PNC 08/16/2026

PNC Meeting Minutes: August 2nd, 2026

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Pirate National Committee — All national committees

The August 16th 2026 PNC Meeting was one of the weekly meetings of the Pirate National Committee (PNC).

Agenda

Reminders

• A deadline of August 9th was set for submitting a location for the 2027 conference with a subsequent September 6th deadline for the PNC to decide a location.

Discussion

New Business

PNC Meeting Dates

• Mitch has asked that the PNC consider voting to not meet on the following dates
• Sept 6, 2026 - Labor Day Weekend
• Nov 29, 2026 - Thanksgiving Weekend
• Dec 27, 2026 - Christmas Weekend
• Jan 3, 2027 - NYE Weekend
• Feb 14, 2027 - Superbowl/Valentine's
• Mar 28, 2027 - Easter Sunday
• May 9, 2027 - Mother's Day
• May 30, 2027 - Memorial Day
• June 6, 2027 - Conference Weekend
• June 20, 2027 - Father's Day
• July 4, 2027 - Independence Day
• Sept 5, 2027 - Labor Day Weekend
• Oct 31, 2027 - Halloween
• Nov 28, 2027 - Thanksgiving Weekend
• Dec 26, 2027 - Christmas Weekend

Vetting Committee Proposal

A committee should be formed to vett candidates seeking PNC endorsement.

• The proposed membership for the committee is
• Chair
• Vice-Chair
• Director of PR
• 1 Captain Emeritus as chosen by the PNC
• 2 Reps from State Parties as chosen by the PNC

Updating FEC Filing

• Previous PAC the party was organized under had its status revoked, a new filing is likely necessary.

Minutes

Attending State Representatives

• State - Name, Role

Absent States

• State

Non Voting

• Person - STATE2LETTER, Role

Discussion

Meeting Recording

TBD