=20 AANR Weekly Report for January 12, 2007<br>=20<br>Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director<br>Martin Luther King Holiday a Time for Reflection This weekend, as the nation reflects on and honors the memory of this civil rights leader, it=92s worth noting that, despite so many advances that have been made towards equality, there is much more to do.<br>It=92s also worth mentioning that, in many ways, your association has worke= d to preserve important rights that we cherish =96 from our freedom to speak = and publish, to our right to peaceful assembly and to petition government. AANR, its regions, clubs, officers, and members have spoken up for those rights in state legislatures, the U.S. Congress, federal courts, and even i= n the U.S. Supreme Court.=20<br>Some 05 not be aware that AANR recently assisted an attorney representing = a man in his petition requesting asylum in the U.S. out of fear that he will face severe punishment on return to his home country of Armenia simply for having advocated organized nudism there. AANR supplied expert testimony (that was acknowledged as =93highly credible=94 by an immigration law judge= ) and case law that is being used to prepare his appeal. Thank you for all that you make possible.<br>In observance of the holiday, the AANR office will be closed Monday, Januar= y 15, but will reopen on Tuesday.=20=20=20 =20<br>THE DUCK teams up with AANR! There=92s more good news this week on the subject of participating business= es. Now, AFLAC insurance and AANR have inked an agreement to make two insurance plans–one covering accidents and the other providing supplemental cancer coverage–available to AANR members at special member savings. Many of you have heard about AFLAC, which advertises with the quacking duck who always seems to be on hand when people are discussing their insurance needs.<br>Within just a few weeks, AANR will have a link to AFLAC=92s special program description for AANR from our membership benefits page on aanr.com. We wil= l also provide the web address in all-new member benefit =93wallet cards=94 b= eing prepared for our new member kits, as well as a story in the March issue of The Bulletin about all of our participating businesses.<br>AFLAC is a credible name in the insurance field, and we=92re pleased they= =92re working with the credible voice of reason for nude recreation.=20=20 =20<br>Three FROM AANR attend Partners Outdoors=20 This week AANR President John Kinman joined Danielle Faber of Shangri La Resort in Arizona and AANR Government Affairs Coordinator Pat Orner in attending Partners Outdoors at the Arrowhead resort in California. Partner= s is an incredible opportunity for those involved in recreation in the privat= e sector to work in small groups (about 30 people per group with over 100 in attendance overall) with officials from the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and other agencies. The workshops tackle current issues, mos= t notably of which this year was getting more youth to enjoy the outdoors. Danielle, as a college student, was invited to serve as a PANELIST during one of the public forums with the entire conference gathered. She did a great job representing youth and AANR.<br>A more comprehensive report will be coming when Pat Orner returns to the office. =20<br>Carroll County, Virginia This week AANR worked to convince the county attorney and other officials t= o modify language in an ordinance being proposed to regulate adult entertainment. Despite numerous telephone calls and faxes in a dialog between AANR and the attorney=92s office, ultimately the measure passed int= o law as written on Tuesday. AANR and NAC appear to be the only groups who responded, so perhaps nudists and naturists are doing some of the best jobs tracking legislative developments these days! Thanks to all from both group= s who are working to make the public aware of the broad-brushed sweeping effects that laws targeting adult entertainment often have on those who enjoy simple nudity. You can read more about how events unfolded in this online account: <a href=http://www.galaxgazette.com/articles/2007/01/12/news/news02.txt>http://www.galaxgazette.com/articles/2007/01/12/news/news02.txt</a> =20<br>NEW PAGE ON AANR.COM IS LIVE The Nudist Events page at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/nudist_events.html>http://www.aanr.com/nudist_events.html</a> is live. This section of the AANR website features news about upcoming AANR, regional, and club events. All regions and clubs are invited to submit upcoming events that are open to the public. Please submit event dates at least one month in advance. Advertising opportunities are also available, and this is a great place to showcase your club as visitors to the website will be checking the events happening in their area. To add an event, e-mai= l <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=lACxh8X6EqIz5nnSxMJ_uOVH5MqstUqCaHZYDpZIqcPBLQC8-Tp4NGOv-U9BuZsEDSeR5vSjMX4cJ26aO-uPnr8>clubhappenings@aanr.com</a> and specify that it=92s for the website. For advertising, e-mail <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=-j4MPewmHKIw851AP7YPm_hC_wPQLltHEjfXMoA0cnTH8Pufg2yYdadmVSzZh5MPyO3beddjjBcr70w>bulletinads@aanr.com</a>. Hurry, space is limited on this page.<br>———————————————————=20<br>Linda Berry, Director of Publications<br>THE BULLETIN The February issue is in final production. We=92re scheduled to go to the printer on Wednesday morning.=20=20<br>———————————————————=20=20<br>Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator=20<br>Publicity Check out the link below regarding the interview with the author of the book, Over Achievers, on O=92Reilly Factor. Go to <a href=http://www.foxnews.com/video/0