Schedule of Upcoming Luncheons at the National Press Club

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May 07, 2012, 05:23 ET

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 /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 [email protected].

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May 9, 2012 – the event is in the Holeman Lounge
Billie Jean King, Tennis Legend
*****TOPIC: Ms. King will discuss the USTA's comprehensive efforts to get more kids to participate in tennis and embrace a healthy and active lifestyle

*******May 15, 2012 – the event is in the Holeman Lounge –rescheduled from April 17
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
TOPIC: TBA

May 30, 2012
Anna Maria Chavez, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the USA
TOPIC: 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting.

June 4, 2012
The Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards with guest speaker, Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball With Chris Matthews
TOPIC: TBA

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org. 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.

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