I quite often come across the web consultations on the desirability of associating with some of the Naturist Associations that exist in our country dependent on FEN (Spanish Federation of Naturism). Often asked what advantages and disadvantages, rights and obligations are obtained while in possession of the card of the INF (International Naturist Federation) and therefore international federations.

To serve a little guidance, try to give below a summary information on all these issues (as entiéndanse personal opinions expressed exclusively through the prism of personal experience, also subject to revisions and extensions, if they are relevant).

I think the most fundamental and therefore most should be federated Naturists is a question of statistics, simple math, if in Spain as they say over 500,000 people who regularly practice naturism, is a meager and insufficient number only approximately 0.05% of these persons belong to an association Naturist we need more, many more people to achieve federated identity for a significant and serious organized group, if we succeed we will have more power to sue when things at the administration, in defending this or that space Nudist, this or that legal conflict.

If more people are federated, the FEN can negotiate better terms with the Centers Naturists is in Spain (mainly camping, housing developments and a hotel) discounts for members and establish the custom in those centers that are required under the INF card (as in many European countries) as a prerequisite for entering such facilities, including obtaining reliable data flow of visitors taking their holidays or at these sites Naturist.

Of course, with larger associations in number of partners / as, we could handle more funds to do more, a regular newsletter, have a home, renting a gym, sauna or swimming pool, excursions, etc..

As for the cost of belonging to a Naturist Association is usually low, typically must pay a registration fee and then an annual fee in any case not exceed 60 Euros per year (individual registration), some charge no fee Associations registration in certain circumstances, makes discounts to young people, family registration discount, and so on.

The advantages for a person in one of the Federated Associations Naturist Association depends on each particular rule are regular meetings to discuss issues of interest related to naturism in more or less as well represent an opportunity to meet people Naturist around us and that we know, almost all Associations edited a newsletter with a periodicity that is usually bimonthly or quarterly, are made Naturist gatherings, trips to places Naturists, a party partner, and some communities have managed Nudist hours in municipal indoor pools.

Having the card also provides the INF you access to naturist centers approved by the International Federation worldwide, in some cases make concessionary rates to card holders.

There is no specific obligation derives from the fact of association, except for harmonious relations and behavior that is required in any group, and the respect and fulfillment of each association has bylaws that are available and associates, but if you wish you can participate in the General Assembly of Members (which are usually once a year) with your voice and vote, you can also volunteer to participate in the organization of activities in carrying out newsletters and informative websites of associations in boards (when elections are held charges, etc.).

Another frequently asked question is, where partners to partnership? My answer is always the same, the geographically closest to where you live, it is mandatory that you have to associate following this single criterion, however it is the most logical since you will be more involved with your physical presence in the life of the Association.

In any case I suggest to people that are interested in partnering to request more specific information to the Spanish Naturist Federation (FEN) on the Association who wish or closer to their usual environment.

In the Links Naturists Section of the web LN are also several links to the websites of the FEN and various Spanish Naturist Associations (not all related associations belong to the FEN).

Original article published by Juanjo in Info Lugares Naturistas. Published and adapted with permission. View the original article.