The New TNT!MEN Board direction and mandate! 

The purpose of TNT!MEN is to ensure that men, from all Walks-of-Life, have opportunities for social nudist activities, distinctly geared to men. Because we don’t have our own Clubhouse, we largely depend on the generosity of local facilities, or in some cases, we actually rent public facilities. Our social club is open to all men over the age of nineteen (due to liquor license restrictions). Although our club is for all men, the majority of our membership or supporters are indeed gay. We do, however, have numerous bi-sexual, or even some very straight men, within our community. These men are secure enough within their own sexuality to enjoy the company of other naked men without discrimination, judgment, social criticisms or stigma, which much of the outside world simply doesn’t understand. Our members come from a huge variety of ethnic backgrounds, ages, sizes, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic levels, as well as levels of self- or social acceptance, yet when being naked, they are all equal.

The only requirement for attending our events is that guests are aware of our internal by-laws, while adhering to the most commonly acceptable social graces, expected in any social environment. The major difference to other social settings is that we do our activities naked. Being naked brings an entirely different atmosphere of total friendly acceptance and camaraderie, where there are no logos or stereotypes to hide behind.  Being naked simply means that the genitals are exposed. In licensed establishment or on the street (during special occasions, i.e. Pride) everyone must wear footwear.  They are therefore considered to be naked, not nude (void of any clothes.)  When attending a private home function, guests are expected to bring their own towel to sit on, so furnishings are not damaged due to their nudity. The host always has the final word in terms of acceptable behaviour. To help guests understand the wishes of the host in advance, we support a pepper-rating system, similar to the one used in most Oriental-restaurants. An event without a rating simply means that all men can enjoy this event. A single pepper rating means that unobtrusive or discrete touching is acceptable, as long as this doesn’t interfere with the focus of the gathering. A double pepper rating therefore means, expect sexual activities. Because of this rating system, guests decide in advance what to be exposed to, regardless whether they participate. 

Photography during our events is never permitted, unless explicit permission was obtained in advance from the Board of TNT!MEN, the event hosts, and the subject(s). Quick cell-phone-photography is never permitted anywhere, and will not receive permission. Most guests have few problems with amicable touches or hugs, although one should always be considered of those who don’t want this.

TNT!MEN is a large community of more than three hundred and fifty active members on an annual basis, plus thousands more non-member supporters and friends.  It requires the active participation of everyone involved to fulfill our mandate. The Board activities include: creating a large number of naked events; promoting and advertising these activities; maintaining membership lists; disseminating information; providing discounts and opportunities to its active membership; collecting and distributing money to help organize and run events; It speaks for those who can’t; It actively promotes social nudism, wherever possible or acceptable; and it promotes respect for self and body-acceptance.  

TNT!MEN is always looking for volunteers. Volunteer activities are often the easiest way of becoming comfortable in a nudist environment. Volunteers run all our events and activities. TNT!MEN stimulates these activities by giving free attendance to volunteers, while we usually buy them a free drink, in gratitude for their assistance. We even give free membership to anyone who volunteers a minimum of three shifts during a membership year. Therefore, not having financial means is simply no excuse in being part of our nudist community. Therefore, every man can participate in our FUN.

Sincerely,

The 2007 Board of Directors
of TNT!MEN