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Members invited to General Membership meeting Friday, May 3; webcast available
National Press Club officers will report on the state of the organization at a general membership meeting at noon Friday, May 3. A buffet lunch will be served beginning at noon. The meeting will be called to order at 12:15 p.m. Please RSVP to [email protected]. The meeting will be webcast for out-of-town members or those who are unable to attend. To access the webcast, login from the homepage then click the link that will appear in the upper right-hand column. You may also click here (you will be asked to login). Joel Whitaker, Club Secretary
Type: News
Democracy in Central America
The Salvadoran president discusses the struggle to establish and consolidate constitutional democracy in El Salvador and the role of U.S. support.
Type: Media
Academy Award nominee coming to Dinner and a Movie Night, May 9th
Members and guests are invited to Dinner and a Movie Night on Thursday, May 9th, in the Reliable Source featuring Academy Award Nominee, Quvenzhane Wallis in "Beasts of the Southern Wild." The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. "Beasts of the Southern Wild" highlights the life of Hushpuppy, played by Wallis, in a Louisiana Bayou where optimism and fantasy take her on an adventure to find her mother in the midst of a terrible storm. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards in 2012 including Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Those attending Dinner and a…
Type: News
Newsmaker on managing the Pentagon in an era of fiscal uncertainty, May 2
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton B. Carter will address strategic and budgetary challenges facing the Defense Department during a period of unprecedented fiscal uncertainty. He will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in the NPC's Zenger Room. Carter was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Defense in October 2011 after serving as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics since April 2009. Contact:Gene Tighe, NPC Newsmaker Event Host703-966-1210, [email protected]
Type: News
Welcome new members from AOL, CNN, Reuters and many more
The National Press Club is pleased to welcome the following new members: Andrew Moore (Platts), Ken Burns (Documentary Filmmaker), Don Wolfensberger (Roll Call), Ariunaa Dashtogt (Mongolian Great Empire), Darnley Hodge (Imagination Media), Justine Underhill (RT America), Leslie Bentz (CNN), Kira Zalan (U.S. News and World Report), Corey Kane( Hearst Newspapers), Jorge Mettey (Noticias Mundo Fox), Rhonda Shearer (iMedia Ethics), Jane Tang (Caixin Media), Markette Smith (FOX Richmond), Sean Sheidan (4:Minute Media), Susan Moran (Moran Consulting), and Geri Smith (Inter-American Development…
Type: News
Certified Angus Beef, Rodney Strong wine at May 21 Fourth Estate dinner
May 21 will be a meat-lovers dream at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. Enjoy a multi-course Certified Angus Beef dinner with paired wines from Rodney Strong at the Fourth Estate restaurant. The meal will feature beef-focused hors d'oeuvres including beef satay and flatiron steak. Four beef-themed courses include a soup, a grilled Certified Angus Hanger steak salad, a surf and turf course and as the main dish, the King of Beef: A certified Angus Prime Rib. Each course will be paired with an appropriate wine from Rodney Strong, a renowned Sonoma County winemaker whose bold…
Type: News
Intro to Web Analytics class, May 17
Where do your visitors come from? Where are they going? Discover the wealth of audience data that can be gleaned with a proper understanding of modern web analytics. Adfero's in-house experts will walk you through the process of choosing the best analytics services for your needs and how to extract critical information from each service. Plus, we will discuss the best strategies for communicating results back to your boss or client. The session will be held on May 17 in the Conference Rooms. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/getsmart-intro-web-analytics. The fee is $35…
Type: News
What became of Elizabeth Bennet? ‘Pemberley’ mystery on Books & Brunch, May 18
Books & Brunch meets at noon Saturday, May 18 at the Fourth Estate restaurant to discuss “Death Comes to Pemberley” by P.D. James. Join Club members for brunch and a rousing discussion about the fate of Ms. Bennet and Mr. Darcy as mystery writer P.D. James takes up where Jane Austen left off. The novel begins in 1803, six years after the couple has married, with the sudden appearance of Elizabeth’s sister, Lydia. Club members and their guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Books & Brunch chairman Jack Williams at [email protected] so he can reserve sufficient space. Planning ahead?…
Type: News
Events Committee Meeting on Monday, April 29
The NPC Events Committee will have its next meeting on Monday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Anyone interested in joining the committee, or in just checking things out, should plan to attend.
Type: News
Cinco de Mayo party kicks off at NPC's Reliable Source today, May 3
The Reliable Source celebrates Cinco de Mayo featuring delicious Mexican food and drinks today, May 3. NPC Members and their guests are cordially invited. Menu (below) prepared by Executive Chef Susan Delbert. Margaritas and Tequila to complement your lunch and dinner. Reservations are encouraged for this all-day celebration of Mexico's heritage. Please call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected] Let’s start the party weekend right! Cinco de Mayo Menu Tortilla Soup ($3 cup/ $5 bowl) with bread Hors d’oeuvres Pati’s Mexican Table Sticky Chicken ($7) Plantain Chips and Avocado Salsa ($5); Tomato…
Type: News