United Nations Foundation leader to address Club luncheon, March 20

Kathy Calvin, president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, March 20 as part of the Club's recognition of Women's History Month.

Calvin has been chief executive of the organization since 2009 and took on the additional role of president this year. The foundation spent $110 million on programs and services last year.

Luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m.

Cost of tickets is $21 for National Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here.

For questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501. Club members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. 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 CALVIN in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.

Upcoming luncheons:

March 13: Mariska Hargitay, Emmy-winning actress and found of the Joyful Heart Foundation

March 26: Robert Johnson, Chairman of RLJ Companies, Inc.

April 9: John H. Noseworthy, MD, President and CEO of the Mayo Clinic

April 12: Ken Burns, award-winning documentary filmmaker