Calendar of Events
Delaware Coalition for Open Government Events
- Always open to the public
- Free unless otherwise noted
2019
MARCH
March 10 – 16
CELEBRATE SUNSHINE WEEK
You have the right and the
obligation to fight for freedom of
information. Protect the Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA).
March 28
LEAGUE DAY IN DOVER
“Promoting Democracy and
a Clean Environment in Delaware”
Wednesday, March 28, 2019
The Outlook at The Duncan Center
500 W. Loockerman Street
Dover, Delaware 19904
$30 – includes a.m refreshments & lunch
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Meet with legislators in Legislative Hall
302-571-2019-5731
Registration Deadline: March 22
email RSVP to
lwvde@comcast.net
APRIL
April 8
“Open Government and Freedom of Information in Delaware”
Program:
6:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with light refreshments.
7:00 p.m. – Overview of DelCOG.
7:30 p.m. – FOIA presentation with Q & A.
The event is FREE and open to the public.
You are cordially invited to bring guests.
Presenters
• DelCOG president Nick Wasileski and other board members will talk about about the organization, its mission, and its recent activities.
• Christina Jedra, an investigative reporter for The News Journal, will conduct a presentation about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to make FOIA requests. Q and A to follow.
Location
Lewes Public Library
111 Adams Avenue
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Directions and Parking
The Lewes Library, handicap accessible, is all on one floor.
There is ample free parking in the library lot.
Get Map and Directions to Lewes Library
For more information:
Nick Wasileski
heeltoetoe@gmail.com
April 12 – 13
2019 Freedom of Information Summit
Host: the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC)
Cohost: the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT)
The FOI Summit: The 2019 National FOI Summit, marking the 30th anniversary of NFOIC and the FOI Summit, will convene in Dallas, Texas, April 12-13, 2019.
This year’s summit topics may include issues regarding access to public records and meetings, court transparency, access to public employees and elected officials, open data and technology, and other related matters. Special features are planned in recognition of NFOIC’s 30th anniversary.
The summit hotel: the Magnolia Dallas Downtown. Attendees can take advantage of a special hotel rate.
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
1401 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75201, US
Click here to book your room at our special room rate.
For updates: check back here at or send your email to nfoic@nfoic.org with “FOI Summit” in the subject line for updates by email.
MAY
May 6
DelCOG Board Meeting
Noon
Woodlawn Public Library • 2020 W. Ninth Street • Wilmington, Delaware
Open to the public FREE
SEPTEMBER
September 17
U. S. Constitution Day
Commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, in order to ensure that all citizens should know about their rights as outlined in the Constitution. A clause in the 2004 bill that established a day to honor the Constitution mandates the teaching of the Constitution in schools that receive federal funds as well as in federal agencies.
September 28
International Right to Know Day
Raises awareness of every individual’s right to government-held information and to know how elected officials are exercising power and how taxpayer’s money is being spent.
DECEMBER
December 15
Bill of Rights Day
We celebrate the 228th Anniversary of The Bill of Rights.