Hello friends,

This will be the last newsletter produced by the current newsletter committee as we are at the time of year when we have a change of people - Yes it's AGM time again. Only this year you're getting double value for money because, to accommodate a change in the rules - see later, we are going to have an EXTRA-ordinary General Meeting in addition to the Annual General Meeting so please be there on time or you may miss all the excitement! Our PHOTO COMPETITION will be held at 2pm before we start the AGM. The display last year was excellent. Details and an entry form is included with this newsletter.

The current newsletter committee will not be able to produce the newsletter next year so we are definitely going to need some more volunteers to help out. In the mean time we hope that this last year's newsletters have not been too dull and have helped to keen you informed of what has been happening within the group.

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL, PONSONBY

SATURDAY 24 AUGUST, 2.30 P.M.

 

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday, 24th August, at 2.30pm in the All Saints Anglican Church Hall on the corner of Ponsonby Road and Cowan Street. Parking behind the hall, on the roadside, or in the ACC car park through an alleyway over the road. Please note that the road through the shopping centre is only one way. NO SMOKING in the hall please.   PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF GOODIES for afternoon tea. Would those needing or offering transport and/or billets please fill this in on your Waiwera Booking Slip.   AGM WAIWERA POOL TRIP: On Saturday 24th August the evening of the AGM there will be a trip to Waiwera hot pools. Unfortunately, due to new ownership, the cost of Waiwera has gone up to $25 a head and must be paid in advance. We have booked the Sapphire Pool from 5.30 - 10.30pm. The cost includes the swim and a buffet dinner of steak, sausages, roast spuds, salads, cheesecake and tee or coffee. BYO in plastic containers only please. Plastic glasses will be provided. Entry is by ticket only. Please fill in the Booking Slip enclosed with this newsletter and send it in early. Closing date for the trip is 19th August. .

 

 

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ACCOMMODATION: We recommend the Waiwera Thermal Caravan Park for those who wish to stay overnight and drive home the next day. Caravans on Site are available for hire at $10 - $20 per person. The Park has full motor camp facilities, with a hot spa pool, small heated swimming pool and a store. Petrol pump on the main road. The caravan park is at the end of a side road on your right just before the Waiwera Pools complex, and fronts onto the beach. Please book early. The address is: Waiwera Thermal Caravan Park, PO Box 35, Waiwera, phone 0942-65-270.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING: The EGM will take place just before the AGM to consider the following changes to rules as suggested by the Chairman Tony Wilson.

1. To replace 2(a) under objects which reads at present as:

To promote the establishment of legal "Free Beaches". That is, public places where all those wishing to do so may swim and sunbathe without clothes of any kind.

With 2(a):

To promote, encourage and support the practice of recreational nudity in public p1aces when appropriate and desirable, such nudity being at the discretion of the individuals participating.

Reasons:

With better appreciation of legal position of nudity in New Zealand committees of the Group in the past ten or so years have not sought "Legal" beaches as in essence all beaches are already FREE. The amended main object as above more accurately reflects the "broader brush" thrust of the Group's activities in recent past and foreseeable future.

 

2. To Change 7(a) under Management from:

The business of the group shall be managed and controlled by a Committee consisting of a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee members...

To:

The business of the group shall be managed and controlled by a Committee consisting of a President (who shall act as Chairman whenever such a position is required), Secretary, Treasurer and Committee members...

Reasons:

This is really simply "cosmetic". For various reasons People both within and outside of the Group always assume the Committee is headed by a President and refer to the Chairman as President both in spoken and written word. This amendment simply keeps the record straight.

 

3. To replace the word Chairman with President in: Rule 8(a) - three times, Rule 14 - once.

 

FBG COMMITTEE: We are looking for new faces for the committee for next year so if you'd like to get involved and have some say in how YOUR club is run, give us a call and possibly come along to the last meeting before the AGM (Early in August).

 

FERNLAND'S HOT POOLS NIGHT: This was greatly enjoyed by about 80 people of all ages. About 20 Free Beach members joined host Rotota Sun Club and friends from Bay of Plenty Sun Club, Waikato Outdoor Society and Supporters Group.

The day was fine and the weather warm. Children played while others talked and caught up with old friends and sampled the delights from the pool tuck shop. It was a great way to spend 4 hours that seemed to pass all too quickly.

 

WINTER BARBECUE: John and Fran will be hosting a Free Beach barbecue on Saturday 22nd June to celebrate the return of the sun after the winter solstice. There are still some places available if you are interested. Those members who have been to a barbecue here have had an enjoyable time. Please ring Fran on new Phone number 576-5219 if you wish to go. Bring your own meat and a salad or something to share. Time - any time after 4pm.

 

BEACH LISTS: Thanks go to Bill Baine for suggesting a wording change to the beginning of the beach list - see Wellington newsletter. Jackie has informed us that she will be using most of this for future issues.

 

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HOT POOL NIGHTS - PARAKAI TOURIST COMPLEX - FORMERLY RICCARDS: This is now the last SATURDAY of each month, February through November. Make a big splash 4pm to 10pm. Chinese and European takeaways on site. Parakai tourist complex is the last on the left as you drive through Parakai. PLEASE NOTE CHANGES CAREFULLY - ALSO NEW PRICES.

Dates: 29th June, 27th July, 31st August. 28th September.

Cost:   Adults $5.00, children FREE.

Hosts: Hibiscus Coast Sun Club.

 

SAUNA: Still steaming on Sunday nights, so join us at:

PLACE:		Alladin's Bathhouse, 433 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn
TIME:		Every Sunday from 5 p.m. onward
COST:		$6.50, including free coffee, tea & fruit drinks.
SOCIAL NIGHTS:		Second Sunday every month: 14th July, 11th August & 8th September. BYO and a plate.
RESTAURANT DINNERS:		Don't forget we occasionally go off after the sauna to wine and dine in a city restaurant.

Contact: John or Fran 565-219.

 

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: August 6th

 

Your September - October newsletter is due out end of August.

 

COMMITTEE

 

Chairman	-	Tony Wilson	627-9726
Treasurer/Membership Sec - Jim Peddieson			559-9730* (ask for Jim)
Secretary	-	John Riggir	576-5219
Committee	-	Adrienne Jury	576-7519
		Roly Brett	576-2494
		Fran Riggir	576-5219
		Dave Hobart	537-5443
		Colin Walsh	266_5667*
		Tom Lewis	418-1890

Local Contacts:	-	Chris Arnold	CH     03-335-8337
		Doug and Peggy Ball	NU     067-33-393
		Bill Baine	WN    04-628-514
		Bernard Holibar	PUK  085-87-973
		Geoff Horn	WAE 058-35-192
		Gerald Robertson	CH    03-348-3195
		Wilf Tyrrell	CH    03-596-143
		Hugh Bowles	DV    0653-46-238

 

Please use numbers marked * with discretion.

 

SUBS FOR 91/92  The amount for next year's subscription will be fixed at the AGM, and you will receive a Yellow Renewal Form with your next newsletter. There is no need to pay until then!

 

CARETAKER POSITION

 

LIFE IN IDYLLIC SURROUNDINGS FOR MOVANA

WITH SELF - CONTAINED UNIT IN RETURN

FOR LIGHT CARETAKING DUTIES.

 

REPLY BOX 164, REPOROA.

 

 

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*** Advertisement ***

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS?

 

Member Martin Barriball, a professional photographer of wide experience, has noticed at previous AGM Photograph Competitions that very few members are getting good results from their cameras and the $20 odd for film and processing. Martin is semi-retired now and is seeking interest in offering lessons to groups of Members and friends or individuals aimed at teaching keen photographers to get better results, not only on the beaches but at our various other activities or at home or wherever travels take you in the world.

Expensive camera gear is not a requirement and advice will be given in choice of gear if required. Martin was for many years a movie camera man with the National Film Unit, so will also offer basic movie making skills for those with videos - many of the aspects of still photography also applies to movie work.

There will have to be a nominal fee for a minimum of each 2 hour lesson, but worth it for the better use of your camera and film. Every shot costs money and it mounts up when the shots that are no good pile up in the trash can. Martin will have some examples of his work at the AGM and you will be able to talk with him but interested members can write to Martin Barriball, 21 Kaurimu Rise, Titirangi.

Indicate your preference for group or solo tuition, what subjects interest you, what camera gear you have. The 10 classes will only be available initially in the greater Auckland Area, but visitors to Ngatuhoa may be able to enjoy a basic course of lessons while there. As well the possibility of concentrated weekend courses at other North Island centres Tauranga, Rotorua etc. would be considered if interest was shown.

 

*** Advertisement ***

Board offered to woman to help elderly couple, solo parents welcome negotiable for a little help. Also, trips away in caravan offered to woman at cost for a little help, motor van club safari of the South Island in the new year planned. Phone Ken (09) 818-7519.

 

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FBG WAIWERA TRIP          * * *          24th AUGUST 1991          * * *          BOOKING SLIP

 

Please print clearly

 

NAME _________________________________ TELEPHONE __________________

 

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________

 

_______ People $25 each TOTAL   $_______

 

Transport/billets offered/needed for _____ people (please tick)

 

Please CROSS your cheque and make it payable to: Free Beach Group Inc.

 

Return this form with your cheque by 19th August to:		Free Beach Group,
		PO Box 41-171,
		St. Lukes,
Your receipt will be your ticket - BRING IT		Auckland 3.

 

 

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PHOTO and DRAWING COMPETITION

 

We would like to have more drawings in our competition this year, as the photographs are not printing out very well in the beach list. A selection of nice drawings, humorous or otherwise, could make the book much livelier. I am sure there are lots of budding artists out there. Give it a go!

 

1. The topic is "Out With The Free Beach Group".

 

2. Entries must be suitable for illustrating our beach list. Photographs of recognisable people will no longer be printed in the list.

 

3. Entries which have won prizes in previous FBG competitions are not eligible.

 

4. Any number of entries may be submitted. Make sure you put your name, address and telephone number on the back of each entry. There is no entry fee.

 

5. Please pack your entries carefully. The Free Beach Group accepts no responsibility for entries lost or damaged in transit.

 

6. All entries must be received by us no later than Friday, 16 August, 1991.

 

7. PHOTOGRAPHS must be unmounted and no larger than 10" x 8". Prizes for photographs will be $15 first, $10 second and $5 third.

 

8. DRAWINGS should be black and white, and may be mounted. Prizes for drawings will be $20 first, $15 second and $10 third.

 

9. Prizes will be awarded in each section according to the number of entries received. Judging is by popular vote.

 

10. The competition is open to all members of the Free Beach Group.

 

 

OUR NAME

 

In our last newsletter Bill Baine suggests changing our name. I changed my own name a few months ago, back to the one I started with when I was a kid. Changing the way I think of myself is more difficult. Inside, part of me is still Adrianne.

 

I like our Free Beach Group name. It doesn't label us as 'nudists', a word that evokes an image of high tin fences, sniggering, and smutty cartoons. Nudity is a socially sensitive issue, and I am probably not the only one who likes to be naked, but would rather not be called a 'nudist'.

 

The Free Beach Group has always been clothing-optional, accepting supporters as well as active members, so we don't split families with differing points of view. This is one of our strengths. And what of the other benefits of belonging to FBG? The word 'nudist' is too limiting.

 

'Free', meaning 'clothes-free', is used overseas to refer to clothing-optional beaches. No sun club has ever used 'free' in their name, so far as I know. I like the word 'free' for its wider meanings. Something that is free costs nothing, and is available to all for the taking. To be free to do what you want to do, you must take responsibility for the outcome of your actions. Freedom, and the responsibility that goes with it, is a worthy aspiration, and a challenge for the future.

 

We are a 'group', a 'number of people belonging together', according to the Oxford dictionary. We meet on the 'beach', and hopefully, we spread the message that being 'free' of clothing makes us responsible.

 

Our name says exactly what we are, the 'Free Beach Group'.

 

P.S. Debbie's idea for a new name is "The Ecdysiast Society',
meaning 'those who uncover themselves'.

 

 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Those of us who read the last Wellington Newsletter will have had our brain cells stimulated by Bill's thoughts about the name of our organisation, and since I will be far away (absorbing the sun's rays and some European culture) while you are having the AGM, I would like to take this opportunity to air my views on the matter.

Firstly, I must agree 100% with Bill that the once-appropriate name is now a misnomer. We no longer campaign for "Free Beaches", only for freedom on the beach. Nor do we confine our activities to the beaches, as Bill has clearly pointed out. The word "Beach" in our name is not necessary.

Secondly, we are rapidly developing into an association of localised groups, scattered around the country - we are no longer a single group based in Auckland. So the word "Group" in our name is misleading.

Thirdly, we do not want a name which suggests that we are just another sun club. If we wanted that I guess most of us would have already joined a nudist club, with all the restrictions and responsibilities which such membership must involve. We are the Free Nudists of New Zealand, so it would be good to retain the word "Free".

Lastly, what do we all have in common? We are all nudists. So let's have "Nudist" in our name. Why not change the name of the national body to "N.Z.Free Nudists Inc." as Bill suggests, and use names like "Free Nudists, Auckland", or "Free Nudists, Wellington" for our local branches?

There's no time like the present to make improvements, so I hope someone will move to change our name at the coming AGM. If I were to be here in August I would be happy to lend my support to such a move, but since I shall be away, the best I can do is to write this letter.

Yours in nudism,

Doug Ball.

We are urged in our latest newsletter to give some consideration to the desirability of a name change for the Free Beach Group. While having no very strong feelings on the matter I rather like the informal 'ring' of the present name. However I often wonder why the founding members chose the name of FRED for the famous bear - really his name should have been NICHOLAS!

Malcolm

 

 

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VIDEO NEWS

 

Now that Naked Down Under has finally arrived, David Ball's documentary of the New Zealand nudist scene has proved very popular.

 

In January 1990 David arrived with his Danish companion, Lene, to begin a five week tour of our nudist clubs, resorts, and beaches. Peggy and I were fortunate enough to have the task of guiding them from place to place and introducing them to our nudist friends.

 

Because of the limited time available, it was quite impossible to visit every club in the country, in fact we didn't even manage to fit in all the places on our initial itinerary. Nevertheless, we saw so much and got so much excellent material that David was considering making two videos, and finally decided to make only one, but to increase its length from the usual 60 minutes to 80 minutes.

 

Everywhere we went we were welcomed by the clubs, and were very pleased with the willingness with which people agreed to be photographed. I don't think we would have had the same response ten years ago, which goes to show how far nudism has come down the path towards openness and public acceptance.

 

Naked Down Under is a superb aid for the promotion of our lifestyle. Clubs are already using it to introduce prospective members to nudism, and finding it very effective. We have had unsolicited letters praising its content and photographic quality.

 

The Nude in Nature is a brand new video with a difference. Quite unlike any other we have seen so far, it is an "art gallery" of still colour studies of the nude female body made by the Australian artist Brian Reid. 400 photographs merge into each other at the rate of one every 8 seconds, with no commentary, only quiet background music (which I found slightly superfluous, and which can be turned down or off if you don't like it!). You will either love this video, or hate it! Some will complain that the photographs are "nude" but not "nudist" (some of the models display tan lines), but in this more tolerant age this should not really be an issue.

 

Personally, I would prefer Brian to have included more studies of men (there are only two or three), but since most of his work is dedicated to the female form, it is better that we have this video of beautiful young women than no video at all.

 

Nude photography (as opposed to "nudist" photography) is an art form which has been with us since the invention of the camera, and most photographers would like to photograph the nude but do not have access to willing models. We nudists have wonderful opportunities to make figure studies in natural surroundings, and perhaps this new video will inspire more nudist photographers to work in this area.

 

 

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3
	WELLINGTON NEWSLETTER

for JULY & AUGUST 1991

 

 

 

 

 

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3
	Wellington Newsletter con.     & CALENDAR for July & Aug 1991