Member News
Pub Quiz time change, new press freedom round, 7:30 pm Feb. 12
February 11, 2015
This week’s Pub Quiz will start a half-hour later and will include a special round on press freedom. Mark your calendars and join us in the Truman Lounge at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, for trivia, food, drinks, prizes and camaraderie. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will serve as quiz master.…
Read MoreWashington Life honors young member Steven Olikara
February 11, 2015
National Press Club member Steven Olikara has been named by Washington Life magazine to its 10th annual list of under-40 power players in the capital. The magazine cited Olikara, 24, as “the founder and president of the Millennial Action Project and the driving force behind establishing the…
Read MoreWhat's more romantic than a Club membership?
February 11, 2015
Celebrate Valentine's Day by giving your spouse a membership to the National Press Club. For $10 a month, your loved one can enjoy the same great benefits of membership as you. Treat your valentine to something other than chocolate and roses this year! The membership is perfect for spouses and…
Read MoreTruman serenades Bacall in iconic Club moment, Feb. 10, 1945
February 11, 2015
This Week In National Press Club History February 10, 1945: The iconic photograph of Vice President Harry S. Truman, an accomplished pianist, serenading actress Lauren Bacall as she perched on top of the Club’s upright, is on display in the Truman Lounge, and the piano (with a new casing) is there…
Read MoreFree Wharton School seminar in Washington, 8:30 am March 4
February 9, 2015
The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists will present a special free one-day seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 4 in Washington. The event will be held at the law office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue. The sessions are complimentary but space is limited.…
Read MoreClub members get free admission at political memorabilia show, 9 am March 14
February 9, 2015
Members of the National Press Club will get free admission at the 16th annual National Capital Political Memorabilia Show, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at the Club. The show, sponsored by the American Political Items Collectors National Capital Chapter, will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and…
Read MoreDo you love freelancing? Join NPC's Freelance Committee
February 5, 2015
Do you freelance on the side? Would you like to do more freelance work? Are you a full-time freelancer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the NPC's Freelance Committee wants you. Our first networking event will be a freelance soiree on Feb. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Truman Lounge of…
Read MoreDid you know the National Press Club has a full-time, professional trainer?
February 4, 2015
Did you know that the National Press Club has a full-time, professional trainer to help members with their fitness needs? Terry Davis is available to assist members with the equipment in the Fitness Center and will design each member's own personal-workout plan. The best part is Terry’s services…
Read MoreCelebrate Fat Tuesday at National Press Club restaurants on Feb. 17
February 4, 2015
Mardi Gras is just around the corner. Look no further than the National Press Club to celebrate on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17. Swing by NPC's Reliable Source from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for savoureux lunch specials: Commander’s Turtle Soup Cajun Half Chicken with Red beans and Rice Shrimp Jambalaya…
Read MorePunxsutawney Phil says 'Don’t be a shadow! Fill out your profile!'
February 3, 2015
Start 2015 with a higher profile at the National Press Club by refreshing your online directory entry. To update your profile, log in on the home page at press.org. To edit your listing, click the 'My Account' link at the top of the page. There you'll find a link to your profile. You'll find the…
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