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Atlanta Press Club seeking judges for journalism contest
November 12, 2012
Want to get more involved in journalism? Here's an opportunity. The Atlanta Press Club has invited members of the National Press Club to serve as judges for its Awards of Excellence program. Volunteers may be asked to judge entries in print, broadcast, photography, commentary and even the the top…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club history
November 12, 2012
November 11, 2012: As the nation observes Veterans Day -- originally named Armistice Day by National Press Club associate member and U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in November 1919 to note the end of World War One on Nov. 11, 1918 -- the Club salutes its many members, past and present, who have…
Read MoreGet hands on with LinkedIn Thursday
November 12, 2012
LinkedIn, a popular social networking siting for professionals, is more than an electronic Rolodex. It’s a powerful tool that can help you move up the career ladder by landing new sources and clients. Find out how you can use it to achieve your professional goals Thursday, Nov. 15, at the National…
Read MoreShow off your smarts at next Pub Quiz on Thursday
November 12, 2012
Another installment of one ofthe Club's most popular events -- the monthly Pub Quiz -- will take place for this Thursday evening, Nov. 15, in the Truman Lounge. Teams of Know-it-alls should assemble in the lounge at 7 p.m. for a fun night of worthless trivia with a great crowd. Enjoy cold beer and…
Read MoreSocial Media & the Election panel rescheduled for this Friday
November 11, 2012
Experts in politics and the digital media will discuss the role of social media in the 2012 presidential election campaign at the National Press Club Friday morning, Nov. 16. The event, rescheduled from Oct. 30 due to Superstorm Sandy, will begin at 8:30 a.m. with continental breakfast and coffee.…
Read MoreEnjoy tacos, sit in on 'Politics Straight Up' live broadcast at Club tonight
November 8, 2012
Eight prominent journalists will review the 2012 election campaign as guests of Julie Mason, host of the Sirius XM radio program "Press Pool," at her "Politics Straight Up" discussion live from the National Press Club tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. The updated guest lineup…
Read MoreDid you know? State Dept. Federal Credit Union available to you
November 8, 2012
Did you know that as a member of the National Press Club you are eligible to join the State Department Federal Credit Union? Any member can open an account with the State Department Federal Credit Union that features lifetime memberships with only a $1 deposit, free checking accounts, low-interest…
Read MoreReliable Source's annual roast beef buffet is Nov. 13 -- the perfect tie-in with the Book Fair
November 8, 2012
It happens once a year – the roast beef buffet at the Reliable Source restaurant. This year’s renewal of the always-popular event will happen next Tuesday evening, Nov. 13,providing you a convenient way of combining fine dining with attending the Book Fair the same night. The hearty feast will…
Read MoreNext Legion Post meeting Nov. 27 to hear NPC election candidates
November 7, 2012
The National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 will hold its next meeting at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the McClendon Room. Candidates for offices in the Club's Dec. 14 election have been invited to address Legionaires and take questions. Post members also are being urged to attend the Friday…
Read MoreDeadline is 5 p.m. today to RSVP for The Who VIP reception
November 7, 2012
Due to the popularity of the Monday, Nov. 12, National Press Club luncheon with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, the deadline to RSVP to attend the VIP pre-luncheon reception is today at 5 pm. A new RSVP policy for Club luncheons has been in effect since April, and the Club is holding…
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