AANR Weekly Report for April 7, 2006
<br><br>AANR Weekly Report for April 7, 2006<br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br>AANR Ballots are Off to the Printer!<br>This week the AANR staff and some dedicated volunteers finished final proofreads on the seven regional "smart ballots" prepared by VR Election Systems that will be mailed and made available to members online beginning with the mailing of the/05/2006 issue of The Bulletin. VR is an independent firm handling AANR's historic first one-member-one-vote election. <br>This week we also certified the list of those members eligible to vote in the upcoming election. <br>Members on "No Mail" Status Eligible to Vote!<br>In preparing AANR's eligible voter list, we learned that there are approximately 2,700 who have opted for "no mail" status with us. For reasons of privacy, they receive NO communications directly from our office. However, as full members, they are eligible to vote. We're counting on AANR clubs to help spread the word that these members 05 obtain access to VR Elections' online voting–or have a ballot sent to them–by contacting the company and providing verification information. We will make this contact information on VR Elections available as the election approaches. <br>New Content on AANR.com Website – and How to Access It!<br>With candidate information on all those seeking positions in the upcoming election available online in our "Ballot Box" area, a number of you have contacted us to request that we clarify the procedures for accessing the Ballot Box and the rest of the members' only area of our website.<br>First, you should visit aanr.com and select the tab that says member benefits. This link will take you there too: <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members.html>http://www.aanr.com/members.html</a> . Next, if you have not previously registered, you do so by clicking on "member login". (If you'd like to go to the login screen directly, go to <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_log_in.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_log_in.html</a> ) <br>At the login screen, you register using you LAST NAME and P NUMBER as they appear on your AANR Membership card. (There is a sample card shown to be sure you're using the correct information.) FIRST TIME USERS MUST CHECK THE BOX WITH "FIRST TIME LOG IN" in red appearing next to it. If you still have difficulty logging in, contact Audrey Conway at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Gh9wbN8I6yZV8e5CigQL2YsUXJnXhkI1F978XTrSewZPffmfKpHxjMe_M10gdkRMootd7qkVia8jpUle8bv_>membership2@aanr.com</a>.<br>Once registered, you can browse the member benefits areas, including some with all-new material available this week (please note that the links below will not work unless you are already logged in):<br>First, within the download zone, <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_download_zone.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_download_zone.html</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_download_zone.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_download_zone.html</a>> we have copies of several brochures that received major "facelifts." You can get PDF versions of (1) From a Woman's Perspective; (2) Enjoy Life Naturally; (3) AANR Youth Leadership Camps Brochure. We also have revised forms. <br>Within our Bulletin Extras section <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_bulletin_xtras.html</a>> you'll find April's Journey into Health tips. <br>Kids of all ages will appreciate additional cartoons and Kidz Zone stuff within our Just for Fun section at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_just_for_fun.html</a>> <br>Finally, our Government Affairs area <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_gov_affairs.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_gov_affairs.html</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/members_gov_affairs.html>http://www.aanr.com/members_gov_affairs.html</a>> contains charts explaining when various state legislatures are in session and critical legislative dates. <br>We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, our members, by bringing fresh content to YOUR association's website.<br>Youth Camp Dates<br>AANR Youth Chair Judy Grisham has provided the following dates and locations for AANR Youth Camps and Nude University. They are as follows:<br>June 9 – 10 Nude University — Cypress Cove Resort, Florida<br>June 18 – 24 FANR Regional Youth Camp – Cypress Cove Resort, Florida<br>June 25 – July 1 AANR Southwest Regional Youth Camp – Oaklake Trails, Oklahoma <br>July 9 – 15 AANR West Regional Youth Camp – Olive Dell, California<br>July 23 – 29 AANR East Regional Youth Camp – Cedar Creek, South Carolina<br>Do you have parents with kids and teens in your clubs who 05 be interested in attending? For more information, contact Steve Vickers of our office at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=6bAnUZSmdFJj40n5NIvrbMNLjGHjAdFEwK59n5ez4FwjGb3PGlZ_cpccs5vr7POcE-7LOq4QDg>prasst@aanr.com</a> or telephone 1-800-TRY-NUDE. He can arrange for a brochure and application information to be forwarded to you. Remember that PDF versions of our youth leadership camp brochure 05 also be accessed at the Download Zone of our members' only area on the aanr.com website. <br>Ambassador Marketing Project<br>In addition to the offerings above, AANR will renew its Ambassador training program this year for younger adults interested in serving as marketing and PR spokespersons to their generation. This year, the training from June 11 – 18 at Cypress Cove, will give special emphasis to incorporating lessons learned about reaching Gen X and Y. <br>For more information on Ambassador Marketing / PR Training, please call the AANR office at 1-800-TRY-NUDE and ask to speak with Steve Vickers.<br> Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>The Bulletin<br>The 05 issue of The Bulletin will be extra special this year because voting members will also receive the voter's guide as well as the mail ballot in the envelope. After you've voted, please take time to read The Bulletin. There are some fascinating stories that you won't want to miss. <br><br>June 75th Anniversary Magazine<br>Last chance to reserve ad space! Clubs, regions, businesses, and members are welcome to advertise in this historic publication. The magazine will become a part of AANR's history, so be sure your advertisement is included. We can create a classic ad for you. Contact Martha Young at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=dDV0w1dp1VabTYatT3R9csAHFYBUxg0Oeza82JEJyrVBsrQpAdnJSREVedWlDXDwEHOfNZ1AT0Frow>BulletinAds@aanr.com</a>. Remember clubs can use rebates for advertising. <br>Attention Club Happenings Editors: The Club Happenings for this issue will focus on the past. We would like your submissions to reflect a piece of history about your particular club instead of current activities. The word count will remain at 100 words due to space availability. There will be no Coming Events for that issue and no photos in that section. Send your historical Club Happenings to Lynn Von Hagel at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=g3AI6wWTDLWA3Sto2Y8lNA2zdqOarMLRLYlePpQeH0EydbfASIpXEVFphVjQju-eAXHpPJ5TX53e_bdoWLv6Xfw>clubhappenings@aanr.com</a>.<br>The deadline for all submissions to the 75th anniversary issue will be a little earlier than usual-April 14 to allow for production time. <br>This is your last chance to reserve extra copies of the magazine at the pre-press price. The cost for shipping/handing is $2.95 each; 50+ $2.00 each. After 05 1, the price will increase to $3.95 each; 50+ $3.00 each. Clubs, advertisers, and member households receive only one copy each. Contact Martha Young at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=2ZUyuWL_YlP-A_d8yTQjmkqOU2I-ZGx-O1kyGqy29chHLoha0TwiSrUkU6kJSEJ2rVfq7mihFIBjaMyo>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> to reserve yours now. Clubs can use rebates.<br>New Brochures Online<br>The Enjoy Life Naturally and From a Woman's Perspective brochures are now available in the Download Zone of the Member Benefits section of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> .<br>Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator <br>Award Entries<br>Reminder — get your award entries in to the AANR office quickly. Watch for complete information on these awards in the next club mailing. If you have questions please call the AANR office.<br>Great Publicity<br><a href=http://www.temeculavalleynews.com/story.asp?story_ID=13961>http://www.temeculavalleynews.com/story.asp?story_ID=13961</a><br>This is a good article that mentions AANR as well as a couple of clubs in California<br><a href=http://www.herald-mail.com/>http://www.herald-mail.com/</a> This was part of an article from this link from Hagerstown Visitor Welcome Center:<br>As an information center, we answer a lot of questions about Downtown Hagerstown – but we also provide information about the local parks, venues, and recreational opportunities. Someone once told us that the CVB's visitor center is the best place to help steer visiting relatives, friends and acquaintances to sites of interest! (I think the actual comment was: "Could you tell my visiting mother-in-law where to go?") We have many suggested itineraries for day trips and overnight excursions. We know out-of-the-way places to visit and we get some unusual requests, as well (someone asked us last week where the local nudist camp was they had heard Lou Scally talking about it on WJEJ). The Downtown Hagerstown Visitor Welcome Center is open six days per week all year long, and seven days per week from mid-April through October. If you haven't been there lately, stop in and see what we have to offer! <br>This is example of our relationship with "Visit Florida"The citation is NY Times Style magazine "Travel Spring 2006" (Mar 19, 2006), "Florida — For the Traveler Who Wants Everything." Each page has the logo "VisitFlorida TM The State's Official Source for Travel Planning." The section is a 4 paragraph one headed "Beaches, beaches everywhere." Last paragraph is on Canaveral National Seashore. Last sentence reads as follows: "Your company for miles 05 be a pair of fishermen, a few shellers and, off in the frothy distance, a handful of nude bathers."<br>Visit Florida is a very good partner and has invited us for up to a week during each month to set up a table at the Welcome Centers and promote nude recreation. We have done this at the I-75 and I-95 Centers and it has proved to be a very good experience.<br>Clubs Request Consultants<br>The pre-visit questionnaires 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.<br>Room Reservations for AANR Convention<br>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. You could go on the waiting list if you like. DeAnza's phone numbers are 619-766-4301, or 877-246-6833. I am including the hotel contact information for the area. <br>Lux Inn – approximately 7 miles from DeAnza<br>(619) 766-9005 39739 Avenida De Robles Verdes Boulevard, CA 91905<br>Room rate is $260.00 for the week, or $59.40 per night<br>Jacumba Hot Springs Spa – Approximately 3 miles from DeAnza<br>Phone – 619-766-4333<br>Room rate is $70.20 which includes use of the facility.<br>I suggest that you make your reservations as early as possible.<br>Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator <br>Revenue Sources<br>As of the end of February the Government/Legal income (4675) is down $3,172.05. Holding down expenses $1,759.15 below budget during the same period puts us at a net loss of $1,412.90. A new process for increasing GA Challenge revenues is being implemented this month. Alonzo Stevens has also accepted the responsibility under the umbrella of the GAT committee for the annual convention silent auction fundraisers – starting with this year's event. The nude artwork, so popular at last year's auction, has been producing donations from walk in traffic at the AANR office, and we are exploring ways to expand this revenue source. Donation jars at all beach cleanup events will bring in additional dollars.<br>Take Pride In America<br>With April 22 sneaking up fast, this week AANR ordered volunteer shirts for the Friends of Assateague Beach Spring cleanup and finalized the design of the AANR Beach Etiquette Flying Disk. We will have a donation jar at these events to help offset the cost and AANR-East is participating as a sponsor. <br>Networking<br>I was recently asked to explain how AANR members benefited by our participation in Partners Outdoors 2006. As I was preparing this week for our GAT trip to Washington, DC in June I was reminded of what was imparted to me by Turner Stokes at Partners Outdoors 2005. Turner told me that money spent making networking connections is harder to find because it is not as easy to picture long-term results. Just like the attorney in Hillsborough County Florida who remembered Erich from meeting years before – personal connections made in the safe environment show decision makers and influencers that AANR members are just ordinary people that prefer to live and recreate without the shackles of textiles. Watch the Government Affairs page on the web site for more on networking as a GAT/CAT tool.<br>ELECTION CONNECTION<br>Is there an opportunity for you to make an ELECTION CONNECTION this year? Only if you live in one of the states listed on the 2006 Election Year Calendar available now on the Government Affairs page on the web site. Will meeting a trustee from AANR impress a candidate? Should every club hold candidate forums and invite politicians to come and speak to AANR voters? Should AANR start a Political Action Committee (PAC) fund to let politicians know that we will support those who support our issues just as other associations do?<br><br><br> </td>
