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Longtime Club member Ann D. Schmidt dies
February 18, 2012
Longtime National Press Club member Ann Downing Schmidt, 85, a correspondent and columnist for the Denver Post and other Colorado newspapers for more than 30 years, died Feb. 10 at her home in Washington. Schmidt was the widow of Richard Schmidt Jr., an attorney who specialized in media issues and…
Read MoreTax guide available for members
February 17, 2012
Free copies of the 2012 CCH Tax Guide for Journalists are available for members in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. The guide provides tax help for reporters, freelance writers and photographers.
Read MoreProfessional trainer available for members
February 17, 2012
The National Press Club has a professional trainer to assist members with their fitness needs. Terry Davis is available to assist members with all the equipment featured in the Fitness Center and will design a own personal workout plan for each member. The best part is Terry’s services and…
Read MoreInstitute for Human Sciences seeks fellowship applications
February 16, 2012
The Institute for Human Sciences is seeking applicants for the Milena Jesenska Fellowships for Journalists. The application deadline is April 10. All relevant details about eligibility and the application procedure are available on the institute's website: www.iwm.at/fellowships. The program offers…
Read MoreReliable Source Lunch Buffet plans to feature recipe from Post Food Section
February 16, 2012
The National Press Club's Reliable Source plans to showcase Cazuela Aztec, or Chicken and Tortilla Aztec Casserole on the Lunch Buffet on Friday, Feb. 17. The recipe appeared in the Wednesday, Feb. 15 Washington Post Food Section. The Food Section is a weekly tradition in many daily newspapers. In…
Read MoreRoger E. Coleman Jr., public relations executive, dies at 74
February 16, 2012
Roger Ellzey Coleman Jr., a member of the National Press Club and formerly a public-relations executive with the National Food Processors Association, died Jan. 21, at his home in Lottsburg, Va. He was 74. Coleman came to the Washington area from Mississippi in 1960 and began his career as a public…
Read MorePublisher seeks new non-fiction authors
February 15, 2012
Rowman and Littlefield (R&L), one of the largest U.S. publishers of non-fiction books, is seeking new authors. R&L produces about 1,300 titles a year. R&L's eight publishing divisions cover almost every conceivable non-fiction subject. R&L is seeking new authors with an expertise in…
Read MoreNew Club member Liz Spayd achieves big dreams on time at Washington Post
February 15, 2012
Liz Spayd believes in the power of big dreams -- and snail mail. In 1988 -- at age 29 -- Spayd had already put in four years at the Detroit News, where she worked as business editor. With her 30th birthday in sight, a pushy friend who held her accountable convinced her to re-examine her long-term…
Read MoreInaugural 2012 Pub Quiz at the National Press Club, Thurs., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
February 14, 2012
Come test your knowledge at the first Pub Quiz of 2012 on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge of the National Press Club's Reliable Source. You can assemble your own "knowledge squad" beforehand or come as an independent brainiac and we'll hook you up with a team. There will be food…
Read MoreClub members receive discount to ballet at Kennedy Center
February 14, 2012
Members of the National Press Club receive a 25 percent discount off up to four orchestra tickets to TWYLATHARP: ALLAMERICAN, Feb. 22-26 at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Tickets are available by calling 202-467-4600 or in person at the Kennedy Center box office. Mention the code “DANCE” to…
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