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Author to explore federal hiring trends in media affairs, noon May 19
Kathryn Troutman, founder of The Resume Place Inc. and author of "Ten Steps to a Federal Job," will analyze trends in federal hiring for media and public affairs positions at the next meeting of the Communications & Marketing Committee at noon Thursday, May 19, in the Murrow Room. Troutman will discuss how the lingering effects of the recession combined with the Obama administration’s reform of the federal hiring process—albeit with a salary freeze—has resulted in more Americans than ever applying for federal positions. Troutman created the format for the new “federal resume” when the old…
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Softball team splits double header for first loss of season
The National Press Club softball team fell from the ranks of the undefeated after splitting a double-header on Saturday. Big Blue took game one against the Discovery Channel, 16-8, before falling to CNN, 12-11, in a tightly contested thriller. CNN is now the only undefeated team in the league. In game one, the power switch was turned on early. John Domen, Mike Young and Reuben Miller each hit homeruns. Andy Medici continued his hot hitting, going 3-3, while Katy Steinmetz also swung the bat well in her debut with the team. In game two, after finally holding CNN scoreless in the seventh-inning…
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Buffalo Bill regales Club's first gala event, 1908
History Highlights for the week of May 15-21 May 17, 1993: Comedian-pianist Victor Borge reminisces about his 50-year career at a National Press Club luncheon. May 18, 1999: Author Tom Clancy and Gen. Chuck Horner of "Desert Storm" stress the importance of the press as the foundation of a free nation. May 18, 1908: At the Club's official housewarming above a jewelry store on F Street, the first gala evening in its history, Buffalo Bill Cody tells tales of taking Sitting Bull to see President Grover Cleveland. May 20, 1999: Presidential hopeful John McCain criticises the Clinton…
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Free director's screening of Sinise documentary, 7 pm June 29
National Press Club Members are invited to a free screening of the documentary “Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, in the ballroom. The screening will occur on the eve of actor Gary Sinise's Club luncheon on June 30. Sinise plays in the "Lt. Dan Band," which is named after a character he portrayed in the film "Forrest Gump." The feature-length documentary chronicles a two-year journey of the band as it travels the world performing for the U.S. military and their families. It includes special appearances by Academy Award Winners Jon Voight and Robert Duvall,…
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Al Jazeera forum focuses on world events' impact on journalism, May 17
National Press Club members are invited to attend the Al Jazeera U.S. Forum, “The New Age of Journalism,” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Newseum in the Knight Conference Center. For information about the speakers and schedule please visit forum.aljazeera.net/us. Reservations are required. RSVP to Roxana Elliott at 202-496-4187, or [email protected]. The inaugural Al Jazeera U.S. Forum will feature key figures from American and international media and politics. The experts will examine the challenges confronting new and traditional journalism worldwide within…
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Meet other Club members, present networking ideas, 6 pm May 25
It’s not Sunday, but it’s time to Meet the Press Club. Mingle with Club President Mark Hamrick at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the McClendon Room. All Club members -- new or veteran, print or broadcast, reporter or communicator -- are welcome. Hamrick will announce upcoming Club events and listen to your ideas. Space is limited so please reserve your spot by emailing Sarah Driggs at [email protected]. Meet the Press Club is an exclusive, members-only event designed as a forum for Club members to network and establish business contacts among fellow members. Although there is no formal program…
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Shoot compelling images, enter them in photo exhibit by Aug. 19
Entries are due by Friday, Aug. 19, for the 12th Annual National Press Club Members Photography Exhibition. Entries may be submitted beginning Monday, Aug. 8, to the Club membership office. There will be a sign-in sheet. You will need to register your photos with contact information, including your Club membership number. The exhibition, sponsored by the Club's Photography Committee, is open to all Club members and will be held during the entire month of September. All Club members are encouraged to submit up to four of their best shots, which will be displayed in the Club lobby. Each photo…
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Learn how to take smartphone photos at Freelance Committee meeting, 8:30 am May 26
Learn how to take and send news photos on your smartphone at the next meeting of the National Press Club Freelance Committee at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in the McClendon Room. RSVP to Beth Shankle at [email protected] The Freelance Committee has had two very productive meetings so far this year. In March, highly successful freelance Club member Karen Thuermer presented "Valuable tips for serious freelancers." In April, we held a discuss entitled "Sharing experiences on networking and managing contacts and business cards" followed by three events for freelancers to practice those skills at…
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Club lets FDR's late dues slide, 1944
This Week In National Press Club History May 11, 1944: President Franklin Roosevelt's penalty for late payment of dues is waived. May 11, 1964: The National Press CLub board votes to admit women to the ballroom during luncheon speeches, but reverses itself 11 days later. May 13, 1999: Comedian-philosopher George Carlin gets a surprise cake for his 62nd birthday, chiding the press at a luncheon for using political euphenisms. May 14, 2007: Tony Snow, White House press secretary, and veteran reporter Bob Schieffer compete in the first Battle of the Bands. This Week in National Press Club…
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Club announces agenda for membership meeting, noon May 13
A General Membership Meeting of the National Press Club will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the Holeman Lounge. A sandwich buffet will be provided. Here is the meeting agenda: 1. Meeting called to order (President Mark Hamrick) 2. Approval of the January 21 General Membership Meeting Minutes (Joel Whitaker) 3. Membership Report (Angela Greiling Keane) 4. Treasurer's Report (Myron Belkind) 5. President’s Report (Mark Hamrick) 6. Old Business (Mark Hamrick) 7. New Business (Mark Hamrick) Discussion and vote to approve changes to the Articles of Incorporation to allow retired members to…
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