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Club plans ‘Saving Capitalism’ screening on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m.
The National Press Club plans to screen the Netflix original documentary “Saving Capitalism” at an event on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is expected to introduce the film featuring former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and directed by award-winning writer and director Jacob Kornbluth. Admission is free for Club members and credentialed media, and $5 for the general public. Click here for tickets. Following the screening, Kornbluth is expected to participate in a director’s discussion. A reception featuring a selection of beer and wine and light…
Type: News
NIH to release drugs report at Headliners Newsmaker this Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine plans to release and discuss the findings of its new affordable drugs report at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. in the Club’s Fourth Estate. This news conference and panel discussion, moderated by USA Today Managing Editor Donna Leinwand Leger, is open to credentialed media, Club members, and the general public free of charge, but advance registration is required. Click here to register. The new report examines patient access to affordable and effective drug therapies in the U.S., and…
Type: News
Find out the key to an effective PR campaign on Wednesday, Dec. 6
When public relations or advertising campaigns fail, poorly articulated plans are often cited as the reason. Chris Thorne, managing director of 3 Advertising, says that writing a creative brief is the important first step to doing just about everything. "The brief is a simple but disciplined tool to evaluate, plan and write -– before taking action," Thorne said. "It’s the ‘ready, aim’ part before getting to 'fire'.” Thorne, a National Press Club member, will give his insights at a Club Communicators’ Breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 8-9 a.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is free for…
Type: News
NPC Photography Team Holiday Party, Monday, Dec. 11
Attention Photography Team members: Make plans to attend this year's team holiday party, on Monday, Dec. 11, at noon in the McClendon Room. The event begins with lunch (purchase from the Reliable Source buffet), followed by our annual mini photo contest. For the contest, bring one photo print -- with no identification or other markings to give away the identity of the photographer -- for the judges to review. The print can be unmounted or mounted, matted, or even framed, as long as it's unidentified. Certificates will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place winners, as well…
Type: News
“The Future of the Alternative Press” discussion and live podcast recording, Dec. 11
In partnership with the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, the Online News Association’s D.C. Meetup Group and the National Press Club, the "It’s All Journalism" podcast will host a panel and live recording on Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., in the Club’s conference rooms. Doors open for this free event at 6:30 p.m. The panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A session, all of which will be recorded for an upcoming episode of "It’s All Journalism." Register by clicking here. The topic of the panel will be The Future of the Alternative Press. Panelists are: Alexa Mills,…
Type: News
Ag secretary plans report on listening tour at Headliners Luncheon, Tuesday, Dec. 12
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue plans to speak about his recent nationwide listening tour at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Club’s Holeman Lounge. 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 $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. Click here for tickets. For all ticketing-related questions, please email [email protected]. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. Secretary…
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TONIGHT: Want to speak like a pro? Come to tonight's 7 p.m. meeting of the Toastmasters group
If you came to hear World Bank President Jim Yong Kim speak at the National Press Club Headliners Luncheon last Monday, you heard a pro deliver a 25-minute message confidently and smoothly, with no obvious use of notes and none of those distracting "ums" and "ahs." Because I want to speak like a pro, I hone my skills at our twice-monthly Toastmasters meetings. There I am challenged to speak extemporaneously on any subject, familiar or otherwise. Members also have the opportunity to deliver a prepared speech, policy paper, or do a dry run for any other facilitating event. Members work from a…
Type: News
Silver Owls Hoot on This Thursday, Nov. 30
The National Press Club's Silver Owls will kick off the holiday season this Thursday, Nov. 30, with a special edition of its Fall Hoot, featuring a world class entertainer, a sumptuous smorgasbord, specialty cocktails, and a unique gift exchange. The special Holiday Hoot, open to all members of the Club and their guests, begins at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made by email to [email protected], or by telephone, 202-662-7501. The traditional cost remains $35 per person. There will be a cash bar at which you can purchase, among other things, a Pomegranate Moscow Mule, designed especially for…
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Nov. 30 Winter Hoot fast approaching
The Silver Owls' Winter Hoot is fast approaching with its own holiday cocktail, the Pomegranate Moscow Mule, a first-ever gift exchange, and the induction of Club Executive Director Bill McCarren into the Order of the Owl. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. To reserve, call 202-662-7500 or email [email protected] will be provided by Chris Ullman, a world champion whistler whose repertoire includes classical, blues, jazz, Broadway, and rock. The Silver Owls are those with 25 or more years of continuous membership. In the spirit of the season, this year’s…
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Small Business Growth
Mr. Breeden talked about a Securities and Exchange Commission initiative designed to promote small business growth.
Type: Media