ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 12, Number 17
February 28, 2003

In This Issue: American Library Association will present the 14th Annual James Madison Award On March 14, 2003 

FOI Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of  James Madison.  Madison is regarded as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government.

Each year, the James Madison Award is presented on Freedom of Information Day to recognize those individuals or groups that have championed access to government information and the public's right to know. This year marks the 37th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act and the 14th year that ALA will make this award in honor of James Madison.

2003 NATIONAL FOI DAY CONFERENCE
When:        Friday, March 14, 2003, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:       Freedom Forum World Center
             1101 Wilson Boulevard
             Arlington, Virginia
 Register:   Call 703-284-2805 or email pmcmasters@freedomforum.org  and provide name, affiliation and contact information.




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