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The American News Women's Club, one of the nation's premiere press clubs, promotes professional pursuits; provides a place for members to find helpful assistance and encouragement in their professional development and community endeavors; and awards grants to outstanding journalism students and media professionals.

Members in ANWC include professionals in journalism, public relations, new media, and publishing

Cranford House

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The setting for intimate weddings and receptions. An elegant 1906 four-story townhouse with two floors for gracious entertaining. Our charm and ambiance create the perfect backdrop for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries and birthday parties.

The house is located just off Massachusetts Avenue amidst Embassy Row. The interior is lavishly designed with period antiques and built-in bookshelves. Walking through the house, you experience a taste of richness and warmth.

From the classic exterior to the magnificent inside, this house is truly a work of art.

Cranford House also hosts business meetings, corporate receptions, civic events & non-profit workshops.
For more information contact our Club Manager at
(202) 332-6770
or via Email: anwclub@covad.net

ANWC Historical Manuscripts
now Available at
University of Maryland Libraries

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Latest Shoptalks

July 2008

Special Jeanne Viner Bell Tribute Issue

June 2008

May 2008

March 2008

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July Shoptalk

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Wednesday,
September 17, 2008
6:30 p.m.

Ambassador,
Journalist, Broadcaster

Pat Gates
Lynch Ewell

Join us for an evening with Ambassador Pat Gates Lynch Ewell,an ANWC member, former U.S. ambassador to Madagascar and the Federal Republic of the Comoros.

In her autobiography, "Thanks for Listening,"Pat chronicles her impressive career that began with NBC and made her the most popular broadcaster with Voice of America with her program "Breakfast Show" that reached an audience of more than 45 million. Pat also served as press assistant to First Lady Pat Nixon and accompanied her to many foreign capitals.

Retired Supreme Court Justice wrote: "Pat created a splendid career for herself at a time when women were seldom heard as broadcasters."

American News Women's Club 1607 22nd Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: 202-332-6770

Call to make reservations or
RSVP to: anwclub@covad.net

Members:
$25 or two for $40--member and guest only.

Nonmembers: $30
Students: $10

Books will be available
for purchase.

Contact the Club
anwclub@covad.net

Special Tribute Shoptalk Issue
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ANWC's Tribute to
Jeanne Viner Bell,
ANWC President 1988-1990

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One of the nation's oldest press clubs, The American News Women's Club is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) offering educational and professional development programs in support of women in the journalism and communications professions. The annual ANWC "Helen Thomas Award" benefit gala awards annual scholarships to journalism schools. In 2003, the organization was named an historic site in journalism by the National Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).