2020 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION The committee talked at length and below is a compilation of what was shared and their ideas; • Use Ho'ike Kauai Community Television to advertise the essay contest. • Theme of the essay: women in history who inspired them and why. • Use Ho'ike Kauai Community Television to film the reading of the winning essays at a CSW meeting. • Open essay contest to juniors and seniors. • Move due date to receive essays after spring break. • Instead of an essay contest open up public nominations of women in the community who are inspirational leaders and role models. • Add two more judges: Virginia Beck and Coco Zickos. • Publish winning essays and picture of students in Garden Island Newspaper and place on the CSW website. • Invite GI newspaper reporter Stephanie Shino to cover event. • Ms. Carvalho would meet with the area superintendent, individual school counselors and teachers for their help in promoting the essay contest. • Ask for a list of all the Kauai administrative school staff with email addresses from the area superintendent. • Contact vice principal and English teachers for their help in promoting the essays. • Invite student and parent and teacher to a meeting to receive prize, lei and read essay. Ms. Moraes cautioned members that public speaking is a skill set and not all students would be comfortable with that. • Flyers and posters would be printed and distributed. • Make WHM into a major CSW event: o Photography contest on a women who has influenced them and why. Winning photo would wrap around a wall or building. Ms. Valente urged the commission to rethink how they could further CSW's mission to assist women and envisioned the committee becoming a main community resource to get a Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 21, 2020 Page 5 SUBJECT I DISCUSSION I ACTION variety of information and support. She talked about packaging the information in an way that would be easy to understand and easy to access. She also brought up the idea, again, of the CSW having its own website to highlight people, present information and promote events. Ms. Ching suggested placing links to several partners on the County's CSW website CSW 2020-02 Discussion and decision making on Human Trafficking Next Steps. (On- going) A. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share updates. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller shared that she spoke with Executive Director Khara Jabola- Carolus on partnering with Human Trafficking. She found out that the HSCSW was working with a graphic artist to design stickers for airport stalls and posters for public bus transportation. Chair Yukimura asked Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller for the particulars on what the expectations would be from the HSCSW for the CSW to be a part of this project. Ms. Valente asked if Ho`ola Na Pua could educate the CSW on human trafficking and share recommendations for their next steps and guidelines on what the committee could present to the community. Ms. Ching reminded the committee that Dominque Roe-Sepowitz and Khara Jabola-Carolus planned to return in April to gather more Kauai data and they may be able to plan another HT event; however, it conflicted with the essay contest and she discouraged the committee from planning two large events in one month. Chair Yukimura volunteered to follow up with Khara and Dominque if they would consider a follow-up with YWCA, the CSW could partner and not have the full responsibility of planning the entire event. Ms. Moraes said they have a monthly Principal and Vice Principal meeting and would like to be able to share this information with them. Ms. Moraes moved to approve a Women's History Month essay contest with revisions. Secretary Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Ms. Valente moved to invite a Ho'ola Na Pua representative to attend the next meeting and educate the committee on their S Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 21, 2020 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Announcements 1. Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 5:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. Adjournment With no objections, Chair Yukimura adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Submitted by: Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk () Approved as circulated. () Approved with amendments. See meeting minutes. Reviewed and Approved by: Darcie Yukimura, Chair Human Trafficking Next Steps - Notes 12/18/19 CSW Mtg HT Stickers in restroom stalls at Uhu'e Airport, Princeville airport, airplane carriers and public schools. Search for organizations to partner with for assistance with manpower and financial backing. Invite Chief Todd Raybuck for update on HT enforcement, incident calls or anything related to HT that could be shared. Partner with "Respect Campagin" based on O'ahu that targets safe dating. Stickers are placed in restrooms located at restaurants, bars, colleges and night clubs. 01/09/20 HT Forum Human Trafficking Forum, Thursday, January 9, 5pm to 7pm, Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. Khara Jabola-Carolus, Dominique Roe-Sepowitz. Panelist: Stefani Iwami, Justin Kollar, Jessica Munoz & Todd Raybuck. 01/21/20 CSW Mtg HSCSW working on HT stickers for airport stalls and sticker/poster on public buses. Ask HSCSW for an outline of the particulars to collaborate with them. Invite Ho'ola Na Pua to attend the next meeting and educate the committee on HT. Short video digital media campaign targeted to parents of 11-12 year olds. 01/31/20 Email-Khara Swedish Ambassador tentatively scheduled to be on O'ahu week of March 6. Plans are not finalized. Resource campaign based on a poster. Finishing sticker design. 0� aoao -oa THIS, AIRPORT ilS A SArE SPACE The Port of Seattle Police will investigate all complaints of inappropriate behavior during flights or throughout the terminal. If you are assaulted, harassed or being forced to travel against your will, say something. If you , of Sty... iro. need helpCall Cost estimates for the human trafficking next steps: HT Stickers / bathroom stalls a, Lihue Airport Quote from Inkspot Printing 8.5 x 11 Stickets - Water proof/glossy paper 2 - 5 - $8.95 each Est. cost 250 x $8.95 ea = $25300 Est. cost 500 x $8.95 ea = $45500 Est. cost 1000 x $8.95 ea = $95000 The Garden Island Two 1/2 page Ads = $1,500 Radio Ads Est. $350 FM 97 (run 2 weeks) Est. $350 KONG Radio (run 2 weeks) OFFICE OF BOARDS & COMMISSIONS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (p'y61 THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR INTER -OFFICE TRANSMITTAL PRIORITY ACTION REQUESTED DATE : 2/6/2020 URGENT SIGNATURE TO Mayor's Office Attn : Michael Dahilig Via Polly Phillips ROUTINE EDIT From Ellen Ching for the Committee on the Status of Women ELLEN CHING ADMI\NTRATOR DEADLINE: OTHER: Review & Approve SUBJECT Review, approve and transmit to Council the attached Request for Councils approval to apply for, receive and expend funds in the amount of $10.000 from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women ROUTING INSTRUCTION 1. Polly to review 2 Lani to process 3 Council Contact Information Anela Segreti, 241-4917 www.kauai.gov 4444 Rice Street Suite 150 • Lihu'e. Hawaii 96766 • (808) 241-4922 (b) • (808) 241-5127 (0 An Equal Opportunity Employer O`0 1 CW vt _ I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 9. OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS THE COUNTY OF KAUA'1 " c DARCIE YUKIMURA, CHAIR REGINA CARVALHO, ViCE CHAIR EDITH IGNACIO-NEUMILLER, SECRETARY KATHY CROWELL, TREASURER January 31, 2020 The Honorable Arryl Kaneshiro, Chair and Members of the Kauai County Council 4396 Rice Street Lihu`e, Hawal'i 96766 MEMBERS: i)PI-\A FONTAi lA MORAFS ERIKA VALt:N-ri,. Re: Request for Council's approval to apply for, receive and expend funds in the amount of S 10,000 from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Dear Chair Kaneshiro and COLInCilmembers: The County of KauaTs Committee on the Status of Women respectfully requests your approval to apply for, receive and expend $10,000 in funds from the Hawai'i State Commission on the Status of Women. The funds will be used to continue the Committee's work on equality for women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. The funds will be used to support a variety of activities planned for fiscal year 2020-2021 including a Human Trafficking ForunvNext Steps, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Career Day (a day long mentoring program for girls) and more. Additionally, funds may be used to indemnify the State of Hawaii, if necessary. Please see the attached budget. On behalfof the Committee members, thank you for your time and consideration. Should you need more information, please contact Ellen Ching at eching@kauai.gov or at 241- 4922. Sincerely, Darcie YLlkilnUra Chair, Committee on the Status of Women %k'ww.kauai.gov/kccsw Enclosed: CSW Budget Request 2020 www.kauat gov/kccsw 4444 Rice Street Suite 150 • Lihu'e, Hawaii 96766 • (808) 241.4919 (b) • (808) 241.5127 (t) An Equal Opportunity Employer Kauai Committee on the Status of Women Budget Request July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 REVENUE Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) 10,000 Total 1 $10,000 PROGRAM EXPENSES HSCSW Breast Cancer Awareness Month Advertisement 100 Sub -Total 100 Career Day Sponsorship 2,500 Sub -Total 2,500 Human Trafficking Forum/Next Steps Travel 700 Audio/Visual 500 Food 275 Venue 300 Advertising 800 Follow up actions 825 Sub -Total 3400 Women's History Month Audio Visual 500 Food 200 Venue/Program 1,000 Advertising 800 Sub -Total 2500 HSCSW TOTAL $10,000 COUNTY OF KAUA `I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 2020 MEETING DATES 3rd Tuesday each Month at 5:00 p.m. Mo `ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B January 21, 2020 February 18, 2020 March 17,2020 April 21, 2020 May 19, 2020 June 16, 2020 July 21, 2020 August 18, 2020 September 15, 2020 October 20, 2020 November 17,2020 December 15, 2020 X0 - a Approved 12 18 19 COUNTY OF KAUA`1 COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 2020 MEETING DATES 31 Wednesday each Month at 5:00 p.m. Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B January 21, 2020 February 18, 2020 March 18,2020* April 15, 2020* May 20, 2020* June 17, 2020* July 15, 2020* August 19, 2020* September 16, 2020* October 21, 2020* November 18, 2020* December 16, 2020* *Third Wednesday Women's History Month — 2020 Theme: Valiant Women of the Vote Our 2020 theme celebrates the women who have, fought for woman 's right to vote in the United States. In recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, vt�e vt,ill honor it-oinen, from the original suffrage movement as it -ell as 20th and 21 st century women who have continued the struggle (fighting against poll taxes, literacy tests, voter roll purges, and other more conteniporary forms of voter suppression) to ensure voting rights.for all. CATEGORY: Lead LEADER: Regina Carvalho EVENT TYPE: Essay Contest EVENT DATE: March 9-23, 2020 EVENT TIME: Deadline Monday, March 23, 4:30 p.m. Hawaii standard time Essay Particulars: 1. Essay Contest for High School aged Junior's and Senior's a. Open to all Kauai Public, Private and Charter Schools. b. Regina to meet with complex area superintendent, individual school counselors and teachers. 2. Essay Rules a. One page, 12 point font, single space, I" margins on all sides b. Complete essay contest entry form c. Email completed essay between March 9 to 23 to Sandra B&C. Deadline is Monday, March 23, 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. 3. Four Place Winners: a. Each winner will receive a cash prize 4. Judge Panel (5): a. Sierra Hampton-Eng (need to confirm) b. Carolyn Larson (need to confirm) c. Deena Fontana Moraes d. Virginia Beck (need to confirm and get email address) e. Coco Zickos (need to confirm and get email address) 5. Timeline: a. Press Release on February 18, 25 and March 10. i. February 18 press release will feature Wilhelmina Dowsett, native Hawaiian born and raised on Kauai who was a prominent leader of women's suffrage. Ms. Dowsett organized the first local women's suffrage club in 1912, National Women's Equal Suffrage Association of Hawaii (WESAH) and was the first president. It will contain info about the essay contest. ii. February 25 press release will contain info about the essay contest. iii. March 10 press release will remind about the essay and the deadline date. b. Radio Interviews or PSA: KONG, FM97, etc. on February 18 and March 16. c. Accept emailed essays from March 9 with deadline on Monday, March 23. d. March 24 - Judges review entries and selects top 10. Committee members review and select top four. e. April 21 at a CSW meeting invite winners to present prize and press release �j� Joao-oi 6. Prize: a. 4 @ cash prize (approved) Essay particulars: a. Select top ten essays. b. Regina meet with InkSpot to complete essay flyer & poster. Email PDF copy by Tuesday, February 10. B&C review and forward to PIO for final approval. Ask to embed link to essay rules on CSW webpage www.kauai.gov/kccsw and format to place on social media page with embedded link. C. 1 /30/2020 2020 Honorees I National Women's History Alliance Wilhelmina Kekelaokalaninui Widemann Dowsett - Mar 28, 1861 - Dec 10, 1929 Suffragist, founder of the National Women's Equal Suffrage Association of Hawai'i Wilhelmina Kekelaokalaninui Widemann Dowsett was a fierce advocate for the enfranchisement of all women. After the forced annexation of Hawai'i, suffragists from the mainland saw an opportunity for the newly acquired United States territory to grant women the right to vote. Click here to learn more In 1899, members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) wrote the "Hawaiian Appeal", asking Congress to give Hawaiian women the right to vote. Later, Dowsett founded the National Women's Equal Suffrage Association of Hawai'i (WESAH) and led the efforts to enfranchise the women of her island. In 1918, Congress placed the women's suffrage issue under the jurisdiction of Hawaii's territorial legislature. The bill passed the Hawaiian Senate but found opposition in the House. In protest of this decision, Dowsett led 500 women of all ages and "various nationalities" to the House floor with "Votes for Women" banners in hand. Dowsett continued to lead mass demonstrations in support of suffrage throughout 1919. When the 19th Amendment became part of the U.S. Constitution in August 1920, Hawaiian women became enfranchised along with their mainland sisters. As residents of a U.S. territory, however, their elected representation was limited. It would take another 39 years for Hawai'i to become the 50th state in the Union, and for all residents of Hawai'i to gain full US voting rights. https:Hnationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/2020-honorees/ 1; t - Il \vhp.org Berdah Br,-rd Ritchie Eudora Ramsey Flora Williams Gale Elbert Beulah Boyd Ritchie Irene Bullard Helen Brandeburg Mrs John L. Ruhl Jesse A. Blotch wwwwvculture.org/history/l*ournal—wvh. wvh494html Defeated 1912 * Presidential Suffrage 1919 Ratified June 10, 1919 Ada James Belle Case LaFollette Carrie Horton Fola LaFollette Gwendolen Brown Willis Jessie Jack Hooper Mathdde Franz!skaAnneke Olympia Brown Enuna Bascom Meta Berger Marion Dudley Theodora Winton Youmans digicoll.11brary.w!sc edu/WlReader/ WER0124-1.1itml * Became a state eith equal suffrage 1890 Ratified January 27, 1920 Louisa Sssain Ansalia Post Grace Raymond Hebard Theresa Jenkins William Bright John Campbell Esther Hobart Morns Mar) Atkisson www.wyohlstory org/encyclopedia/right- choice-wrong-reasons-wyom!ng-women- wln-right-vote Abby Scott Baker Belva Lock%%ood Coralie Franklin Cook Daisy Lampkin Ellen Spencer Mussey Frederick Douglass Helen Hamilton Gardener Josephine Bruce ,\'dome Helen Barn wgh, Charlotte Forten, Sr Nannie Helen Burroughs Nina Es ans Allender Sara Andress s Spencer "Progress is calling I n you to make no pause. Act." Carrie Chapman Catt, 1920 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY t'.irrn• t Inpni.in c.ni c �nicr Inc \\anicu .inJ I'olwc, Fmp..rro,r unJ n�,�u,�inr .morn roe L i,ror, rru.enir *Passed 1913 Became a state with equal suffrage, 1959 Jesse A. Bla. Arthur Glendmmng Shoup Earnest B. Collins Jessie Bloom Jeannette Drury Clark www.akhistorycourse.org/governing- alaska/the-territory-of-ala ska Became a state with equal suffrage, 1959 Rosalie Keh'inoi Wilhelmina Widemann Do%%sell Emma Nassahi Emma Ahuena Taylor Mrs Harry Bald\tin Emma Metcalf Beckley Nakuina www angelfire.comlhi2/hawaliansover- e!gnty/HanifinC!tizen2001draft-himl .11uuue & Jack Dou cerr �A Carol Simon Levin: Telling Her Stories Performances of "Fascinating Women History Forgot" e� Remembering the Ladies — Not JUST a Coloring Book {; g g Educational & Entertaining Profiles of 69 Courageous & Tenacious American Women cslevin59@gmall.com TellingHerStories.com a Unda Allen: Here's To the Women! Live performances commemorating women's r struggle for justice with or-g.na; songs, stories and -mages Contact: linda@i•ndasongs com r Here's to the Women! CD� Songs and stories of the women who brought us the vote! Order NWHP Store Celebrate a Forgotten Champion of Equality Remembering Inez: The Last Campaign of Inez Milholland, Suffrage Martyr Edited with an Introduction by Robert P. J. Cooney, Jr., Author of "Winning the Vote" A collection of articles, tributes, speeches, poems and memorials honoring a legendary suffragist 6 x 9" paperback, 96 pages $14.95 Order from www.nwhp.org AmericanGraphicPress.com Rememberinglnez com DEADLINE: The Women's History Month Essay Contest deadline is 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020. SUBMISSION: Essay and entry form must be submitted by email to: smuraein@kauai.eov Please title email with subject line: "lastnamefirstinitialWHM2020" (your last name, initial of your first name, WHM2020. ) An email confirmation will be replied within three business days. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please call 808-241-4919. All entries are the property of the Committee on the Status of Women. The decision of the judges and the committee is final. ENTRY FORM: A completed and signed entry form must be submitted with your essay. Do not put your name on the essay. LENGTH: Essay must be on one page, 12 point font, single space, with margins set to one inch on all sides. ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to Kaua'i students in grades 11 and 12 (public, private, charter and home schooled.) It is open to all genders. Each contestant must be a legal resident of the County of Kaua'i, Hawai'i at the time of submission. LANGUAGE: Essays should be written in English; however, you are welcomed to write your essay in your native language (if not English) but it must be translated into English for submission. WINNERS: A panel of judges selected by the Committee on the Status of Women will select the top four. Winners will be recognized at a Committee on the Status of Women meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Winning essays will be published on the Committee on the Status of Women website (www.kauai.gov/kccsw) and a press release with the Garden Island Newspaper. PRIZES: Each winner will receive a cash award. The cash prize will come in a form of a check. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Each submission will be read and evaluated using the following criteria: • The theme must be clearly addressed. • The essay was organized and well -structured. • Essay content must include relevant, authentic information and ideas must be fully developed, and demonstrate critical and creative thinking. • Essay uses highly engaging and personal style. The author finds fresh or interesting ways to convey ides. The author approaches the topic from a unique perspective. • The essay demonstrates that the author has genuinely explored the theme and how it relates to his or her own life. The essay reflects depth in reflection. PURPOSE: To commemorate Women's History Month theme "Valiant Women of the Vote" the Committee on the Status of Women honors Wilhelmina Kekelaokalaninui Widemann Dowsett, an native Hawaiian who founded the first National Women's Equal Suffrage Association of Hawai'i club in 1912 and the historic 100`h Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. THEME: Valiant Women of the Vote - 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The 191h Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the United States Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. This amendment granted all American women the right to vote and hold elective office. In August 21, 1959 Hawai'i became the 50`h state in the union and all residents of Hawai'i gained full U.S. voting rights. To honor this momentous event, students have the opportunity to reflect on and write about a woman who influenced them and why. List of High Schools on Kaua` i Public High Schools • Kapaa High School - (9-12) Kapaa • Kauai High School - (9-12) Lihue • Waimea High School - (9-12) Waimea Charter Schools • Alaka`i O Kaua`i PCS — (K-8) Kahili Mountain Park • Kanuikapono PCS - (K-12) Anahola • Kawaikini NCPCS - (K-12) Lihue • Ke Kula Niihau Kekaha PCS - (K-12) Kekaha • Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha PCS - (K-12) Kekaha Private Schools • Island School - (Pre K-12) Lihue • Kahili Adventist School - (K-12) Lawai • Kauai Christian Academy - (Pre K-12) Kilauea • Olelo Christian Academy - (K-12) Lihue Teachers' Work Year - 1st Semester: July 30, 2019 - January 6, 2020; 2nd Semester: January 7, 2020 - May 29, 2020 Students' Work Year - 1st Semester: August 5, 2019 - December 20, 2019; 2nd Semester: January 7, 2020 - May 28, 2020 Student Teacher Su M T W Th F Sa Week Days Days 0 0 July 2019 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1st SEMESTER - 90 Student Days (Ends Dec. 20) 28 29 30 321 1 2 3 August 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 October 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 13 July 30: Teachers' First Day July 30-August 2: Teacher Work Days (no students) August 5: Students' First Day August 16: Statehood Day AL.. September 2: Labor Day October 7-11: Fall • t7 days November 11: Veterans Day November 28: Thanksgiving Ends November 29: School Holiday ••c. 1 December 23-January 3: Winter Break*** 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 December 25: Christmas 29 30 31 1 1 1 2 3 4 January 1: New Years Day January202O 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2nd SEMESTER - 92 Student Days (Ends May 28) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 January 6: Teacher Workday (no students*) 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr- Day 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 February 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Institute Day (one day with no • 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 students during the week. 46 days 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Date for each island TBD.) Ends 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 February 17: Presidents Day Mar. 13 March 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 311 1 2 November 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 LjtL29j 30 December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 March 16-20: Spring Break*** 22 23 24 25 F261 27 28 March 26: Kuhio Day 29 30 31 f 1 2 3 4 April 5 6 7 8 9 E 11 April 10: Good Friday • , 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 46 days 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Ends May 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 May 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 29 30 May 25: Memorial Day June 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 May 28: Last Day for Students and Second Semester Ends" May 29: Last Day for Teachers Approved May 23, Z017. OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAYS: 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR -2 instructional days shall "'The employer may a iugnup to 6 Statehood Day Augustl6,2019 New Year's Day: January 1, 2020 be converted to a non. acld.tnnal hcun- �n half hour blacks Ian Labor Day September 2019 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 20, 2020 student day for school •equna-ent day -I for training and Veterans Day November 11. 2019 Presidents' Day: February 17, 2020 planning and collaboration meetings beyond the teacher s regular Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2019 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day: March 26, 2020 workday Christmas Day December 25 2019 Good Friday April 10. 2020 Memorial Day May 2S, 2020 'Teacher work day between semesters January 6 *'Commencement exercises. No sooner than May 22, 2020 ••*For 10-month teachers - Intersession. Oct 7 11, Recesses. Dec. 23-Jan. 3 & March 16.20 Educational Officer & Teacher Institute Days. TBD lone day per island)