AANR Weekly Report for 11/4/2005
<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 "75th Anniversary Trivia" 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&R that's working for AANR. Here's what ARVC has to say about Mr. Yesawich on its website: "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."<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 "c", CT "d", PA "a" Veto Session IL – LA "a" 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 <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> <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 <<a href=http://www.takepride.gov/>http://www.takepride.gov/</a>> and complete the brief registration form located under the "Volunteer" 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>
