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NPC Committee Fair
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NPC Luncheon with Billie Jean King, tennis legend
Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King, winner of 37 Grand Slam titles and a tireless advocate against sexism in sports, will address the National Press Club at a Speakers Luncheon on May 9. The May 9 National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. King's remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm.Tickets are $19 for members, $30 for guests of members, and $37 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation. To submit…
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Richard Fenning, CEO of Control Risks
Richard Fenning, CEO of Control Risks, will discuss “The Arab Spring: The challenge for business in North Africa and the Middle East 2012” DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 7TIME: 10 a.m.Place: Lisagor Room, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Fenning will discuss how the civil unrest of the Arab Spring has affected the way people do business in North Africa and the Middle East. “Planning for low-probability but high-impact events must be part of any sensible strategic forecast,” he said. The impact of the Arab Spring will continue to reverberate strongly across the region. Tunisia,…
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Board of Governors Appreciation Dinner
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Campaign Finance Reform Panel with Jack Abramoff
Former Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Campaign Finance Reform Leaders to Discuss How to Fix WashingtonNational Press Club to Host First Public Panel With Abramoff and Good Government Advocates:‘What Will it Take to Change the Influence of Money in Politics?’WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jack Abramoff, author of the book “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist,” has faced “60 Minutes” and Senate investigative hearings, and has been the subject of two Hollywood movies. Now, for the first time, he’ll come together for a panel discussion with reform…
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YM Event - Social Media 4 Social Good
An innovative new series — "Social Media 4 Social Good” — interviews the strategists and entrepreneurs who are using social media to make positive contributions to the world. “Social Media 4 Social Good” premieres on Thursday, February 9 at 7pm as host Monica Gray interviews social media guru Aaron Sherinian of the UN Foundation. Sherinian is widely-regarded as a technological game-changer in the international development arena. “Social media can have a huge impact on shifting behaviors and improving the programs people count on,” says Sherinian. “Communications isn’t frosting, it’s the…
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NPC Photography Committee Event - Lynn Abercrombie
For 40 years, the late photographer Tom Abercrombie traveled with his wife Lynn for National Geographic, covering every continent and pushing global boundaries. Join Lynn on Friday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the National Press Club's Holeman Lounge to celebrate Traveling the World for National Geographic , a new book featuring stunning images from their remarkable life. Lynn and her daughter Mari will share personal stories and photographs about life on assignment with Tom Abercrombie, and she will discuss her experience as an official photographer for National Geographic—gaining access and…
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NPC Annual Membership Meeting
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Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
“Ben & Jerry to Make the Business Case for Improving Economic Justice in America and Supporting the Occupy Wall Street Movement.” Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., will explain how they share many of the values supported by the “Occupy Wall Street” movement because they are good for business and can help get more Americans back to work. They plan to explain why and how business leaders should work to reduce economic inequality and help create the changes called for by “Occupy Wall Street” demonstrators. The National Press Club Newsmaker…
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Vivian Awards
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