Mid-Winter 2013WHAT’S INSIDE

Mike Christian Elected Trustee .... 2

Valentine’s Celebration ........... 3 Community Center Floor, Making Progress .................. 4

Social Lites ............. 5

Healthy Eating and Living Workshops ... 6

2013 LNC Offi cers.. 7

Making Tennis Enjoy-able for Juniors ...... 8

RC Laser Winter Open Regatta....... 9

Meet me at the Lodge ................... 10

Thinking about Rent-ing your Home? .. 12

A Refl ection of Life in Lake Naomi & Timber Trailswww.LakeNaomiClub.com

Celebrating 50 Years, How it BeganAs the Club begins the celebration of its 50th year, we thought it might be interesting to

take a look back at how it all began.According to Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Real Estate Broker Carl Fiers, Jr. it all began during the

Winter of 1961-62 when a couple from Stroudsburg wintered on the west coast of Florida at a resort complex owned by Carl’s parents. Carl’s mother, Mary, always chatted with the guests to make them feel at home. Upon learning that this guest was a Real Estate Broker in Stroudsburg, Mary men-tioned that her son Carl was also a Real Estate Broker involved with an old high school chum, Logan Steele, and his father, Robert Steele, in two small vacation communities located in Sussex County in Northwestern, New Jersey.

When Carl arrived in Florida he spoke with the Real Estate Broker from Stroudsburg who indicat-ed he knew of a property that would make a great vacation community in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Carl arranged a meeting for the Spring when all returned from Florida. Interstate 80 wasn’t completed at the time, so they had to use Route 611 through Mount Pocono to get to Pocono Pines. Upon arrival at the intersection of Routes 940 and 423 the trio found an abandoned used car lot complete with several rusty cars and a string of clear electric light bulbs running along both highways for about 200 feet.

After standing on the dam at the west end of the lake off Route 423 and absorbing the pristine loveliness of Lake Naomi, they concluded that all the negatives could be overcome and that they should attempt to acquire the property from Irene Gross and one hundred percent of the lake rights which were owned by the Gross, Miller and Waygood Families.

It reportedly wasn’t an easy transaction to consummate as the Gross, Miller and Waygood Families had very deep roots in Lake Naomi and turning it over to this New Jersey Group required a great deal of soul searching.

In the end the sale was completed and the development of the property began. Logan Steele incorporated the Lake Naomi Club on November 4, 1963 and the fi rst property from the Lake Naomi Corporation was sold to Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Hohl on May 11, 1964. Since then Carl Fiers, his brother Tom and Lake Naomi Real Estate have been involved in the initial sale of every property in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.

Carl Fiers, age 84, continues to actively market and sell the Lake Naomi and Timber Trails Com-munity. Talking with him one can tell that his zeal for Lake Naomi - Timber Trails has not changed since that Spring day in 1962 when he stood on the dam with Logan and Robert Steele and looked at that priceless lake and they envisioned the generations of family memories that would be developed over the next 50 years.

Third Annual Winter Festival was a Big HitTo see more fun pictures visit the LNC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LakeNaomiClub.

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In MemoriamIn Memoriam

“Refl ections” Published byLAKE NAOMI CLUB

122 Route 423Post Offi ce Box T

Pocono Pines, PA 18350570-646-9191

www.LakeNaomiClub.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEESMichael J. Christian

Brian DrumCary S. Levinson

Anna C. McAleerConnell J. McGillRobert S. Mills, Jr.

Brian J. Snyder

Robert A. Jones, Jr.General Manager

Laura M. AltemoseMarketing/Communications Manager

Refl ections Editor

Charles Monfasaniof Staten Island, New York

and Pocono Pines, PennsylvaniaOctober 18, 2012

Member since 1998Bonnie Ragnoli

of Pocono Pines, PennsylvaniaNovember 7, 2012Member since 1981

Iris Zuaresof Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

November 7, 2012Former Member

Sheryl Fernandezof Pedricktown, New Jersey

and Pocono Pines, PennsylvaniaJanuary 7, 2013

Member since 2010Joseph Scarperia

of Pocono Pines, PennsylvaniaJanuary 11, 2013

Member since 1978

Mike Christian Elected TrusteeMike Christian of Collegeville, Pennsylvania

was elected to a three year term on the Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2013. Prior to his election to the Board of Trustees, Mike has served on the Pocono Pines Community Association Board since 2010 and on the Ar-chitectural Review Committee for twelve years where he served as chair for three years.

Mike and his wife Jeanne have a home in Lake Naomi and have held Club Member-ship since 1985. Mike and Jeanne have one adult son Paul.

Mike is Vice President, Head of Global Real Estate for Shire Pharmaceuticals. His career has been evenly split between the IT and Real Estate/Construction worlds. Mike initially studied and worked as a Systems Analyst and then moved to Database Publish-ing. In addition, he has spent over 20 years in the Real Estate/Construction area. Com-munity involvement has always been important to Mike. He has served and chaired various Township Planning Commissions and Conservancies. He was also a Park Com-missioner for Montgomery County Parks.

In response to the question – What is your primary reason for desiring to serve as a Board of Trustee Member? Mike responded, “As an active member of the Club for over 27 years, I believe I have a perspective that maintains a balance between the historical objectives and directions of the Club, while recognizing and including the desire and need to develop currency for the new members, all the while keeping the Club at the highest stan-dards which are expected – and watching the budget to do this!

I have served on many boards and committees, have strong business background and worked collaboratively at strategic and tactical levels. I listen to and learn from all parties and will make the tough decisions in the best interests for the future of the Club as a whole. And most of all, my family and I love Lake Naomi Club and use all of the facilities here. My son has been an active member since birth and worked here summers, my wife spends every summer here and served as Chair of the Tennis Committee and on the BOG, helps run the Rally for the Cure and we plan to retire here. We serve our community and will do what we can to support the Club.”

To read more fun facts about Mike and all the Trustees visit Meet the Club’s BOT online in the Member’s Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com . Meet the Club’s BOT is found on the About LNC drop down menu. More Boat Racks in 2013

As Pebble Beach has become more heavily utilized over the years the interest in racks has outgrown the numbers available. The end result was a less than organized marina and beach. Some complaints note “last season was nothing short of a mess.” Boats stacked 4 high, boats leaning on trees and boats all around the accesses clogging up walking paths became a regular issue for users. Rangers and Maintenance were repeat-edly called to try to help dig out inconvenienced Members. Certainly we’ve reached the tipping point in this area just as we did at Club Beach and North Beach about 7 years ago. In response to this issue, the Club is reorganizing the existing racks and repurpos-ing the hitching post space. The end result is we’ve made room for 5 more water’s edge racks and 106 more canoe and kayak rack spaces.

North Beach property is also being adjusted to add 72 new canoe/kayak rack spaces without losing any parking or beach space.

And fi nally the highly anticipated Phase 1 of the Park at Club Beach project includes the addition of 12 canoe rack spaces and 56 kayak rack spaces. (More will be reported on the overall project in future issues of Refl ections.)

These necessary enhancements are sure to help accommodate many Members in need of placement for their watercraft. LNC 50th Anniversary Collecting Pins

2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Lake Naomi Club. To commemorate this golden milestone Lake Naomi Club will be issuing a series of Anniversary Collecting pins. These pins are designed to be displayed proudly on

your membership lanyard and will be available for various events, celebrations, and accomplishments throughout the year. The fi rst pin was given out dur-ing the Winter Fest Weekend for participating in the Kids Night Out or Après Ski Buffet. Keep an eye on the Summer Calendar, Weekly Flyers, Refl ections and fl yers all year so you don’t miss out on a new pin.

Winter Festival Chili Cook-off Winners

1st – Beth Rosenberg2nd – DeFranco Family3rd – Carolyn Keiper

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Valentines WeekendThursday, February 7th

Winter Buffet and Regular Menu 5:30 – 9:00 PM

LNCH is open from 5:00 - 10:00 PMFriday, February 8th

Grille Room and Dining Room 6:00 – 10:00 PM

LNCH is open from 5:00 - 10:00 PMSaturday, February 9th

Honeymoon Dinner 5:30 - 9:00 PM French Chateaubriand, Lobster Tail

and the Full Menu Available Dancing from 8:30 PM– 11:30 PM Entertainment “Fancy Dancer”

LNCH is open from 5:00 - Midnight Presidents Day Weekend

Thursday, February 14th, Family Dinner Specialty and Full Menu

5:30 – 9:00 PMLNCH is open from 5:00 - 10:00 PM

Friday, February 15th

Grille Room 6:00 – 10:00 PM Dining Room 5:00 – 10:00 PM Seafood Buffet and Full Menu

LNCH is open from 5:00 - 11:00 PMSaturday, February 16th

Grille Room 5:00 – 10:00 PM Dining Room 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sea-

food Buffet and Regular MenuEntertainment Joe Fortunato Trio

“Burnt Orange”8:30 PM to Midnight

LNCH is open from 5:00 PM- EndSunday, February 17th

Presidents Day Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dinner 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMDinner Specials and Regular MenuLNCH open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

*Please call for Reservations(570) 646-2866.

Extended Holiday HoursDue to popular demand, the Club-

house will extend its hours of opera-tion on holiday weekends. Please show your support for these extended hours by including the Club in your weekend plans!

Valentine’s Celebration Saturday, February 9th Valentine Dinner and Dance Join us for a special, romantic night of dining. Enjoy our

“Chateaubriand for Two” which has quickly become an annual tradition at the Club, along with wine specials and elegant music. The additional lobster dinner will include two 5 ounce lobster tail stuffed with jumbo lump crab. Please call the Clubhouse to re-serve your honeymoon table with your special someone. Phone #: 570-646-2866 or per email: clubhouse@lakenaomiclub.com. The entire ala carte menu will also be avail-able. Entertainment will be performing from 8:00 to 11:30 PM, dance the night away with romantic medley’s played by Frankie Carll and “Fancy Dancer” (a four piece high energy band, same Band who performed at the Club’s New Years Eve Gala). St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The luck of the Irish is near with St. Patty’s Day almost here. The Lake Naomi Clubhouse is kicking off the celebration with their 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 9th with plenty of Green Beer. The Club has once again booked Mc Hugh and Company from Philadelphia featuring Tommy McHugh, Mr. Parker and for a special treat Dave Miller – Irish Fiddler.

All you lassies and laddies come celebrate with all the Irish classics. The party starts at 6:00 PM with a cash bar featuring special Irish drinks and Chef’s assorted hors d’ oeuvres. Savor the delightful Irish style St. Patrick’s Dinner Buffet created by Chef Paul Foster Guthy and his Culinary Team at 7:00 PM. The rest of the night is yours to

celebrate with friends and the tremendous entertainment. Sign up online or call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 ASAP to reserve your spot! Easter Brunch

Join us on Sunday, March 31st at the Clubhouse for the annual Easter Brunch Buffet. This event is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM with seatings every half hour. The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures with all the children by

VIP Studios. Chef Paul and his Culinary Team will prepare a grand buffet including: made to order omelets, belgian waffl es, carved roasted turkey and slow roasted angus beef, marinated leg of lamb, roasted whitefi sh fi llet, soup and salad bar and plenty of desserts and treats! The cost of this event is $29.00 per adult inclusive and children ages 4-12 are just $12.50. Children ages four and under eat free! Pre-registration is required for this event, so sign up online in the Member’s section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com or call the Community Center: 570-646-8585 right away to reserve your spot! Cooking Demonstration

Please join Chef Paul and Chef George and a “Guest Chef” on Saturday, April 6th for an interactive cooking seminar. There will be an engaging food tasting and presentation on dinner variations, featuring a variety of techniques and cooking styles. Chef Paul plans to show the art of tasting food through the use of several interactive tasting dem-onstrations. Both Chef’s will be more than happy to answer any questions at the end of the demonstration. So come out to enjoy an afternoon of food and fun at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. This event will be held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse from 1:00 PM

until 4:00 PM. Look for more details in future publications.

Wedding Reception DatesPlease note that the LNCH will be

closed the following Saturdays for Member wedding receptions and an-niversary events: May 18th, June 1st, June 8th and September 21st. Thank you for your understanding.

New Year’s Eve CelebrationNew Year’s Eve was again a great success at the Lake Naomi

Clubhouse. The Clubhouse was transformed into the French Quarter complete with New Orleans Street lanterns, Mardi Gras

pillars and drapes and a four-foot-long ginger bread New Orleans trolley made by Chef Paul. The Members enjoyed an incredible fi ve course dinner presented to perfection by Chef Paul and his Culinary Team. The food was excellent. The Members were dazzled with the wide choice of appetizers during the cocktail hour. The appetizer display was a particularly big hit! After dinner Members danced the night away into 2013 with a spectacular band, “The Fancy Dancer”. The night was the perfect way to end the year 2012 and ring in 2013. Special thanks go out to Tony Zanin and Phyllis Messina and the House Committee Members for all their hard work in planning and decorating for this special event. The Committee has already started preparations for this year’s event so start making your plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2013 with your friends at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. All New Year’s Event pictures can be viewed at www.facebook.com/lakenaomiclub.

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February:Saturday, February 9, 2013

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance at the LNCH

March:Saturday, March 9, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day Party at the LNCHSaturday, March 30, 2013Easter Egg Hunt at the CCSunday, March 31, 2013

Easter Brunch at the LNCHApril:

Friday, April 12, 2013 Golf Course Opens

Fridays - Mondays (weather permitting)May:

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Lake Naomi Tennis opens

weekends and holidays (weather permitting)

Sunday, May 12, 2013 Mother’s Day Brunch at the LNCH

Friday, May 17, 2013Golf Course and Golf Center

opens seven days a weekSaturday, May 25, 2013

Timber Trails Pool opens weekends and holidays

Club Beach swimming area opens weekends and holidays

Memorial Day Celebration at the CCSunday, May 26, 2013

Tennis Season Kick Off CelebrationSailing Family Dinner

June:Saturday, June 22, 2013

Start of the LNC 50Start of the LNC 50thth Anniversary Anniversary Summer 2013 schedule Summer 2013 schedule

All facilities (pool, tennis, clubhouse, recreation programs,

beaches, etc.) open full timeJuly/August/September:

Thursday, July 4, 2013 Independence Day Picnic at Club

BeachSaturday, August 17, 2013

Annual Membership MeetingMonday, September 2, 2013

Labor Day (last day for LNC’s Summer 2013 schedule)

Looking Ahead to 20132013 marks the 50th Anniversary of

Lake Naomi Club. There will be sev-eral events and activities throughout the year sponsored by different LNC Com-mittees to celebrate this achievement.

For those Members who are plan-ning now for the Season the following tentative dates are provided for facility openings and special events:

Lake Naomi Clubhouse Closes for Spring CleaningEach year the Clubhouse closes for a week to spruce

everything up for the Spring and Summer. This year the Clubhouse will be completely closed from Sunday, March 3rd through Friday, March 8th and from Mon-day, March 11th through Thursday, March 14th. The Clubhouse will be open on Saturday, March 9th for the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Member event.

Busy Year for LN-TT RangersUnder the direction of Chief Ranger John Lam-

berton, the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Patrol Rangers were very busy during 2012 handling 5,381 calls and logging over 73,000 patrol miles on the Club’s four Ranger vehicles. During 2012 the Patrol Rangers also conducted 5,820 paid house checks and 3,538 random house checks.

The Timber Trails Gate House Rangers also had a busy year logging in 14,200 visitors and 9,376 contractors for a total of 19,563 sign ins. The Patrol Rangers are also very ac-tive with the Recreation Department by having a full-time Ranger assigned to Kids Klub and night recreation at the Community Center and conducting several safety programs at Kids Klub during the summer. Congratulations to this fi ne group of men and women for their dedicated service to the property Owners of Lake Naomi – Timber Trails. The Dress Code at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse

In order to maintain the quality experience that the Members expect at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse, Club Members and Guests must wear Dressy Casual appropriate attire when dining at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. While jackets are not required, they are welcomed at all times.

In the Main Dining Room and the Tall Timbers Room gentlemen and young men 16 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, T-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time. Except for special functions where they are appropriate (for example, member events), blue denim jeans are discouraged (however not prohibited) on Saturday nights.

For Sunday Breakfast Buffets dressy casual is recommended. Gentlemen and young men 16 and older must wear a collared shirt or a comparable dress shirt at all times. Beach attire, T-shirts, cut-offs, tank tops and hats are not permitted at any time.

The Clubhouse Committee acknowledges that some Members strongly prefer a more casual dress code. However, we still encourage dress that would be considered business, dressy casual or resort casual, and believe diners will be most comfortable following those guidelines.

The Club is entrusting our Members to use good judgment concerning what is appro-priate attire when coming to the Club to dine. Under-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts, printed tee-shirts, short shorts and bare midrift tops are unacceptable.

Please inform your guests of this policy before they arrive at the Clubhouse. In the event of questionable attire, the decision of the Clubhouse Management will be fi nal.

Community Center Floor, Making ProgressAfter a long and painful wait, the west court of the multi-purpose room at the Logan

Steele Community Center reopened on December 26th in time for Member use during the December holiday week. As reported in the past, a portion of the fl ooring in the multi-purpose room was the only item in the Community Center construction that was less than perfect. It is the Club’s belief that, along with other mitigating circumstances, the special fl ooring was installed before the concrete slab was properly cured.

The Flooring Sub-Contractor pulled up the two worst areas of the damaged fl ooring, reprepared the concrete below the fl ooring and reattached the fl ooring. The diffi culty was the work that should have taken the Flooring Sub-Contractor a maximum of six weeks to complete dragged on for almost sixteen weeks.

Once the Club’s punch list items on the fl oor repair are cleared, the Club will begin a six month evaluation period on the repairs before any litigation resumes or a settlement is negotiated.

The Club appreciates the patience and support of the Members while the legal and negotiating process ever so slowly has moved to get this matter resolved. The very good news is that Members once again have full use of the multi-purpose room and the playing surface is in a better and safer condition than it was one year ago.

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Book ClubThe LNC Book Club meets regu-

larly on the second Monday of each month at the Community Center. The group is organized by volunteer Velma Zabaleta.

January 14th- “In The Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an Ameri-can Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson

February 11th- “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey

March 11th- “11/22/63– A Novel” by Stephen King

April 8th- “The Rose of Marti-nique: A Life of Napoleon’s Jose-phine” by Andrea Stuart

May 13th– “Defending Jacob; A Novel” by William Landay

June 10th-“The Bookseller of Ka-bul” by Anse Seierstad & Ingrid Christophersen

Local Food Bank Donations to Continue

The local food bank is always in need of replenishing. You can help by donating the following non-perish-able items: canned fruits and vegeta-bles, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, cake mix, juice, coffee, tea, soap, detergent and paper products. All items are now being col-lected at the Community Center. This collection will be ongoing through the winter months and into the spring in the hopes that we can stock the food bank full of the items needed for our local community. Drop your dona-tions in the bin located in the lobby.

Community Center Multipurpose Room EtiquetteWhile tennis players are utilizing the Community Center’s Multipurpose Room for

indoor tennis play, they sometimes fi nd it challenging to share the space with the rec-reation participants on the other side of the curtain. Because the LSCC is a multiuse facility, all Members are asked to be familiar with and practice the Multi-purpose Room guidelines which are outlined in the Leisure Service Guide.

Multipurpose Room Guidelines:Please only wear shoes with non-marking soles.Athletic shirts and shorts are required, cut-offs are not permitted.Roughhousing and horseplay is considered unsafe and not permitted at any time.Please do not hang on the basketball rims or lean on the tennis nets.Food and eating are not permitted in the multi-purpose room. Drinks are only permitted in reusable plastic containers with lids (i.e. sports bottles).Multipurpose Room while set for Indoor Tennis- Additional Guidelines:Athletic attire and shoes are required to play indoor tennis.Only persons engaged in play may be on the court.Each court may have a maximum of four players and three regulation size tennis balls unless otherwise approved by Management.Please keep the courts free of litter, especially empty ball cans and ball can metal caps which can damage the fl oor.Players are expected to practice court etiquette as they participate at all Lake Naomi Club Tennis facilities:Be respectful to the adjacent court at all times, especially when walking in and out and when retrieving balls. Should the need to interrupt arise, please wait until after the point in play.Limit disruptive conversation and behavior. Profane language is never acceptable. Throwing racquets will not be tolerated and unnecessary screaming is discouraged.Courteous and sportsmanlike conduct is always expected. Although cell phones are permitted in the Community Center, lowering ringer volume and taking calls to another area are courteous practices always appreciated by others.We hope these basic reminders will help all Members fi nd

their time at the Community Center more enjoyable as many us-ers share common space. We thank you for your cooperation.

LN-TT Fine Arts and Crafts ShowMark your calendar for Saturday, August 3, 2013 for

the fourth juried Arts and Crafts Show. Applications have started going out and many positive remarks and suggestions from the vendors, and from the Members have been received. The Committee is working on making the day bigger and better than last year. Once again we are looking for people in LN-TT who have been hiding their talents and would like to give it a try. It is such a fun day and if there is anyone that would like to receive an application we would be glad to send it to you or just stop in the Community Center to pick one up. You can contact Carol Kehler at galleygal3@aol.com or Linda Pardini at pardinil@yahoo.com for more information. Remember this event is just for Club Members but you are also welcome to bring your friends.

Any money that is raised will once again be given to Top of the Mountain Ecu-menical Food Pantry. Last year we were thrilled to hand over a check for almost $6,000. You will be hearing from us and thank you for your support!

Social LitesThe Social Lites is a group of sin-

gle LNC members who have been enjoying events, gatherings and out-ings. If you are interested in learning more about this group, contact Kelly Swingle by phone at 570-646-8585 or by email at kswingle@lakenaomi-club.com.

Square Dancing Swing your partner from 8:00 -

10:00 PM on the Lake Naomi Club-house dance fl oor. Member John Kaltenthaler will be calling for this event. Square Dancing is scheduled for Club Members on Fridays…Feb-ruary 22, March 15, April 19 and May 17.

Refl ections OnlineDid you know you could view the latest Refl ections on our website (www.LakeNaomi-

Club.com) several days before you receive it in the mail? Are you interested in receiving an email telling you that the latest Refl ections is available online and sending you a link to the website? To participate in this program simply sign into the website and update your email address in your profi le (found in the upper right corner of the website). Then check the box next to Refl ections under the Communication Preference. The email message will come from MessengerService@AssociationVoice.com with the Subject line reading LNC Refl ections available online. While in the Communication Preference section check off any of the other email groups you would like to hear from.

Spring ShowPlease join the Activities Committee for a night of fun and entertainment at the

LNCH. “The Joey Vincent Show” is coming to the Lake Naomi Club on April 27, 2013. Look for details in future publications!

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2013 Fitness News ScheduleBeat the winter blues and have some fun with

fi tness. Our Certifi ed Fitness Professionals continue to offer fun, motivational and challenging group exercise classes for Members of all fi tness levels. We keep current with the industries latest trends and bring up-to date programs and equipment to promote health and well being for all Members. Stop by the Community Center and pick up a current class schedule and check out the bul-letin board and fl yer stand located in the fi tness center for new information. New this year, look for information on beginner yoga workshops, nutritional programs and the new class – “Man” Power. Senior members (age 65+) who have not yet tried our wide variety of classes can choose any one week from January through April 2013 to try it out for free! Yoga, Pilates, Strength and Cardio classes will kick start your new year off on the right foot! 50/50 Fitness Challenge

Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Lake Naomi Club by participating in the 50/50 Challenge. Pick up our list of health goals and get started now. You have until August 17, 2013 to complete 50 of our 100 suggested tasks at which time we will celebrate with a Grand Finale at the Community Center. Use this challenge not only to enjoy all the wonderful opportunities the Club offers to promote a healthy lifestyle but to encourage yourself and your family members to try something new. We will reveal details of the Grand Finale Spectacular as it gets closer. You can look forward to more chal-lenges, great prizes and so much fun! Grab your challenge task sheet today at the Com-munity Center. You are on the honor system so do your best to push yourself and log your progress honestly. Encourage friends and family members to do the same. Mark off the tasks as you complete them and bring your sheet to the fi nale. Feel free to ask our trained fi tness professionals for help in learning something new. Members who attend the fi nale and bring a completed task sheet will receive a special gift and be eligible for great prizes.

Fitness Committee UpdateThe Fitness Committee is working

hard to bring your ideas and requests to life. Please let us know your thoughts by dropping a note in the suggestion box located in the Fitness Center under the bulletin board. We are busy planning this year’s events that include lots of fun, motivational and inspirational programs. Mark your calendars now for these dates:

Memorial Day Fun Run, May 25th 8 AMTriathlon, July 20th 8 AMXtreme Challenge, TBDRally 5K, July 13th

Tour de Naomi, August 17th 8 AMTurkey Trot, Nov 30th 9 AM

President’s Weekend Recreation EventsBe sure to bring the family to Lake Naomi – Timber Trails for Presi-

dent’s weekend. A variety of fun recreation events are scheduled. Saturday, February 16th 2:30-5:30 PM Family Ceramics: Tom with Creative Ceramics from the summer

ceramics class will be hosting this always popular event at the Community Center. We have extended the hours for this so there is still time to do some painting after leaving the slopes. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for the class is $5 plus the cost of the particular mold. Instruction, paint and brushes will be provided.

6:00-9:00 PM Night Recreation Activities: If your Pre-Teen and Teen are looking for things to do or to meet up with other Teens come out to the Community Center and choose from the many activities the Recreation Staff have planned. Participants must be 8 years old or older to attend.

Sunday, February 17th 1:00-3:00 PM Family Craft Day: Bring the whole family to join in this Arts & Craft

Room open house at the Community Center. This weekend we will be providing four different craft projects for all to enjoy. The cost of this event is $5.00 per person, so please call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 to register.

6:00-9:00 PM Night Recreation Activities: Another night of night time fun at the Community Center. Participants must be 8 years old or older to attend.

7:00-9:00 PM Family Movie Night: This free event is a great way to get the family out for a night of movies and popcorn. Feel free to bring a bean bag, your snuggy or your favorite blankets to curl up and enjoy the movie.

Easter Egg HuntLake Naomi Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will occur on Saturday, March 30th.

Members ages 2 through 8 and their parents are asked to hippity-hop over to the Com-munity Center to participate in the festivities. Don’t miss visiting with the Easter

Bunny, searching for lots of special eggs and winning some neat prizes. Please call the Community Center at (570) 646-8585 by Monday, March 25th with

the names and ages of the children planning to attend. It is important that everyone who wants to participate in this event registers in advance as this

event fi lls up every year.

Healthy Eating and Living Workshops

Do you wish you were healthier but don’t have the energy to make any changes? Being healthy is a lot simpler than you think! Join us for a group class to fi nd out! You will learn: the must-have foods for this season that others aren’t talking about; how to go from tired to energized with a quick; and easy approach and the se-crets to staying motivated this time of year. The fi rst class is Sunday, Febru-ary 17th - Powerful Warming Foods. The class is $20 per person and will run from 3-4:30 PM. All sessions will offer light refreshments. You will go home with printed recipes, new ideas, and a personal health plan. Register at least one week in advance by calling the Community Center at 570-646-8585.

Future WorkshopsSunday, May 26th

Simple Cooking and Cleansing Wednesday, July3rd

Quick Meals and Healthy Snacks Saturday, October 26th

Find Fall’s Healthier HarvestTree of Mittens – Success!

The Activities Committee wanted to say thank you to all who donated to the 2012 Tree of Mittens which stood 10 feet tall at the Community Center. By the end of the holiday season, this enormous tree was completely fi lled with hats, scarves and mittens which were donated to the foster children of Monroe County. A big thank you to Caroline Graham who made sure that the donations reached their proper destination again this year

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Important Indoor Pool EtiquetteFor the comfort of all Members using the indoor aquatic facilities, we encourage you

to rinse off before entering the indoor pool, steam room or sauna. This is especially important if you have just worked up a sweat in the fi tness center or multi-purpose room. Showerheads for this purpose are located in the Men’s and Ladies’ locker rooms right before you enter the indoor pool area. Your fellow Members thank you!Soaking Safety

Soaking in the hot tub, steam room or sauna at the Com-munity Center is relaxing, warm and wonderful. The hot water, jets and steam soothe your body and rejuvenate your spirits. The recommended guidelines below will help you to soak safely:

• Consult before you soak. If you suffer from any medical conditions such as cardio-vascular or respiratory disorders, diabetes, high/low blood pressure or others make sure you have your doctor’s okay before you go in the hot tub.

• Observe a reasonable 10 minute total time limit when soaking in the hot tub, steam room or sauna and cool down between uses. **One should never move from the hot tub directly to the steam room or sauna or vice versa if the 10 minute time limit in the spa area has been reached.

• Exit immediately and notify staff if feeling any kind of discomfort such as dizziness, nausea, lightheaded or faint.

• Alcohol, drugs, medications and hot temperatures don’t mix. Spa heat accelerates the effects of alcohol and drugs and can cause unconsciousness.

• Please note that pregnant women should consult their physicians before use and women of childbearing years are advised to observe caution in their use of a spa.

• No one under the age of 16 years are permitted in any Spa Facilities.Special Artwork displayed at the LSCC

The Lake Naomi Club is pleased to announce that the Club has again teamed up with the Pocono Mountain Arts Council to provide space for local artists and members of the council to display their work. Since the Spring of 2008, Members have been able to view the PMAC’s Rotating Gallery right here in the Community Center. The display will consist of eight to ten pieces of artwork from one artist each month and is located in the mezzanine and the stairwell loft area of the Community Center.

It is also no secret that we have many talented artists among the LNC Members. A different artist from LN-TT will display their work each month in the Adult Activity Room of the Community Center. If you are interested in becoming part of this rotat-ing gallery, please contact Lillian Ventrelli at 570-643-7878. Lillian is also looking for young artists to enter their pieces for a Youth Art Exhibit this summer. All participants will receive a blue ribbon and one artist will be awarded a purple ribbon for “Best of Show”. Entries should be received at the Community Center between June 22nd and July 1st. They should be ready to hang, signed, matted and framed. Members are wel-come to enjoy the exhibit by visiting the Art Room located in the Community Center during the month of July.

Community Center GuestsWhile the Club is always happy to entertain guests at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails,

please be mindful of the Community Center guidelines throughout the balance of this winter season, especially President’s Weekend. There is a limit of six guests per day per Family Membership on weekdays and four guests per day per Family Membership on weekends and holidays. Also please remember that in order for a guest to use the facility, the Member must be present with them. In fairness to our Members, we will not be making any exceptions to these policies during winter holiday periods.

Winter Swim LessonsDid you know the Lake Naomi Club has Lifeguards

trained to provide Swim Lessons and our Summer Swim Lesson Head Instructor/Coordinator is on staff year round? Their services are available for private lessons at almost anytime you are here. Why not book time now so children are preparing for summer in advance? Please contact Meredith Sensenig at 570-646-8585 or by e-mail at msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com to discuss your options. All lessons must be scheduled in advance.

Lifeguard positions for 2013As the Club continues to look for

the best lifeguards to insure we re-main “The Best” in the Poconos we are now accepting applications for the upcoming summer. Guards reap-plying for returning positions must do so by February 28th to insure their positions are held. Beginning March 1st any remaining openings will begin being fi lled. The Club is expecting another great response so these posi-tions may fi ll quickly. Please don’t wait to apply if you are interested. Applications are available online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com un-der contact us. Hard copies are also available at both the Administrative Offi ce and Community Center.

Mark your Calendar Please mark your calendar for

the 2013 Clubhouse Commit-tee events. Pre-registration at the Community Center or online is re-quired for these events.

St. Patrick’s Day, March 9th Easter Brunch, March 31st Mothers Day Brunch, May 12th Welcome Back, June15th

Men’s Luncheon, June 28th Sunset on Lake Naomi, Sept 7th Harvest Ball Party, October 19th

Holiday Gala, December 14th

New Year’s Eve, December 31st

2013 Lake Naomi Club Offi cers

Newly elected Offi cers of the 2013 Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors are as follows:

Board of Trustees Anna McAleer - President

Brian Drum - Vice PresidentCary Levinson - SecretaryBrian Snyder - Treasurer

Board of GovernorsMark Ierardi - Chair

Tony Zanin - Vice ChairEd Ogden - Secretary

All Members of the Lake Naomi Club Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors are Property Owners in Lake Naomi or Timber Trails and all serve as volunteers. Members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors receive no fi nancial re-muneration or special consideration of any type.

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Winter is Platform Tennis Season

Did you know Platform Tennis is considered a winter sport because it was invented to accommodate tennis players not able to get on the courts once colder weather hit? Leagues, tournaments and special events quickly followed, turning Platform Tennis into one of the best winter outdoor recreational sports. This fast moving game is a great way to warm up outdoors while enjoying the fresh air often missed in winter.

The Platform Tennis court deck has a heating feature to melt away ice prior to your play. PLEASE call the Community Center in advance so we can make sure the deck is clear of snow and ice for you. Courts are available seven days a week anytime the Community Center is open but to reiterate, additional snow and ice removal time may be needed after inclement weather.

Racquets and balls are available for check out at the reception desk. Eye protection is highly recommended and athletic shoes are required.

All Members are permitted to play with no court fees. Reservations are not necessary as the courts are fi rst come, fi rst to play, but if you have a group wishing to play at a particu-lar time, please call the Community Center to reserve the courts with the receptionist.

The reception desk also keeps an informative highlight sheet on plat-form tennis as well as the offi cial rules for the Members who wish to use them. Additional information can be also be found on the APTA website at www.platformtennis.org.

Many Members are now organiz-ing regular games. Please contact Meredith Sensenig at (570) 646-8585 or msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com if you are interested in getting involved.

Making Tennis Enjoyable for JuniorsTennis, during the past few years, has made many

changes in the approach to introducing and teach-ing junior players, specifi cally those under the age of 10. Experiences that occur at an earlier age have a great impact on children. I am sure we can all recall an event in our early childhood that stands out in our memory as if it happened yesterday. So the leaders in the international tennis community, the International Tennis Federation, have established new guidelines with regard to equipment for our youngest players, which hopefully will result in a more positive initial experience and keep those young players returning to the court.

The biggest changes have been the sizes of the racquets, the dimensions of the ten-nis court and the types of tennis balls used. The goal is to allow the younger players to experience tennis at their level – lighter and shorter racquets, tennis balls that don’t bounce as high as the adult ball and a court dimension which makes it easier for them to cover. Initial studies have shown that this new initiative is showing positive respons-es from the participants, i.e., more enjoyment from playing; development of better technical skills; and players being able to rally more, which increases enjoyment.

McKee Tennis will follow the ITF guidelines in our teaching programs to the Lake Naomi Club membership. We believe that our juniors will benefi t from this approach and help them develop and transition to each new level of play. If you are interested in reading research regarding the new approach, please visit: http://www.tennisplayand-stay.com/tennis-xpress/existing-research/green-vs-yellow-ball.aspx

Bobby McKee, Tennis ProfessionalWinter Mixed Doubles Round Robins

Join your fellow Members on Wednesday, February 20 and again on Wednesday, March 13 from 3:00-6:00 PM for two Tennis Round Robin Socials. Eight participants can play in the two time slots offered (16 players total) either 3:00-4:30 PM or 4:30-6:00 PM. Please contact the Community Center if you’re interested in getting involved. Sponsor a Friend

Have you ever considered what a great gift it would be to sponsor a friend, family member or neighbor in order that they can have their wedding reception or other spe-cial event at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse?

The Club is a very special place for a wedding reception or other special event for a number of reasons. First, not just anyone can have their event at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Only Member Events and Member Sponsored Events are permitted at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Second, there isn’t a more beautiful spot in the Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a wedding reception or other special event. Third, the very professional Clubhouse Staff will do an outstanding job on the presentation of the event and catering to all of your needs as well as the needs of your guests.

The Clubhouse is available for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, luncheons, an-niversaries, brunches or any kind of special event you might imagine from 40 to 200 people. The Tall Timbers Dining Room is available for groups up to 60 people. The Mountaintop Lodge is also available for weddings and special events. Parties from 20-50 people can be served in the main great room. Parties using the outside back courtyard and deck can accommodate 65 to125 people. Using the entire lodge parties of 60-160 can be served.

Call the Lake Naomi Clubhouse today (570, 646-2866) to book your wedding recep-tion or special event or to sponsor a friend, family member or neighbor in booking their wedding reception or special event. You’ll be glad you made the call.Discounts to End March 15th

The discount period for the payment of 2013 Club dues ends on Friday, March 15, 2013. Payments must be received or postmarked by this date in order for the Club Member to take advantage of a discount.

If you have not received your Annual Club Billing and related information, be sure to contact the Administrative Offi ce immediately. The only exception to the March 15th expiration of the “discount period” is for Members who are joining for the fi rst time. In fairness to all Members, there will be no other exceptions. Remember you can pay your Membership with a credit card online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Click on Members in the upper right corner. The membership payment form can be found in the Online Sign-Up menu.

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Service Awards Presented to Team Members

Awards were presented at the Lake Naomi Club’s holiday luncheon for Team Members who attained land-mark years of full-time service. Those honored for their dedication and loyalty were:

Thirty Year AwardJames Morris MaintenanceJames Fuller

Maintenance ForemanFifteen Year Award

Adriana PerezAdministrative Assistant

Ten Year AwardJudy Ahrens-Day

GatehouseTim Wolsieffer

Business ManagerFive Year AwardCarolyn KeiperMTL Inn Keeper

Elizabeth Ann LettsEvents Coordinator

Robin SpikerCommunity Center Receptionist

RC Laser Winter Open RegattaThe Radio Controlled Laser Fleet will be hosting

an Open Regatta on Sunday, February 24th from 7:00-11:00 AM in the indoor pool at the LSCC. Sailors should expect up to 20 races during the 4 hours allotted assuming similar participation to previous years. Specifi cally, starts are normally limited to six or seven boats per start in order to maximize the space in the pool. The Member Fleet will work to accommodate visiting guests and all quali-fi ed racers, and hope not to have to limit participation but may do so if registrations drastically increase. Some world class visiting racers have attended in the past making the competition more interesting than a regular biweekly race day. All that suggests you should express your interest in participating as soon as possible. Please contact Meredith Sensenig at msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com. Cost for event is $20 per skip-per, trophies will be awarded at the end of the sailing event. Space will be provided the evening before for anyone who would like to set up their boat Saturday night rather than pre 7 AM on Sunday. Skippers, please express your interest in participating in advance by contacting Meredith.

Spectators are encouraged to watch from the spectator deck or the pool area, HOW-EVER no pool use or spa use will be permitted until the event is over and the entire area opens at 11:00 AM. Reminder, the pool area is over 80 degrees, please dress accordingly.Share the 2013 LNC Calendar

The Membership Committee would like to remind you that the 2013 calendar is a means for Club Members to share the quality of life available at Lake Naomi - Timber Trails with friends, colleagues and family. The Committee hopes you will choose a special location for the calendar in your home or offi ce where others will be able to see and enjoy the treasured pictures of Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.

Referrals of potential new Property Owners and Club Members by existing Club Members has long been the number one source of new Club Members. As a part of the MemberShare Referral Program, just email Communications Manager Laura Alte-mose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com in the event you have a MemberShare Referral Candidate that you would like to receive their own Lake Naomi - Timber Trails Cal-endar. Laura will see that a calendar gets right out to them. You can also call Laura at 570, 646-9191 (Ext. 104) 24 hours a day to request a calendar to be sent.

The Committee would also like to share the calendar with any former LNC Mem-bers. If you have an address of our “LNC Alumni” please send it to Laura.Calling all Members with their last name beginning with R-Z

If your last name begins with the letter R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y or Z it is time to get your Membership ID picture retaken. The Club has established a four year retake schedule to assure that the Membership ID cards remain current. In order to stagger the picture retakes some Members will have their fi rst picture retaken prior to four years while others will be longer than four years. It is important to make sure that your ID card actually looks like you. Members who are behind in getting their pictures updated could experience inconvenience at a LNC amenity. The LNC Staff Members have been instructed to look closely at the Membership Cards to guarantee each and every Member has their own ID card. The Club encourages the young Members to have their picture taken more often as their appearance can change considerably in just a single year. So to avoid confusion and to avoid delays stop in the Administrative Offi ce to update your Membership ID picture. Does the Club have your current Email Address?

There have been several occasions when Management has sent out a mass email to inform all our Members of weather conditions and important events. Our Members are very thankful to receive this information and they have a sense of comfort in knowing that if there is an important issue they will be the fi rst to know. In addition to being able to sign-up for email groups the Club can email everyone through the website database. This is a secure mass email so that your email address will only be displayed on your computer. Also once a week the Club emails a LNC Newsletter Weekly Update with the latest information on upcoming events and important reminders. Take a moment to update your email address. Click on the Members Section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com, sign-in with your name and password and click on My Profi le that is found in the upper right hand corner above the rotating pictures. Select the edit button next to your name under Contacts. If you have any concerns or questions contact Communications Manager Laura Altemose at laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or 570, 646-9191 ext 104.

Luncheon DatesMark your calendars gentlemen!

The annual Men’s Luncheon will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013. This day always boasts of a delicious lun-cheon accompanied by plenty of free beer.

The Ladies’ Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Spend the afternoon socializing with your friends at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Details for each event will be posted in the near future. Watch for more informa-tion in the next issues of Refl ections.

Kathy Hall

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Sellers BewareThinking about selling your home in

Lake Naomi – Timber Trails? Picking a real estate broker/agent to list your home is a real key decision. Over the years many Members have discovered that purchasing a property in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is very differ-ent from purchasing a property in most other locations in the Pocono Region. Thus selling a property in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails is very different and to be successful takes someone who is very knowledgeable about the Com-munity. So before you list your home with a broker/agent, determine if that broker/agent is well versed and ex-perienced in the sale of properties in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails.

Meet Me at the Lodge Did you know that the Mountaintop Lodge has a Facebook page just like the Lake

Naomi Club does? Take a moment to “Like” the MTL and you’ll be kept up to date with special packages and upcoming events. Also, Katie Baxter was kind enough to lend us many brochures and pictures of the Lodge from back in the 1960’s when her family fi rst purchased the building. We will be scanning some of these and posting them for every-one to enjoy. You defi nitely won’t want to miss out.

We would also like to thank all those who came to the Mountaintop Lodge on Sat-urday, January 26th for our fi rst ever “Lunch at the Lodge”. About 50 people came to enjoy a delicious menu of soups, salads and sandwiches created by Peter Koryttko and Pedro Quintaneiro. We are looking into offering more lunch dates in the future and will be sure to keep you updated through email blasts and Facebook.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Chef Don will be preparing some special “Desserts for Two” that will be available in the coffee and pastry shop. Forget the box of chocolates and surprise that special person in your life with a fresh baked treat.

In the meantime, have you fi nished planning your family reunion, birthday party or other celebration for this summer? Dates for events at the Mountaintop Lodge are fi lling up rather quickly and you wouldn’t want to miss out. Call us to get your party on the schedule and make it a memorable one.

2013 Membership Required for Golf

Although your 2012 Lake Naomi Club Membership Identifi cation re-mains valid for access to most Club facilities through May 1, 2013, a 2013 Golf Membership will be required to access the Timber Trails Golf Course starting April 12, 2013. Your coopera-tion in this matter is most appreciated. The Golf Course is scheduled (weather permitting) to offi cially open for week-end play beginning Friday, April 12, 2013.

Yoga Retreat at the Mountaintop Lodge

The Fitness Committee and the Mountaintop Lodge will be hosting a Yoga Retreat this spring. This pro-gram will consist of delicious meals, educational workshops, yoga classes, massage packages and quiet time in our beautiful bed and breakfast. Join us for an experience that is sure to enlighten the soul and invigorate the senses. Look for details to be pub-lished soon.

Golf Notes As the temperatures drop and old man winter raises

his head, the springtime seems so far away but opening day at Timber Trails Golf Course is only three months away. The Logan Steele Community Center has great facilities for Members to stay in shape and keep their golf swing fi ne-tuned. The simulator is a very realistic way to hit golf shots and get instant feedback into your swing. Lessons are available all winter long. I will be attending the PGA Merchandising show in Orlando, but will be back in the Pocono’s in early February. You can email me directly at greenlane77@yahoo.com to set up a lesson.

The Ladies Golf League has been very popular with many familiar faces and some new ones too. Playing in the Ladies League is a great way to meet new friends and rekindle old friendships. This year the league will start on Thursday, May 30th. The league will be con-ducted every Thursday, with the exception of July 2nd which is a Tuesday. The Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally Golf Tournament will be on Thursday, July 18th. The Ladies League will conclude on August 22nd followed by the luncheon.

Organizing the game of the week and getting the groups paired properly makes it imper-ative that all players arrive by 8:30 AM to be in place for a 9:00 AM tee off. We also ask that all players notify the Golf Center by 5:00 PM on Tuesday if they would like to play that week. Grace Conger will organize the Ladies League, as she has done so passionately the last few years. Please call the Golf Center 570 646-9060 if you have any questions.

The Ladies pre-season clinics will start Tuesday, May 28th at 9:00 AM with playing on the course and learning strategies to lower your score. The Tuesday, June 4th clinic will feature putting. You will learn how to putt more consistently and eliminate three putts. Tuesday, June 11th will be the chipping and pitching clinic. Discover the secrets to getting the ball up and down from around the greens. Tuesday, June 18th we will work on irons and hybrids and discuss the importance of club selection, swing dynamics and fundamentals. Tuesday, June 25th will be the dreaded driver swing clinic. Learn some vital tips to allow you to hit the ball further. During that clinic I will explain the importance of having the right driver in the bag and eliminating that troublesome slice.

Trivia Question - What type of animal did Lee Trevino pull out of his golf bag during the 1971 U. S. Open at Merion Golf Club and dangle in front of Jack Nicklaus? Email your response to golf@lakenaomiclub.com

See you on the Links! Bob Millard, PGA Golf Professional Bob Millard

Sweet Treat for your Sweetheart

Stop in the Mountaintop Lodge to order Chef Don’s Valentine Day Special.

Red Velvet Cake covered with Chocolate Ganache

2013 Membership Directory UpdateInclusion in the Membership Directory is an optional service available

to all Club Members. The Membership Directory was re-printed in its entirety in 2012. Please take a moment to review your listing in the Direc-tory. If you would like to make a change, add your e-mail address, or if you are not listed and would like to be, please complete the form found in the Online Offi ce section of our website at www.LakeNaomiClub.com (remember to fi rst click on the Members tab in the upper right corner). We will include your addi-tion/change in our interim update in 2013. You can also request that the form be sent to you by calling the Administrative Offi ce at (570) 646-9191.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your information listed with your fellow Club Members. Fill out the form today!

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Boat Rental ProgramThis is the season to register your interest in do-

nating your unused boat to the Boat Rental Program. The Club is seeking Laser Sailboats and newer Sunfi sh Sailboats. In return for your donation you are entitled to 8 free boat rentals for the next 5 seasons that can be used by yourself, your special family members and your guests.

The boat rental program is available on weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend and everyday during the main summer season (fourth Saturday in June – Labor Day.) The fl eet currently consists of single and double kayaks, canoes and row boats. Sailboats are available on a limited basis, once you’ve been “authorized” by a trained Member of the Sailing Staff.

For more information on pre-season Boat Donations please e-mail Operations Coordi-nator Meredith Sensenig at msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com or at the Community Center (570, 646-8585). Let’s get the unused boats out on the water where they belong!Boat and Canoe Racks

Each year Management receives numerous concerns from Members who do not receive boat or canoe rack assignments in the area they desire. Please keep in mind that boat and canoe racks are assigned according to the member’s assignment area on a fi rst paid, fi rst assigned basis. Many racks have already been assigned to those Members who have made payment in January. Thus the earlier you make your 2013 Club dues payment, the better your chances are of being assigned racks in your designated area.

Those Members who opt to subscribe to a boat and/or canoe rack are subscribing to the rack from the Saturday prior to Memorial Day Weekend until the Monday of Columbus Day weekend. The actual dates in 2013 are May 18th through October 14th. Please do not occupy boat or canoe racks prior to the starting date indicated. When you do occupy your rack, make sure that you are on the rack that has been assigned to you. The elevated racks are for canoes and kayaks only. They are not built to withstand the weight of any other craft. Please do not put anything other than canoes or kayaks on these racks.

MemberShare Referral-How Does It Work?

Introduce your friends, relatives and business associates to the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Community. When that person purchases a proper-ty in Lake Naomi-Timber Trails and joins the Club, the Referring Member is eligible to collect $500 in “Club Dollars”. You can even earn Club Dollars if your referral vacations at LN-TT and becomes a Temporary Member. The Temporary Member-ship Membershare Referral Program will reward Members with 25 Club Dollars for each week the new Tem-porary Member joins the Club. A maximum of 100 Club Dollars can be rewarded for each referral. How do I get the “Club Dollars”?

First, you will need to fi ll out the Referral Registration in the Online Offi ce at the Member’s section of www.LakeNaomiClub.com, or pick up a MemberShare Referral Card at the Administrative Offi ce or at one of the participating Pocono Pines Real Estate agencies. This referral information must be received at the Administrative Offi ce before your referral joins the Club.

How can I use the “Club Dollars”?The “Club Dollars” can be used in two different ways. They can be used towards your Membership dues or for treating your friends and family to a number of nights out at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse.

Can I share the “Club Dollars”?You can opt to share all or a part of your “Club Dollars” with your referral family in order to make it easier for them to join the Club.

Does it really work?In 2012, 24 new Members came from the MemberShare Referral Program and 48 new Temporary Members came from the Tempo-rary Member Referral Program. Referrals are the Club’s Number One source of new Members. The Marketing Task Force would love nothing more than to award lots of “Club Dollars” through the Mem-berShare Referral Program in 2013 and beyond.

Remember....In order for you to qualify for the Club Dollars the person you refer must be totally new to Lake Naomi-Timber Trails and the referral card must be turned into the Administra-tive Offi ce before the property is purchased or rented.

Contractor WarningPast experience has shown that when the country is in a down economy, it tends to

bring out a lot of new Contractors. Many, unfortunately, have little or no business experi-ence and often do not have the proper amount of liability, vehicle and workers compensa-tion insurance, if they have any insurance at all.

While many of these individuals are well intentioned, having a pickup truck, some signs and the desire to be a contractor does not make one a contractor. If someone is hurt on your property, including the contractor, and they do not have insurance, the liability generally falls back on the property owner.

It is highly recommended that before you hire any contractor to work on your property, be sure to determine if they are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have previously done work in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails, require proof of liability, vehicle and workers compensation insurance and check their references.

Need help identifying contractors who have successfully completed projects in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails in the past, contact Association Manager/Architectural Inspector Wendi Freeman by email at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com or by telephone at 570, 646-9191, extension 107.

Minute to Win it at the Winter Festival

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Lake Naomi Club Q & ALake Naomi Club Q & AThinking about Renting your Home?

Over the years the Club has received phone calls from Members inquiring about the renting their home at LN-TT. Renting your home even for a couple weeks can help generate some extra income. We have all witnessed either in person or from the television the devastation that Hurricane Sandy caused the East Coast. 2013 will be the year of rebuilding many of the businesses and rental homes in the beloved shore towns. Many of the seasoned shore goers are looking to try something different this summer. The Club has received several phone calls from potential renters for this upcoming season. Bob Bossuyt, Club Member and owner of Century 21 Real Estate, also reported an increase in inqui-ries for rental homes for 2013. His concern along with the other local realtors is that the demand for rental homes will exceed the supply. So if you have ever considered renting your house this is the year to give it a try. The Club highly recommends that you use one of the local real estate offi ces to rent your house. These agencies have a great track record and screen all tenants before handing over the keys. In addition they are great ambassadors for the Club. Remember the number two source of new Mem-bers for the Lake Naomi Club is from people who fi rst rented in LN-TT.

What is the date for the Independence Day Picnic in 2013?

The Independence Day Picnic in 2013 will be held on Thursday, July 4th.

Why does the Clubhouse request reservations for dinner in the main dining room?

The popular misconception of why the Clubhouse asks for reser-vations is so staff can be sched-uled accordingly. While this is partially true, the primary reason for reservations is to control the fl ow of the dining room business to guarantee that the service staff and kitchen staff run effi ciently. The most popular eating time is between 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM and if every Member arrives during this time period the operations of the Clubhouse become back logged which results in delayed service to the Membership. The goal is to provide consistent plati-num service to the Members and reservation helps the staff accom-plish this. Walk-ins will always be welcomed but please try to make a reservation to ensure that you receive the Platinum Club Service that you deserve.

Timber Trails Member GateThe Timber Trails Community Association 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 benefi t 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 Administrative Team Member. Stickers are available for purchase and application Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Administrative Offi ce. Kindly note that the manufacturer does not recommend application of these stickers at temperatures below 35 degrees. Also ice scrapers can seriously damage the sticker, so use caution. Please remember that the sticker needs to be visible to the code reader. If the window is partially down or the sticker is covered by snow, the gate will not function. Please note – The Lake Naomi Vehicle ID stickers are also required if you are part of the optional barcode program. If you have questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Association Manager Wendi Freeman at wfreeman@lakenaomiclub.com or 570, 646-9191 ext. 107.From the ARC

Spring will be here before you know it and when it arrives, everyone will want to enjoy the fresh air and work outside. If you are planning to build a new house, undertake any major landscaping project or make any type of structural changes on your property, it is important that you abide by the Deed Restrictions as well as the “Architectural Standards and Requirements” for the Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Community. These standards are intended to promote harmonious design, the protection of the environment and collective interests of owners of property in the Community.

Included in the S&R’s is a requirement that all propane tanks be screened from sight by using either privacy lattice or landscaping that provides suffi cient screening or both for maximum screening. Great strides have been taken over the last several years to reduce the number of unscreened tanks in the Community. These unsightly tanks show up in even greater numbers during this time of year and new ones are added all the time. As propane tanks detract from the beauty of your home and the community, this stringent effort will continue. If you haven’t already done so, please be a good neighbor and screen your tank.

Blue tarps are also not permitted in Lake Naomi – Timber Trails. Dark green and brown tarps are much more aestheti-cally pleasing and blend better with our natural environment. Cramers Home Center, a short drive east on 940, usually has these in stock.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Architectural Coordinator Sharon Lee Heron at sheron@Lak-eNaomiClub.com or 570, 646-9191 extension 106.

Vehicle Registration Form The Lake Naomi Club is continuing

its Vehicle Registration Program dur-ing 2013. All Club Members registered with the program will receive Lake Naomi Club Identifi cation Stickers for the vehicles registered. If you would like to participate in this voluntary pro-gram please fi ll out the application that was just recently sent to you in a sepa-rate mailing. The Club encourages you take the time now to fi ll out and return the Vehicle Registration Application, it will permit the Membership Department time to process your application and to include the stickers in your Membership Packet. This can save you a substantial amount of time when you come to the Administrative Offi ce to pick up your 2013 Membership Packet.

If you desire to use your stick-ers prior to packets being distributed (2013 stickers are required for access to Timber Trails after April 1st), stop by the Administrative Offi ce with your completed Vehicle Registration Appli-cation. The Administrative Staff will be happy to process your request.

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