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Club Closed Oct. 11 for Columbus Day
The Club will be closed Monday, Oct., 11, in observance of Columbus Day. The Fourth Estate Restaurant will be open for brunch and dinner on Saturday, Oct. 9.
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Writing Coach Roy Peter Clark, 9:30 am Nov. 10
Learn 90 writing secrets in 90 minutes from writing instructor Roy Peter Clark, at 9:30 a.m. Wedesday, Nov. 10, in the Zenger Room. The session is free for NPC members, $35 for non-members. Clark's "Writing Tools: Essential Strategies for Every Writer" is geared toward giving writers specific strategies and tools to improve their craft. Clark is a senior scholar at the Poynter Institute. His talk will also touch his latest book, a manual of modern writing, "The Glamour of Grammar ." The book is a sequel to "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer." Copies of both works will…
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Panel Discusses Move from Journalism to PR, 6 pm Oct. 7
Four public affairs and communications professionals who made the transition from journalism will speak at a panel at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Zenger Room. 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 The Hatcher Group…
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Social Networking Classes Oct. 28-29; $20 Each
Classes on social networking will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 28 and 29. Each class is one hour. Sign up for one or as many as fits your schedule. The fee is $20 per class for NPC members and $30 per class for non-members. The classes are in the Bloomberg Center for Electronic Journalism next to the library. Oct. 28: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Web 2.0 Tools 11 a.m. to Noon - Google Search Tips 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Twitter 3 to 4 p.m. - Reporting from Facebook Oct. 29: 9:30 to 10:30 am - Basics of Blogging 11 to Noon - Foursquare and Location-based Tools Register at http://…
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Air Force Chief at Oct. 12 Luncheon
The Air Force’s top officer, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, will address a Club luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Schwartz will discuss the service's ongoing efforts to fight two wars while it prepares for an uncertain future filled with an array of potential threats. He also plans to talk about how the Air Force is getting ready for a period of increasing fiscal austerity. Schwartz has served as commander of the Special Operations Command-Pacific, as well as Alaskan Command, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, the 11th Air Force and U.S. Transportation Command. The luncheon…
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Panel on Social Media and Journalism Standards, 6 pm, Oct. 20
Communication specialists and seasoned reporters will examine whether traditional journalism standards apply to the new social media at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the Lisagor Room. The event is free for members, $35 for non-members. Panelists include: W. Joseph Campbell, author of "Getting it Wrong: Ten of the Greatest Misreported Stories in American Journalism"; Howard Mortman, C-SPAN communications director; Linda Feldmann, staff writer, The Christian Science Monitor; and Patrick Gavin, staff reporter, Politico. NPC Vice President Mark Hamrick will moderate. Reservations are required…
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Seats Available for Oct. 8 Luncheon with Bank of America CEO
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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FDA Commissioner at Oct. 6 Luncheon
Margaret Hamburg, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, will speak at a Club luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Hamburg’s appearance comes at a time of increasing media attention to issues under FDA’s jurisdiction: recent spates of food-borne illness, a congressional hearing about the recall of defective adult Motrin, and the controversy over the safety of genetically altered salmon. The FDA is charged with protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply,…
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Presidential Makeup Artist Interview, 6:30 pm Oct. 7
Makeup artist Lillian Brown, who applied makeup to John Kennedy and Richard Nixon before the first televised presidential debate in 1960, will be interviewed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the broadcast studios on the fourth floor. Brown will discuss the nine U.S. presidents she worked with during her career. NPC member Larry Quinn will conduct the interview. This program will also be available streamed on the NPC website along with a radio podcast version. There is no admission charge. Please RSVP to: (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] -- Ken Mellgren, [email protected]
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Club to co-sponsor mixer with minority journalism organizations
In advance of the quadrennial UNITY gathering in Las Vegas, the National Press Club is co-hosting an ``mega-mixer'' with several Washington journalism groups. Bring your business cards and get ready to network. Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail or two at the cash bar. The Pre-UNITY Mega-Mixer is scheduled to run from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at the club. The price is $% for club members and $10 for guests. The discount code is ``unity.'' To register please go to http://www.press.org/events/diversity-mega-mixer. Co-sponsoring the event with the Club are the Asian American…
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