Member News
Meet other Club members, present networking ideas, 6 pm May 25
May 12, 2011
It’s not Sunday, but it’s time to Meet the Press Club. Mingle with Club President Mark Hamrick at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the McClendon Room. All Club members -- new or veteran, print or broadcast, reporter or communicator -- are welcome. Hamrick will announce upcoming Club events and listen…
Read MoreLearn how to take smartphone photos at Freelance Committee meeting, 8:30 am May 26
May 11, 2011
Learn how to take and send news photos on your smartphone at the next meeting of the National Press Club Freelance Committee at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in the McClendon Room. RSVP to Beth Shankle at [email protected] The Freelance Committee has had two very productive meetings so far this year…
Read MoreClub lets FDR's late dues slide, 1944
May 9, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History May 11, 1944: President Franklin Roosevelt's penalty for late payment of dues is waived. May 11, 1964: The National Press CLub board votes to admit women to the ballroom during luncheon speeches, but reverses itself 11 days later. May 13, 1999: Comedian-…
Read MoreClub softball team stays undefeated
May 9, 2011
The National Press Club softball team improved to 4-0 with a 12-3 win over AP and a 12-4 victory over Bloomberg last weekend. Team veterans and new players contributed. Rookies Derrick Gingery, Andy Medici, John Heltman and Ted Costigan combined for 14 hits in the double header. Outfielders Mike…
Read MoreYoung Members screen Haiti documentary, 7 pm May 10
May 6, 2011
Join the Young Members Committee at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the Holeman Lounge for a screening of "Lift Up," a documentary about Haiti directed by Huguens Jean and Philip Knowlton. After last year's earthquake, Jean and his brother Clifford Muse returned to Haiti to honor their grandfather, who…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress historian to speak at History & Heritage Committee meeting, 12:30 pm May 10
May 6, 2011
Nancy Groce, oral historian at the Library of Congress' Folk Life Center, will speak to the History & Heritage Committee at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the McClendon Room. The meeting is open to all members. Call Bill Hickman at 703-860-8211 for more information.
Read MoreCelebrate Cinco de Mayo at Reliable Source
May 5, 2011
On Thursday, May 5, National Press Club members can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Dinner and a Movie, Drinks and Conversation, or all of the above. The Events Committee asked members to vote on their choice of movie to be shown in the McClendon Room. The members overwhelmingly selected "The Tourist…
Read MoreWriter sought for aviation market study
May 3, 2011
Nexa Capital Partners is looking for a full-time writer/editor for a three-to-four month period to produce an aviation market study focusing on global air traffic control infrastructure. He/she will be based in a downtown Washington office overseeing a staff of researchers. Candidates must have…
Read MoreClub welcomes 47 new members
May 2, 2011
Please welcome the following 47 new members of The National Press Club: Journalist Edward R. Ackerman – The Sunday Dispatch, Editor & Columnist; Donovan Slack – The Boston Globe, Staff Reporter; Shinichi Hisadome – Tokyo/Chunichi Shimbun, Bureau Chief; Maria Eden H. Gillen – The Associated…
Read MoreEvents committee meets, 6 pm May 4
May 2, 2011
The Events Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the mezzanine of the 14th floor. All members are welcome to attend. Committee members who would like to add discussion items to the agenda should contact Events Committee Chair Anthony Shop at [email protected] Also RSVP to Anthony…
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