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Silver Owls' Hoot to feature champion whistler, gift exchange, Nov. 30
Begin your holiday celebrations early this year with the Silver Owls' Hoot Holiday Happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the National Press Cub. Silver Owls, folks who have been members of the Club for 25 years or longer, are converting their traditional Fall Hoot into a gala party celebrating the beginning of the holiday season. The Holiday Hoot promises to be a memorable evening of entertainment, fun, surprises, and good fellowship. Headlining the entertainment will be Chris Ullman, "the Happy Whistler," a four-time international whistling champion, who has entertained a number of…
Type: News
VA secretary aims to focus agency on service-connected disabilities, rather than age-related ailments
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Nov. 6, that he aims to focus department efforts on veterans with service-connected disabilities, such as brain injuries and post traumatic stress syndrome, rather than on a growing number of age-related ailments. The nation's ninth VA secretary noted that the average degree of disability among some 4.4 million veterans receiving disability benefits has soared from 30 percent in 1995 to 50 percent today. Shulkin, an internist who served as undersecretary for health at VA before being…
Type: News
One for the books: annual Book Fair & Authors’ night, Nov. 10
Patrons can browse for books and visit with their favorite authors at the Book Fair & Authors night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. From NPR’s Scott Simon with “My Cubs: A Love Story,” a personal, heartfelt reflection on his beloved Chicago Cubs, to Christina Kovac with “The Cutaway,” a complex psychological thriller perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn, you’re sure to find just what you need for everyone on your holiday shopping list. They will be among the more than 90 nationally known writers who will be here to talk with their fans and sign books at annual…
Type: News
Gottlieb announces FDA steps to address opioid epidemic, nicotine addiction
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that FDA is evaluating oxymorphone, an active ingredient in opiods, for qualities that make it more likely to be abused than other drugs. The study is a prelude to considering regulatory action to limit exposure to it, he said at a Headliners Luncheon event Nov. 3. Gottlieb said the question is whether oxymorphone has qualities that make it “more likely to be abused than other Schedule II opioids, including through illicit routes of administration such as snorting and injection.” He did not indicate when the study might be finished. The study is just…
Type: News
The State of Pennsylvania
Governor Casey spoke about issues facing Pennsylvania and the nation in the coming year.
Type: Media
Keep your spirits up! Taste Irish whiskies, Nov. 16
The National Press Club and the Embassy of Ireland invite Club members and their guests to taste the whiskey of three Irish distilleries on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Winners Room. The event will offer whiskey from three Irish distilleries: Teeling, Tullamore Dew, and Glendalough. Also to be served: Irish Potato Bites, salmon and crab roulades, corned beef & sauerkraut, and Irish lamb meatballs. Join us to discover more about whiskey and its cultural heritage and share a friendly evening with members of the Club, representatives of the distilleries and the Embassy of Ireland…
Type: News
Hone your speaking techniques at Toastmasters, Nov. 6
Toastmasters will meet Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Are you a subject matter expert but find yourself um'ing and ah'ing when responding to a question? Maybe you like telling a riveting story or want be sharper in front of a crowd. No matter what your speaking goals are, Toastmasters offers members the opportunity to expand their skills in a fun and supportive environment. New members can be paired with mentors; if you've already a knack for public speaking, consider mentoring. Please be our guest and come see what Toastmasters is all about. Seize the chance to test your own speaking acumen by…
Type: News
Feed mind and body with Book Fair and Roast Beef Buffet, Nov. 10
National Press Club members and their guests are can enjoy the annual Book and Author night Roast Beef Buffet on Friday, Nov. 10, starting at 5:30 pm. in the Reliable Source. Come and join us before and after you purchase book gifts for friends and relatives the holidays. The price of the Roast Beef Buffet is $24 for Club members and $28 for nonmembers plus tax and gratitude. Reliable Source Roast Beef Buffet menu: Soup:Beef, mushroom and wild rice soup Salads:Chopped salad with corn, tomatoes, arugula and Green Goddess dressing Wedges of lettuce, bacon, eggs, blue cheese dressing with fried…
Type: News
Think like A reporter: media training for public relations professionals, Dec. 1
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will host Club member Andrea McCarren, a veteran multimedia journalist and Emmy Award-winner, to offer an on-camera media training class for public relations professional on Friday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. The hands-on workshop is for public relations professionals who want to improve their own or their clients' presentation skills on-camera and online. The session costs $75 for Club members and $150 for non-members; tickets can be purchased here. McCarren’s two-hour boot camp will cover: How to be a good news source:…
Type: News
Annual children's Holiday Party set for Dec. 9
It's time again......to make plans to attend the National Press Club's annual Children's Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 am. Tickets at $10 per person are required for everyone. Don't miss out -- make your reservations here. We will begin with a great buffet which will include something for everyone....from corn dogs to hamburgers to french fries and a little bit of fruit and veggies. Once we are filled up -- we can get on the dance floor and move to the music played by DJ Paul and led by our talented Cloggers. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to Santa! There's more -- you have…
Type: News