What I learned from my EOTO #1

 What I Learned From the EOTO Presentation: 

        The one EOTO presentation that I decided to focus on was The National Press Club. 

                                             

The National Press Club is an organization in Washington DC journalists that allows a safe space for journalists and anyone else within the communication realm. The NPC was founded in 1908 as a relaxing space for journalists to unwind. Graham Nicol, one of the reporters for the Washington Times, was the mastermind behind this place of comfort.

The mission statement of the National Press Club is understanding that the NPC "serves its members through professional development and activities that bolster their skills through services to the community".

Throughout the two presentations, the main points that stood out to me about this organization was the journalism institute and membership. The journalism institute of the NPC promotes civil responsibility and global citizenry. Through this non-profit club it has helped many journalists to understand the power of their work. The website side for the journalism institute includes many articles that feature current members of the club. These articles show the wide range of topics from how we need diversity within journalism to how the first amendment rights are so important in writing. 

One can become a member of this club through the website. Compared to other organizations, this one by far is the most expensive. For a student membership it is $200/year. Other organizations try their best to keep it under a $100. Being apart of this membership allows for special access from special discounts to events, access to certain facilities, and special opportunties and professional developments.