[MK] Sorry this is late — I was at the AANR-NW board meeting this past weekend. ———————————————————— —————————————- AANR Weekly Report for Sept 23, 2005<br> Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.<br>From the desk of Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ZJEVbEj8oacN0RRBbbTy6vxq_s9CKlKM3di_7vxXpgOzNlyyB_fGJJTlJrR5cG4MY8wjjx2XhI0>Execdir@aanr.com</a><br>Erich has been out of the office the latter part of this past week on business and will be back on Wednesday, Sept 28. His dad continues to make his recovery back to health.<br>From the desk of Pat Plumstead, Executive Assistant – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=gFB06-q29Eg_XHXJesH8w6CkZC0i-Lcdm82z92zAAxJOKpHVinlLrDIbodRPsMXa_VdVSOAxKg>Exoffice@aanr.com</a><br>A Conversation That Ends With HOPE <br>Over the past 10 days, I have been in contact with Jean Peterson, a member of LA Pines Ranch, Lacombe, LA. Jean's husband is the VP of Operations at LA Pines Ranch. When I first spoke to Jean, she described a club that was under water. Her home was the club. When I asked what can AANR do for you – she replied &quot;I don't know, until the water goes down, I have no idea what we will need. I'm sure we'll need everything.&quot; Several days went by before Jean called to let us know that finally the water was gone and the tree removal had begun. She told us that the electric company was giving them gas for their generators, the club house was gone as well as the club pick up truck. Bill Schmidt, LA Pines owner who is an elderly gentleman comes out and while the members are clearing the land of debris, he knows in his heart that his club will come back – and his members know that too. Jean said – &quot;we know we're on the road back and we hope and we pray and talking to you people is like a breath of fresh air.&quot;<br>If your club wishes to help LA Pines, please send gift cards or checks to LA Pines Fund Raising C/O Flo Huber, Treasurer PO Box 249 Robert, LA 70455. Receipts will be furnished for donations.<br>AANR's 75th birthday year is underway, and we want to keep you in touch with what's happening.<br>From notifying your club about articles and interviews published in mainstream media to upcoming AANR anniversary events–even the latest on the Ilsley's travels–we'd like to get this information to you and your members as quickly as possible. <br>To accomplish this, we want to send information directly to the people in your club that communicate with your members and community. But we need your help: please share with us who in your club to contact for the following:<br>Public relations (name, email address, phone number) Newsletter editor (name, email address, phone number, and the newsletter's monthly deadline date) Current president (name, email address, phone number)<br>Please send the information to:<br>Pat Plumstead – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=gFB06-q29Eg_XHXJesH8w6CkZC0i-Lcdm82z92zAAxJOKpHVinlLrDIbodRPsMXa_VdVSOAxKg>Exoffice@aanr.com</a><br>Stay tuned for exciting 75th anniversary news!<br>Nude Recreation = Business. If you own, manage or are considering purchasing a business in the nude recreation industry, plan on attending the 2005 Trade Association for Nude Recreation Annual Conference at Caliente from 11 30 – 12 3, 2005. Ideas, information, seminars, great food, excellent accommodations and the opportunity to network with the leaders of the nudist community are a just a few of the reasons to attend this exciting event. Information will be sent out in the next club mailing.<br>Ruling Documents: At the end of the General Assembly 2005 many of the changes from the General Assembly 2004 (and all of the changes from 2005) went into effect. The AANR Bylaws, Procedure Manual and Official Forms have been updated and are available for download from the website, or if you wish an electronic copy or a hard copy, contact Nanette Wickersham in the AANR Office. <br>One-Member, One-Vote: Remember that in 2006 our elections will be directly by the members. This process, however, begins right now with those who wish to consider office filling out a Nomination Form, getting the required endorsements, and sending it to the AANR Office. Nomination forms for Officer positions, for Club Trustee and for Member Trustee are available for download from the website, or if you wish an electronic copy or a hard copy, contact Nanette in the AANR Office. Or, if you have already downloaded the AANR Official Forms, they are contained in pages 10a through 16a of that document.<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>Check out the Cyber Bulletin for the latest on ILSLEY and his travels. He was at the Travelites this past weekend. Cheri Alexander sent some GREAT pictures. Then, off to Coventry Club &amp; Resort, North Carolina and I hear he's making a side trip to Cedar Creek and NUDESTOCK. <br>From the desk of Linda Berry, Director of Publications – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=RpYaFbzXHDpFTVBmMJSOB_Kq5YoiBu0lk1Bh5GR9HYy3mQ5GCalhuR8gSuK5FYbRF8uQnQs>Editor@aanr.com</a><br>The Bulletin<br>The October issue is on its way to you. It's the largest and most colorful issue of the year. Enjoy!<br>Miscellaneous<br>Several advertisements have been completed for outside publications. The panels for the new member packet have been updated and will go to the printer next week. <br>From the desk of Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=tZho5iyEVBHIkJ0VQd2_a7Se2Tnlm8gm81mlR7ZyXDDzYVI9LZOa0DJ5gxnVBiqWhbuChPOrgQilmEdF>Pubaffairs@aanr.com</a><br>AANR SPEAKS OUT!<br>HONOLULU (eTurboNews) – In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Celebrating the American Association. This was from a press release sent by YPBR. US nudist group turns 75, plans year-long celebration.<br>Helen Landman from DeAnza Springs will be attending a large RV Show in Pomona California. If your club would like Helen to display your club brochures, please get them to her as soon as possible. You can mail them to Helen Landman, DeAnza Springs Resort, 1951 Carrizo Gorge Rd, POB 561, Jacumba, CA 91934. Helen says this is a large show and is a great opportunity to get your advertisement out.<br>There was a great sea of yellow tee-shirts telling the world – CAUTION – Clothes 05 come off without warning! The successful beach cleanup at Assateague on Saturday September 17 had over 30 members from the area volunteer to help and attend a Festival. While at Assateague, I spoke to a radio talk show host, John Hamilton &quot;On the Go&quot;, KGO-AM in San Francisco. The interview was regarding the growth of nude recreation, and very positive. The host was very open to nude recreation which made the interview a breeze.<br>More about Assateague &amp; Nudestock next week.<br>From the desk of Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator – <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=_YvmVGMNY0GJ3JrULiXlmK_AYH3UVmRyhoykY5jVd3DOVv5YOgAkwGFvQA-RP3C6SqyRH1g5027FcAi3>Government@aanr.com</a><br>The 2006 states session schedule is available for download from the www.aanr.com &lt;<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>&gt; Government Affairs web site. <br> IN SESSION<br>There are 3 states, DC and US in Regular Session. OH is in Skeleton Session. PA Senate is meeting in <br>Regular Session, the PA House remains in recess until 09/26/2005. No states are currently meeting in special session.<br>Hot issues <br>CRIME &amp; PUNISHMENT: The MICHIGAN Legislature approves a bill that allows juries to consider a defendant's prior conduct — even if it did not lead to a conviction — in cases involving sexual crimes committed against a minor. Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) says she will sign the measure into law (DETROIT NEWS). * CALIFORNIA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signs AB 665, which requires cities and counties that license massage business owners or massage therapists to deny a license to any applicant who is required to register as a sex offender (STATENET DATABASE). <br>Man is so made that whenever anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish. Jean De La Fontaine<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>