American Association for Nude Recreation

Name: Sharon McLeod

Length of AANR membership: AANR member since 1986.

Home club: Currently a member of Mountaindale Sun Resort (home club) and The Willamettans.

Candidate statement:

Your vote for me means you’ll get outrageously excellent AANR minutes again. I served as AANR Secretary-Treasurer from 2005 to 2008, providing the first integrated minutes and reports fully navigable online via links.

I have also served as the AANR trustee from AANR-NW and chaired several ad-hoc committees. In 2007, was honored as AANR Woman of the Year. In AANR-NW, I chaired several committees, served as Secretary, and was twice honored as AANR-NW Woman of the Year.

For detailed information, see AANR2012.com

AANR

• AANR Secretary/Treasurer (2005–2008)
• AANR Trustee (2003–2005; 2008–2012)
• Program Manager for Marketing Consultant program (2006–2007)
• Woman of the Year (2007)

AANR-NW

• Woman of the Year (1991, 2006)
• Public Relations Chair (2003–2008) Developed branding presentation that catalyzed regions to re-name themselves to match AANR
• Recording Secretary (2002–2003)

Expertise

• 7 years as a public educator
• 20+ years as a Technical Writer
• 10 years running a corporation

Education

• MS and BS, Education, University of Oregon

• Computer Science, Portland Community College

Name:  Mary Williamson 

Home club/associate:  AANR-East Associate

Credentials:

I have been a member of AANR since 1992 and a life member since 2005.  I was first elected to the ESA Board in 1995 and since then have held numerous positions including director, trustee, chairing the following committees; Legislation, Newsletter editor, Internal Administration, Youth Camp Administrator, Women is Nude Recreation, Singles, and a member of the regional web site committee, finance committee and the reorganization of AANR-East Ad Hoc committee to name a few.  In 2001 I resigned as a director when I was employed as regional secretary/treasurer, the full time position I still hold today.

Candidate Statement:

I am seeking your support for the position of AANR Secretary/Treasurer.  I have 11 years of experience taking minutes and managing financial tracking and accountability for AANR-East, the largest region within AANR.  My years of service to AANR gives me an excellent knowledge of the ruling documents, financial programs, committee structure, and interacting responsibilities of the AANR office, elected officials, and volunteer structure that make up our Association.  My current employment provides me the flexibility to promptly and effectively meet all responsibilities of the job.  I believe I could bring even greater efficiencies to the operations of AANR.

(Voters may select up to two candidates in Group 6 & 7)

Name: Mike Parker

(Voters may select up to two candidates in Group 6 & 7)

Name: Pamela R. Pelc (Pam)

Home club: North Carolina Naturists

Credentials:

AANR responsibilities:

Trustee

Chair of Planning Committee

Finance Committee Member

AANR-East offices held:

Board Director

Roving Ambassador

Chair of Membership Retention Committee

Chair of Membership Increase Committee

Chair of Website Donation Committee

Chair of Website Photo Committee

Other not-for-profit board experience: President of North Carolina Naturists

President of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County (NC) Assistant Principals’ Association

PTA Board Member for W-S/FC School System

PTA Board Member for two different public schools

Governing Board Member of one private school

Pertinent business/background experience:Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher in public elementary schools

Length of AANR membership: 31 years

Educational background: B.S. University of Dayton (cum laude)

M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Ed.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Candidate Statement

I have enjoyed family-oriented social nudism most of my adult life.  As soon as I became aware of AANR, I recognized its importance.  I’ve been a member ever since and a Premier Member for the past 5 years.

I am currently on the AANR Board of Trustees and am chair of the Planning Committee.  I would very much like to continue my work.  As with any new responsibility, a certain amount of time is spent “learning the job”.  I am now well beyond that stage and would like to take advantage of the experience to continue serving AANR.

(Voters may select one candidate from Group 5)

Name:  Peg Kercher

Home club/associate: Co-Owner Juniper Woods Campground

Credentials: 

AANR/ Regional/ Club Offices Held

Chair of AANR-East Nominations Committee (4 years)

Co-Chair of AANR-East Finance Committee (4 years)

Recipient of AANR-East Family of the Year Award in 2010

Other not-for-profit board experience: Homeowners Association Board Member for more than 10 years

Business/background experience applicable to position sought: Co-Owner and Operator of Juniper Woods Campground for 10 years

HR Specialist at Poloroid Corporation for 20 years

Manager at one of the world’s largest tax service providers for 10 years

Length of AANR membership: 10 years

Educational background: Associates Degree in Business Management

Additional Educational Training in Tax Preparation and Human Resources

Candidate statement:

As co-owner of Juniper Woods and a longtime nudist, I will use my knowledge of nudism to help AANR thrive as the credible voice of nude recreation.  I’ve been a strong supporter of youth and my region’s Youth Camp because I believe in vigorously encouraging young people to be active AANR members.

I am uniquely qualified to help clubs succeed due to my financial skills and as co-owner of the club with the second highest regional membership increase for 2011. As the economy struggles, I will help our clubs develop strategies and work together to increase club and AANR memberships.

(Voters may select one candidate from Group 5)

Name:       Brenda Spangler

Home club:  Oaklake Trails Naturist Park, Oklahoma

Credentials:

At the AANR mid-winter board meeting, I was elected to the AANR Education Foundation as Recording Secretary.  In addition to being active in Oaklake Trails activities for 20 years, I have served as a regional director, Vice-President, and President.  From 2002 until 2006, I was elected to the position of AANR trustee.  I taught school for several years and while director in the Southwest region, served as Scholarship Chairman.  Currently I serve as AANR Education Foundation Scholarship Chairman.  I have been an AANR member since 1983 and am now an Elite Life member.

Having already served as an AANR trustee, I feel qualified to run again to repreent you as a Club Trustee.  Our family has made attending AANR conventions a priority since 2000.  We have also attended regional conventions since 1985, making new friends and meeting new people each convention.

2012  elected to AANR Education Foundation

2002-2006  AANR trustee

1999-2002  Southwest Regional President

1995-1999  Director, Vice-President

1992       Oaklake Trails opens

1985-1992  Sun Meadow of Tulsa member

(Voters wil select one candidate from Group 4)

Name: Dave Landman

Home club: DeAnza Springs Resort

Credentials:

Owner, DeAnza Springs Resort (15 years)
AANR-West Marketing committee
AANR-West Membership committee
AANR-West Internal Affairs committee

Background: Regional Vice-President of a major mortgage banking firm

Candidate Statement:

I’m Dave Landman, owner of DeAnza Springs Resort in Jacumba, California. I have been on AANR’s management team for the last four years as a trustee and am a past board member of AANR-West. I have served on numerous committees including marketing, membership, and internal affairs. Before my ownership of a 100% AANR club, I was a regional Vice President of a major mortgage banking firm, managing and supervising over 200 employees.

(Voters will select one candidate from Group 4)

Name: Robert R Roche

Club: White Tail Resort

Credentials:

AANR/regional/club offices held:

AANR:

Trustee (current and 3 previous terms)

Hall of Fame Committee (4 years), Chair 2005

Presidents Advisory Group 2002-2004

AANR-East:

Director

President (4 years)

Vice President

Man of the Year

Member of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Other not-for-profit board experience:

Director, Virginia Campground Association

Vice president, Virginia Campground Association

Board, Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association

Various Committees, Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association

Business/background experience applicable to position sought:

Founder, owner, operator and President of White Tail Resort continuously since 1983

Extensive experience as AANR Trustee and as AANR-East Director, President and Vice President

Length of AANR membership: 29 years, Life Member

Educational background:

Certified Park Operator, National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds

AARV National School of RV Park & Campground Management

Candidate statement:

I will use my extensive Nudist, Association, Club Owner and Hospitality Industry experience to help develop AANR as a business Centric Organization dedicated to expansion of membership, meeting AANR Mission Statement goals with a commitment to superior service for family oriented nudists.  I am committed to effective recruitment and retention of Generation X, Y and young families into AANR.

My successful leadership in financial management, membership growth, government affairs and effective public relations are well documented.  My education, association experience and 29 years establishing and growing one of the premier clubs in AANR-East make me uniquely qualified for AANR Vice President.

Name:  Kathy Watzel

Home Club:  Mountain Air Ranch

Credentials

AANR/regional/club offices held:

Mountain Air Ranch (MAR) Board Member for many years

Past Member of the Membership Committee for MAR

Past Member of the Entertainment Committee for MAR

Assisted with many activities at MAR over a 20-year period

Other not-for-profit board experience:  None

Business/Background experience applicable to position sought: Worked to support husband Bob when he was General Manager of MAR

Length of AANR membership:   Over 20 years

Educational Background: College degree in Education

Candidate Statement:

I am familiar with AANR and am willing to learn what I need to be a good Trustee.  I think it is time for the Rocky Mountains to once again have representation on the AANR Board.  I bring a perspective that is different from those living on either the east or west coast and would like to share my thoughts with others on the board.  I am very much in favor of maintaining a family persona to AANR and will strive to support that point of view.  Please cast your vote for me for Club Trustee from Group 3.

(Voters will select up to two candidates from Group 1 & 2)

Name: Van Bradley

Home club: Lake Como Co-op Inc.

CREDENTIALS:

General Manager, Lake Como Co-op Inc. since 2001

Directly responsible to Lake Como Co-op, Inc. (not-for-profit) Board of Directors (BoD); manage, enforce BoD directives; manage, administer budget/approved contracts; solicit, analyze, compare bids; negotiate agreements for BoD execution

Community Association Manager’s license – Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Length of membership: I have been AANR member since 1999

Background: Triangle Services Inc., Norfolk, VA/Tampa, FL – Regional Branch Manager 1989-2001

Norwalk Community College, Business Management

20+ years upper management directing 250+ employees; 7+ years managing volunteers

Candidate Statement:

When former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley attacked our club for hosting a summer camp for nudist kids, AANR and their Government Affairs Team launched a successful defense.  I was part of this effort and learned from the inside out the value of this noble organization.

Protecting family nude recreation is in my blood and I am determined to make as many contributions to this beloved American tradition as I can.  It would be an honor to serve the organization that works long and hard every day so that our families can enjoy wholesome, clothes-free recreation well into the future.