Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH UPDATE 1/18/2011
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTEE
UPDATE
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DATE: January 18, 2011
SUBJECT: San Onofre Update
TO: All naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) on the status of San Onofre State Beach in California and NAC's ongoing effort on behalf of naturists there.
SIX MORE CASES DISMISSED
NAC is once again pleased to announce dismissals of contested citations for nudity at San Onofre State Beach. Following the dismissals of the first two contested citations last month, SIX MORE citations were dismissed Friday at the request of the San Diego County Deputy District Attorney.
This brings the total to EIGHT DISMISSALS AND NO CONVICTIONS for the defendants represented by the Naturist Action Committee.
NAC is aware of other individuals who have received citations for nudity in the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre since the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) rescinded the Cahill Policy and abruptly declared the beach to be mandatorily clothed. The tickets have been issued as misdemeanor violations of title 14, section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations. Two individuals, not represented by NAC, have chosen to accept plea bargain deals for convictions under lesser charges.
California defense attorney and NAC Board member Allen Baylis represented the six whose citations were dismissed on Friday. As with the first two defendants whose charges were dropped, Baylis vigorously asserted that the recent half dozen wished to have their day in court, before a jury of their peers.
The DA’s office understands that we’re not bluffing. The Naturist Action Committee has a list of willing defendants, and NAC has been preparing for this challenge. NAC has enlisted the advice of outside counsel and has set aside funds for the purpose.
TICKETING CONTINUES AT SAN ONOFRE
NAC advises naturists that ticketing continues at San Onofre State Beach. Another citation for nudity was given there just this past weekend.
Of the charges dismissed Friday, one was an early ticket written by a lifeguard who is also a peace officer. However, the lifeguards at San Onofre no longer appear to be active in the process of seeking to make criminals of naturists who are merely nude in the traditional clothing-optional area.
The purveyors of the recent citations have been DPR rangers, who are acting under the direction of local Superintendent Rich Haydon. After only a couple of weeks on the job, Haydon instigated (and wrote) the order that was signed by DPR Director Ruth Coleman, abruptly terminating the Cahill Policy. At the time he wrote the order, Haydon’s familiarity with the Cahill Policy was such that, in the written order, he referred to former DPR Director Russell Cahill as “William Cahill.”
WHAT IS NAC DOING?
NAC is defending those ticketed at San Onofre. NAC board member Allen Baylis has been tireless in the effort. And effective.
As detailed in other NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates, the Naturist Action Committee is leading an effort to have areas in California state park units specifically designated for clothing-optional use. While NAC continues to oppose ticketing at the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre, we are simultaneously working WITH the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as with the California Park and Recreation Commission, to advance the opportunities for officially accepted clothing-optional recreation.
On December 10, 2010, naturists turned out in impressive numbers to support clothing-optional recreation in California State Parks and the petition NAC and its allies had sent to the Commission, asking for designation of clothing-optional areas within units of the California State Park system.
More recently, NAC Area Representative Donald Stanton, speaking on NAC’s behalf, addressed the Commission at its meeting on January 4, 2011, in Santa Rosa. Stanton, a California attorney and former Naturist Action Committee board member, requested that the matter of designation for clothing-optional areas (and NAC’s petition for such) be placed immediately on the Commission’s agenda. Not unexpectedly, DPR Director Ruth Coleman, whose Department received the petition in June, 2010, told Commissioners that the Department of Parks and Recreation would need more time to study the document. NAC is pressing the issue with the Commission, while maintaining a relationship with the Department at the highest level.
MEANWHILE, WE MUST NOT ABANDON SAN ONOFRE BEACH
Friends of San Onofre Beach, the Naturist Action Committee and naturists everywhere need your assistance. First and foremost, we must not abandon our beach. If we do not maintain our presence at Trail 6, the Parks Department will have successfully imposed the intolerant will of a tiny handful of bureaucrats on the large numbers who enjoy responsible clothing-optional recreation on public land. We cannot let that happen. The naturist community is depending on us to stand our ground.
CAMP PENDLETON
The traditional clothing-optional area at Trail 6 of San Onofre State Beach is immediately adjacent to a portion of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Some who seek to escape the intolerance and harassment of the California DPR have relocated their clothing-optional activities across the fence to the Marine Base.
Although there has been no recent response from the Marines, any unauthorized presence on the military property is considered trespassing. The Naturist Action Committee does not endorse or encourage the use of Pendleton's beach for clothing-optional recreation. It's unlikely that NAC will be able to help those who find themselves facing a federal charge of trespass on a military facility.
WHOM TO NOTIFY OF TICKET INCIDENTS AT SAN ONOFRE BEACH
If you witness an incident at the State Beach (e.g., ticketing, harassment - official or personal -, user misbehavior, please contact Allen Baylis by phone at (714) 962-0915 or by e-mail at rab@baylislaw.com
Alternatively, you may contact NAC Executive Director Bob Morton by phone at (512) 282-6621 or by e-mail at execdir@naturistaction.org
LOCAL SUPPORT
Throughout the ongoing ordeal with the California DPR, the members of Friends of San Onofre Beach have done an extraordinary job of pulling their own weight for the beach they cherish. To donate to Friends of San Onofre Beach, you may send a check to:
Watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this and other important issues affecting naturists.
You may also stay informed by checking the following web sites:
www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre
www.friendsofsanonofre.org
Get on the email list of Friends of San Onofre Beach by sending your request to: info@friendsofsanonofre.org
PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the vigorous defense of the clothing-optional use of public land. Activism on behalf of naturists can be expensive. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of people like YOU.
Won't you please send a generous donation to:
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use your credit card to make a convenient online donation: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you for choosing to make a difference.
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Allen Baylis - rab@baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTEE
UPDATE
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http://www.naturistaction.org
**********************************************************************Copyright 2011 by the Naturist Action Committee, which is responsible for its content. Permission is granted for the posting, forwarding or redistribution of this message, provided that it is reproduced in its entirety and without alteration.
DATE: January 18, 2011
SUBJECT: San Onofre Update
TO: All naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) on the status of San Onofre State Beach in California and NAC's ongoing effort on behalf of naturists there.
SIX MORE CASES DISMISSED
NAC is once again pleased to announce dismissals of contested citations for nudity at San Onofre State Beach. Following the dismissals of the first two contested citations last month, SIX MORE citations were dismissed Friday at the request of the San Diego County Deputy District Attorney.
This brings the total to EIGHT DISMISSALS AND NO CONVICTIONS for the defendants represented by the Naturist Action Committee.
NAC is aware of other individuals who have received citations for nudity in the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre since the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) rescinded the Cahill Policy and abruptly declared the beach to be mandatorily clothed. The tickets have been issued as misdemeanor violations of title 14, section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations. Two individuals, not represented by NAC, have chosen to accept plea bargain deals for convictions under lesser charges.
California defense attorney and NAC Board member Allen Baylis represented the six whose citations were dismissed on Friday. As with the first two defendants whose charges were dropped, Baylis vigorously asserted that the recent half dozen wished to have their day in court, before a jury of their peers.
The DA’s office understands that we’re not bluffing. The Naturist Action Committee has a list of willing defendants, and NAC has been preparing for this challenge. NAC has enlisted the advice of outside counsel and has set aside funds for the purpose.
TICKETING CONTINUES AT SAN ONOFRE
NAC advises naturists that ticketing continues at San Onofre State Beach. Another citation for nudity was given there just this past weekend.
Of the charges dismissed Friday, one was an early ticket written by a lifeguard who is also a peace officer. However, the lifeguards at San Onofre no longer appear to be active in the process of seeking to make criminals of naturists who are merely nude in the traditional clothing-optional area.
The purveyors of the recent citations have been DPR rangers, who are acting under the direction of local Superintendent Rich Haydon. After only a couple of weeks on the job, Haydon instigated (and wrote) the order that was signed by DPR Director Ruth Coleman, abruptly terminating the Cahill Policy. At the time he wrote the order, Haydon’s familiarity with the Cahill Policy was such that, in the written order, he referred to former DPR Director Russell Cahill as “William Cahill.”
WHAT IS NAC DOING?
NAC is defending those ticketed at San Onofre. NAC board member Allen Baylis has been tireless in the effort. And effective.
As detailed in other NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates, the Naturist Action Committee is leading an effort to have areas in California state park units specifically designated for clothing-optional use. While NAC continues to oppose ticketing at the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre, we are simultaneously working WITH the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as with the California Park and Recreation Commission, to advance the opportunities for officially accepted clothing-optional recreation.
On December 10, 2010, naturists turned out in impressive numbers to support clothing-optional recreation in California State Parks and the petition NAC and its allies had sent to the Commission, asking for designation of clothing-optional areas within units of the California State Park system.
More recently, NAC Area Representative Donald Stanton, speaking on NAC’s behalf, addressed the Commission at its meeting on January 4, 2011, in Santa Rosa. Stanton, a California attorney and former Naturist Action Committee board member, requested that the matter of designation for clothing-optional areas (and NAC’s petition for such) be placed immediately on the Commission’s agenda. Not unexpectedly, DPR Director Ruth Coleman, whose Department received the petition in June, 2010, told Commissioners that the Department of Parks and Recreation would need more time to study the document. NAC is pressing the issue with the Commission, while maintaining a relationship with the Department at the highest level.
MEANWHILE, WE MUST NOT ABANDON SAN ONOFRE BEACH
Friends of San Onofre Beach, the Naturist Action Committee and naturists everywhere need your assistance. First and foremost, we must not abandon our beach. If we do not maintain our presence at Trail 6, the Parks Department will have successfully imposed the intolerant will of a tiny handful of bureaucrats on the large numbers who enjoy responsible clothing-optional recreation on public land. We cannot let that happen. The naturist community is depending on us to stand our ground.
CAMP PENDLETON
The traditional clothing-optional area at Trail 6 of San Onofre State Beach is immediately adjacent to a portion of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Some who seek to escape the intolerance and harassment of the California DPR have relocated their clothing-optional activities across the fence to the Marine Base.
Although there has been no recent response from the Marines, any unauthorized presence on the military property is considered trespassing. The Naturist Action Committee does not endorse or encourage the use of Pendleton's beach for clothing-optional recreation. It's unlikely that NAC will be able to help those who find themselves facing a federal charge of trespass on a military facility.
WHOM TO NOTIFY OF TICKET INCIDENTS AT SAN ONOFRE BEACH
If you witness an incident at the State Beach (e.g., ticketing, harassment - official or personal -, user misbehavior, please contact Allen Baylis by phone at (714) 962-0915 or by e-mail at rab@baylislaw.com
Alternatively, you may contact NAC Executive Director Bob Morton by phone at (512) 282-6621 or by e-mail at execdir@naturistaction.org
LOCAL SUPPORT
Throughout the ongoing ordeal with the California DPR, the members of Friends of San Onofre Beach have done an extraordinary job of pulling their own weight for the beach they cherish. To donate to Friends of San Onofre Beach, you may send a check to:
- Friends of San Onofre Beach
P. O. Box 6283
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this and other important issues affecting naturists.
You may also stay informed by checking the following web sites:
www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre
www.friendsofsanonofre.org
Get on the email list of Friends of San Onofre Beach by sending your request to: info@friendsofsanonofre.org
PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the vigorous defense of the clothing-optional use of public land. Activism on behalf of naturists can be expensive. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of people like YOU.
Won't you please send a generous donation to:
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use your credit card to make a convenient online donation: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you for choosing to make a difference.
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Allen Baylis - rab@baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
NATURIST HOLIDAYS 2011
Title: Naturist Holidays 2011
Subtitle: Caribbean Islands, Canary Islands, Croatia, Florida, France, Greece, Mexico, Spain
Language: English
Place of Publication: Swanley, Kent
Publisher: Peng Travel Limited
Year of Publication: 2010
Format: 210x297mm (trimmed)
Pages: 100 duotone printed on glossy paper including varnished colour covers
Illustrations: 320 colour pictures, 32 sketch-maps and 50+ duotone tables
Binding: Saddle-stapled magazine
Weight: 325gr.
Entry no.: 2011002
Date of Entry: 26th January 2011
CONTENTS
(4) Book With Confidence
(5) Naturism – A Way Of Life In Harmony With Nature
(6) Cap d’Agde, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
(8) Cap d’Agde – Travel
(9) Cap d’Agde – The Layout
(10) Cap d’Agde – Peng France Accommodation
(12) Nature Beach – Cap d’Agde
(13) Natureva Spa – Cap d’Agde
(14) Jardin de Babylone – Cap d’Agde (Lifestyle Choice), Languedoc-Roussillon, France
(15) Jardin d’Eden – Cap d’Agde (Lifestyle Choice), Languedoc-Roussillon, France
(16) Aphrodite Village & Club Oasis, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
(18) La Jenny, Cote d’Argent, France
(20) Euornat, Mêdoc, France
(22) El Portus, Costa Calida, Spain
(24) Vera Playa Club, Costa Almeria, Spain
(26) Poblado Naturista – (Vera Natura), Costa Almeria, Spain
(28) Gran Hotel Elba Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain (Nearly Naturist)
(30) Costa Natura, Costa del Sol, Spain
(32) Las Piteras, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
(34) Spice, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (Lifestyle Choice)
(36) Monte Marina Apartments & Hotel Marina Playa, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
(38) Hotel Fuerteventura Princess, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (Nearly Naturist)
(40) Naturist Cruising, Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
(42) Solaris Naturist Resort, Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
(44) Koversada Naturist Park, Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
(46) Valalta, Istrian Peninsula, Croatia
(48) Hotel Panorama, Zakynthos, Greece
(50) Vassaliki Naturist Club, Kefalonia, Greece
(52) Vritomartis, Creta, Greece
(54) Caliente, Florida, USA
(56) Cypress Cove, Florida, USA
(58) Caliente Caribe, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
(60) Club Orient, St Martin, Caribbean
(62) Braco Village at Breezes Rio Bueno (formerly Grand Lido Braco), Jamaica, Caribbean
(64) Hedonism II, Jamaica, Caribbean (Lifestyle Choice)
(66) Hidden Beach Resort, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
(68) Desire Resort & Spa, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico (Lifestyle Choice)
(70) Nearly Naturist
(72) Guide Prices
(94) Holiday Information
(95) Prices, Dates & Information
(96) Flight Information
(98) Booking Conditions
(99) The Travelzest Group
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
SAN ONOFRE UPDATE
Monday, December 20, 2010
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UPDATE
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http://www.naturistaction.org
*************************************************************** Copyright 2010 by the Naturist Action Committee, which is responsible for its content. Permission is granted for the posting, forwarding or redistribution of this message, provided that it is reproduced in its entirety and without alteration.
DATE: December 20, 2010
SUBJECT: San Onofre Update
TO: All naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) on the status of San Onofre State Beach in California and NAC's ongoing effort on behalf of naturists there.
CASES DISMISSED
NAC is pleased to announce that the first two contested citations for nudity at San Onofre State Beach have been dismissed by a Superior Court judge in San Diego County.
Beach regulars Greg and Barbara Young were ticketed by Ranger Mike Story on September 12, 2010. They are among as many as twenty individuals who have received citations for nudity in the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre since the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) rescinded the Cahill Policy and abruptly declared the beach to be mandatorily clothed. The tickets have been issued as misdemeanor violations of title 14, section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations.
Although Monday’s action was the first involving contested charges, two other ticketed individuals had previously chosen not to contest their citations and had entered into plea bargains. The accepted deals in those cases had reduced each charge to an infraction, which has been compared to the severity of a parking ticket.
A similar deal was offered to Greg and Barbara Young in court on Monday. However, representing the Youngs, California defense attorney and NAC Board member Allen Baylis rejected the offer, saying that the naturist defendants were understandably upset and indignant about the charges, and they wished to have their day in court, before a jury of their peers.
It was no bluff. The Naturist Action Committee has a list of willing defendants, and NAC has been preparing for this challenge. NAC has enlisted the advice of outside counsel and has set aside funds for the purpose.
Faced with the rejection of her offer and the naturists’ insistence on a jury trial, Deputy District Attorney Chris Ryan moved for a dismissal of the charges. Superior Court Judge Richard E. Mills granted the motion and dismissed the charges.
TICKETING CONTINUES AT SAN ONOFRE
NAC advises naturists that ticketing continues at San Onofre State Beach.
The source of the citations in each of the recent instances has been Ranger Mike Story, a 2006 product of the state's park ranger academy. Story's modus operandi is to stalk his quarry through field glasses or through the viewfinder of a camera from the top of a cliff overlooking the beach.
After he sights his target, Ranger Story cites his target, hurrying down to make the confrontation by driving along the beach at speeds some have called unsafe. Although other rangers (and lifeguards) are authorized to give tickets for nudity, Mike Story is the only one presently doing so at San Onofre State Beach.
WHAT IS NAC DOING?
Citations for nudity at San Onofre are being issued under California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 4322, a misdemeanor. In close coordination with Friends of San Onofre Beach, the local TNS-affiliated beach user group, the Naturist Action Committee is working to help with legal issues. It is our continuing intent to assist persons who are cited for nudity at Trail 6, while they are nude under appropriate circumstances. The specific nature of that assistance will likely vary from case to case.
The San Diego County prosecutor's office has offered plea bargains to defendants. NAC understands and respects the matter of an individual's personal choice in accepting or rejecting such a deal. Nevertheless, standing up to the charges is an important way to challenge their legitimacy. NAC stands ready to assist those who contest the charges.
As detailed in other NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates, the Naturist Action Committee is leading an effort to have areas in California state park units specifically designated for clothing-optional use. While NAC continues to oppose ticketing at the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre, we are simultaneously working WITH the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as with the California Park and Recreation Commission, to advance the opportunities for officially accepted clothing-optional recreation.
WE MUST NOT ABANDON SAN ONOFRE BEACH
Friends of San Onofre Beach, the Naturist Action Committee and naturists everywhere need your assistance. First and foremost, we must not abandon our beach. If we do not maintain our presence at Trail 6, the Parks Department will have successfully imposed the intolerant will of a tiny handful of bureaucrats on the large numbers who enjoy responsible clothing-optional recreation on public land. We cannot let that happen. The naturist community is depending on us to stand our ground.
A citation for violating section 4322 of the CCR is a misdemeanor and is certainly a legal issue that must be addressed. However, a conviction under section 4322 DOES NOT require sex offender registration. Disturbing the peace may be charged as an infraction, similar to a minor traffic violation.
CAMP PENDLETON
The traditional clothing-optional area at Trail 6 of San Onofre State Beach is immediately adjacent to a portion of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Some who seek escape from the intolerance and harassment of the California Department of Parks and Recreation have relocated their clothing-optional activities across the fence to the Marine Base.
Although there has been no recent response from the Marines, any unauthorized presence on the military property is considered trespassing. The Naturist Action Committee does not endorse or encourage the use of Pendleton's beach for clothing-optional recreation. It's unlikely that NAC will be able to help those who find themselves facing a federal charge of trespass on a military facility.
WHOM TO NOTIFY OF TICKET INCIDENTS AT SAN ONOFRE BEACH
If you witness an incident at the State Beach (e.g., ticketing, harassment - official or personal -, user misbehavior, or shallow burial of a large marine mammal in a recreational area), please contact Allen Baylis by phone at (714) 962-0915 or by e-mail at rab@baylislaw.com
Alternatively, you may contact NAC Executive Director Bob Morton by phone at (512) 282-6621 or by e-mail at execdir@naturistaction.org
LOCAL SUPPORT
Throughout the ongoing ordeal with the California DPR, the members of Friends of San Onofre Beach have done an extraordinary job of pulling their own weight for the beach they cherish. To donate to Friends of San Onofre Beach, you may send a check to:
Friends of San Onofre Beach
P. O. Box 6283
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
WATCH FOR INFORMATION FROM NAC
Watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this and other important issues affecting naturists.
You may also stay informed by checking the following websites:
www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre
www.friendsofsanonofre.org
Get on the email list of Friends of San Onofre Beach by sending your request to: info@friendsofsanonofre.org
PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the vigorous defense of the clothing-optional use of public land. Activism on behalf of naturists can be expensive. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of people like YOU.
Won't you please send a generous donation to:
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use your credit card to make a convenient online donation: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you for choosing to make a difference.
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
---------------------------------------------------------------
Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Allen Baylis - rab@baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTEE
UPDATE
***************************************************************
http://www.naturistaction.org
*************************************************************** Copyright 2010 by the Naturist Action Committee, which is responsible for its content. Permission is granted for the posting, forwarding or redistribution of this message, provided that it is reproduced in its entirety and without alteration.
DATE: December 20, 2010
SUBJECT: San Onofre Update
TO: All naturists and other concerned citizens
Dear Naturist,
This is an update from the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) on the status of San Onofre State Beach in California and NAC's ongoing effort on behalf of naturists there.
CASES DISMISSED
NAC is pleased to announce that the first two contested citations for nudity at San Onofre State Beach have been dismissed by a Superior Court judge in San Diego County.
Beach regulars Greg and Barbara Young were ticketed by Ranger Mike Story on September 12, 2010. They are among as many as twenty individuals who have received citations for nudity in the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre since the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) rescinded the Cahill Policy and abruptly declared the beach to be mandatorily clothed. The tickets have been issued as misdemeanor violations of title 14, section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations.
Although Monday’s action was the first involving contested charges, two other ticketed individuals had previously chosen not to contest their citations and had entered into plea bargains. The accepted deals in those cases had reduced each charge to an infraction, which has been compared to the severity of a parking ticket.
A similar deal was offered to Greg and Barbara Young in court on Monday. However, representing the Youngs, California defense attorney and NAC Board member Allen Baylis rejected the offer, saying that the naturist defendants were understandably upset and indignant about the charges, and they wished to have their day in court, before a jury of their peers.
It was no bluff. The Naturist Action Committee has a list of willing defendants, and NAC has been preparing for this challenge. NAC has enlisted the advice of outside counsel and has set aside funds for the purpose.
Faced with the rejection of her offer and the naturists’ insistence on a jury trial, Deputy District Attorney Chris Ryan moved for a dismissal of the charges. Superior Court Judge Richard E. Mills granted the motion and dismissed the charges.
TICKETING CONTINUES AT SAN ONOFRE
NAC advises naturists that ticketing continues at San Onofre State Beach.
The source of the citations in each of the recent instances has been Ranger Mike Story, a 2006 product of the state's park ranger academy. Story's modus operandi is to stalk his quarry through field glasses or through the viewfinder of a camera from the top of a cliff overlooking the beach.
After he sights his target, Ranger Story cites his target, hurrying down to make the confrontation by driving along the beach at speeds some have called unsafe. Although other rangers (and lifeguards) are authorized to give tickets for nudity, Mike Story is the only one presently doing so at San Onofre State Beach.
WHAT IS NAC DOING?
Citations for nudity at San Onofre are being issued under California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 4322, a misdemeanor. In close coordination with Friends of San Onofre Beach, the local TNS-affiliated beach user group, the Naturist Action Committee is working to help with legal issues. It is our continuing intent to assist persons who are cited for nudity at Trail 6, while they are nude under appropriate circumstances. The specific nature of that assistance will likely vary from case to case.
The San Diego County prosecutor's office has offered plea bargains to defendants. NAC understands and respects the matter of an individual's personal choice in accepting or rejecting such a deal. Nevertheless, standing up to the charges is an important way to challenge their legitimacy. NAC stands ready to assist those who contest the charges.
As detailed in other NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates, the Naturist Action Committee is leading an effort to have areas in California state park units specifically designated for clothing-optional use. While NAC continues to oppose ticketing at the traditional clothing-optional area of San Onofre, we are simultaneously working WITH the California Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as with the California Park and Recreation Commission, to advance the opportunities for officially accepted clothing-optional recreation.
WE MUST NOT ABANDON SAN ONOFRE BEACH
Friends of San Onofre Beach, the Naturist Action Committee and naturists everywhere need your assistance. First and foremost, we must not abandon our beach. If we do not maintain our presence at Trail 6, the Parks Department will have successfully imposed the intolerant will of a tiny handful of bureaucrats on the large numbers who enjoy responsible clothing-optional recreation on public land. We cannot let that happen. The naturist community is depending on us to stand our ground.
A citation for violating section 4322 of the CCR is a misdemeanor and is certainly a legal issue that must be addressed. However, a conviction under section 4322 DOES NOT require sex offender registration. Disturbing the peace may be charged as an infraction, similar to a minor traffic violation.
CAMP PENDLETON
The traditional clothing-optional area at Trail 6 of San Onofre State Beach is immediately adjacent to a portion of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Some who seek escape from the intolerance and harassment of the California Department of Parks and Recreation have relocated their clothing-optional activities across the fence to the Marine Base.
Although there has been no recent response from the Marines, any unauthorized presence on the military property is considered trespassing. The Naturist Action Committee does not endorse or encourage the use of Pendleton's beach for clothing-optional recreation. It's unlikely that NAC will be able to help those who find themselves facing a federal charge of trespass on a military facility.
WHOM TO NOTIFY OF TICKET INCIDENTS AT SAN ONOFRE BEACH
If you witness an incident at the State Beach (e.g., ticketing, harassment - official or personal -, user misbehavior, or shallow burial of a large marine mammal in a recreational area), please contact Allen Baylis by phone at (714) 962-0915 or by e-mail at rab@baylislaw.com
Alternatively, you may contact NAC Executive Director Bob Morton by phone at (512) 282-6621 or by e-mail at execdir@naturistaction.org
LOCAL SUPPORT
Throughout the ongoing ordeal with the California DPR, the members of Friends of San Onofre Beach have done an extraordinary job of pulling their own weight for the beach they cherish. To donate to Friends of San Onofre Beach, you may send a check to:
Friends of San Onofre Beach
P. O. Box 6283
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
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Watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on this and other important issues affecting naturists.
You may also stay informed by checking the following websites:
www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre
www.friendsofsanonofre.org
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PLEASE HELP NAC TO CONTINUE HELPING NATURISTS!
The Naturist Action Committee remains committed to the vigorous defense of the clothing-optional use of public land. Activism on behalf of naturists can be expensive. NAC relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of people like YOU.
Won't you please send a generous donation to:
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Or call toll free (800) 886-7230 (8AM-4PM, Central Time, weekdays) to donate by phone using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card. Or use your credit card to make a convenient online donation: www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you for choosing to make a difference.
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Board Member Allen Baylis - rab@baylislaw.com
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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