Member News
Newt unveils Medicaid proposal at 2005 luncheon
August 15, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History August 19, 2005: Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, addresses a Club luncheon about reforming Medicaid. He proposes a new model for the program “that maximizes Americans’ ability to live as long as possible, as healthily as possible, with the…
Read MoreKujawski obit runs in Post; Arlington burial set for 10 a.m. Aug. 23
August 12, 2011
A funeral service for former National Press Club bartender Jack Kujawski will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Arlington National Cemetery. An obituary for Kujawski ran in the Aug. 14 edition of the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jack-kujawski-71-bartend……
Read MoreNixon enjoyed Club activities before ignominious departure from Washington
August 8, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History August 8, 1974: President Richard M. Nixon resigns and leaves Washington the following day. Nixon had once said that “the press is the enemy,” but in earlier years, he was often a presence at the National Press Club. As a young senator from California, he…
Read MorePhoto exhibit deadline approaches, Aug. 19
August 8, 2011
Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 19, for the 12th Annual National Press Club Members' Photography Exhibition. Photos may be dropped off in the Club Membership Office beginning Monday, Aug. 8. Each member may submit up to four photos. The exhibit, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to…
Read MoreClub welcomes 62 new members
August 5, 2011
The Board of Governors has approved the following new members of the National Press Club: Journalist - Yali N’Diaye – Market News International, Reporter; Rob Doherty – Reuters News, General Manager/Editorial Operations; Carmen Russell – Voice of Russia Radio, Reporter; John T. Shaw – Market News…
Read MoreLehrer on 'citizen journalism'; Fourth Estate dinner Oct. 28
August 1, 2011
Jim Lehrer, longtime host of the PBS NewsHour, will receive the 2011 Fourth Estate Award at a dinner at the National Press Club on Oct. 28. Tickets are $125 for Club members. Every member can buy one guest ticket at the member price. Reserve at [email protected] or (202) 662-7501. Tickets for…
Read MoreApply for fellowship in reporting on technology, science, arts
July 27, 2011
The Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship enables talented journalists to connect with some of the world's leading thinkers by attending the 27th annual Kyoto Prize presentation ceremony, laureate lectures and workshops. The fellowship covers transportation to Kyoto, Japan, accommodations, and perdiem…
Read MoreIndira Gandhi, Jack Kevorkian make Club appearances this week in '82, '96
July 25, 2011
This Week In National Press Club History July 29, 1996: Dr. Jack Kevorkian gives a fiery speech in defense of doctor-assisted suicide. July 30, 1982: Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi makes her third appearance at a National Press Club luncheon. Her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime…
Read MoreProduction company seeks office space in National Press Building
July 25, 2011
A New York-based video production company is seeking a small office to sublet in the National Press Building. The space would be big enough for one person. If your company has space available, please call Christine at 202-400-1412.
Read MoreSgt. Shaft remembers Club bartender Jack Kujawski
July 25, 2011
John Fales, a National Press Club member and columnist for the Washington Times, wrote the following brief for Military.com about the late Club bartender Jack Kujawski in his Sgt. Shaft column on July 21 (http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,233819,00.html): Family and friends will be bidding a…
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