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VCOG Board of Directors meeting minutes 11.13.14
DRAFT Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2014 Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA Board Members present: President, Craig Fifer; VP Dick Hammerstrom; Treasurer, Paul Casalaspi; Secretary, Olga Hernandez; Immediate Past President, Dorothy Abernathy; Brian Eckert; Peter Easter; Mark Grunewald; Frosty Landon; James LeMunyon; Jeff Lester; Lawrence McConnell;…
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A reception to honor the late Delegate Chip Woodrum
The Virginia Coalition for Open Government held a reception in honor of the late Delegate Chip Woodrum on November 13 at Center in the Square in Roanoke. Woodrum was one of the strongest voices for open government in the General Assembly, when he served in the 1990s and 2000s, and was largely responsible for the…
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VCOG Board of Directors meeting minutes 8.15.14
Virginia Coalition for Open Government DRAFT Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2014 The Miller Center at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Board Members present: President, Craig Fifer; VP Dick Hammerstrom; Treasurer, Paul Casalaspi; Secretary, Olga Hernandez; Immediate Past President, Dorothy Abernathy; Peter Easter; Brian Eckert, Lou Emerson, Stephen Hayes; Frosty Landon;…
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VCOG Board of Directors meeting minutes 4.18.14
DRAFT Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, April 18, 2014 Virginia Press Association Offices, 11529 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA Board Members Present: President Craig Fifer; V.P Dick Hammerstrom, Secretary Olga Hernandez, Immediate Past President Dorothy Abernathy, Peter Easter, Lou Emerson, Paul Fletcher, Christopher Gatewood, Bob Gibson, Stephen Hayes, Wat…
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Annual meeting minutes 120614
Annual Conference Meeting Minutes, December 6, 2013 Williamsburg Community Building, Williamsburg, VA The meeting convened at 12:45 by President Craig Fifer. He welcomed VCOG members and identified the nominees to the board: Christopher Gatewood and Brian Eckert. Their nominations were seconded and the members unanimously elected them to the board. Fifer next identified Paul…
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Meeting Minutes 080113
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, August 1, 2013 Daily Progress Board Room, 685 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by President Craig Fifer. Board Members present: President, Craig Fifer; V.P., Dick Hammerstrom; Secretary, Olga Hernandez, Immediate Past President, Dorothy Abernathy; Peter Easter;…
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Minutes from 12/6/13 board meeting
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, December 6, 2013 Williamsburg Community Building, Williamsburg, VA Board Members present: President, Craig Fifer; Treasurer, Paul Casalaspi; Secretary, Olga Hernandez, Immediate Past President, Dorothy Abernathy; Peter Easter; Paul Fletcher; Bob Gibson; Mark Grunewald; Wat Hopkins; James LeMunyon; Frosty Landon; Jeff Lester; Lawrence McConnell; Patricia…
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Access 2013 Schedule
(exact times and panelists are subject to change) Return to Registration/Donation page 10:00 – 10:15 Welcome from VCOG’s president Craig Fifer and Williamsburg City Manager Jack Tuttle 10:15 – 11:25 PANEL 1: Lax: Are Virginia’s laws as bad as they say? Sarah Bryner, Center for Responsive Politics Vivian Paige, Political observer Gordon Witkin, Center for…
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Meeting Minutes 032213
VCOG Board of Directors meeting, March 22, 2013, in Glen Allen.
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Who supports the Chip Internship?
The VCOG committee directing the effort to set up the Chip Woodrum Legislative Internship at VCOG Paul Casalaspi, Library of Virginia Del. Jay DeBoer, Sutherland Sen. John Edwards, Roanoke John Edwards, The Smithfield Times Maria Everett, Virginia FOIA Council Craig Fifer, City of Alexandria Bob Gibson, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Forrest Landon, Roanoke Ginger…
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The Chip Woodrum Legislative Internship
Please join the Virginia Coalition for Open Government’s in celebrating the legacy of Clifton A. “Chip” Woodrum by being a part of our effort to endow a student internship for each General Assembly session, where the recipient would learn about and participate in the legislative process. Suggested donations: $50 $100 $250 $500 …
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How Many Clicks to Get to Your Budget?
A Survey of Virginia’s County and Independent City Websites which assesses and grades the performance of Virginia’s 134 counties and independent cities in providing easy online access to local government’s fundamental operating document: its annual budget.
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VCOG Board of Directors meeting 03-23-12
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors March 23, 2012 Virginia Press Association Headquarters Glen Allen, VA The meeting was called to order at 1:03 p.m., by Dorothy Abernathy, President. The following Board members were present: Dorothy Abernathy, President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Paul Casalaspi, Treasurer; Ginger Stanley, VPA Representative; Jonathan Williams, VAB Representative; Lucy…
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Conference call board meeting
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of DirectorsSeptember 1, 2011Conference Call Minutes The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m., by Dorothy Abernathy, President. The following Board members were present: Dorothy Abernathy, President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Paul Casalaspi, Treasurer; Ginger Stanley, VPA Representative; Lawrence McConnell, Immediate Past President; Lee Albright; Lucy Dalglish; Mark Grunewald;…
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VCOG board meeting 03-25-11
Virginia Coalition for Open GovernmentBoard of Directors March 25, 2011 Virginia Press Association HeadquartersGlen Allen, Virginia Final Minutes The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m., by Dorothy Abernathy, President. The following Board members were present: Dorothy Abernathy, President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Paul Casalaspi, Treasurer, Ginger Stanley, VPA Representative; Lawrence McConnell, Immediate Past President;…
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Annual Meeting 2010
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Annual Meeting October 22, 2009 Virginia State Capitol Richmond, Virginia Minutes The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m., by Lawrence McConnell, President. McConnell reported that the Nominating Committee has recommended the following individuals for at-large seats on the Board of Directors, for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1,…
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VCOG board meeting 102110
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors October 21, 2010 Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown Richmond, Virginia Minutes The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m., by Lawrence McConnell, President. The following Board members were present: Lawrence McConnell, President; Dorothy Abernathy, Vice President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Paul Casalaspi, Interim Treasurer, Ginger Stanley, VPA…
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iPad story was an iFad
Back in May, a story appeared in the Daily Press that the Hampton City Council was going to start using iPads for their agendas and supporting materials during public meetings. The switch was justified because of the thousands of dollars in paper and copying charges it could save. That got me to thinking about…
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VCOG board meeting minutes, 6/24/10 – Va. Beach
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors June 24, 2010 Virginia Beach Hilton Oceanfront Virginia Beach, Virginia Final Minutes The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m., by Lawrence McConnell, President. The following Board members were present: Lawrence McConnell, President; Dorothy Abernathy, Vice President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Wat Hopkins, Immediate Past President; Paul…
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VCOG board meeting minutes, 3/19/10
Virginia Coalition for Open Government Board of Directors March 19, 2010 Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Roanoke, Virginia Draft Minutes The meeting was called to order at 1:53 p.m., by Lawrence McConnell, President. The following Board members were present: Lawrence McConnell, President; Dorothy Abernathy, Vice President; Craig Fifer, Secretary; Lee Albright; Paul Casalaspi; John Edwards;…
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Email alert thank you!
Thank you for signing up with VCOG’s daily e-mail alert on access and free speech issues. To submit story links for possible inclusion on future alerts, send a message to vcog@opengovva.org.
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VCOG’s Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement for television stations.
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VCOG’s Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement for television stations. QuickTime movie: 41 MB
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VCOG’s Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement for television stations. QuickTime movie: 41 MB