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Books & Brunch explores non-fiction, novel treatments of the 1%, April 21 & May 19
The National Press Club's Books & Brunch group will explore a non-fiction book about the early 20th-century British one percent at its April 21 meeting and a novel about today's one percent at its May 19 gathering. At noon Saturday, April 21, in The Fourth Estate, the group will share their views on “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle” by Fiona Carnarvon. The PBS Downtown Abbey series was filmed at Highclere Castle. Lady Fiona Carnarvon is the Eighth Countess of Carnarvon and great-granddaughter-in-law of Lady Almina. Lady Almina is more-or-less…
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Freelance Committee offers practical programs, entertaining speakers; Next meeting April 16
Freelance radio journalist and new NPC member Martin DiMarco had the freelance committee spellbound with his audio story-telling skills March 26 in the Truman Lounge. DiMarco explained how he developed his career into three high-quality, profoundly professional-and-personally-fulfilling “permalancer” gigs with National Public Radio, The Associated Press and a new local radio station in DC, after working as a staff radio journalist in New York City with ESPN and AP for several years. DiMarco shared techniques for creating compelling and professional audio reporter pieces complete with audio…
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Learn to blog, have thousands of loyal readers at 'Get It Online' lunch on April 30
National Review writer Jim Geraghty plans to discuss how writers can create a unique presence as an online journalist at a National Press Club "Get it Online" Lunch & Learn on Monday, April 30 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the NPC's Reliable Source's McClendon Room. Geraghty is a blogger and regular contributor to National Review Online and National Review. He writes a daily newsletter, “The Morning Jolt,” blogs on “The Campaign Spot” at NRO and has more than 19,000 followers on Twitter. Geraghty will join with Club members at lunch to discuss how to be successful as an online…
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Annual members' photo exhibit set for September
It's time to start shooting those great photos for the 13th Annual National Press Club Members' Photography Exhibition, slated to run the month of September in the Club lobby. The exhibition, sponsored by the Photography Committee, is open to all Club members, who may submit up to four of their best shots. Each photo may not exceed 11" x 14," and prints must be securely mounted and matted. Photos are due in the Club's Membership Office between Aug. 6 - 17. Complete exhibition rules will be published in the coming weeks. For a look at last year's Members' Photo Exhibit reception, please…
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NPC Board adopts new rules for speaker luncheon VIP receptions
One of the most notable benefits of membership at the National Press Club is the VIP reception for the NPC luncheons. As a member you have the opportunity to have a private audience or take a picture with the likes of Alec Baldwin, Angelina Jolie, Ben Bernanke, or Mitt Romney. To make this exclusive member benefit a more enjoyable experience for members and a less overwhelming experience for our speakers, President Theresa Werner and the Board of Governors revised the VIP reception attendance guidelines so that all members have a opportunity to meet and greet with luncheon guests. The…
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This Week in Press Club History: What do George Clooney and Audrey Hepburn have in common?
This Week In National Press Club History April 3, 1915: Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan makes one of the first transcontinental calls from the Club. April 3, 1999: The National Press Club celebrates its ninetieth anniversary with a gala event in the Club ballroom April 6, 2010: News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch shares his perspectives on the future of journalism and the media with Marvin Kalb on The Kalb Report, which had been rescheduled because of the February blizzard. April 7, 1989: Actress Audrey Hepburn reports on her recent trip to Africa as goodwill ambassador…
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Spring General Membership Meeting to be held 6:30 p.m. May 3
Club officers will report on the Club's progress to the membership at the spring General Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 3. An agenda and details on items requiring approval by members will be posted soon. Please RSVP to Melinda Cooke at [email protected].
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Did you know... marriage (and domestic partnership) has benefits at NPC?
Your spouse or domestic partner can be a member of the National Press Club for $10 a month. The Spouse/Partner membership includes nearly all the same privileges offered to all the other categories of membership, including use of both restaurants, the fitness center, the library and the business center. In addition, Spouse/Partner members can serve on or chair any of the Club’s committees. They are not eligible to vote in Club elections or run for elected office. To set up the membership for your spouse or domestic partner, please email [email protected] or call 202-662-7511. The annual cost…
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Salt Lake's Alta Club joins NPC as a reciprocal club
The Board of Governors recently approved The Alta Club as a reciprocal club. The Alta Club is located in the heart of Salt Lake City and is 30 minutes from a number of world class ski resorts including Park City. The clubhouse features 20 overnight guest rooms. Daily room rates ranged from $105 for a standard up to $260 for a deluxe suite. There are two dining venues. The Dining Room is ideal for a leisurely, more formal meal. The Bar & Grill is a cozy, pub-like setting for lunch, dinner and cocktails. The Alta Club features a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa that offers massage…
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Friends, Romans, Press Club members: Shakespeare Theatre offers NPC discount
Shakespeare Theatre is offering National Press Club members 30% off of all non-premium seats to Strange Interlude, which is running at Sidney Harman Hall now through April 29, 2012. To purchase tickets, please call the Box Office at 202-547-1122, option 1 with promotion code: PRESS or go online to ShakespeareTheatre.org and enter the same promotion code to get the discount. This offer is also valid for the remaining STC productions this season: The Servant of Two Masters and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Here is a link to more information about Strange Interlude, from which you can also…
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