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Proposed Change to Club Constitution Would Add Non-Voting Representative of Library
The NPC Board voted Sept. 14 to recommend the CLub membership approve a change in the Constitution to add the president of the Eric J. Friedheim National Journalism Library Board as an ex-officio member of the National Press Club Board of Governors. Club nembers will vote on the proposed amendment at the fall membership meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. The proposed changes Article IV, Section 3 of the NPC Constitution are in CAPS below: Section 3. The Board of Governors shall consist of the officers of the Club, each ofwhom shall be elected for a period of one year, and seven other Active…
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NBC News President to Discuss Education Summit, 2 pm Sept. 22
Steve Capus, president of NBC News, and NBC’s president of strategic initiatives, Lisa Gersh, will discuss an NBC-sponsored education policy summit at a Newsmaker press conference at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22. NBC News has convened the summit in New York City Sept. 26 to 28 and will include Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, governors, mayors, teachers, school administrators, CEOs and education advocates. -- Jamie Horwitz, [email protected]
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Lobby Display Marks Kennedy-Nixon Debate
A display in the 13th floor Club lobby commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first televised series of debates between presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Other events in the Club related to the debates are: The Kalb Report at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the ballroom. Host Marvin Kalb the panel will examine presidential debates past and present. Participants are CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer; Sander Vanocur, who participated in the 1960 debates; Judy Woodruff of the PBS Newshour; former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry; and Janet Brown…
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Class on Location-based Tools, 1 pm Sept. 27; $20 for Members
A class on location-based tools is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Bloomberg classroom. The fee is $20 for NPC members and $30 for non-members. The class will explore location-based tools (such as Foursquare and Facebook Places), how they work and how they can be used to gather information, identify sources and promote yourself or your organization. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided. The class will be taught by NPC Librarian Beth Shankle. Register at http://bit.…
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Presidential Debate Discussion, 8 pm Sept. 21; Kalb, Schieffer, Woodruff, Others
Some seats remain for a discussion on presidential debates at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the ballroom. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Host Marvin Kalb of the "Kalb Report" and the panel will examine presidential debates past and present to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy-Nixon debate Participants are CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer; Sander Vanocur, who participated in the 1960 debates; Judy Woodruff of the PBS Newshour; former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry; and Janet Brown of the commission on presidential debates. Reserve at 202-662-…
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Social Media Strategies at Half-Day Conference, 8:30 am Oct. 1; Discount for Members
The latest techniques and technologies in digital and social PR will be the subject of a half-day conference at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the Holeman Lounge. The cost is $155 for members and $185 for non-members. Panelists, representing organizations including Fortune 500 companies, public relations agencies, trade associations and the U.S. government, will discuss their experiences with social media. The "Get PR Smart" conference will include two panels: “Spread the Word” and “Manage the Word.” In the first panel, industry experts will explain how to leverage social media to expand the…
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Board Proposes Streamlined Membership Categories; Club Votes 6 pm Oct. 8
The Board of Governors voted Sept. 14 to recommend that the Club membership approve changes in the Constitution and Bylaws to streamline and rationalize the Club's membership category structure. The membership will be asked to vote at the fall membership meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. The new approach reduces the complexity of the Club's current 12 membership categories and 49 sub-categories while giving greater recognition to the contributions of the Club's non-journalist members through a name change from the current associate/affiliate categories to "Communicator." The current active…
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Bank of America CEO at Oct. 8 Luncheon
Brian T. Moynihan, chief executive officer and president of Bank of America, will speak at luncheon on Friday, Oct. 8. He will discuss “Observations on U.S. and Global Financial Markets and Economic Growth,” the recent U.S. and international regulatory reforms and the role of financial services companies in the economic recovery. Moynihan joined FleetBoston Financial in 1993, rising to lead its global wealth and investment management operations. He served in a number of senior leadership positions at Bank of America after it merged with FleetBoston Financial in 2004. The luncheon begins at 12…
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Fall Hoot to Celebrate C-SPAN, 6:30 pm Oct 21
The Silver Owls will look at three decades of C-SPAN telecasts of the Club’s luncheons at the Fall Hoot, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. Tickets are $35. The initial Oct. 7, 1980, telecast featured Federal Communications Commission Chairman Charles Ferris and was followed immediately by a call-in to a panel including broadcast journalist and Golden Owl Dawson (Tack) Nail. who will be inducted, along with Brian Lamb, the “father” of C-SPAN, into the Order of the Owl. The evening will also include a screening of highlights of NPC luncheons over the 30 years. C-SPAN will be saluted in a Mae…
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Few Seats Left for Group Career Coaching Sessions
A few spots remain in a four-week career coaching session with career coach Jackie Jones. The cost is for $80 for members, $200 for non-members, and sessions are limited to eight participants per group. A former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer, Jones focuses on getting people back on track amid a changing industry while targeting work that sparks one's passion. After four weeks, you'll be better focused to take your next steps, write a cover letter or target job searches. These sessions will help you plan and prepare for the next level of your career even if you're…
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