2006 Eastern Naturist Gathering - June 19-25

Going to the Eastern Naturist Gathering? From among the many workshop sessions, here's an eclectic list you might find to be of interest. For a complete listing of Eastern Gathering events, visit the web site of The Naturist Society or click here. For general information about the Gathering, including lodging information and registration forms, click here.

See you at the Gathering!

wednesday june 21
3 pm Where To Go Nude In the Northeastern US.
An informational discussion facilitated by Jonathan Shopiro, John Purbrick and Morley Schloss. Plantation Lawn.

4 pm Welcome and General Assembly.
Meet Naturist Society and Eastover staff, NAC board members, and workshop and group leaders. Learn about what’s happening during the week. Poolside.

8 pm Rarely Seen Nudist Films.
Presented by Mark Storey. American Heritage Room.

thursday june 22
9 am NAC Works for Naturists: When To Use A Lobbyist.
Knowing when (and how!) to seek and use outside help is a key to working effectively for naturists and their issues. Learn how NAC makes the decision and what happens next. NAC Board. Pine Grove.

10 am Getting Published in N.
Learn what you can contribute to naturism by writing for N. Mark Storey & Nicky Lee. S. Lawn.

1 am Beach User Panel Discussion Group.
Facilitated by Richard Mason of Haulover Beach in FL, Dave Cole of Black’s Beach in CA and Sarah Soltan of Lighthouse Beach in NY. S. Lawn.

3 pm The Century Project.
Frank Cordelle’s project of photos and words of girls and women has earned raves across the country. Why is it signigicant for naturists, and where is it headed? Paul Rapoport. Mohawk Room.

4 pm AHistory of Nudist Film.
An historical and thematic overview of nudist and naturist films from the 1930’s to the present. Mark Storey. Mohawk Room.

4 pm Living As A Nudist Family.
An open discussion for families and their children. Topics include: How do you integrate nudism into your daily lives? How do you deal socially with nudism in a textile world? Where are your favorite family-friendly nudist locations? Does anyone know where you go to relax? Share tips and advice, and meet some new people with common questions and outlooks. Karen & Curt Kapus. Pine Grove.

friday june 23
9 am Self Publication For Naturist Authors.
Learn some of the benefits and pitfalls of sidestepping traditional publishers. Mark Storey & Paul Rapoport. S. Lawn.

10 am NAC Works for Naturists: Gaining & Protecting Naturist Beaches.
NAC works proactively to create new opportunities for nude recreation on public land, and it vigorously protects existing sites. Gain insight into what works and what doesn’t. Learn how you can help. NAC Board. Pine Grove.

10:30 Naturist Group & Club Leadership.
Nicky Hoffman Lee introduces Debbie Jungwirth, TNS’ new Network Coordinator. We would like to meet with all group and club leaders to discuss leadership issues and working with The Naturist Society. S. Lawn.

11:30 am NAC Works for Naturists: The Importance of Topfree Issues.
While some seek to separate topfree issues for women from nudity issues for naturists, NAC understands the important connection. Paul Rapoport of TERA & NAC. Mohawk Room.

2 pm NAC Works for Naturists: When Children Are Involved.
Naturism is a family friendly activity and can be a way of life, but naturists are too often intimidated into excluding their children. Real life pointers on dealing with social services and other government agencies. NAC Board. Mohawk Room.

3 pm The Problem of Religious Extremism.
Religious extremists do not recognize the practical need for people of different beliefs to tolerate each other in order to have peace in the world. What attracts people to absolutist beliefs, Christian, Muslim, Jewish or other, and what can the rest of us do to persuade or confront these extremists? Dick Springer. Pine Grove.

saturday june 24
9 am NAC Works for Naturists: The NAC Area Representative Program.
NAC relies on local input and representation. Learn how it works and how you can be part of it. Existing and prospective NAC Area Reps are invited, along with those who are simply curious. NAC Board. Pine Grove.

10 am Travel Writing for N and Beyond.
Get tips on writing your travel story for naturist magazines. Mark Storey. S. Lawn.

10:30 Society’s View of Naturism.
What can we do to combat negative sterotypes. Facilitated by Jonathan Shopiro and George Winlock. S. Lawn.

11 am The Vaccination Controversy— Answers For Parents.
Why have autism, asthma, diabetes and other childhood conditions surged in parallel to mandated vaccination schedules? Are your kids/grandkids safe from the documented poisons in vaccines? This is information that you won’t get from your pediatrician! Dr. Ron Marsh. Mohawk Room.

11:30 Protecting & Expanding Naturist Rights.
Panel led by Jonathan Shopiro & Morley Schloss of NAC. S. Lawn (Tent).

2 pm Grassroots Activism.
Learn principles for choosing your battles. Mark Storey. S. Lawn.

4 pm NAC Works for Naturists: Working With the Media.
Increasingly, naturists are finding themselves with media opportunities. What makes sense? How is it done best? What should be avoided? NAC Board. Mohawk Room.

9 pm NAC drawing at the Dance.
With gifts from supportive sponsors, NAC is giving away prize after prize! The Grand Prize, courtesy of SuperClubs and Castaways Travel is a Caribbean vacation at Grand Lido Braco!! You don't have to be there to win, but your ticket does.