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Atlanta Press Club looking for help judging its journalism contest
January 21, 2015
The Atlanta Press Club needs your help judging its 2014 Awards of Excellence. They are looking for members of the National Press Club to help judge their nominations. Volunteers may be asked to judge entries in print, broadcast, photography, commentary and the Atlanta Press Club Impact Award. If…
Read MoreThis week In National Press Club history
January 20, 2015
January 18, 1967: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Arthur Krock tells a National Press Club audience that “the National Press Club has never been merely a spectator but always an active element in the progress of American journalism at what has become its focal point. It has noticeably exerted…
Read MoreMembers admitted free to political memorabilia show at Club March 14
January 20, 2015
National Press Club members get free admission to the 16th annual American Political Items Collectors National Capital Chapter Show and Sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Club. This will be the first time that the show is being held in downtown DC. Dealers will offer political memorabilia…
Read MoreDeath of Silver Owl Theodor Schuchat
January 19, 2015
Theodor Schuchat, a journalist and 32-year member of the National Press Club, died Dec. 5 at his home in Seattle of heart failure. He was 91. Schuchat's dedication to writing prompted him to change his name, recalled his brother, David Schuchat, also a Club member. He dropped the "e" at the end…
Read MoreGallo play "Eugenio" to appear on Broadway Jan. 16
January 15, 2015
This fact-based, two-act drama deals with the period in Italy during the Holocaust when 1500 Jews were sent to their deaths at Auschwitz. The drama touches on the role of the Church and the Holocaust, and examines forgiveness amidst three conversions. Rome's aloof and scholarly Chief Rabbi Israel…
Read MoreDid you know Club members get a discounted rate with Zipcar?
January 14, 2015
You can sign up for an annual Zipcar membership at 50 percent off. Members will pay $25 and have no application fee. Members who apply will have access to special weekday rates, which include the hourly price of $9.50, the 24-hour rate of $66 and the daily Zipvan price of $89. To sign up, simply…
Read MoreMembers receive discount to Wizards games in 2015
January 14, 2015
Members receive an exclusive discount to select Washington Wizards games in 2015. Go here and use the promo code ZACHFWIZ to purchase your discounted tickets. For more information about special deals for the Washington Wizards, please contact Zach Freeman at [email protected] or call…
Read MoreBattle of Bulge vet to address National Press Club's Post 20 today
January 14, 2015
A veteran of the famed Battle of the Bulge will address the Tuesday, Jan. 20, meeting of the Club's American Legion Post 20 at noon in the Game Room. All members of the Club are welcome to join the speaker portion of the meeting at which Mike Levin, 95, will recount some of his experiences as a…
Read MoreMember Spotlight features Capitol Standard Editor-in-Chief Ursula Lauriston
January 13, 2015
Since joining last July, new member Ursula Lauriston,Editor-in-Chief of Capitol Standard Magazine, has opened doors with her Press Club membership. From taking selfies with ambassadors to interviewing singer-songwriter Akon, Lauriston is an active member. Read her interview with us here. Every…
Read MoreSpeakers Committee extends application deadline to Jan. 16
January 13, 2015
The NPC Speakers Committee has extended its deadline for application for membership to Friday, Jan. 16. The original application deadline was Monday, but Speakers Committee Chairman Jerry Zremski extended it because of problems with his email account which may have affected potential applications.…
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