Member News
Club member Gallo featured in Dramatist Guild journal
November 12, 2016
The Dramatist Guild of America, the world's largest organization for professional dramatists, featured National Press Club member Anthony E. Gallo in the latest issue of its journal, The Dramatist. Read the article in its entirety here. The Guild has 7,400 members,including iconic playwrights…
Read MorePractice your speaking at Toastmasters meeting, Monday, 7 p.m.
November 11, 2016
The next meeting of the National Press Club's Toastmasters group Monday, Nov. 14, may be what you've been waiting for -- a chance to learn tips for public and professional speaking, prepared deliveries, extemporaneous speaking and giving cogent answers to spontaneous questions. The group will meet…
Read MoreHead table seat open at Nov. 21 luncheon for Club member who covers EPA
November 10, 2016
The National Press Club Speakers Committee is ooking for a Journalist member of the Club who covers the Environmental Protection Agency to sit at the head table for the Monday, Nov. 21 luncheon with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. If interested,contact Rod Kuckro, the event's organizer, at…
Read MoreHear D.C. sportscaster, ex-DJ Johnny Holliday at 'Legends of Broadcasting' dinner, Nov. 21
November 10, 2016
Fresh off the Washington Nationals' post-season baseball run, in the middle of the University of Maryland football season and just ahead of the Terps' basketball season, Washington broadcast legend Johnny Holliday will join the National Press Club Broadcast Committee and guests for the committee's…
Read MoreCombine the Book Fair with buffet dinner at the Reliable Source, Nov. 18; menu announced
November 10, 2016
Here's another reason for attending the National Press Club's 39th annual Book Fair & Authors' Night, Friday, Nov. 18: You can precede it with a sumptious buffet dinner at the Club's Reliable Source bar and grill. The Reliable Source has announced its menu for the occasion (see below). Cost is…
Read MoreHear about Club's treasure trove of history from archivist Jeffrey Schlosberg, Nov. 16
November 10, 2016
Jeffrey Schlosberg, National Press Club archivist, will be the featured guest at the next luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's Photography Committee at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the McClendon Room. All Club members and their guests are welcome to attend his presentation on the Club's…
Read MoreDid You Know? Members get up front seats at Club luncheons
November 10, 2016
Did you know that the Club reserves the two, front tables for members and their guests to every Speakers luncheon? We want to provide members with the opportunity to be up close to all of our marquee speakers who visit the Club. The seats at these tables are on a first come, first serve basis -- so…
Read MoreDecompress from the election at Pub Quiz trivia night, tomorrow, 7 p.m.
November 9, 2016
The National Press Club’s monthly Pub Quiz trivia night will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the newly-renovated Truman Lounge. By that time the thought of long voting lines, racy political ads and presidential candidates shouting “Vote for me!” will be a thing of the past. Decompress…
Read MoreHone your speaking skills at next meeting of Toastmasters, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.
November 9, 2016
Want to learn tips for public and professional speaking? You'll have an opportunity next Monday at the next meeting of the National Press Club's Toastmasters group next Monday evening, Nov, 14, at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room. You'll get the chance to practice prepared deliveries, extemporaneous…
Read MoreWant to sit at the head table at a Club luncheon? Spots available for Nov. 30
November 7, 2016
The National Press Club Speakers Committee has head table spots available for its Wednesday, Nov 30, luncheon with Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld. Priority is for members who have never previously been a head table guest, young(er) members and those covering transportation, but anyone who is…
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