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Social Networking Classes Jan. 13-14; $25 Each
Classes on social networking will be offered Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14. Each class is one hour and fifteen minutes. Sign up for as many as fit your schedule. The fee is $25 per class for National Press Club members and $50 per class for non-members. The classes will be held in the 13th floor Bloomberg Center forElectronic Journalism next to the library. Jan. 13:9:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Web 2.0 Tools11 a.m. to 12:15p.m. - Advanced Google Search Techniques1:30 to 2:45 p.m. - Twittering Away3 to 4:15 p.m. - Reporting from Facebook Jan. 14:9:30 to 10:45 am - Basics of Blogging11 to 12:15p…
Type: News
Annual Membership Meeting Set for Jan. 21
The annual membership meeting of the National Press Club will be at noon Friday, Jan. 21, when Mark Hamrick will take office as the Club's 104th president. Outgoing President Alan Bjerga and other officers will review the Club's operations of the past year including developments since the autumn membership meeting on Oct. 8. Hamrick will outline his plans for 2011. The membership also will be asked to approve an overall membership dues increase of 1.8 percent with per category variance in keeping with the new membership categories that were adopted at the autumn membership meeting, when the…
Type: News
Head Of Ukraine’s Independent Association Of Broadcasters Discusses Press Freedom Threats
Ukrainian journalists trying to deliver news about their country’s existential struggles with aggression from Russia and corruption at home are facing their own battles: oligarchic control of media, increasing restrictions on press freedom and even attacks on journalists. In this episode of Update-1, NPC member Viola Gienger, a journalist who has trained and consulted for independent media in Ukraine and across the region, interviews Kateryna Myasnikova, executive director of the Independent Association of Broadcasters (IAB), to discuss the state of media and press freedoms in a Ukraine at…
Type: Media
Few Seats Left for Career Coaching Sessions; Begins Jan. 13
A four-week career coaching session for up to eight participants starts Jan. 13 with career counselor Jackie Jones. The cost is $80 for National Press Club members, $200 for non-members. A former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer, Jones will focus on how to retool a career. She will cover planning career goals for the coming year, making reasonable resolutions and sticking with them to completion. No matter your current employment status, these sessions will help you plan and prepare for the next level of your career. Jones will empahsize getting back on track amid a…
Type: News
Prospective Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty Speaks Jan. 13
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who just completed his two-term tenure and is a potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate, will open his book tour at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 13. Pawlenty will introduce his memoir, "Courage to Stand." To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. The meal is served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 and ending at 2. To submit a question in advance, put PAWLENTY in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11 a.m. on the day of the luncheon. Upcoming Luncheons: Jan. 12…
Type: News
Last Chance to Purchase 2011 Luncheon Season Tickets
Time is running short for National Press Club members to purchase "season tickets" to attend every Club luncheon of 2011 at a single price of $750. The price represents a discount from what members would pay to attend every lunch individually. Season ticket holders guarantee themselves a seat for lunches that will sell out. Popular luncheon speakers in 2010 included Barbara Bush, Jeff Bridges, Venus Williams, Arne Duncan and Condoleeza Rice. The holder also may transfer the ticket to other Club members for any individual lunch. Season tickets must be purchased before the first luncheon of the…
Type: News
Swing Dance Dec. 31; $125 Includes Open Bar, Snacks, Bubbly Toast
Come to dance the night away at the New Year's Eve Swing featuring Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. The cost is $125 for NPC members; $150 for non-members The night includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, party favors, midnight champagne toast and a $15 discount on New Year's Eve dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant. If you would like to have dinner in the Fourth Estate before, it’s only $50 more for three courses and a glass of champagne See the menu at http://press.org/restaurants/fourth-estate/new-years-eve. For discount codes, contact Josh Funk,…
Type: News
Career Coaching Sessions Start Jan. 13, $80; RSVP Required
A four-week career coaching session for up to eight participants starts Jan. 13 with career counselor Jackie Jones at the cost of $80 for members, $200 for non-members. A former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer, Jones will focus on retooling one's career amid New Year's resolutions. She will cover planning career goals for the coming year, how to make reasonable resolutions and how to stick with them to completion. No matter your current employment status, these sessions will help you plan and prepare for the next level of your career with Jones' attention on getting…
Type: News
Club Closed Dec. 24-26
The Club will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 26, in celebration of the Christmas holiday.
Type: News
Financial Reporting Position Open at BNA
BNA seeks reporter to develop and maintain sources on financial issues in the government and private sector; remain current on issues and developments related to assigned beat(s) and publication; coordinate activities with other BNA reporters and editors who cover related beats; originate, propose, and develop story ideas; develop and maintain subject area knowledge related to unit's publication; edit stories from other publications for use in assigned and reference publication(s) that may include material written by outside authors; participate in special projects; and perform other duties…
Type: News