Member News
NPC President Bjerga Has Day Job, Too
September 28, 2010
At the 71 percent point in his term, our president, Alan Bjerga, is also managing to do a very respectable job at journalism -- in addition to his other duties. The Bloomberg agriculture reporter recently has found his way into print at BusinessWeek (now owned by Bloomberg). In between hosting NPC…
Read MoreRibbon Cut at Remodeled Reliable Source
September 28, 2010
NPC Vice President Mark Hamrick cut the ribbon Sept. 27 at the remodeled kitchen of the Reliable Source, accompanied by board members and officers of the Club. The new kitchen has an open design and is equipped to offer a variety of menu items not previously available, including pizza and panini.…
Read MoreJazz Trio at Housewarming for Remodeled Reliable Source, 7 pm Sept. 30
September 27, 2010
The Black Fox Trio will play jazz from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in the Truman Lounge to celebrate the opening of the newly remodeled Reliable Source. A sampling of dishes on the revised menu will be served. The event is free for members and their guests. -- Dipka Bhambhani, Events Committee…
Read MoreReliable Source Ribbon Cutting, Noon Sept. 27
September 27, 2010
A ribbon-cutting of the remodeled Reliable Source kitchen is at noon, Monday, Sept. 27. Samples of the new menu, which includes pizza recipes designed by Executive Chef Susan Delbert, will be available. -- Rodrigo A.-Valderrama [email protected]
Read MoreFall Membership Meeting, 6 pm Oct. 8
September 24, 2010
The autumn Club membership meeting will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in the Holeman Lounge. President Alan Bjerga and other officers will give reports on the Club's operations. The membership also will be asked to approve the following changes recommended by the NPC Board: Amend the Constitution…
Read MorePeggy Roberson Dies; Visitation Oct. 1
September 24, 2010
Peggy Roberson, a longtime Washington reporter for newspapers in Texas and Alabama, died Sept. 22 at age 80 after a long illness. Ms. Roberson was an active member of the National Press Club, formerly serving on the Freedom of the Press and Speaekrs committees. A native of Cheyenne, Okla., she…
Read MoreHungarian Embassy Concert, Buffet Dinner Jan. 26; $60
September 24, 2010
NPC members receive a $15 discount off the cost of an all-Liszt concert and buffet/wine reception at the Embassy of Hungary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. The price for NPC members and their guests is $60. The event, part of the Embassy Series, commemorates Hungary’s ascension to the…
Read MoreIndianapolis Club Added to Reciprocal List
September 23, 2010
The Board of Governors has approved the Columbia Club of Indianapolis as a reciprocal club. The Columbia Club is in the heart of Indianapolis on Monument Circle and within easy walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium and the statehouse. Established in 1889, its clubhouse is listed on the National…
Read MoreClub Member Interviewed about Job Loss
September 23, 2010
Club member Carol Morgan appears in an interview on the website, www.overfiftyandoutofwork.com, discussing how she overcame age discrimination at Environmental Protection Agency by creating art. -- Carol Morgan, [email protected]
Read MoreVisit Annapolis Oct. 23: Take a Cruise, Tour the Naval Academy; $65
September 22, 2010
The International Correspondents Committee has organized a daylong trip to Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 23. The $65 fee covers round-trip transportation on a luxury coach and a cruise aboard the Woodwind Schooner. The trip will feature: A two-hour cruise from the waterfront into the…
Read More