Member News
Members welcome free at Shakespeare Theatre open rehearsals of 'Henry IV' March 8 and 9
March 6, 2014
Members can attend open rehearsals at no cost for the upcoming production of "Henry IV" at the Shakespeare Theatre Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. Join the cast, crew and artistic staff as they take the stage for the first time. Watch Artistic Director Michael Kahn in action as he directs…
Read MoreTAPS founder to address Post 20 Thursday, March 13
March 6, 2014
Bonnie Carroll, president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national program providing support to persons affected by the death of those serving in or supporting the armed forces, will address the Thursday, March 13, luncheon meeting of the Club's American Legion…
Read MoreSchneider wins Texas AP broadcasters' award for Afghanistan reporting
March 5, 2014
Andrew Schneider, non-resident member and former Speakers Committee chair, won the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters' award for a special series for his "Winding Down the War," on the war in Afghanistan. There will be an awards banquet Saturday, April 12, in Austin, Texas.
Read MoreFirst 2014 meeting of 5K committee Monday, March 10
March 4, 2014
The National Press Club's Beat the Deadline 5K Committee is having its first meeting of 2014 on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. We’re always looking for new members to join our committee to help plan the annual race, which benefits the National Press Club Journalism Institute. This year’s 5K will…
Read MoreFree tax guide for journalists available in the library
March 4, 2014
Free copies of the 2014 "CCH Tax Guide for Journalists" are available for National Press Club members in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. The guide provides tax help for reporters, freelance writers and photographers. Developed specifically for print and electronic news reporters,…
Read MoreBoston Harvard Club offering special reciprocal member rates during March
March 4, 2014
Boston's Harvard Club is offering reciprocal members a March Madness overnight special. On Sunday through Tuesday nights through March 31, 2014, stay overnight in one of the Harvard Club's well-appointed standard rooms, and take advantage of our special reciprocal club member rate of just $199 per…
Read MoreNPC Flicks premieres with the first episode of ‘The House of Cards,’ tonight, March 5
March 4, 2014
Starting tonight, in the Truman Lounge at 7:30 p.m., you can enjoy the Club’s newest series of entertainment, NPC Flicks. We will kick off the Wednesday night series with the Emmy–nominated political drama, "House of Cards" featuring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. NPC Flicks will feature one…
Read MoreBroadcast Committee seeking members for podcasts featuring their work
March 4, 2014
The Broadcast Committee is offering Club journalists the chance to be featured in an upcoming edition of Update-1, the Press Club's new podcast series. Update-1 is published monthly and covers events and news about the Press Club and its members. It can be found on both the Press Club’s website and…
Read MoreThis week In National Press Club history
March 3, 2014
March 2, 1933: President Roosevelt signs the Twenty-first Amendment repealing Prohibition. The National Press Club bar is the first to reopen in the District of Columbia and is granted Liquor License #1. March 3, 1971: Twenty-four women become the first female members of the National Press Club.…
Read MoreMarch 5 Communicators Breakfast postponed
March 3, 2014
Due to severe weather, the Communicators Breakfast planned for Wednesday, March 5 is postponed. The guest speaker, best-selling author and business advisor Les McKeown, is unable to travel to Washington from his home in Boston. McKeown’s presentation on how organizations can break through gridlock…
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