Member News
Golden Owl Tack Nail, long-time telecommunications reporter, dies after fall; Memorial service March 31
March 28, 2011
National Press Club Golden Owl Dawson "Tack" Nail, 82, who spent more than 50 years as one of the most prominent reporters covering broadcasting and telecommunications in Washington, died Friday, March 25, from complications following a fall at his Virginia home March 24. Nail, the longtime…
Read MorePhoto Image-Making Presentation, March 30, noon
March 28, 2011
Kevin Morris, a professional photographer, will discuss, "The Art and Commerce of Image Making," at the monthly luncheon meeting of the NPC Photography Committee on Wednesday, March 30, noon, in the McClendon Room. Morris will talk about the techniques and lighting involved with still-life and…
Read MoreMellgren appointed to Board of Governors
March 24, 2011
Ken Mellgren, chair of the National Press Club Broadcast Committee, was named to the Club’s Board of Governors to fill the unexpired term of Jessica Brady, who resigned due to work commitments. Mellgren is in his third year as chair of the Broadcast Committee. He’s also been a member of the History…
Read MoreTales from the Tap Room: Club 'deans' discuss tumultuous times, 6:30 pm March 28
March 24, 2011
The National Press Club's three most senior former presidents will share a combined 265 years of experience and wisdom at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, in the Holeman Lounge. John Cosgrove, Allan Cromley and Donald Larrabee, the Club's three "deans," will reminisce and tell anecdotes about the…
Read MoreFreelance Committee meets, 8:30 am March 29
March 24, 2011
The National Press Club Freelance Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the McClendon Room. The Club's free breakfast will be available. RSVP to [email protected]. The Freelance Committee will host regular monthly meetings and events for Club members who are or are interested in…
Read MorePensions & Investments seeks Washington reporter
March 23, 2011
Pensions & Investments seeks a Washington reporter to break news and develop trend and analytical stories on institutional investing. Experience covering Capitol Hill required. Experience covering finance and/or investing preferred. Send resumes and three best clips to Nancy Webman, nwebman@…
Read MoreClub expands membership for spouses, domestic partners
March 23, 2011
The National Press Club has expanded membership for spouses and domestic partners into a full category. The improved category provides your spouse and domestic partner with his or her own membership number and a permanent card. This will allow for a seamless annual renewal as well as extend…
Read MorePrescription drug savings plan offered to members
March 23, 2011
National Press Club members who do not have health insurance or who pay for their own prescriptions under a high deductible policy may want to look at a MedRxSave for Affinity Groups, a new pharmacy savings plan from the Club’s health insurance advisor, Affinity Group Underwriters. Members pay a…
Read MoreJoin Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens at luncheon head table, April 19
March 23, 2011
Ted Turner, Chairman of Ted Turner Enterprises and CNN Founder, will join T. Boone Pickens, founder of BP Capitol, to debate the future of America’s energy policies during a joint National Press Club luncheon, Tuesday, April 19. Volunteers who cover issues relating to the luncheon's topics are…
Read MoreJanuary board minutes now available
March 23, 2011
Minutes of the January Board of Governors meeting are now available at http://press.org/sites/default/files/2011_1_21_bog.pdf.
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