Member News
Member Dan Morrison and his son, Sam, publish a travel book for kids
November 15, 2020
National Press Club member Angus "Dan" Morrison has published a children's travel book with his son, Sam, 13, entitled "Backpacks & Baguettes." The book is part narrative, part graffiti/street art that Sam has encountered on his travels around the world -- graffiti (brought to life by Italian…
Read MoreNPC Communicators "Lunch and Learn" on how to publish a book, Nov. 19
November 12, 2020
Two National Press Club Communicator members who are also successful authors will provide advice to aspiring writers about how to publish a book during a "Lunch and Learn" hosted by the Communicators Team on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 12 p.m. Registration to the online professional development session…
Read MoreClub welcomes 58 new members
November 6, 2020
The following journalist, communicator and student members joined the National Press Club in October: Hibah Ansari, Reporter, Sahan Journal (Report for America) Antonia Ayres-Brown, Newport Reporter, The Public's Radio (Report for America) Aja Beckham, Staff Writer, DCist/WAMU (Report for America)…
Read MoreBOGO offer extended through Nov. 12
November 6, 2020
We know you meant to take us up on the fabulous buy one get one deal for National Press Club Membership…but the election is taking a few more days than imagined. We get it, you’ve been busy! We are announcing today an extension of the offer through close of business Thursday, Nov. 12. Hundreds of…
Read MoreEase election stress at Virtual Pub Quiz, 7 pm Nov. 12
November 6, 2020
Celebrate the end of unrelenting political advertising and raise a toast to the memory of the quizmaster of all quizmasters Alex Trebek at a virtual National Press Club Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Read MoreTV/Zoom presentation expert to chat with Club members, noon Nov. 5
October 28, 2020
The National Press Club's Broadcast/Podcast team will welcome broadcast communications coach Nick Dalley to offer tips on communicating effectively in video or other settings, be it live TV, on state or the now ubiquitous Zoom meeting. The meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, Nov. 5, from…
Read MoreBooks & Brunch to discuss "The Splendid and The Vile" at Nov. 21 meeting
October 22, 2020
National Press Club Books & Brunch will discuss "The Splendid and The Vile" by Erik Larson at its Zoom meeting at noon on Nov. 21.
Read MoreLegion post's 1919 temporary charter, one of first in U.S., now on display at Club
October 22, 2020
The National Press Club was one of the first venues in the nation to host an American Legion Post after the veterans' service organization was founded in the aftermath of World War I. The Post's temporary charter, granted Nov. 19, 1919, just two months after the Legion was chartered by Congress…
Read MorePakistani media not influenced by Taliban, editor tells Virtual Book Rap
October 21, 2020
The media in Pakistan is threatened but not influenced by the Taliban, Qaisar Abbas, a member of the National Press Club and editor of the new book "From Terrorism to Television: Media, State, and Society in Pakistan," told a Club Virtual Book Rap Sept. 30. “The Taliban don’t have an…
Read MoreAdditional journalist board seat opens for Club elections
October 20, 2020
An additional journalist seat has opened on the National Press Club Board of Governors and is being added to the list of board and officer positions up for election in December. The Club’s annual election is slated for Friday, Dec. 4. The nominating process opened on Oct. 21 for Club members who…
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