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Watch the GOP debate at NPC's Reliable Source, Aug. 6
Looking for the best place in town to watch Thursday's Republican presidential debate? Try the National Press Club’s historic Reliable Source restaurant. NPC members are invited to bring colleagues and non-members to have a drink and watch on one of the large screen TVs as Trump, Cruz, Bush and other GOP presidential candidates test each other in the first of many debates in Election 2016. While your guests are here, you can also let them know about the great opportunities and benefits of membership at the Club. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Food and Drink specials will be available. The event is…
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Sept. 5 BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K only weeks away!
The National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K is only weeks away on Sept. 5 at 7:30 am. Early bird deadline for registration ends on Aug. 17 and rates go up to $45 for all runners. Don’t forget Tony Horton, Creator of P90X, is back this year as honorary race marshal. Tony will be hosting a Boot Camp style workout on Sept. 3 in the ballroom. Why not consider spending the night before or after in luxury and get a special rate from the Donovan House. The Donovan House is offering a special rate of $159 for an overnight stay to all BEAT THE DEADLINE registrants until August 4. Click here for the…
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Long-time member John McCormick publishes two more Kindle ebooks
Long time NPC member John A McCormick has published two more Kindle ebooks. Filled with pictures, “Sheep in the Rafters, the Story of Highland Ranch Sanctuary,” is the story of McCormick's ranch and animal rescue operation in central Pennsylvania, where he raised endangered horned St. Jacob Sheep, mini donkeys, mini horses, and one lonely emu, Harold. "The View From Highland Ranch" is a collection of his columns (co-authored by his lead jackass, Jack) in The Punxsutawney Spirit. Punxsutawney PA, the home of Groundhog Day, is the quintessential American small town. Some are funny, some…
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New NPC member Johnson to address race on Channel 9 show, Aug. 7
One of the Club’s newest members, veteran broadcaster Bruce Johnson, will lead an interesting and innovative program “Race: An Honest Conversation with Bruce Johnson,” a one-hour prime time special on Channel 9 on Friday Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. The hashtag for tweeting the event is #9TalksRace.The town hall style format will feature in-studio participants including journalists from the Washington Post, a partner in the production. “We really hope Press Club members will participate via social media,” said Johnson. “Media coverage, and people’s perception of media coverage can be a big part of the…
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Did You Know: NPC members get access to Affinity Group healthcare plans
Did you know that all members of the National Press Club have access to a variety of healthcare plans provided exclusively by Affinity Group Underwriters? Whether you need a traditional medical plan for yourself and your family, or temporary insurance while you transition between jobs, you will be able to customize your coverage to suit your needs. Please click here to learn more about your healthcare options. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
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This Week In National Press Club history
July 30, 1984: Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader, holds his first major press briefing at a National Press Club luncheon. And 1962 Pulitzer Prize winner Theodore H. White (The Making of the President 1960) returns his Fourth Estate Award (1980) in protest. This Week In National Press Club History is sponsored by the History & Heritage Committee, which preserves and revitalizes the Club’s distinguished history through lobby displays, panel discussions, events and oral history interviews. For information on the Committee’s activities, or to join the Committee, contact Chair Gilbert…
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Deadline looming for Members’ Photo Exhibit shots
Photo entries for the 16th Annual NPC Members’ Photography Exhibit are due by close of business Friday, Aug. 14. Prints may be dropped off in the Club’s Membership Office starting Monday, Aug. 3. Each member may submit up to four photos. Photos may not exceed 11” x 14” (print and mat). All photos must be securely mounted and matted. The exhibit, sponsored by the Club’s Photography Committee, is open to all Club members and is not juried. Photos will be hung in the NPC lobby on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon, and they will be on display until Wednesday, Sept. 30. For exhibit rules, please…
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Cancelled: Chesapeake Blue Crab Fest in the Reliable Source, July 30
Editor's note: This event has been cancelled. The Reliable Source will celebrate summer July 30 with the annual Crab Fest and Summer Buffet. Members and their guests can crack Chesapeake blue crabs, dip nuggets of bliss in butter or Old Bay seasoning and enjoy our region’s unique delicacy. For those without whack-a-mole inclinations, the buffet will offer Maryland fried chicken, jalapeno-cheddar cornbread, mac and cheese and a summer vegetable-laden salad bar. Indulge your sweet tooth on the sundae bar with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, summer fruits and an array of toppings. Reservations…
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NPC ICC mid-year membership meeting, July 28
The International Correspondents Committee will hold its membership meeting on July 28 at 6 p.m. in the NPC's Games Room at the Reliable Source. We will start by discussing the past and upcoming events and spend the rest of the evening networking and sharing ideas. Please come to find out how you can benefit from ICC and contribute to its development. For more information, please contact ICC co-chair Kasia Klimasinska at [email protected].
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Freelance event explores effect of social media on news products, 6:30 pm March 16
The Freelance Committee and the Events Committee are teaming up for the next installment of the National Press Club’s “Digital” series at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the conference rooms. The session -- “Where should news be and how do we get there?” -- will explore the trend of social media channels that have moved or are moving into news production. The panel discussion will feature multimedia journalists. The event will kick off with networking at 6:30 p.m. followed by the panel discussion from 7 until 8 and then Q&A from 8 to 8:30. Carmen Russell, a freelancer whose work…
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