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AANR Office Closing For Tropical Storm Ernesto

By admin at 5:26 am on August 30, 2006 | No comments

–7-8701583801-2958964386=:2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable From: Erich E. Schuttauf, J.D., Executive Director Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Re: Office Closing for Tropical Storm Ernesto The National Weather Service predicts that between noon and 2 p.m. tomorrow, winds and rains from TS Ernesto will be over Central Florida. Because employee safety is crucial, the AANR office will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, to keep employees from being on the road. We will take all necessary precautions to secure the building, and we will make backups of membership records, etc. Our telephone answering system is being prepared with a storm message. We will monitor the weather predictions this evening. If Ernesto should happen to take a turn in a different direction and it's safe to be open tomorrow, we will do so. In either case, we anticipate resuming office operations on Thursday. –7-8701583801-2958964386=:2 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable From: Erich E. Schuttauf= , J.D., Executive Director Date:&nbsp; Tuesday, August 29, 2006<o></o><= /P> Re:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb= sp; Office Closing for Tropical Storm Ernesto<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o></FO= NT> The National Weather Ser= vice predicts that between noon and 2 p.m. tomorrow, winds and rains from T= S Ernesto will be over <st1>Central Florida</st1>. Because employee safety = is crucial, the AANR office will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, to keep= employees from being on the road. We will take all necessary precautions t= o secure the building, and we will make backups of membership records, etc.= Our telephone answering system is being prepared with a storm message.<o><= /o> <o>&nbsp;</o></FO= NT> We will monitor the weat= her predictions this evening. If Ernesto should happen to take a turn in a = different direction and it's safe to be open tomorrow, we will do so. In ei= ther case, we anticipate resuming office operations on Thursday.</FO= NT> <o></o>&nb= sp; –7-8701583801-2958964386=:2– </td>

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By admin at 5:52 am on August 29, 2006 | No comments

–0-7390321257-0921722965=:0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Parks Depart held another in an ongoing series of meetings detailing the General Management Plan Thursday August 24th. Among the items being discussed was the restoration of the Olympic Hot Spring to it "natural" state. Washing State Governmental Affairs Team Chair Steve Hubbard and Community Awareness Team member Joy Jones. Attended an open house styled forum to discuss the concerns of AANR members about the possible loss of the Olympic Hot Springs as a nudist venue. We were able to spend over an hour in one on one discussion with a group of Park representatives. The Head Ranger maintained that the issue of nudity at the site was not an element in the proposal to "restore" the site, which he agreed would have the affect of closing it to use. The Parks department stated that their primary concern regarding the springs was one of public safety. The park management expressed concerns that the springs have insufficient flow to keep them clean. Prior testing had shown "extremely" high levels of fecal chloroforms and other bacteria. We expressed our concerns that in addition to the loss of this site for the historic nude use, that the changes to the site would limit usage to one of the more accessible sites to those that are mobility impaired, both nudists and non-nudists alike. The Parks officials invited use to meet with them on site and review the situation further and to discuss options. Plans are underway to do so prior to the close of the comment period for this issue at the end of September. Steve Hubbard WA GAT Chair –0-7390321257-0921722965=:0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Parks Depart held another = in an ongoing series of me= etings detailing the General Management Plan Thursday August 24th. Among th= e items being discussed was the restoration of the Olympic Hot Spring to it= "natural" state. &nbsp; Washing State Governmental Aff= airs Team Chair Steve Hubbard and Community Awareness Team member Joy Jones= . Attended an open house styled forum to discuss the concerns of AANR membe= rs about the possible loss of the Olympic Hot Springs as a nudist venue.</F= ONT> &nbsp; We were able to spend over an = hour in one on one discussion with a group of Park representatives. The Hea= d Ranger maintained that the issue of nudity at the site was not an element= in the proposal to "restore" the site, which he agreed would have the affe= ct of closing it to use. The Parks department stated that their primary con= cern regarding the springs was one of public safety. The park management ex= pressed concerns that the springs have insufficient flow to keep them clean= . Prior testing had shown "extremely" high levels of fecal chloroforms and = other bacteria. &nbsp; We expressed our concerns that= in addition to the loss of this site for the historic nude use, that the c= hanges to the site would limit usage to one of the more accessible sites to= those that are mobility impaired, both nudists and non-nudists alike. The = Parks officials invited use to meet with them on site and review the situat= ion further and to discuss options. Plans are underway to do so prior to th= e close of the comment period for this issue at the end of September.</FONT= > &nbsp; Steve Hubbard WA GAT Chair</FO= NT> –0-7390321257-0921722965=:0– </td>

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AANR Weekly Report For August 25, 2006

By admin at 2:55 am on August 26, 2006 | No comments

Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director =20 Update on cArolyn hawkins Carolyn has asked me to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, e- mails, thoughts and prayers. She continues to improve and is=20 scheduled to go to a rehabilitation center this weekend. Linda Berry=20 continues to visit her on a daily basis and will keep you posted as=20 to Carolyn's progress.=20 =20 Thanks to All for a GREAT Convention The staff deeply appreciates the hard work of the many members and=20 volunteers who made the 75th Anniversary Celebration at De Anza=20 Springs such a success. We extend special thanks to Dave and Helen=20 Landman and their club on a job very well done. Thanks to very=20 quick work by your Secretary Sharon McLeod, minutes from the AANR=20 Convention are on the AANR Web site in the download zone of the=20 member benefits section as well as the club services section.=20 =20 AANR Wraps Up Attendance at National Conference of State Legislatures Last week AANR PR Chair Susan Weaver, AANR Government Affairs=20 Coordinator Pat Orner, and Cameron Bennett, a dedicated member from=20 Nashville, joined me in working the Association's booth at this=20 important conference. AANR has been attending each year for the=20 past 15 years, and we have distributed a different lapel pin at each=20 for the past 12.=20=20 =20 The event provides us with an opportunity to speak to hundreds of=20 state lawmakers and their staff, as well as other vendors. In all,=20 6,000 people were expected to have participated. Highlights will=20 appear in an upcoming edition of The Bulletin, but a couple bear=20 mention here: =20 First, AANR got some great press for our appearance from The=20 Tennessean, the major newspaper which serves the state (it replaced=20 the Nashville Banner, which some of you 05 have known, some years=20 ago). That story included a reproduction of our pin including web=20 address, the statement that we're the "credible voice of reason for=20 nude recreation," plus facts and figures.=20 =20 Second, our daily drawings for a chance to win a "Caution: Clothes=20 05 Come Off Without Warning" T-Shirt was a big hit, with hopefuls=20 dropping in their business cards. =20 Finally, as events were wrapping up, we received a visit from a=20 lawmaker in a southern state who happened to also be a church pastor=20 from a mainstream denomination. He was very interested–and=20 genuinely impressed–in the wholesome, body affirming nature of what=20 we do, and indicated that he had been (and would try to continue)=20 sending a natural, wholesome message about the human body in sermons=20 to his congregation. =20 These are but a few glimpses at why NCSL presents such a great=20 chance for us. =20 Reminder: AANR Committee Budgets are Needed By September 30th It's budget time again this year. And we want to be sure that=20 consideration is given to AANR committees in 2007 in your draft=20 budgets. Please submit information to our Financial Supervisor=20 Cindy Horton at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=bWgHo-b5YJfw4ThLa1MN0BGNuNHsGvfqcUMpHCupW8-ufxImnkauPvuwhYtGiklHADDd6sE>FinDir@aanr.com</a>. As always, members of our staff=20 are here to assist with historical information and obtaining figures=20 for proposed projects. Please let us know how we can help. =20 TRAVEL FOR NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING Because Friday, November 10, is Veterans Day and a holiday, you are=20 encouraged to make flight reservations as soon as possible.=20 =20 GREAT PRESS IN TEXAS Kudos to AANR Southwest President Lucy Hide and the team at Natural=20 Horisun in Texas on a GREAT article in the Houston Press. They even=20 managed to get this reporter to ditch his shorts and give nude=20 recreation a try. Read a copy of the story by clicking here:=20 <a href=http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2006-08-17/calendar/beenthere.html>http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2006-08-17/calendar/beenthere.html</a> =20 Linda Berry, Director of Publications =20 The Bulletin October is in production, and the new Cyber-Bulletin is online at=20 <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html</a> =20 MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT AANR CONVENTION In your registration packet at the convention, there was an insert=20 titled, Your Most Memorable Convention Moment. If you did not turn=20 yours in at DeAnza and would like to contribute your comments,=20 please e-mail them to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=1aBL_XDeTASsL8l8HhTQYI9hb9y0ij8vLhWwVi_wqW-WUNEa5tsHezhgRzMV_XbcGj37FZXe>editor@aanr.com</a> no later than August=20 28th. The comments will appear in the October issue of The Bulletin.=20 =20 GREETINGS FROM GEORGE AND NANCY VOLAK This is an excerpt from the e-mail I received from the Volaks this=20 week. "All here is going very well except for the fact that our cat,=20 Skeeter, has decided he does not like the Czech language or Czech=20 people. Go figure! George is out cutting the grass right now. He=20 has to be careful since three sheep showed up this morning and have=20 decided they would rather live here than wherever they came from. I=20 am hoping their owner shows up soon. I told George to wait to cut=20 the grass…the sheep can do it for him. Skeeter does not approve. I=20 think the sheep "baaaa" in Czech. Please tell everyone I send my=20 very best regards and hellos to one and all."=20=20 =20 Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordinator SILENT AUCTION=20 I am happy to report that the silent auction brought in nearly=20 $10,000, and some bids are still coming in. Thanks to the AANR West=20 Silent Auction Team =96 it just would not have happened without the=20 help of each of you. If you did not pick up your actual certificate=20 and you won a stay =96 these will be mailed to the winners early next=20 week. The baton has passed to AANR NW GAT/CAT Chair Shirley Gauthier for=20 the 2007 event at The Willamettans. It is never too early to let us=20 know what your club can donate to make this vital fun fundraiser a=20 success.=20 GA/LEGAL TABLE AT COMMITTEE FAIRE=20 Many stopped by the GAT/CAT table, took information, and spoke with=20 Alonzo Stevens. Much good feedback on the GA training sessions was=20 received. The "Can-Can Cans" were not the hottest item. The actual dancing was=20 changed due to the unfortunate airport security mess from 2 p.m. to=20 10 a.m. on Saturday and well=85..Although the photo-op was priceless =96=20 the contributions were below expectations. It is rumored that a=20 certain photo of all three fearless donors (Erich Schuttauf, John=20 Kinman, and Alonzo Stevens) in full costume might be a hot item in=20 the 2007 auction. Tour On Cooperative Conservation The listening sessions on cooperative conservation and environmental=20 partnerships was expanded now to 15. If you have volunteers who=20 would like to attend and be our "ears," give me a call or e-mail me=20 at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=d4lUiO4XnKNidPX_tdzDMIiofMf4FCOGG3NjhAE2C9QgnQhTlQuiknx6Y51HAlJpQfqQqOBv-rGkgEQ>government@aanr.com</a> and I will send you the latest list. It is a=20 perfect opportunity to have your CATs appear and request to make the=20 AANR mission and position known. Talking points and AANR pins will=20 be made available to your volunteers.=20 =20 NCSL The 2007 event will be held in Boston, and AANR has already set the=20 stage for a message of Cape Cod as another beach success like=20 Haulover Beach and the positive financial impact of AANR clubs like=20 Berkshire Vista Resort, Sandy Terraces Associates, and Sunchasers=20 Travel Club on the local economy.=20 =20 Call your state legislators and let them know you hope that they=20 stopped by the AANR booth. If they did not and want an information=20 packet (and a pin), get the details to me and I will see that one is=20 sent. =20 I cannot say enough about this completely positive experience. Look=20 for more details in the October edition of The Bulletin. =20 Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison Directory changes for addresses and phone numbers from this week=20 {were included in the officers copy of this email but not included=20 in the AANR-NW enews copy -ed.}.=20 </td>

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Regional Print Newsletter deadline

By admin at 6:44 am on August 25, 2006 | No comments

To all AANR-NW Clubs, Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs: =20 This is a reminder that the deadline for the November 2006 issue of=20 the Northwest Nudescene is September 15th, 2006.=20=20 Please send your updated club calendar information from November=20 2006 through March 2007 for this issue.=20=20 =20 There will be room in this issue for short articles (not to exceed=20 100 words) from the clubs. Please focus on upcoming events between=20 July and November. This is the last summer issue and the next one=20 will not be out for four months. FYI: Events that will have already happened 05 be sent to=20 <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=7tqYpdERvQOX10k3Nr9qOV1_2CKIn4tWnT86aesP04SThoETdJIgzoc-JQgdeZW2LOBECE-axy50V87waEerCA>Clubhappenings@aanr.com</a> (normally before the 20th of each month) for=20 printing in the AANR Bulletin for the issue 1 1/2 months later (i.e.=20 submit by September 15th for November issue).=20=20 =20 If you have a photograph for the Nudescene, you must now have a=20 signed photograph or model release form. E-mail the photograph and=20 release as attachments and retain the original photograph release.=20=20 Unless we are in possession of a AANR Photo release the photographs=20 cannot be used. The new forms are available through the AANR=20 website. Photos 05 be in jpeg, bmp or other similar type of graphics file.=20 Photos definitely make the newsletter look better to our members.=20=20 Send all Nudescene submissions to : <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=_VBJwC2sS5xNuT-eZYDc0Ndve7iRsijWJHZMIR6lGYcFi79ymmP4bgTtQkQ_1Xeda2vFO2xD9qkPOMQ5ZMVE>tennispaul@peoplepc.com</a>=20 Paul Kuntzmann Nudescene Coordinator </td>

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FW: Update on Carolyn Hawkins

By admin at 8:33 am on August 24, 2006 | No comments

August 24, 2006 Carolyn Hawkins is progressing and is now in CCU. She will start therapy today by walking in the hall several times a day. Many of you have asked about cards and flowers. It is ok now to send either, and the address is: Osceola Regional Medical Center The Heart Institute Carolyn Hawkins CCU Room 368 700 West Oak Street Kissimmee, FL 34741 407/846-2266 </td>

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Carolyn Hawkins – update

By admin at 9:32 am on August 22, 2006 | No comments

Carolyn Hawkins – update Mon/08/21, 2006 3:40 pm (PST) As many already know – Carolyn Hawkins (AANR Public Relations Coordinator) is recovering today from bypass surgery. Her prognosis is good and well wishes are best sent via the AANR office. You can mail get well cards to her at 1703 N Main St – Suite E, Kissimmee, Fl 34744 or send emails to Pat Orner at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=wJrG83sZHhSoDpHneJ70-aRgvMn0SU9IM-BqUmhgaXts4T01WVAmmByuraCYzlGAkPzpr8HjfPFkO409kr8>GOVERNMENT@AANR.COM</a> and she will see that they are printed and delivered to Carolyn as soon as she can receive visitors. </td>

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AANR Weekly Report for August 18, 2006

By admin at 9:15 am on August 19, 2006 | No comments

AANR Weekly Report for August 18, 2006 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director Out of the Office Pat Orner, Susan Weaver, and I are in Nashville, Tennessee, at the National Conference of State Legislatures. We will give a full report next week. Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator IN THE HOSPITAL Carolyn went to the emergency room around 5 a.m. Thursday morning with severe chest pains. She was admitted, and numerous tests are being done. So far the tests show that she did NOT have a heart attack, but the cardiologist will know more today after more tests are done. It's difficult to keep Carolyn still for even a moment, so naturally she's ready to go home. For the most part, her pain has subsided and she still has her wonderful sense of humor, even though they won't allow her to have even one cup of coffee! Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Linda Berry, Director of Publications MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT AANR CONVENTION In your registration packet at the convention, there was an insert titled, Your Most Memorable Convention Moment. If you did not turn yours in at DeAnza and would like to contribute your comments, please e-mail them to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=W1SW4YUYib6ZtliTxgFcguM71p29Yd29PwvBS-rzx7Q7HoRRw526hJAHeoUMsEwCHbcCjyLe2iKI>editor@aanr.com</a> no later than August 28th. The comments will appear in the October issue of The Bulletin. The Bulletin The September was issue printed yesterday. RULING DOCUMENTS ONLINE The revised procedure manual and official forms are online in the download zone of the member benefits section as well as the club services section. </td>

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Volleyball on Oregon Beach

By admin at 7:42 am on August 18, 2006 | No comments

Nude Volleyball on Oregon Beach Submitted by: Shirley Gauthier Rooster Rock State Park was the place to be in Oregon August 5 for nude volleyball. AANR-NW volleyball players Dick Post and Gary Mitchell organized a group of volleyball players to participate in the AANR-NW GAT beach work weekend. Oregon State Park employee Glenn Littrell was prepared with poles, net and a posthole digger to install the volleyball net. The volleyball players made it very clear that once the volleyball net was up they would be too distracted by volleyball to work on other projects. Some participants mentioned the possibility of an annual AANR-NW Rooster Rock volleyball tournament so stay tuned. Volunteers, after setting up on the beach close to the water, installed the volleyball poles, completed several litter patrols and cleared the stairs to the beach of sand, which is an annual chore due to the winds on the Columbia Gorge. Brad Landon has taken ownership of the annual stair cleaning and quickly volunteered for this physical job along with a Volunteer of the Gorge. What started out as a beach clean up at Rooster Rock State Park in Oregon has grown into an annual weekend gathering of nudist friends. Nudists who share their love of Rooster Rock and Sauvie Island nude beaches give up the first weekend of August each year to work together on Oregon's two legal nude beaches to advocate nude recreation on public lands and preserve the beaches. Sauvie Island's nude beach received volunteer attention the following day August 6. Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department has suggested that we focus our volunteer attention on the parking area and gravel road to the beach. Upon arriving and before setting up on the beach we cleaned the areas and chatted with local beach users arriving to recreate for the day. Thanks to Mountaindale Sun Resort's purchase of a set of horseshoes several years ago we all enjoyed the challenge of playing horseshoes barefoot in the hot sand. Mountaindale Sun Resort's support of AANR-NW GAT provides an extra incentive for those participating in the event. Mountaindale Sun Resort gives each event participant free grounds fees for the weekend and provides delicious low cost meals to those that participate. Mountaindale Sun Resort is a short distance from Sauvie Island nude beach and the perfect location for those wishing to participate in both beach work events. The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort (home of the AANR 2007 convention) provided sausage dogs, sauerkraut, condiments, bottled water, charcoal and napkins for the beach cleanup weekend. Squaw Mountain Ranch resort provided financial assistance and t-shirts for the raffle. The barbecue at both beaches provides volunteers an opportunity to socialize after completing work projects. The smell of hotdogs and the AANR flags blowing in the wind draws other beach users over to chat and ask for information. It was a surprise when a man joined us because after seeing the AANR flags he had them confused with AARP and said he thought it great we had gathered as a group in the nude. Volunteers in the Gorge (<a href=http://www.volunteersinthegorge.org/>http://www.volunteersinthegorge.org/</a>) and AANR-NW GAT have over the years nurtured a working relationship. The Volunteers in the Gorge website reports that "Volunteers in the Gorge was formed through a partnership between the Oregon State Police and the Oregon State Parks." The program was established to utilize citizen volunteers to work within the Columbia River Gorge national Scenic Area. Volunteers in the Gorge is a unique group of trained individuals who preserve and protect resources, discourage criminal behavior and provide support and information to state park users. It mattered little to the Volunteers in the Gorge that we would be working in the nude. AANR has gained members who now complain that at the beach cleanups they must wear their "Volunteer in the Gorge" t-shirts! Friends of AANR over the years committed to the beach events with volunteer hours, energy and financial support. Beach events are a great way to promote AANR and advocate for nudism on public lands. SOLV (<a href=http://solv.org/>http://solv.org/</a>) Oregon's largest volunteer group has over 3,000 volunteers who have adopted over 700 miles of river within their adopt-a-river program. SOLV provides the litter bags, first-aid kits, and a place on their website to advertise our beach clean ups. In addition to AANR's adoption of Sauvie Island (Collins Beach) and Rooster Rock State Park in SOLV's adopt-a-river program AANR enjoys and values our adoption of Rooster Rock State Park within the Oregon State Park adopt-a-park program. This year's beach weekend competed with the AANR convention being held at DeAnza Springs Resort. While we missed some of the regular volunteers we thank all the new volunteers and regulars who generously gave their time and energy. Volunteers traveled up to 3-4 hours drive to participate and gather with friends for a common goal. Thank you to those who send checks in support of AANR's work to promote nudity on public lands. If you would like to be a part of or support the continued AANR beach success you can do so by mailing a check made out to AANR-NW GAT, % AANR-NW Treasurer-Darrel Brown, POB 937, Marcola, Oregon 97454. Raffle prizes are always welcomed and a great way to advertise your resort or club and can be mailed to AANR-NW GAT Chair Shirley Gauthier at The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort, POB 969, Marcola, Oregon 97454 or better yet bring them with you to next years AANR convention! </td>

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AANR-NW.org web site

By admin at 6:50 pm on August 5, 2006 | No comments

A few people emailed saying they could not access the web site (=20 <a href=http://www.aanr-nw.org>http://www.aanr-nw.org</a> ).=20 It is up and was only temporarily down. We apologize for any inconvenience that 05 have occurred. </td>

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AANR Weekly Report For August 4, 2006

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–9-5456034130-3131076726=:6 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Club Weekly Report August 4, 2006 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director Out of the Office I am out of the office today as I have left early to attend the AANR West Convention at Glen Eden Sun Club. I look forward to seeing many of you during the AANR Convention next week at DeAnza Springs where I will present a comprehensive report.=20 That report will be made available online along with minutes of the meeting and other committee reports following convention. Hurricane Procedures Staff has considered the possibility that Tropical Depression Chris, currently churning in the Caribbean seas, 05 impact Florida next week.=20 While many of the staff will be at DeAnza, Linda Berry is "versed for inclement weather mode" and will lead the office while we are out.=20 Please watch for important announcements from her if they become necessary. E-Mail Replies Due to convention demands, it 05 not be possible to provide prompt replies to e-mails sent to me. I will have opportunities to check e-mail and appreciate your patience if it takes a bit longer to respond during the next week. No Report Next Week There will be no weekly report next week. I will give a full report after convention. Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator Convention Reservations Convention is next week. If you have not made your reservations, please do so as soon as possible. "It will be a blast from the past." The numbers for DeAnza are 619/766-4301 or 877/246-6833. I am including the hotel contact information for the area. Lux Inn =96 approximately seven 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 Publicity I had very positive interviews with KFCO out of Santa Cruz regarding convention, and WEOL out of Cleveland, Ohio, regarding general nude recreation. I had an interview with Atlanta Journal Constitution regarding the Atlanta clubs as well as the growth of nude recreation. This has not printed yet. This is an interesting link regarding nude recreation. <a href=http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849>http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849</a> <<a href=http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849>http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849</a>> I am still pitching The New York Post regarding nude weddings. If you are in the New York area or coming to Florida to get married, please let me know so I can tie this in. Linda Berry, Director of Publications Historic Time Capsule At 4:00 p.m. on August 11, the time capsule will be buried at DeAnza Springs Resort. Items are still needed for the capsule. Please TAKE the items to the AANR Convention with you or (or give to someone else to take). If that is not possible, please mail them to Jeannette DeRosier, 25999 Glen Eden Road, Space 247, Corona, CA 92883. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THEM TO DEANZA SPRINGS. On the Road to AANR's 75th Anniversary Convention For a complete schedule of convention activities, visit the member benefits page of the AANR Web site. The list of activities can be found at the download zone, ruling documents. DeAnza Springs also has the activities on the Web site at: <a href=http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversary.htm>http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversary.htm</a> <<a href=http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversary.htm>http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversary.htm</a>> The Bulletin The September issue is in production. Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison There are no directory changes this week. Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordinator 2006 Governors Election Guide Now Available Check the race in your state at the web sites below and let your GAT/CAT team leaders know what your club is doing to influence the candidates in favor of nude recreation. <a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a> <<a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a>> <a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm</a> GAT Workshops @ AANR CONVENTION Seats at the GAT/CAT workshops Monday & Tuesday during the AANR 75th Annual Convention will be limited =96 especially for the sessions with Turner Stokes and Missouri Rep. Curt Dougherty. PLEASE let me know how many you need by calling my cell phone =96 407-xxx-xxxx. { number blocked, ed.} The schedule is now available in the GA section at www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com>http://www.aanr.com</a>> SILENT AUCTION AT DEANZA SPRINGS Don't miss the Silent Auction Saturday from noon to 4:00 pm. All items must be received by Friday 8-11-2006 and should now be sent directly to DeAnza Springs with a phone call to either myself or Debra Sue Stevens (2006 Silent Auction Chair) at the DeAnza Springs office 619/766-4301 Be sure to mark the box SILENT AUCTION. GA/LEGAL TABLE AT COMMITTEE FAIRE Erich Schuttauf has agreed that =96 with a high enough bid =96 he will perform the can-can (this is NOT a clothing-optional bid item as the dance will be in traditional Can-Can attire). His challenge has already been accepted by John Kinman and Alonzo Stevens. The "Can-Can Cans" will be at our committee table on Thursday, August 10, from 2-4 p.m., and we can accept your contributions for this fun fundraiser and post your contribution if you are not going to be at convention. It is a neat way for your club to be recognized as a GA/Legal support entity. Tour On Cooperative Conservation The first eight listening sessions on cooperative conservation and environmental partnerships were announced on Friday by the Bush administration. At least four more sessions will be added later. You can download the entire article and current list on the GA web page. "The listening sessions are aimed to teach the administration how the government can "better respect the interests of people with ownership in land, water and other natural resources," the administration said earlier this month {subscription needed for this link – ed. } E&E NewsPM <<a href=http://www.eenews.net/eenewspm/2006/07/12/archive/5/>http://www.eenews.net/eenewspm/2006/07/12/archive/5/</a>> , July 12)." This is a perfect opportunity to have your CAT's appear and request to make the AANR mission and position know. NCSL The week after convention, AANR will once again take our message to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Erich Schuttauf, Susan Weaver, and I will be manning the AANR booth (# 607 =96 and the fourth space from the main entrance), August 16-18. This excellent placement is not at all by chance. Booth selection is a process regulated by a formula which considers the number of times an organization has attended the conference, the number of years as exhibitors, and the level of advertising participation. For AANR to place this high reflects a serious and mutually beneficial partnership. The 2006 Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, with a country theme of "Strong States Strong Nation." The AANR message will complement this with Strong Family Values =96 Strong Community Support =96 Strong Media Recognition =96 Strong Government Affairs Team in a patriotic red/white/blue presentation. Pre-show marketing to the contacts collected at the 2005 booth has already resulted in requests for the traditional AANR pins to be sent to attendees unable to make the show. Call your state legislators and let them know to be sure to stop by booth 607 and register for a daily drawing of a classic "Caution" T-shirt and informational materials. If they won't be going =96 let them know we still care, and I will gladly see that they get the pin and materials sent directly to them on your behalf after the show. –9-5456034130-3131076726=:6 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <DIV class=3D"Section1"> Club Weekly Report<o></o> August 4, 2006<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<o></o></FON= T> <o>&nbsp;</o> Out o= f the Office<o></o> I am out of the office today as I have left early to= attend the AANR West Convention at Glen Eden Sun Club. <o></o></FON= T> <o>&nbsp;</o> I look forward to seeing many of you during the AANR= Convention next week at DeAnza Springs where I will present a comprehensiv= e report.&nbsp; That report will be made available online along with minute= s of the meeting and other committee reports following convention.<o></o></= SPAN> <o>&nbsp;</o> Hurri= cane Procedures<o></o> Staff has considered the possibility that Tropical D= epression Chris, currently churning in the Caribbean seas, 05 impact <st1>= <st1>Florida</st1></st1> next week.&nbsp; While many of the staff will be a= t DeAnza, Linda Berry is "versed for inclement weather mode" and will lead = the office while we are out.&nbsp; Please watch for important announcements= from her if they become necessary.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> E-Mai= l Replies<o></o> Due to convention demands, it 05 not be possible to= provide prompt replies to e-mails sent to me.&nbsp; I will have opportunit= ies to check e-mail and appreciate your patience if it takes a bit longer t= o respond during the next week.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> No Re= port Next Week<o></o> There will be no weekly report next week. I will giv= e a full report after convention. <o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o>= Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator<o></o></SP= AN> <o>&nbsp;</o> Conve= ntion Reservations<o></o> Convention is next week.&nbsp; If you have not made = your reservations, please do so as soon as possible.&nbsp; "It will be a bl= ast from the past."<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> The numbers for DeAnza are 619/766-4301 or 877/246-6833.&nbsp; I am inc= luding the hotel contact information for the area.&nbsp; <o></o></FO= NT> <o>&nbsp;</o>= Lux Inn =96 a= pproximately seven miles from DeAnza<o></o> (619) 766-9005 39739 Avenida De <st1><st1>Robles = Verdes <st1>Boulevard</st1></st1>, <st1><st1>CA</st1></st1> <st1>91905</= st1></st1><o></o> Room rate is $260.00 for the week, or $59.40 per nig= ht<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> Publicity<o></o> I had very positive= interviews with KFCO out of <st1><st1>Santa Cruz</st1></st1> regarding con= vention, and&nbsp; <o></o> WEOL out of <st1><s= t1>Cleveland</st1>, <st1>Ohio</st1></st1>, regarding general nude recreatio= n.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> I had an interview with Atlanta Journal Constitution regarding the <st1><st1>= Atlanta</st1></st1> clubs as well as the growth of nude recreation.&nbsp; T= his has not printed yet.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o></SPAN= > This is an interest= ing link regarding nude recreation.<o></o> <A title=3D"<a href=http://=>http://=</a> www.pr.com/press-release/14849" href=3D"<a href=http://www.pr.com/press-release/148=>http://www.pr.com/press-release/148=</a> 49"><a href=http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849>http://www.pr.com/press-release/14849</a></A><o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o></SPAN= > I am still pitching= The New York Post regard= ing nude weddings.&nbsp; If you are in the <st1>New York</st1> area or comi= ng to <st1><st1>Florida</st1></st1> to get married, please let me know so I= can tie this in.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> Linda Berry, Director of Publications<o></o></FON= T> <o>&nbsp;</o> Histo= ric Time Capsule<o></o> At 4:00 p.m. on August 11, the time capsule will be = buried at DeAnza Springs Resort. Items are still needed for the capsule. Pl= ease TAKE the items to the= AANR Convention with you or (or give to someone else to take). If that is = not possible, please mail them to Jeannette DeRosier, <st1><st1>25999 Glen = Eden Road</st1></st1>, Space 247, <st1><st1>Corona</st1>, <st1>CA</st1> <st= 1>92883</st1></st1>. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THEM TO DEANZA SPRINGS.&nbsp; <o></= o> <o>&nbsp;</o> On the Road to AANR's 75th Anniversary Convention<FON= T color=3D"black"> = <o></o> For a complete schedule of convention activ= ities, visit the member benefits page of the AANR Web site. The list of act= ivities can be found at the download zone, ruling documents. DeAnza Springs= also has the activities on the Web site at: <A href=3D"<a href=http://www.deanzasp=>http://www.deanzasp=</a> rings.com/AANR/anniversary.htm"><a href=http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversa=>http://www.deanzasprings.com/AANR/anniversa=</a> ry.htm</A><o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> <SPA= N style=3D"FONT-WEIGHT: bold;FONT-SIZE: 12pt;TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase;FONT= -STYLE: italic;">The Bulletin<o></o> The September issue is in production. <o></o>= <o>&nbsp;</o> Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison<o></o></= SPAN> <F= ONT face=3D"Arial" size=3D"2"><o>&nbsp;</o> There are no directory changes this week. <o></o></S= PAN> <o>&nbsp;</o> <o>&nbsp;</o> <st1>Patricia Orner</st1> =96 Government Affairs Coordinator<o></o>= 2006= Governors Election Guide Now Av= ailable<o></o> Check the race in your= state at the web sites below and let your GAT/CAT team leaders know what y= our club is doing to influence the candidates in favor of nude recreation.<= o></o> <= A href=3D"<a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a>"><a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a></= SPAN></A> <o></o> h= <a href=ttp://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm>ttp://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm</a><o></o><= /P> <= o>&nbsp;</o></U= > GAT = Workshops @ AANR CONVENTI= ON<o></o> Seats at the GAT/CAT w= orkshops Monday &amp; Tuesday during the AANR 75th Annual Conven= tion will be limited =96 especially for the sessions with Turner Stokes and= Missouri <st1>Rep. Curt Dougherty</st1>. PLEASE<= FONT color=3D"red"> let me know how many you need by c= alling my cell phone =96 407-xxx-xxxx. { number blocked,&nbsp;ed.}&nbsp; &n= bsp;The schedule is now available in the GA section at <A href=3D"<a href=http://www.aanr.com>http://www.aanr.com</a>">w= ww.aanr.com</A> <o></o> <o></o></U= > </= SPAN>&nbsp; SI= LENT AUCTION AT DEANZA SPRINGS<o></o> Don't miss the Silent Auction Saturday from noon to = 4:00 pm. All items = must be received by Friday 8-11-2006 and should now be sent directly to DeA= nza Springs with a phone call to either myself or <st1>Debra</st1> Sue Stev= ens (2006 Silent Auction Chair) at the DeAnza Springs office 619/766-4301 B= e sure to mark the box&nbsp; SILENT AUCTION<F= ONT color=3D"#333333">.<o></o= > <o>&nbsp;</o></SPAN= > = GA/LEGAL TABLE AT COMMITTEE FAIRE <o></o> <st1>Erich Schuttau= f</st1> has agreed that =96 with a high enough bid =96 he will perform the can-c= an (this is NOT a clothing-optional bid item as the dance will be in tradit= ional Can-Can attire). His challenge has already been accepted by John Kinm= an and <st1>Alonzo Stevens</st1>. The "= Can-Can Cans" will be at our committee table on Thurs= day, August 10, from 2-4 p.m., and we can accept your contributions for thi= s fun fundraiser and post your contribution if you are not going to be at c= onvention. It is a neat way for your club to be recognized as a GA/Legal su= pport entity.<o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o><= /U> Tour On Cooperative Conservation<o></o></FON= T> The first eight listening sessions on cooperative conservation and envir= onmental partnerships were announced on Friday by the Bush administration. = At least four more sessions will be added later. You can download the entir= e article and current list on the GA web page. "The listening sessions are = aimed to teach the administration how the government can "better respect th= e interests of people with ownership in land, water and other natural resou= rces," the administration said earlier this month {subscription needed&nbsp;for this link – ed. } <I= ><A title=3D"<a href=http://www.eenews.net/eene=>http://www.eenews.net/eene=</a> wspm/2006/07/12/archive/5/" href=3D"<a href=http://www.eenews.net/eenewspm/2006/07/=>http://www.eenews.net/eenewspm/2006/07/=</a> 12/archive/5/">E&amp;E NewsPM</A>, July 12)."&nbsp;</FONT= >This is a perfect opportunity to have your CAT's appear and request to mak= e the AANR mission and position know. <o></o> <o>= &nbsp;</o><= /B> NCSL<o= ></o> The week after convention, AANR will once again take= our message to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Erich= Schuttauf, <st1>Susan Weaver</st1>, and I will be manning the AANR booth (= # 607 =96 and the fourth space from the main entrance), August 16-18. This = excellent placement is not at all by chance. Booth selection is a process r= egulated by a formula which considers the number of times an organization h= as attended the conference, the number of years as exhibitors, and the leve= l of advertising participation. For AANR to place this high reflects a seri= ous and mutually beneficial partnership. <o></o> <o>&nbsp;</o> The 2006 Annual Meeting &amp; Exhibition will be hel= d in <st1><st1>Nashville</st1>, <st1>Tennessee</st1></st1>, with a country = theme of "Strong States= Strong Nation." The AANR message will complement this with Strong Family V= alues =96 Strong Community Support =96 Strong Media Recognition =96 Strong = Government Affairs Team in= a patriotic red/white/blue presentation. Pre-s= how marketing to the contacts collected at the 2005 booth has already resul= ted in requests for the traditional AANR pins to be sent to attendees unabl= e to make the show. Call your state legislators and let them know to be sur= e to stop by booth 607 and register for a daily drawing of a classic "Cauti= on" T-shirt and informational materials. If they won't be going =96 let the= m know we still care, and I will gladly see that they get the pin and mater= ials sent directly to them on your behalf after the show. &nbsp;</DIV> –9-5456034130-3131076726=:6– </td>

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