NPC Luncheon with National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis

National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis will speak at a National Press Club luncheon August 1. He will discuss this year’s 100th anniversary of the nation's system of national parks and the agency’s focus on creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. He will also discuss the challenges in trying to operate and maintain expanding park system during an era of fiscal restraint.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for National Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate), and $38 for non-members. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501.

NPC members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put JARVIS in the subject line and email to [email protected] before the day of the luncheon.