Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director

A Warm Thank You

I deeply appreciate the cards, prayers, and kind words I have received from so many of you following my father’s death last Friday. They have very much been a blessing to me. On Friday, June 13, I will be traveling to New England to attend dad’s memorial service.

Caliente Suspension

It is possible that you have read one or more news stories noting that the AANR Board of Trustees recently rendered a decision to suspend the charter of Caliente club pending a review of the club’s marketing practices. While this investigation is ongoing, it is not possible to discuss specifics of the Board’s review. In the event that you are contacted by members of your club or media about this matter we ask you to direct inquiries to Carolyn Hawkins or myself at the AANR office at 1-800-TRY-NUDE.

AANR in Washington D.C. Beginning this Weekend

Tomorrow members of AANR’s Government Affairs Team will join me in arriving in the nation’s capital for several days of strategic planning, meeting with agency and congressional officials, and to celebrate Great Outdoors Week with the American Recreation Coalition. We will provide a recap following this annual event.

Kudos to the Surrey Skinny Dippers

A group of nudists and the City of Surrey have fleshed out a contract for the use of the Newton Wave Pool, signifying a stretch of peace on a contentious issue. This week, the parties agreed on a long-term booking arrangement that will allow the group to use the Newton Wave Pool on the second Saturday of every month, beginning July 12.

Full details are on the Skinnydipper Recreation Club Web site at
http://club.skinnydipper.ca/

There’s Still Time to Vote

Please let you voice be heard by voting for the candidate of your choice. The voting ends on June 20.

Linda Berry, Director of Publications

The July issue of The Bulletin is in production. The E-Bulletin was distributed yesterday and gave a link to the Honda commercial that portrays nudists in a TV spot. Not signed up yet? Go to www.aanr.com .

Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Coordinator
Positive Publicity

Nudists and the City of Surrey have fleshed out a contract for the use of the Newton Wave Pool, signifying a stretch of peace on a contentious issue.

Nude Recreation Week Tattoos

Nude Recreation Week is just around the corner, July 7 – 12. If you are planning an activity, be sure to let me know so we can share your information. This year we will not be having a Nude Recreation Week button, but will offer temporary tattoos instead. If you are interested in the tattoos please let me know. You can e-mail me at pubaffairs@aanr.com .

Debra Sue Stevens, Government Affairs
San Onofre Beach Update – Southern California

San Onofre State Beach, the 1,000 foot stretch of beach along high rocky cliffs in northern San Diego County, California, is in danger of losing its nude beach status. The state plans to crack down on nudity at the San Onofre Trail 6 area, and park rangers have begun warning nude sunbathers that they are in violation of the law and face citations beginning after Labor Day. The beach has been popular with nudists for decades, and over two million people visited San Onofre last year. AANR supported the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) Action Alert posted in May along with the efforts of the Friends of San Onofre Beach (FOSOB) and offered assistance. AANR is engaged in ongoing direct discussion with senior staff at the California Parks and Recreation Department concerning San Onofre Beach. AANR is making positive progress and expects to be able to report on details within a few days. The AANR Government Affairs Team (GAT) appreciates everyone’s support and patience. AANR GAT is not asking for any action at this time. Read more here about San Onofre Beach.

AANR GAT Auction Donation of the Week
Out with the shadow and in with the sun

Desert Sun Resort is donating to the AANR Convention GAT Auction a Six-Night Stay in a Hotel Room, valued at $980. Thank you Desert Sun Resort! We appreciate your support of AANR and our Government Affairs program. Alonzo and I are condo owners and honored to be a part of the revitalization of the Jewel of the Desert.

Many of you know that Desert Shadows Resort, in Palm Springs, closed its doors earlier this year. On April 25, Desert Sun Resort opened on the same beautiful grounds as Desert Shadows once occupied. Desert Sun Resort has new owners that have invested an additional $500,000 in the resort for construction upgrades and remodeling since April 18th. Every hotel and courtyard room has new furniture, 32″ televisions, and brand new Sealy posturepedic pillow top mattresses! One of the most comfortable beds in the hotel market today.

In addition, the restaurant and spa have undergone major reconstruction and are now open for business five days a week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday). Much of the resort has been repainted and the pools and Jacuzzi have been redone. Many of the same friendly staff members are ready to welcome you.

Desert Sun Resort has refurnished hotel rooms, historical courtyard rooms, and private two-story condominiums to rent. The weather in Palm Springs is always warm enough for that “all over” tan. It is one of the few resorts that have three swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, a tennis court, gym, full restaurant, and a spa all on site. We hope you take the opportunity to experience this wonderful place under the sun.

Are you interested in donating?

If you have new items that you wish to donate to the auction, please download a donation form from Davewgraber@yahoo.com .

Please enclose the donation form 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.

U.S. Mail:

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

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, MS, 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 5 states in Special Session.

Statistics for This Year:

o 13 states currently have active bills that could impact nude recreation

o 1,903 bills have been reviewed personally by AANR.

o 267 bills have been reviewed in full text by AANR.

o 80 bills are on the Government Affairs “Legislative Tracking List.”

o 62 bills moved to an inactive status.

o Bills are being tracked in the states of: CA, CO, IL, LA, MI, 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 ffairs 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.