A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Phase One of the Horizon Plan Construction Starting Soon Mid-Summer 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE Membershare Referral Program ........... 2 Lake Naomi / New Orleans Jazz Weekend .............. 3 Lake Naomi Clubhouse Dress Code 4 LNC Family Campout ............... 5 Tour de Naomi ..... 6 LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally a Great Success ................. 7 Important Tennis Survey..................... 8 Duster Sailing Nationals ................ 9 Golf Tip of the Month .............................. 10 Bass Tournament Results................... 11
On June 25, 2014 the Club announced that the Membership overwhelming supports Phase One of the Horizon Plan with an 84% positive vote. Since then Management has been very busy finalizing the action plan to start the construction of Phase One with the renovation of the Timber Trails Golf Center and the Timber Trails Clubhouse. To date Management continues working with the Contractors in preparation for the scheduled start after Labor Day. At this time the Contractors will begin construction on the Timber Trails Clubhouse. The expectation is to keep the Timber Trails Golf Pro Shop open and fully operating until mid-October. The Club will need to close the Pro Shop for one day while the barn section of the Golf Center is demolished. Management’s goal is to keep the golf course and driving range open until Columbus Day as always. Please note that sections of the Golf Center and the Timber Trails Clubhouse will be fenced off during the construction phase. It is important to remain outside the fenced area for your safety. Project Manager Scott Hall will be overseeing the contractors and sub-contractors on a daily basis. If you have any questions regarding the construction, please contact Operations Manager Tim Brooks at tbrooks@LakeNaomiClub.com or Project Manager Scott Hall at shall@LakeNaomiClub.com. We are all excited to see the detailed plans start to take shape. The Club will be providing updates with pictures through the eblasts and the LNC Facebook Page. These are very exciting times as the Club continues to prepare the amenities for the next 50 years.
Removal of the Gateway Building After careful deliberation and a recommendation from the Gateway Task Force, the Board of Governors and the Board of Trustees approved that the best fiduciary decision is to tear down the structure. Starting the first week of August, contractors will begin to remove the building and parking lot located on the Gateway property, formerly known as the Icehouse. As was specified in the initial vote to acquire this property, the Gateway Task Force completed an engineering study, environmental study and reviewed the local ordinances on this facility. The results have led to the conclusion that the building, due to rot, mold and structural flaws, is of no useful value to the Club. The cost of restoring the building is more than the value it would provide. The funds approved with the initial vote are adequate to cover the cost of the removal and landscaping of the grounds. The entire area will be seeded with grass and will provide an area for light recreational use. The Task Force is still working on some type of gateway signage for the Community and other possible uses for this green space. Everyone is in total agreement that this property is a cornerstone to the entrance of the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community and ownership concurs with the Strategic Plan of securing the Community’s borders. In the future, when the Membership identifies a viable use that fits with the financial plan, this property will be ready to carry out those plans. The Task Force thanks everyone for their suggestions and continued interest.
Robert Fuller Earns ISA Certified Arborist Credential
Annual Meeting Saturday, August 9th 10:30 AM Logan Steele Community Center
Meet the Trustees Coffee Join your Trustees for this Stand Up Social Saturday, August 9th at 9:30 AM at the Logan Steele Community Center. This is your chance to chat with the Lake Naomi Club Trustees on important issues you would like to discuss over a cup of coffee. No official presentation will be made. The Trustee Coffee will be just prior to the Club’s Annual Meeting conducted by the Board of Governors which begins at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Kids Welcome at Annual Meeting The Recreation Team will be on hand at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 9th to provide recreation activities for kids ages 4 and up. So bring your kids and they will have a great time while you attend the Trustee Coffee and the BOG Annual Meeting. Kindly contact the Community Center at 570-646-8585 by Thursday, August 7, 2014 if you plan on bringing your kids to the meeting.
“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 Michael 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 Club is happy to announce that Maintenance Team Member Robert J. Fuller recently earned the ISA Certified Arborist credential by successfully completing the Certified Arborist exam administered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the local chapter of ISA. The ISA Credentialing Program is a voluntary program designed to test an individual’s degree of knowledge in the field of arboriculture. Individuals are required to pass an exam that certifies their knowledge about tree care and maintenance. Certification for ation is valid fo or three years, and individuals are required to obtain continuing education units. nits. The program is designed to increase the standard of practice in the treee care industry and to promote the professional development of individual practicing icing arborists. Credentialing also assists the public in identifying qualified tree care professionals. Congratulations Robbie!
Membershare Referral Program Over the years a variety of Referral Programs have been the best source of new property owners and thus new Club Members. The Club is pleased that the four Real Estate Agencies that specialize in the sale of real estate in the Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Community - Century 21 Select Group, Keller Williams Real Estate, Lake Naomi Real Estate and Realty Executives - have all agreed to participate in the "MemberShare" Referral Program. Participation in this program is very easy. First, think of the people you know who enjoy the same high quality leisure lifestyle - your friends, family or colleagues at work. Then, choose the most convenient way for you to introduce them to the Lake Naomi Club. Simply fill out the Referral Registration form online in the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Online Sign-Up or utilize a Referral Registration Card or call the Administrative Office at 570 -646-9191. We will be happy g to send your referral a membership packet which includes the Lake Naomi Club DVD, LNC brochure, summer activities calendar and a LNC Calendar. D When a Member's Referral purchases property in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails and an JOINS THE CLUB, the Member will receive five hundred Club Dollars. These Club Dollars can be utilized toward Membership Fees or can be transT ferred to a stored value card which can be used at the amenities. A great feature fe of o the "MemberShare" Referral Program is that the Referring Member has the option of transferring all or part of the Club Dollars to the New Member. Note: op Referral must be recieved before the potential new Members purchase property. R If you need assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the Administrative Office. Support your Club and Community, be sure to refer a Prospective Member today. The Membershare Referral program also includes Temporary Members. When your referral purchases their Temporary Membership, you will be rewarded 25 Club Dollars for each week your referral purchases their Temporary Membership with a maximum of 100 Club Dollars per referral. To qualify for the Club Dollars the person you refer must be totally new to the Lake Naomi Club and the referral card must be turned into the Administrative Office before the temporary membership is purchased.
Thank you Miller Family The Independence Day Community Picnic was a great success. Each year Joe Miller and his family permit the Club to utilize the private road leading to their businesses, Printing Craftsman and This Week in the Poconos, for parking for this event. The Club could not orchestrate this event without the assistance and cooperation of Club Member Joe Miller and his family.
Office Hours Please note that the Administrative Office will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 1, 2014 (Labor Day). The Office will reopen for business at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
Sunset on Lake Naomi Come on out to the Lake Naomi Clubhouse to say farewell to another summer at the lake! This year’s Sunset on Lake Naomi will be held on Saturday, September 6th.There will be a cash bar starting at 6:00 PM with a variety of passed hors d’ oeuvres and then dinner will start at 7:30 PM. Everyone’s favorite entertainment will be “Thomas and the CJT Band”. So bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing! See the “Sunset on Lake Naomi” flyer online for more details. The fee is $37 per adult inclusive along with cash bar. Please make your reservations by September 4th at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Hope to see you there.
Lake Naomi / New Orleans Jazz Weekend On the weekend of Friday & Saturday, August 22nd and 23rd, please come to the first Lake Naomi/New Orleans Jazz weekend that will feature jazz music, dancing, lobster & much more. On Friday Chris Cummings and his Jazz Trio will perform on the dance floor starting at 8:00 PM. On Saturday Joe Battaglia and his Jazz Band will be performing in the Grille Room from 9 PM to Midnight. Chef Paul and his Culinary Team will be cooking whole lobsters on the Clubhouse deck from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You can choose to have your whole Maine lobster either steamed or grilled. Your meal will also include either soup of the day, house salad or caesar salad, along with garden vegetable and baked potato station all for the price of $45.00 per person. Price subject to change based on the market price of lobster. Reservations are required by Wednesday, August 20th by 2:00 PM. The dinner menu will be also available from 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Call the Clubhouse at 570-646-2866 for more information and reservations.
Lake Naomi Club Fourth Annual Car Show Come show off your pride and joy! The Fourth Annual Lake Naomi Club Car Show will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. The registration fee is $20.00, including space for your car, window sign, and gift bag. The car convoy will begin at the Community Center at 2:00 PM and end at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Live entertainment will be outside during the car show with a 50/50 raffle and beautiful raffle baskets to benefit a local charity. Also the Duster Bar will be open with frozen drinks, sodas, wine and beer on tap. The trophies will be given out at the Beach Party that night. Classic cars must be at least 25 years old to be judged, and newer cars will be eligible for People’s Choice trophies. Prizes will be awarded to the top three classic cars and top three newer cars. We will continue the party through the night with Chef Paul and his Culinary Team preparing a delicious BBQ Grille Buffet Beach Bonfire outside at the Club Beach level patio starting at 6:00 PM. The Frozen Yogurt Bar will be open too. For your car registration, please call the Clubhouse (570) 646-2866. 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 the beach. Rain date for Car Show & Beach Party is Sunday, September 14.
Fall and Winter Clubhouse Hours Fall and Winter Season (September 4, 2014 - March 15, 2015) The Clubhouse is open Thursday through Saturdays only. Listed below is the schedule: Clubhouse Dining Hours 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Fridays 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturdays Clubhouse Bar Hours 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Fridays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturdays
Clubhouse Closings Saturday, September 6, 2014 “Sunset on Lake Naomi” Pre-registration required Saturday, September 20, 2014 “Member Wedding Reception” Saturday, October 18, 2014 “Harvest Ball” Pre-registration required Saturday, November 8, 2014 “Casino Night” Pre-registration required
Pictures The pictures featured in this Reflections where taken by the Club’s Photographer Mark Luethi. Check out www.Facebook.com/LakeNaomiClub to see more of Mark’s great pictures.
Family Magic Show at the LNCH
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New Member Orientation Update In the Summer Reflections there was an article announcing the new Members who attended the New Member Orientation on Sunday, May 25th. Unfortunately the Bendesky Family was omitted. Please welcome Eileen and Marc Bendesky from Lutz, Florida along with Victoria Bastian and Damon Bendesky from Philadelphia, PA.
Columbus Day Weekend Don’t miss the One Man-Musical & Comedy Show on Sunday, October 12th. No matter what your taste in entertainment, the Joey Vincent Show has something for everyone. More than just music, more than just comedy, his show is fresh and original! Fast-paced humor, rapid-fire costume change impressions, and a musical tribute to the trumpet greats are just part of the fun. From Harry James to James Brown, Stevie Wonder to Willie Nelson, Louis Armstrong to Luciano Pavarotti, Joey Vincent will take you on a musical journey from the 30s to today. For more information please call the Clubhouse or check info at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. This is a prepaid event. Please sign up at the Community Center 570-646-8585 or online in the Members Section under Clubhouse.
LNC Merchandise Looking for Lake Naomi Club merchandise? The Golf Pro Shop, the Tennis Pro Shop and the Logan Steele Community Center are your main sources for all things Lake Naomi! The Pro Shops carry clothing and other items appropriate to the amenity and feature Oakley, Tail, Bolle, Ping, and Sophibella to name a few. The Community Center carries sweatshirts, t-shirts, fitness attire, hats, and other logo items. Oakley sunglasses are featured at the Pro Shops and Community Center and are discounted for our Members year-round! Oakley sunglass special orders are welcome by contacting Margaret Hickey at tennis@lakenaomiclub.com. McKee Tennis at the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop provides Members with all their tennis equipment needs from a great selection of new racquets to re-stringing services to make your older racquet feel like new again! At Timber Trails Golf Club, Pro Tim Wagner is happy to recommend the best clubs for your game. Stop in to one of our Club shops today!
Wine Tasting
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Ladies Luncheon Dancing with the Stars
Girls’ Night Out Join us for a trip to Poke-A-Nose Pottery located in Bartonsville on Monday, August 4th for a fun night of painting and female bonding. Painting at this cute little shop will be from 5:00 -7:00 PM and then it is a hop, skip and a jump over to dinner. Cost of $30 per person includes the studio fee, transportation and dinner. Price of the piece to paint will be extra and are to be paid individually that evening. Meet at the Community Center at 4:15 PM on Monday, August 4th with a 9:00 PM scheduled return time. Register at the Community Center.
Liztech Bead Bash Join us on Friday, August 8th from 7:00-8:30 PM & Sunday August 31st 1:30 – 3:00 PM for a Liztech Bead Bash! What is a Liztech bead bash do you ask? This is where a local jeweler from the Liztech Gallery in East Stroudsburg brings 80 pounds of beads to Lake Naomi and allows you to make and keep as much jewelry as you can finish in 90 minutes. It is estimated that 5-6 memory wire bracelets can be made in this amount of time. Everyone will start off making a bracelet just to get acquainted and then can move on to necklaces and earrings. The cost is $20 per person for this event. Participants must be at least 14 years old to attend without adult supervision. For more information on Liztech visit www.liztech.com. Registration for this event is being taken at the Community Center.
Lake Naomi Club Family Campout Join us on August 9th for a night under the stars for the Lake Naomi Club Family Campout! Bring your tent and sleeping bag and enjoy a night of games, campfire songs, night time nature walk and much more! There will be s’mores and water available but please feel free to bring some snacks of your own. Wake up early the next morning and enjoy a hot breakfast with all the other campers. Located in the Sports Fields behind the Community Center this campout will be a great experience for new and seasoned campers alike. $8 per person includes everything! Sign up at the Community Center now!
Refund Policy In order to receive a refund for Summer Activities it is important to follow certain guidelines. A refund request form can be obtained at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com and must be submitted to the Community Center. To receive a refund for recreation programs, classes and trips, the cancellation must be received 48 hours in advance or the space needs to be filled by another participant if the cancellation is under the 48 hour time frame. The refund must be approved by the Department Manager and a $5.00 processing fee will be charged. If payment for the program was made using a credit card, the refund less the $5.00 will be issued to the credit card, otherwise a check will be issued. All recreation program refunds will be issued the week of September 14, 2014. To receive a refund for Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub or Kub Klub the refund request must be submitted to the Community Center or online. There will be a $25.00 processing fee that will be deducted from the refund. If payment for the program was made using a credit card at the Community Center or on-line, the refund less the $25.00 will be issued to the credit card, for all other forms of payment, ent, a check will be issued. All Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub and Kub Klub refunds will be issued within 30 days of the end of camp. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Braden Meiter, Recreation Manager, at 570-646-8585.
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, the 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 570646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: August 11th - “Angels in my Hair” by Lorna Byrn September 8th - “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova October 13th – “The Perfume Collector” by Kathleen Tessaro November 10th - “The Garden of Evening Mist” By Tan Twan Eng
Save the Date Eileen McKeown P.H.D., a renowned psychotherapist and lecturer in N.Y., is invited to spend the day of Sept. 20th with us. Experience and learn to use Mindfulness to eliminate unnecessary anxiety, to develop the power of positive thinking, and to benefit from a realistic peaceful way of living.
Outdoor Family Movies at Club Beach The last three movies of the Summer scheduled for August 17th, 24th & 31st will be under the stars at Club Beach. Bring the whole family and your beach blankets to enjoy the show on the big screen right after the sun sets (around 8:00 PM). There will be no admission ccharge. The café will be open prior to ch the th h movie starting and for a short time aafter each movie begins, so get your af ssnacks early! Each week’s feature will sn b listed in the Weekly Flyer. Come be oout and join us to experience the fun of ou the th h outdoor movie.
Family Adventure Race
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Tour de Naomi Join us on Saturday, August 16th for a scenic ride through the Community on this ten mile tour. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Pre registration is required. Please call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 to sign up. This event will be tied to our Cycle for Survival campaign. The ride will not only benefit you, this year we are proud to announce that the funds raised for this event will benefit Cycle for Survival. Cycle for Survival funds go directly to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, which is the nation’s preeminent research center devoted exclusively to cancer. Donations go to the most promising research and clinical trials, and have led to better treatments for cancer patients worldwide. Please take advantage of this very special event not only for yourself, but for others. Please register at the community center. Recommended donation is $5
LNC Dog ID LNC sponsors a dog identification tracking system free of charge. Please come to the Administrative Office to register your dog. You will be provided with a numbered tag for your dog insuring the safe return of your beloved pet if found loose in the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community. Pets are part of our family, let’s keep them safe while being considerate of our neighbors.
Lake Naomi Club’s Got Talent We want to see your talent! Once again this year there are tons of opportunities to let your inner star shine. The Kids Klub will be having a talent show on Thursday, August 7th at the Community Center starting at 6:00 PM. This opens up the stage to all talents in our Fourth Lake Naomi Club’s Got Talent search on Tuesday, August 12th at Club Beach. If you sing, do magic, are a ventriloquist or have some other fun talent, sign up at the Community Center by August 11th so we can get your act in the showcase. The cookout will be from 5:30 -7:30 PM with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Our panel of judges will be awarding prizes. Let’s show the world that the Lake Naomi Club’s got talent!
Pre-Teen and Teen/Senior Teen Club Nights There is still time to sign up for the Pre-teen and Teen Club nights. The Teen Advisory Committee has been working hard planning these events which are held each year as a formal celebration of the Summer. Teens (grades 8 to 12) get to have a buffet dinner at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse and dance to a DJ in this themed evening. The Pre-Teens (Grade 6 & 7) enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and a DJ at the Timber Trails Clubhouse. Teen Club Night is August 5th from 7:30-11:00 PM, Pre-Teen Club Night is August 13th 7:0010:00 PM. Clubhouse attire is required for both events.
Garden News The LNC Community Garden has been growing a bountiful harvest this year. Over 50 Member families planted in a 4x10 garden box again this year. We will be ending with a Harvest Party on August 9th from 11:30 AM -12:30 PM to celebrate the success of everyone’s labors. If you are interested in a garden box for next year, please contact Kelly Swingle, Community Center Manager, at 570-6468585 to get your name on the waiting list.
Good Neighbor Network and Programming LNC Seniors deserve to live their golden years comfortable and productive. The Members and the Management team at LNC recognizes the need for a network of neighbors who support our seniors in their time of need. Our Members request was to start a recreational activity program in which challenged folks could get out of the house, enjoy some activities, be with other people, and allow care-giver/spouse time to get away. The Community Center staff will organize gatherings on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 PM in the game room at LSCC beginning August 6, 2014. This room will be closed to children during this time. Activities may include but are not limited to board and card games, puzzles, movies, physical activities such as air hockey, pool, ping pong, cornhole, or jenga. Use of the fitness center and multipurpose room are also available but will not be closed to other Members during the 90 minute program. The LNC Good Neighbor Support Network will be a group of fellow Club Members that links older adults and persons with disabilities to support services essential to their physical and mental well-being. The focus is on helping people continue to live independent, fulfilling lives by giving them opportunities to attend events, activities, classes and workshops; gain access to necessary information and resource; and to provide caregiver relief. Community volunteers are invited to participate. A binder will be kept with contact information on those who are willing to create a network of support to assist in general activities of daily living. These may include transportation to appointments, picking up medications/mail, and companionship to provide caregiver relief. Additional Resources are also available throughout Monroe County. A Senior Services Directory is available at the Administrative Office. For more information on participating in the Good Neighbor Network please email Kelly Swingle, Community Center Manager at kswingle@lakenaomiclub.com. Swim Meet Lake Naomi vs Pocono Farms
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LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally a Great Success This year’s Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally was a huge success. Of course, this would not have been possible without the support of members, guests and staff. The 5K was run, once again, through the beautiful Pinecrest Lake Community. The excitement of the participants was palpable, the sun was shining and the glow from the participants as they crossed the finish line was unmistakable. The carnival like atmosphere was added to by “Gary in the Morning” a local radio personality, raffle baskets and refreshments. This year, we added a Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Cook Book. This collection of favorite recipes from Members was truly a labor of love. Copies were available at the run and are currently available for purchase at the Mountaintop Lodge. Tennis was its usual fun time with Bobby McKee and Company adding to the festivities. The weather really cooperated with beautiful sunny skies and low humidity. The round robin format was once again a big hit with the players. Golf was a perfect sunny day. The course was beautifully groomed and decorated with pink flags on the greens, pink cups for the holes and flowers to mark the tees. Peter supplied pink lemonade and snacks to replenish the golfers during play with over 130 women participating. The dinner at the Clubhouse was well attended and included raffles, fantastic live and silent auctions, and a delicious meal. A highlight of the evening occurred when a Linda Creed Organization recipient, Jenifer Chen, spoke to the women, giving a face to the funds raised by Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. All of these events, in addition to the Sponsor Book/Pink Pages provide the funds that are raised for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization. All of this money stays in the Pocono area to help women get mammograms, have biopsies if necessary and cover some living expenses that may accrue during treatment. We want to thank all the women and men who helped us with this Herculean task. We are so fortunate to live here and to have the opportunity to give back to the community that provides so much enjoyment to us. Laura Bacon, Nancy Mills, Debbie Lenderink
Picnic Area at LNP Because outside food or drinks may not be brought into the pool areas, two small picnic areas are available lakeside near the canoe racks and boat launching areas on the edge of the LNP parking lot. These areas are available not only for boaters but for those who prefer to bring their own food to the pool. We very much appreciate your cooperation in keeping the café deck seating available for those with café purchases and we hope you’ll enjoy sitting lakeside while eating food brought from home.
Unattended Children Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult Member (aged 16 or older) who is responsible for their safety, behavior and conformance with amenity regulations. The responsible person must remain close to the child in order to achieve this requirement.
Pool Reminders Use of floatation devices in all pools are limited to those items attached to the child. Children who cannot swim must be supervised by an adult in the water or on the waters edge. Water toys may be brought into only the wading pool at LN Pool and may be approved for the CC Pool and TT Pool but only at times the lifeguard feels they are manageable. These reminders are to help assure the best of our Summer days at the pool for all. da
End of Season Aquatics Schedule The Pools and Beaches in Lake N Naomi and Timber Trails will close for the Season at 4:00 PM on Monfo day, September 1st. The Community da Center aquatics area will switch to C the following hours after Labor Day: Monday – Thursday 10AM – 7:45 PM Friday – Saturday 10AM – 9:45 PM Sunday 10AM – 4:45 PM
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Important Tennis Survey The Tennis Committee is conducting a survey in the LNT Proshop regarding the Tennis Improvements to propose for Phase Three of the Horizon Plan. Please take a minute to fill out your ideas and help make the best recommendations for Tennis Club’s future.
Recreation Tennis Court Reservations The Recreation Tennis Courts by North Beach are available daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM during the main summer season, through Labor Day. Members may make a one hour reservation for one court, up to two days in advance, by calling the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop at 570-646-7580 after 8:00 AM. The reservation sheet is then posted on the Recreational Courts Bulletin Board prior to each morning’s opening. Members wishing to reserve and play on the same day may do so in person by signing-up on the reservation sheet for play. Members without reservations may walk on the courts anytime there are no reservations listed. A ten-minute grace period is given, after which the court becomes available for registration by another player. Any Member interested in using the Recreation Tennis Courts after Labor Day may play while the courts are unlocked during the day, but will need to sign the daily play sheet as the courts go back to first come first “serve” use after Labor Day.
Landscaping Reminder When purchasing mulch for landscaping around your home, make use of earth tone colors and avoid bright colored mulch which does not blend into our wooded environment (such as reds, blues and greens). Also please do not leave wood/branch debris piles by the road side. They are aesthetically unpleasant and can be a fire hazard. Please contact Association Manager Wendi Freeman for contractor suggestions to assist you in removing or chipping this debris. 8
Tennis Talk Tennis activity during the 2014 summer season is going strong and I wanted to highlight an end of season event to help keep play going strong through August! The last McKee Tennis Event for the season will be the 1st Annual “Lake Naomi Cup” Member-Guest Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament. This is a great way to end the summer season by inviting a guest(s) to visit Lake Naomi-Timber Trails for two days of fun, competitive tennis. The dates are Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st. The draw sizes are limited to eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams. The compass draw format will guarantee teams three matches with an eight draw tournament. Please contact Bobby McKee at (rm@mckeetennis.com), 570-643-5489, or drop by the LN Tennis Center Proshop for more information. A minimum of four teams in each category is needed to conduct the tournament. Hope you will join us for this tournament! Bobby McKee, Tennis Professional
Tennis Club Championship Tournaments The Club Championship Tournaments are underway at Lake Naomi Tennis. The Adult Singles and Doubles and Junior divisions are complete, but we are still looking forward to the Adult Mixed Doubles matches! Deadline for registration is August 6th, with early round and quarter final play on Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th. Semi-final and Final matches will follow on Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th. Match times will be posted with the draw outside the LNT Pro Shop. Spectators are welcome on the deck to watch these exciting matches. Please come out and show your support for the Tennis Members who participate in this great Club tradition.
End of Tournament Celebration All are invited to the Lake Naomi Tennis End of Tournament Celebration to be held on Sunday afternoon, August 17th at the Logan Steele Community Center pavilion. The celebration will commence immediately following the Adult Mixed Doubles finals with a wonderful buffet prepared and served by the LNCH staff. Adult Tournament participants are invited as guests of the Tennis Committee, and the cost for others is $20 per adult and $10 per child. Registration at the Pro Shop is required. All Tournament awards will be presented at this fun event celebrating the end of another superb p tennis season. Don’t miss it!
Mid-Season eason Tennis Tennis R Reminders eminders Now that the tennis season is in full “swing”, g” we would like to point outt the impor importance of practicing proper court etiquette. Abiding by simple guidelines helps keep our facilities clean, safe, and enjoyable for the entire Membership. Members are reminded to close court doors, avoid walking across other players’ courts, and to speak quietly on the deck, especially when others are playing nearby. All courts have trash cans on the ends of the nets for the disposal of empty cups, water bottles, ball can tops and canisters. Please use the cigarette butt container provided at the entrances of the Tennis Facilities to allow for proper cigarette butt disposal. Pets are not permitted at the Tennis Facilities and may not be tied up at the entrances. Each facility provides bike racks for proper bike storage. Please use them to store and lock your bikes rather than the trees at the entrances. Ringers on cell phones must be turned off at the Tennis Facilities. While we definitely encourage play by our Junior Members, for their own safety, children under the age of ten are not permitted to be left unattended at the Tennis Facilities. The Tennis Dress Code requires proper soft-court footwear for all players, appropriate tennis wear for women and girls, and collared shirts for men and boys at all times and during all activities at Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Tennis Facilities. For your convenience, reservations for all Tennis Facilities are taken through Labor Day at the LNT Pro Shop beginning at 8 AM up to 2 days in advance of desired play time. Thank you for abiding by the Club’s guidelines which ensure quality play for all Members.
Junior Sailing Program Celebration The Junior Sailing Instructional Program ends with the Junior Regatta and the End of Program Celebration being held on Sunday, August 10th at 6:30 PM at the LSCC Pavilion. All Junior Instructional Program participants are invited to attend the pizza party held by the Sailing Instructors and Sailing Association. There is no cost for this celebration, however pre-registration is required. Please contact the Sailing Office no later than Saturday, August 9th. The season’s sailing memento will be presented to all the participants as will the awards for the A and B Fleet Race Champions and the annual special achievement awards. The Junior Regatta results and trophies will also be presented. Mark your calendars now as this is a night the Junior Sailors should not miss.
Duster Sailing Nationals August 16th & 17th will be the dates for this summer’s Duster Nationals. Start time for the three races on Saturday is 10:30 AM while two races begin at noon on Sunday. A group seating for dinner is available in the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 6:00 PM on Saturday with advanced reservation required. The Butts Cup trophy which is traditionally awarded to the highest scoring Junior skipper will be up for grabs so Juniors interested in sailing should notify the Sailing Instructors as soon as possible so they can secure the number of boats needed. Sailing Committee Members are also available to Crew for Juniors less comfortable in the larger boats. The same offer applies to adults. If you’ve sailed a Duster in the past but just don’t have one now, contact the Sailing Office or any of the Sailing Committee Members who will be happy to find you an available boat so that you too can join the fun.
End of Season Sailing Celebration All sailors who participated in any of the 2014 adult sailing races and regattas are invited to attend the End of Season Celebration held Sunday, August 31st in the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Main Dining Room at 6:00 PM. All the season’s race results and awards will be presented by the Fleet Captains. Don’t miss this opportunity to recap the season, share stories and socialize with your fellow sailors. There is no cost for this event but you must pre-register with the Sailing Office no later than Wednesday, August 27th.
LNC Sailing Association Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting and Election of Officers of the Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 1st in the Tall Timber Room of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This is an open meeting and all Club Members are invited to attend. A summary of the Summer’s events will be provided and suggestions for the 2015 season will be received for further planning by the Sailing Committee and Management g throughout g the yyear.
Junior Championship Sailing Regatta Young Sailors… your weekend is quickly approaching. The two-day Junior Regatta is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th beginning at Noon each day. The regular adult racing schedule takes a break so the safety boats, Club sailboats and Race Committee TIKI are all dedicated to the Juniors. Don’t miss this fun weekend set aside in honor of our young sailors.
Club Beach Swim Area The swim area of Club Beach will be used to launch the Junior Regatta boats on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th. Swimming will not be permitted until noon each day. Please be advised of the need to use the swim space for the big regatta that weekend.
Family Sailing Tailgate Party The Sailing Instructors and Sailing Committee are hosting a Family Sailing Tailgate Party in honor of the Junior Regatta on Friday, August 8th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Club Beach. Families are invited to kick-off the big weekend of Junior racing with socializing, fun and the ever popular kayak relays. Members can bring dinner to the beach that evening, which is not a regular Club policy. Although the picnicking on the beach policy will be relaxed for this event, the NO GLASS policy will not.
Stormy Weather
Meg Whitney Memorial Fun Race
Boating, swimming and sailing in stormy weather is extremely dangerous! Please pay attention to the weather. All watercraft must be brought to shore as soon as the first signs of sstorms begin to appear. Dark clouds aand wind are signs you need to head for sshore immediately. Please do not wait uuntil thunder is heard, because by then llightening is often in the area as well. IIt is much safer to be proactive when it llooks like a storm is “brewing”.
ARC RC Approvals Approvals Needed Needed A friendly reminder that all improvements, t iincluding l di hhomes, garages, attached tt h d storage t sheds, porches and additions to existing structures must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee in advance of any work being done. Also, prior to the cutting of any trees or the movement of any earth, approval must be received from the ARC. Forms are available at the Administrative Office or online in the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Assoc. News. Contact Sharon Lee Heron, Architectural Coordinator at sheron@lakenaomiclub.com or 570,646-9191 ext. 106 or Wendi Freeman, Architectural Inspector at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com or 570,646-9191 ext. 107 if you have questions about these procedures. 9
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Golf Tip of the Month Teeing your ball the proper height for the driver is essential to get proper contact with the ball. You want the equator of the ball to be even with the top of the clubface. The driver is not meant to come in contact with the ground and this will ensure the proper launch angle if the ball is struck correctly.
Swimming Across the Lake Swimming in the Lake in areas other than the beaches is only permitted if closely accompanied by an attending boat equipped with a wearable flotation device for both the boater and the swimmer. The boater and swimmer must also be equipped with a “mechanical device” to make a sound signal audible for at least one-half mile (like a whistle) to signal for help if the swimmer were to tire, cramp or need assistance for any other reason. The Sailing Office must be contacted (570-646-LAKE) in advance to permit Lake Swimming and has the authority to deny lake swimming during times of heavy boating usage or with severe weather pending. If you ever hear a whistle on the lake from shore or see something you think is concerning, please do not hesitate to contact the Gatehouse (570-646-2550) to report what you see and hear. The Gatehouse can easily contact our Club Beach Supervisor and Safety Boat Operators by radio. The Safety Boat Operators have a very large area of water to cover as well as responsibilities that include running Sailing Regattas and assisting with Instructional Programs. They are there to help you and ask you to follow these listed guidelines to help make our waters a safe place to recreate.
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We have had a great season so far. Here are a few events to keep in mind for the remainder of the season to keep the year rolling! •Saturday, August 9th Night Golf •Sat & Sun, August 16th & 17th Club Championship/Junior Championship •Sunday, August 24th Couples Championship •Sunday, August 31st Battle of the Sexes
Please remember to take care of our course. course Todd Moyer and his staff work diligently to keep the course beautiful. You can help by filling your divots with sand on the tee-boxes, replacing divots in the fairway, repairing your ball marks on the green and raking bunkers. These simple guidelines of etiquette will make it a much more enjoyable round for all.
Watercraft Clarifications nss Did you know the State of PA considers paddleboards watercraft ft which means they are subject to the same regulations? That translates to paddleboards needing to be registered with the Club and stickered in the same manner as all other watercraft at LNC. Operators must have an approved lifejacket with whistle and no one under 12 yrs of age may be on a paddleboard alone. Children under 12 years of age with an adult must be wearing their lifejacket. Inflatable rafts and watercraft must meet USCG safety standards, be at least 8 feet in length, be made of durable, reinforced fabric, and have at least two buoyancy chambers. They, too, must be registered to be used on the lake. Rafts smaller than 8 feet must remain within 25 feet from the property in which they are launched. Floating water trampolines are only permitted at private beaches if secured to a private dock and are not permitted in the middle of the lake.
Important Boating and Lake Reminders The Club Beach Safety Boat Operators wish to remind Members of some important Lake Safety Guidelines. *All watercraft (including paddleboards) must be equipped with an approved wearable flotation device for EVERY person on board with an “audible device” such as a whistle, to signal for help if needed. *LNC strongly recommends all Members wear lifejackets to be prepared for the unexpected. All boaters MUST wear their lifejackets when the yellow “Lifejacket Required” flag is being flown from the Flag Pole on the peninsula at Club Beach. *Children age 12 and under must wear lifejackets at all times. *Boaters and fisherpersons must maintain a safe distance (never closer than 25 feet) from all other boats, beaches, marinas and swimming areas. *Swimming from watercraft is strongly discouraged. Boats get away from swimmers much easier than people think and swimmers quickly become exhausted trying to catch them. DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP off watercraft as hidden rocks and stumps can cause very serious injury.
Rules of the Road Walking and bike riding are two of the more popular activities that people enjoy doing in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails. With the amount of traffic on Lake Naomi – Timber Trails roads and the number of walkers and bikers, here are a few safety tips. 1.The Speed limit on the roads in the Timber Trails Community is 25 miles per hour. Speed is monitored by the Patrol Rangers using radar. 2.In Lake Naomi, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed enforcement details are conducted regularly by Pocono Mountain Regional Police using state of the art speed detection technology. 3.When walking, always walk on the left side of the road – facing traffic. 4.Bike riders are to ride on the right side of the road – with traffic. 5.When traffic approaches, walkers and cyclists are to move to the side of the road and walk or ride single file. 6.Make use of bike/pedestrian paths whenever possible! 7.Bike helmets are encouraged for all bike riders, Pennsylvania State law requires helmets for all children under the age of 12 riding bicycles. 8.Drive extra cautiously in the area of Lake Naomi–Timber Trails amenities. 9.When walking or jogging at night, please wear white or reflective clothing. 10.Share the Road.
Fish Stocking Update and Fishing Guideline Reminders On Saturday, June 28th, members of the Lakes Committee stocked (500) 10” – 12” Large Mouth Bass in Lake Naomi. Bass were also stocked in Deer Trail Lake and Hemlock Pond. All fisherpersons must wear their current Membership ID along with their Pennsylvania Fishing License (required for any person fishing over the age of 16). The Lakes Committee encourages LIVE RELEASE of all trout. All bass and walleye must be live released. Please take special care to not over tire, squeeze or injure the fish. If a fish is deeply hooked, simply cut your line close to the fish’s mouth. Remember practicing catch and release not only increases reproduction, but allows for sport another day. One last note – the lakes and stream throughout the Community are shared by fellow Members for various recreational activities. Cleaning up your fishing site thoroughly is essential as fishing litter like line and hooks can be dangerous to other Members, pets and our wildlife. For that reason Members are not permitted to fish (either on shore or by boat) within 25 feet of any of the Club’s beaches. Youth Fishing Clinic
Beach Reminders All Members and their Guests are asked to refrain from bringing any type of glass or pets onto the beaches. All beaches are also non-smoking. The guidelines are in place to preserve our beaches. Please respect your fellow Members and adhere to these guidelines.
House Checking Service Have you ever worried about your home in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails while you were away from the Community for any length of time? Here is your peace of mind: Beginning on October 1st for as little as $1.00 a day you can have a Member of the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Ranger Staff check the exterior of your home. Other services such as interior checks, heat adjustment and alarm response are also available for an additional fee. Detailed information on the 2014-2015 Optional House Checking Program is available at the Community Center, Administrative Office or online at www.LakeNaomiClub. com under the Online Office.
Bass Tournament Results The 24th Annual Bass Tournament held on Sunday, July 6th was a great day for many. There were 60 fisherpersons participating in the tournament and 75 Members and guests attending the Awards Ceremony cookout at the Park at Club Beach. Below is a list of the winning participants. Congratulations to all our winners and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Youth Longest Bass 1st - Karlyn Juckniewitz 16” (won by tie breaker system) 2nd - Caleb Jamison 16” 3rd - Joseph Altemose 16”. Youth Most (total length of longest 6 fish)
1st - Griffin Juckniewitz 78” 2nd - Karlyn Juckniewitz 77” 3rd - Mason Juckniewitz 64” Adult Longest Bass 1st - Jeffrey Consentino 18.5” 2nd - Mike Holvik 16.5”” 3rd - Andy Smith 16.5” Adult Most (total length of longest 6 fish) h)
1st - Jeffrey Consentino 97” 2nd - Shaun Consentino 85.5” 3rd - John Cisek 77.5” Jeffrey Consentino will have his name added to both Bass Tournament plaques at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Youth Fishing Derby The Youth Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, July 12th from 9:00-11:00 AM at Trout Pond with 40 young boys and girls participating. The Derby started with the kids stocking (200) Blue Gills in Trout Pond. Fishing equipment prizes were presented pr to the winners at th conclusion of the Derthe by. by Congratulations to all the th winners!!! Largest: 1st - Caitlin Williams 2nd - Andrew Bennett 3rd - Noah Tabor Most: 1st - Noah Tabor 2nd - Caroline Apicella 3rd - Kyle Apicella
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Meet Me at the Lodge…. Things are hopping here at the Lodge with all of our classes and activities this summer. Below are some of the upcoming events that you won’t want to miss! KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Each week on Thursday, we turn the dining room into a make-shift kitchen as 20+ children descend on the Lodge to participate in some hands on baking. So far this summer we have made Cherry Crisp, American Flag Cookies, Fruit Topped Brownie Pizzas and more. Classes range from $8 to $15 depending on the recipe and require sign-ups in advance (we do limit the number of children in each class as well so please sign up early to avoid disappointment). Why not join us for one of these upcoming classes… August 7th (7+) Whoopie Pies!, August 14th (any age) Fluffernutter Bars *recipe contains peanut butter*, August 21st (7+) Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, August 28th (any age) One Bowl Oreo Brownies. WINE AND DESIGN: This will be our third such event this summer. Each particth ipant will be going home with a completed ip 116x20 painted canvas. Last month’s group is pictured with their Fields of Poppies. This month our theme is Flip Flops. There T will be several different sizes of flip flops w to put on your canvas so you can add a sh shoe for each family member, then custo tomize them to fit each person. This class is $35.00 and signups are required in adva vance. Don’t miss out on the fun!! MOVIE ON THE LAWN: Monday nights you don’t want to miss out on. After you indulge in Pasta Buffet at the Clubhouse grab your lawn chair or blanket and come over to watch a movie under the stars in the backyard of the Lodge. We’re watching classic movies that you may not have seen lately. Upcoming features are August 11th Grease, August 18th A League of Their Own, and August 25th The Breakfast Club. The Coffee and Pastry Shop will be open for you to grab a treat before the movies starts. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS: Start off your Friday nights with Live Music at the Lodge. This is a great way to kick off your weekend. Our musicians perform from 7:00-9:00 PM each Friday night, early enough to go out without dragging the next day. Features include Gary Dillon on August 15th, Diane and Willie on August 22nd and our own Rebekah Zelman on August 29th. Please note: there will not be live music on the night of August 8th due to a rehearsal dinner. Well….that’s a sampling of what we have to offer. Keep your eyes on the Weekly Flyer for more events and we’ll see you at the Lodge! Carolyn Keiper, Hospitality Manager
Save Your Club Some Green by "Going Green" At this time, less than 3% of our entire membership "opts out" of receiving the printed version of our Reflections newsletter and receives the online version only. We know we have many, many more "environment and spending conscience" members who would be willing to "Go Green and Save Green" by receiving their newsletter electronically. If we increased this number from 3% to 30%, the Club could save over $2,000 on each Reflections mailing! That adds up to $14,000 at year! We want to hear from you! It's easy to "opt out". Just go to our website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com, click on "Members" in the upper right, then look under the "Online Sign-up" tab for "Reflections Online Request". Or simply e-mail us at admin@lakenaomiclub.com and tell us you want to start receiving your Reflections newsletter via e-mail only. Please note this applies to the Reflections newsletter only. You will continue to receive all other mailings from the Club including important meeting notifications, membership votes, etc. Also note that even if you are already signed up to receive Reflections online, you will continue to also receive the printed version until you actually opt-out. Let's see how far we can grow this small percentage of our membership who wants to receive their newsletter online only. We look forward to hearing from you to tell us you want to "Go Green". We'll keep you posted on the progress! 12
Lake Naomi Club Q & A Is Jeff Evans still employed by the Club? Jeff recently completed his service as the Club’s Consulting Manager, a part-time position he has held since the end of 2010 when he stepped down as the Club’s General Manager. Jeff continues to be available to assist the Club as needed on an hourly consulting basis. Jeff also consults and serves as an Expert Witness with Private Clubs and Planned Communities through his firm Management Matters LLC. Since 2011 Jeff has worked on projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Indiana, California and the Caribbean. Why are there two orange cones blocking two parking spaces in front of the LNCH loading dock? The Club must block these two spaces off on the day the garbage is scheduled for pick-up. If this area is blocked then the garbage truck cannot get to the LNCH dumpster. The contractor will not return until the next scheduled pick-up thus creating an overflow of garbage. Please avoid these spaces when the orange cones are out. What is the difference between the Board of Governors, the Committees and the Board of Trustees? The Committees typically deal with a very specific area of the Club’s operation (i.e. Golf, Clubhouse, Finance, etc.). The Committees discuss matters that deal with their area of the operation and then make recommendations to the Board of Governors (BOG). The BOG is comprised of Committee Chairs as well as At-Large Members and numbers approximately twenty-five. The BOG is an Advisory Board that makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT is the seven Member Board that has the ultimate financial, legal and fiduciary responsibility for the Club’s assets and operations. The Club reserves the right to print and/ or respond to inquiries at its sole discretion. Selected questions, comments or suggestions may be edited to meet space constraints. Submit questions, comments and suggestions to: Laura Altemose, Reflections Editor Lake Naomi Club 122 Route 423, PO Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Fax: 570-646-5796 Email: laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com