Member News

Poof! Magicians will appear, 7 pm April 17

March 22, 2013

Five close-up magicians will entertain National Press Club members and guests at a free, family friendly magic show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the conference rooms. This show has been an annual favorite at the Club for years and is guaranteed to amaze the adults and captivate the youngsters…

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Did you know? Great luncheon seats available to Club members

March 21, 2013

Did you know that the National Press Club reserves the two front tables for members and their guests for every Speakers Luncheon? We want to provide our members with the opportunity to be up close to all of the marquee newsmakers who visit the Club. The seats at these tables are available on a…

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Learn how to build Twitter communities, noon April 5

March 20, 2013

Sarah Heffern, associate director for social media strategy at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will describe how her organization has built a social media community at the next "Get It Online" lunch discussion at noon April 5 in the McClendon Room. Started in 2011, the #builtheritage…

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Did you know? Spouses, partners can join Club for $10 per month

March 18, 2013

Your spouse or domestic partner can be a member of the National Press Club for $10 a month. The spouse/partner membership includes nearly all the same privileges offered to all the other categories of membership, including use of both restaurants, the fitness center, the library and the business…

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Club thanks Washington Post for providing historic newspaper mats, offset plates

March 15, 2013

The National Press Club thanked the Washington Post earlier this month for supplying historic newspaper mats and offset plates that adorn the Club's walls. National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane presented a plaque expressing the Club's gratitude to Washington Post Assistant Plant…

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Comedian Mark Russell headlines Silver Owls Spring Hoot, 6 pm April 19

March 12, 2013

National Press Club members will have an opportunity for a rollicking good time at the Silver Owls Spring Hoot, featuring comedian and satirist Mark Russell, at 6 p.m. April 19. The Hoot is open to all Club members and their guests--not just the Owls--and is one of the true entertainment bargains…

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Club member Carol Morgan's painting featured in Washington Watercolor Association show

March 12, 2013

National Press Club member Carol Morgan's watercolor, "Lisa R.," is being displayed in the Washington Water Color Association's spring art reception at the Woman's National Democratic Club at 1526 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. NPC members are invited to attend. The closest Metro is Dupont Circle. The…

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'Irish Viking' Bjerga scheduled to perform at St. Patrick's buffet, March 14

March 11, 2013

Former National Press Club President Alan Bjerga, a talented singer and guitar player when he's not reporting for Bloomberg News, is describing himself as the "Irish Viking" for this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Club. Given how often Vikings pillaged Ireland in days of yore, a great…

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Club member Alyanak organizes huge dance party to combat childhood cancer, April 6

March 11, 2013

National Press Club member Cemil 'Jim' Alyanak is organizing a major dance night at 6 p.m. April 6 at American University's Bender Arena to raise awareness for the American Childhood Cancer Organization. Alyanak has arranged for Club members to receive a maximum of two free tickets each by emailing…

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Seal of approval: Put 2013 sticker on Club card

March 11, 2013

Thank you to all members who have renewed their membership in the National Press Club. You will be receiving your 2013 stickers in the mail in the upcoming week. Please attach your sticker to your membership card before returning to the Club. Club staff will ask for your card when you dine at the…

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