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Club members, guests tour historic Washington Navy Yard
National Press Club members learned about the evolution of the Washington Navy Yard on a June 1 trip to the historic facility. "The Navy used to build sailing ships and manufactured all kinds of naval guns here but now it's mainly an administrative base," said Dave Winkler, a retired Navy officer and Naval Historical Foundation historian, as he led 27 Club members and guests during the visit. The 90-minute walking tour was coordinated by the Club's Events Team and American Legion Post 20, which has been long associated with the Club. It concluded with a visit to the Navy Museum including,…
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House and Bar Team meets, June 11
The National Press Club House and Bar Team will meet at noon Monday, June 11, in the Cosgrove Lounge.
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Author calls Battle of Midway turning point of World War II
Dr. James M. D'Angelo, author of a newly publish book on the June 1942 Battle of Midway told a May 31 meeting of the National Press Club American Legion Post 20 that the historic U.S. Navy victory over the Japanese Navy should be recognized as the global turning point in favor of the allies in World War II. D'Angelo, an Air Force veteran and retired oncologist from Chevy Chase, Md., said the battle is still underappreciated for the impact it had beyond the war in the Pacific. A Club Post 20 member who now lives in Florida, D'Angelo said the U.S. success caused Japan to scrap plans to…
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Kick off summer with BBQ, Jazz at Reliable Source, June 21
There’s no need to drive or fly to New Orleans to find the best in food and jazz. You can enjoy both at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source restaurant on Thursday, June 21. The popular Club hangout will serve a special Summer BBQ food and drink menu starting at 5:30 p.m. The U Street Collective Jazz will perform in the Truman Lounge beginning at 6 p.m. Drink and food menu will be announced soon. Reservation are recommended. To reserve a table, please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail at [email protected]
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Communicator Team hosts breakfast with Club President Andrea Edney, June 13
The National Press Club Communicator Team is hosting a breakfast meeting with Club President Andrea Edney on Wednesday, June 13, to learn about her 2018 goals and share ideas about working together on the Club’s mission. The breakfast session will be held from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. It is free to members, but registration is required. Edney’s day job is with Bloomberg News, where she has spent most of her business journalism career. Before being elected the 111th president of the National Press Club, her leadership at the Club has included being vice president, treasurer and…
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Wine and cheese night set for June 6
Sample wine and a variety of cheese and meet other members at the National Press Club at 6 p.m. June 6 in the Cosgrove Lounge. Flights of wine will be available for $10. The event is open to Club members and their guests. Stop by to meet other members, reconnect with old friends and discover a new favorite wine!
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Stressed? Overwhelmed? Free yoga classes offered at Club, June 8, June 19
Turn off Twitter for an hour, release some stress and get your mind back into a good spot with two free yoga sessions with National Press Club member Bara Vaida. A morning session will be held at 7 a.m. Friday, June 8, and an evening session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. Club members are welcome to attend either or both sessions. The event is free for Club members. Those planning to attend must register at the links below. If you need a mat, please contact Emily at [email protected] For the morning of June 8 register here. For the evening of June 19 register here. About Bara…
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Broadcast/Podcast Team seeks members at June 12 happy hour
The National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast team is looking to expand and diversify its membership by holding an informal happy hour on Tuesday, June 12, in the Truman Lounge of The Reliable Source restaurant from 5:30 to approximately 8 p.m. The meet-and-greet is intended for individuals potentially interested in learning more about the Club and/or the team. Spouses/significant others/friends are all welcome. Club members interested in joining the team may also attend the monthly team meeting scheduled for noon Thursday, June 7, in the Reliable Source Cosgrove Room. Meetings end promptly at 1…
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National Theater offers Club members special discount for 'Waitress' musical
The National Theater is offering National Press Club members a 10 percent discount on performances of the musical "Waitress." Members can purchase discounted tickets online for the show, which runs through June 3. Pairing the show with dinner at the Club's Fourth Estate restaurant, only steps from the theater, can combine two great member benefit discounts in one.
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Independent authors at Club to share marketing, publishing tips, June 5
Are you an independent author sifting your way through the publishing, distribution, and marketing processes? Here is your chance to swap ideas with fellow indie authors about the business challenges you face at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the McClendon Room. A few guidelines. You must be: -- A current National Press Club member. -- Author of a book that is publicly available for sale (on Amazon, for instance). Print, ebook, POD, or audio book formats are fine. -- Independently published (i.e., not with a traditional publisher, though if you have published using both the indie and traditional…
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