Member News
Children's holiday party set for Dec. 8
November 29, 2018
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the National Press Club's Annual Children's Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 8. The party starts at 11 a.m. with a buffet that includes corn dog, hamburgers, French fries and even fruit and vegetables. Tickets are just $10, and reservations can be made online. A DJ…
Read MoreClub's annual holiday buffet (and jazz accompaniment) scheduled for Dec. 20
November 26, 2018
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to the annual holiday buffet in the Reliable Source on Thursday, Dec. 20, featuring music from the U Street Jazz Collective. The price of the buffet is $25 for Club members and $32 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. To reserve space,…
Read MoreOnline voting begins in Club election
November 26, 2018
Online voting begins Monday in the National Press Club elections The online ballot and candidate statements can be found here. Members will first need to log in to the website with their identification and password to view the election information. Online voting ends on Thursday, Dec. 6. Members…
Read MoreNPC Election day is Dec. 7; American Legion Post 20 to host forum for candidates at Dec. 3 meeting
November 21, 2018
The National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 will host its annual Candidates Forum for Club 2019 officer and board positions at a luncheon meeting on Monday, Dec. 3, at noon in the McClendon Room. All candidates are invited to make brief remarks on their qualifications, goals and priorities…
Read MoreWire hiatus notice
November 21, 2018
The National Press Club will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week and there will be no issue of the Wire on those days. Have a good and safe Thanksgiving.
Read MoreClub elections polls open online, Nov. 26
November 19, 2018
Mark your calendar, it is time to select National Press Club officers and board members for the 2019 cycle. Nominations closed Oct. 26. Online voting will start next Monday, Nov. 26. Online polls will close Thursday, Dec. 6, and in-person voting will take place at the Club on Friday, Dec. 7,…
Read MoreMark your calendar for Reliable Source special activities for December
November 16, 2018
Here is a list of special activities in the Reliable Source bar for December: Tuesday, Dec. 4: Monthly NPC Members Happy Hour – Truman Lounge – 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7: NPC Election Night Party – 7:30 p.m. – Reliable Source Thursday, Dec. 13: NPC Pub Quiz – Truman Lounge - 7:00 p.m.…
Read MoreNPC members invited to attend free lunch to discuss local journalism and democracy, Nov. 29
November 14, 2018
Corporate decisions to slash newsroom budgets across the country are forcing new thinking about the viability of local journalism in America. Why does it matter? Because information is power, and an uninformed public is ill prepared to participate in a democracy. National Press Club member Sarah…
Read MoreRemember Atari? Play classic games with fellow Club members, Nov. 15
November 11, 2018
Compete with National Press Club members and guests in a variety of old school games at the Cosgrove Lounge at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15. Order drinks as you play a variety of board games (including a satirical 90’s curiosity Outrageous Journalists, inspired by the O.J. Simpson trial), card games and old-…
Read MoreAuthor to discuss book on horrific WW II battle at American Legion Post 20 meeting, Nov. 14
November 11, 2018
Acclaimed journalist and author James M. Scott will be guest speaker at the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 meeting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. Scott will discuss his newest book, "Rampage:…
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