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December 2013

I N T H I S I S S u E

Our CommunityCrime WatCh aCtivity report 2

thoughts from the manager 3

Women’s Club neWs 3

in the farms 3

2014 proposed budget 5

Calendar of EventsJanuary Calendar 6

Sports2013 golf Champions 8

football sunday 10

round by round 11

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From Your Board of DirectorsBy Steve Bunker

As I write this the leaves are mostly gone from the trees and we are starting to get a hint of winter in the air. However, even though the “busy season” has passed, we have now become a twelve month community with numerous events. We have a variety of activities planned for the youth of our community and they are being well organized by our new Recreation Director, Joe. There are numerous events planned for the Clubhouse including our annual Holiday party and New Years Eve party, both of which are traditionally very well attended and there is excellent value for the cost. All Community members in good standing are welcome to attend. The Fitness Center continues to offer various different exercise classes at different times and days all winter long. Also, the restaurant will continue to be open Thursday through Sunday with excellent specials that will appeal to the whole family. All of these activities are well publicized in the Weathervane, on our website and by e-mail. If you are not on the e-mail “blast” list, please contact the Administration office and they will add you to the list.

Shortly you will be receiving your annual dues statement in the mail. Please make it a priority to pay it in a timely manner. It is only through your support of the Community by paying your dues on time that we are able to maintain and improve our Community to make it appealing to new people who may have an interest in living in an amenity filled community such as Pocono Farms. I think you will agree that we

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BOArD OF DIreCtOrS Frank Milano, President richard McCormick Mike elbert, vice President Collette Houston-Ong Steve Bunker, treasurer Brian Cavanaugh Wayne Meyers, Secretary Peter volpe Bill Weimer

BOArD LIAISOnS A&B, environmental, PublicWorks rich McCormick Communications Collette Houston-Ong CrimeWatch Peter volpe elections/nominations Wayne Meyers Finance Steve Bunker Golf Brian Cavanaugh House rich McCormick Long range Planning Bill Weimer Pool Bill Weimer recreation Collette Houston-Ong tennis Mike elbert

AD-HOCS Insurance Frank Milano Fitness Center Mike elbert Community Garden Brian Cavanaugh Marketing Appointed as needed

COMMunICAtIOnS COMMIttee Collette Houston-Ong Linda Penett Linda Becht Marianne Stephen Sally Wachowski Peg Scott Sue Miller

neWSLetter COOrDInAtOr Denise Wilson 894-4435 ext. 106 CAPFWeathervane2@yahoo.com

DePArtMent HeADS General Manager David timko 894-4435 ext. 100 dtimko@poconofarms.com

Accounting/Office Manager Lorraine Daviduk 894-4435 ext. 103 ldaviduk@poconofarms.com

Golf Pro Joe Acla 894-4435 ext. 110 golfshop@poconofarms.com

Greens Superintendent Adam Herman 894-4435 adamh@poconofarms.com

executive Chef 894-4435 ext. 130

Food & Beverage Director katrina Weithman 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com

Activities Director Joe Sprovkin 894-4435 ext. 113 recdir@poconofarms.com

Director of Security Artie Furman 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com

Building Coordinator & Compliance Director richard Savage 894-4435 ext. 104 rsavage@poconofarms.com

MAIntenAnCe 894-4435 ext. 160 (voicemail only)

182 Lake Road • Tobyhanna, PA 18466www.poconofarms.comadmin@poconofarms.com

From Your Board of DirectorsCOntInueD FrOM PAGe 1

Crime Watch Activity ReportBY ED AALBUE • OCTOBER 2013

want people to move into our community who will buy homes that are empty and start paying dues like we do which will help us build a stronger financial base for the future.

Finally, on a related note about buying and selling homes please be aware that our real estate company is fully operating now and we have at your disposal experienced real estate professionals to help stimulate the sale of property in Pocono Farms. If either you or someone you know has an interest in buying or selling property in Pocono Farms, please contact The Pocono Farms Real Estate office as they specialize in marketing property in Pocono Farms. Your Board wishes you a very happy holiday season and hopes that 2014 is your best year ever!

We are now in the fall season with winter knocking on the door. The weather was good for the month of October. Every year on Halloween Eve (aka mischief night) the crime watch teams up with our Security Chief, Artie Furman, and patrols the community.

We do this to help keep mischief night under control. The crime watch patrol drivers that volunteered this year are: Russ Kelly, Eric Goins, Ed McDade, Maria and Joe Dean, and Sherry Zbar. All reported a quiet night. Thanks for helping out. During the month our drivers patrolled the Farms for 112 hours making our presence known in order to keep crime at a minimum.

Our snowbirds will be leaving shortly for a warmer climate. We wish them a safe trip and a good winter. This month we added a new member to our group. Welcome to Bernie Pasquale. Thanks for joining us.

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We are still looking for more drivers. If you can spare a few hours a month, call the office and someone from the committee will call you.

JUNK MAIL HELP: When you get ‘ads’ enclosed with your phone or utility bill, return these ‘ads’ with your payment. Let the sending companies throw their own junk mail away. When you get those ‘pre-approved’ letters in the mail for everything from credit cards to 2nd mortgages and similar type junk, do not throw away the return envelop.

Most of these come with postage-paid return envelopes, right? It cost them more than the regular 44 cents postage, ‘IF’ and when they receive them back. It costs them nothing if you throw them away! The postage was around 50 cents before the last increase and it is according to the weight. In that case, why not get rid of some other junk mail and put it in these cool little, postage-paid return envelopes.

If you want to remain anonymous, just make sure your name isn’t on anything you send them. You can even return the envelope empty if you want to just keep them guessing! It still costs them 44 cents.

Let’s help keep our postal service busy since they are saying that e-mail is cutting into their business profits, and that’s why they need to increase postage costs again. You get the idea!

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Articles appearing in the Weathervane are presented as a community service. they do notnecessarily represent the views of the publisher or of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. the publisher and the PFCCA disclaim any liability for any advertisements published herein, in no way endorse or guarantee these ads and reserve the right to reject any ads submitted. Position of advertising in the newspaper is not guaranteed.

Thoughts from the ManagerBy DAve tIMkO

We are getting close to wrapping up another year at Pocono Farms. I will save the full wrap up until after the first of the year when all of the final numbers are in. That being said, 2013 was a fairly good year for us overall. After a slow start to the summer season, we finally kicked into gear at the end of June with the start of the pool and swim season. The swim team had the highest amount of participants than it ever had. The volunteers and coaches made it a fun and memorable season for all. The golf season got under way in the middle of April. The early trend saw a little growth in membership. The conditions on the course all season were fantastic. All of the golf events were well attended and the food and beverage service complimented those events. We ended the season with over 37 fall golf members joining the club. The goal is to retain as many of those members for the 2014 season.

The food and beverage business did very well also. All of the larger community events were well attended. Although it is impossible to control the weather for all of these outside events, we would like to thank all of those members who continue to support us.

We also experienced a change in a key staff position. Joe Sprovkin was named our Recreation Director in August. Joe started right before Labor Day weekend. This was trial by fire as Joe had only days to prepare for the weekend. He did have a little more time to prepare for the Oktoberfest and Halloween events. Joe’s challenge going forward is to provide a diversified program for all ages. Joe had about 30 teens for the Halloween event at the community room on October 25th. This is a very positive sign. I can only anticipate the participation increasing as Joe continues to develop the programs.

Chef Rich Morgan resigned in early October after almost 6 years at Pocono Farms. He accepted a position closer to his home and family and we want to thank him for his years of service and wish him all the

best in his future endeavors. We are in the process of interviewing for our next Executive Chef. We have come a long way in our food and beverage services and hiring the right person to compliment the balance of the staff and to keep the momentum moving forward in the kitchen is critical to our future success.

Finally, as we head into winter, our equipment has been serviced and is ready to go. Please understand that we have a lot of cul-de-sacs and roads to open up during these snow events. It does take us time to get to all of them. We will always do our best in getting the roads plowed and passable in the most safe and efficient manner possible. Our main goal is to open up as much of the roadways as possible. This means we do plow the snow to the outside and not into the middle of the cul-de-sacs. As we close out 2013, we look forward to 2014 with much anticipation in our continuing efforts to make Pocono Farms the desired community in which people to choose to live. Have a safe and Merry Christmas and Holiday season with your friends and family.

Women’s Club NewsBy DArLene SCHuLtz

The highlight of the November meeting of the Pocono Farms Women's Club was a highly enlightening program centered upon nutrition for senior citizens. Terri, a social worker and Louisa, a registered dietician from Golden Living Center in East Stroudsburg provided guidelines for healthy living and suggestions for attaining improved personal goals.

The December 11th meeting is the special holiday luncheon featuring entertainment by the children of our "Mommy and Me" program. New members of The Women's Club are always welcome. Please contact the office for additional information.

In tHe FArMSPFCCA OFFICe HOurS Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm ID Badge Picture Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Capital Improvement Fees on transfer of property: House: $1,231 Lot: $616

BuILDInG reGuLAtIOnS: Permits are required from the township and from PFCCA. Please check with the office (894-4435) as to your specific needs.

• Building permit required from respective township and PFCCA before construction begins • Construction permitted from 7am - 7pm Monday- Saturday – excluding major holidays • Resale certificates are required. Fee is $200.00

reFuSe COLLeCtIOn: Curbside pickup on household trash is done on Mondays beginning at 6am by PantherWaste Systems 1-877-499-2783 excluding major holidays. Alternate collection days will be posted on our website at www.poconofarms.com.

PantherWaste Systems will only pick up household trash. If you have any other items to discard, please call them at 1-877-499-2783 to set up arrangements. A bulk waste price list is available in the Administration Office or on the website.

recycling is picked up every other Monday. DuMPSter HOurS: Sunday from 10am – 2pm Wednesday & Friday from 8am – noon

AnIMALS: Dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property at all times. Wildlife, such as deer and black bear, are common at Pocono Farms. We ask that you nOt FeeD any wild animals.

eMerGenCIeS: For ALL emergencies including medical or fire please contact 911 first, then contact Public Safety at 570-894-4435 x105.

Weathervane DeADLIne nOtICe In order to produce a better newspaper for the Community, a Weathervane submission deadline has been established. All articles, announcements, classified ads, etc. must be submitted to the newsletter Coordinator on or before the 5th of each month for publication in the next issue of the Weathervane. Submissions made after this date will not be considered until the following month. your cooperation is appreciated. Publication of articles is subject to the approval of the Communication Committee.

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Pocono Farms Events

CASINO BUS TRIPWHEN: January 22nd, 10am-5pm WHERE: Sands Casino, Bethlehem COST: $20 per person Included: Transportation $20 in slot play $5 food credit

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The bus will depart from the clubhouse at 10am and return at approx. 5pm. We need a minimum of 35 people. Sign up in the Administration Office. Payment due at time of sign up.

Sign up Deadline: Monday, January 6th

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2014 Proposed Budget - Posting$

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2014 Proposed Operating Budget$

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POCONO FARMS COuNtRy Club

2013 ChAMPiONSHan dic ap To u rnam enT

Champion: 90 Ed Ryan

Blue Tee Division: 105 Tom Sirolly

White Tee Division: 90 Ed Ryan

Red Tee Division: 91 Patti Walsh

m en ’ s clu b cHam pio n s Hip

Champion: Jeff Bunker

1st Flight: Jake Holeva

2nd Flight: Richard Bonk

3rd Flight: Steve Bunker

4th Flight: Rodger Spear

5th Flight: Ken Lutz

l adie s’ clu b cHam pio n s Hip

Champion: Patti Walsh

2nd Flight: Joann Shields

3rd Flight: Carol McDonnell

s enio r m en ’ s clu b cHam pio n s Hip

Champion: Tom Sirolly

1st Flight: Rick Vodilko

2nd Flight: Ken Lutz

3rd Flight: Ed Ryan

s enio r l adie s’ clu b cHam pio n s Hip

Champion: A.J. Oravec

1st Flight: Sharon Spear

2nd Flight: Gail Brescher

pre sid enT’ s cu p – sin g le s Patti Walsh

pre sid enT’ s cu p – d o u b le s Jim Ribardo & Carolyn DeBrincat

m em b er appreciaTio n

62 Tim Holland, Brian Kuhns,

Joann Shields & Joan Antola

icebre aker s cr am b le

1st Flight: 60 Jeff Bunker, Jim Ribardo,

Joann Shields & Paul Kelly

2nd Flight: 66 Bob Brooker, Rich McCormick,

Russ Kelly & Isobel Nemetz

9 H o le s H o oTo uT may 26TH Mark Zabriski

9 H o le s H o oTo uT J u ly 5TH Steve Bunker

parenT- cHild To u rnam enT 77 Greg & Sara Shields

Hawaiian luau

1st Flight: 60 Mark Zabriski, Suzie Armbruster

Brian Kuhns & Donna D’Amore

2nd Flight: 70 Ed Miller, A.J. Oravec,

Ed Bragger & Barbara Bragger

3rd Flight: 72 Rodger Spear, Sharon Spear,

Beth Zampogna & Jason Fulmer

g low ball s cr am b le 17 Tommy Stultz, Gary Russin & Neil Carlson

8 ” cu p 66 Jeff Bunker & Bob Drygas

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Red Team:

Steve Bunker Frank DeBrincat

Tommy Stultz A.J. Oravec,

Jim Ribardo Greg Shields,

Jim Sturtevant Shane Falls,

Rich Brescher Rodger Spear

Ed Ryan Matt Monti

5TH an n ual Tu rke y ba s H

61 Mark Zabriski, Dean Barone,

Dan Kosmala & Aaron Gerlach

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Carol McDonnell, Joan Antola

& John Antola Jr.

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HOlIdAy HOURSAdministrAtion office Hours

Tuesday 12/24 8:30am - 12:30pm

Wednesday 12/25 CLOSED

Thursday 12/26 CLOSED

Friday 12/27 CLOSED

Saturday 12/28 CLOSED

Sunday 12/29 CLOSED

Monday 12/30 8:30am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 12/31 8:30am - 12:30pm

Wednesday 1/1 CLOSED

clubHouse Hours

Monday 12/23 CLOSED

Tuesday 12/24 CLOSED

Wednesday 12/25 CLOSED

Thursday 12/26 4pm - 10pm

Friday 12/27 4pm - 11pm

Saturday 12/28 12pm - 11pm

Sunday 12/29 12pm - 7pm

Monday 12/30 CLOSED

Tuesday 12/31 CLOSED

(except for NYE Party)

Wednesday 1/1 CLOSED

compActor Hours

Wednesday 12/25 CLOSED

Thursday 12/26 8am - 12pm

Friday 12/27 8am - 12pm

Sunday 12/29 10am - 12pm

Wednesday 1/1 CLOSED

Thursday 1/2 8am - 12pm

Friday 1/3 8am - 12pm

Sunday 1/5 10am - 2pm

2013/14 BOARd Of dIReCTORSmeeTINg SCHedUleALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OThERwISE NOTED

Friday, December 20th

Friday, January 24th

Friday, February 21st

Work Session

Friday, March 21st

Friday, April 25th

Wednesday, May 21st

Friday, June 27th

Friday, July 18th

Saturday, July 19th

10am Annual Meeting

As approved at the

7/31/13

Reorganizational Meeting

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conTacT THe pro sHop To sign up 570-894-4435 x 111

(Deadline July 9th)

ThiRsTYThuRsDAYs6:00—8:00pmEach Thursday we have a different beer special! Ask your bartender or server for details

To reserve a table contact Katrina 570-894-4435, ext 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com

December 5th - Stuffed Pasta Night $9 Shells, manicotti, tortellini with a variety of fillings, Caesar salad and breadsticks.

December 12th - Chicken Francaise $11 With rice pilaf and honey glazed carrots. Tossed salad and rolls.

December 19th - Southwestern Night $10 Chili, nacho and baked potato bar, made to order quesadilla’s with an array of choices, salad and rolls

December 26th - Braised Beef Stew $12 Prepared with winter vegetables, served with mashed potatoes, tossed salad and rolls.

Football Sunday

in the Grill Room

Beginning at Noon

EVERY SUNDAYHot dogs $1.75 Add chili or cheese $1.25

Wings 1/2 dozen $3.50 Dozen $7.00

Slider Trio Platter 1 cheeseburger slider, 1 chicken slider and 1 pulled pork slider. With french fries $8.95

All day beer specials!

1:00pm Oakland Raiders @ New York Jets Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Stellers 4:25pm New York Giants @ San Diego Chargers

1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings Seattle Sea Hawks @ New York Giants 4:05pm New York Jets @ Carolina Panthers

1:00pm Cleveland Browns @ New York Jets Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles 4:05pm New York Giants @ Detroit Lions 4:25pm Pittsburgh Steelers @ Green Bay Packers

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH - Served with French fries — $8.95

SAUSAGE & PEPPER HERO - Served with choice of side — $8.95

BAKED MAC-N-CHEESE - topped with bacon — $5.95

DECEMBER 8TH

DECEMBER 15TH

DECEMBER 22ND

SPECIAL

SPECIAL

SPECIAL

1:00pm Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets Arizona Cardinals @ Philadelphia Eagles

MINI QUESADILLAS - Your choice beef or chicken — $3.75

DECEMBER 1STSPECIAL

1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins Washington Redskins @ New York Giants Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers POT ROAST HOAGIE - Served with onion rings — $9.95

DECEMBER 29TH

SPECIAL

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SAve THe dATeGolf Committee Meeting Dates

Dec/Jan – no meeting

February 7, 2014

March 14, 2014

April 11, 2014

May 9, 2014

June 13, 2014

July 11, 2014

August 8, 2014

Round by RoundBy JOe ACLA

As I sit here and start to write this article for the December weathervane, I find it hard to believe that the 2013 golf season is over, as well as my 9th year here at Pocono Farms. This year has been a great year for golf. We picked up 35 new members in the spring and then picked up 37 Fall Specials bringing our year end membership number to 251 members.

I want to say welcome to all the new members and look forward to all of you returning for the 2014 golf season. All of this couldn’t have taken place without a great team effort from Adam Herman and his great staff on the golf course keeping us in the best shape of any golf course in the area all season long.

I also want to thank my staff starting with our Assistant Golf Professional, Matt Monti, who joined our team this spring and has grown into a very good Golf Professional. The outside staff again did a great job this year keeping everything running smoothly with the carts and 1st tee. Starting in the early part of 2014, we will be contacting all of the members to get feedback from you so we can make your experience here at Pocono Farms a better one.

I want to thank all of the members who participated in the all of the Club events this year. Congratulations

#5 White Tee#6 White Tee#7 white Tee# 12 White Tee#13 Red Tee

From L to R: Tim Holland, Laurie McDonald, Joe Acla, Frank Debrincat, and Greg Shields at the National Scramble Championship, Orlando FL.

#14 Red Tee#15 Red Tee#16 Red Tee#17 white Tee#18 Red Tee

to all the winners from the 2013 golf season. The list is located on the web page under “Member’s Corner.” I hope that ALL members have a safe and happy holiday season and again, I look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.

In October, a team from Pocono Farms represented the Club in Orlando for the National Scramble Championship. The team consisted of Tim Holland, Frank Debrincat, Greg Shields, Laurie McDonald and PGA Professional, Joe Acla. The tournament was held on 2 of the Disney courses, Lake Buena Vista and Magnolia. The team finished in 10th place and had a great time.

In an ongoing effort to keep Pocono Farms Country Club an enjoyable place to play, Adam and his crew over the last 2 years have been adding new red and white tee boxes. All of the work is in line with the master plan and the final project will be completed later this year and opened for play in the 2014 golf season. The following tee boxes have been added:

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