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Presidential Debate Discussion, 8 pm Sept. 21; Kalb, Schieffer, Woodruff, Others
Some seats remain for a discussion on presidential debates at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the ballroom. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Host Marvin Kalb of the "Kalb Report" and the panel will examine presidential debates past and present to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy-Nixon debate 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 of the commission on presidential debates. Reserve at 202-662-…
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Social Media Strategies at Half-Day Conference, 8:30 am 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. Panelists, representing organizations including Fortune 500 companies, public relations agencies, trade associations and the U.S. government, will discuss their experiences with social media. The "Get PR Smart" conference will include two panels: “Spread the Word” and “Manage the Word.” In the first panel, industry experts will explain how to leverage social media to expand the…
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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 “Observations on U.S. and Global Financial Markets and Economic Growth,” 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…
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Few Seats Left for Group Career Coaching Sessions
A few spots remain in a four-week career coaching session with career coach Jackie Jones. The cost is for $80 for members, $200 for non-members, and sessions are limited to eight participants per group. A former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer, Jones focuses on getting people back on track amid a changing industry while targeting work that sparks one's passion. After four weeks, you'll be better focused to take your next steps, write a cover letter or target job searches. These sessions will help you plan and prepare for the next level of your career even if you're…
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Discussion, Play Mark Lincoln Bicentennial, 7:30 pm Sept. 20
A panel of historians will discuss President Lincoln's relationship with the Washington press corps following the presentation of an NPC member's play on Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20. There is no admission charge. Anthony Gallo's drama, "Lincoln and God," will be performed, and the audience will sing Civil War songs organized by the play’s musical director. RSVP at [email protected] or 202 544 6973. -- Dipka Bhambhani, [email protected]
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Fourth Estate Wine Dinner to Feature Father Leo, 6:30 pm Sept. 23
Meet the priest who beat Iron Chef Bobby Flay in a "throwdown" and enjoy a five-course dinner with paired wines at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. The dinner, including wine and a pre-dinner reception, costs $70 for members and $93 non-members inclusive of tax and gratuity. Books will be on hand to purchase at the event. Father Leo Patalinghug, a chef and author, will showcase recipes from his new cookbook "Grace Before Meals," which aims to add a gourmet touch to the family dinner. Patalinghug has been featured in the Washington Post and on CBS Sunday Morning…
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Multimedia Story-telling Seminar, 9:30 am Sept. 29; RSVP Required
Prize-winning journalists Susanne Reber and Keith Jenkins of National Public Radio will lead a seminar on "Telling the Story with Multimedia" at 9:30 am Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Murrow Room. There is no admission charge. They will share tips and techniques for riveting an audience with sound, photography, videography and more. The 90-minute seminar will emphasize practical journalism tools useful for professionals and students. Reber is NPR's deputy managing editor for investigations, working with beat and field reporters and collaborating with other non-profit news organizations. She…
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Beverage Tasting, 6:30 pm Oct. 1; Discount for Club Members
Samples of wines, beer and spirits from around the world will be offered at "Stomp the Presses" at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the ballroom. Admission is $25; NPC members receive a 15 percent ticket discount. Tickets can be purchased online at www.press.org/events/stomp-presses, For the NPC member discount code, email Joshua Funk, [email protected]. Experts from Bell Wine and Spirits will guide attendees in tasting the more than 60 wines, cognacs, beers and spirits that will be available, including Flying Dog beer, Piper Heidsieck Champagne, selections from Charles Smith Winery, Cameron Hughes…
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Interview with Presidential Makeup Artist, 6:30 pm Oct. 7
Presidential makeup artist, author and media coach Lillian Brown will be interviewed in a one-hour broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Broadcast Operations Center on the fourth floor. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. Brown’s interview is in conjunction with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy-Nixon debates and is co-sponsored by the Broadcast and History and Heritage committees. Brown applied makeup to both Kennedy and Nixon before three of the four televised debates in 1960. She will also discuss…
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Social Media and PR at Half-day Conference, 8:30 am Oct. 1
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 for the conference in the "Get PR Smart" series is $155 for members and $185 for non-members. The conference will include two panels entitled “Spread the Word” and “Manage the Word” In the first panel, industry experts will explain how to leverage social media to expand the reach of your message to engage more stakeholders. During the second panel, the discussion will center on being both proactive and reactive when it…
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