June 23, 2005, Walker, MN. Just five days after its launch, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) announced approval of its first 55 members . The organization also initiated the process of mailing invitations to 425 Corporate Partners.

"The response to POMA's launch has been phenomenal," explains Laurie Lee Dovey, POMA Secretary/Treasurer. "Applications have been coming in so fast that we're barely able to keep up with them. The Membership Screening Committee approved the first 55 members today and has many more applications to consider."

Although Corporate Partner Membership in POMA is by invitation only and invitations are in the process of being mailed, the organization already is receiving Corporate Partner applications. Consequently, to expedite matters for POMA's invited Corporate Partners, the initial list of Corporate Partner invitees is available for review on the POMA Web site.

"We encourage all members of the media, firms and organizations who cover or are involved in the traditional outdoor sports -- hunting, fishing, shooting and trapping -- to join POMA," says Betty Lou Fegely, Chairman/President of POMA. "This is a very special and exciting time for this organization. POMA, in just five days, already is filling an important networking structure void."

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