Pocono Farms Weathervane February 2021

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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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Lakeside Grill & Pub Hours

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2021 Approved Budget

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Community Reminder

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Pocono Farms Realty 2021 Approved Budget

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Capital Improvements & Replacements Reserves 2021 Approved Budget

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Public Safety

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Neighborhood Watch

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Construction Project

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Golf Scholarship Application

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Round by Round

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Fun with Fitness

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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 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 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

Milt Kwasnik 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

Recreation 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

Member Services 894-4435 ext. 106

Susan Nevarez admin@poconofarms.com

From You r Boa r d Of Dir ec tor s

BY ANNETTE DOERR Happy February! So far, we’ve officially made it through one month of 2021, and after surviving 2020, I see that as a good thing! February is an odd month, it’s the shortest month of the year but at the same time it’s still dark and damp with some wicked weather waiting to challenge us in ways only a Tobyhanna winter can.

February is a great time of the year to think about how you’ll get more active within the Pocono Farms community this year! As a Board, February is the only month where we have a work session instead of a monthly public meeting. This is when we do most of the planning for the new year, including our Annual Meeting, held in July. As you all know because of the pandemic, we were unable to hold our annual meeting last July, here’s hoping we’re good to go once July 2021 comes around.

The management team and staff did a terrific job keeping Pocono Farms up and running to the best the State of Pennsylvania and the CDC would allow throughout 2020, and it was a learning experience through it all. Amenities were as open as allowed and we’re still doing the same depending on current State and CDC protocols.

Is this the year you’ll join our fitness center? Our fitness team, led by Krissie has done a phenomenal job following safety protocols and CDC guidelines while still offering classes and instruction to suit every goal. It’s clean, convenient, affordable and right around the corner!

Our equipment is top notch and the classes (everything from yoga to Butts & Guts) are fun and give an amazing workout. New member rates are available, and we offer monthly payment plans to make it more affordable. Invest in yourself and see the difference you can make to a healthier you without ever leaving your neighborhood.

You can find out more information by watching your emails, visiting the Fitness Center tab on our website (Resident section > Amenities > Fitness Center), or emailing Krissie at fitness@poconofarms.com.

On a safety note, because it is mid-winter, if you live in the vicinity of a fire hydrant, please make sure that it’s dug out and accessible in case of emergency so that our firefighters can get straight to work if they have to roll up on a scene near you. As a rule of thumb, hydrants should be cleared of snow and debris 3-feet on each side, so that they can easily be accessed in every direction. Clearing snow around hydrants not only saves our volunteer firefighters time, it just might save a life.

If you’re lucky enough to be one of our snowbirds, and you’re reading this on a warm sunny beach, we hope you’re enjoying your winter. We look forward to the warmer weather and having you back home soon! Stay safe everyone!

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

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BY DAVE TIMKO Now that the Holidays are behind us, we look ahead to 2021. Although we may be restricted in how we operate, there are things that we can still plan and implement throughout the year. As we enter each budget year, we plan some renovations and updates to our facilities. This year is no different.

As part of the approved budget for 2021, there are 4 cul de sacs that will be paved along with the shoulders being backed up. We know that there are still more that we must get to, but our paving plan is almost complete on the association owned cul de sacs. With the completion of these 4, there will be less than 15 cul de sacs out of the 80+ that the Association owns that have been paved in the last 10 years.

We have also placed some money into the budget that will allow us to look at some improvements at the beach area. Anticipating that there may still be some restrictions on indoor gatherings, we wanted to look at improving some of our outdoor space so that we may be able to provide some outdoor programming within the guidelines that we must follow.

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

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

2020 was a good year operationally for our nonassessment revenue operations – food & beverage, golf, and short term rental registrations. We anticipate these three areas to continue to do well for Pocono Farms in 2021. With a little help from Mother Nature, it would be nice to open the golf course on schedule

by April and continue on the successes we realized in 2020. Even with the restrictions that impacted our indoor dining, our food & beverage staff did a fantastic job in handling our outdoor seating throughout the warmer season. Plus the view of the lake is awesome from our deck areas!!

We truly appreciate all of our members continued support, patience, and understanding. Let’s stay positive and optimistic!!

Here is to a happy, healthy, and safe New Year for all of us at Pocono Farms!!

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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 Bu dget - A pprov ed for Post ing 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)

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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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9,000

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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

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 Bu dget - A pprov ed for Post ing 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

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

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

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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 N E860 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

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

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) ACCRUAL BASIS TOTAL NET INCOME / (LOSS):

150,000 13,500 163,500 51,179

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

51,179 285,000 (163,500)

(2,329,911) 302,888 2,027,023 (361,448) (568,500) 110,400 521,659 350,000 (195,000) 29,790

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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2 021 A PPROV ED BU DGET APPROVED FOR POSTING

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4000-001 6800-001

4010-001 6805-001

Commission on Sales Income vs Expenses Commission Income Commission expense

200,000 140,000

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

4290-001 8000-001

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

Total Office Expenses

49,198

Miscellaneous Revenue Income Tax Expense

2,689 10,900

Net Income / (Loss)

29,591

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C a pita l I m prov e m en ts & R epl ace m en ts R eserv es 2 021 A PPROV ED BU DGET Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. 2021 BUDGET - APPROVED FOR POSTING Restricted Funds: Income and Expenditure Detail DESCRIPTION

BEGINNING FUND BALANCES 1/1/2021 - PROJECTED PROJECTED RESTRICTED INCOME: Interest earned Transfer fee income Reserve contribution from reserve portion of collected dues Scholarship fund contributions Junior Golf fund contributions TOTAL OF PROJECTED RESTRICTED INCOME

FUND: REPLACEMENT RESERVE

$905,000

$1,180,000

$99,050

$10,650

$7,390

$6,500 $150,000

$7,000

$1,700

$100

$20

$500

$4,800

$2,200

$4,900

$770

$0

$0

$0

$156,500

Actual Purchases 2021 Capital Reserves

JUNIOR GOLF GOLF FUND: SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP JUNIOR GOLF

FUND: CAPITAL IMPROV

$200,000

$207,000

NOTES

$750

PROPOSED CAPITAL (EXPENDITURES): Paving and shoulders - Chesnut, Remington, Concor and Shawnee Oval Bunker project #17 cart path & drainage Two ellipticals for fitness center Tee box replacement Skirting and chair covers Pool deck carpet replacement (carryover from 2020) Irrigation boards and heads (carryover from 2020) Tree removal Overlay paving on front circle and restripe Pool Vacuum Preliminary design - Banquet Room or Pavilion Drainage at beach Signage package TOTAL OF PROPOSED CAPITAL (EXPENDITURES)

$3,500 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000 $53,500

$49,800 $300,000 $65,750 $15,200 $9,000 $4,500 $8,000 $2,500 $12,500 $6,500

$473,750

OTHER PROJECTED EXPENDITURES: Scholarships awarded Junior Golf expenditures

$3,000

TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES

ENDING FUND BALANCES 12/31/2021

$0

$0

$0

$1,008,000

$913,250

$0

$500

$3,000

$0

$500

$98,250

$15,550

$7,660

SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVES

$53,500 $473,750

TOTAL

$527,250

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BY ARTIE FURMAN Hello everyone! February is here and all the uncertainty that comes with it. It seems so different day by day; will the skies be blue, or will they be gray? A winter jacket to ward off the chill or will jeans and a sweatshirt fit the bill? We never can tell which way it will go; will it be sunny or a foot of snow? In northeast PA it is either feast or famine. Why do we do it? We need our heads examined. I would like to know, why we put up with the wind, sleet, ice, and snow. Could it be we know Spring is not too far away and not long after comes those great summer days. The pool will be packed, and the beach will be too, on the golf course you will find me playing a round (or two). The restaurant may be full, but the wait is not long, you can hear Regina or Christian singing a song! The events you have all come to know and love, Memorial Day celebration and July 4th fireworks up above. Soon then the air will cool, the leaves will change, so much yet to happen, and so much to arrange. Trunk or Treat will happen and Turkey bash too, then Christmas and New Years - WOW! The year flew. Before you know it, I will be here again, another February article to write using paper and pen.

Tree Removal

Alas this article was a little different, because 2020 and 2021 so far have been very different. As individuals, friends, families, communities even countries around the globe have had to change the way we do almost everything. But through it all some things remain the same. We at the Farms will be here for you when you need us. Please everyone stay safe and as always if you have questions or concerns, I am only a phone call away!

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Neighbor hood Watch

BY EDWARD KELLY It didn't take long for winter t show up after new years day. Plenty of snow for the ski buffs, too much for us of the snowblower set. Of course the big news was the arrival of the vaccine. It became obvious that it was going to take a while to get everyone vaccinated. However, most of us could breath a little easier knowing that help was close. Now if we can just stay safe until we get our shot.

While we had some slippery days, most all of our drivers managed to get their two hours in. The snow covered most areas that often had things dumped at. But there is always something to be picked up or called in about. You may have noticed, a gate had been installed at the end of seneca. This was a favorite spot to pull in and dump,.I guess the large boulders that had been place there wasn't enough to keep people out. On hunter, near the power lines, boulders were placed also, but occasionally bags are still dropped off there.

of the Poconos Experience andofResults Matter! the Poconos the Poconos of the Poconos The volunteers drove for 102 hours in December. While no one went out on Keith Torregrossa Team of the Poconos Christmas, most of the other days were covered. We're still looking for more Experience and Results Matter!

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

While driving or walking past our Clubhouse, you may have noticed some construction happening! We are currently replacing the steps up to The Lakeside Grill & Pub to make it more easily accessible for our members. In the next few months, visit the Clubhouse or look in the Weathervane for photos of the finished project!

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Do you have what it takes to be Pocono Farms Country Club a BMLC Board Member?

Golf Scholarship Application

If you’re considering running for the BMLC Board of Directors, take a few moments to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do I have the time?

As a BMLC board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time each month to Association business. In addition to regular board meetings, you will need to be active in email discussions and occasional special Student Name:____________________________________________________ meetings. During special projects, you may need to spend a little extra time on Name of Parent/Guardian:___________________________________________ Association business. Some board members may also spend a little more time than others if they work with a committee. Some committees include: Design Pocono Farms Address:_____________________________________________ Review, Finance, Safety, and Events just to name a few! You don’t have to partic_____________________________________________ ipate in every committee, but should pick one that you want to be involved in.

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

work. ity gym Primary Address:__________________________________________________ when it’s required?

C will 2. Can I make tough decisions IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION YOU MUST _________________________________________________ The primary role of the BMLC board is to protect, enhance and maintain the INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Primary Phone #:__________________________________________________ Association. This doesn’t just mean approving the budget, but also developing r-event • A description of community activities, volunteer and enforcing policies. Board members are required to step outside their immeAlternate Phone #:_________________________________________________ August work, and/or school activities that you participate in diate circle of family and neighbors and make decisions based on the greater • A description of your employment history act the School Graduating From:___________________________________________ • A copy of your transcript must be attached to good of the community. Not every member is going to like the decisions that the this application Date of Graduation:________________________________________________ board makes. You may have to make some tough and unpopular decisions. But, • A brief narrative on how you feel you qualify for the you and the rest of the board have the best interest of the entire community in scholarship award GPA_____________________________________________________________ rage all mind when you vote on every issue.

Please return this application to the PFCCA College Choice (Top 3): (1)_______________________________________ g sugAdministration Office by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2021.

3. Can I do all this and have fun too?

(2)_______________________________________ All interview dates TBD. You will be notified of the It isn’t all about policies and tough decisions. Our community is only as good comtime of your interview.

(3) ______________________________________ as we make it, and establishing and maintaining a sense of community is a part of a BMLC board member’s responsibilities. Planning and attending functions such as social events, the annual membership meeting, and having a presence in the community are as important as any policy decisions you make.

Being a BMLC board member can be frustrating at times, but it may also be one of the most rewarding ways you’ll find to volunteer your time. If you’re

BY GREG SNYDER interested in running for the board or would like more details about your board member’s responsibilities, please do not hesitate to contact your Community Throughout 2020, Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have had many negative effects on people. For golfers, the golf course was a place to escape, if just for 4 hours, the realities of what the pandemic was bringing to everyone. After an initial closure, with all the new safety Manager or a current board member.

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put in place by everyone at Pocono Farms, the golf course was a perfect place to properly social distance while spending quality procedures • Candidate Packets will be available at the Office, on our website, time with family and friends. As a golfer, it always felt safety was top priority. Changes were made on and off the golf course. Tee times were more and via email (by request) starting August 15, 2018. spaced out, ball washers and sand rakes removed, and pool noodles added to cups. Schedules were changed, tournament formats

dinners cancelled and routines after golf were modified. Not enough can be said about all the extra time and work put in to get the adjusted, • Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 10, 2018; 1:00pm Clubhouse

course ready daily. Many times, as golfers left the course, there were lines of carts waiting to be cleaned and sanitized for the next day. One constant was our course was always in great condition and people felt safe being there.

Everyone adjusted and the 2020 golf season will be one that no one will ever forget. Like many other golfers, I was able to golf more in 2020 than any year prior. Some golfers who had stopped playing were getting back into it. My daughter, after 3 years of losing interest in golf, started playing again and became a member. I was also able to golf in an event with my mother for the first time. Golf was not the same in 2020 but it was one of the things that got us back to some sense of normalcy.

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F un w it h Fitness

BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR Love is in the air! How about loving yourself this month as well as spreading love to those around you?

Spending time working out, eating healthy, and practicing mindfulness are great ways to love yourself this month and every month. We are only given one body so why not take care of and show it some love.

Getting your body moving on the cardio machines or taking a cardio class helps build stamina, increases your blood flow, helps keep your heart healthy, and produces those feel-good hormones.

Coming in and taking one of our chair yoga classes or sunrise yoga is a great way to practice mindfulness and tune into your body. Stretching is also vital to our body’s ability to function.

Many of us do not spend enough time stretching simply because it is forgotten.

However, stretching might be the key to building a lean, healthy body. Releasing tension in the muscles, creating balance and working on flexibility are some of the benefits of stretching and we have a fabulous stretch and tone class on Wednesday at 6 pm.

Maybe you like to walk or ride your bike but right now the weather just is not cooperating. I encourage you to come in for just 20 minutes a day and get those legs moving.

We are expecting two new ellipticals that are ideal for those who need to be easy on the joints but might not enjoy riding a bike.

The new spin bike is fantastic, I must say, and you can set up your very own training course from an app on your phone!

There are a few different options for memberships, and I encourage you to stop in and see me. We can figure just about anything out to fit your needs.

Most importantly I encourage you to take care of your heart and your body. You are only given one.

Have a heart healthy February and I look forward to seeing you!

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