Northwest Nude News ———————————————————— http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=02fac3ce9a&e=84c965e783 http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=2ad499315f&e=84c965e783 ** This weekend in the Northwest ———————————————————— Saturday * Progressive dinner, Bare Backers * Daly’s annual BBQ, Bare Spirits * Rockin the park, LARC * Club work party, Mountaindale Sun Resort * Dinner and a movie, Sun Meadow Resort * Picnic in the park with live music, Willamettans Sunday * Original Bare Buns Fun Run, 29th running, Kaniksu Ranch * Caravan to KR BBFR, Italian dinner, Sun Meadow Resort ** 2013 AANR-NW Convention Wrap-up ———————————————————— Squaw Mt. Ranch hosted a wonderful convention last weekend with great entertainment and lots of activities. Everyone had a great time. We had several productive discussions about what we can do to grow membership so that we can continue the AANR mission: “To advocate nudity and nude recreation in appropriate settings while educating and informing society of their value and enjoyment” Everyone is welcome at AANR-NW conventions and board meetings. Learn what is happening, contribute your ideas and expand your connections in the nudist community. The AANR-NW fall board meeting will be hosted by theWillamettans (http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=06300c42c9&e=84c965e783) , near Eugene, on September 27-29, 2013. The time and place for the spring board meeting will be picked at the fall board meeting. Next July 18-20, the 2014 AANR-NW Convention will be at Kaniksu Family Ranch (http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=bc984f3999&e=84c965e783) , north of Spokane. Its theme is “Diamonds in the Buff” – celebrating their 75th anniversary. It will be the weekend before the Kaniksu BBFR. Come for the convention and stay for the BBFR. And in 2015, the AANR-NW Convention will be at Fraternity Snoqualmie (http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=a6bd518434&e=84c965e783) , near Seattle. In 2015, it is the weekend after Fraternity Snoqualmie BBFR. So come for the BBFR and stay for the convention. ** AANR-NW Hall of Fame ———————————————————— At the convention, Paul Kuntzmann was awarded the Hall of Fame award. The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor the region can award a member. It is based on extraordinary service to AANR, AANR Northwest and nudism. Paul has been a member of AANR-NW for 27 years and is a member of Hidden Springs. Paul has held almost every NW office – President, Vice President and Treasurer – and probably half the committee chairs. He has served as IA chair under at least two presidents, PR, Scholarship, Hall of Fame, Man & Woman, Finance, Convention & Facilities, and Nudescene Editor for five years and managed the bulk mailing for ten years (when the NW was still producing the newsletter in region). He has represented the region at several Recreation and Park, RV and other trade shows. Paul (and Wayne Roberts) worked tirelessly to establish a travel club in the Yakima area, a vision that finally was fulfilled last year with the effort of President Karen Lahey. Paul was a significant contributor in the construction of the regional library and handicap ramp. He is the only person to sleep in the library building! Paul’s efforts in AANR, AANR NW and Restful Haven/Mountaindale (where he held his basic membership for many years before moving to Hidden Springs) have had a significant impact on nude recreation. Paul has always been there when he was needed and continues to be an asset to the region and to promotepublic awareness for nudism. It is time the region recognizes Paul for his exceptional service to AANR and AANR NW and awards him its highest honor, the NW Hall of Fame Award. ** AANR-NW Annual Awards ———————————————————— Man of the Year – Dave Smith Woman of the Year – Theresa “T” Price Membership Increase – by percentage – Rogue Suncatchers Membership Increase – by count – Rogue Suncatchers Scholarship – Brea Capshaw President’s Award – Theresa “T” Price Newsletter Award – Landed Club – Kaniksu Ranch Newsletter Award – Non-landed Club – Hidden Springs Website Award – Landed Club – Lake Bronson Website Award – Non-landed Club – Montana Naturist Organization ============================================================ Copyright © 2013 American Association for Nude Recreation – Northwest, All rights reserved. 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Weekly Reports
AANR-NW AUGUST ROOSTER ROCK/SAUVIE ISLAND NUDE BEACH CLEAN-UPS
*AANR-NW AUGUST, 2013 ROOSTER ROCK/SAUVIE ISLAND NUDE BEACH CLEAN-UPS * *AANR-NW has continued to be a beach adopter for the two legal nude beaches in northwest Oregon as well as adopting Rooster Rock State Park. As such, two beach litter clean-ups must be scheduled each year to fulfill the agreement. The last two years, the water was extremely high for the first one, to the point that even the trails were under water. This year, the events have been scheduled later in the summer so that there is absolutely no chance of that happening. * ** *Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Rooster Rock State Park. This is a clothing optional event, if you are cleaning in the nude area. It is highly suggested that you wear shoes and sun screen at all clean-ups. Hats are also recommended if it is very bright. Bring work gloves if you have them. All tools and clean-up bags will be furnished. We will be working with the Rooster Rock park staff. The Park Ranger Supervisor will have a list of projects that includes light to heavy work. Volunteers do not have to pay the day use fee. Tell the person in the registration booth that you are there for the AANR-NW clean-up. When registering, you will receive a card to put in your window. Meet at the east end of the parking lot near the restrooms. This should not last longer than around three hours, and will be followed by a hot dog barbeque at the picnic table just into the official nude beach area. AANR-NW will provide cold water, sugar free lemonade, meat and veggie hot dogs and trimmings and some dessert snacks. Please do not leave any items visible in your car. The only restrooms accessible from the nude beach are located near the parking area. * ** *Sunday, August 4 – Sauvie Island-Collins Beach – clean-up at 1:00 p.m. – A parking pass is usually required and can be purchased at the store or deli after crossing the bridge to the island. SOLVE is again working to provide us day-of-event passes for those that volunteer. Portable restrooms are located in the parking area at each trailhead. We will concentrate our efforts on the gravel road parking area, the five trails to the nude beach and litter sweeps of the beach area. Meet on the beach near the second nude beach opening (entrance number 3). There should be a canopy set up there. A potluck meal will be held at around 3:00 p.m. Plates and tableware will be provided as well as some bottled drinking water and sugar free lemonade drink.* ** *Please consider assisting at these events. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact gat@aanr-nw.org
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Spring Update
Spring Update /*Spring has sprung!!*/ I received some good news from Jim Smock, the Executive Director of AANR. The weekly Trustee and Club Report is being made available for AANR Members on AANR.com
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Nominations Open for AANR Northwest Man and Woman of the Year due March 15
*Nominations Open for AANR Northwest Man and Woman of the Year* * * Do you know of a man or woman who is an AANR Northwest member and who contributed to nudism in this region during 2012. (Note: Contributions to their home clubs don’t count — those contributions should be recognized by the person’s club.) The Man and Woman of the Year Committee seeks your help in nominating persons for these honor awards. Look around you, see who fits this criterion, and let us know.
Send our committee the name of the nominee, his/her home club, and a detailed resume of his/her contributions to AANR Northwest during the past year. The committee will use this information to make their selection for the award. Winners will be announced at the annual AANR Northwest convention, but they are not required to attend to win. Include your name and your club and a contact (email if possible). You need not be a member of the same club as the nominee.
There are two ways to nominate a man and/or a woman for the award.
The easiest way is to fill out the form at https://aanr-nw.org/members-only/man_woman_of_the_year.html . The password can be found in the Nudescene on the calendar page, which comes with your Bulletin. Or just send me a note and we will send the password to you.
Or you can use a nomination form (one for each person) which is enclosed with this email. Mail the completed form to: George Mickelson AANR-NW Man & Woman of the Year Committee 39200 SE Lusted Road Sandy, Or 97055-9525
or e-mail to man-woman@aanr-nw.org
Submission deadline is March 15.
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January Update
Hi fellow nudists,
If you are going to be on the Big Nude Cruise, please stop by and say hi. My husband and I will be in cabin 2252. Also, there is going to be a NW Meet and Greet on our first day at sea from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Be sure to come and meet friends and get back into contact with others from the Northwest. Other regions will be having their Meet and Greets at other times, which will be listed in the schedule.
Don’t forget, we are going to skinny dip together on July 13th. What a great way to celebrate Nude Recreation Week with our fellow nudists at TNS, as well as to get positive publicity! Encourage your club to participate.
Now for a more serious matter, I also have a challenge for you. AANR-NW membership is down 4.5%. Our percentage loss was the greatest of any of the regions. We need to find a way to turn this around. What can you do to help your club and AANR grow? Will you call some of your friends that no longer belong and urge them to come back? Do you have any ideas? If you do, bring them to your club boards. If it is something that the region can help with or if you want to share a great idea, send me an email. We want to stop this decline and we need your help to do it.
Naturally Yours, Karen Lahey president@aanr-nw.org ==============================================
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Winter Update
AANR-NW has a new club. Wine Country Bares became a provisional club this fall. Wine Country Bares is a new travel club centered around Yakima and Moses Lake. You can check out their website at http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=8a01d8401d&e=924052214d or get information from info@winecountrybares.org. I know that they will appreciate any support that we can give them.
For those of you who are cruising on the Big Nude Boat, there will be a meet and greet opportunity for travelers from the Northwest. Look for more details to follow.
The World Record Skinny Dip is returning on July 13, 2013. It is being cosponsored by AANR and TNS. Keep visiting http://aanr-nw.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc7f511b492b87d55fd7619fb&id=8b62460c99&e=924052214d for more details.
During this holiday season, I wish to all of you and yours great joy, peace and happiness. And a very happy, naked, new year.
Naturally, Karen Lahey ==============================================
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Please join us! UNCLAD 2012 Art Show
Please join us for The 11th Annual UNCLAD Art Show Oct. 12th – 14th, 10 am to 5 pm at “The Floyd” in Stanwood, WA.
We want to extend a special invitation to all of our sponsors and supporters as this will be the final UNCLAD art show. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful art event and all of the good times we’ve had over the years!
Sponsor Appreciation event:
Saturday, Oct. 13th, 6 pm to 9 pm. *Wine & Cheese Night with Vicki Artimovich* Enjoy a fun evening reception with live music, wine & cheese, and a special presentation with acclaimed historian and travel guide,Vicki Artimovich. You will love this lively and entertaining lecture as Vicki takes us on a wild adventure through the colorful history of the Nude in Art.
The lecture is open to the public and therefore, clothing-required, however, all sponsors will receive complimentary admission to this evening talk & reception. Please RSVP to gayle@uncladart.com or 425-359-7974
I would like to personally thank you all for the amazing support we’ve had from nudist/naturist groups over the years. Some of my best memories from the shows over the past 11 years has been the special clothing-optional viewing nights. And as you know, the financial support has been crucial in keeping the show going. THANK YOU!!! I look forward to seeing you at the show this year.
Special Thank You to AANR-NW and NEF who have both contributed funds to help us run the show and the lecture event!
Thank you, Gayle
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September Update
The AANR-NW Fall Board meeting is this coming weekend, September 29 and 30, at Lake Bronson.
As always, all AANR members are invited to come.
Before I became active on the AANR-NW board, I would see those words, but I don’t think I really believed them. However, I have discovered that I should have believed them and you should believe them too.
You don’t have to be an elected director to be active at the regional level. Your ideas and energy are more than just welcome, they are sought after.
Come to the meetings. Learn what AANR-NW does. We have fun as well as just working at the meetings. I have found that I value the friendships that I have made from being active at the regional level. If you can only make one day, you should make it Saturday. Typically, Saturday we get started about 10, with forums, discussions, get-togethers and evening entertainment. Sunday is the formal meeting and runs from about 9 to noon.
Our region is very special in some ways. As opposed to other regions in AANR, your board is comprised of a director from each club in the region. In other regions, directors represent more than a single club. This allows us to operate in a much more cooperative way. Since each club is represented, all clubs have an opportunity to work together and learn from each other. And it is much easier to work in cooperation with friends than with strangers.
So, please, come to our meetings. If you can’t make it to Lake Bronson this weekend, join us in the spring or next summer or next fall or …
Naturally, Karen Lahey ==============================================
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