Member News
Training on opioid crisis offered for journalists, Feb. 23
February 22, 2018
The National Press Foundation is offering a one-day workshop on Friday, Feb. 23, for journalists covering the opioids crisis. Experts will provide the latest research and projections on the use of opioids and other drugs; information on federal, state and local models that work; impact and stigma…
Read MoreNPC members eligible for discounts to two Arena Stage performances
February 21, 2018
The Arena Stage has created 30 percent discount codes especially for National Press Club members for tickets to The Great Society, running now through March 11, and Two Trains Running, showing March 30-April 29. From the Arena Stage website: The Great Society: Robert Schenkkan’s Tony Award-winning…
Read MoreSwiftian satire in the 21st century
February 21, 2018
The National Press Club's monthly Books and Brunch will meet on Saturday, Feb. 24 at noon in the Club's Fourth Estate. "The Sellout" by Paul Beatty, the first American to win the Man Booker Award, will be discussed. The novel is a comic satire highlighting much of the hypocrisy in a so-called post…
Read MoreGet your game on at the Truman Lounge, March 22
February 21, 2018
Join National Press Club members and guests to play a variety of games at the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. This event is free. No registration required. Order drinks and dinner as you play board games including a satirical 90’s curiosity Outrageous Journalists,…
Read MoreUse virtual/augmented reality to tell your story, 8 am Feb. 21
February 15, 2018
Rachel Henderson, vice president at Warschawski, will discuss the opportunities and challenges communicators face as they use virtual/augmented reality to promote their brands, organizations and clients at a National Press Club Communicators Team breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the…
Read MoreEvents committee seeks ideas, volunteers, 7 pm Feb 20
February 15, 2018
The National Press Club Events Committee is kicking off the year with its first meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. If you have a great idea for an event, come and pitch it! We're also looking for volunteers to help be a part of a variety of events, including a casino night, whiskey tastings, wine…
Read MoreEat, drink like a president at special Reliable Source dinner, Feb. 22
February 15, 2018
In celebration of Presidents' Day, the National Press Club will host a Presidential Dinner and Cocktails beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Reliable Source. Club members and guests are invited to sample drinks that were the favorites of past presidents. There also will be special food…
Read MorePlay ball! Join fellow Club members on the softball field against other news outlets
February 15, 2018
In the spring, a young man's -- or young woman's -- fancy turns to thoughts of softball. If this is you, we'd love to see you on the National Press Club's co-ed softball team, which made the Final Three in last year's playoffs. Join fellow Club members in playing against the Washington Post, CNN,…
Read MoreClub members can buy tickets to the Gridiron Reprise
February 13, 2018
For 133 years, a great Washington tradition known as the Gridiron Show has skewered presidents and congressional leaders, political candidates and journalists. The Gridiron Club and Foundation first regales official Washington at a white-tie dinner on Saturday night in March with satire and songs…
Read MoreFedEx world headquarters seeks Memphis-based communications advisor
February 13, 2018
FedEx Corp. is seeking an experienced communications professional to be part of a seven-person team, based in Memphis, Tenn., to manage issues and crisis communications preparedness and response, for FedEx operating companies and regions worldwide. The $62 billion logistics company, consistently…
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