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Bare Facts Copyright 2013 Lake Edun Foundation, Inc. Official Publication of the Lake Edun Foundation, Inc. January 1, 2013 Box 1982; Topeka, KS 66601 ! e-mail: [email protected] ! Website: www.lakeedun.com 38N 58' 7" North; 95N 47' 56" West New Membership Policy Announced Thank You For Your Generous Support Since its inception, the Lake Edun Foundation has worked Every year, we are reminded of the generosity of Eduners hard to further its educational mission to expose residents and our many other supporters. It is because of their gifts of Kansas and Western Missouri to the benefits living a we are able to provide our outstanding educational pro- naturist lifestyle can have on the individuals and their fami- grams and a truly awesome facility in the heart of Kansas. lies and, by extension, our society. We work closely with a Enclosed with this issue of Bare Facts, those who contrib- local landowner to provide a facility where members of our uted this year will find our letter acknowledging their Foundation can experience for themselves the benefits na- donations. Be sure you place this with your other tax re- turism brings. In doing so, we have also made our beautiful cords. facility available to others. Recently, our dedicated Board of Directors has spent many Annual Survey: What Are People Saying? hours considering the best ways to cultivate our current We continue to analyze results from our year-end survey. membership: retaining current members, encouraging new This is the second installment in that project. members, and focusing on our educational mission. We This year, for the first time we asked about our trails. We also realize we must address perpetual uncertainty we ex- know many enjoy hiking or running the trails but were a bit perience in budgeting to meet our obligations when we rely surprised at the response. 86% of all respondents said they so heavily on visitor donations. had walked the trails at least once. “I walked the trails for To this end, at its December meeting the board voted to exercise as well as enjoying the natural setting of all the institute a new policy regarding visits to our leased facility trees and plants.” “Edun just gets better and better!” by non-members. Beginning this year, non-members will With this level of interest, the Board is considering various only be permitted three visits to our leased facility or any ways we can improve our trails. We may even add some Lake Edun Foundation function. trail segments. No doubt, this will become some if the Based on data from last year, this policy change would only projects our Winter Warriors will tackle. have impacted two dozen of our visitors if it had been in Not surprisingly, 93% say they like to relax at our special place at the beginning of last summer’s season. We hope place. “I do go to relax, but it’s also very important to me anyone affected by the policy going forward will choose to to be at a place where I can freely be nude in nature and become a member and supporter of the Lake Edun Founda- with others. Each visit affirms my belief in naturism and tion to help ensure our long-term viability. the goodness of the body.” 78% claim they also hope to The board believes this new policy will create a lot of posi- meet like-minded people. Interestingly, among members tive change regarding the way our organization operates and prior members, the interest in meeting like-minded and the activities we are able to plan. We will still have our people climbs to 89%. “Having only visited twice, I wasn’t Open Houses during the summer season to introduce others yet comfortable enough to try to be social.” to the countless benefits of social nudity. Some of our supporters who have never been LEF mem- We hope this new policy will encourage those on the fence bers in the past mentioned there were few others to talk to “take the plunge,” so to speak. And we have some float- with when they visited. On some weekends this past year, ing docks for them to jump from! All kidding aside, we that may have been the case and the Board is working really do view this as a positive step forward for the Lake diligently to introduce more people to all we have to offer. Edun Foundation. However, we also need to be mindful that 65 acres can In the past, some of our members have taken advantage of seem to ‘swallow’ groups making it appear almost empty. our pay-as-you-go plan. We encourage anyone, members or DON’T FORGET those considering membership, who prefer this method to begin their payments soon. You may arrange scheduled Jan 5; Sat; 8-10; Sauna credit card or PayPal payments, or send checks, or set up Jan 13; Sun; 4-6; Board of Directors bank transfers. We try to accommodate. Jan 13; Sun; 7-9; Sauna Jan 17; Thurs; 7-9; Sauna To make it even more enticing, anyone establishing such a Jan 20; Sun; 7-9; Sauna plan beginning in January will be exempt from this visita- Jan 30; Wed; 7-9; Sauna tion policy. As long as they are making regular payments, Feb 8; Fri; 8-10; Sauna they may visit whenever and as often as they wish. Feb 10; Sun; 4-6; Board of Directors If this plan would be beneficial for you, please contact us Feb 13; Wed; 7-9; Sauna by email or regular mail. We can work our a program tai- Feb 19; Tues; 7-9; Sauna lored for your circumstances. Feb 24; Sun; 7-9; Sauna From The Mail Bag I get to nude beaches occasionally. I don’t cover up around my child when going to or from the shower or when chang- I didn't remember if I sent you my status update. I did take ing clothes, but we wear clothes in our house. – JasenJ1 the job in Oklahoma City and got moved down last week. Naked is how I live my life. How can you equate a way of I don't know how much help I can be for your board it this living as a hobby? So definitely not! I believe when people time, but I would like to try and stay in the loop and will equate nudism as a hobby ... they view it merely as a part- give input wherever I can. time recreational activity ... like going fishing or bowling. Lake Edun will forever be my home for the naturist living, They are only naked when they feel like it. I can never fully express my gratitude for being allowed the For Nudists it’s totally different, we’re clothed only when freedoms that the lake has afforded me, and I will forever we need be. Which incidentally, isn’t very often. – Creative be in the foundation’s debit. I have always viewed it as a lifestyle choice. I suppose to I will make every effort to visit as I will still be making those who only get a chance to be nude socially on vacation round trips back to the KC area once or twice a month. or during certain times it could only be a hobby. Being – Robert nude is a feeling of freedom and I do gain enjoyment out of it. I agree with you though “social nudity is a good thing no Is Naturism Just A Hobby? matter what you call it!” - NakedisBeautiful. Ken from Skinnytrippers asks a good question. Ken and a I have never considered being a nudist a hobby. I consider number of others responded to this fundamental question it a lifestyle I choose to embrace and enjoy, either at home about their involvement/commitment to naturism. when I can, or at the local clothing optional resort. – To participate in naturism doesn’t carry with it the demand AZofnow that every waking moment be devoted to naturism. That For me it is a fundamental belief system and not a hobby. I being said, even casual participation in social nudity carries think it goes beyond just a way of life when you encounter with it a willingness to take a stand that is counter to the violent opposition to the human body from textiles with majority opinion. Still, for others naturism becomes a seri- such a vastly different perspective claiming it is shameful, ous organizing principal for their lives. disgusting, offensive and obscene. There is room for both in this splendid social movement. I and other nudists think it is normal to be nude and unnat- Everyone is needed and has a role to play in furthering the ural to be clothed. Very different belief systems. – values and practice of naturism. Rollercoaster94 In reading these responses you may find an opinion that Naturism, just like being honest, patriotic, and respectful of mirrors your own thinking about the value of naturism in other people, is a part of my personality. It is not something your own life. You may also read some that challenge your I chose to do. Rather, it is something inside me. – Oldfrog thinking about becoming more committed to naturism. Ei- ther way, the views presented can serve to reinforce your Naking eager anticipation of spring and a visit to Lake Edun. [Ed.] Never heard of naking? Me either until this piece by Ken Is naturism just a hobby for you? Not for me. I tend to feel from Skinnytrippers showed up. The link below will take about naturism the way these people from nudistclubhouse.