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JULY 2009 VOL. 8 NO 7 APPEALS COURT OVERRULES NUDISTS AT SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH Monthly Meet Ups Calendar PARKS DEPT SAYS NO TICKETS THIS YEAR Van Nuys (2nd Tuesday): July 14 and August 11 By Gary Mussell, SCNA President nd Ventura (2 Friday): July 10 and August 14 NEWS FLASH! On June 26, the Naturist Action Pasadena (3rd Monday): July 20 and August 17 Committee sent an email to all clubs in their network, Torrance (4th Wednesday): July 22 and August 26 stating: “In an unpublished ruling issued yesterday, a July Events California state court of appeals has ruled in favor of Sunday, July 12 – Week the California Department of Parks and Recreation in San Onofre Beach cleanup and BBQ its appeal of a Superior Court's ruling from 2008 that Saturday July 18 had favored naturists. Annual Members Meeting, Election, and Pool Party, Northridge “This is a setback, but the battle is not ended. The Thursday July 30 - Sunday August 2 AANR-West Annual , Laguna del Sol near Sacramento Naturist Action Committee has fourteen days to file a August Events further appeal. NAC is carefully considering the details of each of its options and the ramifications of each. Saturday August 15 Mid-Summer Pool Party, Canoga Park Because this is an unpublished ruling, the actual text of Thursday August 20 – Sunday August 23 why the court ruled as it did is unknown, but the feeling Naturist Society Western Gathering, Lupin Lodge near Santa Cruz here at SCNA is that the justices rejected our argument that Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, September 5-7 a regulation could be arbitrarily overturned without a Annual Luau and Polynesian Festival, Olive Dell near Colton public hearing. This was the core of the lawsuit argument, not the per se. Sail Boat Schedule See Complete Schedule Page 7 On July 3, we received a follow-up email from Allen Baylis, who sits on the NAC Board: “I spoke yesterday afternoon (7-2-09) with Ken Kramer, State Park District Superintendent for the Orange Coast District. He informed me of the Department's plans moving forward this summer. They will:  Replace the nudity prohibited signs (stolen several months ago),  Engage in an educational period through the summer (i.e. warnings will be issued to nude beachgoers.),  Not enforce the anti-nudity regulation until after the summer season. “Essentially, their plan for this summer is the same as for last summer before the lawsuit was filed.

The six finalists for the Best Toga Contest, June 27. See Page 2. “Please feel free to come to the beach and enjoy the summer. As always, we need to be proactive in maintaining © Copyright 2009 Southern California Naturist Association, A Non-Profit the peaceful, family friendly atmosphere at the beach by Public Benefit Corporation, Calabasas, California, USA. All Rights Reserved. Images and text are the property of SCNA and cannot be standing up for proper behavior.” reproduced without advanced written permission. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page1of12 He was able to accomplish SCNA NEWS what had never happened before: he got practically TOGA PARTY ENJOYED BY everyone up to dance. Great RECORD CROWD job! Before dinner was served, we All I can say following our successful Toga Party on June held a raffle with some 27 is this club rocks! outstanding gifts including a A record crowd of 76 members and guests came and folding chair, a enjoyed our annual Member’s Appreciation Day event. DVD/CD player, a day pass to The Toga themed event also brought out the best in sheets Terra Cotta , a year’s as over 40 competed in the Best Toga contest. Eventually membership in the the group voted on co-winners Nikki and Sonya (photo, Naturist Society, and a year’s membership in SCNA. right) for their very creative linens. They were awarded a Dinner was served about 4:30, with the club donating the free gate pass for all SCNA events through November. BBQ Trip Tip and chicken, corn on the cob, and mashed Besides the backyard sun, there were plenty of other potatoes. Members donated a cornucopia of side dishes, distractions, like the wine tasting booth. This is the first desserts and snack plates from chips to fruit that rounded time we have had an outside vendor serving samples of his out the food very nicely. various vintages at an event, and the members really seems Thanks to Peter, Debbie, Max, Nikki and Sue for being to enjoy the variety of reds, whites, blushes, and dessert such great hosts! wines. More party photos on the next page. Many of the kids (both the younger ones and those around 60 years of age) enjoyed the overhead pulley slide that zipped a person at a pretty good speed over the lawn. Nice to know some kids never grow up. The Jacuzzi and indoor pool also got a lot of use, and the rope swing always seemed to have someone on it making a big splash into the deep end. Adding to this ambiance was Rolf, working his DJ station for hours on end, playing requests and other favorites.

Over 40 of the 75 attending agreed to pose for our traditional group activity photo SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page2of12 TOGA PARTY PHOTO ALBUM

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page3of12 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: SCNA MONTHLY MEET-UPS This is where members and guests can hear the latest club news and also share stories about their naturist experiences elsewhere. Sometimes we have a guest speaker to discuss something of interest to the group, not necessarily about nudism (topics range from travelogues to dowsing to nudity in exhibits to selling on eBay). This meeting is a great first-step for non-nudists who are curious and have questions about , and it is a required orientation before non-members are invited to attend one of our regular monthly pool parties. Meals are “Dutch treat” at a local , so obviously this is a clothed event. We have reserved a room in the back at both locations. Your RSVP is not necessary, but appreciated: call (818) 225-2273. VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA- Always the second Friday of each month. Friday July 10 and August 14, 6:45PM to 8:30PM Location: Main Street Restaurant & Steak House, 3159 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93003 Directions: 1 block west of the Pacific View Mall shopping center, north side of street just NW of the 126 Fwy and 101 Fwy interchange (take the Main St off ramp). (“Coffee shop” food.)

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: Always the second Tuesday of each month. Tuesday July 14 and August 11, 6:45pm – 8:30 PM Location: Round Table Pizza, 17200 Saticoy St, Van Nuys (SE corner of Louise and Saticoy, next to the Chase bank). We have reserved a private meeting room in the back of the restaurant (go past the salad bar).

PASADENA-GLENDALE: Always the third Monday of each month Monday July 20 and August 17, 6:45PM to 8:30PM Location: Coco's Restaurant, 77 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91105. We'll be in the semi-private banquet room in the back of the restaurant. (Ask for “SCNA” at the front counter in case the meeting room has been changed.)

SOUTH BAY/TORRANCE Always the fourth Wednesday of each month. Wednesday July 22 and August 26, 6:45PM to 8:30PM Location: Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, 90504. (Northeast corner of Hawthorne and 182nd St.). We'll be in the semi- private Banquet room to the right of the front entrance. (Ask for “SCNA” at the front counter in case you can’t find us.)

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page4of12 ACTIVITIES JULY, 2009 HOW MEMBERS CAN PAY FOR EVENTS ON-LINE Members can now pay for club events and their annual membership renewals on line at the Member’s Section of the SCNA web site. But there is a catch: you have to use the designated user name and password that we distribute to the membership at the beginning of each month via email in the announcement that the newsletter for that month is available for viewing. For security reasons, this name and password changes each month. Non members (and members also) may pay for events as we have always done it, with credit card numbers given to us over the telephone (never send your card number in email or in a telephone message). We will process it through out Merchant Account, but this option can only accept MasterCard and VISA cards.

SATURDAY JULY 18, NORTHRIDGE ANNUAL MEMBER’S MEETING, ELECTIONS, AND POOL PARTY MEETING IS FREE TO MEMBERS NOON-2PM: ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING AND BOARD ELECTIONS Open to members only, there is no charge to attend. We will elect a new Board of Directors for the coming year.

THE PARTY STARTS AT 2PM PARTY ONLY: $10.00/MEMBERS & $15.00/NON-MEMBERS YOUTH DISCOUNT! AGES 18-25: $5/PERSON  Guests and Non-Members are encouraged to arrive at 2pm after the Member’s Meeting. If a non member arrives before 2PM he/she will be asked to sit on the far side of the yard in the pool area until the meeting concludes.  There is a pool and Jacuzzi and a large backyard lawn for sunning.  Call in your RSVP to (818) 225-2273.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY JULY 30 – AUGUST 2 AANR WEST ANNUAL CONVENTION LAGUNA DEL SOL, SACRAMENTO, CA This is the annual gathering of west coast AANR club delegates (mostly representing the parks and ). SCNA delegates will participate in several of the meetings (Marketing, Government Affairs, etc). Laguna del Sol is a lovely park located just south of Sacramento, with a nice restaurant if you have never been there. and RV sites are still available. Give us a call by July 15 if you are interested in attending as a voting delegate or alternate representing SCNA.

PAYMENT AND SCREENING POLICY FOR SCNA PARTIES AND ACTIVITIES Non-members may be invited to the party (1) by SCNA members, who are responsible for the actions of their guests, or (2) someone who is a card-carrying member of either AANR or . Because we provide a safe, family-friendly environment at our activities, SCNA reserves the right to screen any or all non-member guests through the Megan's Law national database before the event. To encourage payment in advance, we have instituted a $5 surcharge for people who pay at the door because in the past too many people RSVP without paying and then just don’t show up after we buy the party food. Payments by cash or check are accepted up to 5 days before the event, after that we only accept credit cards (VISA or MasterCard) or you can pay by PayPal; party cancellations are also accepted no later than 48 hours before the start of the event because that is when we buy the party supplies and food. Refunds are not given after that deadline. Thank you for understanding.

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page5of12 SCNA ACTIVITIES AUGUST, 2009

Saturday August 15, 2:00PM to 8:00PM MID-SUMMER POOL PARTY! Canoga Park, California $10.00/person (members) or $15.00/person (adult non-members) Ages 18-25: $5/person and Children under 18 are free. This party is starting a little later in the day to avoid the worst of the midday sun and heat. It will feature our annual "Best Salad Contest" so bring your best creative cuisine! Club will provide soft drinks/water, and snacks (chips & dip). If you are not bringing a salad for the contest, please bring a side dish to share. When you RSVP we will call you back and ask which food item you will bring so we can avoid duplications. Because this is in a backyard, space is limited to 40, so be sure to call in your RSVP to (818) 225-2273.

Thursday - Sunday August 20-23 THE NATURIST SOCIETY’S ANNUAL WESTERN GATHERING Lupin Lodge, Los Gatos These four days are full of interesting workshops being sponsored by individual clubs and naturist leaders from all over the Western United States. Anyone who has gone to a Gathering before knows it is a great time to see old friends from other nudist groups (and to make new friends!) and to share experiences and advice all can use to make their clubs better. The Lupin Lodge itself is just great with over 100 acres of land with plenty of trails, courts, volleyball, two pools, two Jacuzzis, a computer recreation hall, an magnificent restaurant! The number of available "yurt" overnight rooms is just about sold out, but there is plenty of RV hookups and camping spots available. Call them at (408) 353-9200 to reserve your overnight accommodations. There are also several outside the resort within just a few miles. We encourage you to reserve this as a " week" in your work schedule right away. We hope some of you who will be attending can open your cars and SUVs to car-pooling (if just to split the gas money!) It’s also a great way to pass the time while traveling to the event. If you want to join this unofficial “ride share” let us know at the SCNA message center: (818) 225- 2273 (CAL-BARE). MARK YOUR CALENDARS! RESERVE YOUR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS EARLY! Labor Day Weekend: Sept 5 - 7 ANNUAL LUAU AND POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL Olive Dell Nudist Park, Colton Join us at Olive Dell Ranch in Colton for their traditional Labor Day Luau event. The gate fee is discounted for SCNA members but ONLY if you are on a list SCNA must submit to Olive Dell by Thursday, 9/4. Saturday night features a DJ dance in the clubhouse, but the main event is SUNDAY night, when Olive Dell hosts their annual Polynesian Dinner Buffet with all the trimmings, entertainment by a troupe of Tahitian dancers and fire-twirlers, and dancing to a live band. Because this event is always a sellout, we recommend you call Olive Dell directly NOW to reserve overnight accommodations. (909-825-6619.) There are also a couple of motels a few miles away.) More details and pricing information will be in next month’s newsletter.

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page6of12 NUDE SAILING– JULY & AUGUST SCHEDULE One of our members has a 41-ft sailboat and he is offering to take us on a series of harbor and near-ocean trips this summer. Each trip has a limit on the number of participants, so RSVP early at (818) 225-2273 to reserve your place on deck for these trips. Sunday, July 12: Day Sail to Anacapa Island This trip is almost full, call soon! Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 24-25-26: 3-day Sail to Santa Cruz Island Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the Channel Islands, offers numerous anchorages and endless exploring opportunities. At 20 miles off the California coast, Santa Cruz is within the Channel Islands National Park and makes a perfect destination if you have at least 2 days. The anchorages range from mile wide expanses to just large enough for one boat, some with sandy beaches, others with sheer cliffs all around. Santa Cruz is uninhabited except for the occasional (friendly) park ranger. We leave promptly at 8:00 am from the marina and traverse the channel to Santa Cruz in about 5 hours where we search out a small hopefully private anchorage. The following morning each person is free to do as little or as much as he/she desires, for the very adventurous we can get out the knee board, best done in the morning before the wave chop comes up, a total blast! For those that want to explore inland, I know of a hike to a small waterfall and ferns. Go for a nude kayak ride, explore the beach, take a refreshing swim, or just relax on deck, the rest of the day we are on “Island time”. By evening it gets a little cool, so it’s time for a hot dinner and drinks. There is a stove/oven in the galley and a BBQ on deck. Sunday morning we set sail for the return trip to Channel Islands Harbor. This trip is limited to 5 participants (2 spaces left.) Thursday to Sunday Aug 6-9 Sail to Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands Santa Catalina Island, described as a magical destination in Pop Song legend, is really a very busy place during the summer. There is no place to safely be nude there anymore as sailboats, motor boats, cruise ships, and tourists of every kind swarm its coves and harbors. Still, people enjoy visiting Two Harbors and Avalon, and we will also - just come prepared to be dressed appropriately. Santa Barbara Island is the smallest of all the Channel Islands. Because it is located about 50 miles off the southern California coast visitors there are very rare, so nude hikes to the interior are possible but not guaranteed. It is also home to a large sea lion rookery and several seabird nesting colonies. This trip is limited to 5 participants (one space available). Sunday August 16 Day Sail to Anacapa Island Laying just 11 miles of our coast, Anacapa is the closest of the Channel Islands. For those wanting more than a harbor cruise this trip offers a taste of open water. We leave promptly at 8:30AM from the marina and traverse the channel in about 3 hours. With the anchor set by lunch time it is time for sunbathing on deck, hopefully with good weather and some privacy, au-natural. There is very little anchorage on this island, but there are some spectacular natural vistas. This is a nice, one-day for those who want to experience nude sailing but do not want to spend overnight on the boat. We will return to the marina by 5 PM. This trip is limited to 5 participants (all seats are available). Sunday August 30 Day Sail to Anacapa Island A repeat of the Anacapa day sail described above. Limit per trip: 5 (2 seats available).

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page7of12 SAN ONOFRE BEACH SETBACK PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS! Continued from Page 1 The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the In celebration of the Naturist Society's vigorous defense of the clothing-optional use of public Week, on July 12, Friends of San Onofre Beach and land. Activism on behalf of naturists can be expensive. Naturists in the OC will be having a beach cleanup and NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of Bar-B-Que. Beach clean up will begin at 9:30. Trash bags people like YOU. We know times are tough, but without will be provided. The grills will be hot at about 11:30. We your support, your naturist way of life could be in danger. will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, while supplies last, or you can bring your own items to put on the grill. Won't you please send a generous donation to: NAC Regarding the Appeal’s court decision, the originals NAC PO Box 132 alert said: “We are obviously disappointed by the Court's Oshkosh, WI 54903 ruling. However, Friends of San Onofre Beach and the Naturist Action Committee are prepared for the next steps. Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, More information on what those steps are will be available as weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, soon as they are finalized.” Visa or Discover Card. “Please report all incidents involving rangers at Trail-6, whether a citation is issued or not (see accompanying KNOW THE LAW article from Allen Baylis). By Allen Baylis, Attorney at Law Meanwhile, an article about the court ruling appeared in Many of you have asked questions about the possible the Orange County Register on June 29. Included in the consequences of being cited for nudity at San Onofre. on-line text is a link for readers to take a poll on how they Here's what you need to know: feel about closing the nude section of the beach. The The California Code of Regulations Title 14 contains the results through July 6: rules that the public must follow within the California State It should stay a ...... 79% Parks. CCR section 4322 regulates nudity within the State They need to put their clothes back on ...... 10% Parks. It states following: Topless only ...... 3% “Nudity. No person shall appear nude while in any unit I'd love to surf naked there ...... 8% except in authorized areas set aside for that purpose by the Where to vote: Department. The word nude as used herein means http://beach.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/29/no-more-hangin- unclothed or in such a state of undress as to expose any butt-naked-on-the-beach/13423/ part or portion of the pubic or anal region or genitalia of any person or any portion of the breast at or below the OUR 2 CENTS: areola thereof of any female person.” If the State thinks they are going to stop the lewd conduct, Section 4322 is a public nudity regulation and should not particularly in the parking lot above Trail 6, they should be confused with or lewd conduct. Since know from past experience in their other State Parks that it only addresses the issue of simple nudity such as this will not be the case. Removing the nudists simply sunbathing or skinny-dipping, it is not a registerable sex makes it easier for the lewd behavior, drug dealing, and offense. other illegal behavior to continue with far less fear of being hindered by witnesses (the nudists walking to and Section 4322 can be cited as either an infraction, or a from their beach). The State doesn't have the manpower to misdemeanor. The fine for an infraction is about $200 and adequately patrol these locations without us being there. about $400 for a misdemeanor. These fines are about the Nor, without adequate manpower, can it really enforce the same as for littering or excessive noise in the park. nudity ban. The nudists will be back, ruling or no ruling. The San Diego District Attorney will be in charge of In the meantime, it is important this court decision not prosecuting any cases. If handled properly, it likely that the be allowed to stand, but an appeal to the State Supreme case could be dismissed. So I encourage people to not Court is going to cost money. If they can close San just pay the fine. Onofre, then they can close Black’s Beach next. And then Being cited for nudity at the beach is actually quite minor, Gaviota, etc., etc., until there are no nude beaches left in especially if you are dedicated to fighting for what you California. Without those young people discovering and believe in. I believe we should stand our ground, and not enjoying nude recreation on the beaches there will be succumb government oppression. nobody to move on to the established nudist clubs and If a person is cited, I strongly encourage them to contact resorts later when they can no longer climb the trails to and me immediately. If possible, get the officer's name and from the sand. So this decision affects all of us, whether badge number. I can explain the legal options and may be we personally use the nude beaches or not. able to help someone handle the situation. I can be reached at: 714-962-0915 or [email protected]

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page8of12 The 25-minute presentation reviewed the history of the beach, the bad criminal element there now since the nudists were chased away, and our proposal to help and attract tourist dollars to the cash-strapped region. I should say it was planned for 25 minutes, but with the constant questions from the Supervisor’s staffers, it stretched to an hour. Both of them interrupted us throughout with questions – especially about us bringing in tourist money - that showed they were really into the discussion and not being hostile at all, a very good sign. They also appreciated we weren’t asking for the county’s nudity law to be overturned, but instead that the enforcement of the nudity law should be reprioritized and focus only on lewd and criminal behavior at that beach. SCNA agreed to do our part, educating the beachgoers about proper behavior with our Beach Ambassador program. They also agreed that proper signage was a logical requirement. At the end of the hour they freely gave us advice about (l-r): Walt Stephens, Sonya Robinson, Gary Mussell what to do next and who to speak to (the county sheriff, the BATES BEACHH UPDATE public defender’s office, city officials in Carpinteria, and also to get some local business people on the record as A POSITIVE MEETING WITH favoring the beach). Interestingly, they also suggested the public defenders office be contacted by us, because they SUPERVISOR’S STAFF think those who get tickets for nudity on the beach should By Gary Mussell, SCNA President know their rights to defend themselves if they were not engaged in lewd conduct. Wow. Never expected that. On June 19, Sonya Robinson, Walt Stephens, and I met with the two administrative assistants to Santa Barbara So our next step is to refine the presentation a little and get County Supervisor Carbajal to discuss restoration of the ourselves in front of the Carpinteria officials and County traditional clothing optional section of Bates Beach. We Sheriff. wanted to give everyone an update on what happened. A few days later, Sonya, Dan, Patty, and I attended the The meeting went surprisingly well, I think. Walt was Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer (we there not only as an AANR Trustee but also because he is a belong to the Chamber) and quietly asked the business Carpinteria resident (and active in the Rotary) and a retired people there who have been friendly to the cause in the Deputy Sheriff, so he added much gravitas to our law past if we might distribute an ad or discount coupon for enforcement discussion. their businesses to Bates beachgoers and in our newsletter. We came away with about a dozen very enthusiastic Sonya, our resident Beach Mom, embodied the history of responses. the beach and how we plan to organize the Beach Ambassadors there. I represented SCNA and did the This obviously is the first of many such meetings with PowerPoint presentation since my professional background officials in Santa Barbara County and begins the next is training. The power of our collective backgrounds was phase of our multi-year campaign. We know this is going not lost on Eric and Jeremy, as we definitely were not the to be a LONG process, but so far the energy level at our ragtag bunch of beach hippies spouting the joys of nude end remains high. Just wanted to give everyone an update. living, which they might have expected. We dressed Meanwhile, we understand the police will continue to send professionally, and the focus was on specific business and undercover deputies onto the beach, especially on law enforcement benefits of the beach being restored and weekends, to look for nude or top free beachgoers. With they really seemed to respond to that. deep budget cuts looming, this undercover operation may We designed the slide show with the help of many people be cut back, but not stopped. If you go to Bates, be on around the country who get our great thanks for their your guard. Your best bet is to walk way down to the end suggestions on how to do the presentation, specifically past the concrete barrier, because that area is rarely used. Allen Baylis and Bob Morton of the Naturist Action And let us know immediately if you get a ticket or see Committee, and Richard Mason of BEACHES at ’s police activity on the beach so we can contact our legal Haulover Beach. Their collective suggestions to improve team. our proposal were spot on.

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page9of12 NEWS FROM OUR SISTER CLUB IN SYDNEY,

JUNE 2009 NEWSLETTER (EDITED FOR SPACE)

Winter is upon us Come evening time, we made good use of the barbeque The weather has turned cold and wet and there is little facilities and joined the Kiata members to eat at the incentive to go naked out of doors. But it is nearly 21 June, clubhouse before the evening’s participatory entertainment the Winter Solstice, a turning point in the year, when we of ‘drama games’. After an icebreaker, this mainly can start looking forward to warmer weather once again. comprised a series of short games requiring a lot of concentrated interaction and a certain amount of Your committee has planned and organised a number of improvisation. This was great fun for the participants, and events for the coming months: our 25th anniversary event, even more fun for the watching audience! a Spring BBQ, a boat cruise on our beautiful Sydney After a light supper, the evening culminated in a solo Harbour and the Christmas party. Make sure you book performance by Jo and a video-clip from a acted in by early and pay in advance so that we know how many to our ‘teacher’ Sari (both from Kiata). expect. In summary, it was a good day for those who came. Committee news For more about this resort, visit: www.kiatacc.com/home.html We are sorry to announce that Beverley, a long-time Report committee member and previous president, has decided to resign from the committee. However, she will continue to Byron - Escape to the Sea by Derek be an active member and hopes still to invite the club, as Byron Bay is a beachside town in the north of the state of before, to pool parties at the home she shares with fellow New South Wales in Australia, about 750 kilometres north member, Victor, in Carlton. We thank her for her past of Sydney. It has attracted a wide array of visitors and work in keeping the club going through difficult times. residents for many generations, growing from a sleepy Club fees coastal town to becoming one of Australia’s most creative, We are a relatively small club, and our fixed running costs eclectic and desirable destinations. Its pristine beauty and (non-event costs) far exceed our subscription income. Use natural lifestyle have resulted in a ‘creative utopia’, of email wherever possible has reduced our printing and attracting many inspired individuals. postage costs [but] business insurance remains a large cost I first visited it in the 60s in my late teens with a group of we cannot avoid. fellow Sydney surfers, who decided to explore the After a careful review of the current year’s costs, for the alternative culture and the hippies with their laid back vibe. club to remain financially viable, the subscriptions will We carried our boards on the roof of my mate’s father’s need to rise. auto, travelling up the coast and “looking for adventure.” For new families, couples and female members joining I revisited Byron in early 2000 with my partner Cathy, who before 31 October we shall waive the $15 joining fee this had also visited here many years ago looking for peace, year as a special promotion to try and address the current healing energy and the magical beauty of the area. We gender imbalance. began exploring the possibility of maybe one day becoming part of this unique environment, and now that Last Month’s Club Activities we are in retirement we are lucky enough to be able to Our Weekend at Kiata (by Geoff) afford to live here. It was a glorious autumn day in Maroota, New South The local indigenous people, the Arakwal, believe Byron Wales when the club visited the Kiata Naturist Club there to be a place of healing where you may nurture your soul, in mid-May. The club is just an hour and a quarter’s car strengthen your relationships, develop new friendships, eat, ride from Sydney. drink, dance and, if the mood takes you, drum. On arrival we were soon sunning ourselves by the dam and Today, we both now enjoy living here, with its natural a few braved the chilly water for a swim. George decided beauty, friendly climate, and free (nudist) beaches. we should play tennis. Some of us had numerous enjoyable Editor’s Note: Beverley will be in California for a visit during singles and doubles games whilst others relaxed in the hot late July-early August, so we will be sure she gets invited to spa. an SCNA event while here – GM]

SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page10of12 want them to participate in the parade, was subsequently arrested. “I hereby pledge half the registration fee for the "Naked Bike Ride" to participate in the parade next year, as long as they abide by all public decency rules.” - Posted by: Tyler

“The parade was most enjoyable! I love the spirit of fun behind it all. At the very end, from a distance we could see a tall nice looking lean young man riding his nearly naked. By the time he cycled to the Ojai Avenue block in front of the Star Market parking lot, a benign older type police man was writing him up. After a few more minutes the nearly naked man put on his shorts. He said he was cited for entering the parade area and not moving aside soon enough. He was not upset over being cited but over “EARTH FRIEND GEN” IS BACK! the fact that earlier he was threatened by someone in the crowd HER ATTEMPT TO JOIN OJAI’S with a knife.” - Posted by: Suza JULY 4 PARADE GETS FOILED “Can someone please explain to me what the real issues are here? Seems like creating an event for a naked bike ride or run is On July 3, 2009, we learned that the infamous “Pastie a good idea. That way people can choose to participate, choose Lady” of Ojai was back in town with plans to crash the to watch or not. Could be great fun! What I don't understand is town’s annual July 4 parade. A newspaper article in the where the glory lies in trying to shock people at the farmers Ventura County Star quoted her as organizing a World market or parades who aren't expecting it”. - DK Nude Bike Ride at the tail end of the regular parade, and she was looking for volunteers to join her. “Honey, pull up what panties you have and move back to Her real name is Gennifer Moss, 34, and a year ago she !” - Violet Rose triggered much strife in normally laid-back and liberal Ojai Dear Ojaians: for her frequent jaunts and bike rides through downtown Ojai wearing nothing but handmade flower and a How do you feel about living in neo-nazi land? The naked hemp G-string. She frequently blew an annoying whistle truth is, Ojai--like America--is ran by corrupt, racist, fascists. and yelled at passersby in front of and other (Please watch The Esoteric Agenda and The Obama local businesses, harassing anyone eating meat or driving Deception on YouTube.) A man targeted another man that an SUV or other “sins” that were hurting Mother Earth. was in our group and pulled out a knife and threatened to cut “Earth Friend Gen,” as she likes to be called, was criticized off his manhood if we came near the parade. THAT IS A in local newspapers for her “naked narcissism” and there HATE CRIME. We have witnesses and THE POLICE STILL were threats of the city passing its first anti-nudity LET HIM GO AND SAID TO MY FRIEND WHO WITNESSED IT ordinance. THAT IT'S HIS WORD AGAINST THE MAN'S/COPS. Like I said, we have witnesses--and photos. Not only that, I entered SCNA knew nothing about her return until Sonya called the street clearly after the parade had passed through and the SCNA office on July 3, saying she had met Gen on others were allowed to enter the street, and the police Main Street in Ventura, wearing her barely legal attire, targeted me (discrimination) and gave me a ticket for passing out flyers inviting people to join her cause. jumping in on the parade. I HAVE WITNESSES. The law On July 4, and true to her word, Earth Friend Gen joined in enforcement in Ojai is totally corrupt and DISGRACEFUL. at the end of the parade. We could not find any newspaper Those of you who call yourselves Americans and support accounts of what happened next, but we did find an Ojai this behavior are HEADED FOR DISASTER. REMEMBER blog that seems to tell the story (including a note from WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NAZIS? "None are so hopelessly Gen.): enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free." -- “About 5 minutes after the street sweeper passed by, the smiling Goethe. AMERICA IS A LIE. Only the Truth shall set us free and waving Pastie Lady (G-string and daisy pasties!) whizzed by and the Truth is Naked, naturally! on skates past Cluff Vista Park only to be detained by officials Genuinely, Gennifer Moss somewhere before town center. “This afternoon I overheard my teenage nieces laughingly “A few moments later I overheard a walkie talkie of a sheriff discussing the "naked bike riders." When their very conservative assistant saying that a G-stringed man had also been detained father chimed in and said he thought people like that should be near Canada Street.”- Posted by: MCD arrested they rolled their eyes and adamantly informed him that “Back from the Parade, which was fun. I just talked to two "there is nothing wrong with being nude..." There’s hope yet. – potential "Naked Bike Ride" participants, who had covered the Suza appropriate parts and would have fit in just fine with the Mardi What do our members think? Should we be in the Gras revelers. They were going to join the parade from the side parade next year? Drop us an email at right at the end. Before they could do so, a man pulled a knife [email protected] on them, and threatened them. That person, who clearly did not SCNANewsletterforJuly2009 Page11of12 LOST AND FOUND NOTICE Once again, we added to our growing collection of towels, serving platters, bowls and sunglasses after the June 27 party. We even found a discarded toga! So what we plan to do is auction them all off at the July 18 party. It’s either that or open a store. So this is your last chance to claim your lost items. Anyone missing anything? Give us a call at (818) 225-2273.

LAGUNA NIGUEL PREPARES FOR ANNUAL AMTRAK CROWDS ON JULY 11 The Mooning of the Amtrak takes place each year on the Second Saturday of July. The 30th Annual Amtrak Mooning is scheduled for all day Saturday, July 11, 2009. This is not an SCNA event but feel free to join in the fun. The event drew a crowd of 10,000 people last year in 2008. Exact location, directions, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Internet at: We strongly recommend you avoid coming by motor vehicle as there are only a few small vehicle parking lots. Vehicle parking is backed-up to one mile to the South along the shoulder of this narrow two lane road. Vehicles parked in business's parking lots run the high risk of being towed away. Instead, come by Metrolink train! Law Enforcement Warning: In past years, the area was patrolled by the Orange County Sheriff for the City of Laguna Niguel. They are looking for "controlled substances," carrying an alcoholic beverage outdoors, and/or genital exposure. The deputies have been considerate and liberal in the past, but if you break one of these 3 rules, they will cite or arrest you. Last year the crowd got a little rowdy. In anticipation of this year’s event, the Laguna Niguel City Council approved two new ordinances that will make it unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages in public and urinate in public. According to Laguna Niguel Mayor Robert Ming, “Thousands of rowdy partiers from out of town have forced us to take this action. This event happened for many years without problems, but it has now gotten out of control. We cannot allow a situation where public safety and our local businesses are threatened.” If you don’t go, you can follow the fun on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/LagunaNiguelCA

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