Title: Michigan - NEWS & EVENTS - September 2023 Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-news-events-september-2023|michigan-news-events-september-2023]] Login Required to view? No Created: 2023-09-07 07:15:45 Updated: 2023-10-30 03:00:02 Published: 2023-09-08 00:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T21:26:57.104900780 ---- **Highlights - Recent Events** **August was a busy month for the Convention of States Michigan grassroots!** From the **Howell Melon Festival, [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/cos-team-at-the-munger-potato-festival|Munger Potato Festival]]** and the **Genesee County Fair** to the **Otsego County Fair** and **Antrim County Fair**, we talked to people about using an Article V convention to rein in our federal government. Many people we encountered looked scared or seemed reluctant to listen, but walked away with a glimmer of hope that something could be done to change the direction of our country.\\ \\ We engaged with naysayers, showing them the facts surrounding an Article V convention and Constitutional history.\\ \\ In all, we added **622 new petition signers** from a variety of political and ideological backgrounds. In one volunteer’s words, //“It’s better than sitting at home complaining!”//\\ \\ State representatives and senators are now receiving notification of our growing support.\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72846/72846_original.png?800x450}} The Michigan team is taking action. If you’re tired of sitting home complaining or feeling powerless - do something. \\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/recruiting|VOLUNTEER]] your skills in one of the many positions throughout the state. Whatever you can do, we have a place for you.\\ \\ Keep up to date with our activities on our [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-events|EVENT CALENDAR]].  ### **We held a 12-week class focused on the Constitution.** More than a dozen people came together from Clio, Flushing, Goodrich, Ortonville, Saginaw, Hartland and the Thumb to [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/learning-the-constitution-s-relevance|Learn About the Constitution]]. Not only did we learn, but we also had great discussions and made new friends ... a very rewarding experience!  [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/learning-the-constitution-s-relevance|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72879/72879_original.png?540x492}}]]   **Did you follow the recent Article V simulation sponsored by the Convention of States Foundation?** Our Michigan commissioners are reporting. [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/jaime-greene-state-representative-district-65-attends-cos-simulation|Interview with Rep. Jaime Greene]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/simulated-convention-johnson-interview|Interview with former Rep. Steve Johnson]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/official-proposals-passed-at-the-simulated-article-v-convention|Grassroots Proposed Amendments - WeThePeople]]\\ \\   {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72776/72776_original.png?875x100}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-events|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72777/72777_original.png?150x150}}]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-events|**See you in September!**]] We'll be in Ann Arbor, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Canton, Davison, Fenton, Free Soil, Imlay City, Ortonville and St Joseph. ONLINE EVENTS: Thursday nights for Veterans Coalition and Facebook Livestream. {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72778/72778_original.png?875x100}} [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEhcOngHzSgCVbv9Q2GWnZ2IRcJmpFFg|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72780/72780_original.png?150x150}}]] Get the latest news and interviews on our [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEhcOngHzSgCVbv9Q2GWnZ2IRcJmpFFg|podcast]]. Just subscribe to our [[https://www.youtube.com/@michforconventionofstates/featured|YouTube]] channel. The podcast is produced by our Michigan volunteers. When you have questions for the podcast team. send them to: . {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72781/72781_original.png?875x100}}{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72782/72782_original.png?600x50}}   [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/educating-jordan-not-us|**Feds Fritter $201,000,000 - Educating Jordan, Not U.S.**]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/end-of-year-spending-on-liquor-1|**Feds Fritter $308,944 - Alcohol for Department of Defense**]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/promoting-hard-cider|**Feds Fritter $491,794 - Developing Greater Appeal for Hard Cider**]] {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72783/72783_original.png?875x100}} [[https://conventionofstates.com/news?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bstate%5D=23|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72785/72785_original.png?150x150}}]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/it-s-time-to-end-the-bureaucracy|It's Time to End the Bureaucracy]] - A look at the Chevron doctrine; seminal case law for defending and expanding the administrative state. [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/do-you-have-the-stamina-for-another-presidential-election|Do You Have the Stamina for Another Presidential Election?]] - It's unavoidable {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72787/72787_original.png?875x100}} **Blockwalking schedule for September:** * September 16th - Ortonville * September 30th - Fenton Call/text Laurie Sallans at 313-819-1042 or email her for more details: {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72788/72788_original.png?875x100}} **Choose Positive Action!** [[https://conventionofstates.com/recruiting|//**Join Convention of States ... Become a Volunteer!**//]] **//Our Mission: //**//To build an engaged army of self-governing grassroots activists.// **//Our Aspirational Goal://**// To inspire a spiritual and political awakening in America.//                      [[https://www.facebook.com/COSprojectMI/|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72789/72789_original.png?100x100}}]]          [[https://www.instagram.com/conventionofstatesmi/|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72790/72790_original.png?100x100}}]]          [[https://www.youtube.com/@michforconventionofstates/featured|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72791/72791_original.png?100x100}}]]          [[https://rumble.com/user/friendsofmiconventionofstates|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72792/72792_original.png?90x90}}]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-home|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/72793/72793_original.png?200x100}}]]