It has been a busy period for volunteer recruitment and we can now announce some new EC members and officers. I look forward with optimism to the contributions our new officers will make to what I am certain is a bright future for Naturism, and I am sure you will want to join me in welcoming them.
Here we showcase our new Women in Naturism co-ordinator. Look out over the next few days for two others.
Although it is not an EC role this is a highly significant within our organisation. Donna Price stepped down from the role last month having served her two years. We are pleased that Helen Berriman has come forward as our next officer. Helen has already been in extensive discussions with Donna about how to build on her excellent work. Helen is relatively new to Naturism and has quickly built a reputation on social media for promoting body positivity and Naturism. A key objective of the role is to help women feel comfortable in their own skin, and Helen is able to bring to the role relevant recent experience of starting up in Naturism. Helen’s passion for promoting body acceptance and positivity aligns very closely with our major campaigning objectives and strategy for the year ahead so we are building a coherent team in British Naturism.
Helen says: My passion for this role was inspired by my own life's battles, namely body dysmorphia and the inability to accept my husband's Naturism. It wasn't until I went to a Naturist resort and I "dared to bare" that I could appreciate for myself what the appeal was. I have never been in a more relaxed and friendly environment. Naturism is such a great leveller. Without the clothes, we are all the same. Just a bunch of non judgemental people experiencing body freedom.
I understand the feeling of empowerment that body acceptance gives you. Being nude gave me the tools to completely accept my body for what it was, scars, wobbles, the lot. I finally accept the skin I am in.
I wish to draw on my own experiences to support other Women into giving Naturism a try. It is a HUGE step to take. Knowing what I know now, I wished I'd had done it years ago.
Donna says: I am pleased to hand over the role of WiN Coordinator to Helen and wish her every success in the future.