AANR ELECTRONIC CLUB WEEKLY REPORT FOR/05/27, 2005 edited by Paul Tuttle<br> WE HONOR OUR COUNTRYMEN &amp; WOMEN WHO HAVE GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.<br>&gt;From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=DIBVNaBO8MUHlrpJVP1aRAe68NSp0YPxc3THKG7d-h5HL0i5OqtB8Mj9zy4CMy_Vn1H5OXOiaMs>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>Happy Memorial Day Weekend to You! This holiday marks the traditional beginning of summer vacation time and the opening of many AANR clubs across North America. We wish you the very best for a safe, sunny, and naked start this summer. <br>And while we are enjoying the holiday, let us not forget the sacrifices of the men and women of the armed services to whom we are so grateful for making freedom possible. For its part, per an AANR Board decision years ago, the association will automatically extend the membership / waive membership fees for all active duty personnel while they are serving in active duty overseas. We simply need a copy of the service person's orders to facilitate the extension. <br>They Got the Loan! You 05 recall that in a previous edition of this report we explained how AANR was working with a member couple's mortgage company and appraiser to secure financing on a home adjacent to an AANR club. This week we're delighted to report that the lender approved their loan…and offered to waive some origination fees as a gesture of appreciation for the time the couple had been kept waiting on the appraisal-for-a-near-nudist-property to come in. They wrote us a nice thank you letter noting that AANR &quot;got the ball rolling&quot; on their behalf after months of delay. <br>Credential Forms are on the Way AANR Delegate Credential forms for voting in the upcoming General Assembly at the AANR convention at Caliente club are on their way out to you!<br>You can always download additional credential forms by going to the club services area on the aanr.com website. Simply visit <a href=http://www.aanr.com/club_services.html>http://www.aanr.com/club_services.html</a> . To get a copy of the username and password, just e-mail executive assistant Pat Plumstead at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ohgZ0O4Qy8yFZOCKZUpytovOFQP0uKyPcfWNmwNEeYCeHZ6aKVVvHketH3Zg7txP2KGzwxi3I7rUT3k>Exoffice@aanr.com</a> .<br>Calling all Regions! Donate an item for our gift package for the American Recreation Coalition's Silent Auction<br>Next month AANR will again participate in the American Recreation Coalition (ARC)'s Celebration of Great Outdoors month in Washington, D.C. AANR is proud to have belonged to ARC—which brings leaders from the public and private sector together to enhance recreation opportunities— for many years. Once again this year, we will be supporting ARC's silent auction with an assortment of travel gear that's perfect when you're planning a nude beach or resort getaway. The presence of AANR's contribution on the silent auction table is a great way to promote the association and our regions as part of the mainstream recreation market. We're inviting regions that have nice items such as towels, gear containers, etc… with their logo to add to our material. Please send them along to Government Affairs Coordinator Pat Orner c/o the AANR office to be received by next Friday, June 3, 2005.<br>New Content on AANR.com This week there's an all-new edition of the cyber bulletin online. Read all about the recent USA Today and Frommer's Travel articles about nudism and more. <br>In the Members' Only Message Board area we've added a forum where folks can post their AANR Convention Plans. From exciting activities, to where to book the best air-fares, members are free to share ideas about the biggest event this summer. (There are lots of people signed up on AANR's message board service. By the time you receive this e-mail, we'll likely have passed the 1,500 registrations mark!<br>Finally, for the younger set, we've posted this month's puzzlers and jokes to the Just for Fun Kidz Zone of the members' area. Come visit Nudels the pooch and download some fun. <br> &gt;From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ohgZ0O4Qy8yFZOCKZUpytovOFQP0uKyPcfWNmwNEeYCeHZ6aKVVvHketH3Zg7txP2KGzwxi3I7rUT3k>Exoffice@aanr.com</a><br>SHOW ME THE WAY TO CALIENTE – 74TH AANR Convention -August 7-14, 2005<br>Just three months away, this convention will be an exciting event. Mike Veeck, author of &quot;FUN IS GOOD – HOW TO CREATE JOY AND PASSION IN YOUR WORKPLACE &amp; CAREER&quot; is scheduled to speak on Thursday, 08 11th at our keynote speaker dinner. <br>Please call Caliente at (800) 326-7731 and make your arrangements to attend &quot;Fiesta Time at Caliente&quot;.<br>HIGHLIGHTED AWARD -Serendipity Park Web Award<br>This award recognizes Web sites that portray nude recreation in a positive way. The websites must educate, inform and demonstrate AANR affiliation. Awards are made for Best Nudist Personal Website, best professional nudist club website and best amateur nudist club website. Nominations can be made by an AANR member or club. Submit the nomination to Pat Plumstead by completing the &quot;Best Nudism Web Site Nomination Form. This form is found on the website – Downloads – Official AANR Forms – Form #61A. DEADLINE is 05 31, 2005.<br>New Scholarship Info: AANR East – Up to $1500.00 05 be awarded to 2 qualified AANR – East members. Forms 05 be obtained by going to www.aar-east.com or e-mailing the AANR East Office at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=PKe5lRY8JpdDYDnnNhdt_2OG-2IMAM7aV14ccTs4VZZls0QaFQdBYoRvf-cRyHNc5XNFw8ckgr_Bqg>esa@farmerstel.com</a>.<br>Ilsley needs a lift from Caliente on 08 14 th to DeAnza Springs on 08 6, 2006! If your club can accommodate a 12&quot; tall traveler, then please e-mail me your contact information<br>Turtle Lake is hosting a &quot;So- You Want to own a nudist club&quot; seminar on July 22-25. Phyllis &amp; Patrick Gaffney of Avalon will be conducting this informative course. The $430.00 fee includes lodging, seminar and meals. Please contact Turtle Lake for details and reservations. 517-741-7004.<br>Enhance your website and become part of a new group dedicated to learning how to bring MORE business to your club or region. E-mail me your interest and a preliminary e-mail will be sent out.<br>Please donate nudist items from your club or region for the AANR Youth Leadership Camps by June 10th to Judy Grisham 548 Prather Drive Ft. Myers, Florida 33919. Donated items will be used as prizes for our youth. <br>APPLICATION DEADLINE – FANR Camp is June 1. Please call the AANR office and speak to Steve Vickers for questions or forms.<br>Ruling documents in the club services and members areas are available for download. Requests for the AANR Directory should be sent to Nanette Wickersham, Club Liaison at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=sTqLp6xMTJKEJ5DvzHkbIKLFK3J6ckfMmoMThD0mgdDSH83O3oFFh8J_2fZbeILhHGKKxtB3VJ1O_Q>Membership1@aanr.com</a>.<br>The Delegate Credential Form from Bev Price, Delegate Credentials Chair was sent to all of the clubs. The forms need to be filed by July 31st. If you have a question, please call Nanette Wickersham, Club Liaison. <br>&gt;From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=USIl9ep9WslR7f1jrwdnTnVCeNZUv8hsux16dtL1swijAlXZfBXJRen5n0eoqVMoCf-wTedzcQ>Editor@aanr.com</a> The Bulletin When you receive your June issue of The Bulletin, you'll probably notice that the paper is thicker and that the photos are brighter. Well, please don't get used to that because there was a mistake at the printer. They used 45# paper instead of 35# which is more expensive to print and to ship. When we get the postal reports back, we'll figure the difference and the printer will compensate us with a credit on our printing bill. Although it looks great, it's too costly for our budget. <br>We're getting great response to our request for stories about how nudism has affected people's lives. Have you submitted yours yet? <br>Miscellaneous You can read about the nudist beer of choice on the latest edition of The Cyber-Bulletin. Several club letterheads are in the works and billing is in progress for the June issue. The new U.S. version of the 75th anniversary postage stamp is being designed because the one with the AANR logo was rejected. Logos are no longer allowed. The Canadians were more gracious and accepted our logo without any problem. Those stamps have been received.<br>Order Your North American Guide Most of our clubs should be open for the season, so now is the time to stock up on the North American Guides. Remember that it also comes with a free, color CD-ROM that is compatible with all computers, including a Macintosh. The package is nicely shrink-wrapped for easy handling, and there are quantity discounts available. Quantity orders also receive a free stand-up display to help sell the book (while supplies last!) What more could you ask for? <br>&gt;From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=C2k1lE50nR6rUGx0q3peO93JRF-QNtY_Ww3nQFF0sxjoMIYGosHzyNWuxJI9VpZP8huuw1zMBWQ5eScW>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br>AANR IN PRINT<br>I had an interview with the Jay Thomas Talk Show regarding nude recreation and NRW which was stemmed from the USA Today article. A talk show on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 148.<br>Just noticed that AOL is listing top 10 nude beaches <a href=http://aolsvc.digitalcity.com/orlando/beaches/>http://aolsvc.digitalcity.com/orlando/beaches/</a><br>Nice article in Ontario Business News <a href=http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/9565.cfm>http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/9565.cfm</a><br>I spoke with a reporter from The Philadelphia Inquirer concerning an interview on Sunshine Park and general Nude Recreation.<br>* The article for Delmarva Quarterly Magazine regarding Assateague Beach is scheduled to print this summer.<br>* The article in Jane Magazine is scheduled for June/July 2005<br>* Working with a reporter from Cosmo girl. Scheduled for October 2005<br>* We are still working with Elle Girl for a possible article.<br>Reminder that Nude Recreation Week will be celebrated July 4 – 10, 2005.  If you have not contacted me with club activities please do so as soon as possible.<br>Call or contact me for a press release template on &quot;SHED YOUR THREADS FOR NUDE RECREATION WEEK&quot;<br>The Nude Recreation Week Buttons were sent out on April 28th. 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=og96ecjUahEeRtARYYYoKiioZAgp0qwNWFnX9XNBovRXON8bgBP-h0iQJZolyEBw6EhExO42MK7ba3M>clubinfo@aanr.com</a>. Take a look at the button by going to <a href=http://www.aanr.com>http://www.aanr.com</a> , go to press room and then go to media release. They are going very fast. I only have a limited quantity left.<br>We will be sending out another national press release as nude recreation week gets closer.<br> &gt;From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=wCsT5sQ6maC9aYanL8DDBphjxmGu1cPYkljigUQ5DOhtFSqQociPi3wlK2pX0BX6YqKboyVtNesMfunWEDsnE2EA>Govtaffairs@earthlink.net</a><br><br>ARC Great Outdoors Week – LAST CALL One item of $30 value needed from each region – PLEASE CALL TODAY. We have committed to donate a silent auction item of at least a $250 retail value. We are assembling a suitcase full of nude traveler items with logo's from all of our regions. I need to have them at the AANR office before 05 31st <br>Also let your chair know of issues distinct to your locale that you want us to include in our talking points and particular Congressional contacts you want us to try and make. We want to be your voice in Washington but we need to know what your club wants us to talk about. <br> The Past Week in Session 50-STATE SESSION SUMMARY Week of 05/23/2005 IN SESSION There are 23 states, DC and US in Regular Session. There are 4 states in Special Session. In Regular Session: OR In Special Session: AK &quot;a&quot; CONVENING: No Regular or Special Sessions are scheduled to convene this week.<br> IS YOUR CLUB IS A VITAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LINK? <br> In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army<br>IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago <br>We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.<br>Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.  If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.<br><br><br> </td>

From: &quot;Patricia Orner&quot;, AANR Government Affairs, Florida<br> Subject: PLEASE TAKE THIS SURVEY<br>Please take this survey and have as many of your family and friends do the same. Copy the link and email it to all that you feel will answer YES.<br><a href=http://www.newsnet5.com/irresistible/4481699/detail.html>http://www.newsnet5.com/irresistible/4481699/detail.html</a><br>&gt;From your editor: The question posed is &quot;Should public beaches allow topless sunbathing?&quot; The web site refers to Topsail Beach in North Carolina. – pt<br> – From Judy W @ Wreck Beach, <a href=http://www.wreckbeach.org>http://www.wreckbeach.org</a> – <br><br>May 25 Vancouver, BC – Public Input Process for the last 3 towers<br>5-pm, Arbutus Room, Ponderosa Building, 2701 West Mall <br>May 26 Benefit &amp; Bikini Cafe Fishstock Music Festival, Fun$raiser <br>May 28 Love-in &amp; Group Photo for next WWW post card, 3pm sharp! <br>(see website for details) <br><br><br> </td>

LAKE BRONSON <br>Memorial Weekend Edition<br> TOGA PARTY and ALTER EGO EVENTS<br> Saturday<br>9 – 12 “Get ready for summer”(yippee!) work party meet @ Lodge<br> No potluck dinner tonight. Instead the campers at ‘Party Lane’ are throwing a party to usher in the summer camping season. Everyone is inited to join in the fun.<br><br>4 – 8 “Nibble &amp; Bite at Party Lane” Progressive Dinner<br>Follow the signs (and crowd) starting at Randy &amp; Truus and Mike &amp; Christi’s. Y’all come!<br>4:00 Happy Hour <br>5:00 Salad Bar<br>6:00 Main Entrees<br>7:00 Dessert<br>8:30pm Toga Party &amp; Dance Lodge<br><br>Sunday<br>11 Social Activities Planning Meeting Downstairs<br>(we’ll be eating too of course – potluck)<br>6:30 ish Potluck dinner Lodge<br><br>8:30 – Alter Ego dance w/Karaoke Downstairs<br>Come as you wished you could be – animal, vegetable or mineral! <br><br>Monday<br> 10 Potluck Breakfast Lodge<br><br>Café Hours<br> Saturday – breakfast only 8 – 11<br>Sunday – Breakfast &amp; Lunch 8 – 11 then 12 – 2<br>Be sure to stop and thank Sunny for her willingness to volunteer to run the café again this year. Oh yum!<br> Lodging<br> Check the weather for tenting; we’ve also still got room in the RV Park and in the loft of the Lodge. The Dutch Cup (just five miles from the grounds, in Sultan) offers a 10% discount. Ask for “Commercial Rate”.  Their contact info: <a href=http://www.dutchcup.com>http://www.dutchcup.com</a> (800) 844-0488 <br> And a few newsworthy notes <br>How to Make-a Toga<br>Rule I. Sheets aren’t the best choice (especially used sheets—yuck!). <br>1. You will need 4-5 yds fabric per toga, so find a local fabric store and go crazy. <br>2. Pick a fabric that screams your personality – a solid color or your favorite animal !! <br>3. Wrap around your waist several times and then throw the remainder over either shoulder covering your chest (you choose). Take the fabric hanging off your shoulder and bring it around your back to your waist and tie it off. You can choose to go bare shouldered or to wear some type of &quot;t&quot; underneath.<br>4. Accessorize with leather straps, gold chains, jewelry, ivy covered wire headdreses.<br>5. Stumped? Rent “Cleopatra” for more tips.<br><br>&gt;From the editor:<br>There seems to be two opinions about the shape but here are some useful links. Many pages refer to Ron Turner's site. Some sites refer to the significance of color and social stature.<br> For a Google search: <a href=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;q=%22how+to+make+a+toga%22&amp;btnG=Google+Search>http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;q=%22how&#43;to&#43;make&#43;a&#43;toga%22&amp;btnG=Google&#43;Search</a><br>Some links Google found:<br>1. <a href=http://www.ron-turner.com/howtomakeatoga.html>http://www.ron-turner.com/howtomakeatoga.html</a> 2. <a href=http://www.csulb.edu/~dhood/togalink.htm>http://www.csulb.edu/~dhood/togalink.htm</a> see the diagram, the old book PDF is hard to read.<br>3. <a href=http://www.rotarydistrict7150.org/Toga.htm>http://www.rotarydistrict7150.org/Toga.htm</a> 4. <a href=http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/entertain/msg090209059023.html>http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/entertain/msg090209059023.html</a><br>pt<br><br> </td>

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) official adoption signs at Rooster Rock and Oregon state park were installed/05/21, 2005. The main entrance to the park now informs visitors that AANR has a working relationship with the State of Oregon. <br>Learn more about the Oregon State adopt-a-park program by visiting <a href=http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/VOL/volunteer-adoptdesc.shtml.>http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/VOL/volunteer-adoptdesc.shtml.</a> <br><br>The signs were installed at the 10th annual Down by the Riverside cleanup a statewide event hosted by SOLV. Rooster Rock was one of 560 sites located in Oregon that participated in this yearly event. SOLV is a non-profit group that promotes volunteerism and environmental stewardship. As reported in the Oregonian newspaper, SOLV project coordinator Erin Peters said, They're fabulous and they're just the nicest group. Visit SOLV by going to <a href=http://www.SOLV.org.>http://www.SOLV.org.</a> SOLV donated the trash bags, first aid kits, nice re-usable gloves, day of event posters and safety vests. <br><br>AANR has also donated an artisic bench that will welcome nudists and Rooster Rock visitors to the clothing optional area of the park. The bench a labor of love was built by Craig George. There is no way to describe this beautiful piece of art and we express much gratitude and appreciation to Craig. Craig is project coordinator for the Volunteers of the Gorge. <a href=http://www.volunteersinthegorge.org>http://www.volunteersinthegorge.org</a> . Volunteers of the Gorge have joined us in beach clean ups for the past three years and we value our relationship with them. Unfortunately, because of recent heavy rains the river was to high and we were unable to install the bench at this time. A future date will be set to install this artistic bench and complete other work projects. <br><br>An anonymous AANR-NW member donated a $100 check to defray costs of the bench. If you would like to contribute financially to the Rooster Rock project please send your checks made out to AANR-NW GAT to <br>AANR-NW GAT Chair Shirley Gauthier PO Box 969 Marcola Oregon 97454-0969. <br>Please put AANR-bench in the subject line. <br><br>The predicted nice weather did not happen but the wearing of clothing did not dampen our enthusiasm. In addition to the sign installation Oregon State Park employee Glenn Littrell directed over 46 registered volunteers who cleared trails, picked up litter, transplanted trees and cooked hot dogs. Every year Glenn goes beyond our expectations in making the day productive and fun. The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort located in Marcola, Oregon donated bottles of water, condiments and cookies. Restful Haven Health Club, Fraternity Snoqualmie, Sun Meadow, The Willamettans, Bare Backers, Lake Bronson and Volunteers in the Gorge donated raffle prizes. Participating volunteers received an AANR collector button that read AANR adopts Rooster Rock at SOLV Down by the Riverside. <br><br>If you missed out on this beach clean up join us August 6 for the Rooster Rock Beach Party which in reality is a work party. If you live in region and want to support this adoption you can do so by donating raffle prizes (t-shirts, hats or other club merchandise greatly appreciated) or making financial contributions to the cost of the hotdogs and bottles of water. Simply contact AANR-NW GAT Chair-Shirley Gauthier at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=UC2uTToR_xBhMPFdQyWcVUtd3aXQYAcW5IrIFegZgDIHZ6jxTdwtcUbtU_C8-Q1uzmIT0CEESBXuRA>sherbog@msn.com</a> on how you to can contribute to the AANR adoption at Rooster Rock clothing optional beach.<br><br><br> </td>

Rooster Rock Down by the Riverside registration Submitted by: Shirley Gauthier<br><br>There is plenty of time to make that decision to participate in SOLV sponsored Down by the Riverside work party at Rooster Rock clothing optional beach/05/21. We are meeting at the east end parking area at 8:30. Hot dog roast following the work party. The Willamettans Family nudist Resort will supply the hot dogs. We have the pavilion reserved (in the clothing area) for the hot dog roast should the weather make it to challenging to cook in the rain. <br><br>The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) now requires a photo release be signed by anyone in a photo submitted for publication by AANR. Mark Buchweitz and Shirley Gauthier will be the only AANR official photographers. Mark and Shirley will be introduced at registration. You will be able to identify them by the AANR Press sticker on their body (if it is warm enough) or the AANR Press sticker on their sleeve if the weather demands clothing. <br><br>The registration table will have photo release forms available for those choosing to be included in any photos taken at this event. Upon signing a photo release you will be given a red wrist- band that must be worn during the event. A photo release must be signed if you choose to work clothed or nude. The group photo has been an event highlight for the past two years so be sure to register, sign your photo release and get your wrist band. It is our intent to provide photos to AANR, AANR-NW and local media. It is our intent to respect the privacy of everyone at the event.<br><br>Those registering for the event will receive a Rooster Rock collector button. You do not have to sign a photo release to receive the button. <br>See you all Saturday.<br><br> </td>

An excerpt of the AANR ELECTRONIC CLUB WEEKLY REPORT FOR 05 13, 2005 edited by Paul Tuttle <br>I &quot;whittled&quot; it down taking out the repeat items with the idea that news should be &quot;new.&quot; Some of the items not pertaining to our region were deleted to shorten the report in an attempt to keep it &quot;lively&quot;.Clubs/members wishing the full unedited report each week 05 be able to subscribe directly…<br> &gt;From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ZwZ7uoelYGSbTz53TRT_ojupmqZeM8JeDz6ipxCnm8J5teGVIgi7BGXsiOQQOzFHPGw_eKZ22xM>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>AANR, Clubs Touted In USA TODAY!!!! I am very pleased to share some incredible news with you: This morning a very positive article appeared in USA TODAY. The article appears on the cover of the LIFE section's Travel / Destinations &amp; Diversions pages. It's titled, &quot;Nudist tourism puts on a layer of opulence.&quot; <br>The article was a collaborative effort of many and includes statistics from AANR (courtesy of Carolyn Hawkins and the public relations team at YPB&amp;R) and information about a number of clubs from coast to coast. You'll find information and / or quotes from Nancy Tiemann of Bare Necessities, Stephen Payne at Desert Shadows, Carrie Schultz of Caliente, and Joe Lettellier of Paradise Lakes and Paradise Valley. <br>It's hard to quantify just how valuable this piece is. USA TODAY has a readership in the millions. By appearing on Friday, this paper will continue to be sold throughout the weekend…further increasing readership! Think about what it means to have all those readers learning about the strong dollar value of the nude recreation industry and the upscale amenities offered at many resorts and cruises. This is definitely a sign that the industry &quot;has arrived&quot; and goes a long way to establishing us as a credible voice in the travel community.<br>To see the article copy &amp; paste this url: <a href=http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2005-05-12-nudist-tourism_x.htm>http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2005-05-12-nudist-tourism_x.htm</a><br>Better yet, why not buy a few copies at your local newsstand?<br>New Content Uploaded this Week to AANR.com There's an all-new edition of The Cyber Bulletin at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html.>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html.</a> Click and see how officials at Apollo Beach on the Canaveral National Seashore have assisted our members by moving nude bathing signs to parking lot 4 while the traditional nude beach at lot 5 undergoes repairs. Also learn about AANR's latest ad in National Geographic Traveler, nude photography, and how the European Union endorses nudity in its official state sauna. <br>We've added a new cartoon to our Just for Fun area in advance of this summer's Nude Recreation Week celebration: <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html</a> . <br>On a more serious note, you'll find an article about what to do if your family encounters the rare legal difficulty from practicing nudism in our Members' Law Library at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_law_library.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_law_library.html</a> . The law library has other legal topics such as whether discussing nudism = sexual harassment, laws on photography, and more. <br>Finally, we're including an article called &quot;Journey to health,&quot; excerpted from the June, 2005 issue of The Bulletin. You'll find it in Bulletin Extras at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html</a><br>&gt;From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=1A41_a5WpTRgM-mGwlreeQM7qg18I23ATh5ofhHsryPdIJR4RcfbaIsc2D6kdubBWdB1gcrbxBTo3eEb>Exoffice@aanr.com</a><br>SHOW ME THE WAY TO CALIENTE – 74TH AANR Convention -August 7-14, 2005<br>Just three months away, this convention will be an exciting event. Mike Veeck, author of &quot;FUN IS GOOD – HOW TO CREATE JOY AND PASSION IN YOUR WORKPLACE &amp; CAREER&quot; is scheduled to speak on Thursday, 08 11th at our keynote speaker dinner. <br>Please call Caliente at (800) 326-7731 and make your arrangements to attend &quot;Fiesta Time at Caliente&quot;.<br>HIGHLIGHTED AWARD – YOUNG MAN &amp; YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS<br>These awards are based on the best essays written by AANR youth under age 18 which detail what benefits the author has derived from being a nudist. A) The winners of these awards shall be selected from all essays submitted prior to the beginning of the General Assembly of the annual AANR Convention ( Deadline Tuesday, August 9, 2005). B) The author of the winning essays will each receive $100.00 and a plaque. C) Essays 05 be mailed, e-mailed or delivered to the AANR Youth Coordinator at the AANR Convention. <br>Ilsley needs a lift from Caliente on 08 14 th to DeAnza Springs on 08 6, 2006! If your club can accommodate a 12&quot; tall traveler, then please e-mail me your contact information.<br>APPLICATION DEADLINE – for Nude U and Youth Ambassador is 05 15th and FANR Camp is June 1. Please call the AANR office and speak to Carolyn Hawkins for questions or forms.<br> &gt;From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=SEEYjPBnz9u6Nf1Fdn6-mihOTUv-N2BVQc6e18KUjLNJVqICct9sQXkmCTtFYi_JWRqWncPxJQ>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The Bulletin We're doing the final proofing today and Saturday. The issue will go to The Ledger on Monday.<br>Deadline Please remember that/05/20th is the deadline for club news and advertisements. &gt;From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=MHx3MdJgwqSmNNHFUhwT0YSeyzcIzkQ20W42tZ8uJus4Gc5n04V0kkaCksaOG5rkJ4QAmainknct4G0>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a><br>AANR IN PRINT<br>* Nice story in USA Today regarding the growth on nude recreation Reminder that Nude Recreation Week will be celebrated July 4 – 10, 2005. <br>Below is a list of the clubs who have contacted me as of now. This is the last chance to be in The Bulletin. If you plan an activity for nude recreation week, let me know and I can include it in our press release. {I pared this down to the AANR-NW clubs only – ed.}<br>Fraternity Snoqualmie, Isaquah, WA, 425-392-6833 July 9–Spaghetti Feed and Karaoke Party, July 10–Bare Bun Fun Run 11AM <a href=http://www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com>http://www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com</a><br> Lake Associates Recreational Club (LARC) in Mt Vernon WA, 360-445-6833 July 9th – Open house and nude art show &quot;Bare Images 2005&quot; and blood drive <a href=http://www.larcnudists.com>http://www.larcnudists.com</a><br> Restful Haven Health Club, North Plains, OR, 503-647-2449 Open House July 9 – 10.  <a href=http://www.restfulhaven.com>http://www.restfulhaven.com</a><br> Sun Meadow, Worley, ID, 208-686-8686 Festival July 9 – 11 with nude hike in the National Forest, seminars, sports&amp; games.  <a href=http://www.sunmeadow.org>http://www.sunmeadow.org</a> <br> &gt;From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=FP-FgG0PSCnLEEC-OklSPhwbwz76edK5JrecvBpRMh_eds-l3EWNKEcowCYg7Vi8zw-NPDQfDIhDU2xGxk2DUvdN>Govtaffairs@earthlink.net</a><br>The Past Week in Session {edited down to AANR-NW only -ed.}<br>States in Regular Session: AK, OR, States Adjourned in 2005: ID, MT, WA <br> NEWS FROM ARVC GAT East Region Chair Jimmy Corsentino recently attended meetings held by the National Association of RV Parks &amp; Campgrounds (ARVC) and brought back the top talking points from this important group. These 2005 Congressional issues of special interest to the RV park &amp; campground industry include support for surface transportation reauthorization, the Gateway Communities Cooperation Act (H.R. 585), facilitation of international travel and wetlands reform. <br>ARC Great Outdoors Week We are in high gear preparing for our delegation to descend upon Capital Hill the second week of June. The goal of our team is to hold one-on-one meetings with as many decision makers as possible. We have additionally been asked to donate a silent auction item of at least a $250 value. We are assembling a suitcase full of nude traveler items with logo's from all of our regions. If your club wants to add items I need to have them at the AANR office before/05/27th and please contact your Regional GAT Chair to avoid unnecessary shipping of duplicates. Also let your chair know of issues distinct to your locale that you want us to include in our talking points and particular Congressional contacts you want us to try and make. <br> Each of us has a spark of life inside us, and our highest endeavor ought to be to set off that spark in one another. Kenny Ausubel<br><br> </td>

To all AANR-NW Clubs, Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs:<br>This is a final reminder that the deadline for the July issue of the Northwest Nudescene is 05 15th, 2005. <br>Please send your updated club calendar information from July 15 through November for this issue. <br>There will be room in this issue for short articles (not to exceed 100 words) from the clubs. <br>Please focus on upcoming events between July and November. <br>FYI: Events that will have already happened by July 05 be sent to <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=5MCHOzZ_YVv2H9e1-Ythahqw43IuEL7Tep7FOjMtgUdvR83z8IFwGVrkPOZJnEm1b_ca2unZSRN_c5vBbIKwfQ>Clubhappenings@aanr.com</a> before the 20th of each month for printing in the AANR Bulletin for the issue 1 1/2 months later (i.e. submit by/05/20 for July issue). <br>If you have a photograph, you must now have a signed photograph or &quot;model release&quot;, e-mail the photograph and release as attachments and retain the original photograph release. The new releases are available through the AANR website.<br>Photos 05 be in jpeg, bmp or other similar type of graphics file.  Photos definitely make the newsletter look better to our members.  Send all submissions to : <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=L8UQw-uShsPmblEmj_qj81O9P5l-bO5l6HKlQsyNDRJFIzep9KiwULQcaGRgSjAcphxlw8Q6yO0a7w>mikpar@prodigy.net</a><br>Only three clubs have sent submissions so far. Prep time will be very limited due to the Cherry Festival event in Canada in early-June. Please submit soon!!!<br> Mike &amp; Sharon Parker Nudescene Editors and Coordinators<br><br> </td>

AANR-NW GAT HIGHLIGHTS <br><br>May 21- SOLV Down by the Riverside Rooster Rock Beach Clean up. <br>We will be installing our Oregon State Parks Department adoption signs.  Come join in the celebration, work nude on the beach and enjoy the hot dog roast afterwards. We gather at 8:30 in the East end parking area at Rooster Rock State park. <a href=http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php>http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_175.php</a> <br>For further information email Shirley Gauthier at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=xAljbsN9Cw2t7Rp026bs94MAWYGvrf7ksoLAE1J-aqyYCVBBfYqIY78ejZpHf1xgPLMT5BHXMQKchw>sherbog@msn.com</a>.  Planning on attending? Please email Shirley so she can guess how many hot dogs to purchase.<br><br>June 25 – Sauvie Island Beach Clean up. <br>Hidden Springs hosts a work party at Sauvie Island. Potluck immediately after the work party. Contact Mike Parker for details at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=0DRXZlyRFxnN2RTcIRkrNJvJIJb0TCyWVq9KVZvpnwKmtieyHren191b4aMK9i5tQOn3A6NR6z7w>mikpar@prodigy.net</a> Support AANR-NW Sauvie Island beach adoption by participating in the group beach clean up. <br><br> Henry – The traveling fundraiser. <br>A watercolor donated by Henry Yuen has raised a total of $823 surpassing our goal of $600. We have raised the goal to $1000! You can support GAT by purchasing entries. Each entry costs $5. Absolutley no limit on purchases. <br>Simply mail your check made out to AANR-NW GAT to <br>Shirley Gauthier, % The Willamettans PO Box 969 Marcola Oregon 97454 <br> The Drawing will be at Restful Haven July 1-4 during the AANR-NW convention.<br><br>DIP FOR DOLLARS January 2006 will find nudists traveling to Rooster Rock State Park to participate in the 3rd annual AANR-NW Polar Dip. As a motivation for these brave nudists we have established a Dip for Dollars change jug. Currently we have $4.95. The Dip for Dollars jug (literally a milk jug) will be making the rounds at convention so start collecting that change. Paper money not only accepted but encouraged.<br><br><br> </td>