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TNT!MEN Information and Rules

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TNT!MEN sponsors a variety of naked social events for its members, such as house parties, brunches, and camping. We also organise events, like swim nights, bar nights and picnics, that are open to everyone.

TNT!MEN welcomes new members of all ages, races, shapes and sizes. If you are interested in joining, send us e-mail and we'll s-mail you an application form. In the future we may have the application form more readily available online.

TNT!MEN started in February 1997 with over 50 members, and has grown to well over 300 in the years since. We have members from all over the world, but most are in the southern Ontario region.

TNT!MEN is also actively working to make Toronto a nudist-friendly city. Besides participating each year in the Lesbian and Gay Pride festivities, we have also successfully campaigned to create a legal clothing-optional beach in Toronto.Hanlan's Point Beach has been legally nude since May of 1999.

For more about TNT!MEN's history, see:

• Archive of TNT!MEN News
• Archive of TNT!MEN Events
• Archive of TNT!MEN Newsletters

Here are some things you should know about the group and how it works:

What is TNT!MEN?

TNT!MEN is a social group for men who like to get naked with other men.

What does TNT!MEN do?

TNT!MEN organises a wide variety of naked social events. Some of its events are for members only, but many of them are open to all men who are willing to get naked with us and abide by its guidelines.

TNT!MEN holds many indoor events, such as naked bar nights, house parties, coffee nights, brunches, potluck dinners, and so on. TNT!MEN also organises outdoor events as well, including days at the beach, camping trips, and visits to nudist clubs.

What kind of men are in TNT!MEN?

Although most of its members are gay or bisexual, TNT!MEN does not exclude men based on their sexual orientation. Because alcohol is served at some TNT!MEN events, members must be 19 years or older.

TNT!MEN has members of all ages, races, shapes, and sizes, and welcomes all men who are willing to abide by its guidelines to participate.

Membership Fee

TNT!MEN annual dues are $20 per person, for the period from July 1st to June 30th. Memberships are renewed each July. In addition, there is a small fee at many of its events (typically $4 for members and $6 for non-members) to help defray the costs of that event.

TNT!MEN is a not-for-profit incorporated organisation. Your membership fee pays for:

• the Info Hotline, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week,
• the calendar, which comes out 6 times a year
• the newsletter, which comes our 6 times each year
• the Membership Directory, which comes out twice per year
• the printing and mailing costs of your official TNT!MEN membership card
• plus the assorted costs of running an organisation like this.

Organising TNT!MEN

All members are invited to take an active role in leading the group by attending the Planning Meetings. The dates and locations of Planning Meetings are given on the Info Line and web pages, and in the Calendar when possible.

Hosting Events

Most TNT!MEN events are hosted by TNT!MEN members. Everyone who is interested in hosting an event is encouraged to do so. TNT!MEN can provide assistance in planning, setting up, and running the event.

Attending Events

Most events are, like the dances and swims, are open to all men. For smaller events, such as those held in members homes, you must first e-mail the host for permission to come.  You will generally pay a small fee ($5 to $8) to attend each event.

Event Guidelines

The host of each event gets to set the rules regarding:

• the type of event (i.e. brunch, potluck, party, etc.)
• who can attend (i.e. members only, members and their guests, or everyone)
• the number of people who can attend
• smoking (i.e. smoking anywhere, in certain rooms only, or outdoors only)
• drinking (i.e. alcohol will be served, BYOB, or no alcohol)
• etc.

The host is requested to specify these beforehand, so that appropriate indications can be made in the calendar of events.

Sign in

At most private events, members and guests are expected to sign in when they arrive. Guests who attend more than one event are expected to join TNT!MEN.

Bring a towel and bag

Experienced nudists always have a towel on hand to sit on. You should bring a towel to all TNT!MEN events, and bring a bag to store your clothing in. You may prefer to leave valuables at home.

Photography

People are welcome to bring cameras to TNT!MEN events, but they must announce that they are taking photos, and they must get permission from the people they are photographing, include people in the background, before they take any pictures. Photographs of members are for private and group use only. Violating photography rules can result in loss of membership.

Newsletter

A newsletter and/or calendar is printed every now and then, approximately six times per year. Please send articles, editorials, reviews, suggestions, letters to the editor, photographs, and art-work toSpike. For suggestions on what to write, see theTNT!MEN Newsletter Submission Guidelines. For previous issues, see the TNT!MEN Exposed Archive. For our mandate, see theNewsletter Collective Bylaws.

Behaviour

Please act responsibly at all events. Alcohol and drug abuse is prohibited, and could result in loss of membership. Get permission from people before "invading their personal space." Treat the host's home with the utmost respect. Individuals are personally responsible for any loss or damage they might cause.

Liability Waiver

Guests are responsible for the safety of their own belongings. TNT!MEN cannot assume any responsibility or liability for missing or damaged goods. It is probably safest not to bring valuables to TNT!MEN events.

Last Update: Tue Nov 26 13:07:00 EST 2002 bySpike.

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