Pocono Farms Weathervane December 2020

D ECEMBER 2020

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Brunch with Santa!

Sunday, December 6th & Sunday, December 13th

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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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B.O.D. Meeting Dates

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Adults - Age 12 & up $21.95

Lakeside Grill & Pub Hours

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Children - Ages 5-11 $10.95

2021 Proposed Budget

Children under 4 FREE

Santa Claus is STILL Coming to Town!

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Includes Tax & Gratuity

Public Safety

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Neighborhood Watch

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Round by Round

10

Fun with Fitness

11

Former Pocono Farms Asst.

Golf Professional Receives PGA of America’s Achievement

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4-6

To make reservations, please contact Katrina at katrinaw@poconofarms.com or 570-894-4435 ext. 132 *Payment is required at the time of reservation* Please check our website and email blasts for information about this year’s present drop off policy ***At the time of printing all events were planned with respect to the current CDC and state guidelines***

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P O C O N O FA R M S

COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION INC. 182 Lake Road • Tobyhanna, PA 18466 www.poconofarms.com • admin@poconofarms.com

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 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 Steve Baker Wayne Meyers

DEPARTMENT HEADS

From You r Boa r d Of Dir ec tor s

BY ANNETTE DOERR The upside of it being December is… 2020 is almost behind us! What a year it’s been!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank not only our tremendous staff, but our residents as well for all of your cooperation and patience over the past 9 or so months while we navigated this new reality full of restrictions, changes and precaution. Although we were unable to hold our Annual Meeting this year due to Covid restrictions on group gatherings, as a Board we continue to get work done, working closely with Management, to keep Pocono Farms running seamlessly despite this ever-changing world. We thank those of you who attended the Board of Director meetings throughout the year, whether it was in-person or via teleconference. We truly appreciate your participation. As we enter into December, we continue to do the best we can with what we have as far as rules and restrictions, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We even have some fun events planned for this month!

• Santa Brunch: Sunday Dec. 6th & Dec 13th • Holiday Songs & Stories with Regina Sayles: Friday Dec. 18th • Ugly Sweater Trivia: Saturday Dec. 26th We are still limited by the State on the number of attendees we can accommodate; if you plan on attending any of these, please make your reservations ASAP as they will sell out fast. (Be sure to check the website and watch for emails as we get closer, in case anything changes!) If you’re one of our lucky Snowbirds and are heading South to avoid the lovely Tobyhanna winter, please don’t forget to fill out a Snowbird form so that the Administration Office can keep you in touch with all of the happenings here. You can find them on our website (www.poconofarms.com) as well as in the Administration Office. Stay safe and enjoy your winter! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a very happy New Year!

Here’s hoping 2021 is a better year for us all at Pocono Farms!

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

PFCC A HOU R S

Golf Pro 894-4435 ext. 110

Kyle Monahan golfshop@poconofarms.com

MEMBER SERVICES MON. TO SAT. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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

Len Iorio pfkitchen@poconofarms.com

Recreation Director 894-4435 ext. 113

Nick Gallagher recdir@poconofarms.com

Public Safety & Compliance Director Artie Furman 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com

FITNESS CENTER MON. TO SUN. 5 am - 10 pm

Kristen Aylward fitness@poconofarms.com

Member Services 894-4435 ext. 106

Susan Nevarez admin@poconofarms.com

MEMBER SERVICES Thurs., Dec. 24 8:30am-12:30pm Fri., Dec. 25th CLOSED Thurs., Dec. 31st 8:30am-12:30pm Fri., Jan. 1st CLOSED

LAKESIDE GRILL & PUB Thurs., Dec. 24 CLOSED Fri., Dec. 25th CLOSED Thurs., Dec. 31st CLOSED Fri., Jan. 1st 4pm-10pm

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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COMPACTOR Fri., Dec. 25th CLOSED Sat., Dec. 26th 8am-12pm Fri., Jan. 1st CLOSED Sat., Jan. 2nd 8am-12pm

PRO SHOP Sat., Dec. 12th 10am-2pm | Sun., Dec. 13th 10am-2pm

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

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PRO SHOP TUES.-THURS. 9 am - 3 pm

HOL IDAY HOU R S

Maintenance Dave Winters 894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com Fitness 894-4435 ext. 116

COMPACTOR WED. 8 am - 12 pm FRI. 8 am - 12 pm SUN. 10 am - 2 pm

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From T he Gener a l M a n ager

2020-2021

BY DAVE TIMKO As I sit and pen my article for the December weathervane on October 30th, I can look outside and see our first snowfall of the season. It is pretty and not uncommon to see snow in October in Tobyhanna.

As a volunteer fireman for over 30 years and current Assistant Chief of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company, I feel obligated to remind our members of a few safety tips as we head into the winter season.

1. Always check your smoke and CO detectors for safe operation. Make sure that the batteries are current. Most of the new detectors have a 10 year battery installed in them. In this case I like to write the date on the side of the detector that they were installed. 10 years go by fast!! It is still a good idea to test your detectors twice a year to ensure that they work properly.

2. Have your home heating units serviced by a professional.

Having this done will ensure the units are working properly and efficiently.

As we head into the winter season, on behalf of the Board, Management Team, and staff at Pocono Farms, we wish everyone a healthy and Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas!

3. Have your chimney and/or your stove pipe cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Having this done will ensure that there are no cracks in the liner and that the chimney or pipe is venting properly and that there is not any blockage or the potential for improper venting.

Enjoy your time with your family and friends and be safe, especially if you have to travel.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Friday, December 18th Friday, January 29th Friday, February 26th Work Session Friday, March 26th Friday, April 30th

Friday, May 21st Friday, June 18th Friday, July 16th

Saturday, July 17th Annual Meeting 10am

4. If there is a need to use a portable generator or if you want to use your gas grill, please place them outside where it is well ventilated.

Each year around the country, people will use these indoors without proper ventilation which tends to lead to CO poisoning. Please use caution and be safe.

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Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc.

63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

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 revnue

29,100 3,900 5,071 13,500 1,500 53,071

Miscellaneous revenue

25,500

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94

Interest income (unrestricted)

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

388,963 34,192 49,848 12,000 45,800 10,700 9,200 55,000 10,320 2,400 2,652 4,700 49,250 0 7,500 5,450

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

Weathervane Publication Employee meals Real estate taxes Insurance expense Professional fees Promotion Miscellaneous expenses Total general & administrative

12,000 7,450 264 94,000 27,950 24,000 3,000 856,638

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

180,162 18,798 45,324 1,100 3,850 2,100 4,000 300 36,000 3,400 4,000 1,500 3,000 1,740 1,000 600 3,000 367,000 4,000 6,000 1,200 8,000 4,000 700,074

Security / public safety expenses Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Uniform expense Operating supplies Security vehicle(s) repair & maintenance Classes, seminares, training Fuel Total security / public safety

88,500 9,883 9,183 500 650 500 1,000 1,500 111,716

General amenity & recreation expense Salaries Payroll taxes Employee benefit expenses Badges and related costs Pool/beach operating supplies &expense Tennis courts operating supplies

99,580 15,592 8,042 42,000 -

2 021 Boa r d A pprov ed Bu dget

2021 Board Approved Budget

APPROVED Line # 1 2 3 4

2,245,286 10,725

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Less Bad debt / uncollected allowance Total assessment revenue:

(293,281) 1,962,730

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

19,000 125,000 30,000 219,000 3,000 6,900 3,500

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Less Bad debt / uncollected allowance

(110,400)

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 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

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FOR POSTING REVENUES Assessment revenue Annual Dues (excluding restaurant credit assessment) Sewer (shared septic) annual assessment

Total of various administrative revenue

296,000

General amenity & recreation revenue Optional recreation revenue- boat racks, snowmobile Optional recreation revenue- boat racks, 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

4,500 3,500 1,400 9,000 18,400

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:

180,000 9,306 17,800 76,800 3,706 54,500 24,500 41,550 35,000 17,000 460,162

Restaurant amenity revenue Restaurant food & beverage credit assessment Less Bad debt / uncollected Credit assesment discount expense *Subtotal: Food credit assessment and usage:

73,900 (9,607) (43,000) 21,293

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

65,300 33,350 190,400 (3,900) 83,000 8,000 60,750 25,000

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

Other / misc restaurant income *Subtotal - restaurant sales:

461,900

Total of restaurant amenity revenue

483,193

72 73 74 75 76 77

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 revnue

29,100 3,900 5,071 13,500 1,500 53,071

Miscellaneous revenue

25,500

TOTAL OF REVENUES EXPENSES

TOTAL OF REVENUES

3,308,056

3,308,056

EXPENSES

9,000

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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

550 50 2,100 1,455 1,200 480 4,400 420 20 14,000 860 2,400 59,059

Employee benefits expense Uniform expense Fitness amenity office supplies Fitness amentiy operating supplies Service agreements Copier & printing expenses Repair & Maintenance Utilities - water usage, gas, electricity Telephone - Aaram line Dues & subscriptions Class expenses Credit card processing fees Insurance (fitness center portion) Promotion & membership material Misc expenses Total of Community & Fitness Center Expense

2 021 Boa r d A pprov ed Bu dget 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234

Kids camp operating supplies Swim team expenses Fish stocking expense Entertainment for membership - general Entertainment - 4th of July Various recreation activity expenses Bus trip expense Portable bathroom expense Seminars / training Licenses & Permits Total general amenity & recreation expense

650 1,000 1,500 12,000 12,000 7,000 200 199,564

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 Superintendant expenses allowed Total golf amenity

90,000 242,000 40,702 34,853 2,450 6,900 2,500 3,900 2,750 44,880 54,335 1,000 16,500 17,000 800 80 3,500 53,000 21,000 178 4,000 2,830 2,000 200 575 7,000 8,711 1,650 2,500 1,300 669,094

Restaurant amenity expenses Cost of Goods Sold 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 Continuing education & career development Other restaurant expenses Cash over / (short) Total restaurant amenity

Community & Fitness Center Expense Salaries - attend.

Salaries- janitorial Payroll taxes Employee benefits expense Uniform expense Fitness amenity office supplies Fitness amentiy operating supplies Service agreements Copier & printing expenses Repair & Maintenance Utilities - water usage, gas, electricity Telephone - Aaram line Dues & subscriptions Class expenses Credit card processing fees W Insurance (fitness center portion) Promotion & membership material Misc expenses Total of Community & Fitness Center Expense

157,046 34.0% 110,965 124,126 20,025 9,150 34,756 19,371 1,675 35,200 10,250 5,015 6,050 2,500 902 2,200 539,231

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15,500 11,700 3,924 550 50 2,100 1,455 1,200 480 4,400 420 20 14,000 E 860 2,400 59,059

256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276

TOTAL OF EXPENSES

3,135,377

Operating Net Income / (Loss)

172,679

Contingency for Medical / Package Insurance Depreciation / Amortization expense

285,000

Net Income / (Loss)

(112,321)

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 Reserve Study Expense Total of Other income / (expense)

150,000 13,500 163,500

ACCRUAL BASIS TOTAL NET INCOME / (LOSS):

51,179

CONVERSION TO CASH BASIS (For the period 1/1 through 12/31) 51,179 285,000 (163,500)

Accrual Net Income / (loss) Add: Depreciation expense Add (Less) total of non-operating income / (expense) Accrued revenue vs. cash receipts: Less: Accrued current year dues Add: current year dues bad debt accrual Add: collection of current year dues Less: current year dues that were actually prepaid in previous year Less: All other accrued revenue Add: Other revenue bad debt accrual Add: Collections of all other accrued revenue (includes previous years du Add: Collection of next year's dues billed in advance Less: Contribution to reserve fund from dues collected

(2,329,911) 302,888 2,027,023 (361,448) (568,500) 110,400 521,659 350,000 (195,000)

Equals net gain (or loss) of cash for the period

29,790

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS: BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Sunday, Dec. 6th & Dec. 13th a third date will be added if the amount of reservations required

HOLIDAY SONGS & STORIES

With Regina Sayles Friday, Dec. 18th An evening of music, dinner and drinks with one of the Poconos most popular performers

UGLY SWEATER TRIVIA

Saturday, Dec. 26th TRIVIA BEGINS AT 7:30 PM All events will be limited capacity so watch your emails and check the website for reservation details to be sure to register early!

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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

4000-001 6800-001

4010-001 6805-001

Commission on Sales Income vs Expenses Commission Income Commission expense Net Commision on Sales

60,000

Commission on Rental Income vs Expenses Commission Income on Rentals Commission expense on Rentals

10,000 6,000

Net Commision on Rentals

4020-001 4050-001 6850-001 6900-001 6810-001 6860-001

6000-001 6005-001 6020-001 6022-001 6025-001 6100-001 6305-001 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

200,000 140,000

4,000

Rent & Property Mgmt Income vs Expenses Rental Income Property Services Income Rent Expense Property Services Expense Property Mgmt Svc - Admin Fees Tenant Registration Expense

43,000 20,000 -

Net Property Management Inc/Loss

23,000

Office Expenses Office Salaries Payroll Taxes Temp Help - Outside Contractor Payroll Data Processing Office supplies & expense Service Agreements PF Realty Office Space Rental 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

19,500 1,950 1,000 1,500 1,200 960 3,000 1,000 900 720 3,418 100 350 250 2,500 550 2,500 6,500 500 800

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Sa n ta Cl aus is ST ILL Com i ng to Town!

P u blic Sa fet y

BY KATRINA WEITHMAN, ASST. GENERAL MANAGER

BY ARTIE FURMAN

December. The end of the year is upon us and what a year it has been. I do not think any of us could ever have imagined a year like 2020. It has been challenging to be sure, but we have soldiered on and have done the best we can. I was surprised by all the permit applications this year. Even with all that is going on, it was all in all the same numbers as years past for building and tree permits. You have all been very busy indeed.

Let us keep our fingers crossed that with the upcoming year, things will get better for us all. I do want to touch upon a few things. I have gotten quite a few calls about signage.

All different types of them, but I will go over the most common. Yard/garage sale signs to start. COVID-19 surely put a damper on everything including the community yard sale.

You can have a sign at your home the day of the sale. Under normal circumstance we advertise for you, we make up maps, and help you in every way short of me helping you with the setup. Yard sales on your own are allowed, but you cannot place signs all over the farms directing people to your house.

Lawn/landscape, roofing, painting, tree service, home for sale. These types of signs are not allowed. Now if your realtor is having an open house at your property, then an open house sign is permitted that day only. Pets. I love animals, I really do. I cannot tell you how many emails and phone calls I received this year about pets. I have had people curse me out because I informed them that pets are not allowed at the amenities/common areas of the Farms. The rules for these things are quite clear. They ask me where does say or is posted that pets are not allowed. Basically, it is at every entrance to the amenities.

I will leave you with a quote from Maya Angelou that I try to live every day with: “I’ve learned that when I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that when I have pains, I do not have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “ As always if you have questions of concerns please do not hesitate to call me. Stay safe and we will get through this dark time. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to all of you.

This holiday season may feel a bit different without the usual gatherings among friends and family due to the current situation, however nothing can stop Santa Claus from stopping by Pocono Farms! While continuing to stay vigilant in our adherence to CDC and state mandated restrictions, we will be hosting Santa Brunch again which has become a long, time honored tradition of the community. This year, in place of one large event, we will be offering two smaller events and possibly a third if reservations require.

Santa brunch will be held on both Sunday December 6th and Sunday December 13th, beginning at 11:00am. both dates must be filled prior to opening a third date on Sunday December 20th. Brunch, which will be server attended and kept at social distance, will be begin at 11am with yummy favorites including eggs benedict, pancakes, French toast, and honey glazed ham, just to name a few items. Santa will make his grand entrance at noon, which is sure to put a smile on all the little ones faces. The elves will help Santa deliver the gifts to each child as they stay at their seat. After brunch has concluded there will be an opportunity for each child to have their photo taken with Santa while maintaining a six feet distance in our special photo area.

This year you will be asked to drop your gift off during the same week you are attending brunch. Gift drop-off will be taking place at the clubhouse on those Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from 12:00pm-8:00pm. For example, if you are joining us Sunday December 6th, please bring your wrapped present with child’s first and last name on the present, to the clubhouse on 12/ 3, 12/4 or 12/5. In the interest of limiting contact, gifts will not be accepted at the Member Services Building.

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To make your reservation please contact katrinaw@ Keith Torregrossa TorregrossaTeam Team Keith poconofarms.com or 570894-4435 ext 132. At the time of your reservation we require: name, phone number, ages of those attending and full payment Keith Torregrossa Renata Keith Torregrossa Renata Tara Tall Linda Dross Linda Dross Keith Torregrossa Tara by house charge, credit Cheryl Ehrhart Linda Dross Mavrogiorgos Broker/Owner TaraTall Tall Broker/Owner Mavrogiorgos Buyer’s Agent Transaction Coordinator Transaction Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent Buyer’s Agent Buyer’s Agent Transaction card, check or cash. For Buyer’s Agent Buyer’s Agent Coordinator Coordinator Keith Torregrossa those cancelling with less Cheryl Ehrhart Linda Dross Tara Tall (570) 421-2345 Office (570) 424-1521 Direct Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent Transaction than 48 hours’ notice there (570) 421-2345 (570) 424-1521 Direct (570) 421-2345Office Office (570) 424-1521 Buyer’s Agent Direct Coordinator will be a $25 charge.

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During this holiday season we also welcome you to join us December 18th for Regina Sayles Holiday Songs and Stories and our Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Trivia with Mike Elbert and Christian Porter on December 26th.

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BY EDWARD KELLY By this date there are more leaves on the ground than on the trees. Halloween is behind us, the early snow birds have flown to the sunshine climes, and the election is here. Many of us now will be starting to prepare for the holiday season. Although the past summer wasn't completely lost, so many of our usual activities were canceled or pared down, i hope by the spring of next year we don't have to spend much of our time preparing for the summer virus.

Our drivers have been seeing a lot of activity with new houses being built and new families moving into the farms. Also, short time rentals seem to have been more evident this year. A number of our drivers have been stopped by residents complaining about the crowds and noise coming out of these properties. These complaints are forwarded to our code official and he contacts owners of the property. I saw recently that the township has adopted regulations concerning the registration, fees and density of these short term rentals. I assume that the noise and density problems were not just a Pocono Farms concern. I'm sure our code official will work closely with the township in any future problem residences. We do advise residents when they stop a driver with such a complaint to contact the office or in extreme cases to call the police.

Some of the items we turn into the code official turn out to be violations being done by new residents. I don't remember if I read all the regulations that i was provided with at closing, but we are still required to adhere to them. Recently clothes lines, hanging things to dry on fences or decks were some of the things that had to be addressed. It turned out that new residents were unaware of the tenet. Installation of fencing has been brought up a few times. In a few cases a variance was approved to erect a fence.

If you are thinking about fencing, check with the code official, it will prevent a possible violation.

During the month of September, drivers patrolled for 104 hours. With snow birds leaving, and no new volunteers coming forth, it will be difficult to maintain that much coverage through the winter and early spring. Why not try for a few hours, you may enjoy it. Give Russ Kelly a call at 570-894-4034, or contact the office.

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R ound by R ound

BY RICHARD BRESCHER

Here we are December 2020. A year that was ten months of not living our normal life. Our golf season was affected and it became very complicated with all the new rules in which we needed to follow.

Having 1 person per cart, pre-made breakfast & lunch sandwiches, dinners were not able to be held due to distancing, but we did get our schedule completed with the hard work of Kyle and his crew.

It seemed like everyone was still able to enjoy themselves this season as well! Again, we must give our groundskeeper, Jeff, a big applause for the great conditions the course has been with such a small crew of workers. I am looking forward to next year, hoping it will be more normal for everyone.

There has been a lot of discussion on what work the course needs. So many ideas were talked about, so we will have to consider cost, prioritize, and hope the manpower will be available.

Also looking forward to some new projects that will help improve our golf course. I hope everyone has a peaceful winter and we will see you in the spring!

And don’t forget to grab some Christmas gifts from our pro shop!

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BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR Wow! We made it to the final month of this crazy year, December.

I am hopeful that 2021 will bring some much needed “normalcy” back into our lives. However, until that happens, we will continue to do our best to keep the fitness center safe as we have. I thank you for all your cooperation and patience.

As the holidays come and go, possibly with a different spin on them due to the social distancing and caution we all seem to be taking, I encourage you to be aware of your emotional health. This time of year, can bring depression, anxiety, weight gain and other health and emotional issues. We spend more time inside because of the weather. There is less sunlight so our natural Vitamin D production can crash. We can fall into the emotional eating cycle and before we know it the weight creeps up.

I encourage you to come into the fitness center and join a class or simply walk on a tread mill. Thirty minutes a day can be key in improving our emotional health.

As we exercise our brains begin to produce hormones such as dopamine and endorphins that we call the “feel good” hormones. These hormones can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress. Although we have to social distance, coming into the fitness center does bring some outside social interaction especially if you join a group fitness class.

Haven’t used your blue fitness vouchers yet? Perfect!!!

Stop in with one and check things out. Want to join for just the day? We have a daily rate so no excuse there.

Not sure how to use the equipment? No problem! I am here to help you just say the word. New to exercise and not sure where to start? I can help with that as well.

We have classes for all fitness levels as well.

Giving the gift of fitness is always an option too. Feel free to give me a call and we can chat about it.

I look forward to hearing from you and wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

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For m er Pocono Fa r m s A ssista n t G olf Profession a l R ecei v es PG A Of A m er ic a’s Highest Educ at ion a l Achie v e m en t PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. (Oct. 28, 2020) – University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) PGA Gold Management Program Director Dr. Christopher Cain, PGA has earned the prestigious PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation that can be obtained by a PGA Member. Cain achieved his PGA master Professional designation in Executive Management.

Dr. Cain is a graduate of the PGA Golf Management University Program at Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Following a 10-year career in golf and club management industry, he received his Ph. D from UNLV in Higher Education, with emphasis in Educational Leadership and Finance.

“Earning the PGA Master Professional designation is truly an honor,” said Dr. Cain, a PGA Member for over 21 years. “I fully embrace my role as the PGA Golf Management University Program Director at UNLV where I can positively impact and help shape the next generation of PGA professionals.”

Cain’s industry service includes board of director positions with regional and national professional, amateur, and junior golf associations including: the PGA of America. First Tee, Southern Nevada Golf Association, Nevada Golf Alliance, PGA Magazine, and the PGA’s Speaker Bureau.

Cain is a Past President of the Southwest PGA Section Southern Nevada Chapter and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a past recipient of the 2011 Section’s Golf Professional of the Year and the 2009 Horton Smith Award (now called the PGA Professional Development Award).

Cain was the Assistant Golf Professional at Pocono Farms in 1998 and he is the son of Longtime Member, Don Cain.