Member News
Condolences
February 28, 2011
We remember fondly those members who have died recently: Basil R. Littin, 93, a Golden Owl and a member since April 1, 1946, who lived in Bethesda; Jayne Brumley Ikard, 78, affiliate retired and a member since Jan. 1, 1972, who lived in Washington, D.C.; Betty Southard Murphy, 79, associate and a…
Read MoreIt's Deja Vu All Over Again: Paul Dickson's book featured in AARP Bulletin
February 25, 2011
A full page of quotations from NPC member Paul Dickson's book, Baseball's Greatest Quotations: An Illustrated Treasury of Baseball Quotations and Historical Lore, is featured in the March edition of the AARP Bulletin read by 22 million subscribers. The Bulletin says the comments from Yogi Berra,…
Read MoreMonday Blues: Cold sandwiches at The Reliable Source Monday Due to Repairs
February 24, 2011
On Monday, March 7, 2011, The Reliable source will serve a modified menu consisting of cold sandwiches and salads only. No hot food will be prepared. Caesar salads and House Salads will be available in both appetizer and entrée sizes. Entrée salads will be available with cold chicken, cold…
Read MorePlay Ball: NPC Softball to Embark on Spring Training, Trades Underway
February 24, 2011
The National Press Club's softball team is gearing up for another season of play starting in April. Any club member and their spouse is eligible to play, and is encouraged to do so. We play on Saturday mornings in Montgomery County against other media entities from around the area. The team has…
Read MoreNPC Board Meets Tonight, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
February 23, 2011
The NPC Board of Governors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Winners Room. Board meetings are open to NPC members. -- Joel Whitaker, Club Secretary
Read MoreIf You Know What "Sesquicentennial" Means, Read This Message!
February 23, 2011
The History & Heritage Committee is Seeking Additional Members. With a full slate of activities planned for this year, the History & Heritage Committee is seeking additional members to help organize and manage interesting and useful programs that celebrate the Club's lively past and…
Read MoreBroaden our Horizons: Diversity Committee To Meet Noon Friday
February 21, 2011
The reconstituted National Press Club Diversity Committee will hold its inaugural/organizational meeting on Friday, Feb. 25 at noon in the McClendon Room. Those interested in joining the committee or otherwise contributing to its efforts should plan to attend and bring ideas for things we all can…
Read MoreEuropean Journalists Sought for Fellowship in Vienna
February 21, 2011
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) seeks applicants for its Milena Jesenska Fellowships for Journalists 2011/2012. The application deadline is April 15. The program offers European journalists time off from their professional duties in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their…
Read MoreAnalyze Dreams: Inception, 7pm March 3
February 16, 2011
"Inception," an Academy Award nominee for 2010 Best Picture, will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the McClendon Room for "Dinner and a Movie". In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption by…
Read MoreCommunications Committee Seeks Members, Noon Feb. 17
February 16, 2011
Do you have a great idea on how to tell the rest of the world about the National Press Club? If so, the Communications and Marketing Committee wants you. The committee’s next meeting is at noon Thursday, Feb. 17, on the mezzanine level of the Club. All Club members are eligible to join the…
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