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Practice your speaking at Toastmasters meeting, Monday, 7 p.m.
The next meeting of the National Press Club's Toastmasters group Monday, Nov. 14, may be what you've been waiting for -- a chance to learn tips for public and professional speaking, prepared deliveries, extemporaneous speaking and giving cogent answers to spontaneous questions. The group will meet at 7 p.m.in the McClendon Room. All Club members are welcome. The event is free. Following the Toastmasters International format, scheduled speakers will be formally evaluated by other participants. Giving this feedback develops your listening and critiquing skills, which are as important as…
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Head table seat open at Nov. 21 luncheon for Club member who covers EPA
The National Press Club Speakers Committee is ooking for a Journalist member of the Club who covers the Environmental Protection Agency to sit at the head table for the Monday, Nov. 21 luncheon with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. If interested,contact Rod Kuckro, the event's organizer, at [email protected].
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Hear D.C. sportscaster, ex-DJ Johnny Holliday at 'Legends of Broadcasting' dinner, Nov. 21
Fresh off the Washington Nationals' post-season baseball run, in the middle of the University of Maryland football season and just ahead of the Terps' basketball season, Washington broadcast legend Johnny Holliday will join the National Press Club Broadcast Committee and guests for the committee's next "Legends of Broadcasting" dinner Monday, Nov. 21. Seating in the Winner's Room will be strictly limited to 30 people. A cash bar reception will begin at 6 p.m. with introductions and dinner following at 6:45 p.m. Holliday will make remarks and open the floor to an informal Q&A session to…
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Combine the Book Fair with buffet dinner at the Reliable Source, Nov. 18; menu announced
Here's another reason for attending the National Press Club's 39th annual Book Fair & Authors' Night, Friday, Nov. 18: You can precede it with a sumptious buffet dinner at the Club's Reliable Source bar and grill. The Reliable Source has announced its menu for the occasion (see below). Cost is $24 for National Press Club members and $28 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past. To reserve, call 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected]. The buffet will replace the restaurant's usual Friday Taco Night. The tacos will be back…
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Hear about Club's treasure trove of history from archivist Jeffrey Schlosberg, Nov. 16
Jeffrey Schlosberg, National Press Club archivist, will be the featured guest at the next luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's Photography Committee at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the McClendon Room. All Club members and their guests are welcome to attend his presentation on the Club's Archives, which are described by the NPC website as a "treasure trove of archival materials." The Archives, according to the website, "collects, preserves, describes, exhibits and makes available to researchers materials related to the history and activities of the National Press Club and the history…
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Did You Know? Members get up front seats at Club luncheons
Did you know that the Club reserves the two, front tables for members and their guests to every Speakers luncheon? We want to provide members with the opportunity to be up close to all of our marquee speakers who visit the Club. The seats at these tables are on a first come, first serve basis -- so make sure you arrive early. The cost of each luncheon is $24 for National Press Club members. Each member is allowed one guest at the member price. The next luncheon features Gina McCarthy, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,on Monday, Nov. 21. Reserve your ticket online. The…
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Decompress from the election at Pub Quiz trivia night, tomorrow, 7 p.m.
The National Press Club’s monthly Pub Quiz trivia night will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the newly-renovated Truman Lounge. By that time the thought of long voting lines, racy political ads and presidential candidates shouting “Vote for me!” will be a thing of the past. Decompress from all that political hoopla with your friends and colleagues over drinks, food, fun…and prizes when you can play Pub Quiz. What’s in store for this month’s quiz? Well, you’re going to have to find out when you drop by with your team of four and play for intellectual supremacy and prizes. And now…
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Hone your speaking skills at next meeting of Toastmasters, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.
Want to learn tips for public and professional speaking? You'll have an opportunity next Monday at the next meeting of the National Press Club's Toastmasters group next Monday evening, Nov, 14, at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room. You'll get the chance to practice prepared deliveries, extemporaneous speaking and giving cogent answers to spontaneous questions. The session also will help develop your critical thinking skills and improve your confidence to better deliver your message. National Press Club Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Admission is free…
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Want to sit at the head table at a Club luncheon? Spots available for Nov. 30
The National Press Club Speakers Committee has head table spots available for its Wednesday, Nov 30, luncheon with Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld. Priority is for members who have never previously been a head table guest, young(er) members and those covering transportation, but anyone who is interested and can attend is more than welcome to express interest. If you haven't done this before, you get the privileged of joining an exclusive group of reporters, Club members and influential stakeholders for a memorable day. The event starts at noon with an exclusive VIP reception limited to…
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Give the gift of the National Press Club for the holidays
You know how great it is to have drinks with friends and co-workers at the National Press Club. Whether you want to unwind after work, meet a source or reporter for lunch or dinner or just talk shop with other Members, the National Press Club is your home for great food, drinks and conversation. Now you can give that great experience of the Club as a holiday gift! NPC Gift Cards are available now at the front desk at the Club. We have preloaded $50 cards, or you can have us make a custom card for you for any amount you wish. The gift cards can be used at the members-only Reliable Source as…
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