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A Message from Mike Rilee, State Director - District 19
Welcome to our inaugural newsletter! I never expected to witness such a crucial point in our history as we are currently experiencing in Maryland. Reading about history and living it are vastly different experiences, but the trials and successes of the past give us strength of knowledge and hope for the present.
The goal of this newsletter is to share the great work being done by our volunteers. Convention of States Action Maryland is non-partisan, non-profit, and dedicated to re-growing a culture of self-governance in our country. We're all volunteers who have taken a look around and decided to band together to reach, teach, and activate fellow citizens to support the Constitution and the principles on which our country was founded.
Take a look at our list of meetings and activities in our "COS Action Out & About" section below!
As a scientist, I expected a quiet life of study and research in the lab. Yet, before getting involved with Convention of States Action I despaired of being able to do anything to support a common sense approach to governance in Maryland. With COSA-MD, I have found a real grass-roots effort comprised of 21st-century patriots who support each other, help each other learn our history and become better citizens.
I hope you will join us as we work on our civic skills to rebuild our culture and civilization and reclaim self-governance. Come out and meet us at one of our growing number of meetings across the state. Join us for our instructive webinars. Contact your legislators, and let them know you support using an Article V Convention of States to propose amendments to rein in federal spending and overreach and to limit the terms of federal officials, including Congress.
Please make the effort to be a better citizen and support our call for a Convention of States. Success is never certain, but our country and the principles it was founded on are worth it.
InspiredtoAction
We're inspired by the actions of our Maryland supporters. Since 2018, our annual support has grown from 3,536 petition signers to 6,543 in 2021. Our progress since 2018 looks like this:
| YEAR | YEARLY SIGNATURES | TOTAL |
| 2018 | 3,536 | 13,384 |
| 2019 | 3,580 | 16,964 |
| 2020 | 4,313 | 21,277 |
| 2021 | 6,543 | 27,820 |
| 2022 (YTD) | 331 | 28,151 |
In July 2021, we set a goal to double our petition signers from 25,000 to 50,000 through our 50K Race to Liberty. Your support helped us achieve 6,543 signatures in 2021 - a 52% increase over 2020 and double that of 2018 & 2019. The more signatures we gather, the more our Maryland state legislators recognize the strength of our cause.
Meet Robert Fischer, Veterans Coalition Director - District 3
"I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
..."
I am Robert Fischer LCDR, USN (ret), COSA-MD Veteran Coalition Director. I am here to support all Veterans and active duty members to help fight the take back our government from Marxists and domestic enemies. I am counting on your help.
Spotlight on Team Maryland: Meet Stephen Patten our Legislative Liaison & Grassroots Coordinator
Stephen Patten is the perfect example of a true Convention of States patriot: a hard worker and dedicated servant leader. Patten served as COS Maryland’s State Director for two and a half years and was a District Captain for six months prior. He's served as Grassroots Coordinator since September 2021.
Like many who align themselves with the COS mission, Patten’s desire to fix the country came from a lifetime of seeing it broken. Patten signed the COS petition in 2013. He “assumed that a very blue state like Maryland was a lost cause” but soon found reasons for hope.
“I talk to hundreds of people each month in the very blue state of Maryland,” Patten said. “They are worried about our nation and are curious about what COS Maryland is doing. Our Maryland team frames every conversation as one that can be resolved with a discussion. This is the way the Framers intended us to move forward through disagreements. We lose the ability to civilly disagree, we lose everything.” According to Patten, COS might be the only way to keep that civility.
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.
COSA Maryland hosts first ever essay contest for students grade 6-12.
Check out our Back to Basics campaign and learn about the basics of Maryland civics.
Understanding a Joint Resolution in the Maryland Legislature
Delegates, Precincts and Districts, Oh My
...meanwhile in Maryland
Montgomery County Residents Stand Up Against Vaccine Passports
Battle in Maryland State House guarantees one party rule for generations.
...and elsewhere in the U.S
Wisconsin Becomes the 16th State to Pass the COS Resolution
Watch this VIRAL VIDEO from a "spiritually broken" citizen in Nebraska.
Nebraska is on the brink of becoming the 17th state to pass the COS Resolution.
COS Action Maryland Out & About
| Citizen Action Day |
Zoom from Annapolis |
Feb 2 |
9:30am |
contact Mike Rilee michael.rilee@cosaction.com |
| COS Meeting at "Cobblers & Carpenters, W. MD." |
Tony's Pizza Hagerstown |
Feb 6 | 6pm | contact Rick Bibbee patriot@woodsetter.com |
| COS Meeting |
J2Defense |
Feb 8 | 6-7:30pm |
contact Jim McQueen |
| COS Meeting |
Leonardtown Library |
Feb 10 | 6-7:30pm |
contact Jim McQueen |
| Republican Women's Club |
Mexicali Cantina |
Feb 16 |
6:00pm |
contact Mike Guerin |
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Republican Women's Club |
Elkton American Legion Elkton |
Feb 21 |
6:45pm |
contact Coley Brown |
| COS Monthly Volunteer's Meeting | via Zoom | Feb 7 |
7:30pm | contact michael.rilee@cosaction.com |
COS Action Learning Resource of the Month
Convention of State Resolution Progress Map
(green states have passed)
InspiredtoAction: One More Thing
If you've already signed the petition - Thank You.
If not, please do so and then send the link to your circle of influence.
It matters. Your support matters. Our country matters.
