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Help lead the National Press Club into the future
The National Press Club is looking for leaders. Nominations are now officially open for 2017 Club officer positions and seats on the Board of Governors. The deadline to submit signatures is Friday, Oct. 28. Nominations for president require 25 signatures from Club members. All other positions require 15 signatures from Club members. Nominating signatures must match the category of the nominee: communicators should sign petitions for a communicator spot, journalists should sign petitions for journalist seats. Petitions can be placed outside the president’s office on the 14th floor. Each…
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Watch party for veep debate tomorrow to feature tastes of Virginia and Indiana
The Vice Presidential Debate Party Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m. will feature special menu items and cocktails. Hors d’oeuvres; $10 each: Six beef or chicken empanadas with salsa Jerk chicken appetizers with spicy sriracha dipping sauce Six mac and cCheese popettes Fried oysters with remoulade Entrees; $20: Indiana pork tenderloin “wiener schnitzel,” corn on the cob and fresh apple sauce Virginia thick sliced ham, cheese grits, butter sautéed apples with roasted peanut crunch Drinks: Old Fashioned $9 Lickiti-split $8
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National Press Club proposes dues change, plans vote at membership meeting, Oct. 14
To our valued members, Good news! You're going to pay less next year to the National Press Club for your membership. The club has traditionally raised its dues about $1 a month every year in our professional categories to try and keep up with inflation, though even that increase doesn't cover theever-growing costs of food and beverage, electricity and the like. For 2016, the Board of Governors has made some changes that will mean you'll be paying a $1 less than you did this year. It's a bit complicated but the net result is good for you and the Press Club. For several years, the Club has been…
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Reliable Source hosts Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m.
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to watch the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate with Democratic Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m. The Reliable Source plans to offer a theme food and beverage menu available. Reservation are encouraged by contacting at 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected].
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Press Club members casting call: Sign up to participate in NPC's Got Talent Night
Attention National Press Club members! This is a casting call for our premier NPC’s Got Talent show, and we want YOU to show us what you got! We know some of you out there can sing, dance, perform a musical instrument, juggle and make people laugh, among other talents. Now you can showcase your talent live and on stage in the NPC's Ballroom to fellow members and friends on Friday, Nov. 11. What’s involved on your part? Singers, instrumentalists, dancers, storytellers, poets, comedians and other performers with artist talent yearning to be seen and heard can sign up by either calling or…
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Did You Know: Press Club members can join the State Department Federal Credit Union?
Did you know that National Press Club members can join the State Department Federal Credit Union? Any member can open an account with the State Department Federal Credit Union, which features lifetime memberships with only a $1 deposit, free checking accounts, low-interest loans and high-yield savings, money management and certificate accounts, just to name a few. Applications are available in the general office or you can contact the membership department to receive it by mail. Click here for information about the benefits of joining the credit union. For more information about your…
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My 65 years in journalism - 42 of them with the AP; It all began in junior high school
Former NPC President Myron Belkind gave a presentation about his life in journalism at the Watergate South Speakers Series on Sept. 18. Here is the edited text of his remarks: I want to begin by taking you back to 65 years ago this month, when I heard an announcement on the public-address system at a new junior high school on the east side of Cleveland. I was 11 years old, and the announcement said: 'Anyone who wants to work on the new junior high school newspaper, please stay after school' - and that is what I did ... and continued to do throughout my career, often coming home late due to…
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NPC's Reliable Source announces October events
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club is planning the following events in October: Tuesday, Oct. 4: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party at 8:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge Thursday, Oct. 13: NPC Pub Quiz Night at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge Friday, Oct. 14: Oktoberfest Buffet with German Music Night at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19: Third Presidential Debate Watch Party at 8:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge
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Reliable Source announces cocktail menu for presidential debate viewing party
The Reliable Source Presidential Cocktail Menu Democrats Daiquiri (John F. Kennedy) $8 1.5 ounces white rum½ ounce fresh lime juice½ oz simple syrup Shake well with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass or coupe (wider-styled Champagne glass) President John F. Kennedy (1961-63) sipped Daiquiris on the evening of Election Day, 1960, watching the returns and coming to learn he’d become the 35th President of the United States. Dry Gin Martini (Franklin D. Roosevelt) $8 2 oz London dry gin1 oz dry vermouth1 olive1 tsp olive brine Stir all ingredients in mixing glass with plenty of ice. Strain…
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Watch first presidential debate at Reliable Source; special menu
The National Press Club plans to host a viewing party for the first Presidential Debate between the Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Republican nominee Donald J. Trump on Monday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. in the NPC's Reliable Source Truman Lounge. Press Club members and guests are invited to watch this debate on wide plasma screen TVs.You can make an evening of it by making a dinner reservation at the Reliable Source before the event by calling 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected]. Menu for Presidential Debate Monday, September 26 Bar Snacks/Appetizers New Hampshire Fried Mac…
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