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>