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Reliable Source Lunch Buffet plans to feature recipe from Post Food Section
February 16, 2012
The National Press Club's Reliable Source plans to showcase Cazuela Aztec, or Chicken and Tortilla Aztec Casserole on the Lunch Buffet on Friday, Feb. 17. The recipe appeared in the Wednesday, Feb. 15 Washington Post Food Section. The Food Section is a weekly tradition in many daily newspapers. In…
Read MoreRoger E. Coleman Jr., public relations executive, dies at 74
February 16, 2012
Roger Ellzey Coleman Jr., a member of the National Press Club and formerly a public-relations executive with the National Food Processors Association, died Jan. 21, at his home in Lottsburg, Va. He was 74. Coleman came to the Washington area from Mississippi in 1960 and began his career as a public…
Read MorePublisher seeks new non-fiction authors
February 15, 2012
Rowman and Littlefield (R&L), one of the largest U.S. publishers of non-fiction books, is seeking new authors. R&L produces about 1,300 titles a year. R&L's eight publishing divisions cover almost every conceivable non-fiction subject. R&L is seeking new authors with an expertise in…
Read MoreNew Club member Liz Spayd achieves big dreams on time at Washington Post
February 15, 2012
Liz Spayd believes in the power of big dreams -- and snail mail. In 1988 -- at age 29 -- Spayd had already put in four years at the Detroit News, where she worked as business editor. With her 30th birthday in sight, a pushy friend who held her accountable convinced her to re-examine her long-term…
Read MoreInaugural 2012 Pub Quiz at the National Press Club, Thurs., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
February 14, 2012
Come test your knowledge at the first Pub Quiz of 2012 on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge of the National Press Club's Reliable Source. You can assemble your own "knowledge squad" beforehand or come as an independent brainiac and we'll hook you up with a team. There will be food…
Read MoreClub members receive discount to ballet at Kennedy Center
February 14, 2012
Members of the National Press Club receive a 25 percent discount off up to four orchestra tickets to TWYLATHARP: ALLAMERICAN, Feb. 22-26 at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Tickets are available by calling 202-467-4600 or in person at the Kennedy Center box office. Mention the code “DANCE” to…
Read MoreConstruction plans require NPC member breakfast location change, Feb. 17
February 13, 2012
The members breakfast will be served in the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. due to some much needed repairs to lighting in the NPC's Reliable Source. As always, NPC members should show their membership card to the waiter for service.…
Read MoreNPC loses one of its most senior members, Carl Hartman, 95
February 13, 2012
Carl Hartman, a National Press Club member for 70 years and one of the Associated Press' longest-serving journalists, died Feb. 5 at his Washington home. He was 95 years old. Hartman joined the NPC in 1942 and became a Golden Owl in 1992. That made him one of the half dozen longest-tenured members…
Read MoreFree parking available when members dine at Club
February 13, 2012
All members of the National Press Club receive complimentary evening and weekend parking at the PMI garage on G Street when they dine at the NPC's Reliable Source or Fourth Estate restaurants. Members who are using any of the other Club facilities at night or on Saturday can purchase a discounted…
Read MoreDag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists seeks United Nations fellowship applicants
February 13, 2012
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2012 fellowship program. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 30. The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to…
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