The July edition of the engaging Convention of States Action podcast series "Grassroots Groundbreakers" is now available!
On this month's program, entitled "Getting in Touch with Your WHY", host and COSA chief grassroots officer Mike Ruthenberg chats with COS New Hampshire state director and grassroots coordinator Al Brandano.
Al discusses how his son's return from a tour in Afghanistan with the U.S. armed forces in 2014 inspired him to become actively involved with COS.
Al also shares his mindset and strategies when setbacks or frustrations occur with the process of convincing citizens and legislators that an Article V convention will bring proper course correction, and talks about the unique attributes of the New Hampshire state legislature and motivating Granite State volunteers to engage with their representatives.
Al also shares best practices that have evolved with training the grassroots, organizing team calls and meetings, his commitment to cultivating personal relationships with the grassroots, and the sources of his inspirations.
You are sure to enjoy listening to Mike and Al discuss the "Why" for grassroots and will no doubt be able to apply the interesting lessons that Al has learned and generously shares to your own teams. Catch Mike's inspiring discussion with New Hampshire's Al Brandano here.
If you missed the first two "Grassroots Groundbreakers" podcasts, you can access them via the same link that directs you to the July edition.
"Grassroots Groundbreakers" is an important and informative resource for everyone who is involved with COS. You won't regret carving out some time each month with Mike and his guests, who have devised and implemented terrific and innovative grassroots strategies that have proved successful in making strides across the country toward calling an Article V convention.
