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Greetings, Friend of VCOG!
FOI Advisory Council
wraps up 2009 work
After
a summer full of subcommittee work, the FOI Advisory Council met in early
November to discuss bills it will introduce in the 2010 General
Assembly session. The council was also apprised of three bills that
likely will be introduced this year.
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Virginia to host NFOIC conference
It's official!
The Virginia Coalition for Open Government will host the annual summit of the National FOI Coalition.
This is an awesome opportunity for Virginia citizens, journalists, activists and government officials to learn about what open government means in other states and at the federal level.
Mark your calendars for May 7 and 8 at the Key Bridge Hyatt in Rosslyn (Arlington).
 We'll keep you updated on programming and registration details as they emerge.
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Hey, government! Don't forget FOIA when trying out new technology
New technology is great, especially when it shows government delivering services to the public and using its resources efficiently.
But before signing on to a new hardware or software system, government must remember its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading this article on VCOG's Blog...
'Tis the Season!
 When making donations to charitable causes this Christmas, please consider the Virginia Coalition for Open Government. More than two-thirds of our modest operating budget comes from member dues and gifts. We simply could not do the work we do without the contributions of caring and committed folks in the Commonwealth.
All donations and dues are tax deductible. Go to our Web site to donate online (this page includes links to our IRS W-9 for charitable donations, and a link to a hard-copy donation form). Give to VCOG this holiday season.
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