Member News

Wildlife Filmmaker to Speak at Photo Committee, Noon, July 21

July 12, 2010

Chris Palmer, veteran environmental and wildlife film producer, will discuss his new book, "Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom," at the Photography Committee luncheon meeting at noon on Wednesday, July 21, in the McClendon Room. In his book, Palmer,…

Clam Bake at Reliable Source, 5:30 pm July 22; $17

July 8, 2010

The Reliable Source will serve the traditional fixin's of a New England clam bake from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 22. The buffet is $17, not including beverage, tax and tip. Reservations are required at (202) 662-7443 or [email protected]. The buffet will include: New England clam…

Silver Owl Barrett McGurn Dies

July 8, 2010

Barrett McGurn, 95, a Club member since 1975, died July 2 in Bethesda. He was a foreign correspondent and press secretary, including serving as the Supreme Court's first spokesman (1973 to 1982). After graduating from college, Mr. McGurn worked for the New York Herald Tribune and was an Army…

Entries for Members' Photo Exhibit Due Aug. 20; Full Rules Here

July 7, 2010

Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 20, for the 11th annual NPC Members' Photography Exhibition. Entries may be submitted beginning Monday, Aug. 9. The exhibit, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to all NPC members and is not juried. Photos will be on display through September. Club…

Club Members Invited to U. Minnesota Fund-raiser; Tickets $40

July 6, 2010

President Alan Bjerga invites Club members to a reception featuring a talk by Sen. Amy Klobuchar at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, in the Holeman Lounge. Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, is speaking as the guest of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, which is sponsoring the event…

Golden Owl Joseph Gancie Dies

July 1, 2010

Club member Joseph J. Gancie, 87, a former vice president and director of government relations for ITT Corp., died June 22 in Silver Spring. He is survived by his wife. Ruth Peters Gancie, and four children.

The 10,000th Martini Ring - What's Your Favorite NPC Memory?

June 28, 2010

When long-time member Joe Sutherland was invited to join the Club, he was a guest at the bar one evening, where he met former NPC President Frank Holeman. Sutherland recalls: When I first met Frank Holeman at the old Press Club bar in '79, I think it was, Frank had on an interesting ring. I asked…

Member Bruce Goodpasture Dies

Silver Owl Bruce Goodpasture died April 23 in Roanoke, Va. He was 91. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Black Goodpasture, and two daughters. He was a retired editor and publisher for the Small Business Administration.

Despite Significant Loss in August, Club Beats Forecast

The Club had a substantial loss in August of $308,000, as expected, but still reported progress in its goal of improving results for the traditionally slowest month of the year. It had record revenue for the month of $533,000, an increase of nearly $100,000 over last year. At the same time, costs…

2 Head Table Seats Available for NOLA Mayor Luncheon Aug. 19

If you are interested in sitting at the head table for the luncheon Thursday. Aug. 19, featuring New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, please email Donna Leinwand at [email protected]. There are two seats available. Landrieu will address the city's ongoing challenges five years after Hurricane…