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Deadline for NPC journalism contest April 1
The National Press Club journalism contest offers a wide variety of competitions in categories ranging from analytical newsletter writing to humor writing to coverage of the aerospace and the airline industry. The contest, which has a deadline of April 1, even has a competition for the best young political writing. Some details on those awards: The Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism. It honors excellence and objectivity in political coverage by reporters 34 years old and younger. It is named in memory of Sandy Hume, the reporter for The Hill who broke the…
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Top editors to describe Washington Post's digital future April 1
Seats are going fast for a landmark "Kalb Report" Monday, April 1, when top Washington Post editors will join host Marvin Kalb to explain what newspapers must do to survive in the digital age. Executive Editor Martin Baron and Managing Editor Kevin Merida will discuss how America's great newspapers can win the battle for the soul of journalism in an era of lightning speed, loose standards and massive competition. The program begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. in the ballroom, so please arrive early. Admission is free but seating is limited. Click here to reserve tickets.
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NPC's American Legion Post 20 organizes speech contest on U.S. Constitution
Stephen D. Morris, a senior at Gonzaga College High School, won a $1,500 scholarship from the American Legion in an speech contest sponsored by the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20. The March 23 contest, held at Catholic University, was organized by Post 20 member Jonathan Buth. NPC members assisted in the judging. Morris will represent D.C. next month in Indianapolis, competing for scholarships worth up to $18,000. Contestants speak on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution.
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NPC to partner with Politics and Prose on Nov. 19 Book Fair
The National Press Club will partner with Washington’s largest independent bookstore, Politics and Prose, on the 36th annual Book Fair and Authors’ Night, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. “Politics and Prose offers an invaluable connection to the community of authors and book-buyers, and the Club is fortunate to have as its partner an institution held is such high esteem,” said NPC president Angela Greiling Keane. The annual fair draws the nation’s top pols, pundits and cultural icons to the Press Club. The event promises a robust crowd of book lovers, journalists and politicos seeking the latest…
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Learn Tumblr Wednesday, April 3
An Introduction to Tumblr class will be offered Wednesday, April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tumblr is a blogging platform that lets you quickly and easily post everything from photos to text to video. Come learn about its applications and create your own Tumblr site. The class if free for NPC members, $15 for non-members. Register here.
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Fewer than 20 seats remain for April 9 Mayo Clinic CEO luncheon
Mayo Clinic President and chief executive Dr. John H. Noseworthy will discuss how to create higher quality, patient-centered care at lower costs at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, April 9. Fewer than 20 seats remain. The luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Luncheon tickets cost $21 for Club members and up to one guest; $35 for general admission and $20 for students. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation. To reserve tickets, please click here. For questions regarding reservations…
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Bib up! Lobster Night returns March 27
Celebrate Cherry Blossoms and all the rites of spring at Lobster Night from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at The Fourth Estate restaurant. The menu will feature steamed 1 ¼ pound Maine Lobsters with coleslaw (or salad) and choice of French Fries or oven-crisped new potatoes. The cost is $25 for Club members and $30 for non-members. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster; phone: 202-662-7638. A very limited number of lobsters will be available for those without a reservation. The regular Fourth Estate menu will be available for non-lobster lovers, featuring…
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BULLETIN! National Press Club seeks best breaking news reporting
The breaking news award in the National Press Club journalism contest recognizes excellence in reporting on quickly unfolding events -- with competitions for print/online and broadcast. Entries will be judged for quality of reporting, speed and innovation. Particular attention will be given to reporting in the first 24 hours and the use of a variety of formats to reach news consumers. The Arizona Republic was cited as co-winner of the Breaking News Award last year for its coverage of the Tucson mass shooting that left six dead and twice that many wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.…
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Reach your target audience with Facebook advertising, 9 am April 5
Learn how to use Facebook advertising to reach your target audience and generate buzz for your organization "Get Smart" session at 9 a.m. April 5 in the conference rooms. The session, which will run until 10:30 a.m., costs $35 for National Press Club members and $45 for non-members. Registration is required. You can register here. Club members should login for the discount code. The "Get Smart" series is sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Adfero Group.
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Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe headlines April 19 luncheon
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe will discuss challenges of meeting the evolving demands of the nation's postal system and the upcoming changes to Saturday delivery at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, April 19. Donahoe, the 73rd postmaster general and chief executive of the world’s largest postal organization, announced in February that the postal service would end Saturday mail delivery to cut costs. Donahoe said the reductions would save $2 billion annually for the financially troubled postal service. The move conflicts with congressional mandates for six-day-a-week service, and…
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