02-21-2010

Denver Press Club Members,

It's an event-filled week at the Denver Press Club: Expect lots of laughs at Tuesday night's Bad Press Release Theater; come say hello to club member Elbra Wedgeworth when she serves as guest bartender on Wednesday; and Mike Madigan's excellent book about 150 years of important Colorado events is up at a Book Beat Evening Thursday ...

And sometime this week, wish club manager Carmen Green happy birthday (it's Friday).

Other DPC notes:

  1. RUNYON TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE ON WWW.BLACKTIE-COLORADO.COM
    UNDER APRIL 9. OUR ATTENDANCE CURRENTLY STANDS AT 290. HELP US HIT 400!
  2. We'll soon announce ticket availability for the Capitol Steps performance on May 16.
  3. Welcome to new members Piper Perry, Maha Kamal and Eric Skougstad.
  4. Dues: We sent 306 invoices for a total of $52,248; we have received 130 payments for $21,180. Please remember that your membership dues are due March 1. Of course, we'll accept them after that, as we always do.

Thanks,
Bruce Goldberg
President, Board of Directors
Denver Press Club

Buffet dinner meal choices this week:

  • Wednesday, Feb. 24, Burger Night (we also have Boca burgers and salmon burgers), with homemade fries, $6.00.
  • Thursday, Feb. 25, Herb-baked chicken, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, $10.00.
  • Friday, Feb. 26, Beef burritos, rice and beans, $8.00.
 

This Week's Events

Thu, February 9th, 7:00PM
RMMWA hosts Shanna Michaels, an undercover Denver police officer

Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. program, Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America hosts Shanna Michaels, an undercover Denver police officer, whose topic is "Undercover Prostitution Stings."

The cost is $20 and includes dinner. RSVPs are mandatory, with a deadline of Monday, Feb. 6. RSVP to Becky Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 303-522-1073.

Topic: Ever wonder what happens in an undercover drug or prostitution sting? Get the details of what it's like to work undercover as a prostitute on the mean streets of Denver. Michaels will discuss her job as one of the undercover women who work the streets, as well as give a look at the men who pay for sex, and how to run a sting operation. She also will talk about the differences between Denver and other large metro areas, and the dangers of going undercover.

Future Events

Wed, February 15th, 5:00PM
NEW LISTING: Denver Women's Press Club: A Colorado Authors' League cocktail hour with Kay Bergstrom

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m., the Denver Women's Press Club, 1325 Logan St., presents "Writing the Naughty Bits: Getting what happens between the sheets onto the page." A Colorado Authors' League cocktail hour presentation, featuring best-selling romance writer Kay Bergstrom.

Does writing about la petit mort make your blood run cold? Would you rather vacuum the floors than write whoopee? Learn to how to stop blushing, get descriptive and tastefully spice up your characters' lives!

About Kay: Writing as Cassie Miles, Kay is a best-selling author who has sold more than 75 novels of romance and suspense. In addition to many books for Harlequin Intrigue, Kay has published with Harlequin Temptation and American, as well as with Berkley, Avon, Crown, Zebra, Kismet, Audio Entertainment and Shades of Love.

RSVP by Mon., Feb. 13 to Mindy Sink, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 303-596-8983.

Wed, February 15th, 7:00PM
Deadline for DPC Board of Directors applications

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., deadline to turn in applications to run for the board of directors. Please turn in applications at the bar, or mail them in time to beat the deadline.

Thu, February 16th, 6:00PM
DPC Board of Directors monthly meeting

Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m., the Denver Press Club Board of Directors holds its monthly meeting. All members are welcome to attend.

Thu, March 15th, 6:00PM
DPC Board of Directors monthly meeting

Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m., the Denver Press Club Board of Directors holds its monthly meeting. All members are welcome to attend.

Fri, March 23rd, 6:00AM
SAVE THE DATE: DPC Silent Auction to benefit the endowment fund

Friday, March 23, 6 p.m., the DPC will host a silent auction to benefit the club's endowment fund. Board member Warren Smith and his wife, Terri - who are certified auctioneers - will run this event. More details to come.

Thu, March 29th, 6:00AM
DPC Annual Membership Meeting

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6 p.m., the DPC will hold its Annual Membership Meeting. We will announce the 2012 board at that time, and those present will elect the board officers. We urge all club members to attend.

Thu, March 29th, 6:00AM
SAVE THE DATE: Wild West Night and LIVE Auction at DPC

Wild West Night Silent and LIVE Auction, 6 p.m., Don your cowboy duds and join us for a fun event to benefit the Denver Press Club and the Denver Press Club Endowment Fund. Exciting auction items include tickets from Southwest Airlines, a Get Ready for Spring shopping trip with "Style Matters" columnist Judie Schwartz, dinner for two at Ocean Prime and more! Open to the public. $10 per person at the door.

DPC board member Warren Smith and his wife, Terri - who are certified auctioneers - will run this event. More details to come.

Fri, May 4th, 6:00PM
18th Annual Damon Runyon Award Banquet

120504_Frank_DefordThe DPC presents the 18th annual Damon Runyon Award Banquet, to be held at the Denver Marriott City Center. We'll be honoring Frank Deford, one of America's top authors and sportswriters, well-known for his many years at Sports Illustrated, his NPR commentaries on "Morning Edition," appearances on HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" and more.

His books have included the novel "Everybody's All-American" and "Alex: The Life of A Child," a memoir about his daughter, who died of cystic fibrosis. Both have been made into movies. Two of his original screenplays - "Trading Hearts" and "Four Minutes" - also have been filmed.

Deford has been elected to the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters. His peers have six times voted Deford the U.S. Sportswriter of The Year. Deford also has won the National Magazine Award for profiles, a Christopher Award, and journalism Honor Awards from the University of Missouri and Northeastern University, and he has received many honorary degrees. The Sporting News has described Deford as "the most influential sports voice among members of the print media," and GQ magazine has called him "the world's greatest sportswriter."

In broadcasting, Deford has won both an Emmy and a George Foster Peabody Award.

2012 Events

No events

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303-571-5260

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We would love to accommodate your event. For information, member/nonmember rates and use options, contact General Manager Carmen Green.

President's Welcome

We invite you to become part of something special -- a journalism tradition in Denver that stretches back to 1867. That's how long journalists have gathered at the Denver Press Club -- to socialize, gossip, swap ideas and stories.

We’re happy to tell you that the club has been thriving the past few years -– booking more events than ever, possessing a bank balance that ranges from the high five figures to low six figures, a diligent board of directors and staff watching every penny going in and out, and building its membership to more than 430 people (including active and retired media, and professionals from many fields, including public relations, marketing, advertising, online ventures, health care, education, government, law, lobbyists, student journalists, and others). Anyone who shares an interest in communications, literacy, current affairs or the First Amendment is welcome.

We’re serving a buffet dinner Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Or stop by for drinks with friends at the bar. Come to our events, which are among the most stimulating in the Denver metro area. Take a look at the replicas of all the Pulitzer Prizes won by The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. Play a game of pool in the lower level.

And if you need an inexpensive joint to rent for an event, we’ve got it – and one of the most unique atmospheres you’ll find in Denver. Talk to club manager Carmen Green (303-571-5260) about your event. And yes, we can cook the food for it as well.

The DPC is one of the most distinctive private clubs in America. For more than a century, it's played host to poets and presidents, writers and visiting journalists. Ginger Rogers learned to play poker here. Carl Sandburg stopped in for dinner. Damon Runyon drank here. Woodrow Wilson paid a call.

The club hosts book signings that feature both local and national authors of renown, newsmaker luncheons, and talks by local editors and reporters. We encourage the best of student journalism with annual scholarships that total $7,000. Members enjoy reciprocal privileges at 22 other press clubs across the nation.

We hope that as you peruse this web site, you'll find a reason to join us.

Thanks
Bruce Goldberg

President, Board of Directors

Sept. 14, 2009

Manager's Welcome

I returned as manager of the Denver Press Club in February 2007. We’ve been able to accomplish many things since then.

The club is now a premier venue for such events as weddings, reunions, business meetings or networking at a very reasonable room rate, with in-house catering and full bar service. The club can accommodate up to 230 people using the whole building. Or, it can be separated on different floors for smaller groups. The service staff consists of very friendly, alert and accommodating professional people with years of experience in this business.

To say the least, returning to the club has been a very gratifying experience. With what we have managed to accomplish in a short time, I believe that the Denver Press Club is now on the right business track and will continue to be a part of Denver's history for a very long time.

Please feel free to give me a call with any questions, or if I can be of assistance with your next event.

Thank you,

Carmen Green
Email
303-571-5260