Calendar of Events
Delaware Coalition for Open Government Events
- Always open to the public
- Free unless otherwise noted
2017
AUGUST
August 7
DelCOG Board Meeting
Noon
Community Room • 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.
OCTOBER
October 13 – 14
National Freedom Of Information Coalition FOI Summit
This year, NFOIC will convene the 2-day FOI Summit at the First Amendment Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
The Freedom of Information Summit features the exchange of
- ideas
- experiences
- discussions
about the latest issues and trends around freedom of information laws, policies and practices at state and local levels across the U.S.
The summit delivers panel discussions, presentations, and group interaction featuring experts, advocates and champions of transparency and open government.
The keynote luncheon is highlighted by the induction of a worthy individual into the State Open Government Hall of Fame.
Click here to register and to make hotel reservations.
DECEMBER
December 15
Bill of Rights Day
We celebrate the 226th Anniversary of The Bill of Rights.
2018
MARCH
March 13 – 19
Sunshine Week
Your Right to Know