Luncheon Speakers

September 2008

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

12:30 PM  Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Council on Competitiveness Vice Chair Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will explain how the U.S. can achieve energy security, stimulate energy innovation and job growth, and protect the environment at a National Press Club luncheon on Sept. 9.

The "First 100 Days" energy action plan, designed to guide the next president and Congress, was devised by more than 200 corporate CEOs, labor leaders, university presidents and other energy experts.

Dr. Jackson, a theoretical physicist and former chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is known for speaking out on scientific, technological and engineering gaps in the American workforce. In 2007, the National Science Board selected Dr. Jackson for its Vannevar Bush Award for "a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior-statesman-like contributions to public policy."

The National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Dr. Jackson's remarks begin just after 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made by phoning (202) 662-7501.

The cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, and $35 general admission.

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Location: Ballroom

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

12:30 PM  Sec. Michael Chertoff (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Secretary Michael Chertoff, U.S. Department of Homeland Security will address a Luncheon on September 10.

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Location: Ballroom

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Friday, September 19, 2008

12:30 PM  H.E. Alvaro Uribe (NPC Luncheon)

Description: H.E. Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia will address a Luncheon on Sept. 19. to discuss his country's recent economic progress and security improvements. His speech will also address Colombia's future goals and the results of its recent transformation.

The Economist reported this past July that, "Only those blinded by ideology would deny that Álvaro Uribe has made Colombia a better place," and that while Colombia still faces challenges there has been marked improvement as a result of his leadership. Uribe was elected in 2002, and prior to serving as Colombia's president he was general secretary of the labor ministry under President Alfonso Lopez Michelsen and director of civil aeronautics under President Julio Cesar Turbay. He has also served as governor of Antioquia and mayor of Medellin. As President, most recently he has been credited with significantly improving Colombia's security situation, overseeing the release of one of the FARC's most high profile hostages: Ingrid Betancourt.

The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., and President Uribe's remarks begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session. To make reservations, please call (202) 662-7501, or email pnelson@press.org. Cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, $35 general admission.

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Monday, September 22, 2008

12:30 PM  T. Boone Pickens (NPC Luncheon)

Description: T. Boone Pickens, Chairman, BP Capital Management, will address a Luncheon on Sept. 22

Copies of his new book will be available for purchase. Booking signing to follow in the Zenger Room.

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Location: Ballroom

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Monday, September 29, 2008

12:30 PM  Michelle A. Rhee (NPC Luncheon)

Description: District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee will speak about national education reform and her drive to fix the dysfunctional school system in the nation's capital at a National Press Club luncheon on Sept. 29.

Rhee has won national attention for her bold and sometimes unpopular moves to overhaul the 50,000-student D.C. school system, including the firing of nearly 50 principals and an effort to link teacher pay to performance by raising salaries and eliminating tenure protections. She has devoted her career to improving the education of inner city children, first as a teacher in Baltimore and then as founder of The New Teacher Project, a national, nonprofit organization that helps needy school districts attract and retain teachers.

The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29. Chancellor Rhee's remarks will begin just after 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made by phoning (202) 662-7501.

The cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, and $35 general admission.

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Location: Ballroom

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October 2008

Friday, October 3, 2008

12:30 PM  James K. Glassman (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Washington, DC -- James. K. Glassman, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 3, 2008, on "The New Age of Public Diplomacy."

Since taking up his position in June, following confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Mr. Glassman has been leading the government's efforts to win a war of ideas to combat violent extremism, and his speech will outline his views on how best to achieve this goal.

Mr. Glassman has a long background in journalism, including previous positions as a syndicated columnist, former president of The Atlantic Monthly Co., publisher of The New Republic, and editor-in-chief and co-owner of Roll Call. Prior to becoming Under Secretary, he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and served as chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the independent federal agency that oversees all U.S. government non-military international broadcasting.

The National Press Club luncheon will begin at 12:30pm on Friday, October 3. Mr. Glassman's remarks will begin at 1pm, followed by a question and answer session. Advance reservations should be made by telephoning (202) 662-7501.

Cost of the luncheon is $16 for National Press Club members, $28 for guests of members, and $35 general admission.

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Location: Ballroom

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

12:30 PM  Christo & Jeanne-Claude (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, world - renowned contemporary artists, will address a Luncheon on October 7.

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Location: Ballroom

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

12:30 PM  Billy Joel (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Billy Joel, Grammy-award winning artist will address a Luncheon on October 23.

THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY.

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Location: Ballroom

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Friday, October 24, 2008

12:30 PM  Dan Hesse (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint will address a Luncheon on Oct. 24.

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Location: Ballroom

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November 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

12:30 PM  Marin Alsop (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Marin Alsop, Music Director, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will address a Luncheon on November 17.

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Location: Ballroom

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December 2008

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

12:30 PM  Scott Davis (NPC Luncheon)

Event Cancelled

Description: Scott Davis, Chairman and CEO ,UPS will address a Luncheon on December 3.

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Location: Ballroom

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

12:30 PM  Katherine Jeffert Schori (NPC Luncheon)

Description: Bishop Katherine Jeffert Schori, Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church will address a Luncheon on Dec. 16.

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Location: Ballroom

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January 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

12:30 PM  James Mulva (NPC Luncheon)

Description: James Mulva, President and CEO, ConocoPhillips will address a luncheon on September 10.

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Location: Ballroom

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