AANR Weekly Report
AANR Electronic Club Weekly Report July 22, 2005<br>16 Days to Fiesta Time<br><br>>From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=wueyn3AujwbylWuhqL2t6PU1Ix47QSTO9BYWEkI3s2tBtjZFi-s7WFQvpEznLOPkiONalWRIww>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>AANR assisting NY clubs with fallout from incident involving Non AANR nudist club This week we received reports from New York and beyond about the arrest of the operator of a nudist park that is not affiliated with AANR on child pornography charges. <br> The detailed procedures that AANR employs in its chartering process and the fact that an AANR club was not involved in the situation make it less likely that we will be contacted by the media. Nevertheless, as we reviewed these reports about the Bare Bones club, we have consulted with our Public Relations team to develop talking points and strategy. In the event that your club is contacted about the subject, please notify Carolyn Hawkins, our public relations coordinator at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Zk2uMGlQnLvAn41R2lcmz7fPODNGB-MN71q82pLFHHJB6eOR4lu4ZkEbbs8ZlOlZUpAP_PWWK7wq9Q>Pubaffairs@aanr.com</a> or call 1-800-TRY-NUDE so that we can assist with ensuring that accurate information is conveyed.<br> While we have not yet had any such inquiries, New York area clubs have been contacted by concerned members. Below is a response that we have been using to assist our clubs and members:<br> Dear ___________<br><br>I am Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director for the American Association for Nude Recreation, the Association to which _______________ club belongs. I am also a licensed Florida attorney. ______________ forwarded your message to me and I have asked them to forward this response along to you.<br> Let me begin by expressing my appreciation for your concern about, and the gravity of, the situation at Bare Bones club in New York. As you 05 know, Bare Bones is not affiliated with our Association in any way, and it bears no connection with _____________. Nevertheless, as your message indicated, media concerning a nearby nudist club could have implications for a club like yours. Obviously, a situation is more serious when it involves allegations of exploitation of children.<br> Dealing with serious issues — of whatever nature they 05 be — is something that the American Association for Nude Recreation is equipped for, with 75 years of experience providing the credible voice of reason for nude recreation in North America. It 05 be settling for you to know a few ways that our experience has prepared us to deal with the current situation:<br> First, AANR regularly works to educate law enforcement and legislators about wholesome, family-oriented nudism within our parks and resorts. In fact, we participate each year in several legislative conferences such as the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments, staffing booths where we distribute literature and answer questions. Our August 2005 issue of The Bulletin describes similar work on the federal level in Washington, D.C. <br>What this means is that we have made a point to establish relationships with, to answer questions for, and educate lawmakers and law enforcement before there is a problem. We're proud to note that a number of state legislatures specifically recognize our Association by name in statutes that exempt family nudism from adult entertainment laws, etc. The relationships we have established, coupled with the fact that Bare Bones is not an AANR affiliated club, are helpful.<br> Second, AANR dues support a dedicated team of public relations professionals and volunteers. These people are available to assist when situations arise to ensure that accurate messages are conveyed to the media as necessary to help avoid further conflagration.<br> Finally, the association employs a number of attorneys, lobbyists, and legal professionals including me who, in the extremely unlikely event that a club's sensitive information were sought by a third party, would respond. It is our practice to work cooperatively with law enforcement in particular situations where specific information would help protect our members, guests, and their children, or bring persons to justice. However, it would also be our practice to object to "cattle calls" for information about general membership or club membership.<br> I trust that this addresses your questions and I appreciate this opportunity to explain how AANR, as the credible voice of reason for nude recreation, serves our members, clubs, and guests.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Erich E. Schuttauf, J.D.<br>Executive Director<br><br>New Content on AANR.com<br>The website has been updated with new media information for the press including AANR's 75th anniversary logo as well as other new images promoting nude recreation. In the news releases section of the newsroom you'll also find a press release about the upcoming convention.<br> Our clubs section has added the 75th anniversary logo to our clip art section under "logos."<br> We've added a two page recap of all the mainstream media attention that AANR and nude recreation have received in the past few months to the download zone.<br> In Just for Fun, the Kidz zone has all new puzzles, games, and trivia celebrating the Dog Days of Summer.<br><br>>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=jvR102adUy2vAUxa_itdgU2knbFjNfT0FRIusn2fxiC1278h5ULrkV1VJP75XrpiScgWLjCtlsemOA>Exoffice@aanr.com</a><br>Thank you AANR East for making me feel right at home while attending the regional convention at Sunny Rest Lodge, Palmerton, PA. and speaking of home, my home club, Sky Farm won for the largest increase in members for AANR East. I can't describe the pride that I felt when I heard the club's name being announced. Reminds me of a quote from JFK, "You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution." I spoke with many of the clubs attending the convention; they all spoke with PRIDE about their sweat equity that helped build pools, pavilions, fences, and kitchens. Truly, their contributions in time and resources to our way of life will show the world who we are! <br>FIESTA TIME AT CALIENTE – 74TH AANR Convention -August 7-14, 2005<br> Please call Caliente at (800) 326-7731 and make your arrangements to attend "Fiesta Time at Caliente". Send travel arrangements to my attention if you need shuttle services from the airport. Deadline for shuttle is July 25th. Include Arrival Airline, Flight, Time & cell #. <br><br>Silent Auction to benefit government affairs will be held at Caliente. Your involvement in this auction will make it successful. Please send your donation and your ability to volunteer at the convention to my attention at the email address above or directly to the AANR office.<br> Committee Reports deadline is July 28, 2005. Please send them to <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=jvR102adUy2vAUxa_itdgU2knbFjNfT0FRIusn2fxiC1278h5ULrkV1VJP75XrpiScgWLjCtlsemOA>Exoffice@aanr.com</a> in Word format to be copied and included. If you need help with your report or presentation, please let me know and I will be happy to assist you with your project.<br> 2005 Committee Faire Participants – Please indicate your committee's involvement at the 74th Convention at Caliente. Email Pat Plumstead at the above address.<br> Ilsley needs a lift from Caliente on 08 14th to DeAnza Springs on 08 6, 2006! If your club can accommodate a 12" tall traveler, ~ 2 lbs. then please e-mail me your contact information. THANK YOU to the over 38 clubs who have responded. Put your club on the list.<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> Ruling documents in the club services and members areas are available for download. New additions to the member and club DOWNLOAD areas – Proposed Legislation for Convention 2005, Committee Handbook and How To Host a Festival. Please note the sizes of the files <br> Requests for the AANR Directory should be sent to Nanette Wickersham, Club Liaison at <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ycHM2ypOY2FvPAs23fM496ZDM0oJcE9N7mduUMxbGCf91iC_KruLFYYV5Kyo6L6DeC3HAcoW3TAjOA>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a>> <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ycHM2ypOY2FvPAs23fM496ZDM0oJcE9N7mduUMxbGCf91iC_KruLFYYV5Kyo6L6DeC3HAcoW3TAjOA>Clubinfo@aanr.com</a>. <br> AANR asks that all Club Delegate Credentials be filed before July 31, 2005. If you have not already submitted the Delegate Credentials for your club, please do so as soon as possible. The form can be found in the Addendum of the AANR Procedure Manual on page 10a. In the event you do not have the Procedure Manual available, please call Nanette at 800/879-6833 for a copy or download from the website. <br> HELP us keep in touch with you. send us your email address that we should use for weekly e-newsletter, prospects and other club information. If the one we are using is correct – thank you for keeping us updated! Please make changes to reflect our email address at AANR that were illustrated in the June Bulletin.<br> >From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=XGnOkmhltuFWcAOKjAidXff20B2yUgNpu78E_xwOCZOyKxOdjbFKVYQ0PBOBi3kD8XEBJibEZw>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The Bulletin<br>The printing on the August issue is probably the best we've ever seen on newsprint. I have complimented the printer and the pressroom. Hopefully they'll keep up the good work. The September issue will be chocked full of regional convention coverage, youth photos, as well as regular columns.<br> Miscellaneous<br>The convention program has been printed and will be mailed to you on Monday. Copies will also be available at convention. The activities schedule was still being finalized when we went to press, so it will be printed next week on a separate sheet that will be available with the program at convention. <br> >From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Zk2uMGlQnLvAn41R2lcmz7fPODNGB-MN71q82pLFHHJB6eOR4lu4ZkEbbs8ZlOlZUpAP_PWWK7wq9Q>Pubaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>AANR IN PRINT<br><br>I trust everyone had a successful Nude Recreation Week and for those who held an open house, perhaps you picked up new members. <br><br>I would like to thank the clubs who used the template press release for this week. The feedback that I have had tells me this was a success.<br><br>A few newspapers such as the Sun Sentinel picked up the article from the Allentown Morning Call<br><a href=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/chi-0507180197jul18
