Member News
Long-time member Jill Decker passes away at 78
September 14, 2011
Jill Thompson Decker, a member of the National Press Club since 1986, passed away on Sept. 3. Decker was a freelance writer and a former editor of the "Vienna Globe." She was a member of the Mystery Writers of America. Decker served on the board of directors of Historic Vienna Inc., volunteered at…
Read MoreClub cancels picnic
September 12, 2011
The Fall 2011 National Press Club Picnic has been cancelled. Thanks to the few members who responded with offers to volunteer. Unfortunately, the response was not great enough to move forward with planning for the picnic. The Events Committee will discuss at its next regularly-scheduled meeting the…
Read MoreNPC plans general membership meeting for Oct. 7
September 12, 2011
Officers of the National Press Club plan to report to members at the fall General Membership Meeting Friday, Oct. 7 at noon in the Holeman Lounge. A buffet lunch will be served with business beginning at 12:15 p.m. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling (202) 662-7511 no later than…
Read MoreClub welcomes 36 new members
September 9, 2011
Please join the National Press Club Board of Governors in welcoming these new members to the World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists: Journalist John R. Grano – Christian Post, Senior Managing Editor; William R. Koenig – Koenig International, White House Correspondent; Fermin…
Read MoreBid on a China travel package at Fourth Estate dinner silent auction, Oct. 28
September 7, 2011
A travel package offered by Cathay Pacific is one of the exciting Silent Auction items that will be available at the National Press Club Fourth Estate Awards dinner honoring broadcaster Jim Lehrer on Friday, Oct. 28. The package includes two economy class, roundtrip tickets to Beijing via Hong Kong…
Read MoreGiuliani audio now available on Club site
September 7, 2011
Digital audio of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Sept. 6 National Press Club luncheon is now available on the Club website. Giuliani assessed the state of U.S. security 10 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and left the door open for a possible 2012 presidential bid. Here is a link to…
Read MoreMembers' photos on exhibit during September
September 6, 2011
Members and their guests celebrated at the opening reception of the 12th Annual National Press Club Members' Photo Exhibit on Sept. 1. Myron Belkind, Club treasurer and Photo Committee board liaison, opened the exhibit with remarks recognizing the photographic accomplishments of the Club's member-…
Read MoreClub bar continues to serve Washington insight along with libations
September 1, 2011
The late legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite credited the National Press Club bar – the Reliable Source – as a venue for informal education about the ways of Washington, Club President Mark Hamrick notes in his latest blog post. In his Aug. 30 note, which can be found on the Club homepage (www.…
Read MoreClub offers fall internship
September 1, 2011
The National Press Club is now accepting applications for fall internships in the membership department. Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in event planning, marketing and public realtions and associations are welcome to apply. The position is unpaid. Duties will include but…
Read MoreFate of Oct. 2 picnic depends on finding volunteers
September 1, 2011
The Events Committee is seeking volunteers to help plan and coordinate the annual National Press Club picnic on Oct. 2 at Rock Creek Park. The venue has been booked, and the Club will provide food. Now we need Club members to help with logistics, such as picking up the food on the day of the picnic…
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