Member News
Irish Group Honors Cosgrove
November 18, 2010
Former Club President John Cosgrove was one of three people honored Nov. 17 by the Flax Trust for helping reconciliation in Ireland. The Belfast-based charity's aim is to eliminate or reduce tensions caused by religious prejudice. The other honorees were members of Congress.
Read MoreChildren's Holiday Party 11 am Dec. 11; $10
November 18, 2010
The Children's Holiday Party is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. Tickets are $10 per person and includes a kid-friendly buffet lunch, a DJ, a performance by the Clogging Dancers, gingerbread cookie decorating, magic tricks, face painting and, of course, a visit from Santa. Reserve at…
Read MoreEarly Voting in Club Elections Opens
November 17, 2010
Club members can vote for candidates in NPC elections from Wednesday, Nov. 17, by casting an absentee ballot in the membership office on the 13th floor. The membership department will check and validate each member who wishes to vote absentee. Members also can request that an absentee ballot be…
Read MoreWire Service Has Freelance Openings
November 17, 2010
Freelance reporters and investigative journalists needed to cover host of topics including federal government, education, health, finance, sports, and some feature writing for the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Wire Service. Interested candidates must to be able to balance short-…
Read MoreClub Member in 'Julius Caesar'
November 15, 2010
Club member Carol Morgan is appearing in four roles in "Julius Caesar" Nov. 18, 19 and 20, and Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at the Capital Hill Art League, 545 7th St. SE. Tickets are $15 for seniors (65 and up) and $18 for others and are available at www.capitalcityplayersdc.org or at the door.
Read MoreRSVPs Due Dec. 3 for Hungarian Embassy Concert, Buffet Jan. 26; $60
November 15, 2010
NPC members receive a $15 discount off the cost of an all-Liszt concert and buffet/wine reception at the Embassy of Hungary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. The price for NPC members and their guests is $60. Reservations are due Friday, Dec. 3. Reserve at 202-625-2361 with your credit card…
Read MorePulitzer Photo Presentation, Noon Nov. 17
November 15, 2010
Carol Guzy, Washington Post photojournalist, will present a copy of one of her three Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to the Club during a lmeeting of the Photography Committee at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the McClendon Room. All Club members are welcome to attend; however, seating is limited in…
Read MoreApplications Due Nov. 19 for Club Mentoring Program
November 15, 2010
Applications are due Friday, Nov. 19, for participation in the 2010 National Press Club Mentoring Program. Here's are testimonials from participants: From a mentor: "I am interested in continuing with the program. This year's mentorship with Anthony has been terrific. You hit on the perfect match.…
Read MoreBroadcast Committee ISO Video Experts
November 15, 2010
Do you shoot and edit video? Are you interested in working with with skilled journalists and communicators to create material for the Club's website? If so, the NPC Broadcast Committee is looking for you. Possible participants are those who shoot and edit for a news website, traditional broadcast…
Read MoreCandidate Statements, Sample Ballot for NPC Elections Posted Online
November 15, 2010
The statements of the candidates running for office in NPC elections on are available on the NPC website at http://press.org/candidates The sample ballot for the elections can be viewed at: For the Journalist members: http://press.org/sites/default/files/journ_ballot.pdf For the Communicator…
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