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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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First Aid for Mental Health
First Aid For Mental Health: Tucson, Sheen and In-between National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare CEO Linda Rosenberg will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at noon Thursday, March 10, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Rosenberg will discuss the emergence of Mental Health First Aid, a new public-education program that teaches people how to help someone in crisis who is developing signs of mental illness or substance abuse. Rosenberg will demonstrate how the program uses role playing and simulations to show participants…
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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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Dr. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi
Dr. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, Reform candidate in Nigeria's April presidential elections, will discuss "Job Creation, Accountability in Politics and Election Reform" Professor Utomi,a political economist and senior faculty member at the Lagos Business School-Pan African University,is challenging Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in the upcoming elections. He will also discuss the evolving relationship between Nigeria and China, including what he calls "the risk of heightened Nigerian dependence on China" and Chinese "business incursions" into Nigeria. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER…
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Freedom of the Press in Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian legislators, journalists and NGO representatives, will discuss, THE RISE OF POLITICAL PROSECUTION AND ONGOING THREATS TO FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN UKRAINE Speakers: Andriy Shevchenko, Member of Ukraine Parliament (Block of Yulia Tymoshenko), Committee on Freedom of Speech and Information; and Pres., Center for Public Media, an NGO promoting public broadcasting in Ukraine; Oleh Rybachuk, Chairman of the Board of the NGO Suspilnist Foundation; and Chairman of the Board and co-founder of the NGO Centre UA, where he initiatied the New Citizen Campaign; Alyona Getmanchuk,…
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NPC Board of Governors meeting
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NPC Turkey & China Silk Road
The National Press Club Travel Committee will host a special reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the Zenger Room for Club members and friends who are interested in the Club's upcoming trips to Turkey and to China, the Silk Road, and Tibet.
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American Heart Association CEO
Cost to Treat Heart Disease in U.S. to Rise Dramatically; Unprecedented Levels Expected American Heart Association Releases New Projections American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at noon Monday, Jan. 24, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Brown will discuss the future of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States. To prepare for future cardiovascular care needs, the American Heart Association developed methodology to project future costs of care for hypertension, coronary heart disease…
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BOG Appreciation Dinner
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Presidential Inauguration Gala: Mark Hamrick, AP, 104th President of the National Press Club
The National Press Club will celebrate the inauguration of 104th NPC President Mark Hamrick at a black tie optional gala on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Members of the Press Club and D.C.’s journalism community will gather for “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore,” an evening of fine cuisine, entertainment and perspectives on Hamrick’s Middle American roots by legendary broadcaster and fellow former Kansan Bill Kurtis. Cocktails begin at 6:30, followed by dinner and the formal program at 7:30. Dinner Menu: Cocktail Hour Hors d’oeuvres: Wild Mushroom Profiteroles Crab Rangoon Butternut…
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