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Leaders of Mercy Corps, Oxfam America, Syrian American Medical Society to address Syrian humanitarian crisis, 10 am March 3
The chief executives of leading responders to the five-year Syrian humanitarian crisis will discuss the situation in Syria at a National Press Club Newsmaker at 10 a.m., March 3, in the Bloomberg Room. They will address the lack of sustained and safe humanitarian access for relief workers and supplies; the needs of an exponentially growing refugee population; and the necessary steps required to re-orient international aid if a ceasefire holds. Panelists include: Neal Keny-Guyer, chief executive, Mercy Corps Raymond Offenheiser, president, Oxfam America Dr. Zaher Sahloul, past president and…
Type: News
Coalition of space organizations to release recommendations, 10 am March 4
A coalition of a dozen space organizations, representing aerospace professionals from industry, academia, and government, will present recommendations and release a joint white paper, “Ensuring U.S. Leadership in Space,” at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference at 10 a.m., Friday, March 4, in the Zenger Room. Speaking on behalf of the coalition: Sandra H. Magnus, executive director of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Elliot H. Pulham, chief executive of the Space Foundation Eric Stallmer, president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation For nearly 60…
Type: News
Republican and Democratic National Chairmen
Mr. Brown and Mr. Black spoke at the National Press Club about yesterday's elections and what the results mean for each party.
Type: Media
Tuesday will be super at Reliable Source
National Press Club members and their guests can watch Super Tuesday results on wide screen televisions in the Truman Lounge at the Reliable Source on March 1. There will be a special food and drinks menu for this occasion. Please contact as at [email protected] or 202-662-7443 to make a reservation. Here are the Reliable Source specials: Red, White and Blueberry Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, potatoes, red onions, beets, heart of palm, blueberries and blue cheese dressing topped with grilled salmon $20, chicken $18, Flatiron steak $20 Salad alone $8 Donald Trump’s favorite Meatloaf sandwich $…
Type: News
Professional tour guides put Club on their maps
Members of the Washington Guild of Professional Tour Guides got an inside look at the National Press Club on Thursday, Feb. 25, to enrich their knowledge of the Club for use in their work. Former Club president and History Committee chair Gil Klein entertained 31 guild members on a tour of Club facilities and at a luncheon in the McClendon Room. The group was welcomed by Club President Thomas Burr and Executive Chef Susan Delbert, who urged guides to utilize the Club's open-to-the-public Fourth Estate restaurant. The Guild certifies members who demonstrate that they meet high…
Type: News
Get it Online: Social media for policy advocacy, noon March 8
Beekeeper Group Partner Shana Glickfield will share strategies, tactics, and case studies on how to use social media to get your message heard by federal, state and local officials at noon on Tuesday, March 8, in the Games Room. The event is part of the "Get It Online" lunch discussion series that brings experts in social media and digital communication to the National Press Club for a members-only lunch discussion. The speaker will deliver a short presentation and then will answer questions. The cost is $15 for Club members and $75 for non-member guests, which includes a buffet lunch, water…
Type: News
Did you know? Join Club's members-only group on LinkedIn
Did you know the Club has an exclusive members only group on LinkedIn? Join Members of the National Press Club (Washington, D.C) on LinkedIn to network with fellow members, share ideas and tips, discuss the latest industry news and trends and find out about upcoming events at the Club and around the metro area. For more information about your membership benefits send an email to [email protected].
Type: News
National Press Club Journalism Institute hosts discussion on global government transparency, 6:30 pm March 14
In honor of Sunshine Week, the National Press Club’s Press Freedom Committee will host a panel discussion on March 14 to examine the status of government transparency laws around the world. The event, which will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., will feature foreign journalists and policy experts who will analyze global and regional trends in journalists' and the general public's ability to receive timely access to government information as well as the difficulty of reporting in countries without freedom of information laws. The cost of attendance is $5 for Club members and $10 for non-…
Type: News
Reserve now! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a marvelous buffet at Reliable Source, March 17
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to our annual St. Patrick's buffet night and celebration on at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, in the Reliable Source. Enjoy Irish food and listen to Irish music by popular guitarist Matt Palumbo. The price is $24 for Club members and $28 for non-members, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because the event usually sells out. Contact us at [email protected] or 202-662-7443. Here is the menu: SoupFresh & smoked seafood, fennel & potato chowder Irish Soda Bread EntreesCarved to order: Honey and Guinness glazed pork…
Type: News
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to headline luncheon during tax season, Thursday
As the tax deadline approaches and presidential candidates talk up their plans for tax reform, John Koskinen, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon this Thursday, March 24. Koskinen, who has led the agency since December 2013, will discuss the “Future State of Affairs of the IRS,” which collects $3.1 trillion in tax revenue each year, employs about 90,000 people and has a budget of approximately $10.9 billion. Challenges facing the commissioner include improving customer service and dealing with the risk of hacking and identity theft. Lunch…
Type: News