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NPC members can vote in election until 7 p.m. today
National Press Club members can vote until 7 p.m. tonight for next year's NPC officers and some members of the Board of Governors. Polls opened at 8 a.m. in the 14th floor studio and will close at 7 p.m. There is only one contested election -- four Journalist members are vying for three seats on the Board of Governors. Details about all candidates can be found at http://press.org/membership/elections. You'll need to log in to access this page.
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NPC freelance journalists to meet at happy hour Monday Dec. 17
All National Press Club freelance journalists and interested members are welcome to attend the committee happy hour at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in the McClendon Room. Meet up for some good cheer, news about the Jan. 9 workshop on writing for business publications and a discussion on ideas for projects and meetings next year. RSVP at [email protected].
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South Africa: You heard about it, now see it with NPC
Many National Press Club members and friends attended a special program on Nelson Mandela and to hear stories about him and his country. Now they have a chance to visit South Africa and see places where Mandela spent most of his life. The NPC is conducting a trip to South Africa May 12-24, 2013, which also includes Victoria Falls and Botswana. In South Africa, the trip begins with four nights in Cape Town and includes a visit to Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for many years, and several other sites around Cape Town and Johannesburg. A visit to the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve in…
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Reminder: NPC Election is Friday Dec. 14
National Press Club Secretary Joel Whitaker reminds Club members they can vote for Club officers and members of the board of governors on Friday, Dec. 14. Polls will open at 8 a.m. in the 14th Floor Studio.
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Hamrick tracks evolution of news from AP's tradition to Bankrate.com's online presence
Former National Press Club President Mark Hamrick has spent much of his career with a venerable institution, the Associated Press. In a couple weeks, he will make a personal transition that parallels the changes occurring in the journalism field, moving from AP to Bankrate.com. At a time when methods of news and media consumption have shifted in favor of digital platforms, Hamrick is confident Bankrate.com, a publisher of financial news and content online, will succeed in the midst of journalism’s evolution. “It’s very clear that the digital transition that’s going on is causing challenges…
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This week in National Press Club history: Gore Vidal takes swipe at politics
December 9, 2011: Theresa Werner becomes the first free-lance journalist elected president of the National Press Club. She becomes the tenth woman to serve as Club president since 1982, when Vivian Vahlberg of the Daily Oklahoman makes history as the first woman elected to that position. December 10, 1991: Gore Vidal, writer of novels, screenplays, essays and Broadway plays, takes his usual iconoclastic swipe at American politics and institutions in an appearance before a National Press Club luncheon (i.e., the press goes along with “mindless” political campaigns; the country, hampered by a…
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Diplomatic Pouch features NPC's South African Night
The National Press Club's South African Night honoring the "Life, Values and Legacy of Nelson Mandela" has been featured in a 1,000-word article along with photos in the Diplomatic Pouch, the email newsletter produced by The Washington Diplomat. The article and photos by Audrey Hoffer can be accessed at:http://washdiplomat.com/DPouch/2012/December/story5southafrica.html The article reported on every aspect of the two-hour program organized by the International Correspondents Committee on Nov. 26: the opening traditional South African gumboot dance; recollections by former NPC President Gil…
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Dec. 11 is opportunity for members to learn about their Club
Are you a new member who wants to learn more about their membership opportunities? Are you a member that is still unsure about what their membership entails? Please join the Membership Staff in attending New Member Orientation next Tuesday, Dec. 11th, in the McClendon Room at the National Press Club. To accommodate members' schedules, there are three different options: Breakfast Orientation – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the McClendon Room Lunch Orientation - noon to 1:30 p.m. in the McClendon Room Happy Hour Orientation - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room To attend any of the…
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Did you know your NPC membership helps get you great Wizards seats?
The National Press Club is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Verizon Center. Under the new arrangement, members have access to exclusive deals offered by Monumental Sports and Entertainment to Washington Wizards games throughout the NBA season. In addition, members will receive discounted offers to other special events at the Verizon Center. This week’s deals include: Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors, Saturday, December 8th, at 7 p.m. - Family Fun Pack - 4 tickets, 4 hats and a Papa John’s pizza for $199-$219 (lower level), $159 (club level) or $89 (upper…
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Atlanta Press Club extends deadline for judges
The deadline has been extended for National Press Club members willing to help our fellow press club in Atlanta with their annual contest. The deadline is now the end of the day on Dec. 7. We've had some volunteers but could use a few more. If interested, please contact Atlanta Press Club Assistant Director Courtney Overcash at 404-577-7377 or [email protected]. Also please copy Will Lester, chairman of the awards committee at the National Press Club at [email protected]. Here's a reminder of the details: The Atlanta Press Club needs your help judging their 2012 Awards of Excellence.…
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