Title: Michigan News - July 2022 Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-news-july-2022|michigan-news-july-2022]] Login Required to view? No Created: 2022-06-30 14:19:22 Updated: 2022-07-29 03:00:00 Published: 2022-07-01 02:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T21:18:03.373072851 ---- **News from the Michigan Convention of States Action Team** //**JULY EVENTS**// July 7th - Meet the Candidates, Monroe\\ July 9th & 10th - Cadillac Gun Show, Cadillac\\ July 9th - 1st Congressional District GOP Breakfast, Traverse City\\ July 12th - Meet the Candidates, Carleton\\ July 14th - Meet the Candidates, Monroe\\ July 18th - Constitutional Seminar, Holly\\ July 19th - Town Hall, Allendale\\ July 29th & 30th - Grayling Canoe Festival, Grayling\\ \\ //**BLOCK WALKING {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56028/56028_original.jpg?300x148}}**// July 9th - Shelby Twp.\\ July 16th - St. Clair Shores\\ July 23rd - Westland\\ July 30th - Downriver area If you would like to join our block walking team, contact Laurie Sallans at for more information and training. **Would you like to have a Convention of States representative speak at your next function?** We have members statewide to speak to your Rotary Club, your political group, your mom's groups, or wherever people want to learn about a way to save our country. Contact State Communications Coordinator Robin Riddell at . {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56007/56007_original.png?500x419|petitions-6302022}} //**{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56003/56003_original.png?100x100}}MEET A FEW OF OUR MEMBERS**// Rachel Itabashi-Campbell talks about the need for America's "hardware upgrade."\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/america-s-hardware-upgrade|MEET RACHEL]] Mike Grover from St. Clair is a carpenter with a cause.\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/mike-grover-carpenter-with-a-cause|MEET MIKE]] Don Riach talks about being a "reluctant activist."\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/taking-action-before-it-s-too-late|MEET DON]]   //**LEADERSHIP IN ACTION**// {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56002/56002_original.jpg?400x189}}The leadership team met in Gladwin for a work day meeting to review the new legislative house district maps. The new legislative districts will apply //after// the November election.   //**HOT OFF THE BLOG**// Just in time for the July 4th holiday//**\\ **//[[https://conventionofstates.com/news/how-well-do-you-know-the-declaration-of-independence|How Well Do You Know the Declaration of Independence?]] Does the system really hate people of color, or does it just hate people in general?\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/crt|Critical Race Theory Exposed]] Be aware of how news reporting uses words that twist the narrative\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/below-the-radar-screen|Below the Radar Screen]] Report from Candidate Forum sponsored by COS\\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/charlevoix-candidate-forum-success|Candidate Forum in Charlevoix a Success]]   //**TAKE ACTION!**// We have a strong need for Event Coordinators and Legislative Liaisons all over the state. Learn more about the leadership responsibilities and apply at: Event Coordinators [[https://conventionofstates.com/events_coordinator_application|HERE]] Legislative Liaisons [[https://conventionofstates.com/legislative_liaison_application|HERE]] Other Opportunities [[https://conventionofstates.com/take_action|HERE]] **{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56004/56004_original.png?100x100}}What else can you do? **\\ Send a hand-written note to your local state legislators asking them to support Resolution HJR-E. You can also call or email, but nothing makes a greater impact than a hand-written note from a constituent. //(That’s what the legislators tell us!)//\\ \\ Find the info you need to contact your representatives [[https://www.house.mi.gov/|HERE]].