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>