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AANR Weekly Report for March 30, 2007

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=20 AANR Weekly Report for March 30, 2007 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director The Weakest Link=85 a word about Increasing Web Traffic We=92ve got a couple of very important tips that our webmaster, Captain Jac= k communications passed onto us that we=92ll pass onto you. First, getting others only to link to your home page 05 be costing you Internet traffic! Yep. You read that right. Here=92s why: The search engines that web surfers use to find sites of interest to them o= n the Internet are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods for determining who will rank highest in response to a given search term. When evaluating who will hold places among the top search results a search engin= e like Google will, for example, systematically determine how many links to a page within a given website and give much greater weight to that number tha= n the number of links pointing to the main page. In other words, a link in a story to www.aanr.com/faq.html helps =93earn= =94 AANR a better place on search engines that use such methods than a link to our main page of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> . Links to the main page are thus dubbed =93the weakest link.=94 The theory behind this is that pages located deeper within a website (called =93deep links=94) are usually more rich with actual information and content. So li= nks to them demonstrate content-rich websites. The second tip is getting others to use a keyword or key phrase that=92s important to you within their links back to your site. What does all this mean in practice? You can help boost traffic to your club or personal website by encouraging others to link to a secondary page of your content using the key phrase that identifies you best. Do you have an events page that=92s updated regularly? How about a place to feature content submissions from members? Start encouraging visits there. If you have such a page, let us know so that we can find places on our website to send traffic there. In turn, you can help boost traffic to AANR=92s website by adding a link to www.aanr.com/faq.html . You can double the effectiveness of that link by simply putting the word Nudist in hypertext, followed by =93Answers to Comm= on Questions=94 in regular text.=20 It takes a little readjustment on the part of your webmaster, but it can pa= y great dividends to your club and AANR. =20 News from the News This week AANR had two very positive experiences with media. First, thanks to hard work from Trustee Walt Stephens of AANR West, a Santa Barbara, California radio station conducted a live radio interview with AAN= R on the subject of nude recreation, what to expect on a first visit to a nudist beach or club, and how to join the Association. We also publicized the upcoming Nude Recreation Week from July 9-15, 2007, wherein AANR and TN= S will be teaming up to invite North Americans to try nude recreation. In the past, Walt has had regular communications with the station to debunk myths and answer questions. He put us in touch and, as a result, made a very successful interview possible. Great going Walt! Next, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) based in Washington, D.C. interviewed me for an upcoming story in their magazine about overcoming preconceptions held by the media when one is dealing with press. ASAE, the recognized leader in the association leadership community= , felt AANR could provide valuable information to its members about tackling this difficult situation. Congratulations are due you, AANR. You have earned a place not only as a credible voice for nude recreation, but in media as well.=20 Credibility, Resources at Work in Florida In recent Executive Director reports we have reported on problem bills pending in Florida. I explained that, for reasons of strategy, we are not in a position to discuss many specifics of our response to these bills, beyond that we have been to Tallahassee to discuss them personally with lawmakers and to hold work sessions with FANR=92s lobbyist. We have very carefully monitored these bills, while re-assessing each threat on a near-daily basis.=20=20 We have opted for a low key approach that does not fan the flames of publicity so as to increase undue attention to these measures, and still believe it is the best approach. However, I would like to take a moment to talk about the quality of the team working for you during this particularly active Florida session: Legal knowledge =96 Bills have been reviewed by FANR=92s General Counsel an= d me, as AANR Executive Director. FANR=92s Counsel has been licensed and activel= y practicing law in the state for more than 20 years. He holds a law degree from Duke University School of Law and worked as a prosecutor before going into private practice. Your Executive Director is also an alumni of Duke Law School, and is licensed to practice in Florida. He has handled pro bon= o cases for nudists charged with violations of 800.03 which regulates indecen= t exposure and is the subject of many of these bills and 877.03 disorderly conduct matters. Legislative knowledge =96 FANR=92s lobbyist has worked at the state capitol= as a lobbyist through administrations (and legislatures) that have been controlled by both Democrat and (now) Republican administrations. His office is on Jefferson Street two blocks from the statehouse.=20 Communications ability and knowledge of local government =96 Volunteers hel= p round out the quality of the FANR Government Affairs Team, and nowhere is that more evident than in these two areas. Your FANR Government Affairs chair is a retired major from the Air Force serving as a communications officer for most of her career. Among the most notable accomplishments on her resume was directly working on the staff of high command during the first Gulf War. Local government is your FANR Vice President=92s area of expertise, which includes assignments as a city manager to several communities and, now, balancing retirement enjoyment with occasional re-assignments as an interim city manager.=20 Political knowledge =96 Politics plays into just about every decision made = in Tallahassee of course. It is helpful to have a member of the team that is versed in knowledge of the political capital that must be expended during a given course of action, as well as a strong knowledge of names and faces in government. Your AANR Government Affairs Coordinator has been the county chairperson for U.S. presidential campaigns and has served as a member of her party=92s county steering committee. It takes many people to make a credible voice and you have, through your member dues, supported the people who make up your Florida team. I look forward to highlighting the capabilities of teams from other states in future reports. —————————————————————————= – —=20 Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator=20 Positive Publicity Erich had a very positive interview with ASAE Magazine. No scheduled print date as of now. He also had a great interview with the radio station, WTYK out of San Barbara California. This interview was interesting. It was about nude recreation in general and the reporter was transferred to Kimberly who signed him up for a membership over the phone and on the air. = =20 We are still waiting to hear from Newsday. We are still working with a show called =93Spotlight On=94 and will keep yo= u posted as we continue. =20 PHOTO SHOOT This week we did a photo shoot covering many different areas such as gardening, golf carts, sports, beach scene and many more.=20=20 NUDE RECREATION WEEK We are working closely with The Naturist Society on joint promotion of Nude Recreation Week. The theme this year is =93Catch the Wave.=94 (Kudos to Nic= ky Hoffman and her team for this creative idea.) I encourage your club to get activities planned early so you can be included when members call for information on NRW. Open houses are very good and inexpensive. We will also have a template release for your club to you use where you can insert the club information and contact person. Go to www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> and click on press room, then go to images to view the 2007 Nude Recreation Week Button. Place your order early. WE ARE SENDING OUT RELEASES AND PITCH STORIES AND LOOKING FOR THE TOP 10 EVENTS THAT YOUR CLUB HAS PLANNED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. NUDE CRUISE We have the Alaska nude cruise coming up in July. Again I am requesting club brochures be sent to the AANR office so we can promote your club on board.=20=20 Convention update If you plan to attend the convention get your registration in early. As soon as I have the nearby hotel information, I will give you those details. The registration form and activities schedule are available online at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a> .=20=20 If you plan to rent a car for the AANR Convention, we have also partnered with Budget Rent A Car along with Avis, Hertz, and Alamo. If you would lik= e to use Budget, the toll free number is 1-800-527-0700 and the code is BCD S203527. You can also go to www.budget.com <<a href=http://www.budget.com/>http://www.budget.com/</a>> and reserve your car. Hertz rental car code is CDP 1199824, 1-800-654-2210 or www.hertz.com <<a href=http://www.hertz.com/>http://www.hertz.com/</a>> Avis code is AWD T625100, 1-800-698-5685 or www.avis.com <<a href=http://www.avis.com/>http://www.avis.com/</a>>=20 2007 Convention Awards Submissions and Sponsors Needed Now is the time to begin submitting information to the AANR office for the following awards. The deadline is 05 31, 2007 (unless otherwise indicated)= . Schofield Trophy This award is given to the nonlanded club that accumulates and documents th= e most mileage on visits to landed clubs between June 1, 2006, and 05 31, 2007. Submissions for this award are due in the AANR office by June 10, 2007. AANR Man, Woman, and Family of the Year* These awards are presented for outstanding contributions in promoting nudis= m in AANR. Young Man and Young Woman Awards These awards are based on the best essays written by AANR Youth under age 1= 8 that detail what benefits the author has derived from being a nudist. The winners of these awards shall be selected from all essays submitted prior t= o the beginning of the membership meeting of the annual AANR convention. The author of the winning essays will each receive $100 and a plaque.=20 Youth Award for Nudist Studies* The Youth Award is presented to a student up to 22 years of age who used his/her nudist activities and interest to further his/her scholastic endeavors. The winner receives $300 and a plaque.=20 The Glen Eden Award This award is given to the club that holds the most outstanding publicity event during the year. The Hal O=92Neill Award* The Hal O=92Neill Award is presented for outstanding public relations by a club that joins in a community effort which results in the improvement of the club=92s image as well as the image of nudism in general. The Art Schumann Award The award recognizes the best nudist reporting by a nonnudist reporter in a nonnudist publication. Best Original Article in A Club Newsletter* (self explanatory) Ilsley Boone Best Club Newsletter Awards* The newsletter awards are given to clubs judged to have the best club newsletters. Clubs must submit three different issues from the current year (May to May) to the AANR office. All newsletters submitted will be placed into a category based on club membership as of the year-end membership report. The categories shall be Group A (10-50 members), Group B (51-200 members), Group C (201-500 members), and Group D (500 or more members). The Serendipity Park Web Sites 1. Best Nudist Personal Web Site: Awarded to a Webmaster who is an AANR voting member. 2. Best Professional Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by a full-time professional webmaster. 3. Best Amateur Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by an amateur webmaster. Public Relations Nonnudist Media Awards* Up to two awards can be given in each of the six categories: 1. Newspaper articles* 2. Newspaper photographs* 3. Magazine articles* 4. Magazine photographs* 5. Radio presentations* 6. Television presentations* The Erwin Koch Award* This award is presented to a club for its friendliness and cleanliness. Paradise Lakes Government Affairs Award This award is given annually to an individual or a club for outstanding contributions. Any AANR member or club 05 submit a nomination for any of these awards. If you have any questions about the awards, or to sponsor any of the awards including the sports awards, please contact the AANR office at 800/879-6833= . *Indicates Sponsorship Available — $50 —————————————————————————= – —=20 Linda Berry, Director of Publications THE BULLETIN The 05 Bulletin is in production.=20 E-BULLETIN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY The E-Bulletin is sent to approximately 8,000 members and clubs every other week, and the list keeps growing. There is one advertising space available. The ad consists of text and photo with Web link (similar to the Featured Clubs on www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> ). It will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Martha Young at 800/879-6833= , ext. 228, or e-mail <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=f2ZVuFk4Azy3NM62FqG-IIzyXDBI6aqPu0GvuW_xpZJfI9DO-Y-tDx3Wi1-PGbX-M2f_iv3BIaNL_tAmnw>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> for details.=20 —————————————————————————= – —=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20 Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordinator=20 Cap Wiz Legislative Alert and Advocacy Tools Cap Wiz is a new advocacy tool that AANR has purchased so that as the team is made aware of bills that our membership will want to know about =96 we c= an send alerts. It has many other great benefits like being able to check who your current political leaders are and even the ability to send letters to your local media. AANR NEVER sells or gives out member personal information= . It is for this very reason that we loaded only the e-mail addresses that ou= r members have given AANR on the www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> Web sit= e to the Cap Wiz database. Requests are being sent out to let members know that if they want to receive legislative alerts and/or use the Cap Wiz tool =96 they need to update the Cap Wiz profile, or unsubscribe and no alerts w= ill be sent. All clubs are urged to have their members subscribe to this vital tool and complete the personal information on the AANR Cap Wiz website as soon as possible. <a href=http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup>http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup</a> <<a href=http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup>http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup</a>> will take them to the sign up form. =20 The Nation=20 High Court to Revisit Child Pornography=20 Taking up the latest in a series of legal disputes over how to combat child pornography without infringing on freedom of speech, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review an appeals-court ruling striking down part of a new federa= l law that makes it a crime to send computer messages that offer child pornography. MORE: Los Angeles Times <<a href=http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-porn27mar27

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Willies Clean up Weekend

By admin at 12:14 pm on March 24, 2007 | No comments

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Bring your gloves, your pruners, hoes, your "grubbies" etc. and join us. Work will start around 9 a.m. Saturday. If you have any questions, please email: HYPERLINK "mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=vkTMimucfNwmK7lHcgPAIf8GdzR2oi46VsQqyEwuYXPJt1lAz1F2tgMqxC3CW0kf21e1MvR7a0qOYtXd>tmcnatt2000@msn.com</a>."convention <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=SFXKdQchzjBlM2PCFaX53ZGCUdwPIdnC-W8EZQpax6V4P4jCEusL-z6Qcl9dsYtjX616FA>07@msn.com</a>, attention: Tom McNatt. We=92ll also have fun when the work is done =96 it=92s the "Willie Way." As= a "thank you" to our workers, we=92ll have the Willies famous Pig Roast Satur= day night. Afterward, go for a swim or relax in our big brand new hot tub or in the remodeled TAVern. If you haven=92t been to the Willies lately, you=92ll notice that we have already made a lot of improvements for your summer enjoyment. We look forward to seeing you 05 19 =96 20. 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People from around the country are amazed that the members in ou= r=20 small region work so closely together to promote such events. Because of the convention, the Clean-Up Weekend 05 19 &#8211; 20 takes = on new=20 meaning this year. Once again, the Willies asks for your help on clean-up=20 weekend. Grounds fees will be waived for any Northwest member who comes to = work.=20 Bring your gloves, your pruners, hoes, your "grubbies" etc. and join us. Wo= rk=20 will start around 9 a.m. Saturday. If you have any questions, please email:= <A=20 href=3D"mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=AjfF-oHvs3Wxg_8EjpgvJNEBvp9TEtkHPmPiLPLHNcEfxmLbWyR98wevPbdH9QNKdcbaLJP19xTlwOB4>tmcnatt2000@msn.com</a>.">convention=20 <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=dmnkwtoEfocZqw-NyZjVHIUPnRjyiyID8pH0Lv49M3s0Fwkc-zjyBNa90veEWfugs1210uc>07@msn.com</a></A>, attention: Tom McNatt. We&#8217;ll also have fun when the work is done &#8211; it&#8217;s the "= Willie Way." 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AANR Weekly Report for March 23, 2007

By admin at 12:31 pm on March 23, 2007 | No comments

AANR Weekly Report for March 23, 2007 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director OUR THIRD ISSUE OF THE E-BULLETIN DISTRIBUTED We are pleased to let you know that the 3rd edition of AANR=92s all new E-Bulletin was sent this morning to nearly 8,000 e-mail addresses on file. Software that AANR is using has helped us to groom a once larger list of e-mails down to current, valid addresses that work. Not only do we have a higher quality list, but the percentage of messages we send that are opened has greatly increased also. Over half of our list will open messages withi= n the first two days.=20=20 There are limited opportunities to advertise in this =93publication=94 so b= e sure to check Linda Berry=92s section below for details.=20=20 =20 NEW PHOTOS ON THE WAY TO AANR.COM Yesterday a team from our office worked collecting some new stock photography for our Web site. Because our inventory of images–especially those featuring =93empty nesters=94– was limited we needed many more to te= ll the story of nude recreation. We are grateful to volunteers from Cypress Cove who assisted in this project. We look forward to creatively using som= e of their pictures soon.=20=20 NEWS TO USE=20 From time to time I get great suggestions from mentors and AANR leadership on great business books. If your schedule is like mine, you probably don= =92t have as much time to read such books as you=92d like. That=92s why it=92s = worth recommending a quick read that can pay great dividends in reaching your marketing goals.=20=20 "The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding" by Ries and Ries, as the title implies, is broken into 22 short chapters of the most important elements to creating and protecting your brand. While most examples are drawn from heavy hitters in the corporate world like Coke and Pepsi, the principles can be applied t= o businesses of any size in many cases.=20=20=20 There=92s some good news in this book for AANR. Many of the suggestions are already part of our long term strategy. We=92re doing a lot of things righ= t, though obviously more than a few tips in this book would help us improve. = =20 You can read through 22 Immutable Laws in about one afternoon. The latest edition has a bonus section about making the best use of your Web site. = =20 The ISBN # 13 978 0 06 000773 7 or via the attached link <a href=http://www.amazon.com/22-Immutable-Laws-Branding/dp/0060007737/ref=3Dpd_bbs=>http://www.amazon.com/22-Immutable-Laws-Branding/dp/0060007737/ref=3Dpd_bbs=</a> _sr _1/002-4385784-2692064?ie=3DUTF8&s=3Dbooks&qid=3D1174660025&sr=3D8-1 =20=20=20 AANR WRITES DEAR ABBY AND PASTA RONI Recently, advice columnist Dear Abby (now her daughter actually) has run columns addressing the subject of nudity. About one month ago she wrote to calm the fears of a woman whose husband wanted the couple to try visiting a nude beach. Her matter of fact answer was that lots of decent people go to such beaches and that they come from all walks of life. Last week, she wrote to explain the difference between naturism and exhibitionism.=20=20 These two columns are evidence that the subject of nude recreation are on a lot of minds these days. I wrote to Abby offering AANR=92s assistance with answering future questions and enclosed a copy of AANR=92s North American Guide to Nude Recreation and other helpful brochures.=20=20 There=92s additional evidence that nudity is being talked about more than e= ver before. Just look at recent commercials for Pasta Roni=85you know, one of those San Francisco treats. The company, a subsidiary of Quaker Oats, is running a commercial that features naked people with the message that its product is all natural. Although carefully placed objects obscure much, th= e people are depicted as enjoying themselves, cheerful, and completely natura= l about their nudity. AANR has also written Pasta Roni to thank them for the ad. We have been assured that our thanks were conveyed to corporate management. If you would like to contact Pasta Roni, you can write them at The Golden Grain Company, P.O. Box 049003, Chicago, IL 60604-9003; or write online at <a href=http://www.ricearoni.com/rar_contactUs/=20>http://www.ricearoni.com/rar_contactUs/=20</a> Coupled with Dear Abby and Dove=92s Pro-Age pronudity campaign, there=92s a= lot of =93exposure=94 happening. MINUTES FROM MIDWINTER BOARD MEETING AVAILABLE ONLINE The minutes and committee reports from the AANR Midwinter Board of Trustees meeting are online in the Ruling Documents section of both the Club Service= s and Member Benefits pages of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>>=20=20 YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM All information is now online at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/young_adults.html>http://www.aanr.com/young_adults.html</a> —————————————————————————= – ———————————-=20 Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator=20 Positive Publicity This week we heard from ASAE Magazine. Steve Vickers had an interview with the Sunday Times Newspaper in London regarding nude cruises. We are sending out releases and pitch stories and looking for the top 10 events that your club has planned for the remainder of the year. We are still waiting to hear from Newsday. We are still working with a show called =93Spotlight On=94 and will keep yo= u posted as we continue. =20 NUDE RECREATION WEEK We are working closely with The Naturist Society on joint promotion of Nude Recreation Week. The theme this year is =93Catch the Wave.=94 (Kudos to Nic= ky Hoffman and her team for this creative idea.) I encourage your club to get activities planned early so you can be included when members call for information on NRW. Open houses are very good and inexpensive. We will also have a template release for your club to you use where you can insert the club information and contact person.=20=20 NUDE CRUISE We also have the Alaska nude cruise coming up in July. Again I am requesting club brochures be sent to the AANR office. I still have a few left from the February cruise, but we can always use them in our display rack at the AANR office.=20=20 =20 Convention update If you plan to attend the convention get your registration in early. As soon as I have the nearby hotel information, I will give you those details. The registration form and activities schedule are available online at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a> .=20=20 If you plan to rent a car for the AANR Convention, we have also partnered with Budget Rent A Car along with Avis, Hertz, and Alamo. If you would lik= e to use Budget, the toll free number is 1-800-527-0700 and the code is BCD S203527. You can also go to www.budget.com <<a href=http://www.budget.com/>http://www.budget.com/</a>> and reserve your car. Hertz rental car code is CDP 1199824, 1-800-654-2210 or www.hertz.com <<a href=http://www.hertz.com/>http://www.hertz.com/</a>> Avis code is AWD T625100, 1-800-698-5685 or www.avis.com <<a href=http://www.avis.com/>http://www.avis.com/</a>>=20 2007 Convention Awards Submissions and Sponsors Needed Now is the time to begin submitting information to the AANR office for the following awards. The deadline is 05 31, 2007 (unless otherwise indicated)= . Schofield Trophy This award is given to the nonlanded club that accumulates and documents th= e most mileage on visits to landed clubs between June 1, 2006, and 05 31, 2007. Submissions for this award are due in the AANR office by June 10, 2007. AANR Man, Woman, and Family of the Year* These awards are presented for outstanding contributions in promoting nudis= m in AANR. Young Man and Young Woman Awards These awards are based on the best essays written by AANR Youth under age 1= 8 that detail what benefits the author has derived from being a nudist. The winners of these awards shall be selected from all essays submitted prior t= o the beginning of the membership meeting of the annual AANR convention. The author of the winning essays will each receive $100 and a plaque.=20 Youth Award for Nudist Studies* The Youth Award is presented to a student up to 22 years of age who used his/her nudist activities and interest to further his/her scholastic endeavors. The winner receives $300 and a plaque.=20 The Glen Eden Award This award is given to the club that holds the most outstanding publicity event during the year. The Hal O=92Neill Award* The Hal O=92Neill Award is presented for outstanding public relations by a club that joins in a community effort which results in the improvement of the club=92s image as well as the image of nudism in general. The Art Schumann Award The award recognizes the best nudist reporting by a nonnudist reporter in a nonnudist publication. Best Original Article in A Club Newsletter* (self explanatory) Ilsley Boone Best Club Newsletter Awards* The newsletter awards are given to clubs judged to have the best club newsletters. Clubs must submit three different issues from the current year (May to May) to the AANR office. All newsletters submitted will be placed into a category based on club membership as of the year-end membership report. The categories shall be Group A (10-50 members), Group B (51-200 members), Group C (201-500 members), and Group D (500 or more members). The Serendipity Park Web Sites 1. Best Nudist Personal Web Site: Awarded to a Webmaster who is an AANR voting member. 2. Best Professional Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by a full-time professional webmaster. 3. Best Amateur Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by an amateur webmaster. Public Relations Nonnudist Media Awards* Up to two awards can be given in each of the six categories: 1. Newspaper articles* 2. Newspaper photographs* 3. Magazine articles* 4. Magazine photographs* 5. Radio presentations* 6. Television presentations* The Erwin Koch Award* This award is presented to a club for its friendliness and cleanliness. Paradise Lakes Government Affairs Award This award is given annually to an individual or a club for outstanding contributions. Any AANR member or club 05 submit a nomination for any of these awards. If you have any questions about the awards, or to sponsor any of the awards including the sports awards, please contact the AANR office at 800/879-6833= . *Indicates Sponsorship Available — $50 —————————————————————————= – ———————————-=20 Linda Berry, Director of Publications E-BULLETIN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY The E-Bulletin is sent to approximately 8,000 members and clubs every other week, and the list keeps growing. There is one advertising space available. The ad consists of text and photo with Web link (similar to the Featured Clubs on www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> ). It will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Martha Young at 800/879-6833= , ext. 228, or e-mail <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=VxsIhZZ8HRiHcdHDw0f2AVKJ2znQidXllC39ndj5FvTCTK04aW9fv_4O6PjgtAvzD5uY_TqlMrzmI2g>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> for details.=20 NORTH AMERICAN GUIDE REMINDER All clubs who are chartered by April 1, 2007, will receive free space in th= e Guide according to the club contract. Space ranges from =BD page up to 2 fu= ll pages in black and white. Provisional clubs and participating businesses will receive a listing in the Welcome New Clubs section of the book at no charge. All clubs are welcome to purchase four-color advertising. Details will be mailed the first week of April. THE BULLETIN The publications department took a road trip today to visit The Ledger in Lakeland. The Ledger prints The Bulletin and is owned by The New York Times= . It=92s quite an impressive operation. This is our fourth year of printing a= t The Ledger.=20 THE CYBER-BULLETIN Visit <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html</a> and learn how a nude photo shoot benefited trees.=20 THE E-BULLETIN Read your E-Bulletin that was sent this morning to find out more about skinny-dippers who staged a nude protest against plans to dam up a river. I= f you didn=92t receive an E-Bulletin and would like to be added to the list, visit the Member Benefits section of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> , log in, and enter your e-mail address in the box on the right. It=92s as simple as that! —————————————————————————= – ———————————-=20 Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordinator=20 CAP WIZ =96 IMPORTANT NOTICE=20 Please encourage all of your club members to complete their profile on this valuable Web site so when alerts are developed, they will be able to receiv= e them. They can use the following link: <a href=http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup>http://capwiz.com/aanr/mlm/signup</a> and fill out the sign up form. After April 1, 2007 only those members who are =93subscribed=94 as Cap Wiz participants will receive alerts.=20 Assateague Beach Spring CleanUp Once again AANR and AANR East are pleased to support the FOASP (Friends Of Assateague State Park) in the annual spring cleanup of the Assateague National Seashore. Saturday, April 28, 2007 is the date. Ray Simpson is heading this committee, and all volunteers are encouraged to let him know today if they can help. You can e-mail Ray at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=m-bWPXJlSP3abW254BO-H7ROr_IWacTbZZe7c1FWM-L8TrCupPQ0k1QgVvgf9LfPQQ8ShwTHYv0IwMUPcA>raysimpson@verizon.net</a>=20 Cape Cod CleanUp=20 Your presence is requested at a celebration of volunteers on June 9, 2007 o= n Cape Cod. RSVP to William Falconer, Sunchasers Travel Club, Phone/Fax (413) 583-6877, <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=K1U6D2Dxa08Bo3w0UGhWLggdwtXKbBnyNh0u6dKLGKIEbUrRz6DbakmzT5R4xBfUybYWqC8X6NUOVxlu>mrcaapp@netzero.net</a> = =20 –=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/731 – Release Date: 03.23.2007 15:27 =20 </td>

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GAT action request

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——=_NextPart_000_002D_01C76AF7.3FA012B0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable =20 TAKE ACTION! AANR-NW GAT Chair-Shirley Gauthier =20 AANR-NW Government Affairs Team (GAT) needs about 5 minutes of your time. It=92s easy, free and only requires a small amount of your time. =20 =20 The Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program created in 1964 provides matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The fund automatically receives hundreds of millions of dollars in royalty fees that energy companies pay to the government. The money only goes to open space and outdoor recreation if the President Bush asks for it and Congress decides to spend it. This year President Bush has not asked for any fundin= g for the stateside program which puts the program in jeopardy. =20 Senators Salazar (D-CO) and Collins (R-ME) are urging the Senate to change the $0 to $125 million. Senators listen to each other but those that vote them in office have a much louder voice. Voters like you! =20 IT IS EASY! 1. Simply put HYPERLINK "<a href=http://www.senate.gov/>http://www.senate.gov/</a>"www.senate.gov in your search. 2. Identify your TWO Senators.=20 3. Send them an email or give them a call. 4. Just say-Please support the Salazar-Collins LWCF request that could potentially add $125 million desperately needed funds to the LCWF program. =20 The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities.=20 =20 AANR-NW GAT thanks you for your time in responding to this timely request. –=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 – Release Date: 03.20.2007 08:07 =20 ——=_NextPart_000_002D_01C76AF7.3FA012B0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML xmlns:o =3D "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"><HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV=3D"Content-Type" CONTENT=3D"text/html; charset=3Dwindows-1= 250"> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2900.3059" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">TAKE=20 ACTION!<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">AANR-NW GAT= =20 Chair-Shirley Gauthier<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">AANR-NW Gove= rnment=20 Affairs Team (GAT) needs about 5 minutes of your time.<SPAN=20 style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; It&#8217;s easy, free and only re= quires a=20 small amount of your time.<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The Land Wat= er=20 Conservation Fund (LWCF) program created in 1964 provides matching grants t= o=20 States and local governments for the acquisition and development of public= =20 outdoor recreation areas and facilities.&= nbsp;=20 The fund automatically receives hundreds of millions of dollars in=20 royalty fees that energy companies pay to the government.<SPAN=20 style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; The money only goes to open space= and=20 outdoor recreation if the President Bush asks for it and Congress decides t= o=20 spend it.&nbsp; This year Presiden= t Bush=20 has not asked for any funding for the stateside program which puts the prog= ram=20 in jeopardy.<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Senators Sal= azar=20 (D-CO) and Collins (R-ME) are urging the Senate to change the $0 to $125=20 million.&nbsp; Senators listen to = each=20 other but those that vote them in office have a much louder voice.<SPAN=20 style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; Voters like you!<o:p></o:p></SPAN= > <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">IT IS=20 EASY!<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">1.<SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20 <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Simply put <= A=20 href=3D"<a href=http://www.senate.gov/>http://www.senate.gov/</a>">www.senate.gov</A> in your=20 search.<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">2.<SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20 <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Identify you= r TWO=20 Senators. <o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">3.<SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20 <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Send them an= email=20 or give them a call.<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">4.<SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20 <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Just say-Ple= ase=20 support the Salazar-Collins LWCF request that could potentially add $125 mi= llion=20 desperately needed funds to the LCWF program.<o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The program = is=20 intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreat= ion=20 areas and facilities. <o:p></o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p><= /o:p> <SPAN=20 style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">AANR-NW GAT = thanks=20 you for your time in responding to this timely=20 request.</DIV> </BODY></HTML> – No virus found in this outgoing message. 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AANR Weekly Report for March 16, 2007

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–1-5635891954-6362674549=:7 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Weekly Report March 16, 2007 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director NUDE RECREATION MAKES NEWSWEEK As you know, Newsweek is among the top periodicals reporting on current events. We're very pleased to let you know that this week's edition of the magazine contains a half-page story about nude travel. There is considerable coverage given to the emerging gay travel market. Reporters Amy Green and Arian Campo-Flores also interviewed Carolyn Hawkins of our office for facts and figures on overall trends within our industry. You can access an online copy by clicking the link in Carolyn's report below. AANR JOINS STATE TOURISM TEAM IN VISITS TO TALLAHASSEE LAWMAKERS Many of you have expressed concerns about a number of bills introduced in the Florida legislature this term, which we have been tracking closely since they were pre-filed. Among these bills, the most notable is HB 269 from freshman Representative Snyder. This bill has the potential to alter the standard for what constitutes indecent exposure=85a standard that has worked pretty well in the state for a number of years. Equally troubling, the bill would increase the penalties for a violation to as much as a second degree felony under certain circumstances. FANR's lobbyist had several communications with the sponsor and, behind the scenes, we have been working the issue with a number of approaches. This week we had an opportunity to make onsite visits with lawmakers. A delegation from AANR and FANR was in Tallahassee as part of "support tourism" day =96 an official project of Visit Florida, of which the association is a member. Visit Florida is a public / private partnership that is the official arm of state tourism. Seven others joined me in meeting with officials to promote increases in the state's travel marketing budget. Details of that visit will appear, with pictures, in the 05 issue of The Bulletin. HB 269-related concerns were chief among topics covered too. We wrapped up our day with a meeting in the offices of FANR's lobbyist where status, strategy, and the progress and challenges on countering HB 269 were addressed. Pleased be assured that everyone working for the Association in the capital city is strongly aware of the importance of this, and the other bills and that all continue to work effectively on them. There are some occasions where we cannot discuss many specific details about the work we're doing and the reality is that this is one of those situations. The reason is simple: Tallahassee is extremely volatile. Some powerful lawmakers who have been sent (or returned) to the statehouse would like nothing more than a very public chance to vote in favor of bills like HB 269=85 and to go on the warpath over them.=20 While a low key approach is necessary, we will do our best to keep you apprised of developments as we are able. Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator Positive Publicity AANR was mentioned in the following media outlets. Check out the link below <a href=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/</a> <<a href=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/</a>> regarding nude cruises. We were also mentioned in Outdoor Magazine online. The spending of the $2.00 bills in Pasco County has been picked up by St. Pete Times, Tampa Tribune, WFTV 9 News, and Fox 35 TV. We are sending out releases and pitch stories and looking for the top 10 events that your club has planned for the remainder of the year. We are still waiting to hear from Newsday. We are still working with a show called "Spotlight On" and will keep you posted as we continue. NUDE RECREATION WEEK We are working closely with The Naturist Society on joint promotion of Nude Recreation Week. The theme this year is "Catch the Wave." (Kudos to Nicky Hoffman and her team for this creative idea.) I encourage your club to get activities planned early so you can be included when members call for information on NRW. Open houses are very good and inexpensive. We will also have a template release for your club to you use where you can insert the club information and contact person. NUDE CRUISE We also have the Alaska nude cruise coming up in July. Again I am requesting club brochures be sent to the AANR office. I still have a few left from the February cruise, but we can always use them in our display rack at the AANR office. Convention update If you plan to attend the convention get your registration in early. As soon as I have the nearby hotel information, I will give you those details. The registration form and activities schedule are available online at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a>> . If you plan to rent a car for the AANR Convention, we have also partnered with Budget Rent A Car along with Avis, Hertz, and Alamo. If you would like to use Budget, the toll free number is 1-800-527-0700 and the code is BCD S203527. You can also go to www.budget.com <<a href=http://www.budget.com/>http://www.budget.com/</a>> and reserve your car. Hertz rental car code is CDP 1199824, 1-800-654-2210 or www.hertz.com <<a href=http://www.hertz.com/>http://www.hertz.com/</a>> Avis code is AWD T625100, 1-800-698-5685 or www.avis.com <<a href=http://www.avis.com/>http://www.avis.com/</a>> 2007 Convention Awards Submissions and Sponsors Needed Now is the time to begin submitting information to the AANR office for the following awards. The deadline is 05 31, 2007 (unless otherwise indicated). Schofield Trophy This award is given to the nonlanded club that accumulates and documents the most mileage on visits to landed clubs between June 1, 2006, and 05 31, 2007. Submissions for this award are due in the AANR office by June 10, 2007. AANR Man, Woman, and Family of the Year* These awards are presented for outstanding contributions in promoting nudism in AANR. Young Man and Young Woman Awards These awards are based on the best essays written by AANR Youth under age 18 that detail what benefits the author has derived from being a nudist. The winners of these awards shall be selected from all essays submitted prior to the beginning of the membership meeting of the annual AANR convention. The author of the winning essays will each receive $100 and a plaque. Youth Award for Nudist Studies* The Youth Award is presented to a student up to 22 years of age who used his/her nudist activities and interest to further his/her scholastic endeavors. The winner receives $300 and a plaque. The Glen Eden Award This award is given to the club that holds the most outstanding publicity event during the year. The Hal O'Neill Award* The Hal O'Neill Award is presented for outstanding public relations by a club that joins in a community effort which results in the improvement of the club's image as well as the image of nudism in general. The Art Schumann Award The award recognizes the best nudist reporting by a nonnudist reporter in a nonnudist publication. Best Original Article in A Club Newsletter* (self explanatory) Ilsley Boone Best Club Newsletter Awards* The newsletter awards are given to clubs judged to have the best club newsletters. Clubs must submit three different issues from the current year (May to May) to the AANR office. All newsletters submitted will be placed into a category based on club membership as of the year-end membership report. The categories shall be Group A (10-50 members), Group B (51-200 members), Group C (201-500 members), and Group D (500 or more members). The Serendipity Park Web Sites1. Best Nudist Personal Web Site: Awarded to a Webmaster who is an AANR voting member. 2. Best Professional Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by a full-time professional webmaster. 3. Best Amateur Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by an amateur webmaster. Public Relations Nonnudist Media Awards* Up to two awards can be given in each of the six categories: 1. Newspaper articles* 2. Newspaper photographs* 3. Magazine articles* 4. Magazine photographs* 5. Radio presentations* 6. Television presentations* The Erwin Koch Award* This award is presented to a club for its friendliness and cleanliness. Paradise Lakes Government Affairs Award This award is given annually to an individual or a club for outstanding contributions. Any AANR member or club 05 submit a nomination for any of these awards. If you have any questions about the awards, or to sponsor any of the awards including the sports awards, please contact the AANR office at 800/879-6833. *Indicates Sponsorship Available — $50 Linda Berry, Director of Publications E-BULLETIN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY The E-Bulletin is sent to approximately 8,000 members and clubs every other week, and the list keeps growing. There is one advertising space available. The cost is $150 per month for a six month contract. Ad consists of text and photo with Web link (similar to the Featured Clubs on www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> ). It will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Martha Young at 800/879-6833, ext. 228, or e-mail <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=JEw5ybIJ3bjGmAXvz8R5Mb1Ukl94i0QReMGnE_fiMClH1oMBlYXhfn47WjNzlb5tO-QkfWrKCcXLVw>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=JEw5ybIJ3bjGmAXvz8R5Mb1Ukl94i0QReMGnE_fiMClH1oMBlYXhfn47WjNzlb5tO-QkfWrKCcXLVw>bulletinads@aanr.com</a>> for details. NORTH AMERICAN GUIDE REMINDER All clubs who are chartered by April 1, 2007, will receive free space in the Guide according to the club contract. Space ranges from =BD page up to 2 full pages in black and white. Provisional clubs and participating businesses will receive a listing in the Welcome New Clubs section of the book at no charge. All clubs are welcome to purchase four-color advertising. Details will be mailed the first week of April. ATTENTION ALL AANR CLUBS PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING ITEM ON YOUR WEB SITE OR INCLUDE IT IN YOUR NEXT NEWSLETTER: [AANR 2007 Convention Logo]=20 <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a>> Are you anxious to know which day your favorite event or sport will be held at the 2007 AANR convention? The Willamettans events schedule will be available on both <a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a> <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a>> and www.willamettans.com <<a href=http://www.willamettans.com/>http://www.willamettans.com/</a>> . Check it out! Remember that everyone who registers before July 1 receives a 10% discount. So download the pre-registration form, complete and mail it now. Your early registration will help the Willies to better assist you during your stay. If you have any questions, email: <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ULPEzgvJs8tX66WZ-yT0NE9wRT7w2ZoVphvyrJvS-eP2MmnG9wSLeDhEORPZKey2JcuE427sM-LW6O6YPQ>convention07@msn.com</a> <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ULPEzgvJs8tX66WZ-yT0NE9wRT7w2ZoVphvyrJvS-eP2MmnG9wSLeDhEORPZKey2JcuE427sM-LW6O6YPQ>convention07@msn.com</a>> . Come and join the fun! THE BULLETIN The April issue printed this week and should be received in the office on Monday. May is already in production. Hats Off . . . and the Rest of Our Clothes, Too This new column in The Bulletin thanks AANR members who advocate, educate, and inform the public about nude recreation. If you know of someone, please submit a short paragraph about the person(s) to <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=_VyWJvzLRztuv73ozJXnO5CR3-24pVFfVqNK30zKPSKhuT98Q8hPHB1GzJVDtX8P5r7tIhuO>editor@aanr.com</a>. Photos are welcomed but must be accompanied by a photo release form. Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison There are no directory changes this week. Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordinator REGIONAL SUPPORT FANR Please see Erich's report for a recap of developments in Tallahassee. AANR East CAT efforts by Cheri Alexander paid off as she caught only one day after being filed SC HB3679. This bill appears to mirror legislation defeated in the late 1990s and contains language that would have a negative impact on social nudity as well as art, history and even medical texts and books. AANR is working with this region to draft a position paper and provide materials should a hearing be scheduled. AANR West Bev Price reports that AZ SB1329 is being tracked but no action is required. Colorado was the site of the first NPS Centennial Initiative Listening Sessions. AANR MIDWEST No support was requested this week. Staff received several calls on the Ohio bills and referred more volunteers for the network Mark Hammond is building. Harvey Hanna is standing ready for what is hoped to be positive news next week on the AANR proposal to holds a session at NRPA. AANR NW WA legislative staff has reported that by "rules" HB1023 should be dead for the session as 3-14 was the last day to consider bills in the house of origin. AANR SW Gary Spangler continues to track with Bob Morton TX HB1466 which is still in the HOUSE Committee on LICENSING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. WCANR Bob Migliore reports that in the latest issue of the Canadian Nudist News (CNN) he has again had an article on the Community Awareness, and Government Affairs Teams and what they mean and do, and how people 05 get involved. Building the infrastructure is an ongoing goal of the GAT/CAT program."a"", I "a" –1-5635891954-6362674549=:7 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div class=3D"Section1">Weekly Report<o></o><= /font>March 16, 2007<o></o></b= ><s= pan style=3D"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;text-transform: uppercase;">= <o>&nbsp;</o>Erich Schuttauf, Ex= ecutive Director<o></o><fon= t face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"3">NUDE RECREATION MAKES NEWSWEEK<o></o><p= class=3D"MsoNormal">As you know, N= ewsweek is among the top periodicals reporting on current events= . We're very pleased to let you know that this week's edition of the magazi= ne contains a half-page story about nude travel. There is considerable cove= rage given to the emerging gay travel market. Reporters Amy Green and Arian= Campo-Flores also interviewed Carolyn Hawkins of our office for facts and = figures on overall trends within our industry. You can access an online cop= y by clicking the link in Carolyn's report below. <o></o>= <o>&nbsp;</o><st1><st1>AANR</st1> <st1>JOINS</st1> <st1>STATE</st1></st1>= TOURISM TEAM IN VISITS TO<o></o></sp= an><st1><st1>TALLAHASSE= E</st1></st1> LAWMA= KERS<o></o>Many of you have expressed= concerns about a number of bills introduced in the <st1><st1>Florida</st1>= </st1> legislature this term, which we have been tracking closely since the= y were pre-filed.&nbsp; Among these bills, the most notable is HB 269 from = freshman Representative Snyder.&nbsp; This bill has the potential to alter = the standard for what constitutes indecent exposure=85a standard that has w= orked pretty well in the state for a number of years.&nbsp; Equally troubli= ng, the bill would increase the penalties for a violation to as much as a s= econd degree felony under certain circumstances.&nbsp; FANR's lobbyist had = several communications with the sponsor and, behind the scenes, we have bee= n working the issue with a number of approaches.<o></o><p= class=3D"MsoNormal"><o>&nbsp;</o>This week we had an opportunity to make onsite visits with lawmakers. A de= legation from AANR and FANR was in <st1><st1>Tallahassee</st1></st1> as par= t of "support tourism" day =96 an official project of Visit Florida, of whi= ch the association is a member. &nbsp;Visit <st1><st1>Florida</st1></st1> i= s a public / private partnership that is the official arm of state tourism.= &nbsp;Seven others joined me in meeting with officials to promote increase= s in the state's travel marketing budget.&nbsp; Details of that visit will = appear, with pictures, in the 05 issue of The Bulletin.&nbsp; <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>HB 269-rel= ated concerns were chief among topics covered too.&nbsp; We wrapped up our = day with a meeting in the offices of FANR's lobbyist where status, strategy= , and the progress and challenges on countering HB 269 were addressed.&nbsp= ; Pleased be assured that everyone working for the Association in the capit= al city is strongly aware of the importance of this, and the other bills an= d that all continue to work effectively on them. <o></o><= p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o>&nbsp;</o>There are some occasions where we cannot discuss many specific details abo= ut the work we're doing and the reality is that this is one of those situat= ions.&nbsp; The reason is simple:&nbsp; <st1><st1>Tallahassee</st1></st1> i= s extremely volatile.&nbsp; Some powerful lawmakers who have been sent (or = returned) to the statehouse would like nothing more than a very public chan= ce to vote in favor of bills like HB 269=85 and to go on the warpath over t= hem.&nbsp; While a low key approach is necessary, we will do our best to ke= ep you apprised of developments as we are able. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb= sp;&nbsp;<o></o><o>&nbsp;= </o><o>&nbsp;</o><= /font>Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordina= tor <o></o></p= >Posi= tive Publicity<o></o>AANR was = mentioned in the following media outlets.&nbsp; Check out the link below<o>= </o><a title=3D"<a href=http://www.msnbc.m=>http://www.msnbc.m=</a> sn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/" href=3D"<a href=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/1755=>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/1755=</a> 3251/site/newsweek/"><a href=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17553251/site/newsweek/</a></a= > regarding nude cruises.&nbsp; We were also mentioned in Outdoor Magazine online.&nbsp; <o></o></sp= an><o>&nbsp;</o>The spending of the $2.00 bills in <st1><st1>Pasco</st1> <s= t1>County</st1></st1> has been picked up by St. Pete Times, T= ampa Tribune, WFTV 9 News, and Fox 35 TV.<o></o></= p><o>&nbsp;</o>We are sending out releases and pitch st= ories and looking for the top 10 events that your club has planned for the = remainder of the year.<o></o><font= color=3D"black" face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"3"><o>&nbsp;</o>We are still waiting to hear from Newsday.<o></o><= p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o>&nbsp;</o></= font>We are still w= orking with a show called "Spotlight= On" and will keep you posted as we continue.<o></o></fon= t><o>&nbsp;</o></sp= an>NUDE RECREATION WEEK<o></o>We are working closely with The Natur= ist Society on joint promotion of Nude Recreation Week. The theme this year= is "Catch the Wave." (Kudos to Nicky Hoffman and her team for this creativ= e idea.)&nbsp; I encourage your club to get activities planned early so you= can be included when members call for information on NRW.&nbsp; Open house= s are very good and inexpensive.&nbsp; We will also have a template release= for your club to you use where you can insert the club information and con= tact person.&nbsp; <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>= NUDE CRUISE<o></o>= We also = have the <st1><st1>Alaska</st1></st1> nude cruise coming up in July.&nbsp; = Again I am requesting club brochures be sent to the AANR office.&nbsp; I st= ill have a few left from the February cruise, but we can always use them in= our display rack at the AANR office.&nbsp; <o></o>= <o>&nbsp;</o></= p>Convention update<o></o>If you plan to attend the conventio= n get your registration in early.&nbsp; As soon as I have the nearby hotel = information, I will give you those details. The registration form and activ= ities schedule are available online at <a href=3D"<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/A=>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/A=</a> ANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf"><a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-Mar=>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-Mar=</a> ch.pdf</a> .&nbsp; <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>= If you plan to rent a car for the AANR Convent= ion, we have also partnered with Budget Rent A Car along with Avis, Hertz, = and <st1>Alamo</st1>.&nbsp; If you would like to use Budget, the toll free = number is 1-800-527-0700 and the code is BCD S203527.&nbsp; You can also go= to <a href=3D"<a href=http://www.budget.com/>http://www.budget.com/</a>">www.budget.com</a> and reserve your = car.&nbsp; Hertz rental car code is CDP 1199824, 1-800-654-2210 or <a href= =3D"<a href=http://www.hertz.com/>http://www.hertz.com/</a>">www.hertz.com</a>&nbsp; Avis code is AWD T625100= , 1-800-698-5685 or <a href=3D"<a href=http://www.avis.com/>http://www.avis.com/</a>">www.avis.com</a><o></o= ><o>&nbsp;</o>= 2007 Convention Awards Submissi= ons<o></o>and Sponsors Needed<o></o>= Now is the time to begin submitting information to t= he AANR office for the following awards. The deadline is 05 31, 2007 (unless otherwise indicated).<o></o></span= ><h1><sp= an style=3D"font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Schofield Trop= hy<o></o></h1>This award is given = to the nonlanded club that accumulates and documents the most mileage on vi= sits to landed clubs between June 1, 2006, and 05 31, 2007. Submissions fo= r this award are due in the AANR office by June 10, 2007.<o></o></fo= nt><h1>AANR Man, Woman, and Family of= the Year*<o></o></h1>These awar= ds are presented for outstanding contributions in promoting nudism in AANR.= <o></o><h1><= span style=3D"font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Young Man an= d Young Woman Awards<o></o></h1><f= ont face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"2">Th= ese awards are based on the best essays written by AANR Youth under age 18 = that detail what benefits the author has derived from being a nudist. The w= inners of these awards shall be selected from all essays submitted prior to= the beginning of the membership meeting of the annual AANR convention. The= author of the winning essays will each receive $100 and a plaque. <o></o><= /span><h1>Youth Award for Nudi= st Studies*<o></o></h1>The Youth = Award is presented to a student up to 22 years of age who used his/her nudi= st activities and interest to further his/her scholastic endeavors. The win= ner receives $300 and a plaque. <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>The Glen Eden Award<o></o>This award is given to the club that holds the most outstanding publicity = event during the year.<o></o><h1>The Hal O'Neill Award*<o></o></h1>The Hal O'Neill Award is presented for outstanding public relatio= ns by a club that joins in a community effort which results in the improvem= ent of the club's image as well as the image of nudism in general.<o></o></= span><h1>The Art Schumann Awar= d<o></o></h1>The award recognizes = the best nudist reporting by a nonnudist reporter in a nonnudist publicatio= n.<o></o><h1>Best Origi= nal Article in A Club Newsletter*<o></o></h1>(self explanatory)<o></o><h1>Ilsley Boone Best Club Newsletter Awards*<o></o></f= ont></h1>The newsletter awards are given to club= s judged to have the best club newsletters. Clubs must submit three differe= nt issues from the current year (May to May) to the AANR office. All newsle= tters submitted will be placed into a category based on club membership as = of the year-end membership report. The categories shall be Group A (10-50 m= embers), Group B (51-200 members), Group C (201-500 members), and Group D (= 500 or more members).<o></o><h1>The <st1><st1><st1>Serendipity</st1> <st1>Park</st1></st1></st1> W= eb Sites<o></o></h1><h1>1.<spa= n style=3D"font-family: 'Times New Roman';font-style: normal;font-variant: = normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 7pt;font-size-adjust: none;font-stret= ch: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </spa= n>Be= st Nudist Personal Web Site: Awarded to a Webmaster who is an AANR voting m= ember.<o></o></h1>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n= bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Professional Nudist Club Web Site: Awarded = to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by a full-time p= rofessional webmaster.<o></o><font= face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"2"><span= >3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&= nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Amateur Nudist Club Web Site: = Awarded to an AANR club whose Web site is developed and maintained by an am= ateur webmaster.<o></o><h1>Public Relations Nonnudist Media Awards*<o></o></h1><= p class=3D"MsoNormal">Up to two awards can be given in each of the six cate= gories:<o></o>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n= bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Newspaper articles*<o></o>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; = Newspaper p= hotographs*<o></o>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;= &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <spa= n style=3D"font-size: 10pt;">Magazine articles*<o></o>4.<sp= an style=3D"font-family: 'Times New Roman';font-style: normal;font-variant:= normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 7pt;font-size-adjust: none;font-stre= tch: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </sp= an>Magazine= photographs*<o></o>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs= p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <s= pan style=3D"font-size: 10pt;">Radio presentations*<o></o></p= >6.<= span style=3D"font-family: 'Times New Roman';font-style: normal;font-varian= t: normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 7pt;font-size-adjust: none;font-st= retch: normal;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </= span>Televi= sion presentations*<o></o><h1>The Erwin Koch Award*<o></o></h1>This award is presented to a club for its friendliness and cleanlines= s.<o></o><h1><st1><st1>= Paradise</st1><= span style=3D"font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <st1>Lakes<= /st1></st1> Government Affairs= Award<o></o></h1>This award is given = annually to an individual or a club for outstanding contributions.<o></o></= span><o>&nbsp;</o>Any AANR member or club 05 submit a nomination for any = of these awards. If you have any questions about the awards, or to sponsor = any of the awards including the sports awards, please contact the AANR offi= ce at 800/879-6833. <o></o><h2>*Indicates Sponsorship Available — $50<o></o><= /b></h2><s= pan style=3D"font-size: 12pt;"><o>&nbsp;</o>Linda Berry, Director of Publications<o></o>E-BULLETIN <= /span>ADVERTISING <st1= >OPPORTUNITY</st1><o></o>The <sp= an style=3D"font-style: italic;">E-Bulletin is sent to approxima= tely 8,000 members and clubs every other week, and the list keeps growing. = There is one </= span>advertising space available. The cost is $150 per month for= a six month contract. Ad consists of text and photo with Web link (similar= to the Featured Clubs on <a href=3D"<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>">www.aanr.com</a>= ). It will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Mart= ha Young at 800/879-6833, ext. 228, or e-mail <a href=3D"mailto:bulletinads= @aanr.com"><a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=szBRgHdZYdr7j-zyI4PCCHhyEcnW-UY4_cLYmf1IBilA-0aoiKlwU3f7×2M2j3zxm4qkbYsdrxRh8oihtg>bulletinads@aanr.com</a></a> for details. <o></o><= p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o>&nbsp;</o>NORTH AMERICAN GUIDE</fo= nt> REMINDER<o></o></b= ><span= style=3D"font-size: 12pt;">All clubs who are chartered by April 1, 2007, w= ill receive free space in the Guide according to the club contract. Space r= anges from =BD page up to 2 full pages in black and white. Provisional club= s and participating businesses will receive a listing in the Welcome New Cl= ubs section of the book at no charge. All clubs are welcome to purchase fou= r-color advertising. Details will be mailed the first week of April.<o></o>= <o>&nbsp;</o><= font face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"3">ATTENTION ALL AANR CLUBS<o></o>PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING ITEM ON Y= OUR WEB SITE OR INCLUDE IT IN YOUR NEXT NEWSLETTER:<o></o></b= ><s= pan style=3D"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;"><o>&nbsp;</o></font= ><a title=3D"2007 AANR Convention!" href=3D"<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AA=>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AA=</a> NR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf" target=3D"_blank"><span= style=3D"color: rgb(68, 68, 68);text-decoration: none;"><img id=3D"_x0000_= i1025" alt=3D"AANR 2007 Convention Logo" src=3D"cid:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=XnfDq3yNQxwh2z_RmkUcLnVBfSAP8Iw4vZk8cSHs4uu_KpSlIF5PvlpJo4z_ahDRx1YzG9TLHpBIvwIXIuEL-hI>image001.gif@01C767E7.1</a>= 129D910" border=3D"0" height=3D"82" width=3D"110"></a><o></o>= Are you anxious to know which day&= nbsp;your favorite event or sport will be held at the 2007 AANR&nbsp;conven= tion? The Willamettans&nbsp;events schedule will be available&nbsp;on both = <a href=3D"<a href=http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf>http://www.aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a>"><a href=http://www=>http://www=</a> .aanr.com/pdf/AANR%20Web%20Flyer-March.pdf</a><o></o>and <a title=3D"<a href=http://www.willamettans.com>http://www.willamettans.com</a>" href=3D"htt= <a href=p://www.willamettans.com/>p://www.willamettans.com/</a>">www.willamettans.com</a>. Check it out! Remember= that everyone who registers before July 1 receives a 10% discount. So down= load the pre-registration form, complete and mail it now. Your early regist= ration will help the Willies to&nbsp;better assist you during your stay.&nb= sp;If you have any questions, email: <a title=3D"mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=ZNf2zJfnXYNdAlwzFiVFyUQCgux994Nk1o6_fAWX-jCz6jenNQKja_OBaK_agW1Ex08m_SHm7jIs2Amg>convention07@msn.co</a>= m" href=3D"mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=v-07bzNy-erxt7AVSd5FJ9RjUxgyZwSHvrdZwAf-TNp3ympnOtXW5QovpTRJo0czQ9iTLKjzEYt4ikCN>convention07@msn.com</a>"><a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=v-07bzNy-erxt7AVSd5FJ9RjUxgyZwSHvrdZwAf-TNp3ympnOtXW5QovpTRJo0czQ9iTLKjzEYt4ikCN>convention07@msn.com</a></a>. Come and = join the fun!<o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>THE BULLETIN<o><= /o>The April issue printed= this week and should be received in the office on Monday. <o></o></= font><= span style=3D"font-size: 12pt;">May is already in production. <o></o></span= ><o>&nbsp;</o>Hats Off . . = . and the Rest of Our Clothes, Too <o></o>This new column in The B= ulletin thanks AANR members who advocate, educate, and inform th= e public about nude recreation. If you know of someone, please submit a sho= rt paragraph about the person(s) to <st1><a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=8NSoOy5hnoo8nVDsyY9l9kP0ntHAS8yg8ynoNT2bJABBaxZbivF-oa-yqlYqNHJg7VjiArOl9hz1>editor@aanr.com</a></st1>. Photos are = welcomed but must be accompanied by a photo release form.<o></o></fo= nt><sp= an style=3D"font-size: 12pt;"><o>&nbsp;</o><sp= an style=3D"font-weight: bold;font-size: 14pt;color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-va= riant: small-caps;">Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison<o></o></= font>There are = no directory changes this week. <o></o>&nbsp;&n= bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o></o></= font>Patricia Orner =96 Government Affairs Coordin= ator <o></o><= p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align: justify;">REGIONAL SUPPORT<o></o><p= class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align: justify;">FANR <o></o>Please see= Erich's report for a recap of developments in <st1><st1>Tallahassee</st1><= /st1>. <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o>AANR East <o></o>CAT eff= orts by Cheri Alexander paid off as she caught only one day after being fil= ed SC HB3679. This bill appears to mirror legislation defeated in the late = 1990s and contains language that would have a negative impact on social nud= ity as well as art, history and even medical texts and books. AANR is worki= ng with this region to draft a position paper and provide materials should = a hearing be scheduled.<o></o><o>&nbsp;</o><= /u>AANR West <o></o>= Bev Price reports that= AZ SB1329 is being tracked but no action is required. <st1><st1>Colorado</= st1></st1> was the site of the first NPS Centennial Initiative Listening Se= ssions. <o></o><span= style=3D"font-size: 12pt;color: black;"><o>&nbsp;</o><o>&nbsp;</= span></o><s= pan style=3D"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: red;">AANR <st1>MIDWE= ST</st1> <o></o>= No support was requested this= week. Staff received several calls on the <st1><st1>Ohio</st1></st1> bills= and referred more volunteers for the network Mark Hammond is building. Har= vey Hanna is standing ready for what is hoped to be positive news next week= on the AANR proposal to holds a session at NRPA.<o></o><= p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align: justify;"><o>&n= bsp;</o>AANR NW <= o></o>WA legislative staff has reported that = by "rules" HB1023 should be dead for the session as 3-14 was the last day t= o consider bills in the house of origin. <o></o><o>&nbsp;</s= pan></o><sp= an style=3D"font-weight: bold;font-size: 12pt;color: red;">AANR SW <= /font><o></o><= /font>Gary Spangler continues to track with Bob Morton TX HB146= 6 which is still in the HOUSE Committee on LICENSING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRO= CEDURES.<o></o><span= style=3D"font-size: 12pt;color: black;"><o>&nbsp;</o>WCANR<o></o><st1><fon= t color=3D"black" face=3D"Times New Roman" size=3D"3">Bob Migliore</st1> reports that in the latest issue of the Canadian Nudist News (CNN) he has again had an a= rticle on the Community Awareness, and Government Affairs Teams and what th= ey mean and do, and how people 05 get involved. Building the infrastructur= e is an ongoing goal of the GAT/CAT program.<o></o>"a"", I "a" <o></o><o>&nbsp;</o></div> –1-5635891954-6362674549=:7– </td>

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=20 AANR Weekly Report for March 9, 2007 =20 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director Glen Miller Loan Letters Distributed this Week Did you know that AANR makes interest-free loans available to landed 100% clubs for making improvements? Now loans of up to $10,000 are possible thanks to some thoughtful planning by AANR Vice President George Morrison and his committee. This year=92s recipients include: – $10,000 awarded to Bluebonnet Club; – $10,000 awarded to the Sequoians of California; and – $ 5,000 awarded to Juniper Woods of New York With help from Amy King, our new employee (who is also learning and preparing to eventually assume duties as an administrative assistant to me) we have distributed letters to these clubs. A congratulatory message and instructions for completing an enclosed promissory note are in the packages= . Once these are properly executed and returned, checks will be sent out so that these clubs can get their exciting new projects underway. Glen Miller loans are one more important way of enhancing the nude recreation experience for AANR members. New Media Tools for Clubs Now Available on AANR.com Many of you know about what=92s available in the club services section of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> Now a powerful means of reaching media in YOUR area with either a press release or pitch has been added and at no additional cost to you. Log in with your username and password to look for media tools. Contact Martha Young at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=8c_8Z65r2ih–KKDPckMZO_Zt7tG1nZVPBEj_b5odec3PrkbEMC4o5_pzULQ38u0NgTVkfw3binJfz4Ekg>bulletinads@aanr.com</a> to get a username and password if you don=92t already have one. Click it and you=92re instantly transported to a page where you can call up all radio, print, and television media based on your zip code or location o= n a map. You can =93cut and paste=94 a press release and send it automatical= ly to up to five such media with one click. If you=92d prefer a more personalize= d approach to, say, reach a sports editor with news about an upcoming bare buns 5K race, you simply click on the name of the station or newspaper and find the email of the staffer you=92re trying to reach. All emails are organized by position in their respective companies. Go on and try it out! This will quickly become one tool you won=92t want t= o be without. It=92s made possible through AANR=92s CapWiz service. =20 AANR Launches Issue #2 of the E-Bulletin On Thursday AANR staffer and E-Bulletin creator Lynn Von Hagel prepared and sent the second issue of the Association=92s electronic newsletter. Storie= s included Bare Necessities=92 record-breaking run for the Susan G. Komen foundation aboard ship, the Bodies and Souls book celebrating women, Dove= =92s Pro-Age (and pro-nude) campaign, plus info on how to purchase last minute entries in the Mira Vista challenge. After performing some grooming on the initial list to remove additional email addresses that are not functioning, there are about 7,600 households on the revised list. During Thursday=92s dispatch, very few of these =93bo= unced back=94 and over one third of those sent E-Bulletins have already opened th= em. Boston Globe Runs Story on Naked Mainers Club=20 The Boston Globe is the largest newspaper serving New England states. On Monday the front page of the local section carried an extensive piece about the club that made nude bowling in Maine famous. Reporter Jenna Russell also interviewed the Sunchasers travel club of Massachusetts and mentioned nudist club locations from the Berkshires and beyond. Statistics and quote= s from AANR round out the story. You can read it here: <a href=http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/05/winters_a_trial_for_ma=>http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/05/winters_a_trial_for_ma=</a> i nes_nudists/ =20 Dove Pro-Age Round II=85 the Culture Wars Thanks to many of you who sent us emails and phone calls about the Dove Pro-Age advertising campaign featuring women above the age of 50 in discree= t nude poses. We learned from you that you had also written to Unilever to express support and even that the advertisements were appearing in some movie theaters before the movie began! However, we soon got a strong reminder about why AANR must weigh in on behalf of wholesome nudity from time to time: While running a routine web search we learned of a large boycott of Dove products being organized by those who feel that the nude depiction of these women sexually exploits the= m and presents a hazard to children who might see it. If you want to have an idea about what we=92re up against, you can read about one such boycott by clicking here:=20 <a href=http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/mar/07030501.html>http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/mar/07030501.html</a> But I would also encourage you that your support of AANR and your messages of good will to companies like Unilever can help make a big difference in the =93culture wars.=94 As the credible voice for nude recreation, we take= the combined support that you and nearly 50,000 other members give us. When multiplied, a thank you message becomes a BIG Thank You and lets companies know that there are many who see natural depictions of the human body as a good thing. To drop a note to Unilever products send your emails to: <a href=http://www.unileverusa.com/resources/contactus.asp>http://www.unileverusa.com/resources/contactus.asp</a> Bill and Mary Williamson in our Thoughts and Prayers Many of you personally know the Williamsons. Bill, who serves as AANR Trustee from AANR East, and Mary, who serves as the region=92s secretary. With this report, we=92re asking you to keep them both close in your though= ts and prayers. Bill has been in and out of the hospital on several occasions during the past few weeks. His condition of congestive heart failure is serious and i= s not improving. For her part, Mary underwent surgery to receive a hip replacement, making it especially difficult for both of them. We know they would welcome a card from you. Please write to: Bill and Mary Williamson 435 County Road 425 Henager, AL 35978 For additional information about the Williamsons, please email their good friend and AANR Trustee Judy Grisham at <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=sezmfbzGNiW2VRXvI7eOu5XG6SouCaMv7Qt0OWERdrbQu4PH1Xmwl4CxMkJMYqf_F7KLQrY9KylvnoXNow>gjgrisham@earthlink.net</a> . Thank you.=20 —————————————————————————= – —- Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator=20 Convention update — The agenda and schedule for the August convention will be available online in early March. If you plan to attend the convention ge= t your registration in early. In the next couple of weeks I will have rental car information and local hotel information included in my report.=20=20 We are in the process of creating the press release for Nude Recreation Week. I encourage your club to get activities planned early so you can be included when members call for information on NRW. Open houses are very good and inexpensive. We will also have a template release for your club t= o use where you can insert the club information and contact person.=20=20 We also have the Alaska nude cruise coming up in July. Again I am requesting club brochures be sent to the AANR office. I still have a few left from the February cruise, but we can always use them in our display rack at the AANR office.=20=20 If you plan to rent a car for the AANR Convention, we have also partnered u= p with Budget Rental Car rental along with Avis, Hertz, and Alamo. If you would like to use Budget, the toll free number is 1-800-527-0700 and the code is BCD S203527. You can also go to www.budget.com <<a href=http://www.budget.com/>http://www.budget.com/</a>> and reserve your car. Hertz rental car code is CDP 1199824, 1-800-654-2210 or www.hertz.com <<a href=http://www.hertz.com/>http://www.hertz.com/</a>> . The Avis code is AWD T625100, 1-800-698-5685 or www.avis.com <<a href=http://www.avis.com/>http://www.avis.com/</a>>=20 We are still sending out releases and pitch stories. I will update you as the responses come in. We have been in contact with Newsweek and Newsday We are still working with a show called =93Spotlight On=94 and will keep yo= u posted as we continue. —————————————————————————= – —-=20 Linda Berry, Director of Publications THE BULLETIN The April issue of The Bulletin goes to the printer on March 13.=20 THE CYBER-BULLETIN Learn more about how nude cruisers set a record at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html>http://www.aanr.com/cyber_bulletin.html</a> E-BULLETIN The second edition of the E-Bulletin, AANR=92s bimonthly newsletter, has be= en sent out this week to members with their e-mail address on file in the AANR office. If your e-mail address is not on file, please visit the Member Benefits section of www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> . After signing in, there is a signup box in the upper right hand corner. Just fill in your e-mail address and the next issue will be on its way to you.=20 AANR PROCEDURE MANUAL The revised procedure manual is now available online in the ruling document= s section of <a href=http://www.aanr.com/club_services.html>http://www.aanr.com/club_services.html</a> and <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members.html=20>http://www.aanr.com/members.html=20</a> Be A Part of the Future of Nudism . . . Join the Nude Revolution! The AANR Youth Committee desperately needs your assistance in three critica= l areas to ensure continuation of some truly visionary and valuable programs. 1. Recruitment and sponsorship of nudist high school graduates (18-25) for the AANR Nude U Program to help us train enough =93peer leaders=94 for = the four regional youth camps. 2. Recruitment and sponsorship of college age young adult nudists (18-25) for the AANR Youth Ambassador Program, to help us explain nudism, recruit new members and increase our effectiveness in marketing to other college age youth. 3. Recruitment and sponsorship for nudist youth, age 11-18 for the four regional AANR Youth Leadership Camps.=20=20 Watch your mailbox for more information next week.=20 —————————————————————————= – —-=20 Nanette Wickersham, Club/Member Liaison Terry Justice is in training to be the new Club/Member Liaison. Nanette Wickersham is transferring to the Membership department. A report will be coming as soon as the transition is complete. —————————————————————————= – —-=20 Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator: FL UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unintended_consequence=20>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unintended_consequence=20</a> As more states look at how they will meet the challenges of keeping sex offenders off the streets, AANR finds the need to track a greater number of bills. The effects of unintended consequences are too often not presented before a bill is written. AANR strives to educate those who write, amend, debate and vote into law the importance to our members of avoiding actions which result in an outcome that is not (or not only) what is intended. CAPE COD CLEANUP Donations are now being accepted to insure that this year=92s cleanup will = be the biggest ever. Invitations to all MA lawmakers will go out soon to atten= d as volunteers and rangers work side by side maintaining a section of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Plan to join us for on-site cooking of lunch by AANR members and Lakeville owners of J&J Seafood Restaurant, Roger and Hope Pinard, T-shirts and buttons and a day of great fun.=20 JOIN THE AANR GRASSROOTS ACTION CENTER Sign up today with AANR's Action Center. Help us capitalize on our grassroots strength so you can easily communicate issues that matter to you= r club and members to policymakers.=20 IN SESSION There are 41 states, DC and US in Regular Session. DE is in budget hearings= . PA is in budget hearings. AL =93a=94 is in Special Session. =20 –=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/714 – Release Date: 03.08.2007 10:58 =20 </td>

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AANR Weekly Report for March 2, 2007

By admin at 12:40 pm on March 4, 2007 | No comments

AANR Weekly Report for March 2, 2007 =20 Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director AANR Responds Warmly to Dove Soap=92s Pro-Age, Pro-Nudity Campaign Many of you have mentioned Dove Pro-Age advertising campaign to me in conversations and e-mails. For those of you less familiar, the company has begun running television, print, and web advertisements for their new product targeting women over 50. The ads often include pictures of such women completely nude, albeit posed discreetly. Ads in more conservative publications invite readers to go online to register for free product samples and to view ads in their natural state. The advertisements make a great case for body acceptance, the naturalness o= f the human body in pictures, and growing older with grace and style. For al= l these reasons, I wrote to Dove, as well as the advertising agency that developed the ads, to express AANR=92s appreciation for the campaign and to invite Dove to advertise within The Bulletin. A copy of the letter is included below. We=92ll let you know what we hear. ———————— I am writing on behalf of nearly 50,000 members of an association for whom = I serve as Executive Director. In brief, it's to say kudos, thank you, and congratulations for a beautiful, tasteful series of advertisements for Dove Pro Age that celebrate the human body, and aging gracefully with style! My association does not exclusively represent those in the age range to which Dove Pro Age is marketed. But we have many, many women within our ranks who fit that description. We are, you see, the American Association for Nude Recreation — an association that has also celebrated the natural beauty of the human body whether one is 8 months old or 80. We are a credible organization with roots dating to 1931 and have been recognized by government and the private sector for the work we do. The commercials and print advertisements for Dove Pro Age have touched so many of our members that they have written to me asking me to write you. W= e would like to extend an invitation to Dove to run a full page advertisement absolutely free of charge for Dove Pro Age in our monthly member newspaper, The Bulletin. We would also be happy to insert a coupon for Dove Pro Age into packets sent to all new and renewing members at no charge to you beyon= d the coupons you print. (We already have similar corporate partnerships wit= h such providers as Hertz and Avis Rent-A-Car, 1-800-Flowers.com, AFLAC… an= y company that has been friendly to the ideals we represent.) Dove Age Pro has been MORE than friendly. You are disseminating a message that is more important than many could realize. Please know that Dove Pro Age will be on my family's shopping list in the future. For your convenience, I am providing web addresses to our main page about the nude experience ( please note the ages we celebrate at <a href=http://www.aanr.com/top_experience.html>http://www.aanr.com/top_experience.html</a> ), as well as the web address to ou= r member benefits page which lists some of our corporate partners and describes The Bulletin ( <a href=http://www.aanr.com/members.html>http://www.aanr.com/members.html</a>). I am also enclosing a variety of materials that tell you a little more about us.=20 I look forward to hearing from you about how we can work together to promot= e Dove Pro Age and the message you are bringing to the public. AANR Helping Nudists in Need Last Friday, after completing the weekly report, I received a frantic telephone call from a nudist couple with a family in the Midwest. Their problem: They enjoyed visits to an area nudist club and skinny-dipping in the family pool so much that they extended an invitation to some of the wife=92s adult siblings to give nude recreation a try. Instead, a sister a= nd brother-in-law went =93ballistic.=94 To the point of reporting her husband = — who works in a conservative profession — to his employer and indicating that they 05 have child protective services intervene.=20=20=20 In this case we are in the process of putting the couple in touch with qualified legal counsel so that they can be prepared for things they hope will not happen. We have also done some =93creative listening,=94 provided assurance, and helpful literature. Perhaps you in our clubs have a similar story. AANR=92s response is a demonstration of being very good at something that is very important. Ther= e are few things more important to a person than family and job. We cannot expect people to fully enjoy nude recreation =96 or tell others about it = =97 if they feel family and job would be jeopardized.=20 Sunsport Gardens Holds Candidate Forum Newspapers and other media from coast to coast have carried news today abou= t a debate / candidate=92s forum between candidates for town board positions held at Sunsport Gardens nudist club of Loxahatchee, Florida. Kudos to Sunsport for their success in getting so many officials to attend this event! Read more about it by clicking this story: <a href=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/local_news/epaper/2007/03/02/=>http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/local_news/epaper/2007/03/02/=</a> c 1c_NATURISTS_0302.html Pasco County Nudist Clubs Flex their Economic Muscles Today the St. Petersburg Times carried a story about how the nudist clubs i= n Pasco County have teamed up together to promote their role in the local economy. Read the following story about circulating two dollar bills! <a href=http://www.sptimes.com/2007/03/02/Pasco/Nudists_show_their_cl.shtml=20>http://www.sptimes.com/2007/03/02/Pasco/Nudists_show_their_cl.shtml=20</a> —————————–=20 Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator=20 Carolyn is out of town. She will give a full report next week.=20 —————————–=20=20 Linda Berry, Director of Publications The April issue of THE BULLETIN is in production. —————————–=20 Patricia Orner, Government Affairs Coordinator Join the AANR Grassroots Action Center Sign up today with AANR's Legislative Action Center. Help us capitalize on our grassroots strength so you can easily communicate issues that matter to your club and members to policymakers.=20 This latest benefit of AANR membership is available now directly from www.aanr.com <<a href=http://www.aanr.com/>http://www.aanr.com/</a>> on the Member Benefits and Government Affairs pages. Look for the Capwiz link on the government affairs page. We will soon send a confirmation e-mail to those members who have provided us with e-mail addresses, requesting confirmation that they want to access legislative awareness alerts. GREAT OUTDOORS WEEK Plans have been started for the annual AANR GAT team participation in Great Outdoors Week. The American Recreation Coalition (ARC) has announced the dates of June 11-14, and to date the team has five of the six AANR Regions represented. At the ARC events, AANR volunteers and staff will network with National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and many recreation industry leaders to educate on our mission. They will b= e meeting with key members of Congress from states where they reside as well as those states where legislation or issues have been requested from members. Now is the time to let your GAT chairs know if there are any contacts your club wants made. IN SESSION=20 =09 There are 43 states, D.C. and U.S. in Regular Session. DE is in budget hearings. PA is in budget hearings. AL =93a=94 is in Special Session=20 =09 Staff pulled from State Net and Cap Wiz and reviewed 203 state and 7 federa= l bills this week and referred several to GAT Regional Chairs for consideration including: AR HB 1473, AR HB 1458, AZ SB 1329, CA AB 31, CA AB 63, CA SB 4, FL SB 1842, FL SB 1800, HI HB 1784, HI SB 628, HI SB 894, IA D 1519, IA D 1096, IA D 1649, MO SB 129, NY AB 1174, NJ AB 677, OH SB 16, OH SB 18, TX SB 78 CAPE COD CLEANUP=20 Donations are now being accepted to ensure that this year=92s cleanup will = be the biggest ever. Plans include invitations to all Massachusetts lawmakers to join in as volunteers and rangers work side by side maintaining a sectio= n of the Cape Cod National Seashore. AANR and AANR East will again supply beverages, T-shirts and buttons. On-site cooking of lunch by AANR members and Lakeville owners of J&J Seafood Restaurant, Roger and Hope Pinard, is a= n addition that is appreciated. Roger has told me and Bill Falconer that he already has a generous donation from Lake Como. Thanks to George Winlock an= d Dennis Kirkpatrick for the great write up in N magazine on the 2006 10th Annual Cape Cod Cleanup. For information on how you can be part of this year=92s event e-mail <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=l629QyxkNLo53ZFfHJdFUSiLAEX0WKO1eqL2Yayc6EOQzN3NWVwJ8A9dDKoZnA1f8gn-1_ZcOCp6Nns>GOVERNMENT@AANR.COM</a>=20=20 –=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 – Release Date: 03.04.2007 13:58 =20 </td>

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LARC Activities Season Begins

By admin at 7:26 am on March 2, 2007 | No comments

–2-0563546891-1149175739=:1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable We Invite All AANR-NW Members to visit LARC and enjoy our friendship. You can find a complete listing of all our 2007 planned activities on our website at www.Larcnudists.com . **** Keep reading to find out how to win some C*A*S*H **** LARC Activities Season Begins March 17 & 18, 2007. Don't Miss This Super Great LARC Season Opener. Plan to enjoy the entire weekend in the buff at LARC and get some Sun on those Buns. See you there! Saturday – March 17 9:00 am 9:00 am TENT- UP Work Party OK, LARCies. Let's "Get er' Done"! There is a variety of things to do so both the ladies and men can participate. A yummy hot lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help get the tent up. The more volunteers the easier the job, and the faster we get to eat! Just show up at the Tent area at 9am. 4:00pm DJ Workshop This season will be filled with workshops to help you learn and do all the fun things at LARC. This weekend is your chance to learn "How to DJ". The Fabulous Cassandra will take you through all the steps from set-up to spinning the tunes. This workshop should take about an hour and a half and will be lots of fun. 7:30pm Mardi Gras Party Let the Season of Merriment begin! Get your favorite wild and fun Mardi Gras outfit ready for a night of fun and dancing. Bring some party snacks to share. This is LARC's "Adults Only" party & dance of the season. The evening promises to stir an inimitable mix of royal ritual, teasing bead and bauble giveaways, liberal libations, mask fantasy and joyful excitement. Sunday – March 18 9:00am Pancake Breakfast $5.00 – A Delicious Pancake Breakfast will be served to get you going for another fun day at LARC. Make your reservations early to make sure our Naked Chefs (Keith & Tammy Scott, the new LARC Food Committee Hosts) have plenty for all to eat. The menu will feature: * Pancakes * Scrambled Eggs * Hash Browns * Bacon * Sausage * OJ & Coffee. The cost will be only $5.00 per meal. Email Keith Scott, <a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=cGZTgzSeArc6DETt88KyL-Ny10N_T3iMMG8jg4IMnnm89CoAuLQ-FCaPi853UhF7M7ipUOPq0rR7m5W_aw>keith.scott@boeing.com</a> <mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=cGZTgzSeArc6DETt88KyL-Ny10N_T3iMMG8jg4IMnnm89CoAuLQ-FCaPi853UhF7M7ipUOPq0rR7m5W_aw>keith.scott@boeing.com</a>> ASAP with your reservation if you have not done so already. 10:00am Bingo-In-the-Buff LARC Bingo is Back! A perfect time to have some fun with all your LARC buddies and win some CASH. We will be doing 50/50 Split Bingo at $1 per card. The more who play the Bigger the Pot! Half of all proceeds will go towards future LARC activities for all LARC members to enjoy. 12:30pm Opening Weekend Potluck Lunch Let's all have Lunch Together. Bring some great dishes to share (main courses, salads, breads, and desserts). If your dish has a super recipe, bring some copies to share. At LARC, it is all about food, fun, and friendship! 1:30pm General Membership Meeting What you have to say is important and this is your chance to actively=20 participate towards making LARC the Best in the Northwest. This is our first General Membership meeting of the year. Make sure to be there to hear all the exciting things planned for the year. Your thoughts and suggestions are always welcomed and encouraged. Note: All activities are at the LARC Tent unless otherwise noted. –2-0563546891-1149175739=:1 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable We Invite All AANR-NW Members to visit LARC and enjoy our friendship. <= br>You can find a complete listing of all our 2007 planned activities on <b= r>our website at www.Larcnudists.com . **** Keep reading to find out= how to win some C*A*S*H **** LARC Activities Season Begins March 17= &amp; 18, 2007. Don't Miss This Super Great LARC Season Opener. <b= r> Plan to enjoy the entire weekend in the buff at LARC and get some Sun= on those Buns. See you there! Saturday – March 17 9:00 am 9:00 = am TENT- UP Work Party&nbsp; OK, LARCies. Let's "Get er' Done"!= There is a variety of things to do so both the ladies and men can particip= ate. A yummy hot lunch will be provided for all volunteers who help get the= tent up. The more volunteers the easier the job, and the faster we get to = eat! Just show up at the Tent area at 9am. 4:00pm &nbsp; DJ Work= shop This season will be filled with workshops to help you lear= n and do all the fun things at LARC. This weekend is your chance to learn "= How to DJ". The Fabulous Cassandra will take you through all the steps from= set-up to spinning the tunes. This workshop should take about an hour and = a half and will be lots of fun. 7:30pm &nbsp; Mardi Gras Party</b= > Let the Season of Merriment begin! Get your favorite wild and fun= Mardi Gras outfit ready for a night of fun and dancing. Bring some party s= nacks to share. This is LARC's "Adults Only" party &amp; dance of the seaso= n. The evening promises to stir an inimitable mix of royal ritual, teasing = bead and bauble giveaways, liberal libations, mask fantasy and joyful excit= ement. Sunday – March 18 9:00am&nbsp; Pancake Breakfast = $5.00 -&nbsp; A Delicious Pancake Breakfast will be served to get y= ou going for another fun day at LARC. Make your reservations early to make = sure our Naked Chefs (Keith &amp; Tammy Scott, the new LARC Food Committee = Hosts) have plenty for all to eat. The menu will feature: <u= l><li>&nbsp; Pancakes</li><li>&nbsp; Scrambled Eggs</li><li>&nbsp; Hash Bro= wns</li><li>&nbsp; Bacon</li><li>&nbsp; Sausage</li><li>&nbsp; OJ &amp; Cof= fee. </li></ul>The cost will be only $5.00 per meal. Email Keith Scott, <a style=3D"b= ackground-color: rgb(255, 255, 191);" href=3D"mailto:<a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=gs0wrfcdPKsFuIPB-xozAXRLJqLHh9EN-O23ocBAyRYc84As1cyBiKYrNXQrKbp8LisWt-jjz3V1gCGJtmY>keith.scott@boeing.com</a>= "><a href=/group/AANR-NW-eNews/post?postID=gs0wrfcdPKsFuIPB-xozAXRLJqLHh9EN-O23ocBAyRYc84As1cyBiKYrNXQrKbp8LisWt-jjz3V1gCGJtmY>keith.scott@boeing.com</a></a> ASAP with your reservation if you have not done so already. = 10:00am&nbsp; Bingo-In-the-Buff LARC Bingo is Back! = A perfect time to have some fun with all your LARC buddies and win some CAS= H. We will be doing 50/50 Split Bingo at $1 per card. The more who p= lay the Bigger the Pot! Half of all proceeds will go towards future LARC ac= tivities for all LARC members to enjoy. 12:30pm&nbsp; Opening Weekend Potluck Lunch Let's al= l have Lunch Together. Bring some great dishes to share (main courses, sala= ds, breads, and desserts). If your dish has a super recipe, bring some copi= es to share. At LARC, it is all about food, fun, and friendship! <s= pan style=3D"font-weight: bold;">1:30pm&nbsp; General Membership Meeting</s= pan> What you have to say is important and this is your chance to a= ctively participate towards making LARC the Best in the Northwest. This is= our first General Membership meeting of the year. Make sure to be there to= hear all the exciting things planned for the year. Your thoughts and sugge= stions are always welcomed and encouraged. Note: All activities are= at the LARC Tent unless otherwise noted. –2-0563546891-1149175739=:1– </td>

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