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Our next Meet and Greet Dinner will be on 6/14/25 at the Hillview Restaurant which is located at at 6135 Transit Road, Depew, NY. They have a private meeting room. We will start at 5:00PM PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME. You do not have to be a member of the club and you do not need reservations. Please come, ask questions, and see what the club is all about, socialize and get to know us. The only cost is your meal and drinks.
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The reservation web page in online. Click here to make reservations. Make your reservations early. Beds go quickly.
Our Luxury Nudist Lodge Weekend will take place from July 18 - 20, 2025. That will give us three days and two nights to enjoy a nudist weekend. For those of you that have attended our past events at the Lodge, Nudist Lodge you will remember that it is a fantastic place. The lodge, built as a private weekend and hunting retreat is located on 100 acre woodland in Wyoming County. Its location lends itself to privacy. There are miles of hiking trails, stocked bass pond for fishing and swimming, bonfire pits, volleyball, horseshoes, and game room. There is also a stereo system and satellite TV. It features a sauna and both an indoor and an outdoor hot tub. It is a great place to spend a nude weekend with fellow nudists. More about the Luxury Nudist Lodge may be found here. There are miles of hiking trails, stocked bass pond for fishing and swimming, bonfire pits, volleyball, horseshoes, and game room. There is also a stereo system and satellite TV. It features a sauna and both an indoor and an outdoor hot tub. Because of privacy and security concerns, the exact location will only be sent to people when we have received their RSVP There will be a potluck supper on Saturday night along with games and a bonfire.
This year, we will be adding dancing, Karaoke, and volleyball to the list of activities.
All other meals will be on your own. The Lodge has a complete kitchen for your use. People who wish to camp out may come either Friday afternoon or Saturday. You do not have to be a Niagara Naturists member to attend this event. That will give us three days and two nights to enjoy a nudist weekend. More about the Luxury Nudist Lodge may be found here. As with the last Lodge event, we need reservations for those who wish to attend. We need to know how many people to expect so we can make plans with the owners to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
The reservation page can be found here.
June 23-26
(All times are approximate)
Meals At
Pine Tree
Hours
are 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, June 22nd
Check-in
7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Karaoke in the Glade
Monday, June 23rd
9:30 A.M.
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Roll
Call of Elected Candidates:
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
KRA Teams Discussion Time (Various Items)
NOON – 1:00 P.M.
Lunch
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
KRA Teams Discussion Time continues
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Dinner
7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Welcome Social, Location to be determined
Tuesday, June 24th
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9:30 A.M.
Roll
Call of Elected Candidates:
Leo
Blake, Terri Grothe, Charlie Bliss
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
KRA Team Discussion Time (Various Items)
NOON – 1:00 P.M.
Lunch Break
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Outboard Meeting Convenes
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5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Dinner
7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M
Band, location to be determined
Wednesday, June 25th
9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Outboard meeting continues, Credentialing.
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NOON - 1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Regional Assembly
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5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Dinner
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Single Malt Scotch (RUM) Tasting Location to be determined
Thursday June 26th
9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Inboard Meeting Convenes
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NOON - 1:00 P.M.
Lunch
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Inboard meeting continues, if needed, if not, Directors 101
7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Karaoke
Recess at
the President,s Discretion
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AANR-EAST
OUTBOARD MEETING
Order of
Business
Tuesday, June 24th
(All times are approximate)
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Call to Order (1:00 P.M.)
..........................................................................................
Robert Roche
Roll Call
.........................................................................................................................
Mary Fleck
President:
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer:
Robert Roche
Melody Bage
Mary Fleck
Directors:
Leo Blake
Al Gilewicz
Charles Bliss
Liz Tharrington
Shaun Card
Judy Turner
Member
Trustee:
Sandra Cordell
Elected Candidates: Leo Blake, Terri Grothe, Charlie Bliss
Announcements..........................................................................................................
Robert Roche
Approval of Rules and Order of Business
..........................................................
Board of Directors
Special Assignments:
................................................................................................
Robert Roche
Parliamentarian:
............................................................................................................
TBD
Resolutions:...................................................................................................................
TBD
Summer Meeting Reporter:...........................................................................................
TBD
Photographer:
.....................................................................................................
Mary Fleck
Tally Committee:
..............................................................
Completed prior to
Convention
Approval of Minutes of Interim Board Meeting..................................................
Board of Directors
All
Officer, Trustee and KRA Team Reports will be deferred to the
Regional Assembly unless there is specific business applicable to
this meeting.
Old
Business
New
Business Good of the Order Announcements Recess
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Wednesday, June 25th
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9:30 A.M.
Elected Candidates Roll Call: Leo Blake, Terri Grothe, Charlie Bliss
9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Outboard Meeting continues
Election
of Associate Members, Delegates
Adjournment
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Delegate Credentialing
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AFTER THE
ADJOURNMENT**
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
Order of Business
Wednesday, June 25th
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1:00 P.M.
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0918 8501
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AANR-East Regional Assembly Convenes...............................................................
Robert Roche
Elected Candidates Roll Call
.........................................................................................
Mary Fleck
Lisa
Marie Jackson, Al Gilewicz, Shaun Card
Invocation
...................................................................................................................................
???
National Anthems
Welcome Ceremony..............................................................
Robert Roche, AANR-East President
Introductions
Communications
and Announcements
Credentials Report
.........................................................................................................
Mary Fleck
Seating of Delegates & Briefing
........................................................................
Mary Fleck
Approval of Rules and Order of Business
.......................................................................
Delegates
Special Assignments:
................................................................................................
Robert Roche
Parliamentarian:
............................................................................................................
TBD
Resolutions:...................................................................................................................
TBD
Convention Reporter:
...................................................................................................
TBD
Photographer:
.....................................................................................................
Mary Fleck
Tally Committee........................................................
Completed prior to Summer Meeting
Approval of Minutes, 2024 AANR-East Regional Assembly...........................................
Delegates
Approval of Board Actions
..............................................................................................
Delegates
Officers, Reports (In addition to published reports):
President.........................................................................................................
Robert Roche
Vice President
................................................................................................
Melody Bage
Secretary/Treasurer
............................................................................................
Mary Fleck
AANR
Trustee Report (In addition to published reports):
Member Trustee
..........................................................................................
Sandra Cordell
KRA
Coordinator
Melody
Bage
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KRA Team
Reports (in addition to published reports):
Governance (Judy Turner)
Advocacy
& Alliances (Judy Turner, Al Gilewicz, Shaun Card)
Brand
(Melody Bage, Leo Blake)
Finance
(Sandra Cordell)
Linkage
(Mary Fleck)
Unfinished
Committee Reports
Tally
Report
Unfinished
Business
New
Business
Election of President and Vice President.....................................................................
Charles Bliss
Presentation of Awards...............................................................................................
Robert Roche
Installation of Directors, Officers
.............................................................................................
TBD
Good of
the Association Additional Announcements
Adjournment of the 2025 AANR-East Regional Assembly
Recess at
the President,s Discretion
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All
Speakers shall be limited to three minutes.
·
No Speaker
shall speak more than twice on any subject.
·
All
comments shall be addressed to the Presiding Officer.
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INBOARD MEETING
Order of Business
Thursday June 26th
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Call to Order (9:30 A.M.)
.........................................................................................................
TBD
Roll Call..........................................................................................................................
Mary Fleck
President:
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer:
Mary Fleck
Directors:
Al Gilewicz Liz Tharrington
Shaun
Card
Member
Trustee:
Sandra Cordell
Announcements.........................................................................................................................
TBD
Approval of Rules and Order of Business
..........................................................
Board of Directors
Additional Special Assignments, if any....................................................................................
TBD
Officer Reports, if any Old Business New Business
Resolutions Committee Report
TBD
Executive Session Good of the Order Adjournment
Recess at
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All
Speakers shall be limited to three minutes.
·
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Getting naked in the outdoors is hardly a new
thing, but the trend---which really had its moment in the peak of the
pandemic --- doesn,t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. According
to Pitchup.com,s 2025 Outdoor Travel Trend Report, there was a 742%
spike in searches for naturist campgrounds this year alone. Which means
its all the more important to go over some etiquette when visiting these
clothing-optional sites.
Enter California native Linda Weber, who
serves as President of the American Association for Nude Recreation, the
oldest and largest organization of its kind in North America. AANR
supports more than 180 chartered clubs, resorts, and campgrounds and
serves approximately 30,000 members and 52 million clothing-optional
enthusiasts across the U.S., Canada, and internationally.
A
lifelong nudist, Weber has become a dedicated ambassador for
non-sexualized social nudism, a movement that promotes body acceptance
and positivity, personal freedom and self-respect.
"Nudism is
about comfort, respect, and authenticity. If you approach your visit
with an open mind, good manners, and a towel, you will find the
experience both freeing and deeply affirming. It is natural to be
nervous your first time but you will find the nudist community is very
welcoming and eager to make people feel comfortable," says Weber.
"Whether you,re soaking in a natural spring or visiting a nudist resort,
the key is simple: respect---for others, for nature, and enjoying the
journey of embracing your authentic self, just as you are."
Weber
offers these 10 essential tips to ensure a respectful and enjoyable time
for everyone involved.
1. Respect nature. Hot springs and beaches
often exist in environmentally sensitive areas. Avoid polluting,
starting fires, or bringing food that could attract wildlife.
2.
Leave it better than you found it. Always clean up after yourself--and
ideally, pack out more trash than you brought in and leave no trace.
3. Be mindful of your surroundings. Dress before leaving designated
nude areas.
4. Pack accordingly. Protect your skin with sunblock.
Be mindful of your sun intake, and opt to cover up if overexposed.
You,ll also want to pack proper footwear. Sandals are fine for
easy-to-access springs, but be mindful that sometimes boots are better
for hike-in hot springs.
5. Respect others. Follow basic social
norms: no staring, inappropriate behavior, or unwanted interactions.
Greet others politely, and respect personal space. This may be the first
time someone is encountering a nudist, so leave them with a good
impression.
6. Ask before photographing. Never take pictures
without clear, prior consent. Ensure there are no non-consenting
individuals in the background of your scenic photos. Most resorts either
prohibit photography entirely or limit it to certain areas, and it is
never appropriate for a first-time visit. Most resorts will remind you
of their photography rules and offer you a sticker to cover the camera
on your cell phone if they allow them on the premises.
7. Keep
noise levels low. Use headphones for music, and keep conversations and
laughter at a considerate volume.
8. Stay near the waterline when
walking. It keeps the experience peaceful for everyone and avoids
kicking up sand or mud
9. Always carry two towels. It is
customary to ensure you always have a towel between your skin and
chairs, loungers, or shared areas. Bring one towel for sitting on, and
one to dry off with.
10. Observe posted rules. Each location may
have specific guidelines for safety, behavior, and access. Read and be
respectful of them. When in doubt, ask questions for clarification.
Written by
Krista Simmons June 4, 2025
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