WALKER, Minn., July 7, 2005. The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) received more than 100 membership applications during the first 10 days of its membership drive.

"We've been inundated with applications," explains Betty Lou Fegely, POMA's chairman/president. "The majority of the initial applications were from individual media members. However, as a result of the delivery of Corporate Partner invitations, Corporate Partner applications are now flooding in too."

To expedite the application process, POMA offers interactive online applications for all membership categories on its Web site, www.professionaloutdoormedia.org. In addition, visitors to the site can review the approved members list and the Corporate Partner invitation list.

"Everyone who has applied so far is considered a Charter Member," Fegely  explains. "However, the majority of applications are for the Cornerstone Membership. Cornerstone members are those who join POMA during the first 60-days of the membership drive, through August 17, and offer POMA support beyond the first year's dues. Cornerstone Membership is the highest level of membership in POMA and it is open to folks in any membership category."

For more complete details on POMA, membership applications and contact information, visit www.professionaloutdoormedia.org, or contact Laurie Lee Dovey.