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The Inauguration of Jeffrey Ballou, 110th President of The National Press Club
The Board of Governors of The National Press Club requests of the pleasure of your company at Club of Champions A gala to mark the inauguration of Jeffrey Ballou News Editor at Al Jazeera Media Network English language channel and 110th President of the National Press Club Saturday, January 14th, 2017 Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dancing with Beats by DJ Scientific to follow Black Tie National Press Club 529 14th St., NW Washington, District of Columbia Illustration by Steve Lieber Sponsorship and donation opportunities Help make the gala more memorable via a personal donation…
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A Celebration of the Late John Cosgrove
The National Press Club will honor the late John Cosgrove, a former NPC president who passed away in October, on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A reception for Press Club members and his family and friends will follow. Cosgrove, who presented President John F. Kennedy his NPC membership card, served the club for decades and was the NPC's longest-surviving president. The Board of Governors renamed the newly-renovated Games Room as the "John Cosgrove Members' Lounge" in September. The wake is open to members; no tickets are required, but we kindly ask that you RSVP below.
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Peter Thiel
Livestream will begin October 31 at 11:00am EDT. Billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel has rocked Silicon Valley with his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump. Thiel will discuss that political endorsement and the 2016 election at a National Press Club speakers newsmaker event on Monday Oct. 31. Thiel, who co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies Inc., endorsed Trump at the Republican National Convention in July and pledged a $1.25 million campaign donation in support of the candidate. Remarks begin at 11 a.m. in the Holeman Lounge, followed…
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NPC Luncheon with MGM Resorts Chairman & CEO James Murren
James Murren, the chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, Dec. 2. Murren will talk about MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion integrated resort and casino, which is scheduled to open on Dec. 8, and offer his perspectives on the business of travel and tourism. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $38 for all other non-member tickets. For questions,…
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NPC Luncheon with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Nov. 21. She plans to focus on the environmental and public health legacy of the Obama Administration, with an emphasis on efforts to combat the global effects of climate change. Under McCarthy's leadership, the EPA helped penalize Volkswagen for cheating on diesel emissions, advocated for regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, promoted a sweeping federal rule to cut carbon dioxide emission from power plants and worked to expand federal authority under the Clean Water Act. McCarthy…
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NPC Luncheon with WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will reflect on the state of Metro and announce actions for 2017 to get Metrorail service "back to good" at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Wiedefeld will discuss ongoing efforts to improve safety, reliability and financial health, as well as restore public trust in Metro. Wiedefeld is entering a challenging time as he fights off bankruptcy while addressing safety and service issues with sometimes hostile jurisdictional masters and a beleaguered governing structure. Lunch will be…
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NPC Luncheon with Education Secretary John B. King
Livestream will begin October 19 at 1:00pm ET. Education Secretary John B. King will appear at Oct. 19 National Press Club luncheon to discuss civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens. Before becoming secretary, Dr. King served as the Department's principal senior advisor, overseeing all preschool-through-12th-grade education policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he was the commissioner of education for the state of New York. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at…
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NPC Luncheon with Basketball Legend & Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and the author of more than a dozen books, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Oct. 17. Abdul-Jabbar was the NBA’s MVP six times over during the 20 seasons he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a member of six championship teams and was named an All-Star a record 19 times. After he retired from his playing career, Abdul-Jabbar became a successful author, publishing graphic novels and books on African-American history. His latest work, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality…
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NPC Luncheon with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
Ray Mabus, the leader of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, will discuss the state of America's sea services at a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12. As he nears the end of his tenure as Secretary of the Navy, Mabus will discuss Navy and Marine Corps accomplishments over the past seven years and continued efforts to advance the Department of the Navy in innovation, energy, ship building, personnel initiatives and partnerships. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for…
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NPC Luncheon with WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo will speak at a National Press Club Speakers luncheon on Friday, Oct. 7. Azevêdo became the sixth Director-General of the WTO in September 2013. In a statement earlier this week, the WTO said that world trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016. Azevêdo said the forecast is “serious and should serve as a wake-up call.” He called it “particularly concerning in the context of growing anti-globalization sentiment.” Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session…
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