Pocono Farms Weathervane - February 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE OUR COMMUNITY Notes from the Manager

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From Your B.O.D.

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Public Safety

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Crime Watch

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Winter in Pocono Farms

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In the Farms

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, February 16th

February 2020 Calendar

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SPORTS

Exclusive Valentine’s Weekend Menu Available & Live Entertainment See P age

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PFCCA Golf Scholarship

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Fun with Fitness

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Round by Round

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Rockin’ Recreation

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Steve Bunker Frank Milano James Yando Wayne Meyers Richard McCormick Annette Doerr Brian Cavanaugh Peter Volpe James Ribardo

COMMITTEES: • A & B/Environmental / Crime Watch • Finance • Golf • Recreation / Fitness / Tennis / Pool • Communications/ Long Range Planning

Richard McCormick James Yando James Ribardo Annette Doerr Rich McCormick

This year we are excited to have a finance committee again. This may seem small, but a strong finance committee assists the Board with the review of the budget and reviews the monthly financial statements. Additionally, the finance committee will be involved with the yearly audit along with any other items that the Board may assign to the committee.

Looking ahead, although the summer season is our busiest, our Food & Beverage department, along with our recreation staff, do plan events and activities throughout the winter season as well. Please review the programs in the Weathervane and our email blasts. By now, our new website should be ready to roll out. Please make sure if you change your email provider that you contact the Administration Office to update your address so that you do not miss out on any of the exciting and fun filled events we host at Pocono Farms.

Also, as the New Year starts, stop by and see Krissie, our Fitness Director. She has many different membership and fitness class options for you to choose from.

DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager 894-4435 ext. 100

Welcome to 2020!! As each calendar year rolls over, we should be excited about the upcoming year. For those of us in operations, we continue to strive to make changes that benefit the community. These changes could range from adding new programs and events to subtle changes in the services we provide to our members and their guests. All of which culminate in making the Pocono Farms community the best it can be. Although we may not agree on the path chosen or the processes implemented, the Board and management always have the big picture in mind, and that is doing our best to continue to enhance the property values within Pocono Farms.

David Timko dtimko@poconofarms.com

Asst. General Manager Katrina Weithman 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com Controller 894-4435 ext. 103

Thomas Franchetti controller@poconofarms.com

Golf Pro 894-4435 ext. 110

Kyle Monahan golfshop@poconofarms.com

If this is your year to give golf a try, stop in and see Kyle, our PGA Professional. We have many membership options in golf as well. There are even new junior member golf rates for those under the age of 17.

Here is to a wonderful New Year!!

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS

Greens Superintendent Jeff Lesoine 894-4435 jeffreyl3@poconofarms.com Chef 894-4435 ext. 130

Len Iorio pfkitchen@poconofarms.com

Activities Director 894-4435 ext. 113

Nick Gallagher recdir@poconofarms.com

Public Safety & Compliance Director Artie Furman 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com Maintenance Dave Winters 894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com Fitness 894-4435 ext. 116

Kristen Aylward fitness@poconofarms.com

Communications 894-4435 ext. 106

Susan Nevarez admin@poconofarms.com

ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Friday - February 28, 2020 (work session) Friday - March 27, 2020

Thursday - May 21, 2020

ANNUAL MEETING

Friday - June 19, 2020

Saturday - July 18, 2020

Friday - July 17, 2020

Friday - April 24, 2020

Pocono Farms Realty Lex Colon 894-0300 lex.colon.realtor@gmail.com

The official publication of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. PUBLISHED BY NIKI JONES AGENCY, INC. 39 Front Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771 P: 845.856.1266 E: info@nikijones.com Articles appearing in The Weathervane are presented as a community service. They do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher or of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. The publisher and the PFCCA disclaim any liability for any advertisements published herein, in no way endorse or guarantee these ads and reserve the right to reject any ads submitted. Position of advertising in the newspaper is not guaranteed.

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BY ANNETTE DOERR Is 2020 the year you will get more involved at Pocono Farms? We are one month in and we have already had several very successful events. Our Chili Cookoff is always a crowd pleaser and this year did not disappoint!

The Community Update is always a great way to grab a cup of coffee, a Danish, and hear the latest news from our management team. Our banquet room features delicious specials and live music; it is a great way to spend a nice evening out without leaving the community. If you have not dined with us yet, our restaurant is family friendly, affordable, and a gem to have so close to home.

Our management team spent countless hours working with our vendor in the development of a new, updated, efficient website to keep our residents up to date. If you had a login on the old website, it should still be valid on the new site. If you did not, take a few moments to register, you will not be sorry.

idea@poconofarms.com DO YOU HAVE A .... comment? question? suggestion?

Send an email to a current board member. Responses will be sent directly to the sender and periodically published in the Weathervane.

Are you receiving our e-mail blasts?

If not please check the following: 1. Make sure we are not going to your spam or junk folder 2. Make sure we are an approved recipient on your list (just add us to your address book ~ webmaster@poconofarms.com) If you are still not receiving e-mails let us know at admin@poconofarms.com or call the office: 570-894-4435 or drop us a line at: Pocono Farms Country Club - 182 Lake Rd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466

As a board, our focus is always on fiscally responsible management of the community. We are always looking for ways to increase participation and involvement by our community. We take any and all ideas seriously, so if you have something you would like to share, whether it is an idea for an event in the banquet room, a trip, or something you would like to see happen here, please email us at idea@poconofarms.com.

Although resolutions are usually something you make in January, it is not too late to make some Pocono Farms resolutions. Maybe this is the year you will try a round of golf. Maybe you will resolve to visit the pool 10 times with your family this summer or join Mommy / Daddy and Me with your toddler. Thinking of trying a class at the fitness center? Want to join a committee? Try Mahjong? JUST DO IT! There are so many opportunities to get involved with your friends and family here at the Farms. Checking the calendar section in both the Weathervane and the website is a great way to see what is going on each month.

Pocono Farms is a friendly and very welcoming community, give something new a try this year. Make 2020 the year you get more involved here at Pocono Farms. You will be glad you did!

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BY ARTIE FURM AN February, the second month of the year, is already upon us. With any luck the gentle hand of Mother Nature has continued to gently caress our brow, or has she started to pummel us like an MMA fighter. Alas, only time will tell.

Even though we are in the midst of winter, things are busy here in the Farms. I am sure you have seen the new homes being built and others under repair. Tree permits are being submitted already, as well as shed and fence permits. It seems the cold does not deter some of us.

Also, as you may have heard mentioned during our Community Update in January, fire hydrants and their locations were discussed. As of now there are 27 fire hydrants within the confines of the Farms.

The list is too long to write here but, should you wish to know their locations just stop by my office, or give me a call, and I will happily provide you with that information. The reason is that generally if your home is within 1000 feet of a hydrant, your homeowner insurance carrier may give you a discount on your policy. I also have a map made up that shows all the locations for your visual reference.

Lastly, I would like to thank all of you for your kind words and well wishes because of the minor health issues I had experienced. They were all truly heartfelt and appreciated. As always should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me by phone 570-894-4435 extension 105 or simply stop by, my door is always open.

If you’d like to see your photos published in the Weathervane or on Pocono Farms Facebook page, please email Admin@poconofarms.com

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Whether it’s a community event, your family and friends enjoying our beautiful amenities, or your seasonal photos around the Farms.

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Cr i m e Watch Ac t i v it y R eport

BY RUSS KELLY I have often thought something has to be done that could give someone a reason to look forward to February. So, I assume the thinkers of their day came up with Valentine’s Day; Washington’s Birthday would be appropriate, and later, a perfect time for the Super Bowl to be played. If you think about it, the best thing about February is; it is closer to April than January. The holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Years are such festive times; you do not really think about the weather and go through any condition to gather for the good times to be had.

But February, we hunker down and do our best to get through the 28 or 29 days hoping the oil and gas trucks can get to us before the furnace runs out of fuel or breaks down. But fear not, our neighborhood watch volunteers seem to be able to weather the storms, and while Super Bowl parties may keep them off the road, the ravaging storms of February will be overcome. You would think we were a group of 25 year olds unafraid of the elements and the perils of driving in snow and ice. But those of us that still have hair, usually gray, or at least have our hair dressers color to order. How great it would be if the newly retired and homebodies would join us to keep this group going. As years have passed, many of the volunteers have moved or, for reasons of health, have given up driving the roads. Unless some of you can join us for a few hours a month, it will not be long before neighborhood watch joins the many committees that can no longer function. We are just “neighbors looking out for neighbors” something we all know is a good idea, and maybe a nice memory you have from your years growing up.

Over the past few months the patrol logged about 150 hours. Hopefully our patrols prevented packages being taken off porches or discouraged anyone thinking they could break into a home. A couple of hours a month does not seem like too much to ask of ourselves. Call Russ Kelly at 570-894-4034 or the Administration office, 570-894-4435, if you would like to give it a try.

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Golf Scholarship Application Student Name:______________________________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian:___________________________________________________ Pocono Farms Address:_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Primary Address:____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Primary Phone #:____________________________________________________________ Alternate Phone #:__________________________________________________________ School Graduating From:____________________________________________________ Date of Graduation:_________________________________________________________ GPA_________________________________________________________________________ College Choice (Top 3):

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Be a high school senior • Be a resident of Pocono Farms Country Club Association • Have a grade point average minimum of 2.75 • Homeowner must be a member in good standing with the Association (no past due balance) or be on a payment plan for the current year’s dues.

IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: • A description of community activities, volunteer work, and/or school activities that you participate in • A description of your employment history • A copy of your transcript must be attached to this application • A brief narrative on how you feel you qualify for the scholarship award Please return this application to the PFCCA Administration Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 21, 2020.

All interviews will take place on the morning of Saturday, April 18, 2020. You will be notified of the time of your interview.

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F un w it h Fitness

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BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm ID Badge Picture Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Love is in the air so why not fall in love with fitness?

The Fitness Center has added new classes to the lineup, and they are filling up fast!! TRX class on Tuesday evenings is a hit and fills up each week. That tells me we need another time slot to offer the class but let’s see if we can fill a morning class. TRX will now be offered Thursday mornings at 9 am beginning February 6, 2020.

This is a class that you must sign up for as space is limited. You can call the Administration Office to sign up or just stop in and add your name to the sign-up sheet. I will remind you that this is a suspension and resistance training class that will push you to the next level. This is a great class for those at all levels, so I invite you to join in the TRX fun!!

Capital Improvement Fees on transfer of property: House: $1,415 Lot: $708 BUILDING REGULATIONS: Permits are required from the township and from PFCCA. Please check with the office (570-894-4435) as to your specific needs.

• Building permit required from respective township and PFCCA before construction begins • Construction permitted from 7am - 7pm Monday- Saturday – excluding major holidays • Resale certificates are required. Fee is $300.00. Resale and other related documents can be obtained at www.homewisedocs.com

Another great addition to our Fitness Center will be childcare!!! Nick, our Recreation Director, and his staff will be available in the Garden View Room Monday evenings during our Butts & Guts class to offer toys, games, movies, TV and excellent adult supervision to your children while you work out or attend class. Childcare will be offered Mondays from 5:15 pm until 6:45 pm. You must be a current gym member to take advantage of this service.

Please do not forget that we now offer gift certificates. So, if you have a friend who would be interested in joining the Fitness Center or just taking classes please think about grabbing them a gift certificate. What better way to say “I love you” than giving the gift of health?

There is so much more to come this year so please watch your email for Fitness Center announcements!!

As always, I look forward to seeing you and appreciate all of your support and kind words.

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REFUSE COLLECTION: Curbside pick-up of household trash and recycling is done on Tuesdays beginning at 6:00am. County Waste picks up household trash and accepted recycling. If you have any other items to discard, please call them at 570-382-3304 to set up arrangements.

Major Holidays that will affect your collection days are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas. When those holidays fall on a Tuesday, garbage collection will be on Wednesday.

ANIMALS: Dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property at all times.

Wildlife, such as deer and black bear, are common at Pocono Farms. We ask that you NOT FEED any wild animals.

EMERGENCIES: For ALL emergencies including medical or fire please contact 911 first, then contact Public Safety at 570-894-4435 x105.

TRASH COMPACTOR INFORMATION: Hours: Wednesday: 8:00am to 12:00pm Friday:

8:00am to 12:00pm Sunday:

10:00am to 12:00pm The Compactor is located on Kilmer Road.

The Compactor ONLY accepts the following: Kitchen / Household Garbage Household garbage does NOT include any Bulk items.

We have a separate recycling container that is available for members during normal Compactor hours.

Please make sure all cardboard is folded or broken down prior to dumping at our location.

Items not broken down will NOT be accepted

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BY RICHARD BRESCHER I hope everyone had a great holiday!

the friends you play with here at Pocono Farms.

The New Year is here, and I hope everyone is healthy and looking forward to a new beginning. Most people up here, on top of the mountain, are not thinking golf this time of the year, but we do have a group always thinking about it, the golf committee. We will be having meetings as we look for ways to improve the game and make it enjoyable for you.

Our General Manager, Dave, our PGA Professional, Kyle, and our Golf Course Superintendent, Jeff, are always putting their heads together finding ways to save money, seeing what is good for our members, and seeing how it can be instituted.

We are always looking for new members, new outings, and new ideas on how we can improve on what we have; A gem in the middle of the forest.

Management works all year looking for ways for you to enjoy yourself, and

Being a member here for 39 years I have seen the beginning where the course went from 9 holes to 18 holes the year before I became a member.

Money was tight, but we managed. We went private not long after and had a great market for our golf course. The market fell and all golf courses were looking for ways of getting members. We came thru

it, not as well as we liked, but the members love the game and enjoy one another, that is the Pocono Farms Family.

There were changes made to the original lay out.

The 10th hole had rocks and underbrush that was just horrible. There was a debate to put a sand waste or grass, as you see grass won. The 18th hole had a sand bunker on the left at about 150 yards out, that was leveled, and grass was put there. At the right side we put mounds there (Dolly Parton) to stop balls from running into the woods, again thinking of members.

This community is spectacular. When my wife Gail and I came here we were weekenders. We told ourselves this is where we would retire so we built our home where we now live. We have a friendly

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BY NICK GALLAGHER I would like to start off by thanking the participants who entered the Chili and Wing cook off on January 11, 2020. Having the community come together and share their famous recipes is always a delicious event.

I want to also give a shout out to those members who came out to our community update to share their perspective and interests to better our community. Moving forward into the month of February, recreation has events planned for you to enjoy a day or night of fun in this cold weather.

First off, we have our annual Super Bowl party on February 2, 2020 with kick off starting at 6:30! Enjoy our super bowl station food selections and drink specials. Next, we have the infamous Regina Sayles on Valentine’s Day to set the mood for a wonderful night out at the Lakeside Grill and Pub. If you are interested in a great night with your significant other, contact Katrina to make your reservation.

Our next event will be our wonderful Presidents’ Day brunch on February 16, 2020. Indulge in the wide spread of fine food and drinks with the Pocono Farms Community. Lastly, recreation will be hosting a wine tour event that includes a tasting and a glass at Sorrenti’s, Renegade Winery, and at Blue Ridge Winery.

The winery trip will also include a stop at Sarah Street Grill for lunch. Transportation will leave from Pocono Farms at 10:00am and arrive back late afternoon. This event will take place on February 29, 2020. Interested in signing up? Stop by the Administration Office!

Recreation would also like to announce that Pocono Farms will be hosting a Red Cross Certified CPR/AED course Wednesday March 18th, at 5pm for members of the community. If you are interested, please sign up at our Administration Office. Space is limited!

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