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Jerry Norton burial at Arlington National Cemetery followed by NPC reception, April 11
Jerry Norton, 67, longtime journalist, National Press Club member, and Vietnam war veteran, will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on April 11. A reception will follow at the National Press Club. His family invites friends and colleagues to join them at Arlington at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. service, followed by a reception in his memory at the National Press Club. If you plan to attend the burial service and reception to honor Jerry, please RSVP to Michael Norton at [email protected] and he will provide details. Norton was a Commodity News Services/Unicom News reporter in Washington…
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15th Annual National Press Club members’ photo exhibit slated for September
Black and white, color, or hand-painted! It’s time to start thinking about your best photos for the 15th Annual National Press Club Members’ Photography Exhibition, slated to run the month of September in the NPC lobby. Sponsored by the Club’s Photography Committee, the exhibit is open to all NPC 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. 4 and Aug. 15. Complete exhibition rules will be published in the coming weeks, but please start…
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Kid-friendly menu offered before annual magic show, April 16
Reliable Source Maître de Mesfin Mekonen promises a special children’s menu for club members and guests who want to catch a bite before the annual magic show, which begins at 7:30 p.m on April 16. Five magicians from the Society of American Magicians Assembly 23 will perform during the family-friendly magic show in the conference rooms. The show is free, but please let us know if you are coming by calling 662-7500. (No emails, please.) To reserve a table at the Reliable Source, call 202-662-7443 or go to the club’s website.
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Club member publishes guidebook to D-Day battle
National Press Club member Kevin Dennehy has coauthored a new book commemorating an epic invasion that turned the tide against Nazi Germany, "The D-Day Assault, A 70th Anniversary Guide to the Normandy Landings." This compact guidebook not only describes the most significant land invasion of World War II, but features detailed battlefield tours, identifies monuments and locates museums. Learn the main attractions at both the American and British landing sites, including the airborne operations behind enemy lines. The "D-Day Assault, A 70th Anniversary Guide to the Normandy Landings," features…
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Did you know? Club fields softball team
The National Press Club softball team opens its season on Saturday, April 12. All members and spouses are eligible to play. There is no cost to join the team. The Club plays in the Metropolitan Media Softball League in Montgomery County. The first games will be played at CapitalView-Homewood Park. If you are interested in playing please contact the team captain John Domen at [email protected]. For more information about your membership benefits, please contact us at [email protected]. Sarah Driggs
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Mentors needed for college summer interns
The Fund for American Studies is seeking volunteers willing to serve as a mentor to one of 300 students enrolled in our an academic internship programs this summer from June 7 through Aug. 1. TFAS welcomes mentors from all fields but is especially seeking those in journalism and public relations. Mentors are matched with students based on career interests and background. Mentors should possess a strong interest in helping a college student succeed by offering information and advice and should also be prepared to meet the student in-person at least twice. For more information and to sign up,…
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Free Tax Guide for Journalists available in Club library
Don’t forget to pick up your free Tax Guide for Journalists in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. Developed specifically for print and electronic news reporters, photographers, freelance writers, professional bloggers and others who write for a living, the guide is a plain-language resource that provides quick, easy-to-find information for completing tax returns. It also includes up-to-date guidance for the tax year. Published by Commerce Clearing House, the 2014 edition of the guide has been updated to address changes in tax laws and regulations, including those that…
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This Week in National Press Club History: New Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs luncheon, 1981
April 1, 1908: The official charter of the National Press Club is signed, the main purpose of the organization to “associate ourselves for mutual improvement.” April 1, 1983: Zambia President Kenneth Kaunda address a National Press Club luncheon. April 2, 1981: Joe Gibbs, the newly hired head coach of the Washington Redskins, discusses his upcoming debut season at a luncheon. He leads the team the next year to victory at Super Bowl XVll over the Miami Dolphins, 27-17. April 2, 1968: Roy Wilkins, executive director of the NAACP, discusses the findings of the National Advisory Commission on…
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This Week In National Press Club History: Club celebrates 25 years in 1933
March 23, 1970: The Board of Governors unanimously adopts a resolution creating the National Press Club Foundation. March 24, 2001: Brian Jacques, author of the children’s fantasy series Redwall, reads an excerpt of his works at a Book Rap. Since the 1940s, in a change of policy, authors of every genre who are not members of the Club have been invited to appear at Club events, including Alex Haley in 1979, Michael Crichton in 1993, J.K. Rowling in 1999 and David McCullough in 2001. March 25, 1969: Pierre Trudeau, the charismatic Prime Minister of Canada, addresses a full house at a…
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Pub Quiz in the Truman Lounge Thursday, 7 pm April 24
It’s time once again to get that left side of your brain in shape for an evening of trivia, food, drinks and prizes at a National Press Club Pub Quiz at 7 p.m., April 24, in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. Sponsored by the Club Events Committee, the event is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members. Every team of four must include at least one Club member. Space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Don’t have a team? No worries. If you come by yourself, we’ll put you on a team. For more information on…
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