Member News

Membership inquiry: What's your beat or area of expertise?

August 14, 2017

The National Press Club’s Membership Team wants to know: What do you cover? The Club is looking to start some "beat groups" of members who cover or handle similar issues, and having some updated information on what members cover can help with seats at a head table or invitations to special events.…

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New chairs update the Club with bow to tradition and history

August 14, 2017

The new chairs and bar stools that have just been added to the Reliable Source Dining Room, Cosgrove Lounge, McClendon Room, and Truman Lounge and Bar are a perfect example of an upgrade that allows for all of the conveniences of modern manufacturing without sacrificing our traditional look. The…

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Toastmasters meets Monday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m.

August 13, 2017

Are you developing a public persona? Want to be a better leader or facilitator? If so, come join the National Press Club Toastmasters Monday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room. You'll have fun while polishing your skills with like-minded people. The NPC Toastmasters Club meets the second and…

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Eat, drink and karaoke Thursday, Aug. 17

August 11, 2017

Let's sing all the night to the best songs ever! Join the National Press Club Events Team in the Cosgrove Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for a fun night of karaoke. This event is free for members and $10 for non-members*. Reserve here. *Non-members must be invited by a Club…

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Pub Quiz is on vacation in August

August 8, 2017

The Truman Lounge will NOT host teams of trivia champions this Thursday. But take heart! The Lounge and the Reliable Source will continue to offer drinks, food and fellowship to see members through these dog days of August.

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You have only two more days to submit print and digital images for the photo show

August 5, 2017

You can now enter your best images in this year's National Press Club two photography exhibits through Friday. Entries for the print exhibit can be delivered to the Club's membership office and electronic exhibit images can be sent in by e-mail. Both the print and electronic images will be on…

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Kaky Turpin's memorial service scheduled for Sept. 9

August 5, 2017

Kaky Turpin's memorial celebration is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the National Press Club. There will be a reception following the memorial. Turpin was a long-time member of the Club, and her celebration will include plenty of humorous and happy stories as befitted her personality…

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Come to Taco Night Friday for a fishy story

August 3, 2017

Fish tacos will be on the menu Friday for the Club's next First Friday Taco Night. While the Club's famous taco bar will be available as always, the first Friday of every month also is a time to welcome new members, meet one another, and invite all members to check out Club facilities and perhaps…

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Press Club softball team caps season with impressive playoff run

August 3, 2017

The National Press Club co-ed softball team entered the Metropolitan Media Softball League playoffs as the seventh seed after finishing the regular season with an 8-6 record. Then Big Blue caught fire. After splitting its first two games in the double-elimination tournament July 8-9, the Club…

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Something fishy about this month's First Friday Taco Night

August 2, 2017

This month's First Friday Taco Night will feature Executive Chef Susan Delbert’s special fish tacos, a fresh summer fruit salad and cole slaw, along with some summer cocktails. It will be held this Friday in the Reliable Source. The First Friday Taco Night is designed to help newer National Press…

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