Saturday, April 21
Addressing the Eastern Sussex Democrat Club
This event is closed to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will address members of the Eastern Sussex Democrat Club in Rehoboth Beach.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Eastern Sussex Democrat Club
WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018
12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
101 N. Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Exceptional Care for Children’s 9th Annual Spring Gala
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Exceptional Care for Children’s 9th Annual Spring Gala in Newark.
WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Community Members
WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way
Newark, DE 19713
Monday, April 23
Delaware Health Information Network Celebrating Over 20 Years of Service
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will present a tribute to the Delaware Health Information Network, recognizing the organization for their more than 20 years of service and commitment to improving the health of Delawareans and access to quality and timely healthcare data.
WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
Senator Brian Bushweller
Representative Trey Paradee
Members of the General Assembly
Representatives from the Delaware Health Information Network
Healthcare representatives
WHEN: Monday, April 23, 2018
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Tatnall Building
150 Martin Luther King Boulevard, South
Dover, DE 19901
Jefferson Awards Foundation Salute to Service Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Jefferson Awards Foundation’s Salute to Service Ceremony in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Lieutenant Governor, Bethany Hall-Long, Honorary Co-Chair
U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Honorary Co-Chair
U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Honorary Co-Chair
U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, Honorary Co-Chair
Attorney General Matt Denn, Honorary Co-Chair
Mayor Mike Purzycki, City of Wilmington, Honorary Co-Chair
Councilwoman Hanifa Shabazz, City of Wilmington, Honorary Co-Chair
Matt Meyer, New Castle County Executive, Honorary Co-Chair
The Honorable Michael Castle, Honorary Co-Chair
Tatiana Copeland, Philanthropist
WHEN: Monday, April 23, 2018
6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Opera House, The Baby Grand
818 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tuesday, April 24
Leadership Lunch
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation Signing – Delaware Library Legislative Day
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing Tuesday, April 24, 2018 as Delaware Library Legislative Day.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from Delaware Libraries
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Bill Signing – House Bill 134
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 134. This Act establishes an Educational Support Professional of the year award program throughout the State. Through this legislation, the state will formally honor and recognize the work educational support professionals, such as paraprofessionals, food service workers, custodians, and secretaries do to enhance school communities in Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representative Earl G. Jaques Jr.
Senator David P. Sokola
Representative Edward S. Osienski
Representative Ruth Briggs King
Representative Lyndon D. Yearick
Representative Harvey R. Kenton
Members of the General Assembly
Representatives from the Delaware State Education Association
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation Signing – Donate Life Month
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of April as Donate Life Month.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
BioGENEius Awards Ceremony
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the annual BioGENEius awards ceremony in Newark. This event recognizes Delaware high school students and teachers who excel in the area of life sciences.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from the Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Delaware High school students
Delaware High school teachers
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Delaware Biotechnology Institute
15 Innovation Way
Newark, DE 19711
Wednesday, April 25
Proclamation Signing – Make A Wish Day
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the 38th anniversary of Make A Wish day.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from the Make A Wish Foundation of America
Community members
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, April 26
2018 Delaware Alliance of Nonprofit Advancement Impact Delaware Conference
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2018 Delaware Alliance of Nonprofit Advancement Impact Delaware Conference in Newark. The 2018 DANA Conference will focus on the continued health and adaptability of the nonprofit sector in Delaware and will provide participants with forums and activities covering the many facets of sustainability.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from DANA
WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018
9:00 a.m.
WHERE: University of Delaware, Clayton Hall
100 Pencader Way
Newark, DE 19716
Visit to Gallaher Elementary School
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will recognize students at Gallaher Elementary School, for winning first, second and third place in the statewide 2018 Delaware “Kids Safe Online” poster contest. The state poster contest encourages young people to use the Internet safely and securely and engages them in creating messages and images to communicate to their peers the importance of staying safe online.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Chief Information Officer James Collins, Department of Technology and Information
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Department of Education
Richard Gregg, Superintendent, Christina School District
Gallaher Elementary students and staff
WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Gallaher Elementary School
800 N. Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
Governor John Carney to Moderate Panel Discussion as Part of New Speaker Series- Inspire Talks: Why Wilmington?
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will moderate a special panel discussion as part of a new speaker series hosted by IN Wilmington, in partnership with The Mill Space and Out & About. The speaker series, titled; Inspire Talks: Why Wilmington, aims to invigorate and inspire the community in which Delaware residents live and work. Event starts at 5:15 P.M., panel to begin around 6:40 P.M.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Robert Herrera, The Mill
Rob Pfeiffer, Tiltlandia
Brennan Stark, Y Innovations
Janelle Bowman, Zip Code Wilmington
Eugene Young, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
Jea Street Jr., Musician
WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Event starts at 5:15 P.M., panel to begin around 6:40 P.M.
WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018
6:45 p.m.
WHERE: Theatre N
1007 N. Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Friday, April 27
Dedication of Tulip Tree Woods to the Old Growth Forest Network
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Old Growth Forest Dedication event, celebrating the dedication of Tulip Tree Woods as part of the Old Growth Forest Network. The mission of the Old-Growth Forest Network is to connect people with nature by identifying and protecting mature forests. Further, the organization seeks to preserve, protect, and promote the few remaining stands of old-growth forest in the U.S. Tulip Tree Woods is one of three dedications being celebrated in each county in Delaware on April 27. Following the ceremony, Governor Carney will plant a tree in honor of Arbor Day.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Secretary Michael T. Scuse, Department of Agriculture
Dr. Joan Maloof, Executive Director, Old Growth Forest Network
Members of the General Assembly
Elected officials
Maple Lane Elementary school students.
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brandywine State Creek Park
41 Adams Dam Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
Fort Delaware Solar Panel Project Announcement
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at an announcement event, highlighting the Fort Delaware Solar Panel project.
WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Mayor Stanley E. Green, Delaware City
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Representatives from the DRBA
Representatives from PSEG
Members of the General Assembly
Elected officials
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Fort Delaware State Park
45 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE 19706
2018 Delaware Pathways Conference
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2018 Delaware Pathways Conference in Wilmington. The conference will explore how Delaware’s businesses, educators, community organizations and state agencies can work together to equip all young people with the skills they need to compete in a global economy. Participants will explore opportunities to build and strengthen school and community-based supports for students, understand, communicate and advise students on the variety of postsecondary options, and support youth to continue their education to completion with a purpose.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Dr. Mark T. Brainard, President, Delaware Technical Community College
Gary Stockbridge, President, Delmarva Power
Michelle Taylor, CEO, United Way of Delaware
Shana Payne, Director of Higher Education, Delaware Department of Education
Paul Herdman, President and CEO, Rodel Foundation
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Investiture Ceremony for the Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the investiture ceremony for the Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie, Superior Court of the State of Delaware
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, Courtroom 8B
500 N. King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
NOTE TO MEDIA: There are restrictions on the use of cameras. Please contact Linda Carmichael, Superior Court Chief Staff Attorney at (302)-255-2687 or Linda.Carmichael@delaware.gov for additional information. Space will be limited.
Ferris School vs. West Philadelphia High School Lacrosse Game
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a Lacrosse game between West Philadelphia High School and Ferris School, in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
West Philadelphia High School students
Ferris School students
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ferris School for Boys
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805