Member News
Memorial Service set for Saturday, Sept. 17 for former NPC President Wiese
August 30, 2016
The National Press Club will honor former President Arthur E.F. Wiese Jr. at a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Wiese, who served as club president in 1979, also chaired the New Club Committee that redesigned the Club in the early 1980s when the Press Building was undergoing a full…
Read MoreLast Chance to join Club trip to Mexico in January
August 30, 2016
Your last chance to spend the Martin Luther King Jr., weekend in Mexico City is fast approaching. From Jan. 12 to 16, you can leave the cold Washington weather behind and travel to Mexico City for four nights and five days in the warmth and fun of one of the jewels of south of the border. After…
Read MoreWelcome to new members
August 29, 2016
Please extend a warm welcome to the following new members who joined the Club in this past quarter: Manuel Rapalo (RT America), Matt Rivera (NBC News), Elina Shirazi (Fox News), Charlotte Wilder (USA Today), Adrianna Miao Zhang (Voice of America), Muath Alamri (Alhayat Newspapers), Emily Atkin (…
Read MoreNew Coffee Creation in the Reliable Source
August 29, 2016
National Press Club Members are invited to purchase and sample the New Cold Brew Coffee in the Reliable Source starting today, Monday, Aug. 29. What way to end summer with this delicious brew. The price of the New Cold Brew Coffee is $3.25 for a 12 oz. cup. Also available to take out. To contact us…
Read MoreApply now for National Press Foundation awards
August 26, 2016
Journalism awards offered through the National Press Foundation are open for entries. The awards carry prizes ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Categories include digital innovation, cartooning, reporting on the federal government’s impact on local communities, and the Dirksen award for reporting on…
Read MoreDid you know? Monday through Thursday Happy Hours
August 24, 2016
Did you know that the Reliable Source pub on the 14th floor of the National Press Club hosts happy hour every Monday through Thursday, year-round? Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. It features drinks under $4, complimentary appetizers and the famous NPC popcorn. It is a must hit after…
Read MoreThursday Sept. 15 New Orleans Jazz & Dinner
August 21, 2016
By popular demand, the Greater U Street Jazz Collective plans to entertain National Press Club members and guests at a New Orleans Jazz and Dinner event on Thursday, Sept. 15. The NPC’s Reliable Source plans to begin serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and music in the Truman Lounge is set at 6:00 p.m. To…
Read MoreJones: Legion aims to ease transition to civilian life for service men and women
August 20, 2016
"Transition to civilian life is still a challenge for our service men and women," Verna Jones, executive director in charge of the American Legion's Washington office, told a meeting of NPC American Legion Post 20 on Aug. 17. "It is surprising how unprepared many are" despite efforts by the…
Read MoreToastmasters meets Tonight at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room
August 20, 2016
Practice different speaking styles – extemporaneous and planned, humorous and serious – and develop your leadership skills at Toastmasters at the National Press Club. The next meeting is Monday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and all meetings…
Read MoreNPC American Legion Post elects new officers, honors members
August 20, 2016
NPC American Legion Post 20 elected officers for the coming year at its Aug. 17 meeting and cited members with certificates of appreciation for special efforts on behalf of the Post, which this year was recognized by the Department of the District of Columbia as DC's "Outstanding Post." William "…
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