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Oct. 15 Fourth Estate Dinner Nears Sellout; Balcony Seats Available
The Oct. 15 Fourth Estate Award dinner honoring CBS newsman Bob Schieffer is fast approaching a sellout, but tickets for balcony seating remain. Bob Schieffer, longtime host of "Face the Nation" on CBS, will receive the Club's highest honor, the Fourth Estate Award. Schieffer is chief Washington correspondent for CBS News. In addition, he hosted the CBS Evening News before Katie Couric took over the anchor's chair, handled every major beat in the CBS Washington bureau, moderated two presidential debates and won seven Emmy Awards. He will be toasted and roasted at a dinner in the Club's…
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Digital, Social PR Explored at Half-day Seminar Oct. 1; Discount for Members
The latest techniques and technologies in digital and social PR will be the subject of a half-day conference at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the Holeman Lounge. The cost is $155 for members and $185 for non-members. The panelists include: Amy Lupold Bair, blogger at ResourcefulMommycom; Peter Waldheim, senior strategist to the Social Media Business Council; Mark Drapeau, director of innovative social engagement at Microsoft; Alan Rosenblatt, associate director for online advocacy at CAPAF; Darren Krape, new media advisor at the State Department; Jenna Mills, account supervisor at Adfero Group…
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Lobster Night, Sept. 29; $25
Steamed 1 1/4-pound lobsters will be on the Fourth Estate Restaurant dinner menu Wednesday, Sept. 29. The price is $25 for members and their guests, $30 for non-members. The lobsters are served with drawn butter and a choice of oven-roasted potatoes or fries and coleslaw or green salad. Diners are seated from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance, but some additional lobsters may be available for walk-in diners. To check on availability, call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected]. The lobster night special is offered the last Wednesday of every month for a…
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Bank of America CEO at Oct. 8 Luncheon
Brian T. Moynihan, chief executive officer and president of Bank of America, will speak at luncheon on Friday, Oct. 8. He will discuss U.S. and global financial markets, the recent U.S. and international regulatory reforms and the role of financial services companies in the economic recovery. Moynihan joined FleetBoston Financial in 1993, rising to lead its global wealth and investment management operations. He served in a number of senior leadership positions at Bank of America after it merged with FleetBoston Financial in 2004. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or…
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Dinner with Father Leo, 6:30 pm Sept. 23; $70
Dine on "Land, Sea, Air Paella" and "Chicken Adobo" with Father Leo Patalinghug, a gourmet chef, Catholic priest and author of a new cookbook, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Father Leo, who beat Iron Chef Bobby Flay in a "throwdown," will showcase his recipdes in a five-course dinner with paired wines in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. The dinner, including an hors d'ouevres reception and five wines, costs $70 for members and $93 for non-members inclusive of tax and gratuity. The cookbook, "Grace Before Meals," aims to add a gourmet touch to the family dinner. Books will available for…
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NRSC, DSCC Chairmen at Sept. 30 Luncheon
The senators charged with leading their parties’ efforts to gain a majority in the Senate will discuss the election outlook at a Luncheon Thursday, Sept. 30. National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman Sen. John Cornyn and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chairman Sen. Robert Menendez will discuss the results of the primary elections and what they believe will be the driving influences for voters in November. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] . Cost of luncheon is $17 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $…
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Journalists Discuss Transition to PR, 6 pm Oct. 7
Four public affairs and communications professionals who made the transition from journalism will speak about the career shift at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Bloomberg classroom. The panelists are Jared Allen, assistant vice president of FD Public Affairs, formerly a reporter for The Hill; Keith Blackman of Blackman Media Solutions, formerly White House producer for NBC News; and Mary O’Driscoll, director of the division of media relations for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, formerly editor and reporter at E&E Publishing and The Energy Daily. Rob Doherty, vice president of…
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NBC News President to Discuss Education Summit, 2 pm Sept. 22
Steve Capus, president of NBC News, and NBC’s president of strategic initiatives, Lisa Gersh, will discuss an NBC-sponsored education policy summit at a Newsmaker press conference at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22. NBC News has convened the summit in New York City Sept. 26 to 28 and will include Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, governors, mayors, teachers, school administrators, CEOs and education advocates. -- Jamie Horwitz, [email protected]
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Lobby Display Marks Kennedy-Nixon Debate
A display in the 13th floor Club lobby commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first televised series of debates between presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Other events in the Club related to the debates are: The Kalb Report at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the ballroom. Host Marvin Kalb the panel will examine presidential debates past and present. Participants are CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer; Sander Vanocur, who participated in the 1960 debates; Judy Woodruff of the PBS Newshour; former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry; and Janet Brown…
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Class on Location-based Tools, 1 pm Sept. 27; $20 for Members
A class on location-based tools is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Bloomberg classroom. The fee is $20 for NPC members and $30 for non-members. The class will explore location-based tools (such as Foursquare and Facebook Places), how they work and how they can be used to gather information, identify sources and promote yourself or your organization. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided. The class will be taught by NPC Librarian Beth Shankle. Register at http://bit.…
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