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06.22.05 @ 02:40 PM cDT [link]
Is there a future?
Can nudes and textiles live together in harmony? One wonders sometimes in our puritanical country. But we have hopes. Miami Beach discovered many years ago that it would attract tourists if it would allow topfree sunbathing, and lo and behold, it is still there. Haulover Beach, just a few miles north has become an example for success with nude beaches. And there are many more examples.
Nude season is here, and we need to set good examples, and show that nude is not lewd. Support nude business, and support nude beaches.
Your editor.
04.29.06 @ 09:36 PM cDT [link]
AOL family now blocking CO Digest
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01.29.06 @ 10:01 PM cDT [link]
Co Digest, Volume 11, Issue 99 NAC Advisory
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In this issue of the CO Digest:
NAC Update - Washington
NAC Update - Wreck Beach
Update - Travelites (corrected web address)
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DATE: January 29, 2006
SUBJECT: Washington House Bill 1333
TO: All Naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
The Naturist Action Committee (NAC) has recently received numerous
questions related to a Washington state legislative bill from last year.
Specifically, those questions have involved House Bill 1333, and whether
that measure poses an actual threat in 2006.
It does not.
NAC has repeatedly taken the lead in defending naturists in the matter
addressed by HB 1333. NAC successfully derailed Washington House Bill
1333 in 2005, just as NAC had killed its predecessor, House Bill 2645,
in 2004.
Despite concerns that may have been implied or voiced recently, there is
no credible or reasonable threat from HB 1333.
NO ACTION IS REQUESTED AT THIS TIME
This is an Update. NAC is not requesting that you take action. An attempt
at action on this issue at this time could be counterproductive or harmful.
The Naturist Action Committee encourages naturists to focus on real issues,
and there's no shortage of those. This NAC Update is intended to allow a
misplaced concern to be laid to rest.
BACKGROUND, BRIEFLY
Police and prosecutors in the city of Everett consider the state's current
indecent exposure law to have a loophole because it does not allow a
conviction under a local ordinance to count toward felony punishment status
on a second conviction. House Bill 1333 was introduced on behalf of the
Everett police and city government, who had a lobbyist pushing hard to get
the bill passed into law.
House Bill 1333 was similar to a bill (HB 2645) in the 2004 legislative
session, which was also pushed by officials from Everett. Both bills were
introduced by Rep. Al O'Brien (D-Mountlake Terrace).
As part of its vigorous opposition to both measures, NAC hired a legislative
lobbyist for the 2004 session and again for the 2005 sessions. In both those
years, NAC presented testimony before the legislative committee considering
the two bills. NAC also worked directly and intensively with state lawmakers
and officials from Everett.
NAC issued Action Alerts in 2004 and 2005, calling for a letter writing and
telephone campaign that put citizens in touch with Washington state lawmakers.
The gratifying response - YOUR response - was a key component in derailing both
bills. Neither HB 2645 in 2004 nor HB 1333 in 2005 was passed into law. NAC
thanks you for your important part in those victories!
RECENTLY
Washington is presently in the second year of its legislative biennium. By law,
bills carry over from the first year of the biennium to the second year. By
convention, those bills that didn't make it in the first year are "reintroduced
and retained in present status."
The specific mechanism is that on the initial day of the second year of every
biennium, a floor resolution is offered (and perfunctorily seconded and passed)
to allow the wholesale carryover of all unfinished bills from the previous year.
January 9, 2006, was the initial day of the second year of the Washington
legislative biennium, and the pro forma resolution that came on that day was
entirely expected. It's a part of the standard startup for the second stanza
of the session.
That's what happened with HB 1333 from last year. And if you'll look, the process
also applies to scores of other bills that aren't going anywhere. Check, at random,
the status of any bill that didn't pass last year. You'll find the same thing.
In fact, if you'll do a Google search for "By resolution, reintroduced and retained
in present status," you'll come up with more than ninety-five thousand hits for
Washington legislative bills from previous biennia.
But if House Bill 1333 is technically alive, then are concerns warranted?
The answer is NO. Just days ago, Naturist Action Committee board member Mark Storey
spoke personally with Rep. Al O'Brien, the bill's sponsor. Rep. O'Brien confirmed
that no attempt whatsoever will be made to advance HB 1333 in this session. Meanwhile,
NAC remains in close communication with its Washington state legislative lobbyist.
If similar legislation or a new threat should appear, NAC is ready once again to take
immediate action.
PLEASE HELP NAC HELP NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee is the volunteer nonprofit adjunct to The Naturist Society.
NAC exists to advance and protect the rights of naturists throughout North America.
Protecting freedom is expensive, and unlike other organizations, NAC has no membership
roster on which to assess dues. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary generosity of
supporters like you.
To donate to NAC online with your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card, go to:
http://www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Or you can use the address below, or call toll free (800) 886-7230 to donate by phone.
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Thank you for choosing to make a difference!
Naturally,
Mark Storey
Board Member
Naturist Action Committee
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Executive Dir. Bob Morton -
Board Member Mark Storey -
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick -
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DATE: January 29, 2006
SUBJECT: Wreck Beach
TO: All Naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
An article published yesterday in The Globe & Mail gave the
impression that the University of British Columbia (UBC) had relented
on the issue of residential towers that are planned to loom over Wreck
Beach. The article portrays the long-standing controversy as having
been resolved.
The newspaper article is quite misleading. Unfortunately, the matter
is not resolved.
Beginning with an opening phrase that reads, "The buff battle of the
bluffs is over, according to the University of British Columbia," the
newspaper article merely repeats UBC's spin concerning the towers and
the Official Community Plan (OCP) that is supposed to govern development.
STATEMENT FROM THE WRECK BEACH PRESERVATION SOCIETY
The Wreck Beach Preservation Society (WBPS) has released the following
statement:
"The buff battle of the bluffs is NOT over! With characteristic disregard
for the governance role of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD),
UBC's Board of Governors defied the recent GVRD Staff request to lower
the remaining two towers to 16 storeys.
"This so-called balanced 'scaling back of the project' does NOT address
the needs of over 6000 students who signed the anti-Phase 2 petitions out
of 47,000 signatories. The simple fact is that only the GVRD can determine
if the towers are in compliance with the OCP.
"UBC has no business whatsoever pronouncing its development to be
consistent with the OCP by usurping GVRD jurisdiction over planning in
Electoral District A, in which Wreck Beach lies. If the UBC towers are
not further lowered, they will violate several GVRD visibility
resolutions.
"It is time that GVRD parkland stewards call UBC's bluff or the
obscenities will continue."
NO ACTION IS REQUESTED AT THIS TIME
This is an Update. Neither NAC nor the Wreck Beach Preservation Society is
requesting that you take action at this time. Your responses to past calls
for action have been effective and appreciated. Thank you!
The Wreck Beach Preservation Society will determine what future actions
may be appropriate. Watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates
on this issue.
MORE INFORMATION
For background and additional information on Wreck Beach and this situation,
visit the Local Issues section of the Naturist Action Committee web site.
Here's a direct link to NAC's Wreck Beach discussion:
For the latest from the Wreck Beach Preservation Society, visit:
www.wreckbeach.org.
PLEASE HELP NAC HELP NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee is the volunteer nonprofit adjunct to The
Naturist Society. Largely by working with and through local groups like
the Wreck Beach Preservation Society, NAC exists to advance and protect
the rights of naturists throughout North America. Protecting freedom is
expensive, and unlike other organizations, NAC has no membership roster
on which to assess dues. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary generosity
of supporters like you.
To donate to NAC online with your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card,
go to: http://www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Or you can use the address below, or call toll free (800) 886-7230
to donate by phone.
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Thank you for choosing to make a difference!
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Editor's Note: In our last issue, we printed an incorrect web address.
The correct web address is posted in this issue.
From: Cheri Alexander
Last year, several people told me they were disappointed that they
missed Travelites' annual canude trip. This year the event will
take place on 7/15 on a not well-developed river near Nichols, SC,
Hwy. 9, about an hr. from Coventry-NC and Whispering Pines.
So far, we have people who have reserved not only from the Columbia
area, but friends from the New York state area will be joining in
on the fun.
The cost is $25/person and includes the canoe, of course the canoe,
personal flotation device (life jacket), and a 1/3 lb. deli sandwich
with roastbeef, turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce (Ior any combination
thereof). We have a limited number of rentals available if people
do not have their own vessels. If you have your own vessel and
want to join us, you can still get a sandwich at $5.
There is a registration fee if you are not a member of a sister club.
It's an easy 7 mile float, professionals might be disappointed.
:) Cheri
Contact the Travelites through their website at:
www.travelites.info or http://pages.prodigy.net/travelites
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NAC Action Alert - Wreck Beach, British Columbia
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DATE : September 7, 2005
SUBJECT: Wreck Beach, British Columbia
TO : All naturists
Dear Naturist,
The Naturist Action Committee (NAC) asks all naturists to unite in a
worldwide grass roots e-mail writing campaign to save Wreck Beach
from plans being made by the University of British Columbia (UBC) for
three additional residence towers to overlook the beach. One tower is
already being constructed. If the University is allowed to continue on
its present course, a total of four towers will blight the beach forever.
This situation has been the focus of previous NAC Action Alerts. The
decision by NAC to issue this new Action Alert was prompted by UBC's
recent insistence on moving forward, despite public protests, with two
more 18-storey towers and a 14-storey one. NAC asks for your help in a
grass roots battle to preserve Wreck Beach. This new request is made in
close cooperation with the Wreck Beach Preservation Society (WBPS), the
Pacific Spirit Park Society (PSPS), and the Federation of Canadian
Naturists (FCN).
This e-mail writing campaign is a NEW effort to preserve the magnificent
view from Wreck Beach, including its forested cliff tops and its sense
of wilderness.
The Wreck Beach Preservation Society will be binding copies of your
e-mailed letters into a book for presentation at these meetings. So
that we have documented proof of the contents and numbers of letters
authorities are receiving, we ask that you please copy all e-mail
correspondence (and whatever replies you may receive) to Judy Williams,
NAC board member and Chair of the WBPS: judyw@wreckbeach.org
BACKGROUND
Wreck Beach in Vancouver, BC, Canada is one of the most beautiful
clothing-optional beaches in the world. Presently, the pristine
forested cliffs above the beach have hidden any university buildings
from view, giving beachgoers a natural backdrop that approaches
wilderness despite closer proximity to the city. This precious heritage
view is still enjoyed by boaters and people who visit the tidal flats
today. The mistake of Tower #1 must not be allowed to be replicated
three more times.
UPDATE ON THE RESULTS OF YOUR EFFORTS SO FAR
At the meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD)
board of directors on July 29, 2005, GVRD basically supported
preserving the natural views from Wreck Beach. We urge your letters
to encourage the GVRD to hold the line on the line-of-sight recommended
by their staff and to encourage the GVRD to ensure that visibility is
measured prior to consideration of any new UBC building plans.
ACTION: NAC ASKS ALL CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES
We urge you to become part of this important new effort. Whether or
not you have written before, please write now in order to make a
difference at the meetings of GVRD and UBC on September 21 and 22.
Please send your e-mail correspondence to as many on the list as
possible. Surface mail may not arrive in time.
1) GVRD-UBC JOINT COMMITTEE
c/o Paulette Vetleson
paulette.vetleson@gvrd.bc.ca
2) GVRD-UBC JOINT COMMITTEE
c/o Kristian Nichols, GVRD
kristian.nichols@gvrd.bc.ca
3) INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS of the JOINT GVRD-UBC COMMITTEE:
Gary Gibson, Electoral District A: gbgibson@telus.net
Councillor Raymond Louie: clrlouie@city.vancouver.bc.ca
Mayor Ralph Drew, Belcarra, BC: rdrew@shaw.ca
4) MEMBERS OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE WHO CAN BE REACHED THROUGH GVRD:
Nicola Byres, UBC Board of Governors
Bryce Rositch, UBC Board of Governors
Chancellor Allan McEachern, UBC Board of Governors
Address e-mail to the above-named officials ...
c/o Shelley Jackson, GVRD Program Assistant
Shelley.Jackson@gvrd.bc.ca
5) PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
Martha Piper, President of UBC and Member, Board of Governors
c/o Shelley Jackson, Shelley.Jackson@gvrd.bc.ca
6) GVRD PARK COMMITTEE CHAIR
Judy Higginbotham
jehigginbotham@city.surrey.bc.ca
7) GVRD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
c/o Paulette Vetleson, paulette.vetleson@gvrd.bc.ca
8) GVRD CAO
Johnny Carline, CAO of the GVRD
c/o Paulette Vetleson, paulette.vetleson@gvrd.bc.ca
WHO SHOULD WRITE?
NAC is asking ALL CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS to send comments by e-mail.
That includes residents of the US, as well as those who live in Canada
and elsewhere. Vancouver and UBC pride themselves on their
international appeal.
WHAT SHOULD I SAY?
When you write, be sure to give your name and address. Anonymous
correspondence is typically ignored. Be polite. Carefully express
your outrage and your resentment, if you wish, but avoid threats
and name-calling.
In your message, state very clearly that you OPPOSE the proposed towers.
SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER
Please use your own words. You may simply and respectfully ask
decision-makers to consider the requests of the Wreck Beach
Preservation Society, or you may elaborate on any of the
following points:
1) ENCOURAGE the GVRD to continue to defend the line of sight
that will protect viewscapes from the beach toward the tops of
the cliffs.
2) STRESS THE URGENCY. With decisions about to be made at the
executive levels, call upon the GVRD to ensure that visibility of
the towers is measured prior to consideration of any additional
UBC building plans.
3) OPPOSE any bio-engineering (shaving of cliffs and planting of
replacement vegetation) and interceptor ditches to protect buildings
that should never have been built at the proposed heights and
locations UBC has planned.
More than any other issue, the potential loss of the wilderness-like
setting has captured the attention of naturists and nature lovers
from around the world. Simply put, the construction of towers looming
over the beach would forever change the character of Wreck Beach.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
As of September 1, 2005, over 40,000 persons have signed petitions
opposing construction of the towers. You can still add your name to
the petition online at www.wreckbeach.org.
PLEASE HELP NAC HELP NATURISTS IN CANADA AND ELSEWHERE
The Naturist Action Committee exists to advance and protect the
rights of naturists throughout North America. NAC is a volunteer
nonprofit organization that relies on the grass roots participation
of those who understand that individuals working together can make
a difference.
NAC has no membership roster on which to assess dues, and it relies
completely on voluntary contributions from concerned and involved
naturists like you. Monitoring developing situations and coordinating
action across North America is expensive.
Won't you take a moment to help NAC by sending a generous donation?
you may donate directly online, using your MasterCard, Visa or
Discover Card by going to: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
You may also send your contribution to the address below, or you
may call toll free (800) 886-7230 during normal office hours to
donate by phone, using your MasterCard or Visa.
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Thank you for choosing to make a difference!
Naturally,
Judy Williams
Board Member
Naturist Action Committee
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09.10.05 @ 10:37 AM cDT [link]
New Digest issue out today
We are sending out a CO Digest issue today, but it appears that AOL is blocking our IP, and the issues are being bounced. We are also being bounced by att.net, and we've heard reports that Yahoo subscribers are also not receiving their digests.
Frankly, we don't know what to do.
07.25.05 @ 10:08 AM cDT [link]
Back from Vacation
The CO Digest is back from vacation.... what an enjoyable time we had on our trip to Colorado. We were able to visit Orvis Hot Springs, near Ridgeway, Colorado, and what an incredible place. We'll have a full report in the next issue of the CO Digest, and we hope to get that out by tomorrow evening.
07.20.05 @ 10:27 AM cDT [link]
The CO Digest is on Vacation
Hello from the road. We are in Farmington, New Mexico, on the way to Ouray, Colorado today. We plan to visit Orvis Hot Springs either today or tomorrow and get a feel for this area. Our trip is going well, other than the fact that our AC in our RV cratered. Repairman says its a manufacturing flaw, and he might can fix it, but it will cost a lot of money, so we are going to go without for the rest of the trip. Good thing we are in the mountains....
The bad news is the AC is out of warranty... Oh, well.
We'll let you know how the Hot Springs at Orvis are.
John the Editor
07.12.05 @ 09:34 AM cDT [link]
Topfree in Cancun
Our friend Rupe posted this link in Rixplace today (http://www.rixplace.com), about a topfree story by a non-nudist. The post is on a website of nude photograhy http://domai.com/news/2005/07july-01/, and is a rather interesting read. Here is how it starts:
Having been raised on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, in an area unspoiled by
tourists, I grew up taking it for granted that I could go topless with the
same freedom as a man.
When I went to college on the mainland that I found that I could not take
this for granted anymore. Fortunately I found in Sam a boyfriend, (now
husband) who feels as I do on this subject and most others too.
The episode about which I am writing concerns a trip that we took to Cancun,
Mexico. Besides Sam and myself, our party consisted of Sam's sister, Megan,
whom I was meeting for the first time, Katie, my housemate, and Katie's
boyfriend, Armand. Katie enjoyed being topless as much as I did, and at home
we always went topless in warm weather. Sam had told me that Megan was not
used to the idea of women going topless.
If you are interested, you can read the rest of the article on the website.
07.01.05 @ 09:47 AM cDT [link]