Member News
Fiction Writers Group Meets at 1 pm Aug. 5
July 28, 2010
The first meeting of the NPC Fiction Writers Group is at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Reliable Source Restaurant. Attendees should bring 10 copies of three to five pages of their fiction for others to see and comment on. The group will set a calendar for future meetings and begin workshopping…
Read MoreEarn $50 for Recruiting 5 Members
July 28, 2010
Need some talking points as you talk up the Club's benefits while recruiting colleagues and friends to join? We're here to help you earn a $50 Fourth Estate Restaurant gift certificate for recruiting five new Club members. Members enjoy networking opportunities with our 3,400-plus members with…
Read MoreSilver Owl Alexander Adler Dies
July 26, 2010
Alexander Adler, a Club member from 1966 to 2008, died June 22. The family requested donations in lieu of flowers to the National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Read MoreJob Opening: Asst. Professor of Multimedia Journalism, Central Mich. University
July 26, 2010
Central Michigan Univesity has an opening for an assistant professor of multimedia journalism. Partial duties: teach three undergraduate courses per semester; work with students to develop online publications and lead the department in multimedia convergence. The successful candidate will have a Ph…
Read More"$50 For 5" Membership Recruitment Campaign
July 23, 2010
We'd like to give you a reward for inviting your colleagues and friends to join the National Press Club. Current members who recruit at least five new Active, Affiliate or Associate members before the Club year ends in January will receive a $50 gift certificate for the Fourth Estate Restaurant.…
Read MoreBoard Applauds 5K Organizers, Lauds June's Record Financial Results
July 21, 2010
The Board of Governors on July 19 applauded the three organizers of this year's 5K race for what President Alan Bjerga said was "an innovative, re-invention of a Press Club treasure." The Board also welcomed the news that the Club had generated record revenues and profits in June. Bjerga paid…
Read MoreJune 14 Board Minutes Posted Online
July 21, 2010
The minutes of the June 14, 2010, Board of Governors meeting can be read in the members-only section of the NPC website at the following link: http://cfc.press.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=419 -- Myron Belkind, [email protected]
Read MoreEvents Committee Seeks Historian for NPC Lincoln Bicentennial Program
July 21, 2010
For a program on Abraham Lincoln, God, and Washington media scheduled for Monday, Sept. 20, the Events Committee is searching for someone who can speak for 10 to 15 minutes about the relationship between the Lincolns and the press. To volunteer, contact Anthony Gallo at 202-544-6073 or Dipka…
Read MorePress Club Softball Team Ends Season with 2-2 Playoff Run
July 15, 2010
The Club softball team wrapped up its 2010 season, going 2-2 in the double-elimination playoffs. Big Blue's two losses to Comcast Sports Net sandwiched victories over WTTG and Allbritton. Details at http://cfc.press.org/softball/ -- Jonathan Salant, [email protected]
Read MoreFree Computer Space Gets Wide Use
July 15, 2010
When Jamie Bowen’s employer, the Diplomatic Courier, closed its office but kept its staff, he had a choice of working at home or in the Club’s 14th floor work space for members. It was an easy decision. “It’s almost like a newsroom,” says Bowen. He finds the environment more conducive to working…
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