A Month of Gratitude and Reflection
November is a month to be thankful for many things: our independence and freedom, those who protect them, and the community we share. Veterans Day honors the brave men and women who serve our country with pride, and Thanksgiving gives us a moment to appreciate our blessings and connections with family and friends.
Sacrifices have been made in the pursuit of the freedoms we enjoy today. We enjoy the level of liberties to the point that some may not realize the enormity of the history that got us here, both in and out of the nudist realm.
As nudists, we enjoy a unique philosophy that celebrates body acceptance, thoughtfulness toward Mother Earth, and the joy of living naturally. That freedom, however, is once again being challenged. Harmful legislation in Florida threatens the nude privileges we have long enjoyed, and if left unchallenged, would have a devastating impact to us not only individually, but to our clubs and resorts. Similar efforts would most likely spread beyond Florida. What happens in Florida doesn’t necessarily stay in Florida, so those who don’t take the threat seriously in other states may find themselves having to fund the same issues as those in Florida.
Our Government Affairs Team (GAT) continues to work tirelessly to protect these privileges, but to address these issues, it comes at a cost. We need help from our members, clubs, resorts, and participating businesses. Please consider donating to GAT through Wreaths Across America. Each wreath purchased honors a fallen Veteran as well as provides $5 to fund AANR’s legislative efforts. The Wreaths program ends November 15, so please act soon.
For those affiliated with AANR, you can also donate directly to GAT by using the QR code and then navigating to the “Donate to GAT” page, once you log in.
As we honor our Veterans and remember them in gratitude for their sacrifices, let us honor them by continuing the battle. As we gather in gratitude this season, let us also recommit to preserving the freedoms that allow us to live our philosophy.
As President of AANR, I am thankful for all the members who have chosen to be a part of this organization, and I will continue to work diligently to ensure we have this wonderful nude philosophy to share with generations to come.
To purchase a Wreath from Wreaths Across America, please use this QR code or link: https://www.aanr.com/aanr_articles/wreaths-across-america-2025
To donate to GAT directly, please use this QR code to navigate to the AANR.com site which will take you to your AANR login:
Linda Weber
AANR President
