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IMF Managing Director to speak at Luncheon, Jan. 15. Sign up before the Christmas Break!
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde will discuss the world's economy at a National Press Club luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 15, in her first press appearance in 2014. Lagarde will speak immediately after returning from a trip to Africa. As the leader of the IMF, Lagarde has in hand economic research of the organization's 188 member countries. She'll discuss the prospects for US and global economic growth, recovery in the European Union, and the IMF's mission to support low-income countries by increasing the availability of credit. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m…
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Election Answers to FAQs
We received several questions about various ballot issues. Here's a short primer: 1. Communicators can only vote for a communicator member of the Board of Governors. 2. Not all communicators can vote. The number of voting communicators is a function of the number of journalist members. We have several Communicators who have full membership privileges -- i.e., they can attend all club events, use all club facilities, receive all discounts -- who are not able to vote in this election. As we add journalists, they will become eligible to vote. 3. There are two open positions on the Board of…
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Numbers voted as of Nov. 13
As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, 81 Journalists and 40 Communicators had voted. Online voting is available by logging in here . Absentee ballots can be requested in writing from the Membership Department, and members can vote in person at the club from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Results will be announced immediately thereafter. Joel Whitaker, Club Secretary
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International Agriculture & Trade Issues
The secretary gives a summary of U.S. agriculture entering the summer of 1988. At this early point in what would be a major summer drought, Sec. Lyng comments that "the weather is more uncertain than usual." Lyng also comments on opening Japan to U.S. agriculture products.
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Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs to speak at Luncheon, Dec. 19
Ricky Skaggs , 14-time Grammy winner, will share memories from his 50-year career at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 19. Skaggs has been playing the mandolin since he was five-years-old and has risen to the heights of country music stardom, while remembering his bluegrass roots. Skaggs is traveling to Washington to perform at the Interfaith Holiday Gala Benefit for the Wounded Warriors on Friday, Dec. 20. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (…
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Discounted tickets to Capital games for members
Members can purchase discounted tickets for only $35 to the following Capitals games: 11/17 St. Louis Blues 12/7 Nashville Predators To purchase tickets click here. Use promo code CAPITALS to receive the special discount.
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Discounted tickets to Wizard games for members
Members can purchase discounted Wizards tickets to the following games: 11/16 Cleveland Cavaliers 11/19 Minnesota Timberwolves 12/2 Orlando Magic Each discounted ticket includes a $5 concession credit that can be used at any concession stand on the 100 or 400 level of the arena. Click here. Use promo code WIZARDS to purchase tickets.
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National Geographic editor added to Nov. 18 panel on how to make blogging pay
A panel discussion of blogging as well as the merits and pitfalls of writing for free will now feature four panelists, including an editor from National Geographic. Come hear the lively discussion of “How to Make Blogging Pay” on Monday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Conference Rooms. Blogging offers opportunities and risks. It can bolster a journalist’s career. On the other hand, journalists are frequently asked to blog for free or very little pay, a trend that seems to be growing in the publishing industry. The panel will include: Nate Thayer, an investigative journalist…
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US Army Chief of Staff Odierno to speak at Luncheon, Jan. 7
US Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno will speak on the future of the Army at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Before ascending to the position of Army Chief of Staff, General Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command and was the commanding general for the US campaign in Iraq. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (Club members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online…
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Member Stipo to sponsor discussion of the global challenges of the new milennium
Francesco Stipo, Club member, author and president of the USA Club of Rome; Mark Gerencser, chairman of CyberSpa, and Luis Ubinas, former president of the Ford Foundation; will speak on "The Global Challenges of the New Millennium" Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the McClendon Room. The speakers will address global governance, international development and international security issues. The event is open to the public. For additional information and required reservations, please contact Francesco Stipo at [email protected].
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