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Author McKeown to serve advice on organizational success June 11
Les McKeown, an adviser to companies and organizations on accelerated growth, will speak at a Communicators' Breakfast in the Truman Lounge on Wednesday, June 11 at 8 a.m. He will describe the role of the “Synergist” and how it leads an organization past inertia to success. Admission to the breakfast is free for members and $10 for guests. Click here to register. McKeown says every successful team has a critical player, “the Synergist,” who can lead three other types of players: the bold dreamers (Visionaries), the pragmatic realists (Operators) and the systems designers (Processors), and…
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National Press Club – Your home for watching the 2014 World Cup
The Truman Lounge will feature appetizer and drink specials through the month of games. Televisions will be tuned into the World Cup games throughout the day. Special World Cup Events in June: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12,(Truman Lounge/Reliable Source)3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia game Taco Night Viewing Party Friday, June 13.Televisions tuned to the 2010 Finals game, then the Chile vs. Argentina game USA vs. Ghana (first game for USA) Monday, June 16 in the First Amendment LoungeDoors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. USA VS. Germany…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for 37th Annual Club Book Fair
Applications are now being accepted for the Club's 37th Annual Book Fair and Authors' Night, in partnership with Politics & Prose, to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30. Applications and materials received after this period will not be reviewed. For more details, please visit http://press.org/bookfair.
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"Cuban Five" subject of June 4 Newsmaker
The Cuban Five and their impact on U.S.-Cuba relations will be discussed at a Club Newsmaker by Martin Garbus, a trial lawyer and member of the Cuban Five legal team who represents Gerardo Hernandez, currently serving a double life plus 15-year sentence; and Stephen Kimber, the Canadian author of "What Lies Across the Water: The Real Story of the Cuban Five." The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the Lisagor Room. They will be in Washington participating in "5 Days for the Cuban 5," a week of events designed to bring attention to the Cuban Five, who were among a group of…
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Father-Son Duo Bill and Willie Geist Talk About Their Relationship at June 5 Book Rap
The father-son team of Bill Geist (CBS News' "Sunday Morning") and Willie Geist (NBC News "Today" and MSNBC's "Morning Joe") will share stories of their relationship described their book, "Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees...and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have" at a Club Book Rap on Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. The book, written in a back-and-forth banter style, is an extended conversation on everything from music and sports to summer camp, driving lessons, family life and other topics. After Bill went public with his struggles with Parkinson's disease…
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Israeli Minister to Discuss Middle East Peace Prospects at Club Newsmaker
Israel Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon will discuss the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations and prospects for peace at a Club Newsmaker event on Thursday, May 29, at 10 a.m. in the Zenger Room. Other topics include Israel’s concerns over negotiations with Iran to prevent the Islamic Republican from developing nuclear weapons and the current state of US-Israeli relations. Like all Newsmakers events, this news conference is open to credentialed media and National Press Club members, free of charge. No advance registration is required. For more information, contact Herb Perone, NPC…
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Washington, D.C., 'Mayor for Life' Marion Barry to Appear at Book Rap June 19
Marion Barry, Jr., the four-time mayor of Washington, D.C., and current city council member representing Ward 8, will tell his life story at a Book Rap on Thursday, June 19, from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Conference Rooms. Barry will discuss his book,“Mayor for Life,” which details his early life in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. A book signing will follow the discussion. Tickets are $5 NPC members and $10 for the general public. To register, see http://www.press.org/events/marion-barry . Members who pre-order books can…
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Media Organizations Wanted to Host Student Interns
The Institute on Political Journalism is looking for media organizations who would be willing to host an intern for the summer. Students are available for eight weeks from June 10 to July 30. Students will receive three hours of academic credit for their internship. For more information please contact Joe Starrs, director of the Institute on Political Journalism, at 202-986-0384 ext. 149 or [email protected]
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June 2 Newsmaker to Focus on What It Takes for Women to Run for Office
A new look at what it takes for women to run for office, "Keys to Elected Office: The Essential Guide for Women," will be released at a Club Newsmaker event Monday, June 2, at 10 am in the Zenger Room. From the personal traits, to actions that convey qualification and likebility, to bouncing back from mistakes, this nonpartisan research offers advice for female officials and candidates. Panelists will discuss the key advantages women possess, the obstacles they face, and how perceptions of women candidates have changed over time. For more than 15 years, the Barbara Lee Family Foundation has…
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Lobster Night Returns to the Fourth Estate May 28
If it's the last Wednesday of the month, it must be Lobster Night in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. That means 1 1/4-pound Maine lobsters, cole slaw or salad, and French fries or oven-crisped new potatoes will be served May 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. The regular Fourth Estate menu also will be available. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster at http://www.opentable.com/fourth-estate-restaurant-at-the-national-press… or by calling 202-662-7638. A very limited number of lobsters will be available for those without a…
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