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F O U N D E D I N 1 9 0 8
Posted Thursday, September 12, 2002.
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 Elaine Chao |  Bob Edgar |
NPC LUNCHEONS
Thurs., Sept. 12, Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) will address American Energy Policy in the wake of 9/11. . . . Fri., Sept. 13, Gen. Richard Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, will undertake a military review of the war on terrorism. . . . Wed., Sept. 18, Ken Burns, documentarian, revisits the Civil War. . . . Thurs., Sept. 19, Charlotte L. Beers, Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. . . . Wed., Sept. 25, Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor. . . . Fri., Sept. 27, Rev. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, National Council of Churches. . . . Tues., Oct. 1, Ambassador Robert Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative. . . . Wed., Oct. 2, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN), Chairs of their respective party’s senatorial campaign committees. . . . Thurs., Oct. 3, Michael Kahn, Artistic Director, Shakespeare Theater.
Tues., Sept. 17, at 1 p.m., Dr. Karl Sauvant, Director of the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development Investment Division, will release the 2002 UNCTAD World Investment Report. . . . also on Tues., Sept. 17, at 3:30 p.m., Goran Svilanovic, Yugoslavia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will assess the future of the Balkans. . . . Thurs., Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., Gov. Paul Patton (D-KY), Chairman, National Governors' Association; Gov Dirk Kempthorne (R-ID), Vice Chairman, NGA; Gov. Roy Barnes (D-GA), and Gov. Michael Leavitt (R-UT), will announce a major new state homeland security initiative. . . . Fri., Sept. 20, at 3 p.m., Igor Ivanov, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Russian Federation, will describe his talks with Secretary of State Powell and Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld. . . . Mon., Sept. 23, at 10 a.m., Mike Matz, Executive Director, Campaign for American Wilderness.. . . Tues., Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel of Denmark.
Mark your calendars for Fri., Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m., for a "Night in Ancient Egypt". The NPC's International Correspondents Committee, together with the participation of the Embassy of Egypt, National Gallery of Art and National Geographic, are the hosts. A Pharaonic fashion show and Egyptian belly dancer will provide live entertainment. Door prizes include round-trip tickets for two on EgyptAir, with five-star accommodations in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and at the Red Sea. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis at $25 per person. Reserve now with Pat Nelson at 662-7539. If you have Egyptian props, wish to sponsor door prizes or set up a Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar booth, call Melinda Cooke at 662-7516.
2001 NPC Chess Champs Named, 2002 Plans Laid
The Albert W. Fox Memorial Cup has been won by Howard Rausch, NPC 2001 Chess Tournament winner. Don Foxvog and John Reed placed second and third, respectively, in the tourney.
The Chess Committee is planning chess events for NPC members' sons and daughters this Fall. These will include games and tips to improve players' skills. For those who like faster action than the usual lengthy chess match, five-minute games will be demonstrated.
Matches with other clubs are also being arranged. The Committee is eager to reach any NPC chess players who may not have time to play in the annual tournament, but who would like to play in one or more of our matches with other clubs.
The Committee invites all NPC members who would like to play in a match with another club or who have a son or daughter who plays chess to contact Chess Chair John Reed at (301) 469-9180 or E-mail: jreed8221@aol.com.
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Fight Terrorism With Community Involvement Says CNCS Executive
Americans who ask what they can do to fight terrorism need to get involved in their community says Leslie Lenkowsky, CEO of the Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS). He told the Aug. 27 Club Luncheon that protecting the homeland requires “an unprecedented level of commitment by everyday people to support first responders and ensure that homes, families, schools, places of business and worship and other public spaces are prepared to face any crisis.” Lenkowsky urged Congress to pass the Citizen Service Act, pending in the House, and which would provide new funding and reforms for CNCS programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps. "A clear Congressional endorsement of this work,” he said, “would be a fitting way to recognize the efforts volunteers made last Sept. 11 and are still making to guard against the evils of terrorism."
— DON KNIGHT
Book & Author and Oral History Committees Host "War Torn" by Women
"War Torn" is a book written by women reporters about their experiences as war correspondents in the Vietnam War. On Tues., Sept. 24, the Book and Author and the Oral History Committees combine to present a panel discussion by these women as they relate their personal first-hand experiences. The participants will be: Tad Bartimus, then with The Associ-ated Press; Denby Fawcett, Honolulu Advertiser; Jurate Kazickas, freelance; Edith Lederer, The Associated Press; NPC member Anne Morrissy Merick, ABC-TV; Laura Palmer, ABC and NBC Radio, and Tracy Wood, UPI. Moderator will be Marvin Leibstone, retired Army officer, writer and terrorism analyst. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar reception, followed by the program at 6:30. The program will be taped both for the NPC archives and also by C-SPAN's Book TV for later broadcast. Books will be provided for sale and inscription. Reserve at 662-7519 or E-mail: lauraf@press.org. There is no charge to attend.
Silver Owls Spook Night Mixes Spy Tales, Martinis
Spend a spooky evening with NPC's Silver Owls, Wed., Oct. 30, and learn from former Club President Warren Rogers how a bar conversation prevented nuclear war and led to removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba. That's just a taste of the tricks and treats in store at a real cloak and dagger dinner, featuring a James Bond martini bar and a pre-tasted meal from the CIA cookbook. Meet the head spook from the new Spy Museum. The festivities begin with a cash bar reception at 6:30 p.m., then a seated dinner and spy stories, with a musical salute to Bernie Goodrich, retiring "Head Hoot" of the Silver Owls. The tab is $30. All NPC members and guests welcome. Reserve at 662-7501.
Ed Hogan-Bassey is the July winner of a free lunch in The Reliable Source.
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Paige: New Initiative Not Working for All Children
Education reform is working for some kids but is not working for too many kids, says U. S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige. In his Sept. 9 Club Luncheon address Paige noted "there are still a lot of flaps to nail down" with the No Child Left Behind initiative, but "we have the tools, the money and the expertise to make a good system better." Paige said the terrorist attacks on 9/11 called for "new approaches in how we go about protecting our schools and the children in them." Teachers and principals, he said, are the "ultimate first-responders . . . they went the extra mile to ease children's fears." The packed ballroom gave a standing ovation for head table guest Pat Hymel, an elementary school principal from Arlington, Va., who led the evacuation of her student body on 9/11 only to learn that her husband died when Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon. She is one of the quiet heroes, Paige said.
— DON KNIGHT
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Deford Questions the Athletic Scholarship
Sportswriter Frank Deford told the Sept. 5 Luncheon audience that he believes the athletic scholarship "causes irreparable harm to our attitudes about education and the resources that it unwisely uses up." He questioned why college athletes should get scholarships for their extra-curricular activity, when students who sing in a glee club, write for the college newspaper or work for the campus radio or television station do not. "What the athletic scholarship does is send the message that college—higher education—thinks that sports are more important than art or music or literature." He did say, however, "it is certainly fair that girls, too, should get athletic scholarships now, taking them down to a level previously only enjoyed by the boys." |
C. Brian Kelly has written "Best Little Stories from the Wild West".
Forum on East Asian Economic Relations
On Fri., Sept. 20, 9:30-11 a.m., the Forums Committee will host a discussion on economic relations between the U.S. and Japan, China and Taiwan. Panelists will include University of Pennsylvania Professor Lawrence R. Klein, 1980 Nobel Laureate in Economics; Pieter P. Bottelier, Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard University; Dr. Robert A. Kapp, President, U.S.-China Business Council; Dr. Edward J. Lincoln, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, and Dr. James T. H. Tsao, Senior Editor, Journal of Asian Economics. Business Week White House Correspondent Rick Dunham, NPC Treasurer, will moderate. No charge to attend, but reserve at 662-7501.
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New 4th Estate Manager
Stratton Davis is the new manager of the Fourth Estate Restaurant. He is a three-year veteran of the Club, having worked as a manager in the banquet department. His number is 662-7638.
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Starr Smith has been named Travel Writer of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society of Atlanta.
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PR ASSOCIATE: Health non-profit seeks PR pro for busy communications team. Oversee newsletter, op-eds, fact sheets, presentations by President. Proactively pitch media placement and respond to media inquiries, strategize message campaigns and help coordinate PR events. Strong writer for mid-level position, superb benefits, Old Town Alexandria. Salary range $40-45K. Reply Job Sept 12-1.
AGRICULTURAL WRITER: DC Area Experienced hand, 35 years plus, to write 200 words/month. Needs Internet submission ability. Will consider team. 20 one-sentence news heads and 100-word column for monthly ag policy/econ news copy. Also opportunity to edit a “50 Years Ago” column from ours or shared resources. Send compensation expectations. Reply Job Sept 12-2.
SENIOR MANAGER/PR MARKETING: PA college seeks Senior Manager/PR to work with college administration, faculty and staff. Extensive writing background and strong networking skills. Duties include updating news stories for web site, developing publications, monthly newsletter, strategic planning and college liaison. Requires Bachelor’s degree plus five years experience. Send salary requirements. Reply Job Sept 12-3.
NOTE: Submit replies (members only) and/or future listings (50 words maximum) to the NPC Membership Office, fax to 662-7512 or E-mail: pwaldron@press.org.
in The Fourth Estate or The Reliable Source!
NOTE: NPC Luncheons are open only to NPC members and guests. Luncheons, 12:30 p.m., members $16, guests $28, general admission $35. Reserve for luncheons 24 hours a day at (202) 662-7501. Club Newsmakers, open to all members and those with press credentials, 9 a.m., exceptions noted.
Members will be held financially liable for themselves and their guests should they fail to cancel reservations 24 hours in advance. Pick up advance tickets at front desk. To make banquet or press conference arrangements, call (202) 662-7515.
Fourth Estate Dining Room open 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For Fourth Estate reservations, phone (202) 662-7638. The Reliable Source, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; dine in or take-out menu, Mon.-Fri.; Sat.; food 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; beverage service 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. For reservations or information phone (202) 662-7443.
NPC FITNESS CENTER open Mon.-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
FOR TAPES OR TRANSCRIPTS of NPC Luncheons, call 1-888-343-1940.
NPC LIBRARY open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 24-HOUR EVENTS LINE: (202) 662-7595. FAX: (202) 662-7569. EMPLOYMENT HOTLINE: (202) 879-6795. WORLD WIDE WEB — http://press.org or http://www.press.org. ADDRESS CORRECTIONS: (202) 662-7511. RECORD OFFICE: (202)662-7540.
Lee Kimche McGrath
STAFF THIS ISSUE: Don Knight, wditor; Kathryn Harrington-Hughes, layout; Will Wilkins.
Photos by Marshall H. Cohen and Art Garrison.
EDITOR NEXT ISSUE: John Orvec, (301) 460-5328.
NPC Officers and Board of Governors
NPC OFFICERS: President, JOHN AUBUCHON, NewsNight Maryland, Maryland Public TV; Vice President, TAMMY LYTLE, Orlando Sentinel; Secretary, SYLVIA SMITH, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Treasurer, RICK DUNHAM, Business Week; Membership Secretary, SHEILA R. CHERRY, Insight. BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Chair, JONATHAN D. SALANT, The Associated Press; Vice Chair, JOSEPH C. ANSELMO, Washington Techway; LARRY BIVINS, Gannett News Service; GAYELA BYNUM, U.S. Department of Housing and Ureban Development; SUSAN CRABTREE, Roll Call; JOHN H. CUSHMAN, JR., The New York Times; JOHN M. DONNELLY, Defense Week; STAN HAMILTON, Transport Topics; GILBERT LEWTHWAITE, The Baltimore Sun. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: Chair, RICHARD R. SCHALK; Vice Chair, JOHN METELSKY. CLUB MANAGER: JOHN C. BLOOM.
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