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Club Has 'Very Good' September, Strong Financial Outlook
The National Press Club had its second best month of the year in September, with revenue of $1.35 million, just $29,000 below the record Juneperformance. "This was a very good month," Executive Director Bill McCarren said in his report to the Board of Governors Oct. 18. He said the September revenue was $150,000 ahead of a year ago and $100,000 ahead of the revenue that had been budgeted for the month. The monthly profits were $277,000, 20 percent more than had been budgeted. It was the fourth consecutive month that Club out-performed budget projections. The financial outlook for the last…
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Communications Committee to Discuss Media Relations, Noon, Oct. 21
Paul Rodriguez of Burson-Marsteller will lead a discussion on best practices in media relations and how to be a good source for reporters at noon, Thursday, Oct. 21, in the McClendon Room. Rodriguez is managing director at the Washington office of the global public relations firm, where he provides strategic counsel for clients on their communication campaigns. Before joining Burson in 2005, he was a journalist for 35 years. He will speak at a meeting of the Communications and Marketing Committee. The meeting is open to all NPC members. To RSVP, please email committee chairman Tom McMahon at…
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September Board Minutes Posted
The minutes of the Sept. 14 Board of Governors meeting are at: http://cfc.press.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=440 -- Myron Belkind, Club secretary, [email protected]
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Photos of Fourth Estate Award Dinner Available
Photos of the Fourth Estate Award dinner honoring Bob Schieffer of CBS News are available for download. NPC staff photographer Sam Hurd's shots are available to the public here, and NPC members can view and download all of them here. Shots from NPC member Peter Stepanek of Peter Stepanek Photography are available at www.skyhighart.com under client pickup gallery.
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Annapolis Trip Reservations Due Oct. 19; $65
Reservations are due Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a day trip to Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 23. Tickets are $65. Reserve at 202-662-7501 or [email protected]. Guests are welcome at the same price. The fee covers round-trip transportation on a luxury coach and a cruise aboard the Woodwind Schooner. The trip will feature: A two-hour cruise from the waterfront into the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Woodwind Schooner, a 74-foot wooden schooner that will give everyone a better understanding of why Annapolis is called America's Sailing Capital. Boarding is 10 a.m. The crew will provide ponchos if…
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Publishers Group Has Opening for VP of Communications
The Association of American Publishers is seeking a vice president for communications to lead the association’s external outreach strategy and to help shape opinion concerning the value of both print and digital content. Working with members, this individual will create and deliver AAP’s brand messaging and manage legal, legislative and regulatory communications. The successful candidate will have 12 to 15 years of experience in public relations/public affairs. AAP is seeking a contemporary communications thinker with experience in using traditional and non-traditional marketing/…
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Communications Committee to Discuss Media Relations, Noon, Oct. 21
Paul Rodriguez of Burson-Marsteller will lead a discussion on best practices in media relations and how to be a good source for reporters at noon, Thursday, Oct. 21, in the McClendon Room. Rodriguez is managing director at the Washington office of the global public relations firm, where he provides strategic counsel for clients on their communication campaigns. Before joining Burson in 2005, he was a journalist for 35 years. He will speak at a meeting of the Communications and Marketing Committee. The meeting is open to all NPC members. To RSVP, please email committee chairman Tom McMahon at…
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ISO Volunteers for Nov. 9 Book Fair
About 40 NPC members are needed to volunteer at the Book Fair and Authors' Night Tuesday, Nov. 9. Volunteers must be available for a 90-minute shift between 5 and 8:30 p.m. A few will be assigned to be stationed at the doors or to direct people from the elevators. Others will be assigned to assist authors. Among the 90-plus authors scheduled for the event are Kitty Kelley, Eugene Robinson, George Allen, Suzanne Carriero, Ted Leonsis, Evan Thomas, Chelsey "Sully" B. Sullenberger, Debbie Macomber, John Heilemann, Mark Halperin, Nikki Giovanni, Spike Mendelsohn, James Zogby, Geoff Tracy, Mpho…
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Nominations Open for NPC Elections
While the country is focused on the midterm elections, NPC members can participate in the annual Club elections on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Nominations have begun for this year’s races, and members can sign the candidates’ nominating petitions on the tables in the alcove outside the president’s office. The full list of the NPC election procedures and timetable, along with the election calendar, can be accessed in the members only section on the NPC website at http://press.org/membership/member-content and then click on on "Elections." The nominations will close on Wednesday, Nov. 10. -- Myron…
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NPC Member Debra Silimeo Nominated for PR Woman of the Year
Debra Silimeo, senior vice president of the communications firm Hager Sharp, has been named by Washington Women in Public Relations as one of three nominees for “Woman of the Year,” which recognizes outstanding achievement in public relations in and outside of the office. Silimeo’s work is focused on communications that help people live healthier, smarter and safer lives. She’s been a champion for communications that make a difference on the client side, as well as personally making a difference in her community, from mentoring Girl Scouts through Camp CEO, as a board member of Leadership…
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