COS Utah July 2025 newsletter

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July 2025

Utah Pioneer Patriots Newsletter

Let’s Go Team Utah!!

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COS National Update:

July “COS at Home”

The Supreme Court always drops their biggest
decisions this time of year, and we've got the
man for the job to tell us what it all means.

Constitutional attorney Michael Farris

has

won a dozen victories at the Supreme Court
over the years, spearheaded the movement to
legalize homeschooling in all 50 states, and co-
founded Convention of States Action.  Join us

July 2

at

6:00 pm MTN and 8:00 p.m. ET

. for

an enlightening and engaging LIVE discussion
at

“COS at Home,”



When:

  Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Time:

  6:00 pm MTN and 8:00 p.m. ET

.

Watch by clicking below:

COS at Home with Michael Farris (July 2025) - \\ COSAction

And click this link to ask a question:

https://conventionofstates.com/mailbag

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COS Utah

July 2025

Update:

“

Just Say Know

”

with Representative Ken Ivory

Date:

  On Thursdays

Time:

  6:30 pm MTN

Be sure to register with the QR code below:

Or Register now at:

igovern.us

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Historical Significance:

The

4th of July

celebrates the day when the Continental
Congress officially adopted the Declaration of
Independence, which was drafted primarily by
Thomas Jefferson.  This document declared
the thirteen American colonies free from British
rule, asserting their right to self-governance
and liberty.  The adoption of the Declaration
was a pivotal moment in American history,
symbolizing the colonies' desire to break away
from oppressive British policies and
governance.

Celebrations and Traditions:

Independence

Day is celebrated with various festivities,
including fireworks, parades, barbecues, and
family gatherings.  The first celebrations
included public readings of the Declaration,
bonfires, and military displays.  Over the years,
these celebrations have evolved into large-
scale events, with fireworks becoming a staple
of the holiday.  In 1870, Congress officially
recognized the

4th of July

as a federal

holiday, and it has since become a significant
cultural event in the United States.

The 4th of July

serves as a reminder of the

values of freedom and independence that the
United States was founded upon.  It is a day
for Americans to reflect on their history,
celebrate their national identity, and honor the
sacrifices made by those who fought for the
nation's independence.

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COS Transitioning to Zulip :

COS National is transitioning from Slack to
Zulip.

Here is the link for the Utah Zulip site:

https://utah.zulip.conventionofstates.com/

https:%%//%%rumble.com/v5hzb8l-exploring-zulip-for-\\ efficient-communication.html

If you are having difficulty getting your
teams on

Zulip

, we now have several

people we can call on to make that
happen.  If you need help, reach out
to your RD and they can hook you up
with assistance! For our state -
Utah,

our contact will be Susan

Sigler

!  Let's get our teammates on

so we can make it the great
communication tool it can be.  We
would like to see a more robust
participation with this new format.

Using the

Zulip

App is much easier

than trying to work in a browser. Help
your teams use the platform in the
most effective way, have them
download the app here:

https://zulip.com/

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Legislative Liaison:

Be sure to contact your Legislators

–



YOU ARE THE BOSS!!  Act like it!!!

Elected officials represent our community and
our interests, so let them know who you are
and what you care about!  Take time to
introduce yourself and your organization to
public officials serving your community

–

including both federal and state
representatives.
Make an appointment and discuss:

1-   Their stance on Convention of States.
2-  What Bills they are working on that COS

could possibly get behind and support.

3-  Notify your District Captain, or Regional

Captain, or Legislative Liaison with the
results after contacting them.

Contact Your Government Official| | Utah.gov

Contact the House | Utah House of \\ Representatives (utleg.gov)

Utah State Legislative District Maps

District Map (utah.gov)

by Nichole Klosowiak

Legislative Liaison Utah

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Utah Veterans Update:

Welcome to all our Veterans!

Thank you for your service to all our
citizens and our beloved country!

Brett Kulbis,

National Veterans Coalition Director

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Training Events:

We're excited to invite you to our monthly
Grassroots Leadership Focus session,
happening on the

second Tuesday of each

month.

Time:

  7:00 PM MTN and 9:00 PM EST

Where:

meetn.com/coswebinar

We'll have great training each month and
provide updates on our transition from Slack to
Zulip— our Chief Technology Officer, Simon
Percival, will be on hand to answer any
questions and offer clarity.

**Submit a question by completing this \\ survey!**

Submitted survey questions will receive
priority!

Click here to join the webinar!

** **

If you get an error on your device when you
click on the link, go to your browser and enter
meetn.com/coswebinar to be connected to the
webinar.

Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate,
and lead with impact.  We can’t wait to see you
there!  To view past recordings of the Tuesday
Training Webinars, visit the Past Recordings
Link.

For America,

Ginny Rapini



Jason Girard

Joanne Martin

Mike Ruthenberg

Kristen Stanciu

National

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Basic Citizen Builder

Training

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Basic Citizen Builder Training is moving to the

3rd Monday and Tuesday of the Month.



July will be the 21st and 22nd

.



We welcome you to join each month from

6:30

to 8:00 PM EST

For an immersive exploration of Citizen
Builder and how it works.

You’re invited to an evening of team building

and Citizen Builder training with Assistant
Regional Directors Joyce Berry and
Al Torres.

Citizen Builder is an essential part of what we
do here at COS, keeping our grassroots teams
engaged, connected, and empowered.
Consequently, it is imperative that every leader
acquaints themselves with this indispensable
tool and fully leverages its capabilities to drive
the advancement of their state team.

Here is the link for more info and how to
register to attend:

https:%%//%%conventionofstates.com/using-citizen-\\ builder-to-build-your-team



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Calendar Events:

National - Battle-Cry with Mark Meckler

.

Sundays at 6:00 pm MT.

Tune in here.



National - Intro to Convention of States

.

Daily at 5:00 pm MT:

Register here.

2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm
MTN

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Welcome to COS Utah

Statewide all

COS Supporters Zoom call.

DEBRA Peterson-Warnas is inviting you to a
scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic:

COS Monthly meeting

Date:



Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time:

08:00 PM Mountain Time

Join Zoom Meeting:

https:%%//%%us06web.zoom.us/j/8964513535?omn=\\ 87249938562

Meeting ID: 896 451 3535

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Volunteer Activities:

COS University

Passed States Activities & Resources - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com)

Volunteer Sign-up \\

Take action - COSAction (conventionofstates.com) \\

Zulp training video:

https:%%//%%rumble.com/v5hzb8l-exploring-zulip-for-\\ efficient-communication.html

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Other Useful Links:

COS Help Center

COS University

Convention of States Resource Center

COS Presentation:

https://conventionofstates.com/presentation

COSAction (conventionofstates.com) \\
pro-COS memorandum \\

Zulip link for Utah:

https:%%//%%utah.zulip.conventionofstates.com/

COS Amateur (Ham) Radio

COS Amateur (Ham) Radio - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com) \\
'Last best hope': Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage \\ Foundation President, announces \\ groundbreaking endorsement - COSAction \\ (conventionofstates.com)

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Contributed articles and info.:

•

  Mary Wenner, State Grassroots Coordinator

mary.wenner@cosaction.com

< >

•

  Scott Pratt, COS Supporter

<[email protected] >

Editor:

  Debra Peterson-Warnas, Regional Captain

(RC) 4/5/6/7/8 State Content Coordinator

.



If you have any articles or information you would
like to share in our COS Utah monthly Newsletter,
please contact Debra Peterson-Warnas:  801-971-
4534 /< >

Debra.Peterson.Warnas@cosaction.com

<.>

Please submit to me by the end of each month.
Thank you

–

In Liberty

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