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Lee Baxandall, Founder of the Naturist Society died on November 27th.   Baxandall, who had suffered from Parkinson’s Disease, was 73 years old at the time of his death on November 27, 2008.

For many of us his publication,  ‘Lee Baxandall’s World Guide to Nude Beaches and Resorts’ was our source for locating the place of our first nude recreation experience.  His life made a mark on many of us and he will be missed.

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Richard Mason, President of the Florida Naturist Association, is well known in nudist circles as one of the founding fathers of Haulover Beach and South Florida Free Beaches.

In the following article from the Palm Beach Post, he presents a compelling argument for the creation of nude or clothing-optional beaches as a way to generate money for the State of Florida to offset the pending budget shortfall facing Florida State Parks.

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From Our Family To Yours…

Thanks to all our members, clubs and friends for your support.

Seattle Refuses Nudity Ban

Naked bike rides have become a Seattle tradition, and the city issues permits for a variety of nude events. Yet a few complaints regarding nude cyclists prompted the parks department to reconsider nudity on local beaches and city parks. At a meeting to discuss the matter, the city parks board refused to ban non-offensive nudity, saying that “to limit nudists would be to single them out.” Law enforcement can only interfere if someone engages in conduct that’s “likely to cause reasonable affront or alarm,” and nude events will continue. Considered the most liberal city in the country, it’s legal to be nude in Seattle, and the city issues permits for nude picnics, indoor pool rentals and bike rides on a regular basis. Click here to watch a video and read more.

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DATE   : November 14, 2008
SUBJECT: Seattle, WA
TO     : All naturists

Dear Naturist,

Very good news! The Naturist Action Committee offers this Update concerning a proposed ban on nudity in the public parks of Seattle, Washington. The Board of Parks Commissioners received the proposal at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 13.

The Board has rejected the anti-nudity proposal. The matter has been removed from the Board’s agenda for future meetings.

NAC board member Mark Storey attended the meeting, and he addressed the Commissioners on behalf of naturists and others who oppose the proposed prohibiting of nudity. (more…)

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DATE   : November 12, 2008
SUBJECT: Seattle, WA
TO     : Seattle area naturists

Dear Naturist,

The Naturist Action Committee wishes to make you aware of an important situation in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Park Commissioners will be presented on Thursday evening with a staff-prepared proposal that would prohibit nudity in any public park or park facility open to the public. Seattle presently has no such rule, and a rich tradition of clothing-optional use has quietly developed at parks in the city. (more…)

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DATE   : November 12, 2008
SUBJECT: Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT
TO     : All Naturists

Dear Naturist,

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

BRIEF HISTORY AND DISCUSSION

During this past year, a clothing-optional beach on Lake Willoughby in Westmore, VT, was threatened by a petition to ban nudity in that town. The Westmore Selectboard held two moderated public hearings on the issue before choosing to table the issue indefinitely.

After the matter appeared to be settled, one of the three members of the Selectboard resigned due to health reasons. The Westmore resident who had petitioned the Selectboard in January to ban nudity in the town began a campaign for election to the vacant seat, but he was defeated by a substantial margin at a town meeting on September 4.
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Skinny-Dipping A Legal Right in Denmark

The Eastern High Court of Denmark has confirmed a previous decision by the lower courts that skinny-dipping is a legal right. The decision comes after a couple put up a sign saying “Nudism forbidden” on a beach in front of their home. The local court decided in June of this year that naked sunbathing, which has been permitted in Denmark for over 30 years, is still allowed. The high court ordered the couple to pay court costs. Click here to read more.

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Get ready for the Cypress Cove event of the season, Nude-A-Palooza! What is Nude-A-Palooza? It’s an all day charity music festival on Saturday, November 8th, to benefit Rock Pink and their support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central Florida Affiliate. We are now up to 14 acts playing on 2 different stages!

The show features southern Rock super group, Ghost Riders, hot off of their Legends Tour. The band includes former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Pure Prairie League, The Allman Brothers, Brooks & Dunn, and more. We are so excited to have them!

The outside stage will also feature other bands such as Knight Walkers, Dreams, Red Eye Extreme, The Boogalizers, Rebel Rousers, and Charlie D & The Things.

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Those of us who know the heartache of having to put on clothes to leave the club for beer, cigarettes, or food, can appreciate the plight of the nudists of Caliente Resort.  While the following article is written about Caliente, there are similar numbers of residents at Paradise Lakes, Lake Como, and Cypress Cove in Florida.  Many of these dedicated nudists, who would rather do anything other than get dressed, also want to be able to do their duty as good citizens and vote.

Nudist resorts are not strangers to politics.  Many nudist clubs have hosted political meetings and fundraisers, and many nudists are very active in local and state politics.  It seems only fair that if a large enough concentration of nudists exists, a polling place could be authorized.  There shouldn’t be a problem with staffing it, since nudists are already serving as poll volunteers in nmany areas.

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