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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_0619_CSW_Minutes_Open_ApprovedCOUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/C0mmittsc Committcc on the Status of Women Mccting [)atc .lunc 19.2()19 Location Mo'ikeha Building. Meeting Roorn 2Al2B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m End of Mccting: 6:01 p.m Prcsent Chair Sharon Lasker. Vice Chair Patricia Wistinghausen. Secretary Edith Ignacio-Neurniller. Treasurer Kathy Crowell. Members: Erika Valente and Darcie Yukimura. Hawai'i State Commission on the Status olWomen (HSCSW) Kaua'i Representative Lisa Ellen Srnith. Of,fice of Boards and Commissions: Administrator Ellen Ching and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin. Excused Member Regina Carvalho and Deputy County Attomey Maryann Sasaki. Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Ordcr Chair Lasker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with six members present constituting a quorum. Chair Lasker recognized Darcie Yukimura tbr the prestigious honor shc received as the seventh cohort of the Ornitlyar Fcllorvs. Ms. Yukrmura was onc ol' l5 inrlividuals selcctcri into Mr. Ornidyar's Hawai'i Lcadership Forunr gnup. Approval of l\'linutcs Opon Session Minutes of May I 5, 201 t) The lollowing correctiorls were identified by Ms. Wistinghauseni correct the word "indebt" to "indepth" locatod on page 4, CSW 2018-20, second sentence and correct "Chair Lasker" to "Chair Pro Tem Wistinghausen" located on page 6, Adjoumrnent motion. Ms. lgnacio-Neurniller moved to approve the Open Session minutes of May I 5, 201 9, as amended. Ms. Valente seconded the motion. Motion carried 6:0. Busine ss CSW 2019-06 Discussion and possiblc action on thc planning of thc Voiccs of Arnorican Women Survey proiect. l 4l 17 l 19, 5l l 5 l 19) a)Ms. Wistinghauscn and Committee members to collaboratc with partners on fonnalizing an action plan to distributc surveys and assign these tasks to Comurittec mcmbers and rradners to colnplcte antl discuss othor relatcd rnattcrs. There were 22 community leaders present at the meeting to team up with the Committee on the Voices of American Women survey projectl I . Jennifer Carter, YWCA Committee on Status of Women Open Session June 19. 2019 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION A(''ilON 2. Karen Abubo, Zonta Club of K.*tta.i l{analci 3. Melody Lopez, Catholic Charities Hawai'i 4. Shelly Sutter, Kaua'i Community College 5. Carrice Gardner, Office of the Govemor 6. Molly Oliver, Zonta Club of Hanalei 7. Anne Walton, Integrated Ocean Management 8. Emrnaly Calibro, Girl Scouts of Hawai'i 9. Valerie Saiki. Coalition fbr a Tobacco-Free Hawai'i 10. Duquesa Padamada, Department of Health I I . Karlyse Hesly, Departrnent of Health 12. Blanca Baron, Department of Health 13. Lisa Arin, Zonta Club of Kaua'i 14. Angela Hoover, Girl Scouts of Hawai'i 15. Teresa Tumbaga, Kaua'i Community College 16. Valerie Barko, Kaua'i Community College 17. Keahi Kahui, Kaua'i Community College 18. Nicole Cowan, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai'i 19. Elif Beall, Comrnunity member 20. Felicia Cowen, Councilwornen 2l . Jade Moss, Community member 22. Heidi Low, Cornmunity member Ms. Wistinghausen thanked the community leaders fbr taking time to attend today's meeting. She explaincd that at last year's National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) conference they were called nationwide to participate in the Voices of American Women survey projcct. The handout they received today provided a brief summary about the survey and the data collectcd would be used to generate a report in 2020 that could influencc policies, fund grants and provide rcsources for non-profit organizations. She asked for their partnership in distributing the survey link and also wanted to gather ideas and other ways to cflectively disseminatc the survey. Conlmittee on Status of wornen Open Session June 19, 2019 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION The floor was opened for community leadcrs to share their thoughts on how to disseminate the survey and issues that they work with; l. Community rnember Jade Moss suggested to organize an event around the high profile case that involved an ex-police officer's abuse ofan underage child. She said the scntenoing will be in August and encouraged the Committee to plan an event that would bring awareness kl this case and the survey. 2. Councilwomen Felicia Cowden volunteered to setup radio advertisements and do a story about the survey on Kaua'i Community Radio Station. Shejust completed the survey and encouraged everyone in the room to take it before promoting it. Councilwomen Cowden recommended changes to the webpage that would rnake the survey link and information easier and more appoaling to the viewer. She proposed placing the information at the top of the webpage and replace the hlper link with a large button that would be easily recognizable. She advised using social media, like Facebook and establish an event page that everyone could post and share. She encouraged everyone to take part and do something to promote this survey. Councilwomen Cowden also suggested the Committee work with Ho'ike television to setup an interview. She said housing is a big issue. Administrator Ellcn Ching explained that the foundation ofFederal policies and procedures start with a study and the liamework of the study is to identifo issues that are important to the public. The most common issues that have been around for a long timc is paid family leave and equal pay and these have had little forward motion fiom policy makers to implement changcs. Shc ernpl.rasized that this unique survey is an opportunity to rnake sure that not only Hawai'i is heard but that Kaua'i is counted also. Ms. Ching said that Kauai's issues are not always the same as the other counties, so a valid survey would identify these problerns. To validatc the survey and to make sure that with 95% accuracy the most important issues fiom Kaua'i women are recognized, 5,000 surveys need to be sent out to hopefully obtain a l07o response ratc or about 500 responses. This is what the Committee asked for and hoped to gain from this partnership. Shc said that is the reason wlry they were asked to come forward and help brainstonn ideas. Whon thc study is completed in 2020 they want to see valid results for Hawai'i and especially Kaua'i. Committee on Status of Women Open Session June 19. 2019 Page 4 SL]I]J EL"I'DISCUSSION ACTION 3. Cornmunity member Elif Beall promised to share this with her network and emphasized the need to reach all levels olsociety by contacting the various labor unions, hotel workers union and Hawai'i Government Employees Association (HGEA). Equal pay and health care were her issues. 4. Kaua'i Comrnunity College Valerie Barko said that their best practice at the college is to design a flycr and distribute them to businesses to display in their employee breakrooms around the island. She said employees could take a picture on their phone and promote through their social rnedia outlets. 5. Ms. Valente said that the communication sl.rould bring attention to the reason "why'' it's important to take the survey and "why" it's so impo(ant to have the data fbr Kaua'i. She said if everyone could framc their approach this way more women would be willing to completo the survey. 6. Ms. Ching validated the consensus ofthe audience and promised to fonnulate an email template that everyone could use when soliciting contacts to take the survey. She reassured the audience that their suggestions were being logged and taken into consideration. 7. Big Brothers Big Sisters Nicole Cowan prornised to tbrward this information to their adult rnembers and mentors in her contacts and inquircd if men could fill out the survey. The Cornmittee was 99.99ok sure it was responses from women but decided to verifo with the NACW and get back to them. 8. Integrated Ocean Management Anne Walton requested that the Committee capture the various generational diversity because issues change depending on the age group. 9. Zonta Club ofKaua'i Karen Abubo asked ifthey would receive periodic updates on the status of the survey so ifneeded additional steps could be taken to make up the difference. 10. Ms. Ching said the plan is for community leaders to confirm the number of contacts that have been sent and we would track thc totals. Ms. Yukimura requested if the community leaders could share the various issues the women they represent face. l. Catholic Charites Melody Lopez, shared that she worked with the most vulnerable Committee on Status of Women Open Session June 19. 2019 Page 5 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION population on the island, which included the homeless. Saf'ety is the biggest issue tbr women of all ages and all stages in life and lack ofresources for childcare. 2. Zonta Club of Kaua'i Lisa Arin, who is an Attomey said women victims of sexual and domestic abuse need affordable legal representation. She said grant money to provide legal assistance and representation in court for these women would help to navigate the legal system. 3. Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai'i Valerie Saiki said her issue is lack ofpolicies in place for tobacco-free family parks that should be a safe and healthy environment. 4. Girl Scouts of Hawai'i Emmaly Calibro, extended her commitment to distribute the surveys to the rnembership families in her contact. She said the major issue she has seen is support ofother women in the workplace, professional development and supporting colleagues in various organizations. 5. Officc ofthe Govemor Carrice Cardner identified affordable housing and affordable child care as top issues. 6. Kaua'i Community College Shclly Sutter said food security is an issue. Ms. Ching reiterated that in order to get a valid sarnpling they need to reach 5,000 women. A valid sample is whatover the results are with 95% certainty that the top result is an issue tbr all women on Kaua'i. Thc critical number is 500 in order to say these are the top issues and these issues would be used fiom a policy perspective, to infbnn leadership when looking at health indicators firr families, services, and support. With no further input tiom community leaders, Chair Lasker tlranked thern fbr their partioipation and moved on to the next agenda item. CSW 2019-l I Discussion and possiblc action on tho planning tf4-$ur]]4!t l!411f!k1!s Awareness forum a)Ms. Ignacio-Nernniller to review with tho Comrnittee the pre-plar.rning details necdod to administer the subiect event and prepare an action pla! to otgalllz9 1hg IU!L4L4 place,date and tirne to be determined and assiqn these tasks to Committee members and partners to complete, and discuss other relatcd matters as necded Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to defer CSW 2019- I I on the planning of a Human Trafficking Awareness forum to the July rneeting. Ms. Wistinghausen seconded the Committee on Status of Women Open Session June 19. 2019 Page 6 SUBJECT ACTION Duo to tims constraints, Chair Laskor asked for a def'ermcnt to thc July r.I.lceting meotir.rg. Motion oarried 5:0 CSW 2019-07 National Association of Corrmissions tbr Wonren NACW 49'l'Annual Conl'crencc, thorne: Engineering Our Future: Blueprint lirr Wonron's Lcadersl.rip schedulcd Julv 22-24. 201 9. in ('lticaso. Illinois. l1l 17 I 19. 5/ I 5/1 9l a)Ms. Ching to confinn tl.rc possible availaiility of funds that would pay travcl cost fbr two Committee members to attend the NACW conf'erence and discussion of other relatstl rnattsrs. Ms. Ching updated the Committee on the travel funds; I . Registration f'ce was paid tbr Ms. lgnacio-Neumiller. 2. HSCSW paid the Registration fee for Ms. Wistinghausen. 3. Hotel rooms were reserved for Ms. Wistinghauscn and Ms. lgnacio-Neumiller 4. Airfare would be booked and paid in July, the new fiscal year, for Ms. Wistinghausen and Ms. Ignacio-Neurniller. At the last meeting the Commission requested that any leflover travels lunds be used to assist Ms. Valente with registration and/or hotel expcnses. Ms. Ching said based on prelirninary estimates thero probably would r.rot be any remaining funds. She encouraged Ms. Valento to pay her registration f'oe befbrc the end olJune to take advantage olthe early fee price. CSW 2019-0S Discussion and possiblc decisior.r on thc disburscment of Rise ol'the Wahine: Charnpions of Titlc IX, DVD's $^s/te) a)Comrnittee members to review and finalize their selection tiom the list of Kaua'i schools and fbnnulate an action plan to organize a possiblc presentction ccrerrony, which rvoultl inclucls sccuring a dute. inr''itation lcttcr arttl cmail notification outlinc. and discussion ofother related matters. Ms. Valente suggested the Commission show the film and present the DVD in a classroom setting. She did not want to handover a DVD and have it sit on a shelfunused. The Cornrnittee agreed and hoped the schools would include the DVD into their curriculum. Ms. Ching recommended they send invitations to schools, organizations, clubs intcrested in utilizing the DVD in their curriculum to respond and the Committee could pick out the Ms. Valente moved to approve DISCUSSION Committee on Status of Women Open Session June 19, 2019 Page 7 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION recipients. The Committee liked the idea and asked Boards and Commissions to dratl the letter. the presentation of l2 Rise of the Wahine DVD's to members of the community who service the youth and commit to viewing and sharing the movic. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0. Announccments 2. Announcements and other pertinent updatcs fiom the Harvai'i Statc Comrnission on the Status ul Worncu /Kaua'i Roprcscntative Lisa Ellcn Smith. Ms. Ching thankod Ms. Lisa Ellen Smith and recognized hcr dedication ar.rd l2 years of service. She said Ms. Srnith successfully secured funds that enabled ths committee to sponsor numerous events, the most popular being thc recent film prernicr of Risc olthe Wahine. Ms. Wistinghauscn announccd tl.re Pritlc Parlcle was on Saturday. Junc 22. Adjournment With no objections, Chair Lasker adjoumed the rneeting at 6:01 p.m. Subrnittecl by andra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk ( ) Approved as circulated. ( X ) Approved with amendments. See 07l17119 meeting minutes Rsviowctl and Approvcd by: S h aron asker, Chair l. Next Mcstine: Wedncsdav. Julv 17.2019.5:00 p.rn.. Mo'ikeha Buildin[. Mcetins Room 2At2B.