Member News
Greiling Keane to pass NPC gavel to Belkind at annual meeting
December 31, 2013
Myron Belkind will become the 107th president of the National Press Club when outgoing President Angela Greiling Keane passes the gavel to him during the Annual Membership Meeting, Friday, Jan. 17. The meeting will begin at 12 noon with a buffet lunch. The business portion, which will include…
Read MoreThis Week In National Press Club History: Documentary celebrates the club's first hundred years
December 30, 2013
January 2, 1980: The National Press Club begins its affiliation with the newly formed C-SPAN cable network with coverage of economist Paul Volcker’s luncheon address. C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb calls this “a rare opportunity in society on a national basis for an individual to get up and give a…
Read MoreDid you know? Special event for members
December 27, 2013
Did you know that the Club hosts a number of special events for our members? Our next event will be held on New Year’s Eve in the Fourth Estate restaurant. Members can ring in the new year enjoying tantalizing dishes such as whole Maine lobster, certified angus beef steak, Mahi Mahi, beef short…
Read MoreClub members get discounts for Wizards games -- Jan. 1, 5, 11
December 22, 2013
National Press Club members can take advantage of the following ticket deals to upcoming Washington Wizards games. Please contact Vlady Entin directly at 202-527-7979 to purchase tickets at the special discount listed for the following games. Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday,…
Read MoreNational Press Club welcomes 32 new members in December
December 22, 2013
The National Press Club welcomed 32 new members in December: Denis Gagnon (Travel Writer, BonVoyageurs.com), Paul Demko (Reporter, Modern Healthcare), Delinda Hanley (News Editor, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs), Nels Peter Rasmussen (Legal Editor, Bureau of National Affairs), John Dolan…
Read MoreOnline voting proves major success in Club election
December 22, 2013
An overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots online rather than on paper in the first National Press Club election to allow members to use computers rather than pens to mark their choices. Of the 195 ballots cast by Journalist members, 153 were online. Communicators cast 75 of their 84…
Read MoreDid You Know? Club members test trivia knowledge with Pub Quiz
December 19, 2013
Did you know that the National Press Club hosts a monthly trivia night? Test your knowledge at the next edition of Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. No need to reserve. Bring your own team or show up and join one. Round prizes include complimentary…
Read MoreClub members get 15% discount on new book, "Freelancer's MBA"
December 18, 2013
"The Freelancer's MBA: Essential Business Skills for Freelance Writers" will help you to stick out of the crowd of freelance writers and gain control over your freelance business. The book is available for $14.95. Club members receive a 15% discount using the code: NPC0910. "The Freelancer’s MBA…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History: President Harding votes in Club election
December 13, 2013
December 15, 1921: President Warren G. Harding, former publisher of the Marion (Ohio) Daily Star and an active National Press Club member, casts his vote at the annual Club election. December 18 2007: Actor Morgan Freeman discusses the impact of severe storms and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico,…
Read MoreWizards, Capitals specials available for National Press Club members
December 12, 2013
National Press Club members can take advantage of some great promotions for Washington Wizards and Capitals holiday-season games at the Verizon Center. Please call Vlady Entin at 202-527-7979 with questions or to book your seats. Washington Wizards: Washington Wizards vs. L.A. Clippers on Saturday…
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