RULES AND ETIQUETTE
Our structure and dress are very informal and our rules and
regulations are relatively few in number. Please be aware of some
basic policies that are in effect. Our purpose is to make all our
functions as enjoyable for everyone as possible.
- The newsletter is not to be mailed, given, or shown to anyone who
is not a Tucson Tanners member (except for reciprocal mailing to other
nudist groups). All names, addresses and phone numbers of Tucson
Tanners members are to be regarded as confidential. Prospective
members are only sent a brochure and a phone number of a Steering
Committee member to call for more information on activities.
- Non-members are always welcome at all Tucson Tanners functions as
guests. Non-members do need to be accompanied to an event by a
member. Contact a Steering Committee member if someone is needed to
accompany a non-member. A local (southern Arizona) guest may attend
only one Tucson Tanners activity as a guest. After that, he/she must
pay membership dues before attending further activities. This
restriction does not apply to non-local members of other nudist groups
who attend occasional Tucson Tanners events when in the area.
- We are a social nudist group. We are NOT a sex club. Please be
aware that sexual activity during events is contrary to our
philosophy. Violations of this rule will result in immediate loss of
membership.
- Members are expected to show reasonably mature behavior at all
Tucson Tanners functions. Overindulgence in alcohol and use of illegal
drugs (including marijuana) at our functions will not be tolerated and
may result in loss of membership priviledges.
- When attending events, members and guests must bring a towel to
sit on. They may want to bring a gym bag or other containers (with
lock, if you wish) for clothing and personal articles. Leave your
valuables at home or locked in your car.
- All functions are intended to place a minimal financial burden on
the host and the club treasury. Refreshments should be on a
BYOB/Potluck basis, or paid for by donations requested in the
announcement. There will be a bowl for donations to help defray the
hosts' expenses at these events.
- Smoking at an event will be determined by the hosts or the rules
that govern the event site. The smoking policy will be published in
the event announcement as "smoking permitted, restricted smoking area,
or smoking not permitted".
- When taking photographs, always ask permission of those being
photographed first. No one need feel uncomfortable for refusing to be
photographed. All photos taken at Tucson Tanners activities are to be
used only for personal collections and are not to be exhibited to
non-nudists, used for commercial purposes, nor published (even in the
Tucson Tanners Newsletter) without permission of the subject(s).
Tucson Tanners does keep a photograph album of club activities that
will be brought to all events. Please donate copies of your
photographs to the album if you can so other members may enjoy events
they could not attend.
TUCSON TANNERS
"Fun In The Sun"
A Nudist/Naturist Group Open To
All
Tucson Tanners is an organization of male and female
nudist/naturists dedicated to accepting and enjoying the human body in
its natural, beautiful state. We also provide an atmosphere where
social nudity in a NON-SEXUAL context can take place.
We believe that everyone is beautiful when nude; regardless of
whether or not they conform to society's image of the "physical
beauty". We believe that beauty comes in every size, shape, and
color; no one need feel uncomfortable because they "don't fit the
Hollywood mold". When we are nude with other like-minded individuals,
we allow ourselves to be uncovered emotionally too, and find within us
more beauty and spirit than we ever expected. Our experiences have
shown that many of the barriers to interpersonal communication
disappear with our clothes and we find within ourselves more beauty of
spirit than we ever expected. We choose to interact in a non-sexual
atmosphere where nudity does not have to equal a sexual encounter.
Don't get us wrong, we are not prudes, but overt sexual behavior
during, or in the location of the group activities, will not be
tolerated.
Some of our nude activities include:
- House and apartment parties (some with themes).
- Picnics, potlucks, and bar-b-ques.
- Outings to safe locations for nude swimming, sunning,
hiking, sports, and campouts.
- Joint outings with other nudist groups in the Southwest.
Anyone who is at least 18 years old and attends a regular club
activity may join Tucson Tanners . Anyone under 18 must be in the
company of his or her member parents. Be aware, however, that our
PRIMARY FOCUS is toward groups of people who are frequently excluded
from other nudist organizations. Membership includes a monthly
newsletter of news and a listing of upcoming activities. Newsletters
are ONLY mailed to members.
For more information; write Tucson Tanners; P.O. Box 84; Cortaro,
AZ 85652. Include a self addressed stamped envelope. Also include
your phone number, if you would like a call from a Steering Committee
member.
WARNING!
Please be advised that excessive exposure to sunlight has been
found to be injurious to your skin.
Last Update: Tuesday 23 April 2002