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Setting business goals for 2014: Interactive workshop for self-employed professionals
A smart CEO (that is you freelancer and independent worker!) understands the value of setting goals for the New Year to move his or her business to the next level. The process involves a fair amount of introspection into values, visions, strengths and weaknesses. Serial media entrepreneur Hannes Luth of Wunderbar Media will help you map out your 2014 goals in a 3-hour interactive workshop sponsored by the NPC Journalism Institute on Jan. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The session will provide an overview of business goal setting, how to identify and set realistic and attainable goals, and…
Type: News
Final days to reserve for NPC luncheon featuring Gen. Grass, head of the National Guard
Gen. Frank J. Grass, member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and chief of the National Guard Bureau, will explore issues facing the National Guard amid budget cuts and overseas mobilizations at a National Press Club luncheon Thursday, Jan. 9. As military wrestles with tight budgets and competition among branches for shrinking resources, Grass will highlight the National Guard's value to America as a proven force that is ready and accessible, at home or abroad, as needed by the states or nation. Grass, who took command Sept. 7, 2012, is responsible for ensuring that the more than 460,000 Army and…
Type: News
Ms. Quote: Panel to explore lack of female sources in coverage, Jan. 13
What are we missing when our reporting doesn’t adequately include women experts and women subjects? Why should we care and how can we increase women's voices in the news? Come explore these issues and engage in the debate with an expert panel at the National Press Club on Jan. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration (http://www.press.org/events/ms-quote-why-are-women-missing-news) -- $5 for Club members (login for code); $10 public -- is required. Panelists include Matt Winkler, editor-in-chief Bloomberg News; Sally Buzbee, AP Washington bureau chief; Ken Strickland, NBC Washington bureau chief;…
Type: News
Amtrak CEO Boardman at NPC Luncheon on Friday, head table seats available
Amtrak President & CEO Joseph H. Boardman will discuss passenger rail issues and federal transportation funding in a speech entitled “Bringing Transportation Funding into the 21st Century” at a National Press Club Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 10. Boardman was appointed to his current position in November 2008 after serving as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration and a member of the Amtrak Board of Directors. Prior to his position at FRA, he was the longest serving Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation. Amtrak has enjoyed record ridership in 10 of the…
Type: News
Book rap featuring Diana Gabaldon on June 18 -- get your tickets now
It may be five months away, but the Diana Gabaldon book rap scheduled for June 18 is selling fast! Almost 350 tickets have already been purchased, so be sure you get yours today. Diana Gabaldon, author of the popular Outlander series, plans to discuss the next book in the series, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. Click here (http://www.press.org/events/diana-gabaldon-written-my-own-hearts-blood) to register. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a…
Type: News
Letter of thanks from membership secretary Wojno
Dear National Press Club Members: Happy New Year! As we usher in 2014, I would like to take this moment to thank you all for your membership and support for The National Press Club. At the risk of using a cliché, I say with great sincerity that the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and communication professionals would not be the success that it is today without your dedication and support. The countless voluntary contributions from our members in organizing the diverse list of events we hosted this past year reflects how vital membership involvement is to the success…
Type: News
Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli Defense Minister
Type: Media
Jazz Night in the Fourth Estate on a NEW DATE, Jan. 8
Jazz Night in the Fourth Estate on a NEW DATE On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, the Fourth Estate restaurant will host “Jazz Night” in conjunction with Blues Alley, Georgetown’s home for jazz. The Fourth Estate usually celebrates Jazz Night the first Wednesday of every month, but due to the New Year, it is pushed forward to next Wednesday. Music is provided by members of the outrageously awesome Blues Alley Youth Orchestra. If you have not heard these student musicians, you are missing a bet. Their age may be young but their music is masterful. Musicians are graduates of top music conservatories…
Type: News
How to cover the federal government: One-day event Jan. 11
The National Press Club Professional Development Committee, NPC Journalism Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors are teaming up for a one-day conference on covering the federal government. The session will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Topics include investigating Congress, covering health care and national security and following the money. Participants can break away from the conference to attend the Book Rap featuring political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, who will talk about their new book and sign copies purchased at the event. An additional fee…
Type: News
You Have the Power: Advanced Internet research + using Google Drive
Have you ever been frustrated by an internet search that turns up no hits? Or by one that returns too many? Have you felt in your bones that the info you need is out there in the wild west of the internet, but you just can’t find it? Studies show that searchers are unsuccessful 50 percent of the time. Up your average by learning tricks of the trade from a news librarian with who has worked as a researcher at the Newseum, NPR and The National Press Club. Tuesday Jan. 14, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room Registration is $5 for members, $10 for non-membersMembers should…
Type: News