Member News
Library to offer training on use of CQ.com March 27
March 8, 2013
The Club's Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library will offer a free training session on Wednesday, March 27, on use of one its resources available to NPC members: access to CQ.com. The one-hour session, starting at 9:30 a.m in the Bloomberg Room, will be conducted by Kristina Salvey, a CQ…
Read MoreDid you know? For the price of a drink, Club hosts free taco buffet every Friday night
March 7, 2013
Did you know that every Friday evening the National Press Club hosts its famous taco buffet in the Reliable Source for members and their guests. It's one of the Club's most popular events. Start your weekend off by enjoying the Club’s relaxed atmosphere and unlimited tacos. All that's required is…
Read MoreExpert to offer advice on how organizations can use Facebook at 'Get It Online' session tomorrow
March 7, 2013
Is Facebook the right tool for an organization to advocate for change, build relationships with its audience and raise funds? Adam Gerber, senior associate for social media at Washington-based M+R Strategic Services, will help answer that question as the Club's next "Get It Online" lunch…
Read MoreLooking for a travel escape? Reception tonight to offer info on upcoming Club trips
March 6, 2013
If winter's early-March blow this week has given you a feeling of wanderlust, you'll want to attend the Travel Committee reception tonight at 7 p.m. in the Murrow Room. You'll learn about all the trips to exotic destinations the committee plans to sponsor in 2013 and 2014 2014, as well as have the…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History: First women members sworn in
March 4, 2013
MARCH 3, 1971: Twenty-four women are sworn in as the first female members of the National Press Club, after a historic January vote in favor of their admission, 227 to 56. Forty-two Januarys later, Angela Greiling Keane is inaugurated as the 11th woman elected president of the Club. Many…
Read MoreHear about upcoming Club trips at Travel Committee reception March 7
March 2, 2013
Have the March blahs have got you down and created an itch for you to travel to exotic destinations? Then the Travel Committee reception in the Club's Murrow Room on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. is the place to be. You'll have an opportunity to hear about the trips to fantastic destinations the…
Read MoreNext 'Get It Online' session, March 8, will examine how nonprofit organizations can use Facebook
March 2, 2013
Is Facebook the right tool for an organization to advocate for change, build relationships with my audience and raise funds? Adam Gerber, senior associate for social media at Washington-based M+R Strategic Services, will help answer that question as the Club's next "Get It Online" lunch discussion…
Read MoreGridiron Club performance open to NPC members March 10
March 2, 2013
For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows. Now the Gridiron’s Sunday afternoon reprise performance of its famous show, traditionally given for…
Read MoreNPC adds clubs in San Francisco, St. Paul as reciprocal partners
March 2, 2013
The National Press Club’s Board of Governors recently approved two additional out-of-town clubs – the University Club of San Francisco and the University Club of Saint. Paul – as reciprocal clubs available to NPC members. The University Club of San Francisco is located in downtown San Francisco on…
Read MoreLearn how to get more involved with the Club; attend Committee Fair tonight, 6 p.m.
March 1, 2013
Want to get more involved with the Club? Tonight's your chance to find out ways. The Club's annual Committee Fair, to be held in the Conference Rooms at 6 p.m., will enable you to share ideas with the NPC's leadership, network with fellow Club members and learn about opportunities to serve on…
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