Title: California Team Basic Information Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/california-team-basic-information|california-team-basic-information]] Login Required to view? No Created: 2018-04-02 20:08:21 Updated: 2023-11-30 17:20:41 Published: 2018-04-04 03:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T20:24:27.628353639 ---- ==== Our Mission  ==== |**//“Build an Engaged Army of Self-Governing Grassroots Activists”//**|   ==== Messaging: Who Decides ==== |We want the important decisions to be made as close to home as possible. Not by some politician thousands of miles away.\\ \\ We believe that local voices make better choices for our communities, neighborhoods, and schools. Washington, D.C.'s one size fits all style of governance, doesn't work for a state as diverse as California. Where each county, town, & community has different cultures, different ideas & different priorities on issues of policy| **Click the image below for state strategy information** [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/ca-2023-24-state-strategy-information|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/73280/73280_original.png?508x150}}]] ====   ==== ====   ==== ====   ==== ====   ==== ==== Important Team Pages ==== [[https://conventionofstates.com/ca-team-monday-call-recordings|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70708/70708_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70330/70330_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/ca-california-leader-training|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70709/70709_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70332/70332_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/california-district-maps-by-region|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70710/70710_original.png?203x114}}]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/district-captain-hub|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70711/70711_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70335/70335_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/california-information-legislative|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70712/70712_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70337/70337_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/comms-team-resources-california|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70713/70713_original.png?203x114}}]] [[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TbYBB8TLT0nZTszigsNZibu9PrliWjfD|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70714/70714_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70340/70340_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/ca-fut-team-page|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70715/70715_original.png?203x114}}]]{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70342/70342_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/ca-veteran-coalitions|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70716/70716_original.png?203x114}}]] {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70718/70718_original.png?203x114}}{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70345/70345_original.png?10x114}}{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70717/70717_original.png?203x114}}{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70347/70347_original.png?10x114}}[[https://conventionofstates.com/cos-weekly-roundup-for-leaders-only|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70348/70348_original.jpg?203x114}}]] ====   ==== ==== Meetings & Events ==== Enter All District Meetings, Events, Presentations, and Blockwalks on the team Calendar. All events marked with the Blue Calendar label will display on the Public facing [[https://conventionofstates.com/events-1|Events Calendar]] of our [[https://conventionofstates.com/cosaction-california|CA State Pages]] Site.    ==== New to the California Team? ==== If you are a new Leader or even one that has been with us for a while, this section is for you. The Documents below are to help explain how to do and find a few of the essentials for the CA Team. The videos below are here for you as a reference if needed. For questions please contact the State Director - Kimberly Hogan at 530-870-0084 **{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70213/70213_original.png?40x40}}****[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uZgmmwuL229H8psBqWH4_6zneF-3-DDBgzCV0ItQJmc/edit?usp=sharing|Welcome to the Team]] ** * **Who We Are** * **COS Project vs COS Action** * **Organizational Tree** * **New - Leader Guides** * **Resources** ****{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70213/70213_original.png?40x40}}**[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WOVHToQvBq8EYzyUFtuGVF3vuva4X8NCoTB3fa2B9Fw/edit?usp=sharing|Onboarding - California]]  ** * **Welcome Message** * **Your Training** * **Staying informed & Connected** * **Onboarding Tasklist**   **Orientation** | https://youtu.be/ynXwP8aNt48 | https://youtu.be/IXiIi6K_N_c | https://youtu.be/ajTSR1ZLNYw | | 1: CA Team Meetings  | 2: Team Structure    | 3: Frontend of the Website   | |  1 min 58 sec |  6 min 26 sec |  17 min | |   |   |   | | https://youtu.be/O2En7JInvTo | [[https://youtu.be/wgj532t3kvc| https:%%//%%youtu.be/wgj532t3kvc]] |   | | 4: Bulletin Box | 5: Notifications | 6: Submitting Action Reports | |  1 min 26 sec |  3 min 10 sec |   |   **Account Items** | https://youtu.be/yu6J2podCXs | https://youtu.be/IbmzZg18iV8 |   | | 1: Your Profile  | 2: Refferal ID    | 3:  Leaders Directory | | 3  min 57 sec | 12  min 30 sec |   min |   Link to where you can make your own QR Code {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/70310/70310_original.png?40x40}}[[https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/|https:%%//%%www.qrcode-monkey.com/]]   **Processes ** | https://youtu.be/TlsXMKbBzQ0 | | | | Email Review Process | | | | 10 min 13 sec | | |   |**COS University: Necessary Courses for ALL Roles**\\ \\ [[https://cosuniversity.com/|**COS University Link**]]\\ \\ * COS 100 - Introduction to COS - 31 min\\ * COS 200 - Responding to Opposition - 29 min\\ * COS 300 - COS Culture - 57 min\\ * COS 400 - Leadership & Activism\\ * LG 100 - Legal Training - 22 min\\ * LG 200 - Advanced Legal Training - 48 min |   ==== California State Pages for our Grassroots ==== |[[https://conventionofstates.com/cosaction-california|CA State Page (Public Page)]]\\ \\ Explains who we are |[[https://conventionofstates.com/events-1|CA Events Page (Public Page)]]\\ \\ Calendar of District & State Events | |[[https://conventionofstates.com/in-the-fight|In The Fight (Public Page)]]\\ \\ Highlighting Volunteers & Grassroots |[[https://conventionofstates.com/california-grassroots-dashboard|CA Grassroots Dashboard (Public Page)]]\\ \\ Downloadable ready to use info| |[[https://conventionofstates.com/ca-handwritten-letters|Handwritten Letters Page (Public Page)]]\\ \\ How to address the letter & envelope|[[https://conventionofstates.com/get-involved-california|CA Get Involved (Public Page)]]\\ \\ Actions for all with one sheet explainer  |   ==== Important National Resource Pages  ==== |[[https://conventionofstates.com/help-desk-sign-in|How to Use the Help Desk]] |  | |How to Sign Up/In |  | |[[https://conventionofstates.com/tuesday-training|Tuesday DC Call Recording Page]] |[[https://conventionofstates.com/grassrootsprinting|Grassroots Pro Shop]] | |Register for the Tuesday call here.  Watch past Tuesday call recordings here & access materials from the call  |Order business cards, banners, additional print materials, yard signs, etc., here.  | |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=6aca05ee7d&e=f28fa5ece5|Event Petitions Page]]|[[https://conventionofstates.com/grassroots-photos|Grassroots Gallery]] | |Manually enter your petitions from events here. Once entered, mail the petitions to the State Director |Upload your photos from events, & other COS activities here for the National Team.  | |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=a6fe20739b&e=f28fa5ece5|Polling]] |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=2fe3d76e1b&e=f28fa5ece5|Progress Map]] | |Find the latest Polling results here |Stay current on our Progress Nationwide | |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=7b7e445dc3&e=f28fa5ece5|COS At Home Archive]] |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=442acb5ef9&e=f28fa5ece5|Official COS Podcast]]| |Find recordings from all previous  COS at Home calls |Tune in and check it out |   ==== Important Event Resources ==== |**National Event Forms Page** |[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NjpqSYF9LGeJ3cjdLWtWCH9joMkHWQgAoXdCFvq0Rvs/edit|**Organizing Rallies or Targeted Events Manual**]] | |This a new Resource. Be sure to watch the video on the page //**prior**// to using and completing any of the forms located there.//** **// |//"The State Director will be involved and oversee every event, whether large or small, and will be the one to request help with funding for events."// | |  |  | |**Booth/Table Needs** |**Where to Enter Petitions** | |[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8jPUOo__FV4xwky6FpPvOLAAJsm5vrf/view?usp=sharing|COS Table - by Alison Moon]] -Equipment/Materials |[[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=6aca05ee7d&e=f28fa5ece5|Event Petitions Page]] | |**Additional Event Resources** |**Petitions - Download & Print** | |[[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eS03xNrq7AC1eQ_P8iJ_mSfC-RfUWZRq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104606961893475553948&rtpof=true&sd=true|COS CA Outdoor Booths - Bill Wiltschko]]\\ \\ [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmKCzogwSJq1aUB-_FpkcIxUGOclc_k3/view?usp=sharing|Community Events & Exhibits Program]]\\ \\  |[[https://conventionofstates.com/files/convention-of-states-petition|COS Petition]]\\ \\ [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZCuSvAWIGD64vWno-ChhLfC_V74KYzT/view?usp=sharing|Multi-Signature Petition]]\\ \\ [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsDVVen74k7E_r_rn-jdn03biMQxELWM/view?usp=sharing|Multi Petition Signature v2]]|   ==== Article V The Basics & Self Education ==== **What It Says**   **How It Works** [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=17UDwy3-SexmtawLp3JvRHhgbKerVdoh0|Article V]]   [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HYWNc2wQacS3kkoPAjw8Nzk817j0PwAv/view?usp=share_link|The Process of an Article V Convention For Proposing Amendments]]       **Progress**   **Model Application** [[https://conventionofstates.com/states-that-have-passed-the-convention-of-states-article-v-application|States That Have Passed the Article V Application Map]]   [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/model-convention-of-states-application|Resolution]] **COS Platform**   **Problem & Solution** - Fiscal Restraint - Term Limits - Limit the Size, Scope, Jurisdiction of the Federal Government   [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HRReikWy-jIT19PBhfFjqtrmH-VSsf2L|The Case for an Article V Convention of States]] [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BY6yWdkPR8HQCxiP1TLPotQapk0d25kJ|Why Do We Want to Call An Article V Convention Of States]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/myth-busting|**Myth Busting**]]   **//NEW//** Find links to the most common myths surrounding the Article V convention process.   [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UQMRhJHdYqOU2iJndXyKmjA_8oNyjie-/view?usp=sharing|**Who We Are**]] Explains when and who founded COS, the problem & solution, the 3 part platform and how it works all in one 2 page document **Self-Education Resources** [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F7TJA_G203RGMn3A2pZMJJQPuzcoU_t1/view?usp=sharing|The Articles Of Convention Of States]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/citizen-toolkit|Citizen Toolkit]] [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXA0UiKPfbfcYsn4tdFbTUwd7Eb_ruW8/view?usp=sharing|COS FAQ]] [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/convention-of-states-handbook-for-legislators-and-citizens-2016/download|COS Pocket Guide]] [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d2XRlLooaEHWi7_yTfTrKXTavznNNqsy/view?usp=sharing|Disinformation Campaign Against Article V]]   [[https://conventionofstates.com/presentation|COS Presentation]] [[https://wiki.conventionofstates.com/doku.php?id=index|COS Wiki Page]] [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1adVHiJJMGBb2ClKosUDx0Gnnqmx78fTV|230 Organizations Against COS]] [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwbW2vbia5gZlN3LZ2pKaBr7Z135I22r-xkgWMkhv0k/edit#heading=h.s1448wkiiz53|Putting On The Armour of COS]] [[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=525fbd1395&e=f28fa5ece5|What Are Typical Questions You May Get]] |https://youtu.be/PrcMVBXMgeI|https://youtu.be/2LkM1FGOnjc|https://youtu.be/_VesYOaNm1g| ==== National Training Series ==== |**With Anne Aycock** | |** ** | |Every Monday @ 5:00 pm\\ \\ * Her training series restarts on the first Monday of the month.\\ * Week 1 CB Basic structure\\ * Week 2 People\\ * Week 3 Messages\\ * Week 4 Other Tools\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3a21cd3d06284c105dbd92fee&id=43fafbc0d1&e=f28fa5ece5|**Register Here**]]\\ \\ **\\ **|   {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/56933/56933_original.png?175x40}} ===== ===== =====   ===== {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/57088/57088_original.png?177x40}} |Text Blast 8 min 11sec  |Eblasts 9 min 7 sec | | |[[https://youtu.be/OHlhOstdcmA|https:%%//%%youtu.be/OHlhOstdcmA]]|[[https://youtu.be/gwUsEAbbhDQ|https:%%//%%youtu.be/gwUsEAbbhDQ]]| | |  |  | | |  |  | | |  |  | | |  |  | | |  |  | | =====   ===== =====   ===== =====   ===== ====   ====   =====   =====