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Philanthropic leaders to discuss donor-advised funds Monday, June 16
Philanthropic leaders will discuss the changing face of philanthropy in America at a Newsmakers event Monday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Foundations that bear the names of the Fords, Carnegies, Rockefellers, and many other American visionaries have long been well known for their positive impact on American life. Equally as inspiring, but less well known, has been the role played by foundations and individual donors that work with few or no staff. Collectively, these philanthropists represent the largest segment of the U.S. philanthropic community. They practice a unique style of philanthropy - one…
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Author to provide inside look at The New York Times Wednesday, June 25
Join the National Press Club at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, in the Murrow Room for an inside look at what it takes to become the nation’s premier newspaper in the digital age. A discussion of Nikki Usher’s new book, "Making News at The New York Times." will be moderated by Club President Myron Belkind. Usher will explain the changing demands on journalists worldwide to keep up with engaging their readers. Admission is free with registration. Register here. By presenting a lively chronicle of months spent in the newsroom observing daily conversations, meetings, and journalists at work,…
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Calling all carnivores: Tickets available for Angus Beef and Duckhorn wine dinner Tuesday, June 17
Enjoy top Certified Angus beef, Duckhorn wines and other delectable treats at the 2nd annual Certified Angus Beef Dinner at the Fourth Estate on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. The over-the-top menu includes five courses and a cocktail meet-and-greet with hors d’oeuvres. A single seat costs $80 for members and $90 for non-members. Couples' seats cost $150 for members and $170 for non-members. Reserve your seat now for this once-a-year event here. The dinner includes beef hors d’oeuvres, four courses designed to highlight Certified Angus Beef and wines paired to match. The dinner will conclude…
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Pub Quiz to feature World Cup/soccer questions Thursday, June 12
Drop by the Truman Lounge for an evening of trivia, food, drinks and prizes on Pub Quiz night Thursday, June 12. Sponsored by the Events Committee, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will serve as quiz master. Gather a team of four (at least one teammate must be a Club member) and come to the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge. The game starts at 7 p.m. and space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Don’t have a team? No worries. Even if you arrive by yourself, we’ll team…
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Dingell to deliver farewell address at National Press Club Luncheon Friday, June 27
Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., the longest-serving U.S. House member ever, will give a farewell address at a National Press Club Luncheon Friday, June 27. Dingell announced he will retire at the end of his current term, having been a member of the U.S. House for 58 years, serving alongside 11 presidents. He served as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and helped pass legislation including Medicare, the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. 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.…
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Learn how to 'write short' Thursday, July 10
Roy Peter Clark will offer instruction on how to "write short" Thursday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Zenger Room. Clark teaches writing at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is the author of many books on language and writing, including "Writing Tools" and his most recent, "How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times." The craft of short writing precedes the creation of Twitter and Facebook by about 3,000 years. Writers have always expressed their most important ideas in the shortest texts. Among the topics covered in this workshop: How to order words for…
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Author to discuss political implication of aging Boomers, struggling Millennials Monday, June 9
The next installment of our ongoing Campaign Boot Camp series looks at changing demographics of the United States and what they will mean for politics Monday, June 9, from 9:30a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 9. The program is free, but please RSVP here. Paul Taylor of the Pew Research Center will discuss what it might mean as Baby Boomers grow older while Millennials face a potentially lower standard of living than their parents. Taylor's new book, "The Next America," draws on Pew's archive of data and surveys. This program is presented by the Regional Reporters Association, National Press Club…
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Hollywood writer-director M.Night Shyamalan to speak on education at Luncheon Wednesday, June 11
Hollywood writer-director M.Night Shyamalan will discuss his off-screen campaign to close America’s education achievement gap at a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, June 11. Known for such supernatural thrillers as “The Sixth Sense” and more recently the science fiction action film “After Earth,” he recently published a book, “I Got Schooled,” about the work of the foundation he and his wife founded to help inner-city students succeed. 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 $22 for…
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CDC Director Frieden to address National Press Club, Tuesday, July 22
Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control, will address concerns about the MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus and other key health issues at a National Press Club Luncheon on Tuesday, July 22. Frieden will also discuss the sharp rise in U.S. measles cases and the growing number of antibiotic-resistant diseases at the Luncheon. Frieden, who has led the CDC since 2009, is a physician trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, public health and epidemiology. Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm, with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer…
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Journalism boot camp offers resume critique, other sessions Saturday, June 14
Need some fresh ideas to boost your reporting or editing skills? Need some encouragement for presenting your skill set through your resume? Thinking about turning your skill set into your own freelancing business, but not sure how to start? Invest a morning in getting that nudge you need to take your career up a notch. A half-day seminar at the National Press Club's Journalism Institute is designed to give you the tools and answers you need to add some punch to your efforts to expand your career options. Join us Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. through a working lunch that ends at 1:30 p.m.…
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