<br>AANR Weekly Report for September 15, 2006<br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br>Carolyn Hawkins Continues to Improve<br>I had an opportunity to see Carolyn briefly today at Cypress Cove where I attended a meeting. I'm very happy to report that, with the sun out, Carolyn was even more of herself. She started her rehabilitation classes this week to help strengthen her heart. Although she's improving, she gets a little down at times because she can't do all the things she likes to do. She asked me to again express her deepest appreciation for so many cards and gifts.<br>As a reminder, AANR is still available to assist you with your PR needs during Carolyn's absence. Please direct your requests to Steve Vickers at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=Bmu0PbVF5hLqWmuf2BMOdy5CIKBZCfAj8Cr4x9OBOBaMp7m3nyPrJfRTZsJFyvW-pgx8C9s>prasst@aanr.com</a> or me.<br> AANR Helping Members<br>This week AANR has news regarding two member families involved in custody matters. First, we are very pleased to report a successful outcome in a case involving a member who is a grandmother in Florida. She sought assistance after her grandson's regular visits to their home nudist club with their mom triggered a sudden motion by their father to modify custody. AANR provided materials to this member's well-qualified counsel, and the judge overseeing the matter REFUSED to grant the motion and this family can continue to visit! We're now working with the member on a request for financial assistance to defray some costs associated with preparing for the hearing.<br>AANR also assisted another member-grandmother from a mid-Atlantic state facing similar issues associated with a grandson's visit. We arranged for a comprehensive package of legal information to be sent to her and have offered to work with counsel as needed.<br> Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>The Bulletin<br>The October issue goes to the printer on Monday morning. <br> Patricia Orner – Government Affairs Coordinator<br>GAT CHAT<br>The regions reported the following on the last conference call: <br>NW – monitoring attempt to establish a nude beach at Magnuson Beach in Seattle, WA. Shirley Gauthier applauded the actions that will result in a new series of evening nude swims in Seattle, WA. <br>Midwest – reports all is quiet.<br>FANR – Debra Kay Hedding has been busy reviewing ballot issues in FL and sees none that will have an effect on public nudity. She has been working with TACOBA, a coalition seeking a designated nude beach on the FL west coast, even before assuming the GAT chair position.<br>West – Debra Sue Stevens has been monitoring the success with the American River issues and will have a report in upcoming issues of The Bulletin.<br>East – Jimmy Corsentino will be joining AANR East President, Susan Weaver, and Maryland volunteer, Ray Plummer, in coordinating AANR's participation in the 2006 Assateague NPS beach clean up this Saturday. As a part of a team of volunteers through Assateague Coastal Trust, AANR will be registering Take Pride In America (TPIA) hours, thanks again to the efforts of Kathy Pearson. Now in its 21st year, The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup is the largest and most successful volunteer event of its kind. This Saturday, September 16, hundreds of thousands of volunteers will clean up tons of trash all over the world.&quot; You can read more at: <a href=http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hom>http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hom</a> e <br>SW – Gary Spangler reported on the success of a recent 5K run and will be meeting with political candidates on Sept. 25th. Look for his report in The Bulletin.<br>DC – John Hunter has been keeping close tabs on the new National Park Service (NPS) Management Plan. He and Turner Stokes will attend a farewell luncheon next week for Fran Mainella and will monitor the new appointee's confirmation hearings.<br>RAC – Steve Hubbard has begun working to obtain a position for the AANR team on a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). <br>2006 Governors Election Guide now available <br>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.<br><a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a> &lt;<a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/guide.htm</a>&gt; <br><a href=http://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm>http://www.governing.com/govraces/govchart.htm</a><br><br><br><br><br><br> </td>