A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
End of Fall 2015 WHAT’S INSIDE Holiday Greetings ............................... 2 New Year’s Eve Gala ....................... 3 Breakfast Buffet with Santa ...................... 4 The 2016 WinterFest ................................ 5 Neon New Year’s Eve Family Celebration ........... 6 Winter Ski Vouchers ................................ 7
Club of Excellence The McMahon Group is a full-service, private club consulting firm dedicated to serving clubs in all aspects of their strategic planning, clubhouse, golf and membership needs. In the last publication of The McMahon Report – Volume 10, Issue 5 is an article, Announcing the Clubs of ExcellenceTM by Alison Duffy. The article began…. It is accepted that the best clubs have the best managers. For the past 19 years we have recognized managers of distinctions, but we have been silent on the great clubs they serve. To rectify this oversight, these outstanding clubs are being recognized with the Clubs of ExcellenceTM! All past and future clubs will be honored at the annual Excellence in Club Management Awards Reception & Dinner held during the annual CMAA World Conference. They will also be honored during the Awards Presentation at each club. Congratulations to the below Clubs of ExcellenceTM for their outstanding achievements! The article goes on to list 75 clubs throughout the country, and we are very happy to announce that the Lake Naomi Club was one of them! Congratulations to the Club, our Membership, past and current Management! The entire article is listed under What’s Happening atwww.LakeNaomiClub.com.
The “Kelly Cup” ..... 8 2015 Sailing Awards ................................ 9 We Have a Vacation Spot for You ...................... 10 2016 Dues Payment Procedure............ 11
Award Winning Bed & Breakfast for Three Years It's official! The Mountaintop Lodge is the BEST Bed and Breakfast in the area for a third year in a row. The Mountaintop Lodge received the First Place Award in the Pocono Record's Readers Choice Awards 2013, 2014, and again for 2015. A big THANK-YOU to everyone who took the time to vote for the Mountaintop Lodge. Now is the perfect chance to share the Lodge with your family and friends by purchasing a Mountaintop Lodge Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificate. Let them experience our Platinum Club hospitality while they relax and enjoy the Lodge. Each guest receives a temporary membership to the facilities at the Lake Naomi Club so they too can learn to love it here just as much as you do. Gift Certificates can be purchased by stopping in the Lodge or by y calling g 570-646-6636 (a credit card is required for phone orders). Remember Members receive a 10% discount on rooms booked at the Lodge AND when your friends or family call to make a reservation and give your name as a reference, they also receive a 10% discount on their stay.
Looking for Gift Giving Ideas? In Memoriam James Sibbald of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania September 28, 2015 Member since 1969 Thomas Lawrie Jackson of Winchester, Virginia and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 8, 2015 Member since 1972 Carmine Giganti of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 24, 2015 Member since 2001 James Allen, Jr. of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 31, 2015 Member since 1976
The Lake Naomi Club has gift giving ideas for you this Holiday Season. Just stop by the Administrative Office or the Community Center and pick up your LNC Stored Value Card which can be designed for any monetary amount that fits your budget and can be used at any of the Club's facilities. In addition to Stored Value Cards, the Community Center has Ski Vouchers that are offered to Club Members at reduced rates for Jack Frost / Big Boulder ski resort in the area. To assist you in completing your shopping on time, the Office is able to take the Gift orders by telephone and mail the items to you. This method requires credit card payment.
Holiday Greetings!
The arrival of the joyous Holiday Season is a vivid reminder of how quickly time passes. Was it not just yesterday when Members were sitting at the Lake Naomi Pool or Club Beach absorbing the wonderful sun rays, or playing a round of golf or calling for court times? Now the temperatures are declining, the leaves have fallen and the days are getting shorter. All these seasonal changes remind us that the Holiday Season is near. With all of the holiday propaganda, it's easy to lose sight of what is truly important this time of year. What's important varies from Member to Member, but everyone should take a minute to shut out the media, turn off your all your digital devices, and truly reflect on what you are thankful for. Remind yourself how lucky you are, no matter what your circumstances, and share it with the people closest to you. This is also the perfect time to remember our Lake Naomi Club family and to say thank you. Thank you to all the Committee Members, Board of Governors and Board of Trustees for the countless hours and the dedication to ensuring that the Members’ Lake Naomi - Timber Trails home continues to be their co favorite retreat. Also fa thank you to Manth ag agement and Team M Members who strive to ensure that the enti tire Members’ experi riences are top notch. As we say goodby bye to 2015 and welco come 2016, may the jo joy of this holiday se season last throughou out the year for you an and your loved ones.
2016 Calendar Enclosed – We Need your Vote! “Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB 122 Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES George Bernardin Mike J. Christian Kathryn Hyatt Cary S. Levinson Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor
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Enclosed in this issue of Reflections is the 2016 Calendar. If you would like additional calendars to share with your family or friends please contact the Administrative office at 570-646-9191 or email admin@lakenaomiclub.com. The response to the request for sharing your favorite pictures was once again overwhelming. With the addition of online picture submission and the great mobile phone cameras, even more Members shared their favorite pictures. Over 650 pictures were submitted so selecting the best pictures for the calendar is always a fun challenge. There is still a task that needs be done and the Club needs your help. As promised there are four $50 Stored Value Cards that need to be issued for the best pictures. The four pictures that receive the most votes will be awarded the SVC’s. You can place your vote by visiting the website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Click on “Members” and then sign in, select What’s Happening from the menu bar, click on Current News from the drop down menu and there will be an article leading you to the voting form. Please take a few moments to enjoy the pictures and cast your vote. Each Member can choose their four favorite calendar pictures. All votes must be submitted by December 31st.
New Year’s Eve Gala This year’s theme is “The Love Boat”! So join us for a Cruise Adventure on Thursday, December 31st. Captain Peter and his crew welcome you aboard the “Pacific Princess Naomi” for the trip of a lifetime. The Clubhouse Crew will transform the Clubhouse into a beautiful ship sh traveling to a mysterious location. Passengers will enjoy a romantic ro night aboard and everyone will leave this dreamboat satisfi sa ed. The cocktail hour begins at 7:00 PM featuring one complimentary Captain’s cocktail and a cruise appetizer display to pl delight your taste buds. At 8:00 PM Chef Paul and his culinary de team will launch their delectable four course menu. The dinner te presentation begins with lobster ravioli with fine beans and newpr bu burg cream, marinated poached jumbo shrimp, celery and asparag agus spears, malossol sturgeon caviar with classical garnish and toast toast, smoked Norwegian salmon, pickled capers, citrus cream cheese dressing, terrine of chicken liver mousse, port wine jelly, toasted walnut focaccia thinly sliced parma ham, crisp rosemary and olive oil flat bread. Next you will be served a grilled Caesar salad followed by an entrée from which our evening guests may choose from the following selections of: Milk Fed Veal Rib Cutlet, Beef Chateaubriand (for one) with sauce béarnaise, Roasted Half Duckling à l’Orange and the classic dish of Whole Dover Sole with brown butter and lemon. Finish the dinner with “Traumschiff Dessert Buffet”. After dinner, dance the night away and ring in the New Year with a champagne toast at the stroke of midnight! This event is the signature Clubhouse Committee event of the year! Please make your plans early as this is a sell-out event. Large tables are limited and Club Management encourages your cooperation with table arrangements. “Frankie Carll Production” will entertain you all night! The cost for this event is $105.00 inclusive of tax, gratuity, and one cocktail per adult. Sign up at the Community Centerr at 570-646-8585, or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com (Members Section).
Holiday Gala
Thanksgiving Weekend Thursday, November 26th Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Pre-registration required. Friday, November 27th Chef‘s “Black Friday” Dinner Specials Black Friday Happy Hour 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Entertainment - Diane & Willie 8:30 PM - Grille Room Saturday, November 28th Grille & Dining Room 5:30-10:00 PM Bar Open 5:00 PM to Midnight Entertainment Diane & Willie 8:30 PM Sunday, November 29th Sunday Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM - Noon Sunday “LNCH Sports Bar” Bar open from 12:30 to 7 PM Food available from 1:00 – 6:00 PM
December Holidays Sat & Sun, December 5th & 6th Breakfast with Santa Pre-Registration Required Saturday, December 12th Holiday Gala Pre-Registration Required Clubhouse will be closed Thursday & Friday, December 24th & 25th Saturday, December 26th Grille & Dining Room 5:30–10:00 PM
Bar Open 5:00 PM – Midnight Join us at the Clubhouse on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM for a Dinner Menu & “Chef Paul’s Specialties” time of great food and fellowship. Come and enjoy our “Winter Wonderland” Entertainment - DJ Frankie Carll at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse with hot apple cider and Egg Nog. The Culinary Brigade 9:00 PM to Midnight - Grille Room will feature assorted passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. The dinner will begin Sunday, December 27th with a holiday soup of winter vegetables and barley followed by bruschetta style iceberg Holiday Brunch Buffet 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM wedge which is iceberg lettuce and dried fruit and a warm white balsamic vinaigrette. Grille & Dining Room 5:00–9:00 PM The selection of entrees include: Lobster Tail with Lump Crab Meat, Pork Chop with Happy Hour at the Bar for Football Game cranberry orange compote, Filet Mignon, and Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash. The meal (time to be determined) will end with a decadent Holiday Dessert. After Dinner Entertainment will be provided by Monday, December 28th “Adam Scuba” which will include many holiday songs. For more information, check out Grille & Dining Room 5:00–9:00 PM the event flyer or go online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com or call the Community Center. Chef Paul’s Special “Italian Pasta & Prime Rib” Buffet and Dinner Menu LNCH Nailed the Oktoberfest Happy Hour at the Bar for Football Game H Everyone who attended the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Oktoberfest (time to be determined) raved about the great food and fabulous entertainment. DJ Collins Tuesday, December 29th spun the tunes for the scrumptious dinner, dancing and the feature Grille & Dining Room 5:30–10:00 PM event - wood log nailing! Members submitted very creative pumpLive Entertainment 9 PM to Midnight kins for the pumpkin contest. The Clubhouse Committee and the “High Strung” in Grille Room Management Team would like to thank all the Members for their Wednesday, December 30th participation. Grille & Dining Room 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Bar Open 5:00 – 10:00 PM Pre New Year’s Eve Drink Specials Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Gala “Love Boat” Pre-Registration Required Friday, January 1st Clubhouse Closed Continued on page 4 3
Extended Holiday Hours Continued from page 3
Saturday, January 2nd Grille & Dining Room 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Bar Open 5:00 - Midnight Entertainment 9:00 PM – Midnight “Double Shot Duo” in the Grille Room Sunday, January 3rd Winter Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM - Noon “Sports Sunday” Bar 12:30-7:00 PM, Food 1:00 - 6:00 PM for afternoon football game Martin Luther King Weekend Friday, January 15th Grille & Dining Room 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Bar Open 5:00 - 11:00 PM Saturday, January 16th Grille & Dining Room 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Bar Open 5:00 - 11:00 PM Live Entertainment in Grille 8:30 PM – Midnight Sunday, January 17th Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM – 12 Noon “Sports Sunday” Bar 12:30 – 7 PM Food 1:00 – 6 :00PM Monday, January 18th Clubhouse Closed Winter Festival Weekend Thursday, January 28th Grille & Dining Room 6:00–9:00 PM
Bar 5:00 – 9:00 PM Grille Menu and Pasta Night Buffet Friday, January 29th Grille & Dining Room 6:00–10:00 PM
Chef’s Special “Winter Catch” Evening Dinner Menu Bar Open 5:00 – 11:00 PM Warm & Spicy Winter Drink Specials
Saturday, January 30th Lunch 12 Noon - 3:00 PM at the Mountaintop Lodge Après Happy Hour 3:00 – 6:00 PM Grille & Dining Room 5:30–9:30 PM
Bar Open 3:00 PM – Midnight Grille Menu & Après Ski Buffet Live Entertainment 8:30 PM – Midnight Sunday, January 31st Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
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Breakfast Buffet with Santa Due to the huge demand for the Club’s Breakfast Buffet with Santa, we are again offering two opportunities to have breakfast with Santa this year. Everyone is sure to enjoy this Lake Naomi Club tradition on Saturday, December 5th or Sunday, December 6th. Feast on a delicious breakfast including: carved smoked ham, made to order omelet station, eggs benedict, belgium waffles & french toast, fresh fruit, corned beef hash, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, assorted fruit juice and coffee. During breakfast, Santa will be making his rounds to entertain children of all ages and afterwards the children can enjoy making a holiday craft. VIP Studios will be on hand for anyone who would like to purchase professional portraits with Santa or with the family by the fireplace! Reservations may be made by contacting the Clubhouse at (570) 646-2866. Cost for this great breakfast is only $15++ for adults, $7.50++ for children under 10 and complimentary for children 4 and under.
LNC’s Thanksgiving Buffet Enjoy the holiday traditions without all the work and clean up and join us for the second Annual Thanksgiving Buffet. The entire Clubhouse will be open on Thursday, November 26th from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM with seating every 30 minutes. The meal will begin with the harvest salad bar & soup station with Chef’s butternut squash and apple bisque. The carving station will feature whole roasted turkey with herb gravy, traditional bread stuffing and cranberry relish. The buffet line will include: sliced sirloin with sherry and wild mushroom jus, roasted black cod, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, honey glazed carrots and green beans. There will be a Kids Station with macaroni & cheese and some additional kids favorites. What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, as well as other desserts from the Mountaintop Lodge Bakery? Adults $35.00, children ages (4-10) $12.00, Children 3 and under complimentary. All buffet prices are including tax and gratuity. Casual Attire. Table of 12 maximum. Grill menu not available. Reservations are currently being accepted at the Community Center at 570-646-8585 or online www.lakenaomiclub.com; No shows and cancellations after Monday, November 23rd, will result in full event charge.
Thanksgiving Dinner TO GO Enjoy the taste of a Lake Naomi Club Turkey Dinner at home! We are offering a “to go dinner” for Thanksgiving! Please place the order by Saturday, November 21st. Confirm your pick up time when placing your order. Pick up will be on Thursday, November 26th from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Please place your order on the website www.lakenaomiclub. com or call 570-646-2866. Meal includes: whole roasted tom turkey breast, whipped mashed and sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, bread stuffing, carrots, green beans, bowl of garden salad with two dressings, and one pumpkin pie. Serves 6 to 8 people for $118.00. Please note there are no substitutions.
Super Bowl 50 Make your plans now for attending the Super Bowl Party at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. The 50th playing of the Super Bowl will take place on February 7, 2016. This banner year will mean that Clubhouse Manager Peter Koryttko and his team will be planning an extra special event marking the half century of the Super Bowl. So whether or not your team makes it to the big game, plan on celebrating this notorious event at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Curbside Cuisine Pickup Program Many Members are taking advantage of the Curbside Cuisine P Pickup Program. Chef’s Bistro Menu and our new Italian Style Pizzza Menu are available for curb side delivery to your car. The fall aand winter hours are 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday. When placing your order please have your Member number available W aand the server will take payment with a credit card. Our culinary team iis asking for 30 minutes preparation time but the amount of time can vvary due to business in the Clubhouse. So on those nights when you just don’t feel like getting the skillet out or after a long drive to the ju Poconos, call the Clubhouse and enjoy our culinary creations in the P ccomfort of your home. To place an order call 570-646-2866 and don’t fforget to program your cell phone so we can have dinner waiting for yyou on your next trip to Lake Naomi-Timber Trails.
The 2016 WinterFest The 2016 WinterFest will be held the weekend of January 30-31st. Some favorite WinterFest Activities which will be featured again this year include: skating, story time, arts & g ccrafts, gingerbread house making, games, special night for tthe kids at the CC, special night for the adults at the LNCH, Après Ski Happy Hour, Sunday Breakfast Buffet, Horse A ddrawn wagon rides, sledding, a fitness event, toasting marshmallows, s’more building, and Chili Cook Off. The Club will m bbe offering Jack Frost/Big Boulder specials for lift tickets, sski/snowboard lessons and snow tubing. Back by popular demand this year will be the two person cardboard bobsled race where Members will have the opportuccard nity to create their own two person bobsled using just cardni board, duct tape and paint. The race will take place on the bo hill next to the Clubhouse on Saturday. Build a snowman hi on the front lawn of the Mountaintop Lodge throughout the weekend and judges will award prizes on Sunday. w The Club will again invite past Temporary Members to LN-TT to show them how much fun this area can be in the L winter months. The Temporary Membership fee for a famw ily il will be $50 for three days and all guest fees will be waived this weekend. The guest limit will remain in effect with four guests per Family Membership per day. da Members are all invited to participate in this fun filled weekend. Invite your friends and family members be so they too can enjoy all the activities. Read the upcoming LNC Newsletter Weekly Updates for more up information. This has been a huge fun event for evin eryone who attended in the past. Mark your calendar er now no and start inviting your friends.
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Looking for something to do after a day of snowboarding or visiting with family over the holiday season? Third graders and up are welcome to join in nightly fun and activities at the Logan Steele Community Center. Our staff will be organizing games, crafts, competitions or just opportunities to hang out with other Members and guests who are their age from 6:00-9:00 PM December 26th through December 30th. There is no charge for these activities and no advanced registration required. Just stop in and see what is going on.
Tree of Mittens Join the Activities Committee in the giving spirit this Holiday Season by donating a pair of children’s mittens being collected at the Community Center. A twelve foot pine tree will stand in the Great Room of the Community Center and will be decorated with all of the mittens collected this season. This collection will run from December 1st through January 1, 2016 and then the mittens will be collected and donated to Monroe County Children and Youth. The Activities th Th he A ctiivitties Committee thanks you in advance for your support.
Food Bank Members of LN-TT can continue to bring their food donations to the Community Center through the Winter and Spring. Drop off your canned goods or non perishable food items during regular hours.
Toys for Tots Please help us fill our Toys for Tots bins. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Community Center or Mountaintop Lodge in November and early December. Also see the fitness pages of this issue of Reflections for information about the Turkey Trot Run/Walk which aalso lso supp supports portts this cau cause. use.
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Community Center Hours As winter approaches don’t forget all the activities the Community Center has to offer during the winter season. Tennis, platform tennis, basketball, swimming, various planned activities, fitness classes and of course the fitness center, are all ways to stay active when Mother Nature turns cold. The Good Neighbor Gatherings continue on Wednesday afternoons, Adult Socials will resume in February, and a platform tennis club is being organized by your fellow members. As a reminder, the winter hours of operations are listed below: November 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 Community Center & Fitness Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pool Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM Multi-Purpose Room The hours will correlate with the buildings hours. However, there will be dedicated tennis, pickleball and open use time; and there may be recreation activities scheduled. Please call the Community Center to check availability. Reservations are recommended for tennis play and are based on 1 ½ hour time slots and 1 hour time slots during holiday periods. Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Weekend Thursday, November 26th Closed Friday, November 27th 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday, November 28th 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday, November 29th 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thurs, Dec 24th - Fri, Dec 25th Closed Saturday Dec 26th & Sunday, Dec 27th 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday, Dec 28th - Wed, Dec 30th 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday, December 31st Building Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The MPR will close at 3:00 PM New Year’s Eve Family Celebration 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Pre-Registration required.
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Kids Klub Winter Camp Back again by popular demand is the Kids Klub Winter Camp! Members and guests in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join our great Summer Camp Counselors at the Logan Steele Community Center for some winter fun. Monday December 28th, Tuesday December 29th and Wednesday, December 30th from 9:00 AM until Noon, we will spend our days with games, songs, outdoor winter activities, snacks, crafts and skits. You can register for one day or register for all three. What a great way to get out of the house, see summer friends and meet new ones. Space is limited so make sure to register early. Cost per day for registration will be $25 for Members and $35 for guests. Receive a $5 per day discount when you register by December 20th. Sign up at the Community Center or online at https://lakenaomiclub.campbrainregistration.com/. Be a part of the Holiday Klub Day Camp!
Neon New Year’s Eve Family Celebration LNC families are invited to get together and join other members for a “Neon New Year’s Celebration” at the Community Center on December 31, 2015 from 6:30-9:00 PM. This year will feature family fun in the dark such as the Black Light Dance Floor and glowing performances. Bring or wear your white shirts for decorating or find your way to the Neon Alley Glow in the Dark Games. Come hungry and enjoy a fabulous assortment of delicious food and drinks. The night will culminate with our New Year’s Ball Drop. Look for more details at the Community Center and register early as space is limited! Call 570-646-8585.
Turkey Trot and Cycle for Survival Join us at the Logan Steele Community Center for a Turkey Trot on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM. All ages are welcome to bundle up for a fun run/walk consisting of three laps around the leisure trail (providing it is not under a foot of snow!). We will collect a $5 per person entry fee with all proceeds going to Toys for Tots. Please call the Community Center to register in advance at 570-646-8585. Join the LNC Fitness team for another event on Thanksgiving weekend – Cycle for Survival! We will be rocking the Community Center lobby on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 8AM to noon. Call the Community Center to register for a ride. The cost is $15 per person, which will be collected the day of the event. Remember: 100% of every dollar you raise directly advances research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering. We aim high with our fundraising! Every donation you make means more pioneering clinical trials, studies, and critical initiatives become possible. Since 2007, $52 million has collectively been raised thanks to supporters like you! Please use this link for your donation: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/lnccyclists.
Fitness News The fitness staff at the Logan Steele Community Center would like to remind you that the holiday season is not a time for a break from your personal wellness routine. Please respect your fellow Members and remember: All equipment is on a first come first serve basis. Due to the high demand of cardio equipment, there is ALWAYS a 30 minute limit on each of these machines. Also please be aware as cold and flu season is upon us, it is common courtesy and proper gym etiquette to wipe down the machines after use. It is our recommendation that you also take a moment to wipe them before you use them to prevent the spread of germs. For more Fitness Center Guidelines please refer to page 31 of the Leisure Service Guide. Your Fitness Committee has been working hard on keeping current with the latest trends in the industry and to ensure LNC continues to offer programming of the highest standards. Please see the class schedule for holiday events and class changes. Class fees will be discounted to $5 per class or 5 classes for $20 for December 26th to the 31st as our holiday gift to you. Any Member who has purchased a one month unlimited package in December will receive an additional free week. Also look for information on our special yoga and nutrition workshops schedule through the rest of the year. Early registration is required, please call to reserve your spot today. Be sure to pick up a complete schedule of all classes when you visit the Community Center and sign up in advance as space may be limited.
Winter Ski Vouchers The Lake Naomi Club is again offering Club Members reduced ski lift ticket vouchers to JFBB. Be sure to take advantage of this popular ski program and $5 per ticket savings during the 2015/2016 ski season. Vouchers will be sold at the Community Center in the beginning of December and continue through the end of February or as weather permits. Only bona fide Club Members and Winter Temporary Members will be eligible to purchase ski vouchers from the Lake Naomi Club. For your convenience the Club will be acc accepting cccepting cash cash, check, credit card or stored value card payments. Vouchers can not be refunded and supplies are limited Voucher Regular depending on the ability of the ski Price areas to fill reorders. Enjoy this great $43.00 $48.00 Adult Midweek sport while saving money by using the Adult Weekend $50.00 $55.00 Club’s voucher program. Tickets are Youth Midweek $30.00 $35.00 not dated and can be used on approYouth Weekend $38.00 $43.00 priate days. Adult Holiday Youth Holiday
$52.00 $40.00
$57.00 $45.00
Fourth and Fifth Grade Snowpass Program The Lake Naomi Club would like to make all Members aware of this wonderful program! The Pennsylvania Ski Area Association is offering any fourth or fifth grader the chance to ski for free this winter. There are 19 participating member resorts of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association with a few of the participating nearby mountains being Alpine, Bear Creek, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Camelback, Shawnee, Blue, Elk and many more! The goal of this program is to introduce fourth and fifth graders to the sport of skiing and snowboarding and create life-long participants of winter fun. For complete details and application visit: http://www.skipa.com/ getting-started.
Swim Lessons Did you know the Lake Naomi Club employs Year Round Water Safety Instructors (certified through the American Red Cross) who offer private instruction for all ages including adults? Lessons are offered at the rate of $20 per thirty minutes of private instruction. Please feel free to contact Meredith Sensenig at the Community Center or at msensenig@lakenaomiclub. com for more information on booking Private Lessons.
Community Center Guests While we are always happy to also entertain Guests here in Lake Naomi - Timber Trails, please be mindful of the Community Center guidelines this coming winter and holiday season: there is a limit of six Guests per day per Family Membership on weekdays and four Guests per day per Family Membership on weekends and holidays. Any questions can be directed to Kelly Swingle, Community Center Manager at (570) 646-8585.
Administrative Office Closings Thursday, November 26th Office Closed Thursday, December 24th Office Closed Friday, December 25th Office Closed Thursday, December 31st Office Closes at 3:00 PM Friday, January 1st Office Closed Sundays through February 28, 2016 Office Closed
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Platform Tennis It’s time to play “The best in winter outdoor recreation” here at LNC. Platform Tennis is available for play Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM * Friday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM *Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and *Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note: snow and ice removal time may need to be allotted. Call in advance after inclement weather. Members who do not have their own rackets and balls may use the platform equipment available for check out at the reception desk. Eye protection is highly recommended and athletic shoes are required. All Members are permitted to play with no court fees. Courts are first come, first to play, but if you have a group who desire a certain play time, please call the Community Center to reserve the courts with the receptionist, especially after a snowfall. The reception desk keeps a highlight sheet on platform tennis as well as the official rules for the Members who wish to use them. Additional information can also be found on the APTA website at www.platformtennis.org Members are organizing regular play, those interested should contact Kelly Swingle for further details. This is a great offering we are hoping you’ll enjoy utilizing this winter.
The “Kelly Cup” In 2016 the Under 21 Regatta is being changed to “The Kelly Cup” honoring long time sailor and LNC Member Bob Kelly who has devoted many yyears to assisting Members (especially Juniors) getting involved in this great sport Bob loves. Bob may not sail like he v uused to but he never misses a day of watching from the beach and has just as much insight and advise as an ever. Juniors have borrowed Bob’s boat ev (the “Fat Cat”) many times and he regu(t larly helps facilitate skippers borrowing la bboats from Members for special regattas. Bob has served as Race Committee, OfB ficial Scorer and the NRPT Fleet Captain as well as many other important roles Club Sailing Association. Thank you Bob within the Lake Naomi Clu for your contributions!
Junior Sailing Program 2015 The Junior Sailing Program was filled with enthusiastic young M Members b who h particti ipated in lessons twice a week for 6 weeks in the Main Summer Season. A & B Fleet races were held weekly with strong encouragement from both instructors and the Sailing Committee for additional participation in the regular club races and regattas. The end of season was celebrated with a Friday evening Tailgate party and the annual two day Junior Regatta which takes place on both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend devoted to our youngest skippers ended with the End of Season Junior Sailing Celebration on Sunday, August 9th. Sailors and their families gathered in the Logan Steele Community Center Pavilion to recap the summer, honor the season’s high scoring sailors, and receive their awards, stat sheets and Rugby tanks which was this year’s sailing program memento. Pizza and cake were served by the Sailing Committee Volunteers and a great time was had by all.
22015 RC Laser WINTER Sailing Schedule What is an RC Laser? Radio Controlled Laser Sailboats (1/4 scale to regular Lasers) that sail at LNC year round and in the pool with fan powered wind in the winter. se On most of the scheduled days, the RC Laser Fleet #9 sailors are running practice O starts st and races. (That is, no scores are kept.) The races are scheduled on Sundays from 8 AM to 10 AM – which means they sail before pool hours to not interfere fr with w swimmers. Members without boats are always invited to watch and on most days will be encouraged to try out sailing an RC Laser as there is usually an extra boat or one en of o the regulars will lend and instruct. The sailing days are: Nov. 22nd, Dec. 6th, Dec. 20th, Jan. 10th, Jan. 24th, Feb. 7th, Feb 21st, March 6th, and March 20th. The annual Winter Regatta will be held FebF ruary ru 7th. As far as we know, our indoor sailing is the only regular indoor sailing in the th world. It is known in Laser sailing circles as the 'World Indoor Sailing Championship'. p In fact, it does attract a few of the world's best RC sailors. (There is only room ro for a small number of boats to race at the same time.) So the Winter Regatta iss a really special time tim me for sp spectators and the one event when boats are not available for others to tryout. The Winter Regatta starts at 7 AM and runs until 11 AM. Be aware that if regular sailor participation looks to be very low RC sailing is subject to being canceled. Contact Meredith Sensenig msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com for information on last minute changes in the schedule. 8
Memorial Day Regatta Dusters 1st – Jay Stevenson 2nd – John Whipple 3rd – Jason Neely Lasers 1st – Kathy Hyatt 2nd – Frank Blesso 3rd – Jim Hyatt Sunfish 1st – Jim Kellerk 2nd – Ryan Spencer 3rd – Dana Stevenson
(Hannah and Joseph Geyer Memorial Trophy Winner)
2nd – Jay Stevenson 3rd – Dean Neely
Duster Wood Fleet 1st – John Whipple 2nd – Dean Neely 3rd – Tim O’Sullivan Duster Glass Fleet 1st – Sue Neely 2nd – Tim O’Sullivan 3rd – Declan Gaylo
First Half Series Duster A Fleet 1st – John Whipple 2nd – Sue Neely 3rd – Jay Stevenson Sunfish Gold Fleet 1st – Ryan Spencer 2nd – Jay Stevenson 3rd – Jim Kellerk Sunfish Silver Fleet 1st – Dan DeFranco 2nd – Hunter Strafaci 3rd – Connor O’Connell
Laser Gold Fleet 1st – Kathy Hyatt 2nd – Ryan Spencer 3rd – Frank Blesso Laser Silver Fleet 1st – Katie Stevenson 2nd – Dana Stevenson 3rd – Tom Trabold
Second Half Series Duster Wood Fleet Laser Gold Fleet 1st – Kathy Hyatt 1st – John Whipple 2nd – Jim Hyatt (Wooden Bowl Winner) 3rd – Frank Blesso 2nd – Sue Neely rd 3 – Dean Neely Laser Silver Fleet Duster Glass Fleet 1st – Ryan Trabold 1st – Sue Neely 2nd – Arianna May 2nd – Tim O’Sullivan 3rd – Katie Stevenson Sunfish Gold Fleet 3rd – Declan Gaylo 1st – Ryan Spencer Duster A Fleet st 2nd – Frank Blesso 1 – John Whipple (E.Thomas Gilliard 3rd – Tony Seay Memorial Bowl Winner) Sunfish Silver Fleet 2nd – Jay Stevenson 1st – Hunter Strafaci 3rd – Rich Daggett 2nd – Dan DeFranco 3rd – Jack Kellerk
Under 21 Laser Regatta att Eleven Junior Sailors participated in this seaLasers son’s Under 21 Laser Re1st – Kathy Hyatt gatta and a great time was 2nd – Jim Hyatt 3rd – Frank Blesso had by all. Here are the final standings: 1st - Arianna May 2nd - Katie Stevenson Labor Day Regatta Dusters 3rd - Nick Osmon 1st – Jay Stevenson 4th - Nolan Flynn Lasers 2nd – Sue Neely 5th - Declan Gaylo 1st – Kathy Hyatt 3rd – John Whipple 6th - Ryan Trabold 2nd – Frank Blesso Sunfish 7th - Dan DeFranco rd 3 – Jim Kellerk st 1 – Don Lowe 8th - Dana Stevenson Open Sunfish Regatta Duster Districts 2nd – Dan DeFranco 9th - Alex McKendry 1st – John Whipple 1st – Mike Wheeler rd 3 – Ryan Spencer 10th - Kyle Pollock and nd 2nd – Jay Stevenson 2 –Frank Blesso Jack Stratton 3rd – Tim O’Sullivan 3rd – John Blesso Congratulations to all Junior Awards Open Laser Regatta Duster Nationals the sailors who partici1st – Kathy Hyatt Regatta 1st – Jay Stevenson pated in the 3 race, one nd st 2 – Frank Blesso 1 place – Alex McKendry 2nd – John Whipple day regatta. rd nd 3 – Mike Trabold 2 place – Dan DeFranco 3rd – Tim O’Sullivan 3rd place – Hunter Strafaci Laser Beam Award (greatest improvement Lasers) The Fleet Racing that takes place as part of the Instructional – Katie Stevenson Program awards follow: Ancient Mariner Award (best score for sailor over B Fleet A Fleet the age of 38) – Frank Blesso st st 1 Place – Maggie O’Connell 1 Place –Dan DeFranco Fish Tail (greatest improvement Sunfish sailor) nd 2 Place – Peter Caragol 2nd Place – Hunter Strafaci – Andreas McKendry rd rd 3 Place – Tommy Caragol 3 Place – Jack Kellerk Flat Iron Award (most improved woman sailor) A few participants also received special recognition through – Roe Gohd the following awards which is a long standing Lake Naomi Club Women’s High Point (highest score of the season) Tradition. Awards for 2015 – Kathy Hyatt Owaissa Cup – Dan DeFranco Phoenix Cup (awarded for special efforts for the Awarded to the participant with the best overall score of the sailing program) – Eileen Stevenson summer. Feather Duster (greatest improved Duster sailor) Thomas Cup – Andreas McKendry – Jay Stevenson Awarded for special efforts in helping others The “Hoot” Award (sportsmanship and contribution Pine Tree Award – Maggie O’Connell RC Laser sailor) – John Whipple Awarded to the junior showing the best progress. US Sailing Sportsmanship Award (sportsmanship in “Ugly Fish” Sunfish Sportsmanship Award – Johnny Alexander the overall sailing program) – Tony Seahy Awarded to the Junior deemed to be the “best sport” Laser Fleet Champion (“Bill” Person Memorial Trophy recipient) – John Whipple Congratulations to all our young sailors, we look forward to Laser Fleet Champion – Kathy Hyatt your participation again next summer! Sunfish Fleet Champion – Ryan Spencer
2015 SAILING AWARDS RECIPIENTS
4th of July Regatta Dusters 1st – Jay Stevenson 2nd – Tim O’Sullivan 3rd – Dean Neely Sunfish 1st – Jim Kellerk 2nd – Ryan Spencer 3rd – Tony Seay
Early Bird Series Sunfish 1st – Jim Kellerk 2nd – Ryan Spencer 3rd – Dana Stevenson Lasers 1st – Kathy Hyatt 2nd – Frank Blesso 3rd – Jim Hyatt Dusters 1st – John Whipple
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End of Green LNC SVCs As you know LNC has gone through the lengthy process of upgrading the club wide computer system. The new gold stored value cards work directly with the point-of-sale terminals that have been installed at all LNC locations. The green SVCs are not compatible with these terminals. The older swipe machines will no longer be used as of January 1, 2016. Please make it a point to utilize any value on your green SVCs and then dispose of them. Any funds still on your green card can be transferred to the new gold cards at the Administrative Office prior to the end of the year.
Sledding Hill The Lake Naomi Club sledding hill located outside of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will again be available to Members this winter season. The sledding hill will be open when weather permits. When the sledding hill is open the hours of operation are from dawn until dusk. It is absolutely unsafe to ride the sledding hill after dark so please refrain from doing so. The sledding hill will be posted as “Closed” when it is considered unsafe to ride. Please abide by the postings each day in order to keep your entire family safe.
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We Have A Vacation Spot For You When you hear your colleagues at work, your neighbors and your friends talking about their summer vacations and the fact that they had to cut their vacation short due to beaches being closed as a result of shark sightings or that traffic was terrible or there was nothing for the kids to do but go to the boardwalk and spend money -- be sure to tell them that you have a great vacation spot for them in the Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. People often book their vacation rentals early and many times go back to a less than satisfying location based on force of habit. It is not too early to plant the seed in order to have your colleagues, neighbors and friends spend their 2016 summer vacation at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails, the only Five Star Platinum Club Community in the Northeast. There is also the winter getaway you can suggest at the Mountaintop Lodge. Be sure to tell them that Lake Naomi - Timber Trails has seven sandy beaches and a whole lot more. Like fast-dry, soft surface tennis courts, a wonderful golf course, swimming pool with a great water slide, swimming pool with aquatic climbing wall, the Kid’s Klub Camp Program, creative teen and pre-teen programs, adult activities, a Clubhouse-Restaurant, three lakes and two ponds, sailing, boating, windsurfing, canoeing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking and outdoor programs as well as top-notch instructional programs in swimming, sailing, tennis, golf and archery. Then there is the award winning 48,000 square foot Logan Steele Community Center. The Community Center features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and aerobics studio, multi-purpose space capable of accommodating two indoor tennis courts, a covered pavilion, paddle tennis court, sports fields, archery range and much, much, more. If the Club can help you in attracting others to vacation in the Community by providing you with DVD’s, Leisure Service Guides, Calendars, Newsletters, Activity Flyers and the like, just give Communications/Marketing Manager Laura Altemose a call at (570) 646-9191, ext. 104 or email her at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com. If you n e e d Laura to speak directly with potential visitors, she will be glad to do that as well. Start now! Promote your Five Star Platinum Club Community and the Mountaintop Lodge. Planning for a great 2016 Season is underway.
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First of all, I would like to say “Thank You” to each person who took the time to vote for the Mountaintop Lodge in the Pocono Record’s Reader’s Choice Awards. With your help we are celebrating our third consecutive year as the Best Bed and Breakfast. Additional thanks goes out to those who have recommended us to their family and friends. Please remember, when you refer a guest to stay with us at the Lodge, they will receive a 10% discount on their reservation when they let us know a Member sent them. Did you know that Daily Soups have returned to the Lodge every day from 11:302:30? We will have two soups every day, served with a roll for $5.00. Come and try some of Chef Frank’s culinary creations like Loaded Baked Potato, Seafood Chowder, Roasted Root Vegetable, Steak and Pepper or Beef Vegetable. What will your new favorite be? Now is the time to order your Thanksgiving pies!! This year we will be offering a Gluten Free Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie as well as a Sugar Free Triple Berry Pie in addition to all of your old favorites. Orders need to be submitted with payment by Sunday, November 22nd. You can pick up a Thanksgiving Pie Order Form at the Community Center, Administrative Office or Mountaintop Lodge. The Lighting of the Chritmas Tree and Sing Along will be Friday, December 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Diane and Willie will be leading the singing of the carols. In addition, there will be plenty of hot cocoa and coffee for your enjoyment. Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Cookie Exchange on Saturday, December 19th from 5:00-6:00 PM. Last year we enjoyed lots of laughs and some absolutely delicious cookies. This year will be no different, a fun night of hanging out with friends both bo new and old. To participate, you will need to bring six dozen cookies, packed six cookies per pe container. We’ll enjoy some beverages and then th trade cookies so that each participant will go home with a six dozen cookie assortment. It’s It the best of both worlds… all different kinds of cookies and you only had to make one batch! Sign-ups S are required by calling the Lodge no later la than Tuesday, December 15th. Carolyn Keiper, MTL Hospitality Manager
Temporary Memberships Are Important The total number of families who subscribed to the Club’s Temporary Membership (TM) to date in 2015 is 845. Temporary Memberships for 2015 are projected to generate $345,000 in fees towards the annual operations budget by years end. Temporary Members are described as a family living on a temporary basis in the home of a Club Member when the Home Owner/Club Member is not present. This includes those renting homes as well as Family Members and Colleagues of Club Members utilizing homes without the Club Member being present. Temporary Memberships are very important to the Club as not only do Temporary Members generate a significant amount of revenue for the Club, but they also represent the number two source of future Club Members. The number one source of future Club Members is through referrals from existing Club Members. Remember the Membershare Referral program was expanded to include Temporary Members. When your referral purchases their Temporary Membership, you will be rewarded 25 Club Dollars for each week your referral purchases their Temporary Membership with a maximum of 100 Club Dollars per referral. You will receive a stored value card that can bbe utilized toward your Membership Fees or uused at any amenity. To qualify, the person yyou refer must be completely new to the Lake Naomi Club and the referral card must be N turned into the Administrative Office before tu the temporary membership is purchased. The th Membership/Marketing Committee plans to M continue its marketing efforts for Temporary co Members, as once families see and experience M the Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Communith ty, the chances of their becoming a Property ty Owner/Club Member increases dramatically. O
IIs the th IIce S Safe f ffor Y You, Y Your F Friends i d and Equipment? With winter on its way, the ice fishing season will be upon us. To ensure a safe time while ice fishing, you must remember to follow certain precautions. Carelessness is the number one enemy of ice fisherpersons and knowledge is the number one weapon against that enemy. The best equipment is of no value if you are in icy water fighting to escape. Please take the following precautions when ice fishing to ensure yourself and others of a good time. Know the ice. When selecting a location, check the ice by chipping it with a sharp object. If ice chips and has a clinking sound, it is good ice. If it crumbles and has a dull sound, it is unsafe. Stickups, piers or any protruding structures cause weak ice. Areas that have or are near currents, springs and aerators are also areas that may have weak ice. Please stay clear of these areas. Two inches of clear blue ice can support one person traveling on foot, three inches can support a group traveling in single file. Four or more inches of ice is considered safe for general use – such as a group of ice fisherpersons. Ice that is four inches thick will hold up to 260 pounds, over six inches is safe for you and your equipment. Cloudy or opaque ice may support less weight, and slush ice on a lake is only one-half as strong as clear blue ice. Before venturing out onto the ice, exercise extreme caution – especially during the first ice cover and during the late winter months when rapid changes occur in ice structure. Black ice is clear and has no snow frozen in it. This can be safe but it is difficult to see water holes on a calm day when there are no ripples on the water. It is very slippery and ice creepers for your footwear are a must. It's always a good idea to use the buddy system when ice fishing. In the event that you break through the ice, stay calm and do not panic, put your arms up and lay them on the ice, your clothing will freeze and adhere to the ice. This will keep your body at a level accessible for rescue. Another rescue method is to take two large spikes and tie a leather thong to the head of each spike. Hang this device around your shoulders and slip the spikes in your breast pockets. If you should fall through the ice, grab the spikes to claw your way out of the water. REMEMBER, it is IMPOSSIBLE to crawl out of slippery ice if the water is more than waist deep. When trying to locate fish, do not move more than 10 feet from one hole to a new hole. Fish run in schools and will be feeding on plankton within a certain area. Depth of the ice is also very critical: at the first safe ice, fishing is best in the shallow water areas, as the ice thickens, the fish move into the deeper water areas.
2016 Dues Payment Procedure Continuing with the policy instituted in 2013, we will again be mailing the 2016 dues invoice to all Club Members on or about December 15, 2015. There is a substantial discount if dues are paid on or before March 15th. Members may submit payment beginning December 15th by mail, in person, via our website, or over the phone. All payments received between December 15th through January 2nd will be recorded as being received on January 2nd. These payments will be held together and drawn at random for assignment of boat/canoe/kayak racks. Payments received beginning January 3rd and after will be considered on a first paid, first assigned basis according to the date received. Club Members are also reminded that the policy of racks being assigned based on the location of their home remains the same: Members making payment through January 31st (including all “early” payments received between December 15th and January 2nd) who are requesting racks in their assigned area get first preference to those racks. Requests from these members for assignments outside of their area will be made beginning February 1st, based on availability of racks at that time. All payments received after January 31st will be assigned on a first paid, first assigned basis, based on availability at that time, to the member’s requested area (without regard to their area of assignment). Please note that no payments received between December 15th and January 2nd will actually be processed until after January 2nd. This means checks will not be cashed nor will credit card payments be processed (EXCEPT payments made on our website which are processed immediately but will still be recorded as being received on January 2nd). We remind all members that early payment gives them the best possible chance for their desired assignment. Please feel free to contact the Administrative Office if you have any questions regarding this information.
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Lake Naomi Club Q & A I have seen tree cutting happening in the community without a permit posted. Doesn’t tree removal (including the removal of limbs) require a permit? All cutting or trimming of trees requires that the homeowner (or the contractor on behalf of the homeowner) apply for a tree removal/tree trimming permit. Any trees, limbs, shrubs or other growth that is removed without a permit and that compromises the front, rear or side buffers will need to be replaced. This is especially important when tree work is done to a Lake Front area. All home owners who have property that borders Lake Naomi want to have a view of the lake. To balance in keeping the natural buffers around the Lake, it is very important for the home owner and the Club to work together to protect that buffer while still giving the home owner the view they have made a significant investment in. Hence, the term “buffered view” being the goal. The permit requirement is not meant to be detriment to a home owner getting the results they desire, but it is a means of working together to preserve the beauty of Lake Naomi for all Members to enjoy. If you see work being done without a permit please contact the Administrative Office. With the new Community Garbage Collection, what time does my garbage have to be out? Garbage collection begins in both communities on their assigned days at 7:00AM. Garbage should be out and ready for pick up by 7:00AM. The route that the drivers take has been known to change, so even if you are used to a 10:00 pick up that could change to 7:00AM at any time! My garbage was missed this week and now the bear got into it. Why did that happen and what should I do? The Community Garbage program is constantly improving but given the nature of the business will never be perfect. We all need to work together to make the program work which includes County Waste being more diligent when doing the pick-up. If your garbage is missed, please report it to the Administrative office as soon as possible so County Waste can be sent back to retrieve it. If for some reason County Waste cannot return in a timely manner, Lake Naomi Club litter patrol will retrieve the garbage. However, as a Member of the Community it is your responsibility to place you garbage in a bear proof receptacle and then place that receptacle inside of a bear resistant wooden box, take your cans in, or place them in a location camouflaged by landscaping. Placing a regular plastic can or a standard metal can out by the road or even inside the wood structure is asking for the bear to come and rip it apart; especially if you put your garbage out on a Sunday night. The Club continues to recommend the purchase of a bear resistant Bearicuda receptacle or other bear proof brand container. The 30 gallon Bearicuda cans, while small, have a seal inside the twist off top that contains the smells. The larger stealth models are steel lined and have a two handed locking system. The Club has sold (wholesale, you pay only what we pay to the manufacturer) in excess of 250 of these cans. We need everyone’s help to deter the bears. Please contact the Administrative Office if you are in need of a Bearicuda. I see garbage cans out by the road, not in a wooden bin. I thought all cans had to be hidden from view in an approved wooden structure? The ARC Standards and Requirements and the Garbage Policies of the Associations do state that all garbage cans must be placed in a wooden structure. This was done for two reasons, aesthetics and bear protection. Now we all know that a bear can simply pick those structures up and throw them like a beach ball. So unless you have a bear proof can inside, the bear is going to damage the structure to get to the can or bag he smells inside. The structures do create a more pleasing aesthetic for the Community, putting the cans out of sight. With the introduction of the new garbage program, and to give everyone time to get the needed cans and a bin to put them in, it has not been enforced for the past few months. However, the ARC Inspector will begin to notify those home owners that continually leave the cans out by the road. The cans must be placed inside a wooden structure, taken into the garage or camouflaged by landscaping. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is a beautiful community, let’s all do our part to keep it that way! 12
Save Your Club Some Green by "Going Green" Are you an "environment and spending conscience" member who would be willing to "Go Green and Save Green" by receiving the Reflections newsletter electronically? We want to hear from you! It's easy to "opt out". Just go to our website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com, click on "Members" in the upper right, then look under the "Online Sign-up" tab for "Reflections Online Request". Or simply e-mail us at admin@lakenaomiclub.com and tell us you want to start receiving your Reflections newsletter via e-mail only. Please note this applies to the Reflections newsletter only. You will continue to receive all other mailings from the Club including important meeting notifications, membership votes, etc. Also note that even if you are already signed up to receive Reflections online, you will continue to also receive the printed version until you actually opt-out. We look forward to hearing from you to tell us you want to "Go Green".