GNI has created the following video in support of Black Lives Matter
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BuffBuzz is the official monthly publication of Gay Naturists International (GNI) - an all-male, all-nude organization for men. To learn more about GNI, visit us at www.gaynaturists.org.
Friday, June 12, 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020
Due to COVID-19 GNI Gathering 2020 has been Cancelled
Over the past few months, GNI has been closely monitoring governmental authorities with the situation of COVID-19 and have been in lengthy talks with the camp. After much consideration, we have made the decision to cancel this year's event in August.
All confirmed registrants will receive a full refund; no cancellation fees will be withheld. If you've paid by credit card, your refund will appear on your bank statement within 3-5 business days after we start to process cancellations. If you paid by check or money order, your refund will be mailed to you within 10-15 business days.
GNI will take this year off to ensure the health and well-being of everyone and will reorganize our 35th Anniversary celebration next year. Keep the dates in your calendar: August 20 - 29, 2021.
Wishing you the best of health. Until next year.
Gay Naturists International
~ May 22, 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020
Where can I find places to be nude?
Where can I find places to be nude? That is a question I constantly get asked. There are a lot of things to do on meetup.com, however, you have to sift through all the others to find the nude centric events. And it’s not always about events. What if you want a naked getaway like what nude gay adventures offers or a nudist resort destination? Many nudist resort or group sites have their page with only a few links. It is all sort of disjointed and not very reliable.
Out of this shortfall, nudecentre.com was founded. A single source for great events like gaynaturists.org, groups, and organisations that may otherwise not have the means to be seen. The nude centre offers a forum or anyone to post about anything nudism related. We also have our weekly online events and soon to be real-life events.
One day we will have a physical space where groups can meet and hold events in a safe place without the worry of other groups at the event space being “shocked by the nudity” or being turned down by the booking department for being a “sexual event” Those have both happened to me.
I love supporting the nudist culture and naturist businesses. Nudism really is where my passion is. We all need to work together to promote nudity and push it into the light. Little by little, we can normalise what we do and make it not a taboo. It will take more of us having events, creating organisations, and promoting our lifestyle among the clothed. We are part of a movement to change the world, even in a small way.
About the author:
Shai Long is a nudist, graphic designer, marketer and event planner. Originally from England, now based in New York City since 2014.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Our Next GNI Mingle is Thursday April 30th, 2020
Join Trixie May in a fun cocktail hour full of banter and laughs. Grab a drink and drop your clothes for this engaging event.
A new gni mingle with a new host every week same time same place.
Zoom Video Link:
Thursday April 30th, 2020
7 pm EST USA
Meeting ID: 849 8572 9329
Password: 162338
Hope to see you in there!
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
GNI on Social Media
GNI has a great presence on social media platforms. Here's a summary:
This site, BuffBuzz is our blogger site, where we publish articles and informational material about GNI and male social nudity in general. At one time we published a newsletter called the The GNI Informer, which then became The GNI E-former, and this blog is an incarnation of that format. We can feature full frontal nudity pictures here.
On Facebook, we have a general information page that is open to the public. The postings here are always G-rated and are informational only.
Also, on Facebook, we have a private Facebook group that you must ask to join. Once approved, the fact that you are in this group will not appear on your Facebook profile. This group is PG-13 rated. It is a very active, and is a great place to meet other guys and chat, or ask questions about GNI and social nudity in general. Many guys post their selfies, and sometimes feature tasteful backside nudity only. Posts and pictures are highly moderated so anything that falls outside of PG-13, or in any way is rude or disrespectful is quickly removed.
Instagram is a popular social media site that caters to picture lovers and short videos, designed for minimal interaction. Postings may include tasteful backsides, but otherwise Instagram is heavily moderated to be family friendly.
Twitter is a social media site that caters to short text and pictures that is designed for lots of interaction. For the most part, Twitter can operate at an R or even X rating, and has largely taken over the Tumblr crowd in the last year.
MeWe is a newer social media site that has a small but loyal base. Think of it like Facebook (since it has lots of the same features) but without moderation. It has attracted lots of nudists who can post naked selfies without concern. It has a fair amount of interaction, but it divides itself into group posts and a chat feed which some find confusing.
Finally, we have a few videos posted on Vimeo, a video sharing site.
This site, BuffBuzz is our blogger site, where we publish articles and informational material about GNI and male social nudity in general. At one time we published a newsletter called the The GNI Informer, which then became The GNI E-former, and this blog is an incarnation of that format. We can feature full frontal nudity pictures here.
On Facebook, we have a general information page that is open to the public. The postings here are always G-rated and are informational only.
Also, on Facebook, we have a private Facebook group that you must ask to join. Once approved, the fact that you are in this group will not appear on your Facebook profile. This group is PG-13 rated. It is a very active, and is a great place to meet other guys and chat, or ask questions about GNI and social nudity in general. Many guys post their selfies, and sometimes feature tasteful backside nudity only. Posts and pictures are highly moderated so anything that falls outside of PG-13, or in any way is rude or disrespectful is quickly removed.
Instagram is a popular social media site that caters to picture lovers and short videos, designed for minimal interaction. Postings may include tasteful backsides, but otherwise Instagram is heavily moderated to be family friendly.
Twitter is a social media site that caters to short text and pictures that is designed for lots of interaction. For the most part, Twitter can operate at an R or even X rating, and has largely taken over the Tumblr crowd in the last year.
MeWe is a newer social media site that has a small but loyal base. Think of it like Facebook (since it has lots of the same features) but without moderation. It has attracted lots of nudists who can post naked selfies without concern. It has a fair amount of interaction, but it divides itself into group posts and a chat feed which some find confusing.
Finally, we have a few videos posted on Vimeo, a video sharing site.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Survey - GNI Wants to hear from you!
GNI wants your feedback about this blog.
Your feedback will help make this blog better
GNI Board President Comments on COVID-19.
The GNI Board president, Nick R. has recorded this video about GNI's latest response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
GNI Offering Virtual Meet-Ups!
To help all of us feel connected in these quarantined times, GNI has started offering virtual naked meet-ups recently.
Called "GNI Mingle", these meet-ups have proven to be very popular and allows you to connect with like minded naturists from the safety of your own home.
We publicize these through our email list, and on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
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Our next scheduled GNI Mingle is scheduled for Thursday April 16, 2020.
Share an evening of music. Play or listen. Feel free to bring to the group something you've been working on, a song, a piano piece, or some instrumental solo. All styles welcome, from pop to jazz to classical.
It will be a naked night of music and togetherness!
All GNI members, Facebook friends and followers of GNI are welcome!
Thursday, 16 April 2020
7 pm Eastern USA
Connect on Zoom to join.
Meeting ID: 984 8497 8940
Hope to see you in there!
Friday, March 13, 2020
A Message from GNI about COVID-19
An Important Message from Gay Naturists International (GNI)
The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). GNI believes it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize two things: the health and well-being of our members and Gathering attendees while also playing a constructive role in supporting local health and government officials as they work to contain the virus. To that end, we would like to make a formal announcement:
Gay Naturists International (GNI's) 35th Anniversary Gathering - GNI's Naked Camp - will take place as planned August 21-30, 2020 in eastern Pennsylvania. GNI is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of attendees in light of concerns about COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus.
We are closely monitoring developments and staying abreast of updates from health organizations responsible for tracking and responding to the virus, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), European Centre fo r Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Australian Department of Health.
GNI is prepared to rapidly respond to any issues prior to our event and provide assistance as the need arises before August 21. We are taking the following actions to prepare:
- Adhering to all guidance and recommended safety measures issued by the WHO, CDC, the Pennsylvania Department of Health Services, and local health organizations.
- Working with the Gathering's venue to coordinate appropriate safety procedures.
- Following CDC recommendations and protocols for heightened cleanliness at event facilities, including increasing the number of hand sanitizing stations located throughout the venue.
- Actively encouraging attendees to take common-sense precautions and follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of illness.
GNI is taking COVID-19 very seriously and is fully engaged and prepared to host a successful 35thAnniversary Gathering.
While no one can predict with certainty how severe the impact of coronavirus will be in five months, we will be constantly monitoring the situation. We encourage attendees to visit the CDC website and government websites of their own country for additional information and follow the WHO's Travel Advice as they consider their travel arrangements, as well as its recommendations for prote cting themselves. In addition, we will be closely monitoring all travel alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the coming months, if any.
Thank you for being a loyal member and supporter of GNI. It is our intent to remain transparent, providing the latest information from GNI here. We're very grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you in August.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
2020 Social Hour Themes at GNI's Naked Camp
GNI is happy to announce our social hour themes for our 2020 Gathering!
Friday – Legally Nude
Saturday – The Wonderful World of Wigs Masquerade
Sunday – 1985: Back to the Future
Monday – Naked Catwalk
Tuesday – A Proper Afternoon Tea (Dance) – Don Your Disco Balls
Wednesday – Regal Red and Glitzy Gold
Thursday – Fifty Shades of Black
Friday – Emerald Party
Saturday - Animal Husbandry
Thanks to Kevin Acorace who offered the winning suggestion, he will receive a complimentary annual membership.
Registration is open and prices are discounted with our Early Bird rates through April 30, 2020, but don't wait to register, we are planning on selling out next year!
August 21 - 30, 2020 with shorter attendance options available. Visit us online for information about our Gathering and more at GayNaturists.org
Paul Leppla Shares His GNI Experience
I went to GNI for the first time in 2006 and went several times in the following years. It was a very liberating time for me and was great to be with fellow nudists.
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| Paul enjoying a themed social party |
My husband and I are tent campers, but we have an assigned cabin and bunk available too. Most do not tent camp. The weather at times in the Poconos is wet and you might be glad you have a dry area! Our assigned cabin is where we shower.
The food is typical camp style with volunteers helping in the food serving building.... along with the camp employees.
You can do many activities listed on the schedule, or you can do nothing but enjoy the pools and the climate. I feel the activities are so many it is wise to choose carefully, or you might need a vacation from it all!
The dance hall is an evening highlight as are nearby cabin parties....
The music dance hall music is very good and there is a "theme" for the week.
Several groups/cabins have afternoon open house for all to enjoy. One is a salsa party. The "Bears" have a pool party which is always a lot of fun.
Beer, soda, & water is provided in the camp coolers by the lunchroom area. Late afternoon cocktail party near the lake or gym (if raining) is where you can get a beer, wine or soda (diet or regular).
This daily party usually has a theme for the day where all the creative gay genes come alive.
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| Paul (right) with his husband, Bill (left) |
Sports activities are always going on at the sports fields and several workshops in the various cabins and gym. Learning how to give a massage comes to mind! Oil wrestling is always popular.
As the days go on, the larger theater/meeting area there is entertainment and various talent contests. This happens in the evening. In one of the dining halls there is usually a gay theme movie with popcorn!
Across the lake is another “play area” that you might want to check out.... again, across the lake!
You will meet many nice people from all over the country and the world. I recommend going.
--Paul Leppla, Dayton, Ohio
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