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RSVP in advance to attend VIP receptions
Want to rub elbows with the head of Duke Energy? Do you have a burning question for the CEO of USAirways? Want insight into the new health care ruling from the head of the Cleveland Clinic? Your NPC membership allows entrance for you and two guests to the VIP reception held before an NPC luncheon if you have purchased a luncheon ticket. To attend the VIP reception, however, you must reserve your space at least 48 hours in advance. Register now for the exciting line up of luncheons scheduled for next week byemailing [email protected]. Please put the name and date of the luncheon in the…
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Labor leaders plan summer rally
Labor groups will meet next month in Philadelphia to launch a campaign called "America'sSecond Bill of Rights," an effort to draw attention to the economic issues facing America workers, labor leaders said Thursday at a National Press Club Newsmakers event. "We once took many of these rights for granted," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said. "Now we're compelled to reassert the rights of people who work and we ask for the support of all Americans." Trumka, who was joined by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Edwin Hill, said that the platform seeks to guarantee full employment…
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Author of “My First Coup d’Etat” charms audience at National Press Club
John Dramani Mahama, vice President of Ghana, described his country's lost decade with moving personal stories in a discussion of his memoir, "My First Coup D'Etat," at a National Press Club Book and Author event Thursday. “Ghana’s independence triggered hope," he said. But those hopes were dashed by what is known as “lost decades," a period of turmoil with frequent, bloody upheavals and the overthrow Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, he said. Mahama recalled the impact on his father, a cabinet member, who was imprisoned after the first Ghanian coup d’etat, but who later achieved…
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Your opinion counts: Press Club survey coming next week
Please keep an eye on your inbox next week for an important e-mail containing a link to the member survey for the Club. The survey is a key step in writing the next five-year strategic plan, which sets priorities and direction for the Club. Your opinions are important. They'll be kept confidential, and the information will be used to help inform Club leadership about what a broad cross-section of membership thinks is important. The more responses, the more valuable the information will be. So please make sure your voice is heard by clicking on the link when you receive the e-mail next week.…
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Clam Bake Buffet menu features summer favorites, 5:30 pm July 26 at the Reliable Source
Roll up your pant legs. It's time to dig into the annual Clam Bake Buffet dinner at the Reliable Source from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 26. Reserve now for this annual sellout. Contact Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or e-mail at [email protected]. The buffet costs $17, which does not include beverage, tax and gratuity. Clam Bake menu SoupSpicy Japanese clam soup with sausage and scallions Summer SaladsPeaches, feta and peppered almond arugula saladWatermelon, red onion, roasted corn and spinach topped with lemon vinaigretteCaesar saladHeirloom tomato salad with avocado cream dressing Entrée…
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Job opportunity at Harris for communications/ media relations professional
Harris Corporation is seeking a marketing communications/media relations manager. The position reports to the Director Marketing and Communications and serves as an integral member of the Marketing and Communications team. The Manager Marketing Communications and Media Relations will be responsible for Harris IT Services integrated strategic marketing communications plan, and will actively engage in the development of the Harris IT Services Marketing and Communications strategy. This role will lead and drive strategic direction and messaging for tradeshows, events, and sponsorships,…
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Auction for U.S. Open VIP tickets hits $600; Place your bid now!
Bid now on two tickets for courtside seats and Presidential Suite access at the 2012 U.S. Open. The highest bidder for these exclusive tickets will enjoy lunch in the luxurious and exclusive U.S. Tennis Association's President's Dining Room, access to the hospitality lounge in the Presidential Suite and a behind-the-scenes tour of Arthur Ashe Stadium -- an opportunity available to only a select few and never for sale to the general public. To bid, click here. Bidding ends at 5 p.m. July 27. See additional rules below. In addition to the great lunch and VIP treatment, winners of these tickets…
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USS Cole commander gives gripping account of Al Qaeda suicide attack
"Before 9/11, there was 10/12," U.S. Navy Commander (ret.) Kirk Lippold told a National Press Club audience at a July 10 discussion of his book, "Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole." Lippold, former commander of the guided missile destroyer USS Cole, gave a gripping account of of Al Qaeda’s Oct. 12, 2000 suicide attack on his ship, 11 months before Al Qaeda attacked New York and Washington. The suicide attack from a barge that approached the ship blew a 40-foot by 40-foot hole in its port side. Lippold says he remembers grabbing his anchored desk to avoid being hurled through his…
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Get your Drupal to the next level at July 20 class
Learn to use Drupal like a pro at a two-hour session July 20 in the Bloomberg classroom. This class provides tricks and tactics for taking your content management skills to the next level. The instruction is tailored especially to those who are not professional website developers. Class begins at 9 a.m. July 20 and ends at 11 a.m. The fee is $35 for NPC members and $45 for non-NPC members. NPC members should login to the NPC website to view the discount code. The "Get PR Smart" series is sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Adfero Group. This is a ticketed event.…
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