Inauguration of Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak - 112th President of the National Press Club

Jan 12 2019

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Jan 12, 2019 at 6:30pm

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Ballroom

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Special Event

The National Press Club Board of Governors request the pleasure of your company at

The Inauguration Gala for

Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak

112th President of the National Press Club

Saturday, January 12th, 2019

Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Black Tie Optional

Justice Stephen BreyerJoin us for a night that will include roasts, toasts and a swearing in with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. The inaugural gala begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $110 for members and one guests, and $140 for non-members.

Kodjak, the health-policy correspondent on National Public Radio's Science Desk, serves currently as the Club's vice president. Her work at NPR focuses on the business and politics of health care and how those forces flow through to the general public. Her stories about the Affordable Care Act, drug prices, limits on insurance and changes in Medicare and Medicaid appear on all of NPR's shows and in the Shots blog.

Breyer has served on the court since 1994. He was appointed by former President Bill Clinton. Before ascending to the Supreme Court, Breyer spent 14 years as a judge on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.

Sponsorship and donation opportunities:

Help make the gala more memorable via a personal donation or corporate sponsorship. If you wish to support Alison and the National Press Club in addition to – or in lieu of – your ticket purchase, we are happy to work with you on table sponsorship or other opportunities. You can enter your contribution amount by clicking on the green “tickets” button above. There is a specific line for donations. We appreciate your help.

For more information on sponsorship levels and contributions*, please contact Laura Coker at [email protected]

*The National Press Club, as a private entity, retains the right to determine which sponsors it chooses to accept for club-sponsored events.