Member News
Seeking tennis players
November 15, 2013
Do you love playing tennis? Just hitting some balls or playing a match? The proposal is to meet in a casual setting and play mixed/single/double – whatever and whenever we want. Maybe this will become a National Press Club tennis trophy.If you are interested please e-mail Hannes.luth@wunderbar-…
Read MoreElection Answers to FAQs
November 15, 2013
We received several questions about various ballot issues. Here's a short primer: 1. Communicators can only vote for a communicator member of the Board of Governors. 2. Not all communicators can vote. The number of voting communicators is a function of the number of journalist members. We have…
Read MoreNumbers voted as of Nov. 13
November 15, 2013
As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, 81 Journalists and 40 Communicators had voted. Online voting is available by logging in here . Absentee ballots can be requested in writing from the Membership Department, and members can vote in person at the club from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Results will be…
Read MoreDiscounted tickets to Capital games for members
November 14, 2013
Members can purchase discounted tickets for only $35 to the following Capitals games: 11/17 St. Louis Blues 12/7 Nashville Predators To purchase tickets click here. Use promo code CAPITALS to receive the special discount.
Read MoreDiscounted tickets to Wizard games for members
November 14, 2013
Members can purchase discounted Wizards tickets to the following games: 11/16 Cleveland Cavaliers 11/19 Minnesota Timberwolves 12/2 Orlando Magic Each discounted ticket includes a $5 concession credit that can be used at any concession stand on the 100 or 400 level of the arena. Click here. Use…
Read MoreMember Stipo to sponsor discussion of the global challenges of the new milennium
November 13, 2013
Francesco Stipo, Club member, author and president of the USA Club of Rome; Mark Gerencser, chairman of CyberSpa, and Luis Ubinas, former president of the Ford Foundation; will speak on "The Global Challenges of the New Millennium" Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the McClendon Room. The…
Read MoreMember David publishes book, 'The Infidels'
November 13, 2013
Joe David has published a book "The Infidels," which he describes as "in the great tradition of novels like 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' and histories like the 'Rape of Nanking.' It reveals the scars of brutality and inhumanity as history intersects with the ordinary lives of innocent people."
Read MoreYoung Members Committee hosts small group discussions of reporting
November 13, 2013
Did you know that the Young Members Committee hosts monthly Piano Lessons featuring top journalists and communicators? Piano Lessons is a small group setting for members to discuss a variety of topics ranging through social media reporting, better interviewing techniques and how to expand your…
Read MoreLetter to the Secretary: Why online voting? Absentee ballots available
November 13, 2013
Dear Joel:"A question for you to answer politely: Do you have a problem with real people showing up to vote? Do you feel real people are equivalent to a click? "Is it such a struggle for members to go to the Club they love and vote? Should a finger on a computer keyboard count as much as a human…
Read MoreGet ready for magic in the Club restaurants Nov. 27
November 12, 2013
“For my next trick…” Members of the Society of American Magicians, who meet monthly at the National Press Club, will dazzle and amaze diners the night before Thanksgiving with up-close, table-side magic in the Fourth Estate Restaurant, and the Reliable Source. Bring family and friends to enjoy free…
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