Member News
WTOP reporter becomes third-generation Club member
October 6, 2011
For some young members, the National Press Club is primarily a place to network or grab free tacos on Friday nights. But for one, the halls of the 13th floor hold a deeper meaning. They're his father's andgrandfather's old stomping grounds. Paul D. Shinkman, a reporter for WTOP and an accomplished…
Read MoreNPC hosts journalism associations mega mixer, Oct. 26
October 6, 2011
What happens when seven journalism organizations gather together under one roof? The only way to answer that question is to be there yourself. The National Press Club on Wednesday, Oct. 26 hosts the capital area's chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, Washington Society of…
Read MoreGo wireless anywhere at NPC, but no cheating on Pub Quiz!
October 4, 2011
Did you know that the entire Club is wireless? Go online anywhere in the Club, whether you are working in the library or enjoying a beverage in the Truman Lounge. Simply choose the Club’s high speed wireless network available for members only. The wireless password is wireless4npc. This code is…
Read MoreWelcome new members from the Washington Post, AFP, Japanese Embassy and many others
October 3, 2011
Please join the Board of Governors in welcoming these new members of the National Press Club: JournalistMatthew J. Schudel – The Washington Post, Staff Writer; Veronica Smith – Agence France-Presse, Economics Correspondent; Kevin Wack – American Banker Newspaper, Reporter; Thomas W. Roberts –…
Read MoreNewspapers still not dead! Kalb Report had it right in 2009
October 3, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History October 5, 2009: Panelists on “The Kalb Report” claim that newspapers are far from dead, but need to find new ways to pay for them. October 7, 1994: Newly elected president of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, freed from prison in 1990 after…
Read MoreGet the latest on music, theater and the arts at member Donahue's website
October 3, 2011
Member Marilou Donahue invites you to view her updated website on the arts. http://artisticallyspeaking.tv
Read MoreCome to the General Membership meeting on Friday. Rub the new softball trophy for luck!
October 3, 2011
Here is the tentative agenda for Friday's General Membership Meeting. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or call (202) 662-7511 no later than Tuesday, October 4. National Press Club General Membership Meeting Holeman Lounge 12 Noon, Friday, October 7, 2011 AGENDA 1. Meeting called to order…
Read MoreOn Monday, roar into the 1920s by showing your flapper flair, or waltz in like Fred Astaire!
September 30, 2011
In celebration of the Speakeasy night Oct. 3, prizes will be awarded to those who wear the appropriate attire. Categories include flirtiest flapper (best female), best zoot suit (best male) and Great Gatsby group (best couple or group). Prizes, including gift certificates to The Fourth Estate…
Read MoreLegiStorm Pro founder to demonstrate how reporters can use new features of congressional site, Oct. 20
September 30, 2011
Join us at 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 for an hour-long demonstration of LegiStorm Pro, “the professional's answer to the question of who and what runs Congress.” The founder of LegiStorm, Jock Friedly, will demonstrate the many features of the site’s new version for professional users, including real-time…
Read MoreOom Pa Pa the night away at Oktoberfest buffet, Oct. 20
September 30, 2011
Celebrate crisp autumn weather and dazzling fall foliage at the annual Reliable Source Oktoberfest buffet on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Reliable Source. The buffet opens at 5:30 p.m. Stay tuned for details of the themed buffet menu. Accordion player Roy Byer will play music. The buffet will be $17.…
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