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Club Members Showcased at Book Fair, Nov. 9
NPC members Thomas Allen, Maurine Beasley, Paul Dickson, Kristie Miller and Amy Henderson will join 100 nationally known writers autographing and selling their books at the Book Fair & Authors' Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. For a contribution of $25, you can join fellow patrons in promoting a love of books and reading at this year's Book Fair. As a Friend of the Book Fair, members will receive a complimentary raffle ticket (a $10 value) for a chance to win one of a group of exciting prizes, including round-trip Amtrak Acela tickets to New York City and a golf outing in…
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ISO Volunteers for Nov. 9 Book Fair
About 30 NPC members are needed to volunteer at the Book Fair and Authors' Night Tuesday, Nov. 9. Volunteers must be available for a 90-minute shift between 5 and 8:30 p.m. A few will be assigned to be stationed at the doors or to direct people from the elevators. Others will be assigned to assist authors. Among the 90-plus authors scheduled for the event are Kitty Kelley, Eugene Robinson, George Allen, Suzanne Carriero, Ted Leonsis, Evan Thomas, Chelsey "Sully" B. Sullenberger, Debbie Macomber, John Heilemann, Mark Halperin, Nikki Giovanni, Spike Mendelsohn, James Zogby, Geoff Tracy, Mpho…
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Members Sail Chesapeake Bay During Annapolis Visit
With temperatures approaching 70 under clear and sunny skies, 30 Club members and guests began a trip to Annapolis on Oct. 23 by lifting sails and steering the 74-foot Schooner Woodwind into the calm waters of Chesapeake Bay. Club members normally accustomed to computers took turns at the helm under the watchful eye of Captain Jennifer Kaye to guide the classic schooner into the Bay, where they had a close-up view of sailing races that went directly by them. An international contingent went on the trip organized by the International Correspondents Committee, with participants including…
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Oktoberfest Buffet, 5:30 pm Oct. 28; $17
The Oktoberfest buffet is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Reliable Source Restaurant. The buffet will feature traditional Oktoberfest favorites and music from accordionist Roy Beyer. The buffet is $17, not including beverage, tax and tip. The menu includes bratwurst and knockwurst cooked in beer; stuffed cabbage rolls in tomato sauce (stuffed with ground pork, beef and rice); weiner schnitzel; potato pancakes; German potato salad; braised red cabbage with apples; applesauce; creamed cucumbers; carrot and raisin salad; coleslaw; beet salad; Black Forest cupcakes; apple strudel;…
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Communications In The Trump Administration
The recent high profile departures from the Trump administration have some Americans questioning whether the White House is in chaos, and if so, the impact that has had on communications. In this episode of Update-1, Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Mike Hempen discusses the administration's communications with American University journalism professor Jill Olmsted, a former radio and television anchor and reporter. They talk about the leaks and tweets, the staff changes and what it all means to reporters and the public.
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Club Members Have Access to Research Librarian
Did you know … that as a NPC member, you can use the staff of the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library to conduct research? For research requests and costs, please contact the library's research librarian Beth Shankle at 202-662-7509 or [email protected]. This reminder is one in a series of notes about the array of benefits available as part of your Club membership. -- Angela Greiling Keane, membership secretary, [email protected]
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Social Networking Classes, Oct. 28, 29; $20 Per Class
Classes on social networking will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 28 and 29. Each class is one hour. Sign up for one or as many as fits your schedule. The fee is $20 per class for NPC members and $30 per class for non-members. The classes are in the Bloomberg Center for Electronic Journalism next to the library. Oct. 28:9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Web 2.0 Tools11 a.m. to Noon - Google Search Tips1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Twitter3 to 4 p.m. - Reporting from Facebook Oct. 29:9:30 to 10:30 am - Basics of Blogging11 to Noon - Foursquare and Location-based Tools Register at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by…
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Hoot Honors C-SPAN's 30-Year Link to NPC
The Silver Owls (25-plus year members) thanked C-SPAN in song and a video retrospective Oct. 21 marking three decades of nationwide telecasting of Club luncheons. C-SPAN's founder, CEO and Chairman Brian Lamb, and Golden Owl Dawson "Tack" Nail, a broadcast reporter who took part in the first live call-in show on Oct. 7, 1980, were honored with the Order of the Owl for their dedication to the Club and Washington journalism. A packed ballroom viewed filmed highlights of luncheons over the years with heads of state, politicians and celebrities. Former Club presidents and current President…
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Does Social Media Follow the Ground Rules? Panelists Say It's Up to Journalists
Social media can be a force for good if reporters basing stories on tweets, Facebook or YouTube follow traditional journalism standards, a panel of seasoned journalists and communications specialists said Oct. 20. C-SPAN Communications Director Howard Mortman said the company uses tweets constantly in concert with its mission “to provide all voices access to policy and to give people a chance to talk back.” Mortman said some of the guests on its flagship program, “The Washington Journal,” make their most provocative or interesting comments based on questions sent from people using Twitter. “…
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Media Monitoring Workshop for PR Professionals, 9 am Oct. 29; $45
The latest techniques and technologies in media monitoring will be the subject of a workshop at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the Murrow Room. The cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. As the face of media rapidly evolves, the importance of monitoring your brand’s image has become crucial to engaging audiences. Today’s media monitoring must go beyond traditional press clippings to encompass the communities where conversations take place. Educate yourself on the newest tools being used to effective and inexpensively conduct media monitoring at our upcoming Get PR Smart event. To see…
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