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Today: Photo Team meeting will explore nature photography
December 21, 2023
Alex Snyder, senior photo editor at The Nature Conservancy and director of the group's international photo contest, will be the guest at the next Photography Team meeting, scheduled from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Cosgrove Lounge. Photo by Jordan McLeland, courtesy The Nature…
Read MoreHoist a cold NPC First Draft beer in the new year
December 21, 2023
The National Press Club's exclusive beer has a name: First Draft. Governor Debra Silimeo was one of 220 members who suggested names, and her entry was the winner. “Journalism is called the first draft of history," she said. "Seems appropriate, and easy to order.” She won a $100 Reliable Source gift…
Read MoreClub to celebrate life of late former president Mike Freedman, Monday
December 19, 2023
A celebration of the life of former National Press Club President Mike Freedman, who served as 114th president during the first year of the COVID pandemic. will take place on Monday, Jan. 8. Freedman served as president in 2020. For 28 years, he served as executive producer of The Kalb Report, the…
Read MoreReliable Source features Pub Quiz and Chinese buffet next month
December 17, 2023
The Reliable Source will host a Pub Quiz and a Chinese buffet in January. The Pub Quiz takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Then the buffet will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, with Chinese music to accompany the meal. Club members can reserve the McClendon Room or…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Young members to gather for social, networking event
December 16, 2023
A Social for Club members 35 years old and younger and their guests will take place tonight, Wednesday, Jan, 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. It's an opportunity to expand professional networks in a relaxed atmosphere, forge connections with like-minded individuals across the…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post to hear World War II author, Jan. 10
December 13, 2023
Alex Kershaw, author of "The Liberator," will discuss his book at the next meeting of American Legion Post 20. scheduled for noon on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Kershaw's book is the true story of Felix Sparks, a Texas-born officer who fought in World War II from the beaches of Sicily to the gates of…
Read MoreAuthor Alex Kershaw to address Jan. 10 American Legion Post meeting
December 6, 2023
The National Press Club American Legion Post 20 will meet at noon Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the McClendon Room to hear from author Alex Kershaw. He will discuss his book, "The Liberator," about Felix Sparks, a Texas-born officer who fought in World War II from the beaches of Sicily to the gates of…
Read MoreElection Results
December 6, 2023
Some winners in the National Press Club's election included: (front row) Emily Wilkins, President-elect; (second row. l-r) Poonam Sharma, Board Secretary-elect; Elvina Nawaguna, Board member-elect; (third row, l-r) Mike Balsamo, Vice President-elect; Mark Schoeff Jr., Membership Secretary-elect…
Read MoreSaturday: Books & Brunch to discuss Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Trust'
December 6, 2023
The National Press Club group Books & Brunch will meet via Zoom at noon Saturday, Dec.16, to discuss "Trust," by Hernan Diaz. Diaz won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel about money, power and perception that spans a century. The Pulitzer Committee called it "a riveting novel set in a bygone…
Read MoreAustria gives a warm welcome to Club members at ICC event
December 3, 2023
Th Austrian Embassy and Ambassador Petra Schneebauer welcomed National Press Club members to its embassy on International Court on Nov. 16 for an evening that included Austria’s famed wine and beer, jazz music, dinner and an exhibit of Austrian architecture. Club members enjoyed drinks, listened…
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