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Girl Scouts leader says organization will answer Bishops' questions
The chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of America, Anna Maria Chávez, said the century-old organization is working with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to address any concerns. “We’re working with the Conference of Bishops to answer some questions they have,” Chávez said during a luncheon Wednesday. “We do not take positions on some of these issues that we’re being alleged to take positions on.” Some social conservatives have charged that the Girl Scouts violate Catholic teachings, and those complaints have prompted the Bishops to look at the organization, which has ties to…
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Do you know? Club holds monthly book group for members
Join your fellow members for a lively discussion on the latest reads while enjoying the Club's famous brunch. Books & Brunch is typically held on the third Saturday of the month in the Fourth Estate Restaurant at noon. Previous books include "The Privileges" by Jonathan Dee, “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle” by Fiona Carnarvon and "44 Scotland Street" by Alexander McCall Smith. Selections alternate between fiction and non-fiction books and are determined by those attending each meeting. The next Books & Brunch is on Saturday, June 16. "In…
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Panel to discuss former Liberian President Taylor's conviction, 50-year prison sentence
The global impact of the conviction of former Liberian president CharlesTaylor of war crimes -- and his 50-year prison sentence -- will be discussedby a panel of experts from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the HolemanLounge. The panel discussion, organized by the International CorrespondentsCommittee, follows the May 30 sentencing of Taylor for aiding and abettingwar crimes and crimes against humanity committed by rebel forces duringSierra Leone¹s decade-long civil war. Taylor was found guilty on April 26 by the Special Court for Sierra Leone atThe Hague in the first war-crimes…
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Help make the National Press Club a better place: Join a committee
Here's an easy way to get involved in the National Press Club Just attend NPC’s Committee Fair on Monday, June 4. Representatives of all the Club’s committees will be available to discuss their committee's function and highlight upcoming events. This is your chance to share ideas with the Club leadership, network with fellow members and find out how to get involved. The fair will be held in the Holeman Lounge from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members are invited to stop by any time during the event. Please reserve by clicking http://press.org/events/npc-committee-fair.
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Club member Tony Culley-Foster to carry Olympic Torch
National Press Club member Tony Culley-Foster will carry the Olympic Torch in Northern Ireland on June 5. He will run a stage of the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay in recognition of his commitment to volunteerism, youth development, education, sport and peace. The Olympic Torch Relay, taking place from May 19 to July 27, will bring the Olympic Flame within 10 miles of 95 percent of the people in the United Kingdom. The Olympics are taking place in London this summer. "I am humbled to have the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch for it is an iconic symbol of the positive power of sport to promote,…
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From the Club President: Committee fair, 5K on tap
Summer is here and there are a lot of great things going on at the Club. On Monday, June 4, we are having a committee fair/open house at 6 p.m. This is a chance for you to find out about the different committees and how you can get more involved in your Club. This is also a great opportunity to bring a prospective member to introduce them to the National Press Club. Please be sure to RSVP to Sarah Driggs at [email protected]. I hope you all will join me at the Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5k on Saturday, June 9. Sign up to be part of my team “Theresa and Her Presidential Front Runners.”…
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Visit the Antietam Battlefield during the 150th anniversary of the Civil War
Some seats still remain for the Club’s annual Civil War battlefield trip, taking place this year to Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland on Saturday, June 2. To make a reservation, contact Richard Meyer of the Travel Committee at 703-356-6884. There is no charge, but Club members are limited to one guest each. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of the Civil War Trust as part of its long-standing reciprocal arrangement with the Club. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, which took place on Sept. 17, 1862. It was the deadliest one-day battle in U.S. history. The…
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A capital idea: Spend July 4 at the Club
The National Press Club will open its doors to members and their guests on Wednesday, July 4, offering a unique spot to spend Independence Day. While the Club officially will be closed, members and guests who pre-register can enjoy drinks and snacks in the First Amendment lounge from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The PBS broadcast of a Capital Fourth will be shown on a big screen TV. The deadline for reservations is noon on Monday, July 2. Since the Club is officially closed on July 4, only those members and guests who have pre-registered will be admitted. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for…
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National Press Club urges Malaysia to fulfill press freedom promises
The National Press Club on Friday urged the Malaysian government to honor its promise to reform the country's oppressive press laws and cease targeting journalists who publish critical stories. Prime Minister Najib Razak last September announced he would relax harsh security restrictions that curb freedom of expression and assembly rights and scrap the Printing Press and Publications Act, which requires newspapers to apply annually for printing licenses. Since then, some slight modifications have been made to the law, but the government has essentially the same power to arbitrarily deny…
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Panel to discuss impact of the conviction of former Liberian President Taylor
The global impact of the conviction of former Liberian president Charles Taylor of war crimes will be discussed by a panel of experts from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Holeman Lounge. The panel discussion, organized by the International Correspondents Committee, follows the scheduled May 30 sentencing of Taylor for aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by rebel forces during Sierra Leone’s decade-long civil war. In the first war-crimes conviction of a former head of state since the Nuremburg trials of Nazi leaders after World War II, Taylor on April…
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