Where do your candidates stand on reining in federal overreach?
Mark Meckler, COS President
visited with about 180 COSA Maryland volunteers
in the Old Line State on June 3rd
In this issue...
- The State Director's Message
- InspiredtoAction
- Spotlight: Mary Jane Perraut, District Captain (D16,17,18 MoCo)
- BeCOS It Matters: News and Essays from the Comms Team
- COS Action Maryland Out & About: A calendar of upcoming events - event coordinators needed!
- COS Action Learning Resource of the Month
A Message from Mike Rilee, State Director - District 19
June was a great month for self-governance in Maryland! We learned a lot and made many new friends as COSA-MD volunteers came together to welcome COS Action President Mark Meckler to our "Liberty Rising" rally in Prince Frederick Maryland! About 180 patriots came out on a beautiful evening at the Old Tobacco Barn to hear Mark and Maryland volunteers speak about our central role in American government.
While our COSA President was here, he sat down with the Sponsor of the COS Application in the House of Delegates Mark Fisher (MD HD27C) for a podcast that is one of the finest "living history" interviews I have ever heard!
Under the direction of Regional Captain Jim McQueen, leaders from the COSA Southern Maryland Region demonstrated excellence with their hospitality. Leaders from across the state showed exceptional teamwork and dedication coming together to prepare for this major event. The Communications Team put together and executed a top notch plan to get the word out.
A major accomplishment was achieved by our Media Liaison Nichole Weakley and Comms Coordinator Maria Bedard who, working closely with the COS National Media Team, secured a live interview on "O'Connor and Company" on WMAL about the Convention of States and "Liberty Rising," which got our message out to hundreds of thousands of DC-area listeners and beyond.
COSA-MD leadership remained busy, as leaders from across the state gathered on June 18th at Greenmount Station in Hampstead for our Annual Strategy Meeting to prepare the way to the 2023 Maryland Legislative Session. We were especially grateful that COS Blue-States East Regional Director Monica Sellars drove in from Ohio to attend.
At the Hampstead meeting, we paused to celebrate the dedication and initiative of volunteers who showed exceptional achievements reclaiming self-governance in Maryland. As a token of our recognition and esteem, COSA-MD awarded the symbolic Patriot Pins to these 21st Century Patriots.
- Rick Bibbee, RC Western MD
- Mary Jane Perraut, DC D18
- Seth Lipko, DC 32
- William Zwart, SCW
- Nichole Weakley, ML
- Gayle McCowin, SMW, FB Team
- Josh Jenkins, FB Team Lead
Special accolades go to William Zwart for stepping into the role of District Captain for District 36 where he will be picking up the reins from Coley Brown, who will be leaving the state, but not the cause. Thank you Coley for your service and guidance that has helped COSA-MD grow!
There is not enough space here to properly express the gratitude deserved by our volunteers and leaders. Please be assured that we value all of our Patriots and their efforts to reclaim self-governance!
Please join us for our COSA-MD Summer Celebration on the afternoon of 7/23 in Piney Run Park, Sykesville, where we'll share food and fun with friends and family!
For Liberty!
Michael Rilee
State Director
michael.rilee@cosaction.com
InspiredtoAction
It's not complicated!
We're inspired by the actions of our Maryland supporters. We're on pace to surpass 32,000 petition signers in 2022. Our progress since 2018 looks like this:
YEAR |
YEARLY |
SIGNERS TO DATE |
|
2018 |
3,536 | 13,315 |
| 2019 | 3,580 | 16,895 |
| 2020 | 4,313 | 21,208 |
| 2021 | 5,934 | 27,142 |
| 2022 | 1,916 | 29,058 |
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 to let them know you support the Article V Convention of States resolution.
Spotlight on Team Maryland: Meet Mary Jane Perraut, District Captain (Districts 16,17,18)
My name is Mary Jane Perraut, and I am the District Captain for District 18. I received a letter in the mail in the spring of 2021 and signed the petition in June 2021. I learned more about COS from Steve Patten and became a Volunteer Activist. The more I learned through the COS University, the more motivated I became to volunteer.
What caused my passion to make a difference through an Article V Convention of States?
It was a calling that emerged after the 2020 Election. Was our election honest and fair? The country was moving in the wrong direction. Our freedoms slipped away when during the pandemic the government could pick the winners and losers by keeping box stores open while closing small businesses. The government closed our churches but kept liquor stores and massage parlors open. The news media have become biased and report untruths in unison. Josef Goebbels would be proud. He said, “If you keep repeating the lie often enough, it becomes the truth.” Critical race theory was introduced into my work at a local private elementary school.
As a lifetime Montgomery County resident, I took my freedom for granted but my eyes are open now. There was a need for a volunteer to help with follow-ups after someone signed the petition in districts with no leadership. This was a great way to get more familiar with COS and speak to patriots who also agree with the problems in the country. It was sobering to hear from first-generation petition signers who had lived under communist oppression and explained how they see signs of it creeping into the USA. This motivated me, even more, to help with local elections and spread the word about COS.
In December 2021, I took charge of District 18 as a District Captain. I sent an email to all 200 petition signers in the district and then announced our monthly meetings to be held at a local library. At my first meeting, only one volunteer came. At the second meeting, two volunteers came and it’s gradually growing. We are participating in events throughout Montgomery County to spread the word.
In my heart, I believe that once people hear about the COS and understand it that they will sign the petition. Are you feeling the same passion for saving the country? Then, join the Maryland Team. We welcome you with open arms.
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.
Behind the Curtain by Michael Turner
Reichstag Returns by Will Zwart
Elites Rebranded "Woke" to Gaslight Americans by Jake Brooks
...meanwhile in Maryland
Maryland Candidates for Governor Lay Out Early Priorities
Baltimore's COVID Test-to-Treat Model for Feds
Carroll County Schools Debate Flag Ban
...and elsewhere in the U.S
FDA Authorizes COVID Vax for Kids Under 12
Senator Lee Tells Colleagues to Hold Off on Gun Bill Support
Senator McConnell Comfortable with Framework of Gun Control Bill
COS Action Maryland Out & About
Event Coordinators needed!
COS Action Resource of the Month
Where do your state’s candidates for state legislative offices stand on reining in federal overreach?
Not sure which candidates are running in your district? Read on...
You’ve been waiting breathlessly for the Maryland Congressional and State Legislative redistricting maps. You’ve suffered sleepless nights following the months-long legal battle over the maps. You’ve sat on the sidelines watching the drama unfold across both sides of the aisle in Annapolis as arrows flew over the Governor’s mansion. Wait no more!
THEY’RE HERE
2022 Interactive Congressional District Map
2022 Interactive House of Delegates District Map
2022 Interactive State Senate District Map
Use these maps to discover your district and who is representing you in Washington and Annapolis. As an added bonus, we’re sending along this 2022 Primary Candidates interactive listing. Chances are, your district assignments have changed - mine did. Then...
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