A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Fall 2016 WHAT’S INSIDE Club Sailing Burgee ............................... 2 Thanksgiving .......... 3 LNC’s Newest Members ................ 4 Woodworking Club ................................ 5 Festifall at LNCH ... 6 Congratulations Swim Team ............ 7 2016 Tennis Highlights ............... 8 Duster National Regatta .................. 9
Members Say YES to Staff Housing The Business Committees, Board of Governors and Board of Trustees would like to thank all the Members who attended the town meetings and who took time to vote for Staff Housing of the Horizon Plan. We received a 70% return rate of the number of ballots issued with 85% voting in favor of purchasing the Commercial Property on Route 423 for Employee Housing at a not to exceed cost of $300,000. The Club would also like to thank Members Peter Tota, Bill Maute and George Bernardin for volunteering over four hours validating every ballot and certifying the vote. Once all the papers are signed with the bank, the Maintenance Team will be able to start making the renovations needed so that the property will be ready to house employees for the 2017 Season. Thank-you again, your voice was heard!
Community Center Renovation is on Budget and on Target! Bracy Construction has been working hard to make up for the slight delay we had in permitting and have brought the project back on the original timeline. If you peek inside the fence, you can get a good feel of how great the new pool is going to be for our young members. In addition, the locker rooms are coming together nicely as well as the fitness center and the rest of the project. As scheduled, the new pool, locker rooms, and fitness center should be complete by mid-December and the new aerobics room and pavilion completed by the end of January. You can continue co to check on the Lake Naomi Club Facebook page for periodic updates of this Phase. p
Golf Club Championships ... 10 Fall Trout Stocking .............................. 11 Winterfest ............. 11
Outdoor Pavilion Fitness Center Expansion
In Memoriam Constance Bram of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania February 29, 2016 Member since 1988
Save Your Membership Identification Cards If you plan to use your home in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails between Labor Day and May 1, 2017, it is imperative that you save your 2016 Membership Identification Cards. These cards are required in the Fall, Winter and Spring when you or members of your family are utilizing any of the Lake Naomi Club facilities or to participate in the winter activities at the Community Center and the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Administrative Office Closed Sundays The Administrative Office will be closed Sundays beginning October 16, 2016 through February 26, 2017. The Administrative Office will resume the seven day a week schedule on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
“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 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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Community Center Closed The Community Center is scheduled to be closed Saturday, November 5th through Aerobics Studio and Offices Sunday, November 20th. In addition to the normal yearly maintenance, the Phase Two Construction will be tied into the existing facilities during this period. Members will be notified via the weekly email blast in the event there is a change in the dates of the Community Center close down.
Club Sailing Burgee Have you noticed the Club’s Sailing Burgee fl flying ying 24/7 on the flag flag pole at Club Beach? The Sailing Committee has met and reviewed a request of long standing Sailing Members who would like the Burgee to fly year round, like it does traditionally at many other yacht clubs. The discussion outcome follows: The Club Burgee will fly continuously through the months boats are encouraged to be on the lake. That time period begins April 15th and continues through November 15th at which time the flag will come down, indicating all boats must be off Club hitching posts and property and likely not on the water. On the topic of flying multiple flags, our flag is flown from a flag pole with a yard arm and gaff (see below graphic for description and diagram). Once the gaff is on the flag pole it becomes the position of honor for the American flag and the truck (the highest point) becomes the proper placement for the Club Burgee. Please be assured the American Flag is a symbol of pride for the Club and for its staff, and we take great care in the display and handling of the flags always. We also have many US servicemen & women within the Club and on the Sailing Committee who appreciate proper display of the flag and have contributed to ensuring we use proper flag protocols. Please contact Meredith Gilsleider at mgilsleider@lakenaomiclub.com with any questions regarding the flying of flags and flag protocol at Club Beach. For the most part, the provisions of the Flag Code are manifest in the traditions and customs for the display of the U.S. Ensign (flag) by seamen. The following provisions are made for the display of the flag on a mast located on yacht club grounds. (Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, American Book-Stratford Press, Inc., New York, NY) 1. Single Mast (no Yard or Gaff) • U.S. Ensign (flag) is flown at the truck (#1). • All other flags are pennants flown below U.S. Ensign. 2. Mast with Yard: • U.S. Ensign (flag) is flown at the truck (#1). • Club burgee (flag) is flown at the starboard (right) yard arm (#3). 3. Mast with a Yard and Gaff: • U.S. Ensign (flag) is flown at the gaff (#2). • Club burgee (flag) is flown at the truck (#1). • Flags at #3 and #4 vary depending on the activity at the club.
It is display #3 which causes the most confusion. This puts the Club Burgee in a higher position physically, but not above that of the U.S. Ensign (flag) symbolically. By the normal Flag Code provisions, this would seem to be an incorrect display. The tradition of the seas, however, is to hold the gaff as the position of honor; thus, the intent of this tradition and display is to give proper respect to the flag. Where a yard is involved, rules provide that when a foreign ensign is displayed, the U.S. Ensign (flag) is flown at #3; the foreign ensign at #4; the Club Burgee at #1; and other flags at #2. The gaff extends aft (to the rear), and a mast on yacht club grounds is faced seaward. Therefore the gaff will (or should) be directed toward the land. The observation point then becomes a point somewhere on the sea side of the mast. This then makes the placement of the U.S. Ensign (flag) in regard to the foreign ensign conform to Flag Code provisions. Read more: http://www.flagandbanner.com/flags/flag_etiquette.asp#g#ixzz4EC3uQCly
Oktoberfest On Saturday, October 8th the LNCH with be hosting an Oktoberfest. There will be tons of fun with traditional German food and beer! The festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a cash bar that includes select bottles of beer for just $1. Then at 5:00 PM the feasting begins with: potato pancake station, german salad table, geröstete pute, nurnberger bratwurst sausage, red cabbage, shine sauerbraten, original königsberger klopse, wiener schnitzel, and herb crusted trout fillet. There will be original Bavarian live entertainment from 7:00 – 11:00 PM. The cost will be $30 per adult, $12 per child age 4 -12, plus tax and gratuity. A limited Grille Room menu and kids menu will also be available. This is a first come first seated event. No reservations will be accepted. For more information call the Clubhouse at 570- 646-2866.
Halloween Halloween this year will be hosted by the Lions Club and will be at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Saturday October 29th. So bring your scariest self over and have a spooky night of fun with cocktails scary enough to make you want to dance the night away, tailored by our wonderful bartenders. We will also have Chef Paul Guthy creating a menu filled with ghouls and spirits to shock your system. We look forward to having you join us. For reservations please call the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 570-646-2866.
Thanksgiving To start off this year’s Thanksgiving events we will once again provide LNC’s Turkey Dinner To-Go Orders! For just a low price of $145 Chef Paul and his team will provide a full course Thanksgiving Feast that will feed 6-8 people. Just pick-up your box and bring it home so you can enjoy the meal in the comfort of your home. The meal includes: whole roasted turkey breast, traditional stuffing, whipped mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, honey glazed carrots, green beans, garden salad and two dressings, cranberry sauce and gravy, and one pumpkin pie. There will be no substitutions. Please place your order by Saturday, Nov. 19th by calling 570-646-2866. You will be asked to confirm your pick up time for Thursday, Nov. 24th between 11:30AM and 3PM. We will also be hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Thursday, November 24th, from 12PM-3PM. Seating will be every 30 minutes. This way you can enjoy this wonderful holiday without worrying about any of the cleanup. The meal will begin with a harvest salad bar and soup station with Chef’s butternut squash and apple bisque. The carving station will feature whole roasted turkey with herb gravy 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 and cheese and some additional kid’s favorites. What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, as well as other desserts from the Mountaintop Lodge Bakery? Reservations are required and will be accepted 45 days before the event will take place. Please call the Community Center or go online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. The prices for this event are as follows: Adults $35, children $12 (ages 4-10 years) and children 3 and under are complimentary. All buffet prices include tax and gratuity. No shows and cancellations after Monday, November 21st will result in full event charge.
Breakfast with Santa Christmas is fast approaching and Lake Naomi Club’s Breakfast Buffet with Santa will be offered both Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. Feast on a delicious breakfast including: carved smoked ham, made to order omelet station, eggs benedict, belgium waffles and 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. Club Photographer Mark Luethi will be on hand for anyone who would like to have 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 $16.95++ for adults, $7.95++ for children under 10 and complimentary for children 4 and under.
Fall and Winter Season Another Summer has flown by us in the blink of an eye and what a fantastic Summer it was. As we move into the Fall Season, be sure not to miss out on our spectacular Fall sunsets! To complement those beautiful evenings, we will be offering new grill and dining room menus with a seasonal flare from Chef Paul Guthy and his artistic culinary team. The exceptional service staff will be ready to create a perfect evening for you and your family. The bartenders have a fresh autumn cocktail menu that is sure to entice your taste buds. Check out the Fall and Winter Clubhouse schedule listed below. Please note that advance registration is required for all special events. Thursdays Bar 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays Bar 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sundays - Game Days Bar 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Game Day Menu 12:00 – 6:00 PM Columbus Day Weekend Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 8th Sunday Brunch - October 9th Open for Sunday Dinner - October 9th Halloween Party Saturday, October 29th Hosted by the Lions Club
Casino Night - Riverboat Saturday, November 12th Hosted by the Activities Committee
Thanksgiving Brunch Thursday, November 24th 12 Noon – 3:00 PM
Dinner and Entertainment Fri & Sat, November 25th & 26th Breakfast Buffet with Santa December 3rd & 4th Holiday Gala Saturday, December 10th New Years Eve Party Saturday, December 31st
Clubhouse Closings Saturday, December 24th Sunday, December 25th S Sunday, January 1st Teen Party
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LNC’s Newest Members On Sunday, August 7th 54 adult Members and 26 children attended the New Member Orientation that was held at the Timber Trails Clubhouse. General Manager Robert Jones, Communications Manager Laura Altemose, Association Manager Wendi Freeman and Chief Ranger John Lamberton gave an informative presentation followed by general questions. As always, this is a fun event where new Members are eager to learn more about the Club’s countless opportunities and meet new neighbors. We welcome the following New Members and their families to the Lake Naomi Club. David Bartholomew & Rebecca Geifer Brooklyn, NY Stella Bondar & Robert Magnabousco East Brunswick, NJ Robert and Susan Caryl Winfield, PA Daniel and Dana Cleary Bayonne, NJ Liz and Charlie Everitt East Northport, NY Michael and Alicia Ferragamo London, United Kingdom Anita Kaloyerakis Little Ferry, NJ Chris Knight and Dana Bates West Chester, PA Beiming Liu and Jianbo Shi Philadelphia, PA Robert and Mary Magnabousco Pocono Pines, PA Richard and Krista Michalski Hampton, NJ Paul and Susan Pope Hudson, OH Thomas and Brenda Pritchard Springbrook Twp, PA Gavin and Kellianne Rizk North Brunswick, NJ Roman and Yana Rubin New York, NY Philip and Marigene Rafferty Upper Montclair, NJ Gordon Smoko Lehighton, PA John and Elizabeth Vivenzio Hackensack, NJ
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Holiday Gala This year our Holiday Gala will be held on Saturday, December 10th, starting at 6:30 PM. Come and enjoy our Lake Naomi Winter Wonderland filled with great food and fellowship! The Culinary Brigade will feature a variety of delectable dinner items that will surely please and tease your taste buds. There will be entertainment to entice your holiday spirits and get you in that wonderful groove. For more information please look out for the event flyers or go online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com or you can call the Community Center at 570-646-8585.
New Year’s Eve This year we are sure to go into 2017 with a bang! As we say good-bye to 2016, Lake Naomi Club will be holding the New Year’s Eve party at the Main Clubhouse, hosted by the House Committee. The theme this year will be “Old Hollywood” and there will be plenty of entertainment and dancing. Our Lake Naomi Staff will be on hand to make this the romantic evening it was always meant to be. Advanced registration is required. Please call the Community Center at 570/646-8585 or go online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Summer 2016 – International Program What a great summer! There were many beautiful, sunny weekends and lots of happy Members. I enjoyed meeting our Members and their families and listening to the stories of the Club from long ago. The Food and Beverage Team was blessed once again with a great International Staff. We are extremely grateful for the high standards of their work and their ability to handle themselves with such grace during our busiest times. I received many compliments about them, and our Members really enjoyed talking and sharing stories with them. ith th The International Staff really feel like family at LNC and say the Members here are the best! Thank you for making them feel welcome. We hope to see all of them again next year. Bobby Oeler, Food and Beverage Director
Private Events at the LNCH, TTCH and the MTL We all know how great the Clubhouse is for dinner and drinks, but did you know as a Member of the Lake Naomi Club, you can also hold and sponsor Private Events at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse, Timber Trails Clubhouse or Mountaintop Lodge? For Weddings, Anniversary Celebrations, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Holiday Parties or just about any occasion to get together with family and friends, our Clubhouse Team is on hand to customize and help make your event a special one. We have dates available for the remainder of 2016 through 2017. We can cater off-premise events too. Please email our Events Planner Elizabeth Foder at efoder@lakenaomiclub.com for more information.
Visit the Community Center Café The Community Center Café is open year-round and offers another her ooption ption for those Members wanting something to eat without a long drive. If you’ve never taken a moment to look at the menu, why not make a point to stop in this season. As expected, the Café serves the usual burgers, chicken tenders and fries, but also has many healthier options. There is a selection of salads, wraps, and sandwiches T to revive you after that long workout. Be sure to check out the Community Center Café at the Grand ch Re-Opening in November. The Café Staff will be R presenting a new menu loaded with healthy items. pr Fall and Winter hours of hours of operation are Saturday from 11:30 AM until 7:00 PM and SunS days da from 11:30 AM until 4:45 PM. The Community ni Center Café also offers extended hours during all al holiday weekends. Don’t have time to sit and eat? That’s okay. You can always order to take home or T call ca 570-646-8585 and they will have it ready to go when you arrive. w
Casino Night Aboard a Riverboat! You're invited to "cruise along" with the Activities Committee for the ever popular Casino Night at the Club House on Saturday, November 12, 2016! This year's theme is "Riverboat Casino" and promises to be a fun evening with your friends. Mark your calendars now and look for fo details at the Community Center so that you don't miss m an evening of great food, gaming and prizes!
The Activities Committee Needs YOU! The Activities Committee is looking for new male AND female members! If you love to throw a party or have new ideas for social events and have considered volunteering...this is the committee for you! It's the responsibility of the Activities Committee to plan and execute adult social events and activities for the LNC community throughout the year. As examples, the Committee has offered monthly Adult Socials, the Arts & Crafts Show, inspirational Health Forums and Casino Night. High quality entertainers have been at the center of other Committee events such as Comedy Night and the Ladies Luncheon. The Committee needs your enthusiasm, energy and event ideas! If you're interested in joining in on the fun, fill out an application online or at the Administrative Office.
Local Food Pantry Benefits from LNC Generosity The Activities Committee sends out a BIG "thank you" to the LNC Community for donations to the Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Council (TOMEC) Food Pantry at several events during this past year. Monetary contributions were made at the Drama Club performance and dessert buffet, at the Ladies Luncheon for 3 large gift baskets, for smoothies at the Triathlon and at the Carnival Night Dunk Tank. Because of your tremendous generosity, a donation of $2637 was made to the TOMEC Food Pantry on September 10. Reminder: Non-perishable items for the Food Pantry can be dropped off at the Community Center just inside the front doors. Suggested items for donation are: laundry detergent, dish soap, bath soap, shampoo, deodorant, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, femine hygiene products, diapers, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, soup, tuna, canned fruit and vegetables.
Woodworking Club At the request of several LNC Members, the Club is looking into the possibility of forming a LNC Woodworkers Club which would provide a workshop for Members’ projects and assist individual Members in learning some of the skills involved in designing and creating projects from wood. Members who have woodworking experience would guide newcomers through the safe use of both power and hand woodworking tools as we go through the steps of creating our projects. Any LNC Member interested in woodworking would be eligible to join the club; previous woodworking experience would not be required. Over time, we might even invite young woodworking "wannabes" to join. As good citizens, we could devote some of our time to contributing our skills to the community: making toys for needy children, repairing tables and chairs, etc. The purpose of this announcement is to determine the level of interest among Lake Naomi Club Members. If you would like to explore your interest further, please contact the Club Administrative Office either by phone at 570-646-9191 or by email at admin@lakenaomiclub.com. Please provide your name, phone number, and e-mail address; you might also want to describe your level of interest and prior experience, if any. If there is sufficient interest, we will develop the idea further.
Game Nights Anyone interested in playing card games or Mah Jongg can join in at the Community Center. Mah Jongg meets on Mondays and Fridays from 1– 4 PM, bridge players meet Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM and Thursday afternoon at 2 PM, Pinochle players meet on Tuesdays at 7 PM, and Canasta will continue this fall on Thursdays at 2 PM. All games are played in the Adult Activity Room at the Community Center. For other questions or more information please contact Kelly Swingle at 570-646-8585.
Book Club The Book Club meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 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 of course 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. Oct.10 - "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman Nov. 14 - "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham Dec. 12 - "A God in Every Stone" by Camilla Shamsie Jan. 9 - "The Paris Winter" by Imogen Robertson
Stored Value does not Transfer to 2017 ID Card Many Members have taken advantage of adding value to their Membership ID card instead of carrying a separate Stored Value Card. Please remember that the value added to your 2016 Membership ID card will NOT automatically transfer to your 2017 ID card. Therefore, we recommend that you spend any valy ue u you have on your 2016 ID card prior to 2 getting your 2017 ID g card. If a Member ca still st has value on their 2016 ID card, it can 2 be b transferred to their 2017 card but only if 2 the th card in still in their possession. p
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Columbus Weekend Recreation Activities Join us on Columbus Weekend Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th at the Logan Steele Community Center for the following events and programs: Saturday, October 8th Archery Range Hours Open Shoot 12 PM and 1PM These open shoots will be free of charge and will be on a first come first serve basis. Each session of introduction and instruction will begin on the hour; participants arriving after the start or once the group is full will be asked to wait until the next session. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Advanced shoot 2 PM Advanced shoot is only open to archers who know how to shoot proficiently and are 10 years of age and older. Family Ceramics will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM. Always a favorite! No one is too young or too old for this great family activity. There is a $5 sitting fee as well as the individual cost of molds ranging from $2-$10. Night Recreation will be offered from 6:00-10:00PM. Third graders and up are welcome to join in a night of fun that our staff will be organizing. Sunday, October 9th Archery Tournament 1 PM - $8 - Adults and children 10 years and up only. Required pre-registration can be completed at the Community Center. You must be a proficient shooter; no instruction will be provided. Prizes awarded to the top three competitors. Columbus Day Boat Race – build a wind powered boat that fits in a gutter and see whose boat goes the fastest, holds the most weight and most creative design! Register your boat at the Community Center. Race will start at 3 PM at the CC. Movie Night on the Beach will be held from 7:00-9:00 PM at Club Beach. Bring a blanket and/or chairs and come enjoy a movie on the big inflatable screen! Bundle up and enjoy a nice cool fall evening in the Poconos. (Members under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times) Night Recreation will be offered from 6:00-10:00 PM third graders and up are welcome to join in a night of fun that our staff will be organizing. Please call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 noting your intent to join us for any or all of these events. 6
Festifall at LNCH Festifall is getting a new spin! This year Festifall will be at Club Beach and in the lower level of the Clubhouse! The family fun part of the festival will run from 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Family fun portion includes games, inflatables, pumpkin painting, costume contests, trunk-or-treating, family friendly haunted safari, pumpkin launching and much more! Not to mention tractor drawn hayride where you never know what you will see…. There will also be a Halloween themed BBQ running from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Fire pits on the beach along with hot apple cider and cocoa will start at 5:30 PM. Join us later in the evening, for a Haunted Safari from 7:00 - 8:30 PM and a Halloween movie on the big screen! Don’t forget to bring your best Jack-O-Lantern to be judged in the Pumpkin Carving Contest or bring your family’s secret recipe for the Apple Pie Bake Off. We have already picked our panel of “Pie-Experts” and they are ready to try your pie! For more information, a full schedule of events, or contest guidelines stop by or call the Community Center at 570-646-8585. The cost to participate is $10 for kids ages 3-10 and $8 for kids ages 11-17. Please register by contacting the Community Center at 570-646-8585 by October 20, 2016. Contest Information Jack-O-Lantern Contest: Bring your best Jack-OLantern to the judging tables by 4:30PM. Membbers can vote for their favorite Jack-O-Lantern until 6:00 PM. Participant with the most votes (tickets) wins. Costume Contest: Calling all monsters, ghosts and goblins!!! After the costume parade gather at the main stage forr costumes to be judged judged. Prizes will be awarded for cutest, most original, and scariest costumes. Staff Costume Contest: Our LNC staff, AKA Safari Explorers, are competing for the title of best Safari Explorer. Give one ticket to your favorite Safari Animal or Explorer. Staff with the most tickets wins! Trunk-or-Treat: Participants, please have your trunks parked and ready by 3:45 PM. Children may enjoy Trunk-or-Treating throughout the time of the event. A prize will be awarded to the best Trunk-or-Treat display, so please remember to vote by 6 PM by placing a ticket in the bucket next to your favorite trunk! Apple Pie Bake-Off: please have your pies at th pie booth by 4:30 PM so the panel of “Pie-Exthe p perts” can taste all the pies!
Fitness F it News N The Fitness Department was very y busy again this summer summer. We love to hear your suggestions for new classes and be sure to let us know your favorites so they can continue. Our September schedule is full of your summer favorites…look for current class schedules at the front desk of the Community Center. Be sure to check out Circuit Training offered by Jeff Husick this fall. Jeff has been introducing Members to the Fitness Center with his complimentary orientation since the building opened and is continuing a FREE Circuit Training Program again this fall. Join Jeff in the Fitness Center on Thursdays anytime between 5:00-7:00 PM. We are sad to say that Trainer Justen Johnsen will be moving to the Washington, DC area right after summer. Justen had been working to help LNC Members get and stay fit for many years by leading our Bootcamp program and working with individuals as a personal trainer. Bob Larsen is new to LNC and has met many of us on Deertrail Beach for the Last Chance Workouts. Bob will be available to any of Justen’s clients along with Kelly Swingle and Tara Bray. Contact the Community Center to set an appointment. As the construction project continues, please pardon our appearance and the inconvenience of being without the locker rooms. The majority of the fitness center breakthrough is planned for November during our typical annual maintenance shut down. We will keep classes and the fitness center in operation as much as possible during the construction and will notify the membership of temporary changes as they arise.
Congratulations Swim Team The 2016 swimmers had a very enjoyable season with the help of coaches Julia Hall coaching the 8 & Under group, Tyler Dalton coach of 9 &10 year olds, Peter Clark 11 & 12 year olds coach and TJ Dalton who coaches the 13 year olds and older swimmers. Unfortunately rain cancelled two events without reschedule, so in true LNC spirit, we hosted an additional “intraclub event” in the form of girls vs boys which was great fun for all. This season the coaches focused a lot on activities to promote building the team, as well as the expected efforts to improve stroke and times. Not only did the kids swimming progress, but all the swimmers had fun and built relationships p which is what it’s all about! The team spent a great day at Camelbeach and everyone enjoyed the ice cream social swim party at Timber Trails pool. On Friday, August 5th all swimmers were honored with a pizza party and awards ceremony. Swimmers who competed in the League Swim Championships were also awarded their medals for swimming their best. Every participant was presented with a season end stat sheet, photo and team bag. In addition five swimmers received special recognition ition for their exceptional effort throughout the summer season. Annabelle Steckle and Josh Sultanik received awards for Sportsmanship. Leila Shao and Cole Rinehimer were awarded for Most Improved. And this year the recipient of the annual tradition of awarding a female swimmer in honor of Elizabeth Duerr for dedication and excellence was Leely Lally. Please note, if any swimmer missed the celebration they can call the Community Center to arrange picking up their memento mentioned above. Congratulations 2016 swimmers!
THANK YOU Swim Team Parents! Did you know it takes a minimum of 13 volunteers for every home swim meet and 9 volunteers for every away meet to be able to have our kids participate in League Meets? That is a lot of people! Beyond the facility preparation, set up and operations that our staff facilitate, there is an extraordinary amount of work involved in the actual swim team meet which includes: announcing, starting, timing, running the times, lane judging, score keeping, ribbon writing and general help organizing swimmers in preparation for their events. It is never easy finding enough people to fulfill all these obligations so a very big THANK YOU goes out to all of you who lend your time for the kids of LNC regularly.
Lake Naomi Pool Special Events
Join the Environmental Stewardship Committee The Environmental Stewardship Committee has been involved with many activities this year. In May the ESC sponsored a workshop on Septic and Well Water Management conducted by experts from Penn State Extension Service. This was so well received that there are plans to repeat this program th nnext July when more of our summer residents are available. Look for details to id bbe announced at the beginning of next yyear. Also this year, under the direction of committee member Peter Tota, ti a beautiful Butterfly Garden has been eestablished overlooking Lake Naomi by the dam. More clearing is being done th to o enhance the view of the waterfall and lake. Stop by to visit and be sure to bring la your camera. Signage along the nature yo trail behind the Administration Building tr is being updated and the extension of the trail off of Rt. 423 along Tunkhannock tr Creek across from the dam has been C cleared with new markers added. The cl Committee is exploring the possibility of establishing additional naturee trails in the community for thee enjoyment of our members. The Environmental Stewardship Committee would like to extend an invitation to anyone who has a passion for preserving the natural beauty of our community to join the committee. Applications are available online and at the administrative office. Please direct your questions to Community Center Manager, Kelly Swingle at kswingle@lakenaomiclub.com.
2016 Pool Special Events included the annual Big Splash Party in August full of activities the entire family could enjoy like the pie baking contest, kayak racing, and the traditional Big Splash competition. Kids and adults flipped, jumped and tricked through the afternoon in hopes to win the coveted trophy and title for the season. Members of all ages came to the pool for this year’s exciting themed party in July which celebrated Halloween. Costumes, trick-or-treating, and fun family games made for a great day for all. Special thank you to the Pool Members who came in the early morning to help decorate and those who lent their fantastic Halloween Decorations. Thank you Santos, Gassman/Keeler and Rubio families. The Labor Day holiday weekend was a hit with a Tailgate Party to kick off the football season. Tailgate food and games were abundant and team colors and jerseys were sported by many. Horseracing took on a few themes this season and as always for the only time of the summer actual bets were collected for the LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally. This year horseracing earned over $500 in one race for the cause. Thank you Elizabeth Parisi for the fantastic programs and Sara Raizen for the artistic painting of the horses and tiki bar. 7
Club Tennis Tournaments 2016 2016 Tennis Highlights While driving back to Tallahassee, I asked myself this question: What were the top 5 moments for you this summer? #5 - Having a fox watch our lessons on court 14. #4 - Watching the tennis instructors play an exhibition during the Breast Cancer Rally, hope the ladies enjoyed it as much as I did! #3 - Arriving on Tuesdays at 8am and seeing the 7am extreme cardio participants extremely exhausted. #2 - Hearing our adult students desiring to improve their NTRP ratings, and our junior pupils wanting to play in their first USTA tournaments. #1 - Seeing the smiles on all the winners and finalists at the end of the season celebration.
Sportsmanship Awards This past summer, the Bobby McKee Junior Sportsmanship Award was begun and I am proud to announce that Rachel Zilligan and Ben Zonshayn are the first recipients. Both Rachel and Ben have exhibited qualities that coaches look for in a good sport: respect for their opponent, a positive court demeanor, (no racket throwing, ball slamming), giving the benefit of doubt on all line calls to their opponent, a respect and knowledge of the rules of the game, and an overall pleasant attitude when engaged in practice and competition. Congratulations Rachel and Ben!
Tennis Tip Learn to use the center strap as a guide when returning serve in doubles. Aim your returns a foot or so to the side of the strap away from the net person of course. Make it difficult for poaching to occur. Thanks again for a productive summer of lessons and clinics. All of us appreciate the interest that the tennis membership has shown toward the teaching staff. Best wishes and keep playing all year, Richard McKee 8
As the 2016 tennis season draws to a close, we would like to recognize our Club Championship Tournament players. At the adult level, we again used the two-flight format and had many new players join the competition. We had numerous spectators for all rounds of play and especially great attendance for stadium court finals. Due to very poor weather on our Adult Doubles weekend, several matches were moved to subsequent days with our final matches in the Men’s A division being played on Labor Day weekend. This generated a great deal of excitement on a day that is usually a quiet one at LNTennis. Our Junior Tournament saw many of our players “graduating” to higher age brackets and we are very excited to see our kids continue to train, play, and improve their games. Recognition and awards for all tournaments were given on Sunday, August 14th at our End of Tournament Celebration held at the Community Center pavilion. Congratulations to all the tournament winners and participants! Women’s B Singles Finalist: Deb Stuckey Winner: Christine Sugrue Women’s A Singles Finalist: Cindy Swensen Winner: Allison Umbricht Men’s B Singles Finalist: Dave Umbricht Winner: James Kresberg Men’s A Singles Finalist: Steve Segal Winner: Adam Berkson
Junior Boys Singles Teen Girls Singles Finalist: Gabriel Gurevich Finalist: Rachel Winner: Will Robinson Zilligen Winner: Sara Kate Zelman Junior Girls Singles Consolation Winner: 10 & Under Boys Singles Leah Sepiashvili Finalist: Kody Raizen Finalist: Eka Sepiashvili Winner: Tommy Saul Winner: Lauren Denton 10 & Under Girls Singles Teen Boys Singles Finalist: Amanda Umbricht Finalist: Cole Fuehrer Winner: Annika Fuehrer Winner: Matthew Zilligen Mixed B Doubles Finalists: Sue Tudisco/Zack Rotz Women’s B Doubles Winners: Christine DaSilva/Paul DaSilva Finalists: Sasha Slocum/Cyndi Salemy Mixed A Doubles Winners: Julia Raizen/Sue Tudisco Consolation Winners: Women’s A Doubles Sara Clarkson/Michael Basch Finalists: Carrie Denton/Allison Umbricht Finalist: Naja Slipsager/Steve Calmas Winners: Merry Krauz/Cindy Swensen Winner: Cindy Swensen/Steve Segal Men’s B Doubles Junior Mixed Doubles Consolation Winners: Finalists: Leah Sepiashvili/Gabriel Gurevich Bill DeMarco/Steve Principe Winners: Will Robinson/Lauren Denton Finalists: none Teen Mixed Doubles Winners: Vladimir Gurevich/Igor Vaysbaum Finalists: John Featherstone/Lynn Robinson Men’s A Doubles Consolation Winners: John Ludrof/Steve Calmas Winners: Aaron Zelman/Sara Kate Zelman 10 & Under Mixed Doubles Finalists: Andrew Valentine/Steve Krieger Finalists: Tommy Saul/Amanda Umbricht Winners: Steve Segal/Andrew Fisher Winners: Kody Raizen/Annika Fuehrer Junior Girls Doubles Finalists: Lauren Denton/ Paige Dumont Winners: Eka Sepiashvili/Leah Sepiashvili Junior Boys Doubles Finalists: Gabriel Gurevich/Niko Martirossian Winners: Will Robinson/ Tyler Swensen Teen Boys Doubles Finalists: Ben Zonshayn/John Featherstone Winners:Cole Fuehrer/Matthew Zilligen Teen Girls Doubles T Finalists: Sara Kate Zelman/Jacline Rivkin F Winners: Rachel Zilligen/Lynn Robinson W
With their mission of encouraging competitive play in a fair envi vironment for all, the Members of the Tennis Committee voted at their Labor Day meeting to update the guidelines regarding Club th Tournament play in the Tennis Activity Guide (TAG). These new To gguidelines will be drafted in the coming months and Members can gu expect to see expanded registration forms which clearly explain the ex changes in the spring of 2017. ch
2016 Duster National Regatta Lake Naomi Duster Sailors held their 71st Annual National Regatta over the August 20th and 21st weekend. The activities included a Friday evening registration and welcome gathering where traditional sail measuring took place on the grass hill at Club Beach. Saturday evening included a group seating dinner in the LNCH. Overall a great weekend of sailing was had by all. Final Skipper placement for the two day, five race regatta were as follows: 1st place and winner of Admiral Halsey trophy Greg Maute with 9 points 2nd - Tim O’Sullivan (14 points) 3rd - Larry Lefczik (15 points) 4th - John Whipple (18 points) 5th - Jason Neely (24 points) 6th - Rich Daggett (36 points) 7th - Dean Neely (41 points) 8th - Emma Gaylo (41 points) 9th - Sue Neely (47 points) 110th - Declan Gaylo (52 points) 111th - Dan DeFranco (55 points) 12 1 th - Tony Seay (65 points) This year was also a great year for the RegatT ta as two long standing traditional trophies were awarded. The Butz Cup went to Emma Gaylo for the best ed score by a Junior Sailor under age 19 and the Maiden sc Trophy was awarded to Larry Lefczik for the highest T scoring Sailor in their first Duster Nationals Regatta. sc Congratulations to all who sailed and placed.
RC Laser Summer Regatta 2016 R RC Laser Fleet #9 traditionally holds its Summer R Regatta two weeks k bbefore f L Labor b D Day weekend. Despite the Pocono Plateau being known for its cool summer days, on August 13, the day of the regatta, it was blazingly hot and humid. The regatta was held at the marina at the Lake Naomi Club Administrative Office. The winds were somewhat light but sufficient to give everyone spirited sailing along the standard course with double lap races. Once 15 races were completed, only one sailor voted to do another five. (Those of you familiar with the participants can guess who that was.) So the skippers adjourned a fun, hot day of sailing to cooler places. After fifteen races and three through-outs, the standings were: 1st - Larry Lefczik(15 points) Many thanks to Sue Neely (who normally 2nd - John Whipple (28 points) sails with us) for keeping things moving and 3rd - Joan Lefczik (33 points) ship-shape as the Primary Race Officer and 4th - Dean Neely (38 points) to Fran Whipple for doing the scoring duties. 5th - Tony Seay (57 points) They also provided the complementary 6th - Jack Sadowski (58 points) drinks and snacks. Thanks also to the 7th - Rich Daggett (67 points) Club for its support.
2016 Ladies Team Tennis The 2016 Ladies Team Tennis competition had forty regular players and twelve substitute players rounding out four teams for five great weeks of play and not a single rain-out! Our theme this year was tennis shots and Team captains Lauren George, Beth Logue, Cathy Zabrowski, and Rebekah Zelman, along with Committee Member Karen Stark did a fabulous job organizing and managing their teams. Regular play ended in a tie, forcing a winner-take-all playoff match on August 12th! Cathy Zabrowski's Drop Shot Divas were announced as the 2016 winners at the Team Tennis Luncheon held afterwards at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. All the ladies enjoyed a variety of delicious entrees while celebrating the camaraderie and competition of a sucJuly July July July Aug Aug Total 8 15 22 29 5 12 Points cessful season. We hope all the ladies The Racquettes 24 35 37 44 29 x 169 enjoyed the Team Drop Shot Divas 46 44 36 26 39 (25) 191 (216) Tennis season and 26 36 29 19 26 x 136 will return next year Pretty Poachers Alley Cats 42 34 31 36 48 (23) 191 (214) for another season of competitive play.
Last Sailing Opportunities On Saturday, September 17th sailors enjoyed another splendidly beautiful day on Lake Naomi! Although this year the regatta name did not match the day, it was still a great one last day of scored races for our sailors. ““The T Frostbite Regatta” had five dusters and one sunfish pparticipants. Great Lake Naomi breeze resulted in very m racing and finishes! cclose l Dusters Dean Neely 1st place 2; 1. 3 points Jason Neely 2nd place 1; 4. 5 points Rich Daggett 3rd place 3; 2. 5 points Sue Neely 4th place 4; 3. 7 points John Whipple 5th place 5; 5. 10 points Sunfish Jim Kellerk 1st place 6; 6. 12 points The last organized sailing opportunity for the season is on Saturday, October 8th when sailors will be gathering for an informal social sail to enjoy the lake’s fall beauty. No registration is necessary; however, an email sent to mgilsleider@lakenaomiclub.com would be appreciated, just so we know how many boats to expect. Start time is Noon at Club Beach near the sailing marina. Enjoy the late season sailing!
Deadline for Racks Rental The Water's Edge Boat Racks, Canoe/ Kayak Racks and Floating Dock rental period expires on Monday, October 10th. This means that all watercraft must be removed from the racks by this date and taken to private storage or moved to one of the Club’s hitching posts. Hitching posts are available at West Beach or Tall Timber Lake. Boats on hitching posts may remain until the boating season ends on November 15th. Any watercraft left on any racks after October 10th or on Hitching Posts after November 15th will be removed and delivered to the owner's property. The service fee for watercraft removal is $100.00. No special storage arrangements will be made, this is simply an effort to get the boats off club property in a timely manner. Members needing assistance with the removal of their watercraft may contact any of the following persons who provide boat pick-up services: Bill & Brendan Rusden at 267-240-1476 Pocono Boathouse at 570-646-4107 9
Tennis Fall Season Operating Hours The Timber Trails Tennis Complex is closed for the season. The Recreation Tennis Courts will continue to be unlocked from 8:00 AM until dusk until weather conditions no longer permit. The Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop will be staffed from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays through Columbus Day. Court reservations for weekend play may be left on the Pro Shop answering machine at 570-646-7580 on the Friday preceding play beginning at 10:00 AM. Please leave your name, all the Members on your court, your desired play time, and a contact phone number. Calls will be returned ONLY if there is a conflict with your request. When the Pro Shop is not open, courts may not be reserved for use but will be available for “walk on” play. A listing of available courts will be posted on the Pro Shop door for Members and their eligible Guests to “walk on.” Members are reminded to bring their Membership ID and to abide by Club Policies regarding dress code, court usage guidelines and court etiquette. Members asked mberrs are aalso lsoo as sked d too sign-in at the podium by the Pro Shop door to show accurate court usage. After Columbus Day, some of the HarTru courts may be left for Members to continue with “walk on and self-maintain play”, depending on the freezethaw cycle. Please note restrooms will be unlocked during “walk on” play. We hope you enjoy your Fall tennis season!
Tin Cup Tribune We had a fantastic year at golf. Thanks to all the members for coming out and supporting the club. Thanks to Todd Moyer and his staff for keeping the course in such great shape. Don’t let the cold slow you down! The simulator is up and running at the golf building. You can use it to practice or play a full at Doral or The Olympic Club. It’s a great way to keep in touch with your game as we slide into the winter months. Lessons are also available so give us a call if you have any questions.
Fall Operating Hours Now thru Columbus Day Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday - Closed all day October 15 - October 30 Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2016 Golf Club Championship Results Men’s Club Champion Dean Altemose Score 81 1st Flight Champion Bill Maute Score 84 Ladies 1st Flight Champion Kathy Dixon Score 119 Men’s Senior Club Champion Bob Kane Score 90 Ladies Overall Net Champion Ellen Gwirtzman Score 70 Ladies 1st Flight Net Champion Anita Gallocher Score 80 Men’s Senior Net Champion Tony Zanin Score 73
Ladies Club Champion Joanne Zanin Score 96 Men’s Overall Net Champion James Stuckey Sr. Score 71 Men’s 1st Flight Net Champion Patrick Fee Score 72
Lake Naomi Softball Club L The Lake Naomi Softball Club ended its 2016 campaign on Labor Day w the 10th competitive game of the season. This past summer, 50+ with m members and guests dusted off their gloves and recaptured their glory days. By seasons end there were plenty of clutch hits, diving grabs, and memorable moments to go along with a couple of pulled hamstrings and m sore shoulders. The Lake Naomi Softball Club meets at "The Ballpark at LNC" behind tthe Community Center every Sunday at 10 AM for batting practice and a 10:30 AM game. The 2017 season will start up on Sunday, June 25th. For m more information or simply to join the mailing list, please email Rob Stein at L LakeNaomiSoftballClub@gmail.com. 10
Fall Trout Stocking As part of the annual stocking program conducted by the Lakes Committee, brown, brook and rainbow trout will be stocked in the Upper Tunkhannock Stream above and below the lake on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Any Members and Guests interested in assisting in the stocking should meet at the Administrative Office at 10:00 AM. Please sh note, no although the Club does stock trout, there are specific regulations regarding trout fishing that must ti be followed. Trout are strictly catch and an release from the first Saturday in September through the last Saturday in S February. All fisherpersons must wear F a current Membership ID along with their th Pennsylvania Fishing License (required of all 16 years of age and older). qu
Platform P latform T Tennis ennis S Season eason Platform Tennis is a great winter sport meantt to replace tennis play no longer available during the winter months. With cooler temperatures coming you’re reminded that outdoor play is not over! LNC Members should be gearing up to play Platform Tennis at the Community Center. The Platform Tennis court is skid-resistant with a heating system underneath to melt the snow and ice prior to play. The court is one fourth the size of a tennis court and is enclosed by a twelve foot high taut wire screen which is an enclosure as well as play area. The platform rules state you’re permitted to play the ball off the fencing walls which is a very fun and major difference from traditional tennis. This sport is easy to learn and suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities. The APTA (American Platform Tennis Association) offers both Junior and Adult League and Tournament play in all populated areas including Philadelphia, New York and throughout New Jersey. Racquets and balls are available for check out at the Reception Desk. Athletic shoes are the only other item required to play, however, eye protection is highly recommended. All Members are permitted to play and there are no court fees associated with Platform Tennis. Courts are available for walk on play, but reservations can be made in advance by contacting the Community Center receptionist. The Reception Desk also keeps a Platform Highlights sheet as well as the Official Rules for Members who wish to use them.
Indoor Tennis Play The Multi-Purpose Room in the Logan Steele Community Center has the following times and spaces available for indoor tennis reservations this fall: Monday through Friday: Bay 1 (with the windows to the back of the CC) is available for play from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Court times are for 1½ hours and begin as follows: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, Noon, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM. Bay 2 (with basketball) is available for reservation and play from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM as follows: 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. At 12:00 PM that room is turned over to Multipurpose use. The same schedule applies on Saturday except bay one has extended time due to the longer facility hours and closing at 10:00 PM. That means there is a 7:30 PM time also available. On Sunday there is no 6:00 PM time because the building closes at 5:00 PM. *PLEASE NOTE, on Holiday Weekends the overall Multi-Purpose Room Schedule will be subject to modification based on Club functions and court times will be reduced to 1 hour to accommodate as many Members as possible. Tennis reservations can be made by calling the Community Center at 570-646-8585. Please refer to page 31 & 32 of your 2016 Leisure Service Guide for a full listing of reservation policies and general indoor tennis guidelines including proper tennis etiquette.
Seventh Annual Winterfest Mark your calendar LNC’s Seventh Annual Winterfest is scheduled for the weekend of January 28-29, 2017. Every year we get the excitement of enjoying this great family fun weekend regardless of the snow. Snow or no snow, all Members have enjoyed the festivities. Special activities that are in the planning stages include: story time, arts & crafts, games, building gingerbread houses, special night for the kids at the CC, special night for the adults at the LNCH, Après Ski Happy Hour, Sunday Breakfast Buffet, sledding, snowman contest and a special Fitness Event. Back by popular demand we will be holding the Cardboard Bobsled contest! For the skiers and snowboarders there will be group rates available for Jack Frost/ Big Boulder Ski Areas. The Temporary Membership fee for a family 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. Members are all invited to participate in this fun filled weekend. Invite your friends and family members so they too can enjoy all the activities.
TTCA Annual Meeting Saturday, November 19, 2016 9:00 AM Coffee & Conversation 9:30 AM Annual Meeting The Timber Trails 2016 Annual Meeting will be held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Do We Have Your Current Information? It is important to let the Club know when you have a change of address, phone number, and email address. There have been many times when we need to contact you and find that the information we have listed is no longer current. If you have any changes please contact the Administrative Office at 570-646-9191 or by email at admin@lakenaomiclub.com. 11
The Club’s Budget Process
Moors and McCumber
Not many Club Members understand the long Return to the Lodge and arduous process involved in developing the If you were lucky enough to be Club’s annual budget and we thought a brief summary would be useful and enlightening. here two years ago for the house conThere are three parts to the annual budget process: cert, then you already know all about Operating Budget James and Kort, the two gentlemen • The operating budget is a zero based budget method where we match operwho make up Moors and McCumber. ating revenues with operating expenses ending with a zero bottom line If not, you’ll want to mark your calCapital Enhancements endars for Saturday, November 5th at • capital enhancements are new property and equipment or improvements to 7:00 PM. This talented folk duo from existing property and equipment the west (and Ireland) perform their • capital enhancements are paid through the application fees from new Club Members own songs and creative covers of Capital Reserves ones you already know. They are best • capital reserves or replacements, replace existing property and equipment that have described as a modern day version of reached the end of their useful lives based on the Club’s Capital Reserve Study Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and • capital reserve items are paid through funding from both Club Members and have harmonies compared to Simon Non-Members in their PPCA & TTCA dues & Garfunkle. This concert is open to So how does the process work? The operating budget process really starts in August all and no tickets are necessary. We when the Finance Committee (FC) provides Management with some assumptions such as will be passing the hat for donations, how many Members to use for calculating membership revenue. Once this is complete, $20.00 per person is recommended Management starts to prepare a draft budget to present to the Finance Committee. Each but you can pay whatever you are department or amenity Manager submits their budget requests to the Business Manager comfortable with. This will be an who compiles the information. Any revenue shortfall is balanced out by the increase in exciting night at the Lodge and you Membership Dues resulting in a balanced budget. Once competed, Management presents definitely don’t want to miss it! the draft budget to the FC in mid-October who then forwards their recommended budget to the Board of Governors (BOG). The BOG will then forward their recommended budget Fall Events at the Lodge to the Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT then approves the final operating budget for Although the crisp fall nights havimplementation the following year. Throughout this process each Committee or Board en’t quite made their way to the Pocomakes changes they feel are necessary to maintain the proper balance between dues innos yet….the flavors of fall definitely creases and services to our Members. have. The pastry case is brimming with The Capital Enhancement projects list for each budget year is compiled through recompumpkin, apple and pear treats and the mendations from Committees and Management. This list is presented to the FC in Seppumpkin lattes are a must try. tember/October for their final review. Each project on the list is evaluated and approved, The Mountaintop Lodge will be setafter any modifications, at each level of the approval process; FC, BOG and BOT. ting up a booth at the Tobyhanna TownCapital Reserve replacement items are also presented at this time. These items come ship Fall Festival on Saturday, October from the Club’s Capital Reserve Study, as updated by Management each year. This list 1st . We will also be participating in of capital items is priced by Management the last two Shawnee Festivals: the and presented to the Finance Commitan Autumn Timber Festival on Saturday, tee in September/October. Finance rete October 8th and Sunday, October 9th as views the need for each item, questions vi well as the Pocono Food Truck and Art alternative solutions and modifies the al Festival on Saturday, October 15th and list accordingly. The revised list is then li Sunday, October 16th. presented to the Board of Governors for pr The Great Pumpkin Patch will be further review and modification. Once fu returning to the Lodge on Saturday, the BOG approves the list it is then for- October 22nd and Sunday October 23rd. th warded to the BOT for any final modifi- Come on over and pick the perfect w cations and approval. ca pumpkin for carving. We’ll have plenty As with any estimating pro- of carving tools and patterns but we do ccess it is extremely difficult ask that you sign up by calling 570-646aand subject to error beyond 6636 so enough pumpkins get planted. tthe control of the estimators. As you can see by the above A pprocess, many involved and experienced people participate in development of the budget in an attempt to limit and mitigate any errors. Howm eever, because there is a significant period of time remaining (October-Deccember) after the budget is approved the BOT reserves the right to modify tthe budget based on actual results during those months. At the end of each year an independent auditor completes a consolidateed audit report that is available to all Members. Members can either pick uup a copy at the Administrative Office or view it online in the Members Section of the website under Online Office/Governing Documents. 12