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Foursquare & Location-based Tools Class
In the location class we will start by discussing what location-based tools such as Foursquare, Gowalla and Facebook Places are and how they work. We will then look at how they can be used to gather information, identify sources, and promote yourself or your organization. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but…
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New Year's Swing
Come to dance the night away at the New Year's Eve Swing featuring Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. The cost is $125 for NPC members; $150 for non-members. The night includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, midnight champagne toast and a $15 discount on New Year's Eve dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant. If you would like to have dinner in the Fourth Estate before, it’s only $50 more for three courses and a glass of champagne See the menu here - http://press.org/restaurants/fourth-estate/new-years-eve. For discount codes, contact Josh Funk…
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The Kalb Report: "Scoops and Scandals"
The Kalb Report: "Scoops and Scandals: Two Centuries of Presidents and the Press" Moderator Marvin Kalb and an expert panel will examine the history of the relationship between the press and our presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. Panelists include: Douglas Brinkley, Historian; Sam Donaldson, Journalist and Martha Joynt Kumar, Historian. The series is produced jointly by The George Washington University Global Media Institute, Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center and the National Press Club.
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Children's Holiday Party
Make plans now to attend the National Press Club's Annual Children's Holiday Party...Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities begins at 11 a.m. with a delicious buffet luncheon, a fantastic DJ that knows the right songs to play for a fun party, entertainment by the Clogging Dancers, our famous gingerbread cookie decorating, magic tricks, face painting and, of course, a visit from SANTA. Don't forget to support our 'ANNUAL TOY DRIVE' -- by bringing an unwrapped toy as part of your admission to the Holiday Party! Don't miss out on the fun. Reserve your spot now by calling 202…
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Beginning Photoshop
Snap, download -- then what? Sign up now for a hands-on Photoshop workshop next month at the National Press Club. Beginning Photoshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m., and Intermediate Photoshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants can attend either session or both. Participants will need to bring a couple of recent digital photos on a thumbdrive; laptops will be provided or participants may bring their own as long as they have Photoshop software. Please bring at least one photo with a person as the subject and one photo featuring of a location or…
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Speakers Committee
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Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools-Cancelled
This event has been cancelled.
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Location-based Tools Class
New Location Class September 27, 1pm In the location class we will start by discussing what location-based tools such as Foursquare and Facebook Places are and how they work. We will then look at how they can be used to gather information, identify sources, and promote yourself or your organization. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided. The class will last one hour and take place in the Bloomberg Room. The class…
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NPC Luncheon: Brian T. Moynihan
Brian T. Moynihan, chief executive officer and president of Bank of America, will address a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 8, 2010. Moynihan will deliver a speech entitled “Observations on U.S. and Global Financial Markets and Economic Growth,” discussing the recent U.S. and international regulatory reforms and the role of financial services companies in the economic recovery. Moynihan joined FleetBoston Financial in 1993, rising to lead its global wealth and investment management operations. He served in a number of senior leadership positions at Bank of America after it…
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Shooting Straight: Practicing Direct Public Relations
Using online tactics to deliver messages directly to a target audience will be explored in a seminar at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20. The cost for the 90-minute seminar is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. Chris Battle, a partner at Adfero Group and member of the National Press Club, will lead “Shooting Straight: Practicing Direct Public Relations.” This is the fourth session in the “Get PR Smart” series of workshops on trends crucial to PR professionals. The educational seminar will cover the following topics: how to use blogs to communicate to various audiences, what type of blog is best…
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