Monthly Meeting 7/6/25 Minutes: Attending April Gendill, Kate Brown, Sami Barghout, Cayce Kenney, Kitty Garden, Dane Frandsen
Meetings begins 1500
· Update on filing organization status 501c3 vs 501c4:
o 501c: Tax deductions are retroactive
§ Those who have provided services can get a receipt for tax deduction
o Poll Questions read:
§ For a 501c4-What happens if someone accidently files to deduct on their taxes?
· There may be consequences if audited
§ Can a 501c4 apply for grant for safety classes?
· No
§ If we are a 501c4 what party would we endorse if any?
· Undecided
§ Is it possible to start a chapter of Operation Blazing Swords for political involvement?
· Maybe
§ Is the workload more than we can chew?
· 501c3 needs separate board and financing
· National is also accepting donations
o Will add national’s website to linktree
· Help with putting up fliers would be much appreciated
· Classes
o New Shooter Classes-held on Sundays or Saturdays
§ Held in a classroom setting with no live fire
o CCW Classes
§ First class 7/27
· Cost will be <$100
o Fingerprinting required which will effect the cost
· Ten Shot Shoot Out next monthly challenge-take 10 shots at the target, take a picture and post on appropriate area in discord
o New shooter shoot 10 shots from 5 yards
o Intermediate shoot 10 shots from 7 yards
· Ways to make suggestions
o Enter a support ticket
§ Staff tickets go to the board of directors
· For HR, use HR ticket of email
· Next raffle next month
o Lots of great prizes
§ But tickets at events or online
· Buying and selling of firearms-keep in mind it is a very complex process
o Avoid discord app
§ You can be reported at anytime and they do not take context into account, this includes medical supplies
o Best to use Signal app
§ Diamondback offered generous donation of 4 guns and gift cards
· Newsletter
o Anyone who would like to be involved in creating a newsletter please reach out
· Donations from Holm, thankyou!
Meeting Closed at 1615