Spring 2009

WHAT’S INSIDE

We Care Program ................................ 2

Welcome Back Party ................................ 3 Night Recreation - 2009 .................... 4

Murder Mystery Dinner ................... 5

Kids Klub 2009 ....... 6

Fitness Department Information ........ 6

Swim Team Update ................................ 7

Plan ahead for Tennis Events ........ 8

Memorial Day Golf Tournament ......... 9

Twentieth Annual Family Sailing Dinner ................ 10

Trout Season Open- ing ....................... 11

Thinking about Rent- ing your LN-TT Prop- erty? ................... 12

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

An Evening With Three Tenors Come join us for a wonderful evening show here at the Logan Steele Community

Center on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8 PM. The Three Tenors are made up of National and International opera stars, Garry Grice, Paul McIlvane and Thomas Poole who have performed with the New York City Opera, the Warsaw Symphony, the Bavarian State Opera, the Washington Opera and the San Francisco Opera. Their performances always boast of a bold, bright program of music including Broadway hits, songs of the sea, tra-ditional Irish favorites and spirited Neapolitan songs. Cost for this Activities Committee sponsored show is $15 per Member or $20 per Guest. Registration is being taken at the Community Center so stop by or call (570) 646-8585 to reserve your tickets now! The Lake Naomi Clubhouse will also be opening early that evening (5:00 PM) if you wish to grab a bite to eat before the show.

Memorial Day CelebrationAll Members are encouraged to mark Saturday, May 23 on their

calendars for a fun-filled day of family events. The Fifteenth An-nual Memorial Day Celebration will take place 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 by the band, Time Line. Other activities and entertainment include a face painter, a balloon artist, a kids craft table and various games throughout the after-noon. There will be a golf tournament for Golf Members and their guests taking place on Sunday, May 24. 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.

Memorial Day ParadeThe Pocono Pines Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25 from 10

- 11 AM. The parade will begin at the Tobyhanna Elementary Center and proceed down Old 940 to the Shell Station. It will then turn left onto Rt. 423 towards Firehouse Road. The parade will then make a left onto Firehouse Road and continue to the Cemetery across from 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 beyond the one lane bridge during the parade.

Memorial Day Weekend Tree Sale held on SundayOn Sunday, May 24 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon there will be a tree sale provided by

the Selig Center in the parking lot area of the Community Center. Different varieties of spruce trees and shrubs that are resistant to deer and ideal for planting in this area will be on display. This event will be held rain or shine. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice on landscaping and to purchase trees and shrubs at wholesale prices.

“Reflections” Published byLAKE NAOMI CLUB

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESP. Kenneth Brownstein

Brian DrumStephen J. Harker

James B. HyattAnna C. McAleerConnell J. McGillRobert S. Mills, Jr.

Jeffrey M. Evans, MCM, CCM, PCAMGeneral Manager

Robert A. Jones, Jr.Assistant General Manager

Laura M. AltemoseMembership Director/Reflections Editor

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New York Times ArticleThe Membership/Marketing Committee continues

to work with a Public Relations Professional to gener-ate unique opportunities that will highlight the fine attributes of the Lake Naomi Club.

The Committee’s latest success was having the Club included in an article that appeared in the Escape Section of the New York Times on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Club Members Beth and Brian Lowe were quoted in the “Short Stays Lasting Love” article.

Advertising in publications of this magnitude are cost prohibitive. Articles mentioning Lake Naomi-Timber Trails in publications like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times are very cost effective. In many cases, having the Community mentioned in an article actu-ally has a bigger impact than a paid advertisement.

Congratulations to the Membership/Marketing Committee. We look forward to Lake Naomi-Timber Trails being a part of many more articles as a part of this unique initiative.

To view the article go the Club’s website www.LakeNaomiClub.com where the link is listed in the What’s Happening section.

In MemoriamPatricia E. Niehaus

of Pompton Plains, New York January 27, 2009

Former Long Time Member

Raymonde Alexanderof Brooklyn, New York and Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania

March 24, 2009Original Property Owner

Trustee P. Kenneth Brownstein Receives AwardBoard of Trustees Member Ken Brownstein was honored November 6, 2008 at the

annual Jefferson Hospital Awards Gala held at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. P. Kenneth Brownstein, MD received Jefferson’s Achievement Award in Medicine for upholding the Jefferson Tradition of unparalleled excellence in clinical medicine. Dr. Brownstein has been a member of Jefferson’s Department of Urology for 36 years. Among his patients, students and colleagues, Dr. Brownstein is known for his warm, friendly manner and compassion for others. Spelling Bee Winner

Club Member Zachary Grieshach, 13, of Lake Naomi, a Monsignor McHugh School student, won the Junior level crown at the Russell C. Hughes Monroe County Spelling Championships at Pleasant Valley High School. Zachary looked at the floor as he correctly spelled out the word “pyre” in front of about 150 people on Tuesday, March 24th. Zachary will go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., May 26th to May 28th. Congratulations Zachary and good luck!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, appropri-ately 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.

5 K Run / Walk for Jordyn ZajacCome out and enjoy a morning outdoors while helping a great cause. A 5 K Run/Walk

will be held at the Pocono Mountain West High School on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Pre-Registration starts at 9:30 AM with the Run/Walk scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM.

This event will benefit Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Education at Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in honor of Jordon Zajac. The entry fee is $25 for 18 and older and $20 for ages 14-17. Registration forms are available at the Community Center or the Administrative Office.

You can also get a registration form online by logging onto www.jordynssdsjourney.com and click on Special Events. This website was recently launched in order to keep supporters updated on three year old Jordyn Zajac. Jordyn suffers from a rare genetic disease called Shwachman Diamond Syndrome (SDS). Jordyn is the daughter of Com-munity Center Team Member Kimberly Zajac.

Check out the website and consider participating in the 5K Run/Walk or you can opt to send your tax deductible contribution directly to the Geisinger Health System Foun-dation (include “SDS Education” in the memo section of your check) to Carol Tenis, Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, 100 N. Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-5020.

Trustee Coffee and Annual Member Meeting

Mark your calendar. Saturday, August 8 is the Trustee Coffee followed by the Annual Member Meeting. The Trustee Coffee is your chance to chat with the

Lake Naomi Club Trustees on important issues you would like to discuss over a cup of coffee. No official presentation will be made. They will welcome any questions and they will also be happy to share with you why they choose to volunteer for the Lake Naomi Club. The coffee will begin at 9:30 AM and the Annual Meeting will begin at 10:30 AM. This event will take place at the Pocono Mountain West High

School located east on Route 940. Please feel free to also approach the

Trustees and other volunteers with your questions and comments at other times

throughout the year.

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Welcome Back Party 2009Come join us for a fun filled evening meeting up

with old friends and meeting new ones at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse on Saturday, June 20, 2009. We will be celebrating the different sports and lifestyles enjoyed here at the Lake Naomi Club such as golf, tennis, aquatics and sailing. Come mingle with the pros from the various amenities that Lake Naomi-Timber Trails has to offer. Join us for cocktails at 6:30 PM, then let our culinary team amaze you with a grand display of scrumptious items with something for every kind of appetite! Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun night of dinner and dancing with the incredible “De-sire Band”! This will be our kickoff event for the 2009 Summer season. Please make your reservations by June 15th at the Logan Steele Community Center or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Hope to see you there!!

Clubhouse Schedule Starting Thursday, April 2 the

Clubhouse will resume its normal Spring schedule which is the following:

Thursday Bar 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grill and Spring Buffet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PMFriday

Bar 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Main Dining Room and Grill

6:00 PM - 10:00 PMSaturday

Bar 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Grill Room Menu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMMain Dining Room 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Starting Sunday, May 17 the Breakfast Buffet will be served every Sunday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Please take note of these special holiday hours and upcoming events.

Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Seating every half hour

Memorial Day WeekendFriday, May 22

Bar 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Main Dining Room and Grill Room - 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday, May 23Memorial Day Celebration at the

Logan Steele Community Center Entertainment by “Time Line”

12:00 Noon - 5:00 PMBar 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Grill Room 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMMain Dining Room6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

(limited menu)Sunday, May 24

Breakfast Buffet 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Lunch Grill Room

12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Family Sailing Dinner

5:00 PM Pre-Registration RequiredSaturday, June 20

Welcome Back 2009 Party7:00 PM Pre-Registration Required

Friday, June 26 Men’s Luncheon

11:30 AM Pre-Registration RequiredTuesday, July 14 Ladies Luncheon

11:30 AM Pre-Registration Required

Mother’s Day Brunch Don’t miss this chance to pamper your Mom the Lake Naomi way! The Culinary

Staff will prepare everything from freshly made omelets to carved Prime Rib of Beef. Join us on Sunday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Reservations are taken for every half hour. 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. Check out the flyer online for more information.Lunch & Dinner Available Six Days a Week

Beginning June 20, 2009, the Lake Naomi Clubhouse will be open (6) days a week.The Food & Beverage Team at the Clubhouse will be serving lunch & dinner every day with the exception of Tuesday.. Lunch is served from Noon – 3:00 PM, so come join us and relax on the deck and take in the best view in the Poconos! Dinner is served starting nightly at 5:00 PM with the exception of Tuesday. Reservations are suggested for the Main Dining Room. Join us on Tuesdays on Club Beach for our weekly themed cookouts from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM starting June 30.Sunday Breakfast

Experience the best Sunday brunch for the price found in the Poconos starting May 17. Lake Naomi Clubhouse Breakfast Buffet will feature selections of our freshly made pastries and breakfast bread; made-to-order omelets; belgian malted waffles and french toast with all your favorite toppings; breakfast sausage and applewood smoked bacon; sausage gravy and country biscuits; crispy hash brown potatoes; fresh fruit salad along with juice, coffee, tea or ice tea.

You also will see: NEW Weekly Features: like gravlax or cheese grits with shrimp or carved ham. All this and more for only $13.25 for adults and $7.25 for children ages 4-12. Children 4 and under eat for free. Champagne mimosas and bloody mary’s will be offered for an additional cost of $ 3.00 per drink. The Breakfast Buffet will be served from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Reservations are suggested by calling 570, 646-2866.Newspaper Service Returns

The Sunday Newspaper service, featuring the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Star Ledger and Pocono Record, returns to the Clubhouse on Sunday, June 28 for the 2009 Summer season. Newspapers will be on sale each Sunday beginning at 8:00 AM through September 6. In order to guarantee Members the availability of newspapers, the Club is offering a pre-payment option. To take advantage of this offer, complete the order form included in this issue of Reflections and mail or fax the form to the Administrative Office by June 12. You can also visit www.LakeNaomi-Club.com to sign up for the newspaper service online. To sign up online visit Online Sign Up found in the Online Office.Don’t Delay - Sign Up Early for Events!!!

The Management Team and appropriate committees are continually discussing better ways to serve our Club Members. In order for us to provide better quality programs, we need your help in abiding by the registration guidelines for Clubhouse, Recreation and Special Events. The registration list determines the amount of staff, supplies and time that are needed to conduct a program. A deadline date is established to determine whether it is still feasible to hold the event and/or allow staff enough time to make any necessary changes. The majority of people sign up for events just before the deadline. This often causes last minute revamping of programs to accommodate those attending and in some cases events have been canceled due to insufficient registration numbers. Help us to better serve you by signing up for events as soon as possible and noting the deadline dates. This will allow adequate time to prepare the best events possible.

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Night Recreation – 2009Night Recreation has always been a time when

young Members can come out in the evening at Lake Naomi and Timber Trails and have fun together in a supervised environment. In keeping with this tradition, but adding the utmost care and safety for our young Members, the Club has kept with the practice of splitting children based on grade for attendance at Night Recreation. Upon recommendations from all involved, the following schedule will be followed for the 2009 Summer Season beginning on Monday, June 29:

Looking Ahead For those Members who are planning now for the 2009 Season, the follow-

ing tentative dates are provided:Friday, April 3

Timber Trails Golf Course opens Friday through Monday (weather and

ground conditions permiting)Saturday, May 2

Lake Naomi Tennis opens weekends and holidays

(weather permitting)Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse

Saturday, May 16 Boat and Canoe Racks available

Sunday, May 17 LNCH Breakfast Buffet begins

Friday, May 22

Golf Course and Pro Shop opens seven days a week

Saturday, May 23Memorial Day Celebration

at the Community Center with a Barbecue Buffet and

Full Day of ActivitiesTimber Trails Pool opens and

Club Beach swimming area opensweekends and holidays

Sunday, May 24

LNCH opens for LunchSailing Family Dinner

hosted by the Sailing Association held at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse

Saturday, June 20Timber Trails Pool

open seven days a weekFriday, June 26Men’s Luncheon

held at Lake Naomi ClubhouseSaturday, June 27

Start of the Lake Naomi Club’s Summer 2009 schedule

All facilities (pool, tennis, clubhouse, recreation programs, beaches, etc.)

open full timeMonday, June 29

Kids & Afternoon Klub startTuesday, June 30

Kub Klub start Friday, July 3

Independence Day Picnic at Club Beach (Rain date Sat. July 4th)

Tuesday, July 14 Ladies’ Luncheon

held at Lake Naomi ClubhouseSaturday, August 8

Annual Membership Meeting at the Pocono Mtn West High School

Team Member in Training (T.M.I.T.) ProgramCome “Team It” with Lake Naomi! The Recreation Department will again be offer-

ing a volunteer program for ninth graders ( Please note: you must be going in to the ninth grade in September 2009 to participate in this program). This program is de-signed to give young Members the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be con-sidered for a position at Lake Naomi – Timber Trails in the future. Trainees will gain real world 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 Recreation, which includes Kids Klub, Afternoon Klub, Kub Klub and various Special Events and activities. One hour a week will be spent in a classroom like setting discussing topics such as leadership, safety, customer service and more.

One thing that is great about this program is that it is extremely flexible. To of-ficially complete this training program, participants are required to have logged 45 hours total throughout the summer and hours can be varied throughout the day and the week. Therefore, even those with constraints on their schedule due to outside jobs, babysitting, swim team practice, etc. can still participate in this program. Those inter-ested in the program should fill out an application at the Community Center. The ap-plication deadline is April 20, 2009. There is a $50 registration fee (once you receive your acceptance letter) for participants which covers the cost of instruction, materi-als, uniform and a group trip at the end of the summer. For more information on the T.M.I.T. program, please call Recreation Manager Kate Brown at (570) 646-8585.

6:00 - 8:00 PM 8:00 - 10:00 PMMonday Grades 6, 7, 8 Grades 9 & AboveTuesday Grades 3, 4, 5 Grades 6, 7, 8Wednesday Grades 3, 4, 5 Grades 9 & AboveThursday Grades 3, 4, 5 Grades 6, 7, 8Friday Grades 6, 7, 8 Grades 9 & Above

Grade level is determined by the level a child will be in as of September 2009. A school photo ID or copy of the child’s report card will be required to be shown at the Community Center in order for the child’s badge to be properly labeled.

In trying to keep all of our young Member’s programs uniform and upon recom-mendation from the Club’s Insurance Underwriters, Kids Klub also will again adhere to splitting children by grade rather than age. This minor change is intended to enhance the enjoyment by all involved and keep our children interacting with those most ap-propriate. The Night Recreation Program will take place at the Community Center and run through August 28th. The Recreation Staff will be on hand for a variety of games and activities. The Game Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Mezzanine Area, Outdoor Pavilion, Outdoor Fields and some Activity Rooms will be available to participants during their designated time of Night Recreation. Be sure to join in the fun.

Lake Naomi Club Seasonal Employment Opportunities The Lake Naomi Club’s Summer Operating Season requires many seasonal Team

Members to run the fantastic amenities Lake Naomi – Timber Trails has to offer. The Club has again been very fortunate to receive notice from many Team Members interested in returning to positions they’ve held in previous years. However, we have also been notified of Team Members unable to return, leaving positions to fill for 2009. Applications are being considered NOW to fill summer employment openings. Management interviews applicants early in order to secure the best Team Members possible to serve the Lake Naomi Club Membership. Contact the Administrative Office at (570) 646-9191 to request an application or fill out an application online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Boat Registration Stickers

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 place-ment for stickers is the starboard (right) side of the stern (back).

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Upcoming Events and Programs Men’s Thirteenth Annual Social Luncheon

Mark your calendars gentleman, because Friday, June 26 is the date for this year’s Luncheon. The annual Men’s Luncheon is al-ways a great way to start off the summer with old friends getting together and new friends being made. This day always boasts of a delicious luncheon accompanied by plenty of free beer. Keep watching for more details in future issues of Reflections.

Spring & Summer Watercolor Class offered by Al Steinberg Two sessions of the Techniques of Watercolor Class will be held this Spring and Summer with instruction from Al Steinberg. Al is known for his excellent painting ability with some of his artwork hanging on display throughout the Lake Naomi Club amenities. These classes will be available to any painting ability from begin-ner through advanced. Spring Classes will be held on Monday mornings from May 4th through June 15 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Adult Activity Room at the Community Center. Cost for the Spring session is $85 plus the cost of supplies. Registration is being taken now at the Community Center.

The Summer session will be held on Monday mornings from July 6 through August 17 and will meet at 9:30 AM in the Adult Activity Room at the Community Center. Cost for the seven classes will be $85 plus the cost of supplies. A supply list will be available at the time of registration. Registration for the Summer session will begin June 6. Registration for both ses-sions is taken at the Community Center, (570) 646-8585.

Ladies’ Luncheon – “Here Comes the Brides” The Lake Naomi Club together with the Activities Commit-

tee cordially invites you to the Annual Ladies’ Luncheon. This year’s Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 with two showings being offered. Ladies will have their choice on attending from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Ladies at both showings can expect a trip down memory lane as antique wedding dresses that are at least 25 years old will be on display and modeled. These dresses are not so white and not so bright but they are all originals and they all belong to a fellow Member. Ladies can feel free to dig out their best or worst bridesmaid or mother of the bride dress to wear at this fantastic wedding cel-ebration. Save this date for a ‘never before’ been done luncheon at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse. Members and their Guests will be able to begin registration for this very popular event beginning on Monday, June 1, 2009. Watch for more information in future issues of Reflections.

Watercolor Classes for SummerThe always popular Techniques of Watercolor Painting, taught

by Barbara McCorkindale will be available again this summer. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays from July 7 - August 11 and will meet in the Adult Activity Room of the Community Center from 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. Cost for the six classes is $85 plus the cost of supplies. A supply list will be available at the time of registration. Class size is limited to 15 participants so please call the Community Center beginning June 6th if you are interested.

Murder Mystery Dinner The Lake Naomi Activities Committee

presents a “Whodunit” night called, “Roaring 20s” Murder Mystery Dinner. Join us on Satur-day, April 25, 2009 at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse promptly at 5:00 PM, as interaction begins during cocktail hour. Everyone will be a participant. So be cool, be there and be prepared for an evening of mystery, surprises and fun. Registration is being taken at the Community Center by calling (570) 646-8585 or online at www.LakeNaomi-Club.com. 1920s attire desired but not required. Murder Mystery Casting Call!

Have you ever been told you would be a great actor or actress? Well here is your chance to shine! The Activities Committee sponsored event of the Roaring 20s Murder Mystery night is having a casting call for all those interested in playing a character for the evening. No auditions necessary! All you have to do is stop in or call the Community Center at 570-646-8585 to give your name, phone number and/or email address and a Member of the Activities Committee will contact you regarding rehearsal dates.

Square DancingTwo evenings of Square Dancing have been

scheduled for Club Members’ dancing pleasure on Friday, April 17, 2009 and Friday May 15, 2009. 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.Book Club

The book club meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Commu-nity 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 Carol Shumack at (570) 646-4425 or Kate Brown at the Community Center (570) 646-8585. The upcoming books and dates for the book club are as follows:

April 13 “Toward a New Psychology of Women” by Jean Baker Miller

“The Faith Club” by Idilby, Oliver & WarmerMay 11 “John Adams” by David McCulloch “Hidden” by Victoria LustbaderJune 8 “The People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks “A Breath of Fresh Air” by Emuluya MalladiJuly 13 “Testimony” by Anita Shreve “Brothers” by Da Chen

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Kids Klub 2009Sign up now for this summer’s Kids Klub Program! Camp will run

from Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 21st from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. The Kids Klub program is for children in grades Pre-K through Eighth as of the September 2009 school year. Activities include: arts and crafts, nature programs, sports and games, field trips and more. All groups of the 2009 Kids Klub Program will be headquartered at the Logan Steele Community Center. Once again, there will be ten Kids Klub groups which will be formed ac-cording to the grade level as of Sep-tember 2009. Please read the brochure carefully, as there are a few changes to the program.

*Kids Klub Field Trip Change: In fair-ness to all Kids Klub participants, field trip permission slips will not be accepted until 2 weeks prior to the field trip. Please DO NOT send in permission slips with Kids Klub registration forms.

GRADE LEVEL GROUPPre-Kindergarten RobinsKindergarten FirefliesFirst Grade Blue jaysSecond Grade WalleyesThird Grade CoyotesFourth Grade JunipersFifth Grade EvergreensSixth Grade HemlocksSeventh Grade FalconsEighth Grade Eagles

2009 GROUP DIVISIONS

Afternoon Klub Afternoon Klub is the afternoon portion of the Lake Naomi-Timber

Trails day camp and will run from 12 Noon – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, June 29 through August 21st at the Community Center. The Afternoon Klub format will consist of many different sessions in which the camper can choose ONE program, per week, that interests them most. You can expect to see sessions such as painting, dance, drawing, clay medium, sports and games, arts and crafts, jewelry making and much more! Participants must be going in to grades Kindergarten – Eighth as of the September 2009 school year, to participate in the Afternoon Klub program. While many participants from Kids Klub will stay on for Af-ternoon Klub, you do not have to participate in the morning to attend the afternoon session. Afternoon Klub will include lunch and transportation for the end of the day. Please read the brochure carefully as there are a few changes to the program.

*FYI: Kindergarten and First grade Afternoon Klub Program: Campers who are going into Kindergarten or First grade, as of the September 2009 school year, will have their own planned activities during Afternoon Klub. They will not choose a class for the week.

Please note: A copy of a child’s 2008-2009 school photo ID or report card is required of all camp participants. If this is your camper’s first year attending school, please provide a copy of their birth certificate. Pre-reg-istration is required and closes at Noon each Friday prior to the next week of camp. Complete Afternoon Klub Brochure with registration forms is available at the Community Center and the Administrative Office as of April 11, 2009. If you have questions please contact Nicole Young by email at nyoung@lakenaomiclub.com or call at (570) 646-8585.

Kub Klub Kub Klub is dedicated to the three year olds of the Lake Naomi-Timber

Trails Community. Kub Klub will be held from 9:00 AM –12:00 Noon at the Community Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 30th through August 20. Kub Klub participants can expect to explore a different theme each week in their adventures with us including circle time, story time, dramatic play, outdoor activities, arts & crafts, songs and more! Participants must actually be three years old and potty trained (no diapers or pull-ups) to participate.

Fitness DepartmentInformation

Many exciting changes have taken place in the fitness department at the Community Center. The new group

exercise fee schedule is Member friendly and is being taken advantage of by many. The schedule now offers 18 different classes for the Spring and is taught by four certified fitness profes-sionals. The classes are designed for

all ages and fitness levels. Stop by the Community Center to pick up the latest

schedule. It is advised that you call ahead to get on the class roster as the

room is filling up and space is limited. The New Year, New You Club was

a big hit. Our big winner was Ellen Nathan, second place - CB Wisniewski and third place - June Steinberg. Con-gratulations to all our contestants on a

fabulous, fun filled eight weeks! Every-one learned how to use the Community

Center to achieve fitness goals and learned new things about themselves by completing challenges they never would

have attempted on their own.Our second fitness incentive program

is now underway. Members are com-peting in “LNC Spring Training”. This eight week program focuses around the

concept of a baseball diamond. Par-ticipants run the bases and score points by attending classes, using the fitness center and completing physical chal-lenges. The winner will receive three months FREE fitness classes. It’s not

too late to join!Look for information on special

Summer events hosted by the Fitness Department this Summer. The LNC

Family Fitness Challenge will be June 28, 2009. Teams of 1-2 adult and 2-3

children will compete against each other in physical challenges. All par-ticipants will receive an event T -shirt

and be competing for prizes. This year our grand prize winners will receive a family pack of tickets to Camelbeach

Waterpark in Tannersville.On July 25, 2009 our young Members will be competing in the LNC Youth Triathlon and adult Members will be riding the Tour de Naomi on August

22, 2009. Details on these events will be available

in May. Call Kelly at the Community Center for

more information at 570, 646-8585.

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Swim Team UpdateGet ready for another exciting and competitive

Swim Team Season. All Pool Club Members between the ages of 6 and 18 are invited to participate in the Club’s Summer Swim Team. The Organizational Swim Team Meeting and Registration will be held on Monday, June 29 at 9:00 AM at the Lake Naomi Pool. Parents and swimmers are encouraged to at-tend this meeting to receive important information on registration, dates and times for practices and meets, swim team apparel orders and more.

Practices will be held between the hours of 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM and stroke clin-ics for specific age groups will be held prior to practices. Cost for this year’s partici-pants will be $80 per child.

The Swim Meet Schedule for 2009 is currently being set. This summer’s schedule promises to be both fun and competitive for all involved. League and non-league meets will be scheduled as well as special events for swim team participants. Direc-tions to away meets will be available at the Administrative Office. Look for additional information in your Summer Calendar and online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com.

Timber Trails PoolThe Timber Trails Pool will soon

be ready and awaiting your visit. It is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 23 for the Memorial Day Celebra-tion and will continue opening for weekend use during June prior to

opening full time. The pool will be heated and staffed by lifeguards on

the following dates: Sat, Sun, Mon May 23 - May 25

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat, Sun May 30 -May 31

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat, Sun June 6 - June 7

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat, Sun June 13 - June 14

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat, Sun June 20 - June 21

11:00 AM – 6:00 PMMon, June 22 to Fri, June 26

1:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaturday, June 27

Open for Summer SeasonBe sure to include a day at the Tim-ber Trails Pool in your late Spring

and early Summer plans!

Tennis Talk With the outdoor tennis season arriving quickly, I wanted to use this edition of Re-

flections to outline many of the McKee Tennis offerings for 2009. We have modified some programs while adding new ones.

On the junior side, the clinics remain in place with a few changes: Quick Start I (for 3 to 6 yr. olds) replaces Future Stars and Quick Start II has been added to encourage those beginning players in the 7-9 yr. old range to learn the game; the Total Tennis Training Group replaces the Warriors and will meet four times per week.

A new Mental Toughness Training class has been created, which incorporates on and off court sessions. A Flexibility and Strength class has also been added, which will greatly enhance the tennis game. Janet and I will be conducting three per week. We want to encourage families to take our Saturday afternoon class together. Our Saturday junior cardio and Quick Hands and Feet class has been modified to include much more hitting.

A junior mini-camp will be offered June 13th and 14th, as well as the Total Tennis Camp June 29th-July 3rd. Regular weekly clinics begin July 6th.

We have changed our Junior Team Tennis format to mirror the adult team tennis, which we feel will add fun and excitement to that program.

On the Adult side, in addition to individual lessons, numerous other programs are of-fered. Video lessons are available and are a great way to evaluate your game. If desired, your video will be uploaded to YouTube. Our Cardio Tennis classes will continue with a new Thursday “Red-Hot” intensive class. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Janet and Bobby will conduct the Flexibility and Strength classes, along with the Saturday afternoon session previously mentioned.

Richard is offering his adult clinics throughout the week, and has added a new Sports Psychology class which incorporates both on and off court sessions.

Backhands and Brews returns, as well as Lobs and Lagers on selected Saturdays. Our Parent/Child is in place again, as well as a new Couples Adult Tourney in late August.

We are starting some clinics and social play earlier this year, so please be sure to visit www.lakenaomitennis.com for dates and detailed descriptions. Many of our Junior and Adult programs are available online for sign-up now. If you prefer, please feel free to contact me by phone 828, 514-1808 or email rdm@mckeetennis.com.

We are excited about the upcoming season and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Bobby McKee

Pre-Season Tennis With the Lake Naomi Club Tennis

Center courts opening for weekend use in early May, we often get ques-tions 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 2nd – June 26th. The available courts may be played as “walk on”

all day (8:30AM 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 in the log on the podium next

to the posting. All Members and Guest must be recorded. All court

etiquette, dress code and Guest poli-cies 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 re-strooms which will be available at all times the courts are. Sweeping and

lining equipment will be available for Members to self maintain their courts.

Tennis Rating SystemThe Tennis Committee and McKee Team will continue using the rating system put into

place in 2007 in an effort to provide uniform classification of Tennis player’s ability for proper placement of players in competitive tennis. The system used is what is recommended by the USTA, the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). The Tennis Committee and Professional Team feel it is a quality system and will continue to use it as the Club’s official rating system for competitive play, clinics and functions that require a player’s ability to place a player on the appropriate court, like Team Tennis. A copy of the NTRP “General Characteristics” will be included in the 2009 season’s Tennis Activities Guide and posted in the Pro Shop. Additional copies are always available at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop and at the Timber Trails Tennis Hut. In addition to the descriptions of each rating provided by the USTA, you can also look forward to each Tennis Committee Member’s self rating being posted. The Committee is offering this as a point of reference for some Members who feel they’d like to compare them-selves to some other players in helping them decide where to rate themselves.

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Tennis Tournaments The Tennis Committee has spent many hours

working through your many suggestions for the Club Championship Tournaments and have overhauled the 2009 event as follows:

Juniors Tennis Tournaments: The Junior Tournament will have a weekend dedicated to just their tournament and will no longer share their weekend with the Early Rounds and Quarter Finals of an Adult Tournament. This will allow for the Junior matches to have enough courts for play and an opportunity to utilize the stadium courts where so many of you requested them to be. Adults will also be able to watch the junors play without conflict of adult matches. Singles (Junior,Teen and Rallyball), Doubles (Junior, Teen, and Rallyball), Mixed Doubles (Junior and Teen) remain in the tournament. Junior divisions are for those 12 years of age and under and teens are for 13 to17 year olds. Rallyball is for those less experienced just getting into competitive play. Age deadline is based on your birthday as of September 30, 2009.

Adult Tennis Tournaments: There are a couple exciting changes in the Adult Tourna-ments for 2009. The 2009 Ladies Singles Tournament will take place over one weekend, July 11 and July 12. This addresses the concern for Adults not being able to commit to four days of play spread over two consecutive weekends. This later date will also give Members a better opportunity to register for the tournament. (On a side note, the tourna-ment schedule works backwards from the End of Tournament Celebration, which can only be held so late in the year before Members start heading home for school and sports obli-gations.) The Men’s Singles Tournament will continue with the traditional two weekend schedule July 4 & July 5 and July 11 & July 12. Evaluation will take place at the end of the season to see which format works better for the Tennis Club.

The second change for the 09 Tournaments is in the Categories for each Division. The Open, 50s and 65s categories have been replaced with “A” and “B” categories for all Divisions (Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.) The major difference in this change is that players will only be able to play in one category. With this change the match times can be determined in advance and will be included on the registration form so players can make their plans ahead of time. All matches will be scheduled for the mornings since there will no longer be a need to spread matches throughout the day for multiple category players. It is anticipated that both players and spectators will be pleased with this change.

All the additional details you’ll need including dates, times, fees, rules and format for play will be outlined on the online registration forms available with the next issue of Reflections. As always, they will also be available at the Lake Naomi Tennis Center Pro Shop. All Ten-nis Members are encouraged to join in the games to make this a true Club Championship.

Plan ahead for Tennis EventsSaturday, May 2

Lake Naomi Tennis Center opens weekends and holidays from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Saturday, May 23Pre-Season Weekend Cardio Tennis

Begins 9:00 - 10:00 AMSunday, May 24

Season Kick-off Round Robin, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Sunday, June 21 Pre-Season McKee Mixed

Doubles Round Robin9:00 - 11:00 AMSaturday, June 27

Summer Schedule Regular Play and Junior Programs Begin

Saturday, June 27 McKee Demo Day 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Saturday, July 4 Junior Jamboree Event

1:00 - 4:00 PMSaturday, July 4

Men’s Singles Club Championships Begin

Sunday, July 5Wimbledon Strawberries & Cream

2:00 – 4:00 PMFriday, July 10

Ladies Team Tennis beginsSat, July 11 & Sun, July 12

Men’s Singles Club Championships Semis/FinalsSat, July 11 & Sun, July 12

Women’s Singles Club Champion-ships Early Rounds through Finals

Fri, July 17 thru Sun, July 19Junior Club Championships Early Rounds through Finals

Saturday, July 18LN/TT Challenge, 3:00 - 5:30 PM

Saturday, July 25Adult Doubles Club

Championships BeginSat, Aug 1 & Sun, Aug 2

Adult Club Championships Semis/Finals

Saturday, August 1Parent/Child Tourney, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Sat, Aug 8 & Sun, Aug 9 Adult Mixed Doubles Club

Championships BeginsFriday, August 14

Team Tennis Luncheon 12:30 PMSat, Aug 15 & Sun, Aug 16 Adult Mixed Doubles Club

Championships Semis/FinalsSunday, August 16

End of Tournament CelebrationSat, Aug 22 & Sun, Aug 23 Generation Gap TournamentSat, Aug 29 & Sun, Aug 30 Adult Couples Tournament

Sunday, September 6 Labor Day Round Robin

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

McKee Schedule The McKees will return in 2009 for their sixth season of providing superior Tennis

Professional Services for the Lake Naomi Club Membership. Although Bobby never really stops serving the Club while he’s in the south over the winter, we know every-one is excited to have him back here as soon as possible. Bobby will be arriving just before Memorial Day Weekend and will remain here on a full time basis through the weekend after Labor Day. Most of you know the continually increasing participation in clinics, lessons and events keeps the McKees very busy in the main summer season so this is a reminder to book your lessons early. Although he’s taking registrations, meeting with product reps and merchandising the Pro Shop in early June, he is also available for some valuable pre-season instruction. The best way to reach Bobby is via e-mail at rdm@mckeetennis.com And don’t worry, Richard is arriving right behind in early June. The pre-season opportunities continue to grow thanks to the McKee team!

Men’s Golf LeagueThe 2009 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 3. 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.

Exciting Addition to the “Rally for the Cure” The Tennis Committee will be planning a fun tennis day in conjunction with golf so

that there is a way for both tennis players and golfers to participate in this worth while event. Participants will not have to choose which to do if they’re interested in both as we are planning the tennis event for Wednesday, July 22. Future issues of Reflections will update the progress and outline all the details of the events scheduled.

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Golf NotesLooks to be a very exciting year with the new

irrigation system in place, the golf course will be in pristine condition making your golfing experience even more enjoyable. We will have a great variety of activities this year to enhance your golfing experience. These activities include tournaments, leagues, clinics and much more. A couple dates to write on your calendar are the Rally For a Cure July 23, Timber Trails Club Championship August 15 and 16 and the Golf Banquet August 23. The Junior Golf League starts Wednesday, June 24. This is a great opportunity for juniors with previous playing experience to meet other juniors and play our great course. The Junior Clinic will begin Thursday, July 9. This six weeks of instruction will cover all the fundamentals and etiquette of the game. The clinics are limited to 15 students so please don’t delay in enrolling your youngster. The Adult Clinics will start Wednesday, June 10th at 3:00 PM. These clin-ics are designed to help you learn the fundamentals and understand the dynamics of the golf swing. These classes are limited to eight students. Something new on the horizon for 2009 will be a series of inter club matches with Wild Pines Golf Club for our Junior golfers. This is a great chance for our kids to get some valuable tournament experience playing against some excellent players from Wild Pines. Look for more details in an upcoming Reflections articles.

New clothing lines have been added to the Timber Trails Golf Shop that will help you look like a pro. There will be something for everyone including outerwear, golf shirts, skorts or shorts. If you are looking to purchase golf clubs or accessories the Timber Trails Golf Shop has very competitive prices. Feel free to call the Golf Center, I will be happy to answer any questions regarding equipment. I look forward to an outstanding season filled with many cherished golfing memories.

Trivia question - Who was the first African American to Play in The Masters Golf Tournament? Email your response to laltemose@lakenaomiclub.com or call the Timber Trails Golf Club at 570,646-9060.

See You on the links! Bob Millard PGA Golf Professional

Memorial Day Golf Tournament

Come and join us on Sunday, May 24. Just register and sign up for a

tee time at the Golf Center and then turn in your score after your round. The Nine Hole Net Formula will

do the rest. The cost for this event is $5.00 per player plus applicable greens fees. Also join us for a put-

ting 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.

Ladies Golf League The 2009 Season for the Ladies’

Golf League will begin on Thurs-day, May 28 and will meet every

Thursday at 8:30 AM throughout the Summer Season. There are no re-

quirements 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 some aspect of the game. Visit www.

LakeNaomiClub.com to see the Ladies Golf League flyer that lists a schedule for the season (the flyer can

be found under Spring Reflections Flyers (PDF) in the What’s Happen-ing Section). For more information contact the Golf Center at 646-9060.

“Rally for a Cure” - Ladies’ Golf TournamentThe “Rally for a Cure” Ladies’ Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, July 23

at the Timber Trails Golf Course. Eileen Chimerine and Marjorie Seger are once again co-chairing this wonderful event. The money raised will be supporting the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. They are committed to promoting breast health, fostering the healing process and providing a public agenda for the prevention and cure of breast cancer. They carry out this mission by sponsoring education programs and by maintain-ing an advocacy network throughout the state. They also provide free mammograms and diagnostic tests for women who do not qualify for government programs and have little or no medical insurance.

Help us change the world as we know it. This event is successful because of you and your generous support. If you are able to donate your time or talents please email Eileen Chimerine at EileenPT@aol.com or Marjoire Seger at Missmarjoriesue@aol.com. More information about the big day will be forthcoming in the next edition of Reflections.

Golf Membership Required Play on the Timber Trails Golf

Course (including play during the Pre and Post Seasons and week-

days) is limited to Club Members who have joined the Golf Club for

2009 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 re-quired all times on the golf course.

Just a reminder, Lake Naomi and Timber Trails property owners who do not have Golf Membership are

not eligible to be a guest at the Golf Course. This limitation includes

Special Events.

Golf Course EtiquetteAs a general reminder, we think it is important to reiterate some of the basic prin-

ciples of behavior on and around a golf course, particularly at a private club like ours. Repair and maintenance of the golf course is not just a job for the Timber Trails Golf Maintenance Team. So let’s all lend a hand. Fix your ball mark and one other. Replace your divots. If the divot cannot be effectively replaced, please use the sand/seed mixture instead. This is most important on the teeing areas. They are subject to heavy use and require everyone’s attention. Also, we ask that all rakes be placed inside the bunkers.

With regard to “tees”, used and/or broken tees should be removed from the ground and placed in the containers provided in the tee box areas on each hole. This may seem like a minor concern, but be assured the build up of broken tees has been significant. So please help us keep your course free from this type of debris.

We all strive to keep the course in the best possible playing condition. The weather has much to do with condition of the course. Since none of us can control the weather, we can only react to what the weather provides us. So, when you see the signs that say “Cart Path Only”, remember it is being done so that the course will not be further damaged by the conditions that the weather has already created. Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated.

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Open Sailing RegattaThe Sailing Season kicks off on Sunday, May 24,

with the Memorial Day Sailing Regatta. There will be two races for all fleets (Sunfish, Laser and Duster) beginning at 12:00 Noon. Registration takes place on the beach prior to the first race. This is a great opportunity to find all your gear and get yourself ready for another great competitive sailing season on Lake Naomi.

Adult Sailing ClassesThe LNC Sailing Association

would like to encourage Adult Members to enroll in Adult Sailing Instructional Classes this summer. Adult group sailing classes will be offered for beginners and advanced

beginners on Saturday morn-ings throughout the summer. All

Members 17 years of age and older are encouraged to participate. Two,

three week sessions will be of-fered. The first takes place on July 11, 18 and 25, and the second on

August 1, August 8 and August 15. Classes run from 9:00 AM to 11:00

AM and from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, depending on your assigned group. Whether you are a begin-ner, advanced beginner or inter-

ested in learning racing techniques, our Sailing Instructors welcome

individuals of all abilities and Lake Naomi is an ideal location for

learning and practicing this great sport. Registration for the classes

will be taken from 10:00 AM - Noon on June 13, 14, 20 and 21 at the Club Beach Sailing Office. Spaces are limited and available to Members on a first come, first

serve basis. There is a registration fee of $75 per Club Member for the instructional program. Each

registrant will be invited to attend the End of Season Sailing Recep-

tion held over Labor Day Weekend. Class sizes are limited, so register

early. Anyone interested in individ-ual sailing instruction should also inquire at the Sailing Office, (570) 646-LAKE, for more information

on rates and scheduling throughout the summer. The Pre-Season Sail-ing Office hours are: Saturday &

Sunday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Our Sailing Staff look forward to

speaking with you soon.

Twentieth Annual Family Sailing DinnerThe Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association hopes you’ll join them on Sunday, May

24 for a fun family evening. The Lake Naomi Clubhouse Main Dining Room will open at 5:00 PM for a cash bar followed by a family style buffet dinner at 6:00 PM that includes carved roast beef, white balsamic grilled chicken topped with spinach, artichokes and sundried tomatoes, sautéed pacific rockfish with tomatoes, fresh herbs and chardonnay butter, baked penne ala vodka, chesapeake roasted potatoes, fresh garden vegetables, composed salads and homemade apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. The cost per adult is $26.00. The cost for children ages 4 to 11 is only $12 for their own buffet of every kid’s favorites like chicken fingers, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked penne and marinara and french fries. There is no charge for children under the age of 4. After dinner the Sailing Association’s Fleet Captains, Race Committee and Commodore will briefly outline the Sailing Events and Races planned for summer of 2009 and re-cap the Memorial Day Regatta which marks the opening of the sailing season. The annual Sportsmanship award will also be awarded. All Club Members are encouraged to attend this event. For more information see the online flyer. To register contact the Community Center at 570, 646-8585 or visit www.LakeNaomi-Club.com to register online. Pre-registration is required by May 17.Important Sailing Race Reminders

The Lake Naomi Club Sailing Association requires all sailboats participating in any of the sailing races or regattas to have a number posted on their sail and to check in with the Race Committee prior to racing to indicate your intention to race. When doing so simply sail to the downwind side of the Tiki and hail your information to the Race Committee. You must tell them your full name and boat number and that you’re registering to race. This is the norm for sailboat racing as it is the only way for the Race Committee to adequately track all participants involved and expecting their start and finish to be tallied in the day’s scoring. It is also customary to inform the Race Committee if you’re leaving the racing before the final finish rather than leaving them to wonder what your plan is. If you do not already have your sail numbered and wish to participate in the sailing races this summer, please stop by the Sailing Office lo-cated at Club Beach to be assigned an available number and obtain the actual numbers for your sail. While you’re there, please do not hesitate to ask the Sailing Staff for pointers on how to properly affix the sailing numbers to your sail if you do not have experience in doing so. The Sailing Office is open weekends May 23rd through June 21st from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and then seven days a week beginning June 27th.Not Ready For Prime Time (NRPT) Sailboat Racing

So what exactly is “Not Ready for Prime Time”? This is a sailing fleet designed for sailors that know how to sail but don’t quite feel ready to participate in all the exciting planned races. The idea is 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. 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 on how to set their sail and point their boat. Junior and Adult sailors will be split into two separate fleets for scoring and will start separately, three minutes apart.

NRPT sailing races will again be held on Saturdays throughout the summer season beginning July 11. Races begin around 2:30 PM, just after the series races finish. These races are also conveniently scheduled just after the Adult Weekly Sailing Les-sons held on Saturday mornings. Rental sailboats are available for NRPT if arranged in advance with the Sailing Office. A full listing of scheduled races is in the Sailing section of the Summer Calendar and on the NRPT flyer 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!

Kayak Racks In an effort to continue improv-

ing the Club’s most used beach and marina areas, additional racks continue to be added in an effort to accommodate the growing kayak

population. We hope this additional improvement helps meet the needs

of the boating Membership.

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Trout Season OpeningThe 2009 Fishing season for trout opens Saturday,

April 18 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 Stock-ing will take place on Saturday, April 4 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 in the Administrative Office parking lot at 8:00 AM for a continental breakfast, coffee and hot chocolate. 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 the State of Penn-sylvania. The creel limit for trout in Lake Naomi is four (4) and all fish must measure at least seven (7”) inches. Resident licenses for ages 16 to 64 are $22. Non-resident licenses are $52. Trout permits are $9.00 additional. You qualify for a resident fishing license if you are a bona fide resident of Pennsylvania. You must show positive proof of permanent residence. There is a one day tourist pass that includes all stamps and licenses for $26.00 (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.

Ladies Sailing The Lake Naomi Club Sailing

Association is continuing their ef-forts to get more Ladies involved in sailing. Because the Club continues to receive feedback that the ladies are too busy to attend regular fleet gatherings or an event on the busy weekends, the Club will continue

with Ladies Sailing Sessions. These sessions are for ladies of all abilities (even those with no previous sailing skills) who are invited to come share their experiences, ask their questions and get on the water. Seasoned lady sailors and instructors will conduct the sessions and discuss technique and boat information as the group dictates. The idea is to bring Lady Members with interest in sailing

together. The only requirements are you must be at least 16 years of age and able to swim. You do not need

to own a boat as the Club rental pro-gram offers them. Please call to ex-press your interest and to give some general information about yourself

and your availability. Groups will be formed with other ladies who have similar goals and availabilities and schedules will be made to suit your

need. If you want to learn sailing the Club will make it happen for you!

Please contact Meredith Sensenig at the Administrative Office at 646-

9191 Ext. 113 or email msensenig@lakenaomiclub.com.

Dog Park RemindersThe 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 off-leash it is recommended that you do not visit the park. • Follow Dog Park Rules. Please read and understand all Dog Park rules 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.

Family PortraitsWith Lake Naomi – Timber

Trails being “the” Family Meeting Place, a number of Members have

inquired about having a Family Portrait taken. V.I.P. Studios in

Mount Pocono, the group that has been handling Club special events like Breakfast with Santa and the

Easter Egg Hunt for countless years, has agreed to come to Lake Naomi – Timber Trails by appointment in order to accommodate the portrait

needs of Club Members.V.I.P. stands for Versatility In

Photography and Members can be assured that they will do everything possible to accommodate your spe-cial needs. The phone number for

V.I.P. Studios is 570, 839-2020.

Membership Fairness In trying to help a friend or neighbor, often Club Members do not realize how much

they are actually hurting other friends and neighbors.Have you ever been asked to register a boat for a friend or neighbor who is not a

Club Member or to take them as your guest to a Club facility? While on the surface it may appear that you are just helping that friend or neighbor, you are in reality hurting the Club and hurting your friends and neighbors who are Members of the Club.

If you ever get such a request, please encourage the individuals to join the Club. Membership Committee Members and Club Staff Members are always available to talk with these people about the options available for Club Membership and the ben-efits of joining and supporting the Club.

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Dinner/Auction InvitationLooking for a fun evening? Mark Friday, May 29

on your schedule. Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Residents have been issued a special invitation to attend the Eighteenth Annual Kettle Creek En-vironmental Fund Dinner and Auction at Camelback Mountain. A cash bar and silent auction kick off at 6:00 PM. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM with the open auction beginning at 8:00 PM. Entertainment will be provided by the Lost Ramblers. This event is the largest fund raiser of the year for the support of environmental education in Monroe County. Registration forms for the Dinner/Auction are available at the Administrative Office or online at www.LakeNaomiClub.com. Additional information is also avail-able by calling the Kettle Creek Environmental Fund Office at 570, 629-3061.

Pocono Raceway 2009 DatesWhen our Members hear the words “race weekend” there are typically two responses. One of excitement from those who attend the Nascar

races and another of concern regard-ing 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 two big race weekends of the summer. The Racing Schedule is as follows:

Pocono 500 Event Weekend June 5 – June 7

Pennsylvania 500 Event WeekendJuly 31 – August 2

For a brochure with more informa-tion or to order tickets, call 1-800-RACEWAY or visit their website at

www.poconoraceway.com.

Run for the RedThe 2009 Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon will be held on

Sunday, May 17, 2009. This has become quite an event for this region and may be of interest for Lake Naomi – Timber Trails Members.

Runners will have three choices for the 2009 event: run the full marathon, a 5K road race or then can team up with another person and take part in the Marathon Relay.

Registration for the marathon is $65, for the marathon relay it is $50 per person and for the 5K road race it is $20. The deadline to register is Friday, April 24th. All pro-ceeds go to the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

For additional information call 570, 476-3800 or visit www.poconomarathon.org.

Panther Pounce 5K and Mile RunThe first annual Panther Pounce 5K and 1 Mile Run has been scheduled for Sunday,

May 31, 2009 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Tobyhanna Elementary Center (TEC) in Pocono Pines.

Proceeds from the Panther Pounce will benefit Make a Wish, the Friends of Jeane-ane Pavlicka Fund and the TEC PTO. All participants registered by May 1, 2009 will receive a T-shirt. A medal of completion will be awarded to each participant in the Fun Run. Medals will be presented to the top three finishers in the various age groups for the Panther Pounce. There will also be lots of giveaways during this fun family event.

For more information or to register visit www.pantherpouce.webs.com or you can email event organizers at: pantherpounce@vmail.com.

Thinking about Renting your LN-TT Property?The Club has received many inquiries from Members who are looking for a way to

ease the burden of today’s economy by renting out their homes for a week, weekend or entire season. We understand that this can be a daunting decision. Through the Tem-porary Membership program the Club has been involved with thousands of renters and homeowners through the years. The most satisfied participants are those who worked with the Pocono Pines’ real estate agencies. The renter has a point person to turn to, while at the same time the homeowner has a set of eyes looking over their property.

The rental agent can help you initially by providing you with price comparables of other available houses. Your rental agent will also inspect your home to ensure that it is renter ready. If it is not ready, they will make recommendations (and help you locate plumbers or electricians if you need them) so that you will receive the highest rent possible and your renter will have an enjoyable experience. Then your agent will work closely with a cleaning company so that your home is ready either for the next renter, or for you. And as that cleaning company becomes familiar with your property they will be able to spot any losses or damage and can notify your agent who will either resolve the concern or work with you to resolve it. Your agent will prepare your house by ensuring that the electric service, heat and water are turned on before the renter arrives and that the house is cleaned and ready for your renters. Once the renter leaves, the agent will check the house and make sure that trash and other important things have been properly

taken care of. Hopefully you and your renters will have a good experience and the renters will want to come back to Lake Naomi over and over again.

Please remember your property must have Full Amenity Family Membership so that the renters can participate in the Temporary Membership program.

For more information about the rental process contact:Century 21 Real Estate: 866-646-3601Lake Naomi Real Estate: 800-537-1479ReMax of the Poconos: 570-646-1000

Timber Trails Member GateThe Timber Trails Community As-

sociation has installed an automated Members gate system at the entrance to Timber Trails. The gate is activat-ed 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 wait-ing 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 Adminis-

trative personnel. Stickers are avail-able for purchase and application Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00

AM to 12:00 Noon at the Adminis-trative Office. Kindly note that the manufacturer does not recommend application of these stickers at tem-peratures 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. If you have ques-tions regarding this program, please

feel free to contact Association Manager Wendi Freeman at wfree-man@lakenaomiclub.com or 570,

646-9191 ext. 107.