A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Mid-Winter 2015 WHAT’S INSIDE Busy Year for LN-TT Rangers ................. 2 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration ........... 3 Recipes from Chef Paul ........................ 4 President’s Weekend Recreation Events. 5 Teen Leadership Experience Program ................................ 6 Winter Swim Lessons ................................ 7 Tribute to Bobby McKee.................... 8 RC Laser Winter Invitational Regatta ... 9 Winter Festival was a Big Hit ................... 10 2015 LNC Officers .............................. 11
Progress on Phase One of the Horizon Plan If you have been watching the Club’s Facebook page, you might have seen the great pictures of the renovation of the Timber Trails Golf Center and Clubhouse. It is exciting how well the construction is going. The contractors were able to get both buildings under roof by the first snow fall so the construction has been able to keep moving through the cold weather. As with any renovation to an older building a few snags were encountered along the way. The established contingency that was built into the original budget has been adequate to address these challenges, but they have put some stress on the time line. Regardless, the plan is to open the golf course on April 17th (weather depending) and the Timber Trails Pool on Memorial Day Weekend. Keep an eye open for grand openings of both the Timber Trails Clubhouse and the Golf Center as well as the hours of operations this summer for the new Timber Trails Grill.
In Memoriam James Anthony Hynes, Jr. of Princeton Junction, New Jersey and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania August 26, 2014 Member since 2007 Sheldon Tabak of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania August 30, 2014 Member since 2002 Joseph Puglia of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania November 15, 2014 Member since 1978 Edward Angelone of Staten Island, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania November 14, 2014 Member since 2005 Dennis Romain of Morristown, New Jersey and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania December 21, 2014 Membership since 2006
Busy Year for LN-TT Rangers
Under the direction of Chief Ranger John Lamberton, the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Patrol Rangers were very busy during 2014 handling 4,500 calls and logging over 73,000 patrol miles on the Club’s four Ranger vehicles. During 2014 the Patrol Rangers also conducted 5,250 paid house checks and 2,647 random house checks. The Timber Trails Gate House Rangers also had a busy year logging in 7,319 visitors and 4,230 contractors for a total of 11,549 sign ins. The Patrol Rangers are also very active with the Recreation Department by having a full-time Ranger assigned to Kids Klub and night recreation at the Community Center and conducting several safety programs at Kids Klub during the summer. Congratulations to this fine group of men and women for their dedicated service to the property owners of Lake Naomi – Timber Trails.
Green LNC SVCs Being Phased Out 2015 will be the last year you will be able to use your green Lake Naomi Club stored value cards. As you know LNC has gone through a several year process of upgrading the club wide computer system. The new gold store value cards work directly with the point-of-sale terminals that have been installed at all LNC locations. The green SVCs VCs are not com compatible with these terminals. Most of the locations will have the older swipe machines for 2015 however as their useful life expire these machines will not be replaced. Please make it a point to utilize any value on your green SVCs and then dispose of them. Any funds still on your green card after they have been phased out can be transferred to the new gold cards.
The Votes have been Tallied and the Winners Are…
Members signed into the website and voted for their four favorite calendar pictures. The picture receiving the most votes is the June picture by Mike Hoffman. Second place is December by Krikor Daglian. Both pictures by Roberta Raimondi for January were tied for third place (a Member can only receive one $50 SVC). The fourth place winner is the September picture by Steve Amend. Each winner has been awarded $50 in Club dollars. The Club would like to thank all of our Members for the wonderful pictures they shared. The outpouring of photos along with great stories really sends a message of how proud our Members are of their Platinum Club Community. It is not too early to send pictures in for the 2016 calendar!!
“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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Calling all Members with C itth llastt names bbeginning with E-K
If your last name begins with the letter E, F, G, H, I J or K, it is time to get your Membership ID picI, tture retaken again. The Club has established a four yyear retake schedule to assure that the Membership IID cards remain current. Believe it or not we are on o the second round of the four year schedule. Please remember that it is important to make sure that your ID card actually looks like you, and if you would like to update your picture before the four year cycle, please stop in the Administrative Office at your convenience. Members who are behind in getting their pictures updated could experience inconvenience at a LNC amenity. The LNC Staff Members have been instructed to look closely at the Membership Cards to guarantee each and every Member has their own ID card. The Club encourages our young Members to have their pictures taken more often, as their appearance can change considerably in just a single year. So to avoid confusion and delays be sure to stop in the Administrative Office to update your Membership ID picture.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration The luck of the Irish is near with St. Patty's Day almost here. The Lake Naomi Clubhouse is kicking off the celebration with the 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 14th serving plenty of green beer. The party starts at 6:30 PM with a cash bar featuring special Irish drinks and chef's assorted passed hors d' oeuvres. Savor the delightful Irish style St. Patrick's Dinner Buffet created by Chef Paul Foster Guthy and his Culinary Team at 7:30 PM. The rest of the night is yours to celebrate with friends and the tremendous entertainment. The adult price will be $35.00 per person, to include dinner, tax, gratuity and d live entertainment. Sign up online or call the Community Center at 570-6468585 ASAP to reserve your spot!
New Year’s Eve Celebration Breathtaking is the only way to describe our Members’ feelings as they walked into the canopy of snow covered trees and lights that greeted them upon entering the Clubhouse doors. Once inside they found a winter wonderland that matched the "Frozen" theme for the 2015 New Year's Eve celebration. A record crowd of over 160 Club Members rang in the New Year with an hors d'oeuvres table that featured ice sculptures filled with oysters, clams, shrimp, and crab claws surrounded by a wide variety of tasty skewed grilled fruit to assorted cheeses and caviar topped crackers. As usual Chef Paul and his staff followed these appetizers with a delicious dinner and fabulous dessert table. After dinner everyone enjoyed an evening of great music and a beautiful light show from "Franke Carll Production.” The midnight champagne toast topped off a ti truly memorable evening. Once again Clubhouse tr Manager Peter Koryttko, Chef Paul Guthy and the M entire Clubhouse Staff outdid themselves in puten ting together this “Frozen” fun-filled evening. A ti special thanks to Tony Zanin and the entire Clubsp ho house Committee for their efforts in planning and de decorating for this special event. Preparations are al already underway for our 2015 New Year's Eve ce celebration. All New Year’s eevent pictures can bbe viewed at www. ffacebook.com/lakea naomiclub.
Extended Holiday Hours Due to popular demand, the Clubhouse will extend its hours of operation on holiday weekends. Please show your support for these extended hours by including the Club in your weekend plans! Valentines Day and President Day Weekend Friday and Saturday February 13th and 14th Seafood Buffet from 5:30-10:00 PM Soup of the Sea ♥ Winter Salad Bar Carved Angus Beef ♥ Chef’s Choice of Seafood Buffet $35.00 per adult, $12.50 per child (age 4-12) Dinner menu also available Live entertainment on Friday by “Keith Naylor Trio” 8:30 PM to Midnight by the fireplace Live entertainment on Saturday by “Tom & Clarence ‘CJT’ Band” 8:00 - 11:30 PM by the fireplace Sunday, February 15th Breakfast Buffet from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon $14.95 per adult, $7.50 per child (age 4-12) Chef Paul’s Dinner Specialties 5:00 -9:00 PM Reservations requested For reservations or for more information call the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 570, 646-2866.
Easter E aster Brunch
Join us on Sunday, April 5th at the Clubhouse ffor our annuall E Easter B Brunch hB Buffet. ff Thi This event is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM with seatings every half hour. The Easter Bunny will be here to take pictures with all the children by VIP Studios. Chef Paul and his Culinary Team will prepare a grand buffet including: made to order omelets, Belgian waffles, carved roasted turkey and slow roasted Angus beef, marinated leg of lamb, roasted whitefish fillet, soup and salad bar and plenty of desserts and treats! The cost of this event is $29.50 per adult inclusive and children ages 4-12 are jjust $12.50. Children ages threeand under complimentary! Pre-registration is required for this event, so sign up online in the Member’s section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com or call the Community Center at 570-6468585 right away to reserve your spot! 3
Recipes from Chef Paul Curry Seafood Avocado Salad
Avocados - 3 ripe { cut length wise } Red Onion - 1 Tbsp. { diced } Roma Tomato - 1 diced {seeds removed } Crab meat - 3 oz. Shrimp - 4 oz. Scallops - 3 oz. Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp. Curry Powder - 2 tsp. Cilantro - 1 tsp. chopped Lime juice - ½ fresh squeezed Ginger - 1 tsp fresh grated {optional} Salt & Pepper - To Taste
Combine all ingredients except avocados. Run a knife around the avocadoes lengthwise; remove the pit, and gentle remove the skin. Rub avocados with other half of the lime juice, and fill avocados with seafood salad and serve. Make 6 appetizers. Manhattan Clam Chowder Cherry Stone Clams - 1 dozen or more Bacon - 4 slices chopped Onion - 1 large cubed Carrots - 5 medium cubed Celery - 4 stalks cubed Fresh Basil - 2 tbsp. chopped Dried Oregano - 1 tsp. Thyme - pinch Whole plum tomatoes in juice 16 oz can - chopped White potatoes - 1 cup cubed Salt & Pepper - to taste
Steam clams in a large pot until clams open, remove clams and set aside. Strain the clam juice making sure to finish with approximately 3 cups, if there isn’t 3 cups add water to make 3 cups and set aside. In appropriate size pot sauté bacon until almost crisp, then add vegetables and continue to sauté for a few minutes. Add clam juice, plum tomatoes, and spices, continuing to cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until desired doneness. Finish soup by adding chopped clams and salt & pepper to taste. Serves approximately 6 to 8 people.
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Sponsor a Friend
Have you ever considered what a great gift it would be to sponsor a friend, family member or neighbor in order that they can have their wedding reception or other special event at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse? The Club is a very special place for a wedding reception or other special event for a number of reasons. First, not just anyone can have their event at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Only Member Events and Member Sponsored Events are permitted at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Second, there isn’t a more beautiful spot in the Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a wedding reception or other special event. Third, the very professional Clubhouse Staff will do an outstanding job on the presentation of the event and catering to all of your needs as well as the needs of your guests. The Clubhouse is available for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, luncheons, anniversaries, brunches or any kind of special event you might imagine from 40 to 200 peoble for groups up to 60 60 ppeople. eople. The Moun ple. The Tall Timbers Dining Room is available Mountaintop Lodge is also available for weddings and special events. Parties from 20-50 people can be served in the main great room. Parties using the outside back courtyard and Mark your Calendar deck can accommodate 65 to125 people. Please mark your calendar for the 2015 Using the entire lodge parties of 60-160 can Clubhouse Committee sponsored events, be served. all events must be pre-registered either by Call the Lake Naomi Clubhouse today calling the Community Center or online. (570, 646-2866) to book your wedding St. Patrick’s Day, March 14th reception or special event or to sponsor a Easter Brunch, April 5th friend, family member or neighbor in bookLast Meal at the Titanic, April ing their wedding reception or special event. - date and details to be announced You’ll be glad you made the call. Mother’s Day Brunch, May 10th
Lake Naomi Clubhouse Closes for Spring Cleaning
Welcome Back, June 20th Men’s Luncheon, June 27th Sunset on Lake Naomi, Sept 12th Oktoberfest and Halloween Party, October - dates and details to be announced Thanksgiving Brunch, November 26th Holiday Gala, December 5th New Year’s Eve, December 31st
Each year the Clubhouse closes for a week to spruce everything up for the Spring and Summer. This year the Clubhouse will be completely closed from Sunday, March 1st through Wednesday, March 11th, reopening on Thursday, March 12th. Come celebrate on Saturday, March 14th at the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Member Event. Please sign up for this annual event online or at the Community Center 570-646-8585.
The Dress Code at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse
In order to maintain the quality experience that our Members expect at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse, Club Members and Guests must wear Dressy Casual appropriate attire when dining at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. While jackets are not required, they are welcomed at all times. In the Main Dining Room and the Tall Timbers Room gentlemen and young men 10 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, tee-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time. Except for special functions where they are appropriate (for example, member events), blue denim jeans are discouraged (however not prohibited) on Saturday nights. For Sunday Breakfast Buffets dressy casual is recommended. Gentlemen and yo young men 10 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, tee-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time. The Clubhouse Committee acknowledges that some Members strongly prefer a more casual dress code. However, we still encourage dress that would be considered business, dressy casual or resort casual, and believe diners will be most si comfortable following those guidelines. co The Club is entrusting our Members to use good judgment concerning what is appropriate attire when coming to the Club to dine. Under-shirts, sleeveless te tee-shirts, printed tee-shirts, short shorts and bare midriff tops are unacceptable. Please inform your guests of this policy before they arrive at the Clubhouse. In the ev event of questionable attire, the decision of the Clubhouse Management will be final.
President’s Weekend Recreation Events
Be sure to bring the family to Lake Naomi – Timber Trails during President’s weekend. A variety of fun recreation events are scheduled. Saturday, February 14th 2:00-5:00 PM Family Craft Day: Bring the kids out for an afternoon of crafting. There will be several assorted crafts to choose from and kids will be able to make one of each available. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for the program is $5. 66:00-9:00 00 9 00 PM Night Recreation Activities: If your Pre-Teen and Teen are looking for things to do or to meet up with other Teens come out to the Community Center and choose from the many activities the Recreation Staff has planned. Participants must be in 3rd grade or above to attend. Sunday, February 15th 6:00-9:00 PM Night Recreation Activities: Another night of night time fun at the Community Center. Participants must be in 3rd grade or above to attend. 7:00-9:00 PM Family Movie Night: This free event is a great way to get the family out for a night at the movies. Call the Community Center for what is playing.
Easter Egg Hunt
Lake Naomi Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will occur on Saturday, April 4th. Members ages 2 through 8 and their parents are asked to hippity-hop over to the Community Center to participate in the festivities. Don't miss visiting with the Easter Bunny, searching for lots of special eggs and winning some neat prizes. Please call the Community Center at (570) 646-8585 by Monday, March 30th with the names and ages of the children planning to attend. It is important that everyone who wants to participate in this event registers in advance, as this event fills up every year.
Activities Committee News
2015 will be another very exciting year of events presented to you by the Activities Committee. We will be continuing our ADULT SOCIAL NIGHTS. We had so much fun last year playing games, getting to know each other and having a light dinner on the first Wednesday of February, March, April and May. On April 18th we will have another great DINNER SHOW, mark your calendars for a Murder Mystery Night. So watch the Reflections for more information as the year progresses as we continue to plan the annual ladies luncheon, the fine arts and craft show, the health forum and much more.
Local Food Bank Donations to Continue
The local food bank is always in need of replenishing. You can help b donating the following non-perishable items: canned fruits and vegetaby bbles, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, cake mix, juice, coffee, tea, soap, detergent and paper products. All items are now being collected at the Community Center. This collection will be ongoing through the winter months and into the spring in the hopes that we can stock the food bank full of the items needed for our local community. Drop your donations in the bin located in the lobby.
Lake Naomi - Timber Trails Fine Arts and Crafts Show
If you’re interested in applying for the 2015 show that will be held on August 1st, please send an email with subject line “LNC Arts & Crafts Show”, to Kelly Swingle at kswingle@ lakenaomiclub.com, and include the following information: phone number, mailing address, and preferred email address. We will be happy to add you to our list to receive an application.
Book Club The LNC Book Club meets regularly on the second Monday of each month at the Community Center at 1:30 PM. The group is organized by volunteer Vilma Zabaleta. These are the books that have been selected for the beginning of 2015: Feb.9th - "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr March 9th - "The Chaperone" by Laura Moriarty April 13th - Poetry - Please choose a poem of your liking to discuss.
Looking Ahead in 2015 We know many of you are as excited about 2015 as we are. We are already receiving calls about some key dates for 2015. The Management Team is working hard on the summer schedule but has not yet set all of our dates, but we do have some tentative dates to help you plan your year: February: Saturday, February 14, 2015 Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance at the LNCH March: Saturday, March 14, 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the LNCH April: Saturday, April 4, 2015 Easter Egg Hunt at the CC Sunday, April 5, 2015 Easter Brunch at the LNCH Friday, April 17, 2015 Golf Course Opens Fridays - Mondays (weather permitting) May: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Lake Naomi Tennis opens weekends and holidays (weather permitting) Sunday, May 10, 2015 Mother’s Day Brunch at the LNCH Friday, May 15, 2015 Golf Course and Golf Center opens seven days a week Saturday, May 23, 2015 Timber Trails Pool opens weekends and holidays Club Beach swimming area opens weekends and holidays Memorial Day Celebration at the CC Sunday, May 24, 2015 Tennis Season Kick Off Celebration Sailing Family Dinner June: Saturday, June 27, 2015 Summer Season Begins All facilities (pool, tennis, clubhouse, recreation programs, beaches, etc.) open full time July/August/September: Saturday, July 4, 2015 Independence Day Picnic at Club Beach Saturday, August 8, 2015 Annual Membership Meeting Monday, September 7, 2015 Labor Day (last day for LNC’s Summer 2015 schedule)
NYE at the LSCC with “The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig”.
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2015 Fitness News Schedule Beat the winter blues and have some fun with fitness. Our Certified Fitness Professionals continue to offer fun, motivational and challenging group exercise classes for Members of all fitness levels. We keep current with the industry’s latest trends and bring up-to date programs and equipment to promote health and well being for all Members. Stop by the Community Center and pick up a current class schedule and check out the bulletin board and flyer stand located in the Fitness Center for new information. Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Strength and Cardio classes will kick start your new year off on the right foot!
Community Center Guests While the Club is always happy to entertain guests at Lake Naomi Timber Trails, please be mindful of the Community Center guidelines throughout the balance of this winter season, especially President’s Weekend. There is a limit of six guests per day per Family Membership on weekdays and four guests per day per Family Membership on weekends and holidays. Also please remember that in order for a guest to use the facility, the Member must be present with them. In fairness to our Members, we will not be making any exceptions to these policies during winter holiday periods.
Tree of Mittens – Success The Activities Committee wanted to say thank you to all who donated to the 2014 Tree of Mittens which stood 10 feet tall at the Community Center. By the end of the holiday season, our baskets were completely filled with hats, scarves and mittens which were donated to the foster children of Monroe County. A big thank you to Caroline Graham who made sure that the donations reached their proper destination again this year. We would also like to recognize your generous donations to the Toys for Tots program. Many local children had a very blessed holiday. 6
TMIT Program Retired
In the 2015 summer season at Lake Naomi Club the TMIT (Team Members In Training) Program will be retired. Although the TMIT program has been very successful in the past and is something that our young teenagers look forward to, we have decided to take a step in a different direction. The new program will better serve the needs of our community, fall in line with the current standards set by the Department of Labor and Industry, and provide a much greater focus on teamwork, leadership, and relationship building.
Introducing – The Teen Leadership Experience Program
Starting in June of 2015 the TMIT program will be replaced by the Teen Leadership Experience Program (TLEP). This program will coincide with our Kids Klub Camp but will be only for our teens going into 9th grade in the fall and run as an independent program. The purpose of this program will be to instill leadership values, create strong relationships among participants, and set them up for success in whatever path they choose in life. Unlike the TMIT program this will not be a volunteer work training program but a teen leadership program. Participants will not work at the camp as counselors in training. The TLEP program will run for 8 weeks during the summer and consist of teambuilding experiences, leadership activities and projects, community service based activities and projects, offsite trips and, of course, a lot of fun for everyone involved! The program will be overseen by the TLEP Director who will work alongside the TLEP participants providing exciting opportunities but allowing them to take the direction they choose with the Director’s guidance. Cost of the program will be $120 per week (discounts available for multiple weeks purchased together) and will include transportation to activities, offsite fieldtrips, a TLEP T-shirt, and a lot of fun! Programming samples will be available soon!
Community Center Multipurpose Room Etiquette
While Members are utilizing the Community Center’s Multipurpose Room for indoor tennis play, they sometimes find it challenging to share the space with the recreation participants on the other side of the curtain. Because the LSCC is a multiuse facility, all Members are asked to be familiar with and practice the Multipurpose Room guidelines which follow and are outlined in the Leisure Service Guide. It is suggested that Members call ahead when planning on using the MPR as programming may be scheduled which could limit access for general use. Multipurpose Room Guidelines: Please only wear shoes with non-marking soles. Athletic shirts and shorts are required, cut-offs are not permitted. me. Roughhousing and horseplay is considered unsafe and not permitted at any time. Please do not hang on the basketball rims or lean on the tennis nets. Food and eating are not permitted in the multi-purpose room. Drinks are only permitted in reusable plastic containers with lids (i.e. sports bottles.) Multipurpose Room while set for Indoor Tennis- Additional Guidelines: Athletic attire and shoes are required to play indoor tennis. Only persons engaged in play may be on the court. Each court may have a maximum of four players and three regulation size tennis balls unless otherwise approved by Management. Please keep the courts free of litter, especially empty ball cans and ball can metal caps which can damage the floor. Players are expected to practice court etiquette at all Lake Naomi Club Tennis facilities: Be respectful to the adjacent court at all times, especially when walking in and out and when retrieving balls. Should the need to interrupt arise, please wait until after the point in play. Courteous and sportsmanlike conduct is always expected. Limit disruptive conversation and behavior. Profane language is never acceptable. Throwing racquets will not be tolerated and unnecessary screaming is discouraged. Although cell phones are permitted in the Community Center, lowering ringer volume and taking calls to another area are courteous practices always appreciated by others. We hope these basic reminders will help all Members find their time at the Community Center more enjoyable as many users share common space. We thank you for your cooperation. Holiday Ceramics at the LSCC
Lifeguard Positions for 2015
As the Club prepares for summer we are now accepting applications for Lifeguards. Guards reapplying for returning positions must do so by February 28th to insure their positions are held. Beginning March 1st any remaining openings will begin being filled. The Club is hoping for another season of great response so these positions may fill quickly. Please don’t wait to apply if you are interested. Applications are available online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Contact Us. Hard copies are also available at both the Administrative Office and Community Center.
Important Indoor Pool Etiquette
For the comfort of all Members using the indoor aquatic facilities, we encourage you to rinse off before entering the indoor pool, steam room or sauna. This is especially important if you have just worked up a sweat in the fitness center or multi-purpose room. Showerheads for this purpose are located in the Men’s and Ladies’ locker rooms right before you enter the indoor pool area. Your fellow Members thank you!
Please Soak Safely
The hot tub, steam room and sauna at the Community Center are relaxing, warm and wonderful. Soothe your body and rejuvenate your spirits while following the recommended guidelines below to help you soak safely: •Consult before you soak. If you suffer from any medical conditions such as cardiovascular or respiratory disorders, diabetes, high/low blood pressure or others make sure you have your doctor’s okay before you go in the hot tub. •Observe a reasonable 10 minute total time limit when soaking in the hot tub, steam room or sauna and cool down between uses. **One should never move from the hot tub directly to the steam room or sauna or vice versa if the 10 minute time limit in the spa area has been reached. •Exit immediately and notify staff if feeling any kind of discomfort such as dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness or being faint. •Alcohol, drugs, medications and hot temperatures don’t mix. Spa heat accelerates the effects of alcohol and drugs and can cause unconsciousness. •Please note that pregnant women should consult their physicians before use and women of childbearing years are advised to observe caution in their use of a spa. •No one under the age of 16 years is permitted in any Spa Facilities.
Share the 2015 LNC Calendar S
The Membership Committee would like to remind you t the 2015 calendar is a means for Club Members to share that tthe quality of life available at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails with friends, colleagues and family. The Committee hopes w yyou will choose a special location for the calendar in your hhome or office where others will be able to see and enjoy the ttreasured pictures of Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Referrals R f l off potential t ti l new P Property Owners and Club Members by existing Club Members has long been the number one source of new Club Members. As a part of the MemberShare Referral Program, just email Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com in the event you have a MemberShare Referral Candidate that you would like to receive their own Lake Naomi - Timber Trails Calendar. Laura will see that a calendar gets right out to them. You can also call the Administrative Office at 570, 646-9191 to request a calendar to be sent.
Does the Club have your current Email Address?
There have been several occasions when Management has sent out a mass email to inform all our Members of weather conditions and important events. Our Members are very thankful to receive this information and they have a sense of comfort in knowing that if there is an important issue they will be the first to know. In addition to being able to sign-up for email groups the Club can email everyone through the website database. This is a secure mass email so that your email address will only be displayed on your computer. Also once a week the Club emails a LNC Newsletter Weekly Update with the latest information on upcoming events and important reminders. Take a moment to update your email address. Click on the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub. com, sign-in with your name and password and click on My Profile that is found in the upper right hand corner above the rotating pictures. Select the edit button next to your name under Contacts. If you have any concerns or questions contact Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or 570, 646-9191 ext 104.
Winter Swim Lessons Did you know the Lake Naomi Club has Lifeguards trained to provide Swim Lessons and the Swim Lesson Head Instructor/Coordinator is on staff year round? Their services are available for private lessons at almost any time you are here. We suggest you schedule your lessons early to prepare your children for the upcoming summer. Please contact Meredith Sensenig at 570-646-8585 or by e-mail at msensenig@lakenaomiclub. com to discuss your lesson options.
Winter is Platform Tennis Season The Winter sport Platform Tennis was invented to accommodate tennis players not able to get on the courts once colder weather hits. This fast moving game is a great way to warm up outdoors while enjoying the fresh air often missed in winter. •The Platform Tennis court has a heating feature and IS ONLY used to melt away ice PRIOR to your play. It cannot be used during play to warm the court area. •PLEASE call the Community Center in advance so we can make sure the deck is clear of snow and ice for you. •Courts are available seven days a week anytime the LSCC is open but to reiterate, additional snow and ice removal time may be needed after inclement weather. •Racquets and balls are available for check out at the reception desk. Eye protection is highly recommended and athletic shoes are required. •All Members are permitted to play with no court fees. •Courts are first come, first to play, but if you have a group wishing to play at a particular time, please call to reserve the courts with the receptionist. •The reception desk keeps platform tennis highlights sheets as well as the official rules for the Members to use. Additional information can also be found on the APTA website at www. platformtennis.org. Many Members are now organizing regular games. Please contact the Community Center at (570) 6468585 if you are interested in getting involved.
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Friend, Mentor, Coach - Our Beloved Bobby…
-Shop Attendant AJ Buono repeats the sentiment sharing how Coach was always positive and energetic sh no matter what time of the day. The times they worked the m Robert “Bobby” David McKee cKee was takearly morning shift shifts (with staff still half asleep) Coach would come in the en from us on New Year’s Day after a very shop and no matter how busy, he would get everyone talking about what was short fight with an extremely aggressive on their minds to help kick-start the workday. The staff never took those talks form of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. His for granted. Bobby also took AJ under his wing and taught him stringing diagnosis came just 16 days prior when which allowed him the opportunity for his own business. How generous of doctors finally determined what struck Bobby to share and AJ is forever grateful. Bobby so unexpectedly on Thanksgiv-As student and Shop Attendant Will Demarco put it, “Bobby was a role ing Day. This was a difficult diagnosis model and a friend to all. He was great to be around as he shared his knowlto make because the chances of Bobby’s edge, but more importantly he always helped people when they were struggling demographic developing this particular and had a friendly way of making everyone feel at ease with his patience.” cancer were only 1 in 75 million. As we -Fellow Attendant Danny Buono agrees by stating “through the years plan the upcoming Spring/Summer seasons with enthusiasm, it’s impos- learning from him, coaching alongside him, and working at the tennis center, sible to do so without also taking time to express the heartache we are all Bobby taught a lot more than what meets the eye. To most he was a Coach, feeling for the loss of our beloved Tennis Director/Pro Bobby McKee. but he was nothing short of an inspiration to the staff. He not only worked For those of you who knew Bobby this news was shocking and unbe- day in and day out every summer to help improve tennis skills, but also lievable. How does the epitome of health, clean living and daily athlet- to make sure everyone was always happy and smiling. His friendship with icism become so ill without warning? How could such a strong, young everyone will surely last forever.” Danny is truly grateful to have had him positive spirit be overtaken so quickly? Unfortunately this Cancer did foster his love for tennis over the last 10 years of his life. not conform to any kind of rules that will ever answer these questions -Tennis Coordinator Margaret Hickey shared her initial impressions of or make any sense to us. All we really know is that if quality care Bobby as “I knew he was someone special. A humble man with a gentle coupled with the toughest determination to fight were enough, Bobby presence and a soft Southern drawl, he made me feel welwould have won this battle hands down. We all thought he come in my new position at LNT. His summer teaching would beat the odds if possible, and if not then we surely assistants from his collegiate life back home called him wished he could. Certainly there couldn’t be a more deserv"Coach" and I soon understood that it was more than just ing man than he to live a long healthy life. Since “coach” an athletic moniker. Bobby was a coach in life as well as (as so many fondly called him) passed, that sentiment has in tennis. All the things he taught on the court were lesbeen expressed over and over again. Many have reached sons that carried over into life off the court: be courteous out to share their impressions which have been touching and to others, play fairly, and be confident in yourself. Bobby helpful during this difficult time. The outpouring of such led and motivated by example. His smile and droll sense emotions has been so comforting we’ve compiled some of of humor brightened the day and his enthusiasm was conthe memories and comments below to share in hopes they tagious. I'm a better person for having known him.” will help bring you all smiles in time. Additional Tennis Committee Member comments in- College roommate, long-time doubles partner and lifeclude: “We all lost someone that was gentle, and giving, time best friend Chuck Waldron’s reflections of Bobby inand he seems to have improved everyone's life.” “Bobby clude many great and fun filled stories. But ultimately he definitely made LNC a special place, and his programs summed up Bobby with these 3 words “Give, Forgive and were terrific.” “The most endearing memory to me is to Listen”. Don’t they just perfectly describe him? watch him teach the kids – he was gentle and had CelebraƟon of Bobby McKee a patient way with them.” “It was always obvious - Reverend Michel Gordon from Bobby’s church in Please mark your calendars for the how much he loved what he was doing. Always NC enlightened many by explaining Bobby’s passion for things other than tennis. As an example, his faith aŌernoon of Sunday, May 24th when planning, always revising and always excited and his commitment to teaching for the parish’s school we will host an event in honor of Bob- about the next program.” “ As he would chat or where Bobby would often be found playing on the floor by to celebrate his life. This will be warm up in the morning before the groups would participating in games along-side the very young chil- a Ɵme of reflecƟon, memories and arrive, he would always talk about how spectacdren he mentored. He described Bobby as a “gentle more. There will be tennis play and ular a place Lake Naomi is. To play tennis under soul” - everyone in the room couldn’t agree more. socializaƟon for all and remembering the crisp blue sky of the mountain. He felt so - The entire Lenoir-Rhyne ladies and men’s tennis Bobby with the McKee Family who will lucky, yet we are lucky to have known such a man team stood and almost saluted their coach at his funeral aƩend. AddiƟonal details will follow. and his lovely family.” service to acknowledge Bobby’s contributions to their After hearing all this it probably wouldn’t surlives that go well beyond the game of tennis. He was intensely focused prise anyone to know that in his final days Bobby was more concerned for on his students and instilling in them more than a competitive edge, but everyone else other than himself. When asked what message he would like a commitment to helping others in the world. Interestingly the majority shared with his friends and family after he was gone, he wrote in response, of the room stood up to join them in the tribute having felt equally im- “It wasn’t just the tennis.” Tennis Committee Chairperson Jerry Merola’s pacted. It was as if in that moment he was bringing us all together, en- comments are most fitting here. After attending Bobby’s service he said, couraging our participation, building our sense of community. And then “While our community recovers from this huge loss, I'm comforted in knowit became clear, he had done this before. It was his life's work. ing that Bobby has left us fortified with a sense of purpose, a clearer vision, - When asked how she’s doing with all this, wife Janet McKee sim- and a bright future. Perhaps, this was his mission all along.” ply stated, “I’ve been married to Bobby McKee for 25 years, how could Wendi Valentine shared these words with me which seem to be a fitting I be anything other than excellent?” What a strong testimony that is. close to this article. “The words that come to mind for Bobby are Understat-Brother Richard McKee recalls Bobby’s greatest moments like no ed, Gentleman, Giving, Encouraging, Generous with his knowledge, time & other, from playing together as children with their father who was also staff, Solid, Honest, Loyal, Friend and Missed!” an accomplished player, teaching side-by-side where he felt privileged Respectfully submitted by Meredith Sensenig with sincere appreciation to watch Bobby work his magic with students both young and old. And for all who contributed. This has been the hardest assignment of my 14 years then of course there was his commitment to family, which Richard ap- with the Lake Naomi Club. Thank you everyone for the support. propriately described as “unwavering and absolute.” To read more about Bobby and his early days check out the article listAnyone who knew Bobby would agree one of his most memorable ed on our website www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Whats Happening. qualities was his boyish laugh! He laughed so heartily … it was nothing short of contagious.
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RC Laser Winter Invitational Regatta The Radio Controlled Laser Fleet will be hosting an Invitational Regatta on Sunday, February 8th from 7:00-11:00 AM in the indoor pool at the LSCC. Considering that this is the only regularly scheduled indoor sailboat racing that we know of and there will be world class sailors in attendance, this event has become known as the ‘World Indoor Sailing Championship’. As noted some world class visiting racers will be attending making the competition more interesting than the regular biweekly race day and it will be a very spirited competition. Sailors should expect up to 20 races during the 4 hours of allotted time assuming similar participation as in previous years. Starts are normally limited to six sailors per start to maximize the sailing space in the pool. The regular Member Fleet will prioritize accommodating the visiting guests and as many qualified racers as possible. But because the indoor pool size does limit the number of boats that can sail, pre-registration is appreciated so participation does not have to be limited last minute. Please express your interest in participating as soon as possible by emailing Meredith Sensenig at msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com so we can plan accordingly. Cost for event is $20 per skipper. Trophies will be awarded at the end of the sailing day. Space will be provided the evening before for anyone who would like to set up their boat Saturday night rather than at 7 AM on Sunday. Spectators are invited to watch from the 2nd floor spectator balcony or the pool deck area, HOWEVER no pool use or spa use will be permitted until the event is over and the entire area opens at 11:00 AM. Reminder, the pool area is over 80 degrees, so dress accordingly.
Boat and Canoe Racks
Please keep in mind that boat and canoe racks are assigned according to the Member’s assignment area on a first paid, first assigned basis. Many racks have already been assigned to those Members who have made payment in January. Thus the earlier you make your 2015 Club dues payment, the better your chances are of being assigned racks in your designated area. Those Members who opt to subscribe to a boat and/or canoe rack are subscribing to the rack from the Saturday prior to Memorial Day Weekend until the Monday of Columbus Day weekend. The actual dates in 2015 are May 16th through October 12th. Please do not occupy boat or canoe racks prior to the starting date indicated. When you do occupy your rack, make sure that you are on the rack that has been assigned to you. The elevated racks are for canoes and kayaks only. They are not built to withstand the weight of any other craft. Please do not put anything other than canoes or kayaks on these racks and please do not load multiple boats on the ends of the racks.
Bad Weather Office and Community Center Closing As most residents of Lake Naomi and Timber Trails are aware, winter weather can make driving conditions in Pocono Pines and vicinity difficult and dangerous. This factor combined with the significant distance that a number of the Club's Support Personnel travel in order to get to the Administrative Office and Community Center makes staffing these areas on some bad weather days a real challenge. You can be assured that every effort will be made to have the Administrative Office and Community Center open and staffed during all stated times of operation, regardless of weather conditions. However, the Club seeks your indulgence and understanding for those rare occasions when the Office and/or Community Center may not be able to be staffed due to extreme weather conditions. During times of bad weather, be sure to call ahead before traveling to the Administrative Office or Community Center.
Boat Rental Program This is the time to register your interest in donating your unused boat to the Boat Rental Program. The Club is seeking Laser Sailboats and newer Sunfish Sailboats. In return for your donation you are entitled to 8 free boat rentals for the next five seasons that can be used by yourself, your Special Family Members and your Guests. The boat rental season begins on weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend and every day during the main summer season. The fleet currently consists of single and double kayaks, canoes and row boats. Sailboats are available on a limited basis, once you’ve been “authorized” by a trained Member of the Sailing Staff. For more information on pre-season Boat Donations please e-mail Meredith Sensenig at msensenig@ lakenaomiclub.com or by phone at the Community Center (570, 6468585). Let’s get the unused boats out on the water where they belong!
Telephone Policy Did you know when a Member walks into the Administrative Office that they are our number one priority? Our staff is directed not to answer the phone when they are helping a Member. So while we answer 90% of our calls live, there can be the opportunity that the Club’s voicemail system will pick up your call. Don’t dismay because if you leave a message the Club will return your call. Here is a list of some of the office extensions: Membership ............... 102 Temporary Membership 116 PPCA, TTCA and ARC 106 Resale certificates ........ 106 You can always leave your message on the Receptionist voice mail and we can direct your call.
Vehicle Registration Form for Lake Naomi Residents The Lake Naomi Club is continuing its Vehicle Registration Program for Lake Naomi residents during 2015. If you would like to participate in this voluntary program, please fill out the application that was just recently sent to you in a separate mailing. The Club encourages you to take the time now to fill out and return the Vehicle Registration Application. This will permit the Membership Department time to process your application and to include the stickers in your Membership Packet. This can save you a substantial amount of time when you come to the Administrative Office to pick up your 2015 Membership Packet. Please note that Timber Trails residents have already received their vehicle registration form with their annual assessment billing and will recieve their stickers through the mail.
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2015 Membership Required for Golf Although your 2014 Lake Naomi Club Membership Identification remains valid for access to most Club facilities through May 1, 2015; a 2015 Golf Membership will be required to access the Timber Trails Golf Course starting April 17, 2015. Your cooperation in this matter is most appreciated. The Golf Course is scheduled (weather permitting) to officially open for weekend play beginning Friday, April 17, 2015.
Service Awards Presented to Team Members Awards were presented at the Lake Naomi Club’s holiday luncheon for Team Members who attained landmark years of full-time service. Those honored for their dedication and loyalty were: Ten Year Award Maryann Micolo-Ednie Ranger Office Sharon Lee Heron ARC Coordinator Five Year Award Tara Bray, Fitness John “Bruce” Carlino, Maintenance Earl French, Ranger Margaret Hickey Tennis Coordinator Denise Kasper Community Center Talli Knorr, Gatehouse Ranger Christine McKeown, Community Center Kasey Muffley, Clubhouse Deana Meeker, Gatehouse Ranger Marjorie Pohlman Aquatics/Community Center Evan Spiker Recreation/Clubhouse
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Discounts to End March 15th The discount period for the payment of 2015 Club dues ends on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Payments must be received or postmarked by this date in order to take advantage of the discount. If you have not received your Annual Club Billing and related information, be sure to contact the Administrative Office immediately. The only exception to the March 15th expiration of the “discount period” is for Members who are joining for the first time. In fairness to all Members, there will be no other exceptions. Remember you can pay your Membership with a credit card online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Click on Members in the upper right corner. The membership payment form can be found in the Online Sign-Up menu.
The Winter Festival Was a Big Hit
Mother Nature kept the Management Team on their toes until the Saturday morning of Winter Festival wondering what to do with the Member’s cardboard bobsleds since there was no snow on the hill at the LNCH. Fortunately Pocono Pines received an unpredicted 6 inches of snow, making it another perfect Winter Festival Weekend. The Lake Naomi Club families came out and showcased their competitive spirit! The second year for cardboard bobsled race was another “out of this world” hit where 15 families came dressed in costumes that matched their awesome cardboard sleds – who knew that a hotdog in a bun could be so cute? Do you remember Bedtime with Bonzo? There was “Bedtime 4 Bonzo Bobsled Boys” bobsled. Members were taking notes on how to improve upon their sleds for next year. This year we even had the perfect “snowman-making” snow, and the front yard of the Mountaintop Lodge had several creative snowmen including a Fitness Snowman. Also this year the Fitness Committee added a Cycle for Survival Event where cyclists raised $525 for the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Check out the Winter Festival Winners! Bobsled Results: Fastest Bobsleds 3rd place – VanGilder Sled – Boo Boo Rocket Ship 2nd Place – Vest/Jakoski Families – Hot Dogs in Bun 1st place – Scarpa Family – Polar Vortex Additional Bobsled Awards Best Coordinating Costume – Vest/Jonkoski Family Hot Dog Best Built – Pirot Family “GWL Bird” Helicopter Most Unique – Scarpa Family Polar Vortex Fan Favorite – Geist Family – Hot Rod Snowman Building contest at the Lodge Most Unique - Olaf’s Cousin built by the Papp Family Judge’s Favorite First Place - Mezz Family built by the Mezzasalma Family Judge’s Favorite Second Place - Upside Down Snowman built by the Whipple Family Chili Cookoff at the Community Center Judge’s Favorite - Kyle Boyden Fan Favorite 1st Place - Chris Bradley Fan Favorite 2nd Place - Deb McGill Fan Favorite 3rd Place - Kyle Boyden To check-out all the fun visit the LNC’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LakeNaomiClub to see the great pictures.
From the ARC
Spring will be here before you know it and when it arrives, everyone will want to enjoy the fresh air and work outside. If you are planning to build a new house, undertake any major landscaping project or make any type of structural changes to your property, it is important that you abide by the Deed Restrictions as well as the “Architectural Standards and Requirements” for the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community. These standards are intended to promote harmonious design, the protection of the environment and collective interests of owners of property in the Community. Included in the S&R’s is a requirement that all propane tanks be screened from sight by using either privacy lattice or landscaping that provides sufficient screening or both for maximum buffering. With the addition of the Code of Conduct to assist in preservation of our beautiful Community, leaving your tanks un-buffered is also a violation of the Code and can be subject to a fine. While fining is the last thing anyone wants to do, propane tanks detract from the beauty of your home and the Community. If you haven’t already done so, please be a good neighbor and screen your tank. Even less aesthetically pleasing is a bright blue tarp! Blue tarps are also not permitted in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails. Dark green and brown tarps blend so much better with our natural environment! Cramers Home Center, a short drive east on 940, usually has these in stock, along with both Lowe’s and Home Depot. Another item that has caused concern with the neighbors is spotlights. When installing them, remember to point them down. Most people are not fond of spot lights shining in their windows! Please put them on a motion sensor and turn them off when you are not here or won’t need them. If you have questions regarding any ARC Standard or Requirement or if you need help finding a contractor to screen your propane tanks, please do not hesitate to contact Architectural Coordinator Sharon Lee Heron at 570-646-9191, ext. 106.
Sellers Beware
Thinking about selling your home in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails? Picking a real estate broker/agent to list your home is a real key decision. Over the years many Members have discovered that purchasing a property in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is very different from purchasing a property in most other locations in the Pocono Region. Thus selling a property in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is very different and to be successful takes someone who is very knowledgeable about the Community. So before you list your home with a broker/agent, determine if that broker/agent is well versed and experienced in the sale of properties in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails.
Membership Dues & Association Fees
The accounting department needs your help! Many Members are not aware that the Lake Naomi Club, The Pocono Pines Community Association and the Timber Trails Community Association are three separate and very different organizations, each governed by different state and federal laws. Each of these organizations has its own bank accounts, its own general ledger and its own audit. The Lake Naomi Club and the two home owner associations work together whenever possible to make things easier for all of their Members as we all coexist as one large happy group. However, please remember that when paying your Lake Naomi Membership dues and when paying your PPCA or TTCA association fees, the two should not be combined on one check. A separate check to each entity is required to satisfy GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) set forth byy the Club’s and Association’s auditors. The Club and the Associations appreciate your ti timely payments and your assistance with keeping the books in good order.
2015 Lake Naomi Club Officers Newly elected Officers of the 2015 Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors are as follows: Board of Trustees President Bob Mills Vice President Connell McGill Secretary Cary Levinson Treasurer George Bernardin Board of Governors Chair Mark Ierardi Vice Chair Caroline Kopchains All Members of the Lake Naomi Club Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors are Property Owners in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails and all serve as volunteers. Members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors receive no financial renumeration or special consideration of any type.
Administrative Office Hours The Administrative Office (located on Route 423, just north of the intersection with Route 940) is open every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. The Administrative Office is closed – January 1st, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th, December 25th and Sundays for the months of November, December, January and February. The Administrative Office also closes early (3:00 PM) on Mother's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and New Year's Eve. The mailing address for the Administrative Office is 122 Route 423, Post Office Box T, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. The telephone number is (570) 646-9191. Remember the website www.LakeNaomiClub.com is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So log on to find the latest information.
Reflections Online R Did you know you can view the latest Reflections on our website (www.LakeNaomiClub.com) several ddays before you receive it in the mail? Are you interested in receiving an email telling you that the latest R Reflections is available online and sending you a link to the website? To participate in this program simply ssign into the website and update your email address in your profile (found in the upper right corner of the w website). Then check the box next to Reflections under the Communication Preference. The email message w will come from MessengerService@AssociationVoice.com with the Subject line reading LNC Reflections aavailable online. While in the Communication Preference section check off any of the other email groups yyou would like to hear from. Also, if you would like to stop receiving your Reflections newsletter in the m mail and receive it online only, simply e-mail us at admin@lakenaomiclub.com and tell us you want to rreceive your Reflections newsletter via e-mail only.
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Meet Me at the Lodge Blustery February has arrived and with it comes Cabin Fever. Instead of staying cooped up in the house why not come over to the Lodge and enjoy a special treat or one of our hands-on classes. Every day from 11:30 AM -2:30 PM the Lodge serves up a scrumptious lunch. Every week Chef Frank creates a menu offering two sensational salads, two tantalizing sandwiches and two hearty homemade soups. The main dining room is warm and inviting and there’s plenty of seating space. Bring some friends, your computer or a favorite book and spend part of the afternoon with us. Our Baking Classes have become rather popular. If you see one that catches your eye and gets your mouth watering, please be sure to sign up soon. We have limited space for these classes and they always fill up. Kids in the Kitchen Events for our bakers (ages 7 and up) Saturday, February 14th from 3:30-4:45 PM - Homemade Graham Crackers and Chocolate Chip Dip ($15.00). Saturday, March 14th from 3:30-4:45 PM - Mint Chocolate Cookies and Cream Pudding Cups ($12.00). Kids in the Kitchen Events for our younger bakers (ages 2-6): Saturday, February 21st from 3:00-3:30 PM we’ll be making S’Mores Bites ($5.00) Saturday, March 21st from 3:00-3:30 PM we’ll be making Rainbow Cupcakes ($5.00). Some of the questions we always get are… can my younger children participate in the regular Kids in the Kitchen? They are the best cooks! Yes, we do allow younger children to participate in the classes; however, an adult needs to be with them at all times and will need to assist with making the recipe. How about older children participating in the Kids in the Kitchen for the 2-6 year olds? Typically, no. These recipes are kept extremely simple so that our youngest bakers can make them and older children will likely be bored, and we like to keep a relaxed atmosphere for our young bakers. Once you’ve decided on which classes your bakers want, give us a call at 570-646-6636 to get signed up. Adult in the Kitchen Event: Tuesday, February 17th from 6:00-8:00 PM we will be trying our hands at Flooded Cookie Decorating. This is where you take a simple sugar cookie and use a thinned out icing to make stunning cookies. Some Valentine’s Day ones are shown in the picture but we’ll have several different options. The cost for this class is $25.00 and you’ll take home about two dozen cookies. We’d also like to remind you to Share the Lodge with your family and friends. Every guest at the Mountaintop Lodge receives a temporary membership to the Lake Naomi Club amenities which makes us the perfect place for all of your out of town guests! Plus guests that are referred by a Lake Naomi Member receive a 10% discount on their stay by mentioning your name when they make the reservation. If you’ve ve never seen the rooms at the Lodge, feel free to stop over and ask for a tour. Weekdays are best for this but, depending on how booked we are weekend tours are available as well. Consider the Lodge for different events as well, Family Reunion anyone?
2015 Membership Directory Update Inclusion in the Membership Directory is an optional service available to all Club Members. The Membership Directory was re-printed in its entirety in 2014. Please take a moment to review your listing in the Directory. If you would like to make a change, add your e-mail address, or if you are not listed and would like to be, please complete the form found in the Online Office section of our website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com (remember to first click on the Members tab in the upper right corner). We will include your addition/change in our interim update in 2015. You can also request that the form be sent to you by calling the Administrative Office at (570) 646-9191. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your information listed with your fellow Club Members. Fill out the form today! 12
Lake Naomi Club Q & A What is the Progress with the Phase Two of the Horizon Plan? Management continues to work with the very aggressive timeline on Phase Two of the Horizon Plan. The preliminary plans have been developed by the original Community Center design team, Kimmel Bogrette Architecture and Dewey Engineering that addresses all the items listed in Phase Two of the Horizon Plan. Management has presented these plans to appropriate committees for their input. The design team is now working with the committees’ recommendations and developing cost estimates for both the finalized architectural plans and overall project cost. In addition to getting the best project prices, Management is addressing the overall impact on the Membership while the construction is being completed. A construction timeline is being developed to achieve minimal shut down time of the Community Center and the indoor pool. A delay in the start time of Phase Two is being considered due to the mechanical needs of the pool, sewage requirements for the additional restrooms and an upgrade of the electrical system. Once all this information has been finalized and approved by the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees the information will be presented to the Members. In the meantime, the progress will be communicated to the Members in the Newsletter Weekly Update emails. If you have any questions please contact General Manager Robert Jones at rjones@lakenaomiclub.com. What is the date for the Independence Day Picnic in 2015? The Independence Day Picnic in 2015 will be held on Saturday, July 4th. Why does the Clubhouse request reservations for dinner in the main dining room? The popular misconception of why the Clubhouse asks for reservations is so staff can be scheduled accordingly. While this is partially true, the primary reason for reservations is to control the flow of the dining room business to guarantee that the service staff and kitchen staff run efficiently. The most popular eating time is between 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM and if every Member arrives during this time period the operations of the Clubhouse become back logged which results in delayed service to the Membership. The goal is to provide consistent platinum service to the Members and reservations help the staff accomplish this. Walk-ins will always be welcomed but please try to make a reservation to ensure that you receive the Platinum Club Service that you deserve.