Calendar of Events
Delaware Coalition for Open Government Events
- Always open to the public
- Free unless otherwise noted
2018
JULY
July 23
League of Women Voters of New Castle County
The “All-Hazards Awareness” course, Part 1
Speaker: James Tracy, DE Division of Public Health, Office of Preparedness
The course is designed to increase awareness of common and potential situations
that could impose harm: criminal/terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and man-made
incidents. Includes discussion of biological, radiological, and chemical hazards and
actions to mitigate harm.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Michael’s Restaurant
1000 Churchman’s Road
Newark, DE 19713
$15 for buffet luncheon. Pay in cash at door.
RSVP by July 21:
lwvde@comcast.net or 302-571-8948
Directions: http://michaelsde.com/directions/
AUGUST
August 6
DelCOG Board Meeting
Noon
Woodlawn Public Library • 2020 W. Ninth Street • Wilmington, Delaware
Open to the public FREE
Note: The August board meeting will be held in the small meeting room
(down the hall from the Community Meeting Room)
August 27
League of Women Voters of New Castle County
The “All-Hazards Awareness” course, Part 2
Speaker: James Tracy, DE Division of Public Health, Office of Preparedness
The course is designed to increase awareness of common and potential situations
that could impose harm: criminal/terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and man-made
incidents. Includes discussion of biological, radiological, and chemical hazards and
actions to mitigate harm.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Michael’s Restaurant
1000 Churchman’s Road
Newark, DE 19713
$15 for buffet luncheon. Pay in cash at door.
RSVP by August 25:
lwvde@comcast.net or 302-571-8948
Directions: http://michaelsde.com/directions/
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 21 – 22
2018 FOI Summit
Host: the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC)
Cohost: the Ohio Coalition of Open Government (OCOG)
Westin Cincinnati
21 E. 5th Street
Cincinnati OH 45202
Make reservation now for early bird rate.
The FOI Summit features the exchange of ideas, experiences and discussions about the latest issues and trends around freedom of information laws, policies and practices at the state and local levels across the U.S. The summit delivers two days of panel discussions, presentations, and group interaction featuring experts, advocates and champions of transparency and open government.
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 227th Anniversary of The Bill of Rights.