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Club member shares election coverage resources from experts on panel she moderated
November 2, 2022
National Press Club member Celia Wexler designed and moderated a panel of experts to discuss "Elections in a Time of Turmoil: What every journalist needs to know" for journalists attending a conference, MediaFest22, in Washington the last weekend of October. She said that in planning it, she was…
Read MoreTODAY is last day to sign petitions for those running for Club officers, board seats
November 1, 2022
Today, Friday, Nov. 4, is the deadline to gather the signatures needed to run for a National Press Club officer position or the Board of Governors. Nominations are being accepted for the following positions. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are: President Vice…
Read MoreClub member Tom Dunkel's nonfiction book about the Nazi Resistance just released
October 27, 2022
National Press Club member Tom Dunkel's new book, "White Knights in the Black Orchestra," was published Oct. 11 by Hachette. It is narrative nonfiction about a small group of conspirators trying to destroy Adolf Hitler and his Nazi government from within. The main protagonists include Wilhelm…
Read MoreSalute to Mesfin packs Reliable Source
October 24, 2022
Mesfin Mekonen addresses guests who saluted and toasted his 50+ years of NPC service Oct. 21, 2022. Photo: Alan Kotok More than a hundred members crammed into the Reliable Source Friday evening to salute Mesfin Mekonen for his 50 years of service to the National Press Club. Club President Jen…
Read MoreOnline panel discussion with Washington Post Health & Science reporters, noon TODAY
October 23, 2022
Earlier this year, The Washington Post did something unusual, announcing it will add positions to its news operations over the coming months, including expanding its Health & Science section. Now the Post has launched Well+Being, a new personal health section, which is being overseen by veteran…
Read MoreClub membership seeks to boost monthly dues increase to $2
October 23, 2022
National Press Club President Jen Judson came to the Club’s General Membership Meeting Friday, Oct. 21, with a proposal for a $1 per month dues increase. She left with a bigger hike to take back to the Club board of governors. The members in attendance voted in favor of a $2 per month increase…
Read MoreMember-Author Book Group talk explores limits for fabrications of real persons portrayed in film
October 23, 2022
Long-time legal journalist and National Press Club member John T. Aquino described the practical limits for film studios in changing historical facts to seek better box office and creative results, during a recent virtual event sponsored by the Club's Member-Author Book Group. Aquino, an attorney…
Read MoreFrank Sesno headlines Communicators 'Legends' dinner, Oct. 25
October 20, 2022
Frank Sesno will share his 30 years of reporting experience Communications Team dinner, Oct. 25. Join the National Press Club Communicators Team for a memorable evening with Frank Sesno, an Emmy Award-winner and communications education leader, on Tuesday, Oct. 25 with a 6:30 p.m. cash bar and…
Read MoreReady to run? Club elections candidate nominations deadline is Nov. 4
October 19, 2022
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 4, for National Press Club offices and seats on the Board of Governors. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and membership secretary. Three full three-year terms on the…
Read MoreCelebrate Mesfin Mekonen's 50+ years of service at the Reliable Source, Oct. 21
October 18, 2022
The National Press Club History & Heritage team will salute Mesfin Mekonen, manager of the Reliable Source restaurant and bar, on Friday, Oct. 21, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Reliable Source.
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