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PNC Meeting Minutes: May 3rd, 2026

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Pirate National Committee — All national committees

May 3rd, 2026 PNC Meeting was one of the weekly meetings of the Pirate National Committee (PNC).

Attending

Jolly Mitch, Captain (Chicagoland/IL)
Wanda Ward, Lookout (FL)
Mars, Webadmin (OH)
David Hall (FL)
Frank Flores (TX)
Mikiea, AZPP Webadmin
Ashley Melody(IN)
James Nguyen (NC/Non-voting)
Joel Lightfoot(MD)
Joseph Onoraski (MA)
Liz Gorski (NY)

Agenda

Discussion

Old Business

PNC Conference Platform Committee

New Business

New State Party and Candidate Updates
Office Vetting Trans Violence Statement

Summary

Old Business

PNC Conference:

-The 20th-anniversary conference is set for June 6th in Boston, Massachusetts, at the USS Constitution. The team finalized the itinerary, guest speakers, and local logistics.

Platform Committee:

-There was much debate over the new platform plank regarding markets and economy, specifically addressing minimum wage policy.

-It was ultimately decided to return the proposal to the committee for further refinement and incorporation of input from Joel. 

New Business

New State Party and Candidate Updates:
AZ:

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Office Vetting:

-The PNC formally appointed Liz Gorski as the interviewer for USP officer candidates to oversee the vetting process.

Trans Violence Statement:

 -The PNC made the agreement to make a statement against the rise in violence against trans women and condemns the violence.

Meeting Minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9myDEim_8s