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Committee Orientation Reception
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Daring to Draw: An Evening with Political Cartoonists from Around the World
Daring to Draw: An Evening with Political Cartoonists from Around the WorldMonday, June 20, 20115:30pm - 7:30pmHoleman Lounge, The National Press ClubFree for Members Non Members: $10 --- Press Club Hosts Political Cartoonists From Around the World Political cartoonists have the unique ability to capture complex issues in a picture and a few short words. In many parts of the world, they contribute political commentary that few print or broadcast journalists would dare. The U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is hosting a group of 20 political…
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How to Use Video to Get Your Message Across: Thinking Strategically About Content
As people watch less TV, they are watching more video on their computers, tablets or smartphones. That means your video needs to more compelling, creative and contagious than the competition. We’ll help you understand the anatomy of a great video – from concept to promotion – so that you can powerfully reach, teach and activate your target audiences.
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How to Keep Your Issue Alive in the 2012 Elections
Afraid of your message getting lost in the excitement of the 2012 presidential elections? Learn strategies for leveraging the election to gain attention for your issues.
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Mastering Social Media: Three Successful Case Studies & Advice You Can Apply Today
Your organization has developed a presence on social media – now what? Master the art of taking these tools to the next level and see how successful organizations have done it. Conference Program Check-in / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Introduction: 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Havilah Ross, National Press Club) Panel One – Three Successful Case Studies: 9:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Moderator: Ashley Mancini: The Public Affairs CouncilSpeakers: Bianca Prade: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Kerala Taylor: KaBOOM! Gina Welker: Adfero Group Break: 10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Panel…
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Chuck Leavell
Newsmaker: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones DATE: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 2:00 pmPlace: First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20045 Rock and roll legend Chuck Leavell, longtime keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones, will discuss his new book about sustainable, smart growth, entitled, “Growing a Better America,” at a National Press Club Newsmaker. A conservationist, Leavell is co-founder of the eco-web site Mother Nature Network (MNN), the world’s most visited for-profit environmental web site. His…
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Tales from the Tap Room
The National Press Club's three most senior former presidents will share a combined 265 years of experience and wisdom at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, in the Holeman Lounge. John Cosgrove, Allan Cromley and Donald Larrabee, the Club's three "deans," will reminisce and tell anecdotes about the tumultuous years when they led the Club. The free event, called "Tales from the Tap Room," is sponsored by the Club's History and Heritage Committee. For more details on this event, click here. This fireside chat with the former presidents will feature hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Although there is no…
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Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas Governor and Fox News Commentator Mike Huckabee, considered by analysts to be a likely Republican presidential candidate in 2012, will discuss his new book, “A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need From Washington (and a Trillion That We Don’t!”) Free copies of the book will be available at the event. Contact: Bob Webb, Event Host (703) 329-1950, [email protected]
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Bourbon and Book Event
Author Dennis Pogue will discuss his book, Founding Spirits: George Washington and the Beginnings of the American Whiskey Industry. This talk will be accompanied by multiple whiskey and cocktail tastings, which are provided by the National Distilled Spirits Council. This event is sponsored by the Young Members Committee. For more information, please contact Tim Young at [email protected].
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BOG Appreciation Dinner
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