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Henry Paulson, former Treasury secretary, is guest at April 17 Book Rap
Henry Paulson, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, will discuss his new book “Dealing with China: An Insider Unmasks the New Economic Superpower” in a conversation with Andrea Mitchell, veteran NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, at National Press Club Book Rap scheduled for 12 noon, Friday, April 17,in the Holeman Lounge. Registration is required. Tickets are $5 for National Press Club members, $10 for the public. A light lunch will be served. In “Dealing with China,” Paulson draws on his unprecedented access to China’s political and business elite to detail the creation,…
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Get tips on how to use LinkedIn as a journalist April 10
LinkedIn is a powerful social media tool that can help journalists connect with sources and story ideas. To learn how to use it effectively, join the National Press Club Journalism Institute's professional development committee for a skill-building session focused on best-practices and optimizing your presence on this popular platform on Friday, April 10, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Registration is required by clicking here. Fee: $5 for National Press Club members, $10 for nonmembers. Club members should log in for the promo code. During this session, we will explore how to…
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Club's Rowse Award to honor best work in critical coverage of the news industry
The National Press Club wants to see the best coverage of the news industry and journalistic practices from the last year. The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, named for the former reporter for U.S. News and World Report and award sponsor, rewards the best critical look at the news industry, its practice and its ethics. This competition is important at a time when the news business is going through dramatic changes both in technology and the business model. Last year’s winner was Michael Calderone of The Huffington Post, who looked carefully at media issues involving foreign affairs…
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U.N. Secretary-General to speak at NPC dinner April 16
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will speak at a National Press Club dinner Thursday evening, April 16. Ban, who succeeded Kofi Annan in 2007 and won a re-election in 2011, will become the sixth UN secretary-general to speak at the Club. The event will follow the typical National Press Club luncheon format, except that it will be a dinner. The event will begin with a VIP reception at 6 p.m. Club members wishing to attend the reception must RSVP to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. Dinner tickets are required for admission to the reception.…
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Fine dining, musical satire to combine at Fourth Estate April 25
For a night of fine dining and witty musical satire, National Press Club Chef Susan Delbert and comic Ken Rynne cordially invite you to the Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant on Saturday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rynne, a former Hill staffer and member of the Capitol Steps comedy troupe, and his accompanist -- known together as "Planet Washington" -- will take you behind the scenes in D.C. and beyond. Funny. Truthy. Great music. Wicked funny parodies. Price of dinner and show is $50 per person (includes a three-course prix fixe menu and Ken’s show) Reservations are required. To reserve,…
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Get rid of 'ums' and 'ahs' by joining National Press Toastmasters Club; open house update
Would you like to enhance your communication effectiveness and take your journalistic skills to greater heights? Get rid of those “uhms” and “ahs”? Tame your nerves when you speak in front of people? If so, consider joining the National Press Toastmasters Club. To visit its website, click here. For less than the cost of three weekly cups of coffee, the Toastmasters program can help you enhance your public speaking presence and prepare you for any occasion you find yourself in front of an audience of any size. Toastmasters has been at the National Press Club for 31 years and has helped train…
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Secretary of the Navy to speak at Luncheon April 30
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, April 30. He will discuss the state of America’s sea services and the maritime, budgetary and resource challenges facing the force in the 21st century. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 for Press Club members ( NPC members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $37 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here. For questions, please email…
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Journalism Institute’s Fourth Annual Golf Invitational Set for Friday, April 17
Spring has supposedly sprung, which means it’s time to dust off your golf clubs and join in the fun at the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s fourth annual golf invitational tournament on Friday, April 17 at the beautiful Country Club at Woodmore in nearby Mitchellville, Md. Click here to register and invite your friends to join the competition! The outing, a fundraiser for the non-profit Institute, will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m., and lunch at-the-turn will keep you going until the last hole! An awards reception will take place in the…
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Comic Ken Rynne at The Fourth Estate April 25
Chef Susan Delbert and comic Ken Rynne cordially invite you to a night of fine dining and witty musical satire at The National Press Club, on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Former Hill staffer and Capitol Step Ken Rynne and his accompanist known together as Planet Washington, take you behind the scenes in D.C. and beyond. Funny. Truthy. Great music. Wicked funny parodies. Price of dinner and show is $50/person (includes a 3 course prix fixe menu and Ken’s show!) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Click here MENU:(beverage not included; menu items are subject to change) Amuse-bouche…
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Broadcasters Have Lots of Opportunities in National Press Club Contest
Broadcast journalists are encouraged to show off their best work in the National Press Club’s journalism contest. The April 1 deadline is approaching fast, so it's time to get your entries ready and submit them online or by the more traditional method of mailing them in. Here are the categories that have broadcast competition. Breaking News-Broadcast: prize – One year’s membership at the National Press Club Consumer Journalism-Broadcast: prize - $750 (Award for excellence in reporting on consumer topics) Arthur Rowse Press Criticism: prize - $750 (Award for excellence in examining the role…
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