Member News
Members Sail Chesapeake Bay During Annapolis Visit
October 25, 2010
With temperatures approaching 70 under clear and sunny skies, 30 Club members and guests began a trip to Annapolis on Oct. 23 by lifting sails and steering the 74-foot Schooner Woodwind into the calm waters of Chesapeake Bay. Club members normally accustomed to computers took turns at the helm…
Read MoreClub Members Have Access to Research Librarian
October 25, 2010
Did you know … that as a NPC member, you can use the staff of the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library to conduct research? For research requests and costs, please contact the library's research librarian Beth Shankle at 202-662-7509 or [email protected]. This reminder is one in a series of…
Read MoreISO Volunteers for Nov. 9 Book Fair
October 25, 2010
About 30 NPC members are needed to volunteer at the Book Fair and Authors' Night Tuesday, Nov. 9. Volunteers must be available for a 90-minute shift between 5 and 8:30 p.m. A few will be assigned to be stationed at the doors or to direct people from the elevators. Others will be assigned to assist…
Read MoreOktoberfest Buffet, 5:30 pm Oct. 28; $17
October 25, 2010
The Oktoberfest buffet is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Reliable Source Restaurant. The buffet will feature traditional Oktoberfest favorites and music from accordionist Roy Beyer. The buffet is $17, not including beverage, tax and tip. The menu includes bratwurst and knockwurst…
Read MoreJob Opening: Communications Director, DC Business Improvement District
October 25, 2010
The Downtown DC Business Improvement District is recruiting for a director of communications to promote the message of Downtown DC as a “remarkable urban experience” through electronic communications including the internet, intranet, social networks, PowerPoint presentations and targeted…
Read More'$50 for Five' Membership Recruiting Led by Kuckro; More Time Left
October 21, 2010
There's still time to recruit at least five new members of the Club and earn a $50 Fourth Estate Restaurant gift certificate. Member Rod Kuckro is leading recruiting efforts with three new members he's sponsored, and Gayela Bynum is close behind with two. Members have until the end of the Press…
Read MoreCommunications Committee to Discuss Media Relations, Noon, Oct. 21
October 19, 2010
Paul Rodriguez of Burson-Marsteller will lead a discussion on best practices in media relations and how to be a good source for reporters at noon, Thursday, Oct. 21, in the McClendon Room. Rodriguez is managing director at the Washington office of the global public relations firm, where he provides…
Read MorePhotos of Fourth Estate Award Dinner Available
October 19, 2010
Photos of the Fourth Estate Award dinner honoring Bob Schieffer of CBS News are available for download. NPC staff photographer Sam Hurd's shots are available to the public here, and NPC members can view and download all of them here. Shots from NPC member Peter Stepanek of Peter Stepanek…
Read MoreClub Has 'Very Good' September, Strong Financial Outlook
October 19, 2010
The National Press Club had its second best month of the year in September, with revenue of $1.35 million, just $29,000 below the record Juneperformance. "This was a very good month," Executive Director Bill McCarren said in his report to the Board of Governors Oct. 18. He said the September…
Read MoreSeptember Board Minutes Posted
October 19, 2010
The minutes of the Sept. 14 Board of Governors meeting are at: http://cfc.press.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=440 -- Myron Belkind, Club secretary, [email protected]
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