Member News
Club members win GWU business plan competition
April 21, 2011
Two National Press Club members, Anthony Shop and Thomas Sanchez, co-owners of thedigital strategy firm Social Driver, took home first place and $25,000 in seed funding from the prestigious George Washington University Business Plan Competition (www.gwbizplan.com). The two Kansas City natives,…
Read MorePulitizer Prize winner Simons to meet with Young Members, 6:30 pm May 4
April 20, 2011
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Lew Simons will join the National Press Club's Young Members group for cocktails and conversation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, to discuss his career as a foreign correspondent and his work for National Geographic Magazine. Space for the Young Members-only event…
Read MoreGolden Owl James Naughton dies
April 20, 2011
James Naughton, a Golden Owl and Communicator member of the National Press Club, died March 10. Naughton, 85, served from 1955 to 1983 as counsel to the House Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources Subcommittee. In that role, he was instrumental in developing the legislation that…
Read MoreClub member recognized in Alexandria art competition
April 20, 2011
National Press Club member Carol Morgan won honorable mention in the Art League of Alexandria's April show for her watercolor figure painting "Bart." She was honored at the opening on April 14 at the Art League Gallery. Hers was one of 88 pieces selected among 400 entrants for the all media show.
Read MoreLast call for Club trip to China, Silk Road and Tibet
April 19, 2011
The National Press Club trip to China, the Silk Road and Tibet from June 30-July 15 is about to close out to additional travelers. The two-week journey features a week along the Silk Road, three nights in Lhasa, Tibet, and time in Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Guided sightseeing and many meals are…
Read MoreBook club to discuss "Noah's Compass," noon May 21
April 19, 2011
The National Press Club's Books and Brunch will explore "Noah's Compass" by Anne Tyler at noon Saturday, May 21, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. At the same time and in the same location on June 18, Books and Brunch will discuss "The Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad. Books and Brunch…
Read MoreClub sponsors trip to Maryland wine country, May 7; $30
April 18, 2011
The National Press Club will sponsor a trip along the Frederick, Maryland, Wine Trail on May 7. The bus journey will include tastings at the Loew, Linganore, Elk Run, and Black Ankle Vineyards. The bus will pick up members at the Club at 9:30 a.m. and return around 7:30 p.m. The cost of the…
Read MoreAnnual Members' photo exhibit set for September
April 12, 2011
It's time to start shooting those great photos for the 12th Annual National Press Club Members' Photography Exhibition, slated to run during the entire month of September in the Club lobby. The exhibition, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to all Club members, who may submit up to…
Read MoreClub's 50th anniversary featured in live NBC program in 1958
April 11, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History April 13, 1958: The National Press Club, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is featured on NBC’s “Wide Wide World” television series. The Club was profiled in a 90-minute nationwide live program titled “Headline City,” the story of Washington as the…
Read MoreMembers get discount for Washington National Opera
April 7, 2011
The National Press Club has partnered with the Washington National Opera as a member of its Spring 2011 Affinity Program. Club members will receive a 10 percent discount on all weekday opera performances and a 25 percent discount on select dates to the following productions. Iphigenie en Tauride…
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