<br> AANR Weekly Report for October 20, 2006<br><br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br> WARM THANK YOU TO MIRA VISTA RESORT <br>Mira Vista Resort has donated a seven-night stay at the upscale property near Tucson, Arizona, as the latest Government Affairs Challenge. We deeply appreciate what this will do to fund efforts on local, state, and national levels. Details will appear in the November issue of The Bulletin. You can visit the resort's Web site at: <a href=http://www.miravistaresort.com/>http://www.miravistaresort.com/</a><br> Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>Your feedback is important<br>What would you like to know about AANR clubs and participating businesses before scheduling a visit? Please send your answers to me at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=A2zXHYRlRbKQiV_EKR-GheCZP94TdDdzNckrYSC3MtmEJ_5g9R09Ky-j25BMtj43n_v-XNCU>editor@aanr.com</a><br>Answers to this question will help the publications department determine what information should be included in the next edition of the North American Guide. <br> ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES<br>Cyber-Bulletin and AANR Web advertising space is available. Please contact Martha Young for rate information at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=mTRfR4PVWpnNUpWxgjwp6EzYzVfqgejJu80adjl0pI3gDbjtuqX3w3zOuCujsKyJ_S7drXrwQcoBuBsj>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> or phone 800/879-6833, ext. 228.<br>We also have one direct marketing coupon available. The coupons are mailed to all new and renewing AANR members with their membership card. The response to these offers has been well received by the members and advertisers. The cost is $600 for six months, or $1,000 for one year. All you need to do is give us the information, and we print the coupons. <br> The Cyber-bulletin<br>Read more about the nude biker who got a ticket for no helmet on the Cyber-Bulletin at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html</a><br> The Bulletin<br>The November issue goes to the printer on Monday morning.<br> Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator <br>THANK YOU<br>First I would like to say thank you to all of you who sent cards, flowers and gifts during my surgery. It was just wonderful and I enjoyed reading the cards a couple of times and looking at my flowers. Thanks also for you prayers, thoughts and phone calls, and I look forward to seeing many of you in November.<br>SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW<br>This week we are participating with FANR in the Southern Woman's Show in Orlando. It has been a very busy show so far and it continues through Sunday.<br> NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Assoc)<br>Thanks to Steve Hubbard and his volunteers for staffing the NRPA trade show in Seattle. We spoke with Steve this morning and he has had four volunteers each day. He reports it has been a very busy show.<br> Patricia Orner – Government Affairs Coordinator<br>State Legislation and News From State Net<br>Only NJ and DC are in Regular Session. MA is in Informal Session. OH is in Skeleton Session. Prefiling and drafting has begun in CO, FL, KY, MT, ND, NV and VA with 111 bills prefiled last week.<br>There are no elections scheduled during the next three weeks.<br> The Council of State Governments<br>AANR staff has launched planning with AANR-West and Arizona State GAT Chair, Bev Price, to implement the exhibit and attendance at The Council of State Governments Annual State Trends and Leadership Forum. This year's meeting, Nov. 30-Dec 3 in Phoenix, AZ, will include an off site presentation by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and an informative overview of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the Central Arizona Project, and the Salt River Project. A visit to a recharge facility and CAPs control room will be included. <br>Let your state representatives know to stop by booth #211 to get their limited edition lapel pin and the most recent information about what AANR is and why we solicit their support.<br> GAT TRAINING<br>If your club is interested in GAT/CAT training – please let me know at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=9jmMrzBOaKY5Tum9kcFetjcNCSGe3PoUgU4KvikG789oBwXCXVr4Ef8nxdOsX33Sa19vfjaeyXYqlWYi>government@aanr.com</a>. Would you prefer on site training – or would you participate in Tele-Training if offered?<br> GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CHALLENGE<br>There is still time to enter the Fire &amp; Ice Challenge. With the new deadline of November 20 and a NEW drawing date of November 27, 2006 – each five-dollar donation gets you one chance to win an ocean view cabin for two aboard Bare Necessities Tour and Travel cruise on Holland America's Amsterdam. This is a package worth $4,500 and the ship will depart Seattle on July 20, 2007 and return to Seattle on July 27. Several clubs have begun a pool. Buy $100-$500 and, if your club wins, you can hold an on-site drawing with AANR publicity. It's a fun way to do your part and help AANR protect your members' rights.<br> Mark Foley Update<br>The AANR and FANR teams continue to monitor the situation with the help of FANR lobbyist, Bob Levy, and FANR Regional GAT Chair, Debra Kay Hedding. The media attention has turned to where it should be – politics and election problems as illustrated by the following: Foley signs could spark election controversy.<br><br><br><br><br> </td>