AANR-SW convention 2018

[jjsledge]

Well. just got back from Star Ranch near McDade, TX. I arrived on Thursday (21) about noon and off came the clothes and shoes (actually I was driving barefoot) and did not get dressed again until about 9:30 this morning (Sunday 24).

This was my first ANNR_SW convention and during the introductions I introduced myself "Jerry Sledge with the North Texas Christian Naturists. AANS's newest travel club". I heard a few "cool" "interesting" comments and the AANR Director said some positive words as he handed me his card. There were 4 Board of Director positions available, two 3 year terms and 2 one year unexpired term. The recording secretary (a christian) asked me if I would like to be considered for nomination. Since I was representing NTCN I agreed. 4 nominees and 4 positions. The two that got the most votes got 3 year terms and I and one other got 1 year terms. The other 2 had experience with the system
I and the other guy were invited. Him because he is very involved with the resort he attends and me because of NTCN.

Star Ranch is a 100+ acre resort. 2 pools, sand volleyball, water volleyball, washers, pentaque . . . One of the pools in indoor with the hot tub. All the tent camp sites are under trees, cedar, oak and pine are what I recognized. Restaurant, cabins, RV sites . . . the usual amenities.

So to summarize: I attended my first AANR conference ever and return home a member of the Board of Directors.

Jerry Sledge

[webmeister]

Jerry that is awesome! Congratulations...So great to have a rep here with us in the village...If I ever have questions you will be my resource. Thank you for stepping up!

[JimShedd112]

Congratulations Jerry. I’m sure you’ll perform your duties well.

Jim

[nudie66]

Congratulations, Jerry!

[Maverick]

Congratulations, Jerry!

[jjsledge]

Thanks, guys.

[Ramblinman]

I understand that not all family-friendly naturists are born again Christians...
There was a time when I wasn't Christian, but was certainly not a wild party type.
However, I think it is very important that the Christian community remains an active component of the nudist/naturist community.
For several reasons, among which are outreach to hurting Christian nudists who have been unfairly ostracized, to reach out in friendship to the non-Christians among them and to begin the long process of restoring naturist values to Christianity. The two did go hand-in-hand in the earliest days of Christianity, it just didn't have a label of naturist as such.

And imperfect though he was, one of the founders of American nudism was a devout Christian pastor, the Reverend Ilsley Boone.

All this to say that Jerry's appointment is good for us all!

[jasenj1]

Very exciting. I hope & pray you can do a good job shaping AANR.

I often hear people complain about AANR for various reasons, but to me this story shows the lack of people really willing to stand up and take the reins.

And just to clarify, you are now on AANR-SW Region's BoD? Or national AANR?

Please keep us informed here as much as you can regarding your duties as a Director. One of the complaints about AANR is a lack of communication.

Finally, I suggest you register at AANR's Forum and use that to communicate with people as well.

Thank you for your service!

[jjsledge]

I am on the Southwest Region board. I just only showed up at the convention to represent NTCN. There were four positions open and few applicants. Since one can only serve 2 consecutive terms some are ineligible to serve, as was the case for two of the positions. The other two positions were unexpired terms for two people who were unable to finish their terms. All I did was just show up and fill a position when asked. Maybe if every member showed up and made themselves available changes could occur. Every member has a vote and is able to accumulate prosy votes from friends etc. who are unable to attend.

I thinking that if several people joined AANR through NTCN and I was able to have their proxy vote maybe we could begin to make a difference. I will be finding out if people in other than the Southwest Region can join through NTCN. I know some people keep their AANR membership through clubs that they no longer attend. The following information can be found on the AANR website.

Jerry Sledge
287 Chris Drive
Rockwall, TX 75032
972.900.4866
JJSLEDGE@MSN.COM
Term expires: 2019
Club: North Texas Christian Naturists

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NTCN242@gmail.com

I don't have permission to post all of the NTCN information, yet.