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Club member Alyanak organizes huge dance party to combat childhood cancer, April 6
National Press Club member Cemil 'Jim' Alyanak is organizing a major dance night at 6 p.m. April 6 at American University's Bender Arena to raise awareness for the American Childhood Cancer Organization. Alyanak has arranged for Club members to receive a maximum of two free tickets each by emailing [email protected] with your name and member number. Dancers' Night was conceived by dancers who wanted to move, in the company of passionate dancers of all ages, in a huge space with the goal of raising funds andawareness for childhood cancer. The six-hour event, which is open to all ages, is…
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Seal of approval: Put 2013 sticker on Club card
Thank you to all members who have renewed their membership in the National Press Club. You will be receiving your 2013 stickers in the mail in the upcoming week. Please attach your sticker to your membership card before returning to the Club. Club staff will ask for your card when you dine at the restaurants, work out in the fitness center, use the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library or attend Club events, such as VIP receptions and Meet the Press Club. Your membership card is an important part of your Club membership. Only members in good standing can take advantage of all Club…
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State approaches to implementing Obamacare vary, officials say
Individual states are taking divergent paths to implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – i.e. Obamacare – a panel of state officials and outside experts reported at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference March 8. To comply with the act’s call for exchanges to serve as online marketplaces allowing people to easily compare insurance costs and benefits, 17 states have chosen to set up their own exchanges, the officials said. In 26 other states, the federal government will run the exchanges, they said. States and the federal government will partner in seven more. In New York, a state…
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National Press Club: Where Sunshine Happens
The National Press Club's Press Freedom Committee has a full slate of activities planned for Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote a dialogue on the importance of open government and freedom of information. This non-partisan, non-profit initiative is celebrated in mid-March each year to coincide with James Madison's birthday on March 16. On Tuesday, March 12, the Press Freedom Committee hosts a moderated panel discussion on how laws enacted globally after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are being used to crush press freedom. (6:30-8pm in the conference rooms; free and open to the public…
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Library to offer training on use of CQ.com March 27
The Club's Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library will offer a free training session on Wednesday, March 27, on use of one its resources available to NPC members: access to CQ.com. The one-hour session, starting at 9:30 a.m in the Bloomberg Room, will be conducted by Kristina Salvey, a CQ staffer. Salvey will show attendees how to navigate and access the different sections of site, an invaluable aid to journalists covering Congress, to get the information they need to keep up to date on what's happening on Capitol Hill. Access is available on computers throughout the Club and on the NPC…
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Did you know? For the price of a drink, Club hosts free taco buffet every Friday night
Did you know that every Friday evening the National Press Club hosts its famous taco buffet in the Reliable Source for members and their guests. It's one of the Club's most popular events. Start your weekend off by enjoying the Club’s relaxed atmosphere and unlimited tacos. All that's required is for everyone in your party to purchase a drink or pay a nominal fee of $5. If your party is larger than four, please contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected] to reserve a table in advance. For more information about your membership benefits please e-mail [email protected].
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Simeon Booker to discuss his new history of the civil rights movement , 6:30 April 9
Simeon Booker, the first fulltime African-American reporter for The Washington Post and White House correspondent for Jet magazine for more than a half-century, will discuss his new book, “Shocking the Conscience: A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement,” at a National Press Club Book Event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. April 9. Booker will be joined by SiriusXM Radio host Joe Madison (the "Black Eagle"). The event will run until 8 p.m. in the Ballroom. Registration is required by clicking here. Tickets are free for Club members and $5 for the general public. This event is a fundraiser for…
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NPC journalism contest to honor best critical coverage of the news industry
As part of its annual journalism contest, the National Press Club will recognize the best coverage of the news industry and journalistic practices of last year. The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, named for the former reporter for U.S. News and World Report and award sponsor, rewards the best critical look at the news industry, its practice and its ethics. Paul Farhi of The Washington Post won the award last year for his examination of some of journalism's shadier practices. The award includes print and broadcast categories, with a prize of $1,000 for each. The deadline for entering…
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Expert to offer advice on how organizations can use Facebook at 'Get It Online' session tomorrow
Is Facebook the right tool for an organization to advocate for change, build relationships with its audience and raise funds? Adam Gerber, senior associate for social media at Washington-based M+R Strategic Services, will help answer that question as the Club's next "Get It Online" lunch discussion in the McClendon Room at noon on Friday, March 8. Gerber, whose Washington-based firm provides campaign strategy for nonprofit organizations, will share expertise and examples of how Facebook has become has become an integral part of many nonprofit organizations' effective online strategies. He…
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Looking for a travel escape? Reception tonight to offer info on upcoming Club trips
If winter's early-March blow this week has given you a feeling of wanderlust, you'll want to attend the Travel Committee reception tonight at 7 p.m. in the Murrow Room. You'll learn about all the trips to exotic destinations the committee plans to sponsor in 2013 and 2014 2014, as well as have the chance to offer suggestions for other trips. Food, drink and materials on the various trips will be provided. For additional information, contact Pat Schoeni, [email protected] or 703-548-2539 or Richard Meyer, [email protected], or 703-356-6884.
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