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General Membership Meeting
The National Press Club will hold a general membership meeting for all Club members at noon Friday, October 20, in the Conference Rooms. There will not be a livestream, so please plan accordingly to attend in-person. Members will receive membership updates and there will be a proposal for 2024 membership dues presented at this meeting. A lunch buffet will be provided. You must be a NPC member to attend and registration is required.
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NPC Headliners Book Event: “American Mother” featuring Diane Foley
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Join Diane Foley, mother of Jim Foley, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, for a discussion on "American Mother," written with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann. Foley will share her journey from the time of her son’s captivity to the years after his death. Nearly seven years after her son’s death, Foley spent three days in a Virginia courthouse in the presence of her son’s killer. Her passion to keep her son’s memory alive let to the creation of the James Foley Legacy Foundation—a nonprofit that “advocates for the freedom of all Americans held hostage abroad…
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Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit
In response to water scarcity crises in multiple regions across the U.S. and globally, the International Code Council (The Code Council) will host a high-level meeting of water experts from across government, academia, and the water utility sector to examine water conservation solutions achievable through newly updated building standards and codes. As the focal event of its World Water Awareness 2024 campaign, The Code Council will bring together leading water experts from DC Water, U.S. EPA, and U.S. DOI, Bureau of Reclamation for, “Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit,” on Thurs.,…
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The Way Forward for Preserving Journalistic Independence at USAGM News Outlets
The American taxpayer-funded U.S. Agency for Global Media employs thousands of journalists in the U.S. and around the world, broadcasting in some 63 different languages to a global audience of over 400 million. While Congress has moved in recent years to protect the journalistic independence of the news outlets that comprise USAGM, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia, concerns remain about what might happen to the editorial integrity of the agency if President Donald Trump returns to office next year. To examine this pressing question, the National…
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Southeast Asian Buffet at the Reliable Source
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavors and cultural delights at the Reliable Source on Thursday, April 25. Members are invited to indulge in a mouthwatering Southeast Asian buffet, offering a wide array of authentic delicacies from the region. Experience the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Southeast Asia without leaving the comforts of the Club. Immerse yourself in a delectable buffet spread featuring traditional dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From aromatic curries to savory stir-fries, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Enhancing the dining experience,…
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Mediterranean Seafood Buffet
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Club Members and guests are invited to indulge in the delicious Mediterranean seafood buffet at the Reliable Source. There’s no need to fly to the Mediterranean for the best food and music. You can enjoy both at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source restaurant on Thursday, May 23. The popular Club hangout will feature a special Mediterranean seafood food and drink menu starting at 5:30 p.m. Then, at 6 p.m., enjoy music by Renée Tannenbaum, Vocalist. For those driving, free parking is available weekdays at One Parking, 1325 G St. NW, after 5 p.m. with a $25 purchase of food and beverage.…
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Celebration of Life for Will Lester
The National Press Club and The Associated Press invite you to join in celebrating the life of our beloved friend and colleague Will Lester at a memorial event being held at 6 p.m., Wednesday May 15 in the Conference Rooms. The event is open to members and friends of Lester, a longtime Press Club member who served as chair of the Awards Team for many years. Lester died unexpectedly in February. He joined the Club 1998 and won the Club’s highest volunteer honor, the Berny Krug Award, in 2013 for his work as chair of the Awards Team. Lester spent nearly 40 years at The Associated Press, where…
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Imagining Combat Without Military Medicine: What Would That Look Like?
Imagining Combat Without Military Medicine: What Would That Look Like? The Friends of the Uniformed Services University (Friends of USU) will host a lunch and panel discussion on Wednesday, May 22, 12:00-2:30 p.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, DC., to discuss the history, present state, and future of military medicine, focusing on the importance of USU as the integral center of learning for those who are educated and trained to care for those who go into harm’s way. The Defense Health Agency’s recent stabilization efforts—its pivot from a previous strategy to gut the capacity of…
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Willy Wonka Buffet
Prepare for a sweet blast from the past as the iconic cast of 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - plan to visit the National Press Club on June 6. Indulge your senses at the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet on the evening of June 6, where during a drawing five lucky diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast in front of the Club sign. The cost of the buffet is $35 for members and $45 for their guests. To secure your spot, contact the Reliable Source at RS@…
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General Membership Meeting
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The National Press Club will hold a general membership meeting for all Club members on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. There will not be a livestream, so please plan accordingly to attend in-person. Each attendee will be provided a complimentary drink ticket to be enjoyed with tasty hors d'oeuvres in the Truman Lounge immediately following the meeting. You must be a NPC member to attend and registration is required.
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