Vote – The TodayShow
Your chance to Vote for Nude Recreation on MSNBC's Today Show. AANR Electronic Club Weekly Report for April 22, 2005 edited by Paul Tuttle <br> >From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=3QpLoYmfy_o4Is0KkiXQUytFxF9mJg51YV3GhDVx23Ody4Xjj3m2XZACm4MDfuwPt9kfDwkb7g>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>As some of you 05 have learned from previous e-mail messages circulating this week, The Today Show is running a story / online vote for the "Top 50 things to do before you die." Among the list is visiting a nudist colony (it's about 10 up from the bottom of the list.) Okay, okay, I know we don't call our parks and clubs "colonies" but this is still a great opportunity to demonstrate the popularity of nude recreation. <br>The top five vote-getters will be featured on a Today Show segment in May. We are asking everyone to vote in this online poll so that nude recreation emerges as a front-runner, leading to the future story possibility with this show.<br> To vote, visit: <a href=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7501439/#anc_Today_Top50Experienceswww.aanr.com/>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7501439/#anc_Today_Top50Experienceswww.aanr.com/</a><br> A few words about consistent advocacy for nude recreation<br>>From time to time in weekly reports we try to provide a glimpse of the regular nudist advocacy efforts that your support for our association makes possible<br>- Within the past two weeks, AANR has assisted a mom who frequents AANR clubs in California with maintaining the custody of her two sons and allowing them to visit clubs with her—when an ex spouse challenged her over the issue; A complete set of legal materials on the subject was forwarded to this mom to use with her counsel after telephone conferences;<br>- We also assisted a member from Arizona who is encountering difficulties on the job after briefly mentioning his enjoyment of nude recreation in the workplace.<br>You can be proud that, collectively, you have played a part in lending this assistance to members in need. <br> >From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tRl4gyyUk6M004v_DbixoygK6I44gPAXEyMJMXs6AG3Qumn7Q2tTY6XvE9BBFRla1dNNT8ptOrL8>ExOffice@aanr.com</a> <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tRl4gyyUk6M004v_DbixoygK6I44gPAXEyMJMXs6AG3Qumn7Q2tTY6XvE9BBFRla1dNNT8ptOrL8>ExOffice@aanr.com</a>:> <br>Convention Awards Time Is Just Around The Corner<br>HIGHLIGHTED AWARD – The Rick Athearn Photography Award recognizes photographers whose photographs best display the beauty and enjoyment of family and social nudism and have been published in the AANR Bulletin. Photographs need to be published during the current year (May to May). The photos 05 not have been used for advertising, or for commercial purposes in the Bulletin or other publications. The works of both professional and non professional will be considered, however photos paid for by the Bulletin 05 not be included. Judging will be based on the actual printed photograph as published in the Bulletin, not on the original, unpublished photo.<br>QUESTION – What weighs about 2 lbs, is 12" tall and will travel the North American continent in the company of nudists? See the answer in next week's e-newsletter!<br>Set aside July 22-25 to attend a special seminar hosted by Turtle Lake, Union City Michigan on "So -You want to own a nudist club". Phyllis & Patrick Gaffney of Avalon will be coordinating this informative course. The fee includes lodging, seminar and meals. Please contact Turtle Lake for details & reservations – 517-741-7919. See the ad in the 05 Bulletin for details. Reminder – Application Deadline for Nude U and Youth Ambassador is 05 15th and FANR Camp is June 1. Deadline for other AANR camps is July 1. Please call Steve Vickers at the AANR office or e-mail him at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=w7UvleWge5QYEvVfxGTbbekF6FJgkLv3FrbHdWKzepl2WiM4m8PHdqVnmvEKee_a_PnARYH_8R5q92BUE6tapA>clericalasst@aanr.com</a> for your application. Look for a separate e-mail regarding the AANR Education Foundation.<br>>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=1zqTx_jsbwgb0uryxltKYqW-ajU1tTkm3mMQwPcf57yZiGByjsdq3yTkkBOcvKntRXp_6cJuTA>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The Bulletin The 05 issue has been printed and is in the mail. June is already in production.<br> Miscellaneous I received a copy of the book, Fun is Good, by Mike Veeck, the AANR Keynote Convention Speaker. What a humorous and inspirational story he has to tell about creating joy and passion in the workplace. You won't want to miss hearing him on Thursday, August 11 at Caliente. <br>>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=N0OYydI0QB17F-yNZ8Ja-q-q7ZrZFGPgNhROKfeVbgCFgRTeMg77z0XpUb3nJMigKuxp0f5RUQ>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br> > > "These Golfers Play the Real Skins Game" < < <br> Last week, Cypress Cove Resort called the AANR office and asked if we would be interested in being interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel for a story about Nude Golfing. Since I only know several serious ??? golfers, I called Ron Plumstead and asked if he would be interested. Ron arrived at Cypress with his golf clubs, his hat and his tennis shoes. The next day, a 6×7" picture of Ron and his golf bag making a pitch shot appeared in the newspaper. A photo of Ted Hadley and myself high-fiving each other on our win completed the almost full-page of this story. The article recounted how the 9 hole course was created by Ted Hadley and continues to be enjoyed by the Cove golfers. The reporter gradually lost his shirt, shoes and ultimately pants by the 9th hole. Although he wasn't converted, he left with a better understanding of nude recreation. <br>I invite you to go to <a href=http://www.orlandosentinel.com>http://www.orlandosentinel.com</a> and do a search on Rich Maese, the reporter. The entire story and pictures will highlight "These Golfers Play the Real Skins Game"<br> {I had better luck searching for 'nude golf' – ed.}<br> I am attending the Assateague Beach Clean-up this weekend. More on this beach next week.<br> AANR IN PRINT<br>* There was an article in the April 25th issue of ESPN Magazine, regarding nude sports<br>Reminder that Nude Recreation Week will be celebrated July 4 – 10, 2005. <br>Below is a list of the clubs who have contacted me with their events. If you have sent the information and it is not listed, or if you have additional information, please send it to me by April 25th to be included in the Bulletin.<br>Buckridge Park, Candor, NY, Parade, petanque, and campfire with auction and BBQ Forty Acre Club, Lonedell, MO — July 9 – open house Juniper Woods, Catskill, NY — July 9 – 10, Travel Club weekend Sandy Lane Club, Hutchinson, KS — July 9, open house and membership appreciation day Tallahassee Naturally, Tallahassee, FL — July 10, open house Travelites, Columbia, SC — will enjoy NNW at Whispering Pines and canoeing on a Low Country River on Sat. 7/9. White Tail Park, Ivor, VA — open house July 9 – 10, volleyball,<br>Call or contact me for a press release template on "SHED YOUR THREADS FOR NUDE RECREATION WEEK"<br>If you have not ordered your buttons, please do so as soon as possible. You can call me at the AANR office or email me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ozAd-gT0arqWCIYU8mXltgrhJFAc5JA_ZTYkZlt4P7heLY94hk9slMGvl5woXv2ySAy7hF1rIbFw>clubinfo@aanr.com</a> . Take a look at the button by going to <a href=http://www.aanr.com
