Title: Volunteer Voice 48th Edition
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Created: 2024-06-28 22:36:56
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Published: 2024-07-01 01:00:00
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Keeping the Founders’ Torch Light Alive
By Robin Sampson McCarthy
The Founding Fathers lit a torch in 1787 that continues to guide us today. Their vision was a nation where power was balanced and liberty was preserved. This vision was enshrined in the United States Constitution, with safeguards like Article V to protect it over time. One of the most critical provisions is Article V, which allows the states themselves to call a convention to propose amendments to restrain and rebalance the powers of the federal government.
Leaving a Legacy of Valor as Guardians of Liberty
By Jim MacDonald
This summer marks nearly two hundred and fifty years since our Founding Fathers penned and signed the Declaration of Independence. The tireless efforts of countless American men, women, and children who dedicated their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to one another will forever be revered in history.
The Assault on Your Sensibilities
By Dana Ives
One of the tenets of Marxism is to pervert contemporary language. The intent is to force the resistors of the revolution to modify their use of language to fit with contemporary thought. That is, if you want a voice to argue against the revolutionary wave, you have to speak the language, and that assumes you’ll be listened to.
Eye on the BIG Prize: By Crossing State Lines for Convention of States
By Mike and Robin McCarthy
Last week, my husband Mike and I traveled from our home in Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio, driven by our passion for the Convention of States (COS) movement. As dedicated volunteers, we invested our time and energy in Ohio, a state still considering the COS proposed resolution, even though our home state has already passed it along with 18 other states, all in pursuit of “The BIG Prize.”
Be a Part of History and Help Fuel the COS Movement
By Jim MacDonald and Ramona DeSalvo
In 1787, our Founding Fathers, aware of the potential for government overreach, designed a mechanism within the Constitution that would allow the people to reclaim power from a tyrannical government. George Mason, a key figure among the Founders, highlighted this necessity just days before the Constitution was signed. Today, this mechanism is known as an Article V convention, a tool provided to the people to propose amendments. The Convention of States’s resolution is specifically limited to proposing amendments to limit federal power, impose fiscal restraints, and set term limits for all federal officials.
Answers to Common Questions
Why was Article V put in the Constitution of the United States?
https://youtu.be/GHZCv7jqj74
Did You Know…
Before the Constitution was ratified, colonies and states met in convention over thirty times. Since ratification, at least eight additional conventions of states have met: Hartford (1814), Nashville (1850), Montgomery (1861), Washington, D.C. (1861), St. Louis (1889), Santa Fe (1922), Denver (and other locations) (1946-49), and Phoenix (2017). The formal rules of many of the pre-and post-constitutional gatherings are available, and the journals or proceedings enable us to reconstruct a partial list of rules from many of the others. –Robert G. Natelson
Your Call to Action…
Let’s rally the American spirit! Our nation stands at a pivotal moment, echoing the values our Founders held dear. It’s time for every Patriot to make their voice heard.
The Convention of States is a beacon of hope, a platform granted by those visionaries who built this great nation. It’s a chance for every American-loving Patriot to step up and shape the future, safeguarding the liberties we cherish.
We are the guardians of freedom, entrusted with the duty to ensure that our nation remains a bastion of liberty, opportunity, and justice. Click the link below, join the movement, and be part of a historic effort to preserve, protect, and defend the very essence of what makes America exceptional.
Click: Join our Movement. We’ve got a country to save!
Tennessee on the Move…
Patriots Block Walking in Maryville, Tn.
American Legion Conference in Murfreesboro, TN.
Sharing COS at the Sons of Confederate Veteran's Meeting
Patriots from Ashland City, TN.
Patriots from Crossville, TN.
Patriots from Dayton, TN.
Patriots from Gallatin, TN. signing the Declaration of Independence
Patriots from Hixson, TN.
Patriots from Maryville, TN.
Patriots sharing COS at the Maryville, TN.
Patriots from Murfreesboro, TN.
Patriots from Powell, TN.
Patriots at the American Legion, …….
Patriots from Sevierville, TN.
Patriots at the Summerfest in Ashland City, TN.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Ashland City, TN. Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Community Center,1506 SR-12 N. Ashland City, 37015, Contact Debbie MacDonald at debbie.macdonald@cosaction.com Topic: Discussion of “Distribution of Powers” in TN. Constitution
Cleveland, TN. Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Harmony House, 699 Harris Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 Contact Jay Walling, RSVP (423) 605-6705
Dayton, TN. Sunday, July 14th, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #100, 1459 Railroad Ave., Dayton TN. 37322 Contact Bob Patterson, RSVP (423) 779-2332
Gallatin, TN. Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St, Gallatin, TN. Contact: Debbie MacDonald at debbie.macdonald@cosaction.com Discussion of “Distribution of Powers” in TN Constitution.
Greenbrier, TN, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greenbrier High School. Turning of the Pig Band Booster fundraiser and pork sale. See Nancy Parkinson
Hixson, TN. Thursday, July 25th, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at 5612 Hixson Pk, Hixson TN. 37343 - Meet and Greet - Contract Jay Walling 423-605-6705
Jamestown, TN. Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Fentress County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St, Jamestown, TN. Larry Wilke
Loudon, TN. Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Little Italy Restaurant 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN. 37774. See Teri Hult
Powell, TN. Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Shoney’s on Emory Rd. Powell, or second Saturday of each month, Anne Martin and Dan Mobley
Sevierville, TN. Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. King Family Library 408 High St. Sevierville, call Christine Solomon at 832-868-3674 for more information
Springfield, TN. Thursday, July 25th, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location to follow…contact Nancy Parkinson
Springville, TN. Saturday, July 6th, 2024, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 89, 4326 E. Antioch Rd, Springville, TN. 28256 Bob Kutsy
Tennessee State Strategy Meeting Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 8:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 811 E. Clark St. Murfreesboro, TN.
BattleCry, Join Mark Meckler for the BattleCry every Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. EST on Facebook and Rumble.
COS at Home Join Jonathan Viaud on July 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm CST. He will be interviewing Benjamin Franklin this month!
For the most up-to-date schedule, go to the calendar on our Tennessee website: www.conventionofstates.com/tennessee