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Softball team clinches division title
June 13, 2011
The National Press Club clinched its second division title in three seasons with a triple-header sweep over Energy Now, AP and Bloomberg on June 11. With three games left in the regular season, the Club remains in contention for the top seed in the playoffs. Trying to single out anyone for their…
Read MoreClub adds New Zealand wine to list at tasting, 5:30 pm June 10
June 9, 2011
The National Press Club will introduce a new wine to its lists at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, in the Truman Lounge. Club Member Eleanor Stables will host a tasting of her label, Ten Sisters Sauvignon Blanc. The wine will be on sale by the glass. An editor, Stables has worked over the last two years…
Read MoreBloomberg seeks transportation reporter
June 8, 2011
Bloomberg News is seeking a transportation reporter: http://careers.bloomberg.com/hire/jobs/job30292.html
Read MoreClub members participated in D-Day 67 years ago
June 8, 2011
This Week in National Press Club History June 6, 1944: The D-Day invasion of Normandy begins. National Press Club members, both past and present, served during World War II in many capacities, as infantrymen, bomber and fighter pilots, war correspondents, in communications and Navy combat. This…
Read MoreThe King's Speech featured at Dinner and a Movie Night, June 16
June 8, 2011
The next Dinner and a Movie Night will feature the Academy-Award winning "The King's Speech" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helen Bonham Carter, the film tells the story of the unexpected ascension to the throne of King George VI of Britain and the speech…
Read MoreGet your carb-load on at Reliable Source, Fourth Estate, June 9, 10
June 8, 2011
Are you ready for the National Press Club’s Beat the Deadline 5K? Jog on over to the Club on Thursday, June 9, and Friday, June 10, to load up on your carbs at the Reliable Source and Fourth Estate Restaurants, which will feature a special Carb-Load menu created by Executive Chef Susan Delbert.…
Read MoreVolunteers needed for NPC picnic; Ants will be rejected
June 6, 2011
The National Press Club Annual Picnic will be held on Sunday, October 2 at Rock Creek Park. The Events Committee is seeking volunteers to help plan this family-friendly event. Interested individuals should contact Committee Chairman Anthony Shop(913-207-6750 or [email protected]) and, if…
Read MoreNPC's Big Blue Softball wins a "nail-biter" over National Journal
June 6, 2011
The National Press Club Big Blue softball team is now 8-2 after splitting a doubleheader against the Washington Post and National Journal. The first game went to the Post 15-7 despite the impressive pitching debut of Mike Diegel and three impressive catches by Staci Maiers in right-center field in…
Read MoreFormer Club secretary Stolberg of E.W. Scripps dies
June 6, 2011
David Stolberg, who was secretary of the Club while he served as managing editor of the old Washington Daily News from 1968 to 1975, died in Southingham, Conn., May 24. He was 83. Stolberg retired from the E.W. Scripps Co. in 1990 after 38 years in the news division that culminated in the post of…
Read MoreGet LinkedIn on Tuesday, June 7 at communications workshop
June 3, 2011
OK. You’ve added your picture to your LinkedIn profile, and taken your accomplishments from plain vanilla to something you’re proud to call your own. Now what? How do you find the connections that will help others find you? And once you do that, how do you leverage those groups to increase your…
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