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This week In National Press Club history
November 11, 2013
November 11, 2013: Veterans Day, was originally named Armistice Day by National Press Club associate member and US President Woodrow Wilson, in November, 1919 to mark the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. On this Veterans Day the Club salutes its many members, past and present, who have…
Read MoreOnline voting for Club offices begins today, Nov. 11
November 10, 2013
For the first time, National Press Club members will be able to vote for club officers and members online using a computer, mobile device or tablet. Online voting opens at 8 a.m. EST, Monday, Nov. 11 and concludes at 7 p.m. EST Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Membership department will have a computer…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History
November 7, 2013
November 8, 1979: Folk singer and activist Joan Baez speaks at a Club luncheon about Cambodian genocide and the desperate conditions in refugee camps across the Thai border. Singer-activists Harry Belafonte and John Denver are among the many other performers who come to the Club to address human…
Read MoreHead table seat available for Schwab CEO Luncheon Nov. 11
November 7, 2013
A head table seat is available for a member who wishes to attend the Nov. 11 luncheon featuring Walter Bettinger, CEO of The Charles Schwab Corporation.Members who would like the seat should email Donna Leinwand Leger at [email protected].
Read MoreFeed your mind and body at the Book Fair and Roast Beef Buffet Nov. 19
November 7, 2013
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to the annual Book and Author Night's roast beef buffet on Tuesday, Nov. 19 starting at 5:30 p.m. Join us before or after buying your Christmas book gifts. The price of the buffet is $22 plus tax and gratity. This event sells out so make…
Read MoreDid you know about Happy Hour in the Reliable source Monday through Thursday?
November 6, 2013
Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. It features drinks under $4, complimentary appetizers and the famous NPC popcorn. It is a "must hit after work" destination. Plus you can make a night of it. For dinner reservations, contact Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or by email at [email protected]. For more…
Read MoreOut-of-towners convene for Non-Resident Weekend
November 5, 2013
Non-resident members convene for 9th annual Non-Resident Weekend The National Press Club, in its continuing commitment to recognize its nearly 1,000 members living outside the Beltway, hosted its ninth annual Non-Resident Weekend in early October, convening more than 30 members and their guests…
Read MoreDinner and a Movie Night to screen lost manuscript story Nov. 7
November 5, 2013
What would you do if you found the perfect manuscript for a novel, unclaimed? Would you claim it as your own? And how would your future unfold? Set your dinner plans Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for Dinner and a Movie Night in the Reliable Source restaurant. This month’s featured film is “The Words…
Read MoreMembership department carries NPC story to campuses
November 5, 2013
The National Press Club membership department visited Loyola University Oct. 29 to introduce the Club to over 70 undergraduate and graduate students. Members Sean Gibbons, vice president, corporate communications, Dunbar Armored; Adam Shapiro, president, Adam Shapiro Public Relations; and…
Read MoreNominations for Club elections are closed; Meet the candidates
November 1, 2013
The nomination period for members seeking election as National Press Club officers and members of the Board of Governors has closed. The Election Committee has certified the ballots. The following candidates will appear on the ballot: Myron Belkind, President John Hughes, Vice President Thomas…
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