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Pub Quiz 7:30 pm Dec. 10
The next Pub Quiz is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Truman Lounge. Hosted by the Young Member Committee, this event is always great competition, so come by for a fun evening of mind-bending trivia and good company. For more information please contact Pub Quizmaster Marc Wojno, [email protected]
Type: News
Roberts at Dec. 14 Young Members Meeting; RSVP Required
Author and journalist Steve V. Roberts will meet with members of the Young Members Committee at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the McClendon Room. RSVPs are required for the holiday Cocktails with Champions, and space is limied. Cocktails with Champions offers budding journalists the opportunity to get advice on stories or job tips from renowned journalists in a less intimidating setting. Roberts is a 30-year veteran of journalism, and was a senior reporter for U.S. News and World Report. He is also a regular on PBS's "Washington Week" and CNN. RSVP to Abeer Abdalla at [email protected].
Type: News
Which Mic Is The Right One For A Reporter?
Far and away the most important piece of equipment for any broadcast journalist is the microphone. Join us for the latest NPC podcast to learn why the omnidirectional has been the field mic of choice for reporters since the 1930s. Microphone expert John Holt joins radio reporter and NPC member Jennifer Strong in New York City to demonstrate a variety of the most used mics in the business under some tough recording conditions, including the main hall of Grand Central Station and the windy New York Harbor. Update-1 is the podcast of the National Press Club. All podcasts are available to the…
Type: Media
'Tis the Season: Holiday Buffet Dec. 17; $17.50
The holiday buffet is from 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 17. Reservations are highly suggested. The cost is $17.50, not including beverage, tax and tip. For reservations call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected] Reliable Source dinner guests can take advantage of free parking after 5 p.m. at the PMI Garage, 1325 G St. Present a receipt showing a purchase of $20 or more to the front desk between 5 and 9 p.m. or later, at the bar.
Type: News
"Onion" Spoofers at 7:30 pm Today; No Admission Charge
The Onion returns to the National Press Club at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, for "The Onion Presents: 2009's Biggest Stories." There is no admission charge. The event will feature three writers and editors from the news-satire publication, who will review The Onion's take on the biggest stories of the year and discuss their new book, Our Front Pages. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the First Amendment Lounge. There will be a cash bar available during and after the panel. For more information, contact the Events Committee's Christine Dell'Amore at [email protected] or…
Type: News
Communications and Marketing Committee Plans Dec. 8 Soiree
The Communications and Marketing Committee will hold an informal gathering at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Reliable Source. There is no agenda and no formal meeting. This is a relaxed opportunity to get to know one another better and to celebrate our committee’s 2009 achievements, our 2010 aspirations, and the holiday season. Current committee members invite those who wish to join us in the new year or who want to learn more about our endeavors to attend. Contact committee chairman Ed Barks [email protected] with questions.
Type: News
This Week in National Press Club History
Dec. 1, 1999: Actor Christopher Reeve pleads for more spinal cord injuries research. Dec. 5, 1984: Helen Thomas, then UPI correspondent for 23 years, reporting through six presidential terms, is the first woman to receive the Fourth Estate Award.This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History Committee, which is dedicated to preserving, and revitalizing the Club’s history through displays, panel discussions and lectures, as well as interviewing members as part of the Club’s long-standing oral history project. The History Committee's December meeting will take place…
Type: News
Edmonds' Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photos on Display
Ron Edmonds' Pulitzer Prize-winning photos of the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt are now on display on the NPC walls outside the Fourth Estate restaurant. Edmonds, recently retired AP senior White House photographer, donated the photos to the Club. The photos won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for spot news photography.The photos are part of the NPC's growing collection of Pulitzer-winning photography. -- Darlene Shields, Photography Committee chairwoman, [email protected].
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"Scoop"' at Dec. 19 Books & Brunch
Evelyn Waugh’s classic comic novel, “Scoop” will be discussed at Books & Brunch at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at The Fourth Estate Restaurant. Anyone wanting to attend should RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 17, to Rachel Belkind at [email protected] or Sean Reilly at [email protected].
Type: News
Media Training Basics, 2-4 pm Dec 4; Free for Members
Just a few seats remain for "Introduction to Media Training," NPC member Adam Konowe's class to empower public relations practitioners and spokespeople to create happy long-term relationships with journalists who cover their organizations on Friday, Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. This session will give young professionals, students and others seeking to polish their skills a primer on where media is today and how news happens. Participants will also get tips on how to field inquiries from journalists, interview successfully, and maintain proper attribution andconfidentiality. Konowe, a vice…
Type: News