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Apply for grants up to $15K for enterprise business reporting
Applications are now open for the Fall 2016 McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism with a deadline of Dec. 15. The fellowships, awarded twice a year by the McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, typically grant $5,000 a month for one to three months to experienced journalists to support deeply reported investigative and enterprise stories on critical issues related to U.S. business, the economy and finance. Previous McGraw Fellows have worked on a wide range of topics, from problems in the fast-growing, unregulated market for diagnostic genetic…
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Head table seats for Friday, Dec. 2, luncheon with CEO of MGM International
Are you a journalist member of the National Press Club who covers entertainment, travel, gaming or the local Washington business scene? If so, I’ve got a seat for you at the Friday, Dec. 2 luncheon featuring James Murren, chief executive of MGM International, which is about to open the Washington metropolitan area’s first casino. Please contact Rod Kuckro at [email protected].
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December events in the Reliable Source and Truman Lounge
Join your friends for entertaining nights on the Club Floor for these marquee events. Thursday, Dec. 8 Pub Quiz Night – 7:00 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, Dec. 15 Holiday Buffet with Jazz music by the Greater U Street Jazz Collective band – buffet starts at 5:30 p.m. and jazz music by 6:00 p.m. - Reliable Source.
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Toastmasters: Enhance Your Presentation Skills on Monday, Nov. 28
Come hone your presentation skills with the National Press Club’s Toastmasters group! Learn tips for public and professional speaking. Practice prepared deliveries, extemporaneous speaking, and giving cogent answers to spontaneous questions. You will also have a chance to critically listen and analyze others’ presentations. Come see how you can develop your critical thinking skills and improve your confidence to better deliver your message. NPC Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. (no meeting December 26). Free.
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Did you know? Spouse/Partner memberships
Did you know your spouse or domestic partner can be a member of the National Press Club for just $10 a month? The membership is perfect for spouses and domestic partners who are journalists, communications professionals or those who enjoy attending Club events. The membership includes nearly all of the same privileges offered to other members including use of both restaurants, the fitness center, the Journalism Institute and the business center. In addition, Spouse/Partner members can serve on or chair any of the Club’s committees and attend events at the member price. To set up the…
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Club closed Thanksgiving weekend
The National Press Club will be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday (11/25) and Saturday (11/26) after Thanksgiving. The Club will reopen on Monday (11/28).
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Did you Know? Afternoon coffee in Truman Lounge
Did you know the Club has complimentary coffee service every weekday starting at 3:00 p.m. in the Truman Lounge of the Reliable Source restaurant on the 14th floor? It is the perfect spot for a break to network with fellow members, an afternoon meeting or to catch up on the daily news. For more information about your membership benefits send an email to [email protected].
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Head table seat for luncheon with EPA Administrator McCarthy Monday, Nov. 21
Are you a journalist National Press Club member who covers the environment? If so, I’ve got a complimentary head table seat for you at the Monday, Nov. 21 Press Club luncheon. Please contact me at [email protected].
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No Taco Night this Friday
Due to the Roast Beef Buffet Dinner Night this Friday, Nov. 18, there will not be a Taco Night. Taco Night resumes Friday, Dec. 2 after the Club's Thanksgiving break. We hope to see you then!
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Club member Gallo featured in Dramatist Guild journal
The Dramatist Guild of America, the world's largest organization for professional dramatists, featured National Press Club member Anthony E. Gallo in the latest issue of its journal, The Dramatist. Read the article in its entirety here. The Guild has 7,400 members,including iconic playwrights Stephen Sondheim, Neil Simon, and the late Edward Albee. Gallo is one of the nation’s most prolific playwrights. His 22 plays have been performed nearly 150 times in 40 venues.
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