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Valentine's Day festivities in Reliable Source bring friends, family together
The National Press Club celebrated the day of St. Valentine with sparkling wine, roses and background music from a violin soloist, anchored by a rather sensuous prix fixe meal for diners in the Reliable Source restaurant on the 14th floor of the Club. Club member Concepcion Badillo-Debusmann posted on her Facebook account from the Reliable Source on Valentine's Day: "February 14th doesn't have to be a holiday for two, it can be a family day for four Just like in today's world, red roses don't have to be exclusively for women. The press club rocked dinner and handed out flowers to everyone…
Type: News
Club Scholarship Team seeks judges
The National Press Club Scholarship Team is seeking volunteers in March to help judge applications for the first round of 2024 NPC scholarships. Judging is planned for three virtual two-hour sessions starting on March 9. Participants will have the chance to review application materials the week prior to the first meeting. The second and third sessions will take place on March 16 and March 23. Volunteer judges commit to: Independently reviewing five to 10 applications the week ahead of the team meeting. Participating in a two-hour Zoom meeting with other judges to name the recipient. Meetings…
Type: News
Pub Quiz, St. Patrick's Day buffet next up at Reliable Source
Pub Quiz and a St. Patrick's Day buffet night are on the Reliable Source events calendar in March. Here's what's coming up: Thursday, March 7: NPC Pub Quiz, with Brainstormer Trivia questions, 6:30 p.m., Truman Lounge Thursday, March 14: St. Patrick's Day buffet night with music, starting at 5:30 p.m., Reliable Source Every Friday night: Taco Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Reliable Source Free parking is available after 5 p.m. at the ONE Parking garage, 1325 G St. NW, for Club members who spend at least $25 in food and beverage on the weekday evening when you park. Also, Club members can reserve…
Type: News
Emily Wilkins Details Priorities As 117th NPC President
CNBC Washington correspondent Emily Wilkins looks forward to progress on numerous fronts during her upcoming year as president of the National Press Club. In this edition of Update-1, Wilkins speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe about planned enhancements to the Club’s services and physical infrastructure, as well as its relentless commitment to press freedom, including the release of captured journalists around the world. Other topics included media literacy, the rise of generative AI and its impact on journalism, as well as the importance of vigorous, accurate reportage…
Type: Media
Members get a discount on online NPC store merchandise
The National Press Club is excited to announce the latest additions to our online store, featuring some fantastic custom Club merchandise. In appreciation of valued members, the Club is offering an exclusive 15% discount on all items for Club members making a purchase using the coupon code member at checkout. Hurry, as some items are already low in stock! Visit the NPC online store here and use the coupon code "member" to enjoy your exclusive discount. Don't miss out on showcasing your Club pride with these fantastic additions.
Type: News
NPC Headliners: Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm
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Join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm for a Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club. Secretary Granholm will discuss the Biden administration's industrial strategy for the clean energy transition. Under President Biden's leadership, the Department of Energy is deploying an unprecedented set of tools aimed at enabling American businesses, workers and consumers to participate in the clean energy economy. Secretary Granholm will outline how this strategy is driving a boom in American manufacturing, creating green…
Type: Event
Press Club leaders condemn Russian court ruling on Alsu Kurmasheva’s detention, call on U.S. leaders to take action
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October 2023 in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on a Russian court’s ruling on Tuesday that American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor for Radio Free Europe, will remain in pretrial detention. “We are appalled by the Russian government’s unjust detention of Radio Free Europe journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a U.S. citizen, on politically…
Type: News
The Appeals Process: Steps to take when your FOIA requests are denied
Public records belong to the public. So what recourse do journalists and the public have when your records requests are denied? Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a webinar focused on practical advice on the records appeals process: how to start, how to track, and how to succeed with your open records requests. Whether you are seeking federal, state, or local records, you’ll learn how to get the information you’re after (with patience, perseverance, and a plan). Registration is open for this webinar, which will take place on Friday, March 15, from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. …
Type: Event
Online Harassment & Privacy Protections: What journalists need to know
From doxing to hacking, journalists around the world are subject to online harassment and abuse every day. While some of these attacks have been aimed at political journalists and those working to hold power to account, all reporters need to be on the alert for potential online harassment and attacks. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Friday, March 8, for instruction on how to minimize your personal risk of online harassment and protect your private information, taught by David Huerta, senior digital security instructor for the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Registration…
Type: Event