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Honored CIA official and NPC member Joe L. Zaring dies
October 4, 2012
Honored CIA official and NPC member Joe L. Zaring dies Joe L. Zaring, 91, a recipient of one of the intelligence community's highest honors and a veteran National Press Club member, died Sept. 17 at Washington's Sibley Hospital. Zaring, 91, lived in Washington, D.C. and had been an NPC member for…
Read MoreHughes resigns NPC Board seat effective Jan. 17, opening another seat for election
October 4, 2012
NPC Board Chair John Hughes, has resigned from the Board of Governors, effective Jan. 17, 2013, to seek election as Club treasurer. Hughes' resignation opens a journalist seat on the board for the remaining year of Hughes' three-year term. Interested journalist candidates for the one-year term may…
Read MoreGet Linked In, have a Tweet or update your status at the fully wireless Club
October 4, 2012
Did you know that the entire Club is wireless? Members can go online anywhere in the Club whether working in the library or enjoying a beverage in the Truman Lounge. Simply choose the Club’s high speed wireless network available for members only. The wireless password is wireless4npc. This code is…
Read MoreSwing dancing, political side-stepping to highlight Hoot, noon Oct. 27
October 2, 2012
The Silver Owls will celebrate the "golden ages" of American presidential politics and of American swing music at their upcoming Hoot at the National Press Club at noon Saturday, Oct. 27. The Hoot, 10 days before the national election, will salute the lighter side of American politics. A highlight…
Read MoreOom-pah-pah! The Oktoberfest buffet kicks up the fun Oct. 18 at the Reliable Source
October 2, 2012
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to a special buffet dinner with music by accordion player Roy Beyer on at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Reliable Source. This Oktoberfest evening of food and music was arranged at the request of members. Enjoy the festivities and our…
Read More$40 Gift Cards for NPC Communicators focus group participants; few spots remain
October 2, 2012
The National Press Club is looking for communicator members who wish to participate in the first focus group based on the results of the 2012 National Press Club Membership Survey. The communicator focus group will meet Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Communicator members who participate…
Read MoreDinner & a Movie: Enjoy a Reliable Source burger with a view of George Clooney, 7 p.m. Oct. 4
October 1, 2012
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to "Dinner and a Movie" night featuring "The Ides of March" on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room. Members and their guests may choose from the regular menu or a selection of dinner specials while enjoying the movie. Please…
Read MoreClub connections: Enhance your travel with reciprocal clubs
October 1, 2012
Taking advantage of NPC’s reciprocal clubs can add an extra dimension to travels in the United States or overseas. The time my wife Darlene Shields and I spent exploring and enjoying lunch at Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’[OK] Club(FCC) was one of the highlights of our recent 10-day trip to…
Read MoreDon't Sneeze on Me: Flu shots canceled due to low registration
October 1, 2012
The National Press Club has canceled the flu shots scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 10 due to lack of interest and registration. If you have questions, please contact Terry Davis at 202-662-7520 or email him at [email protected].
Read MoreEnjoy brunch, lively discussion of 'Americans in Paris' at Books & Brunch Oct. 20
September 28, 2012
The National Press Club's Books & Brunch group will meet on Saturday, Oct. 20 at noon in the NPC's Fourth Estate restaurant to discuss David McCullough’s The Great Journey: Americans in Paris. All Club members are welcome, but please RSVP to Jack Williams at [email protected] so the…
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