Member News
NPC General Membership meeting to be held Oct. 5
September 12, 2012
National Press Club officers will report to the membership on the state of the Club at a General Membership Meeting on Friday, Oct. 5, at 12 noon in the Holeman Lounge. A buffet lunch will be served. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Read MoreTwo head table seats available for members at Hoffa lunch Thursday
September 10, 2012
Please email Donna Leinwand Leger if you would like one of two complimentary seats at the head table for the National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 13 featuring James Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Members in good standing should email Donna at dleinwand@…
Read MoreDid you know? Club offers dozens of reciprocal partnerships
September 7, 2012
Did you know that the National Press Club has reciprocity with more than 70 press and city clubs worldwide? They're all open to you, many of them featuring overnight accommodations, restaurants, fitness and business centers. If you are planning a trip and want to take advantage of a reciprocal…
Read MoreMembers' photo exhibit opens with reception, 6 pm Sept. 5
September 5, 2012
A reception honoring National Press Club members whose photos are displayed in the 13th Annual NPC Members' Photo Exhibit will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the Club lobby and Library classroom. This year's exhibit has 197 photos displayed by 54 member-photographers -- the…
Read MoreCrabfest buffet also features corn-on-the-cob, beef brisket, Sept. 13
September 5, 2012
Get ready to roll up your sleeves for the National Press Club Crabfest Buffet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Reliable Source. In addition to the regional specialty crabs, the menu will feature corn-on-the-cob, beef brisket and hot dogs. The price for the all-you-can-eat extravaganza is $17…
Read MoreClub members served with distinction in WWII; Japan surrenders, Sept. 2, 1945
September 4, 2012
This Week In National Press Club History Sept. 2, 1945: Japan formally surrenders in a ceremony on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War ll, in which so many National Press Club and Women’s National Press Club members served. Among them are former Club Presidents Don Larrabee, a…
Read MoreThree Club videos highlight Journalism Awards, Price retirement party, Chef Delbert
August 31, 2012
The National Press Club's Broadcast Operations Center produces a wide variety of videos for both the Club and clients, many of which "slip under the radar" for members who might not attend the events or programs for which they're made. Below is a collection of three such videos we thought deserving…
Read MoreClub to host presidential, vice presidential debate viewings
August 31, 2012
Looking for a fun way to experience the presidential debates this year? Or are you a journalist covering the debates for work or fun? Come watch or cover them with fellow National Press Club members and bring your friends. There will be a working area for journalists, and debates will be televised…
Read MoreAmerican Legion gives Club permanent Post, 1923
August 27, 2012
This Week In National Press Club History September 1, 1923: The American Legion issues a permanent charter to the National Press Club, known as the American Legion Post 20. One of the early members of the Post was Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I…
Read MoreWashington Concert Opera offers 10% discount to Club members for Sept. 16 performance
August 27, 2012
The Washington Concert Opera is offering National Press Club members a 10 percent discount on its Sept. 16 performance of Bellini's La Sonnambula at Lisner Auditorium. This is an exclusive concert version of Bellini's bel canto opera. To redeem the offer, please email [email protected].…
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