Title: COS Utah July 2024 newsletter Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/cos-utah-july-2024-newsletter|cos-utah-july-2024-newsletter]] Login Required to view? No Attached File: COS_Utah_Newsletter_July_2024.pdf COS Utah July 2024 newslette Created: 2024-07-01 21:49:25 Updated: 2024-07-02 11:37:08 Published: 2024-07-02 02:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T20:21:53.453512353 ---- {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto001.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 1 of 6    **July 2024 ** **Utah Pioneer Patriots Newsletter  ** ** ** **Let’s Go Team Utah!! **   **Enjoy our National Holiday ** **– Happy 4th of July!!! **   **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%% ** {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto002.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 2 of 6      **Utah July 2024 Update: \\ Mark Meckler, COS President will be \\ visiting our beautiful state of Utah ** **– ** **Monday, July 8th and Tuesday, July \\ 9th ** **– Please join us: **  \\ **Date:  Monday, July 8, 2024 \\ Time:  7:00 to 8:30 pm \\ Location:  Paradigm High School \\  ** ** ** **Main Auditorium ** ** ** ** ** **11577 South 3600 West ** ** ** ** ** **South Jordan, Utah  **     If you have any questions regarding the Salt Lake \\ County meeting please contact:  Scott Pratt 801-\\ 918-9238, Mary Wenner 801-518-2290, or Debra \\ 801-971-4534. \\   **Date:  Tuesday, July 9, 2024 \\ Time:  7:00 to 8:30 pm \\ Location:  Roy, Weber County Library \\  ** ** ** **Southwest Branch ** ** ** ** ** **Black Box Theater ** ** ** ** ** **2039 West 4000 South ** ** ** ** ** **Roy, Utah **     If you have any questions regarding the Weber \\ County meeting please contact:  Scott Pratt -801-\\ 918-9238, Mary Wenner - 801-518-2290, or Sean \\ McKenzie - 801-721-0781.  **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ ** {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto003.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 3 of 6     \\ **Utah Last Month: \\ **We had a great **June** In-Person meeting at the \\ South Jordan Library.  We discussed: \\ A. – “**Brilliant explanation of Article V & \\ Convention of States**” - by Robert Kelly, Staff \\ Counsel of Convention of States \\ Action: [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/brilliant-explanation-of-article-v-convention-of-states| BRILLIANT explanation of Article V \\ Convention of States - COSAction \\ ]]B. – The Convention of States Platform – What the \\ Convention of States would discuss and are \\ proposing: \\ 1 – Impose fiscal restraints on the federal \\ government – have a balanced federal budget. \\ 2 – Limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal \\ government. \\ 3 – Term limits on Congress and federal officials. \\ C. – Contact your Legislators – if you don’t know \\ who they are – here is a good link that can show \\ you:  Utah State Legislative District Maps  \\ [[https://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp|District Map (utah.gov) ]].  Just click on that link and \\ put your home address and zip code in the open \\ cells then click “Find” it will bring up your local state \\ Representative and your Senator.  You can click on \\ their name to get their phone #, address, and \\ email.  It’s best to send them a handwritten letter – \\ they will take notice of that! \\ D. – Video - How can you get involved with COS – \\ **Take Action** link: [[https://conventionofstates.com/take_action| Take action - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com) ]].    Left to right  – Mary Wenner, Debra, Scott Pratt, Barb Carroll, Tony Du  Preez, Diane Anderson, Carol Schafer, Elizabeth Armstrong, Yvonne \\ Owens, Yvonne Price,  Cindy Simpson and not pictured but in  attendance, Stacey Petric. \\ **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ **  \\ **Legislative Liaison: \\  **   Be sure to contact your Legislators  –   **YOU ARE THE BOSS!!  Act like it!!! \\  \\ **Elected officials represent our community and \\ our interests, so let them know who you are \\ and what you care about!  Take time to \\ introduce yourself and your organization to \\ public officials serving your community  –  including both federal and state \\ representatives. \\ Make an appointment and discuss:  1-   Their stance on Convention of States. \\ 2-  What Bills they are working on that COS  could possibly get behind and support.  3-  Notify your District Captain, or Regional  Captain, or Legislative Liaison with the \\ results after contacting them. \\   [[https://www.utah.gov/government/contactgov.html|Contact Your Government Official | Utah.gov \\ ]] \\ [[https://house.utleg.gov/contact/|Contact the House | Utah House of \\ Representatives (utleg.gov) \\ ]] \\ Utah State Legislative District Maps  \\ [[https://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp|District Map (utah.gov) ]] by Nichole Klosowiak  Legislative Liaison Utah  **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ ** {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto004.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 4 of 6     \\ **Monthly Spotlight: **     **Name:  **Mark Pingeton \\ **COS Title:  **District Captain in training -** **Weber \\ County District 9 \\ **City raised in:  **Worcester, Massachusetts \\ **City currently living in:  **West Haven, Utah \\ **Favorite Hobbies:  **Coaching, RV \\ traveling/camping, New England sports fan!! \\ Go Celtics.  \\ **What brought you to COS (Your Why):  **Our \\ government, which we supposedly elect, will \\ abuse their power and not make decisions that \\ benefit the American people and puts them at \\ a disadvantage.  We have to place this power \\ back with the states and their patriots. \\ **Inspirational thought:  **We must walk in faith \\ first \\ **More about You:  **I am a proud father of 3 \\ energetic, athletic kids that play a variety of \\ sports.  I have a passion for coaching and \\ teaching kids about sports.  I ’ve been married  to my wife Michelle for 18 years.  We moved \\ here from Massachusetts in 2012 while she    \\ was pregnant with our 3rd child and starting a \\ new job out here in Utah. \\ I have degrees in communications and \\ business and currently employed as a federal \\ contractor supporting the government on Hill \\ AFB.  My wife is a veteran of the United States \\ Air Force, and two of my brothers are veterans \\ of the United States Navy.  We are committed \\ to supporting our veterans. \\ We are also advocates for fostering and \\ adopting dogs and have supported a variety of \\ animal services in Ogden and Salt Lake.  \\ **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ **  \\ **Training Events: \\ National - Citizen Builder Training ** **–  ** **With Bill Wiltschko:**  **Mondays at 6:00 pm** MT -    beginning in April and ending in October.  \\ Each week of the month covers different topics \\ regarding Citizen Builder.  \\ •  Week 1 Citizen Builder Accounts  •  Week 2 People   •  Week 3 Messaging  •  Week 4 Tools  [[https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee%26id%3Da4ca6d0d17%26e%3D3752485c3f&data=05%7C02%7C%7C520c2a35622b4c0cc90308dc4abb5c7e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638467415828059543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DxDmSsLJkKKNocE6SFWyj5NEDjKmUW3nDP0B0ZJfywk%3D&reserved=0|Register in Advance \\ ]]Bill Wiltschko, COS Technical Training \\ [[mailto:william.wiltschko@cosaction.com|william.wiltschko@cosaction.com \\ ]](831) 596-5073 \\  \\ **DC Training with Joyce Berry:  \\ Mondays **at 4:30 - 6:00 PM MST.  2 Sessions - \\ Session 1 covering FUT and District Dashboard, \\ and Session 2 covering LMT, email and text blasts.  \\ If you are a District Captain (DC) and would like to \\ join this training - you need to send Joyce your \\ email address so you can get on her list for email \\ messages.   \\ [[mailto:jberry@cosaction.com|jberry@cosaction.com \\ ]]Joyce Berry, ARD's Zoom Meeting \\ **Time:** 4:30 to 06:00 MST  \\ Join Zoom Meeting \\ [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3892964946|https:%%//%%us02web.zoom.us/j/3892964946 \\ ]]Meeting ID:[[tel:3892964946| 389 296 4946 \\ ]]  {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto005.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 5 of 6     \\ **TelePatriot Training with Andrew \\ Barkman: \\ The 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am \\ **Heard about TelePatriot but would like some help \\ on how to use the app?  You are welcome to join \\ this training whether you are new, rusty, or a \\ seasoned veteran. We will do a live demonstration \\ on how to use our app, then we will start making \\ calls. See the Zoom link: \\ [[https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee%26id%3D67716f6c50%26e%3D3752485c3f&data=05%7C02%7C%7C67abd4f4f75e43bc299d08dc60b5287d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638491578407063313%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M9qRQ%2FgJdqM80X5EWHncF2gdewTRDChGMDrwZogEYm8%3D&reserved=0|https:%%//%%us02web.zoom.us/j/84634116982 \\ ]]You can check out our TelePatriot Page for stats, \\ videos, and additional information. \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/phoneteam|phoneteam - COSAction (conventionofstates.com) \\ ]]Send questions to: [[mailto:abarkman@cosaction.com| abarkman@cosaction.com \\ ]]    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**First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm \\ MTN**  – **Welcome to COS Utah** Statewide all  COS Supporters Zoom call:  \\ [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3261341350?omn=86565761465|https:%%//%%us02web.zoom.us/j/3261341350?omn=\\ 86565761465 ]]  \\ **Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm \\ MTN**  – **COS Utah Business - **Statewide  Leaders /DC’s and above Zoom call:   [[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3261341350?omn=86565761465|https:%%//%%us02web.zoom.us/j/3261341350?omn=\\ 86565761465 \\ ]]**%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ **  \\ **Volunteer Activities: \\ ** \\ 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[[https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee%26id%3Df9dc92cb9f%26e%3D3752485c3f&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3086f398888543dd39f108d9aba2fdae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637729538814356222%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=l8xFl2cwtSOx3svPgTM69HS5oyAlvB%2B5dDfkM2aVX6U%3D&reserved=0|Convention of States Resource Center \\ ]] \\ COS Presentation: \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/presentation|https:%%//%%conventionofstates.com/presentation \\ ]] \\ [[http://www.conventionofstates.com/Stand|www.ConventionofStates.com/Stand \\ ]] \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/|COSAction (conventionofstates.com) \\ ]] \\ Utah State Legislative District Maps  \\ [[https://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp|District Map (utah.gov) \\ ]] \\ [[https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/report/reconsidering-the-wisdom-article-v-convention-the-states|pro-COS memorandum \\ ]]  {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_25328_pdfto006.png?nolink&918x1188 |background image}}   Page 6 of 6     \\ **COS Amateur (Ham) Radio **   [[https://conventionofstates.com/ham-radio|COS Amateur (Ham) Radio - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com) \\ ]] \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/last-best-hope-dr-kevin-roberts-heritage-foundation-president-endorses-cos|'Last best hope': Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage \\ Foundation President, announces \\ groundbreaking endorsement - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com) \\ ]]**%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%_ \\ Contributed articles and info.: \\ **•  Joyce Berry, Associate Regional Director  •  Mark Pingeton, District Captain in Training HD9  •  Mary Wenner, State Grassroots Coordinator   •  Nichole Klosowiak, Legislative Liaison  •  Scott Pratt, State Director (SD)  •  Sean McKenzie, State Director (SD)  [[mailto:scott.pratt@cosaction.com|scott.pratt@cosaction.com \\ ]]  **Editor:**  Debra Peterson-Warnas, Regional Captain \\ (RC) 4/5/6/7/8 State Communication Coordinator**.**   \\  \\ If you have any articles or information you would \\ like to share in our COS Utah monthly Newsletter, \\ please contact Debra Peterson-Warnas:  801-971-\\ 4534 /< Debra.Peterson.Warnas@cosaction.com.>   \\  \\ Please submit to me by the end of each month. \\ Thank you  – In Liberty   \\ **%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%%%__%%** ** **