2nd Annual Rooster Rock Polar Dip Submitted by: Shirley Gauthier<br>Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 29 and join Rooster Rock nude beach supporters in braving the mighty Columbia River. We will meet at the East end parking area at noon. That's 12 sharp! <br>It's a great opportunity to gather a group, car pool to the Columbia Gorge and support the clothing optional beach at (<a href=http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php>http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php</a>) Rooster Rock. Restful Haven Health Club www.cybernude.com/restful has provided a great mascot for the Polar Dip. Come join us for a group photo with the mascot!<br>Last year Mike Parker, Ron Coyle, Mark Buchweitz, Kevin Lough and Shirley Gauthier braved the elements to enter the mighty Columbia. Bob Burns showed up late and cheered for us. For reasons only they know someone else will be in charge of making a large sign for the photo shoot. In looking back at the Polar Dip photo taken Feb. 7, I noticed snow on the mountains in the background. This year's dip is one week earlier so hopefully the wind the Gorge is so proud of will be kind to us.<br>Anyone have a suggestion for a place to gather for coffee or food after the dip?<br>Now those of you who do not live close enough or are not brave enough are probably asking yourself &quot;How can I participate if I can't be there or simply not brave enough?&quot; Listed below are ways you to can participate without getting wet.<br>1. Show up and be a cheerleader. Offer a pep talk. Take the group photo. Bring the sign. 2. Purchase a raffle ticket for Henry Yuen fundraiser. Simply make out a check for $5 (each $5 is one entry) to AANR-NW GAT and mail it to Shirley Gauthier, Willamettans, PO Box 969, Marcola, Oregon 97454. Donated funds are used to promote, preserve and protect nudist rights in the Northwest.<br><br> </td>