In support of 35th Annual Nude Recreation Week, July 5-11, Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park celebrates the tradition of skinny-dipping during BBFR Weekend.  The members of FS, who have proudly owned and run the 40-acre nudist park located on SE 127th St, 3 miles outside of Issaquah since 1945, invite you to spend the weekend with us…..naturally! 

2nd annual Guinness World Record Skinny Dip!  Saturday–July 10 at Noon (pacific nudist time),
Sponsored by the  American Association for Nude Recreation,  AANR members will take a page out of Norman Rockwell’s world and get out in their birthday suits to celebrate their independence…from clothing.  But you don’t have to be a member of AANR to join in the festivities and fun.  Join us and help us beat the record we established through North America and at FS last year! Sign up starts at 10am.  In conformance with the stated rules, all participants must be completely nude during the skinny dip to be counted. As with all Guinness World Record events, all record attempts must be verified by a designated “member in standing” of the local community. 

19th Annual Clothing Optional Bare Buns Fun Run  Sunday–July 11 at 11am. 
Be Brave, Be Tough, Beat The Mountain, In The Buff!
BBFR is a clothing optional 5k fun run up the side of Tiger Mountain starting and ending at FS Family Nudist Park.  Day of Race participants can catch the shuttle bus between 8:00am and10:00am at the Tibbett’s Valley Park N’ Ride.  From I-90 take Exit 15 West, turn left at Newport Way NW.  Carpools of 3 or more may stop at the Park & Ride for a car pass to drive directly to the park.  Awards given to top 3 runners in all age divisions, plus random prizes. 

Other Weekend Activities include:

Friday night—July 9 at 7pm.  Wine & Cheese Party.  Members bring a bottle of wine and a snack to share and enjoy the music of Raymond Hayden & The Dark Drive Home

Saturday Night—July 10 at 5pm Qdoba Naked Burrito Bar & Dance Party on the lawn (donations accepted)

First time visitors to FS receive a complimentary 1 day membership.  Return visitors pay regular day fees of $15 per person. Children are welcome accompanied by their parents, at no additional fee.  Photo ID is required for admittance.  Carpooling and Camping is encouraged. (call about weekend tent camping special!) RV spots available by reservation.

Visit our website http://www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com or call 425-392-NUDE for more information.

Just a few more days to go before The AANR World Record Skinny-Dip Guinness World Record™ Challenge at Lake Bronson Club, located north of Sultan, WA.

Registration for the Skinny-Dip will open at 10:00 am on Saturday. Be early as the gate will be locked at 11:45 am. Give yourself lots of time as the Sultan Shindig is happening on Saturday as well, and usually causes traffic slowdowns. Ground fees have been waived for all participants between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

The Skinny-Dip will happen at 12:00 noon, and pictures will be taken for official documentation. Those who do not wish to be photographed can turn their backs to the camera. Only the official photographs are allowed.

After the Skinny-Dip Lake Bronson Club will fire up the BBQ. There will be a free hotdog or hamburger plus a drink for all participants. Seconds should available by donation.

To find us, take Sultan Basin Road north off of Highway #2 at Sultan. Proceed north for 5.25 miles. On the left there is a chain link fence with a green and yellow sign with the letters “LB” on it. Turn left and there will be someone at the gate to let you in. Please remember that there will be no admission after 11:45 am so that everyone is registered before 12:00 noon. If you wish to use Mapquest or Google Maps, please use the address 33033 Cottontail Road.

Please proceed to the office for check-in. First time visitors, or those who have not been to Lake Bronson for a number of years are requested to download the application and rules from the visitors page on the website at www.lakebronson.com. Complete these ahead of time and bring them with you.

If you would like more information, please email skinnydip@lakebronson.com.

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*Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director*

c/o execasst@aanr.com**

*Election Results*

The election results have been received from VR Elections. The total turnout was 8.31% of all eligible voters (up slightly from 8.2% in 2008). Once again, 70% of the ballots were cast by mail.

*Motions*

Motion 1 passed which amends Article IV of the Bylaws. Members supported the clearer definition of AANR’s position toward diversity in membership.

Yes: 2,828 No: 167

Motion 2 passed which also amends the Bylaws and assigns all of Louisiana to the jurisdiction of the Southwest Region.

Yes: 2,504 No: 366

*Please welcome the new AANR Board. *

*Officers*

President Susan Weaver

Vice President Mark Hammond

Secretary/Treasurer Tina Barnott

*Club Trustees*

*Group 6 & 7*

Pam Pelc and Brian Spence

*Group 5 *

Theresa “T” Price

*Group 4*

Robert R. Roche

*Group 3*

Dave Landman

*Group 1 & 2*

Dean Hadley and Suzanne Schell

*Member Trustees*

*AANR-East: *Audrey Weber

*AANR-Florida: *Bob Erlenmeyer

*AANR-Midwest:* Harvey Hanna

*AANR-Northwest: *Sharon McLeod

*AANR-Southwest: *Hal Dilger

*AANR-West: *Walt Stephens

*AANR-Western Canada:* David Jackson

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*Wishing a Happy, Safe, and Successful Independence Day Holiday to All*

This weekend marks the traditional celebration of Independence Day and a major event among most AANR clubs. We extend to you our very best wishes for good weather and fun.

Because the holiday falls on a Sunday, our office will be closed on Monday. We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday morning.

Reports of our family members, friends, and other men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, elsewhere overseas, and in the armed forces here and in Canada, remind us that freedom, while priceless, is certainly not free. We publicly thank those who have served, and also those in civilian government—from police officers to firefighters and paramedics—who help to preserve peace and freedom also.

*Happy Canada Day *

Canada Day celebrations occur this week also. The country is 143 years old, and we very much appreciate the great contribution that our neighbors to the North make to our association and the world of nude recreation. Best wishes to all Canadians and those who carry a piece of Canada in their hearts!

Celebrations such as Independence Day and Canada Day also provide a convenient opportunity to remind the nudist community that preserving our liberty to enjoy nude recreation does not come without challenges.

*AANR Helping Members and Clubs*

We had a considerable number of reminders that the important work of protecting the freedom to practice nude recreation goes on this week. Calls poured into the office seeking assistance with criminal citations and custody matters.

*Midwest**…* First, a member in the Midwest was charged with disorderly conduct after he woke in the morning, still nude, and observed a work crew outside his back window. Until very recently, this person’s backyard had looked out onto protected wetland and was very secluded. With new landscaping and paths being put in, people are now where only weeds once stood. As can be expected, people and nudity do not always mix. We have worked with the member and a lawyer he retained to review options as he considers the plea he will enter in court.

*West…* Next a member in the AANR-West region called after her son learned he faces charges for contempt of court. He allowed his daughter (our member’s granddaughter) to visit at the nudist club. He was unaware that his ex-spouse had inserted a clause prohibiting visits to nudist venues in their child’s custody agreement when it was revised several years ago. We are presently assisting with a search for a qualified attorney who practices in the state where the child resides, and the contempt charge is pending.

*Midwest** and East…* AANR also assisted a member who lives in the Midwest, but visits and has a full membership within an AANR-East club. Again, the issue is the right to bring grandchildren to the club, which has been happening since the child was born and only recently became an issue. I had extensive conversations with the member’s attorney, and we expedited a package of legal precedents and expert materials out that will be used in court later this month.

*West…* Finally, we continue to work with an AANR family that encountered significant difficulties after their nudist family photos within a private family album on the Flickr website attracted the attention of authorities. We have worked closely with the counsel representing the father in what continues to be a case involving photos with simple family nudity and nothing more. We are pleased to report that the children have been returned to the custody of their mom, although dad is not presently allowed to return home pending trial. Cases like theirs are very sobering for the AANR staff and your Executive Director. They provide the need to press the case for nude recreation with officials in legislatures and government agencies and for educating them about the difference between nude and lewd.

*Speaking of Educating Government…* We received word from yet another AANR club—this one located in the Midwest—that was turned down a couple months ago by a bank for credit card processing at what would have been a lower rate than what it pays its current vendor. That brings the total of clubs reporting a problem with this issue to five. The good news is that we have brought your case to Washington and Washington is listening! The other good news is that we have some new bank options available through a credit card processor that is friendlier to nude recreation. If you would like information, please contact our office.

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*Linda Berry, Director of Publications*

editor@aanr.com

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*Reminder About Committee Reports*

All AANR committee chairs are asked to submit their reports for the AANR Convention *no later than Monday, July 12, 2010.* Please e-mail them to Linda Berry at editor@aanr.com. **

*CAROLYN HAWKINS *pubaffairs@aanr.com **

*Positive Publicity*

Check out www.aanr.com and click on the skinny-dip page to view video promotion.

Also check out http://www.youtube.com/nuderecreation.

The skinny-dip pitch was sent out via wire, and I received a call from The Chronicle in Wisconsin. It is scheduled to run next week. I also received a call from The Herald in the Northwest. No scheduled print date.

Check out the link below from Aurora Gardens about the skinny-dip.

Wisconsin nudist campground joins effort to set skinny-dipping record

Cheri Alexander had an interview with a Myrtle Beach newspaper regarding the skinny-dip. No print date is scheduled.

North Carolina clubs are featured in this blog:

http://www.ehow.com/list_6675195_north-carolina-nudist-resorts.html

I had an interview with Clear Channel Radio regarding the skinny dip, which is scheduled to air next Friday morning.

*Does Your Club Support A Charity? *

Some time ago I asked if your club sponsored or had sponsored a specific charity, i.e breast cancer, diabetes, etc. We are working on a pitch story, but I did not receive very much response. If your club has participated in a charity, please let me know so we can compile the information.

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*Terry Justice, Club/Member Liaison *clubinfo@aanr.com **

I only have one directory change this week.

Florida Keys Naturists has disbanded. Please remove from your directory.

Have a wonderful weekend everybody.

*DEBRA SUE STEVENS AND NANETTE WICKERSHAM, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS*

execasst@aanr.com

*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 Legislative Tracking*

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*Statistics for 2010**:*

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*In Session: *There are 6 states, DC and Puerto Rico and US in Regular Session. There are 6 states in Special Session.

*States in Regular Session:* CA, DC, MA, MI, NC, NY, PA, US

*AANR Statistics: *

o *1894* bills have been reviewed personally by AANR in 2010.

o *132 *bills have been reviewed in full text by AANR in 2010.

o *193 *bills are being monitored for movement/amendments. This figure includes some carryovers from 2009.

o *16 *bills have been moved to the “Archived 2009 List”

AANR encourages our membership and like-minded nudists and naturists to assist in the process of tracking bills and news impacting nude recreation. *Always contact the AANR office before taking action.* This ensures that your actions are aligned with the strategy underway for any particular bill or advocacy effort. Remember, AANR GAT works for you! _______________________________________________ eNews mailing list eNews@aanr-nw.org http://aanr-nw.org/mailman/listinfo/enews_aanr-nw.org

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JUST DAYS AWAY FROM GUINNESS WORLD RECORDST:

“THE AANR LARGEST SKINNY-DIP ACROSS NORTH AMERICA”

The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort located in Marcola, Oregon invites you to join in the fun for the Guinness World Records skinny dip event. This second annual Guinness-sanctioned event is seeking to break the 2009 record of 13,674 simultaneous skinny dippers in 139 locations across North America.

DATE: Saturday – July 10, 2010

REGISTRATION: Starts at 10 am

TIME: 12:00 Noon

LOCATION: Willamettans Family Nudist Resort

Phone: 541-933-2809

There will be no fee for those visiting for the Skinny Dip. The Willamettans will be hosting a “Change for Change” parking meter that collects change that St. Vincent de Paul uses to fund programs for those in our community who are without homes. Kelly Brye of Horace Mann Insurance sponsor of the meter generously loaned it to the Willamettans for this event.

In conformance with Guinness World RecordsT rules, all participants to be counted must be completely nude during the skinny-dip. Efforts will be made to accommodate first-timer shyness. In conformance with Guinness World Records we are also required to have witnesses. The Willamettans witnesses include the following community members.

Don Kahle is a Friday columnist for The Register-Guard. For ten years he published the Comic News, which was America’s only free weekly humor magazine. He’s now, executive director for the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the owner of a small advertising agency called !AH! HA Design.

Mandy Beemer was born and raised in Eugene Oregon is the mother of an 8 year old girl and claims her 4 year old golden retriever named Belle her child also. Mandy is currently part of the live and local Morning House Party 6 am -10 am 104.7 KDUK. She says being on the radio gives her an outlet for her outgoing and wacky personality.

Patrice Dotson is a 77 year-old great grandmother who only recently began doing stand-up comedy. She has appeared at the Actors Cabaret and “The City Lounge” in Eugene, Pacific Northwest Women’s Comedy event at the Wildish Theatre in Springfield, Oregon and most recently she was the winner at the 2010 15th annual Laff-Off contest in Eugene.

Mark Callahan a candidate for House Representative of District 13 resides in Eugene. Mark enjoys running for elected office, stand-up comedian work, and has a passion for karaoke. Mark is a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and was recently elected Vice President of Public Relations for the “Yawn Patrol” Toastmaster Club.

The Willamettans is a year round licensed RV park with a pool, hot tub, sauna, volleyball, tennis, rentals and camping areas. The Willamettans is a member of Travel Lane County and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Check out our website by going to www.willamettans.com or call our office at 541-933-2809.

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*Erich Schuttauf, Executive Director*

c/o execasst@aanr.com**

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*It’s A Boy!*

Congratulations to Nanette Wickersham and her husband on the birth of their bouncing baby boy. Mom and son are doing great. Linda Berry and Carolyn Hawkins will be filling in for Nan while she is on maternity leave.

*Region Conventions Well Underway*

As this report reaches you, at least three region conventions are in progress. First, the AANR-Southwest Convention at Armadillo Resort mentioned last week has convened. The AANR-East Convention at Sunny Rest Resort in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, is also wrapping up business meetings and proceeding into a slate of social activities. And the AANR-Florida region began festivities last night at Gulf Coast Resort in Hudson, Florida.

We wish each of these regions the very best for a fun convention and good sunning weather!

*AANR Helping Members and Clubs*

AANR provided a club within the Midwest with a memorandum of legal guidance prepared by Counsel Jawn Bauer concerning plans to hold its World Record Skinny-Dip event on public lands. We are also working with the club and the staff who manage those lands to facilitate the Skinny-Dip or an event at a later time this summer.

We held telephone conferences this week with members in both the Midwest and the East region concerning child custody difficulties they have encountered from ex-spouses following their families’ visits to AANR clubs. (Both of those cases involved mothers who had taken their children to clubs, demonstrating that these issues affect members of both genders.) In the case of the member from the East region, we have also had consultations with the attorney representing mom.

Meanwhile, in the Southwest we provided a package of legal material and an offer to speak with the counsel representing a member after his ex-spouse (who used to attend AANR clubs) alleged that his nudity in the presence of his three-year-old daughter now constitutes abuse.

Finally, we are providing guidance to the volunteer leadership of a club following the “dismantling” of the landed facility which members of the club had attended.

*Linda Berry, Director of Publications*

editor@aanr.com

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*The Bulletin*

The August issue is in production.

*Miscellaneous*

The Enjoy Life Naturally brochure and the benefit cards have been updated. The AANR Convention program is in production.

*Advertising*

Martha Young is on vacation this week and next, so I’ve been filling in for her. Call me at 800/879-6833, ext. 235 if you need to get your ad into the August issue.

*CAROLYN HAWKINS *pubaffairs@aanr.com **

Carolyn will be back in the office on Monday.

*Terry Justice, Club/Member Liaison *clubinfo@aanr.com **

Here are the directory changes for this week:

Minnesota Naturists has a new address for AANR mail and e-mail:

1547 University Ave. W #401 St. Paul, MN 55104 info@mnnaturists.org

The Buff-A-Teers in Arizona has a new phone number: 520/298-2427.

Congratulations to Skinnydipper Recreation Club in British Columbia, Western Canada. It has received its charter.

We have a new club by the name of:

Hippie Hollow Skinny Dippers (Nonlanded) 151 Ulmus Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830.456.9518 onlybud@gmail.com

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The weather is finally warming up and Lake Associates Recreation Club near Mt Vernon, Washington is planning an Olympic-themed event for the regional convention this year. As the original Olympics were held in the nude in ancient Greece, the theme is very appropriate. Below is their preliminary schedule. Other activities may also be held. Register now using the attached registration form.

AANR-NW CONVENTION TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*Covering Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4*

Each Day 10:00 a.m.to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Massages by Ken Each Day 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.: Shuffleboard, Ping Pong Tournament, Volleyball Tournament, Horseshoes Tournament, Bocce Ball Tournament, Open Games Each Day 2:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.: Wine Tasting Each Day 6:30 p.m.to midnight: Dance

Saturday July 3 – 1:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Crackerbarrel Session, parts 1 and 2 on Certifying Officer, newsletter editing; front desk assistance; closing the sale and more Saturday, July 3 – 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.: Website Seminar part 1

Sunday, July 4 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Government Affairs/Public Lands Forums Sunday, July 4 – 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Website Seminar part 2 Sunday July 4 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.: Wedding Vows Renewal Sunday, July 4 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Open Rap Session moderated by regional president Sunday July 4 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: LARC Ladies of the Red Hats Welcome Reception Sunday July 4 – Time TBA: Tournament Awards; fireworks (weather permitting) * Covering Monday July 5* Monday July 5 – 9:00 a.m. to noon: AANR-NW General Assembly, Elections and Awards

Trail walking and hot tubbing are at your leisure.

Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners will be served from Breakfast on Friday through Lunch on Monday.

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AANR WEST YOUTH CAMP

Youth-ages 11-18

DeAnza Springs Resort

Jucumba Callifornia

July 18th thru 24

For additional information contact

Youth@aanrwest.org

Or

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Lake Bronson Club is once again proud to be one of the participating locations for the 2010 AANR World Record Skinny-Dip, and is opening their gate to those who would like to participate. The fun happens at 12:00 noon Pacific Time, registration opens at 10:00 am, and ground fees are waived from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. for all participants. Those attending with a participant, but not participating themselves, will have to pay the applicable ground fees. Lake Bronson Club is located 5.25 miles north of Sultan, WA. If you have not attended Lake Bronson Club in the last few years, please visit our website at www.lakebronson.com and download the registration forms and ground rules from the visitors page, and complete them before your arrival. Pictures will be taken for the official records, but the picture taking will be announced so that you can turn your back to the camera if you do not want your face visible. The Sultan Shindig also happens on this weekend, and will cause traffic delays in Sultan. Please give yourself plenty of time. There will not be any late registrations, and the gate will be locked at 11:45 am. For more information please email skinnydip@lakebronson.com. If you will be attending, please send us an email so that we have an approximation of the numbers attending. We are looking forward to seeing you at Lake Bronson Club. Naturally,

Randy Hoppenbrouwer

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There are questions about how to vote.

1. *Goto http://www.aanr.com * 2. *Click on Member Benefits from the green bar near the top of the page. * 3. *Each voter then logs in using their personal P numbers and last name by clicking on Member Log In on the green bar on the left. Your P number can be found on your AANR membership card. * 4. *Click on Ballot Box. It is in the middle white area, near the bottom of the page. * 5. *Follow the instructions in the balloting materials that came with the May Bulletin.*

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