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Remember: Pub Quiz is tonight
Pub Quiz returns tonight at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Gather as many as five friends and form a team, or just show up and join an existing squad Pub Quiz is sponsored by the Events Team and the questions come to us by our good friends at Brainstormer Trivia, which are curated for our smart teams. There’s no need to RSVP, but space fills up quickly, so call Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or email [email protected].
Type: News
Communicator, Journalist roundtable dinner Wednesday will discuss growth of 'news' sources
The National Press Club Communicators Team invites Club members – both Communicators and Journalists – to our next Communicator and Journalist Roundtable Dinner, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. The July dinner discussion theme is the proliferation of “news” sources and influencers and what that means for communicators and journalists. However, those who attend can bring up any other relevant topic, as well — and they often do. Members who attend the dinner may purchase food and beverages directly from the Club in the Cosgrove Lounge, where it will be served. To reserve your seat at the…
Type: News
Broadcast-Podcast Team's meetings open to Club members; next meeting on Sept. 16
The National Press Club Broadcast-Podcast Team has its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. Sign up here. The July meeting was earlier this month; no August meeting is scheduled. The next team meeting after that is on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. Sign up here. Meetings are in person and on Zoom. For October, there is a Broadcasters Social on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Club's Truman Lounge. Those interested can connect with fellow broadcast professionals then as well. Register here. The Broadcast-Podcast Team serves as a…
Type: News
Authors to showcase their WWII books at Member-Author Team panel on July 31
The Member-Author Team plans to hold a panel discussion featuring National Press Club authors who have written about World War II on Thursday, July 31, in the Reliable Source’s Cosgrove Lounge. A self-funded dinner from the Reliable Source begins at 5:30 p.m. for in-person attendees, with the program starting at 6:15 p.m. for both in-person and virtual participants. A question-and-answer session with participants follows the moderated discussion. RSVP is required. Each author brings their own expertise on WWII. The panel expects to engage in a discussion on writing and researching the topic…
Type: News
Update-1: Club member Tom Young discusses new novel in latest podcast
National Press Club member Tom Young has made a successful transition from journalism to fiction writing, leveraging his journalistic skills to craft compelling narratives. In the latest Update-1 episode, Young talks with Broadcast-Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe about a new book he has coming out, "The Mapmaker," a World War II novel set within the French Resistance. Resistance fighters Charlotte and Phillippe, an American woman and a Frenchman, brave death or worse to evade the Gestapo and get critical information to the Allied Forces. Young also talks about his career, beginning as a…
Type: News
NPC Broadcast Operations Center offers significant savings to members
One benefit of membership in The National Press Club is a 40% discount on professional, broadcast-quality services from the Club’s Broadcast Operations Center (BOC). The BOC — located on the 4th floor of the National Press Building — is a full-service 9,700+ square-foot facility featuring two studios with fully equipped control rooms, two media management post-production suites and full connectivity/transmission services via satellite, fiber or IP.
Type: News
Planning summer travel? Don’t forget this valuable member benefit
Whether you’re heading overseas for a reporting assignment, planning a long-awaited vacation, or just exploring new corners of the world, National Press Club members have access to exclusive international travel protection through USAway. Underwritten by Lloyd’s of London, this robust travel insurance plan offers up to $5 million in medical coverage, plus added protection for the unexpected—giving you the confidence to travel worry-free. Coverage Highlights: Trip cancellation and interruption coverage Lost luggage reimbursement Emergency medical coverage up to $5 million Prescription…
Type: News
Ready to get crackin'? Crab Fest at Reliable Source is coming Aug. 21
The Reliable Source's upcoming Crab Fest on Aug. 21 follows another of the restaurant's successful events -- the Summer BBQ Buffet on July 17. Both events feature traditional tastes of summer in the DMV region, and given the rainy and humid weather we've been having this season, the restaurant version of these outdoor traditions has suited diners just fine. So make plans to be here at the National Press Club for the cracking of the shells and dipping the meat into melted butter! More to come on the delectable menu of accompanying sides, but we do know a wine list will be available to…
Type: News
Keep in mind reciprocal Club memberships when traveling, nearby and abroad
One of the member benefits of the National Press Club is the opportunity to visit and use the facilities at nearly 70 reciprocal clubs located in cities across the U.S. and abroad. In fact, one such arrangement is quite nearby. The Press Club has a summer reciprocity with the Cosmos Club that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This recent story in The Wire highlights a visit to the Club by Cosmos members. If you intend to visit a reciprocal club, notify the NPC Membership Department ([email protected]), specify the club you hope to visit and your planned dates. A letter of introduction will…
Type: News