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General Membership Meeting
A General Membership Meeting of the National Press Club will be held at 12 noon, Friday, May 13, in the Holeman Lounge. Officers will report on the Club’s operations since the last meeting. In addition, changes in the Articles of Incorporation to reflect that retired members serve on the Board of Governors will be considered. Here is the meeting agenda: 1. Meeting called to order (President Mark Hamrick) 2. Approval of the January 21 General Membership Meeting Minutes (Joel Whitaker) 3. Membership Report (Angela Greiling Keane) 4. Treasurer's Report (Myron Belkind) 5. President’s Report (…
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NPC Luncheon with Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise, who stars as Det. Mac Taylor in the CBS television series “CSI: New York,” will announce the formation of The Gary Sinise Foundation at a National Press Club luncheon address on Thursday, June 30. The Gary Sinise Foundation serves the nation by honoring service members, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need by supporting unique programs designed to entertain educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. Sinise, who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Support Actor for his portrayal of Lt. Dan in the Oscar-winning film “Forrest Gump,” will…
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Documentary Screening of "Lift Up"
Lift Up A documentary about Haiti, directed by Huguens Jean and Philip Knowlton. After last year's earthquake, Huguens Jean and his brother Clifford Muse returned to Haiti to honor their grandfather who died a month after the quake. Their film tells the stories of Haitians coping with the aftermath of the quake. www.liftupmovie.com
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Author and former Guardian Editor Alan Rusbridger to Discuss New Book with Washington Post Exec. Editor Marty Baron
Livestream will begin 12/7 at 1:00pm ET. Alan Rusbridger, the storied long-time former editor-in-chief of The Guardian will discuss his new book “Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why it Matters Now,” in conversation with Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron, at a National Press Club Journalism Institute luncheon on Friday, Dec. 7 in the National Press Club's Holeman Lounge. Doors open at 12pm. Lunch is scheduled to begin at 12:30 with the program scheduled to run from 1-2pm. Tickets are $25 for National Press Club members and $39 for the general public. When…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: The Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Livestream will begin 11/9 at 1:00pm ET. On November 11 of this year, the American people will observe the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, which led to the creation of Veterans Day. As the tenth Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Robert Wilkie is responsible for overseeing the care of more than 20 million U.S. veterans and their families. Mr. Wilkie, who was nominated for the position by President Trump and sworn into office on July 30, 2018, will assess the performance of his Department and outline his goals for the care of our nation's Veterans just…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE)
Livestream will begin 10/31 at 1:00pm ET. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) will discuss his latest book, “THEM: Why We Hate Each Other – and How to Heal,” at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon and Book Signing Event on Wednesday, October 31 at 12:30 p.m. in the Club’s Holeman Lounge. In “THEM,” Sasse argues that the deepening divide within our nation is not the product of any one political party, person or event, but rather the gradual erosion of our sense of community and belonging, and our subsequent efforts to fill that void with what Sasse calls “Anti-tribes” on social media and cable…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: National Air & Space Museum Director Dr. Ellen R. Stofan
Livestream will begin 10/22 at 1:00pm ET. Dr. Ellen R. Stofan, former chief scientist at NASA and the first female director of the National Air and Space Museum, will share her vision for the future of the Museum and how the museum is helping lead the national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Lunar Program at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, October 22. Stofan, who was named the John and Adrienne Mars director of the National Air and Space Museum this past April, brings more than 25 years of relevant experience to the position. Most recently, Stofan…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Director General of Al Jazeera Dr. Mostefa Souag
Livestream will begin 10/2 at 1:00pm ET. Dr. Mostefa Souag, the Director General of Al Jazeera, will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday, October 2 to discuss what the future looks like for the Al Jazeera Media Network. Lunch will be served in the club’s Holeman Lounge 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 $25 for National Press Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. For all ticketing-related questions, please email…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson
Livestream will begin 9/26 at 1:00pm ET. Heather Wilson, the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, will deliver an address on “The Future of American Air Power in the 21st Century,” including plans for future space and cyber operations as well as the incorporation of new technologies and weapons systems, at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, September 26. Secretary Wilson was nominated by President Trump and sworn into office by Secretary of Defense James Mattis on May 16, 2017. She is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force and oversees the…
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