Member News
Have some politics with your tacos; SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. to air live from the Truman Lounge
January 10, 2012
SiriusXM radio's P.O.T.U.S. – Politics of the United States, SiriusXM 124, will broadcast live Friday night from the Truman Lounge of of the National Press Club. Join host and NPC member Julie Mason as Washington's best reporters talk shop on "Politics Straight Up" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's…
Read MoreNPC member seeking musicians for museum opening
January 9, 2012
NPC member Janice Law is seeking a local music group or musician who could play music at the opening of the American Women Writers National Museum. Law, who founded the museum, will host the museum's grand opening on Monday, Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a storefront a few blocks from NPC.…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History
January 9, 2012
Jan. 10, 1955: The National Press Club Board of Governors votes 6 to 4, with one abstention, to admit the first black journalist, Louis Lautier of the Atlanta Daily World and the Negro Press Association, and on Feb. 4, 1955, the Club membership agrees, 377 to 281, in the largest turnout for a…
Read MoreClub member seeking energy, oil and gas reporters, analysts for expert interviews
January 6, 2012
Club member Michael Stanat and his company are seeking journalists and analysts experienced in international energy, oil and gas industries for "thought leadership" interviews. The experts or analysts should be familiar with the oil and gas sector in Europe and internationally. The thought…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History: A world without C-Span?
January 3, 2012
Jan. 2, 1980: Fledging cable network C-Span covers its first NPC luncheon, which featured Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Twenty-two years later, in 2002, C-Span founder Brian Lamb receives the Club’s Fourth Estate Award for his lifetime of contributions to journalism. Jan. 6, 1926…
Read MoreLawn honored by New Zealand
January 3, 2012
Queen Elizabeth II has appointed NPC member Connie Lawn an honorary officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contributions to U.S.- New Zealand relations. The announcement was included in The New Year Honors of 2012 and announced at 6 a.m. Dec. 31. Lawn of Audio-Video News is a veteran…
Read MoreNew Year's resolution: Rent locker, get fit
January 3, 2012
The NPC Gym is now offering a limited number of lockers for members to rent in both the men's and women’s bathroom. Each full-sized locker rents for $50 for a three-month period. The rental fee must be paid in full before locker can be rented. All lockers are available on a first-come, first-served…
Read MoreSuccinct, heartfelt speech by broadcasting legend highlights Club year
December 29, 2011
A succinct, heartfelt speech by broadcasting legend Richard Hottelet at the National Press Club Awards dinner in August, former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain's October luncheon the day after a story broke about alleged sexual harassment and the Club's hosting of the first World Press Freedom…
Read MoreDid you know? Members get W Hotel discount
December 28, 2011
All members receive 20 percent off the best available rate at The W Hotel in Washington. The W Hotel is located just a few steps from the Club. It is the ideal place to spend an evening in the city whether you're visiting Washington, staying late for work or making a night of it at the theater or…
Read MoreNew Year's resolution: Update your membership profile
December 28, 2011
In an effort to maintain an interactive and comprehensive membership directory, we ask you to take a few minutes to update your membership profile by going to the following link: http://press.org/membership/directory You will be prompted to login to the members-only section with your username (…
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