Saturday, October 20
Christening Ceremony for the Virginia-class Submarine Delaware (SSN-791)
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Christening ceremony for the Virginia-class Submarine Delaware (SSN-791.)
WHO: Governor John Carney
Elected Officials
WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 2018
8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
Tuesday, October 23
2018 Delaware Trust Conference
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2018 Delaware Trust Conference, hosted by the Delaware Bankers Association in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware Bankers Association
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2018
12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Receives Operational Excellence Award
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at an award ceremony, where the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for outstanding service to Delaware’s veterans and their families. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs established this awards program for state and tribal cemeteries in May, 2018. This awards program recognizes outstanding service to veterans and their family members by meeting the highest standards in all areas of operations.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, National Cemetery Administration
Larence Kirby, Executive Director, Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
Members of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
Delaware Elected Officials
Representatives of Delaware Veteran Service Organizations
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Staff members
Community members
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2018
2:15 p.m.
WHERE: Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
2465 Chesapeake City Road
Bear, DE 19701
Wednesday, October 24
Meeting with Delegation from Japan
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with a Delegation from Japan, visiting Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Delegation from Japan
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Carvel State Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Visit to Delcastle Technical High School
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit Delcastle Technical High School, in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representative Kim Williams
Delcastle High School teachers, students and staff
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Delcastle Technical High School
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
Governor Carney to Recognize Employers for Supporting Military Service Members
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join the Joint Military Affairs Committee (JMAC) of the State Chamber and New Castle County Chamber along with the Military Affairs Committee of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce to dedicate the Warrior Friendly Business plaque to Delmarva Power and Waste Masters. The Warrior Friendly award is given to employers, one large business and one small business, that support military service members in the workplace through both hiring practices and community engagement. In August, Delmarva Power and Waste Masters were recognized at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Annual Awards Banquet.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Army National Guard
Members of the Joint Military Affairs Committee
Representatives from Delmarva Power
Representatives from Waste Masters
Members of the Business Community
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Carvel State Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will honor 23 individuals and groups with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people who are homeless and veterans. The Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, the State Office of Volunteerism, as well as the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Renée Beaman, Director, Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of State Service Centers
Paul Calistro, Chair, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Services
Honorees
Families, Friends and Nominators
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
6 p.m.
WHERE: Dover Downs Hotel
1131 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19011
Thursday, October 25
Kickoff Celebration for the Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long at the Kickoff Celebration for the Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge, in Frederica. The kickoff celebration is a free public event for individuals and groups who are passionate about improving physical and emotional health through individual and communal activities and provides an opportunity for Delawareans to embrace healthier living.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Community members
WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2018
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Delaware Turf Sports Complex
4000 Bay Road
Frederica, DE 19946
Delaware League of Local Governments
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Delaware League of Local Government’s monthly dinner meeting.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware League of Local Governments
WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2018
7:15 p.m.
WHERE: The Duncan Center
500 W. Loockerman Street
Dover, DE 19904
Friday, October 26
Delaware Clinical & Translational Research ACCEL Program Celebration Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Delaware Clinical & Translational Research ACCEL Program Celebration Ceremony. The ACCEL program brings together researchers, clinicians, practitioners and community partners and provides resources for investigators to conduct cutting edge clinical and translational research, with the goal of improving the health of the citizens of Delaware and the nation.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from the Delaware Clinical & Translational Research ACCEL Program
WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2018
8:00 a.m.
WHERE: University of Delaware, STAR Campus
100 Discovery Boulevard
Newark, DE 19713