Annual Meeting 2026
Event Details
Join the Milwaukee Press Club for its Annual Meeting and the Investiture of John McGivern into the Circle of the Knights of Bohemia.
This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is requested.
Light appetizers and cash bar. RSVP by September 10.
5:30 p.m. Social
6:15 p.m. MPC Annual Meeting
6:30 p.m. Knighting Ceremony
7:00 p.m. Adjourn for Further Reveling
MPC Endowment Elections and Referendum: All members of the Milwaukee Press Club are members of the MPC Endowment, the club’s 501(c)3 foundation. Members can access ballots at the links below. Complete your ballot by 6pm on September 15.
Click here to download 2026/2027 Election Ballot for the Milwaukee Press Club
Click here to download 2026/2027 Election Ballot for MPC Endowment, Ltd
Agenda: During the Annual Meeting, a brief state-of-the-club address and ratification of board member elections will take place prior to the investiture of John McGivern as a Knight of Bohemia.
The Circle of the Knights of Bohemia is comprised of community leaders who are not journalists and recognizes exemplary community leadership. This year, we are recognizing John McGivern for his long-standing and continuing contributions to our community.
Please contact Lexie Deblitz at the Milwaukee Press Club at lexie@milwaukeepressclub.org with any questions.
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