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Indie authors gained publishing insights at May 9 meeting
National Press Club members who publish their books independently learned about the fine points of “hybrid” publishing at their May 9 gathering. Mascot Books CEO Naren Aryal joined the conversation to explain the concept. Hybrid is an outgrowth of the much-maligned “vanity” publishing. In both cases, authors pay the publisher to produce and market their books. The hybrid model attempts to straddle the gap between vanity publishing and “traditional” publishing, in which the publisher assumes all production expenses and some of the marketing costs. Aryal explained that hybrid publishers…
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Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper to discuss the state of the U.S. Army at June 24 luncheon
Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper will deliver an address at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, June 24, concerning the current state of the U.S. Army and how the Army is adapting to the challenges of the 21st Century. Esper was confirmed and sworn in as the 23rd secretary of the U.S. Army on Nov. 20, 2017. Prior to his confirmation, he worked for nearly a decade as vice president of government relations for Raytheon. Previously, Esper served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense under former President George W. Bush and has held numerous senior staff positions…
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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to speak at June 3 Headliners luncheon
Andrew Wheeler, the 15th Environmental Protection Agency administrator, will deliver an address at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Monday, June 3. Prior to his confirmation on Feb. 28, Wheeler served as acting administrator, a position he had held since July 2018, upon the resignation of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. Wheeler was previously confirmed as the deputy administrator in April 2018. Lunch will be served in the ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members, who may…
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Take the survey: What AI training do you want? Institute partners with UN ‘AI for Good’ to deliver it
Artificial intelligence is already changing how journalists work, and before long automation and machine learning will touch every beat, whether you’re covering policy or courts or defense or anything else. The National Press Club Journalism Institute is partnering with the U.N.’s AI for Good initiative to identify training needs for journalists and develop curriculum so reporters, videographers, podcasters, editors and others in the newsroom can stay ahead of the public’s need to understand how artificial intelligence is changing their world. Please click the link here to take the survey by…
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Event explores impact of foreign reporting on Thursday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m.
The National Press Club International Correspondents Team is hosting “Impact of Foreign Reporting and Children at Risk in the Central African Republic" on Thursday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m. The event is expected to feature award-winning NBC News correspondent Cynthia McFadden, UNICEF-USA President and CEO Caryl Stern, and U.N. Foundation Senior Vice President Peter Yeo. Please RSVP by clicking here. The price is $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. In March, NBC’s "Today" aired a 10-minute piece on the challenges children face in the Central African Republic "Nightly News" followed…
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Reliable Source restaurant has new menu, new choices for member dining
New menu items are enhancing the experience at the National Press Club's Reliable Source pub. They begin with lunch dishes at the hot buffet and salad bar, prepared fresh daily by Executive Chef Susan Delbert and her staff. Included are a spinach salad with chicken or roasted portabella, steak salad, coconut chicken fingers, crab cake platter, roast beef sandwich, creole shrimp and cheesy grits, pasta with Bolognese meat sauce or a vegan marinara sauce, and a Greek-style oregano grilled chicken breast. And the dinner menu includes avocado toast with smoked salmon, steak salad, colossal seared…
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State Government Issues
Governor Florio spoke to a breakfast audience of reporters on issues affecting New Jersey and other state political matters, including infrastructure spending and taxes. He also discussed the recent gun control measure banning assault rifles in New Jersey, which he supported and passed despite heavy lobbying efforts against it by the National Rifle Association.
Type: Media
Coast Guard public affairs director plans address to NPC's American Legion Post, today
Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, director of governmental and public affairs for the U.S. Coast Guard, is slated to be the guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 at noon today (Wednesday, May 29) in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. Bert is responsible for engagement with the media, Congress and inter-governmental entities. She plans to discuss Coast Guard public affairs and other priorities and challenges She is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy and George Washington Law School. Prior to her…
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Tonight: Young Members meeting with Wall Street Journal reporter Byron Tau
Wall Street Journal reporter Byron Tau will be the special guest at a meeting of the National Press Club Young Members Team at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 13, in the Cosgrove Lounge. Tau is based in the Journal's Washington, D.C., bureau, where he covers the Justice Department and the FBI. Prior to joining the newspaper, Tau was a reporter at Politico, where he covered the White House, lobbying, campaign finance and politics. This event is free to attend and no RSVP is required. All members, potential members, and guests are welcome. For any questions, please contact Brennan Hoban (…
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Books and Brunch to discuss Tommy Orange's "There There," May 18
Please join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a discussion of "There There" by Tommy Orange at noon Saturday, May 18, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. Books and Brunch is open to all Club members and their guests. Lunch may be ordered off the restaurant's menu. It is not mandatory to have read the book. There's plenty to learn from hearing the discussion. If you are able to attend, please contact Fay Iudicello at [email protected] or call her at (703) 989-4503 before noon on Thursday, May 16. We want to assure adequate seating and service for all attendees. Tommy Orange's…
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