Edited by Mel Kanner AANR Trustee ———————————————————— ———————————————————— —<br>AANR Weekly Report for 12 31, 2004=20=20=20<br> From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tg8SaQ3kJOBpu9BKG0M_9fg8JKD38dLzLR7hP2ff4iuslmZzf-I6FhWeuqJunsO7×6NKXDD0cD46Yw>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>As 2004 draws to a close, I want to thank each and every person and club in the AANR family for the support you give to your association in helping to promote, enhance, and protect nude recreation in North America.<br>Of all the events this year, what probably most left an impression on us folks in Kissimmee and throughout Florida was the series of hurricanes that hit the state in the late summer and fall. Four times major storms, Charlie, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne headed our way. Your response—with so many thoughts, prayers, and offers of assistance made us realize how many friends those of us in the nudist community have.=20<br>Please accept our very best wishes for a prosperous New Year in 2005.<br>———————————————————— ———————————————————— —<br>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=2J7npX6e1ktMynGDGpTqDuxrLK5s9-GMeTfBRjS0w02hmGgnf0N_dwQc25DK6L_pPdCYz_0wyNT3hg>ExOffice@aanr.com</a><br>Reminder: The AANR office will be closed at noon on 12 31 and 01 3<br>All new website on the way — The World Wide Web is a great vehicle for promoting nude recreation. And with the arrival of a new year upon us, we=92re looking forward to an all-new website featuring a complete redesign, graphics and pictures, more member benefits and services, club services, newsroom for journalists, and much more. After months of development, we=92re happy to report that we=92ll be going live in just a few weeks!<br>Has your club hosted a Chamber of Commerce or civic group function? We=92re considering an article about the value of such outreach efforts. Please let us know about your experience with an email to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=63JN8QoShhYjUubpgkckNdskxkkiEmEGvItKuDqkV1upoSncrAh6_iPIir2CMnRspWl7j_kvhQ>Exoffice@aanr.com</a>. Thanks to several clubs who e-mailed information about their experience with a Chamber of Commerce.<br>Revised Procedure Manual and minutes from our November 2004 Board of Trustees meeting are available on the Cyber Bulletin at www.aanr.com under =93Ruling Documents=94. If you need assistance downloading this document, please contact me at the above e-mail address.<br>A Healthy &amp; Happy 2005 To All.<br>———————————————————— ———————————————————— —<br>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=4ATYtIzEcRrzzj_3QVFurMzuCavol-15m65YLrqxqpWzTJl1Elxq6Hh_54nhqY38aUVwajw>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>All editorial material for the North American Guide has been proofed and reproofed, and the map with the dots and legend showing the locations for all clubs and businesses affiliated with AANR is complete. We anticipate that the NAG will go to the printer on January 5. Then we=92ll concentrate on finalizing the files and cover for the CD-ROM version.=20<br>Lynn, Martha, Angie, and I wish you a new year filled with love, peace, and dreams come true.<br>———————————————————— ———————————————————— —<br>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=39o3SjnrsAKx1LXAK00hkPPeGZcex1-CeitpUDTO-9BpUMODFO2D86O4GuYDutf1ObctntccDw>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br>GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT TO 500,000 VISITORS TO THE QUARTZSITE EVENT IN QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA<br>Please send CLUB BROCHURES to DeAnza Springs, 1951 Carrizo Gorge Rd, Jacumba, CA 91934 to arrive no later then January 15, 2005. In prime time, Quartzsite is the place for winter snowbirds, who come to soak up sun (and lots of dust in the process), hunt for bargains at the flea markets, search for precious rocks and gems in the desert, and mingle with more RVers that you will ever see gathered in one place at one time anywhere else in America<br>CALLING ALL CLUBS =96 BE ONBOARD =96 SHIP SAILING 02 7-15 =96 2005<br>There will be 2,150 nudists on Bare Necessities All Saints Tour onboard Carnival=92s Legend cruise ship when it leaves Tampa on February 7th for St Thomas, St Martin and St Lucia.=A0 This is the largest ship Bare Necessities has ever offered.=A0 Many of the people will be first-time nudists and when they return home on 02 15 they will be looking for a club or resort near their home to continue their enjoyment of the freedom and relaxing experience they enjoyed. AANR will be on board the Legend to promote your club with your brochure at our booth.=A0 Please send your brochure to the AANR office, attention Carolyn Hawkins, by January 18th so that we can promote your club.=A0 Don=92t miss this opportunity to help us promote your club. We will have giveaways for those passengers who register at our booth. If you are on the cruise, please make sure to stop by our booth.=20=20<br>As you can see from the numbers above, don=92t miss this opportunity to have your club brochures viewed by folks attending the Quartzsite RV event and the Bare Necessities Cruise.=20=20<br>———————————————————— ———————————————————— —<br>Happy Nude Year! From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=rVxbjD97A6E_E–molVrF8-4vDojdeertC-tD3UqMuZcXSdTvzDTLu3i5S_MnhQG3EfUiCREGn4Zqoc3_BE>Govtaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>With only DC in Regular Session and MD in Informal Special Session things are quiet as we slip from 2004 to 2005. With over 9200 pieces of legislation Prefiled according to StateNet – your AANR Staff is busy tagging drafts and reading bills to begin tracking. Plans for the February 20-21 GAT Training are exciting and I hope that you get your reservations in early to Alonzo Stephens at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=famyx2YoFeXohlr6d5G3vIjRwEVvPOAwDcgFM7_SIec_AZV2ckR0MuVdo5Ar4LuDLbzHR5sGrnzYpKc9ljwHZfuw5Q>alonzo_stevens@mindspring.com</a>=20<br>HAPPY NEW YEAR=20<br><br><br> </td>

&quot;GRANT A GAT-WISH&quot;<br><br>AANR-NW Government Affairs Team depends on volunteers like you to continue the successes we have experienced this past year. Continually nudists say &quot;I am not political so I am not sure how I can be of help. Simply read the list, circle the number of wishes you would like to grant and mail this form to Shirley Gauthier, % The Willamettans, POB 969, Marcola, Oregon 97454-0969. If your &quot;WISH-GRANT&quot; involves a financial contribution make the check out to AANR-NW GAT and enclose it with the form. For more information contact Shirley Gauthier at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Vv0yD0bkQ3v4suXjUIOODwxkMx2EkqWRM306dBiVM3HCDf5NlI6bXg_0FHDRYBuO8pYzlLL7>sherbog@aol.com</a> &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Vv0yD0bkQ3v4suXjUIOODwxkMx2EkqWRM306dBiVM3HCDf5NlI6bXg_0FHDRYBuO8pYzlLL7>sherbog@aol.com</a>&gt; or by phone at 10541-747-8096. You do not have to be a member to &quot;GRANT A Wish.&quot;<br><br>Be sure to check one of the following- <br>_____ I do not mind being recognized in the Nudescene.<br>_____ I wish to be anonymous.<br>_____ 1. I plan to attend the Polar Dip at Rooster Rock State Park January 29-noon. _____ 2. I will be participating in the SOLV sponsored event &quot;Down by the Riverside&quot;/05/21 at 9 am. _____ 3. I plan to participate in the 3rd annual &quot;Rooster Rock Beach Party&quot; August 6. _____ 4. I plan to attend the AANR-NW GAT Training at Sun Meadows March 4-6. _____ 5. It is impossible for me to attend the SOLV event but I have enclosed a check to contribute to the event. (Cost of Hot Dogs, buns and water was $100 last year.) _____ 6. I can't attend the &quot;Rooster Rock Beach Party&quot; but have chosen to support the event by enclosing a check to help cover water for those that do. (One case of water is $3.99) _____ 7. I wish to purchase raffle tickets for the Henry Yuen fundraiser. Henry has donated a wonderful watercolor and all monies collected are used to promote, protect and preserve nudist rights in the Northwest. $5 per raffle entry. Drawing will be at AANR-NW convention. _____ 8. I will donate a raffle prize to be used at the beach events this summer. All types of gifts welcomed. T-shirts, water bottles, resort visit certificates, hats and you name it is welcomed. _____ 9. I will donate a gift to be used at the AANR Silent Auction held at the AANR convention. _____ 10. I will sign up to receive the AANR-NW enews. It is so easy all one has to do is go to <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=qXY9y1tWWlKdtal3otLao3ku0UBb3xxflHvbpYzMnAfg16CcZN57d5p804QRoLNhbau6v_ZePrpK1egHV43VnN_fP2lwZy3l>AANR-NW-eNews@yahoogroups.com</a> and ask to be added to the subscriber list. _____ 11. I will solicit two others to subscribe to the AANR-NW enews. One does not have to be an AANR member or AANR-NW member to subscribe. _____ 12. I will educate nudists that membership in AANR is one of the best ways to promote, preserve and protect nudist rights. I will try to solicit one new member to AANR or my club this year.<br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>

AANR-NW Government Affairs Team <br>Submitted by: Shirley Gauthier, AANR-NW GAT Chair<br><br>The New Year is approaching and I have had several emails asking about Government Affairs Team (GAT) scheduled events this New Year. If you are interested in any of the below events or want more detailed information contact by email Shirley Gauthier at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=H055vdi6F4N91HHRo4hYvdDoEaKlSPbMz9dtcIlRNEGzBEofLBRaf0hvIrNI3n9n_YvGyJg>sherbog@aol.com</a> &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=H055vdi6F4N91HHRo4hYvdDoEaKlSPbMz9dtcIlRNEGzBEofLBRaf0hvIrNI3n9n_YvGyJg>sherbog@aol.com</a>&gt; . <br><br>January 29-We start the year on a Saturday with the Polar Dip at Rooster Rock clothing Optional Beach on the Columbia Gorge River. 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> &lt;<a href=http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php>http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php</a>&gt; ) Rooster Rock.<br><br>March 4-6-AANR-NW GAT Training at Sun Meadow resort Sun Meadow (www.sunmeadow.org &lt;<a href=http://www.sunmeadow.org/>http://www.sunmeadow.org/</a>&gt; ) located in Worely, Idaho. This fun filled weekend will provide the opportunity for those interested in promoting, protecting and preserving nudist rights to network and share political awareness. Keeping our fingers crossed for snow!<br><br>May 21-&quot;Down By The Riverside&quot; SOLV (www.solv.org &lt;<a href=http://www.solv.org/>http://www.solv.org/</a>&gt; ) has sponsored this event for the past ten years. AANR-NW sponsored this event last year for the first time at Rooster Rock nude beach and it was so well received that it was decided to make it an annual event. We will meet Saturday at 8:30 AM at the clothing optional area of Rooster Rock State Park. <a href=http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php>http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php</a> &lt;<a href=http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php>http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php</a>&gt; ) <br><br>August 6-The 3rd annual Rooster Rock &quot;Beach Party&quot; will start at 9am and end with lunch around noon. We continue to break all records with the amount of work completed at this event. Join in the work, meet other nudists and contribute to the success of preserving and protecting Rooster Rock nude beach.<br><br>Sauvie Island events are in the planning stages so stay tuned for dates and details.<br><br><br> </td>

——=_NextPart_000_000A_01C4E5B5.6B1BECD0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=&quot;us-ascii&quot; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit<br>Hi everyone<br>Our travels are over. We arrived safely in Palm Springs. Obviously the computer is hooked up. Please send postings to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=YqMI-eAqOVP7BXCJo0VE5A_n9nXIWDJKhQR8yndpZTQoIZeZZWG4sy5cMCtnRfQgj78XmhUOEg>melk@exmsft.com</a>. Thanks Paul for subbing for me.<br>Mel Kanner<br> ——=_NextPart_000_000A_01C4E5B5.6B1BECD0 Content-Type: text/html; charset=&quot;us-ascii&quot; Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable<br>&lt;!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot;&gt; &lt;HTML&gt;&lt;HEAD&gt; &lt;META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D&quot;text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii&quot;&gt; &lt;META content=3D&quot;MSHTML 6.00.2800.1400&quot; name=3DGENERATOR&gt;&lt;/HEAD&gt; &lt;BODY&gt; &lt;DIV&gt;&lt;SPAN class=3D252152618-19122004&gt;&lt;FONT face=3DArial size=3D2&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;H= i=20 everyone&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt; &lt;DIV&gt;&lt;SPAN class=3D252152618-19122004&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT=20 face=3DArial&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/DIV&gt; &lt;DIV&gt;&lt;SPAN class=3D252152618-19122004&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT face=3DArial&gt;Our travel= s are=20 over.&amp;nbsp; We arrived safely in Palm Springs.&amp;nbsp; Obviously the computer= is=20 hooked up.&amp;nbsp; Please send postings to me at &lt;A=20 href=3D&quot;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=KxYHu46HqEtJDJfSZCVfGEP3PDFm5e_KtBlsVhyvDXBaYZSrB06GOGGELOQHhTSzcZqRaVpBUhQ>melk@exmsft.com</a>&quot;&gt;<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=KxYHu46HqEtJDJfSZCVfGEP3PDFm5e_KtBlsVhyvDXBaYZSrB06GOGGELOQHhTSzcZqRaVpBUhQ>melk@exmsft.com</a>&lt;/A&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Thanks Paul for = subbing=20 for me.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt; &lt;DIV&gt;&lt;SPAN class=3D252152618-19122004&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT=20 face=3DArial&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/DIV&gt; &lt;DIV&gt;&lt;SPAN class=3D252152618-19122004&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT face=3DArial&gt;Mel=20 Kanner&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/BODY&gt;&lt;/HTML&gt;<br> ——=_NextPart_000_000A_01C4E5B5.6B1BECD0– </td>

——=_NextPart_000_000E_01C4E5B5.6B378B20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=&quot;us-ascii&quot; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit<br>Kaniksu Ranch sadly reports the passing of a long-time friend and member. Shannon Coffin lost her battle with cancer last weekend. She apparently died peacefully during the night in her sleep in her bed. She will certainly be missed.<br>Dave Smith, VP<br>Kaniksu Ranch<br> ——=_NextPart_000_000E_01C4E5B5.6B378B20 Content-Type: text/html; charset=&quot;us-ascii&quot; Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable<br>&lt;!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot;&gt; &lt;HTML&gt;&lt;HEAD&gt; &lt;META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D&quot;text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii&quot;&gt; &lt;META content=3D&quot;MSHTML 6.00.2800.1400&quot; name=3DGENERATOR&gt;&lt;/HEAD&gt; &lt;BODY&gt; &lt;DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft&gt;Kaniksu Ranch sadly reports the passing of a lo= ng-time=20 friend and member.&amp;nbsp; Shannon Coffin lost her battle with cancer last=20 weekend.&amp;nbsp; She apparently died peacefully during the night in her&amp;nbsp;= sleep=20 in her bed.&amp;nbsp; She will certainly be missed.&lt;/DIV&gt; &lt;P&gt;Dave Smith, VP&lt;/P&gt; &lt;P&gt;Kaniksu Ranch&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/BODY&gt;&lt;/HTML&gt;<br> ——=_NextPart_000_000E_01C4E5B5.6B378B20– </td>

<br>THIRD WRECK BEACH LANDSLIDE REACHES FOR THE TOP!!!<br>Origin of Slide Closer to Marine Residences Construction<br>December 9, 2004, a third landslide occurred on the cliff face below the UBC Marine Student Residences construction site. Much larger than the previous two slides of June 21 and November 7, this cliff failure is the third since UBC began construction activities for the Marine Student Residences in June . However, this third slide originated much closer than previous slides to the top of the cliff, and thus, also closer to the construction site.<br>Prior to UBC beginning construction of Phase 1 of the Residences in June 2004, there had been no documented slides for the past five years on this part of the cliff face! The three landslides that have occurred since construction began, demonstrate increasing frequency and magnitude.<br>The November landslide wiped out a considerable swath of cliff face vegetation.<br>The Wreck Beach Preservation Society and the Pacific Spirit Park Society remain concerned about permanent damage to the park including cliff stability, loss of viewscape from the beach, and impact on wildlife and birds posed by habitat loss and migration hazards.<br>Meanwhile, UBC continues construction with apparent disregard for the fragile bluffs and ecosystem.<br>Contacts:<br>Judy Williams, Wreck Beach Preservation Society Chair Pacific Spirit Park Society Vice Chair 604-856-9598 / 604-308-633<br>James Loewen, Wreck Beach Preservation Society Vice Chair 604-689-9697<br>Ed Chessor, Pacific Spirit Park Society Chair 604-224-0967 / 604-822-9707<br>Watch the eNews file section for the image (next week).<br><br><br> </td>

<br>A long time Restful Haven member has died. <br>Bill Harvey died in Arizona Thursday, December 16, 2004. <br>There will be a memorial Service for him at Lincoln Memorial in Portland Oregon:<br>Time : 1:00 PM Date : Wednesday/12/22, 2004 Place: Lincoln Memorial 11801 SE Mt Scott Park Portland OR<br> Directions:<br>&gt;From I-205, take the Foster Rd exit E, to 110th, onto 112th S.  Continue to Mt Scott Blvd. Lincoln Memorial &amp; Willamette are across the street from each other on Mt. Scott Blvd.<br>Thanks to Gail of RHHC for the notice.<br><br><br> </td>

<br>AANR Electronic Club Weekly Report for 12 17, 2004=20=20 =20=20=20<br>&gt;From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director:=20 <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=SzTC2KQ3OexLuMgR1I_EHfRC6OF6QnDCli43d3hD59Kzdd6ZXKd2diZeBdFmb7tX7jyBAErzsW9lMg>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>Open House an Eye Opener – The first key within AANR's mission=20 statement is to PROMOTE nude recreation and nude living. Last=20 Friday Carolyn Hawkins and I traveled to the Florida-Georgia=20 border on Interstate 95. There we joined Trustee Bob Erlenmeyer=20 for the state tourism board's annual open house event at the=20 welcome center on the state line. (We've attended for a couple=20 of years now.)<br>As a participating member of this board, we had the opportunity=20 to meet with hundreds of travelers. Our experience left us with=20 much good news to report. First, the tourism officials welcomed=20 us with open arms, prominently displaying the American Association=20 for Nude Recreation on event banners. Our &quot;place at the table&quot; was=20 in a prime spot – right next to Busch Gardens!=20=20<br>While there were a handful (and only a handful) of people who said=20 &quot;no thank you&quot; to our giveaways and promotional material, most were=20 very receptive. And we did not have a single negative incident or strongly negative response to our presence. On the contrary,=20 travelers showed a considerable interest, particularly among snowbirds, empty-nest couples, and out-of-the country visitors.=20<br>Among other highlights and lessons learned:<br>- A couple who regularly vacation at Paradise Valley in Georgia=20 who were impressed with our presence at the event;<br>- A couple who loved Orient Beach on St. Martin and were = =20 delighted to learn there were places in Florida where they could enjoy a similar experience;=20<br>- Several French-speaking families who nodded vigorously while I explained—in the best broken Francais I could muster from college classes-&quot;naturisme pour famille a la mer (shore) and a la piscine (swimming pool).&quot; A German family asked for detailed directions to Hidden River resort since they would be traveling in northern Florida.=20<br>- An Ohio woman told us how she and her husband had their first experience with nudism at Lake Como when he was hired to install a screen room – a project that took several days to complete.=20=20 They actually stayed over one evening and, although not converted into professing &quot;nudists&quot; remarked &quot;It was nothing like what we expected … we have a new appreciation for the naturalness of the human body and we spend more time nude at home now.&quot; They seemed open to giving it a try this vacation.<br>- One woman managing an exhibit across from us took our &quot;From a Woman's Perspective&quot; brochure and read it from beginning to end during a break. She returned to ask about a dozen very intelligent questions as she planned to make a visit to Cypress Cove, which happens to be closest to where she lives.<br>- Several giveaways were popular. Emery boards with our logo, 1-800-TRY-NUDE and <a href=http://www.aanr.com>http://www.aanr.com</a> web address remain a strong choice because every person can use one. Offering one helps break the ice (and usually break the recipient into a smile), paving the way for a discussion.<br>- Officials discussed the logistics of placing a brochure in the racks of the welcome center itself.<br>What's the bottom line lesson that AANR and its clubs can take away from an event like this? That the statistics acquired from our public relations firm's polls of leisure travelers are probably accurate:=20 about one in five people really would be interested in-and consider-a nude or clothing-optional experience while on vacation.<br>Many of our clubs participate in similar programs with your state and local tourism offices. From listings in brochures to open house events, you know the value of promotion.=20=20<br>We invite you to write us with your experiences, tips, and lessons learned. And we also invite you to let us know how we can assist you in your efforts to promote your clubs. =20 &gt;From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=NOH0KIgLOrY9f2QLl-OppRLxqG02kj7vfkqO0S7VG3oK10iKIuxi5GAG5XlXp9jh1N6bKah2iWb3KXk>ExOffice@aanr.com</a> &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=NOH0KIgLOrY9f2QLl-OppRLxqG02kj7vfkqO0S7VG3oK10iKIuxi5GAG5XlXp9jh1N6bKah2iWb3KXk>ExOffice@aanr.com</a>:&gt;=20<br>The AANR staff was treated to a wonderful Holiday Party on Wednesday of this week by Chris Walters of Lake Como. Chris took the staff to a delicious lunch at Red Lobster. What would be a party be without presents and holiday desserts – we had plenty of both! It is at this time when we realize that although many of us are away from our family, we are part of a family here at the AANR office. Thank you Chris.=20<br>All new website on the way — The World Wide Web is a great vehicle for promoting nude recreation. And with the arrival of a new year upon us, we're looking forward to an all-new website featuring a complete redesign, graphics and pictures, more member benefits and services, club services, newsroom for journalists, and much more.=20 After months of development, we're happy to report that we'll be going live in just a few weeks!<br>Has your club hosted a Chamber of Commerce or civic group function?=20 We're considering an article about the value of such outreach efforts. Please let us know about your experience with an email to me at=20=20 <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=6oZjAIao4gkOzinFevulhZKnNVF9oB3tV-zB3EwODyzWQfEbM7O8EnfTHsNdtJRMoWRdAVQzJi72mQ>Exoffice@aanr.com</a> .<br>Revised Procedure Manual from our November 2004 Board of Trustees meeting is available on the Cyber Bulletin at <a href=http://www.aanr.com>http://www.aanr.com</a> under &quot;Ruling Documents&quot;. If you have not retrieved this document and need assistance downloading, please contact me at the above e-mail address. It can then be stored on your computer or printed. The minutes for the November meeting will be available shortly.=20<br>The AANR Directory is available in PDF format by request to Nanette Wickersham – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=0UNWzA8W9ZGbwndNegALB-1Re4roKSAYQ-f9KGGdXudCu2YCxmGVC18asjRq0hvGShvHNVlNLWnJAWwF12nt>Membership1@aanr.com</a> . =20=20 The directory is available to officers, trustees, directors, committee members and club certifying officers.<br>&gt;From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Gk8Aj3e79gdjXcpfaYHJNBit0ktfH1Jy_rlobp8diGdherYuvHfmzOfpy7LSzuMU9QxppQTVDNPn>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The January issue of The Bulletin is on its way to you, and February is in production. On Wednesday of this week, 240 pages of the North American Guide went to the printer. Only 80 pages plus cover to go!=20<br>&gt;From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=4g4rv8QVr285OMkt0zO9d3UVjiyyT_7xzHndhmGwB1Vw9-imuDpQNvHHai0bITsC-yNKk37hn-nifeU>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br> CALLING ALL CLUBS – BE ONBOARD – SHIP SAILING 02 7-15 – 2005=20 There will be 2,150 nudists on Bare Necessities All Saints Tour onboard Carnival's Legend when it leaves Tampa on February 7th for St Thomas, St Martin and St Lucia. This is the largest ship Bare Necessities has ever offered. Many of these will be first-time nudist and when they return home on 02 15 they will be looking for a club or resort near their home to continue their enjoyment of the freedom and relaxing experience they enjoyed. We, your association will be on-board to represent you – this is one of the benefits you enjoy as an AANR chartered club. AANR will be on board the Legend to promote your club with your brochure at our booth.<br>Please send your brochure to the AANR office, attention Carolyn Hawkins, by January 18th so that we can promote your club. Don't miss this opportunity to help us promote your club. We will have giveaways for those passengers who register at our booth. If you are on the cruise, please make sure to stop by our booth.<br>We wish to thank Bare Necessities who have donated cabins which raised thousands of dollars for the government affairs program.=20=20<br>I will be out of the office until/12/27th. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Plumstead. =20 &gt;From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=oMqgLPlbjDCZuAtdPHw7w0V3uP7ITwNAnC6V1cmMG-jr4M9DUNWJFbln-Wyhlr0u-NTyKJvdbSrRB0s>Govtaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>GAT activity saw AANR represented Nov. 16th by Erich Schuttauf and Carolyn Hawkins lead off the WESH Channel 2 News At Daybreak. Delivering boxes of food to the local food drive the TV host interviewing them told the Central Florida audience how AANR has been a part of the food drive for 11 straight years. Among other interviewed donors like Sea World, several local schools, Gaylord Palms Hotel and the Osceola County Tax Collectors office =96 GAT events like SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS continue to reinforce the positive image of our organization. Send your GAT success stories for us to share.=20<br>On another note – we are pleased and thankful to report that we received a 28% return on the recent Assateague beach mailing. The willingness of our members to speak out continues to be the foundation needed to grow and strengthen the AANR Government Affairs Team. Requested NUDIST and I Vote buttons will reach participants before the 2005 sessions open.<br> Friends will not only live in harmony, but in melody. Henry David Thoreau<br><br><br> </td>

<br>Hidden Springs Bare Bowling:<br>December 26 is the next bare bowling event organized by Hidden Springs. We have plenty of spaces available. The cost for the event is still only $10 for two hours of bowling and shoe rental.<br>Give yourself that different Christmas and come join us for some fun in the buff. <br>Please contact us at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=BqZlnGGligiObI0vkkPSlT5g0L7ntmHs2NbzjzBk1lpOn_fFGt_zdnZdEGiY4c9s9l4lbqjHJAz-DtvB1_Kcdg>hiddensprings@pobox.com</a> or <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=iX8e9huFslH_2OQ__avvNnQN_FTvhyxytvsax-HN6SHF6BR5TLldPPn07eVzSYxJjYiAk9pUj5jYDjs>c.brokke@verizon.net</a> or you can contact Hidden springs by phone.503-699-5442. Sign up needs to be received prior to December 19. <br><br><br> </td>

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