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Travel to Costa Rica and Nicaragua in October with the National Press Club
Join fellow Club members October 11 to 18 for an action-packed trip to Costa Rica. Known for its progressive environmental policies, Costa Rica offers a unique opportunity to personally witness the results of the best conservation efforts in this hemisphere. Begin your adventure with a floating safari through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. The forests, grasslands and marshes of this area, accessible only by boat, provide shelter for various endangered species - cougars, jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, peccary, and several species of monkeys. The following day your guide will take you on an…
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June events in the Reliable Source
Thursday, June 12Special food and beverage for 2014 World Cup Kick-off opening event, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12Pub Quiz Night, 7 p.m. Special food and drinks on this occasion as well. Thursday, June 26 NPC Flix airs a movie TBD, 7 p.m. Please watch the NPC Wire for details of these events.
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Taiwan Fellowship open for entries until June 30
The Taiwan Fellowship is accepting applications through June 30, 2014. Akin to the Fulbright Scholarship, the Taiwan Fellowship was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to promote scholarship in the social sciences and humanities on topics related to Taiwan, cross-Strait relations, mainland China, the Asia-Pacific, and Sinology. Fellowship recipients will receive a direct, round-trip airfare subsidy and a monthly stipend to pursue advanced studies at Taiwan’s universities, colleges, or research institutes. Qualified applicants are professors,…
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World Cup Soccer Comes to the National Press Club
Come watch the World Cup soccer tournament at the National Press Club. The Truman Lounge will feature special appetizer and drink specials through the month of games. Televisions will be tuned into the World Cup games throughout the day. Special World Cup Events in June: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12:3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia Game Taco Night Viewing Party - Friday, June 13Televisions tuned to the 2010 finals, then Chile vs. Argentina USA vs. Ghana - Monday, June 16 in the First Amendment Lounge, Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p…
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Did You Know? Club Offers Health Insurance Plans
Did you know that all members of the National Press Club have access to a variety of health care plans provided exclusively by Affinity Group Underwriters? Whether you need a traditional medical plan for you and your family or temporary insurance while you move between jobs, you will be able to customize your coverage to suit your needs. Please click http://affinitybenefits.com/npc to learn more about your health care options. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected]
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World Cup and Pub Quiz on Tap for Reliable Source in June
Here are some events on tap at the Reliable Source and Truman Lounge in June. Thursday, June 5 -- NPC Flix TBD – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 -- Special food and beverage for 2014 World Cup Kickoff opening event - 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19 -- Pub Quiz – 7 p.m. Special food and drinks will be available. Please watch the Wire for details of these events.
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Did You Know? Club Members Travel Near and Far
Did you know that the Club sponsors and organizes many local and international trips at discounted rates for members and their guests? Information about all upcoming trips is on the Club’s website at http://www.press.org/membership/committees/travel-committee or located at the front desk. Upcoming travel locations for 2014 include a June 7 Civil War day tour to Fredericksburg; and trips to Amsterdam and France in September and Costa Rica in October. Send an email to [email protected] for more information. For more information about your membership, please contact us at [email protected].
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Anne Porter to Be Subject of Discussion
Janice Law invites fellow Club members to a discussion of Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Anne Porter on Thursday, May 22, at noon in the McClendon Room. No reservations are required and admission is free. Panelists include Dr. Christine Grogan, president of the Katherine Anne Porter Society. For details, see www.americanwomenwritersnationalmuseum.org or email [email protected].
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Harvard Club Offers Special Rates to NPC Members
For the entire month of June, the Harvard Club will offer a low room rate of $199 per night plus tax to National Press Club members. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the Harvard Club at 617-536-1260. Be sure to mention this offer when making your reservations. This special rate applies to standard rooms, is good for new bookings only, and is based on availability.
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Member Jack Williams honored by Academy of Science
The Washington Academy of Sciences presented NPC Silver Owl member Jack Williams a “Special Award for the Public Understanding of Science” at a dinner on May 8 at the Sphinx Club in downtown Washington, D.C. The award cites Williams's contributions as founding editor of the influential USA Today weather page and as author or co-author of six popular books on meteorology. The society also presented Williams a Certificate of Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of public understanding of science. Williams was a copy editor at the Gannett…
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