Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director

Your Report One Day Early

As you know, the AANR publications staff normally helps us to prepare and distribute the weekly report on Fridays.  We are bringing you this week’s report one day early as a number of the publications team will be out of the office tomorrow working on projects or enjoying some well-deserved vacation. The AANR office will, however, be open during regular hours.

Great News From the Northwest

Thanks to volunteer AANR members, Oregon State Park employees, and a printing company that generously prioritized the request, there are now beach cards to introduce nudists at Rooster Rock State Park in Oregon. The cards are part of a join education effort and were finished in time for the Rooster Rock Down by the Riverside event on May 16. Kudos to Shirley Gauthier for her hard work in making the cards a reality. See a photo of the cards at http://blog.aanr.com/.

AANR Promoting Nude Recreation on Facebook

AANR is increasingly using social networking sites to help spread information about nude recreation.  As you may be aware, for example, an outreach program to the college and mid 20s age group called VitaNuda produces discreet videos which are aired on the YouTube net site.

We have also begun advertising and recruitment projects on Facebook that help promote beach cleanups on locations where we are working to establish clothing-optional areas.  A recent campaign helped bring new volunteers for the Assateague, MD, cleanup day last month (and create some new members!). We are currently using similar strategies to build the volunteer base for the Cape Cod, MA, cleanup next month.

AANR Helping Members

Last week we took a call from a couple of Florida members who may have visitations with their grandchildren challenged on the basis of their nudism.  We have already rushed a kit of legal materials out to them in preparation of a meeting with attorneys.

Linda Berry, Director of Publications

The Bulletin

The June issue prints today.

The E-Bulletin

Sign up at www.aanr.com for the next issue of The E-Bulletin that will be distributed tomorrow.

The Alltogether – AANR’s Blog

New postings are on the blog, and it’s starting to get response. Leave your comments at http://blog.aanr.com/ .

Terry Justice, Club/Member Liaison

Please help me welcome a new non-landed club joining the AANR-Southwest Region.

The information is as follows:

North Texas Naturists
2131 N. Collins, Ste. 433528
Arlington, TX 76011
817.437.7132
www.northtexasnaturists.com

inquiry@northtexasnaturists.com

This is a non-landed, cooperative club.

CAROLYN HAWKINS, PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Positive Publicity

Publicity is already starting for the AANR World Record Skinny-Dip. Check out the link below regarding Serendipity and the skinny-dip.

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090511/NEWS/90511020/1004/ADVERTISING

The link below is about nude weddings.  As a result, I already have an interview lined up for Memorial Day.

NUDE WEDDINGS ON THE RISE IN PLUMMETING ECONOMY
Summer wedding season is around the corner, and nude nuptials may be on the rise. According to Carolyn Hawkins of the American Association of Nude Recreation, the poor economy could lead more couples to choose a nude wedding over a pricey, traditional one.

Click on http://www.flashnews.com/sections/search/clientfeed.php
Then click on Thursday, May 14, 2009 Pop Culture News.

Then use the following username:  {snip}
Password:  {snip}

Note: The username & password are being omitted from the blog version of our letter.  Our e-mail subscribers received the username/password.  – ed.

Debra Sue Stevens, Government Affairs

Excerpt from the American Recreation Coalition May 2009 Newsletter:

The countdown to June is on!  Excitement is growing in Washington as plans for Great Outdoors Week continue to develop.  This year will offer exciting changes from past Great Outdoors Weeks, including a kick-off ice cream social at the Department of the Interior featuring Interior “celebrities” as ice cream scoopers.  The week will include important meetings on topics including the Scenic Byways Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and the Beacon Awards and Legends Awards will be presented, showcasing technological innovations and outstanding public land managers.  Great Outdoors Week will also tie into partnership efforts at the Forest Service with artist Wyland and with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Kids Fishing Day and conclude with a flourish:  National Get Outdoors Day!

Additionally, 12 governors have already proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month in their states.  More than ever, we are seeing proclamations that promote the need to connect children to the outdoors.  Here are some highlights from the latest arrivals:

“As acknowledged in the No Child Left Inside Initiative in the State of Connecticut, June is the perfect month to spend time outdoors and appreciate the natural beauty we are lucky to live in.”  Governor M. Jodi Rell (CT)

“We must take time to recognize the majestic beauty of the Lone Star State and teach Texas youth all the benefits of spending time in nature.” Governor Rick Perry (TX)

“As a father, I am proud to have the opportunity to share my love for hunting, fishing and camping with my children.”  Governor Brian Schweitzer (MT)

Proclamations will all be posted at:
www.funoutdoors.com/taxonomy/view/or/115.  Check for the latest and share the news!

Click here to view the entire May 2009 ARC Newsletter
http://www.funoutdoors.com/files/ARC%20May%202009%20Newsletter.pdf