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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 Steve Baker Renee McClure James Ribardo

COMMITTEES: • A & B, Environmental, Crime Watch • Finance • Golf Rich McCormick Jim Yando Jim Ribardo

• Recreation, Tennis, Pool, Fitness Steve Baker

• Communications/ Long Range Planning Renee McClure

DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager David Timko 894-4435 ext. 100 dtimko@poconofarms.com Asst. General Manager Katrina Weithman 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com Controller Milt Kwasnik 894-4435 ext. 103 controller@poconofarms.com Golf Pro Kyle Monahan 894-4435 ext. 110 golfshop@poconofarms.com Greens Superintendent Jeff Lesoine 894-4435 jeffreyl3@poconofarms.com Chef Tom Mack 894-4435 ext. 130 pfkitchen@poconofarms.com Recreation Director Alli Strauch 894-4435 ext. 113 recreationdir@poconofarms.com Public Safety & Compliance Director Artie Furman 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com Maintenance Dave Winters 894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com Fitness Director Krissie Aylward 894-4435 ext. 116 fitness@poconofarms.com Member Services Susan Nevarez 894-4435 ext. 106 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 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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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 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. In Case of Emergency: Be prepared for winter weather at home, at work and in your car. Create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and non-perishable snacks. Keep a full tank of gas. To help our local volunteer fire departments help you in an emergency, make sure you keep the closest fire hydrant to your home clear of snow and debris. Shoveling a 3-foot area around each fire hydrant can help fireman connect to it much faster than if they had to shovel it out first. This can literally be the difference between life and death during a structure fire. Do your part and help them. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a very happy New Year!

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