Member News
Annapolis Trip Reservations Due Oct. 19; $65
October 18, 2010
Reservations are due Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a day trip to Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 23. Tickets are $65. Reserve at 202-662-7501 or [email protected]. Guests are welcome at the same price. The fee covers round-trip transportation on a luxury coach and a cruise aboard the Woodwind Schooner.…
Read MoreCommunications Committee to Discuss Media Relations, Noon, Oct. 21
October 15, 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 MorePublishers Group Has Opening for VP of Communications
October 15, 2010
The Association of American Publishers is seeking a vice president for communications to lead the association’s external outreach strategy and to help shape opinion concerning the value of both print and digital content. Working with members, this individual will create and deliver AAP’s brand…
Read MoreNominations Open for NPC Elections
October 14, 2010
While the country is focused on the midterm elections, NPC members can participate in the annual Club elections on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Nominations have begun for this year’s races, and members can sign the candidates’ nominating petitions on the tables in the alcove outside the president’s…
Read MoreISO Volunteers for Nov. 9 Book Fair
October 13, 2010
About 40 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 MoreNPC Member Debra Silimeo Nominated for PR Woman of the Year
October 13, 2010
Debra Silimeo, senior vice president of the communications firm Hager Sharp, has been named by Washington Women in Public Relations as one of three nominees for “Woman of the Year,” which recognizes outstanding achievement in public relations in and outside of the office. Silimeo’s work is focused…
Read MoreMembers Approve Constitution, Bylaws Changes
October 12, 2010
National Press Club members at the Oct. 8 membership committee meeting approved unanimously by voice vote membership category changes, including renaming the categories. The former Active category members are now Journalist members, and former Affiliate and Associate members are now Communicators.…
Read MorePub Quiz, 7 pm Oct. 14
October 12, 2010
Pub Quiz, the monthly team trivia event, is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Truman Lounge. The team trivia evening will feature round prizes along with hot food and cold drinks. Top prizes include a $50 gift certificate to the Fourth Estate Restaurant and a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey.…
Read MoreBooks & Brunch Meets at Noon, Oct. 16
October 8, 2010
The NPC’s Books & Brunch group will discuss “The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt” by T. J. Stiles, at noon on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. Free parking is available at the PMI garage on G Street between 13th and 14th streets for those who attend and…
Read MoreC-SPAN Retrospective at Oct. 21 Silver Owl Hoot
October 8, 2010
Thanks to C-SPAN, National Press Club luncheons have garnered a huge nationwide audience for the past 30 years. The Club's long-time members, Silver Owls, will celebrate the anniversary of the first C-SPAN telecast at the Fall Hoot dinner Thursday, Oct. 21, with a reception starting at 6:30 p.m.…
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