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In Westmore, VT, a clothing-optional beach on Willoughby Lake had been threatened by a petition to ban nudity in that town. However, the petition had to be withdrawn due to improper wording and submission, and is no longer a direct threat. The Westmore Selectboard has decided to hold a moderated public hearing on the issue and receive written public comments, but is not planning any action at this time. Friends of Willoughby, a local users group, has planned specific action steps, including a clean-up of a clothed beach on Willoughby Lake, as a community service and good-faith gesture towards the town.

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DATE   : April 28, 2008
SUBJECT: Lake Willoughby - Westmore, Vermont
TO     : All Naturists

Dear Naturist,

This is an Advisory from the Naturist Action Committee concerning Willoughby Lake, which is located in the town of Westmore, Vermont, but lies within the Willoughby State Forest.

BRIEF HISTORY AND DISCUSSION

In Westmore, VT, a clothing-optional beach on Willoughby Lake had been threatened by a petition to ban nudity in that town. However, the petition had to be withdrawn due to improper wording and submission, and is no longer a direct threat. The Westmore Selectboard has decided to hold a moderated public hearing on the issue and receive written public comments, but is not planning any action at this time. Friends of Willoughby, a local users group, has planned specific action steps, including a clean-up of a clothed beach on Willoughby Lake, as a community service and good-faith gesture towards the town.

WHAT IS NAC DOING?

The Naturist Action Committee has been working closely with and facilitating the organization of a local users group known as Friends of Willoughby. Friends of Willoughby will spearhead the effort to oppose any future anti-nudity ordinance in the town of Westmore.

Since February, NAC board member Virginia Schnee has supported Friends of Willoughby by providing guidance at their meetings, written materials to support their efforts, and assistance with the drafting of press releases, letters to the editor, and a letter to the Westmore Selectboard.

WHAT IS NAC ASKING YOU TO DO? This is an advisory. NAC is asking that you _NOT_ take action at this time. Any participation from naturists outside of Westmore and the surrounding Vermont towns, no matter how well intentioned, may not be taken favorably by the Selectboard and could seriously jeopardize the carefully organized efforts of NAC and Friends of Willoughby.

An alarmist email from another naturist activist may have asked you to write letters to the Selectboard and for your participation in the public hearing. However, NAC asks that if you wish to do so, to first contact Friends of Willoughby and coordinate with them to be most effective. Please call Dave Timson, at 802-748-5668, or email at: crutchesofvt@yahoo.com

MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Additional information and links are available, along with this NAC Action Alert on the web site of the Naturist Action Committee.

http://www.naturistaction.org

Select “Alerts” and find this NAC Action Alert under Current Alerts.

PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!

The Naturist Action Committee is a volunteer nonprofit organization that exists to advance and protect the rights of naturists throughout North America. Identifying and fighting bad local lawmaking is necessary, but it’s expensive. To do its job, NAC relies entirely on the voluntary generosity of supporters like you. To donate to NAC, use the address below:

NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903

Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use your credit card to make a convenient online donation:

http://www.naturistaction.org/donate/

Thank you for choosing to make a difference.

Naturally,

Virginia Schnee
Board Member
Naturist Action Committee

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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Director Bob Morton   - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Virginia Schnee    - virginia@schnee.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick  - naturist@sunclad.com
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