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Governor Carney’s Week: Saturday, January 11 through Friday, January 17


Saturday, January 11

Delaware National Guard’s Senior Leaders Conference

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware National Guard’s 21st Annual Senior Leaders Conference in Middletown.

WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S Senator Chris Coons
U.S. Representative Lisa Blount Rochester
Maj. Gen. Michael R. Berry, Delaware National Guard
Delaware National Guard Leadership
Lieutenant Gen Scott Rice Director, U.S. Air National Guard
Colonel Roger Carter, Defense Attaché to Partner Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Members of the Delaware National Guard
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2020
8:00 a.m.

WHERE: Middletown High School
120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709

 

Monday, January 13

Visit to Shue-Medill Middle School

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will give remarks to 7th and 8th grade students at Shue-Medill Middle School in Newark.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Edward Osienski
State Senator David Sokola
Shue-Medill Middle School students, teachers, and staff

WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2020
9:20 a.m.

WHERE: Shue-Medill Middle School
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711

 

Marking Delaware’s Progress in Driving Reentry Success

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the launch of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Service’s Mobile Reentry Services Van and will meet with state leaders at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution to review progress improving reentry services for offenders. The mobile services van, which is staffed and operated by DHSS, will offer reentry services to newly-released inmates.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Claire DeMatteis, Commissioner, Delaware Department of Correction
Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Cerron Cade, Secretary, Delaware Department of Labor
Maureen Whelan, Department of Education Director of Adult and Prison Education
Christian Kervick, Criminal Justice Council Executive Director
Adam Balick, Delaware Correctional Reentry Commission Chair
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2020
11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
1301 East 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19802

 

Tuesday, January 14

Leadership Lunch

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives at Woodburn.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Legislator Welcome Reception

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will host a reception for Members of the General Assembly in Legislative Hall.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Wednesday, January 15

Remarks for Housing Development Fund Awards

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware State Housing Authority’s announcement of the most recent Housing Development Fund (HDF) award recipients. The HDF, Delaware’s housing trust fund, was established to provide affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households. Six organizations and seven projects across the state are receiving a total of $1 million in HDF funds. The event will be held at one of the properties currently undergoing renovation by 2 Fish Home Renovations, an HDF award recipient organization that provides employment and job development opportunities for formerly incarcerated adults in New Castle County.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Anas Ben Addi, Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
State Representative Ray Seigfried
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, County
Keith Smith, President and Founder, 2 Fish Home Renovations
HDF Award Recipient Organizations
Community Leaders

WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
10:30 a.m.

WHERE: 2 Fish Home Renovations
3079 W. Court Avenue
Claymont, DE 19703

 

Photo with Delmar High School Field Hockey Team

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will congratulate the Delmar High School field hockey team on their state championship.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delmar High School Field Hockey Team

WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Thursday, January 16

ANNOUNCEMENT: EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion) Grant Recipients

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will announce the newest EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion) Grant winners.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Jeff Bullock, Department of State
Damian DeStefano, Director, Delaware Division of Small Business
Small business owners and entrepreneurs

WHEN: January 16, 2020
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Carvel State Office Building
Mezzanine Auditorium
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Friday, January 17

Visit and Tour of Avkin

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will visit and tour Avkin in Wilmington. Avkin was a recipient in the first round of EDGE Grants and develops medical simulation equipment to train healthcare professionals.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Amy Cowperthwait, Chief Executive Officer
Amy Bucha, Chief Scientific Officer
Avkin Staff

WHEN: Friday, January 16, 2020
2:15 p.m.

WHERE: Avkin
103 S. James St.
Wilmington, DE 19804

 

Kick Butts 20th Anniversary Celebration

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Kick Butts Generation in Newark.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of Kick Butts Generation

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020
6:30 p.m.

WHERE: University of Delaware STAR Campus
540 S. College Ave
Newark, DE 19713

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