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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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OUR PARTNERS |
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0a. |
How do I RSVP?
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I need to cancel my RSVP. |
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How do I change the number of
attendees before the RSVP list closes? |
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How do I change the number of
attendees after the RSVP list closes? |
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0b. |
Why do I RSVP?
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1. |
Who can join? |
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2. |
What are the
requirements for membership? |
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2a. |
What is the dress code for the
Info meeting |
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2b. |
Explain the process of
the Info Meeting. |
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3. |
Do I have to be gay to
join? |
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4. |
As a member, what am I
required to do? |
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5. |
What are the benefits
of D.A.M.N.? |
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6. |
What could get me
kicked out of D.A.M.N.? |
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7. |
Do I have to be
completely nude at a function or could I wear a swim suit or
shorts? |
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8. |
What if I, um, you
know...get an erection? |
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9.
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Come on, this is really
just a front for a sex club, isn't it? |
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10a. |
What is Bare As You
Dare? |
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10b. |
What is DAMN a Night in
Hell? |
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11. |
Who chooses the movie
for the movie matinees? |
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12. |
Can I bring beer to an
event? |
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13. |
Do I have to wait
to get my invitation to RSVP for an event? |
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14. |
Why can't I see the
calendar? |
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15a. |
Are there
clothing-optional accommodations in the Dallas area? |
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15b. |
Are there
clothing-optional places to swim/tan in the Dallas area?
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16. |
Why is the minimum age 21? |
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THIRD gathering
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our Host bar |
community partner
beginning fall 2006 |
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1.
Who can join?
Any man at least 21
years of age.
2.
What are the requirements for membership?
To become a member, you must:
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Complete a membership application and sign a waiver of liability.
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Read our by-laws.
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Attend an Info meeting sponsored by a member of our
board
and at least one regular event as a guest of our board.
(see 2a
and 2b)
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Pay a one-time membership
fee:
The cost is $25 for individuals and $40 for
couples (same address).
Cash and checks payable to D.A.M.N. are accepted.
Do not send cash through the mail
2a. What is the dress code for the Info Meeting?
Wear your birthday suit --Nude -- Naked -- Nekkid -- No Ropas -- In the all together.
Just bring a towel to sit on and you can bring a gym bag for your clothes.
2b. Explain the process of
the Info Meeting.
A.
RSVP by the
date listed on the calendar.
B.
The club
President will call you with the address (usually in Oak Lawn)
and directions the night
before.
C.
Arrive with
towel (and gym bag for your clothes) and change in the undressing
room.
D. Complete
paperwork (Liability Waiver & Membership Form).
E. Meet
members of the Board/Introduction of Attendees
F. History
and By-Laws of D.A.M.N. explained.
G. What
to expect at an event?
H. How easy it is to be a Host or CoHost explained.
I. QNA.
J. End of
meeting--back in clothes again.
There is no fee for the
Info Meeting.
Although no food is offered, bottled water is available for free.
The meeting is about 90 minutes in length.
Please note: Once the meeting begins there is no smoke break.
K. The
Board Meeting will begin after the Info Meeting ends.
There is no fee for the
Info Meeting.
Although no food is offered, bottled water is available for free.
The meeting is about 90 minutes in length.
Please note: Once the meeting begins there is no smoke break.
3. Do I have to be gay to join?
It's not a requirement. We
don't ask about your love life when you join, but it would probably be
fair to say that the majority of our members consider themselves to be
gay or bisexual. We do, however, have married men who are members of the
club.
4. As a member, what
am I required to do?
Basically, either Host one function
a
year or CoHost two functions a year.
Remember: "H.O.S.T." -- Host Once or Serve Twice.
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As a
Host, you:
■Open your home for an event and make it safe (i.e., ensure
the drapes are closed so as not to offend the neighbors). If your
home is an apartment, you can still have a limited attendance event;
just tell the events coordinator how many guests you can Host. For
limited attendance events, no CoHost(s) will be assigned to help
you. Alternately, you could arrange some secure space such as a club
room, bowling alley, or roller rink. The events coordinator may want
to visit this alternate space to assure its safety before listing
the event in the newsletter.
■Before the event gets listed in the newsletter, communicate
any special circumstances (pets, off-limits areas) to the events
coordinator.
■Provide certain basic items for
the event, such as a trash can and ice. The CoHost(s) will provide the rest.
■Before the event begins,
identify the areas for checking in, changing, eating, smoking, etc.
to the CoHost(s).
■At the beginning of the event, greet guests so everyone knows
you're the Host.
■At the end of the event, inform guests that it's time to go.
If at that time, you wish to Host an after-party, the event then
becomes your responsibility. |
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waived when you are the Host. |
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As a
CoHost, you:
■You
will be contacted (usually by email) approximately one day before the function
with what items you are assigned to pick up and bring to the event.
■Arrive 45-60
minutes before the event to set up.
■Please keep your receipts and
turn them in only to the treasurer for reimbursement.
■Clean up after the event.
The party event fee is waived when you are the CoHost. |
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a photo from the
D.A.M.N. archives
This is an old logo when we were
a 100% gay group. |
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5. What
are the benefits of membership?
Besides being able to say
you belong to the most fun nudist group in the Dallas area (when was the
last time you went to a nude Christmas party?), you'll get our
newsletter announcing the details and R.S.V.P. information of upcoming
events, and you'll be able to sponsor up to two guests per function.
Our functions are only open to our members and their escorted
guests. (Plus members of other nudist groups)
Member (will receive very soon) a membership card which allows 10%
off in-store merchandise* at LeatherMasters Dallas. (*Sales items are
not included.
Twice a year D.A.M.N. has given back to the community by contributing to the
AIDS Resource Food Pantry. Instead of collecting a $10 fee for our
annual Christmas in July pool party and our annual Leather party in
October we have requested can good items to donate. Many of our own members
have needed the services of the food pantry and this was our first effort
to give back to the community.
NEW in 2006!! D.A.M.N. continues to give back to the community as a
giving partner. When we Host Dollar Movies we
collect $1 that goes directly to
Clare's Cupboard.
Effective the fall of 2006: our Leather Party and Christmas in July
Party will benefit Clare's Cupboard, too.
NEW in 2006!! Our members receive
a membership card which allows a 15% discount at LeatherMasters Dallas
on all items (except sale items). Just show your card to get your
discount.
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6.
What could get me kicked out of D.A.M.N.?
Anything that would keep our
organization from being "above reproach" in the eyes of the law,
or anything that would put our members at risk. This includes bringing
illegal drugs to a function, being a rude obnoxious drunk, or engaging in
any sort of sexual activity (if you have to ask if something you're doing
counts as sexual activity, it probably is). Get the idea?
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7. Do I have to be
completely nude at a function or could I wear a swim suit or shorts?
As a nudist group, we will have to
insist that you be nude at our functions. Don't worry, after about ten
minutes you'll be snacking, laughing at someone's jokes, enjoying the
freedom of being in your natural state
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and wondering why you hadn't done this sooner.
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8.
What if I, um, you know … get an erection?
You'll be surprised how often that
doesn't happen; nude bowling, for example, just isn't all that sexually
stimulating. But you're a man and erections are natural, so if you happen
to get one, nobody will make a big deal about it, and it will eventually
go away. Purposefully giving yourself an erection, however, is considered
to be in bad taste.
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9. Come on, this is
really just a front for a sex club isn't it?
You skipped right past the first
page, didn't you? We understand it's difficult for some non-nudists to
understand, but nudists don't automatically associate being in one's
natural state
—nude— with sex. There are plenty of times when it just
makes more sense to be nude, such as when you're swimming or sunbathing.
There are other times when it's just more comfortable get rid of your
clothes. But when we shed our clothes, we don't shed our morals. It's not
that we're against sex, we just don't want you doing it right in the
middle of one of our functions.
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10a. What is Bare As You
Dare?
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10b.
What is DAMN...HELL?
8/13/05
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October
29, 2005
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The DAMN...HELL!
Halloween Party is being developed in conjunction with the
Dallas Eagle, the Host bar of D.A.M.N. |
For the
past 4 years our October party theme has been LEATHER. You'd
be surprised how hot and clever one can be in mixing nudity
and leather.
This year we are moving our venue to The Dallas Eagle, the
Host Bar of D.A.M.N. Naturally, some of the rules will
change and some new exciting things are being planned.
Stay tuned. As the details are available, the site will be
updated.
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11.
Who chooses the movies for the movie matinees?
You, the Host, suggest the
title of the movie and
email the webmaster via the
Host/CoHost
page. Provided
it's not porn (X, XX, XXX or heavy R), chances are it will get
approved easily. We've done foreign language films, gay themed,
shorts, etc. If you have any doubts to the appropriateness
feel free to
email.
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15a.
Are there clothing-optional accommodations in the Dallas area? 
No. There are no
clothing-optional accommodations in the entire Dallas-Fort Worth-Denton
area. The closest is 75-90 minutes away at
Circle J Ranch & Cattle Company.
Please see their site for details.
The hosts are gay and quite friendly. The main event for TUG2006 was held
here and we will return again in 2007. |
12. Can I bring
beer (wine, vodka) to an event?
Absolutely. We ask two things. Don't bring a keg. Drink in
moderation.
If you want to share, that's up to you.
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15b.
Are
there clothing-optional places to swim/tan in the Dallas area?
Not exactly. Other than the
two bath houses in Dallas, you are strongly advised against going to
Queens Point, in Lake Dallas. The two most popular options (aside from
our members' homes are:
Circle J Ranch & Cattle Company
and
Hippy Hollow/McGregor Park on Lake Travis outside of
Austin. |
13.
Do I have to wait to get my
invitation to RSVP for an event?
No. As soon as the icon is available on the calendar to click to
RSVP, do it! Some events have a limited capacity so by waiting to RSVP
it might be too late.
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16. Why is the minimum age 21?
Although we do not buy beer or
liquor with club funds there is drinking at our events. For this reason
we restrict those under age 21 from attending our events. However, a
20-year old male may attend our Info Meeting
with the understanding that he cannot attend an event until he turns 21.
Only water is consumed at the Info. |
14.
Why can't I see the calendar?
If it's been a while since you've upgraded your application of Java,
that's probably why you can't see the calendar.
JAVA software.
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d.a.m.n. is a gni
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