A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Logan Steele, the LNC Visionary End-of-Spring 2013 WHAT’S INSIDE BOG Openings ..... 2 Welcome Back Party ....................... 3 LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally 2013 ............... 4 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events ..................... 5 Healthy Eating and Living Workshop .... 6 Pool Luau .............. 7 Season Kick-Off Round Robin.......... 8 50th Anniversary Pin Collection .............. 9 Swing Shop .......... 10 23rd Annual Bass Tournament ......... 11 Newspaper Service Returns ................. 12
Logan Boone Steele was born and raised in Summit, New Jersey graduating high school from Admiral Farraguat Academy. Mr. Steele attended Princeton University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1951 under the ROTC Program. While at Princeton Logan Steele was a roommate of Harry Schoettle. They were also members of Dial Lodge, an Eating Club at the University. Logan Steele served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon release from the Navy, Mr. Steele incorporated the Logan Construction Company. His first project was a service station in Summit, New Jersey. Realizing that service stations were not his forte, Logan Steele visualized family second home vacation communities outside the city limits in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Areas. Mr. Steele’s first and second developments were Scenic Lakes in Sussex County, New Jersey and Lake Panorama in Franklin County, New Jersey. These small but successful projects provided Logan Steele with the experience he needed to move on to Pennsylvania in 1963 and purchase the land that today comprises Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. From 1963 to 1971 Logan Steele commuted to Pocono Pines from Summit, New Jersey and rented a home in the area for the Summer months. In 1972 Logan moved his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He then commuted on a weekly basis in the Spring and Fall and rented a home in the area for the Summer months. Mr. Steele was not particularly fond of the Winters in the Northeast. Logan Steele was a visionary who literally dreamed Lake Naomi and Timber Trails into reality. He started with Club Beach and the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Next he opened one of his signature facilities, the Lake Naomi Swimming Pool Complex, in 1971 followed by the Lake Naomi Tennis Complex in 1974. Mr. Steele then moved on to Timber Trails developing the iconic Timber Trails Gatehouse and Entrance. Mr. Steele was a unique developer in many ways. First and foremost he made his development decisions based on what would provide the Members with the most joy and best experience, rather than based on what brought the best financial rewards for him. The Timber Trails Golf Course is a prime example. Logan Steele always wanted to build a golf course and thought Lake Naomi-Timber Trails would benefit from having one. And his thinking was very progressive, setting out to build a course in the early 1970’s where families could play golf together. At a time when Developers were known for stringing their Contractors out for weeks and months, making them beg to get paid, Logan Steele insisted that his Contractors be paid within ten days so they in return could pay their workers in a timely fashion. While many Developers sold the amenities to the Property Owners at the end of the development period, Logan Steele donated all of the recreation and social facilities in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails to the Club and Associations, spending over $70,000 of his funds in engineering and legal fees to facilitate the legal conveyance of these significant assets. Mr. Steele also donated the twenty-nine acre Community Center Site to the Club in 1985, stating at the time, “I know the Club will need additional facilities in the future and I want them to have the land they will need to build those facilities”. As a part of the financial package for the Community Center financing, the twenty-nine acre site was appraised at a value exceeding two million dollars. Continue on Page Two
In Memoriam Michael Maher of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania April 24, 2013 Member since 2006 Magdalena Metzger of Rego Park Queens, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania April 25, 2013 Member since 1976 George Taylor of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania April 30, 2013 Member since 2004
Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show Please mark your calendar for Saturday, August 3, 2013 and know that the Activities Committee is busy getting ready for this exciting event. There will be several new and talented vendors. The Craft Show is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community Center. Also, remember that lunch will be served. We are hoping to make this day a huge success for the Community and our friends. We hope to see you there and thanks for your support!
Age of Unaccompanied Minor Safety of the Members is the top priority for the Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors and Management. In recent years concerns have arisen about the number of our young Members being left without adult supervision at the amenities. The amenity staff members and lifeguards are often put in a position to take on a supervisory role of these young Members. The increased number of this in recent years has created a significant distraction from their other responsibilities at the cost of Members’ safety and satisfaction. Beginning this summer season, June 22nd, children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible person (16 years of age or older) at all Club Amenities. We appreciate your support in enforcing this safety policy.
Board of Governors Openings The Board of Governors is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board as Members at large. The BOG is made up of Members at large and Chairs of the Business and Community Committees. The BOG reviews rules and regulations, assists in developing the annual budget, discusses recommendations made by the various Committees and when a proposal is passed, it is sent to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The BOG is an integral part of the governing system that brings new ideas to the Club. Applicants are encouraged to bring their experience to enhance our ever-growing Community and its programs. The Board of Governors meets eight times a year on a Saturday for about two hours. Members interested in serving on the Board of Governors can contact the Administrative Office at (570) 646-9191 or fill out an application online at www.LakeNaomiClub. com located in the Online Office in the Members Section. Applications will be accepted up to Wednesday, July 10th.
30th Independence Day Community Picnic Make plans now for the big Independence Day Celebration at Club Beach set for Thursday, July 4th from Noon to 6:00 PM. As always, there will be a large variety of picnic foods and refreshments from our “Kids Soda Bar” and, for the oldest, the Beach “Duster Bar” with signature frozen drinks, assorted draft beer, wine and martinis. This lakeside cookout is a perfect chance to relax on the beach while enjoying live entertainment by “Joe & Friends” from 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM. The day will begin at Noon with a flag raising ceremony by the Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association and the fun will continue with games and activities for kids of all ages throughout the day.
Logan Steele continued from Page One “Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB 122 Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael J. Christian Brian Drum Cary S. Levinson Anna C. McAleer Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor
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As the lot inventory in Lake Naomi and Timber Trials decreased, Logan Steele purchased the Lutherland Property on the south side of Route 940 in 1983. Mr. Steele purchased the Pinecrest property because he did not want it to be developed in a manner that would negatively impact Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Logan was the initial developer of Pinecrest Lake and created the Pinecrest swimming pool, tennis and recreation complexes. Upon his unexpected passing in 1986, Pinecrest was taken over by the subsequent developer. Logan Steele was blessed with a wonderful family. Lee Steele continues to reside in Fort Laurderdale, Florida and spends her Summers in Pocono Pines. Son Dr. Jeffrey Steele and his wife, Chrissy, reside in Illinois with their children: Annalicia Naomi Steele, Richard Callaway Boone Steele and Olivia Leanita Steele. Daughter Valerie Steele resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her son Logan Boone Steele Herrera. Logan Steele was a very unassuming individual. One of his trademarks was his khaki work clothes. He considered himself to just be another member of the maintenance crew and it was not unusual to see him sweeping stones from the township road in front of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse or picking up litter in the Community. Mr. Steele had no personal recognition of the positive impact he had on the thousands of individuals that shared time with their families and created memories that will last forever at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. In 2007, at the recommendation of the Long Range Planning Committee, the Club’s Board Pocono Pines Community of Governors and Board of Trustees voted to honor Logan Steele in perpetuity by naming Association Annual Meeting the Community Center in his honor. A fitting Saturday, July 13, 2013 tribute for the man that created the very special Lake Naomi Clubhouse place in the Mountains of Northeastern PennSocial – 9:30 AM sylvania known as Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Meeting – 10:00 AM
Monday Pasta Night “Traditional Pasta Night” at the Clubhouse will be served on Monday nights from June 24th to August 26th. Come check out the popular pasta station and antipasto/salad bar where you can select from a variety of pastas and sauces and a Chef will prepare it for you as you watch. Eat as much soup, salad and pasta as you wish with a weekly dessert selection. The dinner menu is also available from 5:00-9:30 PM. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be offered.
Welcome Back Party Lake Naomi Clubhouse will celebrate our 50th Anniversary of LNCH at our “ Welcome Back Party”. No matter where you may call home, Lake Naomi Club will always be your home away from home! Whether you travel back each summer from the far flung shores of Florida, the plains of Texas or the city streets of NYC, we all can’t wait to return to our summer home, Lake Naomi Club! So, please join us to greet old friends and make some new ones at our Welcome Back Party. The season’s kick-off event will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. nu Party Me Welcome Back r This year’s special celebration will Ba sh Ca / Cocktail Hour ation be open for your “entire family”. Our Appetizers St a Blanket Quiche, Pigs in Club Beach, Duster Bar and Beach age, Assorted Mini t Italian Saus ee Sw th wi d uffe i St tin s us Café will host the entire family om Cr ro d sh te Mu on Toas mato and Basil Mozzarella, To in Bacon (adults and children) with live music ed pp ra W s and Sea Scallop on the beach and a special “Beach Dinner Buffet s th Marshmallow Barbeque” beginning at 6:30 PM. tato Soufflé wi onions ied dr & 1963 Sweet Po om ro sh Casserole w/mu an Be n dy At the same time the Lake Naomi ee un Gr rg 1965 guignon with Bu 1969 Beef Bour ryland Crab Ma Clubhouse dining room will host an th wi ed ff r stu 1970‛s Flounde y fried chicken “adults only” party also at 6:30 PM battered crisp ut ky ra uc rk nt ue Ke Sa ‛s er 1980 ted Porkloin ov with signature cocktails from areas onal Beer Roas ional toppings dit tra th 1992‛s Traditi wi n tio ked potato sta around the country. Chef Paul and 2001 Idaho ba Dessert Station n cream pie sto the culinary team will be preparing Bo s pie n ica Regional Amer y Lime pie eberry pie - Ke famous dishes from the last fifty n tio Wild Maine blu m sta d pie - Ice crea years menus. We’ll then finish our Mississippi Mu ed lud inc ice rv se t tea Coffee and ho dinner with an amazing dessert station from our MTL Pastry Chef Don! Entertainment will be provided by DJ Frankie Carll Productions who will be playing regional favorites beginning at 8 PM. So bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing! See the Welcome Back Party flyer online for more details, $37 adult inclusive and cash bar available. Please make your reservations by June 12th at the Community Center 570-646-8585, or online in the Clubhouse found in the Members section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Hope to see you there.
Lake Naomi Club Clubhouse 50th Anniversary Summer Program In honor of the Club’s 50th Anniversary the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will be featuring the following great specials on Wednesday night. “Beefeaters & Martini Evening” Wednesdays: June 26th , July 10th, July 31st and August 14th Meet new Members & Friends at the Clubhouse for Cocktail Hour and Food Specials from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The cocktail hour starts at the fireplace and north sundeck with a Raw Seafood Bar loaded with Virginia Oyster’s $2.00 each, Cherry Stone Clams $1.25 and Colossal Shrimp $2.80. French Cognac Dip, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges will be on hand. Then make the evening even more enjoyable by sipping one of the Bartenders Absolute Vodka & Beefeater Gin Martini Specialties for $6.00. Member & Member Guest “Hops Beer & Social Evening” Wednesdays: July 3rd, July 17th, August 7th and August 28th Ein Frisch Gezapftes Bitte Fresh Draught Beer Samples Come experience some of the best beers the industry has to offer. These beers will be on draft at the Main Bar and Beach Duster Bar. The ticket includes three hours of unlimited sampling, a meal, live music and a souvenir glass. Beer samples begin at 5:00 PM with a Chef’s Buffet including fresh potato pancakes, bbq ribs, large variety of chicken wings and beer battered fried cod fish filets. Finish this fun event at the Duster Bar with our “Live Music on the Beach”. Must be 21 years. Advanced ticket purchase is $25 and $30 when purchased the day of the event. All samples of draft beer and Chef’s Buffet will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Music on the Beach will last through 10:00 PM.
LNCH Hours of Operation Spring Season Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, March 15 through June 21 Breakfast Buffet Beginning Sunday, May 19 9 AM to 12 Noon, Breakfast Dinner Thursdays - 5:30 to 9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 5:30 to 10 PM Bar Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 5 to 10 PM
Summer Season June 22 through Labor Day Breakfast Buffet Sundays only 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Lunch Everyday except Tuesday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Grille and Deck Dinner Wednesday through Sunday 5 PM to 10 PM Monday Pasta Buffet 5 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner Menus 5 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday LNCH Closed Tuesday 5 PM to 7:30 PM BBQ at Club Beach (In the event of inclement weather, contact the Community Center to check if the event will be moved or cancelled.)
BAR Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - Noon to 10 PM Friday - Noon to Midnight Saturday - Noon to Midnight
Mark your Calendar Please mark your calendar for the 2013 Clubhouse Committee events. All events require pre-registration either at the Community Center or online under Clubhouse in the Member’s Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Welcome Back, June15th Men’s Luncheon, June 28th Sunset on Lake Naomi, Sept 7th Harvest Ball Party, October 26th Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, November 28th Holiday Gala, December 14th New Y Year’s Eve, D December 331st
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BYOB at LNCH With more and more people becoming Wine Connoisseurs and Collectors; we understand that there are occasions when you would like to bring in that special bottle of wine that you’ve been saving to share with your guests, so the Club is now offering a BYOB program. Please let Clubhouse Management know if you are planning to Bring Your Own Bottle and we can address any concerns you may have. Members can either bring their wine into the Clubhouse a few days in advance or upon arriving for their dinner reservations and we will take care of the rest from storing, presentation and service. There will be a minimal corkage fee of $15 per bottle for this service.
Wedding Reception Dates Please mark your calendar for dates the Clubhouse and/or MTL will be closed for member wedding receptions and anniversary events: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Family Gardener Wedding Saturday, June 1, 2013 Family Lime Wedding Saturday, June 8 2013 Family Echevarria Wedding Saturday, June 15, 2013 Family Coe Wedding at the Mountaintop Lodge Saturday, September 21, 2013 Family Olson at the Mountaintop Lodge Saturday, September 21, 2013 Family Young Wedding Thank you for your understanding, that these dates the LNCH and/or MTL will be closed to Members.
Lunch Available Six Days Beginning Saturday, June 22nd the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will be serving Lunch every day with the exception of Tuesday throughout the summer from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please join us on the deck or in the Grill Room and let Chef Paul and his team dazzle you with the New Lunch Summer Menu plus the daily specials. The Grill Room bar will also be open.
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Sunday Breakfast Buffet The LNCH will be offering Sunday Breakfast Buffets from Sunday, May 19th through Sunday, September 1st (Labor Day weekend). The famous breakfast buffet will include: selections of freshly made pastries and breakfast breads; made-to-order omelets with all your favorite toppings; belgian waffles, french toast or pancakes with whipped cream, cherries, maple syrup and chocolate sauce; breakfast sausage links, applewood smoked bacon; sausage gravy and country biscuits; crispy hash brown potatoes; fresh fruit salad; three different fruit juices along with a cereal station for the kids. Coffee, decaf and assorted hot teas are included in the buffet price. All this and more for only $13.95 per Adult and $7.50 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under eat for free. Champagne Mimosas and Peter’s signature Bloody Marys are available for an additional charge. Please call 570646-2866, or e-mail your reservation to Clubhouse@LakeNaomiClub.com.
Summer Entertainment at the Clubhouse Summer entertainment at the Clubhouse will begin Saturday, June 30th and will continue through Labor Day Weekend. We have many great performers lined up this Summer, including some of your favorites from past years along with some new ones you are sure to enjoy. On most Friday nights from 9:00 PM through Midnight solo performers and duos will be playing in the Bar area. Magnificent D.J.’s will also be featured. Saturday night entertainment consists of three to five piece bands in the dining room for your dancing pleasure. New this year every other Wednesday in July and August there will be music on Club Beach. Join us on those Wednesdays to savor the warm summer nights at the Duster Bar with your favorite drink, good music and great friends. See the summer calendar for more information.
The Dress Code at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse In order to maintain the quality experience that the Members expect at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse, Club Members and Guests will wear dressy casual appropriate attire when dining at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. While jackets are not required, they are welcomed at all times. In the Main Dining Room and the Tall Timbers Room Gentlemen and young men 16 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, T-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time. Jeans are discouraged (however not prohibited) on Saturday nights. For Sunday Breakfast Buffets dressy casual is recommended. Gentlemen and young men 16 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, T-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time. On the Outdoor Deck Beach attire, cut-offs, hats and jeans are permitted. However, entering the Club for special buffet events will not be permitted unless you are dressed in appropriate attire per the above description. The Clubhouse Committee acknowledges that some Members strongly prefer a more casual dress code. However, we still encourage dress that would be considered business, dressy casual or resort casual, and believe diners will be most comfortable following those guidelines. The Club’s entrusting our Members to use good judgment concerning what is appropriate attire when coming to the Club to dine. Under shirts, sleeveless t-shirts, printed tee-shirts, short shorts and bare midriff tops are unacceptable. Please inform guests of this policy before they arrive at the Clubhouse. In the event of questionable attire, the decision of the Clubhouse Management will be final.
Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally 2013 Hello to our wonderful friends and supporters. We are just weeks away from our Summer Season and a few short months away from our Rally. The festivities start Saturday, July 13th with a 5K Walk/Run followed on Wednesday, July 17th with a tennis day and golf on Thursday, July 18th. Dinner and live and silent auctions will again take place the night of July 18th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Reservations will begin on Friday, May 31st online or at the Administrative Office. We are anticipating another banner year and record donations for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. Don’t forget that we are giving local businesses the opportunity to advertise in the “Pink Pages” section of our Sponsor Book. As in the past, we have many openings for people to dedicate and/or sponsor holes and courts. Please contact Eileen Chimerine at Eileenpt@aol.com if you are interested in placing an ad. As always, we are appreciative of helpers. If you are interested in helping us with this very worthy cause, please don’t hesitate to call us. We need volunteers of all abilities. We thank you in advance for your support. By supporting us, you are helping women who are literally fighting for their lives. Looking forward to seeing you there, Laura Bacon lbacon50@gmail.com Nancy Mills nancym9614@aol.com, Debbie Lenderink debra.lenderink@gmail.com
Book Club The Book Club meets regularly on the second Monnday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Community Center nter and is always open to new participants. Everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t read the book. The discussions talk about the book, writing style and if it was favorable to everyone’s tastes, but does not give the plot away. This is a great way to get introduced to a variety of books that you may never have looked at otherwise. If you have questions please call Vilma Zabaleta 570-646-7259. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows: May 24 - "The Art of Original Thinking" by Jan Phillips (Special Date for May) M JJune 10 - "Defending Jacob" by William Landay JJuly 8 - " The Light Between the Oceans" by M.L Steadman Aug. 12 - "My Beloved World" by Sonia Sotomajor A Sept. 9 - "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyers S Oct. 14 - "Lone Wolf" by Jodi Picault O Nov. 11 - "Deadly Rhythm" by Peter Kowey N IIf you thought last year’s Health Forum was fantastic, wait and see what the A Activities Committee has in store for you on May 24th. Good Fortune has enabled LNC to host Jan Phillips for our May meeting. This extraordinary woman is not only a dynamic speaker, but also a poet, author, photographer and world traveler. This discussion will enable both men and women tto gain i insight into their own creativity and learn how to experience their talents more joyfully. Join us for this meaningful experience and delicious luncheon at the Clubhouse on Friday May 24, 2013 from 9:45 AM - 2:30 PM. The cost is $21 per person. Please call the Community Center to register at 570-646-8585. This event is sponsored by the Activities Committee and the Book Club.
Annual Ladies' Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, July 9th for Lake Naomi’s Annual Ladies’ Luncheon. Once again, the Annual Ladies’ Luncheon will be an outstanding event, with an inviting Luncheon Menu, sure to please everyone, prepared by Chef Paul and his masterful culinary team. The Activities Committee is planning a very entertaining celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Club. Details will be available as we get closer to the date. The event will be open for reservations on June 1, 2013. This event is known to sell out quickly so please register early.
Men's Luncheon M Join us on June 28th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse for the 18th Annual M Men’s Luncheon. Chef Paul and his team are sure to delight your senses w with a delicious luncheon accompanied by Lake Naomi’s commpl plimentary “50th Anniversary Pilsner”. Join us for this popular ar event ev for a fun and relaxing afternoon with the guys. This year’s ’s featured featureed guest spe speaker will be John Spagnola Former All-Pro tight end of thee Philadelphia Eagles and analyst for ABC Sports. See the registration flyer and d sign up at the Community Center 570-646-8585 or signup online at www. LakeNaomiClub.com.
Reminders from the Activities Committee The Activities Committee wanted to remind LNC members of some of the he ongoing activities that take place regularly at the Community Center. Check out the monthly calendars for bridge, canasta, mah jongg and pinochle dates. We also are continuing quilting and various painting classes. In addition, look for program dates as we are hosting many discussions/lectures in order to bring you interesting topics of interest. On May 17, 2013 at 11 AM there will be a presentation from Monroe County Area on Aging at the Community Center. Case worker,Marie Farnan will inform us on the benefits available to seniors as well as rights of aging individuals. Also look for information in future publications as we are planning a session in June on how to live with our furry neighbors…BEARS! Dates and details to be announced!
Acrylic Painting Classes Well-known, local artist Steve Kager will begin the spring session of his acrylic painting class on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 9 AM in the Community Center. Please call ahead to register for this seven week session. The cost is $85 per person. All our popular summer art classes will return this summer with Barbara McCorkindale, Al Steinberg and Steve Kager. Dates and times will be published as we get closer to summer.
Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Run/Walk Extravaganza registration begins at 8:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony by Pocono Mountain Lions Club Color Guard Held at the Flag Pole outside the Community Center 12:00 Noon BBQ Buffet available 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Live music by Timeline 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM Family Fun Activities 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Moon Bounce, Face Painting, Kids Craft Tables and Climbing Wall.
Sunday, May 26th Memorial Day Sailing Regatta 12 Noon at Club Beach Tennis Season Kickoff Round Robin 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Lake Naomi Tennis Center Timber Trails Memorial Day Golf Tournament Call the Golf Center to register and sign-up for a tee time 24th Annual Family Dinner Hosted by the Sailing Association 5:00 PM cash bar 6:00 PM buffet dinner LNCH Main Dining Room (pre-registration required) Timber Trails Pool Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Club Beach Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Square Dancing Mark your calendar! Club Members are invited to do-si-do at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Friday, June 21st as we honor fellow member and square dance caller, John Kalenthaler for his many years of service. We will celebrate with a dinner at 6 PM and then swing your partner from 8:00-10:00 PM. 5
Summer Activities Registration Klub Day Camps Sign up now for this summer’s Day Camps! The Lake Naomi Club’s Camps will run from Monday, June 24th through Friday, August 16th. LNC’s Camps offer way more than just a summer day care service. Each child will learn, grow and have fun through a carefully planned, age appropriate curriculum that encourages them to build relationships, make positive choices and develop skills. The camps are organized into three main programs: Kub Klub is available to those Members and guests who are 3 years of age and potty trained (No pull-ups or diapers will be accepted.) This Klub runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kub Klub will have a variety of activities including but not limited to block play, circle activities, dramatic play, outdoor activities and story time. A morning snack is included with this camp. Kids Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2013-2014 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kids Klub incorporates a myriad of fun activities including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor nature activities and field trips to other Lake Naomi Club venues such as the tennis center, golf course, swimming pools and beaches. A morning snack is included with this camp. Afternoon Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2013-2014 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Afternoon Klub is comprised of a camper registering for one activity or subject. This subject will be explored in a variety of activities and games that are designed to increase the child’s proficiency or knowledge. Please note there are grade restrictions with some subjects. Lunch is included with this camp. NEW 2013 Afternoon Camps Archery & Cheerleading! Space is limited, sign up today! For more information about all of our camps, check out the Club’s Day Camp Catalog or contact Recreation Manager Braden Meiter at the Community Center (570) 646-8585. 6
Beginning Saturday, June 1st, registration for summer recreation activities that require pre-registration will be available at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. All Recreation programs and special events are listed with descriptions in the Summer Calendar along with a sign-up sheet for you to fill out and turn in to the Community Center (extra copies are available at the Community Center). Fees for activities must be paid at the time of registration. Register early for events and activities so you don’t miss out on all of the fun. Waiting lists will be used when a program or trip fills up. Please remember when you are signing up for activities that in order for you to receive a refund you must cancel a minimum of 48 hours in advance and that refunds for recreation activities are not issued until the end of the Summer. NEW 2013 Senior Teen Trips - In addition to our regular scheduled recreation activities this year we are offering a selection of outings open only to teens going into 10th, 11th and 12th grade. These outings will require registration per the standard procedure and will offer a variety of activities for our older teens that are looking for a fun day or night out with friends new and old. See the Summer Calendar for all of these new trips.
Exclusive Restorative Yoga Workshop Memorial Day Weekend Join us for an exclusive yoga workshop on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend from 5 PM -6:30 PM at the Logan Steele Community Center. This restorative yoga session will melt away tension, calm your mind and leave you deeply relaxed. Class filled up last time we offered this unique workshop and we are excited to share it again! It will offer personalized props and individual attention making it safe and open to all levels of fitness and yoga experience. This special event is $20 per person and is limited to just 6 students, so be sure to sign up! Call and register today at 570-646-8585. Priority will be given to those who have not taken the workshop with us before. If there is enough interest a second class may be added so be sure to get your name down even if there is a waitlist!
Healthy Eating and Living Workshop
Do you wish you were healthier but don’t have the energy to make the right changes? Being healthy is a lot simpler than you think! Join us for a group class to find out how to go from tired to energized with a quick and easy approach. On Memorial Day Weekend our healthy focus will be Fresh Foods for Spring. This class is $20 per person and will run from 3-4:30 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Light refreshments will be served. You will go home with printed recipes, new ideas and a personal health plan. Register at least one week in advance by calling the Logan Steele Community Center at 570-646-8585. Other upcoming seminars for 2013 are Quick Meals and Healthy Snacks on Wednesday, July 3rd and Fall’s Healthier Harvest on Saturday October 26th.
Indoor Cycling Studio The Fitness Committee at LNC is pleased to announce the addition of the indoor cycling studio located in the Community Center. A full class schedule and program fees for May 2013 and the summer months is available in the Community Center. There will also be introductory open house events for new riders to be fitted and educated on the program during ring the fir first first fe few weeks eeks of summer. Look for details to be announced. Members are welcome to ride the cycles as part of their cardiovascular workout routine outside of class times. You must first be properly fitted by one of our certified fitness professionals to insure your safety. Access to the cycle studio can be obtained by stopping at the front desk of the Community Center. The building supervisor will be available to facilitate access to the studio.
New Fitness Classes
The fitness department currently offers classes of all different modalities taught by certified fitness professionals. July and August has even more with the return of all your favorites. Our Bootcamp, Basic Training and Yoga programs will return. Zumba is sure to shake your world. Look for a complete schedule and more details at the Community Center as we get closer to summer. Please refer to the summer calendar on new policies this summer for class participation as we try to accommodate all your needs in our limited space. Unused classes from last summer expire on June 21, 2013. The fitness department welcomes your ideas on programs and events that you may like to see brought to our community.
Swim Team Update The 2013 Swim Team meeting will be held on Monday, June 24th at 9AM at the Lake Naomi Pool. All interested Pool Members between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to attend with a parent. This time is set aside to meet the Coaches and prepare for the start of the program. All the necessary registration not already completed online can also be done at that time. Swimmers are invited to stay after the meeting for an informal swim to kick off the season. If you can not attend the meeting we encourage you to check out the schedule and gear online and submit your registration in advance. Otherwise participants can talk to the swim team coaches during the first regular week of practice June 24th - June 28th. As always we will be looking for parent volunteers to assist with meets. Those details will also be covered in the meeting. For those of you considering volunteering some time, we thank you in advance. The registration fee for the full swim team program for 2013 is $150. There is a discount rate of $85 for any swimmer participating 3 weeks or less. Your coaching staff and swim team program will be supervised by long time swimmer and coach Tyler Dolph. Tyler will be assisted by fellow coaches Nick Pirrocco, Lacey Anger, David Kauffman and Kevin Wotring. Please feel free to contact Tyler beginning June 24th at the Lake Naomi Pool. Prior to the season you may direct your questions to Meredith Sensenig at the Community Center at (570) 646-8585 or msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com. We look forward to seeing you at the pool.
Pool P oo Luau Pool Members mark Saturday, July 13th on your calendar to attend the Po alwa always fun and entertaining Pool Luau from 6:30-11:30 PM. The Luau will be held RAIN OR SHINE as the venue at Timber Trails Pool allow lows everyone to party no matter what the weather. Registrations and pay payment will be taken beginning Saturday, June 22nnd at the Lake Naomi Pool. For your convenience you may also sign up now online at ve www.LakeNaomiClub.com. w This exciting evening will include a delicious island fare ev buffet dinner catered by the Clubhouse, a DJ, a buf cash bar, bar activities and an more. Don’t miss this great night out!
Membership/Marketing Committee Openings The Membership/Marketing Committee is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Committee. It is the mission of the LNC Membership/Marketing Committee to: • Expand the awareness of our community in all potential markets so that interest in the community is sustained and/or increased. • Ensure full awareness on the part of all new and existing members of our community’s family-oriented recreational and social opportunities. • Provide channel to welcome new home and property owners as well as renters to our community. • Pursue efforts to have non-member residents and property owners consider membership. Applicants are encouraged to bring their experience to enhance our ever-growing Community and its programs. The Mem/Mar Committee meets five or six times a year on a Saturday for about two hours. Members interested in serving on the Committee can contact the Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or at 570646-9191 ext. 104 or fill out a Committee Application online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com located in the Online Sign-Up in the Members Section.
Tennis Event Registrations Ladies Team Tennis and Adult & Junior “Club Championship” Tournament registration forms are available online now. These forms are also available in the Tennis Pro Shop which will be open pre-season weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM beginning Saturday May 4th. Registration for other events like the Wimbledon Strawberries & Crème Round Robin and the Parent – Child Round Robin will be available at the Pro Shop. If you will not be in the area in the pre-season, you may call the Pro Shop at (570) 646-7580 during the hours above for assistance. The LNT Pro Shop will be open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM during the main summer season which begins on Saturday, June 22nd. The entire 2013 Tennis Events and Tournament Schedule is in the back of the Summer Calendar. These exciting events require early planning, so please include some of these dates on your calendars and register in advance with the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop.
Featured Fitness Events Don’t forget to sign up for the following fitness events… 5K Run/ Walk to Support our Troops Saturday, May 25th Youth & Adult Triathlon Saturday, July 20th Family Obstacle Challenge Saturday, July 27th Tour de Naomi Saturday, August 17th 50/50 Finale Saturday, August 24th Look for the details and registration forms for these events at the LSCC
Red Cross Blood Drive The Blood Mobile will be at the LSCC on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Call the Community Center to reserve your time to donate blood.
Lake Naomi Tennis is Going GREEN In an effort to reduce waste and protect the pristine nature of our Lake Naomi Community, Lake Naomi Tennis is asking our Members and their Guests to please bring reusable water bottles with them when coming out to play or spectate. Water and ice will be provided as always to fill your reusable bottles, and cups will be available from the Tennis Café or Pro Shop as needed. In addition, we will happily label, clean and store your personal water bottle in the Café so it is on-hand and ready for your next visit to the courts! Help us help our environment by making this new program a success!
Recreation Tennis Courts The two hard surface courts located by North Beach are open daily for use for the season. Reservation sheets will be hung daily for Members to sign-up for court times beginning Memorial Day Weekend. One hour of court time per Membership is permitted per day. All Recreation Court guidelines enforced throughout the main summer season will also be in place for this early season play. The advanced reservation process begins the first day of the main summer season, Saturday, June 22nd.
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Season Kick-Off Round Robin Join us at Lake Naomi Tennis for a Season Kick-off Round Robin on Memorial Day weekend! This fun Mixed-Up Doubles event will be held on Sunday, May 26th from 2-4 PM and ALL Lake Naomi Club Members and their adult Guests are welcome. There is no cost for this event and light refreshments will be served. Please register in person in the LNT Pro Shop during its pre-season hours or by phone anytime at (570) 646-7580. Registration deadline is Saturday, May 25th at 3 PM.
Breast Cancer Rally at Tennis As the Club continues their commitment to raising funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation, the tennis community can look forward to another fun tennis day on Wednesday, July 17 which is the day before the golf and dinner events. Mark 9:00 AM on your calendars now for an exciting day planned by the Rally Committee for a great cause.
Tennis Dress Code After reviewing the questionnaires submitted by members last year, (the 2011 trial change in tennis dress code) the Tennis Committee voted NOT to allow collarless shirts for men and boys. Adult and Junior players are reminded to adhere to the Tennis Dress Code outlined in the 2013 Leisure Service Guide for the Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Tennis facilities: Attire is to be approved Tennis apparel and footwear only, as determined by the Lake Naomi Club. Only sneakers with smooth soles that will not cause damage to the court surface may be worn. Shirts with collars (for men and boys) are a requirement in order to play Tennis at the Lake Naomi or Timber Trails Complexes. Sweaters and sweatshirts without collars and without distracting patterns are permitted. In protecting the integrity of the game, ABSOLUTELY NONE of the following will be permitted: cutoffs, jeans, cargo shorts, boxer shorts, tops exposing the bare midriff, T-shirts or non-athletic shorts or pants. In the event of questionable attire, the decision of the Management will be final. Please make note of this policy to avoid any challenges with honoring your court time. Proper attire may be purchased at the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop beginning Memorial Day Weekend. If you have questions regarding this policy, please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (570) 646-7580.
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Pre-Season Tennis The Lake Naomi Tennis Center will open May 4th for pre-season play. Because the Pro Shop is only open on weekends from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, we often get questions about how Members can utilize the courts during the times the Pro Shop is not open. Prior to the main summer season, which begins Saturday, June 22nd, some of the Lake Naomi Tennis Center courts will be made available for Members to use on a walk-on basis. Members may refer to the posting located on the Pro Shop door to find out which courts are available for play. During these times of walk-on play, the Pro Shop and additional staff services will not be available, with the exception of restrooms which are open anytime the courts are. Members using the courts must record their use in the sign-in binder provided at the Pro Shop door. Guests must also be signed in each time they play. Members must also follow all dress code and court etiquette guidelines listed in the Leisure Service Guide. Members using the courts must be Tennis Members and are reminded that current membership badges are required. Eligible Guests are welcome to play, but Members are asked to abide by the Guest usage policy which states Guests are limited to ten visits at the facility each season.
Tennis “Club Championship” Tournaments The Tennis Committee has met and reviewed your suggestions regarding the Club Championship Tournaments. All Divisions (Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles) of the Adult Championship Tournaments will have both A or B and 65s categories. Members may play in one category. The Tournament Season will start later this season since the July 4th holiday lands so close to the traditional start weekend this season. -Adult Singles – July 13/14 & July 20/21. Registration deadline is July 10 -Doubles –August 3/4, all matches Early rounds through Finals – Registration deadline is July 24 (NOTE Men’s and Women’s Doubles Division is played in one weekend) -Mixed Doubles – August 10/11 & August 17/18 - deadline is August 7 -All Adult Tournament awards will be presented at the End of Tournament Celebration on Sunday, August 18th after the completion of Mixed Doubles. A full weekend is dedicated to the Junior “Club Championship” Tournaments to be held July 26-28. All finals will be played on Sunday if possible and all awards will be presented Sunday afternoon after the finish of play in a Junior Tourney Celebration. The Tennis Committee is always looking for ways to make improvements and your feedback is important. Please feel free to contact any Member of the Tennis Committee in person, or you may address them as a whole by placing your comments in the suggestion box located next to the bulletin board at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center.
Tennis Talk Start your tennis season early in 2013. We are proud to offer many programs prior to the main season opening as well as on-going programs throughout the summer. I am excited about our season. We have an expanded McKee Tennis staff to meet your needs, new programs and continuation of proven programs and events. Starting Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 25th, join us for a round robin and demo day to check out the newest racquets, grips and string from 9:30-11 AM. To register, email rdm@mckeetennis.com. There is no fee for this event. Join a Cardio Tennis class on Sunday, May 26th from 8:30-9:30 AM at a cost of $10/person. Sign up early, limited to 8 participants. Email the above address to enroll. June 15-16, we will conduct the Lake Naomi Elite Tennis Academy Adult Mini-camp. 2.5 to 4.5 ability level(grouped according to ability). Maximum of 8. Cardio Tennis classes will be offered that weekend on Saturday the 15th from 8-9 and Sunday from 8-9. Maximum of 12, so email me as soon as possible. Junior Mini-Camps will be offered on Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th. The 10 & under Mini-Camp is from 1:00 – 2:00 PM and the 11 and over Mini-Camp is from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Also, the week of June 17-21, we will be offering a full day camp for the juniors, which is designed for the 11+ player. Space is limited to 16 players, so please email rdm@mckeetennis.com to submit an application or for more information. We are excited about the regular season programs, and I will be sending out emails to those on my mailing list. If you wish to be included on the email updates, please let me know. rdm@mckeetennis.com See you often at the tennis center this season! Bobby McKee, Tennis Professional
Register to Sail The Race Committee needs sailors to indicate their intention to race prior to joining in on any of the scheduled races and regattas. When doing so simply sail to the downwind side of the Tiki and hail your information to the Race Committee. You must tell them your full name and boat number and that you’re registering to race. This is the norm for sailboat racing as it is the only way the Race Committee can adequately track all participants involved. It is also customary to inform the Race Committee if you’re leaving the racing before the final finish. The Members who volunteer for Race Committee appreciate your cooperation.
RC Laser Fleet Summer Races
The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association’s RC Laser Fleet #9 will be offering scored races throughout the summer and a Summer Regatta on August 10th, the weekend of the Junior Regatta. The RC Lasers are patterned after the original Laser: Simple, easy to sail and fast! The wind powered radio controlled hull is a quarter scale model of the original Laser sailboat and uses a two lever remote control to operate the main sheet and tiller. This boat comes right out of the bag and onto the water. With summer coming the RC fleet has listed all their sail dates in the summer calendar. As always your fellow sailors invite you to come join those who already have their boat and try it out yourself. For more information contact Fleet Captain John Whipple at 646-7960.
Ladies Sailing Sessions Ladies! The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association has many volunteers willing to help get you started sailing. Simply call the Sailing Office at 570-646-LAKE in the main summer season to express your interest and we’ll connect you with a volunteer. Ladies of all abilities (even those with no previous sailing skills) can be accommodated. Technique and boat handling will be discussed both on and off the water. You do not need a boat to register. The only requirements are you must be at least 16 years of age and be able to swim. If you have a desire to learn how to sail the Club will make it happen for you! If you have questions pres preseason please contact Meredith Sensenig at the C Community Center at 570-646-8585 or email m msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com.
Attention Boat and Canoe Rack Users A If you have secured a boat or canoe/kayak rack fo the 2013 season and find that you won't be for using u it, please contact the Administrative Office to obtain a refund and make your rack available to another Member. We have Members waiting for fo racks at many of our beaches and marinas, so please pleease be a good neighbor and relinquish your rack if you know you will not be using it.
50th Anniversary Pin Collection In celebration of the Lake Naomi Club’s 50th Anniversary we will be issuing collector pins. The idea of these pins is for Members to collect various pins either by participation in events or purchase to display on your membership lanyard. Collecting and trading pins has been very successful with organizations like Scouts or Disney and we think it will be just as successful here at LNC. The plan is to offer two series of pins, the Collector Series and the Event Series. The Collector Series will include 10 pins. Each pin has a published sales release date. The pins will be sold at our retail outlets some with limitations i.e. the Golf pin will only be available at the Golf Pro Shop until a certain date. If these pins sell out, we will reorder as necessary to keep in stock. Pins will include: Tennis, Golf, Clubhouse, Sailing, Aquatics, Lakes, Community Center, Mountaintop Lodge, Summer 2013 and a large 50th Anniversary. The Event Series pins will be much more limited. They will only be available for participation or sale at certain events or functions. These will be limited issue pins that will not be reordered. We currently have a list of 20 pins which includes events such as Memorial Day cookout, The Welcome Back Dinner, Independence Day Cookout, Fishing derby, Women’s/Men’s Luncheon, Fitness 50/50, Triathlon, Vespers, Kids Klub and Swim Team to name a few. The next pin released will be the Memorial Day Cookout Event Pin. Don’t miss this opportunity to get add to your 50th Heidi Geist Anniversary Pin Collection!
Sail Numbers Required The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association requires all sailboats participating in any race or regatta to have a number posted on their sail. If you need sail numbers please stop by the Sailing Office located at Club Beach to be assigned an available number and obtain the actual numbers for your sail. While you’re there, feel free to ask the Sailing Staff for pointers on how to properly affix the sailing numbers to your sail if you do not have experience in doing so. The Sailing Office is open weekends Memorial Weekend through June 16th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and then seven days a week beginning June 22nd.
2013 Sailing Staff The Club is pleased to announce your 2013 Sailing Staff. TJ McCann will be returning and taking full responsibility as the Head Sailing Instructor. He will be assisted by Andrew Rohan and fellow instructors Toni Simonik, Camielle Campion, Matt Trabold, Tyler McCann, Arianna May and Jack Hoover.
Beach Reminders In an effort to preserve the beautiful beaches at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails we ask all Members to PLEASE be considerate of your fellow Members and abide by the following Beach Guidelines. Glass is not permitted on the beaches or grassy areas at any time for any purpose. -Picnicking is not permitted on beaches. You may picnic on the grass of Club Beach or Timber Trails Beach only. -Fishing is also not permitted within 25 feet of the swimming areas at all the beaches. That guideline should be considered when casting toward shore while boat fishing as well. -Personal umbrellas attached to beach chairs are preferred. Small scale shade apparatuses may be approved by the lifeguard on duty depending on weather conditions and attendance but must be set to the perimeters. -All beaches are non-smoking amenities. -Please remember that altthough we love furry friends, ppets are not permitted at any of tthe Lake Naomi-Timber Trails R Recreational Facilities includiing beaches and their adjacent ggrassy areas.
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Golf Dress Code As per the Leisure Service Guide, the dress code for the Golf facility is as follows: “Proper Country Club Attire is required at all times (slacks or walking shorts with pockets) shirts with collars for men. Jeans or cutoffs, bathing suits or sweat suits, tank tops or tee shirts, short shorts or track shorts, halter tops, tennis shorts or shirts are not considered appropriate attire. Proper Country Club attire includes all shirts being tucked in, not flowing freely over an individual’s shorts, skirt or slacks. Proper footwear (metal spike shoes not permitted) is also required. In the event of questionable attire, the decision of the Golf Staff will be final.” Please make note of this policy to avoid any challenges with honoring your tee time. Proper golf shirts may be purchased at the Golf Center. If you have questions regarding this policy, please call the Golf Center at 570-646-9060.
LNC Merchandise Looking for Lake Naomi Club merchandise? The Golf Pro Shop, the Tennis Pro Shop and the Logan Steele Community Center are your main sources for all things logoed Lake Naomi Club. During their seasonal hours, the Pro Shops carry name-brand clothing and other items appropriate to the amenity. This year we will feature Oakley, Tail, Bolle and Sophibella to name a few! The Community Center carries items year-round including sweatshirts, t-shirts, fitness attire, hats and other logo items. Current in-stock merchandise is NOW ON SALE at 25% OFF through the Memorial Day weekend at all three locations! Oakley sunglasses are featured at the Pro Shops and Community Center and are discounted for our Members year-round! Oakley sunglass special orders are welcome by contacting Meredith Sensenig at msensenig@ lakenaomiclub.com
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Amateur golfers typically play with the wrong equipment. Buying clubs off the rack or from the internet can lead to playing with clubs that are not suited for their swing speeds and body types. Next to a fundamentally sound golf swing, the type of clubs used is the most important factor in playing well and shooting lower scores. Purchasing clubs without doing a proper fitting or from a trained Golf Professional can create confusion and dissatisfaction. Common mistakes golfers make when they buy clubs are getting shafts that are too stiff for their swing speeds and not getting their lie angles checked before the purchase. Another frequent mistake is buying a driver that doesn’t have enough loft on it. Most women and many men would be better served with adding loft to their drivers, or even teeing off with a 3 metal or even a 5 metal. The next time you invest in a set of clubs take the time and do the proper research and get a club fitting done. Playing with the clubs fitted for your golf swing will allow you to play your best and enjoy this great game of golf even more.
Swing Shop
Beach Sign-Ins Members are reminded membership badges are required when utilizing beaches. Prior to Summer Patrol Rangers will conduct routine badge checks. In season Members must sign in on the Beach Log with the Lifeguard and also be prepared to show badges to the Beach Van Lifeguard and Rangers throughout the day. Please help assist the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Staff in ensuring that only Club Members and their Guests are using Club facilities. Your cooperation in carrying your badge is greatly appreciated.
Golf Notes The golf course is open and looking better than ever. We have a lot of exciting events in store for 2013. The Friday morning Men’s League is already underway. All players are asked to be at the course by 8:30 AM to prepare for the 9:00 AM shotgun start, no previous registration is required. The golf morning ends with a round of beverages and hot dogs. The league is a great way for new Members to meet and play with other golfing enthusiasts. The Ladies League will begin Thursday, May 30th. Sign up is required weekly by 5:00 PM on Tuesday of that week. It’s important to sign up on time and notify the Golf Center or Grace Conger if you have to cancel. Registration is at 8:30 AM sharp, followed by a 9:00 AM shotgun start. All female golf Members are welcome to play and make new acquaintances. The Junior Golf League starts on Tuesday, June 25th at 1:00 PM. All youngsters should call the Golf Center to let us know they are playing. The league enables juniors to meet other junior golfers at the Club. Prior to teeing off on June 25th and July 9th there will be a 15 minute rules and etiquette seminar beginning at 12:45 PM. All players are encouraged to attend one of the seminars. The Junior Clinic will begin Thursday, July 11th. Clinics will be conducted for six consecutive Thursdays, ending on August 15th. Clinics will be rescheduled if there is inclement weather on the scheduled date. The cost for the 6-week clinic is $50.00 per junior. Juniors will learn important fundamentals and basic swing mechanics teaching them how to make an athletic and repetitive golf swing. Etiquette will also be covered during the six-week sessions. All Lake Naomi Juniors are welcome to attend. Proper golf dress attire is required. Please call the Golf Center at 570-646-9060 if you have any questions. The Adult Golf Clinic will get underway on Wednesday, June 12th at 3:00 PM. The clinics are one hour in length and cost $10.00 per player. There is an 8-person limit per clinic so please call the Golf Center to sign up. Fundamentals, swing mechanics, golf course strategies and etiquette will be some of the topics covered. There are many different tournaments to accommodate all skill levels. Playing in tournaments is a great way to have fun and make new friends. Due to some scheduling conflicts there are some changes to the 2013 golfing schedule. The Parent-Grandparent Child Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 13th starting with a barbeque cookout for all players at 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM, followed by a 3:00 PM shotgun start. This is traditionally one of our most popular events. The Member Member-Member Guest Event will be on Saturday, July 20th with a 3:00 PM shotgun start. After the completion of play there will be a barbeque dinner served and the winners will be announced. The Golf Banquet and Social is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th. This is an enjoyable night for all golf Members to Dawn DeMarco partake in. Awards for the tournaments and amusing stories will be plentiful. Trivia question - What was the first Golf Club in America to have 36 holes? Email your response to golf@lakenaomiclub.com or call the Timber Trails Golf Club at 570, 646-9060. See you on the Links! Bob Millard, PGA Golf Professional
23rd Annual Bass Tournament The Lakes Committee invites you to come out and fish in the Annual Bass Tournament being held Saturday, July 6th. Members may fish and log their catch between 6:00 AM and Noon on Lake Naomi only. Log your fish caught according to the guidelines outlined on the front of the page on the Fish Caught Form. The Fish Caught Form can be picked up at the Community Center or the Administrative Office. The forms can also be downloaded from www.LakeNaomiClub.com. The form is located in the Members Section under What’s Happening. Log sheets must be turned into the Lakes Committee Members at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Grill Room before 12:30 PM to be included in the final results. First, second and third place will be awarded for the categories of largest bass and most bass caught in both the Adult and Youth divisions. New this year - Participants wishing to be considered for the Longest Bass Category (1st, 2nd, 3rd place), must photograph each fish with a tape measure next to it to determine length of fish and show proof when forms are submitted. Participants are invited to take part in a light Buffet from12:30 PM to 1:30 PM followed by the Awards Presentation at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 1:30 PM. The Buffet is $5.00 for Youth and $10.00 for adults. Seating will begin at 12:30 PM. The Tournament is open to all Club Members but you must pre-register. To register, simply fill out the bottom portion of the Fish Caught form and return it to the Community Center by Wednesday, July 3rd at 12:00 Noon. You will keep the top portion of the form to use the Catch Log on the back of the registration form during the tournament. Please remember, ALL Bass caught must be live released. ALL Members must display their current Membership Badge and Members 16 years of age and older must also display their 2013 Pennsylvania Fishing License. This is an exciting day for the sport of fishing at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to fish all morning and share the stories all afternoon!
Boating Safety Reminders The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission frequently patrols Lake Naomi as well as the other lakes and ponds in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails and is authorized to enforce state boating regulations. They are also able to levy fines for violations of Pennsylvania Boating Regulations. A few suggestions for Lake Naomi Club boaters to ensure compliance with the state regulations are as follows: 1. Be sure that your watercraft contains at least one wearable floatation device for each person on board. Seat cushions are not considered wearable. April Fish Stocking 2. Each boat must have a mechanical device to be used as a sound signal such as a whistle or horn. 3. All rowboats and fishing boats must have a “Capacity Plate” displayed. The capacity plate must list the number of people plus weight and hull I.D. number. No boat is permitted to be loaded beyond its safe carrying capacity. 4. Boats with electric motors must be registered with the state.
Open Water Swimming What is Open Water Swim? The Club sets aside Saturday evenings in the Main Summer Season for seasoned swimmers, multi-sport ti-sport enthusiasts or those training for triathlons etc. to “open-water swim” in Lake Naomi from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on the following dates: July 6, 13, 20 and 27. August 3 & 10, weather permitting. Those interested in honing their open water swim skills should meet at 5:50 PM at Club Beach to check-in and pay a $2 per swimmer fee. The one hour open water swim will be marked with buoys and a lifeguard will be scheduled on the lake dedicated to these swimmers. Swimmers must wear a bright colored swim cap for this purpose. If needed, caps can be ordered through the Sailing Office on the beach level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This is the only time swimmers may swim the lake without a trailing boat dedicated to their safety.
Guided Nature Walks Naturalist Patti O'Keefe will lead all of the guided nature walks for Lake Naomi Club this summer. Walks range in difficulty and length. Please choose a walk that you will be able to fully enjoy. The dates and times for walks will be listed in the summer calendar. Please call the Community Center at (570) 646-8585 with your intent to join us. It's a good idea to bring insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, water, binoculars and don't forget your sunscreen! An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16. All hikes will be held rain or shine but not in a thunderstorm or downpour. All of the hikes will meet at the Community Center at 1:00 PM to carpool to the hike areas. Allow approximately three hours for each outing. Trips require driving time to the sites.
Fishing Laws Members are reminded that they must wear a current Membership Badge along with their Pennsylvania Fishing License (required of all fisherpersons 16 years of age and older). Even though our lakes and streams are private, they come under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations at all times. Violators are subject to heavy fines and the Commission frequently monitors Lake Naomi as well as the other lakes and ponds in Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. You can purchase your fishing license online at the PA Fish and Boat Commission website www.fish.state.pa.us/license.htm. As the 2013 fishing and boating season starts to pick up, the Club would like to remind all those who fish and operate watercraft on Club property of the Lake Naomi Club Policies and the PA State Regulations. A great day of fishing and family fun can be had by all! So don't ruin a great time by violating any of the following policies and regulations. Club Management will gladly answer any additional questions that you may have in reggards to boating and fishing in the sstate of Pennsylvania. All Pennsylvannia Game Fish must be live released. Species include - Largemouth Bass, S Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. HarS vvesting of any game fish may result in tthe suspension or withdrawal of membbership privileges. Unless fishing on a Member's property, guests must be aaccompanied by the Club Member oon all Lake Naomi -Timber Trails pproperty. Any person fishing on Club property, without the Club Member, will be escorted off Club property. Those guests registered as Temporary Members will continue to have all the rights and privileges associated with that membership. Homeowners will be responsible for any guests who violate Club rules and regulations. Harvesting of any game fish will result in the homeowner being responsible for the replacement cost of all harvested game fish. Any boat on Lake Naomi Timber Trails property must be registered and have the current registration sticker on the watercraft. Any Member who has not registered their watercraft will be asked to remove their boat immediately. 11
Meet Me at the Lodge Whoever would have thought that the first year would go by so quickly? May 1st marked the first Anniversary of the opening of the Mountaintop Lodge and in the past year we have gained many loyal customers, some who stop by daily! Chef Don has continued to bake fresh, delicious pastries and if you haven’t had a chance to try one of his Breakfast Cakes yet, I suggest you do. Thank you to everyone for their support, we look forward to seeing you again this summer. Here’s a perfect opportunity to stop by… on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM the Lake Naomi Drama Club will be presenting their second evening of Radio Plays at the Lodge. This is a fun night that will feature two script in hand dramatic readings. Solve the mystery along with Sherlock Holmes then settle in for a story about Our Miss Brooks. Each play will last about 30 minutes and there will be a 15 minute intermission so that you have the opportunity to purchase a beverage and/or snack from the Coffee and Pastry shop. There is no admission charge but, we do ask you to bring along a non-perishable food item for the food bank. The Staff at the Mountaintop Lodge were also excited to have a booth at the recent Entercom Bridal Expo. This event was held at Mount Airy and was a great way to promote the Lodge as an ideal wedding ceremony or reception location. There are several events, including a few weddings already booked for the Lodge this summer. Is your family party planned yet? If not, consider having your event at the Lodge. Carolyn, Liz, Peter and the Culinary Team at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse look forward to making your event special.
Newspaper Service Returns The Sunday Newspaper service, featuring the New York Times Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Star Ledger and Pocono Record, returns to the Mountaintop Lodge Sunday, June 30th for the 2013 Summer Season. Limited newspapers will be on sale each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM through September 1, 2013. In order to guarantee Members the availability of newspapers, the Club is offering a pre-payment option. To take advantage of this offer, visit www.LakeNaomiClub.com to sign up for the newspaper service online by June 8th . The Sunday Newspaper Service form is located in the Online Sign-up of the Members Section. Forms are also available at the Community Center and Administrative Office.
Night Recreation 2013 Night Recreation is an opportunity for young Members and guests going into the third grade and above to come to the Community Center to meet friends and have fun participating in staff supervised activities. There will be some changes again to the Night Recreation program this summer. Due to the changing of the age of unaccompanied minors at LNC, we want to provide supervision for our rising third and fourth grade Members and their guests. On Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays the third and fourth graders will sign in and be assigned a counselor for the night that will keep track of them and provide supervision during the activities. Fifth graders and above will still have Night Recreation Monday through Friday and will be free to come and go as they please, same as last year. The Shuttle Bus (Red Route) will run every hour and can pick up or drop off the participants. Recreation staff will be on hand for a variety of games and activities. Night Recreation will be held every week Monday through Friday from June 24th - August 23rd. The game room,, multi-purpose room, mezzanine area, outdoor pavilion, outdoor fields and p p some activity rooms will be available for participants.
Summer S um Activities Calendar In an effort to save money on postage and printing, once again we will not mail the 2013 Summer Activities Calenaga dar. Management was finding that many Members forgot to dar bring their calendars with them and picked up an additional bri calendar once they got here. The 2013 Summer Activities ca Calendar will be available for pickup by Saturday, May 25th at C both tthe Administrative Office and the Community Center. If you a calendar in the mail either call the Administrative would still like to receive rece Office at 570-646-9191 or send an email to admin@lakenaomiclub.com.
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Lake Naomi Club Q & A Why did the Club make changes to the wall of the Duster Bar facing the Clubhouse? Periodically representatives of the Club’s specialized insurance program inspect the Club’s properties looking at risk management issues and how the insurance company can better protect the Club. During the last inspection the insurance carrier identified concerns with the cooking (grilling) that takes place in the east end (towards the Clubhouse) of the Duster Bar. Their concern is that if a fire started in the grill area of the Duster Bar, it could quickly spread to the Clubhouse. The Club couldn’t disagree with their concern, so the question became how to better manage this risk with the least impact on aesthetics and finances. After working on this matter for over a yyear with the insurance company representatives, tthe most practical and cost effective solution was ddetermined to be the creation of a fire wall and ddrop down window shutters. This project was ccompleted over the winter in order to avoid any iinterference with peak season usage. Existing m materials were used wherever possible. How H o will future Clubhouse projects utilize the Duster Bar B a Building? When the Clubhouse undergoes a major renoW vvation in the future (the original portions of the Clubhouse were reportedly built in 1921), the C rrenovations will have the Duster Bar Building attached and integrated as part of the Clubhouse. These future changes will eliminate the need for the upper portion of the new fire wall on the Duster Bar Building. Are the pop-up shade tents permitted on the beaches? Personal umbrellas which attach to a beach chair are preferred on beaches rather than large beach umbrellas which often become safety hazards in breezy conditions. Those wishing to use small scale shade apparatuses must first seek approval of the lifeguard who has the authority to refuse use according to daily weather conditions and attendance. Any approved shade structures must be set to the perimeters to avoid both visual and safety obstructions. My neighbor is not a Member of the Club. Can I take my neighbor to the Clubhouse for dinner as my guest? No, Club Guidelines are very clear on this matter. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Property Owners who choose not to join the Club are not permitted to be guests at any Club Facility or Program. How can I ensure that I get all emergency notices and updates by email? I have signed up for group emails but this category was not listed. When an emergency notice or update is sent out to the Members it is sent to everyone that has an email address listed with the website. There is no need to sign up for emergency notices/updates, however it is important to maintain a current email address with the website. To update or add your email address simply sign in to the Members section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com and click on your Profile found in the upper right hand corner of the website. Need further assistance, contact Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@ lakenaomiclub.com or 570, 646-9191, Ext. 104.