Debbie Motz

EORA and NESR Conduct First Joint Board MeetingAsheville, NC. - October 31, 2017Asheville, NC — In early October, the nine-member board of the new combined entity of EORA and NESR gathered in Washington, D.C. for their first annual meeting. This new governing body is made up of ...read more

Asheville, NC — Over the past several years, Eastern Outdoor Reps Association and New England Sports Reps have studied the pros and cons of merging both eastern-based organizations into a new entity. In January of 2017, both memberships voted to execute the merger, and on August ...read more

Asheville, NC — Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Terry Wilson as the new Southeast Regional Director.Terry comes to EORA with an extensive background in the active outdoor industry, with over 35 years of experience working in the retail ...read more

Asheville, NC — With the goal of helping youth through outdoor pursuits, the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) has awarded grants totaling $4,500 to six youth-based nonprofit organizations.EORA’s Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program aims to support local communities throughout ...read more

Asheville, NC — In early October, nine EORA Board members gathered in the historic section of Philadelphia for their annual meeting, and spent time focusing on the future and growth of the organization. Of note, EORA welcomed 75 new members in the first 9 months of 2016 — a 39% ...read more

Asheville, NC — It’s an exciting and busy time at EORA! The organization has welcomed 53 new members so far this year and is kicking off the summer season with four upcoming shows in June. All shows are filling up fast, at venues in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. ...read more

Morale was high in Greenville, SC Asheville, NC — Right on the heels of the big OR and SIA shows, EORA hosted a well-attended three-day show at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.The February show attracted over 650 buyers to preview over 600 different product ...read more

EORA welcomed 28 new members to the organization during its January Board Meeting in Salt Lake City. These new additions enrich the organization and increase the diversity of brands to represent an even wider range of products. “We are so pleased to continually grow our ...read more

EORA Awards Grants to Youth ProgramsAsheville, NC — With the goal of helping youth through outdoor pursuits, the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) awarded seven youth-based nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $4,500.EORA’s Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program aims to ...read more

Asheville, NC — EORA is pleased to announce reduced annual membership dues for the second consecutive year. At its annual Board meeting in early October, EORA approved the continued reduction from $350/year to $250/year, which began in 2015. “By keeping membership dues low, we ...read more

Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the following changes to its Board of Directors:New board members elected to 4-year terms include Sarah Miller Maher (New England), Tad Fox (Mid Atlantic), and Mel Chrestman Jr. (Southeast). New Regional V.P.’s include Allison Frazer ...read more

Asheville, NC — August trade shows held in Greenville, SC and Killington, VT, finished up a strong summer for EORA. Drawing attendees from eighteen states across the region, the retailer and sales rep presence was steady compared to 2014. Over 500 product lines were shown in ...read more

Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more

Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more

Asheville, NC — EORA is excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2016. Non-profit organizations with youth-oriented outdoor programs are encouraged to apply. The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to ...read more

EORA Summer Shows Off To A Great StartAsheville, NC — EORA’s June trade shows held in Manchester, NH, Somerset, NJ, Greenville, SC, and Lakeland, FL finished up strong with increased attendance from retailers and sales reps. Nearly 300 product lines were shown in each location, ...read more

EORA members will be happy to know they will be paying lower annual dues in 2015. At its annual Board meeting in early October, EORA approved a one-year trial reduction in dues from $350/year to $250/year. “By lowering membership dues, we are hoping to help attract new ...read more

EORA is now accepting applications for the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2015. Applicants must be charitable non-profit organization with IRS 501(c) (3) status. We’re seeking non-profits with youth oriented outdoor programs that may need some financial assistance on the ...read more

EORA Announces its 35th Anniversary!EORA has seen many years of success because of the dedicated membership and leadership of our Board of Directors over the last 35 years. Our founding members started the Association in June 1979 with a strong foundation and established clear ...read more

Asheville, NC (November 19, 2013) – In the continued commitment to Getting Youth Outdoors, EORA created an Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program in 2013 and is very excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2014.Congratulations to ...read more

EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) is excited to announce that the EORA Board of Directors elected Michael Schmidt as the new Association President on July 31st 2013.Norman Pitt previously served two years as the Association President. Mike Schmidt is a principal rep with ...read more

EORA is very excited to announce the continuation of the Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2014.The Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program was launched in 2013 in an effort to support local communities in each of the three (3) eastern regions EORA currently serves.2013 recipients ...read more