End of Fall 2016

A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com

LNC Member Charge Privilege End of Fall 2016 WHAT’S INSIDE 2017 Dues Payment Procedure............. 2 Holiday Gala ......... 3 New Year’s Eve Gala ....................... 4 2017 Winter Festival ................................ 5 New Year’s Eve Family Celebration ................................ 6 Fitness News .......... 7 2017 RC Laser Winter Sailing Schedule.... 8 2016 Sailing Awards ................................ 9 We Have a Vacation Spot for You ...................... 10 Is the Ice Safe for You, Your Friends and Equipment? . 11

Members have been requesting for several years to have the privilege and convenience of a club-wide member charge system. Instead of providid ding payment with each purchase, Members can opt to add the purchase to their account and pay their bill at the end of each month. Northstar Technologies, ologies, who handles all of the Club’s point-of-sale, membership, accounting and soon th the members’ b ’ website, will track members’ charges. Members will be able to dine, purchase apparel, pay for lessons, sign up for a special functions and choose to have the payment charged to their account. They will then be billed at the end of the month for payment. Members may also continue to pay at the amenities via credit card or LNC stored value cards. The only form of payment not accepted going forward is cash. This change will eliminate the costs associated with cash handling at all of the amenities. Along with the membership charge privilege, our new website is scheduled to go live early in 2017. Members will be able to log onto the website and review their bill on a daily basis. The privilege of membership charge is traditionally featured at Platinum Country Clubs, and we are excited to bring it to the Lake Naomi Club Membership. Please note that the Membership Dues Payment will remain the same and will not be available through the Member Charge option. The Club will continue to communicate about this great enhancement in all of the winter publications. Please call the Administrative Office for more details.

Community Center Renovation Update The Horizon Plan Phase Two, the renovation of the Community Center, is on budget but unfortunately a little behind schedule. The permitting process put us about six weeks behind. Bracy Construction has been working hard to make up for the delay, but at this time we are still about two weeks behind. This would normally not be a big issue, but it puts our opening after the Holiday Break when we had hoped to have the new pool and fitness center available for our members. Bracy has not thrown in the towel yet and is still trying to get it back on schedule. After the Community Center shutdown we will start to have spaces such as the fitness center completed, but still roped off due to the lack of an Occupancy Permit.

As soon as the permit is acquired, we will get the new renovations open and communicate that to the membership. You can continue to check on the Lake Naomi Club Facebook page for periodic updates of this Phase.

2017 Dues Payment Procedure In Memoriam Emilio Gravagno of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania September 24, 2016 Member since 2000 Stephen Cabot of Palm Coast, Florida and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 12, 2016 Member since 1999 Bethany Schiebel of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania October 19, 2016 Member since 1986

Administrative Office Closings Thursday, November 24th Office Closed Saturday, December 24th Office Closed Saturday, December 31st Office Closes at 3:00 PM Sundays through February 26, 2017 Office Closed

Continuing with the policy instituted in 2013, we will again be mailing the 2017 dues invoice to all Club Members on or about December 15, 2016. There is a substantial discount if dues are paid on or before March 15th. Members may submit payment beginning December 15th by mail, in person, via our website, or over the phone. All payments received between December 15th and January 2nd will be recorded as being received on January 2nd.

These payments will be held together and drawn at random for assignment of boat/canoe/ kayak racks. Payments received beginning January 3rd and after will be considered on a first paid, first assigned basis according to the date received.

Club Members are also reminded that the policy of racks being assigned based on the location of their home remains the same: Members making payment through January 31st (including all “early” payments received between December 15th and January 2nd) who are requesting racks in their assigned area get first preference to those racks. Requests from these members for assignments outside of their area will be made beginning February 1st, based on availability of racks at that time. All payments received after January 31st will be assigned on a first paid, first assigned basis, based on availability at that time, to the member’s requested area (without regard to their area of assignment).

Please note that no payments received between December 15th and January 2nd will actually be processed until after January 2nd. This means checks will not be cashed nor will credit card payments be processed (EXCEPT payments made on our website which are processed immediately but will still be recorded as being received on January 2nd).

We remind all members that early payment gives them the best possible chance for their desired assignment. Please feel free to contact the Administrative Office if you have any questions regarding this information.

22017 Calendar Enclosed – We Need your Vote!

Enclosed in this issue of Reflections is the 2017 Calendar. If y would like additional calendars to share with your family or you friends, please contact the Administrative Office at 570-646-9191 fr or email admin@lakenaomiclub.com.

The response to the request for sharing your favorite pictures is always overwhelming. overwhelming With the addition of online picture submission and the great mobile phone cameras, even more Members shared their favorite pictures. Over 770 pictures were submitted, so selecting the best pictures for the calendar is always a fun challenge.

There is still a task that needs to be done and the Club needs your help. As promised there are four $50 Stored Value Cards that need to be issued for the best pictures. The four pictures that receive the most votes will be awarded the SVC’s. You can place your vote by visiting the website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Click on “Members” and then sign in, select What’s Happening from the menu bar, click on Current News from the drop down menu and there will be an article leading you to the voting form. Please take a few moments to enjoy the pictures and cast your vote. Each Member can choose their four favorite calendar ppictures. All votes must be submitted by December 31st.

“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 George Bernardin Mike Christian Kathryn Hyatt Cary S. Levinson Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder

Fitness Center Expansion

Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor

Aerobics Studio

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Outdoor Pavilion

Thanksgiving Dinner TO GO Enjoy the taste of a Lake Naomi Club Turkey Dinner at home! We are offering our “to go dinner” for Thanksgiving! Please place the order by Saturday, November 19th. Confirm your pick up time when placing your order. Pick up will be on Thursday, November 24th from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Please place your order on the website www.lakenaomiclub.com or call 570-646-2866. Meal includes: whole roasted tom turkey breast, whipped mashed and sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, bread stuffing, carrots, green beans, bowl of garden salad with two dressings, and one pumpkin pie. Serves 6 to 8 people for $145.00. Please note there are no substitutions.

LNC’s Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Buffet Enjoy the holiday traditions without all the work and clean up and join us for the second Annual Thanksgiving Buffet. The entire Clubhouse will be open on Thursday, November 24th from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM with seating every 30 minutes.

The meal will begin with the harvest salad bar & soup station with Chef’s butternut squash and apple bisque. The carving station will feature whole roasted turkey with herb gravy, traditional bread stuffing and cranberry relish. The buffet line will include: sliced sirloin with sherry and wild mushroom jus, roasted black cod, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, honey glazed carrots and green beans. There will be a Kids Station with macaroni & cheese and some additional kids favorites. What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie, as well as other desserts from the Mountaintop Lodge Bakery?

Adults $35.00, children ages (4-10) $12.00, Children 3 and under complimentary. All buffet prices include tax and gratuity. Casual Attire. Table of 12 maximum. Grill menu not available. Reservations are currently being accepted at the Community Center at 570646-8585 or online www.lakenaomiclub.com.

Breakfast Buffet with Santa – Two Offerings!

Due to the huge demand for the Club’s Breakfast Buffet with Santa, we are again offering two opportunities to have breakfast with Santa this year. Everyone is sure to enjoy this Lake Naomi Club tradition on Saturday, December 3rd or Sunday, December 4th. Feast on a delicious breakfast including: carved smoked ham, made to order omelet station, eggs benedict, belgium waffles & french toast, fresh fruit, corned beef hash, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, assorted fruit juice and coffee. During breakfast, Santa will be making his rounds to entertain children of all ages and afterwards the children can enjoy making a holiday craft. Club Photographer Mark Luethi will be on hand for anyone who would like to have professional portraits with Santa or with the family by the fireplace! Reservations may be made by contacting the Clubhouse at (570) 646-2866. Cost for this great breakfast is only $15++ for adults, $7.50++ for children under 10 and complimentary for children 4 and under.

Horse and Wagon Rides Dembinski Realty Company will be sponsoring the Horse and Wagon Ride at the Breakfast with Santa both Saturday and Sunday. This is always a fun activity for the entire family.

Holiday Gala Join us at the Clubhouse on Saturday, December ember 10 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM for a time of great food and fellowship. Come and enjoy our “Winter Wonderland” at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse with hot apple cider and Glühwein. The Culinary Brigade will feature assorted passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. The dinner will begin with a holiday soup of winter vegetables and barley followed by bruschetta style iceberg wedge which is iceberg lettuce and dried fruit and a warm white balsamic vinaigrette. The selection of entrees include: Lobster Tail with Lump Crab Meat, Pork Chop with cranberry orange compote, Filet Mignon, and Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash. The meal will end with a decadent holiday dessert. After dinner entertainment will be provided by “Keith Naylor” which will include many holiday songs. The cost for Holiday Gala is $45 per adult all inclusive.

For more information, check out the event flyer or go online at www.LakeNaomiClub. com or call the Community Center at 570-646-8585.

LNCH Holiday Hours Sat & Sun, December 3rd & 4th Breakfast with Santa Pre-Registration Required

Saturday, December 10th Holiday Gala Pre-Registration Required

Clubhouse will be closed Saturday, Christmas Eve, December 24th and Sunday, Christmas Day, December 25th Monday, Dec. 26th – Friday, Dec. 30th Grille & Dining Room 5:30 – 10:00 PM Bar Open 5:00 PM – Midnight Saturday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Gala “Hollywood and the Oscars” Pre-Registration Required

Sunday, January 1st Lake Naomi Clubhouse closed Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend Friday, January 13th Grille & Dining Room 6:00-10:00 PM Bar 5:00 -11:00 PM Saturday, January 14th Grille & Dining Room 6:00-9:00 PM Bar 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday, January 15th Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM-12 Noon “Sports Sunday” Bar 12:00 – 7 PM Food 12 Noon – 6 PM Monday, January 16th Clubhouse closed Winter Festival Weekend Thursday, January 26th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bar 5:00 – 9:00 PM “Pasta Night Buffet” along with Grille Room Menu Friday, January 27th Grille & Dining Room 6:00-10:00 PM Chef’s Special “Winter Catch” Bar 5:00 – 11:00 PM Happy Hour at the Bar with winter specialities “Warm & Spicy Drinks”

Saturday, January 28th Bar Hours 3:00 PM until closing Après Happy Hour 3:00 – 6:00 PM Après Ski Buffet and Grille Menu 5:30 - 9:30 PM Entertainment 8:30 PM - Midnight Sunday, January 29th Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM-12 Noon

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Holiday Greetings The arrival of the joyous Holiday Season is a vivid reminder of how quickly time passes. Was it not just yesterday when Members were sitting at the Lake Naomi Pool or Club Beach absorbing the wonderful sun rays, or playing a round of golf or calling for court times? Now the temperatures are declining, the leaves have fallen and the days are getting shorter.

All these seasonal changes remind us that the Holiday Season is near.

With all of the holiday propaganda, it's easy to lose sight of what is truly important this time of year. What's important varies from Member to Member, but everyone should take a minute to shut out the media, turn off all your digital devices, and truly reflect on what you are thankful for. Remind yourself how lucky you are, no matter what your circumstances, and share it with the people closest to you.

This is also the perfect time to remember our Lake Naomi Club family and to say thank you. Thank you to all the Committee Members, Board of Governors and Board of Trustees for the countless hours and the dedication to ensuring that the Members’ Lake Naomi - Timber Trails homes continue to be their favorite retreat. Also thank you to Management and Team Members who strive to ensure that the entire Members’ experiences are top notch.

As we say goodbye to 2016 and welcome 2017, may the joy of this holiday season last throughout the year for you and your loved ones.

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New Year’s Eve Gala Join us on Saturday, December 31, 2016 for “Hollywood and the Oscars” Take a walk down the “Hollywood Walk of Fame” on the Red Carpet as we honor the many great winners from motion pictures from days gone by. Cocktail Hour begins at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM. One complimentary cocktail will be given during the first hour and an appetizer display to delight your taste buds. Chef Paul and his culinary team have designed a delectable menu. The dinner presentation begins with a Bib Micro Green Caprese Salad of grilled vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, hydro bib lettuce, micro greens finished with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh basil, and a lemon balsamic dressing. Then guests may choose from the following selections: Roast Colorado Lamb Wellington with flaky puff pastry wrap, mushroom pistachio duxelle served with cucumber, tomato, and fresh mint cous cous finished with rosemary port demi-glace; Pan Roasted Halibut with hazelnut, orange zest, gremolata crust served with roasted winter vegetable quinoa cake finished with grand marnier beurre blanc; or Roast Stuffed Veal Chop with rosemary smoked pancetta, fontina cheese, and fresh sage, served with potatoes dauphinoise, finished with sweet marsala demi-glace and roasted yellow tomato, porcini garnish. Complete the dinner with “Traumschiff Dessert Buffet”.

After dinner, dance the night away and ring in the New Year with a champagne toast at the stroke of midnight! This event is the signature Clubhouse Committee event of the year!

Please make your plans early as this is a sell-out event. Large tables are limited and Club Management encourages your cooperation with table arrangements. “Frankie Carll Production” will entertain you from cocktail time to after the ball drop!!!! The cost for this event is $100.00 inclusive of tax, gratuity and one cocktail per adult. Sign up at the Community Center at 570-646-8585, or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com (Members Section).

Super Bowl 51 Make your plans now for attending the Super Bowl Party at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. The 51st playing of the Super Bowl will take place on February 5, 2017. So whether or not your team makes it to the big game, plan on celebrating this notorious event at the LNCH.

2017 Winter Festival The 2017 WinterFest will be held the weekend of January 27-29th. Some favorite WinterFest Activities which will be featured again this year include skating, story time, arts & crafts, gingerbread house making, games, special night for the kids ids at the CC, special night for the adults at the LNCH, Après Ski Happy Hour, Sunday Breakfast Buffet, Horse drawn wagon rides, sledding, a fitness event, toasting marshmallows, s’more building, and Chili Cook Off. The Club will be offering Jack Frost/Big Boulder specials for lift tickets, ski/snowboard lessons and snow tubing.

Back by popular demand this year will be the two person cardboard bobsled race where Members will have the opportunity to create their own two person bobsled using just cardboard, duct tape and paint. The race will take place on the hill next to the Clubhouse on Saturday. Build a snowman on the front lawn of the Mountaintop Lodge throughout the weekend and judges will award prizes on Sunday.

The Club will again invite past Temporary Members to LN-TT to show them how much fun this area can be in the winter months. The Temporary Membership fee for a family will be $50 for three days and all guest fees will be waived this weekend. The guest limit will remain in effect with four guests per Family Membership per day. da Members are all invited to participate in this fun filled weekend. Invite your friends and family members be so they too can enjoy all the activities. Read the upcoming LNC Newsletter Weekly Updates for more up information.

This has been a huge fun event for everyin one on who attended in the past. Mark your calendar now and an start inviting your friends.

Ski Club Interest Just beginning, already know the sport or just looking for someone to go with? We can do it all. We are looking for individuals, children or families to participate in a Ski Club at Jack Frost Big Boulder. The Club can receive special pricing on day passes, lessons and rentals if we can gather enough interest and participants. If you are interested please email our Recreation Manager Crystal Bankes at cbankes@lakenaomiclub.com.

Toys for Tots Please help us fill our Toys for Tots bins. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Community Center or Mountaintop Lodge in November and early December. Also see the fitness pages of this issue of Reflections for information about the Turkey y Trot Run/Walk which also supports cause. rts this cau use..

Tree off Mittens

Fourth F ourth aand nd F Fifth ifth G Grade rade S Snowpass nowpass Program Program The Lake Naomi Club would like to make all Members aware of this wonderful program! The Pennsylvania Ski Area Association is offering any fourth or fifth grader the chance to ski for free this winter. There are 19 participating member resorts of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association with a few of the participating nearby mountains being Alpine, Bear Creek, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Camelback, Shawnee, Blue, Elk and many more! The goal of this program is to introduce fourth and fifth graders to the sport of skiing and snowboarding and create life-long participants of winter fun. For complete details and application visit: http://www.skipa.com/getting-started.

Winter Ski Vouchers

Join the Activities Committee in the giving spirit this Holiday Season by donating a pair of children’s mittens being collected at the Community Center. A twelve foot pine tree will stand in the Great Room of the Community Center and will be decorated with all of the mittens collected this season. This collection will run from December 1st through January 1, 2017 and then the mittens will be collected and donated to Monroe County Children and Youth. The Activities Committee thanks you in advance for your support.

The Lake Naomi Club is again offering Club Members reduced ski lift ticket vouchers to JFBB. Be sure to take advantage of this popular ski program and $5 per ticket savings on the adult rates during the 2016/2017 ski season. Vouchers will be sold at the Community Center in the beginning of December and continue through the end of February or as weather permits.

Only On nly ly bona fide Club Members and Winter Temporary Members will be eligible to purchase ski vouchers from the Voucher Regular Lake Naomi Club. Vouchers can Price not be refunded and supplies are Adult Midweek $43.00 $48.00 limited depending on the ability of Adult Weekend $52.00 $58.00 the ski areas to fill reorders. Enjoy Adult Holiday this great sport while saving money Youth Midweek $35.00 $35.00 by using the Club’s voucher proYouth Weekend $45.00 $45.00 gram. Tickets are not dated and can Youth Holdiay be used on appropriate days.

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Winter Hours of Operation November 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 Community Center & Fitness Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pool Monday through Thursday M 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM Multi-Purpose Room The hours will correlate with the buildings hours. However, there will be dedicated tennis, recreational program and open use times. Please call the Community Center to check availability. Reservations are recommended for tennis play and are based on 1 ½ hour time slots and 1 hour time slots during holiday periods.

Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Weekend Thursday, November 24th Closed Friday, November 25th 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday, November 26th 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday, November 27th 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Christmas - New Years Week Saturday, Dec. 24th and Sunday, Dec. 25th Closed Monday - Friday, Dec. 26th - 30th 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday, December 31st Building Open 7:00 AM- 5PM The Multi-purpose room will close at 2 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM New Years Eve Family Celebration Pre-Registration required.

Sunday, January 1st Noon – 5:00 PM

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Kids Klub Winter Camp Back again by popular demand is the Kids Klub Winter Camp! Members and guests in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join our great Summer Camp Counselors at the Logan Steele Community Center for some winter fun. Monday, December 26th through Friday, December 30th, from 9:00 AM until Noon, we will spend our days with games, songs, outdoor winter activities, snacks, crafts and skits. You can register for one day or register for all five. What a great way to get out of the house, see summer friends and meet new ones. Space is limited so make sure to register early. Cost per day for registration will be $25 for Members and $35 for guests. Receive a $5 per day discount when you register by December 20th. Sign up at the Community Center or online at https:// lakenaomiclub.campbrainregistration.com/. Be a part of the Holiday Klub Day Camp!

Night Recreation Activities Looking for something to do after a day of snowboarding or visiting with family over the holiday season? Third graders and up are welcome to join in nightly fun and activities at the Logan Steele Community Center. Our staff will be organizing games, crafts, competitions or just opportunities to hang out with other Members and guests who are their age from 6:00-9:00 PM December 26th through December 30th. There is no charge for these activities and no advanced registration required. Just stop in and see what is going on.

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration LNC families are invited to blast into the New Year with a Bubble Blast New Year’s Eve Dance Party Celebration! This event will be on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 7-9 PM. Be ready to dance your night away and bring in the New Year with a family fun Bubble Dance Party with DJ Johnny Johnson! The dance floor will be B popping and the food and drinks with be bubble-ious! The night will culpo minate with our New Year’s Ball Drop. Look for more details at the Comm munity Center and register early as space is limited! Call 570-646-8585. m

Community Center Hours C

Please note the following changes for the 2016/17 winter hours at th Community Center. The building will open at 8 AM on weekdays, the Monday thru Friday for November through June. In the event of inM clement weather this winter, the Community Center may need to delay cl opening so that our Maintenance Team can open the roads and sideop walks and our staff can safely arrive. Members can check the status w of a potential delay by calling the Community Center at 570-646-8585 before venturing out or by checking local listings on TV as we will folbbe low lo the Pocono Mountain School District winter cancellation schedule.

If schools are closed or delayed, we will open at 10 AM. As winter approaches don’t forget all activities the Community Center te has to offer during the winter season. Tennis, platform tennis, basketball, swimming, various planned activities, fitness classes and of ke course the fitness center, are all ways to stay active when Mother Naco ture tu turns cold. Adult Socials will resume in February, and a platform tennis club has been organized by your fellow members. te

Community C ommunity C Center e Guests While we are always happy to also entertain Guests here at Lake Naomi Club, please be mindful of the Community Center guidelines this coming winter and holiday season: there is a limit of six Guests per day per Family Membership on weekdays and four Guests per day per Family Membership on weekends and holidays. Any questions can be directed to Kelly Swingle, Community Center Manager at (570) 646-8585.

Turkey Trot Join us at the Logan Steele Community Center for a Turkey Trot on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM. All ages are welcome to bundle up for a fun run/walk consisting of three laps around the leisure trail (providing it is not under a foot of snow!). We will collect a $5 per person entry fee with all proceeds going to Toys for Tots. Please call the Community Center to register in advance at 570-646-8585.

Swim Lessons Did you know the Lake Naomi Club employs Year Round Water Safety Instructors (certified through the American Red Cross) who offer private instruction for all ages including adults? Lessons are offered at the rate of $20 per thirty minutes of private instruction. Please feel free to contact Meredith Gilsleider at the Community Center or at mgilsleider@lakenaomiclub.com for more information on booking Private Lessons.

Fitness News The Fitness Staff at the Logan Steele Community Center would like to remind you that the holiday season is not a time for a break from your personal wellness routine. Please respect your fellow Members and remember: All equipment is on a first come first serve basis. Due to the high demand for cardio equipment, there is ALWAYS a 30 minute limit on each of these machines. Also please be aware as cold and flu season is upon us, it is common courtesy and proper gym etiquette to wipe down the machines after use. It is our recommendation that you also take a moment to wipe them before you use them to prevent the spread of germs. For more Fitness Center Guidelines please refer to the Leisure Service Guide.

Your Fitness Committee has been working hard on keeping current with the latest trends in the industry and to ensure LNC continues to offer programming of the highest standards. Please see the class schedule for holiday events and class changes.

Any Member who has purchased a one-month unlimited package in December will receive an additional free week. Early registration is required, please call to reserve your spot today. Be sure to pick up a complete schedule of all classes when you visit the Community y Center and sign g up p in advance as space may be limited.

Visiting from Lincoln Universsity, PA Ava Kirwin, and granddaughter, of Tom and Christine Papp, Lily Papp of Interlaken, NJ, won 1st Place Best Apple Pie C Contest at the 2016 Festifall.

Everyone had a great time. The e event was well attended and the sstaff did a wonderful job despite tthe weather. Lake Naomi Club Recreation staff always presents a wonderful and memorable e day for the children and family.

Christine Papp

Temporary Memberships Are Important The total number of families who subscribed to the Club’s Temporary Membership (TM) to date in 2016 is 804. Temporary Memberships for 2016 are projected to generate $332,478 in fees towards the annual operations budget by year’s end.

Temporary Members are described as a family living on a temporary basis in the home of a Club Member when the Home Owner/Club Member is not present.

This includes those renting homes as well as Family Members and Colleagues of Club Members utilizing homes without the Club Member being present.

Temporary Memberships are very important to the Club, as not only do Temporary Members generate a significant amount of revenue, but they also represent the number two source of future Club Members. The number one source of future Club Members is through referrals from existing Club Members.

Remember, the Membershare Referral program was expanded to include Temporary Members. When your referral purchases their Temporary Membership, you will be rewarded 25 Club Dollars for each week your referral purchases their Temporary Membership with a maximum of 100 Club Dollars per referral. You will receive a stored value card that can be utilized toward your Membership Fees or used at any amenity. To qualify, the person you refer must be completely new to the Lake Naomi Club and the referral card must be turned into the Administrative Office before the tempobe rary membership ra is is purchased. The Membership/MarM keting Committee ke plans to continue pl its it marketing efforts for Tempofo rary ra Members, as once on families see and an experience the Lake Naomi and L Timber Trails Community, Ti b the th chances of their becoming a Property Owner/Club Member be increases dramatically.

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Platform Tennis It’s time to get ready to play “The best winter outdoor recreation sport” here at LNC. Platform Tennis is available for play Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM * Friday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM *Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and *Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note: snow and ice removal takes time after the snow has passed, so please call in advance after inclement weather.

Members who do not have their own rackets and balls may use the platform equipment available for check out at the reception desk. Eye protection is highly recommended and athletic shoes are required.

All Members are permitted to play with no court fees. Courts are first come, first to play, but if you have a group who desires a certain play time, please call the Community Center to reserve the courts with the receptionist, again, especially after a snowfall.

The reception desk keeps a highlight sheet on platform tennis as well as the official rules for the Members who wish to use them. Additional information can also be found on the APTA website at www.platformtennis.org Members are organizing regular play. Those interested should contact Kelly Swingle for further details.

This is a great offering we are hoping you’ll enjoy utilizing this winter.

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Lake Naomi Tennis–Last Serve of 2016

The nets are down, the lines are gone, and the chilly wind is whistling through the bare court fences: Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Tennis facilities are tucked away for the winter months. The 2016 tennis season was jam-packed with activities from our Bobby McKee Memorial Day Round Robin through our Labor Day Racquets on the Rocks! In between we played Ladies’ and Men’s Competitive Tennis, Ladies’ and Men’s Social Round Robins, and Ladies’ Team Tennis on a weekly basis, with weekends full of Club Championship Tournament action. Special events like Ladies’ Night Out and Racquets on the Rocks added to the fun! Countless hours of recreational play filled in the gaps as did another great season of improving our game with McKee Tennis. Richard McKee returned with his awesome staff to give our Membership the high-quality, professional tennis education that is his trademark. We are excited to announce that Richard and staff will return again for the 2017 season! He is already making preparations for revamped programming to keep all players, young and not-so-young, on their toes! Look for details in the early spring and please feel free to keep in touch with all things LNTennis by email to tennislessons@lakenaomiclub. com and on our Facebook page (@lakenaomitenniscenter).

See you on court in the spring!

2017 RC Laser Winter S Sailing ili S Schedule h d l

Photo by Joe Muenichsdorfer

What is an RC Laser? Radio Controlled Laser Sailboats (1/4 scale to regular Lasers) sail on Lake Naomi during the warm, summer months and in the indoor pool with fan-powered wind in the winter. On most of the scheduled days, the RC Laser Fleet #9 sailors run practice starts and races. (That is, no scores are kept.) The winter indoor races are scheduled on Sundays from 8 AM to 10 AM – before normal pool hours so as not to interfere with swimming hours.

Members without boats are always invited to watch and on most days will be encouraged to try out sailing an RC Laser as there is usually an extra boat or one of the regulars will lend and instruct. This season’s sailing days will be: January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19. As far as we know, our indoor sailing is the only regular indoor sailing in the world.

Each winter season, Fleet #9 hosts the 'World Indoor Sailing Championship'. In fact, it does attract a few of the world's best RC sailors. (There is only room for a small number of boats to race at the same time so participation is strictly on an invitational nu basis.)

The Winter Regatta is a really special time for spectators and the one event ba that th boats are not available for others to tryout. The World Indoor Sailing Championship starts at 7 AM and runs until 11 AM. The date for this event in 2017 has not on been be selected in time for publication in this Reflections.

The local Laser Fleet is also trying to schedule an additional fun event involving a newly designed RC sailboat, the Pool Penguin. They are much smaller boats, so we ne can ca have more of them in the pool at the same time. Every effort will be made to accommodate all of those who wish to try one out. Watch future LNC announcements co for fo the date and time of this fun pool event.

Be aware that if regular sailor participation looks to be very low pa RC R sailing is subject to being canceled.

Contact Meredith Gilsleider ce at mgilsleider@lakenaomiclub. com co for information on last minute ut changes in the schedule.

Memorial Day Regatta Dusters 1st – Rich Daggett 2nd – Jason Neely 3rd – John Whipple Lasers 1st – Kathy Hyatt 2nd – Frank Blesso 3rd – Jim Hyatt Sunfish 1st – Dan DeFranco 2nd – Tony Seay 3rd – Jack Kellerk

Early Bird Series Sunfish 1st – Dan DeFranco 2nd – Jack Kellerk 3rd – Tony Seay Lasers 1st – Kathy Hyatt 2nd – Frank Blesso 3rd – Jim Hyatt Dusters 1st – John Whipple

2016 SAILING AWARDS RECIPIENTS

First Half Series Duster A Fleet D Laser Gold Fleet 1st – John Whipple 1st – Jim Hyatt 2nd – Rich Daggett Duster Wood Fleet 2nd – Ryan Trabold 3rd – Dean Neely 1st – John Whipple 3rd – Frank Blesso 2nd – Jason Neely Sunfish Gold Fleet Laser Silver Fleet 3rd – Dean Neely 1st – Frank Blesso nd 1st – Dan DeFranco Duster Glass Fleet 2 – Tony Seay rd 2nd – Chris Trabold st 3 – Declan Gaylo 1 – Tim O’Sullivan rd 2nd – Sue Neely Sunfish Silver Fleet 3 – Ryan Trabold 3rd – Dan DeFranco 1st – Dan DeFranco (Hannah and Joseph Geyer 2nd – Hunter Strafaci Memorial Trophy Winner) 3rd – Jack Kellerk 2nd – Sue Neely Second Half Series 3rd – Dean Neely 4th of July Regatta Duster Wood Fleet Laser Gold Fleet 1st – Ryan Trabold 1st – John Whipple Dusters 2016 “Kelly Cup” st 2nd – Jim Hyatt (Wooden Bowl Winner) 1 – Dean Neely Under 21 Laser Regatta nd nd Lasers 3rd – Frank Blesso 2 – Dean Neely 2 – Rich Daggett Nine Junior Sailors parst rd 1 – Jim Hyatt 3 – Sue Neely Laser Silver Fleet 3rd – Sue Neely ticipated in this season’s 2nd – Frank Blesso Under 21 Laser Regatta Duster Glass Fleet 1st – Chris Trabold Sunfish 3rd – Chris Daggett and a great time was had 1st – Tim O’Sullivan 2nd – Ryan Trbold 1st – Jim Kellerk nd 2nd – Sue Neely 3rd – Declan Gaylo 2 – Don Lowe by all! Here are the final rd rd Sunfish Gold Fleet 3 – Dan Defranco 3 – Roy Drames standings: 1st – Frank Blesso Duster A Fleet st 1 - Ryan Trabold st Labor Day Regatta 2nd – Tony Seay 1 – John Whipple 2nd - Declan Gaylo Dusters (E.Thomas Gilliard 3rd – Reid Jackson 3rd - Alex McKendry Memorial Bowl Winner) 1st – John Whipple Sunfish Silver Fleet th 4 - Nick Osmon Lasers 2nd – Rich Daggett 2nd – Tim O’Sullivan 1st – Dan DeFranco st 5th - Dan DeFranco rd 1 – Jim Hyatt rd nd 3 – Sue Neely 3 – Rich Daggett 2 – Hunter Strafaci nd 6th - Jack Kellerk 2 – Ryan Spencer rd Sunfish 3 – Jack Kellerk 7th - Annelies McCann 3rd – Frank Blesso 1st – Jack Kellerk th 8 - Jack Stratton Open Sunfish Regatta Duster Districts 2nd – Tony Seay 1st – John Whipple 9th - Kyle Pollock 1st – Mike Wheeler rd 3 – Catherine Jeffries nd 2nd – Sue Neely Congratulations to all 2 –Frank Blesso 3rd – Jason Neely the sailors who partici3rd – Tony Seay Junior Awards pated in the three race, Open Laser Regatta Duster Nationals one day regatta.

1st – Andrew Bacon Regatta 1st – Greg Maute nd st 2 – Larry Lefczik 1 place – Conor O’Connell 2nd – Tim O’Sullivan rd nd 3 – Kathy Hyatt 2 place – Hunter Strafaci 3rd – Larry Lefczik 3rd place – Andreas McKendry Laser Beam Award (greatest improvement Lasers) The Fleet Racing that takes place as part of the Instructional – Ryan Trabold Program awards follow: Ancient Mariner Award (best score for sailor over B Fleet A Fleet the age of 38) – Frank Blesso st st 1 Place – Tommy Caragol 1 Place – Hunter Strafaci Fish Tail (greatest improvement Sunfish sailor) nd 2 Place – Chris Stumpf 2nd Place – Jack Kellerk – Peter Caragol rd rd 3 Place – Luke Sperling 3 Place – Peter Caragol Flat Iron Award (most improved woman sailor) A few participants also received special recognition through – Emma Gaylo the following awards which is a long standing Lake Naomi Club Women’s High Point (highest score of the season) Tradition. Awards for 2016 – Sue Neely Thomas Cup – Kerry Pollock Phoenix Cup (awarded for special efforts for the Awarded for special efforts in helping others sailing program) – Not Awarded Pine Tree Award – Josh Sultanik Feather Duster (greatest improved Duster sailor) Awarded to the junior showing the best progress.

– Tim O’Sullivan “Ugly Fish” Sunfish Sportsmanship Award – Ryan McNamara The “Hoot” Award (sportsmanship and contribution Awarded to the Junior deemed to be the “best sport” RC Laser sailor) – John Whipple Owaissa Cup – Hunter Strafaci US Sailing Sportsmanship Award (sportsmanship in Awarded to the participant with the best overall score of the the overall sailing program) – Jim Kellerk summer for A Fleet Racing and the Junior Regatta.

Laser Fleet Champion (“Bill” Person Memorial Trophy recipient) – John Whipple Congratulations to all our young sailors, we look forward to Laser Fleet Champion – Jim Hyatt your participation again next summer!

Sunfish Fleet Champion – Tony Seay

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Junior Sailing Program 2016 The Junior Sailing Program enjoyed a very successful year with a full roster of enthusiastic young Members who participated in lessons twice a week for 6 weeks in the Main Summer Season.

A & B Fleet races were held weekly with strong encouragement from both instructors and the Sailing Committee for additional participation in the regular club races and regattas. The end of season was celebrated with a Friday evening Tailgate party and the annual two day Junior Regatta which takes place on both Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend devoted to our youngest skippers ended with the End of Season Junior Sailing Celebration on Sunday, August 14th. Sailors and their families gathered in the Logan Steele Community Center Pavilion to recap the summer, honor the season’s high scoring sailors, and receive their awards, stat sheets and LNC Sailing hats which were this year’s sailing program memento. Pizza and cake were served by the Sailing Committee Volunteers and a ggreat time was had by all.

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We Have A Vacation Spot For You When you hear your colleagues at work, your neighbors and your friends talking about their summer vacations and the fact that they had to cut their vacation short due to beaches being closed as a result of shark sightings, or that traffic was terrible, or there was nothing for the kids to do but go to the boardwalk and spend money -- be sure to tell them that you have a great vacation spot for them in the Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

People often book their vacation rentals early and many times go back to a less than satisfying location based on force of habit. It is not too early to plant the seed in order to have your colleagues, neighbors and friends spend their 2017 summer vacation at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails, the only Five Star Platinum Club Community in the Northeast.

There is also the winter getaway you can suggest at the Mountaintop Lodge.

Be sure to tell them that Lake Naomi - Timber Trails has seven sandy beaches and a whole lot more. Like fast-dry, soft surface tennis courts, a wonderful golf course, swimming pool with a great water slide, swimming pool with aquatic climbing wall, the Kid’s Klub Camp Program, creative teen and pre-teen programs, adult activities, a Clubhouse-Restaurant, three lakes and two ponds, sailing, boating, windsurfing, canoeing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking and outdoor programs as well as topnotch instructional programs in swimming, sailing, tennis, golf and archery. Then there is the Community Center that features an indoor swimming pool with a splash park, fitness center and aerobics studio, multi-purpose space capable of accommodating two indoor tennis courts, a covered pavilion, paddle tennis court, sports fields, archery range and much, much, more. If the Club can help you in attracting others to vacation in the Community by providing you with DVD’s, Leisure Service Guides, Calendars, Newsletters, Activity Flyers and the like, just give Communications/Marketing Manager Laura Altemose a call at (570) 646-9191, ext. 104 or email her at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com. If you need Laura to speak directly with potential visitors, she will be glad to do that as well.

Start now! Promote your Five Star Platinum Club Community and the Mountaintop Lodge. Planning for a great 2017 Season is underway.

Special Holiday Tree The Environmental Stewar ardship Committee will be sponsoring a Holiday Tree located on the lawn in front of the Community Center. This tree will be T replanted on the grounds near the new recreation pavilion for all to enjoy for re yyears to come. Members who wish to help decorate the tree are asked ed to make an ornament of natural materials. Be creative…the only y requirement is that it is made entirely out of things you would findd re naturally t ll iin you LNC yard – twigs, pine cones, acorns, leaves, etc. The tree will be lit and labeled. Ornaments can be hung any time after you see the tree arrive.

Is the Ice Safe for You, Your Friends and Equipment?

With winter on its way, the ice fishing season will be upon us. To ensure a safe time while ice fishing, you must remember to follow certain precautions. Carelessness is th the number one enemy of ice fisherpersons and knowledge is the number one weapon against that enemy. The best equipment is of no value if you are in icy water fighting to escape.

Please take the following precautions when ice fishing to ensure yourself and others of a good time. Know the ice. When selecting a location, check the ice by chipping it with a sharp object. If ice chips and has a clinking sound, it is good ice. If it crumbles and has a dull sound, it is unsafe. Stickups, piers or any protruding structures cause weak ice. Areas that have or are near currents, springs and aerators are also areas that may have weak ice.

Please stay clear of these areas.

Two inches of clear blue ice can support one person traveling on foot, three inches can support a group traveling in single file. Four or more inches of ice is considered safe for general use – such as a group of ice fisherpersons. Ice that is four inches thick will hold up to 260 pounds, over six inches is safe for you and your equipment.

Cloudy or opaque ice may support less weight, and slush ice on a lake is only one-half as strong as clear blue ice.

Before venturing out onto the ice, exercise extreme caution – especially during the first ice cover and during the late winter months when rapid changes occur in ice structure.

Black ice is clear and has no snow frozen in it. This can be safe but it is difficult to see water holes on a calm day when there are no ripples on the water. It is very slippery and ice creepers for your footwear are a must.

It's always a good idea to use the buddy system when ice fishing. In the event that you break through the ice, stay calm and do not panic, put your arms up and lay them on the ice, your clothing will freeze and adhere to the ice. This will keep your body at a level accessible for rescue.

Another rescue method is to take two large spikes and tie a leather thong to the head of each spike. Hang this device around your shoulders and slip the spikes in your breast pockets. If you should fall through the ice, grab the spikes to claw your way out of the water. REMEMBER, it is IMPOSSIBLE to crawl out of slippery ice if the water is more than waist deep.

When trying to locate fish, do not move more than 10 feet from one hole to a new hole. Fish run in schools and will be feeding on plankton within a certain area. Depth of the ice is also very critical: at the first safe ice, fishing is best in the shallow water areas, as the ice thickens, the fish move into the deeper water areas.

Sledding Hill The Lake Naomi Club sledding hill located outside of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will again be available to Members this winter season.

The sledding hill will be open when weather permits. When the sledding we hill is open the hours of operation are hil from dawn until dusk. It is absolutely uunsafe to ride the sledding hill after dark so please refrain from doing so. The sledding hill will be posted as “Closed” when it is consid“Cl ered unsafe to ride. Please abide by the postings each day in order to keep yourr entire family safe.

Looking for Gift Giving Ideas?

The Lake Naomi Club has gift giving ideas for you this Holiday Season.

Just stop by the Administrative Office or the Community Center and pick up your LNC Stored Value Card which can be designed for any monetary amount that fits your budget and can be used at any of the Club's facilities.

In addition to Stored Value Cards, the Community Center has Ski Vouchers that are offered to Club Members at reduced rates for Jack Frost / Big Boulder ski resort in the area. To assist you in completing your shopping on time, the Office is able to take the Gift orders by telephone and mail the items to you. This method requires credit card payment.

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Lake Naomi Club Q & A I have seen tree cutting happening in the community without a permit posted. Doesn’t tree removal (including the removal of limbs) require a permit?

All cutting or trimming of trees requires that the homeowner (or the contractor on behalf of the homeowner) apply for a tree removal/tree trimming permit. Any trees, limbs, shrubs or other growth that is removed without a permit and that compromises the front, rear or side buffers will need to be replaced. This is especially important when tree work is done to a Lake Front area. All home owners who have property that borders Lake Naomi want to have a view of the lake. To balance in keeping the natural buffers around the Lake, it is very important for the home owner and the Club to work together to protect that buffer while still giving the home owner the view they have made a significant investment in.

Hence, the term “buffered view” being the goal. The permit requirement is not meant to be a detriment to a home owner getting the results they desire, but it is a means of working together to preserve the beauty of Lake Naomi for all Members to enjoy. If you see work being done without a permit, please contact the Administrative Office.

My garbage was missed this week and now the bear got into it. Why did d that happen and what should I do?

The Community Garbage program completed its first year in July and has had some ups and downs. Given the nature of the business with frequentt personnel changes and 2,100 homes we will always expect some misses. It’s the recurring misses that affect the same homes week after week that is very frustrating, not only for LNC Staff, but for the home owners as well. If your garbage is missed, please report it to the Administrative Office as soon as possible so that County Waste can be sent back to retrieve it. If for some reason County Waste cannot return in a timely manner, Lake Naomi Club litter patrol will retrieve the garbage. However, as a Member of the Community it is your responsibility to place your garbage in a bear proof receptacle and then place that receptacle inside of a bear resistant wooden box, take your cans in, or place them in a location camouflaged by landscaping. Placing a regular plastic can or a standard metal can out by the road or even inside the wood structure is asking for the bear to come and rip it apart; especially if you put your garbage out on a Sunday night. The Club continues to recommend the purchase of a bear resistant Bearicuda receptacle or other bear proof brand container. The 30 gallon Bearicuda cans, while small, have a seal inside the twist off top that contains the smells. The larger stealth models are steel lined and have a two handed locking system. The Club has sold (wholesale, you pay only what we pay to the manufacturer) in excess of 300 of these cans. We need everyone’s help to deter the bears.

Please contact the Administrative Office if you are in need of a Bearicuda.

I see garbage cans out by the road, not in a wooden bin. I thought all cans had to be hidden from view in an approved wooden structure?

The ARC Standards and Requirements and the Garbage Policies of the Associations do state that all garbage cans must be placed in a wooden structure. This was done for two reasons, aesthetics and bear protection. Now we all know that a bear can simply pick those structures up and throw them like a beach ball. So unless you have a bear proof can inside, the bear is going to damage the structure to get to the can or bag he smells inside.

The structures do create a more pleasing aesthetic for the Community, putting the cans out of sight. With the introduction of the new garbage program, and to give everyone time to get the needed cans and a bin to put them in, it was not strictly enforced for the first year of Community garbage Service. However, the ARC Inspector has begun to notify those home owners that continually leave the cans out by the road. The cans must be placed inside a wooden structure, taken into the garage or camouflaged by landscaping. Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is a beautiful community, let’s all do our part to keep it that way!

Award Winning Bed & Breakfast for Four Years

Meet Me at the Lodge I’m not sure about everyone else ,but autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love the crisp air and the changing leaves and the pumpkin and cinnamon flavors that seem to be in everything we buy. The Coffee and Pastry shop has definitely had its share of spooky treats in the past weeks and pumpkin lattes have been flying out the door. Be sure to stop in before we switch to gingerbread and snickerdoodle!

Now is the time to start planning your holiday meals and as always, the Mountaintop Lodge will be baking up hundreds of pies. Why not let us take care of those desserts so you can spend more time with your family? Order forms can be found at the Community Center, Administrative Office and Lodge, or just give us a call at 570646-6636. All orders must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 20th for Thanksgiving pickup.

The past three years we have had a Tree Lighting Ceremony complete with the singing of carols, fresh baked cookies, hot chocolate and spiced wine.

It has been a very popular event and we have outgrown the lobby area so we’re expanding into the dining room. This year we will be turning the lights on Friday, December 9th from 6:30-8:00 PM. We want you to be a part of our special celebration! When you come for the Tree Lighting please bring an ornament to hang on the dining room tree.

Our theme is Winter Fun and Snowmen but any ornament is welcomed. Tags will be available so that you can label your ornament and you will have the opportunity to pick them up after the New Year. Warm up that singing voice and we can’t wait to see you.

And last but not least… if you have family and friends coming to Lake Naomi to celebrate the holidays and need a bit more space, now is the time to make your reservations at the Lodge. We are filling up quickly, especially for New Year’s , and always hate needing to turn guests away.

Carolyn Keiper, MTL Hospitality Manager

It's official! The Mountaintop Lodge has been named as a Bed and Breakfast Winner in the area for a fourth year in a B row. The Mountaintop Lodge has won the Pocono Record's Readers Choice Awards 2013, 2014, 2015 and ro again for 2016. A big THANK-YOU to everyone who took the time to vote for the Mountaintop Lodge. ag Now is the perfect chance to share the Lodge with your family and friends by purchasing a Mountaintop Lodge Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificate. Let them experience our Platinum Club hospitality ta while they relax and enjoy the Lodge. Each guest receives a temporary membership to the facilities w at the Lake Naomi Club so they ttoo can learn to love it here just as much as you do. Gift Certificates can be purchased by stopping in the Lodge or by calling 570-646-6636. Remember Members receive a 10% discount on rooms booked at the Lodge AND when your friends or family call to make a reservation and give your name as a reference, they also receive a 10% discount on their stay.

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