A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Phase One of Horizon Plan End-of-Spring WHAT’S INSIDE Exciting Changes for the Cafes .............. 2 Lake Naomi Club Welcome Back Party ................................ 3 Men’s Luncheon ... 4 Ladies’ Luncheon . 5 2015 Teen Leadership Experience Program ................. 6 New Fitness Classes ................................ 7
The long awaited expansions of the Golf Center and Timber Trails Clubhouse are in the final weeks of completion. The Management Team is excited to have the buildings turned over from the contractors in order to add the finishing touches that include: adding all the furniture, stocking the shelves with supplies and preparing for the Memorial Day Weekend operations. The Golf Operations Team is excited to show off the new pro shop, putting green and events pavilion. The new pro shop will host a new array of apparel and golf equipment to meet the Golf membership needs. Just a reminder, don’t forget to secure your golf locker space as they are going fast. The Food and Beverage Team is very excited for the Sneak Peak Event Weekend at the Timber Trails Grill. On Friday, May 22nd the Timber Trails Grill will be open from 5:00 – 9:00 PM for you to tour the facilities and enjoy tabled hors d’oeuvre stations along with passed hors d’oeuvres. The full service bar will be open featuring everyone’s favorite beverage along with some new signature drinks. The hors d’oeuvres will be complimentary and the bar is pay as you go. On Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th the Timber Trails Clubhouse will be open from 11 AM to 3 PM so that you can tour the facility. You can also stop in from 5 PM – 9 PM for complimentary tabled and passed hors d’oeuvres along with a cash bar that remain open until 10 PM. The Timber Trails Grill will start serving their full menu the following weekends from Friday to Sunday. Then starting Friday, June 26th the Timber Trails Grill will be in full operation open six days a week. The Timber Trails Pool and the Timber Trails Café will be opening Memorial Day Weekend (weather permitting). The pool is scheduled to be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The new Timber Trails Café will be open all three days from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Honoring Bobby McKee.................... 8 RC Laser Fleet Summer Races ............. 9 LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally ...................... 10 Annual Bass Tournament ......... 11
Timber Trails Grill Hours May 29th – June 21st Fridays & Saturdays Dining Room/Patio 11AM – 9 PM, Bar 11AM – 10 PM Sundays Dining Room/Patio 11AM – 8 PM, Bar 11AM – 9 PM June 26th – September 6th Mondays CLOSED Tuesday – Sunday Dining Room/Patio 11AM – 9 PM Bar 11 AM – 10PM September 7th Labor Day 11AM – 3 PM
Exciting Changes for the Cafes In Memoriam Bernard Borine of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania February 23, 2015 Member since 1982 Andy Shumack of Hackettstown, New Jersey and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania April 22, 2015 Member since 1991
Oakley Sunglasses Stop by the Community Center for Oakley sunglasses, a great value for Members anytime but now even better during the CLEAN-HOUSE SALE ! All in-stock glasses are specially priced through the Memorial Day weekend. Shop now and save big on quality Oakley eyewear! Custom orders are always available at the everyday Member discount by contacting Margaret Hickey at tennis@lakenaomiclub.com.
“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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The Cafe Team has been working on ways to better serve the Members. They have heard the concerns and requests and are pleased to announce many exciting new changes for the 2015 summer season. The menus have been revamped so that the cafes will offer summer seasonal items that will please the Club’s vast variety of pallets. The juicy burgers, fresh deli sandwiches and wraps along with summer salads are sure to please. New this year at the Boathouse Café is the LNC Express Line featuring state-of- theart equipment to keep prepared menu items ready and waiting for you on the busy days. You and your family can come in and select your food and get back to the beach in minimal time. Also added to the Boathouse Café is a pizza oven located outside behind the Duster Bar. Pizzas will be made to order, offered in 9 inch or 16 inch pies. Located on the lower level of the café is the revised ice cream parlor featuring Hershey Ice Cream along with made to order milkshakes. There will be an assortment of eight hard ice cream flavors to choose from. The Lake Naomi Pool has also improved on the express line service to speed up your food orders so you can get back in the pool or sunbathing faster. With the expansion for the Timber Trails Clubhouse, a brand new kitchen has been added that ha will service both the w Timber Trails Grill T and the Timber Trail an Café. This means a better featured C tter selection of tempting items will ill be feat red at the Timber Trails Cafe. The entire Café Team is excited about these changes and looking forward to providing good service and quality food. If you have any quesw tions or suggestions for the summer cafés please contact Café Manager ti Kevin Fisher at kfisher@lakenaomiclub.com. K
New N ew and and IImproved mp Summer Calendar Coming Soon!! Over the Winter the Recreation Team decided it was time to give the Summer Activities Calendar a facelift. After debating what can be done and bringing Communications Manager Laura Altemose on board to help with the new layout, we are very excited about the new calendar. Now you can proudly hang the spiral bound calendar which is decorated with your pictures submitted for the Annual Calendar, and view one week at a time, starting with the first day of the season. In addition, all events are color coded helping you to plan out your summer. The detailed pages that were in the back of the calendar are included and can be easily found under the department tab. The calendar is currently being printed and is due for delivery at the beginning of June. In the meantime a copy of the 2015 Summer Activities Calendar can be found online in the Members Section under Calendar. Watch for the eblast announcing the calendars have arrived so you can stop in the Administrative Office or the Community Center to pick one up.
Gateway Property Update Many Members have been inquiring on what the status is with the Gateway Property. The Club and Management Team want Members to know that they continue to look into different ideas of developing the gateway property on the corner of 940 and 423. At this time with the Club’s Horizon plan in full swing and no immediate need for utilizing the property the Club will continue to maintain the corner at a platinum level. The Operations Team is considering adding an event or two on the property for the 2015 summer but no major development is planned at this time. The Gateway Committee has all of the great recommendations from the membership documented and will consider all options as the Club continues to enhance the horizon plan working with all Club committees and the Long Range Planning committee. If you have any questions regarding the property please direct them to General Manager Robert Jones at rjones@lakenaomiclub.com or Operations Manager Tim Brooks at tbrooks@lakenaomiclub.com
Schützenfest Bring your family and join the fun with LNC’s Second Annual Schützenfest on Saturday, May 30th. Clubhouse Manager Peter Koryttko and Operations Manager Tim Brooks have created LNC’s version of a Schützenfest with a paintball target competition held on Club Beach. The qualification rounds will begin at 3 PM and the final shoot off at 5 PM. During this time both the Duster Bar and the Boat House Café will be open offering Happy Hour Specials and appetizers for everyone to enjoy. Live Entertainment will be on the beach during this event to add to the festival atmosphere. Continue the Schützenfest at the LNCH with a German Buffet featuring Bratwurst with Sauerbraten and Peter’s fabulous Pancake Station. The crowning of the King/Queen and the Prince/Princess will take place on the dance floor at 8 PM. The evening will be topped off with featured entertainment. There is no cost or sign-up necessary for the shooting competition. The Club will be providing paintball guns and paintballs. The Schützenfest Buffet is $26++ per adult inclusive and $11++ for ages children 5-12. Children ages four and under are complimentary. Reservations are encouraged – please call the Clubhouse at 570-646-2866. The Fifth Annual Lake Naomi Car Show will be held Saturday, June 6th from 2:30 PM until 6:00 PM. The car convoy will begin at the Community Center at 2:00 PM, ending at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Live entertainment will be outside during the car show with a 50/50 raffle to benefit a local charity along with beautiful raffle baskets. The Duster Bar will be open for your enjoyment. We will continue the party through the night with Chef and his Culinary Team preparing a delicious BBQ Grille Buffet and a beach bonfire from 6:00 PM to the end outside at the beach level patio. For your car registration, participants, please register your car by calling the Community Center at 570-646-8585. Online reservations for the car show can be made in the Members Section of the Club’s website www.LakeNaomiClub.com under online Sign-Up. Same day registration is $25. Come early and enjoy the beautiful lake and beach. Rain date for Car Show & Beach Party Sunday, June 7th.
First Lake Naomi Kiddie Car Show We invite all kiddie cars to celebrate the first LNC kiddie car show along with the Annual Car Show. All kids with their electric mini cars are welcome to participate in their own special car show. This new event will take place in the overflow parking lot at the LNCH starting at 2:30 PM. There will judging and “racing” with prizes for the top winners. The judges will be looking for the cleanest and best operating car in the show – the overall winner will receive the “Smallest Car Trophy”. Please fill out a kiddie car registration form at the Community Center. Registration for a kiddie car is free. There will be an ice cream and soda station for everyone to enjoy!
Lake Naomi Club Welcome Back Party Bring your family and join your friends for our popular “Welcome Back Party” on Saturday, June 20th. No matter where you may call home, Lake Naomi Club will always be your home away from home! Our party kicks off the summer season at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. So, please join us to greet old friends and make some new ones at our “Welcome Back Party.” Lake Naomi Clubhouse dining room will host an adults only party at 6:30 PM with signature cocktails from around the world. Chef Paul and his team will be putting together a selection of popular entrees from a variety of different countries. The dinner will be finished off with an assortment of desserts prepared by the Mountaintop Lodge Pastry Chef, Chef Don. Live Entertainment will be provided by “Ostrich Hat”. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing. See the Welcome Back Party Flyer online for more details. Please make your reservations by June 16th at the Community Center or online in the Members Section of www.lakenaomiclub.com. Hope to see you there. Cost for the Welcome Back Party is $38.00 (tax and gratuity included).
Lunch Available Six Days
Beginning Friday, June 19th the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will be serving Lunch every day but Tuesday, throughout the summer from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please join us on the deck or in the Grill Room and let Chef Paul and his team dazzle you with the New Summer Lunch Menu plus the daily specials. This year there will be a new Fresh Garden Salad Station every Saturday. You choose all of the toppings and a chef will prepare your salad right in front of you. There will be new toppings every week including items such as: seared chicken or beef, spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions and more! The Grill Room Bar will also be open for drinks during lunch.
Monday Pasta Night The legendary “Traditional Pasta Night” at the Clubhouse will be served on Monday nights from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM starting June 29th until August 31st. Check out the extremely popular made-to-order pasta station with traditional toppings where you can select from a variety of pastas and sauces and a chef will prepare it for you as you watch. Eat as much soup, salad, pasta and Chef’s special dinner item as you wish with a weekly dessert selection. The price for this event is $18.00 for adults and $8.50 for children ages 4-12. Children ages three and under will be complimentary. The bistro menu is also available from 5:00-9:30 PM. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be offered.
LNCH Hours of Operation Summer Season June 21 through Labor Day Breakfast Buffet Sundays only 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Lunch Everyday except Tuesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Grill and Deck Dinner Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5 PM to 9:30 PM Friday, and Saturday 5 PM to 10:00 PM Monday Pasta Buffet 5 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner Menus 5 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday LNCH Closed BAR Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - Noon to 10 PM Friday & Saturday - Noon to Midnight
Mark your Calendar Please mark your calendar for the 2015 Clubhouse Committee events. All events require pre-registration either at the Clubhouse phone number: 570-6462866 or online under Member’s Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Welcome Back, June 20th Men’s Luncheon, June 27th Sunset on Lake Naomi, Sept 12th Halloween Party, October 31st Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, November 26th Holiday Gala, December 12th New Year’s Eve, December 31st 3
Sunday Breakfast Buffet The LNCH will be offering Sunday Breakfast Buffets from Sunday, May 17th through Sunday, Septembert 6th (Labor Day weekend). The famous breakfast buffet will include: selections of freshly made pastries and breakfast breads; made-to-order omelets with all your favorite toppings; belgian waffles, french toast or pancakes with whipped cream, cherries, maple syrup and chocolate sauce; breakfast sausage links, applewood smoked bacon; sausage gravy and country biscuits; crispy hash brown potatoes; fresh fruit salad; three different fruit juices along with a cereal station for the kids. Coffee, decaf and assorted hot teas are included in the buffet price. Champagne Mimosas and Peter’s signature Bloody Marys are available. All this and more for only $13.50 per Adult and $7.25 for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 complimentary. Please call 570-646-2866, or e-mail your reservation to Clubhouse@ LakeNaomiClub.com.
Reservations at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse In order to guarantee that you and your guests have the smoothest dining experience possible, we strongly suggest making reservations for the Main Dining Room at the Clubhouse. Reservations may be made anytime by leaving a message by phone at 570-6462866 or send an email to Clubhouse@ lakenaomiclub.com. If you would like a confirmation of your reservation, please let us know on your message. In order to be fair, the Club cannot accept standing reservations or window seat reservations. Reservations will be held for fifteen minutes past the reserved time. After that grace period your name will be put on the waiting list for seating. Reservations for parties of more than eight may not always be able to be accommodated. Reservations are not accepted for the Grill Room, the Deck area or on Monday Pasta Nights.
Men's Luncheon Join us on Saturday, June 27th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse for the 21st Annual Men’s Luncheon. Join us at 11:30 AM for some great beer and fellowship with your friends. The lunch buffet will be begin at 12 noon. Chef Paul and his team are sure to delight your senses with a delicious fishermen style luncheon. The buffet will include: summer salad station with fishermen’s seafood salad, a soup station with Chef’s manhattan clam chowder, Maryland crab cakes with a key lime butter sauce, rice pilaf, baby back bbq ribs, herb roasted chicken, beer battered fried cod fish, angus burger and vegetable burger, roasted red potatoes and corn on the cob. Last but not least, everyone’s favorite apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream. Join us for this popular event for a fun and relaxing afternoon with the boys. All draft beer, house wines, sodas and coffee is inclusive for $26.00 per person. We are very excited about this year’s guest speaker, Mr. Tom Gilmore. After almost three decades of service, Tom Gilmore retired in the spring of 2012, as President and CEO of the New Jersey Audubon Society, the oldest and largest conservation organization in the state of New Jersey. Tom was recognized by The Star Ledger newspaper (New Jersey’s largest daily paper) as Winner of the Year, for his work to save the Highlands. New Jersey Monthly magazine recognized Tom as one of the “101 Most Influential People in New Jersey.” In addition to being an accomplished environmentalist, Tom is an avid fly fisherman. He has fly fished around the world for over 40 years. He is an accomplished author having written numerous articles and his fourth book, East Coast Trophy Tailwaters, was published in the fall of 2014. He is currently working on a comprehensive Pennsylvania trout stream book. See the registration flyer at the Community Center, call 570-646-8585 or signup online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com.
No Show Policy at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse The Clubhouse Team works diligently to have a table available at the Members’ reserved time and on many occasions needs to turn other Members away because the Clubhouse is filled with reservations. Over the last couple years there has been an increase in the number of “no shows” for the reserved table and then the table will sit vacant. In order to encourage Members to call the Clubhouse when their plans have changed a NO SHOW Policy has been developed and added to the 2015 Leisure Service Guide. Members needing to cancel a dinner reservation in the Clubhouse must do so twenty-four hours in advance or they will be considered a “No Show”. The entire party must be present when checking into the Clubhouse at their designated reservation time. Any failure to do so will result in a verbal warning as well as a $20.00 “No Show” fee which will be charged to the Member who made the reservation. This fee is payable before the Member is permitted to initiate any further reservations at the Clubhouse again. Upon the third “No Show,” the Member’s privilege to reserve tables at the Clubhouse will be forfeited for the remainder of the season. Please remember the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Team is always looking for ways to better serve the Members and this policy will insure that everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy a great dining experience.
Red Cross Blood Drive The Blood Mobile will be at the Community Center on Monday July 27th from 10 AM-2 PM. Call the Community Center to reserve your time to donate blood one week prior. 4
Thee Ac Th A Activities ctiiviiti ties ies C Committee ommi mitt itteee w would like to thank all the members who attended the Murder Mystery Event on April 18th. This was a fun night of top notch detective work, 1920’s style. Look for photos on our Facebook page!
Summer Activities Registration Beginning Monday, June 1st, registration for summer recreation activities that require pre-registration will be available at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. All Recreation programs and special events are listed with descriptions in the Summer Calendar. A sign-up sheet is also available for you to fill out and turn in to the Community Center. Fees for activities must be paid at the time of registration. Register early for events and activities so you don’t miss out on all of the fun. Waiting lists will be used when a program or trip fills up. Please remember when you are signing up for activities that in order for you to receive a refund you must cancel a minimum of 48 hours in advance and that refunds for recreation activities are not issued until the end of the Summer. 2015 Pre-Teen, Teen, & Senior Teen Age Groupings – Pre-Teen activities will be 6th & th 7 grades, Teen activities will be 8th & 9th grades, and the Senior Teen activities will be 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Some of our events like Dorney Park and Whitewater Rafting will be for Teens and Senior Teens combined. Please see the listing in the summer calendar for details. As always there will be many of the popular trips from past years along with some great new offerings! 2015 Junior and Senior Formals- This year our formals will be organized by the following age ranges: Junior Formal: 6th – 8th grades & Senior Formal: 9th – 12th grades.
Independence Day Community Picnic Make plans now for the big Independence Day Celebration at Club Beach set for Saturday, July 4th from Noon to 6:00 PM. As always, there will be a large variety of picnic foods and refreshments including the new Ice Cream Bar. Food will be served until 5:00 PM. For those who want a little stronger refreshment, the Duster Bar will be serving their signature frozen drinks, assorted draft beer, wine and martinis. This lakeside cookout is a perfect chance to relax on the beach while enjoying live entertainment from 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM. The day will begin at Noon with a flag raising ceremony by the Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association and the fun will continue with games and activities for kids of all ages throughout the day. Don’t miss one of Lake Naomi’s biggest signature events. After enjoying the Club Beach celebration, head upstairs to the Clubhouse for a buffet dinner starting from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Annual Ladies' Luncheon The Ladies Luncheon with feature Robin Fox, Female Comedian. Join us, Ladies, for an afternoon of laughs at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:30AM. Raffle basket will benefit the Jonas House in Effort, PA. The event will be open for reservations on June 1, 2015. This event is known to sell out quickly so please register early.
Book Club The Book Club meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 PM at the Community Center and is always open to new participants. Everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t read the book. The discussions talk about the book, writing style and if it was favorable to everyone’s tastes, but does not give the plot away. This is a great way to get introduced to a variety of books that you may never have looked at otherwise. If you have questions please call Vilma Zabaleta 570-646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: June 08 - "The Dinner" by Herman Kock July 13 - "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown Aug. 10 - "The Storied Life of A.J.Fikrey" by Gabrielle Zevin Easter Egg Hunt at the LSCC
Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events Saturday, May 23rd Memorial Day Run/Walk Extravaganza registration begins at 8:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony by Pocono Mountain Lions Club Color Guard Held at the Flag Pole outside the Community Center 12:00 Noon BBQ Buffet available 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Live music by Timeline 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM Family Fun Activities 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Inflatables, Face Painting, Kids Craft Tables, Obstacle Course and much more. Timber Trails Clubhouse Tours 11 AM – 3 PM Sneak Peak Event at Timber Trail Grill 5:00 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, May 24th Timber Trails Memorial Day Flag Golf Tournament Call the Golf Center to register and sign-up for a tee time Timber Trails Clubhouse Tours 11 AM – 3 PM Memorial Day Sailing Races 12 Noon at Club Beach Archery Range Open Shoots 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM Honoring Bobby McKee 1:00 PM at Lake Naomi Tennis Center Sneak Peak Event at Timber Trail Grill 5:00 PM – 9 PM 26th Annual Family Dinner Hosted by the Sailing Association 5:00 PM cash bar 6:00 PM buffet dinner LNCH Main Dining Room (pre-registration required) Timber Trails Pool Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Club Beach Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM 5
Night Recreation 2015 Night Recreation is an opportunity for young Members and guests going into the third grade and above to come to the Community Center to meet friends and have fun participating in staff supervised activities. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the third and fourth graders will sign in upon arrival and be escorted to and from supervised activities while they are at Night Recreation. The fifth graders and above will still have Night Recreation Monday through Friday and will be free to come and go as they please. On Tuesdays and Thursdays only fifth graders and above will be permitted to attend Night Recreation. No children under fifth grade will be allowed to attend on these nights. The Shuttle Bus (Red Route) will run every hour and can pick up or drop off the participants. Recreation staff will be on hand for a variety of games and activities. Night Recreation will be held every week Monday through Friday from June 29th through August 28th. The game room, multi-purpose room, mezzanine area, outdoor pavilion, outdoor fields and some activity rooms will be available for participants.
2015 Teen Leadership Experience Program Lake Naomi Club’s NEW Teen Leadership Experience Program (TLEP) is a program specially designed for teens going into the 9th grade the following school year. TLEP will provide our teens with the skills needed to become successful leaders amongst their peers, at school, and in their future career paths. The TLEP participants will work closely with the TLEP Director while participating in teambuilding experiences, leadership activities, fun offsite trips, community projects and many more exciting activities. The cost of the program will be $120 per week with multiple week purchases being discounted in the same manner as Kids Klub. The cost of the program will include exciting weekly trips like waterfall rappelling, biking the Lehigh Gorge, low ropes teambuilding trip, hiking trips and more! “Early Bird Registration” with an additional discount begins online only May 1st at: https://lakenaomiclub.campbrainregistration.com/ General registration will begin June 1st online and at the Community Center. 6
Klub Day Camps 2015 Sign up now for this Summer’s Day Camps! The Lake Naomi Club’s Camps will run from Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 21st. LNC’s Camps offer way more than just a summer day care service. Each child will learn, grow and have fun through a carefully planned, age appropriate curriculum that encourages them to build relationships, make positive choices and develop skills. The camps are organized into three main programs: Kub Klub is available to those Members and guests who are 3 years of age and potty trained (No pull-ups or diapers will be accepted.) This Klub runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kub Klub will have a variety of activities including but not limited to block play, circle activities, dramatic play, outdoor activities and story time. A morning snack is included with this camp. Kids Klub is available to those Members and guests who are att least 4 years of age and entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2015-2016 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kids Klub incorporates a myriad d of fun activities including arts and crafts, sports, archery, outdoorr nature activities and field trips to other Lake Naomi Club venues such as the tennis center, golf course, swimming pools and beaches. A morning snack is included with this camp. Afternoon Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2015-2016 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Afternoon Klub is comprised of a camper registering for one activity or subject. This subject will be explored in a variety of activities and games that are designed to increase the child’s proficiency or knowledge. Please note there are grade restrictions with some subjects. Lunch is included with this camp. Sign-ups will begin June 1st. Sign-up fast and easy on the Lake Naomi Club webpage or in person at the Community Center; registrations cannot be completed by phone. For more information about all of our camps, check out the Club’s Day Camp Catalog or contact the Recreation Manager at the Community Center (570) 646-8585.
Members needed for Environmental Stewardship Committee The Committee on Environmental Protection is being reshaped to fit our community’s needs and desires and will now be referred to as the Environmental Stewardship Committee. While many of our committee members remain, we are looking for new members who can provide the insight and assistance that this committee needs. We are looking for Members who are interested in environmental education, programming, conservation and awareness. The committee hopes to have its new focus geared towards educational community programs and projects that support the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s mission statement and goals. While it is not required the committee would encourage anyone with a background in environmental education or programming of resource management to be a part of this new vision of the committee. Environmental Stewardship Committee Mission Statement “Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources.” The Lake Naomi Club Environmental Stewardship Committee ensures the responsible management of the natural resources within Lake Naomi Club. The committee develops educational, informative and interpretive programming and publications relating to environmental sustainability, conservation and management. It is the committee’s mission to create environmental stewardship among members through community programming and events with an environmental basis. In addition, the committee will provide recommendations to the Board of Governors on any future projects with potential environmental impact. If you are interested please submit an application of committee membership to Lake Naomi Club. There will be a meeting for all interested applicants on June 13th at 11:30 AM at the Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is to select committee members and to introduce ideas. Applications are available at the administrative office and questions can be directed to Kelly Swingle by emailing kswingle@lakenaomiclub.com.
LN -TT Fourth Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show Please mark your calendar for Saturday, August 1, 2015. The Activities Committee is busy getting ready for this exciting event. There will be many new artists joining us this year and some returning that missed us last year. The Craft Show is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community Center. We are hoping to make this day a huge success for the Community and our friends. We hope to see you there!
Swim Team Update The 2015 Swim Team meeting will be held on Monday, June 29th at 9AM at the Lake Naomi Pool. All interested Pool Members between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to attend with a parent. This time is set aside to meet the Coaches and prepare for the start of the program. All the necessary registration not already completed online can also be done at that time. The registration fee for the swim team program is $150 and due with registration. Swimmers are also invited to stay after the meeting for an informal swim to kick off the season. If you cannot attend the meeting we encourage you to check out the schedule and gear online and submit your ch registration in advance. Otherwise participants can talk re to the swim team coaches during the first regular week of practice June 29th –July 3rd. pr As always we will be looking for parent volunteers to assist with w meets. Those details will also be covered in the meeting. in For those of you considering volunteering some time, we thank th k you iin advance. d LNC hhosts t Hideout, Buckhill, Arrowhead and Pocono YMCA at home this year. So as you imagine parent volunteers will be needed more than ever! Your coaching staff and swim team program will be supervised by long time swimmer and coach Lacey Anger. Lacey will be assisted by fellow coaches Brendan Swingle, Julia Hall, Peter Clark and new to LNC Nate Crikelair. Please feel free to contact Lacey beginning June 29th at the Lake Naomi Pool. Prior to the season you may direct your questions to Meredith Sensenig at the Community Center at 570-646-8585 or msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com. We look forward to seeing you at the pool.
Pool Luau
Pool Members mark Saturday, July 18th on your calendar to attend the always fun and entertaining Pool Luau from 6:30-11:30 PM. The Luau will be held RAIN OR SHINE as the venue at Timber Trails Pool allows everyone to party no matter what the weather. Registrations and payment will be taken beginning Saturday, June 27th at the Lake Naomi Pool or for your convenience you may also sign up now online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. This exciting evening includes a delicious island fare buffet dinner catered by the Clubhouse, a DJ, a cash bar, activities and more. Don’t miss this great night out!
New Fitness Classes
The Fitness Department currently offers classes of all different modalities taught by certified fitness professionals. July and August has even more with the return of all your favorites. Our Bootcamp and Yoga programs will return. Zumba is sure to shake your world. Indoor cycling is also rolling strong! Look for a complete schedule and more details at the Community Center as we get closer to summer. Please refer to the summer calendar on policies this summer for class participation as we try to accommodate all your needs in our limited space. Unused classes from last summer expire on June 27, 2015. The Fitness Department welcomes your ideas on programs and events that you may like to see brought to our community. Coming this Summer - You pick the trainer, you pick the workout, you say when! Gather a group of 3-6 friends and family and together, with the LNC fitness professional of your choice, create a program of your liking. As an alternative to personal training, small group training allows for the socialization and motivation of a group exercise class set to more specific goal-driven and level-appropriate workouts. The fees below are per person. Members can meet with the trainer to set dates and times. Please call the Community Center for more information or to schedule a meeting. Twice a week: 4 Weeks - $80, 6 Weeks - $120, 8 Weeks- $160 Three times a week: 4 Weeks- $120, 6 Weeks - $180, 8 Weeks - $240 Nutritional Coaching and Complete Fitness Assessment can be added to any fitness program for a fee of $80 per person. Know your numbers! Our trainers can help you set and reach your goals by assessing body composition and nutritional changes.
Stand Up Paddle Yoga Standup paddleboard yoga (or SUP yoga, as it’s known to its devotees) is asanas practiced on 10 foot to 12 foot long boards in the most serene of settings: our beautiful lake! Members with board sport experience or without can embrace SUP yoga as a practice that brings a sense of joyful freedom to an otherwise earth-bound yoga practice. You must have your own paddleboard. Each session will review the basics of paddling, and take you through a wonderful mind/ body workout. The cost is $15 per person per class, 5 classes for $60. Upgrade your monthly plan to include SUP Yoga for $30. You must pre-register at the Community Center. This class will be located at Deertrail Beach. See the Weekly Fitness Schedule for days and times.
Take the Time to Review the Leisure Service Guide “Hello Mr. Lake, thank you for dining with us tonight! Could you please change into a collared shirt?” “Good afternoon Mrs. Naomi, we hope you’re enjoying the weather. Could you skip this hole and pick up the pace a little?” “Good morning Mr. Timber, we have your court reservation all set, but hasn’t your guest visited us more than ten times this year?” Yuck. These sorts of exchanges happen every day and are sometimes followed by a less than pleasant discourse. This would be a great time to review the Guidelines set by the Club in your 2015 Leisure Service Guide. With so much of our training efforts focused on courtesy, friendliness, service and sincere hospitality, enforcing the Club’s Guidelines by our Team Members is, by far, the most awkward and difficult aspect of the business. Why is this? It’s simple. The Club doesn’t recruit enforcers. We recruit those who can deliver a wonderful service-oriented experience with a pleasant demeanor. Striving for service excellence, while asking the same people to police our Members and their guest’s behavior, is counterintuitive and causes confusion with the Team Members, going against the grain of what our Management Team emphasizes and communicates. Are guidelines at a private club important? Yes. Without them everyone is unhappy; with them 5% are unhappy. Rules are not made to satisfy everyone, but the majority, as they address issues for the masses. To help our Team Members provide a better experience for you and your guests, take a moment and familiarize yourself with the Club’s guidelines in your 2015 Leisure Service Guide. Also, if one of our Team Members finds themselves in the difficult position of explaining a guideline to you, please be patient and understand just how incredibly awkward this is for the person on the other side of the counter. If you have any questions regarding reasoning or logic behind a rule, please don’t hesitate to contact Robert Jones via email at rjones@lakenaomiclub.com or by phone at 570, 646-9191 ext. 112 or any of the Management Team Members.
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Moving Forward
Honoring Bobby McKee A Celebration of Life has been planned to honor our coach, colleague, and dear friend Bobby McKee who passed away on New Year’s Day. Please join us at Lake Naomi Tennis on Sunday May 24th at 1:00 PM for an afternoon of remembrance. We will begin the celebration with a special dedication to Bobby and all are encouraged to share their personal memories of, and tributes to, this amazing man who touched the lives of all who knew him. Following the dedication will be two of Bobby’s favorite on-court activities: Round Robin play and Family Cardio! Refreshments will be on deck so come dressed to play or just to socialize with your fellow Members and the McKee family. All are welcome to attend this special event and pre-registration is requested so that appropriate preparations may be made. Please contact the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop at (570) 646-7580 or email to tennis@lakenaomiclub.com.
Tennis Intern Lake Naomi Club is pleased to announce the addition of an intern to the Lake Naomi Tennis staff. Club Member and long-time shop attendant Danny Buono will be revising his role this season after completing his sophomore year at Fairfield University with a major in Accounting. In his new capacity, Danny will be using his considerable skills to manage the administrative side of McKee Tennis and will be the liaison between the Club and the teaching staff. He will continue to serve the Membership, as he has in years’ past, with his exceptional level of knowledge, efficiency, and professionalism. We are delighted to have Danny on board for another season!
Tennis Club Championship Tournaments The Club Championship tournament season will kick-off with our Adult Singles matches on July 11th and 12th and July 18th and 19th. Registration deadline is July 8th. Next up is a full weekend dedicated to the Junior Club Championship Tournaments to be held July 24th-26th. Registration deadline is July 19th. Adult matches resume on August 1st and 2nd with all rounds of Doubles play. Registration deadline is July 29th. Mixed Doubles play will be held on August 8th and 9th and August 15th and 16th with a registration deadline of August 5th. The End of Tournament celebration will be held on Sunday August 16th after the completion of the Mixed Doubles finals.
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by Richard McKee As the tennis summer of 2015 approaches, two words come to my mind: Moving Forward. One of Bobby’s favorite historical leaders was Winston Churchill who said: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal, but you must have the courage to keep going”. Club Management, the Tennis Committee, Pro Shop personnel, maintenance crew, and the entire teaching staff must move forward without the presence of my brother Bobby. We will strive to make your tennis experience a very positive one as in years past. Opportunities abound at the tennis center to assist the Membership moving forward. Suggestions include: • Spend an hour per week on our state-of-the-art ball machine, or hit on the backboard for a few minutes each day to improve your ability in watching the ball, the most fundamental skill in this sport. • Have your racquet restrung or re-gripped by our professional staff. • Consider treating yourself to a new pair of tennis shoes or tennis apparel to improve your outlook… And if you do not play any better, at least you will look good! • Maybe it is time for you to be bold and play on team tennis or enter your name for the Club Championship Tournaments. • Try taking some lessons to make your backhand a weapon or learn a specialty shot to give your game some variety. Never played tennis before? Enroll in our beginner’s class! • Can you and your family be at the courts on Sunday morning at 9am? Family Cardio is a great time to create new friendships and spend some quality time with your children. Instructional programs for children aged 4 and up, elite junior academies, adult classes for all ability levels, as well as our popular cardio classes and social events, will be available for your participation. Please take notice of our “Tennis Tip” board this summer located on both sides of the pro shop for tips to help your game. Our teaching staff is eager to help you in your quest for self-improvement. Returning once again to teach this summer are members of Bobby’s team at Lenoir-Rhyne University: Zoe Djuric (Serbia), Robin Hocguertel (Germany), and Jordan Lawson (North Carolina) and Ben Gendron of Northern Colorado. We are excited to introduce Dominique Bruce of Lenoir-Rhyne University and South Africa, and Ruth Hessert of Pocono Pines as new members of our team. Ruth is a USPTA professional who brings enthusiasm and a love of the game to Lake Naomi. On behalf of the teaching staff, myself, and all of the McKee family, we thank you for your continued support and for the Memorial Day Weekend remembrance of Bobby. There are not enough words to describe how we feel in having Bobby affectionately honored by the Lake Naomi Membership. Here is the first tip to help move forward this summer: B-Believe in yourself O-Opportunity exists B-Be bold B-Back to the basics Y-You are responsible Best wishes for many Aces, Richard McKee Richard’s Contact Information: Side office phone: 570-643-5489 Cell phone: 850-251-2255 (call or text) Email: tennispro523@hotmail.com
Racquets on the Rocks Kick off the Fourth of July Weekend with our newest Lake Naomi Tennis event! Racquets on the Rocks will be held on Friday July 3rd from 5-7 PM at Timber Trails Tennis. It will be a social round robin format with cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres in the gazebo after play. Space will be limited and pre-registration will be required. Contact the Pro Shop at (570) 646-7580 beginning Memorial Day weekend for more details.
Breast Cancer Rally at Lake Naomi Tennis The Club continues their commitment to raising funds for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and the ladies can look forward to another fun tennis day on Wednesday, July 15th. Save the date on your calendars now for an exciting day planned by the Rally Committee in support of a great cause!
NRPT Sailing Fun! The LNC Sailing Association is mixing it up in 2015 for NRPT (Not Ready for Prime Time) sailors. All are invited to participate in times set aside for the less experienced sailors. Some dates will continue to be traditional racing (with assistance) while new “activities and adventures” are also being added to the calendar in order to offer something for everyone who’s interested in sailing. Watch the summer Weekly Flyer and future E-blasts for more details on what inviting options are being planned.
22015 Sailing Staff The Club is pleased to announce your 2015 Sailing Staff. S Sean Lenihan will be returning to sailing and taking on the responsibility of the Head Sailing Instructor. Last year’s re “HSI” Tony Dowling will be moving to the pool Control “H Booth but will also assist Sailing with registrations and adB ministrative support for the program. They will be assisted m by fellow returning instructors Declan D Gaylo, Arianna May, Kyle Pollock, Dana Stevenson, Katie Stevenson, Jack Stratton, and Tommy Trabold. As in years past “the crew” will be directed by Sailing Specialist Harry Bacon who’s many years of LNC sailing experience is very much appreciated. An exciting season is right around the corner and the instructors are gearing up to get started soon! As noted in previous Reflections, Sailing Registration begins Memorial Day Weekend both online and in the Sailing Office.
RC Laser Fleet Summer Races The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association’s RC Laser Fleet #9 will be offering scored races throughout the summer and a Summer Regatta on August 8th, the same weekend of the Junior Regatta. The RC Lasers are patterned after the original Laser: Simple, easy to sail and fast! The wind powered radio controlled hull is a quarter scale model of the original Laser sailboat and uses a two lever remote control to operate the main sheet and tiller. This boat comes right out of the bag and onto the water. The RC fleet has listed all their sail dates in the summer calendar. As always your fellow sailors invite you to come join those who already have their boat and try it out yourself. For more information contact Fleet Captain John Whipple at 570-646-7960.
Recreation Tennis Courts
The two hard surface courts located by North Beach are open for the season. Reservation sheets will be hung daily beginning Memorial Day weekend for Members to sign-up for court times. One hour of court time per Membership is permitted per day. All Recreation Court guidelines enforced during the main summer season will also be in place for early season play. The advanced reservation process begins the first day of the main summer season, Saturday, June 27th.
Pre-Season Tennis The Lake Naomi Tennis Center is now open for pre-season play. Because the Pro Shop is only open on weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, questions often arise about how Members can utilize the courts during the times the Pro Shop is closed. Prior to the main summer season, which begins Saturday, June 27th, some of the Lake Naomi Tennis Center courts will be made available for Members to use on a walk-on basis. Members may refer to the posting located on the Pro Shop door to find out which courts are available for play. During these times of walk-on play, the Pro Shop and additional staff services will not be available, with the exception of restrooms which are open anytime the courts are. Members using the courts must record their use in the sign-in binder provided at the Pro Shop door. Guests must also be signed in each time they play. Members must also follow all dress code and court etiquette guidelines listed in the Leisure Service Guide. Members using the courts must be Tennis Members and are reminded that current membership badges are required. Eligible Guests are welcome to play, but Members are asked to abide by the Guest usage policy which states Guests are limited to ten visits at the facility each season.
Tennis Event Registrations Ladies Team Tennis and Adult & Junior Club Championship Tournament registration forms are available online now. These forms are also available in the Tennis Pro Shop which will be open pre-season weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM beginning Saturday May 2nd. If you will not be in the area in the pre-season, you may call the Pro Shop at 570- 646-7580 during the hours above for assistance. The LNT Pro Shop will be open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM beginning Saturday, June 27th. The entire 2015 Tennis Events and Tournament Schedule is listed in the back of the Summer Calendar. These exciting events require early planning, so please include some of these dates on your calendars and register in advance with the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop.
Sail Numbers Required The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association requires all sailboats participating in any race or regatta to have a number posted on their sail. If you need sail numbers please stop by the Sailing Office located at Club Beach to be assigned an available number. The actual sail numbers are also for sale if you need them. While you’re there, feel free to ask the Sailing Staff for pointers on how to properly affix the sailing numbers to your sail if you need assistance. The Sailing Office is open weekends Memorial Weekend through June 21st from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and then seven days a week beginning June 27th.
Register to Sail The Race Committee requires sailors to indicate their intention to race prior to joining in on any of the scheduled races and regattas. When doing so simply sail to the downwind side of the Tiki (Committee Boat) and hail your information to the Race Committee. You must tell them your full name and boat number and that you’re registering to race. This is the norm for sailboat racing as it is the only way the Race Committee can adequately track all participants involved. It is also customary to inform the Race Committee if you’re leaving the racing before the final finish. The Members who volunteer for Race Committee appreciate your cooperation.
Board of Governors Openings The Board of Governors is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board as Members at large. The BOG is made up of Members at large and Chairs of the Business and Community Committees. The BOG reviews rules and regulations, assists in developing the annual budget, discusses recommendations made by the various Committees and when a proposal is passed, it is sent to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The BOG is an integral part of the governing system that brings new ideas to the Club. Applicants are encouraged to bring their experience to enhance our ever-growing Community and its programs. The Board of Governors meets eight times a year on a Saturday for about two hours. Members interested in serving on the Board of Governors can contact the Administrative Office at (570) 6469191 or fill out an application online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com located in the Online Office in the Members Section. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, June 24th. 9
Ladies Golf The Ladies Golf Season for 2015 will begin with a pre-season warm up starting on May 21st and continuing on May 28th, June 4th and June 11th starting at 8:30 AM. At this time we will share announcement, review the game of the day and give out score cards with the listed teams. These sessions are a great opportunity for those with limited experience to get out on the course and work on various parts of their game in a social environment. The Ladies Regular League Season will get underway on June 18th and continue through August 20th. Following play on August 20th we will end the season with a luncheon at the Mountaintop Lodge. Please call the Pro Shop (570-646-9060) if you wish to play on May 21st by Tuesday, May 19th at 12 Noon.
LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally 2015 Hello to our wonderful friends and supporters. We are just a few weeks away from our Summer Season and a few short months away from our Rally. The festivities start Saturday, July 11 with our very popular 5K Walk/Run. This year, we have added a new activity under the guidance of Kathy Manzella. A Bridge Tournament will be taking place on Tuesday evening July 14, in the Clubhouse. For further information about this event, please contact Kathy at kmanzell@epix.net. Our Tennis event will be on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16 is the date for the Golf event and dinner at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. We are anticipating another banner year and record donations for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization. Don't forget that we are giving local businesses the opportunity to advertise in the "Pink Pages" section of our Sponsor Book. Please contact Eileen Chimerine at eileenpt@aol.com if you are interested in placing an ad or know of someone who is interested. As always, we are appreciative of helpers. If you are interested in helping us with this worthy cause, please don't hesitate to contact us. We need volunteers of all abilities. We thank you in advance for your support. By supporting us, you are helping women who are literally fighting for their lives. Looking forward to seeing you there. Laura Bacon lbacon50@gmail.com Nancy Mills nancym9614@aol.com Debbie Lenderink debralenderink@ gmail.com
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Golf Notes Hello everyone and welcome to the 2015 Golf Season! It’s a very exciting time at Timber Trails with the new construction of the Golf Center and Clubhouse. Couple that with the new putting green and aqua range making our golf center a world class facility. Please come over to Timber Trails and see for yourself. News: We are going to christen our new clubhouse on Saturday, June 27th at 5 PM with a grand opening party! See what was accomplished over the winter and stay for hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar and browse the new golf shop. We are adding some new golf equipment this year including Bushnell yardage devices, Sun Mountain push carts and bags, and equipment from Taylor Made, Adams, Cleveland Golf and US Kids Golf. In addition, we have great new events on the golf calendar including a Flag Tournament on Memorial Day weekend, a new Member/Member Match Play format and our season ending Wacky Open Scramble. Check out the new calendar and please feel free to inquire about any event. We are also introducing a new PGA Junior League for 9-13 year olds. Each league has 4-6 local teams that involve matches. Ultimately, 10-12 juniors are ideal so please call if you’re interested to get full details. Staff: Our fantastic Assistant Rob O’Leary will be returning to our staff. Rob did a great job last year and is excited about getting started. Additionally, we will be joined by a new intern, Mike Selbe. Mike hails from the University of Eastern Maryland and is a Level 2 PGA student. Mike has worked at Trump National in NJ as well as Lee’s Hill in VA. Most of our outside staff is returning and getting geared to help assist you. Golf Handicap: We have a GHIN Handicap System in the golf shop where you can easily post your score or you can also utilize www.GHIN.com. Remember it is the player’s responsibility to post their scores after a round of play. It is vitally important to do so allowing for fair play and promoting a club atmosphere. If you have any questions regarding handicapping, please stop by the golf shop and we can help with them and set you up in the system if you do not have a GHIN number. Golf Dress Code: As per the Leisure Service Guide, the dress code for the Golf Facility is as follows: Proper Country Club attire is required at all times (slacks or walking shorts with pockets) shirts with collars for men. Jeans or cutoffs, bathing suits or sweat suits, tank tops or tee shirts, short shorts or track shorts, halter tops, tennis shorts or shirts are not considered appropriate attire. Proper Country Club attire includes all shirts being tucked in, not flowing freely over an individual’s shorts, skirt or slacks. Proper footwear (metal spike shoes not permitted) is also required. In the event of questionable attire, the decision of the Golf Staff will be final. Please make note of this policy to avoid any challenges with honoring your tee time. Proper golf shirts may be purchased at the Golf Center. If you have questions regarding this policy, please call the Golf Center at 570-646-9060. Tim Wagner, PGA, Head Golf Professional
Golf Tip After a long hiatus the first thing you should be practicing is your putting. It is the quickest way to reduce your score. I like to use the “Gateway Drill.” It involves placing a tee on each side of the golf ball just wide enough to fit your putter through. This allows you to see the path of your putter and gives you instant feedback if you strike a tee. You can take it to the next level by placing a tee at a calculated distance behind the ball to help with the length of the stroke. The shorter the putt the closer the tee will be and vice versa on longer putts. If you practice putting 30 minutes a week with this drill I guarantee your scores will lower.
Annual Bass Tournament The Lakes Committee invites you to come out and fish in the Annual Bass Tournament being held Sunday, July 5th. Members may fish and log their catch between 6:00 AM and Noon on Lake Naomi only. Log your fish caught according to the guidelines outlined on the front of the page on the Fish Caught Form. The Fish Caught Form can be picked up at the Community Center or the Administrative Office. The forms can also be downloaded from www. LakeNaomiClub.com. The form is located in the Members Section under What’s Happening. Log sheets must be turned into the Lakes Committee Members at the Park at Club Beach before 12:30 PM to be included in the final results. First, second and third place will be awarded for the categories of largest bass and most bass caught in both the Adult and Youth divisions. Participants wishing to be considered for the Longest Bass Category (1st, 2nd, 3rd place), must photograph each fish with a tape measure next to it to determine length of fish and show proof when forms are submitted. Participants are invited to take part in a cook out from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM followed by the Awards Presentation at the Park at Club Beach at 1:30 PM. The Picnic Lunch is $5.00 for Youth and $10.00 for adults. The Tournament is open to all Club Members but you must pre-register. To register, simply fill out the bottom portion of the Fish Caught form and return it to the Community Center by Saturday, July 4th at 12:00 Noon. You will keep the top portion of the form to use the Catch Log on the back of the registration form during the tournament. Please remember, ALL Bass caught must be live released. ALL Members must display their current Membership Badge and Members 16 years of age and older must also display their 2015 Pennsylvania Fishing License. This is an exciting day for the sport of fishing at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to fish all morning and share the stories all afternoon!
Annual Spring Fish Stocking
Open O pen Water Water S Swimming wimming The Club sets aside Saturday mornings in the Main Summer ummer Season for seasoned swimmers, multi-sport enthusiasts or those training for triathlons etc. to “open-water swim” in Lake Naomi from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on the following dates: June 27, July 11, 18 and 25. August 1 and 15 weather permitting. Those interested should meet at 8:50 AM at the Club Beach Boat House to check-in and pay a $2 per swimmer fee. The one hour open water swim will be marked with buoys and assisted by a safety boat. Swimmers must wear a bright colored swim cap for this purpose. If needed, caps can be purchased at the Boat House on Club Beach. This is the only time swimmers may swim the lake without a trailing boat dedicated to their safety.
Beach Sign-Ins Reminder - Membership badges are required when utilizing beaches. Patrol Rangers will conduct routine badge checks regularly to confirm only current active Members are utilizing the beaches. In the summer season Members must also be prepared to show badges to both the Beach Van Lifeguards and Rangers throughout the day. Please help assist the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Staff in ensuring that only Club Members and their eligible Guests are using Club facilities. Your cooperation in carrying your badge is greatly appreciated. NOTE – although Members are permitted to use beaches when lifeguards are off duty – swimming is not recommended and at the Member’s Own Risk.
Fishing Laws Members are reminded that they must wear a current Membership Badge along with their Pennsylvania Fishing License (required of all fisherpersons 16 years of age and older). Even though our lakes and streams are private, they come under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations at all times. Violators are subject to heavy fines and the Commission frequently monitors Lake Naomi as well as the other lakes and ponds in Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. You can purchase your fishing license online at the PA Fish and Boat Commission website www.fish.state.pa.us/license.htm. As the 2015 fishing and boating season starts to pick up, the Club would like to remind all those who fish and operate watercraft on Club property of the Lake Naomi Club Policies and the PA State Regulations. A great day of fishing and family fun can be had by all! So don't ruin a great time by violating any of the following policies and regulations. Club Management will gladly answer any additional questions that you may have in regards to boating and fishing in the state of Pennsylvania. All Pennsylvania Game Fish must be live released. Species include - Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. Harvesting of any game fish may result in the suspension or withdrawal of membership privileges. Unless fishing on a Member's property, guests must be accompanied by the Club Member on all Lake Naomi -Timber Trails property. Any person fishing on Club property, without the Club Member, will be escorted off Club property. Those guests registered as Temporary Members will continue to have all the rights and privileges associated with that membership. Homeowners will be responsible for any guests who violate Club rules and regulations. Harvesting of any game fish will result in the homeowner being responsible for the replacement cost of all harvested game fish. Any boat on Lake Naomi Timber Trails property must be registered and have the current registration sticker on the watercraft. Any Member who has not registered their watercraft will be asked to remove their boat immediately. 11
Meet Me at the Lodge The change of seasons once again brings some changes to the Mountaintop Lodge. We are currently in a transition phase with our daily lunches. We are still offering our delicious cups of soup with rolls and butter. There will be a selection of two to four soups to choose from each day. We also anticipate soon featuring salads and wraps in our display case that will be packaged especially for the Mountaintop Lodge by the culinary team at our café and Clubhouse locations. Stay tuned for more updates. Starting around Memorial Day weekend be sure to stop into the Coffee and Pastry Shop for some new items. Each of our staff members is excited about something different…. We’ll be offering Cold Press Coffee, Green Coffee Extract Fruit Infusers and Mountain Chillers (an iced, blended coffee or cream based drink). In addition a grinder is coming so you’ll be able to purchase bags of beans that we can grind for you or you can take whole. Amanda is most excited about the Cold Press Coffee which is a more flavorful way to enjoy your cold coffee. Cold press coffee is different than iced coffee because it never comes in contact with heated water. Preparing cold press coffee is co a 12 hour process which gives your beverage a more intense flavor that th naturally seems sweeter due to its lower acidity. Carolyn is in love with the Green Coffee Extract Fruit Infusers. These light, refreshing beverages are only 70 calories and come in T three flavors. Pomegranate Raspberry is the reigning favorite but th is closely followed by Orange Melon and Kiwi Lime. I assure you, there th is no coffee flavor at all. Megan has Mountain Chillers on her mind. These are an iced, blended coffee or cream based drink. We will be offering Kona Mocha, Vanilla Latte and Chai on a regular basis and will be rotating in surprise flavors. And of course there’s Beth. She is ready to get the grind on with our bags of beans. This way you can enjoy your favorite Mountaintop Lodge coffees any time of the day or night. These bags also make great gifts for your friends and family members back home. As for events…. There’s lots to look forward to. Live Music on Fridays, Movies on the Lawn on Mondays, cooking classes for both children and adults, Wine and Design painting nights and more. Be sure to check your Summer Calendar as well as the MTL Calendars to see what excitement we have in store. Until then….meet me at the Lodge.
Newspaper Service Returns
--Carolyn Keiper, MTL Hospitality Manager
The Sunday Newspaper service returns to the Mountaintop Lodge Sunday, June 21st for the 2015 summer season. Although we do receive a limited number of newspapers every day beginning at 7:00 AM, pre-ordering guarantees Members the paper they wish, each Sunday through September 6th. In order to reserve the papers you wish to have held, the Club is offering a pre-payment option. You are able to choose from the New York Times, Star Ledger, Morning Call, Scranton Times-Tribune, New York Daily News, New York Post and Pocono Record. To take advantage of this offer, visit www.LakeNaomiClub.com and sign up for the newspaper service online by June 7th . The Sunday Newspaper Service form is located in the Online Sign-up of the Members Section. Forms are also available at the Community Center and Administrative Office. **The Mountaintop Lodge apologizes that we are unable to offer the Philadelphia Inquirer. Although several Members have requested this paper, the delivery company says we are out of the distribution area and will not deliver it to this location.**
Guided Nature Walks 2015 Have you and your family had the opportunity to attend one of our guided nature walks? If not, this is the year to mark them on your calendar and join us. New this year, the Kettle Creek Environmental Center will be sending out one of their naturalist to guide our Members on at some of the Pocono’s unique natural areas. Walks range in difficulty and length; see the flyer on the community bulletin boards for details. Please choose a walk that you will be able to fully enjoy. The walks will be on the following dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, & 8/26. Locations will be listed in the summer calendar. Please call the Community Center at (570) 646-8585 with your intent to join us. It's a good idea to bring insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, water, binoculars and don't forget your sunscreen! An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16. All hikes will be held rain or shine but not in a thunderstorm or downpour. All of the hikes will meet at the Community Center at 1:00 PM to carpool to the hike areas. Allow approximately three hours for each outing. Trips require driving time to the sites. 12
LN-TT Trails vs. the Black Bears If you can’t tell that it is really spring by looking at the trees, then just look around at the broken trash bins and the miscellaneous garbage strewn about. The bears have woken up hungry and are taking advantage of any opportunity to binge. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Litter Patrol has been working hard to find and clean up the spills but quite frankly the job is becoming overwhelming. The bears aren’t going anywhere. They live here same as you do and are telling their friends what a great place this is. The trick is to make LN-TT less desirable to them. That will never happen as long as they have an unending supply of goodies from your castoffs. So, what to do? Secure your garbage. The trash man isn’t coming until Monday morning, in some cases, Tuesday morning. If you are going home on Sunday and leaving your trash behind you need to make sure it is secure and bear proof. If you throw a garbage bag out by the road, you just invited every bear within a mile to dinner. If you are using a metal can with a tight lid inside a well-constructed bear bin, your chances of break in are decreased. If you place your trash in a secure bear proof can inside of a well-constructed bear bin, you are pretty much guaranteed to not have a mess. The PPCA and the TTCA are providing the service of ordering bear proof trash bins at a reduced rate from a company called Bearicuda. The cans are not inexpensive but provide an effective solution to hungry bear. The cans range from $100 for a 32 Gallon twist top to $300 for a Stealth II 64 or 96 Gallon bin on wheels (including shipping). Based on the PPCA and TTCA trash policies, these cans still need to be placed either inside your home (or at least out of sight on the side of your home) or in a bear bin. Before you order, please make sure your bin is large enough to accommodate these cans. Further info and to order bearicuda garbage cans, please contact Association Manager, Wendi Freeman at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com. Unfortunately, the problem has gotten so severe that litter patrol cannot keep up. Therefore to improve the situation, bear spill clean ups are now being tracked. If you become a repeat offender and we have to visit your home on more than one occasion, you will receive a warning letter and then a fee will be billed to you to cover the clean-up of your garbage. We all need to work together. Please secure your garbage and help to deter the bears.