Tucson Pink Pistols Board Meeting Minutes – Draft
DATE
Location: Online via Discord Chat
Present: April Gendill (President), Sami Barghout, Dane Frandsen (Treasurer), Cayce Kenney, Kitty
Garden, Roger Snyder (Secretary)
Call to Order: 6:10
Approval of the Minutes: Approved as written.
Additions to the Agenda: Cayce Kenney requested an addition to the agenda, “Further discussion
on whether TPP should use AI tools?”
Approval of the Agenda: Agenda is approved with addition.
New Business:
First Item:
Cayce Kenney brought up the issues of Discord’s pending policy changes, specifically age checks on
accounts, and the effect it might have on TPP. They mentioned that the TPP Discord is not NSFW and
would not affect our members, but members might not want to continue using Discord. Cayce proposed
that instead of finding a totally new platform, we use Matrix, a platform similar to Discord, but with a
server that TPP would have direct control over, and would directly interface with Discord. The Matrix
server would have the exact same channels and any message that was sent in one would appear in the
other. Cayce uploaded explanatory diagrams in the Board chat. The physical server would exists in
Europe, and be rented by TPP for about $10/month. Cayce said that it can be set-up in about 30 days. A
motion is proposed that Cayce will write a write a statement, and put up a poll for member input, and if
greater than 50% approve of adding a Matrix sever, Cayce will begin work on it. Motion passed
unanimously.
Second Item:
Discussed as potentially inappropriate and withdrawn.
Third Item:
Kitty Garden presented the idea that we have a TPP presence at Foothills Marketplace, an open air
event every weekend where TPP could pay for having a table to recruit and fundraise. Cost starts at
$30/day for just the table. They proposed to have one day a month for three months to gauge response.
Dane Frandsen volunteered to buy a tent for the table. Kitty motioned that the design team create a
pamphlet that can be handed out at the event, and that it be aimed to be completed in about 3 weeks,
aiming to have the first TPP presence at Foothills Market in mid-March. Approved unanimously.Fourth Item:
April Gendill proposed allowing a representative of U.S. Concealed Carry Association to come into
TPP run classes to give a sales pitch, as well as have TPP endorse a USCCA class. The USCCA would
pay a fee to TPP, $10/person for the sales pitch, and $200 for endorsing a class. Questions are raised as
to the appropriateness of endorsement, effect on nonprofit status, and the content of the classes. There
was confusion and questions about is exactly being proposed, and what USCCA is specifically asking
TPP to do to receive funds. It was motioned that a USCCA representative is asked to teach a preview
class, for the Board and training staff, or allow their materials to be examined by the same. Passed
unanimously.
Fifth Item:
Roger Snyder presented the current bylaw drafts for provisional approval. The Membership document
is discussed and provisionally approved. Discussion of the Board document begins, but there is no
decision on when to set a regular Board election date, and whether or not to have an election in the near
future. Roger will present a specific election procedure proposal for discussion and provisional
approval.
Agenda Additions:
First Item:
Cayce Kenney motions to permanently table any discussion or voting, nonwithstanding earlier pending
votes, on TPP Board and staff use of AI in creation of documents and images, until new actionable
items are present, or there is evidence of member dissatisfaction. Motion passes 4-2, Kitty Garden and
Roger Snyder voting Nay.
Next Meeting: March 1, 2026 at IHOP 4187 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ
Adjournment: 8:26