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Letter of thanks from membership secretary Wojno
Dear National Press Club Members: Happy New Year! As we usher in 2014, I would like to take this moment to thank you all for your membership and support for The National Press Club. At the risk of using a cliché, I say with great sincerity that the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and communication professionals would not be the success that it is today without your dedication and support. The countless voluntary contributions from our members in organizing the diverse list of events we hosted this past year reflects how vital membership involvement is to the success…
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Did You Know: Spouse/partner membership open
Did you know your spouse or domestic partner can be a member of the National Press Club for just $10 a month? The membership is perfect for spouses and domestic partners who are journalists, communications professionals or those who enjoy attending Club events. The membership includes nearly all of the same privileges offered to other members 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 and attend events at the member price. To set up the membership for your…
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Greiling Keane to pass NPC gavel to Belkind at annual meeting
Myron Belkind will become the 107th president of the National Press Club when outgoing President Angela Greiling Keane passes the gavel to him during the Annual Membership Meeting, Friday, Jan. 17. The meeting will begin at 12 noon with a buffet lunch. The business portion, which will include reports on the state of the club from the 2013 officers will begin at 12:15. Members planning to attend are requested to RSVP to [email protected]. The meeting will be webcast in the members-only section of press.org.
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This Week In National Press Club History: Documentary celebrates the club's first hundred years
January 2, 1980: The National Press Club begins its affiliation with the newly formed C-SPAN cable network with coverage of economist Paul Volcker’s luncheon address. C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb calls this “a rare opportunity in society on a national basis for an individual to get up and give a full speech on their terms—not anyone else’s terms.” January 3, 1984: Democratic candidate Walter Mondale speaks at a Club luncheon at the Capital Hilton because of extensive renovations in the Club’s ballroom. The former vice president expresses his concerns over the Reagan administration’s freeze in…
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Did you know? Special event for members
Did you know that the Club hosts a number of special events for our members? Our next event will be held on New Year’s Eve in the Fourth Estate restaurant. Members can ring in the new year enjoying tantalizing dishes such as whole Maine lobster, certified angus beef steak, Mahi Mahi, beef short ribs and vegetarian butternut squash pasta. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. The three course prix fixe price is $40. Reservations are recommended to assure a table. Please call 202-662-7638 or book online at www.opentable.com. To learn more about your membership benefits please send…
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Club members get discounts for Wizards games -- Jan. 1, 5, 11
National Press Club members can take advantage of the following ticket deals to upcoming Washington Wizards games. Please contact Vlady Entin directly at 202-527-7979 to purchase tickets at the special discount listed for the following games. Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 6 p.m.. Lower Level seats currently start at just $40/ticket in the endzones. Lower Level sideline seats start at just $100/ticket. VIP Courtside-A small number of courtside, VIP tickets remain for this game. Seats include gourmet food, beer and wine along with VIP club access and…
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National Press Club welcomes 32 new members in December
The National Press Club welcomed 32 new members in December: Denis Gagnon (Travel Writer, BonVoyageurs.com), Paul Demko (Reporter, Modern Healthcare), Delinda Hanley (News Editor, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs), Nels Peter Rasmussen (Legal Editor, Bureau of National Affairs), John Dolan (Director of Executive Education, George Washington University, School of Media and Public Affairs) Stephen Bird (Professor, Institute for 21st Century Foundation), Sachie Yoshimoto (Translator, The Christian Post), Yasmine El-Sabawi (Washington Correspondent, Kuwait News Agency), Jake New (…
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Online voting proves major success in Club election
An overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots online rather than on paper in the first National Press Club election to allow members to use computers rather than pens to mark their choices. Of the 195 ballots cast by Journalist members, 153 were online. Communicators cast 75 of their 84 ballots online. Paper ballots, including a voting station on the day of the election, remained in place for those members who did not want to log into the Club's website to vote. The idea of online voting first was broached by the Board of Governors more than a decade ago when the Club's election rules…
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Did You Know? Club members test trivia knowledge with Pub Quiz
Did you know that the National Press Club hosts a monthly trivia night? Test your knowledge at the next edition of Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. No need to reserve. Bring your own team or show up and join one. Round prizes include complimentary appetizers. The grand prize of the evening is $50 off your tab. Pub Quiz is open only to Club members and their guests. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
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Club members get 15% discount on new book, "Freelancer's MBA"
"The Freelancer's MBA: Essential Business Skills for Freelance Writers" will help you to stick out of the crowd of freelance writers and gain control over your freelance business. The book is available for $14.95. Club members receive a 15% discount using the code: NPC0910. "The Freelancer’s MBA," written for the freelance writer without a business background, covers all the essentials: How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, use the laws of supply and demand to your advantage, get a clear picture about your finances, find and set your ideal rate, market yourself and be more productive.
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