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Photo Team prepares to show photos about families shown at holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at noon
November 19, 2021
Join the National Press Club's Photography Team for its annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 8, either in-person in the Reliable Source's McLendon Room or online. In-person attendees start with a self-funded lunch at noon, with the program for in-person and online participants beginning at 12:45…
Read MoreMember Author Group hosts virtual event for ‘The Price of Climate Change,’ Nov. 30
November 18, 2021
Following the recent gathering of world leaders in Scotland to devise a way to combat the warming planet, National Press Club member Michael Curley plans to discuss his new book, The Price of Climate Change, at a virtual event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. The Zoom event is sponsored and produced by…
Read MoreNational Press Club ballot set: Online voting begins Nov. 22
November 16, 2021
The nomination period for members seeking election as National Press Club officers and members of the Board of Governors has closed. The Election Committee has certified the ballots. Online voting will open on Monday, Nov. 22 and will run until 4 p.m. ET on election day, Friday, Dec. 10. In-person…
Read MoreNational Press Club Communicator board seat to be elected through write-in ballots
November 15, 2021
Nobody garnered the required number of signatures to qualify for the three-year, nonvoting Communicator seat on the National Press Club Board of Governors, so the person with the most write-in votes will fill the position. No candidates' names will appear on the ballot. Communicator members wishing…
Read MorePub Quiz returns live tonight in Cosgrove Lounge
November 12, 2021
After a long absence (and a few fits and starts along the way), the National Press Club’s Pub Quiz returns live tonight, Friday, Nov. 12, in the Cosgrove Lounge. It's also Taco Night. RSVP here to let us know you’re coming. Don't have a team? We'll put you on one. Club members should bring proof…
Read MoreWant to seek Club office? Get your petition in Today
November 5, 2021
Members wishing to run for National Press Club office or a position on the Board of Governors have until the close of business today, Nov. 8 to get their petitions in. Candidates must gather 25 signatures from Journalist members to run for president and 15 signatures for all other positions. The…
Read MoreMilitary's top media manager describes challenges of delivering content through evolving technology
October 30, 2021
The U.S. military faces staffing challenges as it seeks to consolidate all of its news, entertainment and command information programs at a time when communication technology is rapidly expanding and evolving, retired Navy Rear Admiral Hal Pittman, director of Defense Media Activity (DMA), told an…
Read MoreYoung Members: Celebrate the season at Halloween Happy Hour, Friday
October 27, 2021
National Press Club Young Members, it’s been a while! The Young Members Team is hosting a Halloween Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Will you join us? RSVP here. Come dressed for the occasion, or just sport a little orange and black! We’ll provide the drinks and tacos.…
Read MoreSign up to run for a 2022 Club officer or board position by Nov. 5
October 22, 2021
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 5, for National Press Club offices and seats on the Board of Governors. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and membership secretary. Two full three-year terms on the…
Read MoreClub continues comeback from pandemic
October 18, 2021
Although membership has dipped and a profit is not forecast for the foreseeable future, the National Press Club is holding up well despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Club leaders said Friday, Oct. 15. “Our business is making progress, and our membership is solid,” Club President Lisa Nicole…
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