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I’ve learned over the years that the quickest way to get from where you are to where you want to be is to find someone who is already where you want to be and do whatever he or she tells you to do. POMA is the best place to find a mentor to help you become an outdoor communicator, a PR professional, a videographer, a photographer or any other area for communicating the out-of-doors.
I always try to learn from people I believe to be better than me in our craft, and I find those people in POMA.
POMA was founded on the principles that outdoor professionals get together and share ideas, they can help each other make more money. Helping our members make more money is at the very core of our organization.
John E. Phillips
Book Author, Writer & Photographer
Book Author, Writer & Photographer
Heritage Members
Young Theodore Roosevelt. © Chicago Bull Moose Chapter, Theodore Roosevelt Association
POMA Heritage Members:
Member, Year Honored
- Duncan Barnes, 2005
- Jim Carmichel, 2009
- Horace Carter, 2005
- Jim Casada, 2011
- Homer Circle, 2005
- J. Wayne Fears, 2011
- Betty Lou Fegely, 2011
- Kathy Etling, 2009
- Grits Gresham, 2005
- Tom Gresham, 2011
- Nick Lyons, 2005
- Tony Mandile, 2011
- Bill McRae, 2009
- Ed Park, 2005
- John E. Phillips, 2011
- Dave Richey, 2005
- Leonard Lee Rue III, 2005
- Patrick McHugh, 2011
- Gene Smith, 2010
- Vin Sparano, 2005
- Hal Swiggett, 2005
- Bryce Towsley, 2011
- John Wootters, 2005
- Jim Zumbo, 2011
HERITAGE MEMBERSHIP: Heritage Members are media professionals who have made significant contributions to honor the heritage of fishing, hunting, trapping and shooting and whose efforts have helped promote excellence in outdoor communications.
Any POMA member may submit a written nomination for a Heritage Membership to the board of directors for consideration.
Heritage Membership shall be bestowed by invitation of the board of directors only, and can be revoked by the board. No annual dues required.
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