Schedule of Upcoming Luncheons at the National Press Club

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a schedule of upcoming luncheons at the National Press Club. Luncheon tickets are open to the public except where noted as "members and guests only."  Credentialed press may cover Luncheons and Newsmakers. Events listed are subject to last-minute changes. Space may be reserved at any NPC Luncheon by calling 202-662-7501. To save time and avoid waiting in line, tickets can be paid for in advance by using a credit card or putting tickets on a house account if there is a credit card on file with the Club. Reservations are not required for Newsmakers, unless otherwise noted.

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To find out more about what's happening at the National Press Club, check out the National Press Club's Web site at www.press.org or email mcooke@press.org.

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Sept. 26, 2013
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
*****Topic: The Mayors will address the issue of gun violence and murder in the inner cities

Sept. 30, 2013 – This is event is a Speakers press conference from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Honorable Arne Duncan
*****Topic: Duncan will discuss this year's education priorities

*****Oct. 18, 2013 Members and two guests only
THIS EVENT IS IN THE HOLEMAN LOUNGE
George Takei, actor and gay right activist
Topic: LBGT issues

*****Nov.  5, 2013 – Members and their guests only
Goldie Hawn, actress and founder, the Hawn Foundation
Topic: TBA

November 11, 2013
Walt Bettinger, President and CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation
Topic: TBA

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org at 1:00 pm on event day.  Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on Facebook at (facebook.com/PressClubDC) and Twitter (@PressClubDC). Submit questions for speakers in advance and during the live event by sending them to @QNPCLunch on Twitter. 

CONTACT: Melinda Cooke of the National Press Club, +1-202-662-7516, mcooke@press.org

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