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Carter Began Journey to White House at 1973 Club Luncheon
This Week In Press Club History February 7, 2006: Actor Ben Vereen and Richmond mayor and former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder discuss their plans for a National Slavery Museum at a Club luncheon. February 9, 1973: Jimmy Carter announces his candidacy for president at the National Press Club. February 10, 1998: Activist and folksinger Pete Seeger sees some hope for the planet if small groups, not big government, act. February 12, 1919: The Press Club luncheon menu offers fried chicken for 75 cents and a lamb chop special for 50 cents. Sauerkraut is renamed “liberty cabbage.” -- Elizabeth…
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Nigerian Presidential Candidate, 3 pm Feb. 16
Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, a reform candidate in Nigeria's April presidential elections, will speak at a Newsmaker at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Utomi, who is challening incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, will outline his platform of job creation, accountability in politics and election reform. In addition, he will discuss the evolving Nigerian-Chinese relationship, including what he calls "the risk of heightened Nigerian dependence on China" and Chinese "business incursions" into Nigeria. Utomi also will analyze the implications of recent popular uprisings in North Africa and the Mideast…
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Labor Secretary Reiterates Support of Journalism in Blog Post on Hamrick Inauguration
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis recounts her experience swearing-in National Press Club President Mark Hamrick Saturday, Jan. 29 in her latest blog post, titled "The Fourth Estate". An excerpt: Over the weekend, I had the honor and pleasure to officiate at the swearing-in ceremony of the AP’s Mark Hamrick as the 104th president of the National Press Club. It was a festive evening, with the likes of such journalism luminaries as Helen Thomas and investigative reporter Bill Kurtis in attendance. Click here to read the full post.
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Club welcomes 54 new members
The Board of Governors approved the following applications for membership: Journalist: Timothy D. Ahmann – Reuters News, Editor in Charge; Charles S. Clark – Government Executive Magazine, Senior Correspondent; Richard F. Daly – Modern Healthcare, Reporter; Emily Feistritzer – Feistritzer Publications, Publisher; William Lester – The Associated Press, Copy Editor; James A. McTague – Barron’s, Washington Editor; Sean F. Oberle – Product Safety Letter, Publisher; Ronald D. Orol – Marketwatch.com, Banking Reporter; Michael L. Palmer – The Associated Press, Director of Broadcast Digital…
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Hamrick Interviewed by FishbowlDC
FishbowlDC's Betsy Rothstein questions newly-inaugurated Press Club President Mark Hamrick for their "Fishbowl5" series. The wide-ranging interview touches on Hamrick's thoughts on becoming NPC President as well as his ideas about the future of journalism and the Club. 4. What improvements do you think need making at NPC? What is your platform for change or doesn’t it need it? The National Press Club has never been stronger financially. I want us to seek higher-profile speakers, including those who can participate in discussions about journalism. The public is eager for it, given what I’m…
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Ukrainian Legislators, Journalists, NGO Reps at Feb. 3 Newsmaker
Representatives of the Ukraine parliament, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will speak at a 2 p.m. Newsmaker Thursday, Feb. 3 on what they see as political oppression and threats to freedom of the press in their country. Speakers will be Andriy Shevchenko, Member of Parliament and President of the Center for Public Media, an NGO promoting public broadcasting; Oleh Rybachuk, Chairman of the Board of the NGOs Suspilnist Foundation, and Centre UA; and Alyona Getmanchuk, Director of the Institute of Policy and wrilter for Kyiv News newspaper. Also present and available to answer…
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Voice of The Simpsons: Comedian Harry Shearer Explores Media Myths on March 14th
Comedian and commentator Harry Shearer - best known for his iconic voice work on The Simpsons - will shine his satirical light on the media at a National Press Club Luncheon Monday, March 14th. In a speech titled "Media Myths - The need for proper focus in journalism," Shearer will discuss how persistent myths become embedded in the minds of editors and producers. Luncheon will be served served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Cost of tickets is $18 for Press Club members, $29, for guests of members, and $36 for general admission. To reserve tickets,…
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Embrace The Google: Social Networking Classes in February and March
Classes on social networking will be offered Monday, Feb. 7, Tuesday, Feb. 8, Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15. Each class is one hour and 15 minutes. Sign up for as many as fit your schedule. The fee is $25 per class for National Press Club members and $50 per class for non-members. The classes will be held in the 13th floor Bloomberg Center for Electronic Journalism next to the library. Feb. 7 and March 14:9:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Social Media Tools11 a.m. to 12:15p.m. - Advanced Google Search Techniques1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - Twittering Away3 to 4:15 p.m. - Reporting from Facebook Feb. 8:9:…
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Reserve now for a peek "Behind the Scenes at the New York Times"; Kalb Report Monday
Host Marvin Kalb interviews New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller and Washington Bureau Chief Dean Baquet about how the Times will adapt to transformations in the news business. "All the News That's Fit to Print: Behind the Scenes at the New York Times" starts at 8 p.m. Monday in the Club's ballroom. Kalb and his guests will take you behind the headlines, bylines and paywalls of a 21st century newsroom. Seats are free but limited. Please reserve by calling the Club's reservation line at 202-662-7501, or click here for online reservations. -- Gil Klein [email protected]
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Snow, Schmo! Club open Thursday
The Club is open as usual on Thursday despite the snowfall. Please check the web site or with the front desk, 202-662-7500 for any changes to individual events.
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