Linda Berry, Director of Publications

Erich’s Father

As many of you may know, Erich’s father has been terminally ill. Erich has appreciated your thoughts and prayers. His father passed away this morning at home in Massachusetts with his family. Erich expects to be in the office next week as a Memorial Service will occur at a later date rather than a traditional funeral. Please keep Erich and his family in your prayers.

Erich will have a full report next week.

Projects This Week for the Publications Department:

Work on editorial for The Bulletin
Update and proof the revised List of Clubs
Update and proof the merchandise brochure
Bill advertisers for the June Bulletin
Work on ads for the July Bulletin

Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator

Positive Publicity

Canada.com had a great article about the top places to let it all hang out. It mentions Terra Cotta Inn, Shangri La, Mira Vista, Lake Como, Hidden Beach, Wreck Beach, and more. Read it at:
http://www.canada.com/topics/travel/story.html?id=139458e3-f7f0-4122-b111-e
ad61a1879fb&p=2> &p=2

Support the 2008 Government Affairs Auction

For several years, AANR has sponsored a Silent Action during the AANR convention. Last year, a Live Auction was added showcasing the high-end auction packages such as, a Bare Necessities Cruise. Both auctions allow for more participation both from donors and buyers at every level.

The most popular items have been:

* Weekend and extended stays at various resorts
* Club signature towels
* Baskets – Romantic, pampering, kids (Just use your imagination)
* Crafts – Candles, jewelry, paintings, and other arts
* Clothes – Yes, nudist love those fine wares from your boutiques

Are you interested in donating?

If you have new items that you wish to donate to the auction, please complete the donation form at the end of this report and send your donation to one of the addresses below by August 1, 2008, so that auction volunteers have time to prepare items for display.

mail to:

David Graber, Silent Auction chair
Turtle Lake Resort
2101 Nine Mile Rd
PO Box 186
Union City, MI 49094

For more information or if you have a question, please contact me at 800/879-6833, ext. 226 or pubaffairs@aanr.com or David Graber at 269/986-4124 or e-mail Davewgraber@yahoo.com.

All proceeds from the auction go to AANR legal defense fund. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause!

Deadline for Awards

Please remember that award entries are due in the AANR office by May 31. Because the deadline falls on a Saturday, the deadline will be extended until Monday, June 2.

Debra Sue Stevens, Government Affairs

AANR Government Affairs – Last Minute Details for Washington, D.C.

It is one week before AANR arrives in Washington, D.C. for Great Outdoors Week. We are making appointments, packets are being prepared, GAT Leadership Forum plans are being finalized, travel schedules collected, consolidating rides to/from the airport, confirming final hotel requirements, dusting off the professional wardrobe for packing, polishing up the shoes, and many other details. The Team is excited, and we are well prepared to represent AANR on Capitol Hill. Thank you for your membership dollars that fund this advocacy opportunity. We look forward to reporting our trip results upon return!

Next Week

Due to our Great Outdoors Week trip, there will not be a Government Affairs report next week.

AANR Legislative Tracking List

The number of bills we are tracking continues to decrease. Bills in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MN, MO, NE, NM, SD, VA, WA and WV have been moved to an Inactive status for one or more of the reasons:

* Enacted (the bill passed)
* Failed, but left in committee (the session has ended but the bill
could surface again)
* Failed and withdrawn from consideration
* State session has ended for this year

This Week in Session:

Today there are 13 States, DC and US in Regular Session.

DE is in budget hearings until 06/03/2008.

US Senate is in Pro Forma Session until 06/03/2008

There are 4 states in Special Session.

Statistics for This Year:

o 14 states currently have active bills that could impact nude recreation
o 1,883 bills have been reviewed personally by AANR.
o 266 bills have been reviewed in full text by AANR.
o 61 bills are on the Government Affairs “Legislative Tracking List.”
o 80 bills moved to an inactive status.
o Bills are being tracked in the states of: CA, CO, IL, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN and WI. Additionally, tracking bills in the US House and Senate.

AANR encourages our membership to assist in the process of tracking bills
by:

AANR works tirelessly to compile these weekly lists and engage volunteers and lobbyists as necessary. AANR prefers to work quietly with our legislators to prevent future laws that could impact nude recreation, but we are well prepared to engage in other methods of resolution, such as: letter writing campaigns ONLY when necessary. Always contact the AANR Office before taking action. This ensures that your actions are aligned with the
strategy underway for any particular bill.

To view the AANR GA Legislative Tracking Lists online, members are encouraged to visit http://www.aanr.com/members.html log in, and then click on the Government Affairs section located on the left. Scroll down to the Downloads section at the bottom of the page and click on the latest list, for example: “StateNet May 2, 2008.” If you would like to request an updated report of your region or state, please send a request to debra_sue@mindspring.com.