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April 4, 2016
The National Press Club is looking for Club members with a sharp eye for excellent journalism. We have a few openings in our judge panels for the 2016 journalism contest. This is a chance to join a talented group that helps with one of the Press Club's most important jobs -- recognizing the best,…
Read MoreNational Press Club schedules membership meeting for noon on Friday, May 20
April 2, 2016
The National Press Club’s is planning to hold the next general membership meeting in the NPC's Conference Rooms at noon on Friday, May 20. Members should have the opportunity to hear from the Press Club’s top leadership about all of the exciting progress being made at the world’s leading…
Read MoreMembers invited to hear about presidential campaign spouses then and now, Wednesday noon
April 2, 2016
Club member Janice Law invites National Press Club members and friends to a noon at noon Wednesday, April 4, in the McLendon Room sponsored by American Women Writers National Museum a four-year old nonprofit founded by Law. Patricia Krider, executive director of First Ladies…
Read MoreDid You Know? Club offers networking events; next one is April 6
April 1, 2016
Did you know that the National Press Club features networking events for members? The Club is doing so through its "Press and PR Pub" gatherings, specifically designed as a forum for journalists and communicators to network and establish business contacts. Join the next one next Wednesday, April 6…
Read MoreBesides hot jazz, Reliable Source to serve up New Orleans menu at Jazz Night, April 21
March 31, 2016
If the prospect of New Orleans-style jazz, performed by the popular U Street Collective Jazz group. isn't enough to entice you to enjoy an evening in the Club's Reliable Source restaurant on Thursday, April 21, so will the dinner menu. The Club's executive chef, Susan Delbert, has crafted a special…
Read MoreThe magicians are back, April 29
March 31, 2016
Back by popular demand. Five magicians from the Society of American Magicians Assembly 23 will perform family-friendly magic in the Club's Conference Room starting at 7 p.m., Friday, April 29. Another magician will do walk-around magic in the Reliable Source restaurant for dinners who want to get a…
Read MoreMulling a career change to PR? Test the waters by joining Club's Newsmaker Committee
March 30, 2016
Many journalists think about making a career switch to jobs in “communications.” But, if you’re a reporter, producer or editor, how do you gain experience in doing public relations and pitching media if you’re still working in the media? One way to test the waters and gain experience in…
Read MoreStill time to reserve for dinner with Newshour's Jim Lehrer, tomorrow, 6 p.m.
March 28, 2016
A few seats still remain for the next "Legends of Broadcasting" dinner tomorrow evening, March 29, featuring National Press Club Fourth Estate winner Jim Lehrer, the former executive editor and anchor of the "PBS Newshour." The event, sponsored by the Club's Broadcast Committee in the Winner's Room…
Read MoreEx-ambassador to address Club's American Legion Post 20, April 21
March 28, 2016
Veteran U.S. diplomat Joseph DeTrani will discuss national security and foreign policy challenges facing President Obama's successor at a luncheon address on Thursday, April 21, to National Press Club's American Legion Post 20. All Club members are welcome to attend the speaker portions of Post…
Read MoreJazz Night, April 21, headlines April events at Reliable Source
March 27, 2016
It almost April! And, as usual, the new month will bring a fun round of events at the Club's Reliable Source restaurant. Topping the calendar will be a return, by popular demand, of New Orleans Jazz and dinner night on Thursday, April 21. National Press Club members and guests are invited to hear…
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