CONSTITUTION DAY: 09.17.22
Learn more: https://constitutionday.com/
ARTICLE V DAY09.15.22
Sign the Open Letter from Convention of States!
COS Action Maryland Volunteer Letter Published in the Washington Times!
In this issue...
- The State Director's Message
- InspiredtoAction
- BeCOS It Matters: News and Essays from the Comms Team
- COS Action Maryland Out & About: A calendar of upcoming events
- COS Action Learning Resource of the Month
A Message from Mike Rilee, State Director - District 19
As I write this, the news is coming in from Florida about the impact of Hurricane Ian. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in the path and wake of this terrible storm.
I hope that our political leaders can set aside the passions of faction and remember their duty under the authority of our state and federal constitutions, and as servants of the citizenry, to bring aid to those thrust into dire need by the storm.
September has been a momentous month for Maryland supporters of Convention of States outreach activities across the state. Our COS volunteers have been setting up booths, holding meetings, and teaching citizenship classes--all to help us become better citizens and reclaim self-governance. A few of the events we've supported...
- St. Mary's County Fair
- Anne Arundel County Fair
- Worcester County Fair
- Hunter's Bash
- COSA Montgomery County Meeting
- COSA Howard County Meeting
We haven't entered all of the new petition signers to our system, it looks like we might clear 500 new supporters in Maryland when we do!
And we have more events in the pipeline for October. Check out our new upcoming events page at https://cosa-md.info/MeetingsAndEvents, conceived and generously maintained by Followup Team member Chandler Simon!
Attending a meeting or volunteering at an event is a great way to learn about COS and build up a network of friends and fellow patriots, who will help each other weather the storms that will come our way.
If you haven't stopped by our COS University, stop by and check out the introductory courses that are available to all. "COS 100 Intro to Convention of States" and "COS 200 Responding to Opposition" are the best places to start. Refer these to friends, families, and neighbors so they can better understand the power in the hands of every US Citizen.
Finally, check out our upcoming events page for more information about our door-to-door blockwalking effort. COSA-MD is putting together a team to raise awareness and get signatures in critical areas of the state.
If blockwalking isn't for you, we are also building a massive nationwide phone team, also known as our TelePatriot team. Download the COS Action App, which is a shortcut to COS news and connections, and more functions are being added as COS grows!
There are many great ways to get involved, and there is plenty to do. If you've contacted us and it's taken some time to get back to you, we ask and are grateful for your patience. Please realize it's because we're all volunteers and there are many great patriots just like you who are getting involved, and it takes some time to give everyone the attention they deserve.
Thanks again for your support for reclaiming self-governance in Maryland! Take a look at our upcoming events, and I hope to see you at an upcoming meeting or event soon!
For Liberty!
Michael Rilee
State Director
michael.rilee@cosaction.com
InspiredtoAction
April 26, 1926 - September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth always had a close relationship with the United States, a reflection of the special kinship between the Great Britain and its first independent colony. The monarch participated in key commemorations in US history, from the 200th anniversary of the our Declaration of Independence in 1976 to the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, the foundation of the first British colony on North American soil. Her speech after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks moved the people of our shocked nation.
We're inspired by the actions of our Maryland supporters - those who are sound of heart. We're on pace to surpass 32,000 petition signers in 2022. Our progress since 2018 looks like this:
YEAR |
YEARLY SIGNERS |
SIGNERS TO DATE |
| 2018 | 3,536 | 13,315 |
| 2019 | 3,580 | 16,895 |
| 2020 | 4,313 | 21,208 |
| 2021 | 5,934 | 27,142 |
| 2022 | 2,495 | 29,637 |
The more signatures we gather, the more our Maryland state legislators recognize the strength of our cause. Your SIGNED PETITION goes directly to your Maryland legislators so they know its importance to you.
Contact your legislators & candidates to let them know you support the Article V Convention of States resolution.
BeCOS It Matters
Here are some interesting news articles from COSA Maryland, around the state and the nation that are worth reading and sharing with your circle of influence.
Constitution Week in America and COS President Mark Meckler Appears on FOX NEWS
...and on Breitbart News Saturday: How We The People Take Power Away from DC
Florida Governor DeSantis Sends 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard
...meanwhile in Maryland
Jericho Walk: Linked Shields Implores Citizen to Walk in Prayer with Your Local School
COS Action Maryland Events in the Month of September
Don't forget to check out these Maryland Education Resources
Your Vote is Gold by State Content Writer Will Zwart
VIDEO: The Line That Saved America by Will Zwart & Nichole Weakley
COS Action Maryland Out & About
Social Media Warriors
& Content Writers needed!
Check out our new Upcoming Events Page!
COS Action Resource of the Month
for YOU, the Citizen to Use and Share with Friends
Citizen Toolkit
Convention of States Pocket Guide - State Application for Convention - Convention of States Petition - Convention of States Petition for Passed States - State Legislative Process - Convention of States Powerpoint - Article V Audio: The Real Deal - Response to Opposition Arguments - Print Media Order Form - Spread the Word Sample Forms - Article V Legislative Compendium
InspiredtoAction: One More Thing
Article. V.
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.
