Member News
Wrap up summer feasting on Maine lobsters at Reliable Source, Sept. 19
August 29, 2019
The Reliable Source restaurant will host a Lobster Night of Summer on Thursday, Sept. 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. A steamed 1¼ pound Maine lobster with coleslaw (or salad) and choice of french fries or oven-crisped new potatoes is $30 for National Press Club members and $35 for non-members, plus tax…
Read MoreClub member publishes book on climate change
August 29, 2019
National Press Club member John McCormick has published a non-technical book about preparing for inevitable climate change. The book emphasizes that it is too late to stop changes before 2050 and avoids the touchy subject of anthropogenic cause. It also asserts that there is a gigantic real estate…
Read MoreClub Events Team sponsors Karaoke Night, Friday
August 27, 2019
The National Press Club Events Team invites you to warm up your vocal chords and start refining your greatest hits while enjoying the weekly free tacos. Yes, Karaoke Night is coming back to the Club at 6 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 30, in the Cosgrove Lounge. Club karaoke is perfect for all ages,…
Read MoreIndependent authors get advice from booksellers, Sept. 12
August 22, 2019
Is there a book in your future? Are you seriously considering making the leap from reporter or communications pro to author? Or perhaps you’ve already independently published one or more books. If so, you’re invited to attend the next meeting of an informal group of National Press Club members who…
Read MoreReliable Source events in September: Lobster Night, Pub Quiz, karaoke
August 22, 2019
Here's what's happening in September at the Reliable Source: Thursday, Sept. 5, Members Monthly Happy Hour – 5:30 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, Sept. 12, Pub Quiz – 7:00 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, Sept. 19, Lobster Night – 5:30 p.m. – Reliable Source – Reservation required. Thursday,. Sept. 26…
Read MoreClub seeks runners, walkers for James W. Foley Freedom Run, Oct. 20
August 21, 2019
The National Press Club is assembling a team of reporters and communicators to participate in the fifth annual James W. Foley Freedom Run in D.C., an event to raise both awareness and funding for journalists' safety, including education and advocacy efforts. The 5K Run/Walk will occur at 10 a.m.…
Read MoreWW II veteran, 100, to address American Legion Post 20 on battles after Midway, Sept. 18
August 21, 2019
Retired Navy Capt. Jack Crawford, a World War II Battle of Midway veteran, will be guest of honor and speaker at a luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club…
Read MorePub Quiz: Game on tomorrow
August 12, 2019
Congress is out of session, news days are slower and overworked junior staffers have made good on their request for vacation days to do their last-minute summer travel. Where can the rest of us go for an evening of good times with friends and colleagues? Fortunately, the National Press Club’s Pub…
Read MorePhoto exhibit deadline extended to Wednesday, Aug. 21
August 11, 2019
National Press Club members now have until Wednesday, Aug. 21, to submit their print photos and electronic images in the Club's 20th annual photo exhibit. This year's exhibit displays members' print photos and electronic images in the Club's 13th floor lobby from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27, with a special…
Read MoreHouse and Bar Team to meet Aug. 12
August 6, 2019
The National Press Club House and Bar Team will meet Monday, Aug. 12, at noon in the John Cosgrove Memorial Lounge. The team is recruiting new members with the goal of adding a representative from every other Club team to broaden our input from Club members. Our mission is to make recommendations…
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