Member News

Club needs your survey feedback

August 22, 2012

We've got a great response so far to the National Press Club member survey, but if you haven't filled it out, we still need your opinions. Please click on the unique link sent to you in an e-mail to access the survey. If you've misplaced the survey e-mail or would like it sent to a different…

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Flu shot clinic Oct. 10

August 22, 2012

The National Press Club Fitness Center is sponsoring the annual flu shot clinic Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The shots will be administered by INOVA Health Services and the cost is $25 per person. They will also honor members with Medicare Part B. Don’t miss out! All…

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Club to offer dues assistance to members facing financial challenges

August 22, 2012

The Fellowship Committee and Board of Governors have established a program to assist members who are out of work or having financial challenges pay their membership dues. President Theresa Werner said “a big thanks to new Fellowship Chair Arthur Wiese and his team for coming up with a smart and…

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Allyson Cannon club's new recruitment manager

August 16, 2012

Allyson Cannon is the new recruitment manager/assistant to the president. She will be responsible for recruiting and processing new members. If you have any friends or co-workers who might consider membership, you can forward their information to Allyson at [email protected] or call her at 202-662…

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Roll call of the fallen

August 16, 2012

Members who have died since the Annual Meeting in Jan., 2012: Roger E. Coleman Jr., a Silver Owl who was a retired public affairs specialist for several Washington trade associations. Carl Hartman, one of the Associated Press’ longest-serving correspondents, both in Europe and in America. He was a…

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Silver Owl Quentin R. Bates dies at 93

August 16, 2012

The National Press Club has belatedly learned of the death of Quentin R. Bates of Bethesda, Md., a Silver Owl and 37-year member. Bates passed away April 25 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda after suffering from what his family described as "multiple health problems." Bates spent 28 years in the U.S…

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This week In National Press Club history

August 15, 2012

August 15, 1935: National Press Club member and beloved American humorist Will Rogers dies in a plane crash after taking off from Barrow, Alaska with internationally famous test pilot Wiley Post. He had just sent his daily telegram to newspapers, skewering the government’s effort to grow…

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Magicians meet third Wednesdays in the McClendon room

August 13, 2012

Does magic fascinate you? Did you used to dabble with magic tricks but haven’t dusted them off in years? Do you perform for friends and family but would like to learn more? The Larry West Assembly 23 of the Society of America Magicians meets the third Wednesday of every month (next meeting Aug.…

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Last call for Members' Exhibit photos

August 13, 2012

Photos are due by Friday, Aug. 17, for the 13th Annual NPC Members' Photography Exhibition. Submit entries in the Membership Office. Each member may submit up to four photos. The exhibit, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to all Club members and is not juried. Photos will be on…

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Did you know NPC has a professional trainer to help you get fit?

August 8, 2012

Did you know that the Club has a full-time, professional trainer to help you with your fitness needs? Terry Davis is available to show you how to use the equipment in the Fitness Center and will design your personal workout plan. Davis’ services and expertise are complimentary. To make an…

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