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JULY 2022 • www.hideoutassoc.com • VOLUME 41 • ISSUE 7
Happy 4th of July! Let Freedom Ring!
Photo by: John Goldman
PAGES 22 - 29 President's Message ....................................4 Community Manager's Message ..................4 Facilities Corner ............................................5 Communications Corner ...............................6 Public Safety Corner .....................................6 Registration Corner .......................................6 Recreation Corner .........................................6
Management Team Contacts ........................7 Food & Beverage Corner ..............................8 Food & Beverage ...........................8, 9, 10, 11 50th Anniversary Celebration ........12, 13 , 54 Recreation ............................36, 37, 38, 39, 62 Golf Page ......................................................48 Environmental Page ....................................49
Financials ..................................50, 51, 52, 53 Employment ............................................60, 61 Area Worship Services ................................59 Board of Directors Meetings List ................64 Classified ......................................................69 Hideout Phone Numbers ...................7, 68, 71 Advertisers' Directory ..................................72
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HELP US CELEBRATE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! Hello Hideout! Join us Saturday, July 9th between 9am-11am behind Black and Brass located next door to our RE/MAX Best office for free tethered balloon rides and coffee! Donations go to The Lake Ariel Fire Department. First come first serve.
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15 Pine Lane NEW PRICE! $1,600,000
53 Cedarwood Ter $399,000
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34 Wedge Drive $499,000
102 Woodview Ter 429 Northgate Rd 4294 Chestnuthill Dr 74 Rockway Rd $249,000 $229,999 $325,000 $250,000
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FROM ANDREW MILLER
Board President’s Message
B
y-Law Vote
By the time the July Hideabout is published, we will know the results of the vote on the proposed changes to the bylaws governing short-term rentals. To date, the voter turnout has been robust, with a record number of votes cast by the membership. We appreciate everyone's participation. As I've said before, it has not been an easy process, and I thank the Board for their efforts and the membership for attending meetings, writing, and voting. I've spoken to family, friends, and neighbors with diverging views on this topic, even those residing in the same household! The Hideout is not alone in this, as communities and cities across the country are looking at regulations on short-term rentals. Moving forward, the people have spoken, and it is our job to carry out their wishes. In the meantime, people with different views on this one issue should focus on issues of common concern in the community's best interests. We have tackled controversial issues in the past and saw members who disagreed at the time agree later on other issues. I do not doubt that this will continue. Happy Independence Day It's hard to believe that it is already July. It will be an exciting month in The Hideout
with a series of celebrations to mark the holiday and the community's 50th (+2) Anniversary. The community's annual fireworks display will be over Roamingwood Lake on July 3rd, at dusk. Please be kind to our dogs and other pets, and ask guests to leave fireworks, which are prohibited in The Hideout, at home and enjoy ours conducted by licensed professionals. We thank the Lake Ariel Fire Department for the added safety backup. The Golf Tournament is Saturday, July 9th. Then a series of anniversary events will be held the weekend of July 16th and 17th. These include Concert on the Hill, Dinner Dance Gala, Concert at the OSC, a performance by the Legends, a BBQ at the OSC, and more. Special thanks to the 50th Anniversary Committee for their over two years of efforts. They've had to constantly change plans throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Community Relations Manager, Lisa Green, worked tirelessly to make these events become a reality. Hope to see you around The Hideout this month. ■
Dear Valued Members: Below are the results from Vote-now.com for the proposed Bylaw amendment: 2022 BYLAW AMENDMENT BALLOT Open from 12:01 AM, May 27, 2022 to 4 PM, June 24, 2022 Total voters for ballot: 2395 (59.5% of 4022 total codes; and 3 additional abstentions; 0.1%); as of 4:15:52 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022 (U.S. Eastern). Vote mode distribution: 1615 e-vote (67.4%) , 780 paper ballots (32.6%)
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FROM LARRY FROTTEN
Community Manager’s Message
M
embers and staff
past ones.
The month of July is upon us and all the wonders of the summer await us. We hope sunny days will rule the summer season. We are very fortunate to have been able to employ badge checkers at our pools and beaches. Members are reminded admittance to the beaches and pools are with proper member badges or guest passes. Only members in good standing are entitled to use The Hideout amenities. Lifeguards and attendants are on duty and all people using the pools and beaches are requested to follow their directions. We are blessed to have dedicated and well-trained staff employed to protect our members as they enjoy our water amenities. The Hideout also has two boats patrolling Roamingwood Lake providing safety and enforcement for those members and guests using our largest lake. The Hideout has a strict policy regarding the use of fireworks. The Hideout prohibits fireworks use except those authorized by the Board of Directors and Management. Members should familiarize themselves with the rules regarding fireworks. Members are also responsible for the actions of guests. The Hideout will issue citations to anyone who violates this policy or any other polices. We ask members and their guests to respect their fellow members who do not appreciate fireworks. Our four-legged friends will also be grateful. This year, the Board has authorized a firework display for Sunday, July 3, 2022. The display will be provided by a private company hired by The Hideout. No other displays of fireworks are approved. We hope those of you who enjoy fireworks will enjoy this year’s exhibition and we are sure this display will be as great as
With the summer, comes increased visitors to The Hideout. Increased traffic means more violations of our motor vehicle rules, especially speeding. All members and guests need to be vigilant because of increased foot traffic and as always keep in mind our staff is continuously performing their duties. The Hideout strictly enforces all motor vehicles’ rules and regulations. Public Safety will issue citations for violations. Many of our members enjoy the company of our four-legged, furry friends. Dogs provide many of our members companionship and comfort. We ask our members and guests to keep their friends under control at all times and with appropriate restraints. As we walk our furry friends, it is imperative we pick up after they have relieved themselves. The Hideout has rules governing the proper disposal of dog wastes. Our beautiful environment will be safer and kept in such a manner we can all be proud by simply taking care of our pet’s waste. We wish all our members and their guests a summer of relaxation, reflection, and revitalization. The Hideout offers so many amenities and we hope everyone will enjoy the beauty offered by the many Hideout amenities. We ask everyone to work with our staff in keeping The Hideout as pristine as they found it on their visit. On behalf of our dedicated staff, please Stay Safe and have a most enjoyable summer. ■
FRIENDLY REMINDER Members and guests of members, 7 years of age and older, must possess and display a current amenity badge at all times when using any of the amenities. Thank you! Thank you to all participants. Regards, Board of Directors Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc.
The Board initiated a program to recognize Hideout Members who are marking special milestones. If any member you know is celebrating a special milestone or are serving our nation overseas and deserves recognition, please contact Lisa Green at LGreen@thehideout.us, Community Relations Manager, for more information. Andrew Miller, President of The Hideout Board of Directors
Be Kind
The Hideout Rules & Regulations specify, “verbal and/ or physical harassment of staff and/or other members is prohibited” so harassment or threats may result in the issuance of a citation or multiple citations.
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED in The Hideout
$500 citation - 1st offense
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FROM DENNIS POLHAMUS, FACILITIES MANAGER
WE NEED YOU!
Facilities Corner
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THE GARDEN CLUB Looking for new members available on Monday mornings at 9 a.m. for just 1 hour!
Do you love GARDENING?
Cabin fever? New to the community? Looking to meet people?
Join The Hideout Garden Club!
Come and help us maintain this seasons’ array of flowers. Meet us at the Arboretum by the Main Gate, Monday mornings at 9 a.m. to help keep the community beautiful!
Email questions to Hideoutgardenclub@gmail.com
For more information and Zoom links for Committee and Board of Directors Meetings, please visit the Event Calendar on The Hideout website member side. Sign in at: www.hideoutassoc.com and find the calendar under "Member Central."
Citation Enforcement
The Hideout Public Safety Department does issue Traffic and Non-Traffic Citations. Here are some examples of rules to follow while you are visiting with us: 1. Community Speed Limit is 25 mph - Radar Enforced 2. No Feeding the Wildlife 3. Excessive Noise - loud music, partying after 11 p.m. 4. No Parking Overnight at Amenity 5. No Parking on the Street 6. No Parking on the Street Snow Emergency 7. Stop Signs and Yields 8. No Open Fires 9. Keep Your Pet Leashed 11. Littering/Illegal Dumping 12. Failure to Comply In case of emergency, any questions or concerns, please contact the North Gate, (570) 698-4100, ext. 142.
25 MPH
unless otherwise posted
ummer is finally here; The Hideout Public Works Dept has been busy getting The Hideout looking beautiful. Now that the summer months are upon us, our team continues to maintain all of the amenities including the beaches and pools. As some of our members have noticed, we increased the size of the beach area at the North beach to give our members a little more elbow room to enjoy the Lake. We have installed new playground mulch at all of the playground areas and corrected some of the water issues. The Public Works Dept has a long list of stormwater remediation projects to complete this year and one of the major projects scheduled for this summer is Ridgeview Dr. New culvert pipes are being installed and the drainage ditches will be reconstructed to allow stormwater to pass freely preventing the issues we have experienced over the last few years. We are waiting on the PADEP permit approval for the Maplewood Swale Project and as soon as we have this permit, we will be reconstructing the swale and cleaning up the area to prevent future stormwater damage to Maplewood and erosion from entering our lake. Roamingwood Lake is at the pool level and will remain at pool until the fall. We anticipate dropping the lake level in October of 2022 to prepare for the winter months. The Public Works Dept has a few projects that we are currently working on. The Tiki Bar expansion and upgrade is out to bid and once we award this project it will be scheduled to start demo after Labor Day weekend. The plan is to expand the Tiki Bar deck 30 ft, install a new 16x14 ft Tiki Bar with seating completely around the bar, install 2 restrooms on the backside of the deck and install a new entry door for our
servers to make food delivery to the deck easier. This project is scheduled to be completed by May 1st of 2023. The Main Gate project is on a delay as we wait for PENNDOT to approve the plans we have submitted to move our entry from Rt. 590 and enhance the entrance. This project we are hoping to start in the fall of 2022 and more details will be added once we get the approval. The Ski Hill is undergoing some upgrades to the electrical system and we are installing an upgraded under speed switch to the chair lift which will prevent failure to the lift. The new Ski Hill Manager, Mark Rivezzi, has been very busy going through the equipment and preparing the ski hill for a great 20222023 season. All of the rental equipment, Snow groomers and snow guns have been prepped for the upcoming season and some new equipment was ordered. We are still working on getting plans for the new rental shop that will help with the flow of ticket sales and rental equipment. As long as mother nature cooperates this season, we hope to have the ski hill open longer and earlier. The Hideout has sent out a bid request for the 2022 reserve study. We will be using this study to budget equipment replacement and building upgrades. This study will also give our managers an idea of what equipment will need to be budgeted for replacement in their department for the next few years. I hope all of our members have a wonderful summer and enjoy all the amenities that The Hideout has to offer. ■
Trash & Recycling Area Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bulk Garbage Hours
10. Keep Your Pet Under Control
The Speed Limit in The Hideout is
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at the Maintenance Building Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PLEASE Don't Litter
25
Help Keep Our Community Clean $250 fine
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FROM LISA GREEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
FROM JOE KOZUCH, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
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Communications Corner elcome, July! And a Happy Independence Day to all! The July 4th holiday weekend kicks off the beginning of our 50th Anniversary Celebration here in The Hideout. The Hideout is sponsoring a 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament on July 9th and a celebration weekend on July 16th and 17th. You can see on pages 12 and 13 how many events are scheduled for the weekend, and I hope you’ll find one or more to attend!
A theme of the 50th Celebration is “The Hideout gives back to the community”. In support of that, we will be collecting non-perishable food for local pantries and new school-age books for the Western Wayne students. During these two weeks, we will have Donation Boxes located at the Recreational Sports Complex, the Clubhouse, and the POA Office. We hope you will be able to contribute to support our local community. It has been an honor to Chair the 50th Anniversary Committee, and I would like to thank all our committee members for their hard work and dedication. In February of 2022, I welcomed a new staff member to the Community Relations Department. Brandon Downs
has worked with me for several months and is a true asset to the department. Welcome to the team, Brandon! The Community Relations Department provides the membership with up-to-date information about The Hideout and local community happenings. We put together The Hideabout Newspaper monthly and The Hideabout Extra every two weeks with updates and day-to-day events. Look for the color change in The Hideabout Extra to know to grab the newest copy! The official Hideout POA Facebook page is a valuable resource for the most accurate Hideout information. We send out email blasts to keep you informed. Email blasts are sent out with answers to your questions about what to do in The Hideout! We receive this information directly from the appropriate department. If you haven't signed up yet, please do! Call me at (570) 630-3707 at the Community Relations Office, located at the Main Gate, to sign up or email me at Lgreen@thehideout.us. As always, enjoy your time in The Hideout! ■
Brandon Downs Joins Community Relations Hello everyone! I wanted to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Brandon Downs; some of you may remember my time in the Public Safety Department.
Relations Assistant.
I started with Public Safety here in The Hideout in 2021 and switched to Community Relations at the end of February as the Advertising Sales and Community
I look forward to assisting the department in communicating with the membership and helping the community with its advertising needs. ■
If you own a business or know someone who does and is looking to advertise, come my way! We would be happy to help grow your business!
FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER
Recreation Corner
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s we make our way through summer, I want to send a huge thank you to our summer staff. As we open pools, beaches, disc golf, camps, mini golf, summer events, and all other amenities, this could not be possible without such an amazing staff. These staff members often sacrifice weekends, holidays, and much of their own time to make everything possible in The Hideout. Lifeguards undergo certification tests, recertifications, and refresher courses to make sure the pools and beaches are safe this summer. As many POA’s, townships, and other pool complexes are shutting down completely due to lack of lifeguards, we continue to stay open. This is a big testament to our aquatics and summer staff. Summer camps are in full swing and we have a record number of campers. We look forward to giving the campers an amazing and memorable summer.
Public Safety Corner s we get in to the heart of the busy summer season, I would like to remind everyone about three important rules that need to be adhered to for the safety of all.
The first is the adopted “Zero Tolerance” policy regarding the discharge of fireworks in the Hideout. The use of fireworks is prohibited in The Hideout unless approved by the Board of Directors. The only exception is that sparklers are permitted on one’s own property but not at any amenity. The Public Safety Department is charged with aggressively enforcing this Rule. Anyone who discharges fireworks in the Hideout will be subject to a $500.00 fine Failure to Comply with the discharge of fireworks rule, a second offense will result in a $1,000.00 fine and a third offense will result in a $1,500.00 fine plus suspension of member privileges for the remainder of the year. The second rule deals with parking on the side of the road on Lakeview Drive Court and Woodpoint Court which are located near the Main Lodge. A dangerous condition arises on busy summer weekends from vehicles parking on the side of the road on Lakeview Court and Woodpoint Court. These vehicles parked on the side of the road in this location impede traffic and could possibly block access to the area by emergency vehicles. Due to this condition Lakeview Court and Woodpoint Court have been deemed “Emergency Access Roads”. No parking will be permitted on the side of the road in this area. The Public Safety Department will aggressively enforce this rule. Anyone who parks in this location will be subject to a $150.00 fine and a $300.00 fine for repeated offenses. The third rule deals with Reckless Operation of a Watercraft. The Hideout Public Safety Department will conduct
strict enforcement of our Rules & Regulations pertaining to our waterways. The Public Safety Department will be proactive to clamp down on reckless and irresponsible behavior on the lakes. A mandatory fine of $500.00 will be assessed to anyone who operates a watercraft in a reckless manner. In addition, the Board reserves the right to suspend the Lake and Marina privileges of said violator. Actions by boaters on our lakes that will constitute a “Reckless Operation of a Watercraft” citation to be issued are as follows: • Close calls with swimmers and boats operating too close to shoreline • Members being knocked off of floating docks from wakes of boaters operating too close to shoreline • Members sprayed by wake from PWCs operating too close to other craft on the lake • Boaters following directly behind and too close to other boats towing Skiers and/or tubes • Boaters not “planed out” operating blindly and nearly hitting another boat • PWCs jumping wakes of other boats • Water skiers on the lake after dusk • Too many people in a watercraft, overloading a watercraft • Membership damage to property due to wakes from boaters operating too close to shoreline. Remember a tragedy can happen in a split second and someone’s life can change forever, let’s all work together to make this a safe and healthy summer season. ■
FROM V. BOURNE, REGISTRATION SUPERVISOR
We have some awesome activities planned and my staff is looking forward to working with everybody. Please keep a look out for The Hideouts 50th anniversary celebration. This will be a fun packed weekend July 16th and July 17th.There will be plenty of options to enjoy including a dinner dance, concert on the ski hill, party at the OSC and much more. Please keep a look out for advertisements regarding this event. Live music for the weekend will include Group DuJour, Kartune, and NoWhere Slow. This is some of the local area and Tri-State areas most popular bands. We will also have a demonstration by The Hideout Flyers. This is The Hideouts very own swim team. The Hideouts own “The Legends” will be making a performance as well. Hope to see everybody there. ■
Registration Corner
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he Registration Department is ready and happy to help the membership when needed. Located at the POA Office, our hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Members can also reach us by calling (570) 698-4100, ext. 0. The beaches and pools are open!! The beaches and Main Pool are open daily 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Members in good standing, seven and older, must present a valid 2022 Member or Guest badge to use any Hideout amenity. Seasonal pool stickers can be purchased for Member guest badges at the Main Pool or the POA Office. Six pool stickers are $65.00, $18.00 individually, or a day pass for $5.00. Members with a Hideout photo ID will be admitted to the pool free of charge. The Hideout fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 3, at dusk.
Fireworks are NOT permitted in The Hideout. Sparklers are allowed on your own property. Please remember, the speed limit is 25 MPH in The Hideout. Pedestrians and motorists, please be aware of traffic. Be sure to check out our website www.hidoutassoc. com, The Hideabout Newspaper, The Hideabout Extra, Channel 920, and The Hideout Facebook (the one with the trademark Hideout flower) for all upcoming activities. Enjoy the rest of Summer, and as always, a great big thank you to my ladies in Registration, Barb, Melissa, and special guest Kelly. ■
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HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS
Published monthly for the members of the Property Owners Association of The Hideout, Inc.
(570) 630-3700
Front Desk
Lisa Green - Hideabout Editor (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us
(570) 630-3703
Larry Frotten, Community Manager
(570) 630-3704
Gina Colazingari, HR Associate
(570) 630-3705
Katie Beck, Human Resources Manager
(570) 630-3706
V. Bourne, Registration Supervisor
(570) 630-3707
Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager
(570) 630-3708
Tina Fairfax, Administrative Assistant
(570) 630-3709
Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant
(570) 630-3710
It Department
(570) 630-3711
Katrina Wehrmann
(570) 630-3712
Francine Spinelli
(570) 630-3715
Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager
Larry Frotten - Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 103 lfrotten@thehideout.us Jill Metschulat - Assistant Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 122 jmetschulat@thehideout.us
(570) 630-3717
Dennis Polhamus, Facilites Manager
(570) 630-3719
Joe Kozuch, Public Safety Dir.
(570) 630-3720
Tina Corma, Operations Supervisor
Debra Tramantano - Financial Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 115 dtramantano@thehideout.us Katie Beck - Human Resources Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 105 kbeck@thehideout.us Joseph Kozuch - Public Safety Director (570) 698-4100, ext. 143 jkozuch@thehideout.us Lisa Green - Community Relations Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us Annmarie Rossitto - Hospitality Services Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 159 arossitto@thehideout.us John Boandl - Recreation Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 163 jboandl@thehideout.us Dennis Polhamus - Facilities Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 136 dpolhamus@thehideout.us Paul Matarazzo - Environmental Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 120 pmatarazzo@thehideout.us Michael Kline - Golf Course Superintendent (570) 698-4100, ext. 186 mkline@thehideout.us V. Bourne - Registration Supervisor (570) 698-4100, ext. 106 vbourne@thehideout.us Donald Yocum - IT Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us Alex Lutzi - Golf Pro Shop Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 183 pro.shop@thehideout.us Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us
(570) 630-3721
John Boandl, Recreation Manager
(570) 630-3722
Maintenance
(570) 630-3723
Desiree Detres, Facilities Admin. Clerk
(570) 630-3724
Jill Metschulat, Asst. Community Manager
(570) 630-3725
Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager
(570) 630-3726
Annmarie Rossitto, Hospitality Services Mgr.
(570) 630-3728
Public Safety Patrol Room
(570) 630-3729
Ski Hill Operations Manager
(570) 630-3730
Clubhouse Bar
(570) 630-3731
Clubhouse Hostess
(570) 630-3732
Brett Schumacher, Main Lodge
(570) 630-3733
Recreation Main Desk
(570) 630-3734
Ceramics Area Nubia Malkin Art Center
(570) 630-3735
Fitness Center
(570) 630-3736
Golf Pro Shop Desk
(570) 630-3737
North Gate
(570) 630-3738
Main Gate
2021-2022 POA BOARD OFFICERS
Andrew Miller, President Lou Delli Santi, Vice President Richard Yocum, Chairman Jerry Restaino, Treasurer Richard A. Guiffredo, Secretary Robert L. Tressler II, Director Michael Terranova, Director Larry Frotten, Assistant Secretary Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary
THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of the month. Submit all material to: The Hideabout Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. For advertising rates, contact Brandon Downs at (570) 630-3716. The Hideabout published monthly, serves over 4,100 Hideout property owners. Articles do not necessarily represent the views of The Hideout POA. The Editor reserves the right to reject any advertising or articles for publication. Also, the acceptance of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by The Hideout POA for any advertisement of any business, products, and/or services. The Hideout is not responsible beyond the cost of advertising for any advertising errors. Ad proofs are developed by The Hideabout for use in The Hideabout Newspaper only. The advertiser does not have the right to reproduce the ad in any other place or publication. Any concerns with ads placed in The Hideabout Newspaper must be addressed by the fifteenth of the month. Thank you. ■
LOST & FOUND Keys found by Lot 885 and boat keys found at the Marina Lot. Please call Joseph Kozuch, Hideout Public Safety Director, at (570) 630-3720 to claim.
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FROM ANNMARIE ROSSITTO, HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGER
Food & Beverage Corner
F
inally, summertime! We are looking forward to seeing all of you enjoying our Food & Beverage department. All of our changes are being well received! We have entertainment booked for the summer and a few wild cards up our sleeve. Stay tuned! Please be aware that to be served alcohol at our amenities, you must have your proper Hideout Badge or Social Membership. We must adhere to the PLCB guidelines to ensure we comply with our liquor license. Also, any liquor purchased at the Tiki Bar may NOT go to the beach, which is a violation for us. We want to keep our liquor license in good standing. Everyone has been very accommodating to us, and we really appreciate it!
During the month of July, we are running a fund-raising campaign in the Clubhouse. We have bracelets that say “I SUPPORT THE LAKE ARIEL FIRE DEPARTMENT” that you will receive for any donation you see fit. All the money will be donated to the Lake Ariel Fire Department. Come show your support for our awesome fire department and all they do for our community! We will have collection boxes at the Clubhouse for books for students and non-perishable food for the 50th Celebration, “Hideout gives back to the community” drive. We are proud and honored to be a part of this awesome
idea. It truly is a blessing to be part of a community that is so sharing and giving! Food Truck summer is back and rolling out with great excitement. Wednesday food truck is always at the Clubhouse. We did throw a curve ball in and have food trucks at the North Beach on a few Thursdays too. We are always looking to add some new trucks, so if you know of a great truck, send them our way! It is cash only at the trucks, and this is due to spotty Wi-Fi, which makes it difficult for the trucks to process payments efficiently. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to open more for our members once we acquire a few more staff members. As everyone knows, staffing is an issue everywhere, our little team is so appreciated for all they do to serve our community! I personally thank them daily, if you see them doing a great job at any Food & Beverage amenity, a little thank you goes a long way! Thank you for all your continued support! The kindness we see speaks volumes. Have a wonderful July, and we can’t wait to see each and every one of you! ■
Clubhouse Hours:
Monday - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday - closed Wednesday - closed Thursday - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday - 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
~ Reservations are requested ~ (570) 698-4100, ext. 151
Book your party for the Main Lodge or Clubhouse today! Call Annmarie Rossitto at (570) 630-3726 Snack Shop Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holiday Mondays - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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YOU’RE INVITED to celebrate
50 YEARS of The Hideout
Community with your fellow Hideout Members!
July 16 th
EVENTS PLANNED: u 1 2 p.m. The Flyers Swim Team Demo at the Main Pool u 2 - 4 p.m. FREE Community Picnic at the Ski Hill 2022 MEMBER Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Salads, Soft Drinks AMENITY BADGE REQUIRED TO ATTEND Giveaways ~ BYOB u 2 - 5:30 p.m. Recreation Fun & Games at the Ski Hill u 6 - 1 0 p.m. Concert on The Hill at the Ski Hill featuring: NOWHERE SLOW Bring your chairs & enjoy a FREE concert! u 6 - 1 0 p.m. Dinner Dance at the Main Lodge featuring: Group du Jour RAFFLES MEMBERS ONLY Save the Date!
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LET’S CELEBRATE
50 YEARS of The Hideout Community!
Sunday July 17th
EVENTS PLANNED: u 12 - 4 p.m. FREE Member Picnic at the OSC - BYOB Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Salads, & Soft Drinks 2022 Member Amenity Badge required to attend u 1 - 4 p.m. Concert at the Outdoor Sports Complex (OSC) featuring: KARTUNE Bring your chairs & enjoy a FREE concert! u 6 - 7:30 p.m. FREE Legends Performance at the Main Lodge* - Doors open at 5 p.m. *$5 suggested donation to attend Light fare: finger foods - 1st 150 admitted ALL PROCEEDS GO TO DONATING BOOKS TO WESTERN WAYNE STUDENTS featuring: DJ Billy Dance Party u 7:30 - 9 p.m. Following the Legends Performance DJ Billy Dance Party! SAVE THE DATE!
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- 1744: The Treaty of Lancaster is signed in Pennsylvania. The treaty dictates that the Iroquois will cede land between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to the British colonies. - 1776: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. July 4th actually marks the day the final wording of the declaration, which had been submitted on July 2nd, was approved. - 1802: The United States Military Academy officially commences operations. Located in West Point, New York, the USMA is the oldest of the five American service academies. - 1826: On the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence, the second and third presidents of the United States, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, respectively, pass away. Both men were instrumental to American success during the American Revolution. - 1831: Samuel Francis Smith’s “America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee)” is performed in public for the first time. The performance took place during a children’s Independence Day celebration in Boston. - 1845: Naturalist and essayist Henry David Thoreau moves into a cabin on Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. His experiences there would later be detailed in “Walden Pond.” - 1913: President Woodrow Wilson addresses veterans of the American Civil War at a reunion marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. More than 50,000 veterans of the war, including roughly 9,000 Confederate veterans, attend the reunion. - 1939: New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig announces his retirement to a crowd at Yankee Stadium, informing them he feels he is “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Gehrig had recently been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that would later be widely referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” - 1983: Twenty-four-year old New York Yankees left-hander Dave Righetti throws a no-hitter against the rival Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Righetti struck seven of the first nine batters he faced and even overcame a delay in the eighth inning when umpire Steve Palermo suffered a knee injury. Outspoken Yankees owner George Steinbrenner did not attend the game, as he was in Florida celebrating his 53rd birthday with family. - 2004: The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. Now known as One World Trade Center, the building formally opened in November 2014. ■
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Minutes of Communication Committee Meeting June 23, 2022 Meeting called to order 11:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance: Terri Letteratis, Eileen Simon, Lyle Britton, Judy Britton, Bernadette Zumbo, Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager, Brandon Downs, Advertising Sales and Community Relations Assistant, Larry Frotten, Community Manager Excused: Lou Delli Santi Minutes of the last meeting approved by Judy Britton, seconded by Lyle Britton Old Business: 1. The 50th Anniversary celebration events have been finalized. All information will be sent out in email blasts, poster on the official Facebook page, and in the July 2022 Hideabout. The golf outing is sold out as well as the Dinner/Dance on July 16th. All the other events are open to all members in good standing. 2. The plans for the main entrance are again in review with PennDot as there was a change in personnel in that government office. Hopefully, this will not delay the approval.
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New Business and items of Discussion: 1. A member has asked why The Hideabout has so many ads. This newspaper is an informational publication to assist members with the goings on in The Hideout. 2. Management is looking into a new access system for the entrances as well as the amenities. Much research needs to be done to acquire the system that will meet our needs now and in the future. 3. Discussion was had regarding the collection of outstanding dues and fines. Lyle will research the legal options for The Hideout to foreclose on a property to recover the outstanding debt. To date, the percentage of dues paid for the year 2022 is at 96.2%. Only another 140 lots need to be paid to reach 100%. However, previous outstanding dues & fines are purported to be over $1 million. 4. Food & Beverage is looking to open the Clubhouse 7 days a week, with Tuesdays having the bar open and offering hot dogs. 5. It was suggested that in The Hideabout Extra, a box listing what the abbreviations mean for The Hideout amenities. Lisa will take care of this. 6. We will once again contact Recreation to see if the gate at the pool can be left open to access the bathrooms in the Lodge. Meeting adjourned at 1:45pm Next Meeting – Monday, July 11, 2022, @ 11:30 in the POA ■
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Andrew Miller
Dear Hideout Neighbors:
I am writing to inform you of my decision to run for re-election for the Hideout Board of Directors. As you may know, I have been a Hideout resident since 2002 and had the honor of serving on the Board and 2008 – 2011 and 2019 to present and four years as president. Serving on the Board is a challenging, and time-consuming job. But the personal sacrifices are far outweighed by the satisfaction of making a difference in the community. I have more than three decades of experience as a public manager having held a number of positions, in United States House of Representatives, the New York City Council, and high-level posts in New York City government across several agencies. I was recognized by City Hall News as one of the top “Rising Stars in New York City politics and government.” I have also received awards from non-profit organizations, citing my strong advocacy of their mission to help support young people and families. While professionally rewarding, it pales in comparison to when I had the honor of accepting the “Gold Star Award” from the Community Associations Institute on behalf of the Hideout when the community received it for the first time during my tenure in 2011. I am pleased that in May 2022,
the Hideout again was awarded the Gold Star. Gold Star applications are judged and scored by the Gold Star Review Panel. They look at whether the community is managed using the best practices in community association management, that it is financially healthy with adequate reserved for future needs, that the community has taken steps to protect the quality of life and value of property in the community, and has strong community involvement. Across all these areas, the Hideout has scored strongly because of the dedicated staff, our committees, and the membership. When we first received the award, we weathered the 2008 financial crisis, and now in 2022, the Covid-19 pandemic and have come out of each a better and stronger community. This award is complemented by a recent annual audit by Zavada & Associates, which had no recommendations for improvement (which, in my experience, is rare for any fiscal audits), and demonstrated the strong financial position of the community. It is quite extraordinary, while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, soaring inflation – which is at a 40-year high - and the challenges of recruiting and retaining the top talent to fill vital roles across all departments. Also, we chose not to lay off employees
during the pandemic shutdown, and received over $800,000 from the United States Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program in support of this effort. These prudent actions allowed the community to fully function remotely and in-person, and to offer services and open amenities when government edicts permitted. We also worked to keep assessment increases minimal – 2.7% this year, despite 8.5% inflation which translates into soaring fuel, electricity, food, and labor costs, and higher prices and shortages of mostly everything the Hideout procures. While we worked hard to ensure the physical and financial health of the community, we did not make the mistake of failing to invest in infrastructure and the future during tough times. We have invested our capital funding to not only maintain our infrastructure, but to plan for the future. Examples include renovations and installation of a fire suppression system at the Main Lodge, and upgrades such as new siding and roofs across amenities, including the Wood Workers, the POA office, the Main Lodge, the Clubhouse, and the Nubia Malkin Art Center. One of the most frequent questions we receive at Board meetings is the status of a new cell tower. It took a lot of time
and effort but finally, we are finalizing a contract with Liberty Towers to construct a tower near the Stock Farm Road gate. Having served previously as president of the Board when we created that gate, never did I imagine that we would also be able to use that land to give the community better cell service while also realizing considerable rental revenue. It is a win-win situation for the entire Hideout and the surrounding areas which have poor cell service. If given the honor of again serving on the Board, I will continue lend my public service experience to help manage our budget, make critical personnel decisions, improve communications and public relations outreach. Without a doubt, the next few years will be challenging. But I am as optimistic as ever in the future of the Hideout, a place that I have enjoyed since purchasing my home after 9/11, and where I look forward to staying during my retirement. Sincerely, Andrew Miller ■
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Andrew Miller
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1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward?
2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures?
I’ve been a member of the Hideout since 2002. I am deeply committed to keeping our beautiful community a place to raise a family and to enjoy our retirement years. If elected, I intend to continue to provide my three decades of experience as a public manager to benefit the Hideout as I have held several positions in United States House of Representatives, the New York City Council, and in New York City government. Throughout my tenure, I have focused on large-scale operations involving budgets in the billions of dollars, been involved in many public policy and personnel decisions and specialize in public relations and government affairs. These skill sets guided my contributions to the Board and the POA during my two terms: first during the 2008 Fiscal Crisis and then the COVID-19 pandemic. During each, the Hideout came out a stronger community, having won the Gold Star Award both times, and for being fiscally strong and prudent while investing in our
Running the Hideout is akin to running a city: your responsibilities are vast while your resources are limited. It requires balancing the day-today operations of the community – from staffing critical areas such as Public Safety and Public Works, to taking a long-term look at the needs of the Hideout in how to invest in infrastructure and existing and new amenities. During the past three years, the Hideout has done just that. We didn’t make the mistake of laying off staff during the shutdown and kept staff on the payroll, oftentimes asking them to work remotely and offering services to the membership in new ways. This critical decision allowed us to quickly reopen when COVID-19 restrictions were dropped, while getting over $800,000 in Payroll Protection Program funding. During that time, we also prioritized investments in infrastructure such as upgrades to our amenities including the Main Lodge, the Clubhouse, the Wood Workers, the POA
building and the Nubia Malkin Art Center. Some other investments, which are critical but not visible, include IT and electrical upgrades, and the need to constantly replace vehicles and construction equipment. We have made critical investments in improving storm water management, completed high-tech repairs to the Roamingwood Lake Dam to avoid millions of dollars in replacement costs (and a loss of the lake for a season) and employed the latest in lake water management techniques to keep our water bodies pristine. We also added a new, low cost, but high-quality amenity with ice skating and ice fishing on Brooks Lake and are close to having a revenue generating cell tower, all while maintaining healthy capital reserves for future needs. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? As I stated in question 1, I’ve been a member of the Hideout since 2002. I am deeply committed to keeping our beautiful community a place to raise a
family and to spend our retirement years. If elected, I intend to continue to lend my three decades of experience as a public manager to benefit the Hideout. While we are fiscally strong, we must continue to remain vigilant given the high rate of inflation and high personnel costs. Last year, for example, we worked to keep assessment increases minimal – 2.7% this year, despite 8.5% inflation which translates into soaring fuel, electricity, food, and labor costs, and higher prices and shortages of mostly everything the Hideout procures. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and communication? During my tenure on the Board, I always appreciated the commitment of the members that took time out on a Saturday morning to attend Board meetings. But oftentimes, life gets in the way, whether it (continued on page 23)
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Andrew Miller (continued from page 22) be weekenders or people with work and family responsibilities that make it impossible to attend meetings. Because of these challenges, as a Board Member, I made myself available to the membership by being visible across the amenities, attending many committee meetings being available by email
Lou Delli Santi Hello my fellow members,
I’m Lou Delli Santi, & it would be an honor to continue to serve as a Board member for all the residents of The Hideout. I am presently Vice President of the board & re-running for another term. We as a board have made a lot of progress in turning things around for the betterment of the community & I want to continue the good work that I have added to the community & the other board members. Living here in The Hideout for as long as I have has made me appreciate what we have here & I want to continue to see it prosper. For those of you who yet do not know me, I was born in Newark N.J. & lived there until the age of 24 before moving to Belleville N.J. where I lived for the next 15 years. My wife Jo-Ann & I just celebrated our 38th. wedding anniversary this past May. We bought our property 35 years ago & built our permanent home here in The Hideout 29 years ago in 1993 & have been full-time residents ever since. I am here 12 months out of the year. I truly believe that living in the community for a substantial amount of time would add to being a good board member because you have seen all
or phone. When I ran for the Board in 2019, I asked “why can’t we have Board meetings available on-line? I made it one of my pledges if elected. I am proud to say that finally all Board meetings are now available live on Zoom and recordings are available on-line. At times, we have over
the changes that have occurred & have an in depth understanding of what the membership wants. I started working in the retail business as a manager in training & then managing several departments over the next 2 years in McCrory’s Dept. store in Newark. I spent the next 35 years working for Verizon as a cable splicer, 20 years in Newark & 15 years in Scranton. I have since been retired for the past 14 years. At Verizon, I was responsible for building & maintaining telecommunication networks. I often sat in as management when opportunities arose, one being for 3 months while my supervisor in Scranton had open heart surgery. In Newark, I also spent some time in the engineering department performing revisions on new job constructions. This mainly involved planning for future demands & lowering cost to meet budgets for the jobs. When new engineers were hired out of college, I was often the one who would be asked to train them in the field. When fiber optics were introduced, I headed work crews to build the fios networks in areas throughout the state of Pennsylvania. I
100 people on-line, who would otherwise not have been able to participate due to health concerns and family and work obligations. This was particularly critical in hearing from the membership on the issue of short-terms rentals, as we listened to eight hours of great suggestions on the subject. Many committees conduct meetings on Zoom, which increases
participation and ensures quorums to conduct business.
also built the DSL facilities in our own local area. I volunteered to go to N.Y. State in 1997-98 for the ice storm that devastated N.Y. & Canada. I also ran the Bell Golf League at the Scranton Muni before it’s closing & then at Paupack Hills. For the past 24 years, I have been the Treasurer, Statistician, secretary & tournament director there. I have now been working as a Handy Man in The Hideout since my retirement. I have a vast working knowledge of carpentry, electric, plumbing & painting which serves me well as I have been the board liaison for the ECC Committee for 3 years. I have also been the liaison to the communication committee for 3 years & the golf committee for 6 years. I also donated my time to build the periscope that’s on the 5th hole of the golf course for the membership.
community it can be. I would like to continue to add my experience, work ethic, honesty & good common sense to continue to make The Hideout a pleasurable place to live and relax. I have always been a “go to “ kind of guy. I believe in addressing an issue & getting it resolved quickly. You don’t always have to have fancy initials after your name to know how to get something done. I’ve worked with budget’s, workers, & management my whole life & know I would continue to be an asset to our community. I try to get to the point without getting too long winded. I ask for the members who elected me in the past to give me their support again along with new members who have now bought homes in our community.
At Verizon I would typically work about 60-70 hours or more a week including Saturdays & Sundays. Since retiring 14 years ago, I had been able to get more involved with the happenings of our community. As I stated, I have been on the board for the past 6 years & want to continue to try & make this the best
If given the honor of again serving on the Board, I will continue lend my public service experience to help manage our budget, make critical personnel decisions, improve communications and public relations outreach. ■
Thank you for reading my letter. Lou Delli Santi. ■
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Lou Delli Santi 1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward? Over the past 6 years of being on the board of directors we as a board have been working to improve the community to a degree of being a gold star community. Each board member brings his or her own skills & we put them together to improve our community. The skills I bring are the same skills I have been using for the past 6 years. There is so much that has been done that it’s daunting to list everything but here are just a few examples. My first year on the board I saw a potential tragedy imminent at the North mail box location. The school bus pick up was in the north pool parking lot. Because of limited parking at that location, parents (although not allowed) were
parking in the mail box parking lot to wait for the kids. Public safety is by the bus but they did not cover the mail parking lot. I have seen the kids running (unattended) through the mail lot while other residents were trying to drive into the lot to get their mail or trying to back out of a parking spot with the kids running behind them. Sooner or later a child was going to get hit by a car. I met with personal from Western Wayne school district to address this issue. Aspen Pointe was considered as a new location but had to go through Long Range Planning which would take years, so we decided to split the bus stop into 2 locations. Children living south of Hidden Lake Drive were to remain at the current location. Children living north of Hidden Lake Drive would be relocated to the parking lot to the left of the clubhouse. This has been working out great for the hideout, the parents & the kids. During my 2nd year I met with our G.M. & Maintenance manager to close in the
smoking deck at the clubhouse pub for the winter months. My plan was to have windows that open & close but due to cost it was changed to glass panels that came out for the summer. This would offer several benefits for members. Members using it would not be exposed to the freezing wind while using it. The cold wind would also not enter the pub & the heat we pay for would not be lost as much as if there were no enclosure. In 2019 I was asked to build the periscope that is on the 5th hole of our golf course & volunteered my time to do so & assist maintenance each year to take it down in the fall & put it up in the spring. I am presently working to enclose the recycling area for our employees who work there in the heat of the summer & the freezing cold in the winter keeping them out of the rain & snow. The 2020 Pandemic was a challenge all its own. I think most would like to forget that year ever happened. That was a very
difficult year for all the board members with all the new regulations coming from the Governor’s office weekly. Because of Covid, 2020 & 2021 was difficult getting anything done because the contractors we use for things like tennis court painting etc. had no employees to do any work. In closing I would just like to say that I will continue to bring my work ethic, good old common sense & my dedication to keeping the Hideout the best community it could be for all our membership. 2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? Expenditures are always prioritized on a need to have basis. Not just an I want. There is a budget process & a budget committee which over sees expenditures. Some items are on a schedule for (continued on page 24) replacement
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Lou Delli Santi (continued from page 23) such as vehicles & trucks. Each year the department managers bring to the budget committee their items needing replacement or purchase. It is then the budget committee responsibility to bring these to the board for review & approval. We evaluate each departments request, then decide on them. Sometimes items are approved & sometimes we ask if we can get one more year out of an item because another department desperately needs a new item. Imagine yourself wanting to replace your car but now your told you need a new roof. Do you just get the new car or do you wait one more year so you can have the roof replaced? This is the type of balancing act we face throughout the year. Then comes the issue for an expenditure for an unbudgeted item. This is an item that isn’t due for replacement for a year or more but suddenly breaks down. It could be anything from a vehicle, recreational equipment, a freezer etc. Sometimes if it’s not something critical and it’s due to be replaced in 6 months we can wait. If not, we approve the unbudgeted expense for
Edward Esposito
My name is Ed Esposito, and I am seeking your vote for a seat on the Board of Directors. I am happily married to my wife of 13 years and have two wonderful children. I have been coming to the Hideout since 2007 as a guest of my inlaws and fell in love with this community and all it has to offer. My wife and I made a decision when we ultimately purchased a second home in 2018 that we wanted to be in this community. I have been active in the Hideout community and utilize a large number of the amenities that we have. In 2021, I was honored to be selected as a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee and later voted Chairperson by my fellow committee members for 2022. I possess diverse public-sector and private-sector professional experience that I believe can greatly benefit the Hideout POA and our members as we maintain and continue to improve this great community. My intent is simple: I want to ensure that we manage our association utilizing a whole-community approach that is transparent, inclusive and sustainable – now, and for the future. Professional Experience I have been a full-time law enforcement officer for more than 22 years and hold the rank of Captain in one of the largest law enforcement agencies in New Jersey. The community I serve in this capacity is one of the most demographically diverse communities in the nation and is part of
it & adjust the next year’s budget for that department. It is always my intent to do what is the best thing for the community & the membership. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? The reason I am re-running for the board is to continue the work I have been doing to make this the best community it can be along with some ongoing improvements that are still in the works such as the new front gate proposal. A lot of effort has been put into this along with some others. One of my objectives is to get the cart paths repaved on our golf course. A bid went out last year to start replacing them one hole at a time, but because of the escalating cost of the asphalt the price was more than we had budgeted for. I would like to continue to work on getting something done to either repair or replace the paths. I have also been looking into replacing the golf carts possibly with Yamaha carts instead of
an international transportation hub. I am a Certified Public Manager and Certified Emergency Manager and have attended courses in the field of public administration on topics ranging from budgeting to leadership to managing volunteers. I have experience serving on boards and committees including labor unions, a multi-jurisdictional mitigation committee and a local emergency planning council. I have extensive planning experience that includes creating and updating emergency operations, mitigation, response, recovery and contingency action plans for public entities, non-profit organizations and critical infrastructure. As a grant writer, I have applied for and managed millions of dollars in grants that were awarded. I have managed special projects, including the construction of a new building, communications infrastructure (towers, WiFi, complex networks) improvements and capital equipment/vehicle acquisition. I have experience in purchasing that includes day-to-day requisitions of contract and non-contract services, writing bid specifications, writing requests for qualifications and writing requests for proposals. I have successfully negotiated long-term lease agreements that resulted in new annual revenue and managed circuit consolidation projects that reduced annual operating costs. My private-sector experience includes the operation of two privately held
the easy go which all the golfers know are not preforming well. A lot of members don’t golf so may not care about this but it’s a major amenity & has to be kept up just like the lakes & beaches, the pool’s, tennis courts, ski hill etc. There is something for everyone to enjoy in our community. In closing, for about 3 or 4 years the board (and 1 board member in particular) has been working with county commissioners, a state repressive, 911 services & cell tower companies to get a cell tower built withing The Hideout. We are presently under contract to have that done. I would sure like to still be on the board when we have our grand opening for the tower. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and
companies based in New Jersey that were established in 2016 and 2018. Both companies focus on the professional development of public safety professionals and volunteers. Through acquisition, efficient management and constant innovation, the companies now provide unparalleled in-person, online, digital and print educational services. I designed, developed and managed the creation of an online Learning Management System that integrates video, digital and audio files into one user friendly platform. This platform is used by personnel in more than 200 agencies throughout the NJ/NY metropolitan area. Why I want to Serve on the Board of Directors When I think of the Hideout, I think of how great this community is, how great the members are and how many possibilities we have. We as a community must sustain what we have while balancing the vision of the community as set forth in our covenants and bylaws. One community – endless possibilities! What does the HIDEOUT mean to me and why do I want to serve on the board? Home Innovation Dynamic Efficiency Onward Unity
communication? Again, for me, being on the board for 6 years I can assure everyone that we are being as transparent as we can. We give the membership information at our board meetings, in the hideabout, in the weekly flyers at the gate entrances & through e-mail blast. Unfortunately, when some members come to me asking why they weren’t informed about something I find out from them that they do not read the hideabout or are not signed up for the e-mail blast. So, ask me again what I will do to boost transparency? I would stress to all the membership to get more involved in the happenings around the hideout. Read the hideabout, go to meetings, sign up for e-mail blast & call specific departments with your question instead of asking on facebook where you don’t always get accurate information. The only matters the members do not get information about are items discussed in executive sessions such as legal issues, employee & manager discussion’s whether work related or personal, contract negotiations which do become public when they are finalized & other topics. ■
Transparency Home Although I do not live in the Hideout full-time, I still consider this community part of my home. I feel there needs to be a balance on the board to represent the interests of everyone who is a member. After all, if you are a member, the Hideout is your home regardless of how many days you spend here each year. To make this point, if you were to visit your parents after you moved out, wouldn’t you still consider it home? To me, a home is more than a house or location you own. The word home is our belief that we are comfortable, secure and welcome. One could say that they “feel” at home, but that is not the same as actually being home. If elected, I will work to ensure that all of our members feel that the Hideout is their home too. I would advocate for an evaluation of current activities, social events and amenities based on what our members desire. Common interests and hobbies among our members alone could spur new activities or revive existing activities. I would work with management and other board members to ensure that we have a variety of options for our entire community. (continued on page 25)
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Edward Esposito (continued from page 24) so that we can be proactive. I feel that our community could be a leader in our Innovation region by placing quality high-speed I see innovation as our community’s WiFi throughout our amenities. I would method for introducing new ideas, plans, make this a priority and would look to methodologies, services and products. expand our WiFi capacity and capabilities Although every idea that exists may not throughout the entire community. I become a reality, I will work on a way to envision high-speed internet via WiFi ensure that the ideas of our members as another amenity that will set our can be submitted, reviewed and community apart from others. responded to. I will work to ensure that Efficiency we have our existing plans, methods and services reviewed to determine if any Efficiency is about making the best changes are needed. Just because we possible use of available resources and I will seek improvements with have been doing something for 50 years accountability. The amenities and does not mean it is the best way operate. services offered in our community are I feel that as our community changes, we need to be open to changing what is very important. While I will not support a offered in our community. reduction in services, I will seek solutions to make the operations more efficient. Dynamic I beleive that efficiency is critical to We need to be dynamic in our being able to sustain what we have and management style and I will be a improve what we have in the most fiscally strong advocate of this. In my opinion, responsible way. Any gains made by a continuous and productive approach making our community more efficient can to change must be on-going and be used to offset future increases to our consistent. We should not sit by and be dues or to improve our community. reactive or we will be stuck in time. I will Onward ensure that our management team is If elected, I will keep our community evaluating trends in technology, finance moving onward and toward a better and recreation along with other areas
condition or higher-level. I am very proud of our community as is, but I want to seek improvements that will ultimately have a positive impact on the value of our properties and homes. I will advocate for advancements that move our community forward as opposed to just maintaining the status quo. While there are certain things that we all cherish, proper maintenance and improvements are necessary over time to ensure we do not get stuck in time. Unity We are all members of the Hideout and we are all in this together. Being unified as a community is very important to me. I will work with the members of our community to strengthen partnerships or guide collaboration so that two opposing viewpoints result in one great solution. As a community we should not create boundaries or engage in actions that do not strengthen our partnerships or relationships, both internally and externally. As one of the largest communities in the area, I will also ensure that the board and management maintain great working relationships with the local, county, state
and federal organizations. Transparency Being transparent is critical to ensuring trust within any community. If elected, I will ensure the level of transparency between the community, the board and management is significantly increased. For example, I feel very strongly that the board meeting agendas should be posted and circulated to the membership in advance of a meeting. I also feel that the members should have an opportunity to speak on an item that will be voted on at a meeting, prior to the vote. I recognize that the board is elected to conduct business on behalf of the members. However, I strongly feel that members must have the opportunity to be heard in the appropriate forum. If elected, I will pursue better methods of communication between management and the community. I feel that knowledge is power, and that some information is available but not distributed. Ensuring the increase in exchange of appropriate information will further engage our members too. ■
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Edward Esposito 1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward? I have more than 20 years of diverse public-sector and private-sector professional experience with a majority of it being in managerial and leadership positions. I have attended a variety of courses in the field of public administration on topics ranging from budgeting to leadership to managing volunteers. I am highly organized, have extensive planning experience and possess a wide-range of communications infrastructure and IT expertise. I would use my skills and abilities to analyze our operations to ensure they are run in the most efficient manner possible.
Robert Trombley
My name is Robert Trombley. I have been an owner here in the Hideout for 13 years now and have resided here on a full time basis at 1342 Woodhill Lane in the Hideout for the last four years. You may know me as “The Hideout Photographer” as I am the one who posts all of those photos of our beautiful community on the local Hideout Facebook Pages.
We can realize savings from reducing redundant tasks, monitoring trends in the use of our amenities and evaluating the needs of our members in comparison to what is currently available in within the Hideout. 2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? I would approach this by balancing these priorities with the use of proper planning, analysis and the impact on the community. Any expenditures that could negatively affect the safety or health of our members, employees or visitors would receive the highest priority. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most?
I have over 30 years of management experience as a United States Postmaster, and later in my career as the Marketing Manager for the USPS in the Triboro District which included the entire Retail Operations for Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. As the Postmaster of Manhasset, NY, I had almost 20 years experience running a
If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? I am interested in proactively preparing our community for the future. I want to make sure we have the best and most updated amenities possible. I also want to have our infrastructure evaluated and have a plan developed that will map out future capital improvements. Doing so will help us budget for large projects in the future. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and
mid-sized Post Office in all aspects of the mail delivery business. I was responsible for over 120 employees, a vehicle fleet of over 35 vehicles (large and small), and the day to day operation of an office with a five million dollar annual budget. Later in my career, I was promoted to Marketing Manager for the Triboro District of the United States Postal Service which
communication? As a member, I have had difficulty at times determining what items were up for consideration before the board or what projects were under consideration in advance of a final decision being made. To improve transparency, I would advocate for the meeting agendas to be circulated well in advance of each meeting and would ensure that attending via Zoom remains an option. I also want to pursue significant upgrades in the equipment that is used for virtual meetings as members struggle to effectively attend the meeting virtually. I also want to improve communication between the board and membership by allowing members to ask questions or make comments about an item on the agenda before the board votes on an item. This will also allow the board, management and the members to interact in a very transparent manner. ■
included responsibility for the entire Retail Operations of over 170 offices that generated an annual Retail
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Robert Trombley (continued from page 25) 120 dwellings, and as a board member Revenue of over 175 million dollars. I was responsible for the oversight of a managing agent, expenditures and to In 1984, the apartment building that I help ensure that the by-laws were being was living in became a Cooperative, and adhered to. I served on the Board of Directors of Emily Towers, located at 35-10 150th St. in Flushing, NY. This Coop consisted of
So, as you can see, I’ve had a lifetime of management experience that I think
would prove beneficial to the board, and to my fellow Homeowners / Members. I think that I can make some valuable contributions towards helping to run a more efficient and fiscally sound organizational approach to the day to day operations of the Hideout. And that is
why I’m seeking to serve on the board. I have been married to my lovely wife Joanne for 44years. We have two wonderful children Dina (41) and Rob Jr. (37). We also have four grandchildren Isabella, Emma, Zoey, and Vincent. ■
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Robert Trombley 1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward? I have over 30 years of management experience for the U.S. Postal Service, and have served as a U.S. Postmaster for 20 of those years. I have managed a mid size post office with over 120 employees and a five million dollar budget in the day to day operation of the facility. I have also served as the Marketing Manager for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island with an annual revenue of over 175 million dollars. In addition, I served as a Public Affairs Officer for the USPS and was a major liaison with the national media during the Anthrax crisis, and have been the Public Affairs contact with all Congressmen, Senators and local political representatives in the NYC area. I’ve also served as a board member of a 120 unit Cooperative in NYC. So I’m very familiar with the management, fiduciary, and social skills that are necessary in running a community such as ours. 2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? When it comes to infrastructure, it’s obvious that any event that will disrupt the day to day operation of the community
Carleen Swanson
My Fellow Community Members,
I moved here full time in November of 2020 and was a “Weekend Warrior” since 2016 coming up every weekend and any other time we could get the time to come up. Now that I am a full-time resident, I decided to run for a position on the board because I wanted to give back to the community and to be involved. My vision for the Hideout, is to see it evolve with the times, utilizing/enjoying our amenities to the fullest and find additional ways to update and improve them, and maintain our Hometown community spirit.
must take top priority . Maintenance, leaks, storm damage, road repairs, fallen trees, or any other critical event must have priority and be addressed. New infrastructure should be handled with long term planning. However, the short answer to this question is that our expenditures should be prioritized on the amenities that are the most important to the membership. And the way to discover which amenities those are, should be done through communication and data. Usage totals, surveys, open town halls, social media, etc. are all good ways to see where the membership’s interests are. However, I think that there is more we can do. I understand that an amenity is provided as a service to the membership. It’s not supposed to make a profit (per se), but should be subsidized by the POA to ensure its operation. I get that, but I truly believe we have to take a closer look at our amenities. What are our costs in running them, and what are our revenue returns. Our overhead costs should be covered when making that calculation. I realize that it’s an amenity and shouldn’t be making a profit, but our amenities shouldn’t be working at a loss either. I feel this issue must be looked at. Remember, if an amenity runs at a loss, it burdens the budget for the next year. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? I’ve been an owner here for thirteen years
During my career I was on the board of Directors on the local community organizations, representing the bank branches in the communities they were located in. With the Title company-. I held the position President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (Long Island Chapter) I am prepared to give my undivided attention to this community, - this board. This is where my loyalty is. I feel my background lends itself to be a positive, creative addition to the board of Directors.
and a full time resident for the last four years. I love this community and all it has to offer. My wife and I have made many friends here, and there is no other place that we’d rather be in our retirement. We love the Hideout. That is why I constantly photograph and share it’s beauty. It is also why I’d like to take an active part in it’s governance. I’d like to be a part of the Hideout’s future planning, as well as helping to ensure that we maintain the standards that have made the Hideout the great community it already is. With the business and life experience that I have accrued throughout my career and lifetime, I’d like to offer my skills in a positive way to help improve and expand our amenities, and to improve the communication between the board and the membership. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and communication? In the 1980’s, I became a charter Board Member of a 120 dwelling apartment building that turned into a Cooperative in NYC. There were many communicative issues with our members then that I see today here in the Hideout. First of all, most folks fail to realize how important their vote is. You vote on candidates
that are going to represent you (and supposedly your best interests and concerns) on a Board of Directors. In accordance with the Covenants and the By-Laws these individuals make decisions for the entire membership. The problem arises when unpopular decisions have to be made. Members will flock to a Board Meeting with concerns (many of them for the first time) and become frustrated when they discover that the meetings are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order (Parliamentary Procedure that has been adopted by our nation since 1876 to help an assembly accomplish its work). You can’t speak when you want to, or ask questions unless it’s in the proper forum. This allows a meeting to move along and be productive. However, to me, it’s not very “user friendly”. I have proposed at every board meeting this last year, that the Board hold at least two or three “Town Hall Meetings” at which any issue can be raised, and any question can be asked. I would also ensure that the manager of every amenity be present in order to give the membership the most accurate response. Anything that cannot be answered will be researched, and that member will be provided with the information. I believe these meetings will help to clear the air and reduce the misinformation that is constant on social media. Furthermore, I would start an official interactive Hideout Information page that would field questions, and provide officially valid answers. This would be the way to be more transparent. ■
EXPIERENCE:
- building
My career of 35+ years has been in the financial world with management positions in banking and mortgage lending. The many years of being a banking branch manager and District sales manager, Service quality manager, gave me many years of experience:
expenses-
• Communication: dealing with Staff and customers on a daily basis. • Preparing and managing budgets, - total cost of running a branch and on a district level:
utilities, structure maintenance, equipment - supplies, - staffing, - customer service • Analyzing vendor proposals when bringing a new
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Carleen Swanson (continued from page 26) The Mortgage lending experience as a product/service on board to choose the Loan officer, Sales manager and VP in best fit. the Title insurance brings to the table: • Staffing- both increasing it and working with shortages in staffing • Growth of business through sales efforts
Lisa McKenna
Hello Neighbors,
I would be honored to represent you all if elected to the Hideout Board of Directors. I have been part of this community since 1984 when my parents purchased their first home here. Since that time my brother has retired here as did I two years ago when I purchased my own home and became a full-time resident. Most recently my father has also moved here full-time so it is a family affair for sure. I could have moved many places in retirement but I chose the Hideout because I know what a fantastic community it is and I feel privileged to call it home. A little about me….. my background includes over 30 years working in the television and media industry. Over the years I have managed recording studios and worked with all major cable networks and news outlets, spent four years producing political media and the final 10 years of my career with Discovery Communications as Sr. Director of
• A well-rounded knowledge of the buying and selling processes • the ability to analyze a situation
required the ability to communicate well, whether pointing out the benefits of a product or service, or identifying improvements needed to keep our product- customer satisfied working through objections to a positive end. Communication is the Key!
attention to this community, - this board. This is where my loyalty is. I feel my background lends itself to be a positive, creative addition to the board of Directors. Sincerely, Carleen Swanson ■
The sales aspects of all these positions
I am prepared to give my undivided
Production Management. In this role I worked on the Discovery, Animal Planet, Science Channel, HGTV, TLC and Food Network brands. I managed a team of creative writers, producers, editors and audio engineers, interacted on a daily basis with executive level management, handled logistics for productions all over the world, produced live broadcasts and managed multiple budgets in the 10’s of millions of dollars.
Public Works committees and until my decision to run for the board was made I was also a member of the Nominating committee. Additionally I am very active within the community making use of many of the amenities regularly including the Rec Center, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Pickleball courts, lakes and beaches. This level of involvement affords me the opportunity to see and experience first hand how things are operating which I believe is not only an asset but a necessity as a board member.
business plan, multiple competitive quotes and an ROI calculation of 2 years or less 4. Inconsistent rules enforcement 5. Dues increases 6. STR controls
As a candidate I won’t make any campaign promises, a board member is one of seven so the only path forward is one of collaboration and compromise and anything achieved will be achieved together with the other board members. Instead I will share my areas of concern in no particular order:
The Hideout has grown by leaps and bounds recently and I do believe we need to create a roadmap to the future, one that is realistic, financially sound and viable. I hope I can be a part of creating that. I look forward to meeting many of you at the various candidate events and I thank you in advance for your support. Together we can keep the Hideout great! ■
My skill set includes creative problem solving, big picture thinking and an ability to work well with varied personalities. My experience in news, politics and live broadcast has also taught me to keep calm under pressure. I believe these skills will serve the community well should I earn your trust and your vote. Since moving to the Hideout full-time I have been heavily involved in the community. I attend board workshops and meeting regularly, am a current member of both the Long Term Planning and
1. Staff and board accountability 2. Staffing and employee training 3. Capital expenditures without a viable
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Lisa McKenna 1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward? My background is in project and budget management, a skill set that would certainly benefit the community as it relates to expenditures and future development. My work experience has exposed me to all manner of personalities which I am adept at relating to and navigating. With this comes a thick skin, a necessity in any board position as I expect most decisions a board makes will not please 100% of the community 100% of the time. That said my only motivation in running for the board is the health and wellbeing of the community and that will be the lens through which I would make all my decisions. 2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these
areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? I would very much like to work with the board and community management on developing a road map to the future for the Hideout. I feel the community needs short, mid and long term goals that align with our budget and our growth. Shoring up our infrastructure is key and something that is well underway. However, we do need to parallel path additional development of our infrastructure, specifically our amenities. I feel it is paramount that we develop a plan to reduce overcrowding at our pools and beaches. The Hideout owns undeveloped property and I feel strongly that we need to investigate how we can utilize this property as a means of expansion. This will not happen overnight but a plan must be developed if it is to happen at all. Whatever direction is determined to be best it will have to be fiscally and environmentally responsible. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most?
If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? My main interest in running for the board is my community. The people, the environment we live in, the overall health of our facilities and our finances. As previously mentioned, I would very much like to work with the other board members and community management to tackle our overcrowding issues, expand our amenities to whatever degree is possible and to create accountability at every level. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and communication? What first comes to mind is what I would define as a haphazard means of communication. There is a Hideout
official facebook page, but recreation and food and beverage have instagram accounts. I am signed up for email notifications but don’t always receive them. Additionally, folks have created their own hideout pages to share information but that information might not always be accurate resulting in the spread of false information. I feel the means of official communication needs to be better defined and simplified. Maybe it is worth investigating the cost of electronic signage at both the main and north gates to disseminate breaking news if you will. The ski hill is open, the golf course is closed, Private event at the clubhouse, no dinner service, Softball game 1pm today, POA closed due to electrical issue, Important information for all homeowners in this months Hideabout, please get your copy at the POA, etc., etc. Regarding transparency, the truth always works even if it is difficult news to share. We have to be willing to admit if we fail and tackle our shortcomings head on. ■
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Lauren McNamee
My name is Lauren McNamee, and it’s my honor to be considered as a candidate for The Hideout Board of Directors. I have vast experience as a Human Resources leader across several Fortune 500 organizations in New York City. I’ve led complex major reorganizations through COVID, provided coaching to Executive Leadership to drive employee engagement and productivity, managed headcount and vendor budgets, and navigated countless challenging employee relations issues. So much of my career is focusing on how to create an environment where we have the right talent in the right places, making sure communication is clear and well thought out, and most importantly, making sure all employees feel seen and heard. I love what I do because I get to help people every day, while ultimately helping a business become more profitable. I’m
extremely passionate and driven in my field and believe that I can bring my skills and energy into supporting the Hideout community. My husband Ryan and I are college sweethearts and have been together for 13 years. We always had dreams of owning a home, but our careers are anchored to the NYC area (Ryan is a Police Officer), and it always seemed out of reach. Back in 2017, we had the opportunity to spend some time in the area, and we fell in love with the Hideout. After that visit, we did some research on homes here and realized we could make our dreams of homeownership a reality. After years of saving, we closed on our property in 2019. It needed a ton of work after years of neglect, and we spent a year and a half using every free minute to fix it up (much of it ourselves) and bring it back to life. Through this process we’ve
gotten to know our amazing community members as well many of our wonderful local business owners. We spend as much time here as we can, and we love bringing our families up with us! There’s nothing quite like seeing our nephews’ little faces light up when they see one of our resident bald eagles fly by, or when making that first summer s’more by the fire. While The Hideout is a fantastic community that I am so proud to be a part of, I believe that even the best places can continue to improve. If elected, I would collaborate with my fellow board members to evaluate and improve how our money is spent, and how we can ensure our community is getting the best value for their HOA fees. I would bring fresh ideas to the table for how we could evolve our amenities and policies into the future. Most importantly, I would work to bridge
communication gaps in the community to create more unity and understanding. Just like the work I’ve done throughout my career, I want to foster an environment where every member feels seen, heard, and respected because at the end of the day, despite our differences or disagreements, we all share a vested interest in the success of The Hideout. Sincerely, Lauren McNamee ■
2022 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates Lauren Mcnamee 1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward? As an HR executive, I regularly take in unique and diverse perspectives from leaders and colleagues. I frequently have to take these into consideration while making decisions that benefit the greater whole. While being a listening ear of opposition, I am trained to have constructive conversations and create understanding with stakeholders who may have differing interests. I approach all conflicts or issues with a calm, rational, fact-based approach, and am relentless when it comes to delivering exceptional results. As an homeowner who joined the community within the past five years, I bring new ways of thinking that will help move The Hideout forward with homeowner retention and acquisition while making sure the integrity of the community stays intact. Additionally, I am organized, forwardthinking, observant, and genuinely care about the community I share with so many others who simply want the best for The Hideout. 2. Infrastructure, capabilities and
amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? When balancing these different needs, I think it’s important to look at what is most urgent (needs attention now), what is moderately urgent (needs attention in next few years), and what is lower in priority (5+ years out). I would prioritize first and foremost based on safety and basic functionality of the community that is necessary (often the “unseen”, less glamourous things), followed closely by listening to our members and what is most important to them. You, as our homeowners, should feel you have a strong voice in the decisions being made with your HOA dues, and I intend to be a listening ear. 3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community? There’s an opportunity to bring in new perspectives and diversity of thought that reflects the opinions of the greater community while also staying in line with what is truly best for The Hideout. Being a part of the Board is a way that I can interact with this community in a new way, while getting to be a significant part of it’s
sustainable future. In terms of the main objectives that I see myself contributing towards, I would leverage my ability to find the lowhanging fruit and make the most out of what we can do with our budget. I would start by taking a look at our amenities and identify opportunities to continue to expand them in ways that are low to no cost, but will make a substantial impact. For example, are there ways to leverage the already existing ski hill in the off seasons? Are there fresh takes on events that we could be doing to engage with some of our younger members? Are there partnerships with local businesses (beyond just the fairs) we can think about that would be mutually beneficial, like winery tours or furniture flipping classes? Additionally, we have heard time and time again that the population of the hideout has long outgrown the current amenities we have. There is a need to expand these amenities to better serve the larger community of today, and I would look to listen to the needs and desires of our members to begin building towards making these greater improvements happen. 4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what
in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and communication? My career comes down to one very important factor: communication, always in all ways. While our community leaders work hard to provide communication through different channels, I think that we can always improve. We have a mix of homeowners that are here fulltime, while some are here seasonally, and some are here part-time. Some members prefer to receive mail, while others are exclusively online. I think more could be done to understand how our members best receive information and over-communicate so that the important information reaches everyone. I also think we need to evaluate our current tech equipment in board meetings, as many community members prefer to join over Zoom and there’s an opportunity to improve so that everyone, no matter how or where they are joining from, can clearly follow what’s happening. Above all, I think it’s important that all of our members have an understanding of the decisions being made with their hard-earned money and understand the rationale behind it. Over-communication is key! ■
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Running in the 2022 Board of Directors Election Kevin Kerns Kevin Kerns is from Delaware County, PA and has set roots in Lake Ariel, PA over the past few years. I am married to Renee Kerns, and we have three children (4,10,15). As a family and businessman, I value community as well as charitable endeavors. I have become an established businessperson and have been recognized worldwide for my work in the Emergency Medical Services specifically with my Life Safety company. Kevin has been a firefighter/EMT for the past 20 years and has also been a 911 dispatcher in addition to a few years with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children as a Critical Care Liaison. I had grown up in a small neighborhood
row home with 5 brothers and have had to overcome much adversity in my life to become respected and successful. I am not perfect and have faults however I can openly admit when I make a mistake and even though we may not see eye to eye on one or more topics we will remain united that we want the Hideout to be a great place for our families. I am sure that if we get to know one another we can find more in common which will show you why I am your choice for Board of Director. In running for a board position my goal would be to improve safety programs, increase community engagement, ensure transparency from all board members and ensure financial stability for the POA and community members. It is my
belief that when voting or engaging with community members that it is important to be transparent and I will always be that. I would also like to hear from the community on how they believe the community can be improved or if the status quo is acceptable. I understand that being in an elected position by the community that my role is to represent all members of the community not just a select few. I will ensure that all members have a voice which is expressively heard and considered by the board.
I received a wealth of knowledge in my time with the Goldman Sachs Business program, learning from famed entrepreneurs and professors from the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Babson College and several others.
With my business background and proven leadership qualities in for profit and nonprofit entities I will use my knowledge and resources to assist our community in remaining fair, equitable and enjoyable.
Our community can do more and be more and with the vote of the community. Together we can make that happen through your voice and my vote! ■
Ice Cream Meet & Greet with the 2022 Board Candidates at Roamingwood Park - June 25, 2022 Thank you to all who attended!
Please join us Saturday, August 20, 2022 for
Meet the Candidates! at the Main Lodge and on Zoom at 9:00 a.m.
For Zoom information, please visit the Event Calendar on The Hideout website
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s we are now in full swing of the summer, and you head to the courts, courses, fields, pools, and lakes, in your beautiful community, keep in mind one of the most complex joints in the body: the shoulder. The flexibility of the shoulder allows you to place your arm in many different positions, which also makes it highly susceptible to overuse, as well as injury. When you think of “overhand” or “overhead” movements in sports, certain activities come to mind, including swimming, tennis, golf, kayaking, volleyball, and baseball - although all use different muscle mechanics - all of these activities can place significant stress on the shoulder. Repetitive rotating motion can cause the shoulder ligaments to loosen, leading to muscle instability and possibly even dislocation. Over or frequent use of the shoulder can cause many problems in the rotator cuff, which are the four muscles that surround the shoulder along with the tendons that connect these muscles to the scapula, collarbone and upper arm: IMPINGEMENT - (discomfort & pain increases in time) swim, tennis, golf - TENDONITIS - (presents as shoulder pain, but can lead to a tear in the tendon) tennis, swim, volleyball ROTATOR CUFF TEARS - (cause pain & weakness in the shoulder, can have pain but normal range of motion with partial tear; more common in sports that use a lot of force during rotation) tennis, baseball - SHOULDER INSTABILITY - (loose or sudden pain when raising arm overhead, like slipping or pinching) golf. Focusing on BOTH flexibility and strength specific to the sport, is a good way to keep your shoulders healthy. Include exercises for your deltoid muscle, along with the rotator cuff and muscles of your shoulder blade, as well as maintaining good posture. As a physical therapist, I always tell patients to pay attention to how their shoulders feel during their activity and address any pain sooner than later. Contact your local physical therapist for an evaluation today. Don’t let an injury get worse and keep you from your favorite summer activity! ■
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July R ecreation Activities
Fri 1-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 1-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 1-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 1-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 1-Jul Adult Ceramic Night BYOB 6p.m.-9p.m. 21 Yrs and up Fri 1-Jul Stained Glass with Penny $20 per person ages 13yrs and up Sat 2-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 2-Jul HORSESHOE Tournament 10am, OSC Sat 2-Jul VOLLEYBALL Tournament 11am, OSC Sat 2-Jul Boat/ Jet ski/ Private Dock Regatta 2pm at Marina Sat 2-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 2-Jul Storytime ages 2-6 years old 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Reservations required Sat 2-Jul Stained Glass with Penny $20 per person 13 yrs and up Reservations required 1p.m.-4p.m. Sat 2-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 3-Jul Beach Party, 2pm-6pm, Main Beach-Fireworks at dusk, Roamingwood Sun 3-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 3-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 4-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 5-Jul Aqua Exercise 9am at the Main Pool (Weekly Tues & Thurs) Tues 5-Jul Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip – Leaves Art Center 9:30am, departs casino at 5pm Tues 5-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 6-Jul Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person Wed 6-Jul Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 6-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 6-Jul Basic Sewing 11a.m.-1p.m. Reservations required Wed 6-Jul Reupholstery 2p.m.-4p.m. Reservations required Wed 6-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 7-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 7-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Thurs 7-Jul Quilting W/ Janice 2p.m.-4p.m. Reservations required Fri 8-Jul Lake Swim BEGINS, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap (Weekly) Fri 8-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 8-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 8-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 8-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 8-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny $20 per person ages 13yrs and up 6-9p.m. Fri 8-Jul Adult Ceramic Night BYOB 6p.m.-9p.m. 21 Yrs and up Sat 9-Jul Flea Market, 9am-3pm at Ski Hill Sat 9-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 9-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat 9-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 9-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny 13 yrs and up $20 per person 1-4p.m. Res. Required Sat 9-Jul Woodburning with John Bobcik 12 yrs and up $20 per person Reservations required 1pm.-3p.m. Sun 10-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 10-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 11-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon 11-Jul Kids Art Camp 2p.m.-4p.m. Monday-Friday July 11th -July 15th Ages 7yrs to 11yrs $65 per child per week. Reservations required Tues 12-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 13-Jul Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 13-Jul Family Bingo, 6pm, ISC Wed 13-Jul Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 13-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 13-Jul Crafts w/Marie TBA Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m. Wed 13-Jul Reupholstery 2p.m.-4p.m.Reservations required Wed 13-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 14-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 14-Jul Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Thurs 14-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Thurs 14-Jul Quilting w/Janice 2p..m.-4p.m. Reservations required Fri 15-Jul Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap Fri 15-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 15-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts
Fri 15-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 15-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 15-Jul Adult Ceramic Night BYOB 6p.m.-9p.m. 21 Yrs and up Fri 15-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20 per person 6p.m.-9p.m. Reservations required Sat 16-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 16-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat 16-Jul Concert, 6pm-10pm, Ski Hill Sat 16-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 16-Jul Storytime ages 2-6 years old 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Reservations required Sat 16-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20 per person 1-4p.m. Res. Required Sun 17-Jul Concert, 1pm-4pm, OSC Sun 17-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 17-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 18-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 19-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 20-Jul Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 20-Jul Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 20-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 20-Jul Basic Sewing 11a.m.-1p.m. Reservations required Wed 20-Jul Reupholstery 2p.m.-4p.m.Reservations required Wed 20-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 21-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 21-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Thurs 21-Jul Quilting w/Janice 2p..m.-4p.m. Reservations required Fri 22-Jul Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap Fri 22-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 22-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 22-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 22-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 22-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20 pp 6-9p.m. Res. Required Fri 22-Jul Adult Ceramic Night BYOB 6p.m.-9p.m. 21 Yrs and up Sat 23-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 23-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20 pp 1-4p.m. Res. Required Sat 23-Jul Woodburning w/John Bobcik 12 yrs and up $20 pp Reservations required 1p.m-3p.m. Sat 23-Jul Paint n Sip $20 per person 7p.m.-9p.m. BYOB and snacks Sun 24-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 25-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 26-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 27-Jul Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 27-Jul Family Bingo, 6pm, ISC Wed 27-Jul Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 27-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-1p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 27-Jul Crafts w/Marie TBA 11a.m.-1p.m. Reservations required Wed 27-Jul Reupholstery 2p.m.-4p.m.Reservations required Wed 27-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 28-Jul Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 28-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Thurs 28-Jul Quilting W/ Janice 2p.m.-4p.m. Reservations required Fri 29-Jul PADDLE BOARD RACE, Main Beach to North Beach, 9am Fri 29-Jul Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap Fri 29-Jul Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 29-Jul Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts Fri 29-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 29-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 29-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny $20 pp 13 yrs and up Res. Required 6-9p.m. Fri 29-Jul Adult Ceramic Time BYOB 6p.m.-9p.m. Sat 30-Jul Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 30-Jul FISHING DERBY, Roamingwood Marina, Check in 6:30am, Begins at 7am, Ends at 12pm Sat 30-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat 30-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 30-Jul Storytime ages 2-6 years old 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Reservations required Sat 30-Jul Stained Glass w/Penny $20 pp ages 13yrs and up 1-4p.m. Res. Required Sun 31-Jul Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 31-Jul Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center ■
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August R ecreation Activities
Mon 1-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 2-Aug Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip - Leaves Nubia Malkin Art Center 9:30am, departs casino at 5pm Tues 2-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 3-Aug Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person Wed 3-Aug Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 3-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Wed 3-Aug Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m., NM Art Center Wed 3-Aug Reupholstery Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m, Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 3-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 4-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 4-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Thurs 4-Aug Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., NM Art Center Fri 5-Aug Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap Fri 5-Aug Youth Triathlon, 8am, Main Pool Fri 5-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 5-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 5-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 5-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 5-Aug Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6-9p.m. Fri 5-Aug Stained Glass with Penny $20 pp 6-9p.m. ages 13 yrs+, Res. Required Fri 5-Aug PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 8:30am, ages 65+, ISC Sat 6-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 6-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat 6-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 6-Aug Storytime 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Res. Required, NM Art Center Sat 6-Aug Stained Glass w/Penny $20 pp 1-4p.m. ages 13 yrs+ Res. Required Sat 6-Aug Woodburning w/John Bobcik 12yrs+, $20 pp Res. Required 1-3p.m. Sat 6-Aug PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 8:30am, Men & Women, ISC Sun 7-Aug PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 8:30am, Mixed Doubles, ISC Sun 7-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 7-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 8-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon 8-Aug KidsArt Camp 2p.m.-4p.m. Ages 7yrs to 11yrs $65.00 per child per week Reservations required Tues 9-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.) Wed 10-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 10-Aug Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m., NM Art Center Wed 10-Aug Family Bingo, 6pm, ISC Wed 10-Aug Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 10-Aug Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 10-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 11-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 11-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 12-Aug Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap (Weekly) Fri 12-Aug Adult Triathlon, 8am, North Beach Fri 12-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 12-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 12-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 12-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Fri 12-Aug Stained glass w/Penny 6p.m.-9p.m. 13 yrs and up $20 pp Res. Required Fri 12-Aug Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6-9p.m. Sat 13-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 13-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat 13-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 13-Aug Storytime 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Res. Required, NM Art Center Sat 13-Aug Stained Glass w/Penny 1-4p.m 13 yrs and up $20 pp Res. Required Sat 13-Aug Woodburning w/John Bobcik 12yrs+, $20 pp Res. Required 1-3p.m. Sun 14-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Sun 14-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Mon 15-Aug Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Mon 15-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 16-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 17-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Wed 17-Aug Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m.
Wed 17-Aug Reupholstery Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m Wed 17-Aug Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 17-Aug Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 17-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 18-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 18-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Thurs 18-Aug Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m. Thurs 18-Aug Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Fri 19-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Fri 19-Aug Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6-9p.m. Fri 19-Aug Stained Glass with Penny 13yrs and up $20.00 per person Reservations required 6p.m.-9p.m. Fri 19-Aug Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap (Weekly) Fri 19-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 19-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 19-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Fri 19-Aug KAYAK RACE & PADDLE BOARD RACE, Main Beach to North Beach, 9am Sat 20-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Sat 20-Aug KidsArt Camp 1p.m.-3p.m. Ages 7yrs to 11yrs $65.00 per child per week Reservations required Sat 20-Aug Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20 pp Res. Required 1p.m.-4p.m. Sat 20-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 20-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 21-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 21-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Mon 22-Aug Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Mon 22-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 23-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 24-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Wed 24-Aug Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m. Wed 24-Aug Reupholstery Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m Wed 24-Aug Family Bingo, 6pm, ISC Wed 24-Aug Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 24-Aug Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 24-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 25-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP Thurs 25-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Thurs 25-Aug Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m. Thurs 25-Aug Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Fri 26-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m. Fri 26-Aug Stained Glass with Penny 13yrs and up $20.00 per person Reservations 6p.m-9p.m. Fri 26-Aug Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6-9p.m. Fri 26-Aug LAST DAY for Lake Swim, North Beach to Main Beach 6pm, BRIGHT Swim Cap (Weekly) Fri 26-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm, North Rec Outdoor Courts, every Friday Fri 26-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 26-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 27-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Sat 27-Aug Storytime ages 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Reservations required Sat 27-Aug Stained Glass w/Penny 13yrs and up $20.00 pp Reservations 1-4p.m. Sat 27-Aug Paint n sip $20.00 per person BYOB and snacks 7p.m.-9p.m. Sat 27-Aug Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat 27-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 28-Aug Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly) Sun 28-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Mon 29-Aug Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly) Mon 29-Aug Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Tues 30-Aug Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person Wed 31-Aug Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center Wed 31-Aug Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m., N Malkin Art Center Wed 31-Aug Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 pp (Weekly) Wed 31-Aug Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed 31-Aug Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP ■
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THE NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday - 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday - 11 a.m to 9 p.m. We here at the Nubia Malkin Art Center are forever blown away by the generosity, talent, dedication, and humor of our Hideout Residents. In alphabetical order here are the names of some of our NMAC Angel’s: - John Bobcik - Woodburning - Penny Johnson - Stained Glass - Marie Morales - Crafts - Janice Wagner - Quilting A special thank you goes out to Hideout Resident FRANK DISALVO. Frank put together a Doll House that was donated to the Art Center many years ago. It’s in our showcase and it’s beautiful. Drop by the Art Center to see it.
Hideout friends Anita, Audrey, Rita, Irene, and Marge (not pictured) got together at the NMAC for a Woodburning Class with John Bobcik. John holds classes on Saturdays from 1p to 3p. Reservations required. Beautiful work! Thanks John. Gather your friends and learn a new craft!
Keep your eyes open for an announcement about a special glass project Penny Johnson will be teaching this July. It will involve two days, a nicely shaped empty wine bottle (labels removed) and your imagination. Price is $35 per person, reservations required. If you have a talent you would like to share with others, please contact the Nubia Malkin Art Center at 570-698-4100, ext. 164, or email art.center@thehideout. us, for more information. If you are new to The Hideout, it’s a great way to get to know your neighbors. ■
Kirsten did a lovely job with this flower design stained glass piece. She joined our Stained Glass Workshop which allows residents who have taken our Beginner’s Stained Glass Class access to our equipment during Art Center open hours for $36 a year per person. If this is of interest to you, please call for more information 570-698-4100, ext 164.
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ur operating hours are MondayFriday from 8 am till 5 pm. Our Saturday, Sunday and Holiday hours are from 7 am till 5 pm. The Early Bird Tournament was held on Saturday June 4th, we had 56 golfers and a great time was had by all. The next tournament will be held on June 18th which is the Camp Cadet. As of this writing we have a couple of opening but hope to be sold out by the 18th. The 50th Anniversary Tournament on July 9th is already sold out with a waiting list. The remaining July event is the fund raiser for the Lake Ariel Fire Department. Contact the Pro Shop for additional information. The golf green and cart fees remain the same as last year. Seasonal golf pass cost will also remain the same. There are no reciprocal passes again this year. Seasonal pass costs are $300 for an individual Monday-Friday pass. $360 for an individual Monday- Sunday pass. And $600 for a family Monday-Sunday pass. Individual sponsored guest may also purchase a Monday-Sunday pass for $400. Seasonal golf passes can be purchased at the POA. We take reservations 30 days prior to tournament dates. You can sign up as a single, two-some, and three some, or four-some. We also have 10 play cards for sale in the Pro Shop. You receive 10
green fees for the price of 9. In addition the cart fee card works the same way. You get 10 cart fees for the price of 9. The Tuesday morning men’s league is in full swing, they started started on May 24th with a 9 am start. The Thursday night men’s league began on May 12th with a 5:30 start time they play for 17 weeks.
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Golf Course & Pro Shop hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekends and holidays 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week - weather permitting
Our clothing line for 2022 has finally arrived. We have some great items at great prices. We also have a large assortment of golf balls, clubs, and other accessories. Remember to follow the posted cart rules for the day. Cart path only on par three holes. Fix your ball marks, replace your divots on the course, and rake the sand traps. We have a beautiful course. Let’s keep it pristine. I had a pleasant surprise this month with a visit from Sal Conte, 16 years old. He participated in our golf camp for four years here in The Hideout. He is now teaching golf to youngsters attending camps in Westchester County New York. He hopes to receive a golf related college scholarship in the future. This year’s golf camp is back on track and will be held from August 1 thru August 5. Contact the Pro Shop for additional information. ■
Golf Tournament Calendar 2022
Tournament Date
Event
Time
Saturday 7/9/22
50th Anniversary
9:00 a.m.
Saturday 7/23/22
Ryan/LAFD
9:00 a.m.
Saturday 8/6/22
1st round-Club Champ.
8:30 a.m.
Saturday 8/13/22
1st round-Sr. Club Champ.
8:30 a.m.
Saturday 8/27/22 HDA 9:00 a.m. Saturday 9/10/22
9/11 Help-a-Hero
Saturday 9/17/22
Ciampa/Miles Fall Classic
9:00 a.m. 9:00 9:00 a.m. a.m.
HASG Golf
By: John Martino HASG is a “Social” group and our Golf league is a social league. Our first two weeks of golf turned out to be just that.--The “Rain gods” made sure that’s all we could do----SOCIALIZE! The course was saturated after two days of rain and we had our Luncheon to raise our spirits and boy, did we raise our spirits, no pun intended! We all had a great time with 50 golfers and a few guests enjoying our Sabrett hot dogs and onions. Simple, but everyone had a good time and the conversation was flowing! Everyone there had an opportunity to meet their fellow golfers some of whom they had not met yet. We have 17 new members in the league this year and they all seem friendly and eager to have a good time. Larry Frotten and Al Lutzi also attended and they are always welcome. Of course, we wished we could have played but after the luncheon at 2:30, two of our captains (Julie Eulitz and Marylyn Sevigny) went out to play and had a good time. Let’s hope the weather is a little better for the rest of the year. We are blessed with 57 friendly, sociable and fun-loving golfers this year. If anyone else is interested in playing, we have a great time and always have room for a few more golfers but only if you want to laugh and not take life too seriously!! Call or text me at 570 892-0545 or e-mail me at JAMartino414@gmail.com ■
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JULY 2022 • 49
ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE From: Paul Matarazzo B.Env.Sc., Environmental Manager What’s “Hiding Out” in our G reetings,
Entering the month of July, the hot weather is finally here! We are officially approaching the Dog Days of summer, and outdoor recreation is at its peak here in the Poconos. The Hideout encourages everyone to enjoy being outside, but to make sure safety is always a precursor. Listed below are some things to have on you mind while out and about this summer.
getting some sun. If you have concerns involving tick borne diseases after finding a tick on your person, please contact a health care provider for further advice.
On The Lookout • For our anglers here in The Hideout, stocking of Brooks, Deerfield, and Roamingwood lakes have taken place, the stocking consisted of over 500 largemouth Bass. The fish stocked were approximately eight inches in length, and will greatly add to our angling opportunities over the coming years. Coming in the fall, there are plans set to stock walleye in Roamingwood lake, this will not only create opportunities for our anglers to chase an exhilarating game fish, but will balance our lake’s ecosystem and help to maintain our large panfish population. If you happen to catch a species that is not normally within any of our lakes, or have any questions regarding the lakes, please inform our Environmental department. • Coming up in August, be on the lookout for an educational event involving the health, and management of deer within The Hideout. This is important knowledge that allows The Hideout to do its part in conservation, and supporting a healthy local ecosystem. • With the majority of whitetail fawns now being born, please refrain from taking the fawns from the wild, or disturbing them in any way. The mother in most cases is very close by, and strategically place their fawns in what they consider safe locations. In general, removing a fawn from the wild does the animal more harm than good. If you have concerns for the animal’s health, please call our local game commission office located in Dallas Pennsylvania.
• For homeowners experiencing muskrat and beaver issues that live on or near any of the lakes, please contact the Environmental Manager at extension 120. • For homeowners that notice feral cats on or around their property that do not have a clipped ear, signaling that they have been spayed and neutered, please contact the Environmental Manager at extension 120. • Be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternflies. While not prevalent in the northeast yet, they readily occur in southeast Pennsylvania and central/ southern NJ. The Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive species that is Native to China, and was first spotted in PA in September of 2014. They are detrimental to the environment due to their tendency to feed on trees, and their sap, which causes them to secrete honeydew, which influences the growth of mold and fungi that can severely damage the tree or plant. This honeydew also attracts other insects to feed due to its sweet aroma. Any Spotted Lantern fly sightings should be reported to the environmental department. Sources: Fast Facts about Fawns – Hunt Wild PA Entomophaga maimaiga (cornell.edu) (ticks photos) https://www.ticklab.org/tickidentification ■
• Ticks can be found often around the wooded areas within The Hideout throughout the warmer months, after outdoor activity, make sure that you perform thorough checks to ensure that you didn’t pick up a hitch hiker while
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Community this Month? Walleye,
Sander Vitreus • Walleye are a very popular gamefish among folks all across the United States. They are a member of the perch family, and can be found here in our lakes within The Hideout. Generally, Walleye are caught on Roamingwood Lake, but have been seen moving up our connective creeks to spawn. While popular here in Pennsylvania with anglers, walleye are far more sought after in the midwestern states such as Minnesota and Wisconsin. • Walleye are unique in their appearance. They can be found in different shades of gold blended with green depending on where they like to call home within the lake they reside. Walleye are slender fish, similar in shape to the common yellow perch, but much larger in size. Walleye can reach lengths of up to three feet, and weigh as much as twenty pounds! • While thriving, and now considered naturalized fish walleye, as well as brown trout are not native to the east coast. Walleye were originally native to Canada, the Missouri River basin and the upper Mississippi River basin, as well as the Great Lakes. They have been successfully introduced in western and northeastern United States. • Walleye are finicky in habitat selection when compared to species such as the largemouth bass. They prefer water that stays cool in temperature, which generally leads them to the deeper sections of lakes containing structure for their daytime homes. Walleye are nocturnal fish; this
causes them at night to travel to shallow water in search of prey fish and other opportunity for meals. Their eyesight allows them to have excellent low-light vision, which aids them in preying on smaller panfish and juvenile fish come nighttime. The name, “walleye”, actually originates from the color of their eyes, which during the day is very pale, but at night when seen via light, is reflective. The layer over their eyes that causes this effect is called the tapetum lucidum. • Walleye, very similarly to trout, seek gravel beds with current as ideal locations during spawning in the early spring and summer months. Rock and gravel beds are selected for spawning due to current sweeping any sediment away, and aerating their eggs, while offering protection within the rocks. Female walleye can deposit up to 100,000 eggs. These eggs generally hatch in approximately fourteen days. The life expectancy of a walleye can be up to ten years in a wild setting. Sources: • https://www.nwf.org/EducationalResources/Wildlife-Guide/Fish/Walleye • (walleye image 1) https://dnr.wisconsin. gov/topic/Fishing/species/walleye.html • (walleye image 2) https://www.psu. edu/news/research/story/lake-turbiditymitigates-impact-warming-walleyes-uppermidwest-lakes/ ■
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THE HIDEOUT POA INC. ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS As of May 31, 2022 MONTH ACTUAL NON AMENITY INCOME: DUES REVENUE BAD DEBT EXPENSE LATE CHARGES ADMIN/RESALE FEES
OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
478,993 (19,443) 6,584 -
478,993 (19,442) 2,000 833
(1) 4,584 (833)
466,134
462,384
3,750
513 25
1,250 167
466,672
463,801
2,871
8,790 4,008 52,090 12,919 23,213 39,581 2,377 240 5,570 57,306 20,630 77,314 4,320 19,570
9,884 2,125 25,294 2,000 16,646 34,250 1,630 819 396 3,666 38,245 15,188 51,595 1,250 2,000 20,158
(1,094) 1,883 26,796 10,919 6,567 5,331 747 (819) (156) 1,904 19,061 5,442 25,719 (1,250) 2,320 (588)
TOTAL AMENITY INCOME
327,928
225,146
TOTAL INCOME
794,600
OPERATING EXPENSES: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR SUBTOTAL OPER. EXP. VAR.
NET DUES RELATED INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS INCOME TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME AMENITY INCOME: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR
CONTINGENCY & OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE
2,428,496 (97,213) 32,619 -
2,394,965 (97,216) 4,000 4,165
33,531 3 28,619 (4,165)
0.8%
436,298
2,363,902
2,305,914
57,988
-59.0% -85.0%
360 25
1,075 123
6,250 835
0.6%
436,683
2,365,100
2,312,999
-11.1% 88.6% 105.9% 546.0% 39.5% 15.6% 45.8% -100.0% -39.4% 51.9% 49.8% 35.8% 49.8% -100.0% 116.0% -2.9%
12,080 7,178 46,580 12,768 16,911 33,888 2,619 955 360 6,060 52,094 17,486 68,596 1,651 1,482
37,806 14,395 72,879 132,665 60,359 67,418 55,778 10,067 191 2,160 25,050 279,446 82,602 281,318 806 34,814 44,668
49,423 10,625 81,619 45,294 6,000 69,828 36,600 8,150 4,095 1,980 18,336 193,235 75,940 257,985 6,250 27,000 100,794
102,782
45.7%
280,708
1,202,422
688,947
105,653
15.3%
717,391
112,855 1,616 13,968 3,468 2,267 36,725 14,709 29,568 8,441 142,622 1,043 35,783 152,428 14,568 115,092 217 11,664 29,953
124,741 1,141 18,233 4,552 15,608 39,217 8,944 24,951 6,373 145,498 926 35,183 129,654 14,865 77,625 833 11,014 26,892
11,886 (475) 4,265 1,084 13,341 2,492 (5,765) (4,617) (2,068) 2,876 (117) (600) (22,774) 297 (37,467) 616 (650) (3,061)
9.5% -41.6% 23.4% 23.8% 85.5% 6.4% -64.5% -18.5% -32.4% 2.0% -12.6% -1.7% -17.6% 2.0% -48.3% 73.9% -5.9% -11.4%
726,987
686,250
(40,737)
5,371
5,833
732,358
692,083
462 (40,275)
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
62,242
(3,136)
65,378
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DEPRECIATION
129 90,900
129 90,900
-
NET INCOME (LOSS)
(28,787)
(94,165)
65,378
ACTUAL
BUDGET
(104,065) 2,392 (13,968) 48,622 10,652 (13,512) 24,872 (29,568) (6,064) (142,622) (30,213) (803) (95,122) 6,062 (37,778) (217) (7,344) (10,383)
(114,857) 984 (18,233) 20,742 (13,608) (22,571) 25,306 (24,951) (4,743) (144,679) (31,517) (530) (91,409) 323 (26,030) 417 (9,014) (6,734)
10,792 1,408 4,265 27,880 24,260 9,059 (434) (4,617) (1,321) 2,057 1,304 (273) (3,713) 5,739 (11,748) (634) 1,670 (3,649)
(399,059)
(461,104)
62,045
2,209,614 (73,438) 8,359 1,040 2,145,575
-82.8% -85.3%
685 123
2.3%
2,146,383
(11,617) 3,770 (8,740) 87,371 54,359 (2,410) 19,178 1,917 (3,904) 180 6,714 86,211 6,662 23,333 (5,444) 7,814 (56,126)
-23.5% 35.5% -10.7% 192.9% 906.0% -3.5% 52.4% 23.5% -95.3% 9.1% 36.6% 44.6% 8.8% 9.0% -87.1% 28.9% -55.7%
68,046 11,100 69,249 102,580 56,791 54,836 63,275 9,344 6,710 2,155 20,735 247,709 75,469 250,476 1,222 30,067 1,482
993,154
209,268
21.1%
1,071,246
3,567,522
3,306,153
261,369
7.9%
3,217,629
111,974 1,678 11,310 3,965 6,446 32,529 14,182 23,874 6,843 133,050 530 53,202 114,463 13,322 90,052 592 11,547 35,103
592,845 6,370 172,707 23,709 13,850 182,328 26,815 109,567 40,490 879,549 5,731 83,360 766,693 65,215 463,561 1,416 48,317 106,585
623,705 5,703 146,843 22,758 78,046 196,070 44,714 124,750 31,868 727,481 4,632 175,912 648,244 74,314 388,107 4,169 55,074 134,434
30,860 (667) (25,864) (951) 64,196 13,742 17,899 15,183 (8,622) (152,068) (1,099) 92,552 (118,449) 9,099 (75,454) 2,753 6,757 27,849
4.9% -11.7% -17.6% -4.2% 82.3% 7.0% 40.0% 12.2% -27.1% -20.9% -23.7% 52.6% -18.3% 12.2% -19.4% 66.0% 12.3% 20.7%
534,570 5,287 156,186 14,143 22,244 164,712 27,513 103,075 30,533 727,517 4,098 132,777 623,240 60,119 353,888 1,471 58,048 93,743
-5.9%
664,662
3,589,108
3,486,824
(102,284)
-2.9%
3,113,164
7.9%
208
14,261
29,169
14,908
51.1%
1,042
-5.8%
664,870
3,603,369
3,515,993
(87,376)
-2.5%
3,114,206
52,521
(35,847)
(209,840)
0.0% 0.0%
129 90,000
646 454,500
648 454,500
69.4%
(37,608)
(490,993)
(664,988)
(5,175) (712) 52,101
173,993
AMENITY INCOME
OPERATING EXPENSES
SURPLUS/DEFECIT
0.3% 0.0%
646 450,000
173,995
26.2%
(347,223)
Prior Year (2019) BUDGET
37,806 14,395 72,879 132,665 60,359 67,418 55,778 10,067 191 25,050 2,160 279,446 82,602 281,318 806 34,814 44,668
592,845 6,370 172,707 23,709 13,850 182,328 26,815 109,567 40,490 879,549 83,360 5,731 766,693 65,215 463,561 1,416 48,317 106,585
(555,039) 8,025 (99,828) 108,956 46,509 (114,910) 28,963 (109,567) (30,423) (879,358) (58,310) (3,571) (487,247) 17,387 (182,243) (610) (13,503) (61,917)
(574,282) 4,922 (65,224) 22,536 (72,046) (126,242) (8,114) (124,750) (23,718) (723,386) (157,576) (2,652) (455,009) 1,626 (130,122) 2,081 (28,074) (33,640)
1,202,422
3,589,108
(2,386,686)
(2,493,670)
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
103,423
2 -
YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
1.4% 0.0% 715.5%
PRIOR YR ('21) ACTUAL
2.5%
MONTH
PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
YTD ACTUAL
441,565 (14,688) 8,381 1,040
(737) (142)
0.0% 0.0% 229.2%
PRIOR YR ('21) ACTUAL
VARIANCE FAV (UNF) 19,243 3,103 (34,604) 86,420 118,555 11,332 37,077 15,183 (6,705) (155,972) 99,266 (919) (32,238) 15,761 (52,121) (2,691) 14,571 (28,277) 106,984
ACTUAL
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
(466,524) 5,813 (86,937) 88,437 34,547 (109,876) 35,762 (103,075) (21,189) (720,807) (112,042) (1,943) (375,531) 15,350 (103,412) (249) (27,981) (92,261)
(88,515) 2,212 (12,891) 20,519 11,962 (5,034) (6,799) (6,492) (9,234) (158,551) 53,732 (1,628) (111,716) 2,037 (78,831) (361) 14,478 30,344
(2,041,918)
(344,768)
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ACTUAL vs. BUDGET FOR THE MONTH ENDED: May 31, 2022
JULY 2022 • 51 THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH MONTH VARIANCE % ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
466,672 A
463,801 B
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
327,928
PRIOR YR (2020) ACTUAL
2,871
0.6%
436,683
225,146
102,782
45.7%
280,708
794,600
688,947
105,653
15.3%
717,391
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
732,358
692,083
(40,275)
-5.8%
664,870
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
62,242
TOTAL INCOME
NET INCOME (LOSS)
ACTUAL vs. BUDGET YTD PERIOD ENDED: May 31, 2022
91,029
91,029
(28,787)
(94,165)
YTD ACTUAL
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
2,365,100 A
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
1,202,422
TOTAL INCOME TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
(3,136)
2,312,999 B
0.0%
90,129
69.4%
(37,608)
PRIOR YR (2020) ACTUAL
2.3%
2,146,383
993,154
209,268
21.1%
1,071,246
3,567,522
3,306,153
261,369
7.9%
3,217,629
3,603,369
3,515,993
(87,376)
-2.5%
3,114,206
(209,840)
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
455,146
455,148
(490,993)
(664,988)
AS OF May 31, 2022
65,378
52,101
(35,847)
CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
52,521
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
NET INCOME (LOSS)
65,378
ADJUSTED FORECAST
173,993
103,423
2 173,995
C
0.0%
450,646
26.2%
(347,223)
OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31) TOTAL VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR (2020) ACTUAL
TOTAL TOTAL NONNON-AMENITY AMENITY INCOME: INCOME
5,564,600
5,556,600
8,000
0.14%
5,221,735
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
2,643,232 D
2,544,986
98,246
3.86%
2,748,951
8,207,832
8,101,586
106,246
1.31%
7,970,686
8,518,950 D
8,365,032
(153,918)
-1.84%
8,035,848
(47,672)
-18%
TOTAL INCOME TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES NET INCOME (LOSS)
(311,118)
(263,446)
1,092,351
1,092,351
(1,403,469)
(1,355,797)
0.0% (47,672) E
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
Footnote Explanations A: Dues Related Income stated on an Accrual Basis. B: Dues Related Income Budget based upon 2022 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt. C: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2022. D: 2022 Forecast projection based upon actual results achieved through Apr 2022 with budgeted amounts for May-Dec. E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) for 2022 Forecast Adjustments 1. Ski Hill revenue adjusted down by $15k from budget due to poor weather season 2. Maintenance expenses adjusted by $50k to reflect extensive repairs & maint exp 3. Remaining monthly budget reviewed for all Amenity operations and adjusted to conform with budget Budget Variances 1. Ski Hill Rev-projecting unfavorable to budget for year by $38.6k 2. Maintenance Exp unfav $152k due to overage on salaries from overtime and unanticipated repairs 3. Administration Inc up by $86k to offset exp up by $118k 4. All other amenities on track with budget
(65,162) 1,072,981 (1,138,143)
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DESCRIPTION
Public Safety Replace patrol unit 103 Public Safety Amenity CCTV Cameras Public Safety Patrol Vehicle Equipment Organizers Public Safety ABDI RFID Readers & Tags Ski Hill *Ski Hill Renovations (carryover from 2021) Ski Hill Annual Ski and Snowboard Replacements Ski Hill Three Snowmakers Pools & Beaches Main Beach Revitalization Pools & Beaches North Beach Revitalization Pools & Beaches Kiddie Pool Repair Recreation Replace free weights in fitness center Recreation Infield mix & softball field repair Recreation Replace Elliptical Recreation Three Pickelball Courts in parking lot behind rec Recreation Pickelball Machine Recreation Bike share program w/ 6-8 bikes Art Center Art Center Roof (repair/replace) Golf Maintenance *Golf Cart Path Repair (carryover from 2021) Golf Maintenance Foley 633 Accu-Master Spin/Gauge/relief Reel Grinder Golf Maintenance *Jacobsen Greensking Mower (carryover from 2021) Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph I (10 of 10) Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph I (8 of 10) Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - Large Projects Facilities Maintenance Stormwater Maintenance Allocation (Various Jobs) Facilities Maintenance Vegetation management/tree removal Facilities Maintenance Salt Spreader replacement (4) Facilities Maintenance Vehicle Replacement Facilities Maintenance UTV Vehicle Woodworkers-chg to Art Woodworkers roof replacement-Chg to Art Center Siding Lakes & Environmental Dam Safety & Maintenance Lakes & Environmental Install 4 new Floating Wetlands (Islands at Deerfield) Lakes & Environmental Vegetation Survey (SAV Update) Lakes & Environmental Weir Replacement for monitoring downstream flow Lakes & Environmental Deerfield Air Cabinet #2 Compressor replacement Administration *Front Gate Project Administration *POA Upstairs Expansion (carryover from 2021) Administration Update IT Servers with associated software Administration Computer inventory replacement & upgrades Administration Sophos Anti-virus upgrade server & workstations Administration Sophos Firewall & support (1 year) Administration Fireproof File Cabinets (5) Administration ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus Enterprise/Ccleaner Clubhouse 10 Burner Propane stove/oven Clubhouse Chest Freezer Clubhouse Conveyor Dishwasher Clubhouse Flat top grill Clubhouse Rotating glass washer for bar Clubhouse Two ban marie coolers Clubhouse Booth seating for dining room Snack bar/ski hill Replacement flat top grill Snack bar/ski hill Fryer Snack bar/ski hill Single door reach-in refrigerator Snack bar/ski hill Green wire locking cage for dry storage Snack bar/ski hill Ice machine Lodge Main Lodge roof replacement Tiki *Tiki Bar Renovation (carry over from 2021) Tiki Tiki Bar Renovation - phase 2 Snack bar/main lodge Ban Maire Cooler Unbudgeted Projects Unbudgeted Projects **Facilities Maintenance Tire Machine & Balancer **Lakes & Environmental Boat Ramp/New Concrete Pad **Facilities Maintenance Challenger Post Lift **Administration Two Dell Laptops
Budget Project
NEW
CAPITAL
Numbers
CAPITAL
RESERVE
10-50 10-51 10-52 10-53 12-42 12-50 12-51 15-50 15-51 15-52 16-50 16-51 16-52 16-53 16-54 16-55 18-50 19-41 19-51 19-44 30-50 30-50 30-51 30-52 30-53 30-54 30-55 30-56 33-50 35-50 35-51 35-52 35-53 35-54 40-10 40-30 40-50 40-51 40-52 40-53 40-54 40-55 60-50 60-51 60-52 60-53 60-54 60-55 60-56 70-50 70-51 70-52 70-53 70-54 80-50 80-41 80-50 91-50
3,500 45,000 52,459
22,000 2,500 9,000
30,000
14,500 10,000 21,798 -
10,000 5,000
2,500 1,700 600 2,000 20,000
New Cap
58,000 15,000
2,621 15,000 72,000 15,000 15,000 38,000 4,000 6,000 4,000
Under (Over)
Spent to date Cap Res 43,889 1,994
34,979
2,459 69,000 9,600 13,990
2,597 40,000 40,000 46,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 50,000 24,000 50,000 35,000 50,000 32,000 8,750 5,000 6,000 200,000
21,600
29,182
49,027 10,472
1,236
6,306
65,000 10,000 8,500 3,100
38,249 724
4,600 700 11,000 3,500 4,000 8,400
1,038 700
2,828
4,574 7,011
3,500 1,000
100,000 104,000 50,000 4,200 70,000
63,700 7,718
6,841 2,500
New Cap 3,500 45,000 17,480 22,000 (97) 9,000 818 14,500 8,764 21,798 10,000 5,000 2,500 1,700 600 2,000 20,000 (6,841) -
18,690 2,819
Cap Res 14,111 13,006 162 15,000 3,000 5,400 1,010 38,000 4,000 6,000 4,000 18,400 40,000 46,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 50,973 39,528 24,000 50,000 35,000 50,000 32,000 8,750 5,000 6,000 193,694 26,751 9,276 8,500 272 3,562 11,000 3,500 (574) 1,389 3,500 1,000 36,300 96,282 50,000 4,200 70,000 (2,500) (18,690) (2,819)
SUBTOTAL of EXPENDITURES PLANNED - New Capital & Capital Reserves GRAND TOTAL
* Prior Carry Over **Emergency Repair/Replace ***Board Approval **** Reallocation + Savings Permanent to Offset Other Projects
252,557 2,135,428
1,882,871
96,345 453,723
357,378
177,721 1,681,705
1,503,984
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HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS AS OF May 31, 2022
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL RESERVE NEW CAPITAL TOTAL DUES BILLED
2022 BILLING 5,747,910 1,327,900 132,790
79.737% 18.421% 1.842%
Billed 3794 1,515 350 35
7,208,600
100.00%
1,900
AMOUNT COLLECTED JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
APRIL MAY JUNE
%
2022 # LOTS PAID IN FULL
% OF $ PAID
946,045 * 1,331,898 3,384,751
492 * 687 1,791
1st Quarter 2021
5,662,694
2,970
78.55%
2nd Quarter 2020
697,617 208,807 906,424
366 105 471
9.7% 2.9% 0.0% 12.57%
6,569,118
3,441
91.13%
YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED
Budget 3640
13.1% 18.5% 47.0%
YTD Dues Analysis: $6,569,119 collected through May 31, 2022; *Total includes member accounts that prepaid in full and credits toward 2022 dues from 2021 in the amount of $128,874
Current Projection YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS
2022 Actual Year End Dues Collections COLLECTION BUDGET 3640 3640 PROJECTION 6,916,000
6,916,000
2021 Delinquent Dues Collections AMOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED BUDGETED YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED
108,028
80,000
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV> -
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV>
28,028
% of $ Budgeted 100.00%
% of $ Budgeted 135%
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
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Hideout Adult Bowling League Awards
The 2021-2022 Hideout Adult Bowling League Season’s MOST IMPROVED WOMAN & MAN:
KAREN BERTANI (33 POA) & BOB FEZZA (30 POA)
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Page XX - THE HIDEABOUT, LAKE ARIEL, PA., JULY 2022 ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-6162 Check out our website at: https://www.roamingwood.com
2022 Proposed RS&W Board Meeting Schedule
Dates subject to approval & changes. All meetings are held at the RS&W Office at 10am (unless otherwise indicated)
July 20 Aug 24 Sept 21
Oct 8 (9am) Nov 22 Dec 21
Service Hours of Operation Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM—3:30 PM Rates for Service Scheduled Service Hour Rates: Service Call - $50.00, minimum Water On/Off - $20.00 Unscheduled After Service Hour Rates: Service Call - $75.00, minimum Water On/Off - $75.00 Other Rates: Sat., 10:00 PM to Mon., 7:30 AM Service Call - $85.00, premium Water On/Off - $85.00 On Holidays, Premium Rates Apply RS&W’s staff is on-call 7 days per week; 24 hours per day. If you have a water or sewer emergency, call (570) 698-6162, wait for operator and press OPTION 1, to leave your name, lot number and phone number where you can be reached and your call will be returned promptly. All non-emergency service calls require 24 hour notice to schedule an appointment during regular working hours.
Date
2022 Holiday Schedule
July
Monday, July 4— Independence Day
September
Monday, September 5— Labor Day
November
Thursday, November 24— Thanksgiving
November
Friday, November 25— Day After Thanksgiving
December
Monday, December 26 — Christmas Day (Observed)
January 2023
Monday, January 2— New Year’s Day (Observed)
Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association $80,000 Grant awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority
On June 10th, 2022 Roamingwood was notified by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, that we received $80,000 of the $100,000 grant, we applied for. This grant was awarded for a proposed Meter Replacement Project. We will be eligible to apply for future grants annually in an effort to grant subsidize this project even further. The reason for this project is, more than 80% of the meters in the Hideout are over 20 years of age. As a meter ages, it becomes less accurate or stops reading altogether. The increased inaccuracy has created a significant disparity between our metered consumption and our water pumped from the wells. This is known as Apparent Water Loss, since its cause cannot be identified, and it has become a cause for a concern in our maintaining compliance. After the infrastructure project was completed our infiltration and influent numbers were rectified and it was expected the water loss would be as well. That was unfortunately not the case. Since the end of the project, our technicians have been performing intensive leak detection throughout the community. They have found a significant number of service line leaks, but none that correct the water loss numbers. The meters are the last piece of the puzzle. The goal is to phase in new meters over a 3-5year period. RS&W will be contacting homeowners to schedule appointments, in the near future, to begin this process.
Water From Hideout Homes To Be Tested For Lead And Copper A tremendous amount of consumer awareness has been raised by the crisis in Flint, Mich., where as many as 8,000 children under age 6 were exposed to unsafe levels of lead after a budget-cutting decision to switch drinking-water sources, which may be the most serious contamination threat the country’s water supplies have faced. But it is hardly the only one. Unsafe levels of lead have turned up in tap water in city after city — in Durham and Greenville, N.C., in 2006; in Columbia, S.C., in 2005; and in Jackson, Miss., where officials waited six months to disclose the contamination — as well as in scores of other places in recent years. Fortunately for the Hideout Community, lead in the drinking water supply has never been an issue. Through years of regular testing, all sources have consistently and reliably proven to more than meet regulatory standards. RS&W is required to test for Lead & Copper every 3 years. Water samples will be collected from 20 Hideout homes to determine if plumbing materials could be contributing to the amount of lead and copper you may be consuming. The success of our sampling program is due to the cooperation of participating Hideout Members who collect first draw samples for testing. We thank you for your efforts in the past, and look forward to working with you again this summer as we are required to collect samples from the same twenty Hideout homes that were sampled in 2019. The same homes are used in order to determine if any breakdown in the homes plumbing or fixtures is occurring over time. Occupants of those homes sampled in the past have been notified via mail & phone by RS&W with details concerning this year’s program. If you have any questions about this year’s sampling program, please contact RS&W at: 570-698-6162. ext. 1017 Annual Water Quality Report 2022 Available The Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association is issuing the results of monitoring conducted on your drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2021. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. The report can be viewed online at: www.roamingwood.com/about/water-quality-report Or Directly at: www.roamingwood.com/docs/pdf/CCR/Annual_Water_Report_2022.pdf These reports are furnishable upon request by mail. Please contact our main office during business hours at (570)698-6162 Option #2, to request a copy be mailed to you. Drinking water, know what’s in it for you!
Equal Opportunity Employer Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2022 Call to Order at: 9:00 am Pledge of Allegiance: Present: Mike Burns - Chairperson, Ron Phelps, Larry Lieberher, Paul Spiese, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Rich Guiffredo – Board Liaison, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager Guest: Larry Frotten – Community Manager Excused: Tina Fairfax Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 4/22/22: Approved as written. Motion: Ron Phelps, 2nd Mike Burns Permits issued 4/21/22 – 5/12/22: Approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Larry Lieberher, 2nd Mike Burns Citations: Approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Larry Lieberher, 2nd Mike Burns REVIEW/DISCUSSION Pickleball Courts: Discussion ensued on how to solve drainage issues within the pickleball courts. Stone and corrugated pipe is the most likely solution/correction for the current stormwater issues. Citations: Discussion took place on
progress with culvert pipe and ditch cleanup.
Delinquent Contractors: Discussion occurred on the amount of work taking place without a permit within the Hideout. It is believed that there are instances of contractors knowingly telling homeowners they don’t need a permit, but not a large issue with common occurrence. Roamingwood/Stormwater: Discussion ensued on the progress of community wide stormwater repairs, as well as the progress of DSI on the Roamingwood outlet structure. Decorative Fencing: Final discussion occurred involving the ECC allowing decorative fencing within the community to a limited/regulated degree.
Congratulations on your accomplishment! Happy Anniversary & Many Thanks! NAME Hawthorn, Daniel L
DEPARTMENT Public Safety
YEARS 4
Figueroa, Brandon
Public Safety
2
Sweeney, Joseph
Recreation
2
Rafaniello, Craig Maintenance 9 Aleckna, Lisa M
Maintenance
2
Roamingwood Private Beaches: Discussion took place on how to handle unpermitted beaches through the shorelines on Roamingwood Lake.
Fairfax, Tina L
Environmental
7
Walsh, Melissa Ann
POA
5
Meeting ended at: 10:45 am Motion: Ron Phelps, 2nd Larry Lieberher
Wehrmann, Katrina
POA
20
Kokel, Devon J
Clubhouse
1
Next Meeting: Friday, 5/27/22, 9:00 at the POA Board Room ■
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance: Present: Mike Burns - Chairperson, Ron Phelps, Larry Lieberher, Paul Spiese, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Rich Guiffredo – Board Liaison, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Tina Fairfax Excused: N/A Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 5/13/22: Approved as written. Motion: Larry Lieberher 2nd Ron Phelps Permits issued 5/13/22 – 5/26/22: Discussion of work being done improperly or without a permit. This is a rare occurrence primarily due to the new owners needing to better educate themselves on Hideout procedures. Approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Mike Burns, 2nd Larry Lieberher. Citations: Discussion: Stop Work Orders will be highlighted on the Citation log. We will begin focusing on overgrown vegetation. Approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Larry Lieberher, 2nd Mike Burns. REVIEW/DISCUSSION Outlet Structure/Lake: Waiting on final repairs. We don’t have to lower water to complete. Lake is at pool and have been tested and all is good. Paul has ordered test strips so we can test ourselves if needed. Windemere Dam: Kiely & Associates are working on plans. Stormwater: There are several small projects we are looking at including: Golf Course will have work done on Hole 7. Princeton Hydro has done some work on Ridgeview Drive, and the remainder of the work will be completed in house. Lakeview
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Drive has a few homes to be done. A crossover system will be installed on Windemere Drive. Maplewood is just about done but we are still waiting on the DEP. Unpermitted Beaches: We have received a response from Wayne County Conservation indicating that this is a DEP matter. Paul has followed up and will forward a letter to homeowners. Dennis has spoken with several of the effected owners. Door Tags: Will be hung on doors when visiting homes. Paul currently wears an orange vest but we will look into getting vests that say Hideout Environmental. Campgrounds: Discussion expanding Laurel Park (Campground Issues) i.e. increasing size of storage area, cameras, updating area. Need to look at creating a business plan for this area to get monies in the budget. This area is managed by the Recreation Department. Ski Hill: Moving forward. Management recently attended a Lift Maintenance class. The electrical systems will be assessed. An upgraded under speed sensor has been ordered. Staff will be trained on snowmaking. Pickleball at POA: Dennis is waiting on quotes. Signs: Discussion of unapproved signs. Adams Fiberoptics: Discussion of this project. Cell Tower: Under Contract. EXECUTIVE SESSION Meeting ended at: 10:45 am Motion: Mike Burns, 2nd Larry Lieberher. Next Meeting: Friday, 6/10/22, 9:00 at the POA Board Room ■
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED in The Hideout
$500 citation - 1st offense
ONLINE GATE ACCESS Hideout Members can register guests online. No need to call the gate.
You not only have the ability to register your guests online but also on your mobile device. 1. Members must be in good standing. 2. Members must first fill out the registration form to setup a login on our website at: www.hideoutassoc.com. The registration form is under the Resource tab then go to Gate Access. 3. You will receive a confirmation from The Hideout once you register.
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ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Father Stephen Stavoy. (570) 698-5584. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 334 Saint Mary’s Church Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Father Stephen Stavoy. (570) 698-5584. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH, (United Methodist Congregation) 613 Hamlin Highway, Hamlin, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dr. Jeff Rarich. (570) 689-6011. LAKE ARIEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 110 Maple Avenue, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713. LAKEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 431 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville, PA 18438. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.
ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin, PA 18427. Services of Holy Communion Sunday 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Reverend Ronald R. Miller, Ph.D. (570) 689-9260. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 815 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Juengel. (570) 226-4835. GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 761 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Reverend Michael Lyle. (570) 253-5451.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 803 8 Route 435, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Communion on first Sunday of the month. Pastor Aaron Schappell. (570) 842-1454. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1606 Route 507, Greentown, PA 18426. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Chè Weber. (570) 676-5861. HAMLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 613 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kenneth Claflin. (570) 689-2630. NEWFOUNDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH, 985 Main Street, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Newman. (570) 676-8201. TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL, 615 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Every other Friday Service 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman. (570) 253-2222. TEMPLE HESED, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA 18505. First Friday of the month Service 6 p.m., all other Fridays Service 8 p.m. Rabbi Daniel Swartz. (570) 344-7201. ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 405 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Adam Reinhardt (570) 226-2411 Email: spelc@ptd.net CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. 9 a.m. Sunday School (570) 937-4848. Home of Canaan Christian Academy.
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Join THE HIDEOUT TEAM! The Hideout POA, a Gold Star, four-season recreational, private, gated community in NEPA is seeking candidates for the following: FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT Join a team that takes pride in providing members and guests with a great dining experience! The Hideout Clubhouse consists of a pub for casual dining or enjoy a fine dining experience in our restaurant. Our Chefs take pride in offering many seasonal as well as favorite American Cuisine dishes. Be a part of the Clubhouse Team. WE ARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • SOUS CHEFS
• LINE & PREP COOKS
• DISHWASHERS • BUSSERS • SERVERS • BARTENDERS • HOST/HOSTESS
All positions must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. WE OFFER FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING.
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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT PATROL OFFICERS FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Ensure the public safety of Association members, guests, employees, and contractors. Maintain the enforcement responsibility for adopted Rules and Regulations. Maintain radio communications with North Gate Control Center and other patrol vehicles. EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid Driver’s License. • Certification in ACT 235 preferred. • Available to work weekends, holidays and occasional overtime for full-time positions. • Work is performed inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable situations. • Hideout issued uniform provided.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Coordinate emergency responses from Police, Fire and Emergency Response personnel. Maintain Command and Control Center for the Community. Keep radio communications between Control and Patrol Vehicles open at all times. Issue guest, visitor and contractor passes as warranted. EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 years old. • Ability to communicate effectively with members, guest and vendors. • Basic knowledge of Radio Communications a plus. • Basic knowledge of First Aid/AED/EMT a plus.
BADGE CHECKERS • Insure strict adherence to Amenity Badge Check Policy • Notify the Shift Supervisor of any unusual occurrences at Pools & Beaches • Must possess a valid Driver’s License • Basic knowledge of Radio Communications helpful
PLEASE NOTE:
APPLY AT: www.hideoutassoc.com Click on Employment
Applicants age 14-17 must have a PA Work Permit (may be obtained through School District) Applicants will be subject to a PSP Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Certification and FBI Criminal Record Check w/ fingerprints upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by the POA). Applicants may be subject to Substance Abuse Testing upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by POA)
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Lake/Marina Rules ***** All dock owners must identify their docks in a visible manner as recommended by management. The dock owners lot number must be displayed on their dock and visible to see from the lake side. Numbers will be available to purchase at Recreation, or at your own discretion.
1. All watercraft owners are required to register their boats and pay the appropriate fee(s) with the Hideout Recreation Department. Additionally, all owners of watercraft (20 horsepower or more) must have a minimum of $250,000 bodily injury liability insurance coverage and $50,000 property damage liability coverage. Owners of watercraft nineteen (19 horsepower) or less (not including electrically powered) must have at least $100,000 in liability insurance. Electrically propelled watercraft(s) needs a State Registration but does not require a Certificate of Insurance. 2. A Certificate of Insurance for the appropriate amount of liability coverage from the insurance company listing the Hideout POA as a co-insured party must be presented at the time of registration. 3. Personal watercraft and motors must be available for inspection accompanied by a current State Registration. 4. The maximum size for any registered watercraft cannot exceed 90 horsepower unless registered before June 1983; Personal Watercraft, i.e. Jet Skis and Wave Runners are subject to a Maximum of 110 Horsepower, Provided the PWC has a 4 Stroke Engine, Maximum Horsepower for a 2 Stroke Engine is 85 Horsepower. 5. The maximum length of watercraft permitted on Hideout lakes is seventeen (17) feet unless registered before June of 1983. 6. All lake activities must comply with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. For a complete listing of PA Fish and Boat Commission Safety Rules and Regulations contact Northeast Region office at (570) 4775717. 7. All power watercraft must travel in a counter-clockwise direction. 8. Double water skiing (including towing of two skiers/two tubes) is prohibited on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. 9. The PA Fish and Boat Commission regulated the minimum age of all watercraft/ PWC operators. No person 11 years of age or younger may operate a watercraft/ PWC propelled by a motor greater than 10 horsepower. No person 12 to 15 years of age may operate a watercraft/PWC propelled by a motor greater than 10 horsepower without obtaining a Boating Safety Certificate, a copy of which must be on file at the Hideout Recreation Department. Furthermore, anyone 12 to 15 years of age may not operate a PWC with any passengers on board 15 years of age or younger. 10. All persons in a watercraft must be seated while in operation. 11. Launching and landing of water skiers from docks or shoreline is prohibited. 12. All power watercraft must observe the
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one hundred (100) foot minimum swell speed regulations when operating near all regulating buoys.
30. Watercraft may not be anchored within 100 feet of any roped swimming area or park areas.
13. Water skiers directly ahead of or behind another boat are prohibited.
31. A moving watercraft shall not overtake or pass another watercraft within the 100-foot swell rule.
14. Each water skier (including tubers) must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices. 15. When water skiing or tubing, there must be one observer facing (spotting) the skier or tuber at all times. 16. Water skiing and/or use of personal watercraft(s) (PWC’s) is prohibited before 8:00 a.m. and after sunset or when visibility becomes poor. 17. All boating activity must cease on any lake during electrical storms or conditions that may result in personal injury. 18. All watercraft must be equipped with U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation devices for each person on board. 19. Placing of buoys in Roamingwood Lake is prohibited except when authorized by Association management. 20. Inflatable rubber rafts, without attached motors, are to remain within one hundred (100) feet of the shoreline if they are approved to carry only two or fewer occupants. Rubber rafts approved for three (3) or more occupants may go beyond this limit and must be registered as a non-power boat with the Recreation Department. 21. Main Lodge docking facilities are reserved for all watercraft; these facilities are intended for temporary use only and are restricted to 30 minutes per watercraft. 22. All users of sailboats must maintain a proper lookout at all times. 23. Rowboats with or without motors are not to occupy marina dock slips. 24. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on frozen lakes at any time. 25. Guests are not permitted to register any type of power watercraft for use on any Hideout Lake. 26. Deerfield and Brooks Lakes are reserved for fishing and non-powered boating. Electrically trolling motors are permitted. 27. An immediate fine of $500.00 and the potential suspension of lake privileges will be assessed for the following infractions (Amended by the POA Board/1998): •Operating a watercraft on any lake which is in excess of established horsepower and length regulations on any lake; •Misrepresentation of documents required for registration of watercraft. 28. Marina space renters failing to remove their watercraft by designated date shall be subject to a fine plus costs to remove and all subsequent costs incurred. This violation may result in suspension of future dock use. 29. Washing of watercraft in launching areas, beaches, and lakes is prohibited.
Exceptions: Use of Alewife and Golden Shiners for bait are prohibited No harvesting of Hybrid Striped Bass. A fine of $125.00 per fish not immediately returned to the water will be imposed for failure to comply.
32. Personal watercraft operators must possess a Boating Safety Education Certificate pursuant to PA Commonwealth Statute, effective January 1, 2000. The Statute provides for a $50.00 fine for the first offense and a $100.00 fine for each subsequent violation of the Fish & Boat Commission Regulations. (Amended by the POA Board, April 29, 2000)
(Amended June 6, 2015).
33. A mandatory fine of $250.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for the second offense will be assessed to anyone who has not successfully completed the Boater Safety Education Course regarding the operation of PWC.
39. Members are urged to use extreme caution while fishing from rowboats or canoes. Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices are required for each occupant on all types of watercraft on all waters in the State. Any boats using a motor must be registered with the PA Fish Commission. All boats used on any waters in The Hideout must be registered with the Recreation Department and display the current year’s registration sticker.
34. A mandatory fine of $50.00 for the first offense and $100.00 for the second offense for anyone who fails to possess a Boating Safety Certificate while operating a PWC. 35. A mandatory fine of $500.00 will be assessed to anyone who operates a watercraft in a reckless manner. In addition, the Board reserves the right to suspend the Lake and Marina privileges of said violator. 36. Everyone fishing must display a current Membership Badge along with his or her Pennsylvania Fishing License (required of all persons 16 years of age and older). Violators are subject to fines by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as well as the POA. 37. Roamingwood Park: Open fishery to harvest fish per Pennsylvania State Fish and Boat Commission Regulations but recommend catch and release. Follow state guidelines with the following exceptions: Exceptions: Use of Alewife and Golden Shiners for bait are prohibited Bass - Cut state limits in half. Therefore: Jan 1 - Apr 17 and Nov 1 - Dec 31: 15’, 2 (combined species) Apr 18 - Jun 12: NO HARVEST Jun 13 - Oct 31: 12’, 3 (combined species) Walleye - NO HARVEST (year round) No harvesting of Walleye or Grass Carp. A fine of $125.00 per fish not immediately returned to the water will be imposed for failure to comply Deerfield Lake: Open fishery to harvest fish per Pennsylvania State Fish and Boat Commission Regulations but recommend catch and release. Follow state guidelines with the following exceptions: Exceptions: Use of Alewife and Golden Shiners for bait are prohibited No harvesting of Grass Carp. A fine of $125.00 per fish not immediately returned to the water will be imposed for failure to comply Brooks Lake: Open fishery to harvest fish per Pennsylvania State Fish and Boat Commission Regulations but recommend catch and release. Follow state guidelines with the following exceptions:
38. Fellow members for various recreation activities share the lakes in The Hideout. It is essential that all who fish clean up their sites before they leave. Litter, including bait containers, fishing line and plastic and paper wrappers are unsightly and a potential danger to our wildlife friends.
40. Ice Fishing is not permitted on any of the Hideout Lakes. 41. Dock spaces involve a waiting list for members that, once selected, dock space remains with the member in good standing each year, contingent upon payment of the yearly season rental fee. CAUTION: ALL FUELING AND REFUELING OF WATERCRAFTS MUST COMPLY WITH BOATER SAFETY HANDBOOK WITH REGARD TO VENTILATION AND FUELING. *****NOTICE***** Effective September 28, 2013 – At the Executive Session of the Board of Directors the Board passed the following resolution to improve our lake water quality as well as boating safety on Roamingwood Lake. The motion reads as follows: To decrease both the noise on and oil pollutions in Roamingwood Lake, Effective January 1st 2014 all new gas powered boats being registered for the first time in the Hideout must be equipped with FOUR STROKE MOTORS. The maximum horse power remains at 90hp! The boat length restriction will remain at 17 foot, but will no longer be measured by the Recreation Department. Also, to eliminate concerns and confusion on how a boats length will be measured before it can be registered in the Hideout, effective January 1st 2014 all new boats being registered in the Hideout for the first time must present official documentation (copy of title or registration) from the State in which the boat is registered that shows that the boat’s length does not exceed 17 feet. ****Used boats owned by a Hideout Property owner and were previously registered for Roamingwood Lake and are sold to another Hideout Property owner for use on Roamingwood Lake will be considered “grandfathered” and will be exempt from the Four Stroke Motor only restriction. ■
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LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS -AMERICAN LEGION POST 807 MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday of month, 7:00 p.m. Hamlin Sr Center. Seeking members and old friends. -KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7403 MEETING - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church Hall. -DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WAYNE COUNTY CHAPTER #114 MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m. Cordaro’s Rest. Honesdale. John Miracle (570) 698-6816. -THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd & 4th Saturday of month at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hamlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Clothing Day - 1st Wednesday after the 2nd Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Donations welcomed whenever the shoppe is open. -ST. THOMAS MORE/ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY - open 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 9:30-11:00 a.m. -HAMLIN FIRE & RESCUE BINGO Every Sunday & Wednesday at Bingo Hall (behind Hamlin Fire & Rescue on
HIDEOUT SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION Since 1995, The Hideout Sportsman’s Association has strived to improve the knowledge and skill of its members and neighbors in matters related to the proper care and handling of firearms, the management of shooting ranges and to develop fellowship, sportsmanship and good citizenship among its members. To that end, The Hideout Sportsman’s Association will partner with a local state-of-the-art indoor shooting range to offer courses in basic beginners pistol shooting and safety classes. These courses and others will be offered through The Hideout Sportsmen’s Assoc. for a limited time. Interested individuals should contact Ray West at (570) 616-5233 for details. They meet on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the POA ■
the hill). Doors open 5 p.m. Games start 6 p.m. -CHICKEN BAR- B-Q AT LEDGEDALE VOL. FIRE CO. Saturday July 2 from 1 p.m. to sold out at the fire hall on Goose Pond Rd. Eat In or Take Out. Everyone Welcome! -FREE CONCERTS EVERY SATURDAY St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hawley (405 Church Street) is presenting free concerts each Saturday at 1 p.m. Free parking. Contact the church for a schedule of performers at 570 226-2411. -MADISONVILLE INDEPENDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT Madisonvilles 7th Annual-Mad Mudder Mud Run - August 20, 2022 1st segment starts at 9 a.m. www.madmudder.org -MADISONVILLE INDEPENDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT Designer Bag Lottery-$25 tickets-Only 250 tickets will be sold! To purchase tickets please go to our Facebook page, Madisonville Independent Fire Department, Station 56 ■
HIDEOUT ADULT SOCIAL GROUP The HASG was formed in 1980 to provide an opportunity for Hideout members, including renters, age 40 and over, to meet with and socialize with other members of our community. If you enjoy meeting new friends, socializing with old friends, and like to party, then the H.A.S.G. is for you. Typical events include dinner dances, picnics, luaus, a “social” golf league, local outings, travel, and anything else you can think of that involves socializing, dining, and just generally having a great time with wonderful friends new and old. The H.A.S.G. meets the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Lodge. Refreshments are always served. All interested Hideout members are welcome to attend our meetings. Let us know you’re coming and a member of our Welcoming Committee will greet you. For more information please contact: Barbara Kelczewski (570) 503-0855, beesafe@echoes.net ■
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HIDEOUT MEMBERS Welcome to the NEIGHBORHOOD! David Thompson, Cathy Thompson, Gwen Thackray, Jay Thackray Telford, PA Chalfont, PA
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David Cosme Jersey City, NJ
Stankiewicz Levittow, PA
James and Melissa Passanante Merrick, NY
Abbie, Rudy & Josslin Muto Kutztown, PA
The Yandoli Family Staten Island, NY
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Hideout Book Club
HIDEOUT POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Hideout Book Club is once again meeting in the library, 2nd floor of the RSC.
DAY
DATE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
LOCATION
FRIDAY
JANUARY 14, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
SATURDAY
JANUARY 22, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
MARCH 11, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
If you have any questions, please email: hideoutbookclub@gmail.com.
SATURDAY
MARCH 19, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
MAY 6, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
The Hideout Book Club Selections for 2022
SATURDAY
MAY 14, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
JULY 22, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
SATURDAY
JULY 30, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
AUGUST 12, 2022
2023 BUDGET REVIEW
9 AM
POA
SATURDAY
AUGUST 20, 2022
MEET THE CANDIDATES
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
REGULAR MEETING 2023 BUDGET COMMUNITY REVIEW 2023 BUDGET BOARD VOTE
9 AM
POA
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 7, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 16, 2022
ANNUAL MEETING
10 AM
MAIN LODGE
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
WORKSHOP MEETING
1 PM
POA
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
9 AM
MAIN LODGE
We meet at 4 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. After a one hour, member led discussion, many of us go to the Clubhouse for dinner.
Book Club
July 21…...…The Huntress, by Quinn August 18….The group meets to select books for next year’s reading.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE LIAISON LIST 2021-2022 ECC Richard Guiffredo BUDGET Jerry Restaino DISCIPLINARY Jerry Restaino FOOD & BEVERAGE Andrew Miller COMMUNICATIONS Lou Delli Santi GOLF Lou Delli Santi LAKES Andrew Miller LONG RANGE PLANNING Richard Yocum
PUBLIC SAFETY Michael Terranova PUBLIC WORKS Michael Terranova PARKS & RECREATION Robert Tressler GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Jerry Restaino WILDLIFE & FORESTRY MANAGEMENT Richard Yocum NOMINATING Michael Terranova RS&W Andrew Miller
THE HIDEOUT HAS AN APP! The Hideout App will give you information on events happening in our community. You can also see the most current Hideabout Newspaper and Hideabout Extra. To download it, go to the App Store or Google Play and search “The Hideout” then look for The Hideout flower.
Please Remember: Members are responsible for the conduct of their family, renters, guests, and other invitees. There are QR codes at:
the Main and North gates for The Hideabout Newspaper and The Hideabout Extra. Please let your friends and family know that when they stop at the gate to get their pass, if they scan the QR codes with their smart phones they will have easy assess to our monthly and bi-monthly publications. THANK YOU!
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Lakes Committee Minutes - May 21, 2022 Members Present: Dennis Chartier, Kent Fairfield, Arnie Milidantri, Rick Nolte, Judy Restaino Present on Zoom: Kirsten Dolan, Steve Flapan, Iggy Rivera, Jeff Silverman Staff: Paul Matarazzo, Jill Metschulat Board: Rick Yocum Absent: Bob Kravetz The meeting was called to order at 9:01 in-person and on Zoom followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written with a motion by A. Milidantri, a second by R. Nolte, and approval by all. OLD BUSINESS: Princeton Hydro/NatureWorks: They were on site on May 17th for the necessary treatments and will come every two weeks. Phoslock was applied at both Brooks and Deerfield, and both lakes were treated for algae and bacteria. Fish Stocking: The proposal was approved by the Board, and Shultz was contacted, and the fish were delivered promptly (535 largemouth bass - 300 in Roamingwood, 150 in Brooks, 85 in Deerfield). In the fall largemouth bass will be again added to Brooks and 300-400 Walleye in Roamingwood. A.Milidantri asked about stocking additional sterile grass carp as none have been stocked in the past several years. P. Matarazzo had talked to Princeton Hydro and that will be based on the vegetation survey which looked good last year. Lake Genero Treatment: It will be treated by Nature Works this year which will aid with water quality in the Entrance Pond. Aeration Systems: All have been activated by PH and new filters installed
and filter heads in Deerfield changed. Floating Islands: P. Matarazzo is still awaiting the proposal from Nature Works for the floating islands for Deerfield. The old islands in Brooks will be left at the shoreline if they bloom and look good. The new ones are looking good. Water Quality Report: The first quarterly report from PH was received on May 13th, and the water quality was great. Some curly leaf was found in Brooks and will eventually be treated. J. Silverman asked about using BioChar to treat for phosphorus. P. Matarazzo discussed it with PH and feels that unless you spend a good deal of money, it wouldn’t be effective but might try it in Brooks. Lot Numbers on Docks: All lakefront owners have received an email reminder or a letter regarding bulkhead and dock number rules. NEW BUSINESS/OPEN DISCUSSION: Geese Management: R. Nolte brought up geese management on the lakes. P. Matarazzo doesn’t think it is a problem at this time but will continue to monitor it and see the numbers on the lakes. New House Construction on Tanglewood: It was noted that brown water was flowing from a construction site on Tanglewood as there seemed to be no sediment fence installed and asked P. Matarazzo to look into it. The next meeting will be on June 25th. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 with a motion by K. Fairfield, a second by A. Milidantri and approval by all. Respectfully submitted, Judy Restaino ■
THERE’S NOT A MOMENT TO SPARE!!! Hideout Adult Bowling League Wednesdays 12:30p.m. September 7, 2022 - April 19, 2023 Call Reggie (570) 698-7429 CAPTAINS DRAFT MEETING Hideout POA Conference Room Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
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Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes June 8, 2022 Call to Order: 10:00 Pledge of Allegiance Present: Rich Straczynski-Chair Person, Jim Dunn, John Casey, Thomas Foley, Raymond Berri, Dan O’Neil, Michelle Popadynec, Craig Rafaniello-Project Manager, Dennis Polhamus-Facilities Manager, Michael Terranova-Board Liaison, Desiree Detres-Maintenance Administrative Clerk Excused: William Pols, Lisa Mckenna, Dale Conlon Minutes from meeting on, April 13th, 2022, were approved by Jim Dunn and Raymond Berri DISCUSSION OLD BUSINESS STREET SWEEPER- The purchase of the Used Street Sweeper is on hold. It’s having some mechanical issues. A mechanic will take a look at it. CRACK SEALING- Unfortunately there is not enough money in the budget for crack sealing. We’ve used most of the budget on other road repairs and work on some of the courts. In 2023 we’ll have part of the Roaming wood Sewer and Water project money coming back into Facilities. Once we have that we can send out RFPs for crack sealing. NATURE TRAIL- Nature Trail has been completed. There are a few minor things that need to be taken care of. There are new signs being installed that can be seen from the road. We are also adding Pedestrian Crossing signs at all Cross Walks. PROJECTS TIKI BAR- Final plans for the Tiki Bar was handed out to all Committee Members. It is currently out for bid. Our pre site meeting is July 23rd. Hopefully we’ll get those bids in by August so we can get the Board to Award the bid and begin with this project after Labor Day weekend. MAIN GATE: This project is on hold due to revisions from Penn Dot. We were approved and then denied. Peters Consultants is working on this for us. Main Gate wall will be cleaned up. The rock wall was hit by a vehicle. STORM WATER: A list of completed Storm Water projects was handed out to the Committee Members. More than half have been completed. The list will be updated as projects are completed and any projects added. Ridgeview Drive will be reconstructed along with parts of Woodcrest and Woodhill. LINE STRIPING- On June 13th J-Line will come in to Line Strip the entire community. Along with the mail boxes and parking lots. BEACH REVITALIZATION- This project is completed. The North Beach has been extended about 75 feet. Road Crew did
all the Storm Water remediation. Over at the Main Beach the retaining wall was removed. Some trees were also removed and we added more sand. MAPLEWOOD SWALE- We are waiting on a Joint Permit application to restabilize some of areas of this swale to prevent some of the erosion. KIDDIE POOL- We put in a request for money for the Main Pool and Kiddie Pool. Once it’s approved, we can start concrete work on both the Main Pool and Kiddie Pool. Also put new liners in the Main Pool and North Pool. SKI HILL- Ski Hill has a new manager, Mark Rivezzi. He was the Head Mechanic at the Maintenance Shop. He’s been going over all the equipment and making necessary repairs. He went over the chair lift and found the overspeed sensor needs to be upgraded. All chairs have been removed and he is going over all the grips. JSD will do an assessment on the electrical. We are also purchasing a new snow gun. The Ice-Skating rink will be converted into rental shop and ticket sales. Warming Hut will be used by employees only. RESERVE STUDY- Reserve study is out to bid. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 1. Clubhouse needs some tiles changed 2. Dog Park between the two gates could use more gravel. 3. Laurel Park Playground are their swings and slides being installed? Maintenance will look into this. 4. Tennis Courts behind Recreation has some moss growing near the back of the court. North Pool Tennis courts needs some maintenance work. South Beach Tennis Courts has some holes and need to be resurfaced. Consider adding signs informing guests and members that No Skate Boards, No Bikes and No Skating inside courts. Recreation will be informed of these issues. 5. Volley Ball Courts at the OSC needs to have the net put up. 6. Bocce Ball Courts also needs some work. 7. Pot Holes on Stock Farm both sides have been taken care of. North Side Mail Box Building has been cleaned and looks great. 8. POA incoming gas line needs to be anchored to the wall and a safety Ballard installed. Motion to Adjourn: 11:00 am Motion by: Michelle Popadynec Second by: Tom Foley Next meeting will be: July 13th, at 10:00am ■
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Hideout Woodworkers Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2022
A meeting of the Hideout Woodworkers was called to order at approx. 7 pm on 05/10/22 at the woodworker shop by John Gaspari. Pledge of Allegiance: The group said the pledge of allegiance to open the meeting. Prior Meeting Minutes: Ray Lubanski read the meeting minutes from the last meeting held on 04/12/22. The meeting minutes were accepted and seconded for the report as read. Treasurer’s report: Dave Dimmick read the Treasurer’s Report. The report was accepted and seconded as read. Sickness and Distress: Al Aurechio has been moved back to the hospital for treatment for Covid. There are no further updates on Jay Lobb’s condition. Correspondence: Nothing new at this time. Shop Needs / Old Business: We do not have any projects currently that we need to be involved with. We will have to decline a project requested by one of the Hideout members for a raised bed in the vegetable garden. Social: We will not have the annual golf trip to Hanover this year. We do not have enough interested parties. -John Gaspari will post a sign-up sheet for the Rail Runner ball game. The game is tentatively scheduled for mid-July. -John Gaspari will also post a sign-up sheet for our annual picnic in order to gauge the interest in this event. New Business: We had a meeting with POA/REC management to define the responsibilities of POA/REC as opposed to the Woodworker club as it relates to the woodshop. The woodshop is defined as the area where all of the tools are. The woodworker club is defined as the kitchen area.
We gave POA/REC management a suggested amenity agreement for discussion. John Bondel informed us that a candidate has been hired to oversee the woodshop and handle user sign ins, equipment use, etc. The tentative hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Members can use the shop at that time to work on their projects.The kitchen area will remain open for member use the same as it is today. Larry Frotten defined the differences between an amenity and a club. He reviewed the background used to determine how the staffing, hours, etc. were determined. Access to the woodshop itself will be monitored by the new employee. The door lock to the shop will be disabled to all members except the Woodworker club board. If a member absolutely needs to use the shop on an off day then a Woodworker board member must be present with them. A new budget for the woodshop will have to be created. POA/REC will take care of this. The Hideout will promote the benefits of the woodshop in order to acquire new members. The Hideout will handle training for new members going forward. Current woodworker personnel will assist the new employee to have him “learn the ropes.” The potential starting date for these changes is 5/16/22. The woodshop is a Hideout amenity. The Woodworker club is a completely separate entity. The Hideout will promote the Junior woodworkers class. The club will tentatively provide our expertise in organizing the running the event. The woodworker club will discuss the Junior woodworker’s event separately. Miscellaneous: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45 pm. ■
REAL ESTATE Knock, Knock
By: Terri Ditty, Associate Broker
A
ll joking aside, your front door is the number one item with the largest return on investment when considering which upgrades you can perform to help increase the value of your home and attract buyers. When you’re preparing your house for the market, almost every agent will explain how valuable curb appeal is when it comes to marketing your home. Curb appeal can mean a lot of things, of course, ranging from wholesale replacement of the roof, paint, and landscaping, to a few tidy details designed to spruce up the place. One of the best (and most costeffective!) tune-ups you can make works both from the curb and from up close. It’s kind of like Botox for your home’s face. It’s a little something I like to think of as the “Front Door Tune-up.” The front door is a focal point on your home, both from a distance and up close. Here’s how to leverage it for maximum impact: 1) Paint the door with an appropriate,
fresh, contrasting color. Not only will this draw the eye (possibly even away from the crack in the driveway!), but it will go a long way to creating the impression of a new paint job. 2) Replace knob/handle and lock hardware. The feel of the doorknob, the click of the hardware, and the sense of security the door conveys matters hugely. It’s a front-line sensory experience for potential buyers. A sticky, weak, degraded set of locks only hurts your first impression. Remember, the prospective buyer is standing right behind your real estate agent while they struggle with a bad lock. 3) Upgrade the door, if possible. Sometimes paint and hardware won’t do the trick. If you have an older home or in a neighborhood where many of the same styles of door were used, this could be a good time to differentiate your home while upgrading the aesthetic. The “Front Door Tune-up” is a subtle but effective listing tool. So Knock Knock… Who’s There?... Buyers!!!! ■
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Salem Township Board of Supervisor Minutes - May 10, 2022 The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on May 10th, 2022 with all members present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. Diana Trygar announced she was recording the meeting. The minutes of the April 12th, 2022 meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Planning Commission had no quorum. Sub-divisions: The Palazzolo sub-division and lot consolidation reviewed with surveyor Mr. Harsche. Merel Swingle moved to approved 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Quad 3 Engineering was present representing Double Eagle Ventures, he produced a sketch plan for improving the old UPS building into a drive thru Dunkin Donuts. They are only in planning stage no plans or submissions at this time. Looking to ask the Township of concerns or negative impacts. The concern of access to the Township Building Road was noted. He advised it would be removed and the driveway access to the State Road would be widened and moved to handle higher traffic volume. With no major concerns they will reach out to Penn-Dot for discussion on driveway updates. New Business: The 2022 Seal Coat project was discussed. J & J Road, C. Bidwell Road and possibly Sawmill Road will be Seal Coated and fog sealed along with adding Double yellow line painting to several roads in the Township. Motion to advertise for bid opening June14th, 2022 noting the right to reject any one road or all roads or any one bid or all bids, made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Old Business: Penn-Dot Meeting for Bridge and Road closure on RT 590 is
tentatively scheduled for June 14th, 2022 at 5:30PM. State to advertise meeting date and time. Neville Trailer Park engineer update read. Clean up day May 14th, 2022 from 8am until noon and Electronics recycling scheduled for May 21st, 2022 from 9am until 1pm with a cost of $20. Per car load. Attorney Updates: Attorney Treat noted he is working on a Short term rental Ordinance. The draft will be available for public comment next month. Discussions on enforcement and fees. The concern is Safety and sewage and nuisances. Motion to advertise discussion and public comment for July 12th, 2022 meeting made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Correspondence: Real Estate transfer tax in the amount of $13,668.77 received for the month of April. Lake Ariel Fire Company provided an Activity Report for April 2022. Bills were reviewed and a motion to approve and pay with no corrections or comments made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Park Updates: Mr. Madden noted that the park is getting busy and the dirt pile is getting runover. Public Time: Rosemary Brown spoke and introduced herself at a candidate for Senate in the newly drawn 40th District. She noted listening to the problems and concerns in our area, that many in the neighboring areas are dealing with the same issues. With no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Meeting Adjourned at 7:15PM. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer ■
MAILBOX ADVISORY Cluster mailboxes within The Hideout are limited. The United States Postal Service has advised The Hideout that their policy is to revoke and/or reassign the box of individuals who do not retrieve their mail for a period of three or more weeks. Please be sure to pick up your mail from your box on a regular basis. If you are unable to retrieve your mail from your box for an extended time, you should make arrangements with the Lake Ariel Post Office to have mail held or forwarded and ask how to preserve your box assignment. ■
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Important Information You Should Know THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS
25 MPH
in designated Safety Zones fines are doubled. Please watch for our pedestrians. We have many children and adults out riding bicycles and walking dogs.
Please observe all signs and Association rules for the safety of our members, guests, and staff.
ATTENTION MEMBERS When your guests come to visit, please make sure that they know your lot number when registering at the gate. This will expedite entrance into the community.
HAVE GUESTS COMING TO THE HIDEOUT FOR A VISIT? You can register your guest online or using your mobile device including Apple, Android and Blackberry. To register please visit The Hideout website http://www.hideoutassoc.com and click on “On-line Guest Registration” to fill out the form. Once signed up, you will receive an email with directions.
LAKEVIEW AND WOODPOINT COURT
A dangerous condition arises on busy weekends from vehicles parking on the side of the road on Lakeview and Woodpoint Court. Vehicles parked on the side of the road in this location impede traffic and could possibly block access to the area by emergency vehicles. Due to this condition the Board has passed a motion deeming Lakeview and Woodpoint Court “Emergency Access Roads.” No parking will be permitted on the side of the road in this area. The Public Safety Department will aggressively enforce this rule. Anyone who parks in this location will be subject to a $150.00 fine and a $300.00 fine for repeat offenses.
AMENITY BADGES All Hideout Members must have a current Amenity Badge on their person in order to use any of The Hideout Amenities. Guests must also show their guest badges at all times. There are no exceptions to this rule.
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS In order to use our Food & Beverage licensed facilities, you must either be with a member or have the member purchase a social membership card for you. Social Membership cards are available at the Clubhouse.
BUCKLE UP It’s the law! SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES!
ATTENTION VETERANS If you have a chronic illness or injury which occurred while you were in Military Service, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you must first file a claim with the Veteran’s Administration. For additional information, please contact Disabled Veteran Bob Addieg (570) 698-8337. No fee involved.
HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS
570-630-3700 570-630-3723 570-630-3728 570-630-3729 570-630-3731 570-630-3732 570-630-3733 570-630-3734 570-630-3735 570-630-3736 570-630-3737 570-630-3738
Registration Maintenance Main Lodge Security Ski Hill Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Golf Pro Shop North Gate Dispatcher Main Gate
HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS Dial area code (570) then the number
POA Office POA Fax North Beach North Pool Recreation Fax Main Pool Mini Golf Woodworkers’ Shop Golf Maintenance
698-4100 698-9457 698-7013 698-7011 698-6580 698-7014 698-4086 698-6269 698-6384
EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317
HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL 920 To reach the following, please dial (570) 698-4100 plus ext. number
Maintenance 132 Main Gate 140 North Gate 142
Main Lodge Public Safety Office Clubhouse Bar Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Hideout Quilters Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Ski Hill Golf Pro Shop Game Room Registration
149 150 151 155 156 160 164 165 170 180 244 300
HIDEOUT WEBSITE www.hideoutassoc.com The Hideout’s website has a public side as well as a member side. To register for the member side, please go to the home page and click on the “Member Login” button and then hit Member Registration. Your member number will be on your Dues Statement.
HIDEOUT FACEBOOK Like us on Facebook - go to Facebook.com and enter “Hideout Property Owners Association” in the search bar.
BIRTHDAY CORNER Please contact Lisa Green at lgreen@thehideout.us to announce your child’s birthday in The Hideabout Newspaper. Submit by the fifteenth of the month for the next issue. Your picture will be returned upon request.
GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB The Hideout Adult Social Group (HASG) believes in neighbors helping neighbors. Although the Good Neighbors Club is a function of the HASG, we are pleased to offer medical equipment to all Hideout residents. Many people in the Hideout have donated medical equipment which they no longer have need of. These items are now being kept in a storage closet in the Indoor Sports Complex. There are lots of walkers and crutches, some canes, numerous potty chairs, and shower seats, a few wheelchairs and a scooter. If you have need of any of these for yourself or if a guest is coming for the weekend and is in need of one for that time period, you may borrow one by stopping in at the Recreation office (570-630-3733), and someone will show you to the storage closet. Please remember to sign out whatever you are borrowing. If you are unable to get to the Indoor Sports Complex, please contact Judy Restaino at 570-698-9840, and she will arrange for you to get what you need.
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CLASSIFIED ADS HOMES FOR RENT
HOME FOR SALE
• Book your Vacation or Full Time Rentals with your Hideout Specialists, RE/MAX BEST. 570-698-7299/ 800-577-5005, www.hideoutbest.com, remaxbestinfo@yahoo.com
• By Owner 50 Parkwood ER# 37 4Bd/2Ba Lg Master $323,200 http://tinyurl.com/50Parkwood
Editors note: look for their ad on our website at www.hideoutassoc.com See their ad on page 2
BOATS FOR SALE • 1985 Bayliner 85 horse power motor runs Hideout Registered $3,500 firm call/text Carolyn 914-419-5267 • Old Town Discovery 158 Canoe with paddles $425.00 Good Condition Call 914-610-6249 Dennis
CLEANING SERVICE • Suds Up Cleaning Service “Suds up or scrub up, there’s nothing we won’t clean up!” • Residential • Commercial • Rentals • Contractor Clean up Insurance, Free Estimates, We Love Referrals! Call 570-229-4774 Editors note: see their ad on page 43
RENT OR BUY • Located at Tahiti Village in Las Vegas, Nev. Two weeks anytime, anywhere it’s available. One week two bedrooms, two weeks one bedroom. Fran and Richie Kurz 845-774-9376 kurzf@yahoo.com
WATERPROOFING & MOLD REMEDIATION • Do you have water coming into your basement or crawlspace? Are you tired of that damp, musty odor all the time? Does anyone suffer from allergies, but only when they’re at this home? Well don’t suffer these problems anymore, call the experts around the corner! INTEGRA-CLEAN & DRY 570-676-8862 WE CAN HELP! Editors note: see their ad on page 30
CALL 570-630-3716 All classified ads are due by the 20th of the month to run in the following month’s Hideabout. Payment is due before printing. DON’T FORGET YOUR PHONE NUMBER!
Arlene A McHale Ins Agcy Inc
Rt 191, PO Box 849 Hamlin, PA 18427-0849
Bus (570) 689-5238
Fax (570) 689-9559 arlene.mchale.c39s@statefarm.com For Emergency Road Service, call 877-627-5757
Arlene A McHale Agent
Lake Township Board of Supervisor Minutes - May 3, 2022 The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on May 3rd, 2022. The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Robert Batzel and Timothy Jaggars were present. The pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
T. Jaggars reviewed the bids and made a motion to approve Low bidder Kohrs Excavating Carried 2-0-1 abstaining was Scottie Swingle.
T. Jaggars moved to approve the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held on April 5th, 2022, carried 3-0. T. Jaggars moved to approve the treasury report for April 2022, carried 3-0.
Pocono Spray Patching $ 276,092.97
Public Comment: None Subdivisions: 1) None Correspondence: 1) Lake Ariel Fire Company provided the Supervisors with its April Activity report. They had 37 incidents, held 3 trainings, and 6 meetings. They also held 2 fundraisers. Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month of April they handled snow storms. They sweep the roads and replaced the bristles on the broom. They took the last cinder spreader off the trucks and cleaned them and the trucks. Painting and spackling in the garage area being done to repair ceiling areas. Lawn care at both Township properties. Old Business: 1) Stump removal Bid opening held. Bids received as follows: Kohrs Excavating $ 29,400.00 Scottie and Joshua Swingle $ 58,500.00
2) Seal Coat Project bids were opened as follows: Wayco Inc. $ 363,150.40
Midland Asphalt $ 329,976.60 Suit Kote $ 345,003.50 S. Swingle moved to approve low bidder Pocono Spray Patching for the Seal Coat project, carried 3-0. 3) Primary Election Day is scheduled for May 17th here at the Lake Township Municipal building. 4) Electronic recycling is being held at Salem Township on May 21st from 9am until 1pm cost is $20 per car load. New Business: 1) Lake recreation phase 3 discussion. T. Jaggars noted conversation with Engineering service while in Hershey that does planning and grant applications for park development. He noted to keep moving forward with project and next stages. Additional Public Comment: Dave Cummins noted while in Hershey he noted information on DCNR grants available for park improvements.
R Mck $ 37,450.00
S. Swingle moved to pay the bills and approve the payroll and to adjourn the meeting carried 3-0.
Breymeier Excavating $ 73,350.00
Jennifer Wargo Secretary ■
Now that the warm weather has arrived, please watch out for Pedestrians on Hideout Roads We thank the Lake Ariel Fire Company for all they do for The Hideout Community. Please help support our Volunteer Fire Company!
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SHOP LOCAL •Household & Bulk Garbage Pickup •Handyman services •Property cleanups •Power washing & staining ...and more
Teal Feather Shoppe
DON’T FORGET! Let our local businesses know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER!
(570) 689-2539 (570) 470-4748
OSTROWSKI CONSTRUCTION
(570) 878-6778
Andrew Ostrowski Owner
Artisan Wares Vintage Treasures Unique Gifts
570-470-5885 Let us tackle your next project. From front doors PA172669 to back decks, we do it all!
INSURED
DIRLAM
BROS. LU M BE R CO., I n c .
∙ 229 Mount Cobb Highway, Hamlin, PA 18427 ( 570-689-4071 ∙ 250 Sunrise Ave., Honesdale, PA 18431 ( 570 253-3540 ∙ 653 Rt. 739, Lords Valley, Hawley, PA 18428 ( 570-775-0598 ∙ 20 Oak Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 ( 845-252-3955 ∙ Rt. 507 & Brink Hill Road, Greentown, PA 18426 ( 570-676-9860 Boom Truck - Fork Lift Service - Prompt Delivery Designer Kitchens 1 Commercial St., Honesdale, PA 18431 - 570-253-6600
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- RECYCLING OF YARD MATERIALS -
Top Soil, Driveway Stone, Mason Sand, & more!
Pennsylvania Round Stone • White Sand
Blooming Grove Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Catterson Road, Hamlin, PA Hours: 8-4pm Mon-Fri - most Sat. 8-12pm
PHONE: 570-689-5505
Logan Bolduc Brian Bolduc Owners
bolduc_son@yahoo.com
(570) 840-1192 (570) 877-7106 Find us on Facebook
EXCAVATING & LANDSCAPING
@BolducExcavation Insured
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Hideabout subscription.
The Hideabout Newspaper will still be stocked at the North and Main Gate Mailboxes and at the amenities each month.
You can also view it on The Hideout website at: www.hideoutassoc.com.
NEPA WaterProofing, LLC
SEAMLESS GUTTERS
Large Color Selection of Gutters & Guards
570-840-9309
PA#123266
power washing too! Email: heavenlyscentcleaning4you@gmail.com
GOULDSBORO CHIMNEY & FURNACE CLEANING CO.
(570) 676-5253 ROBERT
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M&D
Have a question?
NEW GENERATOR INSTALLATION
(570) 698-4100
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL (570) 352-6716
Licensed & Fully Insured
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Here’s who to call... POA
Amenities Phone Extensions NM Art Center....................ext. 164 Food & Beverage............... ext. 151 Main Gate........................... ext. 140 Main Gate Direct Line........ 630-3738
DESTINY CONTRACTING & HANDYMAN Services Perry Behr 631-374-8027 #PA143702 1494 The Hideout • Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Automatic Delivery
Main Lodge......................... ext. 155 Main Pool........................... 698-7014 Mini Golf............................. 698-4086 North Beach....................... 698-7013 North Gate.......................... ext. 142 North Gate Direct Line....... 630-3737 North Pool.......................... 698-7011 Quilters............................... ext. 156 Ski Hill................................ ext. 170 Woodworkers..................... 698-6269
Departments Dial (570) plus number Golf Maintenance...............698-6384 Maintenance....................... 698-4100, ext. 133
Locklin's Bottled Gas, Inc. Ask your neighbor about our service and friendly and personable office staff!
Competitive Pricing Family Owned (570) 689-7100
& Operated Hamlin, PA 18427
Serving The Hideout Community For Over 10 Years
• WE DO BATHROOMS •
CBS Construction, LLC 570-352-5351
North Gate Emergency...... 698-6317
ALL ASPECTS OF HOME REMODELING
Recreation.......................... 698-4100, ext. 160
We specialize in custom bathroom, kitchen, & interior work. Go to our Facebook page for pics of completed jobs and inspiration!
Fitness Center.................... 698-4100, ext. 165 Registration........................698-4100, ext. 100 Golf Pro Shop.....................698-4100, ext. 180 Public Safety Patrol Office..698-4100, ext. 145
Retired NYCMOS
Fully Insured
PA 025881
Game Room.......................698-4100, ext. 244
Utilities RS&W..................................(570) 698-6162
Call serviced within 24 hours! Most same day!
570-906-0909
Other Helpful Numbers Emergency Dial “911”
State Police.........................(570) 253-7126 Geisinger CMC.................... (570) 703-8000 Geisinger, Wilkes Barre...... (570) 348-1120 Regional Hospital of Scranton.(570) 348-7100 Moses Taylor, Scranton...... (570) 770-5000 Wayne Memorial, Honesdale.........................(570) 253-8100
Check out our website at: www.hideoutassoc.com for everything and anything happening in The Hideout.
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Precision Tree Co. ...branching out to meet your needs!
570-241-3048 Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage & Cleanup Landscaping Services 24 Hour Emergency Service References Available
• Free Estimates • Fully Insured Visit our website: www.precisiontreeco.yolasite.com
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ADVERTISERS’ DIRECTORY A to Z Maintenance Page 21 AASSKK LLC Page 15 Agway - Lake Ariel Page 66 Al Dente’s Pizzeria Page 41 Allen’s Amish Shoppe Page 66 Allen Builder’s and Landscape LLC Page 66 Apple Maintenance Inc. Page 42 Aurel’s TV & Appliances Page 57 Avalanche Services Page 66 Axe Works Page 34 Azzato Electric Page 69 Beth’s Heavenly Scent Page 70 Berkshire Hathaway-Anne McCausland Page 47 Blooming Grove Sand & Gravel, Inc. Page 70 Blue Ox Tree Service Page 33 Bolduc & Son Excavating & Landscaping Page 70 Brendan Kelly Carpentry LLC. Page 18 Brothers’ Lawn Care & Construction Co. Page 17 BTM Flooring Page 43 Bug E. Bug Pest Control Page 66 Camp Umpy’s Bagels & Stuff Page 20 Carey Construction Page 16 Carman Electrical Svc., Inc. Page 41 CBS Construction, LLC. Page 71 Century 21 - Hamlin Office Page 3 CM’s Construction, Inc. Page 41 Colors Unite Painting Page 71 Countryman Home Improvements Page 66 Cover All Painting Co. Page 46 Crum Tree Service Page 66 DeAngelo Pest Control Page 16 Deep Clean Carpet & Upholstery Care Page 42 DESTINY CONTRACTING Page 71 DIRLAM BROS. LUMBER CO., Inc. Page 70 Disaster Blaster Page 46 Driftwood Cove Marina Page 66 Duffy Plumbing Page 59 Eastern Residential Solutions Page 57 Evergreen Chimney Page 35 Elaine Isabel Smith Notary Public Page 66 Five Star Modular Inc. Page 11 Forbes Pest Control Page 71 Furry Friends Page 66 Gouldsboro Chimney & Furnace Cleaning Co. Page 70 Help Wanted Page 20 Home Pro Exteriors Inc Page 19 IHOP Restaurant - Lake Ariel, PA Page 34 Integra-Clean & Dry Page 30 James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Page 63 Jake’s Carpet Page 56 Jim Histed’s Plumbing & Heating Page 71 John T. Bolles General Contracting Page 56 John’s Italian Restaurant Page 42
JSD Electrical Page 44 JTJ Builders, Inc Page 31 JT’s Painting & Contracting Page 46 K.N. Electric Page 66 Kanga Roof Page 31 Katz Financial Page 35 KBS Enterprises Page 45 Keller Williams Real Estate Page 10 Koberlein Septic Page 42 L & M Boutique Page 18 Laurel’s Hometown Cafe Page 47 Lehigh Gap Page 46 Liberty Mutual Insurance Page 71 Lighthouse Harbor Marina Page 44 Locklin’s Bottled Gas, Inc. Page 71 M and D Plumbing Page 71 Maiocco Excavating Inc. Page 40 Maria’s Cleaning Services Page 66 Michael Goldstock Property Maint. Page 70 Mike’s Walk-In Carpet Page 31 NEPA Pest Control Page 18 Nepa Roof & House Washing Page 71 NEPA Storage Page 20 NEPA WaterProofing, LLC Page 70 New Wave Marine Page 66 O’Leary Roofing Page 16 Ostrowski Construction Page 70 Physical Therapy Assoc. of NEPA Page 30 Precision Tree Co. Page 71 Realty Executives Page 14 RE/MAX BEST Page 2 Rif’s Place Page 17 Rinker Inc. Page 40 Rooter-Man Page 47 Scotty’s Services Inc. Page 42 Seaman’s Marine Inc. Page 43 Sergio Rumayor Independent Senior Health Insurance Rep. Page 43 ShingleMe Roofing Page 43 Simplify Clean, Organize, De-Clutter Page 40 Special Touch Window Treatments Page 14 St. Mary’s Villa Page 47 Stag Tree Specialists Page 56 State Farm-Crosby Ins and Fin Svcs Page 47 State Farm-Arlene A McHale Ins Agcy Page 69 Suds Up Cleaning Service Page 43 Superior Plus Propane Page 41 Teal Feather Shoppe Page 70 The Roof Brothers, Inc. Page 14 Tommy Gun Shooting Range Page 35 Valley Glass & Copper Works Page 17 Verizon Page 45 Vonderhey Blacktop Page 70