Title: December 2024 News & Events Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/december-2024-news-events|december-2024-news-events]] Login Required to view? No Created: 2024-12-03 12:51:41 Updated: 2025-01-31 03:00:00 Published: 2024-12-04 03:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T21:34:53.997101978 ---- ===== What a Year for Convention of States Michigan! ===== We had a goal of adding 4,000 new petition signers in 2024. //We NAILED that GOAL in November!// And we still have all of December to wrap up a stellar year! **COS Michigan participated in more than 80 events in 2024!** We were in every region of the state, from the UP to the Indiana/Ohio border, and held online events to connect with those who couldn't catch us in person.  To our volunteers: //You are amazing!// We are blessed by your dedication to self-governance! ===== Let’s Keep It Going in 2025! ===== We spent 2024 preparing for 2025! The elections are over. New state representatives and senators have been elected. They will take their seats on January 8th, 2025. **{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/92115/92115_original.jpg?400x137}}Introducing 34Ready Legislation** What is it? The 34Ready Legislation asks our state legislators to (1) determine a process for selecting delegates to an Article V convention, and (2) implement criminal penalties for commissioners who act beyond their authority and/or for members of the public who try to bribe or otherwise coerce a commissioner. With so much momentum in favor of an Article V Convention, it is in the best interests of each state to pass legislation that: * Ensures their state's representation at a Convention. * Establishes clear processes and instructions for the selection, functioning, and oversight of Commissioners. * Eliminates confusion or uncertainty regarding the penalty for anyone attempting to manipulate an Article V Convention/Commissioners into exceeding the scope of it/their authority. This is a precursor to introducing the Convention of States Resolution. Want to LEARN MORE? **Bookmark this [[https://conventionofstates.com/commissioner-selection-resolution-criminal-penalty-bill|LINK]].**   ==== PREVIEW 2025: Do 1 Thing ==== Getting legislation passed is no small feat, but Michigan is up for the challenge. It requires a coordinated effort by //every concerned citizen// calling on our Michigan legislators for change. {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/92117/92117_original.png?235x200}}And they may not be comfortable with the change. Let’s face it, we are disrupting the status quo. We know that hundreds of small efforts daily, weekly, or monthly -- create change. **And when we do many small things with //relentless regularity//…it adds up to BIG THINGS that have even //bigger results//!** Like a wave of change. //**Would you help us by doing just 1 thing in 2025?**// We’ve put together a starter list. Something to think about as you make your New Year’s Resolutions. **SAVE THIS PAGE. 🎀​ It's your guide to 2025** - [[https://conventionofstates.com/do-1-thing|Do 1 Thing]]   ==== MARK YOUR CALENDAR ==== **//It’s time for action!//** **{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/92146/92146_original.jpg?350x233}}Join us LIVE on January 7th at 7 PM on Facebook or YouTube to hear our plans for 2025 and your role in it! ** This is what a government //of// the people is all about. This is activism. //Multitudes of people taking small actions with relentless regularity is called winning!  // This is getting Michigan 34Ready to support Convention of States.  Find out what you can do! [[https://teamup.com/event/show/id/tCjxW4HDj1zW276oRWqGZd5WDCZdw6/add-to-calendar|**ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR**]]   **SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR COS VOLUNTEERS ** **{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/92119/92119_original.jpg?400x300}}January 23, 2025, at 7 PM on Zoom\\ ** Would you like to support the Article V movement without leaving the couch? Here’s an easy way. Support us on social media. We are on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Rumble, LinkedIn and Truth Social. From the warmth and safety of your home, you can like and share our posts to help us spread the message. Social media plays a significant role in influencing social and political movements. Your likes and shares make an impact bigger than you think. Join us on Zoom for an interactive workshop on navigating Facebook. Questions about other platforms will be addressed at the conclusion. **REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting:**\\ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceyopjsvG9Jqcs449RK4OIpn-OLIZlyO%C2%A0 //**After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.**//   ==== NEW RESOURCES FOR YOU!   ==== **[[https://conventionofstates.com/commissioner-selection-resolution-criminal-penalty-bill|Our Legislative Goals]]** \\ //What COS Michigan is all about!// [[https://conventionofstates.com/commissioner-selection-resolution-criminal-penalty-bill#FrequentlyAskedQuestions|**Frequently Asked Questions**]]\\ //Fast answers to your most FAQs.// [[https://cosuniversity.com/|**COS University**]]\\ //Free Constitutional Learning\\ //