Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director
Clubs Report on Aftermath of Hurricane Ike

Last week we held those clubs in Texas and Louisiana close in our thoughts
as Hurricane Ike made landfall.  Printed below is information about our
clubs from AANR-Southwest President Lucy Hide.

Fortunately, the damage to our regional clubs was minimal: Emerald Lake Resort suffered the most damage, with downed fences, six trees lost, no power/water, and roof leaks in the clubhouse.  Twelve brave souls rode out the storm in the clubhouse, so they were on hand to immediately do what they could to mitigate damage when rainwater started dripping into the clubhouse. Natural Horisun suffered no structural damage, just one limb came through the roof of a trailer cover.  The remainder of damage was many limbs and
tree debris on the grounds. Lone Star Resort was also without power and had several trees “topped” by the winds.  Castaways Travel had no power earlier in the week. Members of the Healthy Hides of Houston and Gulf Coast Nudist Yacht Club are still assessing damage to their personal homes, and we all wish them well. Star Ranch, Ponderosa Resort, Gulf Haven, and The Point (formerly BB’s Hideaway) all fared well with no significant damage.  We can all count our blessings in this regard.  Our members who lived in the areas
that received storm damage are working to recover from fallen trees, water damage, and the inconveniences brought on by this disaster.

Whenever bad things such as this storm occur, it is always good to see how our members pull together to help others.  Members at NHI took food and water to those in need in Houston; Emerald Lake members pitched in to share food and other necessities while waiting for power to be restored.  Members
at the affected clubs looked after their neighbors’ possessions, securing deck furniture and other items prior to the storm’s arrival.  Once the storm passed, everyone on site got busy helping pick up debris and setting things right.  It is really heartwarming to watch our members come together as a “community.” Club owners outside the area called the affected clubs, inquiring about damage and offering to come help clean up if need be.  This is the sort of response we know we can count on from all our members and
what makes it so nice to be a part of the AANR extended family!

AANR Helping Members

This week our office responded to calls from a member in the Pacific
Northwest with a cantankerous neighbor making things difficult.  Events have
escalated to the point of the neighbor occasionally even trespassing onto
the member’s acreage.  We provided guidance and are in the process of
assisting the member with finding an attorney to whom we can refer him for
assistance.

Our office also answered questions for another member about nudism and child
custody.

NANETTE WICKERSHAM, MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT

There has been a lot of confusion since the latest e-mail sent regarding the
AANR dues increase.

To simplify matters, as of October 1st, 2008, the Basic membership will go
up $5.00 per person.  Currently, the AANR portion of the dues submitted are
$25.00 for an individual and $42.50 for a dual.  The new rates for the AANR
portion of dues submitted will be $30.00 for an individual and $52.50 for a
dual.  Please Note: you must still remit your Region dues as well.

Below is a chart that reflects the total dues (AANR and Region) to be
collected and remitted after October 1st, based on the Region in which your
club is located.

DUES INCREASE AS OF OCTOBER 1st, 2008

Individual Dual

AANR-E $40.00 $72.50
AANR-FL $38.00 $68.50
AANR-MW $42.00 $76.50
AANR-NW $42.00 $76.50
AANR-SW $40.00 $72.50
AANR-W $38.00 $68.50
AANR-WC $41.00 $74.50

As a reminder, the Life Membership will go up to $700 per person and the
Elite Life Membership will go up to $1400.00.  Again, the Region Life dues
must accompany these memberships when submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 800/879-6833 or
membership2@aanr.com.

Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator

Positive Publicity

Here is a great interview regarding Sky Farm:

> http://tinyurl.com/SkyFarmVideo

Florida State University did an article regarding Tallahassee Naturally.

>
http://media.www.fsunews.com/media/storage/paper920/news/2008/09/11/ArtsLife/Closer.To.Nature-3424344.shtml?refsource=collegeheadlines

Steve and I had an interview with ESPN Magazine this week, but there is no
print date yet.

Linda Berry, Director of Publications

The Bulletin

The October issue went to the printer on Tuesday, and November is in
production.

New Opportunity

For the first time, banner advertising space is available on the cover of
The Bulletin. It will be publicized in the October issue. Contact Martha
Young at > bulletinads@aanr.com or
800/879-6833, ext. 228 for details.

Miscellaneous Projects

Erich has been teaching the publications department the language codes for
the product section of our Web site.

Out of Office

I’ll be out of the office Monday-Wednesday of next week, but Martha and Lynn
will both be available.

Terry Justice, Club/Member Liaison

BB’s Hideaway has been leased to new owners Sherral and George Miller. They
have changed the name of the resort to The Point. They are still a 100%
club.

Phone numbers remain the same.

Address: 503 Private Road 7363 (note new street number)
Wills Point, TX 75169
E-mail: thepoint75169@aol.com

New e-mail addresses for AANR-East are all
in the format username {at} aanr-east.org :

Susan Weaver president {at} aanr-eat.org
Jim Lane vicepresident
Mary Williamson secretarytreasurer
Audrey Weber membertrustee
John Andersen directorjandersen
James Corsentino directorjcorsentino
Barry Murphy directorbmurphy
Steven Stoller directorsstoller
Barry Talmage directorbtalmage
Tim Thomsen directortthomsen
Gloria Waryas directorgwaryas
Bob Pelc rovingambassadorbpelc
Pam Pelc rovingambassadorppelc

Debra Sue Stevens, Government Affairs

REQUEST: Print the following in your Club Newsletter or send to your members
in your E-News, when timely and appropriate.  We want the members to know
what GAT does for them!

AANR’s Membership in American Recreation Coalition – Urgent Call for Club
Events in October and November 2008

Reported by John Hunter, AANR GA, Washington, D.C.

For your information.  If you have any event to submit, just follow the
instructions.  Feel free to pass this along to others who might be
interested.

John Hunter

“As a way to encourage participation in the November 2008 elections by
America’s recreationists and to provide forums for discussion of issues
important to recreationists, the American Recreation Coalition is developing
a database of widely-attended events which will occur in October and early
November 2008.  The database will be made available to all candidates for
federal and state office on a non-partisan basis.

“Your help in developing this database is crucial.  Please fill out and
return the attached form, Survey of 2008 Fall Events, for each event you
feel should be in the database.  We are looking for events like
boat/RV/sports shows, fairs, large club gatherings and more.  Of special
interest are events in the following states: Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Virginia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Oregon, Washington,
New Mexico, Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina,
Montana, and Missouri.

“We need your help as soon as possible. Please have your forms back to us by
Monday, September 22. When you are finished completing the form, click
Submit Form to return it.  You may print out copies for your own use, as
well. Thanks.”

Derrick A. Crandall, President
American Recreation Coalition

www.funoutdoors.com >

If you have questions or comments, please contact Debra Sue Stevens at
debra_sue@mindspring.com.

National Coastal Cleanup Day – Saturday, September 20

There are a multitude of volunteer opportunities at beaches nationwide this
coming Saturday.  Do a Google search and find out what opportunities are
near where you work and play.  Make a statement that you support AANR in
protecting and promoting our precious public lands.  Cleanup opportunities
are usually clothed.

For example, visit the Ocean Conservancy Web site at
www.oceanconservancy.org > . The
Conservancy’s mission is: “.promotes healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems
and opposes practices that threaten ocean life and human life. Through
research, education, and science-based advocacy, Ocean Conservancy informs,
inspires, and empowers people to speak and act on behalf of the oceans. In
all its work, Ocean Conservancy strives to be the world’s foremost advocate
for the oceans.”