Member News
Environmental organization seeks freelancers to write press releases
June 23, 2011
Conservation International is a non-profit environmental organization based in Arlington, Virginia that is looking for experienced freelance journalists to write scientific press releases and conduct research mainly pertaining to marine science and conservation. This opportunity is paid and open…
Read MoreNon-resident member Janice Law lauded for short story
June 22, 2011
The Secrets of a Client are Inviolate, a fiction short story about a Houston patent attorney in West Texas who inherits one of Texas' greatest mysteries and the ethical issues to go with it, by non-resident member Janice Law, won an Honorable Mention in the annual statewide "Write Stuff"…
Read MoreMember Gallo's play at H Street Playhouse on Wednesday
June 20, 2011
Lincoln and God, a play by Club member Anthony E. Gallo about Lincoln's religion during the Civil War, will be staged at H Street Playhouse on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30 PM. Directions and Information: (202) 396-2125Pay-What-You-Can performanceQuestions: Anthony E. Gallo (202) 544-6973 or…
Read MoreIdaho: More than just potatoes; Media tour Sept. 11-15
June 20, 2011
The State of Idaho is offering a special media tour, Sept. 11-15, to show how outdoors products manufacturers in Idaho are succeeding in finding new markets. A few of the stories to find here: A new boat manufacturer consortium is reaching out to Europe and Asia for the first time. A high-end…
Read MoreJane Goodall to Club: I'm not on first-name basis with every chimp in Africa
June 20, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History June 21, 1996: Primatologist Jane Goodall tells the Club that we have to understand primate animal behavior as humanity’s nearest link to the animal world. She denies knowing half the chimpanzees in Africa on a first name basis. This Week in National Press…
Read MoreShoot compelling images, enter them in photo exhibit by Aug. 19
June 17, 2011
Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 19, for the 12th Annual National Press Club Members Photography Exhibition. Entries may be submitted beginning Monday, Aug. 8, to the Club membership office. There will be a sign-in sheet. You will need to register your photos with contact information, including your…
Read MorePentagon Papers break, author later honored at Club in 1971
June 17, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History June 13, 1971: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers, a government study of United States involvement in Southeast Asia, touching off a constitutional battle over freedom of the press. Neil Sheehan receives the Drew Pearson Award for…
Read MoreClub welcomes 23 new members
June 16, 2011
Please welcome the following new members of the National Press Club: Journalist Joann Weiner – Bloomberg LP, Tax Team Header; Andrew W. Clevenger – The Bend Bulletin/Western Communication, DC Correspondent ; Hazel Bradford – Pension & Investments, Reporter; Omar Karmi – The National Newspaper,…
Read MoreNew member lunch on June 17 canceled
June 16, 2011
The previously scheduled New Member Luncheon scheduled at 12 p.m. Friday, June 17, has been canceled. For questions or concerns please contact Havilah Ross at [email protected] or 202-662-7584.
Read MoreNewsmakers Committee meets, 6 pm June 16
June 13, 2011
The Newsmakers Committee regular monthly meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, on the mezzanine level of the Club.
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