AANR Weekly Report
March 14, 2008

Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director

A Warm Thank-You to Mira Vista Resort

The staff, officers, and trustees of AANR wish to extend a very warm thanks to Mira Vista Resort for the incredible job that they did hosting the 2008 Midwinter Board of Trustees meeting last week. Mira Vista is a beautiful resort with breathtaking views of the mountains just outside of Tucson, Arizona. There was fine dining in the restaurant, and we even had an opportunity to be there for the grand opening of a new volleyball pool and a conversation pool! Thanks Mira Vista!

The New York Times Travel Story is Pending

Speaking of Mira Vista, a reporter and photographer were on hand from The New York Times to take pictures and capture quotes in preparation of a large story about the growth of nude recreation and NAKATION ™ destinations across North America. (The New York Times has contacted other locations including Abbott’s Glen and Caliente.) We don’t know precisely when it will run, but it could be as early as this Sunday. Turn your Web browsers to Google and search Google news for stories on nudism so that you can catch what should be a great story.

Beyond 50

Thanks to the attention of AANR-Northwest President Mike Parker, during the Board meeting at Mira Vista there was also an opportunity to hold a live Web interview and broadcast between the producers of the Internet program “Beyond 50” and AANR President John Kinman and Past AANR President Pat Brown. John and Pat did a great job answering questions as well as promoting the aanr.com Web address. To hear the interview click the following link: http://www.beyond50radio.com/ go to Episodes on the left, and click on March 7, Episode 16, to either download (27 MB file) or listen.

A more direct link is at: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=59781&cmd=tc
Please sign up for the show’s free e-newsletter. The station would like listeners from everywhere.

Reminder that March 15 is THE deadline For

Trustee and Officer Nominations

The “Ides of March” marks the deadline for receipt of all nomination forms for those running on the 2008 ballot. As the 15th falls on a weekend, we will accept forms through the office closing time on Monday March 17. We wish the very best of luck to those who are running and willing to give their valuable time to making AANR a better Association.

Linda Berry, Director of Publications

SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION

The income from the sale of the North American Guide to Nude Recreation funds many programs at AANR. If the books don’t sell, the programs may be in jeopardy. The cost is only $9.95 for members (clubs get quantity discounts) plus s/h. Please dig deep in your pockets and support your association by purchasing one book for you and another for a friend.

THE BULLETIN

The April issue will mail on Monday.

THE E-BULLETIN

The latest edition of The E-Bulletin went out yesterday. Subscribers read about nude photos that are expected to sell for as much as $40,000 each. Sign up now for the free newsletter at www.aanr.com <http://www.aanr.com/> .

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

An Irish Toast

Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away.

But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day.

Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator

PUBLICITY

If you have an opportunity for a media contact, be sure to let us know so we can follow up for a story. We do appreciate it.

AANR seeks VOLUNTEERS for The MARKETING CONSULTANT PROGRAM

Qualified applicants need a strong marketing and sales background so that they can work with clubs to achieve their membership and marketing objectives.

Training will be held at Serendipity Park in Cleveland, Georgia, April 19-20. Volunteers are responsible for their expenses. Some regions are covering those expenses; please contact your Regional President as to its policy.

For further information and/or to submit your resume, contact me at pubaffairs@aanr.com or call

1-800 TRY NUDE, ext. 226.

No pay, buts lots of fun, challenge, satisfaction and the opportunity to work with some great fun loving people.

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 May 31, 2008 (unless otherwise indicated). Please e-mail me at pubaffairs@aanr.com or Linda Berry at editor@aanr.com if you have any questions about the awards.

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, 2007, and May 31, 2008. Submissions for this award are due in the AANR office by June 10, 2008.

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 Site Awards

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 may 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