<br>The AANR office will be closed November 24-25 (Thursday and Friday) for the Thanksgiving holiday.<br>We will resume our weekly report next Friday. <br>Happy Thanksgiving from the AANR Staff<br><br> </td>

<br> Hidden Springs Swims and Bowling<br>The Swim and bowling activities are going strong and Hidden Springs is continuing these events with the next swim on Sunday December 4 from 7 pm until 9 pm. The facilities include an 87 degree heated pool, two hot tubs, two saunas a volleyball court and several racquetball courts.<br>The price is $10 per person for AANR/TNS and $12 per person for non AANR/TNS members when pre registering. This pre registration fee is non refundable unless Hidden Springs cancels the event and will close on November 30.<br>Our next bowling event will be held on Sunday January 29 2006 from 8 pm and 10 pm. The cost for this event is $10 per person for two hours of unlimited bowling including shoe rental. Be advised that socks must be worn when using rental shoes. The bowling alley is finalizing its re-construction and things look extremely good. Payment for the bowling event is at the bowling alley itself, but we do ask you to register with us, so that we can keep this event private.<br>For registration or further information for these events contact Chris Brokke at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=9rvls6gICXtuF38FzjmQb2VQAlBJvZVkZQmoCIU_QaSAw0abyMTX35XusHCBO6b54kMw2UBiJsnyJv4>c.brokke@verizon.net</a> or contact Hidden Springs at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=srnL4pTUhcTuAJlNvhQRNHuqRQtTNwIsLDDdwOfaoirgAvYaevrk7TwaN_yifYWy3H_ct3mRogVrz1Cj1LDNdOUCGw>hidden-springs@pobox.com</a> or 503-699-5442<br><br> </td>

<br> When it comes around to the 11th of November, I welcome all to take time out, pause, and remember those men and women who have given so much of themselves to help make our two nations stronger, closer, and free to practice the principles of nudism which we hold so dear. <br>–Steve Critchley<br>WCANR President<br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br>Thanks to our Veterans<br>Steve Critchley's quote is so appropriate on this day that we honor our nations' veterans. As is traditional this time of year, AANR saluted our veterans with some special &quot;vignettes&quot; in the November issue of The Bulletin. <br>Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>The Bulletin<br>The final proofing on the December issue is being done now, and we'll go the press the first of next week.<br>Ad Space Available on AANR Web Site<br>Martha Young, Advertising Coordinator, has an advertising space opening on the Featured Clubs area of the AANR Web site www.aanr.com. Follow the link <a href=http://www.aanr.com/top_featured_clubs.html>http://www.aanr.com/top_featured_clubs.html</a> to view the current ads. The ad space allows room for a photo, a brief description of your club, and a link to your club's Web site. The ad space also includes a photo rotation on the AANR home page. Please contact Martha at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=t__ejsjDHFccVwisfoaYpTiv6SAT7nAjjxoE2mYFx12fg-S44syAncyPPDAOFnBu3ZNyUIyQNRMAY_8>BulletinAds@aanr.com</a> or 800/879-6833, ext 228, for rates and additional information. It will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. <br>Models Needed<br>We've had good response to our request for models for the photo shoot on Saturday after the board meeting. If you haven't already volunteered, just let Linda Berry know at the board meeting on Thursday. At the AANR open house on Friday night, we'll try to fit the models with the appropriate merchandise. The photo shoot will take place after the board meeting ends on Saturday. Thanks for your help!<br>Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator <br>AANR in Print<br>I heard from the Montel Williams Show but with a different spin. Now they are looking unusual sports for women in nude recreation. I will work with them regarding a few ideas.<br>We finalized our comments for Glamour Magazine. This will be about the growth of nude recreation and will go to print in the January 2006 issue. <br>I just received a call from Topic Magazine. The reporter is doing a story in the music issue of Topic. He is putting together an article about various types of music played at different types of places, such as churches, bar-mitzvahs, fraternal organizations and is asking about the types of music played at our clubs and on the cruises. <br>AANR Board of Trustees meeting will be November 17-19<br>Free Publicity<br>The nude cruise is quickly approaching. If you your club would like club brochures displayed at the AANR table, be sure to get them to me as soon as possible. If you are going on the cruise, feel free to carry them and bring them to the AANR booth. Please send them AANR, 1703 North Main Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744, Attention Carolyn.<br>AANR 75th Anniversary Convention<br>If you need room reservations for AANR's 75th anniversary convention at DeAnza Springs, please be sure to contact them at 619-766-4301, or 877-246-6833 to reserve your space. We expect this to be a largely attended celebration.<br>Cindy Horton, Financial Supervisor<br>Glenn Miller Loan Applications are Due December 1<br>Landed clubs, who have maintained 100% of its members with AANR for no less than three years prior to applying, are eligible for interest-free loans not to exceed $5,000. The repayment of the loan is structured at a payback of $1,000 per year until paid in full. For additional information, or if you did not receive an application, contact Cindy at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=uTr6wfPMLWwLn12_fR18NibYRNU6UTWKH8uU1q8Q2OBZQIAks-dnyys6uWYZCXOHRLja7tBE_cxVng>findir@aanr.com</a>. <br>Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator <br>NCSL REPORT: State Political Control Unchanged after Off-Year Elections<br>Voters in New Jersey and Virginia endorsed the political status quo in 2005 off-year elections by returning the same party to run their lower chambers and replacing Democratic governors with new Democratic governors. Although Tuesday election results are unofficial, it appears that Democrats made ever so slight gains in New Jersey and Virginia netting one seat in the New Jersey Assembly and two seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. Virginia Republicans still have a comfortable majority in the Virginia House of 58 R, 39 D and 3 Independents. In the New Jersey Assembly, the final number will likely be 48 D, 32 R. That is if one New Jersey Assembly Republican candidate holds on to a slim lead once officials tally all of the ballots. In Virginia, 64 of the 100 House races only had a candidate from one of the two major parties. <br>The big picture remains the same with Republicans controlling 20 state legislatures and Democrats running 19. Ten states have split control and the Nebraska Unicameral is nonpartisan. With Democrats holding governor's mansions in the two off-year election states, they still lag in control of governorships-28 R, 22 D. Democratic gains on Tuesday does give them the symbolic advantage of having more state legislative seats than the GOP by an infinitesimal five seat margin out of 7382. <br>For a complete table of state legislative party control, e-mail me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=m9B_YCzQHnSiorbhKmNqRDDwrsA7AJNL5WKJM0R30L9zOAgX7fvGkSKIMbO4gaNY3ddqUEE5NNMuBcY>government@aanr.com</a>.<br>Redistricting Changes Soundly Defeated<br>California and Ohio voters soundly rejected efforts to strip legislatures of their power to redistrict. In both states, voters overwhelmingly decided that they preferred redistricting be done by accountable elected officials rather than a small number of non-elected commissioners. The California proposition that would have shifted redistricting authority to a three member panel of retired judges failed 59.5% no to 40.5% yes. And in Ohio, a measure to give redistricting to an &quot;independent&quot; commission failed 70% no to 30% yes. <br>CAT on the Prowl the &quot;<br>I need your club to help me identify those positive CAT projects that we do, but do not take credit for doing. Please e-mail me the CAT contact for your club as the Regional Chairs prepare their 2006 meeting schedules.<br>Take Pride In America (TPIA)<br>Go to www.TakePride.gov &lt;<a href=http://www.takepride.gov/>http://www.takepride.gov/</a>&gt; and complete the brief registration form located under the &quot;Volunteer&quot; tab. If you have questions on TPIA – contact Kathy Pearson at AANR-East. Let Kathy know if your club has a project in 2006 planned that it can get TPIA credit. You must give 6-8 weeks notice and use the TPIA logo in your advertising of the event. AANR would like to come in the top 20 next year in total hours volunteered.<br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>

<br> AANR Weekly Report for 11/4/2005<br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br>New Content on AANR.com<br>New material has been added this week to the AANR website, including a press release about interesting &quot;75th Anniversary Trivia&quot; from around the country. Did you know AANR has been serving America just about as long as the Cub Scouts of America and other prominent experienced groups? How about the price of bread in 1931 when the association that is now AANR first took root? You'll find these fast facts in the release, which is located in the Press Room section of the site. <br>Our Club Services area contains information about how Glen Eden is using Megan's Law available databases to improve guest comfort and security. The Cyber-Bulletin contains the latest update on Ilsley, AANR's traveling trophy to commemorate the 75th Anniversary. In Just for Fun we've added three new downloadable cartoon wallpapers with a holiday theme for your computer. Finally, don't forget to stop by AANR's message boards in the Member Benefits area. Over 2,700 of your fellow members have registered for these boards, to visit and post about a variety of topics.<br>Another Example of AANR Being a Credible Voice<br>An association's credibility is often a function of not just what it knows and does, but who it aligns itself with. This week an example of AANR aligning itself among the most credible voices within the travel industry comes from ARVC, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Many AANR parks belong to that Association.<br>What you 05 not know is that in December, ARVC will be hosting its annual convention. Their keynote speaker will be none other than Peter Yesawich, who is a principal in Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell–the very same YPB&amp;R that's working for AANR. Here's what ARVC has to say about Mr. Yesawich on its website: &quot;Mr. Yesawich is a renowned, dynamic speaker and author of the National Travel Monitor which YPBR has produced for over 12 years. He is frequently quoted in major newspapers such as USA Today and appears as an authority on travel trends and preferences in all types of media.&quot;<br>Open House at AANR Office <br>The AANR office will host an open house on Friday, November 18 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Please plan to attend and see the operation of the staff.<br>Models Needed<br>AANR needs models, all ages and all shapes. This is your opportunity to star in the new merchandise brochure and be featured on our web site. If you would like to start a new career as a model, we are looking for a few good volunteers to model AANR merchandise. The Publications Department will be taking photographs on Saturday following the Board Meeting, so please let Linda Berry know if you're interested: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=c95HYkkZfrs3EmxNkaPmaMawQaF3XGWBQ8sIO_L3CEkRAv54ib2eO23wu_a-w1PixJNWIRsc7Is>editor@aanr.com</a>. <br>Trade Association for Nude Recreation Conference Slated for Caliente<br>November 30 – December 3, 2005<br>Do you have a club or nude travel related business that you'd like some fresh ideas about managing? Why not consider attending the TANR annual meeting this year at Caliente club in Pasco County, Florida. Special room rates are available to those who book travel early. Conference fee is $275 with additional savings of $75 or more available to multiple attendees from the same business and TANR member businesses.<br> AANR works cooperatively with the businesses of TANR to encourage growth of nude travel among professionals. For more information on registering for this conference, contact the AANR office at 1-800-TRY-NUDE and ask to speak with Carol Burgos.<br>Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>The Bulletin<br>The December issue is The Year in Review, looking back over our accomplishments and challenges of 2005. The January issue will feature subtle changes to go along with the branding of AANR, the credible voice of reason for nude recreation. <br>Miscellaneous<br>The color brochure What Does AANR Do For Me? is being updated and will now be a single sheet (front and back), to save money on printing and postage. A club member recommended this change because it was increasing the club's postage when mailed with club information. Angie will work on the layout after this issue of The Bulletin has gone to the printer.<br>Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator<br>AANR in Print<br>I heard from the Montel Williams Show but with a different spin. Now they are looking for unusual sports for women in nude recreation. I will work with them regarding a few ideas. We finalized our comments for Glamour Magazine. This will be about the growth of nude recreation and it will print in the January 2006 issue. We have also finalized our interviews with the UCF student for the school magazine. We should have a copy in December or January. I just received a call from Topic Magazine. The reporter is doing a story in the music issue of Topic. He is putting together an article about various types of music played at different types of places, such as churches, bar-mitzvahs, fraternal organizations and is asking about the types of music played at our clubs and on the cruises. I gave him information regarding that.<br>Publicity for Your Club<br>Reminder: The nude cruise is quickly approaching. If your club would like its club brochures displayed at the AANR table, be sure to get them to me as soon as possible. If you are going on the cruise feel free to carry them and bring them to the AANR booth. Please send them AANR, 1703 North Main Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744, Attention – Carolyn.<br>Cindy Horton, Financial Supervisor<br>Glenn Miller Loan Applications are Due December 1, 2005.<br>Landed clubs who have maintained 100% of its members with AANR for no less than three years prior to applying are eligible for interest-free loans, not to exceed $5,000. The repayment of the loan is structured at a payback of $1,000 per year until paid in full. Applications were mailed to clubs this week. For additional information contact Cindy at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=jX3muxlszD6ONv7zrcPXZ13eONc8bmppC-lYaKsQtegOBMffdLZspJfkUxsCgbZHamxSFcKyg_7o>findir@aanr.com</a>. <br>Monthly Transmittal Summary Report<br>In the future, if your club does not have any renewals/expired members appearing on the Monthly Transmittal Summary Report, you will NOT receive the blank report or any notification stating that you did not have renewals/expired members on the report. If you have any questions, please contact the AANR membership department. <br>Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator <br> States in Regular Session: DC, MA, MI, OH, PA, US, WI <br>States in Special Session CT &quot;c&quot;, CT &quot;d&quot;, PA &quot;a&quot; Veto Session IL – LA &quot;a&quot; regarding Hurricane Recovery Measures convenes 11/06/2005.<br>States Projected to Adjourn: AZ, Fl, HI, IA, IN, VT <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; <br>Government Affairs web site. <br>Hot Issues<br>BEACH ISSUES: Hurricane Wilma has left Haulover Beach in Miami-Dade Florida with 20' of sand on the dunes and lifeguard stations destroyed. Power is still out with projections of mid November for restoration. <br>OHIO HB23: No movement yet. <br>Hurricane Wilma has also put our FANR Community Awareness Team (CAT) into action. Hugh Williams plans to visit those clubs and other designated areas recovering from this season's bad weather starting with Sunnier Palms and Sunsport Gardens next week. AANR staff Club Liaison, Nanette Wickersham has kept in contact with clubs in affected areas.<br>Take Pride In America (TPIA)<br>Go to www.TakePride.gov &lt;<a href=http://www.takepride.gov/>http://www.takepride.gov/</a>&gt; and complete the brief registration form located under the &quot;Volunteer&quot; tab. If you have questions on TPIA – contact Kathy Pearson AANR-East. Let Kathy know if your club has a project in 2006 planned that it can get TPIA credit. You must give 6-8 weeks notice and use the TPIA logo in your advertising of the event. AANR would like to come in the top 20 next year in total hours volunteered.<br><br> </td>

This further message from Judy.<br>Thanks so much to all. If folks wrote after Oct. 12, they won't need to write again, but if they haven't been able to sign the petition, now would be a good time! <br> And we would welcome anyone who can come on the 25th to help support us with a quiet but massive show of support simply by helping to fill the room.<br>Bless you all! Judy<br><br> </td>

Subject: GVRD TO DECIDE FATE OF WRECK BEACH TOWERS<br>Folks, <br>It looks like we've gotten the message to GVRD that they need to play hardball with UBC. <br>This IS NOT yet a success. <br>We need to keep those letters coming. If you haven't written yet, please do so. If you've already written, please write again, sign those petitions. <br> And, if you possibly can, attend the November 25th meeting referenced below. If we slack off now, it is clear that UBC will continue to proceed with its own plans regardless of what we say. We need to continue playing hardball even more, and encourage GVRD to exercise its authority over UBC development plans. <br>This is a MUST DO!<br>Howard Williamson<br> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GVRD TO DECIDE FATE OF WRECK BEACH TOWERS<br>November 2, 2005<br> The controversial plan to erect high rise towers next to clothing-optional Wreck Beach suffered another set back last week.<br>At its October 28, 2005 meeting, the GVRD Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution declaring that the GVRD Board must agree to UBCs proposed development before UBC begins construction of any high-rise buildings adjacent to the popular beach.<br>The GVRD has regulatory and planning authority over the area known as Electoral Area A, which includes the UBC campus and the surrounding Pacific Spirit Regional Park. However, UBC seems determined to ignore both public opposition and GVRD resolutions<br>On October 5, 2005, UBC held a public meeting as required by GVRD, to receive public input. The meeting was well-attended, and the public response was overwhelmingly negative toward the towers. But, less than 24 hours after the meeting, UBC quietly submitted its controversial plans to its internal advisory urban design panel (AUDP) for approval, one of the last hurdles for UBC to clear before it issues itself a building permit.<br>Earlier this summer, the GVRD Board placed constraints on UBCs plans to build additional high-rise towers above the beach. The GVRD resolved that UBC should not construct any buildings that would be visible from low tide. But the GVRD Board also stated that it might consider allowing UBC to construct towers visible from the outer reaches of the beach if UBC could satisfy two conditions. First, UBC must demonstrate that there are no reasonable alternative sites or designs for the development, and second, UBC must prove that changing its plans to protect viewscapes from the beach would result in unreasonable hardship.<br>Judy Williams, Chair of the Wreck Beach Preservation Society, finds it incredible that UBC is forging ahead with its plans while apparently declining to consider alternative sites and building designs for the development.<br>The housing density UBC is determined to inflict on this site is too high, says Williams. She points to a study commissioned by UBC which UBC relies on to show that the development is appropriate for the site. <br>UBCs original study was premised on the development of an 1000-bed complex. Now UBC wants to ram hundreds more students into high-rises, using a design guaranteed to ruin the natural view of the Point Grey bluffs that are so treasured by park visitors, says Williams.<br>To date 45,000 persons have signed petitions and written 1,026 letters opposing the project.<br>On November 25, the GVRD Board will be making further recommendations to UBC re the Phase II towers. The public is welcome at 4330 Kingsway, second floor boardroom, 9 a.m..<br>WBPS applauds the recent GVRD resolution, which demonstrates GVRD authority to resolve planning disputes on UBC Campus and protect public interest. <br>Williams urges folks who have not yet written or signed the petition to do so now. Sample letters and background information on the struggle are at <a href=http://www.wreckbeach.org>http://www.wreckbeach.org</a> and any letters should be sent to <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=QeAZ1_FCORU3Ub52cDgsHJKMK6oI5iqkjQOjDYrdMGcY5l571SX-tLpMucVpLLaWBqnSioMlshgsxQ>judyw@wreckbeach.org</a>.<br>Judy Williams- 604-856-9598 (Home)/ 604-308-6336 (Cell) <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=QeAZ1_FCORU3Ub52cDgsHJKMK6oI5iqkjQOjDYrdMGcY5l571SX-tLpMucVpLLaWBqnSioMlshgsxQ>judyw@wreckbeach.org</a> James Loewen-604-689-9697<br><br><br> </td>