Member News
Pub Quiz, 7 pm Sept. 23
September 13, 2010
Pub Quiz is a 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Truman Lounge. The team trivia evening will feature round prizes along with hot food and cold drinks. Top prizes include a $50 gift certificate to the Fourth Estate Restaurant and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whisky. Build a team of up to four (at least…
Read MoreThis Week in National Press Club History
September 13, 2010
Sept. 16, 2009: Walter Cronkite, long-time anchor of CBS Evening News, and Don Hewitt, the creator and executive producer of “60 Minutes,” are remembered at a Club panel by fMarvin Kalb, Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer and Daniel Schorr. This week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the…
Read MoreEditor Openings at ChristianPost.com
September 13, 2010
ChristianPost.com, an online publication, has openings for four section editors for culture, education, society and business. Section editors are expected to maintain a Bible-based, Christ-centered perspective, agree with the publication's staement of faith and have five years' experience at a…
Read MoreTravel Committee Reception, 7 pm Sept. 15
September 9, 2010
The Travel Committee will hold a reception at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, to describe the trips planned for the remainder of 2010 and for 2011. Suggestions for additional trips will be accepted. It also will offer a chance to sign up for the two remaining 2010 trips -- a three-night stay at the…
Read MoreFall Membership Meeting, 6 pm Oct. 8
September 9, 2010
The autumn Club membership meeting is at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct., 8, in the Holeman Lounge. President Alan Bjerga and other officers will give reports on the Club's operations. The meeting will be webcast to ensure access for non-resident members and others who cannot attend in person. The time has…
Read MoreNewsmakers Committee Meets 6:30 pm Sept. 13
September 9, 2010
The Newsmakers Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, on the 14th floor mezzanine. -- Tejinder Singh, [email protected]
Read MoreOpera at Ballpark, 2 pm Sept. 19; RSVP Required
September 8, 2010
The Events Committee is arranging for a family-friendly outing to Washington National Opera's Opera in the Outfield presenting Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) by Giuseppe Verdi at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Participants will sit in the Red Porch at Nationals Park. Gates open at noon, and the Red…
Read MoreTour of K. Graham Exhibit, 10 am Oct. 2; 35-Member Capacity
September 8, 2010
Historian and Club member Amy Henderson will conduct a tour of the Katharine Graham exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, for up to 35 NPC members. The tour is free to members and their guests. Please RSVP at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] by Thursday,…
Read MoreHow to Communicate with Foreigners, 6:30 pm Sept. 13
September 7, 2010
Club member Larry Wojno will make a presentation on "How to Communicate with Foreigners" at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the McClendon Room as part of the meeting of the International Correspondents Committee. The event is open to NPC members and their guests. Wojno is a 30-year veteran of…
Read MoreMembers' Photo Exhibit in Lobby Until Sept. 30
September 7, 2010
An overflow crowd attended the opening reception of the 11th annual NPC Members' Photo Exhibit on Sept. 2. Club President Alan Bjerga opened the exhibit with remarks recognizing the photographic accomplishments of the Club's member-photographers. The 185 photos taken by 49 NPC members will be on…
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