Member News
Hamrick highlights Newsmakers Committee stalwart Peter Hickman
March 21, 2011
In his latest blog post, National Press Club President Mark Hamrick highlights the contributions to the Club of longtime Newsmakers Committee member Peter Hickman. By his own count, Hickman has organized more than 1,000 Newsmakers, a Club-sponsored press conference. Hickman specializes in bringing…
Read MorePresident Wilson visits Club during 1914 housewarming
March 21, 2011
This Week in National Press Club History March 20, 1909: The National Press Club marches from its crowded quarters at 1205 F Street to 15th and F Streets, in an extraordinary parade led by the city’s two tallest policemen and a brass band. The Club remains at this address until 1914. March 20, 1914…
Read MoreMauro named to FOIA Hall of Fame
March 21, 2011
National Press Club member Tony Mauro has been named to the Freedom of Information Act Hall of Fame, which recognizes people who have worked to promote the people's right to know. The honor is bestowed by the First Amendment Center. The organization studies and promotes freedom of speech, press and…
Read MoreSandy Ullman celebrates number 96
March 18, 2011
The Reliable Source hosted a unique celebration on March 11, when Sanford “Sandy” Ullman was feted by his National Press Club poker pals and Club staff on his 96th birthday. The celebration was complete with cake and candle (singular), compliments of Mesfin Mekonen, Reliable Source manager. Still…
Read MoreScholarship Committee Seeks Judges
March 17, 2011
The Scholarship Committee will judge applications for the National Press Club's Scholarship for Journalism Diversity on April 9 or April 16. We'll go with the date that works for the most people. If you are interested in helping, contact Scholarship Committee Chair Andrea Snyder (asnyder5@bloomberg…
Read MoreTales from the Tap Room: Club 'deans' discuss tumultuous times, 6:30 pm March 28
March 16, 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 MoreEnjoy April in Paris with "Julie & Julia," 7 pm April 7
March 14, 2011
Julie and Julia, called "a scrumptious feast" and "the feel-good movie of the year," will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in the McClendon Room during Dinner and a Movie Night. The film, starring Meryl Streep, is based on Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession intertwined…
Read MoreFreelance Committee meets, 8:30 am March 29
March 14, 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 MoreBishop Tutu addresses Club luncheon in 2004
March 14, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History March 19, 2004: South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks at a National Press Club luncheon, one of the many religious leaders who’ve appeared over the years at the Club. Others include Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII, in 1935;…
Read MoreAP reporter, Club member Gene Kramer dies
March 11, 2011
Gene Kramer, a retired Associated Press reporter who chronicled the Cold War firsthand where history was happening, died on March 9 at 83. A National Press Club member since 1994, Kramer regularly participated in International Correspondents Committee activites and was a fixture at Taco Night.…
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