AANR Weekly Report – 10/9/2009
Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director
Call to Action
Thanks to everyone who sent e-mails to ASIS_GMP@nps.gov and regina_jones-brake@nps.gov in support of a nude beach at Assateague. There is still time for you to respond. Read more at:
http://blog.aanr.com/2009/10/02/help-get-a-nude-beach/.
ESPN Discovers Nude Volleyball
The annual Volleyball Superbowl at White Thorn Lodge had plenty of press this year including a visit from ESPN The magazine. Watch the video at:
http://blog.aanr.com/2009/10/08/espn-discovers-nude-volleyball/ Read the entire story here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4537381
Nudists Running for Office
Jeffrey Bowman and his wife Judith operate Living Waters Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California. Jeffrey is running for an elected position on the Mission Springs Water District board of directors. He has been endorsed by the major Palm Springs newspaper, The Desert Sun. Check it out:
Dan and Ginny Bookstein are owners of Berkshire Vista Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts. Dan has decided to run for Town Selectman. The election will take place in January 2010, and Dan believes he has a good chance of winning.
Changes on AANR-Florida Board
Hugh Williams has resigned as AANR-Florida president. Vice-President Walt Zadanoff has assumed the responsibilities. The board elected director René Niquette as vice-president to replace Zadanoff’s vacated position. Elections were held to fill the director positions vacated by Niquette and another director who recently resigned. The new directors are Mike Anderson and “BG” Lyman. We wish them the best of luck.
To Tweet or Not to Tweet
Ypartnership has written an article titled, “How To (And Why) Use Twitter To Promote Your Club Business.” Twitter isn’t just a social phenomenon; it can be a marketing tool you can use to bring more people to your club. The article is available in the Library of Materials section of http://www.aanr.com/club_services.html. Contact Linda Berry at editor@aanr.com if you need the user name and password.
Linda Berry, Director of Publications
The Bulletin
The November issue of The Bulletin is in the final proofing stages. It will go to the printer first thing Monday morning.
To Spend or Not to Spend
The publications department has been working on its 2010 budget and will meet with Erich on Monday to finalize the figures.
Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator
Carolyn is working a booth at the Southern Women’s Show in Orlando.
Debra Sue Stevens, Government Affairs
Debra Sue is at the AANR-West Fall Festival at Shangri La Ranch in Arizona.
Terry Justice, Club/Member Liaison
Terry Justice is working an AANR booth at Cypress Cove Nudist Resort & Spa in Kissimmee, Florida, for Bare Buns Biker Weekend.
