A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Mid-Summer 2010 WHAT’S INSIDE Meet the Trustees. 2 Trivia Night.............. 3 Calling all Single Members................. 4 Acrylic Painting Class........................ 5 LNC’s Got Talent . . 6 Wet-N-Wild Western Day.......................... 7 Tennis Generation Gap Event.............. 8 Duster Sailing Nationals................. 9 Golf Awards Dinner ............................. 10 Bass Tournament Results................... 11
Operation 45
Per the report in the last issue of Reflections, the Strategic Planning Committee will make a presentation on the status of the Draft Strategic Plan at the Club’s August 14, 2010 Annual Meeting. The Draft Strategic Plan will then be posted on the Club’s website (Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com) from August 15th through September 30th for Club Member comment. Club Members are urged to take advantage of “Operation 45” to review the Draft Strategic Plan. As an on-going part of the Strategic Plan, the Club is planning to survey the Members in 2011 or 2012. The results of the Member comment period and the survey will be used to further update the Strategic Plan. Once adopted by the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, the Strategic Plan will be used as a working document and will be updated a minimum of once a year. The Strategic Plan is very different than the Facilities Master Plan which deals only with Club Facilities. The Facilities Master Plan is handled independent of the Strategic Plan by the Long Range Planning Committee.
RC Laser Fleet Hosts North Americans Regatta
The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association’s newest fleet: RC Laser Fleet #9, began sailing on Lake Naomi last summer, continued throughout the winter in the CC pool and has made it to the big time with the announcement that LNC will be hosting the 2010 North Americans this fall. RC Laser sailing is a world wide sport and growing in numbers daily. Some LNC Members have taken their RC Lasers all over the US for regional and district regattas and are now bringing that knowledge home to host this Nationals level regatta. Friday, September 10th through Sunday, September 12th, RC sailors from all over will be sailing on Lake Naomi off of Club Beach. The RC Lasers are patterned after the original Laser but are ¼ the size and are radio controlled (hence the RC) with a two lever remote control to operate the main sheet and tiller. Some say the best part of sailing them is you don’t ever risk getting wet. They are definitely fun to watch and all should consider themselves invited to come see what should be a fun weekend in September. Anyone interested in participating should contact Fleet Captain Bob MacNeill at 727-385-8100 or John Whipple at 570-350-2977. You can also learn more by stopping by one of the many practice sail dates and race dates listed in the Sailing Schedule on page 17 of the back section of the Summer Calendar. As always your fellow sailors invite you to come join those who already have their boat and try it out yourself.
In Memoriam Thomas Mahlstadt of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania June 16, 2010 Member since 1968 Sharon Pritchett of Staten Island, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania July 16, 2010 Member since 2003
Office Hours
Please note that the Administrative Office will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day). The Office will reopen for business at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Share your Celebrations and Special Stories
The Club would like to enhance Reflections to include announcements from our Members who are celebrating life’s milestones and also include your favorite Lake Naomi – Timber Trails moments. If you have a special story or announcement you would like to share with your friends at Lake Naomi-Timber Trails please contact Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or by phone at 570, 646-9191, ext. 104.
Meet the Trustees Coffee
Join your Trustees for this Stand Up Social Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 AM at the Pocono Mountain West High School. This is your chance to chat with the Lake Naomi Club Trustees on important issues you would like to discuss over a cup of coffee. No official presentation will be made. The Trustee Coffee will be just prior to the Club’s Annual Meeting conducted by the Board of Governors which begins at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Children Welcome at Annual Meeting
The Recreation Team will be on hand at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 14th to watch your children ages 4 and up. So bring your children and they will have a great time while you attend the Trustee Coffee and the BOG Annual Meeting. Kindly contact the Administrative Office (570, 646-9191 or email admin@lakenaomiclub.com) by Thursday, August 12, 2010 if you plan on bringing your children to the meeting.
Membership Numbers Holding
Despite the less than robust economy, Club Membership is relatively strong for 2010. As of July 21, 2010, Club Membership stood at 1557. For this same time period in 2009, Club Membership was at 1561. Now would be a great time to invite your colleagues and friends to Lake Naomi – Timber Trails to experience the Club’s many wonderful facilities, programs and people.
Facilities Master Plan
The Club’s Long Range Planning Committee is spearheading the development of a Facilities Master Plan for the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community. The Facilities Master Plan is zeroing in on the following projects: •.Renovation of the Beach Level of the Clubhouse in order to create a family friendly dining venue. •.Updating the Golf Center. •.Additions to the Timber Trails Pool in order to make it more family friendly. •.Updating the Timber Trails Clubhouse. •.Expanding the aerobic, fitness center, locker rooms and outdoor sports areas at the Community Center. •.Expansion of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Member input is always helpful. If there is a facility enhancement you would like to see in the future, kindly provide your suggestion to the Club in writing by mailing it to the Club at PO Box T, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 or emailing it to the Club at admin@LakeNaomiClub.com.
Bridge Project Scheduled for Fall Completion
“Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES P. Kenneth Brownstein Brian Drum Stephen J. Harker James B. Hyatt Anna C. McAleer Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Jeffrey M. Evans, MCM, CCM, PCAM Executive Vice President Laura M. Altemose Marketing Manager/Reflections Editor
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Substantial progress has been made on the pedestrian/bicycle bridge and trail along Route 423 from Woodland Avenue to Firehouse Road. The path portion of the project is on hold while the one hundred foot bridge is being manufactured. The bridge is scheduled for delivery in October. Once the bridge is installed, the balance of the project will be ready for completion. The pedestrian/bicycle bridge and trail project is a partnership project between the Club and Tobyhanna Township and is being funded by a $308,000 grant from the PA Department of Transportation. Once completed, bicycles and pedestrians should never again interfere with traffic on the one lane bridge.
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures
Become a fan of Lake Naomi Club’s Facebook Fan Page and check out all the pictures and video that Summer Photographer Kelsey Lamberton has been and will be taking. Kelsey is a photography student attending New England School of Photography which is located in Boston. The Club is happy to have her traveling around the Community attending various events and visiting all the amenities and loading her pictures and video onto our Facebook page. To find us on Facebook simply go to www. facebook.com/LakeNaomiClub and click on the “Like” button. You are now a fan!
Trivia Night
Congrats to “The Wise Guys”, the Club’s first Trivia Night winners. The brains behind the team were: Kathryn & Brian Dixon, Marjorie & Alan Seger, Louise & William Donadio and Kathy & George Bishop. The Club’s next Trivia Night will be Sunday, August 29th. You don’t want to miss the fun. What is Trivia Night? The game is divided into two halves, each with three rounds of questions. Each round will have three questions from a variety of categories and each round will have point value assigned to it. Teams will gain points for each correct answer and be tallied at halftime before the final question. The final question can be given a point value of 0-20 points based on the team’s wager. Teams can consist of six or eight people. Sign up together and create a team name. Don’t have a team? It’s okay… Sign up as a single or couple and you will be assigned to a team! Join us for a night of food and fun beginning at 5:00 PM, a buffet dinner at 5:30 PM and Trivia at 6:30 PM. To make reservations please call the Clubhouse at 570-646-2866.
Sunset on Lake Naomi
Come on out to the Lake Naomi Clubhouse to say farewell to another summer at the lake! This year’s Sunset on Lake Naomi will be held on Saturday, September 11th. There will be a cash bar starting at 6:00 PM with a variety of passed hors d’ oeuvres and then dinner will start at 7:00 PM. Dinner will feature shrimp cocktail, spinach salad, carved top round of beef and Chef Will’s summer dessert and much more. Everyone’s favorite entertainment “Fancy Dancer” will be on hand to keep you on the dance floor all night long. The cost for this event is $36.00 inclusive. Don’t miss this chance to end the summer season in style! Sign up online at www.LakeNaomiClub. com or at the Community Center.
Lobster Night
On Saturday, August 28th whole lobsters will be cooked on the Clubhouse deck from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy whole Maine lobsters either steamed or grilled served with drawn butter. Choose from either soup of the day, house salad or Caesar salad along with garden vegetable and baked potato all for the price of $40.00 per person. Price subject to change based on the market price of lobster. Reservations are required by Monday, August 23rd by 12:00 Noon. Dinner and Grille Room Menu will be available from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Call the Clubhouse at 570-646-2866 for more information and reservations.
Fall and Winter Clubhouse Hours
This Fall and Winter Season (September 10, 2010 through March 14, 2011), the Clubhouse is open Thursday through Sundays. Listed below is the schedule: BREAKFAST 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Breakfast Buffet Sunday, September 5th through Sunday, October 10th Newspapers not available after Labor Day. DINNER 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays Pasta Buffet 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Fridays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturdays BAR 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Fridays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sundays (during scheduled Breakfast Buffets)
Magic Night
Clubhouse and Club Beach WiFi Ready
You can now sit at Club Beach or in the Clubhouse and log in to the Club’s wireless internet. As much as we want to get away from it all, we still find the need to be connected. So now you can check your emails, surf the web or see what is happening on the LNC Facebook Fan Page. No password is needed, just consent to the terms and you are in. Per Member requests, the Community Center wifi procedure has also changed and a password is no longer needed.
Clubhouse Closings
Please make note of the following dates where the Clubhouse will be closed for a Private Member function. Sunday, September 5, 2010 (evening) Clubhouse will be open for Brunch from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Saturday, October 2, 2010 Saturday, October 16, 2010
Annual Meeting and Trustee Coffee
Ladies Luncheon July 13, 2010
Saturday, August 14th Trustee Coffee 9:30 AM Annual Meeting 10:30 AM PM West High School Route 940, Pocono Summit 3
Calling all Single Members
Do you feel the Club could be offering more for this dynamic group of Members? Would you be interested in having special singles events? Would you be interested in having a singles table(s) at the current Club events? The Membership/Marketing Committee would like to talk to you. Please join the Committee members at one of two coffees to be held at the Community Center on Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 AM and Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 AM. If you are not able to attend one of the coffees, but would like to share ideas, please email Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@LakeNaomiClub.com.
Second New Member Orientation
On Saturday, June 26th the Club conducted the second new Member Orientation for 2010. This orientation was held in the Tall Timber Room of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. The eager group got to learn valuable information from speakers: General Manager Robert Jones, Communications Manager Laura Altemose and Chief Ranger John Lamberton. Listed below are the newest Members and their hometown. Cheryl & John Corr Family, Cranbury, NJ Valerie & Chip Folk Family, Newtown, PA Barbara & Michael Galati Family, Chesterfield, NJ Ilena Key & Patricia Maran, Allentown, PA Leigh & Neal Hymowitz Family, Jericho, NY Anna & Roman Krol Family, Cherry Hill, NJ Marleen & James Lynch, Morristown, NJ Jane & Bentley Saul, Philadelphia, PA Cheryl & Thomas Snyder, Easton, PA Eduardo Tron & Graciela Bianco Family,
Mountaintop, PA
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Facebook Workshop
The Lake Naomi Club has been extremely successful with launching the social media campaign this summer. However there are some Members who are totally new to the social media front and would like to join the Facebook fan club but do not know where to begin. On Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 PM Communications Manager Laura Altemose and Summer Photographer Kelsey Lamberton will be conducting a Facebook workshop. Stop in the Adult Activity Room at the Community Center and learn how to set up your own Facebook account and become a fan of the Lake Naomi Club fan page. There will be computers available so Laura and Kelsey will have you all set up and ready to start your new Facebook journey of seeing the LNC posting but also connecting with your long lost friends. Are you an “expert” and would like to share your tips with the group? Stop in, we would love to learn from you too.
Volunteer Spotlight
‘Still Waters Run Deep’ came to my mind as I explored twenty-five years of LNC experiences with Kathy Manzella. How little we know about someone from just casual encounters. How so many people in our community have such interesting and varied backgrounds. How lucky we are as a community of diverse people to have these differences in talents and experiences that come together within Lake Naomi-Timber Trails. Kathy and her family, (husband Joe, son Zach and daughter Abby), have vacationed here since their home was built in 1982. Looking around the Poconos in the early 80’s for a place their family could “come to camp together” they were introduced to this community by friends who had recently built here. Since Kathy taught in the Reading School District, (she still teaches there although she did teach for about a year and a half in the Pocono Mountain School District), and their primary residence is in the Reading geographic area, this wooded vacation community seemed perfect for them. It has proven over the years to have been the right decision. The family loved the nature, quiet and recreational activities this community provided and have seen it grow and improve through the years. Kathy always enjoyed swimming and at the time the Manzella’s chose LNC membership the family could have focused on the pool as their only activity option, but they decided to extend their membership to include tennis and golf for the enjoyment of other family members and to give them an opportunity to experience other activities. Tennis offered not only an enjoyable exercise sport but Kathy soon met many LNC friends and became a committed Tennis Committee member. Because of her experience as president of her local school board and her commitment to this community, Kathy became a member of the LNC Board of Governors serving as an at-large Board member, the Board Secretary and moving on to serve as the first woman chair of the BOG. During her tenure with this Board, the expansion of the Board to include Committee Chairs as advisory participants was established, an organizational structure change that remains in place today. Her contributions to LN-TT have been recognized and extend over the years to include time spent with the LNC Board of Trustees for two five- year terms. While serving on the BOT, the Pocono Pines Community Association (PPCA) was established in response to the time that our dam required repair and it became obvious that a method for sharing the commitment for preserving the community needed to be broader than just the LNC members. Kathy served as a member of this new entity and is currently contributing to the larger community management by PPCA Board membership. A BOG business committee, Finance, currently has the good fortune to have Kathy as a contributing member. The Manzella family continues to vacation, play, relax and contribute here in Lake Naomi. Their children participated here when children and worked here as young adults. When I planted the idea of possible retirement here, Kathy indicated that because they so love the idea of getting away to this environment, she’s not sure it would be the same for her if it became her primary residence. There is a unique energy at LN-TT shown by our members that Kathy feels“if it could be harnessed could run a city”. Thank you Kathy for your years of leadership and for your continuing contributions in the volunteer arena. Joyce McLaine, BOG Chair
Walking and bike riding are two of the more popular activities that people do in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails. With the amount of traffic on Lake Naomi – Timber Trails roads and the number of walkers and bikers, here are a few safety tips. 1..The Speed limit on the roads in the Timber Trails Community is 25 miles per hour. Speed is monitored by the Patrol Rangers using radar. 2..In Lake Naomi, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed enforcement details are conducted regularly by Pocono Mountain Regional Police using state of the art speed detection technology. 3..When walking, always walk on the left side of the road – facing traffic. 4..Bike riders are to ride on the right side of the road – with traffic. 5..When traffic approaches, walkers and cyclists are to move to the side of the road and walk or ride single file. 6..Make use of bike/pedestrian paths whenever possible! 7..Bike helmets are encouraged for all bike riders. Pennsylvania State law requires helmets for all children under the age of 12 riding bicycles. 8..Drive extra cautiously in the area of Lake Naomi–Timber Trails amenities. 9..When walking or jogging at night, please wear white or reflective clothing. 10.........Share the Road.
Hot Off the Press
“Pocono Pines ... Then & Now” makes history fun to read! Written by Club Member Frederick A. Lehrer this book features over 100 vintage photographs with corresponding contemporary views and documents the evolution of our town from its founding in the late nineteenth century until the present day. Accompanying text provides the most comprehensive history of the area available in one volume. Exhibits include interpretive maps and a tabular chronology. The quality of the presentation is second to none. Images are of generous size, printed two per page, in an 8 ½ x 11-inch format. Photo-offset printing, used with paper of the highest quality, provides spectacular color rendition and excellent detail. This book is a must-have volume for all who live or vacation in the area! All proceeds from the sale of this book in excess of the outof-pocket costs of printing are being donated to the Clymer Library, which has served Pocono Pines and the adjoining area since 1906. A limited printing is now on sale at the Administrative Office and other Pocono Pines locations. The 107-page book will be offered at $25 (versus $35 list price) exclusively through these outlets. Early purchase is strongly recommended.
Acrylic Painting Class
An acrylic painting class will continue this fall and run for seven weeks beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 9 AM. This class will be taught by local well known artist, Steve Kager. Cost of classes is $85 per person and will be held at the Logan Steele Community Center. Call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 or stop by to register.
Square Dancing
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE CORNER
Rules of the Road
An evening of Square Dancing is scheduled for Club Members on Friday, August 20th and September 3rd. Swing your partner from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Community Center. This event will continue into the fall at the Clubhouse on October 15th and November 19th. Member John Kaltenthaler will be calling for all events.
Women’s Health Forum Planned
The Activities Committee is planning a Women’s Health Forum for October 8, 2010. This will be an informative morning for the ladies of LNC to listen to guest speakers and local health professionals. Be ready to move as the day will start and end with a light exercise session and also include a light lunch. Look for details at the Community Center
Book Club
The Book Club meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Community Center and is always open to new participants. Everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t read the book. The discussions talk about the book, the 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: Aug. 9th – “The Lacuna” By Barbara Kingsolver Sept. 13th – The Lake Naomi Book Club will host David Carbone, retired NYC homicide detective, who is the subject of the biographical novel, “The Making of a Detective” by Harvey Raichlin. A pot luck luncheon at 12:00 Noon will be followed by a summation of the book and opportunity to discuss it with Dave, our Lake Naomi Club Member & neighbor. If you would like to attend, please e-mail Vilma Zabaleta at isz30@aol.com or call her at 646-7259 to sign up and discuss your luncheon contribution.
Upcoming Quilting Class
Keep watching out for more information on an upcoming quilting class to be offered this fall at the Logan Steele Community Center. Final dates and details are still being ironed out. Feel free to call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 for more information in September.
Thank you Miller Family
The Independence Day Community Picnic was a great success. Each year Joe Miller and his family permit the Club to utilize the private road leading to their businesses, Printing Craftsman and This Week in the Poconos, for parking for this event. The Club could not orchestrate this event without the assistance and cooperation of Club Member Joe Miller and his family.
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Girls’ Night Out
Join us for a trip to Poke-A-Nose Pottery located in Bartonsville on Monday, August 9th for a fun night of painting and female bonding. Painting at this cute little shop will be from 5:00 -7:00 PM and then it is a hop, skip and a jump over to Dale’s Café for dinner. Cost of $30 per person includes the studio fee, transportation and dinner. Price of the piece to paint will be extra and are to be paid individually that evening. Meet at the Community Center at 4:15 PM on Monday, August 10th with a 9:00 PM scheduled return time. Register at the Community Center.
Liztech Bead Bash
Join us on Saturday, September 4th from 1:30-3:00 PM for a Liztech Bead Bash! What is a Liztech bead bash do you ask? This is where a local jeweler from the Liztech Gallery in East Stroudsburg brings 80 pounds of beads to Lake Naomi and allows you to make and keep as much jewelry as you can finish in 90 minutes. It is estimated that 5-6 memory wire bracelets can be made in this amount of time. Everyone will start off making a bracelet just to get acquainted and then can move on to necklaces and earrings. The cost is $20 per person for this event. Participants must be at least 14 years old to attend without adult supervision. For more information on Liztech visit www.liztech.com. Registration for this event is being taken at the Community Center.
House Checking Service
Have you ever worried about your home in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails while you were away from the Community for any length of time? Here is your peace of mind: Beginning on October 1st for as little as $1.00 a day you can have a Member of the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Ranger Staff check the exterior of your home. Other services such as interior checks, heat adjustment and alarm response are also available for an additional fee. Detailed information on the 2010-2011 Optional House Checking Program is available at the Community Center, Administrative Office or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com under the Online Office. 6
Lake Naomi Club’s Got Talent
We want to see your talent! This year we have changed up our talent showcase. The Kids Klub will be having a talent show on Thursday, August 12th at the Community Center starting at 6:00 PM. This opens up the stage to all talents in our first Lake Naomi Club’s Got Talent search on Tuesday, August 17th at Club Beach. If you sing, do magic, are a ventriloquist, or have some other fun talent, sign up at the Community Center by August 16th so we can get your act in the showcase. The cookout will be from 5:30 -7:30 PM with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Our panel of judges will be awarding prizes. Let’s show the world that the Lake Naomi Club’s got talent!
Outdoor Family Movies at Club Beach
The last three movies of the Summer scheduled for August 22nd and 29th will be under the stars at Club Beach. Bring the whole family and your beach blankets to enjoy the show on the big screen right after the sun sets (around 8:00 PM). There will be no admission charge. The café will be open prior to the movie starting and for a short time after each movie begins, so get your snacks early! Each week’s feature will be listed in the Weekly Flyer. Come out and join us to experience the fun of the outdoor movie.
Pre-Teen and Teen Club Nights
There is still time to sign up for the Pre-teen and Teen Club nights. These events are held each year as a formal celebration of the summer. Teens (grades 9 and up) get to have a buffet dinner at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse and dance to a DJ in this “Tropical Paradise” themed evening. The Pre-Teens (Grade 6 thru 8) enjoy hot horsd’oeuvres and a DJ in our “Winter Wonderland” at Timber Trails Clubhouse. Teen Club Night is August 10th from 7:30-11:00 PM, Pre-teen Club Night is August 11th 7:00-10:00 PM. Clubhouse attire is required.
Garden News
The LNC Community Garden has been growing a bountiful harvest this year. Twenty two Member families were assigned a 10x10 garden box this past spring. Although all the available space for this season has been taken, the Club is offering educational sessions with special guest speakers who are experts in various garden related topics. All Members are welcome to attend. The Club will host a Harvest Party to celebrate the success of our labors on August 28, 2010. If you are interested in a box for next year (2011), please contact Kelly Swingle, Community Center Manager, at 570-646-8585.
Fitness News
The Fitness Center will host the Tour de Naomi on August 21, 2010. We will meet at the Community Center at 8 AM and enjoy a ten mile tour of our beautiful community. Members of all ages are welcome to join us for this challenging ride through the hills of Lake Naomi. Sign up at the Community Center. There is no fee for this event.
Refund Policy
In order to receive a refund for Summer Activities it is important to follow certain guidelines. A refund request form can be obtained at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com and must be submitted to the Community Center. To receive a refund for recreation programs, classes and trips, the cancellation must be received 48 hours in advance or the space needs to be filled by another participant if the cancellation is under the 48 hour time frame. The refund must be approved by the Department Manager and a $5.00 processing fee will be charged. If payment for the program was made using a credit card, the refund less the $5.00 will be issued to the credit card, otherwise a check will be issued. All recreation program refunds will be issued the week of September 20, 2010. To receive a refund for Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub or Kub Klub the refund request must be submitted to the Administrative Office or online. There will be a $25.00 processing fee that will be deducted from the refund. If payment for the program was made using a credit card, the refund less the $25.00 will be issued to the credit card, otherwise a check will be issued. All Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub and Kub Klub refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Tim Brooks, Operations Manager, at (570) 646-8585, Extension 103.
Wet-N-Wild Western Day
It is time to gather up the entire gang for the third annual Wet n Wild Western Day at the Lake Naomi Pool. On Saturday, August 7th from 12-6 PM join the Lake Naomi Aquatic Staff for a fun filled day of themed activities for all ages, music and a western buffet for all pool Members to enjoy. In addition, the very popular Tiki Bar will be back. Registration is not necessary for the event just show up in your western gear ready for a great time!
Bocce Ball Tournament
A kids’ bocce ball tournament will be held on Saturday, August 7th at 2 PM at the Lake Naomi Pool court. Winners of the tournament will take home a trophy! Teams (consisting of two people) must sign up at the Community Center ahead of time with a cost of $5 per team.
Open Water Swimming
This year Club Beach began offering Open Water Swimming on Saturday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Swimmers meet in the Sailing Office located on the beach level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse at 5:50 PM to register and swim a marked course with a dedicated Safety Boat nearby. The last Saturday for swimming in the lake is August 14th. Don’t miss your chance to swim with other Masters at a time set aside just for honing your open water swimming skills.
Pools and Beaches End of Season Schedule
All Pools and Beaches will be fully operational and staffed through Sunday, August 22nd. Beginning Monday, August 23rd the remaining Aquatics Staff will be scheduled to open the Aquatic facilities as follows: Lake Naomi Pool, Community Center Pool and Club Beach will remain fully staffed everyday according to the Main Summer Season Hours of Operation as listed on page 37 of the Leisure Service Guide. The remaining beaches and the Timber Trails Pool will be opened only if staffing permits. Please refer to the Weekly Flyer or contact the Community Center or Administrative Office for updates on end of season operational schedules.
All Welcomed to Shop
Swim Meet with YMCA
All Members, not just Tennis Members, are invited to shop for Athletic Attire offered at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop from Memorial Day to Labor Day. McKee Tennis provides the shop with its trendy, colorful athletic attire for wear both on and off the courts. The Lake Naomi Club Tennis embroidered logo is found on polo shirts, fleece jackets, wind jackets, visors, hats, bags and sweatshirts. The Pro Shop is open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Although merchandise changes regularly throughout the season, popular items go quickly, so what you like today won’t necessarily be available tomorrow. Perhaps the greatest service McKee Tennis offers is special ordering. Most items in their catalogues are often available within 2 days so stop by to browse the great merchandise and speak to the McKee’s about your interests in equipment, shoes and attire this season.
ARC Approvals Needed
A friendly reminder that all improvements, including homes, garages, attached storage sheds, porches and additions to existing structures must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee in advance of any work being done. Also, prior to the cutting of any trees or the movement of any earth, approval must be received from the ARC. Forms are available at the Administrative Office or online in the Members section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com under Assoc. News. Contact Sharon Heron, Architectural Coordinator at sheron@lakenaomiclub.com or 570,646-9191 ext. 106 or Wendi Freeman, Architectural Inspector at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com or 570,646-9191 ext. 107 if you have questions about these procedures.
Landscaping Reminder
When purchasing mulch for landscaping around your home, make use of earth tone colors and avoid bright colored mulch (such as reds, blues and greens) which does not blend into our wooded environment. Also please do not leave wood/branch debris piles by the road side. They are aesthetically unpleasant and can be a fire hazard. Please contact Association Manager Wendi Freeman for contractor suggestions to assist you in removing or chipping this debris.
End of Season Aquatics Schedule
The Pools and Beaches in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails will close for the Season at 4:00 PM on Monday, September 6th. The Community Center aquatic area will also switch to the following reduced hours: Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 7:45 PM Friday – Saturday 10 AM – 9:45 PM Sunday 10 AM - 4:45 PM
Picnic Area at LNP
Because outside food may not be brought into the pool areas, a small picnic area is available at the lake end of the LNP parking lot for those who prefer to bring their own food to the pool. We very much appreciate your cooperation in helping us to keep the pools and areas surrounding the pool free from insects and other pests that are attracted to food and snacks and we hope you’ll enjoy sitting lakeside if you’d like to eat food brought from home.
Pool Reminders
Use of flotation devices are limited to those items attached to the child in both the Timber Trails Pool, Lake Naomi Pool (wading pool not included) and Community Center Pool. Children who cannot swim must be supervised by an adult in the water or on the waters edge. Water toys may be brought into the wading pool only at LN Pool and may be approved for the CC Pool and TT Pool but only at times the lifeguard feels they are manageable. These reminders are to help assure the best of our Summer days at the pool for all.
Beach Reminders
Now that summer is in full swing, what is better than a day on the beach with friends, family and a picnic basket? The Club would like to remind Members that picnicking at the beaches is only permitted on the grassy areas at Club Beach and Timber Trails Beach. All Members and their Guests are asked to refrain from bringing any type of glass or pets onto the beaches. All beaches are also non-smoking. The guidelines are in place to preserve our beaches. Please respect your fellow Members and adhere to these guidelines. 7
Mid-Season Tennis Reminders
Now that the Tennis Season is in full “swing” we’d like to point out the importance of practicing proper court etiquette. Abiding by simple guidelines helps keep our facilities clean, safe and enjoyable for the entire Membership. Members are reminded to close court doors, avoid walking across other player’s courts and to speak quietly on the deck, especially when others are playing nearby. All courts have trash cans on the ends of the nets for the disposal of empty cups, water bottles, ball can tops and canisters. Please use the cigarette butt container provided at the entrances of the Tennis facilities to allow for proper cigarette butt disposal. Pets are not permitted at the Tennis facilities and may not be tied up at the entrances. Each facility provides bike racks for proper bike storage. Please use them to store and lock your bikes rather than the trees at the entrances. Ringers on cell phones must be turned off at the Tennis facilities. Children under eight years of age are not permitted to be left unattended at the Tennis Complexes. Adult and Junior Members are required to adhere to the Tennis Dress Code. Attire is to be approved Tennis apparel and footwear only, as determined by the Lake Naomi Club. Only sneakers with soles that will not cause damage to the court surface may be worn. Shirts with collars (for men) are a requirement in order to play tennis at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center or Timber Trails Tennis Complex. 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: cut-offs, 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 Management will be final. Did you know… the courts at LN are reserved in blocks of four rotating on the half hour. This insures every time has equal opportunity for players to reserve their courts… but remember you may only reserve two days in advance and not before 8 AM. Thank you for abiding by the Club’s guidelines to assure quality play for all Members. 8
TENNIS TALK
Make the Lake Naomi Tennis Center your destination of choice during the month of August. We are continuing to offer our Junior and Adult Clinics, Adult Events and special events. Take advantage of these opportunities before the season slips away! We have a few special events I want to highlight: Parent/Child II, Saturday, August 7th, 5:30-7 PM. Enjoy Ice Cream Sundaes after play. One On One Doubles Coed event, Sunday, August 8th, 1-3 PM. A fun way to play the game – 1 set matches, no-ad scoring and a set can be won by the score of 6-5. Men’s Backhand and Brews on the following Saturdays from 2-4 PM. NEW format for the 2010 season. Sign up IN ADVANCE either with or without a partner. Showdown format – 1 set no-ad scoring matches. August 7th, 14th and September 4th. We thank everyone who supports our programs and love to see you out enjoying our great game of tennis! Bobby McKee, Tennis Professional
Tennis Club Championship Tournaments
Don’t miss the Club Championship Tournaments at Lake Naomi Tennis. Although the Adult Singles and Doubles and Junior Matches have already been played, the Adult Mixed Doubles Matches are quickly approaching. Spectators are invited to watch from the decks as competitive Tennis is played at our courts. The Mixed Doubles begin August 7th & 8th and finish with their Semi-Finals and Finals on Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th. Times of play are determined to suit the draw and are posted at the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop. The Courtside Café will be open with extended hours as needed for the weekends of Championships. A Tournament Play Menu is also available for pre purchasing your choice of three breakfast options specially prepared by our Chef for you, including courtside delivery. Please come out and show your support to the Tennis Members who participate in this great Club tradition.
Tennis Generation Gap Event
The Generation Gap will be run this year as a mixed up mixed doubles event where Members of different generations are encouraged to play together. Any combination of man/man, woman/woman, woman/man, child/parent etc. is an appropriate team so long as the team is composed of players of different generations with at least a 25 year age difference. The event will take place at 11:00 AM on both Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd. Teams will play best two of three sets and may play in separate brackets depending on the number of teams who sign up to play and the ages of the youngest participants included on the teams. The entry fee of $15 per Gold team and $25 per Silver team is due at the time of sign-up by the registration deadline which is Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 PM. This event will be run by the Club staff with the assistance of the Tennis Committee and should be a fun event for both players and spectators to enjoy.
Have You Tried the Training Courts?
Both the Sportwall and Ball Machine courts are running strong and being utilized with great success. Members may call in advance to reserve these areas just like they do with the Tennis Courts. There is a $10 per half hour of court time fee for the ball machine and a $5 per half hour of court time fee for the Sportwall. These areas are just one more way to expand your tennis workout during the summer season. Contact the Tennis Proshop for more information.
Recreation Tennis Court Reservations
The Recreation Tennis Courts on Woodland and Naomi Avenues by North Beach are available daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM during the main summer season, through Labor Day. Members may make a one hour reservation for one court, up to two days in advance, by calling the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop at 646-7580 after 8:00 AM. The reservation sheet will then be posted on the Recreational Courts Bulletin Board prior to each morning’s opening. Members wishing to reserve and play on the same day may do so in person by signing-up on the reservation sheet for play. Members without reservations may walk on the courts anytime there are no reservations listed. A ten-minute grace period is given, after which the court becomes available for registration by another player. Any Member interested in using the Recreation Tennis Courts after Labor Day may play while the courts are unlocked, but will need to sign the daily play sheet as the courts go back to first come first “serve” use after Labor Day.
Junior Championship Sailing Regatta
Attention Young Members… this is your weekend for sailing! A two-day Regatta is planned just for Junior Sailors on August 14th and 15th beginning at Noon each day. The regular adult racing schedule takes a break these two days so the safety boats, Club sailboats and Race Committee TIKI are all dedicated to the Juniors for the weekend. Sailors must register to race in advance with the Sailing Office by Tuesday, August 10th. At that time you must also sign-up for the optional boxed lunch and register to use a Club Sunfish if you do not have a boat of your own. PLEASE DO THIS RIGHT AWAY as we often must ask for Sailing Committee Members to loan their boats if we have more Juniors needing boats then what the Club has in the fleet. Don’t miss this fun weekend set aside in honor of our young sailors. PLEASE NOTE: This date has changed from the original posting in the summer calendar.
Family Sailing Tailgate Party
The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association is hosting a Family Sailing Tailgate Party in honor of the Junior Regatta on Friday, August 13th from 5:30 PM-8:00 PM at Club Beach. Families involved in or planning to watch the race should plan to kick off the junior weekend on Friday for a night of socializing, fun and the ever popular kayak relays. You can bring your dinner to the beach that evening, which is not a regular Club policy. Although the picnicking on the beach policy will be relaxed for this event, the NO GLASS on the beach policy will not. A sundae bar will be set up by the Clubhouse for dessert and those kids who participate in the Junior Regatta will receive their sundae free of charge. The Club Beach café will remain open late that evening for those who would like to participate without bringing a dinner. Individuals and teams interested in participating in the kayak relays must register in advance with the Sailing Office. Don’t miss this great night of family fun on the beach with the Sailing Association, Instructors and participants of the Junior Sailing Program.
End of Junior Sailing Program Celebration
The Junior Sailing six week instructional program ends with the Junior Regatta and the End of Program Celebration being held on Sunday, August 15th at 6:30 PM at the Logan Steele Community Center Pavillion. All Junior Instructional Program participants are invited to attend the pizza party held by the Sailing Instructors and Sailing Association. There is no cost for this celebration, however pre-registration is required. Please contact the Sailing Office no later than Saturday, August 14th. The season’s sailing memento will be presented to all the participants as will the awards for the A and B Fleet Race Champions and the annual special achievement awards. The Junior Regatta results and trophies will also be presented. Mark your calendars now as this is a night the Junior Sailors should not miss.
Important Change to 2010 Sailing Schedule
The last two sailing events of the summer are being flipped this year. The Annual End of Season Sailing Celebration and Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, September 6th rather than Sunday as it has in years past. The event will be a brunch beginning at 10:00AM followed by awards. The annual open Sailing Association Meeting typically held on Monday will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September, 5th. Both events will take place in the location as originally planned with brunch in the LNCH and the meeting in the Owaissa Room on the beach level of the LNCH. We hope this change is not too much of an inconvenience to the participants. PLEASE remember, although there is no cost for the End of Season Celebration, you MUST register in advance in the Sailing Office by Wednesday, September 1st.
End of Season Sailing Celebration
All sailors who participated in any of the 2010 adult sailing races and regattas are invited to attend the End of Season Celebration held Monday, September 6th in the Lake Naomi Clubhouse Main Dining Room at 10:00 AM. All the season’s race results and awards will be presented by the Fleet Captains. Don’t miss this opportunity to recap the season, share stories and socialize with your fellow sailors. Chef Will and the Clubhouse Staff look forward to serving the Sailing group so please help them to adequately prepare by PRE-REGISTERING with the Sailing Office no later than Wednesday, September 1st. There is no cost for this event but you must pre-register.
Duster Sailing Nationals
August 21st & 22nd is the weekend for you to get out on the lake to participate in the best Duster sailing of the summer. Duster sailing has been a tradition in our area and on our Lake for over 60 years. The Lake Naomi Club remains one of the only very active Duster Fleets upholding that tradition. Duster Sailors from around the region still recognize Lake Naomi as a great place for competitive Duster sailing and are invited to participate in this annual event. Friday, August 20th 5:00 PM Regatta Pre-Registration, Sail Measuring and informal social on the grass hill of Club Beach. Saturday, August 21st 9:00 AM Regatta Registration, 10:00 AM Skippers Meeting at Club Beach, 10:30 AM First of Three Races. Regatta fee is $30 per boat which includes a boxed lunch and trophies for winners. Saturday Night there will be an available group reservation in the Clubhouse for those wishing to celebrate the regatta together over dinner. Preregistration required by Wednesday, August 18th. Sunday, August 22nd 12:00 PM – Duster Races 4 & 5 will be followed by an Awards presentation at approximately 4 PM. If you’ve sailed a Duster in the past but just don’t have one now, contact the Sailing Office or any of the Sailing Committee Members. We might be able to help you find a boat not being used to get you back out for the fun.
LNC Sailing Association Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting and Election of Officers of the Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 5th in the Owaissa Room on the Beach Level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This is an open meeting and all Club Members are invited to attend. A summary of the Summer’s events will be provided and suggestions for the 2011 season will be received for further planning by the Sailing Committee and Management throughout the year.
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Golf Course Etiquette
As a general reminder, we think it is important to reiterate some of the basic principles of behavior on and around a golf course, particularly at a private club like ours. Repair and maintenance of the golf course is not just a job for the Timber Trails Golf Maintenance Team. So let’s all lend a hand. Fix your ball mark and one other. Replace your divots. If the divot cannot be effectively replaced, please use the sand/seed mixture instead. This is most important on the teeing areas as they are subject to heavy use and require everyone’s attention. Also, we ask that all rakes be placed inside the bunkers. With regard to “tees”, used and/or broken tees should be removed from the ground and placed in the containers provided in the tee box areas on each hole. This may seem like a minor concern, but be assured the build up of broken tees has been significant. So please help us keep your course free from this type of debris. We all strive to keep the course in the best possible playing condition. The weather has much to do with the condition of the course. Since none of us can control the weather, we can only react to what the weather provides us. So, when you see the signs that say “Cart Path Only”, remember it is being done so that the course will not be further damaged by the conditions that the weather has already created. Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated.
Pools and Beaches End of Season Schedule
All Pools and Beaches will be fully operational and staffed through Sunday, August 22nd. Beginning Monday, August 23rd the remaining Aquatics Staff will be scheduled to open the Aquatic facilities as follows: Lake Naomi Pool, Community Center Pool and Club Beach will remain fully staffed everyday according to the Main Summer Season Hours of Operation as listed on page 37 of the Leisure Service Guide. The remaining beaches and the Timber Trails Pool will be opened only if staffing permits. Please refer to the Weekly Flyer or contact the Community Center or Administrative Office for updates on end of season operational schedules. 10
Golf Notes
With the Summer golf schedule well underway we have had some exciting tournament finishes. Timber Trails Memorial 1st Place Team - Bill and Carol Maute (36) 2nd Place Team - Gus and Marcia Nichols (37) 3rd Place Team – George and Nancy Schreader tied with Doug and Cynthia Bender (38) Member/Guest The Member/Guest Tournament brought a lot of excitement to the golf course with a special contest held - “Beat the Pro.” John Gibney and his partner Jeff Hugo won the tournament’s gross event shooting 76. Jeff had a “Hole in One” on the second hole of the tournament. Ray & Jim Tyler won the Net part of this event with a score of 71. The women’s flight was won by Marlene Chismark and her guest Majorie Seger shooting 87. Member/Member Men’s Taking home the gold in the gross division of the Member/ Member event was Mike Cunningham with his partner Joe Varacalli with a score of 71. The Net division was won by Nat Alcamo and Jerry Johnson with a score of 62. Member/Member Ladies Kathy Dixon and Louise Donadio placed first in the women’s gross division with a score of 92. Taking the Net division shooting a score of 61 was Terry Bies and Kathy Manzella. Summer Bloody Mary The Summer Bloody Mary was captured by Joe Varacalli, Robin Gilman and Arlene King shooting a scintillating round of 33. Second place went to Brad Graham, Neil McKenna, Sarah Naughton and Ann Bassler also with a 33. Tieing for third were the team of Bill Donadio, Bob Taylor, Julie Ginns and Gundi Veritas and the team of Marshall Butler, Lou Schaab, Kathy Dixon and Nancy Werkheiser. Upcoming Golf Events The Golf Banquet & Social will be the evening of Sunday August 22nd with Cash Bar at 6:00 PM and the Dinner at 7:00 PM. Come out and celebrate the 2010 golf season with your fellow Members. The Couples Shootout will be held Sunday, August 29th at 3:00 PM. The Labor Day Bloody Mary is Monday, September 6th. I would to thank Oliver Bance one of the interns we had at the Club this year for his dedication and good spirit. Oliver had to return home to England prematurely due to family obligations. We wish him all the best. See you on the Links! Bob Millard, PGA Golf Professional
Golf Awards Dinner
On Sunday, August 22nd the Golf Committee will present the Annual Golf Banquet & Social at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This fun evening will include a cash bar beginning at 6 PM followed by dinner at 7 PM. Dinner will be followed by an awards presentation. Cost per adult is $35 inclusive and cost for children under 12 is $12 inclusive.
Golf Fall Season Operating Hours
The Timber Trails Golf Course and the Golf Center will be open the following hours from Labor Day to November 1st. September 6th to October 11th (Columbus Day) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Golf Course and Golf Center will be closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM until Thursday at 8:00 AM for maintenance and chemical application. October 16th to November 1st Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sailing Memento
Numerous requests have been made for a LNC logo fleece jacket currently unavailable in the Proshops, Community Center or Shop Poolside. To accommodate your interest in wearing LNC logo attire we’re doing a special order for both Men’s and Women’s long sleeve fleece jackets out of the Sailing Office. Examples are available for you to see Help Required! and determine what size and color you’d like to Everyone needs to slow down. Please, please, please do order. All sizes are available, priced accordingly not exceed the 25 mph SPEED from $35 to a few dollars more for sizes over XL. LIMIT speed limit. You are at The orders will be taken complete with payment up LN-TT, slow down and until August 15th and the items will be in and availtake the time to enjoy able for Members to pick up Labor Day Weekend. the Community.
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Bass Tournament Results
Another record was set for the 20th Annual Bass Tournament held on Saturday, July 3rd from 6:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with 45 fisherpersons participating in the tournament and 85 Members and guests attending the Awards Ceremony Brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Below is a list of the winning participants. Congratulations to all our winners and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Adults Most Fish Caught: 1st – Rob Forrester – 18 caught 2nd – Chris Maitnerl – 16 caught 3rd – Rick Hawley – 15 caught Adults Largest Fish: 1st – Brad Deutsch – 21 inches 2nd – Robert Sperring – 21 inches 3rd – Kevin Kane – 18 inches Juniors Most Fish Caught: 1st – Griffon Juckniewitz – 6 caught 2nd – Chris Koehler – 5 caught (won tie breaker) 3rd – Victoria Juckniewitz– 5 caught Juniors Largest Fish: 1st – Shawn Flanagan – 18 inches Jack Tudisco - 17.25 inches 2nd – Chris Kober – 17 inches (caught 4 bass) 3rd – Shaun Consentiono – 17 inches (caught 3 bass)
Help Us Help You, Important Boating and Lake Reminders
The Club Beach Safety Boat Operators wish to remind Members of some important Lake Safety Guidelines. *All watercraft must be equipped with an approved wearable flotation device for EVERY person on board and each boater must carry an “audible device” such as a whistle, to make a sound signal to request help if needed. *Lake Naomi Club strongly recommends all Members wear their lifejackets equipped with an attached whistle to be prepared for the unexpected. All boaters MUST wear their lifejackets when the yellow “Lifejacket Required” flag is being flown from the Flag Pole Yardarm on the peninsula at Club Beach. Children age 12 and under must wear lifejackets at all times. *Boating, swimming and sailing in stormy weather is extremely dangerous! Please pay attention to the weather. All watercraft must be brought to shore as soon as the first signs of storms begin to appear. Dark clouds and wind are signs you need to head for shore immediately. Please do not wait until thunder is heard, because lightning is often in the area as well. It is much safer to be proactive when it looks like a storm is “brewing”. *Boaters and fisherpersons must maintain a safe distance (never closer than 25 feet) from all other boats, beaches, marinas and swimming areas. *Swimming from watercraft is strongly discouraged. Boats get away from swimmers much easier than people think and swimmers quickly become exhausted trying to catch them. DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP off watercraft as hidden rocks and stumps can cause very serious injury. *Swimming in the Lake in areas other than the beaches is only permitted if closely accompanied by an attending boat equipped with a wearable flotation device for both the boater and the swimmer. The boater and swimmer must also be equipped with a “mechanical device” to make a sound signal audible for at least one-half mile (like a whistle) to signal for help if the swimmer were to tire, cramp or need assistance for any other reason. The Sailing Office must be contacted (646-LAKE) in advance to permit Lake Swimming and has the authority to deny lake swimming during times of heavy boating usage or with severe weather pending. *If you ever hear a whistle on the lake from shore or see something you think is concerning, please do not hesitate to contact the Gatehouse (646-2550) to report what you see and hear. The Gatehouse can easily contact our Club Beach Supervisor and Safety Boat Operators by radio. The Safety Boat Operators have a very large area of water to cover as well as responsibilities like running Sailing Regattas and assisting with Instructional Programs. They are there to help you and ask you to follow these listed guidelines to help make our waters a safe place to recreate.
Youth Fishing Clinic a Winner
The Youth Fishing Clinic was held on Saturday, July 10th at Trout Pond. Forty young Members registered and worked their way through the various stations the Lakes Committee setup to teach quality tips on everything from fish stocking, baiting a hook, casting and proper fish handling. Also big this season are kids fishing lessons on the Pontoon boat. Many kids have taken advantage of the lessons given on Thursday’s by the Lake Committee. Please contact the Community Center for more information and to sign up.
Fishing Guideline Reminders
All fisherpersons must wear their current Membership ID along with their Pennsylvania Fishing License (required for any person fishing over the age of 16). The Lakes Committee encourages LIVE RELEASE of all trout. All bass and walleye must be live released. Please take special care to not overtire, squeeze or injure the fish. If a fish is deeply hooked, simply cut your line close to the fish’s mouth. Remember practicing catch and release not only increases reproduction, but allows for sport another day. One last note – the lakes and stream throughout the community are shared by fellow Members for various recreational activities. Cleaning up your fishing site thoroughly is essential as fishing litter like line and hooks can be dangerous to other Members, pets and our wildlife. For that reason Members are not permitted to fish (either on shore or by boat) within 25 feet of any of the Club’s beaches.
LNC Dog ID
LNC sponsors a dog identification tracking system free of charge. Please come to the Administrative Office to register your dog. You will be provided with a numbered tag for your dog insuring the safe return of your beloved pet if found loose in the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community. Pets are part of our family, let’s keep them safe while being considerate of our neighbors. 11
Press Release………from the HATT
The Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT) recently announced plans for its annual excursion. On Tuesday, September 14th attendees will visit the Nemours Estate located in Wilmington Delaware, as well as a visit to the prestigious Simon Pearce Restaurant in West Chester, PA. This trip is open to the public. Membership in HATT is not required. Nemours Estate is one of the famous DuPont family mansions. Extensive renovations were recently completed, making this site visit a real treat. A tour of this exquisite estate will also be highlighted with a tour of its extensive gardens. Prior to this tour, the group will be served lunch in a private dining room overlooking the Brandywine River at the Simon Pearce Restaurant. Famous for its glass blowing operations, visitors can observe craftsmen at work and visit the gift shop which sells hand-blown and hand finished pieces (20% group discount available). Departure by deluxe motor coach at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 14th is from the parking lot of the St. Maxamilian Kolbe Church located on Sullivan Trail, old Rt. 940 in Pocono Pines. Return departure from Delaware is 5:30 PM. Cost of the trip is $85.00 per person. For information and reservations, contact Maddy Mogel at 570-646-1179.
Evening of Broadway Show Tunes
An Exciting Evening of Broadway Show Tunes presented by “Crazy For Broadway” will be held at the Congregation B’nai Harim on Saturday, August 14th starting at 7:30 PM. The cost is $30 for Adults and $15 for children ages 13 and under. The Congregation B’nai Harim is located on Sullivan Road adjacent to Rte 940. For more information call 646-0100 or 646-1179.
Gone too Soon
Sarah Elisabeth Caltrider passed away on July 17, 2010 and will be missed. As seen in the 2004 LNC Calendar picture Sarah (far right) loved spending her summers hanging out at the Lake Naomi pool with her sisters while visiting her Grandma and Grandpa Virginia and Francis Foy. Sarah learned how to swim and developed her love of swimming at Lake Naomi. She was a member of the Lake Naomi Club swim team and in 2005 Sarah was awarded the Elizabeth Duerr Award. This award is given to a 9 or 10 year old swimmer who demonstrated dedication and outstanding effort. Sarah continued her passion for water sports by receiving a varsity letter for both Swim Team and Water Polo from Mason High School in Michigan. Mom and Dad, Bruce and Suzann Caltrider, are blessed to have a houseful of loving daughters Zoe, Kaitlyn and Chloe who will share many happy memories of their days with Sarah. As we all treasurer our days at LN-TT we should take a moment to truly enjoy the simple joys like hanging at the pool and the ultimate gift of life.
Recycle and help Local Church with a Fund Raiser
The Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church is raising funds by collecting various items to be recycled. The items they are collecting include: cell phones, laptop computers, Inkjet cartridges, MP3 players, jewelry, digital cameras, GPS, and radar detectors. There is a blue drop box located on the left side of the Community Center entrance. So clean out your drawers, recycle the unwanted items Lieutenant Commander and help a local church. Daniel Witt had the honor of swearing in his nephew, Midshipman Michael Huf on July 1, 2010 at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Both Dan and Michael are “life” long Members of Lake Naomi. Cheer Mike on as he plays football for Navy!
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Lake Naomi Club Q & A
What is the Club doing to address the large number of users at the Lake Naomi Pool? The Long Range Planning Committee is looking at a capital enhancement project that would make the Timber Trails Pool much more family friendly. Under consideration are a kids spray park, substantial slide, playground, improved restrooms, revamped café and additional parking. Are dogs permitted on the Community Center grounds? Dogs are only permitted at the Dog Park located on the right at the entrance to the Community Center. Dogs and pets are not permitted anywhere else on Community Center grounds. Why doesn’t the Club have fireworks around July 4th? The Club has had fireworks displays on three different occasions over the past nine years and has found that there just is not enough room at North Beach to safely shoot off the fireworks. Also the permitting process for fireworks has gotten much more complicated and costly. What is the difference between the Board of Governors, the Committees and the Board of Trustees? The Committees typically deal with a very specific area of the Club’s operation (i.e. Golf, Clubhouse, Finance, etc.). The Committees discuss matters that deal with their area of the operation and then make recommendations to the Board of Governors (BOG). The BOG is comprised of Committee Chairs as well as At-Large Members and numbers approximately twenty-five. The BOG is an Advisory Board that make recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT is the seven Member Board that has the ultimate financial, legal and fiduciary responsibility for the Club’s assets and operations. The Club reserves the right to print and/or respond to inquiries at its sole discretion. Selected questions, comments or suggestions may be edited to meet space constraints. Submit questions, comments and suggestions to: Laura Altemose, Reflections Editor Lake Naomi Club Route 423, PO Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Fax: 570-646-5796 Email: laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com