Dallas Area Male Naturists (D.A.M.N.) is a nonprofit male naturist organization based on the principles of non-sexual social naturism.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the members and guests a list of by-laws and regulations follows:
I. General Rules
A. Because D.A.M.N. is a naturist organization, complete nudity at all functions is mandatory.
Exceptions will be made to accommodate adverse weather conditions and/or for those with medical conditions that prohibit complete nudity.
B. D.A.M.N. is a social organization. Sexual activity and any other type of misconduct will not be allowed at any function. Anyone involved in such conduct will have his membership revoked.
C. D.A.M.N. is a “male only” organization.
D. No one under twenty-one (21) years of age will be allowed to attend any functions for any reason.
E. The officers of D.A.M.N. reserve the right to not admit anyone they feel will be disruptive or a detriment to the safety of any members.
II. Membership Policy
A. Requirements for membership:
1. Completed membership/guest information sheet or electronic equivalent giving name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
2. Signature on Waiver of Liability.
3. Receipt of by-laws.
4. Attend a Board Member sponsored Introduction Meeting.
5. Attend at least one regular function.
6. Payment of dues.
B. A one-time fee for an individual is $25 and $40 for couples (same address).
C. All members will be required to host one event or co-host two events annually. No exceptions will be made.
III. Guest Policy
A. Members of other recognized naturist groups may attend as an unescorted guest of the Board for one party. Additional attendance requires the guest to attend an Introduction Meeting.
B. Escorted guests of D.A.M.N. members:
1. May only attend when their escort (D.A.M.N. member) is present, but may arrive later than the member.
2. Are not put on any D.A.M.N. mailing/E-mail lists.
3. Are required to sign a Waiver of Liability and provide their name, address, and phone number before being admitted to an event.
4. D.A.M.N. members are responsible for their guest’s/guests’ conduct and behavior.
5. Members are responsible to R.S.V.P. for their guest/guests.
6. A member or unescorted guest of the Board may bring up to two (2) guests at a time.
C. Escorted guests or unescorted guests of the Board as a result of outside inquiries:
1. Will receive the D.A.M.N. brochure or electronic equivalent for information, and required information will include name, address, and phone number.
2. Will be required to attend a Board Member sponsored Introduction Meeting prior to attending his first unescorted meeting or event.
3. Are required to sign a Waiver of Liability.
IV. Organizational Government
A. The Executive Committee (Board) consists of:
1. President.
2. Vice-President.
3. Secretary.
4. Treasurer.
5. Newsletter Editor.
6. Events/Party Coordinator (may be a co-chaired position).
7. Special Projects Coordinator (may be a co-chaired position).
8. Webmaster.
9. Counselor-At-Large.
B. Executive Committee positions may be combined at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
C. A quorum requires a minimum of three Executive Committee members present.
D. Nominations of officers will occur each October with the election of officers during the November party. Only current members in attendance may nominate or vote for officers. Only current members may be nominated or voted into office.
E. Any member of the Executive Committee who joins the Board within the previous five months and wishes to continue in that position will automatically be elected for that position at the next election.
F. Nominations close at midnight on October 31.
G. Elections may be canceled if the existing Executive Committee runs unopposed.
V. Functions
A. D.A.M.N. functions are held as often as our membership and volunteers support them, usually monthly, with special functions taking place as the opportunity for such events arise.
B. No one will be allowed to attend a function unless he is:
1. A member of D.A.M.N.
2. An escorted guest of a D.A.M.N. member.
3. An unescorted guest who has attended a Board member sponsored Introduction Meeting.
4. An unescorted guest of the Board who is an active member of another nudist club.
C. Beverages.
1. Alcohol at functions will be allowed on a BYOB basis. Club funds will not be permitted to purchase alcohol.
2. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided.
3. Excessive alcoholic drinking will not be tolerated.
D. Illegal drugs will not be tolerated at any D.A.M.N. function.
E. Photography.
1. Still photography will be allowed at D.A.M.N. functions with permission of those being photographed.
2. Photographs may be used for publication in the club’s newsletter.
3. Written permission for still photography is required to publish that photo on the website.
4. Motion photography (video, etc.) will not be allowed at any D.A.M.N. function.
F. All members and guests of the Board must R.S.V.P. at least two (2) days before functions.
G. All members and guests must bring a towel to sit on at all functions.
H. Function fees:
1. Members will pay a fee of $10 at each function to defray costs.
2. Guests or unescorted guests of the Board will pay a fee of $10 at each function to defray costs.
3. Members and guests/unescorted guests of the Board xxx fees for each function will be published in the invitation for that event.
4. Member and guest fees will be set annually but may be changed at any time.
5. At the discretion of the Board, in lieu of a function fee, some events will be free, a potluck contribution, or a canned goods donation.
I. The length of time for each function will be determined by the host(s) and listed in advance through the invitation of D.A.M.N.
J. All members and guests will be required to sign in and asked to wear nametags during D.A.M.N. functions.
K. Monitoring member and guest attendance at functions is the responsibility of the D.A.M.N. Board members, not the event host(s). The secretary is responsible for maintaining records of attendance.
