2011 Candidate Bios & Statements
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Richard
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Tony
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Doug
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Tony
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Why I want to serve on the POMA BoardThis may not win me any votes, but I did not aspire to become an elected board representative. However, someone within our membership saw otherwise and thus prompted me to avail myself.I am no different than others in the fact that I want my life to make a difference and in so doing, make valuable contributions to society. In the words of George Bernard Shaw,“This is true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. And also the only real tragedy in life is the being used by personally minded men for purposes which you recognize to be base.”It is of my opinion that leadership is influence and if Winston Churchill is accurate, “History judges a man, not by his victories or defeats, but by their results.”
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Why I want to serve on the POMA BoardCentral to my lifestyle is volunteering and giving. As a young man I decided that giving was an essential part of my core belief. To me giving is a lifestyle choice; it’s more than a duty. For POMA, I offer my experience generated from a lifetime of learning beginning with growing up farming wheat, and hunting small game, to cultivating and farming ideas at the highest level of our United States Government. I’ve been a farmer and rancher, a rodeo cowboy, a hunter, a fisherman, a guide, a businessman, photojournalist and a friend. My most cherished job today is as a father. I have an 8 year old daughter who I’ve raised since birth. I’ve woven POMA into the fabric of my routine work day. I continue to help on several committees and on a weekly basis provide informative, useful information to POMA for POMA Briefs. I’ve also agreed to present sessions at the POMA conference. I’m also moderating a session based on an idea I had about mobile applications. If elected I will serve the POMA members to the best of my abilities. I will leave nothing on the table. |
Why I want to serve on the POMA BoardMy desire to serve on the POMA board is two-fold. First, I represent the majority of our membership. Few of our members have their own award winning TV shows or video series. Similarly, few of our members make their living full-time in outdoor communications. My desire is to represent those members and be a resource and advocate for them in this exciting industry. Second, I want to help those who are just starting out. Whether they are students or industry veterans I believe I can share with them the lessons I have learned from others in this organization and from my experience. I am an extremely proud member of POMA. As one who has benefited significantly from membership and the relationships I’ve established therein, I have a personal stake in the organization and its success. Like others before me, I will bring honesty and integrity with me to the position. |
Why I want to serve on the POMA BoardAs a lifelong outdoorsmen with promoting the outdoors through print media, internet, and television in my everyday life, I understand the need for organizations like POMA. Serving on the board would be an honor as POMA’s mission is the same as mine. Promote the outdoors as best as possible while continuing to try to get new people involved in our sport and helping along the ones that are already there. Helping steer the ship that is paving the way for new outdoor media professionals would be a job that I would gladly take part in. Thank you for the consideration!!
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Bio Outdoor CommunicationsSince 1998 I have authored, illustrated and self-published 5 titles all pertaining to the white-tailed deer. I have written hundreds of articles that have appeared in multiple sporting press magazines, primarily, Deer & Deer Hunting where I serve as the Northeast field editor, Outdoors magazine where I serve as the Hunting editor and Whitetail News where I serve as a contributing writer.As a professional nature photographer my images have not only illustrated the text of articles, but have also graced multiple covers.I have and continue to speak all across the country entertaining and educating audiences ranging in size of 100 all the way up to nearly 1200 in attendance with my whitetail programs.I’ve done scores of radio interviews and some spot TV appearances.A full list summating this can be found on my web site: www.bigwhitetail.com Business mgt. experience, previous/current board/officer positions, organization membership/committee work |
Bio Outdoor CommunicationsTony Bynum, is a full-time freelance outdoor commercial, wildlife, and nature photographer from Montana. He began his professional photography carrier in 2005 by producing cover quality images for the outdoor editorial and commercial product industry. His images have appeared on the covers of many major hunting and traditional outdoor recreation focused magazines, including F&S, ODL, Fair Chase, Texas Sporting Journal, Eastman’s, Bugle, Bowhunt America, Montana Outdoors, Montana Magazine, Western Hunter, Western Horseman, and many more. In 2010 he was selected to produce commercial advertising images for the State Of Montana’s Office of Tourism. Tony’s often hired to produce unique, compelling, thoughtful images to compliment editorial writing in magazines and books. He has worked or traveled to all of the lower 48 states, Mexico, and much of Canada, and writes regularly for his blog. He’s active on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Behance, and moderates and edits photography, outdoor activities and hunting forums on several very popular websites.
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Bio Outdoor CommunicationsMy communications and media career began in 1996 in the law enforcement and tactical area when I filmed several episodes of “World’s Wildest Police Chases,” “Police Crashes,” and “Moment of Impact” with Sheriff John Bunnell. Ultimately this led to my writing several articles for law enforcement and professional publications. My true passion, however, was to write for the traditional outdoor market. In 2004 I published my first outdoor articles in The Christian Sportsman magazine. Since that time I have become a contributing editor for the magazine and have had articles featured in several other mainstream outdoor publications. I am also a frequent contributor to a number of online publications and blogs. My experience today has continued to evolve to include outdoor TV, digital video, and non-profit communications. I am further honored to help prepare the next generation of outdoor professionals by teaching creative outdoor communications at Liberty University. |
Bio Outdoor CommunicationsFor years Tony hopped from state to state on his own, now as a spokesperson for CVA, Moultrie Game Cameras, Alpen Optics, Realtree Outdoors, Scent-Lok, Powerbelt Bullets, Quake Slings, Durasight, and Bergara Barrels, he rolls from Newfoundland to Wyoming and many of the states in between. Next time you see him at a hunting show, just for kicks, ask him how black flies taste. He will have a grin pop up on his face as big as the great outdoors he loves so much.
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Business Management ExperienceThe only business management experience I have involves my own business, Big Whitetail Consultants which I started from scratch. Previous to this I owned my own construction/home building business for 18-years.Regarding board or officer positions, none in the secular vernacular, however, I have served as the chairman for my church’s deacon board for ten years, a voted position, as well as chaired a mission team. Was the vice president for three years in our local Little League program.I am working towards being a life member of the NRA, am a life member of North American Hunting.
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Business Management ExperienceTony owns Finalshot Photography & Glacier Impressions Gallery. He’s currently a board member for the Glacier Two Medicine Alliance, the East Glacier Park School District, and an officer on the East Glacier Fire Department. In 2004 Interior Secretary Gail Norton appointed Tony to the Montana Resources Advisory Council (federal advisory committee, member 2 years, chairman 1). From 2005 until early 2010 he managed complex scientific research projects at Portage, a private consulting firm. From 1999 to 2001 he was a special assistant and the Senior Indian Program Manager at EPA in Washington, D.C., responsible for a $2 Million budget, implementing federal statutes, strategic planning, GPRA reporting, and federal rule making. In 1997 and 98 he was the co-chair of the technical oversight committee of the Western Regional Air Partnership. Tony has degrees in Geography, Environmental Studies, and a masters of science in Natural Resource Management. Tony also was a fly-fishing guide for many years. |
Business Management ExperienceMy management experience is diverse. I have served as Executive Vice President of the nation’s largest chapter of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers of America (FLEOA) and have served on FLEOA’s national legislation committee. I have held a number of management roles during my federal law enforcement and military careers both in operational and headquarter environments. I currently serve as an active reservist with the United States Coast Guard and hold the rate of Senior Chief Petty Officer. I am especially proud of my involvement with groups such as the Kicking Bear Foundation, Hunters Helping Soldiers, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the NWTF, where my planning and communication skills are directly applicable to achieving organization goals. I am no stranger to managing traditional outdoor related businesses. I have owned a successful gun shop and currently help manage the business and marketing aspect of a successful outfitting business in Maine. |
Business Management ExperienceSince leaving high school I have made my living as a self-employed person. At the age 20, I started a lawn maint. company that for 17 years, has allowed me to feed my family but also give me ability to pursue my outdoor dreams. These dreams consist of hunting all over the world for print articles and for TV which has turned into a business of its own. My articles first appeared in a local magazine called TN Outdoor News and for the last 6 years is a business that I own. Outside the hustle and bustle of regular business life, I am a land broker in Illinois where I buy unimproved farms and sell them once I have tweaked them into a whitetail paradise. |