The NZNF bi-monthly supplement
NO GENERATION GAP
Our organisation is growing older and of course, wiser.
But our organisation is not an "old peoples club", even though it is blessed with hundreds of wonderful senior citizens who have helped pioneer it from humble beginnings to something we can all be proud of.
We must keep our organisation "young at heart" as the years slide beneath us, and the only way this can be done is to inject young blood into our clubs and the National Federation on a continuing, never ending basis.
So, the next time you are looking for prospective members,keep your eyes open not only for the senior members of your conmiunity but also the younger members.
Yes our club members are growing older, but we don't want any "generation gap"; so let's get to it.
Equal Rights for Men and Women
Los Angeles (NZPA) - A man who says he was charged more than a woman was charged to take off his clothes has sued the private Topanga Canyon Nudist Club, Elysium, for alleged sex discrimination.
The suit filed yesterday in the superior court by Alejandro Crespi, 56, of Pasedena, alleged men are charged $NZ362 to join the Club, while women can join for $NZ259 and that men pay more for seminars and workshops.
The suit seeks unspecified damages and a court order requiring the club to charge both sexes the same fee.
"This case is about equal rights for men and women - not whether nudity is right or wrong," said attorney Gloria Alired, who is representing Mr Crespi.
"The club charges women less because they have less earning power and are more affected by stigmas attached to nudity," Elysium attorney Stephen Rohde said.
Editors note - Does your club charge men more than women for club fees?
MAY-JUNE 1987
Kahlil Gibran on Clothes
And the weaver said, Speak to us of Clothes
And he answered:
Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, yet they hide not the unbeautiful.
And although you seek in garments the freedom of privacy you may find in them a harness and a chain.
Would that you could meet the sun and the wind with more of your skin and less of your raiment.
For the breath of life is in the sunlight and the hand of life is in the wind.
Some of you say "It is the north wind who has woven the clothes we wear".
And I say, Ay, it was the north wind,
But shame was his loom, and the softening of the sinews was his thread.
And when his work was done he laughed in the forest.
Forget not that modesty is for a shield against the eye of the unclean.
And when the unclean shall be no more, what were modesty but a fetter and a fouling of the mind?
And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long play with your hair.
In the southern hemisphere of course it would be the southerly which wove the clothes. This book, which is Gibran's masterpiece was published in 1923. He was a poet, philosopher and artist and was born in Lebanon in 1883. A book worth reading.
Fencing Swimming Pools
At present there is before parliament a bill on this subject. If passed it may mean some of our clubs will have to fence their pools. It is a wise measure in any case.
The two key factors are outlined below. Fencing is not required if;-
The top side wall is not less than 1.2 metres above the surrounding ground level.
The depth of water is not more than 400 mm.
Clubs are advised to make provisions if necessary should the act be passed.
Advance Notice for South Island Seminar
Nelson, the 'Sleeping Beauty' comes out of its cocoon and is making preparations to host the S.I. seminar to be held on their grounds over labour weekend 24-26 October. You need only your good spirit and a sleeping bag. Cost is $40 per person including all meals. Accommodation is available at extra cost. More details next issue.
