AANR Weekly Report April 28, 2006

Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director
Ballots Are Out!

The 05 issue of The Bulletin, including ballots for voting in AANR’s first one-member-one-vote election, are out! We have already been hearing from members who have received theirs and either dropped ballots in the mail or gone online to vote. Please don’t forget to complete the optional customer service survey that appears on the reverse side of your ballot (or at the close of the online process for those using the Internet).

No Mail Voters
Last week our office included bright yellow notices in each packet in our club mailing. The notices explained where “no mail” members can turn to receive a ballot or PIN number for voting. (No mail members are AANR voting members in good standing who have elected not to receive any mailings from our office, including The Bulletin.) Here’s the contact information again: Simply call VR Elections toll-free to 800-218-4026 Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00 Central Time. Or send an e-mail to custserv@vres.us
Please note: Because VR Elections, the company doing our election, conducts several elections at any given time, your members 05 get the information they need more quickly if they explain that they are calling with a “P Number.” This will help the VR staff more quickly identify the appropriate course of action because most non-AANR elections use a social security number rather than the P Number which our members have.

Assateague Beach Cleanup – Many Thanks!

Special thanks are extended to all who made the cleanup project on Assateague Beach in Maryland possible last weekend. According to Carolyn Hawkins, more than 30 volunteers showed up to pick up litter, dig trenches for new water lines, and more. A future issue of The Bulletin will include stories and pictures.

This work is part of AANR and AANR East’s ongoing efforts to secure a clothing-optional area on the Maryland section of this National Seashore. Initiatives like the cleanup establish goodwill and rapport with local citizens and seashore staff. Moreover, the event was registered as a Take Pride in America activity, gaining recognition for nudists with various federal agencies. We deeply appreciate the hard work that made this year’s event happen.despite some weather that didn’t want to cooperate.

AANR Marketing Consultant Project

Last weekend one of AANR’s consultants, volunteers, and committee chair George Morrison presented key elements of the marketing consultant curricula to representatives from clubs across the AANR Midwest Region in conjunction with the region’s spring board meeting.

About 20 different clubs (and even more people since some clubs sent 2-3 people) received helpful information about improving membership sales, leveraging PR to market one’s club, branding basics, and more including a set of written materials. Thanks to George and to AANR Midwest President Mark Hammond for arranging the training and to all who participated. We appreciate WCANR’s interest in conducting a similar session in its region.

While we’re on the subject of the consultant program, this week Carolyn Hawkins and Steve Vickers sent sets of marketing materials to three more AANR clubs, who should receive them shortly. The next step is to match each club with a trained consultant who best fits the club’s needs.

In all, this marks 13 clubs that have been sent materials. Factoring in the clubs reached during the AANR Midwest Conference, 34 clubs have received some form of assistance. This is in addition to other clubs which sent a consultant to our original training in February.

Get in on the Desert Shadows Government Affairs Fundraiser

It’s not too late to get in on a chance to win a GREAT trip to Desert Shadows Club in Palm Springs as part of AANR’s Government Affairs fundraiser, but time is drawing short. To donate–each $5 donation buys one chance to win–visit the AANR store section of the AANR website.

Another College Update

Last week we brought you news of AANR/club developments on several college campuses from Pennsylvania to Oregon. This week a University student wrote Steve Vickers to personally thank him for materials sent and used as part of a class speech project there. The student reported that the speech was well received by the class.

Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator
Positive Publicity

Barbara Hatton with Hidden River had a good article in The Standard out of MacClenny, FL.

Congratulations to Larry Schultz with Caribbean Breezes. The radio interview on KMOX, Charles Brennen Show was great. The producer as well as most of the call ins were very positive.
I will be working with Latina magazine this Saturday and Sunday. Her story is “How I survived at a nudist resort” and is scheduled to print July or August.

Award Entries

Reminder — get your award entries in to the AANR office quickly as time is running out. If you have questions please give us a call.

Pre-Visit Questionnaires

The questionnaires regarding the consultant training continue to come in. If your club has not filled out the questionnaire, or you need a copy please let me know and I will get it to you.

Nude Recreation Week

Nude Recreation Week will be celebrated July 10 – 15, 2006. This is our 75th anniversary year so make this a special celebration during Nude Rec Week. We will be sending out a press release and would love to promote your club’s activity. Open houses are very good along with some kind of entertainment. Please let me know as soon as possible so we can include the information in the release.

AANR Convention

Reminder —- book your room reservations for AANR’s 75th anniversary celebration. This will be one you will not want to miss. You can check with DeAnza regarding reservations, but as of right now they are full, however you could go on the waiting list. The numbers for DeAnza are 619-766-4301, or 877-246-6833. I am including the hotel contact information for the area.

Lux Inn – approximately 7 miles from DeAnza
(619) 766-9005 39739 Avenida De Robles Verdes Boulevard, CA 91905
Room rate is $260.00 for the week, or $59.40 per night
Jacumba Hot Springs Spa – Approximately 3 miles from DeAnza
Phone – 619-766-4333
Room rate is $70.20 which includes use of the facility.
I suggest that you make your reservations as early as possible.

Linda Berry, Director of Publications
The Bulletin

The 05 issue of The Bulletin is on its way to you. Voting members will also receive ballot(s) and a candidate profile. Enjoy your right to vote and cast your ballot online or by mail.

Lockdown

The publications department is on “lockdown” for the June magazine. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised at the 75th anniversary issue.

Ilsley’s Travels

Below is a schedule for the traveling Ilsley. Please review his itinerary, the address and contact information. If this is not correct or you need to make change, please contact Steven Vickers at the AANR office at 1-800-879-6833 or via email at prassist@aanr.com
Apr 27 – 05 3, White Tail Park
May 4 – 10, 2006 Sunny Rest Lodge
May 11 – 17, 2006 BB’s Hideaway
May 18 – 24, 2006 Sunny Chinooks
May 25 – 31, 2006 Willamettans
June 1 – 7, 2006 Fern Hills Club
June 8 – 14, 2006 Drakes Ridge
June 15 – 21, 2006 Kaniksu Ranch
June 22 – 28, 2006 Bare Backers
June 29 – July 5, Lake Bronson
July 6 – 12, 2006 Restful Haven (Mountaindale Resort)
July 13-29, 2006 Hidden Springs
July 20 – 26, 2006 Bonita Nudist Resort
July 27 – August 6, 2006 So Calif Naturist Assoc
Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator
Take Pride In America

Special thanks to Carolyn Hawkins for the Friends of Assateague State Park (FOASP) beach clean up last Saturday. The weather was a bit nippy and the rain had caused more than few volunteers to cancel – but we are able to report 23 participants from AANR and 145 volunteer TPIA hours. In addition to the 57 special edition “CAUTION” tee shirts given away AANR supplied bottled water and fruit snacks and the newest AANR promotional beach etiquette flying disk was introduced.

Look for the photos on the Yahoo group chat site AANRGovernmentAffairs <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AANRGovernmentAffairs/> . The dollars allocated to this partnership will result in more positive public awareness than we could ever buy.
Revenue projects
With the Desert Shadows GA Challenge drawing ending in May; we have again placed a pitch on the Yahoo chat site and in the Cyber Bulletin to encourage more chances purchased.
Donations to the silent auction will be marketed in the coming weeks by the AANR West team according to Debra Sue Stevens. Flyers will be sent to all clubs reminding them of the ever increasing importance of keeping government affairs and legal assistance operational as well as hyping the fun we will have at this year’s auction.
Region Support

AANR NW: This week we assisted in drafting a municipal nudity ordinance in Oregon.

AANR Midwest: AANR is working with Jawn Bauer (AANR’s Legal advisor) on a college issue prohibiting nudity as an art form. AANR is also working with an applicant for a new club in Missouri, assisting the developer with the complicated zoning requirements for a landed facility.

FANR: AANR has been working with a member who resides at a nudist park who is attempting to get visitation rights for her grandchildren. She has reported that, at this time, the family will accept visitation away from the resort . Hugh Williams completed training on StateNet.

AANR West: The region, as host of the AANR convention, is getting geared up for the August silent auction, the important fund raiser for GA/Legal dollars. AANR West GAT chair (Debra Sue Stevens) has assembled a fantastic team. Trustees wishing to donate their services as auction items (dinner served to you by ____; have ______ carry your bags to your car; _____ challenges ____ and the one raising the least $$ will shave their head; etc,. should contact her

AANR East: Jimmy Corsentino has just returned from representing AANR East at the ARVC issues conference.

AANR SW: Gary Spangler will complete StateNet training this week
Please be sure to let your regional GAT Chair know who your CAT contact is.