‘Planting the Seeds of Growth’ in Charlotte a resounding success

The Women’s Outdoor Media Association – a new paradigm in outdoor communicators’ organizations that stresses the individual member and what she or he can contribute to focusing on what is being done for and about women in the outdoors – held a reception on Sat., May 15, at the Westin Charlotte Queen’s Lounge.

At last count, 25 new members will soon be approved and on the roll of the membership roster. These members include PR representatives, website communicators, bloggers, traditional journalists, a former president of the NRA and two Olympic biathletes.

Thanks to PR Team member Kim Pezzeminti, of doeville.com, who spearheaded the event and worked with the Westin to host a reception filled with croissants, pastries, brownies, Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea, lemonade, macadamia nut cookies and more. And that was just the food. Sunflowers splashed the room with color, and yes, it looked like an indoor garden party with flower arrangements, white tablecloths and floral organza accents. We celebrated women in the outdoors and what we have achieved, and what we can achieve by working together, networking and continuing to move forward as an entirely volunteer organization.

Thanks, also to our members who displayed lovely flower arrangements in ammo boxes and distributed our invitations – Otis Technology, Brownells and Próis Hunting Apparel. Thanks to LOKI, Inc., Brownells, Magnolia Defense Enterprise, Bullseye Trading Post, Marsha Petrie Sue, Doeville and Women’s Outdoor News, for contributing funding for the event.

And, as always, since a picture tells a thousand words, please click on the slide show below and you’ll get more of an idea of the 2010 NRA Exhibits and Meetings, and some of our members on and off the floor of the show. And, get ready Las Vegas … we’re coming to your town in January at the SHOT Show. Please join us there.

Photos By Jason and Barbara Baird

If you’re at the NRA Meetings & Exhibits, take a coffee (or tea) break on us!

The Women’s Outdoor Media Association invites you to stop in, have a cup of Starbucks Coffee or Tazo Tea and learn more about the organization at the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Charlotte, N.C., this Saturday, May 15, 2010. The WOMA lounge will be in the Queens Room at the Westin Charlotte, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Women’s Outdoor Media Association focuses on increasing media coverage of women who are active in traditional outdoor sports, especially shooting, hunting, fishing and archery. For more information, see http://www.thewoma.com.

Branson Tri Lakes WITO Ladies Day Out – Saturday, May 15

Branson Tri-Lakes Women In The Outdoors will host Ladies Day Out on Sat., May 15, 2010. Have you ever wanted to try a new sport or activity but didn’t know where to start? The Branson Tri-Lakes chapter of the Women In The Outdoors is offering a full day of introductory classes for women only. You may choose four different classes to get the basics from a professional instructor. Learn the verbiage and actually try it out to see if you may like it.

The day will include: Four 1 ½ hour classes of your choice (options listed on back), a catered lunch, a one-year subscription to the Women In The Outdoors magazine, a silent auction, raffles and lots of prizes all for only — $55. Registration begins at 7:30am – Classes run 8am – 5:30pm

Grab a girlfriend, sister, mom or daughter and enjoy a great day! Special hotel rates are available, if needed, call for more information. All classes held at Branson Rec/Plex and Ozark Shooters Complex, Branson, MO

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To register: complete the form below and send the form and $55 payment to:

Catherine McGregor for more information: Catherine McGregor

Women In The Outdoors 417-593-6333

921 Lee Ave., Branson, MO 65616

JLandCM@yahoo.com

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Ladies Day Out includes four (4) classes of your choice:

All classes are introductory classes (no experience necessary) unless noted otherwise. All equipment will be provided. All firearm classes will be held at Ozarks Shooters Complex.

Archery – Learn the basics of target archery and actually shoot a bow and arrow! See the difference between recurve and compound bows. Then shoot some more!

Adv Archery – This class is for those ladies who have experience. Learn more advanced techniques from 2 Missouri state ranked shooters. You will get to shoot a short 3-D course.

Cycling – Have you been afraid to take up cycling here in the Ozark Mountains? Don’t be afraid. It’s all in the right bike and good techniques.

Dutch Oven Cooking – Enjoy camping? Learn the basic techniques to great dutch oven cooking over an open fire! Even pies!

Emergency First Aid – Learn basic first aid techniques to use while waiting for help – bleeding, hypothermia, broken bones, etc. This class will be taught by professional EMT’s.

Fly Casting – Ever thought about learning to fly fish? Learn fly casting from one of the area’s best so you can get out and enjoy our area lakes.

Golf – Do you want to try to swing a gulf club but don’t dare ask your husband? Here’s your chance to learn the basics. How is it scored? Birdie? Boogey?….Hit the ball!

Hand Gun – This class is for those who have little or no experience with handguns. Learn basic safety from a professional and actually target shoot!

Hiking – Learn the basics of hiking in order to enjoy the wonderful trails we have here in the Ozarks.

Kayaking – Lakes, lakes and more lakes! Learn the basics of this wonderful, fun sport! It will be held in the swimming pool, but you shouldn’t get wet, unless you want too!

Orienteering – Learn how to read a topographical map and a compass! This is great knowledge to have particularly if you hunt, camp or hike.

Outdoor Photography – There will be only one photography class offered, so register early!!

Self – Defense – Learn basic self defense from an advanced status black belt instructor!

Scuba Diving – Learn the basics from the area’s leading scuba diving instructors. This class will be held at the pool. You do not have to get wet unless you want to try on a tank and give it try!

Shotgun – One of the nations leading shotgun instructors will have you breaking clay birds in one class time! Don’t be afraid, try it! It’s a lot of fun!

Sporting Clays – For those women who already shoot shotguns, try stepping up to a Sporting Clay course. Learn from the best!

Turkey Hunting – Learn basic turkey hunting from one of Bass Pro’s leading female pro-staffers and Hunter’s Specialties Pro-Staffer, Marti Davis.  What to take, what to wear, how to call and more!