Pocono Farms Weathervane May/June 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE OUR COMMUNITY From Your B.O.D.

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From the General Manager

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Public Safety

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Round by Round

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Employee Spotlight

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Fun with Fitness

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B.O.D. Election Candidates

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New Website Information

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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

DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager 894-4435 ext. 100

David Timko dtimko@poconofarms.com

Asst. General Manager 894-4435 ext. 132

Katrina Weithman katrinaw@poconofarms.com

Controller 894-4435 ext. 103

Thomas Franchetti controller@poconofarms.com

Golf Pro 894-4435 ext. 110

Kyle Monahan golfshop@poconofarms.com

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

Pocono Farms Realty Lex Colon 894-0300 lex.colon.realtor@gmail.com Website/Communications Kathleen Nealon Coordinator webcomcord@poconofarms.com 894-4435 ext. 201

From You r Boa r d Of Dir ec tor s

BY ANNETTE DOERR I’ll be honest, not much has changed over the past month. We’re still not back to our old normal, but we’re slowly getting there.

Our last Board of Directors meeting was held via teleconference, as we’ve done since Covid-19 locked us all down. We’re hopeful that the June meeting can be held in person, but we won’t know until we get closer. Nothing would please us more than to be back to an in-person meeting with community involvement. We realize that submitting comments / questions via email is different, but it’s different for all of us, and we look forward to your input regardless of whether it’s in person or electronically.

We’re hopeful that over the next few weeks, Monroe County will reach the “Yellow phase” and we’ll be able to progress with our plans on reopening whatever we’re allowed to within the community.

We’ve also been able to re-open the Halfway House which has a nice selection of burgers, hot dogs, soft drinks etc. It’s a nice option to have in the community and the prices are extremely affordable.

As of this printing, Short Term Rentals are still prohibited by the State.

Later this month ballots for our Board of Director’s election will be mailed to you. Please make sure you carefully read the We’re all in the same boat, packet and send back wanting the pool and lake your ballot to our auditing open; don’t forget, we live firm so that it can be here too. But we have to counted. Keep an eye out work with the parameters for information about our we’re giving by the State 2020 Annual Meeting, of Pennsylvania. We’re when we know more, we’ll ready, willing and able to get the information to the re-open everything as soon community ASAP. as we’re given the green Hang in there and stay safe light, but for now we have to make the best with what and healthy! We hope to see you all very soon! we have.

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$10 OFF CHIMNEY REPAIRS & CLEANING WITH THIS AD We’ve had a little bit of good news since last month though, our golf course is open! If you’ve always wanted to try a round of golf at Pocono Farms, but never had the time, now’s your chance! Our golf staff is handling things a little different than normal to Keith Torregrossa Cheryl Ehrhart Linda Dross Tara Tall keep up with regulations Broker/Owner Buyer’s Agent Transaction Buyer’s Agent and sanitization of the Coordinator equipment, but with a Keith Torregrossa Cheryl Ehrhart Linda Dross Tara Tall few small tweaks, many Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent Transaction Buyer’s Agent of our members have Keith Torregrossa Coordinator Cheryl Ehrhart Linda Dross Tara Tall been enjoying hitting Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent Transaction (570) 421-2345 Office (570) 424-1521 Direct Buyer’s Agent the links for the past few Coordinator weeks. You don’t have to be a golf member to play at Pocono Farms, we have special resident non-member rates. For more information, give the Pro Shop a call. But please remember, no one is allowed on the course 5193 Seneca Way when it is open, with 105 Blackfoot the exception of golfers.

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From T he Gener a l M a n ager

BY DAVE TIMKO COVID -19 has impacted all of us, and unfortunately some more than others. No matter how we have been affected, our normal routines are changing. A wise person once told me that change and adversity will always happen, its how we choose to deal with it that defines our outlook and actions.

A lot of what is happening is beyond our control and at times, difficult to manage because of that. Memorial Weekend is a great example of that. Memorial Weekend is typically our kickoff to summer. Although it is not routinely full time until the schools are out, it has become the unofficial start to summer. No one wants to get started and get things opened up more than we do. Unfortunately, the restrictions in place do not allow us to do so. It is not our decision whether to open things up or not. We are at the mercy of the Governor. Once he and the governing bodies of the State allow us to open, we will do so.

2020 BOAR D O F DI R EC TO RS M E E TI N GS ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Friday - June 19, 2020 Friday - July 17, 2020

Some outdoor activities have been permitted to open under the Governor’s orders.

Golf, fishing, and hiking come to mind. All of which can be done individually or by practicing the recommended guidelines that we are all aware of. Realty operations were permitted to resume as of Tuesday 5/20/20 while still adhering to the CDC recommended guidelines. Therefore, we should start to see some movement in our Realty division.

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In closing, the past 3 months have been challenging. We will continue to stay positive and communicate information to you as members as it becomes available to us. We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and cooperation. We do appreciate it.

BY R U S S KEL LY

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

Stay safe, stay positive!!

This time of year is the most colorful. We get to see every day what people drive miles to look at for a day or so. Even if you do not venture far from the Farms, the streets here are a picture with all of the colors on each side as you drive by. I understand why years ago the early residents put together the rules, concerning the restrictions on tree removal. I am sure many of them came from cities or suburbs where trees were all removed to make room for the maximum amount of homes that could be built in the subdivision.

To keep the idea of tree preservation alive, our drivers are encouraged to report tree removal when not accompanied by a permit from our code official. As homes being built in the Farms were getting larger than the original homes, tree preservation became more difficult. So, if it becomes necessary to remove a tree, make sure you speak with the code official and follow the rules that are meant to maintain the quality of living we all came here to experience.

One of our volunteers was going to speak with Dave Timko about including some of the basic rules that we agree to follow when another mailing is sent out to all residents.

Garbage cans left out for more than a day after pick up is a common item. Some people may be away and have not made arrangements with a friend or neighbor to “pull in their trash can”. Others are here full time, and still drive by the cans when returning home, leaving the cans at the end of their driveway. There also seems to be many more cars without plates being reported. Our code official is working on getting our residents to comply with this rule.

In August, our drivers logged 98 hours of driving. Now with winter coming, a few of our drivers “fly south” and we could use help keeping the patrol as active as possible. A couple of hours a month can be helpful to your community. Give Russ Kelly a call at 570-894-4034 or call the Administration Office and they will get you in the right direction.

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BY ARTIE FURMAN

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June is upon us. The year is more than half over and even through these trying times, time goes by so fast. Normally I would be speaking about the fishing derby and fireworks, but alas these things are on hold for the time being. I am still seeing more foot traffic than I have in prior years, which is a good thing.

Spring is here and so is the excitement for a new golf season. With the passing of a somewhat mild winter, I am certainly looking forward to playing golf earlier this season.

However, I am not the only one looking forward to a new season. My 13-yearold son, who loves to golf, can’t wait either.

He is looking forward to continuing his golf development that began when he was only 5 years old. He is now preparing to enter high school and with that participating in high school team sports.

Learning how to play golf at Pocono Farms has given him the skills and confidence needed to participate in competitions like Drive, Chip and Putt and the PGA Junior League. Many of the young golfers in our community have played to represent Pocono Farms in these competitions over the past few years against kids from throughout NorthEastern Pennsylvania.

This summer my son will take his skills to the next level and compete in the Lawler Junior Tour Series with the hopes that the experience will prepare him to make the high school golf team as an incoming freshman. These junior golf competitions are run by the Golf Association of Philadelphia and, for the most part,

I am also seeing more of your pets, which is not bad except for when you bring them to the amenities. There is signage at the amenities which tells you that there are no pets allowed. Please follow those rules. Remember no fireworks are allowed within The Farms. I handed out more fines last year because of people not following that rule. Please let us not have a repeat this year.

Please be vigilante and follow through with all the guidelines in place and we will persevere through this pandemic. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for your cooperation.

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have a relatively low to no cost to participate in comparison to other sports in our area. Pocono Farms understands that junior golf is exploding across the globe and have also made changes to the Junior Golf Membership rates so that it is more affordable as a way to encourage more young people to participate in a game they can play for a lifetime. Golf is a game you can play well after high school and college.

game teach our youth how to behave toward oneself and others. It also teaches the value of truthfulness and strength during times of adversity.

Golf is an active sport without the element of injuries that are common in contact sports like football and basketball.

The best reason, however, to take up the game is the family time that you get to spend together on an activity you can play This year Pocono Farms for years to come. So, is offering a ladder come out to the beautiful membership program for golf course we have juniors based on their age. in our community and Kids 5-10 years old can introduce this great game play golf all season for only to the junior members of $75. Rates for age 11-15 is Pocono Farms. It is one $150 and 16-20 is $300. of the primary reasons Kids 15 and under can walk my family moved into this and play the golf course community 14 years ago. for no additional charge to their membership rate.

Kyle Monahan, our PGA Head Golf Professional, will be offering a Junior Golf Camp again this summer open to all juniors age 6-15. Kyle and his staff are also available for private lessons for those who want to get a jump start on the season. For kids who just want to try golf for the first time, Kyle also has junior golf clubs that kids can borrow to use for practice at our driving range. Once they are hooked on hitting golf balls, there is no turning back. The benefits for kids taking up the game of golf at an early age are endless. One of the most important benefits, in my opinion, is the tradition of etiquette and values that you learn from playing golf. The aspects of the

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Employee Spotlight

F un w it h Fitness

BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR Is it ever going to end? I have asked myself this question over and over as I am sure you have as well.

Yes, eventually we will be back to doing the things we love with those we love, but until then we must remain patient.

As far as the fitness center goes, we are doing all we can virtually to keep you healthy and fit. We are in full swing of virtual classes via Zoom and we are have having a great time!

Originally, these classes were only available to the existing fitness members as a trial run to see how we would do with the change and be sure that we would be able to be successful. Success is a definite, but we are having so much FUN!!

Hello! My name is Kathleen Nealon and I am the new Website & Communications Coordinator here at Pocono Farms! I grew up in a small town called Factoryville, PA just outside of Scranton. I went to East Stroudsburg University and graduated last year with a degree in Digital Media Technologies with a concentration in Photography & TV/Film. My hobbies include anything to do with the outdoors.

Whether that would be hiking, kayaking, taking photographs of nature, etc. I am really looking forward to helping the website and social media grow here at Pocono Farms!

I want to extend that invitation to ALL of Pocono Farms, current fitness member or not. There will be a fee attached to the classes beginning in June so if you are interested in attending please contact me at 570-894-4435 x116 or email me fitness@ poconofarms.com. My hours are not set at this time so I will return your call or email in a timely fashion.

The class schedule is as follows: Monday 5:30 pm – Butts and Guts with Krissie Tuesday 11 am – Chair Yoga with Linda Thursday 9 am – Total Body Fusion with Krissie Friday 11 am – Chair Yoga with Linda As the month continues, we are talking about adding in some of the other favorites such as Golden Hearts, Stretch, Pilates and possibly a Sunrise Yoga class. I would also be up for suggestions if there is a class that you enjoy but do not have access to right now please let me know. I look forward to the day that we can all be back in the gym sweating it out but until then I hope you stay safe and healthy!!

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ELECTIONS 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CANDIDATES Meet the candidates who have decided to run for the 2020 Board of Director’s election. Each year you, as a Pocono Farms homeowner, have the opportunity and the responsibility to select those of your fellow members who will serve you on our Board of Directors. You have a voice in your Association and its future through our Board of Directors. Take this opportunity to inform yourself, and then vote for the candidates who you believe will be the best people to work with OUR other Board members to guide our Association towards the future.

JAMES YANDO

Resident 6 years

OCCUPATION: My employment background includes 33 years in the Banking and Insurance industries. Of these 33 years, 28 have been in the insurance industry, including 20 years with my current employer in senior leadership roles and currently as Senior Manager of Operations.

COMMITTEES, CLUBS, VOLUNTEER WORK & OTHER ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:

At the Farms, I have been on the Board of Directors for the past 3 years. Prior to the Board, I was a member of the A&B Committee for 2 years. While on the Board, I have been the liaison for both the A&B/Crime Watch Committee and most recently the Finance Committee. Outside of the Farms, I’ve volunteered as a member of the United Way Community Investment Committee, participated in the Everybody Wins Reading Program as a literacy volunteer, coordinated our local annual Regional Food Bank Holiday Drive and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.

SKILLS, TALENTS, SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

I bring experience in the areas of budget, expense management, operational leadership and organizational skills. My primary responsibilities and experience include budget planning, developing business plans, implementing company performance targets, managing personnel and project management. This includes 65 employees with a budget of 7 million. My work experience provides me with an overall perspective of managing a business operation and understanding the various aspects involved. In addition, my positive outlook, ability to work with others and dedicated work ethic will lend itself to a successful partnership with board members, staff and the community.

MOTIVATION FOR BOARD:

My motivation to remain on the Board is to contribute and help strengthen the community for the future. My wife and I truly enjoy the community, the people, the amenities and the atmosphere of the Farms. We’ve met so many great people and enjoy attending the various events throughout the year.

I enjoy collaborating with others and would appreciate the opportunity in helping to keep the Farms a great place to live. It would be a great honor to continue to serve the community, help create opportunities for improvement and strength the association overall.

BOARD INFLUENCE & DIRECTION/GOVERNANCE OF COMMUNITY:

If elected, I would like to help preserve and strengthen the many positive aspects of the Farms for the future. I would advocate for financial stability while providing quality amenities for all members of the association. In addition, in partnership with other board members and the management team, I would like to strengthen our long-term planning from both an amenities and financial perspective. This involves building on many of the great things the board is currently doing, while listening to the community regarding expense management, annual dues, enhancing our amenities and creating value in our properties. I would support and encourage feedback and feel everyone has a voice in the community. I believe there is something for everyone at the Farms which can only strengthen our association and the environment in which we share.

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ELECT ME:

I will listen to the needs of the community, balance sound financial decisions while providing superior amenities for all members and strive to strengthen the association with long-term goals in mind. I will be a positive voice for members, an advocate for causes important to residents and make sound decisions for the community.

STEVE BAKER

Resident 7 years

VOLUNTEER WORK

Currently on Long Range Planning/Communications, Finance, Recreation; previously on LRP and A&B committees for PFCC. Assistant Fire Chief, Coolbaugh Township Vol. Fire Co.; Coach/Manager - Tobyhanna Little League; V. Chair, Coolbaugh Twp. Planning Commission.

SKILLS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

My formal and professional training is in supply and logistics, emergency medical and fire services fields. Education and work experience has given me the tools to evaluate, create and execute a budget that satisfies current and future needs.

By utilizing cost and trend analysis allows for solid decision making for future planning. My leadership qualities, I believe, would benefit the entire board and radiate through our community.

MOTIVATION FOR BOARD:

As a father of three children being raised in our community, my motivation is to help keep our community safe, beautiful and to keep it moving in the right direction. I have some ideas that I feel may be in the best interest of the entire community and hope that I will be able to bring them to the B.O.D. for the benefit of our current and future generations of PFCC residents.

AREAS OF INFLUENCE CONCERNING DIRECTION AND GOVERNANCE: Recreation, future planning, community involvement.

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ELECT ME:

My involvement in various positions in the community shows my commitment to a better way of life here in Pocono Farms. I would like to wish all of the candidates for the B.O.D. the best of luck!

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WAYNE MEYERS

Resident 20+ years

OCCUPATION: Senior Computer Engineer / Project Manager COMMITTEES, CLUBS, VOLUNTEER WORK & OTHER ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN:

I have extensive volunteer experience and have already served 12 years on the Board of Directors for Pocono Farms Country Club, many as either Vice-President or Secretary. I’ve participated in the planning and execution of events such as trash pickups, community picnics and holiday parties. I help aspiring writers improve their craft.

SKILLS, TALENTS, SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

I have a strong background in technology and project management throughout my professional career. I am very good at identifying problems or flaws in existing procedures, formulating solutions, and implementing those solutions with limited resources. I am happy to roll up my sleeves and get personally involved in whatever needs to be done. I recognize that working for the Board is being part of a team. Teams do not always agree with each other, and sometimes you need to compromise for the greater good of the community. After over 30 years in the corporate world, I well understand this concept, knowing when compromise is the only way to come out ahead rather than drag everything down. I also respect the opinions and experience of others and willingly take that into consideration while formulating my own ideas. I have extensive experience in non-profit management and operations, having served as Founder and President of Pocono Commuter, Inc., which served the Pocono community for over 7 years.

MOTIVATION FOR BOARD:

While I understand that we are all busy people with careers, families, and houses to take care of, the bottom line is if we do not become part of the solution things will never improve and may only get worse. To that end I am willing to take time to help the community I call home. While Pocono Farms is a great community to live in, I believe we can always find improvements and ways to make things run smoother with lower cost. Over the past three years of my current term, we’ve made significant progress, and I want to continue to be part of the oversight of the management and operations, and to ensure the proper checks and balances remain in place to maintain business objectivity.

BOARD INFLUENCE & DIRECTION/GOVERNANCE OF COMMUNITY:

I would like to continue to increase the use of technology within Farms operations and especially as a communications resource among our residents. I’ve been a strong advocate for replacing our antiquated website which will soon be in place (delayed due to these extraordinary pandemic circumstances), replacing old office equipment with new hardware and software that increases office staff efficiency, and better utilizing social media for announcements and communications between the office and the residents. Everyone should have more opportunities to remain informed and take advantage of our wonderful events, and be aware of issues that impact our properties and families. I believe the Board and staff do a wonderful job of controlling expenses, but I’d like to continue to ensure our hard-earned dues are spent with the greatest return for Farms quality of life, higher property values, and cost-efficient operations.

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ELECT ME:

Because I am committed to returning the trust and favor of your vote with 110% dedication towards solving existing problems while preventing future ones from occurring, as well as proactively stepping forward to make our community run as efficiently as possible. I take this role very seriously and look forward to continuing as one part of the team who helps all of us enjoy our community more each and every day.

HUGH DORAN

Resident 33 years

OCCUPATION: Retired, I worked 30 years in Local 94 as Engineer mechanic.

COMMITTEES, CLUBS, VOLUNTEER WORK & OTHER ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN: I was on By-law, Finance, and Long Range Committees. I am VFW, DAV and American Legion member.

SKILLS, TALENTS, SPECIALIZED TRAINING: I have manager experience. I also was shop steward of 25 members.

MOTIVATION FOR BOARD:

If you want your HOA to consider your needs and those of your property FIRST, vote me onto your Board. The current BOD has remained mostly the same for years just rotating titles and is not in favor of the countless changes that I have proposed for at least a decade at their monthly meetings.

Just before marriage, a groom presented his prenuptial contract to his bride. She signed it without hesitation because he convinced her that it was a good thing. Prenups should always be presented by or in the presence of an independent unbiased party or, if later contested, Is likely to be set aside. This is also true of bylaw proposals. Our bylaws were voted In exactly in the way that the trusting bride agreed to the terms of that prenup. A detailed description of my background isn’t vital as hopefully you care foremost about enjoying an improvement in your property value, greater wisdom in how your HOA dollars are spent and in a reduction of your Association fee. Briefly, I am a Vietnam Veteran, retired from a lengthy union career as an operations engineer, a shop steward and the manager of a commercial building. Of greatest importance, in my more than thirty years as a PFCC homeowner and resident, not only have I been an active participant in various committees, I have faithfully attended monthly PFCC Board meetings, regrettably, most often, as the only homeowner who has attended. I am well-informed in how our Board manages our finances and applies our Association’s bylaws, codes and regulations.

If you have met me, you know that I did not write this introduction. It was authored by an anonymous resident who believes in my capacity to create the change that our Community sorely needs in order to reduce our dues. much more wisely utilize our expenditures and vastly improve our property values.

I have met individually with many PFCC homeowners. They shared enormous discontent and their overwhelming sense of powerlessness. They told me that they don’t attend annual meetings because they are convinced that nothing will ever improve in our Community due to the power and mindset of our Board and they are convinced that efforts toward change have consistently proven to be futile. I’m a rough-around-the-edges kind of guy. I’m not polished or shy and never hesitate to speak my truths so I will never be nominated for PFCC’s Most Congenial Fellow. But I am known to be fluent in past and current decisions made by our Board and am respected for my honesty, ethics and for at all times representing the needs of our homeowners.

If you believe that we need change, vote for me. Also, consider running for the Board. I cannot do alone all that is necessary. The Community needs the support of others who seek change and are willing to say that change is sorely needed. It is so important to vote, to correctly follow the directions on the ballot and to mail the ballot. Please attend the Annual Meeting that is always scheduled on a Saturday morning in July. The date, time and place will be announced by the Board in email blasts, in The Weathervane, on their website and on the calendar in the Fitness Center or please call the Office for information. I beg you to support important improvements that will only come with REAL change.

BOARD INFLUENCE & DIRECTION/GOVERNANCE OF COMMUNITY: I feel that new blood is needed to get more homeowners involved in our community.

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ELECT ME:

I feel that our homeowners are looking for new blood on the board.

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This coupon entitles you to:

5% Commission on the Sale of Your Home

List your home for sale with Pocono Farms Realty, between June 1, 2020 and June 30th and receive a locked in commission rate of 5% on the sale of your home.

Offer applies to homes located in Pocono Farms Country Club Association only.

This coupon entitles you to:

25% Off Property Management Fees in 2020

List your home for rent and Property Management Services with Pocono Farms Realty, between June 1, 2020 and June 30th and receive 25% off your Property Management fees for the year.

Offer applies to homes located in Pocono Farms Country Club Association only.