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November 3, 2006
For more information contact:
Kevin Rhoades, krhoades@owaa.org
406-728-7434 or 800-692-2477
John Beath Elected Vice President of Outdoor Writers Association of America
Missoula, Mont. – At its 79th annual conference in Lake Charles, La., Outdoor
Writers association of America (OWAA) elected John Beath third vice president of
the association for 2006-07.
A resident of Monroe, Wash., Beath is a freelance writer and photographer for
publications such as Salmon & Steelhead Journal, Trailer Boats Magazine,
Fishing & Hunting News, Game & Fish Publications, North American Fishing Club
and many others. He is field editor for Alaska Angler Publications and
Northwest editor and Northwest angler columnist for Western Outdoors.
Beath’s work also can be found online at his 12 outdoor Web sites, including
www.Halibut.net and his
most recent launch,
www.LetsTalkOutdoors.com.
A pilot, Beath also takes on aerial photo assignments. He has held a U.S. Coast
Guard master’s license for two decades. Beath comes to his officer position from
a seat on OWAA’s board and has been a member of OWAA for 15 years.
“It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be elected third vice president of
the world’s largest outdoor communicators organization,” Beath said.
“During my years of service and beyond, I plan to work closely with the board of
directors and general membership to help OWAA become stronger and more
beneficial to its members. One of my main goals while in office is to help
OWAA’s members learn more about the many new and exciting electronic means of
communications via the Internet. Podcasting, RSS feeds, blogging and forums are
just the tip of this digital iceberg that our members can profit from in the
future. With these new mediums, we as outdoor communicators can reach more
people through our work and convey the benefits and enjoyment of the great
outdoors.”
OWAA Executive Director Kevin Rhoades affirmed, “John brings a wide range of
entrepreneurial experience to OWAA’s leadership, including strengths in
electronic technologies such as Web site management.”
The 1,600-member Outdoor Writers Association of America is the oldest and
largest association of professional outdoor communicators in the United States.
It was organized in 1927 by members of the Izaak Walton League of America and
includes professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience.
OWAA’s professionals include writers, photographers, outdoors radio- and
television show hosts, book authors, videographers, lecturers and artists. The
association is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For more information, go to
www.owaa.org.
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