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2024 "Press vs. Politicians" National Press Club Spelling Bee
Following the Spelling Bee, stay for the National Press Club's Debate Watch Party in the Ballroom at 8:30 p.m. Club members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access tickets at the member rate.
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee. The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "Reinventing the Wheel," Patricia A. Broderick
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Judge Patricia A. Broderick, a senior judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will discuss her new book “Reinventing the Wheel: Hard Roads Can Lead to Beautiful Places” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. She will be joined by Sen. Tom Harkin, one of the main authors of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. After suffering life-changing injuries in a car accident as a teenager, Broderick resolved to forge a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. What followed was a life of career achievement and personal adventure (…
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Love & Whiskey: An Evening with Fawn Weaver
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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder and CEO Fawn Weaver will launch her new book, “Love and Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest” at a National Press Club Headliners dinner and tasting event on June 18 at 6 p.m. Following the book talk, guests will enjoy a dinner and whiskey tasting. Uncle Nearest Master Distiller Victoria Eady Butler will guide the audience through the flavors in Uncle Nearest’s whiskey selection. The event begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. At 6 p.m. guests…
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NPC Wine Dinner featuring Rose Wilde
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Photography Team Meeting with Patrizio Sacchetto
Food photography from the chef's perspective
NPC's Photography Team will hear how chefs create cuisine to be more visually interesting and attractive in the group's next meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at 12 noon in the Cosgrove Lounge. Patrizio Sacchetto, the Club's culinary developer, will discuss how chefs weigh factors such as ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to enhance the visual appeal of their creations. In addition, NPC's kitchen will prepare and display sample dishes for participants to shoot before beginning the conversation. The Photo Team meeting begins at 12:00 noon with a self-funded lunch from the Reliable…
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History and Heritage Team Meeting
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The purpose of this team is to collect and record the history of the Press Club and its impact on journalism. The meeting begins with a self-funded lunch from the Reliable Source followed by a hybrid meeting with members of the History & Heritage Team.
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Broadcast-Podcast Team Meeting
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The Broadcast-Podcast team will have its monthly member meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The team serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital. All club members are welcome to join the discussion.
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CANCELLED: NPC Headliners: Josh Harris
This event will be rescheduled for a later date.
As the 2024 National Football League season prepares to kickoff, Josh Harris, managing partner of the Washington Commanders and founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will speak at a National Press Club Headliner Luncheon on July 29. Harris led a group that purchased the team last summer for $6.05 billion. He and his team have focused over the past year on improving the fan experience and hiring new leadership, including General Manager Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders also drafted Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels of Louisiana State…
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Communicators Team Meeting
National Press Club Communicators Team members help further the goals of the National Press Club through their participation in and support of activities that advance the cause of journalism and defend the freedom of the press. Join the Communicators Team here to receive team updates and the invitations to team meetings.
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Communicators Team Meeting
National Press Club Communicators Team members help further the goals of the National Press Club through their participation in and support of activities that advance the cause of journalism and defend the freedom of the press. Join the Communicators Team here to receive team updates and the invitations to team meetings.
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