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Donnelly Praises Government Auditors, the "Unsung Heroes of Transparency"
When I became president of the National Press Club in January, I said I wanted our club members to become vocal advocates for open access to government information. Ensuring that our government continues to operate in the open, and allows reporters and the public access to government information is essential, both to our work as journalist and to our democracy. In that spirit, I’d like to share the wonderful and wise words of our colleague John Donnelly. John was recently honored by the National Press Foundation for his reporting on military spending on weapons systems. In his acceptance…
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Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak Inauguration Speech
It's really such an honor - and a little overwhelming - to be standing up here in front of all of you. A lot of amazing people have stood here - in this ballroom, behind this podium. Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan each came here - to the National Press Club - to announce they were running for president in 1976. In 1939 Eleanor Roosevelt was the first woman to address the club. And The Reverend Martin Luther King spoke here in 1962. Which begs the question - what the heck am I doing here? But for tonight, let's just go with it. Before I start saying important things about journalism - I…
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National Press Club Statement on Shooting at Annapolis Capital Gazette Newspaper
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club, [email protected] WASHINGTON, June 28 – Following is a statement from Andrea Edney, President of the National Press Club, on the shooting today at the Annapolis Capital Gazette Newspaper. We stand with our colleagues at the Annapolis Capital Gazette Newspaper which reportedly today suffered an active shooter event where people were injured including a reported five fatalities. We are heartbroken for our colleagues and their families and the Annapolis community they serve. This shooting is a tragic reminder that reporters –…
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President Andrea Edney's Inaugural Address
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. By now you all know that I am Andrea Edney. It is my honor to serve as the 111th President of the National Press Club. First, I would like to thank the Academy ... oh wait, this is Washington. I’ve heard it said that Washington is Hollywood for geeks and wonks, but you wouldn’t know it looking out at this well dressed, beautiful crowd tonight. Thank you for being here. Actually, I want to start by thanking my wonderful colleagues at Bloomberg News. For twenty years, they have given me remarkable opportunities. They stand for impartiality, accuracy and…
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Farewell, and Thank You
Fellow members of the National Press Club, To say that we had a crazy year is an incredible understatement. When you signed election petitions for the 110th administration to run for office, I am pretty sure that no one counted on such a virulently anti-press year. We launched 2017 with the theme “A Club of Champions.” As your retiring coach, let me start by thanking our leadership team board: Andrea Edney, Alison Kodjak, Derek Wallbank, Ferdous “Danny” Al-Faruque, Jen Judson, Ed Barks, Tom McMahon, Lindsay Law Murphy, Celia Wexler, Patrick Host, Ken Mellgren, Michael Freedman, Past…
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Please give to the employee holiday fund
Fellow members, As you travel near and far this holiday season to gather with those you cherish, please don't forget our dedicated National Press Club employees. Every day around the club there's ample reason to thank the staff. Whether it's serving you a plate of delicious food, keeping the restrooms in top order, or making sure that the setup is just right for your booked event, we rely on the 110 staff members who make the club our home away from home. With the season of giving upon us, now is our chance to thank them. I encourage you to show the staff how much we care by donating to the…
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A Periodic Update From “The World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists™.”
Greetings fellow members. Allow me to offer another playbook update from your club of champions! Much continues to happen in our busy private club. With rare exception, most of it is good, I am happy to report. For those who missed the last general membership meeting. I’d like to begin with a bit of sad news I shared there, and why it was delayed in delivery. Karen Deem, a beloved 17-year member of the National Press Club staff, passed away in last month. Karen, who fell ill serving the club during the photo team’s members exhibit reception, was hospitalized and tragically transitioned on…
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A “Club of Champions”: Time to suit up for big plays!
Happy September, fellow members, or should I say, teammates. Some of you have been away with your families. Others have been reporting and communicating non-stop all year with no break in sight. We started off with a bang dealing with unwarranted attacks on journalism which continue. Now many of us are reporting in harm’s way with hurricanes, hate crime marches and military conflicts. Others are trying to make sense for news consumers of the rapidly changing security challenges that face our world. Thank you for placing yourselves on the front lines to tell the truth without fear or favor.…
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“A Club of Champions,” First Quarter Time Out and Playbook Update
First, a Thank YouTo say that it has been a shotgun start to the year is an understatement. Many of you have come up to me, written, or called to say, “You picked a heck of a year to be club president!” You’re right. Not only did we have ambitious goals as a team of elected club leaders, we didn’t expect that we would have to become guardians of the first amendment from attacks by the U.S. government. Who knew? Two things I know for sure. First, thank you for your support of your club and electing me as your president. It’s a tremendous honor, it is exhilarating, tiring and humbling…
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A note to NPC members on Jan. 19th private client inaugural event
Fellow members, I've received some questions about the event that was held January 19 at the Club, a pre-inaugural rental characterized by the organizers as the Deploraball, and wanted to follow up with you. As you know, the Club has served as a venue for election-related events and parties for many years, held to celebrate incoming presidents from both parties. I want to assure you that in cooperation with the organizers and security personnel, the Club ensured the safety of all members, guests, protesters and attendees. The attendees of the event comported themselves as we would expect…
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