Members of the American Association for Nude Recreation will be handing out thousands of commemorative lapel pins to lawmakers and staff during the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) this week in Louisville, Kentucky.   They’re also happy to answer the question, “Where does a nudist pin it?”

“On our lapels, of course,” says AANR Executive Director Erich Schuttauf.  “We want policymakers to know that we practice our pastime within appropriate settings.  At a formal meeting like NCSL we will be fully clothed in business suits with lapels and ties; skirts and blouses for the ladies among us.”

AANR pins enjoy great popularity as souvenirs of the conference, where leaders in state government gather to discuss creative solutions to such issues as the budget crisis currently experienced in so many treasuries.  Associations, companies, and causes also work booths where they distribute literature and speak on behalf of constituents.  When legislators stop by the AANR booth they learn how affiliated clubs contribute to local economies, promote tourism, and create jobs.  AANR changes the design of its pin each year to enhance the collectible factor.   

One thing that won’t change, however, is inclusion of the Association’s website at www.aanr.com. 

“AANR.com is all you really need to know to access considerable information about our history, our 260 clubs and resorts across North America, and why we enjoy what we do,” notes Susan Weaver, president-elect of AANR.