ICYMI: Updates from the 8/30 Meeting

ICYMI

Arizona – The Blase Henry write-in campaign is gaining momentum with yard signs now in hand for placement around Arizona’s Legislative District 17, alongside plans for a rally at Naranja Park in Oro Valley on either the 7th or 14th, and a confirmed trip to a Saber practice in Tempe on September 9th.

In response to the federal agent incursion into the Tohono O’odham nation, the group explored a solidarity rally but learned any such event must be led by an enrolled tribal member, so they’re now looking for alternative ways to support. Members agreed, with little debate, to move forward with regular library tabling and canvassing for both the AZPP and the write-in campaign.

Merch production is moving slowly, though the group is prioritizing delivery of t-shirts to contest winners before tackling broader output.

Finally, the AZPP discussed Tucson as a possible host city for the PNC Conference, outlining what hosting would require and what the city could offer.

Coalition – Our coalition with the United States Transhumanist Party, All Hands for a Free Future, will be discussed during the Sept. 13th meeting. Concerns regarding the democratic structure of our partner organization has led to members wishing to review our partnership. Long live the Handies? Join us on 9/13.

Florida – The FLPP postponed their meeting from this Saturday to today, Monday 8/31.

Goldbacks – Guest from the USTP and PR Director candidate Daniel Twedt brought up Goldbacks as a form of alternative currency. While discussion was limited (this was brought up towards the end of the meeting, following a motion to adjourn), this is still a Pirate-adjacent issue brought to our attention.

While this would be better brought to our Platform committee, we do appreciate the excitement behind the suggestion as it was brought to our attention.

Illinois – The next ILPP meeting will take place 9/13, one hour prior to the USPP’s PNC meeting the same day. The Midlothian Village Board of Trustees campaign will see a visit to the Cook County Clerk to discuss action plans moving toward on Wednesday.

Indiana – No attendee, nothing to report.

Maryland – The MDPP have been working on tasks assigned from their last meeting, with the next meeting scheduled for Sept. 6th. Come over for a BBQ! (You’ll eat well!)

Massachusetts – The MAPP are planning camera walks and tabling at the upcoming Anarchist Bookfair. More news to come.

Ohio – Significant updates to the Ohio Pirate Party website have been made. The OHPP will meet again on Thursday, 9/3, at 5:30pmET, scheduled to discuss bylaws, platform, frequency of future meetings, etc etc.

Outreach – Outreach met this week to discuss templates for different materials that every state party can use, such as pamphlets, flyers, business cards, etc.

During their next meeting, there will be a Q&A for state parties to discuss what works and doesn’t work in terms of support from the national party and outreach in general. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 9/10.

Platform – Our platform committee met to discuss a “Bodily Autonomy” plank, which is scheduled to be presented to the PNC during our Sept. 13th meeting. Next on platform’s agenda, following the Bodily Autonomy plank, is discussing Native American relations and a potential broadening of an environmental plank.

Pennsylvania – No attendee, nothing to report.

 Pirate National Committee – The PNC voted to approve meeting minutes from the last meeting, 8/23. The PNC will not meet next week, 9/6, due to the holiday weekend.

Pirate National Conference – The 2027 Pirate National Conference location will be officially voted on during the shaping-up-to-be-jam-packed Sept. 13th meeting.

PR Director – As of tomorrow, Sept. 1st, the position of PR Director will be vacant. Due to a timing and communication conflict, the position will still be vacant, but will not be filled until, you guessed it, the Sept. 13th meeting.

 Young Pirates USA – the next Young Pirates USA meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd at 8:30pmCT.

That’s it! The Sept. 13th meeting is shaping up to be a three hour affair (unironically), so please buckle up and rest up during this week off. You can catch up on all you missed by watching the meeting here.