COS crosses state lines to help grassroots family

Last September, I embarked on a cross-country tour — via phone — in search of an answer — what holds the COS grassroots, sprawled out over 50 states, together? I was stunned at what I discovered. From states as culturally divergent as Hawaii and Mississippi, the grassroots I interviewed articulated virtually identical sentiments about what it means to be a part of the COS army. Brett Kulbis from Hawaii put it best: “We’re a big family,” he said. “I can go to any state, go to a Convention of States meeting, say I’m from Hawaii, and I’d be more than welcome to participate and join.”

Everywhere I called, that same refrain reappeared. Leaders from every state, many of whom have never met each other, share an almost implicit sense that they are part of something bigger than themselves, bigger even than a political movement — a family.

But what exactly does that entail for an organization whose members are spread across every state legislative district in America? Well, for one thing, I can assure you it means something more than when you get a job at your local grocery store and are welcomed into the “Walmart family.” These days, most companies will refer to their employees as a “family,” even if it means absolutely nothing. Here at COS, it actually means something.

It means we are there for our fellow members — even those that reside thousands of miles away, even — or, perhaps, especially — when they are under fire.     

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Fortunately for us, our fearless leader, Mark Meckler, is an excellent example of that quality. As I wrote in my profile about Mark, “There’s no doubt in my mind that Mark has our backs. He has your back. He would jump into the foxhole for you. When he says he pledges his life, fortune, and sacred honor to you, he really does mean you, personally…. In any fight, he’s the kind of man you want in your corner.”

Amazingly, he’s not the only one. From sea to shining sea, the grassroots are answering the call, not only to serve their respective state teams but also to extend their hands to fellow patriots beyond their state borders.

Take, for instance, Gary Norris, a Regional Captain from North Carolina, who recently partnered with the grassroots team in Hawaii during its six-week capital "surge" season in Honolulu. Similarly, Erika Hatfield, the Texas State Director, lent her expertise to assist the Washington team in planning a surge event in Olympia. Elsewhere, national TelePatriot volunteers assisted with missions in Iowa and Idaho.

This widespread support, spanning states and regions, highlights that while each state team is unique, it also sees itself as a part of a greater whole. American patriots everywhere are drawn to each other by several shared goals, including convening the first-ever Article V convention and preserving liberty for future generations. United by these noble endeavors, the grassroots share a bond that transcends the discord, fragmentation, and animosity prevalent elsewhere in the nation.

To join the Convention of States grassroots army/family of self-governing patriots and servant leaders, sign the petition below and get involved today.