***Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director*

*With Many Thanks…*

We appreciate the hard work put in by AANR’s budget committee, which met this week in our office to prepare the draft 2010 budget for presentation to the AANR Board of Trustees. Thank you to AANR President John Kinman, Finance Chair Darrel Brown, Planning Chair Don Sloan, and Secretary/Treasurer Tina Barnott for many, many hours volunteered in traveling to and working through this meeting. The team’s revisions will be prepared prior to distribution to the Trustees.

*Kissimmee** Visitors*

In addition to the visit from the budget team this week, we also welcomed AANR-Western Canada President Bob Campbell and his wife, Lee, on Monday. Jim Lane, President of AANR- East paid us a visit this week also. We appreciate having a chance to say hello to those making trips to sunny Florida as cooler weather comes to the North.

*AANR and Nude Recreation in the News on MSNBC.com*

This week the Association received some welcome publicity from the Web site of the popular network. MSNBC reprinted excerpts of travel writer Christopher Elliott’s interview with me several months ago about taking a nakation, and even included a brief video clip. To see the story, click here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33727698/

*Steve Vickers** Lends a Hand*

Those visiting may see a familiar face here over the next several months. Steve Vickers, who worked with us for many years before joining the marketing crew at Bare Necessities Tour and Travel, is once again in Florida preparing to finish college and to begin a new life with his fiancé who he will soon marry. We’re pleased to welcome him back to assist us with several important marketing projects. Results from much of Steve’s analysis will be presented during the January meeting of the Board.

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*Linda Berry, Director of Publications*

*Special Offer for New Web Advertisers*

AANR.com has plenty of space for advertisers, so we are offering a buy two-get one free special. There is pricing to fit everyone’s budget. Call Martha Young at 800/879-6833, ext. 228 for details.

* * *E-Bulletin*

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*Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator*

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