Calendar of Events
Delaware Coalition for Open Government Events
- Always open to the public
- Free unless otherwise noted
2018
AUGUST
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 10
DelCOG Board Meeting
Noon
Woodlawn Public Library • 2020 W. Ninth Street • Wilmington, Delaware
Open to the public FREE
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 3
Elected Officials Reception
Ed Oliver Golf Club
800 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, Delaware
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar
Cost: $3 at the door
Open to the public
Join the members of the Delaware Coalition for Open Government at the Ed Oliver Golf Club on Monday, December 3, to greet the Delaware officials elected on November 6 and enjoy some refreshments. Cost: $3 at the door. See you there!
Directions to Ed Oliver Golf Club, 800 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
From Route 52 (Kennett Pike): turn onto DuPont Road, immediately north of the A. I. du Pont Middle School.
Ed Oliver Golf Club is on the left in ½ mile.
From Route 141, turn onto Route 48 E. (Lancaster Avenue), heading toward Wilmington: In 1 mile, at the light by the Charter School of Wilmington, turn left onto Dupont Road.
Ed Oliver Golf Club is on the right in ½ mile.
Get map to the Ed Oliver Golf Club
December 15
Bill of Rights Day
We celebrate the 227th Anniversary of The Bill of Rights.