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Outdoor Writers of Ohio Presents Award to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Outdoor Writers of Ohio Presents Award to FHFH

FHFH.org

COLUMBUS, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Ohio Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was presented the Bruce Dawson Memorial Award by the Out-door Writers of Ohio at their 72nd Annual Awards Banquet held at Mohican State Park in Ohio on May 14, 2011.

In the photo above, the $500.00 Bruce Dawson Award for Ohio FHFH is being presented by Jim Morris of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio to Dennis Derflinger, Coordinator for Wayne County, Ohio FHFH.

The Bruce Dawson Memorial Award was created after the death of Mr. Bruce Dawson, a past president of O.W.O., and honors Ohio groups with a plaque and cash that is presented at the O.W.O. spring convention.

Consideration for the award is given to applicants from any non-profit organization involved with habitat, teaching kids about the outdoors (including shooting sports), promoting outdoor and boating safety, helping animals and those working with divisions of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is an outreach ministry of the people of God called upon to feed venison to the hungry among us nationwide. Visit FHFH.org

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College Students Get a Jump-Start on a Career in the Outdoors

Professional Outdoor Media Association

JOHNSTOWN, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA, www.professionaloutdoormedia.org) is offering 15 college students the opportunity to explore outdoor industry communications careers and rub elbows with top industry communicators and business professionals during POMA’s four-day annual business conference in Ogden Utah, Aug. 10-13, 2011.

Imagine the value of spending time with and learning from the editor of Field & Stream, the host of the Sportsman Channel’s most popular television show, the most successful freelance outdoor content providers in the nation, veteran columnists/bloggers and award-winning photographers/videographers.

The dream can become reality.

“I attended the POMA conference last year and it changed my life,” said DePauw University student Mitch Strobl. “I made incredible contacts, have been offered internships and jobs, have been invited on trips as a videographer and so much more. The POMA conference is an amazing opportunity and investment in the future. I’m attending again this year.”

Registered college students attend the POMA<35 program, developed specifically for them, enjoy dozens of educational sessions, interact with industry professionals, test outdoor equipment from the industry’s leading manufacturers during a day-long interactive event and much more.

POMA pays the $230 guest registration fee for the first 15 students who register. Registration entitles students to attend all conference functions including meals. Students also are welcome to book rooms at the Marriott Ogden at the POMA discount rate (at their own expense) or may make other arrangements.

To register, simply fill out the online registration form and pay a $50 refundable deposit (credit/debit card, check) to hold a spot. Deposits are refunded at the conference.

Visit the POMA website for complete details on the conference (http://tinyurl.com/3v6c3pa), or contact POMA Executive Director Laurie Lee Dovey at lldovey@professionaloutdoormedia.org, 814-525-6989.

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