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New Orleans, anyone? NPC celebrates Mardi Gras starting Feb. 15
"Pass a Good Time" in the Fourth Estate Restaurant and enjoy a three course dinner worth of a Cajun “Gumbo ya-ya,'' starting Wednesday, Feb 15, and continuing Thursday, Feb 16, Friday, Feb 17 and Fat Tuesday, Feb 21. The week precedes Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, and is a time for y’all to “Laissez le Bon temp rouler:” $30 for members and their guests, $35 for non-members. Three course Mardi Gras food will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; reservations are requested 24 hours in advance, but some space may be available for walk-in diners. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to…
Type: News
Fourth Estate will show you the love Feb. 14 -- with champagne
Pamper the heart of a dear one by celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner in the Fourth Estate Restaurant on Tuesday, Feb 14. The cost is only $30 for members and their guests, $35 for non-members. Two glasses of Champagne are included with every reservation! Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance, but some space may be available for walk-ins. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to reserve. The Fourth Estate restaurant is on the 13th floor of the Press Club and is open to the public and to NPC members. A special menu will…
Type: News
China adamant against nukes for Iran, shutdown of Straits, Consultant Fenning Says
Richard Fenning, chief executive officer of a consultancy that helps companies manage risks in hostile environments, said at a February 7 Newsmaker that Israel’s threat to attack Iran due to its nuclear development efforts and Iran’s serious warning to block the Straits of Hormuz is unlikely as it would have severe repercussions. “There is tension in Israel on how to behave,'' Fenning said at the National Press Club. ``It has the ability to threaten to attack." He added "the whole region is jittery," because one mistake could cause the whole situation to escalate. China, the largest importer…
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Need to shape up? NPC members get Washington Sports Clubs discounts
NPC members may not be taking advantage of a great benefit -- a significant discount to the Washington Sports Clubs. The Passport Membership allows members to use any Sports Clubs location throughout the city and up and down the East Coast. There are no black-out dates, and most of the exercise programs are available at no additional fee. Here is another incentive for members who are thinking about getting in shape -- the discount is over $500. This is another great example where membership does have its privileges! Questions? Call Terry Davis at 202-662-7520 or email him at [email protected].
Type: News
Reporter Ganim to discuss role in uncovering Penn State child abuse allegations
Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on will discuss ``Getting the Story,'' a session exploring her coverage of the Penn State child abuse allegations, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the NPC Conference Rooms. Ganim's reporting for the Harrisburg Patriot-News uncovered allegations of child abuse against former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Rick Dunham, president of the NPC Journalism Institute and Washington Bureau Chief of the Houston Chronicle, will lead the discussion. Reserve a space by e-mailing [email protected]
Type: News
Club History: Calvin Coolidge speaks, nation listens
February 4, 1955: Louis Lautier, writer for the Atlanta Daily World and the National Negro Press Association, breaks the racial barrier at the National Press Club, becoming the first African-American admitted to membership, in a secret vote. In 2004, Sheila Cherry becomes the first African-American elected president of the Club. February 5, 1929: The National Press Club moves to its new building at Fourteenth and F Streets N.W., and President Calvin Coolidge dedicates the building. His remarks are broadcast nationally. February 7, 1911: Actress Sarah Bernhardt tells the Club she owes a lot…
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NPC Member Herman Featured on CBS Sunday Morning Feb. 12, O Magazine in March
Eleanor Herman's new book, ``King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village,'' will be the subject of a segment on CBS Sunday Morning on February 12 at 9 a.m. Last October, a CBS team went with Eleanor to Ghana to film the segment. O Magazine will run a five-page book excerpt in the March issue, which hits the stands Feb. 15. The King Peggy world book launch will take place at the Club on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Email reservations to [email protected]. King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American…
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Former WashPo Editor Jones offers career coaching sessions in April
Former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer Jackie Jones will offer `spring cleaning' for careers in a four-week coaching session that starts April 5. Career counselor Jones will discuss planning and assessing goals, updating plans and getting re-energized in sessions for up to eight people. The group will meet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, April 5 to 26, in the Bloomberg Classroom. The cost is $80 for members, $200 for non-members. Payment must be received in advance to reserve a slot, and there are no refunds. Because space is limited, participants must reserve at…
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NPC member Johnstone celebrates launch of novel, White Collar Option
NPC member Bill Johnsone has written the political thriller White Collar Option that has the National Press Club as a setting for one of the scenes. The shooting of a U.S. senator and the near fatal car crash of a media tycoon, both in Washington, trigger a series of events uncovered by an investigative reporter. What unfolds is a thrilling contemporary tale of violence, political intrigue, conspiracy and duplicity, involving power, the banks, the security agencies and basic human frailty. The book is available as an ebook on Amazon, Kindle, Apple ipad, Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Reader…
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