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From You r Boa r d Of Dir ec tor s BY ANNETTE DOERR How is it December already? As a board we’ve been busy working with the Management team and department heads to approve the 2022 budget. The public posting of it should be available on the website for public viewing and comment for the next few weeks. As the days get shorter and colder, be ready for when the first big winter storms hit our area. Being prepared for a winter emergency is a necessary evil living in northeast Pennsylvania. Know your winter weather terms: Winter Storm Warning: Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Spring 2021 Big Bass LakeViews 5 Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Winter Storm Watch: Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm. Winter Weather Advisory: Issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to lifethreatening situations. Preparing for Winter Weather: Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights.
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From T he Gener a l M a n ager BY DAVE TIMKO At the November 19, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, the PFCCA Board voted and approved the implementation of the 5.9% COLA (cost of living adjustment) released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on October 13, 2021, and applied to the 2022 annual assessments of PFCCA. According to the AARP, the average monthly social security benefit will increase by $92.00 a month. At a 5.9% increase, it is the highest increase to the COLA since 1982 when the COLA was released at 7.4%. The annual adjustments to the COLA are based on inflation and released by the SSA, usually in mid-October. An increase in the amount of monthly checks is a direct indicator of consumer prices having gone up. Although our expenses were forecasted to increase for this past year, the Board of Directors chose not to invoke the COLA for 2021. The last time the Board invoked the COLA, the increase was 1.6% in 2019. PFCCA is not different when it comes to experiencing inflationary cost increases and increased costs of goods and services. As with most employers around the Country, it has become very difficult to attract and retain staff to fill the open positions that exist. Payroll and payroll related costs/benefits are projected to be up an average of 16% in 2022. Our trash removal services are increasing by 9% and gas prices are up 44%+. In addition, the outdoor pool liner needs to be replaced at a cost of $300,000.00 to $350,000.00 prior to the 2022 season.
How does this impact a Pocono Farms improved lot homeowner or unimproved lot owner? • For an improved lot owner, the 2022 assessment will increase $83.00 per year or about $6.92 per month. The 2022 assessment for an improved lot will be $1,520.00/year. • For an unimproved lot owner, the 2022 assessment will increase $60.00 per year or $5.00 per month. The 2022 assessment for an unimproved lot will be $1,110.00/year. In closing, it is the responsibility of the Board to maintain fiscal responsibility on behalf of its members. At times, it is necessary for the board to implement the COLA increases to keep pace with inflationary costs beyond its control. Applying the COLA allows the board to keep up with these costs for the long term sustainability of Pocono Farms. The Board is committed to honoring its fiduciary responsibility to the Association in managing the business affairs in trust for its members along with the financial stability for the future.
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2021-22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS LOCATION: COMMUNITY ROOM BELOW THE CLUBHOUSE ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED December 16, 2021 January 21, 2022 February 25, 2022 work session March 25, 2022 April 22, 2022
May 20, 2022 June 17, 2022 July 15, 2022 Annual Meeting July 16, 2022 - 10am
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BY EDWARD KELLY
BY ARTIE FURMAN December is upon us, and it came much too fast. It also brought along a cold Winters blast. We’re still working hard - my staff, Maggie, and me, patrolling the roads citations we write as fast as can be. Permits we’ve done plenty, a few hundred I think, at this pace the year will be gone in a blink! Yes, the year is almost over but there is no time to rest, and go on we do, giving it our best. The wind blowing hard, the air much too cold. I’m complaining too much, guess I’m just getting old. Most snowbirds are gone, though some are still left, but those few are packing for their warm climate nest. The rest of us must salt, shovel and plow and we survive every year, but I just don’t know how. So many things we accomplished this year, I will try to remember and hope to be clear. Short term rentals have grown by the score, each month there seems to be more and more. Illegal dumping seemed worse this year as we would pick up the bags, but then more would appear. A team effort it was, The County, the Township, and even help from above. But in every case, we found out who did it, and we made sure that they knew to quit it. Covid though bad, was better this year, we had many events that we hold so dear. Our Super Bowl party occurred and boy we did eat, and Brunch with the Bunny was quiet a treat. July 4th came with weather slightly askew, but we held fast to our plan and the fireworks flew. Labor Day fun and the Denny was great, fall fest was filling with food crammed on my plate. The Turkey Bash came oh my yes it did, I ate so much bird I needed a bib. The Holiday Party will be great so I hear and then comes the jolly old fellow with all those reindeer. 2021 will be over so soon you’ll agree, and in the blink of an eye 2022 it will be. Work hard we will, as we always do, doing the best job we can for each one of you. I wish for us all much better times ahead, that this pandemic will end and not fill us with dread. That we can be filled with joy and all of life’s charms and we enjoy life to the fullest here at Pocono Farms.
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December means holidays, family gatherings maybe a little reflection on the past year. Last December we got good news that the vaccines had been approved and with a little luck, we’ll be able to get a shot before the virus gets us. Here we are now, the shots are in our arms and things are looking a lot better for us than they were a year ago. This year, we have all learned a new term being thrown about every day, “supply chain” back up. We don’t worry so much about the virus anymore, but rather are we going to able to get that Christmas gift we’ve been thinking about getting for one of the kids. How the mundane has replaced our fears. Those of us who have been volunteering and riding the roads in Pocono farms this past year are wondering if we will ever be able to convince a few more neighbors to join us in volunteering to help make our community the place we all want it to be. Fortunately, we have not encountered a lot of crime here, but we do our best to provide a neighborhood watch group that helps to maintain the quality of life we all came here to experience. The local police applaud our efforts and many of our neighbors wave and smile as we go by, but the twelve or thirteen volunteers can’t fill all the hours that make a meaningful difference. You probably don’t know of the dumping of trash that takes place every week that is reported and picked up by our maintenance people or Coolbaugh DPW workers. Without the drivers much of this would go unreported and would become an eyesore and made worse after the animals get into them. We understand that we must rely on our retired and stay at home neighbors. If gas prices hold you back, we do provide a gas stipend to keep that from being a problem. In October, our volunteers drove for 128 hours, with several people taking multiple shifts. Help us keep this group going, what they do is more valuable than you may realize. Two hours a month or more shouldn’t be too much to ask to help keep our community the place we all want it to be. Contact the office at 570-894-4435, or leave a message for Russ Kelly at 570-894-4034.
Pocono Fa r m s Welcom e ’s a Ne w R ecr e at ion Dir ec tor ! Hello, Poconos community! I’m very excited to join your family as Recreation Director and I hope to meet you all very soon. In case I don’t meet you right away, I’ll share with you some details about myself. My name is Allison Strauch, but you can just call me Alli. I grew up in Factoryville, PA with my two older sisters and two golden retrievers. I currently have an Australian Shepherd, named Milo, and I should have named him Hyper, since all he wants to do is play catch with the frisbee, even when it’s 2 am and freezing. He has no cares. In the summertime, my family and I did a lot of traveling. I’ve been to around 25 states and 13 countries. Besides traveling, my other interests include hiking, skiing, and watching comedians on Netflix, such as John Mulaney, Bert Kreischer, and Tom Segura. I watched a lot of their shows while I was attending West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I recently graduated from there with a degree in Business Management with minors in Human Resources and Business Law. While I was a student, I worked as a Resident Assistant where my main duties were to connect students and throw fun and inviting events. I’m hoping to bring what I learned from my college and lifetime experiences and meld them into this position in order to connect with the community while having a great time!
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Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc.
64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Fitness center monthly & seasonal revenue Fitness center classroom/instructional revenue Fitness center locker usage revenue Other fitness center revenue Total of community & fitness center revenue
4,500 13,400 100 52,700
Miscellaneous revenue
27,500
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149
Interest income (unrestricted)
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FOR POSTING REVENUES Assessment revenue Annual Dues (excluding restaurant credit assessment) Sewer (shared septic) annual assessment
2,383,800 10,725
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Less Bad debt / uncollected allowance Total assessment revenue:
(286,100) 2,108,425
Various administrative revenue Fine / citation revenue Tenant registration fee Resale certificate revenue Late fees on accrued (billed) revenue A&B and other compliance permit fees Facility rental income Rental property net income Other administrative revenue
70,000 220,000 35,400 205,000 4,000 8,900 8,900
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Less Bad debt / uncollected allowance Total of various administrative revenue
(66,300) 485,900
General amenity & recreation revenue Optional recreation revenue- boat racks, snowmobile Optional recreation revenue- bus trips Optional amenity fees- camp registration Optional amenity fees- annual pool user fee - extended family Optional fees- pool passes - daily extended fam; guest Optional amenity fees- tennis fees (non members and racquets) Total of general amenity & recreation revenue
3,650 6,500 1,275 8,500 19,925
Golf amenity revenue Golf annual membership fees Golf daily green(resident non-member) fees Golf cart fees - 9 holes Golf cart fees - 18 holes Walking fee Golf guest (non-member) fees & guest books Golf card fees Golf tournaments Other / Misc Golf Income (LEAGUE PLAY) Promotional play, misc, other Total of golf amenity revenue:
220,000 9,400 18,000 71,000 1,500 45,000 10,000 65,000 37,000 29,700 506,600
Restaurant amenity revenue Restaurant food & beverage credit assessment
74,550
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
Less Bad debt / uncollected Credit assessment discount expense *Subtotal: Food credit assessment and usage:
(8,900) (35,000) 30,650
Restaurant liquor/wine sales Restaurant beer sales Restaurant regular food sales Less: Rest Food Restaurant banquet sales - food Restaurant banquet sales - bar Halfway house sales Pool snack shop sales
67,900 34,400 188,000 120,500 26,200 65,100 26,800
56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Other / misc restaurant income *Subtotal - restaurant sales:
528,900
Total of restaurant amenity revenue
559,550
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Interest income (unrestricted)
Community & Fitness Center Revenue Fitness center annual memberships - revenue Fitness center daily memberships - revenue Fitness center monthly & seasonal revenue Fitness center classroom/instructional revenue Fitness center locker usage revenue Other fitness center revenue Total of community & fitness center revenue
31,100 3,600 4,500 13,400 100 52,700
Miscellaneous revenue
27,500
TOTAL OF REVENUES EXPENSES
4,300
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TOTAL OF REVENUES
4,300 3,764,900
EXPENSES General & administrative expenses Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Office supplies & expense Service agreements Lease expense - copier Postage & courier Utilities (heat, water, electricity) Telephone expense Travel expenses (mileage) Data processing - (payroll & payroll taxes) Dues / subscriptions / seminars Bank & credit card processing fees Board of Directors expense General membership meeting expenses Crime watch - mileage Weathervane Publication Employee meals Real estate taxes Insurance expense Professional fees Promotion Miscellaneous expenses Total general & administrative
421,500 49,000 49,400 17,500 32,300 10,200 12,500 56,300 12,000 800 3,700 5,300 67,000 8,300 6,300 11,300 5,900 200 94,500 27,800 22,800 3,000 917,600
General maintenance expenses Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Uniform expense Maintenance supplies - general Maintenance supplies - tools & equipment Maintenance supplies - paper products Maintenance supplies - keys & locks Repairs & maintenance - general facility Repairs & maintenance - roads Repairs & maintenance - vehicles Repairs & maintenance - tools & equipment Cleaning supplies Repairs & maintenance - plumbing & electrical Repairs & maintenance - HVAC Repairs & maintenance - common grounds Lake & beach maintenance Trash removal Snow removal expenses (salt, cinders, etc) Fuel Landscaping maintenance on common areas Animal control Shared (owners) septic maintenance & repair Common septic maintenance & repair Total general maintenance
193,100 22,500 51,100 1,500 4,300 2,100 4,500 300 32,000 3,400 6,000 1,500 2,200 1,800 1,100 600 3,500 413,000 4,200 7,900 1,200 7,900 4,000 769,700
Security / public safety expenses Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Uniform expense Operating supplies Security vehicle(s) repair & maintenance Fuel Classes, seminars, training Total security / public safety
133,600 15,500 20,100 500 700 500 2,600 1,000 174,500
General amenity & recreation expense Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Badges and related costs Pool/beach operating supplies &expense Bus trip expense Tennis courts operating supplies Kids camp operating supplies
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109,400 12,400 1,800 60,300 Continued... 1,500
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Total security / public safety
174,500
General amenity & recreation expense Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Badges and related costs Pool/beach operating supplies &expense Bus trip expense Tennis courts operating supplies Kids camp operating supplies Swim team expenses Fish stocking expense Entertainment for membership - general Entertainment - 4th of July Various recreation activity expenses Portable bathroom expense Seminars / training Licenses & Permits Total general amenity & recreation expense
109,400 12,400 1,800 60,300 1,500 1,000 1,500 20,600 14,000 9,000 231,500
Golf amenity expenses Salaries - Pro shop & related Salaries - Golf maintenance Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Uniform expense Golf Pro expenses allowed Temporary help / outside contractors Proshop operating supplies & expenses Golf cart electricity Lease expense - golf carts Lease expense - golf equipment Equipment rental (short term) Course equipment R&M Course equipment fuel & lubricants Portable bathroom expense Licenses & permits Course accessories Course chemicals Course fertilizer Course landscape mulch Course drain & irrigation maintenance Course seed & sod Course top soil and sand Course tools Course safety equipment Course irrigation operation - electricity Topdressing Course flowers & plant material Other course maintenance expenses Superintendent expenses allowed Total golf amenity
94,500 263,900 40,600 37,100 2,400 6,900 2,500 3,900 2,900 44,900 73,100 2,100 13,500 17,000 800 100 3,500 53,000 23,000 200 4,000 2,800 2,000 200 600 8,000 8,700 1,700 2,500 1,300 717,700
217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273
Payroll taxes Employee benefits expense Uniform expense Fitness amenity office supplies Fitness amenity operating supplies Service agreements Copier & printing expenses Repair & Maintenance Utilities - water usage, gas, electricity Telephone - Alarm line Dues & subscriptions Class expenses Credit card processing fees Insurance (fitness center portion) Promotion & membership material Misc expenses Total of Community & Fitness Center Expense
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Restaurant amenity expenses Cost of Goods Sold
179,900 34.0%
Salaries - Front of House Salaries - Back of House Salaries - Halfway House Salaries - Pool Snack Shop Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Uniform expense Restaurant materials & supplies Restaurant equipment maintenance & repair Food spoilage Direct Utility Cost - Propane Usage Licenses & permits Other restaurant expenses Continuing education & career development Cash over / (short) Total restaurant amenity
146,400 150,000 22,200 11,900 37,900 26,100 1,800 35,000 9,000 5,300 9,000 1,700 3,200 2,200 641,600
Community & Fitness Center Expense Salaries - attend. Salaries- janitorial Payroll taxes Employee benefits expense Uniform expense Fitness amenity office supplies Fitness amenity operating supplies Service agreements Copier & printing expenses Repair & Maintenance Utilities - water usage, gas, electricity Telephone - Alarm line Dues & subscriptions Class expenses Credit card processing fees Insurance (fitness center portion) Promotion & membership material
15,000 12,900 3,200 300 2,100 1,000 1,200 600 4,600 400 E14,100 800 2,400 -
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3,200 300 2,100 1,000 1,200 600 4,600 400 14,100 800 2,400 58,600 3,511,200
Operating Net Income / (Loss)
253,700
Depreciation / Amortization expense
325,400
Net Income / (Loss)
(71,700)
Other Income / (Expense) Transfer fee/Capital Improvement income Interest income - reserve and restricted funds Gain / (loss) on sales of assets Income tax (expense) provision Scholarship & Junior Golf contributions/(disbursements) net Total of Other income / (expense)
190,000 15,400 800 206,200
ACCRUAL BASIS TOTAL NET INCOME / (LOSS):
134,500
CONVERSION TO CASH BASIS (For the period 1/1 through 12/31) Accrual Net Income / (loss) Add: Depreciation expense Add (Less) total of non-operating income / (expense)
134,500 325,400 (206,200)
Accrued revenue vs. cash receipts: Less: Accrued current year dues (2,469,075) Add: current year dues bad debt accrual 295,000 Add: collection of current year dues 2,273,975 Less: current year dues that were actually prepaid in previous year (342,000) Less: All other accrued revenue (747,900) Add: Other revenue bad debt accrual 66,300 Add: Collections of all other accrued revenue (includes dues) 550,000 (includesprevious previousyears years dues) Add: Collection of next year's dues billed in advance 342,000 Less: Contribution to reserve fund from dues collected (208,000) Equals net gain (or loss) of cash for the period
14,000
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Operating Cash Flow: Projected Monthly Operating Cash Balances - 2014 January 31 February 28 March 31 April 30 May 31 June 30 July 31 August 31 September 30 October 31 November 30 December 31
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COMMUNITY REMINDER HOUSEHOLD TRASH & RECYCLING Household trash and recycling cans are picked up every Tuesday. Cans need to be out at the end of your driveway, 3 feet apart, with the handles facing your home by 6:00AM. Cans must be brought in by 6:00PM. At times due to weather and delays beyond County Waste’s control, the “normal” pick up time and route may vary. To avoid having your cans missed, please have them out by 6:00AM. If you cannot have your cans out by 6:00AM for pick up, our compactor, located at The Maintenance Yard off Kilmer Drive, is open Wednesday & Friday from 8:00AM – 12:00PM and Sunday from 10:00AM – 2:00PM where you can bring your household trash and recycling.
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Commission on Sales Income vs Expenses 4000-001 Commission Income 6800-001 Commission expense Net Commission on Sales Commission on Rental Income vs Expenses 4010-001 Commission Income on Rentals 6805-001 Commission expense on Rentals Net Commission on Rentals
200,000 120,000 80,000
8,000 4,800 3,200
Rent & Property Mgmt Income vs Expenses Rental Income Property Services Income Property Services Expense Property Mgmt Svc - Admin Fees Tenant Registration Expense
26,640 13,320 -
Net Property Management Inc/Loss
13,320
Office Expenses Office Salaries Payroll Taxes Temp Help - Outside Contractor Payroll Data Processing Office supplies & expense Service Agreements Postage Utilities Telephone Dues & subscriptions Licenses & permits Bank & CC Proc Fees Broker / Agent Meals Insurance Expense Professional fees Advertising/Promotion/Open houses/Staging Accounting Services Computer / IT Services Miscellaneous expense Rent Expense
21,600 2,200 2,400 1,500 1,200 1,400 1,000 900 720 1,500 100 1,400 250 2,500 550 2,500 18,500 500 800 6,000
Total Office Expenses
67,520
4290-001 Miscellaneous Revenue 8000-001 Income Tax Expense
3,500 -
4020-001 4050-001 6900-001 6810-001 6860-001
6000-001 6005-001 6020-001 6022-001 6025-001 6100-001 6500-001 6505-001 6510-001 6525-001 6535-001 6540-001 6570-001 6605-001 6610-001 6615-001 6625-001 6630-001 6695-001 6850-001
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CONGRATS! Please join us in congratulating Michael DeLuise on his promotion to Food and Beverage Operations Manager. Michael has been a valuable team member with PFCCA for 6 years. His dedication, enthusiasm, outstanding customer service and creativity make him a perfect fit for the position. As our restaurant and banquet business has increased and we are able to be fully operational, and even added new hours, the need for an additional leadership role was necessary in these ever changing times! Best of luck to you Michael in your new venture with us at the Lakeside Grill and Pub! W E AT H E RVA N E
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1st A nn ua l Moun ta i ns of Hope C a ncer Awa r eness E v en t - A Gr e at Success! BY COLLETTE ONG To the Members of Pocono Farms Country Club, to the Board of Directors and Staff of Pocono Farms Country Club, to anyone who touched or participated in the 1st Annual Mountains of Hope Cancer Awareness Event in any way… I want to say THANK YOU! Everyone is impacted by cancer. Often when a cancer diagnosis is made, fear, uncertainty and helplessness can overwhelm us. When my family was affected by this dreadful disease, multiple times over, I too felt helpless, powerless, and scared. Even with my entire career spent in Cancer Clinical Research, I couldn’t stop those feelings… so I needed to do something, something that would help and impact many, my community. The 1st Annual Mountains of Hope Cancer Awareness Event was created. A vision turned into a reality. We stayed the course, waited out the pandemic, were patient and committed and thanks to Pocono Farms we hosted an amazingly successful event! The 1st Annual Mountains of Hope Cancer Awareness Event at Pocono Farms Country Club on Saturday, October 9, 2021 was a celebration of cancer survivors, clinicians, our community, and our healthcare champions. Everyone’s support will now transition to HOPE to those affected by cancer. I had a modest fundraising goal of $10,000, together with all of you we surpassed my 1st goal, 2nd goal and then we surpassed my dream goal. Together we raised $25,000. All of that money, 100% will be returned to Lehigh Valley Health Network and the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center in Stroudsburg, targeted to cancer clinical trials.
From left to right: Luminaries on the lake, the Pocono Duo during the Cocktail Hour, the over 20 Silent Auction items and over 30 amazing basket raffles.
A special thank you to all our colleagues at Lehigh Valley Health Network, LVHN Pocono Foundation, LVHN Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center, to our local community businesses who supported our event, to our family, friends and everyone who touched this event in some way, big or small, for making this vision a reality. A special thank you to Dr. Suresh Nair, Physician-in-Chief, LVHN Cancer Institute who helped bring my vision to a reality, without his passion and commitment to improving cancer care in our communities. Another special thank you to Katrina Weithman, you saw my vision and understood what I was hoping for, and truly allowed it to happen. I could not have done this without you, your expertise, professionalism, and support were truly a gift! To everyone especially my family, cancer hurts and for me this is a road to recovering from our losses. It was Dad and Shaun that brought this vision to life and thank you for supporting me in making them proud. For everyone within Pocono Farms, always know I am here working for us in growing our cancer clinical trials resources in the Poconos. Until next year… and the 2nd Annual Mountains of Hope Cancer Awareness Event! Thank you!
Our student volunteers, guests, and the Event in action.
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Congratulations to our 2021 Halloween House Decoration winners! In first place we have the Banners, second place are the Antonellis, & third place are the Tallons! Thank you to everyone who participated and voted for your favorite spooky house!
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Fresh Baked Items Station
Bagels, Toast, Mini Doughnuts and Other Confectionaries with Butter, Cream Cheese and Jelly
Fresh Fruit Salad • Omelet Station Carving Board
Honey Roasted Ham with Pineapple Glaze
Pancakes & French Toast Bar With an array of tasty toppings
Buffet Selections
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon Home Fried Breakfast Potatoes Biscuits & Maple Sausage Gravy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Honey Glazed Carrots Chicken Tenders
Holiday Dessert Assortments Includes Soft Drinks, Hot Beverages & Juice
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A M ess age from t he Long R a nge Pl a nni ng/Com munic at ions Com m it t ee BY TISH KRASZYK, CHAIRPERSON I am honored to be part of this year’s Long Range Planning/Communications Committee, along with a dedicated group of individuals who are committed to doing their part for the betterment of Pocono Farms Country Club Association. These members
are Mr. Bob Pennett, Mrs. Bonnie Salyers and Mrs. Marion Kelly. Our liaison to the board of directors is Mrs. Renee McClure. As a group, we are very excited to get to work for the community. During our tenure, the committee will meet
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monthly with an agenda designed to focus on improved communication with, and input from the membership. Additionally, we will be reviewing and making recommendations on proposed capital improvements to Pocono Farms. Our amenities are exemplary and make Pocono Farms Country Club one of the top communities in Poconos! It’s critical that we not only maintain and improve our existing amenities, but add to them when financially feasible.
to the general membership, and the minutes to these meetings are posted on our website, PoconoFarms. com. If you haven’t already registered for an owner login, please email Kathleen Nealon, Website & Communications Coordinator at webcomcord@ poconofarms.com or call 570.894.4435 x 201. If you
would like to share an idea, make a recommendation or communicate something of importance to you, please email IDEA@poconofarms. com. All emails are forwarded to the appropriate department and responded to in a timely manner. In the meantime, we wish you all a very Happy Holiday season and a Mild Pocono Winter!
We would like to hear from you - Early in the new year, you will be receiving an email survey detailing what is most important to you. We ask that you please complete this survey and submit your responses so your voice will be heard. Please make sure your email is registered with the membership office. Remember that all committee and board of directors meetings are open
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Visit our Pro Shop on December 4th & 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm to shop for the holidays!
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F un w it h Fitness BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR
It’s December already! This year has flown by, and we made it through with flying colors. I am truly grateful for all the fitness members who have made their health and the health of others a priority. Keeping the gym and classroom areas clean and sanitized wasn’t an easy job this year but because we worked as a team that task became much easier. I appreciate all of you for doing your part. The cold months are upon us and with that comes the snow. Please be mindful when shoveling to take breaks and protect your back. Bend at the knees and lift with your legs. Be careful of the twisting and throwing as well. I see so many back injuries happen as well as shoulder injuries during these winter months. Proper footing is also key especially when there’s ice. On the topic of proper footing, I know that we tend to throw on our sneakers and head to the gym without a care in the warm months but in these winter months I would ask that you bring a clean pair of sneakers to use in the fitness center. You can use the locker rooms to change your shoes and leave any wet footwear on the shoe trays. The salt and debris from outside can cause quite a bit of damage to the cardio machines, mainly the treadmills. The debris gets under the tread and into the roller which can create loud noises, jams in the roller belt and ultimately the replacement of expensive parts. Wet shoes can also make the floors slippery. We don’t want anyone falling and injuring themselves. As you have all been very mindful and diligent about cleaning the machines before/ after use I ask that you now be mindful and diligent about bringing a change of shoes to use in the fitness center during the winter months. I wish you all a happy holiday season!
R ound by R ound BY RODGER SPEAR Winter has gradually creeped up on us which allows us time to reflect on the past year and all that has been accomplished with the limited resources available to the golf program. The Board of Directors, Administration, Golf Course Superintendent and his staff, our Golf Professional and his staff and the Golf Committee came together to make significant changes and improvements to our great golf course to not only improve play, but to enhance the overall golf experience at Pocono Farms. A few years ago a tree and brush removal program was started and continued this past year to make the golf course more playable and enjoyable. Plans are to continue the program going forward to ensure that we stay ahead of the encroachment of trees and brush on the course. Additionally, a major Greenside Bunker project started in the spring and completed in late spring early summer was a significant improvement to our greenside bunker complexes and included in many cases redesign, shaping, shallowing and splitting the bunkers as well as new drainage and installation of the porous lining in the bottom of the bunkers to allow for appropriate drainage. Even with the excessive and heavy rains our bunkers drained quickly with very little damage and erosion. The results of this project has been beyond expectation and most all of our members and guests have commented on the appearance and playability of the course. The golf course has been maintained at a high standard throughout the year, despite the excessive rain, by our golf course superintendent and his staff on a limited budget and with significantly less staff than normally would be needed to maintain a golf course of our size. “Shout out’’ to Jeff and crew for a fantastic job. Plans are also in the works, although not yet funded, to redo the fairway bunkers and expand and improve the tee boxes in the future. That being said, 2022 looks to be a great year and we can’t wait until the Spring!
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