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Get to know the Club team: Mitch Harle, development manager, National Press Club Journalism Institute
Editor's Note: The Club's Membership Team has asked the Club staff to introduce themselves with answers to a creative questionnaire. The Wire will run these periodic profiles. Meet Mitch Harle, development manager, National Press Club Journalism Institute. How long have you worked at the National Press Club Journalism Institute? 1 year Tell us a surprising or fun fact about you: I'm missing 11 teeth (but you'd never know!); I've seen almost every episode of "Survivor" If you became an A-list celebrity what is one thing you would ask for in your green room?: An endless supply of Whataburger…
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Debby is a downer: August Pub Quiz canceled
Hurricane Debby is plowing up the east coast this week, and likely to hit the DMV area on or around Thursday evening. Because Debby is bringing rain, and lots of it, Pub Quiz, which was scheduled for tonight, Aug. 8, is canceled. We will resume Pub Quiz on Thursday, Sept.12, plenty of time to get your team ready and to smarten up!
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Enter images in annual Club photo exhibit by Aug. 16
National Press Club members are invited to enter their best digital images and print photos in this year's members photography exhibit. For the 25th straight year, Club members can display their work in the Club's main lobby during the whole month of September. Download the instructions for taking part in the exhibit. Entries are accepted through Aug. 16. Tightrope walker at Dupont Circle that will appear in 2024 NPC members photo exhibit. Photo: Bennett Lowenthal The Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling is an exhibit, not a contest. No judges evaluate the pictures, nor are…
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Hempen encourages Club's Independent Authors group to contribute to Update-1
Contributing to Update-1, the National Press Club’s podcast, is a terrific opportunity for members to tell their own stories and also to learn about a wide range of issues, Mike Hempen, co-chair of the Club’s Broadcast/Podcast Team, told the Club’s Independent Authors group at an Aug. 8 meeting. Hempen, a founder and producer of the podcast, said there have been more than 250 episodes in the series, many of which are archived on the Club website. The podcast debuted in 2013. Since then, the most popular segments have been about press freedom, followed by media literacy and those focusing on…
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Tonight: Join International Correspondents Committee Happy Hour
Join your fellow foreign correspondents on Wednesday, August 14, for cocktails and conversation at the International Correspondents Committee’s (ICC) monthly happy hour. Club members must be logged into their press.org account to register for this event. The ICC team plans to gather at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Club members are invited to stop by to mingle, network and discuss current events with the team. If you happen to attend the Club's Concert For Austin Tice Wednesday afternoon, stick around for the ICC event because you don't want to miss this opportunity to meet the ICC team…
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SOLD OUT: Scrumptious crustaceans highlight Club's Crab Fest, Aug. 15
Get ready to crack the shells and pick the crab meat to dip in the melted butter! August is here, and it’s time for the National Press Club ‘s popular annual Crab Fest in the Reliable Source. The succulent crustaceans will be served along with a buffet of sides on Thursday, Aug. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Crab Fest buffet is $45 per person for members and $50 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged, because the event typically sells out. Reserve online or contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or at (202) 662-7443 The Reliable Source's upcoming Crab Fest…
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Members photo exhibit entry period extended to Wednesday
The deadline for entries in the 2024 National Press Club members photography exhibit is extended to Wednesday, Aug. 21. This is the 25th year for the exhibit, which is put on by the Club's Photography Team and open to all NPC members.
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Get to know the Club team: Derek Deshields, assistant media director
Editor's Note: The Club's Membership Team has asked the Club staff to introduce themselves with answers to a creative questionnaire. The Wire will run these periodic profiles. Say hello to Derek Deshields, assistant media director. How long have you worked at the National Press Club? 10 years Tell us a surprising or fun fact about you: I’ve been known to sing. If you became an A-list celebrity what is one thing you would ask for in your green room?: Chilled pineapple. Always. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?: When you take care of your staff, your staff will take care of…
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September in the Reliable Source includes Pub Quiz, Prime Rib Dinner
Mark your social calendar with great events at the Reliable Source. Activities on tap for September include Pub Quiz and the popular Prime Rib Dinner: Thursday, Sept. 12 - NPC Pub Quiz night - 6:30 p.m. - Truman Lounge Thursday, Sept. 26 - Prime Rib Dinner with music at 5:30 p.m. and dinner and 6 p.m. If you're looking for a private space to entertain, the McClendon Room and Cosgrove Lounge are available free of charge for members with a minimum food and beverage purchase of $250. To reserve either room, contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected].
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Celebrate the members photo exhibit at gala opening reception, Sept. 4
To celebrate the opening of the 2024 National Press Club members photography exhibit, in this the 25th year for the exhibit, the Club's Photography Team invites all NPC members to the gala opening reception on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room on the 13th floor. The exhibit of Club member photos (not a contest!) will be displayed across the main 13th floor lobby starting the day before, Sept. 3, and remain in place through Sept. 30. The Photography Team is honoring Marshall Cohen, founder of NPC's Photo Committee who started the exhibit in 1999, during this year…
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