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First Renderings Revealed at the Annual Membership Meeting Mid-Summer 2015 WHAT’S INSIDE Sound Absorbers Needed ................ 2 Sunset on Lake Naomi .................... 3 Second New Member Orientation .... 4 Tour de Naomi ...... 5 LNC’s Got Talent .. 6 “Are you Ready for Some Football?” ... 7 Timber Trails Tennis ................................ 8
All the Members who attended the Annual Membership Meeting were shown the first renderings of the potential expansion of the Community Center as outlined in Phase Two of the Horizon Plan. BOG Chair Mark Ierardi explained that the Committees and Boards are “sharpening their pencils” in determining how best to accomplish the goals outlined in the plan and at the same time to make sure the Club “gets it right” prior to going to the Membership for a vote. One of the items under consideration is closing in the deck area outside the Community Center Pool and creating an indoor, zero entry, shallow pool area for our youngest Members that includes some fun water features. This will allow the handicap ramp to be free of children playing on it. Another new area would be created by enclosing the current pavilion for an expanded aerobics room and additional offices. A new pavilion has been added to the proposal to house the every growing Kid Camp Programs. Additional square feet will be added to the fitness center and rearranging of the locker rooms and classrooms will help increase the much needed changing areas and restroom facilities. The Committees and Boards are also taking a look at Phase Three of the Horizon Plan to see what can be done and what it would cost to accomplish the upgrades to the Lake Naomi Tennis Center. Management is confident that it will not be too much longer until there is a final proposal to present to the Membership for their consideration. At that point we will conduct the Town Meetings so you can express your thoughts and suggestions prior to going to the Phase Two Vote. If you were not able to attend the Annual Meeting the full power point presentation is on www.LakeNaomiClub.com under What’s Happening for your review.
Duster Sailing Nationals ................ 9 LNC Merchandise .............................. 10 Bass Tournament Results................... 11
See the proposed floor plan on page 6.
In Memoriam Mary Shannon of Staten Island, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania July 3, 2013 Member since 1973 Regina Paglia of Oceanport, New Jersey and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania June 5, 2015 Member since 1981 Leon Maganza of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania June 11, 2015 Member since 1967
Don’t forget to Submit your Pictures Time is running out for you to enter your pictures for the 2016 Annual Calendar. If you want your picture to be considered for the 2016 annual calendar, we’ll need the picture or digital file by September 15, 2015. After the 2016 calendar is developed, Members will have the opportunity to vote for their four favorite calendar pictures. Each winner will be awarded 50 Club Dollars. We will be showing off some of the entries in future Reflections and on the website. Pictures that are submitted become the property of Lake Naomi Club and may be used in future promotions including the Summer Activities Calendar. Digital file size does make a difference when using a picture for print. Many pictures that were submitted in the past were too small. For a picture to be a full calendar page the file size needs to be 3,000 x 2,200 pixels. It is important to submit the original file, do not downsize the picture, many editing programs ask to downsize the picture before sending. Also most of the smart phones do produce pictures large enough to be used but again remember to send the original file. You can upload your pictures in the Online Office of the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com or send them directly to admin@ lakenaomiclub.com.
House Checking Service
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.
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 su and alarm response are also available for an an additional fee. Detailed information on the 2015-2016 Optional House Checking Program is available at the Communiin ty Center, Administrative Office or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com under the O Online Office.
Offi O ffi ficccee H Hours ours Please note that the Administrative Office will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 7, 2015 (Labor Day). The Office will reopen for business at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. “Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB 122 Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES George Bernardin Mike J. Christian Kathryn Hyatt Cary S. Levinson Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor
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Sound Absorbers Needed One of the challenges with the new Ti Timber b T Trails il G Grill ill iis th the acoustical ti l noise i llevell when the room is crowded. Management has reached out to a few Acoustical Specialists in the area to conduct a study of what can be done to help with the acoustics in the dining room. and hopes to have this challenge rectified by next summer. In the meantime, start drinking extra wine and collect your wine corks. Yes, we are serious, thanks to a great Member suggestion that cork is a great sound absorber and cork art is a clever way to use the product. So drink up, collect your wine corks and drop them off at the Administrative Office. The Club would like to make some creative displays of wall art such as: sailboats, tennis, golf, skiing, waterfalls, etc. So help us make this happen by bringing us your corks!
Sunset on Lake Naomi Come on out to say farewell to another summer at the lake! This year’s Sunset on Lake Naomi will be held on Saturday, September 12th on Club Beach. The Duster Bar will be open at 6:30 PM with a cash bar. There will be an hors d’ oeuvres station featuring fire-grilled vegetables and an antipasto display. The dinner stations include: baked potato station, slow roaster Angus beef carving station, honey roasted pork shoulder carving station, and a dessert table. There will be a bonfire to roast marshmallows too! The entertainment for the evening is “Gerhard Meyer Band” which is one of the Members’ favorites. So bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun night under the stars with dinner and dancing! See the “Sunset on Lake Naomi” flyer online for more details. The fee is $25 per adult inclusive along with a cash bar. Please make your reservations by September 5th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Hope to see you there! Please note that if the weather does not cooperate the event will be held inside the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Garden Vegetable Fest The Lake Naomi Clubhouse presents the Garden Vegetable Fest on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. There will be an Appetizer Station with grilled pita, basil tomato hummus and roasted garlic hummus. The Soup Station will feature curried cauliflower soup. The Salad Bar will be fresh from the summer garden and include a vegetable antipasto platter. The Grilled Vegetable Station will include grilled vegetable tofu steak, grilled portobello parmesan, grilled corn and potatoes. The Vegetable Buffet will have grilled eggplant with labneh, vegetable lasagna, ratatouille pot pie, grilled zucchini & bell pepper fattoush. The cost for adults is $20.00 and for kids ages 4 to 12 is $9.00. For reservations, please call Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 570,646-2866.
Fall and Winter Clubhouse Hours The Fall and Winter Season is from September 10, 2015 through April 15, 2016. 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 – 9:30 PM, Saturdays Clubhouse Bar Hours 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Fridays 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Saturdays
Clubhouse Closings Please make note of the following dates when the Clubhouse will be closed for a Private Member function: Saturday, September 12, 2015 “Sunset on Lake Naomi” Saturday, September 19, 2015 Member Wedding Reception
Columbus Day Weekend It is never too early to let you know that Ken McBride is back at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Join us on Columbus Day Sunday, for delicious food, drinks and entertainment! On Sunday, October 11, 2015 Ken McBride “Himself” will be performing again in the Main Dining Room. A native of Ireland, Ken McBride has travelled and performed all over Florida, New York City and New Jersey. His performance extends from Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel, to Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”. For more information please call the clubhouse or check info at www.LakeNaomiClub.com . For dinner reservations, please call the Clubhouse at (570) 646-2866 or e-mail clubhouse@ LakeNaomiClub.com.
White House Chefs at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Listed below is a soup recipe from White House Chef Ryan Spiker who prepared this for the Members who attended the White House Chef dinner at the LNCH. Members loved the dinner and requested this great recipe. Creamy Sundried Tomato and Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 2 tsp dried ground marjoram 1 Tbsp garlic/shallots minced Ladies Luncheon 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp canola oil 1 tsp fresh oregano 3 cups sundried tomatoes 1 ½ cup white wine 5 cups preferred mushrooms or 4 cups vegetable stock just white button 3 cups heavy cream 1 Tbsp fresh basil salt and pepper to taste 2 tsp fresh thyme Directions: Heat oil in medium sized pot. Once hot add garlic/shallots, sweat them then add the sundried tomatoes and mushrooms. After stirring the above for 3 min add the spices and herbs. Continue to stir till aromatic. Deglaze the pot with the white wine and stir up the flavor on the bottom. Reduce the white wine by half, then add the vegetable stock. Bring the ingredients to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Let the soup reduce for a little time to enhance the flavor. Once the soup is reduced, add in the heavy cream. If you have an immersion blender, use that to blend the soup together. If you do not have an immersion blender, use a regular home blender. Just pour the soup a little at a time into the blender then back into another pot. Once the soup is blended fully it will thicken on its own. Bring the now blended soup back to desired eating temperature. 3
Second New Member Orientation for 2015 On Saturday, August 1st the Club conducted the second New Member Orientation. This orientation was held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. The eager group got to learn valuable information from speakers: General Manager Robert Jones, Communications Manager Laura Altemose, Chief Ranger John Lamberton, and Association Manager Wendi Freeman. Listed below are the newest Members and their hometown. Stella Bondar and Robert Magnabousco Family East Brunswick, NJ Alison Braun, Pennsauken, NJ Marilyn Cafasso Family, Floral Park, NY Gezim and Mirlinda Capani Family, Brooklyn, NY Bob and Rose Ciociola Family Collegeville, PA Timothy and Krista Davis Family, Morristown, PA Brad and Jaci Diamond Family Scotch Plains, NJ Anthony and Christine DiGiovanni Family Essex Falls, NJ Elizabeth and Charles DiMaggio, North Merrick, NY David and Christine Dugan Family, Glenmore, PA Michael and Jennifer Eggers Family Millington, NJ David and Lori Halfpenny Family, North Wales, PA Christy Kinsman and Charles Abate Family New Canaan , CT Laura and Steve Kovacs Family Wappinger Falls, NY Al and Kathy LaMastra Family, Westfield, NJ Mark and Denise Madden Morganville, NJ Tim and Elise McCarvill Family, Pearl River, NY Jack and Sandy McFadden, Villanova, PA Richard and Laura-Jane Pasternak Richboro, PA Christopher and Laura Raham Family Scotch Plains, NJ Melissa and Jason Rubin Family Philadelphia, PA Michael and Jennifer Szotak Family, Red Bank, NJ Jeanette Terrano, Emerson, NJ Manny and Susan Torres Family, Brooklyn, NY Jerry and Sandy Weiner, Elkins Park, PA Jeff and Kate Whyte Family, New York, NY Carig and Caroline Wotherspoon Family New York, NY
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Timber Trails Grill After just a few months in business, the Timber Trails Grill is ecstatic to share the progress and success of the newly opened, casual clubhouse, which serves as the perfect complement to the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. The Timber Trails Grill, staffed by an international and local team, provides a comfortable dining experience with no reservations required daily for lunch and dinner. The team at the Grill is always prepared to gladly welcome in members, share weekly specials, and even recently helped to make the Luau a great success! The Timber Trails Grill is open from 11 AM until 9 PM, with the bar open until 10 PM, every day of the week except Mondays. These hours leave plenty of time for members and guests to stop in for lunch, dinner, or drinks over some appetizers between a tennis match or swim in the pool. The Grill offers both indoor, air-conditioned seating as well as a comfortable, outdoor scenic deck. Each week, the Timber Trails Grill offers a variety of weekly specials, such as our best-selling Wing & Beer Pitcher Special, our filling Roast Beef Sandwich, or our mouth-watering Baby Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad. Back by popular demand, Timber Trails Grill will welcome back our “RJ Lobster Roll� for the entire month of August along with a few other surprises. Recently, in addition to the normal lunch and dinner service, the Timber Trails Grill was involved with the Annual Luau. The night turned out to be a great success with entertainment provided by a DJ. The fun of dancing, chatting, and drinking was accompanied by a creative and delicious meal of authentic Luau foods such as; pork tenderloin, chicken, and shrimp. To follow up this popular event, the Timber Trails Grill is looking forward to helping with the upcoming Preteen Dinner Dance and other events in the future. If you have not been by the Timber Trails Grill yet or still haven't picked a menu favorite, be sure to stop in for lunch or dinner and meet our team. If you are now a Timber Trails Grill regular, we look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for your help in making the Timber Trails Grill the success it has been and we look forward to continuing to make improvements for the future of the Grill.
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. Family Adventure Race Fun
Health Forum The Activities Committee would like to extend an invitation to all Members to gather at the Community Center on Saturday, September 19, 2015 for an inspiring musical experience. Patricia Garber, musician and professor at Weidner University will share with us the power of change and healing that music brings into our lives. These sessions will be from 10 AM -3 PM and a light lunch will be served. For details and cost look for information at the Community Center.
Good Neighbor Network and Programming 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, 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.
LN-TT Fine Arts & Crafts Show Thank-You
Tour de Naomi Join us on Saturday, August 22nd 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. Again 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. Recommended donation is $5 per rider.
Thanks to all of you who participated in the Sixth LN-TT Fine Arts & Crafts Show. It was a great success! About 800 Lake Naomi Club Members and guests enjoyed the original creations of 52 artists. The first-ever raffle was made possible by the generosity of 41 artists. As a result of the significant charitable support from community members and artists, a $5600 donation will be given to the Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Council Food Bank! A big "THANK YOU" to the many who worked behind the scenes to ensure enjoyment of the Show including Activities Committee members and partners, LN-TT Rangers, Cafe staff, Community Center & Summer Recreation staff and Laura Altemose, LNC Communications Manager.
Important Boating and Lake Safety Reminders The Club Beach Safety Boat Operators wish to remind Members of some important nt Lake Safety Guidelines. *Jumping from paddleboards and other watercraft can be very unsafe due to the hidden rocks and stumps in the shallow water. DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP off any watercraft as it can cause very serious injury. *Boaters and fisherpersons must maintain a safe distance (never closer than 25 feet) from all other boats, beaches, marinas, sailing courses 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. *All watercraft (including paddleboards and approved rafts) 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 and may not be on the lake alone at anytime. * Another Note: If you ever hear a whistle on the lake 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 radio the Club Beach Supervisor, Lifeguards 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.
Book B ookk C Club lubb 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 (570) 646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: Sept. 21st - "Trail of Broken Wings" by Sejal Badani. (Please note - this is the third Monday) Oct. 12th - "Naked Came I" :A Novel of Rodin" by David Weiss Nov. 9th - "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens 5
Junior Teen Club Night The Junior Teen Club night will be held on Monday, August 17th from 7:0010:00 PM. The Teens have been working hard planning this event which is held each year as a formal celebration of the Summer. The Junior Teens (Grade 6 to 8) will enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and a DJ for entertainment at the Timber Trails Clubhouse. Clubhouse attire is required for this event.
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.
ARC Approvals Needed A friendly reminder that all improvements, including homes, garages, attached storage 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.
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. 6
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 13th at the Community Center starting at 6:00 PM. This opens up the stage to all talents in ou our Fifth Lake Naomi Club’s Got T Talent search on Tuesday, August 118th at Club Beach. If you sing, do magic, are a ventriloquist or have h some other fun talent, sign up at the Community Center by August A 16th so we can get your ac act in the showcase. The cookou out will be from 5:30 -7:30 PM w with the show starting at 6:00 P PM. Our panel of judges will bbe awarding prizes. Let’s show th the world that the Lake Naomi C Club’s got talent!
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The last three movies of the Summer scheduled for August 23rd, 30th & September 6th 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 charge. The café will be open prior to the movie starting and for a short time after each movie begins, so get your snacks early! Each week’s feature will be listed in the Weekly Flyer. Come out and join us to experience the fun of the outdoor movie.
Lake Naomi Club Family Campout Join us on August 15th for a night under the stars at the Lake Naomi Club Family Campout! Bring your tent and sleeping bag and enjoy a night of games, campfire songs, night time nature walks 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!
Floor Plan for Proposed Changes to the Community Center in Phase Two of the Horizon Plan
“Are you Ready for Some Football?” Don’t miss a great kickoff to fall over the Labor Day weekend at LNP, the Football Season kickoff Tailgate Party! Come in your team colors and plan to be entertained by games and activities revolving around one of America’s favorite pastimes. The Tiki Bar will be set, the café will be tailgating with your favorites and horseracing goes NFL as well! Come out Saturday, September 6th and enjoy the fun Coach Frank brings to all the football fans of LNC.
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 water’s 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. Swimmers must be able to swim across the deep well of the LNP diving well before being permitted to go off the slide. These reminders are to help assure the best of our Summer days at the pool for all.
End of Season Aquatics Schedule The Pools and Beaches in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails will close for the Season at 4:00 PM on Monday, September 7th. The Community Center aquatics area will switch to the following hours after Labor Day: Monday – Thursday 10AM – 7:45 PM Friday – Saturday 10AM – 9:45 PM Sunday Su 10AM M – 4:45 PM
Pool Picnic Areas Because outside food or drinks may not be brought into the pool areas, picnic areas are available at both outdoor pools for Members who prefer to bring their own food. At LNP there are two picnic areas lakeside near the canoe racks and boat launching areas on the edge of the LNP parking lot. At TTP there are picnic tables behind the control booth near shuffleboard. We very much appreciate your cooperation in keeping the café deck seating available for those with café purchases. Big Splash Competition
Rules R ules ooff tthe he R Road oad Walking and bike riding are two of the more popular activities iti th thatt people l enjoy j ddoing i 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. Remember to Drive Like Your Kids Live Here!
Save Your Club Some Green by "Going Green" At this time, less than 10% 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 10% to 30%, the Club could save over $1,000 on each Reflections mailing! That adds up to $7,000 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! 7
Timber Trails Tennis The four HarTru courts at Timber Trails Tennis will be open for play daily beginning at 8:30 AM. A Tennis Attendant will be on hand to assist Members and their Guests Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM and Fridays through Sundays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Court fees will apply during these times. Court reservations may be made in advance through the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop as described above, or on the day of play by calling Timber Trails Tennis directly at 570-646-5683. Courts will remain open for walk-on play, weather permitting, after the Attendant leaves and until approximately 7:00 PM. Please sign-in at the tennis hut on the sheets provided. The rules of court etiquette and the Tennis Dress Code, also as described in the Mid-Season Tennis Reminders article on this page, MUST be observed during ALL times of walk-on play. The Timber Trails Facilities Supervisor will be available for assistance if needed.
End of Tournament Celebration All are invited to the Lake Naomi Tennis End of Tournament Celebration to be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16th 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. All 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 tennis season. Don’t miss it!
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Tennis Talk A recap of summer so far. Tennis Tournament Singles Champions have been crowned! During the month of July, singles champions were determined as follows: Adam Berksen, our new Men’s A Champion, Vladimir Gurevich, who repeats as Men’s B Champion, Allison Umbricht, Women’s A Winner, and Julia Raizen, Women’s B Titlist. Making the winners of these divisions earn their titles were Finalists: Steve Segel, Men’s A, Bill DeMarco, Men’s B, Pam Fuehrer, Women’s A and Sue Tudisco, Women’s B. Congratulations to all! The month of July also saw 48 women enjoy a morning of round robin play and fun on courts doing drills with the pro staff in support of the Breast Cancer Rally. Many thanks to everyone who participated and who helped administratively in making this event a tremendous success. Our Parent/Child Round Robin event was comprised of nine teams on July 19th and despite the hot temperatures, everyone persevered throughout the afternoon and was rewarded with ice-cream refreshments after play. The Junior Club Championship tournament was also concluded during the month of July. Make sure you attend the end of the season celebration to congratulate the future adult champions of the Club. Until then you can review tourney results as they hang outside the Proshop at LNT. Doubles and Mixed Doubles Tournaments will take place throughout the month of August and should be very exciting. Watch upcoming e-blasts and weekly flyers for reminders to come watch the many great players of LNC compete. The cardio classes continue to be very popular, as the membership burns off those calories and improves their ability to hit on the run. Our teaching staff of eight pros have been very busy every day with private and group lessons, instructing the rudiments of the game for students aged 4 to 84. By the time you read this, three of the college assistants will be gone preparing for their future careers. Robin Hochguertel has accepted a job as Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Tampa, Ben Gendron will be starting his new job as the Assistant Men’s Coach at the University of Northern Colorado and Dominique Bruce returns to Lenoir-Rhyne University to pursue a master’s degree in marketing. All three have done an A+ job and will be sorely missed. Private and Group lessons will continue with Jordan Lawson until August 15th, Zoey Djuric until the end of August, and myself along with Ruth and Pete Hessert until Labor Day. Many thanks to every Member who has taken a lesson, played in a tournament or in a team match, participated in social round robin play, bought something from the shop, or who simply showed up with a smile on their face. The tennis teaching staff appreciates your support! Best wishes for many Aces, Richard, Ruth, Pete, Jordan, Zoey, Dominique, Ben and Robin
Mid-Season Tennis Reminders Now that the tennis season is in full “swing”, we would like to point out the 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. P Please use the cigarette butt container provided at the entrances of the Tennis Facilit ities to allow for proper cigarette butt disposal. Pets are not permitted at the Tennis F Facilities and may not be tied up at the entrances. Each facility provides bike racks fo for proper bike storage. Please use them to store and lock your bikes rather than th the trees at the entrances. Ringers on cell phones must be turned off at the Tennis F 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 ow the Tennis Facilities. The Tennis Dress Code requires proper soft-court footwear th for all players, appropriate tennis wear for women and girls, and collared shirts fo for men and boys at all times and during all activities at Lake Naomi and Timber fo Trails Tennis Facilities. For your convenience, reservations for all Tennis Facilities T are taken through Labor Day at the LNT Pro Shop beginning at 8 AM up to 2 days ar in advance of desired play time. Thank you for abiding by the Club’s guidelines which ensure e quality play for all Members.
End of Season Sailing Celebration All sailors who participated in any of the 2015 adult sailing races and regattas are invited to attend the End of Season Celebration held Sunday, September 6th 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, September 2nd. Light Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Duster Sailing Nationals August 22nd and 23rd are 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. 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.
Important Watercraft Clarifications Did you know the State of PA considers paddleboards watercraft which means they are subject to the same regulations? That translates to paddleboards needing to be registered and stickered in the same manner as all other watercraft at LNC. Inflatable rafts are only permitted off shore if US Coastguard approved, made of durable, reinforced fabric and have at least two buoyancy chambers. They too must be registered in order to be used as watercraft in the lake. 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. Inflatable “Lily Pad” or other inflatable rafts must also remain at private beaches or may be used at amenity beaches when approved and monitored by lifeguards.
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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 7th 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 2016 season will be received for further planning by the Sailing Committee and Management throughout the year.
Stormy Weather *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 storms begin to appear. Dark clouds and wind are signs you need to head for shore immediately. Please do not wait until thunder is heard, because by then lightening is often in the area as well. It is much safer to be proactive when it looks like a storm is “brewing”.
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.
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LNC Merchandise Looking for Lake Naomi Club or Timber Trails Golf Club merchandise? The Golf Pro Shop, the Tennis Pro Shop and the Logan Steele Community Center are your main sources for all things logoed LNC or TTGC. Pro Shops carry clothing and other items appropriate to the amenity and feature Oakley, Tail, Bolle, Ping, and Greg Norman to name a few. The Community Center carries sweatshirts, t-shirts, fitness attire, hats, and other logo items. Oakley sunglasses are featured at the Community Center and are discounted for our Members yearround! 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. At Timber Trails Golf Center, Pro Tim Wagner is happy to recommend the best clubs for your game. Stop in to one of our Club shops today!
PLEASE Do Not Feed the Ducks We know they’re cute and we love to see them close up… Some of you even like to get close enough to feed them. BUT here’s the simple problem… when ducks eat they poop! Yes, we forget that part. They leave their mess on the beaches where children dig in the sand, in the water where everyone enjoys a swim, and on the decks and patios where we all like to walk bare footed. Duck feces decreases your water quality and the entire beach experience for everyone, so please help the health of your lake and beaches. Keep them free of food and debris. Thank you!
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Tin Cup Tribune The course is in a great shape so come out and play some golf! Here are a few events to keep in mind for the remainder of the season: Saturday, August 15th - Luau Night Golf Sunday,August 16th - Couples Championship Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd - Club/Junior Championship Please remember to take care of our 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. Golf tip of the Month- Quite Eye for putting. When putting try to pick a spot out on or in front of the ball. Most people are not aware of their eyes moving during the course of a putting stroke. By focusing on the logo, marked area of the ball or even a spot ahead of the ball it will help your brain to focus on an exact spot to hit instead of looking at the club head or different parts of the golf ball throughout the course of a stroke. This will help increase feel and speed control.
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 carnivall lik like atmosphere t h was added dd d to by Journeys Day Spa who was available to give free rub downs to the runners and our very own Chris Daggett who served as MC.! This year, we added a Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Bridge Tournament. The Club Grill was a beautiful and comfortable venue. It was a great success and we look forward to an even better event in 2016. Tennis was its usual fun time. 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. Mulligans were sold before each of the sessions to add to the funds collected for Linda Creed. 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, Rashaunda Black, 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 y 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
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. Personal chair umbrellas are preferred over large umbrellas which can be hazardous and obstructive. Small shade apparatuses must be approved by lifeguards and only set to far perimeters. Active games are permitted in the sand only during times it may not disturb other beach goers and are also best at the far perimeters. The guidelines are in place to preserve our beaches. Please respect your fellow Members and adhere to these guidelines.
Bass Tournament Results The 25th Annual Bass Tournament held on Sunday, July 5th was a great day for many. There were 60 fisherpersons participating in the tournament and 75 Members and guests attending the Awards Ceremony and cookout at the Park at Club Beach. A very special award was given to Margaret Dugan, a very young 94 year-old, who caught a total of eight bass! Below is a list of the winning participants. Congratulations to all our winners and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Junior Longest Bass 1st - Howie Mann 18.25” 2nd - Cayden Cahill 16” 3rd - Corinne Consentino 15.5” Junior Most Bass Caught (inches) 1st - Cayden Cahill 80” 2nd - Corinne Consentino 79.5” 3rd - Fiona Mann 77” Adult Longest Bass 1st - Steve Juckniewitz 18.5” 2nd - Randy Williams 17” 3rd - Michael Camerino 17” Adult Most Bass Caught (inches) 1st - Shaun Consentino 86.75” 2nd - Mason Juckniewitz 85.75” 3rd - Duke (Robert) Forrester 85.5” Steve Juckniewitz and Shaun Consentino will have their names added to both Bass Tournament plaques at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.
Youth Fishing Derby The Youth Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, July 11th from 9:00-11:00 AM at Trout Pond with over 40 young boys and girls participating. The Derby started with the kids stocking 200 Blue Gills in Trout Pond. Fishing g equipment prizes were presented to the winners at the conclusion of the Derby. Congratulations to all the winners Longest: 1st place, Andrew McKendry 2nd place, Christian Nickey 3rd place, Gavin Cahill Most: 1st place, Eva Bendesky 2nd place, Isabel Rigberg 3rd place, Julian Birch Congrats to everyone!!!
Free Swimming In 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 whistle that can be heard at least one-half mile to signal for help if the swimmer were to tire, cramp or need assistance for any other reason. The Sailing Office must be contacted (570-646LAKE) 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.
The Committee on Environmental Protection The Committee on Environmental Protection is being reshaped to fit our community’s needs and desires and will now be referred to as the Environmental Stewardship Committee. While many of our committee members remain, we are looking for new members who can provide the insight and assistance that this committee needs. We are looking for Lake Naomi Club members who are interested in environmental education, programming, conservation and awareness. The committee hopes to have its new focus geared towards educational community programs and projects that support the Environmental Stewardship Committee’s m mission statement and goals. While it is not required the committee would en encourage anyone with a background in environmental education or progr gramming of resource management to be a part of this new vision of the co committee. Also look to future issues of Reflections for articles on how you an and your family can help us with these ef efforts. Suggestions and questions can be directed to Kelly Swingle at kkswingle@lakenaomiclub.com.
Pictures by Mark Luethi All the pictures featured in this Reflections are by the Club’s Photographer Mark Luethi. Be sure to check out www.facebook.com/LakeNaomiClub for many more great pictures and videos by Mark. 11
Meet Me at the Lodge It’s time for us to ask for your help. From August 3 until August 18th, nominations will be open for the Pocono Record’s Reader’s Choice Awards. The Mountaintop Lodge has been chosen as the Best Bed & Breakfast the last two years and we’d love to make it happen again. There will be three rounds for us to make it through. Keep an eye on our Facebook or on Twitter at @mountaintopbnb for reminders. While we still have plenty of summer days to enjoy, there are exciting things on the horizon at the Mountaintop Lodge! From October 16 -18 we’ll be taking a trip back to 1932. Opposition Mobster Kingpins and their organizations will be taking up residence at the Lodge to form a truce, if only for the weekend, so they can search for a treasure hidden here by their former Godfather, Poppa Red Zitt. Will you be here to help find the treasure? Award winning stand-up comic Jim Zahoroiko will be bringing his troupe of professional interactive entertainers to the Lodge for a “Mystery Adventure” that puts YOU in the middle of the action. Your character may find an important clue, be a major suspect, a murder victim or more. You won’t want to miss out. You’ll have a chance to experience the hospitality of the Mountaintop Lodge plus a Friday night Cocktail Party, Saturday breakfast, Saturday night dinner and dessert bar and Sunday breakfast while the mystery swirls around you. It’s like re-living history, kind of….sort of….maybe….not really. Call for details and pricing (570) 646-6636. rd
Sign-up for Text Announcements Lake Naomi Club has been using the Rained Out Application to announce cancellations or last minute changes. This information will go to our Facebook Account and Twitter Account. It can also go directly to your phone via text message. To sign-up text LAKENAOMI to 84483 to receive alerts from the Lake Naomi Club. Lake Naomi Tennis and Timber Trails Tennis have already used this service often.
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 to send your referral a membership packet which includes the Lake Naomi Club DVD, LNC brochure, summer activities calendar and a LNC Calendar. When a Member's Referral purchases property in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails and JOINS THE CLUB, the Member will receive five hundred Club Dollars. These Club Dollars can be utilized toward Membership Fees or can be transferred to a stored value card which can be used at the amenities. A great feature of 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: Referral must be received before the potential new members purchase property. 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. 12
Lake Naomi Club Q & A 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, 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 other night I was told that it was past the time when my 7 yr old was able to use the Wi-Fi Lounge at Club Beach. Can you clarify the purpose and hours of this lounge? The Boat House Lounge was added to address two major suggestions for the membership. The first was a place where teens could meet and gather to build relationships. The second suggestion was to provide a quiet spot in the mornings and afternoons so Members could take a break from the sun check their emails and/or get a little work done. With this in mind the lounge is exclusive to 14-18 yrs olds after 7:00 PM so it can become a teen lounge without the presence of adults and young kids hanging out. Before 5:00 PM the Club asks that children under the age of 14 are supervised to help maintain the quiet work space. To meet the needs of the younger Members, additional seating and more activities have been added to the game room.