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This week in National Press Club history
March 19, 2012
March 18, 1992: Independent presidential candidate H. Ross Perot discusses his campaign at a Club luncheon. On April 25, 1995, running again, he returns to the Club for a fourth time. On his first appearance in 1969, he discussed his independent efforts to free U.S. prisoners in Vietnam. This Week…
Read MoreHow's your trivia knowledge? Test it at Reliable Source's 'Pub Quiz' March 22
March 18, 2012
Did you know that the Club hosts a monthly Trivia Night? Test your knowledge at the next edition of "Pub Quiz" on Thursday, March 22. The competition is held in the Truman Lounge and starts at 6:30 p.m. There is no reservation necessary. Bring your own team or show up and join one. The prize for…
Read MoreNPC member's new book promotes intellectualism, comedy
March 17, 2012
National Press Club member and journalist Nick Kolakowski has a nonfiction book, titled How to Become and Intellectual, coming out in April. The firmly tongue-in-cheek volume, published by Adams Media, explores the 100 "maxims" essential to becoming a true intellectual. Key maxims include "quote…
Read MoreIrish dishes replace tacos at St. Patrick’s celebration Friday
March 14, 2012
The Reliable Source restaurant, which normally exudes the ambiance of Mexico on Friday evenings with its weekly Taco Night buffet, will convert instead to an Irish theme tomorrow night, March 16. On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, the popular NPC gathering spot will be the scene of the Club’s annual…
Read MoreJob Posting: Rosslyn PR firm seeks senior associate
March 14, 2012
Fast-growing Rosslyn public relations firm near Metro seeks an experienced Public Relations Associate with four to six years of experience in a public relations or journalism setting, preferably in the telecommunications or technology space. Responsibilities: • Adept at producing effectively and…
Read More5K race set for June 9; volunteers needed
March 14, 2012
The National Press Club's 15th annual Beat the Deadline 5K race is scheduled for Saturday, June 9. The the organizing committee is seeking volunteers to help plan one of the Club’s most exciting events. Please join the 5K Committee at a meeting on Monday, March 19, at 1 p.m. on the Club's 14th-…
Read MoreBatters up! NPC coed softball team seeks players
March 14, 2012
The National Press Club's official softball team is gearing up for another season in the Metropolitan Media Softball League, Washington, D.C.'s only league from print and broadcast organizations. The season begins on April 21. Games are played on Saturday mornings in the Wheaton area of Montgomery…
Read MoreJob posting: 'The Environmental Forum' magazine seeks columnist
March 13, 2012
The Environmental Forum, the nonpartisan Environmental Law Institute's magazine for environmental professionals, is seeking a journalist covering Washington environmental policy and politics to write its bimonthly column, "The Federal Beat." The column embraces the full spectrum of action in the…
Read More17-dish Irish buffet, music highlight St. Patrick gala Friday night at Reliable Source
March 11, 2012
The National Press Club will be jumping Friday night, March 16, St. Patrick’s Day eve, as the Reliable Source restaurant offers its annual Irish buffet plus Irish music by guitarist Matt Palombo. The festive celebration will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The elaborate 17-dish buffet features…
Read MoreTraveling? Over 70 NPC reciprocal clubs available to you
March 10, 2012
Did you know that the National Press Club has reciprocity with over 70 press and city clubs worldwide? They're all open to you, many of them featuring overnight accommodations, restaurants, fitness and business centers. Review the list of reciprocal clubs as you plan your next trip. If you wish to…
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