Member News

Photographer Outlines D.C. Photo Safari, Noon Feb. 18

February 16, 2011

David Luria, founder and director of the popular Washington Photo Safari, will speak at the luncheon meeting of the National Press Club Photography Committee at noon Friday, Feb. 18, in the McClendon Room. Luria, a professional photographer specializing in architecture, landmarks, restaurant and…

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Chinese Official to Discuss Orchestra Tour, noon Feb. 18; Discount Tickets for Members for Feb. 27 Performance

February 14, 2011

Bailing Chang, deputy director of China Art and Entertainment, will discuss the upcoming Washington performance of China’s Anhui Traditional Orchestra at noon, Friday, Feb. 18, in the Reliable Source. The orchestra, which includes the foremost masters of Chinese traditional music, will launch its…

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Tax Guide Available in Library

February 14, 2011

Free copies of the 2011 CCH Tax Guide for Journalists are available for members in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. -- Nicole Nottingham, [email protected]

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Houdini Appears, and Vanishes, at Club in 1912

February 14, 2011

This Week In Press Club History February 13, 1984: Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole is the first speaker in the Club’s newly renovated ballroom. February 14, 1912: Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini visits the Club. February 16, 1961: Actor Jimmy Stewart has a casual dinner at the…

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Trumpet the Club: Communications Committee Reception, 5:30 pm Feb. 11

February 9, 2011

National Press Club members interested in joining the Communications and Marketing Committee are invited to a reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in the Club mezzanine area. Learn how the committee promotes Club-sponsored activities, including the annual 5K run and the NPC Awards for…

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Library of Congress Selects Women Writers Museum for Reading Promotion Program

February 9, 2011

The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress has selected the American Women Writers National Museum as a partner in the Center's popular nationwide reading promotion partner program, according to National Press Club non-resident member Janice Law, founder of the museum. The IRS approved the…

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Hamrick to Launch 'Dinner with the President' Series

February 7, 2011

Later this month, National Press Club President Mark Hamrick will begin a series of meetings with members titled "Dinner with the President." The first one, with a cross-section of members selected and invited by the Membership Department, will be in the McClendon Room of The Reliable Source. The…

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Still Fun, But on a Different Day: Events Committee Feb. 8

February 4, 2011

The Events Committee will have its first meeting of 2011 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in the Truman Lounge. The meeting was previously scheduled for February 9. All members are welcomed to attend and participate in the planning process for the 2011 events line-up, to include Dinner and a Movie…

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NPC Member and former White House Webmaster to Discuss New Book

February 4, 2011

Six-time author and former White House webmaster Jane Hampton Cook will discuss her new children’s book on presidents, media and technology, What Does the President Look Like? at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 in the McClendon Room. Before 24-hour TV News and smart phones, how did Americans know what…

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Job Alert: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Seeks Ombudsman

February 2, 2011

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is seeking to hire a journalist to serve as ombudsman. CPB will accept resumes/ proposals until Feb. 14. More information about the job requirements can be found here: http://www.cpb.org/grants/grant.php?id=310

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