Edited by Mel Kanner AANR Trustee ———————————————————— ———————————————— AANR Electronic Trustee Weekly Report for/01/28, 2005 <br> From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=dTQfBBkvz1lIss3Ee4UepouiQfwjGrj6ZWtIgsxEVpJx-3NhJav_C5VNHtmCWK400fk7SntwFg>Execdir@aanr.com</a> <br>Today is a GOOD NEWS day – For more reasons than one! I encourage you to read this edition of the Weekly Report from top to bottom because many entries represent extremely good things for AANR and our clubs. They also epitomize a continuing fulfillment of AANR's mission to Promote, Enhance, and Protect nude recreation. Read on:<br>First Step to Victory in Virginia (Protection at its finest) – Many of you have been following with great interest the recent developments surrounding House Bill 2806 by Delegate Carrico. As you 05 know, the bill would ban youth under the age of 18 from attending nudist parks in the state. AANR and AANR East had secured the services of a top-notch lobbyist to help defeat the bill.<br>Yesterday a major step was taken towards stopping HB 2806 during a subcommittee hearing where the bill was considered. After taking only brief testimony, the subcommittee UNANIMOUSLY voted to recommend tabling the measure. (The bill will go to full committee for consideration next week where it is expected to accept the recommendation and table 2806.) <br>According to White Tail Park owner Bob Roche who attended yesterday's proceedings—it was a relatively quiet affair and we hope to keep things that way to avoid undue attention to the bill which would make lawmakers' actions more public—your lobbyist deserves incredible praise for what happened. <br>HOW YOU CAN HELP – PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT LAWMAKERS, PRESS, ETC about this bill at this time. Keeping this measure quiet and out of the limelight is crucial to obtaining final success. We will apprise you immediately if there is a change in strategy that requires member assistance.<br>In the meantime, please accept our thanks for your support of the Association and your region. It is only through this support that the high quality of representation that we have secured is possible.<br> ALL NEW AANR.com website goes live! (Enhancement and Promotion right here!) On Wednesday evening our all-new version of the www.aanr.com &lt;<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>&gt; website went live. We are very pleased to report that this launch coincides with a cover story about the new site that appears in the February issue of The Bulletin. That issue will begin hitting members' mailboxes as early as today. <br>On the all-new site there are a number of helpful features and services, including an online press room to serve journalists, a member services area with bulletin boards, downloadable excerpts from AANR's North American Guide to Nude Recreation, a &quot;law library&quot; and much more. Members can register by simply using their last name and &quot;P Number&quot; as shown on your membership card.<br>Club Services also have their own area on the new website. To access this area, simply enter the username aanrclubs and the password azwz6 . Within club services, you'll find clip art, access to our ruling documents, plus AANR's PowerPoint presentation on Taking Control of Video Voyeurism. We plan to bring you even more club services in the future.<br>Members are already logging on and signing up for services. We have had several membership renewals and product orders from our revised online store. We're also encouraging members to update their records with us, and to provide e-mail, phone, and other contact information that makes them easier to reach. In return, for a limited time we'll be giving away free &quot;screen squeegees&quot; and other goodies to those who respond.<br>AANR and AANR West at work in Quartzite Arizona. (Promotion, Promotion) Each year thousands of RVers head south to spend at least part of their winter &quot;wilderness camping&quot; on Bureau of Land Management space near Quarzite, Arizona. A huge trade show / fest / flea market has built up around this annual migration — and AANR / AANR West are part of it all! <br>According to Helen Landman of DeAnza springs who helped organize our presence there (including about a dozen volunteers including AANR President Pat Brown and her husband Darrel, plus John and BJ Kinman, President and First Lady of AANR West), their booth has given away over 5,000 emery boards bearing contact information, and thousands of visitors have collected literature about us. This includes our list of AANR clubs.<br>Because Quartzite draws travelers from all over the country and Canada, when those travelers return to where they live most of the year, a number will undoubtedly consider visiting an AANR park closer to home. So we all extend a great big THANK YOU to these volunteers for helping to promote nude recreation in this way<br>———————————————————— ————————————————<br>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=cfZqg1r3CCDqiPDInEji3Xk9ldVgqFKd1z_zCCu0VlRH8fvnMmkkeYrbJT4cf6LeHm2fFHFLLqJ4QA>ExOffice@aanr.com</a> &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=cfZqg1r3CCDqiPDInEji3Xk9ldVgqFKd1z_zCCu0VlRH8fvnMmkkeYrbJT4cf6LeHm2fFHFLLqJ4QA>ExOffice@aanr.com</a>:&gt; <br>MEMDACS – &quot;Membership Data Access System&quot; – Mel Kanner has been updating the look and feel of this program. The beta testing is being done by a group of dedicated individuals. We are addressing the issues this group has brought to our attention! So get your mouse ready .it's coming soon.<br>Paradise Lakes Resort, in sunny, warm, tropical Florida is ready to welcome the attendees of the 2005 Winter Board Meeting to be held 02 17, 18 &amp; 19. <br>Calling All Committee Chairs – Please send your reports to the AANR office in preparation for the February meeting. Your thoughts and ideas are very important and we are here to help with any procedures or research. We will assist you with the preparation of your action plan, to include for example, your primary objectives, actions taken, successes and pending issues. The deadline for the reports is February 7th If you have any questions, please contact me.<br>Has your club hosted a Chamber of Commerce or civic group function? 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 <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=GkFKYPBYM23RaYuL9z5zRQR01T58Sq5Ve3zFDVkTxiDYEqESQCv7_xTsoZyIwjDVuJ7wp9uZfDFCcqg>Exoffice@aanr.com</a>. Thanks to the many clubs who have already e-mailed information about their experience with a Chamber of Commerce.<br>———————————————————— ————————————————<br>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=PsXKmzksFvmJeNKb-DHc2wxDxcY-F2OoWm8DHsvou0cONtHo1p–rxVuDWoEw6WFA5hZesCGwQ>Editor@aanr.com</a> <br>The Bulletin The March issue is in production. <br>North American Guide The book has been printed, and the CD-Rom color version of the Guide has been completed by Angie, our graphic artist. The hyperlinks have been checked, rechecked, and checked again on all types of computers. The final check will be done this weekend and on Monday. We expect the master CD-Rom to be sent to Disk Makers on Tuesday of next week. The finished product should be in our hands by end of February/first of March. <br>Miscellaneous The four-color youth brochure shell has been approved and will go to the printer today. Next week we will have the insert panel that will have the locations, dates, and prices. <br>Vista Grande, Pine Tree, and The Naturals Club brochures have been sent to the printer. Swallows brochure is at the club for proofing. <br>———————————————————— ————————————————<br>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=x067vhGCJmD0VZsU_UsrEGLSgHQCq5LdnGFKuCnTTt-GayQ2obRplk_fLsraHH8pSYLQCdkdF07T>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a> <br>According to our PR Firm, YPB&amp;R, &quot;Receiving editorial coverage in highly-read mainstream websites such as Forbes.com (see below) and MSNBC.com has added value in that many journalists from other media outlets regularly scan these sites in search of story ideas. It is not uncommon for a story to run on such a website and then have journalists from other media outlets expand or follow up on the idea in their columns or broadcasts. These websites can spawn additional publicity that might not have originally taken place.&quot;<br>Just an early reminder that Nude Recreation Week will be celebrated July 4 – 10, 2005. As always I will be looking for any activities you plan during that time. We will be sending a press release to local media in your area so the earlier you plan your activities, the better it will be.<br>The Bare Necessities All Saints Tour nude cruise on board Carnival's Legend is set to sail. AANR will be on board the Legend to promote your club with your brochure at our booth. Many thanks to the many clubs who have already sent brochures for the cruise. Thanks also to those who have said they would bring the brochures and the offer to help. <br>There will be 2,150 nudists on the ship when it leaves Ft Lauderdale on February 7th for St Thomas, St Martin and St Lucia. This is the largest ship Bare Necessities has ever offered. Many of the passengers 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. <br>We wish also to thank Bare Necessities who has donated cabins which has raised thousands of dollars for the government affairs program. <br>Check this shortcut to the Forbes site for the article as Forbes.com plugs AANR and growth of Nude Recreation. <br><a href=http://www.forbes.com/travel/2005/01/13/cx_cv_0113feat.html>http://www.forbes.com/travel/2005/01/13/cx_cv_0113feat.html</a> <br>———————————————————— ————————————————<br>From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=vqCuwz8f9HgHjiaN2JOTNcAJKyv-XZ64rXuaYPL9sdrC1pkmO7ouHoOZtU2VF83mNq9qVhP_nRTB298VRIF->Govtaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>Registration will close soon for the GAT Training/02/20-21 at Paradise Lakes as seating is getting close to full. We have an exciting agenda including a lobbyist, a public &amp; government relations specialist and an AANR member who holds a state office. Please visit the GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS pages on our new web site found in the MEMBERS AREA and let me know what you think.<br>Success is never a destination – it's a journey Satenig St. Marie<br><br> </td>

<br> 2nd Annual AANR Rooster Rock Polar Dip Breaks Record<br>Submitted by: Shirley Gauthier-AANR-NW GAT Chair<br>It was not the 47.5-degree weather at Rooster Rock State Park nude beach January 29 that broke the record it was the twenty-two nudists and the Restful Haven Mascot that participated. Last year 5 nudists showed up and all five did the Polar Dip. This year twenty-two nudists showed up and thirteen braved the cold water and participated. All five participants of last years dip participated January 29 at the 2nd annual dip. Those that showed up and did not wish to brave the water were quickly handed cameras. <br>The group met at the East parking area at 9 am and hiked about 2 miles (I am guessing) to an area safe for dipping. After taking a group before photo we, ran in the water and regrouped on the bank for additional pictures. Not to be outdone a small group took a second plunge and swim. Taking the challenge the women decided to take a second dip! Yes I did say women. Two women participated this year breaking last year's record of one.<br>We met 4-5 people on the trail hike back and I am sure they were wondering what a large group was doing so far from the parking area on a Saturday in January. Two naked men carrying an AANR flag leading 19 laughing and fun loving Polar Dippers must be a memory one won't forget of Rooster Rock.<br>Thanks to Craig George of Volunteers in the Gorge who suggested Cascade Deli in the Columbia Gorge Outlet Mall for a warm place to gather for lunch afterwards. Meeting as a group for lunch was the dessert on a great day. Cascade Deli, a short drive from Rooster Rock State Park (exit #17), has a large open area room with plenty of tables, great service and good food. You might want to stop at the Deli for a packed lunch on future visits to Rooster Rock.<br>A heads up! Next year we will be doing a &quot;Rooster Rock Dip for Dollars.&quot; Recently while attending a SLUGS (Sun Lovers Under Gray Sky) Travel Club retreat at Lake Bronson it came to my attention by Kathy that some Dippers need to be motivated. Immediately my mind went into overdrive. I realized that people who live a distance away, think dipping in cold water is not their cup of tea or those that have other plans would want to support this Rooster Rock event by pledging dollars to those &quot;brave&quot; enough to participate. Stay tuned on AANR-NW enews for details. All &quot;Dip for Dollars&quot; monies collected will support AANR-NW Government Affairs Team (GAT) events at Rooster Rock.<br>See you all at Rooster Rock for/05/21 for the &quot;Down by the Riverside&quot; event where we will once again be in partnership with Volunteers in the Gorge and SOLV. Save August 6 on your calendars for the 3rd annual &quot;Rooster Rock Beach Party&quot; more commonly known as a work party. Stayed tuned to AANR-NW enews for updates.<br><br> </td>

<br>____________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________<br>Date:29/01/2005 03:23:21 From: &quot;Alonzo&quot; &lt;<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=zXSAMav52dj5oGC0muuRG3nIXkWdNXH-NuBpdXQTc59FVMza4YMZnNfvaesIazyMPcr9lmF2-4pRX407gUPlWBoVExs>alonzo_stevens@mindspring.com</a>&gt; Subject: Virginia HB 2806 – First step to victory in Virginia<br><br>First Step to Victory in Virginia – Many of you have been following with great interest the recent developments surrounding House Bill 2806 by Delegate Carrico. As you 05 know, the bill would ban youth under the age of 18 from attending nudist parks in the state. AANR and AANR East had secured the services of a top- notch lobbyist to help defeat the bill.<br>Yesterday a major step was taken towards stopping HB 2806 during a subcommittee hearing where the bill was considered. After taking only brief testimony, the subcommittee UNANIMOUSLY voted to recommend tabling the measure. (The bill will go to full committee for consideration next week where it is expected to accept the recommendation and table 2806.) <br>According to White Tail Park owner Bob Roche who attended yesterday's proceedings—it was a relatively quiet affair and we hope to keep things that way to avoid undue attention to the bill which would make lawmakers' actions more public—your lobbyist deserves incredible praise for what happened. <br>HOW YOU CAN HELP – PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT LAWMAKERS, PRESS, ETC about this bill at this time. Keeping this measure quiet and out of the limelight is crucial to obtaining final success. We will apprise you immediately if there is a change in strategy that requires member assistance.<br>In the meantime, please accept our thanks for your support of the Association and your region. It is only through this support that the high quality of representation that we have secured is possible.<br><br><br><br><br>____________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________<br><br>———————————————————— ———— Yahoo! Groups Links<br><br> ———————————————————— ————<br><br><br> </td>

Edited by Mel Kanner AANR Trustee ———————————————————— ————————————-<br>AANR Weekly Report for/01/21, 2005 <br><br>From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=u_ZJ04pw6CBM5iB13S24UtTcB8zsOAz2iOq6D2f-7acFCv4×9UIUqDXGp1MBYSpyZxalLhcfvY2muQ>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>VIRGINIA YOUTH BILL<br>On Wednesday, we wrote to you and our clubs about a new bill pending in the Virginia legislature that could ban the presence of juveniles at any nudist park or camp. The following confidential report was prepared with substantial assistance from Bob Roche, AANR East President, and includes information about the lobbyist who has been retained to work on AANR and AANR East's behalf. <br>A message with more generic information will be distributed to our clubs and on the AANR Government Affairs Yahoo newsgroup <br>UPDATE HB 2806<br>PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT DELEGATES AT THIS TIME<br>We have contracted with Alexander Macaulay of Macaulay &amp; Burtch, PC to lobby at the state capitol in Richmond against HB 2806. Information about Mr. Macaulay and his firm can be found on the Internet at: <a href=http://www.macbur.com>http://www.macbur.com</a> &lt;<a href=http://www.macbur.com/>http://www.macbur.com/</a>&gt; &lt;<a href=http://www.macbur.com/>http://www.macbur.com/</a> &lt;<a href=http://www.macbur.com/>http://www.macbur.com/</a>&gt; &gt; <br>HB 2806 seriously impacts on your rights to engage in nude recreation in Virginia. The bill prohibits the licensing of hotels, campgrounds and summer camps attended by &quot;openly nude juveniles&quot; regardless if the child's parents are present or not.<br>Mr. Macaulay is now investigating HB 2806 and discussing the bill with members of the House Committee on General Laws.<br>While Mr. Macaulay is engaged in this initial process, he's requested that you not contact Virginia lawmakers or the media. Publicity generated by such contacts could hinder efforts to &quot;kill&quot; the bill without it ever going to vote.<br>In the early stages of fighting adverse legislation, massive letter writing campaigns, packing hearing rooms, and extensive media coverage can cause more harm than good, making success much less likely.<br>AANR and AANR-East are providing the funding for this fight against HB 2806. If not already a member, we strongly encourage you to join AANR. AANR and AANR-East are strong proponents and defenders of your and your family's right to participate in social nude recreation. These efforts do require major expenditures of funds, the primary source of these monies being member dues.<br>We will continue to keep you updated on HB 2806 and alert you when action is needed on your part. We appreciate and thank you for your continued support of nude recreation and our efforts to defeat this harmful bill.<br><br>Bob Roche<br>President, AANR-East<br>Erich Schuttauf<br>Executive Director, AANR<br>———————————————————— ————————————-<br>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=T634f3nc9V479RyvVtAdk9yEi7tLEVe8zj1xF_a-E6onE2KGhmhUAz0gFwWXfZwZlMRn6Xf0aVcxprl6>ExOffice@aanr.com</a> &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=T634f3nc9V479RyvVtAdk9yEi7tLEVe8zj1xF_a-E6onE2KGhmhUAz0gFwWXfZwZlMRn6Xf0aVcxprl6>ExOffice@aanr.com</a>: &lt;mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=T634f3nc9V479RyvVtAdk9yEi7tLEVe8zj1xF_a-E6onE2KGhmhUAz0gFwWXfZwZlMRn6Xf0aVcxprl6>ExOffice@aanr.com</a>:&gt; &gt; <br>EMT – Electronic Membership Transmittal has officially become MEMDACS – &quot;Membership Data Access System&quot; and as indicated in last week's report has taken some giant steps due to the work of Mel Kanner. Mel has been updating the look and feel of this program. The beta testing is being done by a group of dedicated individuals who are sworn to secrecy! So get your mouse ready .it's coming soon.<br>SOON – so soon.Our new website is undergoing the &quot;tweaking stage&quot; and will soon be unveiled. If you have any changes that need to be made to your club name/address/phone/fax/e-mail or website, please send them to my attention.<br>Paradise Lakes Resort, Florida is ready to welcome the attendees of the 2005 Winter Board Meeting to be held 02 17, 18 &amp; 19.<br>Has your club hosted a Chamber of Commerce or civic group function? We're considering an article about the value of such outreach efforts. Please let us know about your experience. Email me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tFSe27fIgB2xspe7bo6NFTV6-GwSYXz4MD6C76HhmU_JBGkLC5yZw_VMFr6trsTIKT46QpBsYuzI>Exoffice@aanr.com</a>. Thanks to several clubs who have already e-mailed information about their experience with a Chamber of Commerce.<br>———————————————————— ————————————-<br>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=IlwF14WlZ3pns7vF7Via9qdp88d6i6P6yKv7gOhO3Ib091znflgR9hGM8ZYI-uKLqYoYBaoAgEbx>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The Bulletin<br>The February issue printed on Thursday of this week. Mailing should begin next Tuesday. March is already underway.<br>North American Guide to Nude Recreation, 22nd Edition<br>The book has been printed and is now at the bindery.<br>The master CD-ROM is being finalized and should go to Disc Makers in a week or so. The CDs will then be shipped back to the printer for shrink wrapping. We expect the finished product by the first week in March. <br>Miscellaneous<br>———————————————————— ————————————-<br>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=B-z9hTlfoXbuM3BI9JqXUhTPINyvkLldC6BY6g9bgWPdW3E7×02MeOv5xJYhiyWV_CFf_GKuB9s>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br>Last call to be onboard Carnival's Legend – All Saint's Tour<br>Thanks to so many clubs who have sent brochures for the Bare Necessities All Saints Tour. Thanks also to those who have said they would bring the brochures and their offer to help.<br>There will be 2,150 nudists on the Bare Necessities All Saints Tour onboard Carnival's Legend when it leaves Ft Lauderdale on February 7th for St Thomas, St Martin and St Lucia. This is the largest ship Bare Necessities has ever offered. Many 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. <br>We wish to thank Bare Necessities for their donation of cabins which has raised thousands of dollars for the government affairs program. <br>———————————————————— ————————————-<br>From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Yj_2-AYoop9hV5eekEdorXBYhN-AD0s-CPAB9qQqJZ80zveyhZqqG0eUbqgKMEZ5J_EQdAV1BFOvgJ8>Govtaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>I am in Washington, DC this week at the Presidential Inauguration and will be wearing my NUDIST and I VOTE button at the parade. Don't forget that registration will close soon for the GAT Training/02/20-21 at Paradise Lakes as seating is limited.<br><br>For better it is to dare mighty things, To win glorious triumphs even though Checkered by failures, then to rank with those Poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much Because they live in the gray twilight That knows neither victory nor defeat.<br>Theodore Roosevelt<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>

Subject: Recent development from Virginia General Assembly<br><br>Dear AANR Members, Club Owners and friends:<br>Yesterday, Delegate Carrico of the Virginia General Assembly introduced HB 2806, further restricting nude recreation for all juveniles in Virginia. This message is to provide you with a summary of the bill and to let you know what we are doing about it.<br>Last year you 05 remember that Representative Jack Reid introduced and passed HB 158. That bill prohibited issuing a license to any hotel, campground or summer camp conducting a &quot;nudist camp for juveniles.&quot; A &quot;nudist camp for juveniles&quot; was defined as a hotel, campground or summer attended by openly nude juveniles without their parents also being present.<br>When HB 158 was considered on the house floor, Representative Carrico was the lone NO vote. Carrico later explained that he didn't feel HB 158 went far enough. Now Carrico's bill would delete the current law's limitation to cases where youths are present without their parents.<br>Thus, it broadens the definition of nudist camp for juveniles to include all hotels, campgrounds and summer camps with openly nude juveniles, regardless of whether the juvenile's parent or legal guardian is also registered and present or not. The bill effectively bans minors from being present at nudist resorts in Virginia.<br>AANR and AANR East, along with AANR East legal counsel, are currently lining up a lobbyist and conducting research to assess the bill prospects and plan our defense. We ask you do take no action at this time but to be ready to do so when it is appropriate.<br>HB 2806 05 be unwelcome news, but it does prove a point that we have long been making. That is, that there are members of the Virginia Legislature that are unconcerned with tramping on the rights of parents to make decisions for their families. Now the freedom they wish to take away is our right to bring our family with us when traveling to AANR parks in the state.<br>We appreciate all you do to help us protect nude recreation in North America.<br>Bob Roche<br>AANR East President <br>Erich Schuttauf Executive Director<br><br><br> </td>

<br>Since some have asked me I will answer here and avoid sending out multiple emails.<br> Q. Do we send flowers or make a (nudist) donation?<br> A. A donation. <br> In lieu of flowers, those interested 05 donate to the <br>1.AANR-NW Legal Fund<br><a href=https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=pault740xprt.net&amp;item_name=AANR-NW+Legal+Fund&amp;item_number=100&amp;no_shipping=0&amp;no_note=1&amp;tax=0&amp;currency_code=USD&amp;lc=US>https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=pault740xprt.net&amp;item_name=AANR-NW&#43;Legal&#43;Fund&amp;item_number=100&amp;no_shipping=0&amp;no_note=1&amp;tax=0&amp;currency_code=USD&amp;lc=US</a><br>or the <br>2. Lynchwood Church of God.<br><a href=https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=pault7%40xprt.net&amp;item_name=AANR-NW+Legal+Fund&amp;item_number=100&amp;no_shipping=0&amp;no_note=1&amp;tax=0&amp;currency_code=USD&amp;lc=US>https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=pault7%40xprt.net&amp;item_name=AANR-NW&#43;Legal&#43;Fund&amp;item_number=100&amp;no_shipping=0&amp;no_note=1&amp;tax=0&amp;currency_code=USD&amp;lc=US</a><br> Note: You no longer have to register with Paypal to pay via their service. <br> Paul Tuttle<br><br><br><br> </td>

<br> Hidden Springs Bare Bowling:<br>January 30 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>Please contact us at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=8YRLedyKC8XztJpMB1HGBZwuHfD-omBMJjCdqvnwM9Vd6XTh59iLTDEicS2Cb5gflRoxjaCq4ZoK13HPBeSU>hiddensprings@pobox.com</a> or <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=2T6LT_bIiZdsVXhc5JnhKz7d0MCvq4talHUDKg9bfuayKBjO75tqWmjELKfXrF_2RRQt_XXp0g5D5bw9>c.brokke@verizon.net</a> or you can contact Hidden springs by phone.503-699-5442. <br><br><br> </td>

<br> I am soliciting your personal written memories of Bob Luce, recently deceased. Please respond by Thursday, january 20.<br>I will select appropriate ones to read at his memorial service. Those of you who cannot be in attendance 05 wish to particiapte in this project.<br> Saturday January 22, 2005 at 11 am. Lynchwood Church of God 3818 SE 174th Portland Oregon 97236 503-665-6638<br>This is just north (~3 blocks) of Powell Bvld. <br> Paul Tuttle <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=vrTQX3RMlXg9dKT7NpDKEqHvcBY-OL8Rsumcdve0Ef4NOHNk5U9Bkc0WtmQqw0mWK59YbXOP4p0g0A>pault7@xprt.net</a><br><br><br> </td>

Edited by Mel Kanner AANR Trustee ———————————————————— ———————————<br>AANR Weekly Report for 01 14, 2005=20=20=20<br> From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tge_ho_bG0sjB1wCv2LnoIkQolerdWnScTN5wJjqvrXlZyMADIGF8r3ukOyQmf08XQr72aEQZ3o>Execdir@aanr.com</a> I am pleased to be traveling to White Tail Park today to join the AANR East team for their winter board meeting.=A0 There is a lot to talk in that region, about AANR / AANR East's progress in working for a nude beach on Assateague. =A0 This week the results of a poll of Maryland voters conducted by the same polling company using the same methodology as last year shows that we have gained another 2% support statewide for a beach there, and now have a MAJORITY who favor a beach!=A0 A=A0press release touting the new numbers has gone out, which should spur some great press. (See Below) =A0 GREAT PRESS FROM FORBES Speaking of GREAT press, FORBES.com – the website for the highly respected business magazine, has just released an article on the popularity of topless beaches, which cites the American Association for Nude Recreation as a source on the growing trend!=A0 For more information, click here:=20<br><a href=http://www.forbes.com/travel/2005/01/13/cx_cv_0113feat.html>http://www.forbes.com/travel/2005/01/13/cx_cv_0113feat.html</a><br>This marks the second time in recent years that we have been cited and nude recreation has received good exposure from Forbes.=A0 Stories like this will not only spread awareness, they help new clubs get financing, and can help us defend nudism when communities claim &quot;public nudity&quot; causes adverse effects.=A0<br>We had a recent reminder this week that this still occurs when Melbourne, Florida proposed an anti-nudity ordinance.=A0 While AANR / FANR couldn't stop that ordinance, the team was there and succeeded in getting some favorable information in the record and the city's expert's agreement on some critical issues with respect to future nude clubs and areas.=A0 For more information, please see Pat Orner's report below. =A0 AANR Kicks Off Marketing / Branding research project.=A0 This week we held our first meeting with the branding team at YPB&amp;R to discuss the (rapid!) process that the project will take.=A0 We delivered several large bags of background materials for the branding team's review including copies of our strategic plan, all the marketing materials we use, and the results of AANR membership surveys.=A0 We are eager to get started! The capable team at YPB&amp;R was selected for the project based upon their proposal, expertise, and prompt follow-up to questions posed to them.=A0=20=20 We will keep you apprised of developments in the research project as they unfold. =A0 Maryland Poll – the following press release was sent out by YPB&amp;R. It also appears on our Cyber Bulletin.<br>Contact: Carolyn Hawkins Mason Moore/Mary Jane Kolassa AANR YPB&amp;R Public Relations 800/879-6833 407/875-1111<br>SUPPORT FOR NUDE SUNBATHING UP IN MARYLAND Nude sunbathing is preferred over gambling by Marylanders.<br>KISSIMMEE, FL (Jan. 14, 2005) — According to a recent poll conducted for the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), by Gonzales Research &amp; Marketing Strategies =93Maryland=92s leader in public opinion polling,=94 permission to grant nude sunbathers a designated area of Assateague Island beach, if sufficient signage was posted, was favored by 50% of respondents, an increase of 2% over last year=92s results. Details of the poll can be viewed at AANR=92s website: www.aanr.com.<br>The freedom to enjoy Assateague =93au naturel=94 seems to be slightly more popular a pastime among Marylanders than gambling, whose support for allowing slots in Maryland dipped to 49% in favor, 45% opposed, and 6% with no opinion=85a slip from 55% favoring slots in 2004.=20<br>=93Apparently, Marylanders would prefer to lose more than just their shirts,=94 quipped AANR lobbyist, Don Murphy.<br>=93Enjoyment of Assateague — as the early indigenous peoples did, unencumbered by clothes — is a freedom the legislature should ensure for Marylanders and its beach visitors when the issue comes up during the current session,=94 said Carolyn Hawkins, PR Coordinator for AANR.<br>The poll surveyed 804 registered voters in Maryland who vote regularly and were interviewed by telephone.=A0 A cross section of interviews was conducted in each jurisdiction within the state to reflect general election voting patterns. In particular, approval in Baltimore City/suburbs increased from an average 39% in 2004 to nearly 50% in 2005.<br>The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) has nearly 50,000 members nationwide and is working to find a management or legislative solution to formalize the practice of nude sunbathing that has been an informal practice for years along certain empty stretches of Assateague Island.=A0 Membership in this organization is a passport to fun and can be purchased for less than the price of a bathing suit.=A0 For more information, call AANR at (800) TRY-NUDE, or visit them on the web at www.aanr.com<br>———————————————————— ———————————<br>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=4Qenvwq9u57EogUaDn_0MCf9lxuMDzm8tzDkqJp6MQoW6Did9v3foLj3cpU__fq_Mm3ls1hFbPg>ExOffice@aanr.com</a><br>The AANR Office will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2005 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The office will reopen on 01 18th at 8am EST.<br>EMT =96 Electronic Membership Transmittal has taken some giant steps due to the work of Mel Kanner. Mel has been updating the look and feel of this program with software tools that are now available. It has been a pleasure to work with this knowledgeable man. So get your mouse ready =85it=92s coming soon.<br>Our new website is undergoing the =93tweaking stage=94 and will soon be unveiled. If you have any changes that need to be made to your club name/address/phone/fax/e-mail or website, please send them to my attention. =20 Paradise Lakes Resort, in sunny, warm, tropical Florida is ready to welcome the attendees of the 2005 Winter Board Meeting to be held 02 17, 18 &amp; 19.<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. Email me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=fcNWUTPxp-7Q3s359xY7_QDJ01ep_QOeJYntcRcu-G_LagIt3w7If_I3XUyw1OP6d1qs6chAB58>Exoffice@aanr.com</a>. Thanks to several clubs who have already e-mailed information about their experience with a Chamber of Commerce.<br>———————————————————— ———————————<br>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=9ph3boSe-SLB1xcLslLdAPIvfRIjJW6j3_8Edo6afpU2p70yX5aZokuMnpdGtmbi54diomGDWxM>Editor@aanr.com</a> The Bulletin The final proofs on the February issue will be done this weekend.=20<br>Miscellaneous The youth camp brochure has been sent to the graphic artist.<br> ———————————————————— ———————————<br>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ObwGpdZoMONfKLGya31-QHCGawXgD6SOmC7CKPMGn5WJg7ghjoOYJsFngScp4iPyiX8Ko1K6ie7Qwbc>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br>We met our new representative from YPB&amp;R and look forward to working with him. There was an article in &quot;The Gazette&quot; of Baltimore, Maryland regarding the Assateague Beach poll done by Gonzales Research. You can view the article at this link.=20 <a href=http://www.gazette.net/200502/weekend/asection/255298-1.html>http://www.gazette.net/200502/weekend/asection/255298-1.html</a><br>George Morrison had a great interview with WCCO, a radio station out of Minneapolis MN. This will air at several intervals during the weekend.<br>There will be 2,150 nudists on the Bare Necessities All Saints Tour onboard Carnival=92s cruise ship Legend when it leaves Ft Lauderdale on February 7th for St Thomas, St Martin and St Lucia.=A0 This is the largest ship Bare Necessities has ever offered.=A0 Many 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. 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. 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. A special thanks to the many clubs who have already sent in their brochures.<br>We wish to thank Bare Necessities who have donated cabins which raised thousands of dollars for the government affairs program.=20=20<br>A volley of good news. —– FANR Legal Council, John Callender and I took first place in the 50 =96 64 =93B=94 division, in the tennis tournament at Cypress Cove. Since =93volley=94 means to move rapidly =96 well, that=92s what we did!<br>———————————————————— ———————————<br>From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=y7cdkXe_lzellwH7QCx6YRyGwdGjx3TkkE3SmHSPW3wmCjDy06kJ1S1aM73iNJ29y2UVzR2KXhuE1zUGHQ>Govtaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>A small success as the City of Melbourne, FL responded to our protests by including for the record that if there were an AANR club within the City limits =96 it would be exempt from the ban on nudity they passed this week. Disappointedly the press only reported that =93thongs=94 are illegal =96 which was already the case under Brevard County laws. Don=92t forget that registration will close soon for the GAT Training/02/20-21 at Paradise Lakes as seating is limited.<br><br>I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meeting of its creed:=20 =93We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.=94 I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.=20<br>Martin Luther King, Jr.<br><br> </td>

<br>January 12, 2005 Wednesday 11:00 am Gresham, Oregon<br>Robert &quot;Bob&quot; V. Luce, husband of Bonnie Luce died this morning at approximately 06:30 am secondary to long term respiratory problems.<br>His death was a little bit sooner than we all hoped for, but was not unexpected. <br>Bob and Bonnie originally joined the ASA (now AANR) in 1955 via Restful Haven Health Club of North Plains, Oregon and later joined Hidden Springs Nudist Club of Portland, Oregon. This was his fiftieth year.<br>In years past Bob held various offices at local levels and at the regional level.<br>His memorial is planned for Saturday January 22, 2005 at 11 am.<br>The service will be at: <br>Lynchwood Church of God Pastor John 3818 SE 174th Portland Oregon 97236 503-665-6638<br>This is just north (~3 blocks) of Powell Bvld. Please note that there is another church directly across the street.  The Lynchwood Church of God is east of 174th. <br>I am told a viewing 05 be held this Thursday (1/13) or Friday (1/14) evening. <br><br>Virginia &amp; Paul Tuttle PO Box 433 Beaverton OR 97075<br>Bonnie Luce 17141 SE Market St Portland OR 97233<br><br><br> </td>