A Reflection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trails www.LakeNaomiClub.com
Harry Schoettle Contributed Much to Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Spring 2013 WHAT’S INSIDE Linda Creed Breast Cancer Rally......... 2 Mother’s Day Brunch ................................ 3 Facility Access for Friends & Family .... 4 Book Club Luncheon ................................ 5 Day Camps 2013 .. 6 Important Aquatic Dates ..................... 7 Plan ahead for Tennis Events ......... 8 Meg Whitney Memorial Fun Race ................................ 9 Upcoming Golf Tournaments........ 10 Trout Season Opening .............. 11
Harry J. Schoettle was born and raised in Philadelphia graduating from LaSalle College High School. Harry attended Princeton University graduating in 1951 under the NROTC Program with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Princeton Harry was a roommate of Lake Naomi Developer Logan Steele. After Princeton Mr. Schoettle served four years in the US Navy including two years as a Gunnery Officer aboard the USS Missouri and six months of active duty in the Korean Combat Zone. Harry subsequently served two years as an instructor at the United States Naval Academy. Harry concluded his military service in 1965 as a Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve. Harry joined college roommate Logan Steele in the development of Lake Naomi and Timber Trails in 1971 and served as the President of the Pocono Pines Corporation during the balance of the development years. Harry also served as Secretary of the Lake Naomi Club Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1989. Mr. Schoettle was the member of the development team that looked after all the regulatory and legal details. Harry worked very hard as the development years were winding down to assure that the Club and Associations had legal title to all of the amenities and green spaces. He worried about the Community details right up until the time he passed in 1996. He even deeded the Club the legal right to clear up any real estate matters. Harry’s forethought has avoided numerous costly and time consuming trips to court for minor details for Property Owners. Harry Schoettle and Logan Steele donated all of the facilities in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails to the Club and Associations including the twenty-nine acre site for the Community Center. As full time residents of Tobyhanna Township, Harry and his wife Jacqueline made a significant contribution to the Community. Harry served on the Tobyhanna Township Planning Commission for fifteen years, serving as Chair of the Planning Commission for the seven of these years. And Harry was always financially supportive of Jackie’s endeavors with Girl Scouting and the Clymer Library. Jacqueline Schoettle has resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since 1996 and generally visits Lake Naomi – Timber Trails on a yearly basis. The Schoettle’s son, Michael Fiske, resides in Basalt, Colorado while their daughter, Lisa J. Farmer (Fiske), resides in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Their daughter, Jennifer L. Schoettle passed in 1970. Thanks goes to the entire Schoettle Family for contributing so much to the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Community.
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration All Members are encouraged to mark Saturday, May 25th on their calendars for a fun-filled day of family events. The Ninetieth Annual Memorial Day Celebration will take place both inside and outside at the Logan Steele Community Center. After the flag raising ceremony and invocation at 12:00 Noon there will be a large family barbecue as well as musical entertainment. Other activities and entertainment include face painting, kids craft tables and various games throughout the afternoon. There will be a golf tournament for golf Members and their guests on Sunday, May 26th. Those Members who want to enter the golf tournament should contact the Golf Center at 570-646-9060 to register. Without a doubt, there will be something for everyone. Be sure to attend this exciting event and feel free to bring friends.
In Memoriam Anna Alexandroff of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania November 9, 2012 Member since 1977 Sam Soprano of Spring Hill, Florida and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania December 2, 2012 Member since 1966 James Gilmartin of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania December 23, 2012 Member since 1987 Cynthia Bender of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania January 31, 2013 Member since 1994 Laleah Cleverdon Grigg of Richmond, Virginia February 9, 2013 Former member 1973-1994 Mary Jane Papa of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania March 5, 2013 Member since 1990
“Reflections” Published by LAKE NAOMI CLUB 122 Route 423 Post Office Box T Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-646-9191 www.LakeNaomiClub.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael J. Christian Brian Drum Cary S. Levinson Anna C. McAleer Connell J. McGill Robert S. Mills, Jr. Brian J. Snyder Robert A. Jones, Jr. General Manager Laura M. Altemose Marketing/Communications Manager Reflections Editor
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New Recreation Manager Management is excited to announce that on March 2nd Braden Meiter joined the Club’s Staff Team as the new Recreation Manager. Braden has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Archeology for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Park and Resource Management from Slippery Rock University. He is bringing his five years of experience as a Park Ranger in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area working in the Interpretations, Education, and Partnerships Division to the Lake Naomi Club. At the Water Gap, he was instrumental in overseeing visitor center operations, training seasonal staff, and developing interpretive programs. He is currently living in the Saylorsburg area. He is quickly learning the ropes and getting things ready for this summer. Please join us in giving Braden a warm welcome.
Linda Creed Breast Cancer Rally Hello to our members and friends. We hope that this winter season finds everyone in good health. The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Rally is still months away (July 13th, 17th and 18th) but it is never too early to give all a “heads up”. This year promises to bring some new and exciting features to the rally. A 5K race will be held on Saturday, July 13th. Information about this newest feature will be forthcoming. As in years past, tennis will be on Wednesday, July 17th followed by golf on Thursday, July 18th. The dinner event which is held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse is the evening of Thursday, July 18th. Last year we introduced the “Pink Pages” to our Rally Sponsor Book. The Sponsor Book enables local merchants to both lend their support and advertise their businesses. This has proven to be a very successful endeavor. If you would like to work on this project, please contact Eileen Chimerine at eileenpt@aol.com. The Sponsor Book continues to offer our wonderful supporters an opportunity to compliment their hole, tee, tennis and run sponsorships with additional advertising exposure for their businesses. We welcome new and innovative ideas from our supporters to make each Rally unique. If you have any ideas that you think will enhance the “Rally Experience”, please don’t hesitate to contact us. As always, we need help with all our projects. Please, let us hear from you if you want to volunteer and be a part of this rewarding and very gratifying event. Thank you, Laura Bacon, lbacon50@gmail.com m Nancy Mills, nancym9614@aol.com m Debbie,Lenderink debra.lenderink@gmail
The Votes have been Tallied and thee W Winners inners A Are… re Members signed into the website and voted for their favorite calendar ndar pictures pictures. Ther There re are five winners this year due to a three way tie for third place. The picture receiving the most votes is January submitted by Beth Suchsland. Second place is March submitted by Joe Muenichsdorf. Tied for third is the cover picture by Delaney Hall, February top by Emma Kolenovic and December by Kathy Hall. Each winner has been awarded $50 in Club dollars. The Club would like to thank all the Members for the wonderful pictures they shared. The outpouring of photos along with great stories really sends a message of how proud the Members are of their Platinum Club Community. It is not too early to send pictures in for the 2014 calendar!!
Community C ommunity N News ews P Page age There are many great activities and d events that are not Club lub rela related ted that happen in the Pocono Pines area. As a courtesy the Club has agreed to help promote these items by posting them on a new page on www.LakeNaomi Club.com. The link to the page can be found at the bottom of the Whats Happening drop down menu in the Member’s Section of the website. Any community information that is given to the Club will be scanned and uploaded to this page. If you have any questions pertaining to an event listed on this page please call the event sponsor. Don't forget to regularly check out the Community News Page. Newly added items include: We are looking for woodworkers! Or anyone who would like to learn woodworking. HATT – 2013 Events Schedule If you have some Community News you would like added to the page please email your flyer to Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or drop it off at the Administrative Office.
Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Don’t miss this chance to pamper your Mom the Lake Naomi Club way! The Culinary Staff will prepare everything from freshly made omelets, smoked salmon, freshly made belgian waffles, build your own eggs benedict station with smoked salmon, baby spinach, english muffin and sauce hollandaise, smoked bacon, sausage, danish, muffins, bagels, freshly baked breads, sliced fresh fruit and salad bar. The carving station will feature roasted angus beef with au jus and horseradish sauce. Also featured is sautéed chicken breast with tomato and basil fondue, caribbean spiced halibut with ginger and lime scented pineapple sauce. The kid’s station includes chicken fingers, fries and macaroni & cheese. Pastry Chef Don’s dessert table is sure to put a smile on your Mom’s face. Total cost for this event is $26.00 per adult, $9.50 for children ages 4 - 12, kids under 4 are free. Mom will be receiving a special Mother’s Day present. This scrumptious buffet is always a sell out so sign up early to ensure your spot. Please make your reservations at the Logan Steele Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub. com under the Clubhouse menu.
Temporary Membership Do you plan on loaning your home to friends or relatives when en you will not be present or renting your home during the 2013 season? If so, please note the Full Amenity Family membership is required for your home for your friends and or renters to be eligible to apply for the Temporary Membership (TM). The individuals will need to apply for Temporary Membership in order to gain access to any of the Recreation and Social facilities in Lake Naomi -Timber Trails. This process does take some time to complete, so please plan ahead. The Club's Membership Department will do everything they can to facilitate your Temporary Members. Give them a call at (570) 646-9191 today in order to request the Temporary Membership Application, Renter Guidelines or if they can assist you in any other way. The Temporary Membership application can be filled out online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. The form is on the Temporary Membership page found on the Sales and Rentals dropdown menu. Remember Temporary Members will be issued Photo ID Badges. Please notify your family or friends who will be applying for Temporary Membership that to help speed up the check in process each person’s picture can be uploaded on the website. The TM Photo ID Picture upload can also be found in the Sales and Rentals section under Temporary Membership. By taking advantage of this process the TM Photo ID badges will be printed ahead of time and ready for pick up.
Stored Value Cards along with Membership ID
As a convenience to Club Members and as a means of limiting the amount of cash handled at Club Facilities, the Club initiated LNC Stored Value Cards. Many Members have used the LNC Stored Value Card (SVC) and found it extremely easy to use. No more worrying about having to carry cash for pool, tennis, golf fees and the Community Center. Your Membership ID Badge also has Stored Value Card capabilities. This means you can put money on your Membership ID Badge so there is no need for a separate SVC. You can add money to your Membership ID Badge or purchase a Stored Value Card at the Administrative Office and the Community Center in any amount over $10.00. Extra dollars can be added to the SVC or Membership ID Badge throughout the season at the Administrative Office or the Community Center. These cards can then be utilized at any Club facility for payment of services and merchandise provided. They are also a great way to pay for purchases at the Cafes and Restaurant. Be sure to take full advantage of the Lake Naomi Club Stored Value Card.
We Care Program Lake Naomi – Timber Trails prides itself in being a very supportive community. Many Members have experienced assistance from our neighbors, Ranger Department, Ambulance Corps, Fire Company and Pocono Mountain Regional Police. A program offered by the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, appropriately titled “We Care”, is designed to provide added security to the elderly, disabled or ill who live alone. Each day, except Sunday, between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the participating person is to call the Police Department and “check in” so that the Police know everything is fine and that they are well. If no call is received by 11:00 AM, the Police will call them. If no response is obtained, an Officer and Ranger will be dispatched to the residence to check on their well being. Encourage friends, neighbors and acquaintances that live in the area and may need this service to contact PMRPD at 570, 895-2400 or the Ranger Department at 570, 646-9191 to request a “We Care” application.
Clubhouse Schedule Thursday Bar 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Clubhouse Dining Hours 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Friday Bar 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Clubhouse Dining Hours 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday Bar 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Clubhouse Dining Hours 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday Clubhouse Breakfast Hours 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Special Holiday Hours and Upcoming Events Sunday, May 12th Mother’s Day Brunch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pre-Registration Required
Saturday, May 18th Member Wedding Reception Clubhouse closed
Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 24th Bar 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Clubhouse Dining Hours 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Celebration at the Logan Steele Community Center Entertainment by “Time Line” 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Clubhouse Bar 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM Clubhouse Dining Hours 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (limited menu) Sunday, May 26th Memorial Day Brunch Buffet 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Family Sailing Dinner 5:00 PM Pre-Registration Required (Clubhouse closed)
Saturday, June 1st Member Wedding Reception Clubhouse closed
Saturday, June 8th Member Wedding Reception Clubhouse closed
Saturday, June 15th Welcome Back 2013 Party 7:00 PM Pre-Registration Required Friday, June 28th Men’s Luncheon 11:30 AM Pre-Registration Required Tuesday, July 9th Ladies Luncheon 11:30 AM Pre-Registration Required 3
2013 Membership
Looking Ahead For those Members who are planning now for the 2013 Season, the following tentative dates are provided: Friday, April 12th Timber Trails Golf Course opens Friday through Monday (weather and ground conditions permiting)
Saturday, May 4th Lake Naomi Tennis opens weekends and holidays (weather permitting)
Sunday, May 12h Mother’s Day Brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse
Saturday, May 18th Boat and Canoe Racks available Sunday, May 19th LNCH Breakfast Menu begins Friday, May 24th Golf Course and Pro Shop opens seven days a week
Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Celebration at the Community Center with a Barbecue Buffet and Full Day of Activities
Timber Trails Pool opens and Club Beach swimming area opens weekends and holidays
Sunday, May 26th Sailing Family Dinner hosted by the Sailing Association held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse
Saturday, June 15th Timber Trails Pool open seven days a week
Saturday, June 22nd Start of the Lake Naomi Club’s Summer 2013 schedule All facilities (pool, tennis, clubhouse, recreation programs, beaches, etc.) Open Full Time
Monday, June 24th Kids & Afternoon Klub start Night Recreation Programs start Friday, June 28th Men’s Luncheon held at Lake Naomi Clubhouse
Thursday, July 4th Independence Day Picnic Tuesday, July 9th Ladies’ Luncheon
Nicole Gassman
held at Lake Naomi Clubhouse
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We are often asked why it is so important for Members to have their Membership Identification Cards on their person while using the Club facilities. The easiest answer is that it allows the staff to ensure that only bona fide Members are using the facilities but the card also provides other functions as well. The Board of Governors, Board of Trustees, and Management uses the information gathered from the “swiping in” at various amenities to help ensure that the Club is operating as efficiently as possible. It permits the Club to see how many Members are using facilities and at what times so our staffing and hours of operation can best accommodate the needs of the Members. All Members are reminded that 2013 Membership Identification Cards will be required to access facilities starting May 1st. Membership Cards will be needed to access the Timber Trails Golf Course beginning April 12th. Cards are included in the Membership Packets available at the Administrative Office to all paid Members beginning April 5th. Please help us maintain a Platinum Club experience by having your card available.
Facility Access for Friends and Family
If you loan your home to friends or relatives, or if you have guests at your home while you are present, the following is a review of how they can access the facilities. When you have guests at your home while you are present: You have the privilege of bringing guests to any facility for which you hold Membership. Your Leisure Service Guide lists specific information on guest limits and fees for each facility. Any individual may be your guest at the Community Center (20) times a year and all other facilities up to ten (10) times during one Membership (calendar) Year except property owners in LN TT who choose not to join the Club or who choose not to join the optional facilities. Grown children and grandchildren who only visit occasionally and don't have a Special Family Membership can also participate as your guests. Members are required to accompany and introduce their guests when they are making use of the Club Facilities. Individual guest badges are paid for and issued at each facility. When someone is utilizing your home while you are not here: If someone will be utilizing your home while you are not here, the only way these house guests can utilize the facilities is by acquiring a Temporary Membership for the time they are here (unless it is a son or daughter who has their own "Special Family Membership"). The Temporary Membership will cover two adults and any unmarried children up to and including age 23 and they will be able to enjoy the same Club facilities and programs subscribed to by the Homeowner/Club Member. The Family Membership Category is required in order to sponsor Temporary Members. You will need to upgrade your Membership to this category if you plan to utilize the Temporary Membership Program. Do not hesitate to contact the Club's Membership Department for more information on sponsoring Temporary Members, guest policies or for any other reason. They very much want to assist each Club Member in obtaining the maximum benefit from Club Membership.
Vehicle Stickers Please
Heidi Geist
The Lake Naomi Club is continuing its efforts to better police the lakes and ponds in the Community to ensure that access to them is limited to bona fide Club Members. You can do your part to assist our Safety and Security Department. If you own and utilize a boat trailer and park at the lake access areas, you can make the Club’s job easier by getting a FREE vehicle sticker(s) from the Administrative Office and affix it to the driver’s side front bumper of your vehicle(s). The Patrol Rangers perform daily random checks of the lake accesses and beach areas. They can easily identify your vehicle as a Member in good standing by the vehicle sticker. If vehicles with trailers do not have a current sticker, it would give them reason to be suspicious of a non-Club Member utilizing the lake. Another benefit to the vehicle sticker (which is available to any Club Member in good standing) is that it permits access to Timber Trails without having to sign in. If you plan to utilize the beach, lake, playground, pool, tennis courts or golf course in Timber Trails, you should ask for a vehicle sticker(s) at the Administrative Office, or consider the benefits of purchasing ($10) a bar code sticker for access to the automatic Members’ gate in Timber Trails. Please note you will be asked for a copy of your state vehicle registration as part of the application process. Please help us to protect your investment by ensuring that access to your facilities is limited to bona fide Club Members who furnish the means to maintain their high quality.
Spring Show Join us for an entertaining evening of comedy and music as we welcome Joey Vincent to Lake Naomi Club. This event will take place on Saturday, April 27th at the Clubhouse. Cocktail hour with a cash bar will begin at 5:30 PM with Chef’s European Spring Dinner Buffet to follow. Show time is 8:00 PM. No matter what your taste in entertainment, the Joey Vincent Show has something for everyone. More than just music, more than just comedy, his show is fresh and original! Fast-paced humor, rapid-fire costume change impressions, and a musical tribute to the trumpet greats are just part of the fun. From Harry James to James Brown, Stevie Wonder to Willie Nelson, Louis Armstrong to Luciano Pavarotti, Joey Vincent will take you on a musical journey from the 30s to today. The per person price is $30.00 all inclusive. Please call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 to register.
Book Club Luncheon Good fortune has enabled the Lake Naomi Club to host Jan Phillips from California. This extraordinary woman is not only a dynamic speaker, but also a poet, author, photographer and world traveler. This discussion will enable both men and women to gain insight into their own creativity and learn how to experience their talents more joyfully. Don’t miss this meaningful experience and delicious luncheon at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Friday, May 24, 2013. The cost is $20 per person. Please call the Community Center to register at 570-646-8585. This event is sponsored by the Activities Committee and the Book Club.
Pre-Season Tennis Court Availability With the Lake Naomi Club Tennis Center courts opening for weekend use in early May, we often get questions about how Members can utilize the courts during the times the Pro Shop is not open during the mid-week and late in the day on weekends. A number of the Lake Naomi Tennis Center courts will be made “available for walk on play” from May 4th – June 21st. The available courts may be played as “walk on” all day (8:30 AM until dark) midweek and after 1:30 PM on weekends after the Pro Shop has closed. Members should refer to the posting on the Pro Shop door to find which courts are “available” and must record their usage, as well as their Guest’s, in the log on the podium next to the door. All court etiquette, dress code and Guest policies apply during times of “walk on play” and Members must carry their Membership ID badges while using the facilities. During these times the Pro Shop and additional staff services will not be available, with the exception of restrooms which will be available at all times the courts are open. Sweeping and lining equipment will be available for Members to self-maintain their courts.
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 of course talk about the book, writing style and if it was favorable to everyone’s tastes, but does not give the plot away. This is a great way to get introduced to a variety of books that you may never have looked at otherwise. If you have questions please call Vilma Zabaleta at (570) 646-7259 or Kelly Swingle at the Community Center (570) 646-8585.
Square Dancing Fun evenings of Square Dancing have been scheduled for Club Members’ dancing pleasure on Fridays, April 19th and May 17th . Swing your partner from 8:00 -10:00 PM on the Lake Naomi Clubhouse dance floor. Member John Kaltenthaler will be calling for these events. Mark your calendars to join us on June 21st for a special celebration to honor John and his many years of service.
LN-TT Third Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Not Ready For Prime Time (NRPT) Sailboat Racing Do you sail but don’t feel quite ready or up to racing competitively? NRPT is designed for you! You don’t have to be a seasoned sailor to join in the fun. If you can tack into the wind and make your way around the set marks (a triangular course) then this is for you! These races are meant to be a learning experience as the Committee Boat Crew will help you with how and when you start and directions on how to get around the course. Skippers may also be offered pointers and instructions by the Safety Boat Operators. Junior and Adult sailors will be split into two separate fleets for scoring and will have separate race starts. NRPT sailing races are held on Saturdays for six weeks throughout the summer season beginning July 6th and finishing on August 17th. Races begin around 2:30 PM, just after the series races finish. These races are also conveniently scheduled just after the Saturday Adult Weekly Sailing Lessons. Rental sailboats are available for NRPT if arranged in advance with the Sailing Office. A NRPT flyer with more information is posted on the bulletin board outside the Sailing Office on the beach level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. You should also be aware… the NRPT pennant flies on the flagpole on any Saturday there is scheduled NRPT racing. There’s sailing opportunities for sailors of all abilities on Lake Naomi, so come out to join in the fun!
Memorial Day Parade The Pocono Pines Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27th from 10 - 11 AM. The parade will begin at the Tobyhanna Elementary Center and turn left on to Firehouse Road. The parade will then make a right onto Rte. 423 and continue to the Shell Station where it turns right onto Old Rte 940. The parade will end back at the Tobyhanna Elementary Center. Memorial Services will be held at the Cemetery beginning at 11 AM. Don't miss this opportunity to remember our veterans and support your local community. Traffic will be limited on Route 423 during the parade.
Th he A ctivvitiess Co ommitteee is ha appy to o The Activities Committee happy announce the Fine Arts and Craft Show for 2013 will be help on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Community Center. The Committee is ready and in full gear and applications are starting to come in. The Committee has received many positive remarks and suggestions from the vendors, and community members and will incorporate the feedback to make the day bigger and better than ever. In addition, the Committee is receiving requests from new vendors begging to be added to the show. Mark your calendars today! This is an event you won’t want to miss. Remember this event is just for LN-TT Community but you are welcome to bring your friends, and don't forget that lunch will be available. Once again any money that is raised will be given to Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Food Pantry.
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Teen Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Fitness Department Information
Our Members continue to improve their healthy lifestyles by using the Club’s state of the art Fitness Center. In addition, LNC fitness classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels. Our staff educates themselves at the industry’s leading workshops and are ready to introduce new classes and programs. Gentlemen, please join us on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM for our newest group exercise class, “Man-Power”. This is a strength and conditioning class that is a big hit. Stop by the Community Center to pick up the latest schedules. It is recommended that you call ahead to get on the class roster as the room is filling up and space is limited. Call Kelly at the Community Center for more information at 570-646-8585.
Blood Drive Please help us support the American Red Cross by donating blood on the mobile bus on Wednesday, May 29th from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM at the Community Center. Please call to reserve your time at 570-646-8585.
McKee Schedule
Irene Gallagher
The McKees will return in 2013 for their tenth season serving the Lake Naomi Club Membership with their superior Tennis Professional Services. Bobby and Richard have been actively planning all winter and they are as excited to return as we are to have them. Bobby will be arriving earlier this season and will be teaching the week before Memorial Day Weekend and will return before the main summer season. Richard will also be here prior to the June 22nd start of Summer and remain with us through Labor Day. Most of you know the continually increasing participation in clinics, lessons and events keeps the McKees very busy in the summer so remember to book your lessons early. The best way to reach Bobby is via e-mail at rdm@mckeetennis.com
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Are you a Teen Member looking to volunteer this summer at Lake Naomi Club? We have two great programs that you can participate in. Team Member in Training (T.M.I.T.) Program will return this year for the 14 year old Members. This program is designed to give young Members the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be considered for a position at Lake Naomi – Timber Trails in the future. Trainees will gain LNC experience by shadowing others and also actively participating in the task at hand. Participants of the T.M.I.T. program will be trained primarily in the Recreation Department, which includes Klub Day Camps and various special events and activities. There are also limited volunteer opportunities with Golf, Sailing, Aquatics and Tennis. One hour a week will be spent in a classroom like setting discussing topics such as leadership, safety, customer service and more. There is a $50 registration fee (once you receive your acceptance letter) for participants which covers the cost of instruction, materials, uniform and a group trip/event at the end of the summer. Teen Volunteer Program (T.V.P) is designed for those teen members age 15 and above who want to volunteer to work at Lake Naomi Club during the summer months. This program is based on matching the teen’s availability and interests with the department(s) needs. It could be for one event or many hours throughout the summer. Those interested in either of these programs should fill out an application on the Club website listing the program they want to volunteer with as the position they are interested in. There are limited spots available in these programs so early application is highly encouraged. The application deadline is April 30, 2013. For more information please call Recreation Manager Braden Meiter at (570) 646-8585.
Community Garden Celebrate Earth Day with us on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 AM in our Community Garden at the Community Center. Enjoy time with fellow Members while helping us tidy up the garden and prepare for Spring planting. We will kick off the growing season with a brief lecture by LNC Master Gardener, Pat Simonik in the Community Center Activity Room. The topic for the day is Soil: A Living Foundation. Learn how to build life into your soil. All Members are welcome to attend this free presentation. Then head out to get dirty…the boy scouts will be ready to help carry soil, pick weeds and build boxes.
Day Camps 2013 D Nothing says summer like the sounds of song and llaughter a coming from the kids at Klub Day Camps! Camp will run from Monday, June 24th through FriC dday, August 16th. Lake Naomi Club’s Klub Day Camps C offer way more than just a summer day care service. se Each child will learn, grow and have fun through th a carefully planned, age appropriate curriculum lu that encourages them to build relationships, make positive choices and develop skills. skills The camps are organized into three main programs: Kub Klub is available to those Members and guests who are 3 years of age and potty trained (no pull-ups or diapers will be accepted.) This Klub runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kub Klub will have a variety of activities including but not limited to block play, circle activities, dramatic play, outdoor activities and story time. A morning snack is included with this camp. Kids Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade in the September 2013 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kids Klub incorporates a myriad of fun activities including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor nature activities and field trips to other Lake Naomi venues such as the tennis center, golf course, swimming pools and beaches. A morning snack is included with this camp. Afternoon Klub is available to those Members and guests who are entering Kindergarten through Eighth grade in the September 2013 school year. This Klub runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Afternoon Klub is comprised of a camper registering for one activity or subject. This subject will be explored in a variety of activities and games that are designed to increase the child’s proficiency or knowledge. Please note there are grade restrictions with some subjects. Lunch is included with this camp. Registration opens for Klub Day Camps starting May 1st at the Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com For more information about all of our camps, check out the Klub Day Camp Catalog or call Recreation Manager Braden Meiter at the Community Center (570) 646-8585.
Swim Team Updates As the Club is getting ready for another competitive Swim Team Season we’d like to update you on the exciting changes! Jenn Kasper remains involved on a consulting level and representing LNC in the League. Along with Jenn we are lucky to have Tyler Dolph back and taking on the responsibility of Head Coach. For those of you who do not yet know Tyler he has coached our 11/12 group in previous seasons and was the Head Coach for Pocono Mountain East for two seasons. He was a high school varsity and college swimmer whose love for the sport keeps him involved with swimming. Tyler hopes his local teaching assignments keep him in the area so he can head up the program for seasons to come. He and Jenn are currently working on the Swim Team Schedule for 2013 and will post the entire schedule online beginning May 1st. At this time we can announce the swim season will begin Monday, June 24th and continue through the first week of August. Championships will be held Saturday, August 3rd. Pre-registration, event and trip signup, gear and suit orders will also be available online May 1st in an effort to get ahead for the season. Credit card payment is required with registrations and can be made in the Member section of www.LakeNaomiClub. com from the Swim Team News Page found on the What’s Happening Menu. Cost for participation is $85 per child for 3 weeks of participation or $150 per child for 4-6 weeks of participation and is open to all Pool Club Members. The Season Organizational Swim Team Meeting and Registration will be held on Monday, June 24th at 9:00 AM at the Lake Naomi Pool. Parents and swimmers ages 6 to 18 are encouraged to attend this meeting to receive re important information on registration, dates d and times for practices and meets, swim team te apparel orders and more. Questions regarding the program can be sent to Meredith Sensenig by calling the Communnity Center at 570-646-8585 or via email to: msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com. m
Timber Trails Pool Opening Soon T The Timber Trails Pool will be open, heated and staffed in the preseason for your enjoyment on weekends beginning Saturday, May 25th through Sunday June 16th from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Additional midweek preseason openings are as follows: Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Week before Summer Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st 11:00 PM-5:00 PM Be sure to include the Timber Trails Pool in your late Spring and early Summer plans! Kathy Hall
Community Center Pool Reminders Please consider your fellow Members when utilizing the aquatic facilities at the Community Center and adhere to the following guidelines: * Please shower before entering the pool especially after working out or working up a sweat from the sauna and/or steam room. * NO ONE under age 16 may be in the hot tub area, sauna or steam room. * Please turn off the Steam room and turn down the heat for the Sauna if no one else is using them when you exit. * Please keep the pool entrance ramp clear for entrance. It is not a play area. * Children may not hang and swing from the ramp handrails. This places unnecessary stress on the rails and is a very dangerous activity for children to partake in. * Children who cannot swim must be closely supervised (in arms reach) either in the water or at the water’s edge by a responsible adult. * Flotation devices must be attached so children cannot fall out or off of them. * Food is not permitted in the pool area. Only closed lid containers may be used for water. * Lap lanes are meant for lap swimming. When there are multiple swimmers, please be willing to share lanes. Swimmers “splitting” a lane should try to swim with swimmers of a similar ability or swimming pace. When “splitting a lane” resting is OK but should not be done in the middle of a lap. Please rest on the side of the pool out of the way of other swimmers. Three or more persons in a lane can “circle swim” to accommodate multiple swimmers. Please communicate well with all the swimmers in your lane so everyone is on the same page or in this case, swimming in the same direction, at the same pace, etc.
Important Aquatic Dates Saturday, May 25th TT Pool Opening - weekends only Club Beach Opening including Boat Rentals - weekends Only Monday, June 17th TT Pool open afternoons midweek Swim Lessons Session 1 registration begins Saturday, June 22nd Main Summer Season - LNP and remaining beaches opening Sunday, June 23rd First Horseracing at LNP – 3:00 PM Monday, June 24th Swim Team Meeting and Start of Season – 9:00 AM Session 1 Swim Lessons begin at CCP 9:15-11:15 AM and 3:10-4:30 PM Water Aerobics Begin at LNP 10:15 AM Monday, July 1st Kiddie Time begins at LNP – 3:30 PM Swim Lessons Session 2 registration begins Tuesday, July 2nd Youth Volleyball begins at LNP 2:30 PM Friday, July 5th Sports Time begins at LNP - 2:00 PM Monday, July 8th Session 2 Swim Lessons begin at CCP 9:15-11:15 AM and 3:10-4:30 PM Friday, July 12th Youth Auction at LNP – 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 13th Adult Luau at TTP – 6:30 PM Monday, July 15th Swim Lessons Session 3 registration begins Saturday, July 20th Big Splash Pool Party at LNP – Noon Monday, July 22nd Session 3 Swim Lessons begin at CCP 9:15-11:15 AM and 3:10-4:30 PM Saturday, July 27th 3 vs 3 Volleyball Tourn. at LNP -10 AM Friday, August 2nd Swim Team Championships Swim Team End of Season Awards Celebration 5:00 PM Saturday, August 3rd Wet n Wild Western Day at LNP 1:00 PM
Kids Bocce Ball Tournament at LNP Final Horseracing in honor of LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally Tuesday, August 6th Youth Volleyball Championship Games - 2:30 PM Friday, August 9th Youth Auction at LNP - 12:00 Noon Monday, September 2nd Picnic at the Pools – LNP & TTP
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Plan ahead for Tennis Events Saturday, May 4th LNT opens weekends and holidays from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Sunday, May 26th Season Kick-off Round Robin, 2:004:00 PM Sat/Sun, June 15th/June 16th McKee Junior & Adult Mini Camp Saturday, June 22nd Main Summer Season Begins
Timber Trails Tennis Opens Monday, June 24th Regular Club Play, Adult and Junior Clinics Begin Saturday, July 6th Ladies Team Tennis Registration Deadline – 5:00 PM Sunday, July 7th Wimbledon Strawberries & Crème Round Robin, 4:00-6:00 PM Monday, July 8th Ladies Night Round Robin, 5-7 PM Friday, July 12th Ladies Team Tennis Begins Wednesday, July 17th LN -TT Breast Cancer Rally Tennis Play, 9:00 AM Saturday, July 20th McKee Tennis Parent & Child Event 1:00 - 3:00 PM Monday, July 22nd Ladies Night Round Robin, 5-7 PM Monday, August 5th Ladies Night Round Robin 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, August 16th Team Tennis Luncheon – 12:30 PM Sunday, August 18th End of Tournaments Celebrationfollowing Mixed Doubles Finals Sunday, September 1st Labor Day Round Robin 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally Tennis Event Mark your Calendars now: The annual Tennis Event supporting the Rally for the Cure efforts will be held on Wednesday, July 17th. Additional details will be outlined on the registration flyers in the Tennis Proshop.
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Tennis Talk by Bobby McKee 2013 McKee Tennis Programs We have some exciting new programs to offer you this upcoming season, as well as a continuation of what you have requested in previous seasons. JUNIOR PROGRAM – We will be offering a variety of clinics throughout the summer, beginning with our Quick Start I for children up to 5 years of age; we also will conduct Quick Start II (ages 6 to 8); Quick Start III (ages 8 to 10); 11+ Veterans; as well as the introduction of our Lake Naomi Elite Tennis Academy for those players wanting to make a greater commitment to their tennis throughout the summer. Additionally, for those preparing for high school and college, we have a group for you, and will work on match strategy, mental toughness, and leadership skills. Prior to the full season beginning, we are offering a 10 & under mini-camp, and an 11+ mini-camp the weekend of June 15th and 16th. This will coincide with our adult minicamp during the same weekend, so this will be a great time for families to come up and celebrate Father’s Day weekend! ADULT PROGRAM – In addition to the well-attended Cardio classes, a few additions are on the schedule. We are adding a Stroke of the Day Clinic four times during the week, along with a Dynamic Doubles clinic on Saturdays, an Essential Tennis Clinic Tuesdays and Sundays and a Functional Fitness for Tennis Clinic on Thursdays. Richard will continue his clinics as in past seasons. We are looking forward to a great lineup of instructional programs we feel will enhance your on court experience. EVENTS – This season, our event calendar begins Memorial Day weekend with a racquet/string demo day alongside an opportunity to groove your strokes against our newest ball machine, “Oscar the Ace”. On July 14th we will have the first left-handed round robin for all natural left-handers, and left-handed wannabes (all play is with the left hand). Our annual Parent/Child will take place July 20th and Richard will conduct the 1st Timers Tourney (for those who have never entered a Lake Naomi tournament event) on August 3rd. Contact me at rdm@mckeetennis.com for more information regarding our programs – and to be added to our email list. I will be sending out detailed information about our programs via email in the weeks to come. You can also reach me at 828-514-1808. Tennis Tournaments The Tennis Committee has set the schedule for the 2013 Club Championship Tournaments: Junior Tennis Tournaments: The weekend of July 26th –July 28th will be dedicated to just their tournament, they will not share their weekend with any of the Adult Tournaments. This permits the Junior matches to have enough courts for play and an opportunity to utilize the stadium courts so everyone can watch the Juniors and Teens. Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles will all take place this weekend. Junior divisions are for those 12 years of age and under and teens are for 13 to17 year olds. Age deadline is based on your birthday as of September 30, 2013. The Jr Tourney Celebration will take place Sunday late afternoon after all the matches are complete where awards will be presented to all Tournament winners and finalists Adult Tennis Tournaments: To encourage more tournament play, the tourney schedule has been pushed one week later this season. Singles: Early Rounds & Quarter Finals July 13th/14th , Semis and Finals - July 20th/21st Doubles: All Inclusive Weekend - August 3rd/4th Mixed Doubles: Early Rounds & Quarter Finals August 10th/11th , Semis & Finals - August 17th/18th The registration deadlines: Singles - Wednesday, July 10th Doubles – Wednesday, July 31st Mixed Doubles – Wednesday, August 7th The “A”, “B” categories remain for all Divisions (Singles, ingles Doubles and Mixed Doubles) of the Tournaments as well as the 65s for men’s and women’s singles and doubles. Players may only play in one category. Online Sign-Up is available for all tournaments and can be found in the Members Section of the www.lakenaomiclub.com website beginning May 4th. All the additional details you'll need including times, fees, rules and format for play will be outlined on the registration form available May 4th in the Proshop and online.
The LNC Sailing Association would like to encourage Adult Members (17 years of age and older) to enroll in Adult Summer Sailing Instruction. Adult group sailing classes will be offered for Beginners and Advanced Beginners: Saturdays: 9-11 AM and 11 AM-1 PM Two sessions available: July 6th, 13th, 20th or July 27th, August 3rd, August 17th. Registration for the classes will be taken from 10:00 AM - Noon on June 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th at the Club Beach Sailing Office. Spaces are limited and held for Members as they submit complete registration and payment of $150 per Member. Classes are taught on Sunfish and Club Boat use is included in lesson fee. No additional cost will be incurred for boat rental. All registrants will also be invited to attend the End of Season Sailing Reception held over Labor Day Weekend. Those interested in learning racing techniques or interested in individualized instruction can schedule private lessons by contacting the Sailing Office at (570) 646-LAKE for more information on rates and scheduling throughout the summer. The Pre-Season Sailing Office hours are: Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Our Sailing Staff looks forward to speaking with you soon.
Twenty Fourth Annual Family Sailing Dinner The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association invites you to join them on Sunday, May 26th for a fun family evening. The Lake Naomi Clubhouse main dining room will open at 5:00 PM for a cash bar followed by an open seating family style buffet dinner at 6:00 PM. The buffet has a great variety including kid friendly items so there is something for everyone. After dinner the Sailing Association’s Fleet Captains, Race Committee and Commodore will briefly outline the Sailing Events and Races planned for the Summer of 2013 and re-cap the Memorial Day Races which mark the opening of the sailing season. The annual Sportsmanship Award will also be presented. All Club Members are encouraged to attend this event. For more information please see the online flyer. To register contact the Community Center at 570, 646-8585 or visit the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com to register online. Pre-registration is required by May 21st.
Meg Whitney Memorial Fun Race The Lake Naomi Sailing Association is proud to announce The Meg Whitney Memorial Fun Race will be held for a third year, kicking off the NRPT (Not Ready for Prime Time) sailing season on July 6, 2013 at 2:30 PM. All Club Members, regardless of experience, are invited to participate in this race honoring the memory of Meg Whitney and the heritage of sailing at Lake Naomi. Meet other sailors, have fun and stay after the race for the awards presentation. You may sail in the race either by yourself or accompanied by one of Lake Naomi’s seasoned sailors. If you wish to participate and don’t have your own boat, the sailing office can arrange one for you. Registration for the race will take place through the sailing office at Club Beach starting on June 22nd and will continue up until the morning of the race. Meg Whitney is remembered by her fellow sailors as a competitor who also had a lot of fun which is why this event was created to celebrate and spread the love of sailing. Don’t miss this great day at Club Beach!
Important Sailing Race Reminders The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association requiress all sailboats participating in any of the sailing races or regattas to adhere to these customary sailing practices: - Have a number posted on their sail - Check in with the Race Committee prior to racing to register to sail. - Before the first race sail to the “Tiki” to confirm your registered by hailing your information to the Race Committee. (full name and boat number) - Inform the Race Committee if you’re leaving the racing before the final finish. These practices allow the Race Committee to track and properly score racers. If you do not already have your sail numbered you MUST be assigned an available number. Numbers are available for purchase in the sailing office if needed. While you’re there, please do not hesitate to ask the Sailing Staff for directions on how to properly affix the numbers to your sail if you do not have experience in doing so. The Sailing Office is open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends beginning the Memorial Day Weekend and full time beginning Saturday, June 22nd.
Memorial Weekend Sailing Races The Sailing Season kicks off on Sunday, May 26th, with the Memorial Day Sailing Races. There will be two races for the Sunfish, Laser and Duster fleets beginning at 12:00 Noon. Registration takes place on the beach prior to the first race. This is a great opportunity to get geared up and ready for another great competitive sailing season on Lake Naomi. Hope to see you all there!
Michael May
Adult Sailing Classes
R RC CL Laser W Winter i t R Regatta t Members John Whipple and Sue and Dean Neely hosted the Lake Naomi Club RC Laser fleet’s annual invitational event at the Logan Steele Community Center’s indoor pool on Sunday, February 24th. “Prevailing” wind was easterly, steady 5 to 8 with gusts to 12 mph. While it was about 24 degrees outside, indoor temp was 85 degrees, summer attire was necessary. Racing started at 7:00 AM with 27 races sailed and breaks every 45 minutes. Racing is always fast and exciting, and not as easy as you would think. Jamey Betz, defending indoor champion, held off all challengers to win this years’ event. Thank you to the Lake Naomi RC Laser fleet and visiting Race Director Bill Clausen for a fun challenging regatta. And special thanks to Sue Neely who provided plenty of drinks and snacks to keep the energy levels up! Check out the race action – two videos have been added to the LNC You Tube Account www.youtube. com/LakeNaomiClub. 27 races sailed scored with no throw outs. Top seven 1st Jamey Betz 57 points 2nd Nick Mortgu 84 points 3rd Dave Brawner 89 points 4th Dean Neely 100 points 5th Jim Flach 112 points 6th John Whipple 152 points 7th Sue Neely 153 points 9
Upcoming Golf Tournaments Memorial Day Tournament Sunday, May 26th Memorial Day Putting Tournament Sunday, May 26th at the putting green from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. First Bloody Mary Tournament Sunday, June 2nd (Sign up begins Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 AM.)
Timber Trails Memorial Saturday, June 15th Breast Cancer Rally Golf Tournament - Thursday, July 18th Grandparent-Parent Child Saturday, July 20th Member Member – Member Guest Saturday, July 27th Club Championship Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th Golf Banquet and Social Sunday, August 25th There are other exciting events open to Golf Members on the golf calendar, stayed tuned for details in upcoming emails and Reflections articles.
Men’s M en’s Golf Golf League League The 2013 Men’s Golf League is poised and ready to get underway. All men who are Golf Members in good standing are invited to attend any Friday morning starting April 12th (weather permitting). There are no other requirements and all levels of golfers are encouraged to participate. This weekly social gathering meets on Fridays at 8:45 AM at the Timber Trails Golf Course and begins at 9:00 AM with a shotgun start. For more information contact the Golf Center at 570-646-9060.
Ladies Golf League The 2013 Season for the Ladies’ Golf League will begin on Thursday, May 30th and will meet every Thursday at 8:30 AM throughout the Summer season. There are no requirements for this league except to be a Golf Member in good standing. Each Thursday, before the shotgun start, our golf pro Bob Millard will be offering a brief discussion on various aspects of the game. For more information contact the Golf Center at 570-646-9060. 10
Memorial Day Golf Tournament Come out and join fellow Golf Members on Sunday, May 26th for the Club’s first Golf Tournament of the year. Please register and sign up for a tee time at the Golf Center and then turn in your score once your round is completed. The Nine Hole Net Formula will do the rest. The cost for this event is $5.00 per player plus applicable greens fees. Also participate in the Putting Tournament at the Timber Trails putting green from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come see if you are the boss of the moss! Children are welcome.
Golf Notes With Winter almost over and warmer temperatures just around the corner, the opening of the golf course is only weeks away. We are tentatively scheduled to open on Friday, April 12th. There are many exciting tournaments and events in store for Golf Members this year. Check out the Tournament Listing. Couples Golf will be back again this year with some new added features. It will get underway on Sunday, June 9th with a 4:00 PM shotgun start. Couples Golf will be conducted every Sunday until Labor Day weekend excluding June 23rd and July 14th. Appetizers will be served at 3:30 PM, players are encouraged to bring their own libation of choice. The $5.00 per person entry fee must be paid by 5:00 PM on Friday for golf that Sunday. There is a 36 player limit so please make sure to sign up in plenty of time and notify the Golf Center if you have to cancel. The format will vary every week with fun and exciting games. All Timber Trails Golf Members with playing experience are welcome to join in on the fun. Players are encouraged to meet for dinner at Lake Naomi Clubhouse after the round. Please call the Timber Trails Golf Center if you have any questions 570-646-9060. This year we welcome two new interns to make your golf experience more enjoyable. Chris Dowling attends Suny –Delhi in New York and Justin Hensley is a student at Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. These two young men will start working in mid-May. Be sure to come out and give them a warm Lake Naomi-Timber Trails welcome. Lessons are again available starting in April. Taking lessons early in the year is a great way to make sure your fundamentals and swing mechanics are in order. Improvements at the driving range are almost underway to make your practice time at Timber Trails more pleasurable. Trivia question - What University did PGA star Keeghan Bradley attend? Email your response to golf@lakenaomiclub.com See you on the Links! Bob Millard PGA Golf Professional
Swing Shop
Golf Tips, Etiquette, & Explanations by Bob Millard, PGA Golf Professional Playing this great game of golf is an amazing experience. The camaraderie, competitiveness and challenges golf presents is unlike any sport that I have ever played. Great players and great golf begins with great etiquette. Here are my 10 tips to etiquette greatness: 1. Always respect the golf course and your fellow Members. 2. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tee time so that you don’t cause other groups from teeing off late. 3. Always call to cancel a tee time, allowing other Members to have access to the course. 4. The pace of play is vital, especially on a 9-hole course. Each group should be within a half of hole from the group in front of them. 5. If you are a beginner player, play the course when it isn’t busy. Higher handicap players must play after 2:00 PM on weekends. 6. Fix your ball marks, and make it a practice to fix one other one as well. 7. Replace your divots. If the divot cannot be effectively replaced, use the sand/seed mixture instead. This is most important on the teeing areas. They are subject to heavy use and require everyone’s attention. 8. Rake bunkers after use and place the rake back inside the bunker. 9. 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. 10.Always follow the posted cart path guidelines. We can’t stop the weather from effecting the condition of the course but we can help prevent further damage that carts can create.
Repair and maintenance of the golf course is not just a job for the Timber Trails Golf Maintenance Team. As Members of this Platinum Club, we are fortunate to have such great facilities to enjoy, let’s all lend a hand to keep it that way.
Trout Season Opening The 2013 Fishing season for trout opens Saturday, April 13th at 8:00 AM on all streams, lakes and ponds in the area. In preparation for this event, the Club will be stocking up stream and down stream of Lake Naomi with rainbow and brown trout. The first Spring Fish Stocking will take place on Saturday, April 6th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The trout will be released in the upper and lower streams. This rain or shine event is great for the family, many hands are needed. Meet at the Administrative Office parking lot at 8:00 AM for coffee, hot chocolate and donuts. This is part of the annual stocking program conducted by the Lakes Committee of the Lake Naomi Club. Please note that the Club’s creel limit for trout is different than th the State of Pennsylvania. The creel limit for trout in Lake Naomi is four (4) and all fish must measure at least seven (7") inches. Resid ident licenses for ages 16 to 64 are $22.70. Non-resident licenses ar are $52.70. Trout permits are $9.70 additional. You qualify for a re resident fishing license if you are a bona fide resident of Pennsylva vania. You must show positive proof of permanent residence. There is a one day tourist pass that includes all stamps and licenses for Dan Tabor $2 $26.70 (not valid in April). Purchase your fishing license online at PA Fish and Boat Commission website – www. fish.state.pa.us/license.htm. It only takes a few moments to purchase your PA Fishing License and related permits (stamps). If you rent your home please share this information with your renters so they too can enjoy great fishing at LN-TT. Any questions on the locations of sport and bait shops in our area where you can obtain regulations, laws and licensing should be directed to the Administrative Office.
Spring Yoga Retreat at the Mountaintop Lodge (with gentle yoga options) April 19th-21st Come experience a spectacular event within our gorgeous Mountaintop Lodge setting in tthis energizing and relaxing weekend. T This retreat is being brought to you by tthe Fitness Committee plus the Mounttaintop Lodge and Logan Steele Comm munity Center staff on April 19th-21st. During this health- and fun-filled w weekend, Shannon Sodano and Julie W Weigand will be offering both gentle aand energizing yoga classes for all fitness levels plus fun and relaxing workshops focusing on nature activities and making your own home spa products. This event is particularly welcoming to adults of all ages. We hope you not only join us but also share the experience with your friends and contacts. Space is limited so don't delay in registering! The weekend rates include a wine-and-cheese reception on Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday plus a special rate for dinner at the Club's lakefront restaurant on Saturday night. Retreat activities will take place from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. For those with limited time, joining us for Saturday only is another welcome option. Priority registration and retreat discounts are available for Lake Naomi Club members. The price for retreat activities all weekend is $250 or $150 for Saturday events only (or $275 / $175 for non-members). Everyone will be offered special room rates at the Mountaintop Lodge for the two nights. The retreat rate above does not include staying at the Lodge. Room rates vary based on size and availability. Contact the Lodge for bookings and registration at 570-646-6636, www.MountaintopLodge.com.
Golf Membership Required Play on the Timber Trails Golf Course (including play during the Pre and Post Seasons and weekdays) is limited to Club Members who have joined the Golf Club for 2013 and their bona fide guests. When the Golf Shop is not staffed, the Golf Maintenance Staff and the Patrol Rangers will monitor play on the course. Please be sure to have your Lake Naomi Club Membership Card available for review whenever you are playing the course. Proper golf attire is required all times on the golf course. Just a reminder, LN - TT property owners who do not have Golf Membership are not eligible to be a guest at the Golf Course. This limitation includes Special Events.
LNC Boat Rentals The Lake Naomi Club offers many options for Members interested in renting a boat. Canoes, rowboats, single and double kayaks and paddleboards are all available for rent at the Club Beach Sailing Office. Boats may be rented on weekends beginning Memorial Day Weekend and then daily during the Main Summer Season, June 22nd through Labor Day. Two hour, half day and full day rentals are available at $30, $45 and $60 respectively. Life jackets and paddles are provided with your rental. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult while using the rental boats. Boats are available between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM and may not be taken out overnight. Sailboat rentals are available for only experienced sailors by advanced appointment during times the Club boats are not being used for lessons. For more information stop by the Sailing Office located on the beach level of the Lake Naomi Clubhouse or call (570) 646-LAKE during the summer season.
Exciting Addition to Boat Rental Program The Club is pleased to announce the purchase of additional paddle boards for the 2013 Boat Rental Fleet. Member suggestions for this seasons rental procedures are being reviewed and will be available in the Sailing Office in time for the Main Summer Season. Come check out this fun and challenging addition this summer.
Dawn DeMarco
Boat R B Registration i i S Stickers i k Members are alerted that all watercraft registration stickers must be permanently affixed to the watercraft assigned to that registration sticker. Any temporary attachment of watercraft registration stickers is prohibited. The proper placement for stickers is the starboard (right) side of the stern (back). 11
Mountaintop Lodge has recently hosted two media weekends. Over Winter Festival we were joined by Jennaphr Fredericks from Good Day Philadelphia and Anna Fader from Mommypoppins. com (the largest mommy blog in New York, Boston and Los Angeles). Jennaphr and Anna brought their families and had a chance to participate in all the winter fun. They enjoyed the extra activities in the Community Center, dinner and music at the Clubhouse and local winter attractions like skiing and snow tubing. Then the fourth weekend in March the Lodge hosted a Girl’s Getaway Weekend. The getaway girls included: a senior editor from Parenting Magazine; bloggers from Musingsofahousewife.com and Jersey Family Fun; writers for Main Line Today, Philadelphia Life and Suburban Life magazines, Real Simple and Redbook. Between relaxing by the fireplace at the Lodge, joining in a Zumba Class at the Community Center, eating delicious meals at the Clubhouse, these ladies were treated to a wine tasting tour at Franklin Hill and Mountainview Wineries and a pastry demonstration by Chef Don. A few stories have already been produced due to these visits. These articles have been posted on both the Mountaintop Lodge and the Lake Naomi Club facebook page. If a “Girl’s Getaway Weekend” sounds like something you and your friends would enjoy, you may want to look at the “Specials and Promotions” that are posted on the Mountaintop Lodge’s website under Accommodations. We are here to design any type of package for any special occasion…. or just to get away. Some examples include the wine tours, spa weekends, digital detox, a week of camp for your kids and relaxation time for you. The possibilities are endless. Also new to the Mountaintop Lodge website are online reservations. Anyone can now check availability and book a room any time of the day or night. Weekend rooms are booking quickly for the summer so, if you have family and friends coming to visit Lake Naomi consider using the Lodge to give them their own place to relax. All room rates include a full cooked to order breakfast each morning and temporary membership to the amenities. Most importantly though, Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Pamper your mom with a treat or even a basket of coffee and treats from the bakery. Chef Don will be taking pre-orders for individual sized heart cakes in either cheesecake or red velvet and a few other specialties that have yet to be announced. “Friend” us on Facebook to be kept in the loop as all these goodies are announced.
Timber Trails Member Gate The Timber Trails Community Association has installed an automated Members gate system at the entrance to Timber Trails. The gate is activated by a bar code reader that reads a bar code sticker on your vehicle and access to Timber Trails is obtained. This gate will provide quicker access to amenities by minimizing the waiting time for guests to be signed in at the Ranger attended gate. TTCA is offering the benefit of this system to all Lake Naomi Club Members. As a Lake Naomi Club Member, you can purchase a bar code sticker or stickers at a cost of $10 per sticker. Bar code stickers must be applied to the car by a Ranger or by Administrative Personnel. Stickers are available for purchase and application Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Administrative Office. Kindly note, for proper Bar Code sticker application, it must be above 40 degrees outside and it cannot be precipitating in any way. These are manufacturer requirements to ensure the Bar Code will install and function properly. Due to complications when these requirements have not been followed, we are not able to apply the bar code below 40 degrees or in the rain. In order to obtain a Bar Code the Timber Trails Board of Directors requires a copy of your STATE VEHICLE REGISTRATION. This is for your security as well as the security of the Timber Trails Community. We appreciate your understanding and your cooperation. If you have any questions regarding the Timber Trails Bar Code system, please feel free to contact Association Manager Wendi Freeman at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com or by calling her at 570-646-9191ext 107.
Pocono Raceway 2013 Dates When our Members hear the words “race weekend” there are typically two responses. One of excitement from those who attend the races and another of concern regarding the additional traffic and people in the area. Whichever group you fall into, we thought you’d like advance notice when The Pocono Raceway is gearing up for their three big race weekends of the summer with the Tricky Triangle Track. The Racing Schedule is as follows: June 7-9, 2013 - Fan Driven 400 Weekend, July 5-7, 2013 Pocono IndyCar 400 Weekend, August 2-4, 2013 GoBowling.com Weekend. For a brochure with more information or to order tickets, call 1-800-RACEWAY or visit their website at www.poconoraceway.com.
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Dog Park Reminders The Club would like Members and their pets to enjoy the Dog Park with a few safety suggestions in mind. •Make your initial visit to the park during a non-peak time. This allows you and your pet to become familiar with the area. Non-peak times are usually weekdays during the late afternoon. •Know your dog. Not all dogs are good candidates for off-leash dog parks. If your dog has not had regular interaction with other dogs, it may lack the necessary social skills to make your visit safe and enjoyable. •Let your dog off-leash as soon as you enter the park. Mixing of leashed and unleashed dogs commonly causes problems. Leashed dogs often feel threatened by the free dogs and can display defensive behavior. If you are uncomfortable leaving your dog offleash it is recommended that you do not visit the park. •Follow Dog Park Guidelines. Please read and understand all Dog Park Guidelines before using the Dog Park. DOG PARK GUIDELINES 1.The Dog Park will be open from sunrise to sunset. 2.Dogs must have current vaccinations. 3.Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the Dog Park. 4.Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises. Dogs must be removed at the first sign of aggression. 5.Female dogs in heat are prohibited from entering the park. Spayed/Neutered dogs are recommended. 6.Dog owners must be in the park and within view of their dog(s) at all times. 7.All off-leash dogs must be under voice control of their owners. 8.Dog owners must keep their leash in hand at all times. 9.Children are not recommended in the Dog Park. If you must bring a child to the Dog Park, supervise them closely. 10.Do not bring more than three dogs. 11.Please do not bring food or smoke in the Dog Park. 12.Pick up after your dog. Use the provided bags and receptacle for the disposal of your dog's waste.
Denise Yogoda
Meet Me at the Lodge