Title: Volunteer Voice 12th Edition
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Created: 2021-02-21 17:30:54
Updated: 2022-02-28 03:00:00
Published: 2021-02-24 00:00:00
Converted: 2025-04-14T21:09:52.378180547
Defeating the Enemies of Freedom
by Jim McDonald, COS Tennessee Volunteer
Few people would disagree that 2020 was a rough and turbulent year for virtually every American living in these United States. Whether you're speaking spiritually, physically, emotionally, politically, or financially, 2020 disrupted our way of life like no other year in our lifetime…(continue)
Tennessee is Fired Up!
by Joyce Reed, COS Tennessee Volunteer, FUT, TelePatriot
On Saturday, January 30, 2021, The Tennessee Mid-State meeting was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro. Turnout exceeded expectations with 45 patriots in attendance, including military veterans and current COS volunteers, many of whom drove two to three hours for COS fellowship. (Continue)
Spreading The News
by Dan DePriest
The Article V Convention of States movement is getting more broadcast exposure in Tennessee. John Taylor is the Tennessee State Grassroots Coordinator for COS Tennessee, and Ramona DeSalvo is the Special Counsel for Legislative Affairs on the national team and also works closely with the 15 states that passed the COS resolution.
Recently, they were interviewed by station manager Bryan Barrett at radio WGNS Murfreesboro along with Tennessee Representative Mike Sparks, a leading advocate in the Tennessee legislature for this national movement. (Continue)
Growth Notes
Tennessee became #6 of the passed states in COS in February 2016. In just five years, our state numbers have grown to 15 with active legislation being presented in an additional 12 states currently.
The momentum is building at an incredible rate. Tennessee experienced a January growth of more than 1,600 petition signers and 89 new volunteers engaging in January alone, bringing the number of our state supporters to well over 51,000.
Won't you consider joining us? We have opportunities for content writers, citizen journalists, social media warriors, welcome team members, videographers, communication and grassroots team opportunities, and more. There is a place for you in the fastest-growing grassroots movement in America today.
Contact any state team leader to find out how to offer your talents to preserve our liberties and our great nation.
Upcoming Events
Do you have an event coming up that would be a good fit for a COS speaker or team to provide information to your attendees? Reach out to us. We'd love to get on your schedule!
March 6, 2021, 9:00am: House District 5 Meeting - Hosted by Marcie Brooks, District Captain
Volunteers and all interested in Tennessee House District 5 will meet at Harvest Family Restaurant, 3124 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville TN, 37743. Contact Marcy at (423)747-4500 for more information.
March 13, 2021, 9:30-11:30am ET: Northeast Region COS Meeting- Hosted by State Director, Rev. Lyle Hill
Topic: “What is the Electoral College and Why is it Important?” The meeting will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 725 Truxton Drive, Kingsport TN. For more details call Lyle at (423)579-2660 (Register)
March 20, 2021: Mid-TN Meeting - Hosted by John Taylor, State Grassroots Coordinator
Who – Convention of States Tennessee
When – How to Grow the Grassroots
When – March 20, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. Central Time
Where - Grace Lutheran Church, 811 E. Clark St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
March 20, 2021: Preparing for the Legislature - Volunteers Gather to Assemble information Packets for Tennessee Legislature. Immediately following Mid-TN Meeting at the same location. For more info email john.taylor@cosaction.com
Starting April 23, 2021: “Biblical Citizenship in the Modern World”
A free eight-week online course with a free workbook to strengthen the Biblical foundation and worldview upon which to support your citizen engagement. Follow the link for information and to sign up. (More Info)