Freelance Committee holds kickoff meeting, 5:30 pm March 7

The National Press Club Freelance Committee will hold its kickoff meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 7, in the Games Room.

The event, which will run until 6:30 p.m., is open to all Club freelancers.

New committee chair Antonella Ciancio and vice chair Scott Sowers will discuss upcoming 2016 events, which are designed to boost networking and publishing opportunities. You will also learn how you can contribute with your talent and ideas.

If you can't attend in-person, a conference call line will be set up with this dial-in information:

Dial In Number: 800-747-5150
Access Code: 662-7545

Among the items on the meeting agenda:

Digital Journalism. The first event is planned for March 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Spring Workshop. The successful series started by former chair Tam Harbert returns.

Speed Networking. A new, engaging format to connect with editors.

Editors’ list. Keep building the greatest resource we have.

Pitching yourself. Update your profile, skills, contacts.