Member News
Member profile: Stephenie Overman, freelancer about the workplace
January 29, 2014
Stephenie Overman found her calling as a teen-ager when she had a lousy manager at the Dairy Queen where she worked. The experience drew her to a topic that has become her specialty. “I was meant to write about workplace issues,” says Overman, a National Press Club member and full-time freelancer.…
Read MoreThree big names at Washington Post among 36 new NPC members
January 28, 2014
Among the 36 new members who have joined the National Press Club in January are three of the top people at The Washington Post. The leaders of this significant global news outlet now among the Club's ranks are Publisher Katharine Weymouth, Executive Editor Marty Baron and Dan Balz, the Post’s…
Read MoreNPC Membership Committee to meet Feb. 3, seeks applicants
January 28, 2014
The National Press Club’s Membership Committee, an invitation-only panel charged with reviewing applications for Club membership, will meet on Monday, Feb. 3, and is seeking new applicants to join the committee. The panel works in close concert with NPC Membership Secretary Marc Wojno, who will…
Read MoreTwo Broadcasters to Lead Board of Governors
January 24, 2014
The Club's Board of Governors has unanimously elected Ken Mellgren as chair and Jeff Ballou as vice chair for 2014. Mellgren has served on the board for two years and was vice chair last year. He was chairman of the Club’s Broadcast Committee for four years and has been a key player in the Club’s…
Read MoreReserve Now for Chinese New Year Buffet at Reliable Source
January 24, 2014
Reserve now for the Reliable Source's Chinese buffet on Thursday, Jan. 30. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and costs $9.80 per person, while dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and costs $22. Prices do not include tax or tip. The menu includes hot and sour soup, garlic shrimp, Szechwan noodles with crispy ginger…
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Turkish News Agency Seeks Entry-Level Producer
January 24, 2014
The Washington office of Ihlas News Agency is currently looking for a producer/journalist. IHA is a Turkish news agency with its headquarters in Istanbul. The Washington office is located at the National Press Building. We are looking for an energetic person, with great interest in international…
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Scripps DC Seeks Investigative Producer
January 24, 2014
The Scripps National Bureau in Washington is looking for a national investigative producer. The person who fills this position will produce stories for Scripps TV stations, newspapers, digital properties, and the McClatchy wire. Club members with questions can confidentially reach out at mark.…
Read MoreClub Has Reciprocal Agreement With London Hotel
January 24, 2014
The St. James’s Hotel and Club is offering exclusive rates for reciprocal club members starting from £288 per room per night. Rates are valid all year round and include of VAT, VIP status and WiFi internet access. Members will need to secure a letter of introduction to present upon arrival. To…
Read MoreNPC Members Can Buy Tickets for Gridiron Reprise
January 24, 2014
Club members can buy tickets for the Gridiron Club's Sunday reprise, traditionally staged for friends and family. The Gridiron's white-tie dinner has taken place for 126 years, and features songs and skits that singe -- not burn -- the president, congressional leaders and others. Members of the…
Read MoreIt's never too cold for tennis! NPC players to meet Saturday, Jan. 25
January 22, 2014
The Club's tennis group will play Saturday, Jan. 25 at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. All levels are welcome to hit some balls from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the center located at 4850 Colorado Ave NW, in Washington. Please plan to stay afterward to enjoy a cup of coffee together. If you want to…
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