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Wanda Ward, Lookout (FL)<br>
 
Wanda Ward, Lookout (FL)<br>
 
Eli McGee, Beancounter (MA)<br>
 
Eli McGee, Beancounter (MA)<br>
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Joseph Onoroski (MA)<br>
 
Cy Kindsfather, PR Director (MT/non-voting)<br>
 
Cy Kindsfather, PR Director (MT/non-voting)<br>
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Mars (OH)<br>
 
Mr Stove (OH)<br>
 
Mr Stove (OH)<br>
 
David Hall (FL)<br>
 
David Hall (FL)<br>
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==== Old Business ====
 
==== Old Business ====
 
Old State Party and Candidate Updates<br>
 
Old State Party and Candidate Updates<br>
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2026 Conference Updates
 
==== New Business ====
 
==== New Business ====
 
New State Party and Candidate Updates<br>
 
New State Party and Candidate Updates<br>
 
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Discussion on Signature Collection<br>
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Outreach Committee News<br>
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Platform Committee News
 
==Summary==
 
==Summary==
  
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===Old Business===
 
===Old Business===
 
Old State Party and Candidate Updates:<br>
 
Old State Party and Candidate Updates:<br>
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-Drew Bingaman Campaign:<br>
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  -Drew shares updates on setting up his campaign bank account, receiving donations, and planning petition signing events. He needs 300 signatures from Democrats in a short three-week period in late February/early March to get on the ballot.<br>
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  -Wanda makes a motion to formally endorse Drew Bingaman's campaign for state house, which is seconded and approved.<br>
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2026 Conference Updates:<br>
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  -The PNC are exploring venues like the Armory and Marriott, considering attendance numbers for location choice.<br>
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  -Family-friendly activities like a duckboat tour and a walk along the Freedom Trail are also being considered.<br>
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  -Joe also advised attendees to book accommodations early due to the FIFA Soccer World Cup happening concurrently in Boston.
 
===New Business===
 
===New Business===
 
New State Party and Candidate Updates:<br>
 
New State Party and Candidate Updates:<br>
 
-AZ:<br>
 
-AZ:<br>
   -With the beginning of the new year, AZ will host its first in-person meeting to discuss their expectations this year, their Captain's campaign, and general pirate politics.<br>
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   -Blase reports Arizona gaining a third representative for PNC meetings.<br>
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  -Plans to collect petition signatures and host a table and speech at an upcoming Tucson Free America Walkout event on the 20th.<br>
 
-MA:<br>
 
-MA:<br>
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   -Joe discusses being approached by a group advocating for term limits and Massachusetts's stance in favor of term limits.<br>
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-OH:<br>
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  -Mitch mentions that Ohio gubernatorial candidate Tim Grady appeared on Talk the Plank.<br>
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-NV:<br>
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  -Hunter Rand had an appearance on the US Transhumanist Party's virtual enlightenment salon.<br>
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-WV:<br>
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  -Ty announced a new law in West Virginia that prevents independents from voting in primaries, urging other states to oppose similar measures and suggesting contacting the ACLU.<br>
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Discussion on Signature Collection:<br>
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  -Much discussion between Joe, Drew and Blase about collecting signatures and thoughts, ideas and advice about collecting signatures.<br>
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Outreach Committee News:<br>
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  -Wanda Ward reported that the outreach committee met to discuss ideas for assisting state parties, including providing business cards and materials for in-person distribution and recruitment<br>
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Platform Committee News:<br>
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  -Discussions were proposed for the platform committee regarding term limits and "uncap the house," an initiative to remove the cap of 435 representatives in the House of Representatives.
 
==Transcript==
 
==Transcript==
A livestream of the meeting can be found here
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A livestream of the meeting can be found here https://www.youtube.com/live/4ENfb5b--SY?si=Z54EwXmhko2R471k
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[[Category:PNC Minutes]]

Latest revision as of 03:19, 20 March 2026

PNC Meeting Minutes: January 11th, 2026

Attending

Jolly Mitch, Captain (Chicagoland/IL)
Ty Clifford, Vice Captain (WV/non-voting)
Blase Henry, Scribe (AZ)
Drew Bingaman (PA)
Wanda Ward, Lookout (FL)
Eli McGee, Beancounter (MA)
Joseph Onoroski (MA)
Cy Kindsfather, PR Director (MT/non-voting)
Mars (OH)
Mr Stove (OH)
David Hall (FL)
James Nguyen (NC/Non-voting)

Agenda

Reports

No committee reports

IT

Ø

Outreach

Ø

Platform

Officers

Ø

Discussion

Old Business

Old State Party and Candidate Updates
2026 Conference Updates

New Business

New State Party and Candidate Updates
Discussion on Signature Collection
Outreach Committee News
Platform Committee News

Summary

Attending

Non-voting

Reports

Old Business

Old State Party and Candidate Updates:
-Drew Bingaman Campaign:

 -Drew shares updates on setting up his campaign bank account, receiving donations, and planning petition signing events. He needs 300 signatures from Democrats in a short three-week period in late February/early March to get on the ballot.
-Wanda makes a motion to formally endorse Drew Bingaman's campaign for state house, which is seconded and approved.

2026 Conference Updates:

 -The PNC are exploring venues like the Armory and Marriott, considering attendance numbers for location choice.
-Family-friendly activities like a duckboat tour and a walk along the Freedom Trail are also being considered.
-Joe also advised attendees to book accommodations early due to the FIFA Soccer World Cup happening concurrently in Boston.

New Business

New State Party and Candidate Updates:
-AZ:

 -Blase reports Arizona gaining a third representative for PNC meetings.
-Plans to collect petition signatures and host a table and speech at an upcoming Tucson Free America Walkout event on the 20th.

-MA:

 -Joe discusses being approached by a group advocating for term limits and Massachusetts's stance in favor of term limits.

-OH:

 -Mitch mentions that Ohio gubernatorial candidate Tim Grady appeared on Talk the Plank.

-NV:

 -Hunter Rand had an appearance on the US Transhumanist Party's virtual enlightenment salon.

-WV:

 -Ty announced a new law in West Virginia that prevents independents from voting in primaries, urging other states to oppose similar measures and suggesting contacting the ACLU.

Discussion on Signature Collection:

 -Much discussion between Joe, Drew and Blase about collecting signatures and thoughts, ideas and advice about collecting signatures.

Outreach Committee News:

 -Wanda Ward reported that the outreach committee met to discuss ideas for assisting state parties, including providing business cards and materials for in-person distribution and recruitment

Platform Committee News:

 -Discussions were proposed for the platform committee regarding term limits and "uncap the house," an initiative to remove the cap of 435 representatives in the House of Representatives.

Transcript

A livestream of the meeting can be found here https://www.youtube.com/live/4ENfb5b--SY?si=Z54EwXmhko2R471k