Wednesday, September 23, 2020

GNI FRIDAY FILM WATCH PARTY

We got together this past August to view 4 flicks featuring lives of Gay and Trans Men of Color, and in October we’ll be diving into 4 International Gay Movies. 

Dates and movies are below; they’re found on Netflix and other services....but if you’re outside the U.S., please look for them ahead of time. 

Visit this link on the GNI website to receive the Zoom link so that we can connect during the movie (while you watch the movie on your own.)




Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Help Us with a Gathering Promo Video

Have you been to the GNI Gathering?

Are you planning to go August 20-29, 2021?

We want to interview you! 

If you are one of the five (5) chosen and complete your commitment to this video project, you will receive a free membership through August 31, 2021 *and* a complimentary Early Arrival Weekend attendance package (conditions apply).

Video Project #1: Gathering Promo Video

We are looking for a few men who have been to The Gathering before to volunteer to be in our video and answer some questions.

Questions like:

  • What is The Gathering really like?
  • Do you have a story about a good time at The Gathering?
  • What do you like to do at The Gathering?
  • Did you make new friends?
  • How many days did you go to The Gathering?
  • What is offered at The Gathering?
  • How is the value for the high price?
  • What is there to do at The Gathering?
  • Did you feel safe at The Gathering?
  • How is the atmosphere?
  • How was the entertainment?
  • How was the food?
  • Would you return next year?
  • Introductions – name, where you live, what do you do etc. (generic description) and any naked events or activities you participate in.
  • When did you first experiment with naturism? What did you do?
  • Favourite nudist places to go? (Record going to do something naked – hike, beach, party, etc.)
  • Are you a home nudist, situational, or recreational nudist? (Open ended “story telling”)
  • Planning for GNI – if you have been before tell us what to expect, if you have not been before ask questions about what you are curious about.
  • Film as you attend naked summer activities
  • Packing / getting ready for The Gathering

Video Project #2: Naked Men Mini Series

Over the next few months record yourself in documenting your experience as we build up to the next Gathering.

  • Introductions – name, where you live, what do you do etc. (generic description) and any naked events or activities you participate in.
  • When did you first experiment with naturism? What did you do?
  • Favourite nudist places to go? (Record going to do something naked – hike, beach, party, etc.)
  • Are you a home nudist, situational, or recreational nudist? (Open ended “story telling”)
  • Planning for GNI – if you have been before tell us what to expect, if you have not been before ask questions about what you are curious about.
  • Film as you attend naked summer activities
  • Packing / getting ready for The Gathering

What are we looking for?

We're looking for men who won't mind having their stories published by GNI in short video clips. Ideally, we'd like to have a diverse representation of men of all ages, ethnicities, and body types. Since we are trying to promote GNI to the next generation, younger men and men of color are definitely encouraged to volunteer! However, all interested candidates will be considered including first time attendees of GNI's annual signature event and regular attendees who may have been coming for years. Don't be shy; sign up!

Now for the finer print ... In order for us to have a successful video series, we are seeking men who will make a commitment to record themselves in a variety of situations over the course of the next year through July 2021. Our project manager, Shai, will assist you with the "theme" of each recording needed and he will provide you with the list of questions to answer or topics to be discussed. He will also provide some direction on the activities you might also want to capture on video. Shai will be your point-of-contact for all things video related; he's the producer and director of this series.

Your volunteer efforts will be rewarded with a complimentary membership through August 31, 2021 effective immediately upon your acceptance of a firm offer by GNI and if you complete all of the video segments throughout the year, GNI will award you with a free Early Arrival Weekend attendance package at our annual event in August 2021. Your package will include complimentary housing, food, beverages, activities, and linen rental (if needed). If you not be able to attend the weekend of August 20 - 23, 2021, and are able to attend another time of the week, a credit for the same amount can be applied to any other attendance option. If you wish to attend longer than the package offer, you are able to extend your stay by paying the difference of upgrading to the attendance dates of your choice. You will be able to work out the specifics of your arrangement with Rick, GNI's Executive Director.

If you lose interest in the project before its completion date, are unable to complete the project for any reason, or fail to provide usable video any time before July 2021, GNI's offer for the Early Arrival Weekend attendance package cannot be honored. Sorry, we are unable to award partial packages to those that do not complete their commitment to this project.

This should be fun and we want men to enjoy getting to know you over the year. We also want you to tell your story and to experience naturism with you as you live your naked life. We'd like to get started as soon as possible, but certainly before October 15, 2020. If you have any questions or need any more information, please feel free to reach out to Shai at shai@gaynaturists.org or to Rick, Executive Director at gni@gaynturists.org.

Thank you and we hope to see (all of) you on video!

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

GNI's Anti-Racism Meetings




Just look at these lovely faces. These are a few of the dear, warm men who came together in August to look at how racism has affected their lives and what they wanted to do about that. If you’ve been following us through my blog posts or just hoping you could find a way to join us, now is the time. 

We’re starting again this October, and we want you! We want you however or wherever you are on this journey. We want all GNI men...Black, White, all men of color and internationalites.

Please follow the link below to read about what we wanted to share with you from the first sessions where GNI men worked on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 


Please follow this link to see how this work will be carried through into our next four sessions.