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Photo by: Michael Szczepkowski WHAT’S INSIDE President’s Message...........................Pg 3 General Manager’s Message...............Pg 4 “Views from the Lake”.................Pgs 9-11 The “Rec” Report..............................Pg 12 Independence Weekend Pictures.................................Pgs 14 & 15 ALCA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.............................Pgs 18 & 19 Chief’s Corner..................................Pg 25 ARROWHEAD’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On Saturday October 12th, Arrowhead Lake celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary with a day full of events for members of all ages! During the day, members enjoyed activities, refreshments and speeches from former Board Presidents of Arrowhead Lake including Bill Lucas, Jerry Grlica, Ricky James and Al Link. In the evening a Dinner & Dance was held in celebration of this Community’s Golden Anniversary. All those in attendance had a great time and were able to mix and mingle with fellow members, both new and old. Thank you to all who participated, enjoyed, volunteered and planned the day’s events! Environmental News...............Pgs 28 & 29 Kristin Loughran Recreation & Lodge Manager BOD ALCA/ASC Meetings Synopsis.................................Pgs 33 & 34 View 50th Anniversary Pictures on Pages 18 & 19 Sewer News......................................Pg 27 Member Services: 570-646-1771 Lodge Front Desk: 570-643-9323 Fax: 570-643-5419 Board of Directors Bill Lucas - President Pat Tierney - Vice President Tom Filla - Secretary Gerry Burke - Treasurer Jerry Grlica - Assistant Secretary Ruth Ann Murphy - Assistant Treasurer Barbara Zimmerman Joan Mullen Tony Russo Arrowhead Lake Facility Phone Numbers Welcome Center/Member Services Building/Security........570-646-1771 Lodge Front Desk/Recreation Services.............................570-643-9323 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire, Ambulance & Police - 9 1 1 Security/Member Services/Welcome Center 7 days - 24 hours Lodge Hours Monday-Friday 2PM-10PM Saturday & Sunday 10AM-10PM Board of Directors Monthly Meetings Schedule Saturday, November 2, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013 Saturday, January 4, 2014 Saturday, February 1, 2014 961 Arrowhead Drive v Pocono Lake, PA 18347 2 Message from the president Dear members of Arrowhead Lake Community Associations. I bring you greetings from your Board of Directors. I want to thank my fellow Directors for giving me the opportunity to serve as President of your Association for a second term. Wow, what a great summer at the lake. Our Recreation Staff under the leadership of Kristin Loughran, did an outstanding job. Special thanks to the Recreation Committee and all of the volunteers. I hesitate to mention a few of the activities for fear of leaving something out; but here it goes. The Memorial Weekend Dinner Dance was a great success with a catered meal and great music. The bonfire and outstanding fireworks on the 4th of July was a great event (fireworks are booked for 2014, for the 4th). The Independence Festival included a petting zoo and circus group. Let’s not forget the dunk tank; I was dunked more than any other volunteer. Our Rapid Arrows Swim team competed all summer. Swimming lessons and Camp Koda were packed with youngsters. One of the largest youth events at the lake every summer is the Fishing Derby. One hundred plus kids enjoyed two days of fun and fishing. Special thanks to the many volunteers for the derby. Tennis and youth tennis lessons continue to be very popular. This year we introduced pickle ball at the Minisink courts. Special thanks to member/volunteer, Gene Melleno, for his instructions/guidance. Our facilities continue to look outstanding under the direction of John Cardiello and his staff. Special thanks to the garden group for their help in the community. Management and the Board continue to work with our engineering firms on the following projects: Lake Reclamation & Lewis Creek Project, sewer infiltration in our gravity feed sewer lines and the retrofits of prior work. Early in 2009, work began on the Arrowhead Sewer Company called Act 537, an act governing the sewage facilities for Arrowhead Lake Community Association. Prior to this act, over seven (7) miles of low-pressure sewer lines had been installed without proper DEP permitting. In August of 2011, as part of the after the fact (Wild-Cat) sewer line permitting, DEP issued a water quality management permit for the approximate seven (7) miles of previously constructed low-pressure sanitary sewer lines. As such, DEP required modification and retrofit work to include: replacement of two (2) undersized sections of existing low-pressure sewer lines, terminal cleanouts, valves, flushing connections and the replacement of three (3) stream crossings around both lakes to achieve a three (3) feet of cover below the stream bed. After much planning and two (2) bid procesess, Smart Recycling Company Inc. (SRI), was awarded the project. SRI started the sewer retrofit/stream crossing project in August 2013 and expects a substantial completion by the end of November 2013. As part of the Arrowhead Sewer Company’s Strategic Plan to provide sewage services to the community through extension of the sewer lines, we (Arrowhead Sewer Company) are required by DEP to complete the modifications, retrofits and stream crossings as set forth in the current water quality permit; no further plans and applications would be approved until such work is completed. We’re also under DEP mandate to begin remediation of the gravity feed infiltration problem by 2017. The Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee has completed their project, and the plan has been presented to the Board for review. The plan is an impressive document. The document will be rolled out this fall to the community and will be a road map for the future of ALCA. Implementation will require a By-Laws change in 2014. Mark your calendars, recreation has a catered New Years Eve Party planned at the Lodge, with child care provided at the Clubhouse. Buy your tickets early, space is limited. Enjoy the fall season! Enrich your experience at the lake and volunteer. Sincerely, Bill Lucas, President “See you at the Lodge!” 3 Message from the general manager Welcome to fall all Arrowhead Lake Members! I hope you are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful foliage that is found all over our beautiful community. On behalf of management I would like to welcome the 2013-2014 Board of Directors and express our excitement for another year of working together to implement changes and standards that can and will make the community a better place to live. I’d like to touch on a few key projects that have been priorities for the staff over the past year. We continue to work on the 2014 budget with a focus on saving money, and increasing revenue for the community. The development of the reserve study, and the help of the Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee and volunteers involved have given us clear goals toward keeping the community on the right track financially. There are a couple of important projects that are being completed this year to protect the ecological and environmental integrity of our community. The stream crossing project is in the process of being completed within the mandates of the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain a clean and environmentally sound lake. We continue to work on the Lake reclamation project with F. X. Browne to restore the lake to its best possible condition. We will be taking advantage of mandated restitution of wetlands, by the Department of Environmental Protection. H&K will be restoring a section of our property. An estimated 150 truck- loads of debris is to be removed from the “stump dump”, at no cost to us. Recently, the Board has adopted a House Color standard for any new construction or repainting taking place in the community. I encourage anyone interested, to stop by the Member Services Building and view the color board posted in the lobby. I think that you will find that there are hundreds of options for any upcoming projects you may have. I will leave you with the assurance that management is working hard to maintain the standards of this community and to create events and programs that all members can enjoy in the coming year! I wish all of you a happy and safe holiday season! Lonnie D. Howard, CMCA, AMS ALCA/ASC General Manager Do you have a question? Do you have a concern regarding ALCA? Have you heard a rumor that’s keeping you up at night? Call or email me direct: Ask a question and you’ll get a straight answer. Bill Lucas, ALCA Board, President Billlucasalca@gmail.com Cell: 215-962-8209 Office: 215-757-6988 Office toll free: 1-877-910-8612 Always available to the membership Manager Directory Lonnie Howard...........................................................General Manager Carl Kochis.......................................................................Security Chief Charlie Hozempa..............................................Accounting Controller Danielle Decker...............Executive Asst./Member Services Director Brittany Ott............................Communications Marketing Specialist Kristin Loughran......................................Recreation/Lodge Manager John Cardiello....................................Facilities Maintenance Director Bob DuBoice............................Roads/Ditches Maintenance Director Joe Rehm...............................................................Sewer Plant Manager Jill Ziegler....................................................................Aquatics Director Ashley Nyitray.........................................................Day Camp Director 4 EMERGENCY RESTAURANTS POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: 9 1 1 Luciano’s - on 940 West Dominics’s Pizza - on 940 West Robert Christian’s - on 940 West Chat N’ Chew Cafe - in Blakeslee Village Papa Santos Pizza - in Blakeslee Village China Pearl - in Blakeslee Plaza Boulder View Tavern - on 903 Brooklyn Bridge Pizza - in Blakeslee Plaza Subway - in Blakeslee Plaza Woody’s Country House - on 115 S Village Squire - on 115 S off of 940 Farmers Market - in Blakeslee Village Murphy’s Loft - on 115 S off of 940 W Louie’s Prime Steak House - on S Lake Drive Shenanigans - on S Lake Drive Nick’s Lake House - on S Lake Drive Jubilee Restaurant - on 940 E KFC - on 940 E Long John Silver’s - on 940 E McDonald’s - on 940 E Perkins - on 940 E Pioneer Dinner - on 940 E Smuggler’s Cove - on Route 611 Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse - on Route 611 POLICE (Non-Emergency) Pocono Mountain Regional Police 570-895-2400 TOWNSHIPS Coolbaugh Township: 570-894-8490 Tobyhanna Township: 570-646-1212 UTILITIES Frontier Phone/Internet: 800-225-5282 PPL Electricity: 800-342-5775 PennDot Road Conditions: 800-932-4600 Blue Ridge Cable: 570-839-3550 Waste Mangement/Garbage: 800-621-2100 Pocono Lake Post Office: 570-646-3929 SCHOOLS Pocono Mountain West High School: 570-839-7121 Clear Run Intermediate School: 570-894-9446 Tobyhanna Elementary Center: 570-646-2721 Pocono Mountain Academy: 570-595-9518 Monsignor McHugh Elementary School: 570-595-7463 HOUSES OF WORSHIP Grocery & Drug Stores Liquor Stores and Beer Distributers Faith Lutheran Church -- Blakeslee: 570-646-0309 Living Hope Baptist Church -- Mt. Pocono: 570-839-5900 St. Maximillan Kolbe -- Pocono Lake: 570-646-6424 St. Mary of the Mount -- Mt. Pocono: 570-839-2537 St. Nicholas Byzantine -- Pocono Summit: 570-839-8090 St. Marks -- Thornhurst: 570-472-3061 St. Elizabeth -- Bear Creek: 570-472-3061 Pocono Lake United Methodist Church -- Pocono Lake: 570-646-2650 Thornhurst United Methodist Church -- Thornhurst: 570-842-1434 Wesleyan Church of Pocono Lake -- Pocono Lake: 570-646-9181 B’nai Harim (Children of the Mountain) -- Pocono Pines: 570-646-0100 Temple Israel of the Poconos -- Stroudsburg: 570-421-8781 Pinewood Deli (right outside main gate) beer available Towards Blakeslee (Route 940 West) Aharts Market Wine and Spirits Harmony Beverage Dollar General Family Dollar CVS Pharmacy Wawa (open 24 hours) Towards Mt. Pocono (Route 940 East) Rite Aid Wal-Mart Super Center ShopRite K-Mart Weis Wine and Spirits HOSPITALS Geisinger Community Medical Center (CMC) -- Scranton: 570-969-8000 Moses Taylor Hospital -- Scranton: 570-340-2100 Geisinger Wyoming Valley -- Wilkes-Barre: 570-808-7300 Veterans Administration Medical Center -Wilkes-Barre: 570-824-3521 Pocono Medical Immediate Care Center -Tobyhanna: 570-839-1400 Pocono Medical Center -- East Stroudsburg: 570-421-4000 Regional Hospital of Scranton -Scranton: 570-348-7100 WANT TO PLACE AN AD IN THE NEXT SMOKE SIGNAL, FUTURE SUMMER REC GUIDE OR ON OUR WEBSITE? Forms are available online at www.arrowheadca.org under E-forms. If you have any questions, contact Brittany Ott, at alca_bott@frontier.com. DENTISTS Michael Olinits, D.D.S. -- Pocono Summit Plaza - on 940 E John Mann, D.M.D. -- Blakeslee on 940 W James Rinehimer, D.D.S. -Pocono Lake - on 940 W 5 Homes In Arrowhead Lake Community LAKEFRONT LAKEFRONT LAKEVIEW LA K EF RO NT 325 Owassa Drive 1229 Arrowhead Drive MLS #128622; $350,000 3 Le v el s 534 Maxatawny Drive MLS #131951; $249,000 c Sa e d l Ca Featured Listing 1033 Arrowhead Drive MLS #131746; $269,900 Ne ar P oo l 7697 Lake Shore Drive MLS #13450; $225,000 l oo P ar Ne 238 Wyomissing Drive MLS #126107; $155,000 2060 Lehigh Drive MLS #PM1179; $109,900 2 Car Garage MLS #PM1431; $649,900 2 Kitchens 320 Stroud Court MLS #127976; $189,900 312 Arapaho Drive MLS #PM3047; $228,500 On 1.78AC Re Ne ar nt a 2 l H is t or y Po ol s MLS #PM2450; $135,000 674 Maxatawny Court Over Sized Garage Custom Chalet 207 Wyomissing Drive 152 Maxatawny Drive 231 Chinook Circle MLS #114406; $163,000 MLS #131129; $154,000 ol Po ar e N MLS #13596; $154,000 Near New Lodge Rancher 135 Towanda Trail MLS #122099; $83,000 Under Contract & Sold In 1 Day! 128 Moshannon Drive Under Contract 36 Days! 154 Wyalusing Drive MLS #PM1369; $194,500 1706 Indiana Court MLS #PM802; $129,500 New Listing Rental History 4145 Catawissa Drive 186 Canoe Trail 149 Mohican Trail 2218 Lehigh Drive MLS #PM2381; $103,500 MLS #131769; $72,500 MLS #132342; $83,000 MLS #PM3441; $64,500 ! LD SO Under Contract 22 Days! 6155 Chickasa Drive Big Bas Lake 1506 Onoko Path ! LD SO Under Contract 72 Days! 332 Arapaho Drive Homes In Other Communities 142 Netcong Circle 12.78AC New Listing The Village At Camelback Lake Harmony Estates 206 Wood Street Lake Naomi Club 5 Forti Court MLS #PM2169; $365,000 330 Route 423 121 Cross Country Lane MLS #PM1195; $200,000 MLS #PM3890; $155,000 Call for our complete list of lots Arrowhead Lake 66912 Outer Drive MLS #PM2798 $4,500 27812 Orono Drive MLS #124666 $8,000 6226 Ottawa Trail MLS #13707 $9,000 5210721 Choctaw Drive MLS #113864 $15,800 Split Rock Other Communities 7236 Lake Shore Drive MLS #113874 $17,900 160 King Arthur Road MLS #PM1601 $18,995 9287 Honovi Drive MLS #113873 $17,900 13 Antler Drive MLS #129371 $25,000 13190519 Wyomissing Dr MLS #13707 $9,000 207 Wood Street Under Contract 131054 Lake Shore Drive MLS #PM1685 $19,000 Sweet Briar Road MLS #PM3977 $75,000 Glen Onoko Estates Jeff Rickert, RSPS License RS294217 Heather Rickert, RSPS License RS295398 109 Chippy Circle MLS #124637; $185,000 Email: jeffrickertteam@kw.com 832 Tannery Road MLS #PM658; $359,900 Lap Pool In Home 7 Woods End MLS #129969; $499,900 Area Attractions Pocono Raceway - Rt 115 - 1(800) RACEWAY Pocono Go Karts - Rt 209 - 570-223-6299 Entertainment Mt Airy Casino - Rt 611 - 570-839-8816 Mohegan Sun & Pocono Downs (Casino) - Hwy 315 570-831-2100 Sherman Theater - Main St/Stroudsburg, PA - 570-420-2808 Horseback Riding Deer Path Stable - Rt 940 - 570-443-4431 Happy Trails Riding Stable - Rt 611 - 570-839-8340 Mohegan Sun & Pocono Downs - Hwy 315 - 570-825-6681 Golf Courses Mount Airy Golf Club - Rt 611 - 570-243-5240 Jack Frost National - Rt 940 - 570-443-2414 Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Course - Rt 940 - 570-839-7111 Mt. Pocono Golf Club - Rt 940 - 570-839-6061 Glenbrook Golf Course - Stroudsburg, PA - 570-424-8544 Mt Laurel Golf Club - White Haven, PA - 570-443-7424 Split Rock Golf Club - Lake Harmony, PA - 570-722-9111 Thornhurst Country Club (9 holes) - Thornhurst, PA 570-472-9079 Stone Meadows Golf Club - White Haven, PA - 570-472-3870 Water Parks/Water Activities Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - Tannersville, PA 570-629-1661 Split Rock H2O - Lake Harmony, PA - 570-722-9111 Whitewater Challengers Rafting - White Haven, PA 570-443-9543 Shopping The Crossings Premium Outlets - Tannersville, PA Movie Theaters Casino Theater - Rt 611 - 570-839-7831 Cinemark Strouds Mall - Rt 611 - 570-421-1284 Cinemark Cinemas - Moosic, PA - 570-961-5943 Split Rock Resort Theatre - 570-712-9111 Sight-Seeing Bushkill Falls - Bushkill, PA - 570-588-6682 Water Gap Trolly - Main Street/Rt 611 - 570-476-9766 Other Outdoor Activities Skirmish Paintball - Jim Thorpe, PA - 1(800)-SKIRMISH Adventure Sports - Rt 209 - 570-223-0505 7 CALL Neal Van Hine, Realtor® 570.269.2319 RS 299306 CALL Arlene Hart Van Hine, Realtor® 877.646.7584 (ext. 15) RS 212139L E-mail: teamv@century21.com website: teamvanhine.com The Neal Van Hine Team MLS #PM-1161, $49,888 MLS #PM-4507, $58,900 MLS #12-2232, $58,000 MLS #12-2228, $65,500 MLS #PM-2618, $68,606 MLS #12-4320, $68,888 MLS #11-2686, $79,888 MLS #11-4809, $79,888 MLS #PM-2364, $81,888 MLS #12-5400, $117,888 MLS #12-9905, $119,888 MLS #11-3926, $122,888 MLS #PM-2829, $124,900 MLS #PM-862, $175,000 MLS #PM-4688, $134,950 MLS #PM-2367, $139,900 MLS #PM-2780, $166,000 MLS #13-1851, $169,511 MLS #13-2313, $443,817 MLS #PM-4964, $178,000 MLS #11-3605, $179,500 MLS #PM-5333, $189,497 MLS #11-2412, $64,700 MLS #12-4012, $74,888 MLS #11-3602, $83,610 MLS #11-3739, $214,900 MLS #12-402, $75,925 MLS #PM-2614, $96,430 MLS #PM-449, $129,888 LAND FOR SALE 53-11-1 LOCUST RIDGE RD • MLS #10-7002, $4,000 12-1505-15 WYALUSING Dr. • MLS #10-5974, $7,900 28-34-7 MICHIGANA-AKA OLD LAKE SHORE • MLS #09-5825, $8,000 27-80-13 N. ARROW DRIVE • MLS #12-355, $8,000 8&9-30-8 NETCONG DRIVE • MLS #12-2343, $8,000 5-13-2 ARROWHEAD (AKA LAKE SHORE) DR. • MLS #13-2228, $9,500 19-1604-16 TAMMANY DR. • MLS #11-1959, $9,600 7-9-1 MOHICAN TRAIL • MLS #12-1974, $10,000 1-2001-20 SAFRO COURT • MLS #PM-3248, $10,000 14-1720-17 WECHEQUTANK DRIVE • MLS #PM-3251, $10,000 7 Maxatawany Drive • MLS #12-3489, $12,000 5-1804-18 WYOMISSING DRIVE • MLS #12-4768, $12,000 9-3-1 ARROWHEAD DR-AKA LAKE SHORE DR • MLS #12-5365, $25,000 19-3-1 ARROWHEAD DRIVE • MLS #PM-2854, $30,000 56&57-3-2 Arrowhead Drive • MLS #13-877, $67,867 VIEWS FROM THE LAKE ALCA has instituted a column for the residents of Arrowhead Lake. Under the heading “Views from the Lake”, the Smoke Signals will be publishing letters, comments and stories from our members. The articles will not be changed or edited by anyone. The following guidelines will be adhered to as follows: A letter/article to be published in the ALCA Smoke Signals is meant to express your opinion, point of view and/ or observation of the local scene. State the topic you are writing about. Be clear about its goal and what you’re trying to achieve. Focus on your subject by sticking to a single main point. Letters should be approximately 250 words or less. Be as accurate as possible. Choose words carefully and keep the tone respectful. Avoid personal attacks. End your letter with your name, lot/block/section and telephone number where you can be contacted (only your name will be published in the paper). If your letter is found to be inappropriate, it will not be published and will not be returned to the sender. Letters are to be sent to: Arrowhead Lake Community Association Attn: “Views from the Lake.” 961 Arrowhead Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 Or via email alcamail@epix.net or on the Arrowhead Website www.arrowheadca.org It is important to have a venue where opinions can be freely stated. Please use this space as your soapbox or platform to state your opinion. I would like to thank the two security guards who responded to the home where I had fallen and had a hard hit to the head on a rock. Larry and Dave who arrived that night, were very friendly and helpful as we were waiting for “Thornhurst Ambulance Co” to come check on me. Larry arrived first, then Dave came to drive me home from my friends where the fall occurred, and Larry followed. Thornhurst arrived very quickly also, had my husband follow us to Geisinger ER. They did a great job getting me there safely and taking good care of me on the way. Thanks to Sue Remak and her son Matthew who were on duty that night. This was a first for us; but we know from many others how our Security and Thornhurst Fire & Ambulance work swiftly and well together. We’re glad they’re here for all of us at Arrowhead. Thanks again for the great job folks!! Sincerely, Russ & Mary Fifer 9 Views from the lake cont. Dear Fellow ALCA Members, The area at the mail boxes looks great! I would like to thank all the volunteers who put their time and effort into making Arrowhead the wonderful community that it is; rather than sitting home and complaining about everything that takes place in Arrowhead. We have the greatest Board that we have ever had. I am so happy that the members who are on the BOD now will continue to keep up the wonderful work they have already done. The Recreation Department has been doing a wonderful job since Kristen and her team took Arrowhead’s activities to a whole other level. The activities that were set up for the week of July 4th provided something for everyone to do. The only suggestion I have is we need a new restaurant to do the PIG ROAST. I have been to a couple of pig roasts and we actually had a pig being turned over the roaster an apple in its mouth with all the meat inside a pig. This restaurant took a pig sliced it opened and stuffed it with pull pork only and then they also ran out of food. I feel insulted that they think the members of ALCA would not notice that we are much smarter than they think. I have complete confidence that Kristin and her team will take care of this next year. We need to have a fall dinner catered by Boulder View Tavern. The dinner was fantastic along with the food. The Prime Rib was excellent! I would also like to thank Bill Lucas our BOD President for the birthday party he had for Lonnie Howard our General Manager. I would like to add that he paid for it out of his own pocket. It was so nice of him and we did not have to hear a zillion complaints about ALCA paying for it. Enjoy the rest of the Fall season in our GREAT COMMUNITY! Mary T Parker Arrowhead Lake has developed a problem (identified by the PA – DEP) with our sewer system which needs costly attention. The older gravity system has been found to have sewer pipes which are collapsing while some of the ‘newer’ installations have collapsed or were not laid out with proper backfill. This is an unfortunate situation which will cost the members a great deal of money to fix. The ‘causes’ of this problem are best left to professionals who can look over work done in the past to see if we can recover any funds spent to build some of the newer section of sewer. It is my hope to find reasonable solutions to a challenging problem. My suggestions would include: The Board might explore ‘selling the sewer plant’ to a private sewer company which has the expertise and qualified staff to resolve our problems. Our wonderful volunteer Board and Sewer Committee members cannot be expected to have the skills to solve this daunting problem. Perhaps exploring solutions should involve sale of the plant. Both committees could explore, with the assistance of professional engineers solutions that allow us to continue ownership of the plant but repairs which will meet the standards of the State but be ‘cost effective’ for the community. The Financing of a total rebuilding is going to be costly(clearly in the millions of dollars). Would it beneficial for the Board to establish a committee with members who have expertise in financial matters to explore financing? A clear statement of exactly what the problem(s) uncovered by the DEP needs to be shared with membership. We have some very talented men and women within our community who could lend their expertise to come up with a solution. Please consider sharing these thoughts with the membership through our Smoke Signals publication. Yours truly, Rev. Edward P. Doran, Ph.D. (member since 1984) 10 Concerning the New House Color Regulation September 22, 2013 At the August Board of Directors (BOD) meeting the controversial House Color Regulation was passed by a 5:4 vote. This regulation requires members submit a color chip to the Environmental Officer for his comparison to a color chart, and issuance of a “no-fee” permit for painting/residing any part of any structure on your property. This permit is required even if you are using the same color as your existing structure. The Environmental Officer is here 3 days a week necessitating an appointment. The chip color must be close to the chart color as is judged by the Environmental Officer. The vague term: “In the same family” was repeated multiple times by the Chairperson of the A&B committee when presenting this regulation. However, homeowners have experienced that if a color is near the opposite end of a chip that has the same color as on the chart (paint company indication of “same family”) the color will NOT be approved and no permit issued. The fine for painting without a permit is $500. I submitted a petition to conduct a survey at the September 2013 BOD meeting. It was signed by 83 members “in good standing” who believe the Board acted without proper membership input when they passed the new Regulation requiring the use of Approved Colors for members’ buildings. I DID NOT ask the BOD to repeal this regulation….only to survey the membership and determine if the majority of responders support the regulation. If it is found that the majority do not support it, then I believe the BOD has an ethical duty to repeal the regulation. Speaking of ethics, it is stated in the Code of Conduct “...Any existing or potential conflict of interest must be disclosed to the board, and the conflicted board member must not vote on the issue which raises the conflict...” Each BOD member sign this Code of Conduct when they take office and all volunteers receive it yearly. The chairperson of the A&B Committee, is the wife of the BOD Liaison for the committee. These are the 2 strongest positions on any committee even if the Liaison cannot vote. This BOD member should have abstained from voting due to “conflict of interest”. Therefore, I question the validity of the passage of this Regulation. This is not an issue which affects ALCA’s safety, the health of its environment or its roads, ditches and amenities. The issue deals with individual preferences and seeks to place controls on those preferences. This Regulation sets a dangerous precedent. If allowed to stand, without approval by the membership in the form of a survey, what is to prevent a BOD from limiting what you can plant, or what garden art you can display, or if you can display a wreath on your door? These are the type of limitations many communities have, who were started with this type of regulation. ALCA was NOT founded with this type of regulation and will celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary in October. Why is a retro-fit needed at this time? Members bought here without these regulations and will continue to do so. I have received a reply email from Bill Lucus, President of the BOD, which in a nutshell states the enforcement will continue to be “monitored”. There is no mention of a survey or of the “conflict of interest” I raised. Please contact the BOD and/or write to the “Views From The Lake” to express your opinion. Ruth Berke The “rec” Report By: Kristin Loughran, Recreation & Lodge Manager Coming into this winter season the Recreation Department would like to remind members that there is still a lot to do here on the weekends! Our monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfasts, Kid’s Crafts, Dessert & Coffee with the General Manager, Potlucks, Dinners, Movie nights, and Football games on the big screen are just a few events that happen every month in the Fall/Winter Season. We are particularly looking forward to the New Year’s Eve Party that will be taking place on Tuesday, December 31st at the Lodge. This event will be a catered dinner with dancing and a champagne toast at midnight! Tickets will go fast so make sure to get yours early. We will also be having a Kid’s Rec Night at the Clubhouse at the same time - there will be something for everyone! Looking ahead, next summer the Recreation Department is looking to cater to the interests of the community and allow for programs to be accessible for members who spend any amount of time in Arrowhead this summer, whether a week or the entire season! If there is an event or activity that you feel Arrowhead Lake is missing out on, please feel free to contact me at alca_kloughran@frontier.com. Thanks to a committed member, this year we were able to bring Pickleball to the community- your interest could be next! The Recreation Department would like to encourage all members to visit the Lodge and take a tour of the facility. We have great rental packages and would love to accommodate your future events! The view from the deck is breath taking, no matter the season! Come, relax, read a book, play pool, use the fitness center or just hang out with friends and family! Have questions about the Lodge? Feel free to contact myself, or the Recreation staff at (570) 643-9323. Lastly, but most definitely not least, is our need for and appreciation of, volunteers. Our community benefits greatly from the participation of its members in the creating and running of events and programs. We are always looking for volunteers - stop by the Lodge and pick up a volunteer sign up sheet. It includes a questionnaire about your field of expertise or experience, and who knows, you may be just who we are looking for! Feedback is always appreciated by the Recreation Department so feel free to call us at the Lodge, (570)643-9323, with any questions, comments, or concerns - or stop in and fill out a comment card. You can find calendars of events for the coming months at www. arrowheadca.org or at the Lodge or Member Services Building, and I look forward to seeing you around the Lake! ger l Mana t Augus / BBQ w nera the Ge Labor Day End of Summer Bonfire & Band WINTER FESTIVAL Dec. 21st, 2013 1-4PM Clubhouse Field Come and enjoy! -Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides -Snowman Building Contest -Hot Cocoa -Soup - And More! Labor Day End of Summer Bonfire & Band 12 Charities & Organizations Arrowhead Supports 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE V FOUNDATION This volunteer run event took place on Saturday 8/24; a benefit for Autism Speaks took place in the Lodge Banquet Room from 5-10PM with dinner, games, raffles, and dancing. More than $2500 was raised for the Charity and all who attended had a great experience. This event was the first of its kind but we are hoping that it can become an annual event. It took place on Saturday, 8/17 and 30 members of all ages participated in this event. Congratulations to all those who participated! Event Volunteers, Jeff & Debbie Van Grover Special thank you to Dee Fritz who has run this event for the past few years! Winners, Michael Wright and Sara Strucko Charities & Organizations Arrowhead Supports Salvation Army Thornhurst Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. Feeding Families TOMAC Food Pantry Clymer Library AUTISM SPEAKS Winner, Tracey Johnson, and son THE CHILI COOKOFF The Chili Cookoff was held on Sunday, July 28th at the Lodge. More than 100 members were in attendance and 11 people entered their Chili into the competition. This event generated more than $1,000 for the Tobyhanna Fire Company who protect the homes and people of this community! HATT Canine Corral The V Foundation Tobyhanna Twp Volunteer Fire Co. Coolbaugh Twp Volunteer Fire Co. Autism Speaks 13 Articles provided by Kristin Loughran A FESTIVE Festive 4TH OF JULY ARROWHEAD LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S 18 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENTS 19 Highlights of the Arrowhead Lake 2013 Golf Tournament The 2013 Arrowhead Lake Golf Tournament was at Sand Springs Country Club. This year’s tournament proved to be a success. The July 12th event attracted 111 golfers and 118 guests for dinner following the event. We are pleased to announce the 2013 Golf Tournament winners as follows: 1st flight A: Rob Edgerton, Angelo Zeoli, John Ziegler & Ed Pennington 2nd flight A: Scott, Tony, Jerry & Tom from Pennington Prep School 3rd flight A: Rich Peterson, Bill Prussing, Gary Harden & Marty Shaw 4th flight A: Jeffrey Wolf, Joseph Wolf, Gregory Sheehan & Jerry Grover 1st flight D: Sal DiBennedetto, James Spratt & Bryan Nash 2nd flight D: Al Mancini, Rick Halko, Lou Simon & Michael Shaller 3rd flight D: John Pepel. Andrew Pepel, Neil Gold & Joe Halupa Ladies longest drive – Bernadette Edgerton Ladies closes to the pin – Grace Schettino Men’s longest drive – Al Porrini Men’s closest to the pin – Rob Edgerton Attendees were enthusiastic about participating in a raffle with half of the proceeds a grand total of $350.00 benefiting Thornhurst Volunteer Fire Company. A special thank you to Linda Henry, daughter of Bill & Marion Clancey whose donation in there memory provided the award for fourth place. Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to the volunteers who worked to help make this year’s tournament a success. We also wish to express our appreciation to Rick, Ken, Jim and the entire staff of Sand Springs Country Club for their assistance in the planning and running of this year’s tournament. Rich Peterson Chairperson BINGO Time: Doors open at 6:15PM and close promptly at 7:00PM. There will be no 1st flight B: Lou Lehigh, Russ Schmidt, Herb Mason & Morgan Dale 2nd flight B: Tom Stamatells, Jon Erik Stamattezo, Jeff Rickert & Frank 3rd flight B: John O’Callaghan, Bernie Purta, Brian Heverin, & Ray Szostowski admittance after 7:00pm. Location: Clubhouse 1st flight C: Scott Zimmerman, Troy Leitzel, Rob Labar 2nd flight C: Don Childers, Bob May, Tim Nice & Bob Crownover 3rd flight C: George Bolinsky, Tim Callaghan & Linda Henry When: 11/9, 11/23, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8 & 3/22 All players receive 1 free ticket for a chance to win an $8.00 bingo voucher. 3-face: $5.00 3-face Jackpot: $1.00 6-face: $8.00 18-face Jackpot: $5.00 12-face: $14.00 Hotball: $1.00 18-face: $18.00 Quicky: $1.00 DAUBERS (Markers) are $1.25 Games begin at 7:15pm and conclude around 9:45pm. There are 21 games including the jackpot game. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must purchase a bingo packet. Only 1 player per packet is allowed. Anyone that occupies a seat must purchase at least the minimum bingo packet of $5. Pre-packaged snacks and beverages will be available for a small fee beginning at 6:15pm. 20 SCAN ME to visit www.arrowheadca.org AN ARTICLE from the A&B Committee Conserving Energy Arrowhead Lake residents can conserve to help the environment. Changing our way of trash collection has had a dramatic and positive affect on the local environment and has saved many thousands of dollars in the disposal of household trash and garbage. Available figures indicate that our community has realized savings of $222,631 during the first year of operation! As building continues in Arrowhead, there is another type of pollution that is beginning to have an effect on the quality of life on some residents. Light pollution caused by the proliferation of outdoor electric lights might well become a problem in the future from neighbors who illuminate the exterior of their property with an excessive amount of lighting at night. We all want to feel safe in our homes, but there are times when too much of a good thing can be intrusive to other residents. One way to prevent this kind of “pollution” is to use lower wattage bulbs that provide sufficient light without a glare that would be annoying to a neighbor. There are many different styles and types of bulbs available on the market to meet specific lighting needs. Discuss your night lighting with close neighbors as well as lighting personnel in the lighting department of local hardware and building supply stores. Choosing lighting fixtures and bulbs with care will accomplish your goal without causing ill will with neighbors. The A & B Committee Pickleball Fun on the Courts During the 2013 summer season, word spread about a popular sport played in high school gyms and 55+ communities. Pickleball is played with a plastic ball and paddle on a ¾ size tennis court. An ALCA resident and high school physical education teacher, Gene Melleno, introduced the game to our residents and guests. With a little advertising, dozens of players showed up Saturday mornings in August and September to play. Players learned the fast easy game in one session and participated in round robin tournaments. Tournament winners were: First Week: Gene Melleno / Bill Prussing Second Week: Bill Prussing/ Leah Tierney Third Week: Phil Whitehurst/Nancy Bloom/ Rich Straub Fourth Week: Shane Opperman/ Victor Opperman Fifth Week: Gene Melleno/ Ray Bradley Sixth Week: Ray Bradley/ Lisa Sheehan Seventh Week: Gene Melleno/ Barbara Murphy Eighth Week: Gene Melleno/ Bill Prussing/ Barbara Murphy 22 Permanent blue lines have been added to the Minisink Courts. These courts are now designated as multifunction courts to accommodate both tennis and pickleball play. Watch for pickleball again next summer. Beginners are always welcome at every advertised playing day. Every session begins with instruction and practice. Leah Tierney Chief’s Corner By: Chief Carl Kochis The autumn season is upon us and our youngsters are returning to classes. Be aware that while school buses are picking up or dropping off children and the red lights are flashing on the bus, there is to be no movement of vehicles in the parking area. Also be cognizant of the fact that children may be walking along roads before sunrise and late in the afternoon: please drive with caution. With the end of summer comes the closing of our swimming amenities. All other outdoor amenities including beaches & tennis courts will continue to be open for use, weather permitting. Wristbands are still required to be worn at all amenities. ALCA Security Department Activity for September 2013: Accidents 2 Alarms 6 Ambulance Calls 12 Burglary 1 Criminal Mischief 2 Dog Calls 12 Law Enforcement Assists 5 Owner/Guest Assists 24 Theft 7 The Security Department issued a total of 102 warnings, 53 citations, and patrolled 7,981 miles while conducting 2,584 house checks. The Association is requesting any member requiring special assistance, register their condition/special need with the Association. Therefore, in the event of a power outage, natual disaster, etc. the Association could help provide assistance. For example, people depending on oxygen, nebulizers, surgery pumps or any other condition requiring special attention. Please stop by the Member Services/Welcome Center Building to register or complete this form and mail it to Arrowhead Lake Community Association, Attn: Security, 961 Arrowhead Drive Pocono Lake, PA. 2013 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FORM Name ALCA Account # (Lot-Block-Section) Physical 911 ALCA Street Address Alternate Phone Number Phone Number Description of Special Assistance Needs: 25 Arrowhead sewer news By: Joe Rehm “The Sewer Guy”, ASC Plant Manager Township ordinances and Arrowhead Sewer Rules & Regulations prohibit the following from being connected to your lateral: Storm water, roof run-off air conditioner drains, sump pumps, area drainage or any sub-surface drainage. Ground water infiltration/inflow cause hydraulic overloading at the treatment facility and upsets the treatment process. DO NOT introduce the following items into the collection system: sanitary napkins, tampons, diapers, paper towels, cooking grease, petroleum products, paint, coffee grounds, bones, seafood shells, egg shells, plastic items, glass, metal, socks or rags. On-Lot Sewage Management Program septic pumped or whenever an inspection reveals that the septic tank is filled with solids or scum in excess of ⅓ the liquid depth of the tank. Also the pumping frequency may be increased as outlined in the program. What is it? The On-Lot Sewage Management Program is a code governing management of On-Lot subsurface sewage disposal within the Arrowhead Lake Community Association. Arrowhead Lake Community Association (ALCA) recognizes that malfunctioning sewage disposal systems, regardless of type, pose a serious threat to public health and the environment. They can pollute drinking water sources, often by discharging directly to the groundwater and can expose humans and animals to various bacteria, viruses and parasites. As part of the Act 537 (special study area) and the Lehigh River watershed conservation management plan, ALCA, has the objective to promote the proper operation and maintenance of septic systems in the community. The sewer committee was then asked to prepare an On-Lot Sewage Management Program for the community. What if I had my system inspected? A provision has been written into the code to accept written proof of the inspection one (1) year prior to the date of adoption. (September 7, 2013) I just turned in my pumper/hauler receipt; do I still have to be inspected? Unless you provide written proof of an inspection, then yes, you do need an inspection. Pumper/Hauler receipts are an acknowledgement that your tank was pumped. There will be a form provided with the OnLot sewage systems code called a Sewage Pumping Report. The report is to be filled out by your pumper/ hauler and then returned to ALCA for processing. What does it do? Can I use any pumper/hauler? Every On-Lot sewage system in the Arrowhead community shall be inspected and pumped. The code allows authorized agents of ALCA to inspect On-Lot sewage systems for proper operation and maintenance. In addition, the code address’s permitting, inspections, operation, maintenance, system rehabilitation and other associated items. All pumper/haulers operating within the Arrowhead Lake Community Association, shall do so in a manner consistent within the provisions of the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Act, (Act 97), they will have a registration number and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) approved. The Arrowhead Lake Community Association/Arrowhead Sewer Company Inc. thanks all our residents for your cooperation in protecting our Source Water and Environment. Does this change what I currently do? The code calls for a three (3) year cycle to have your 27 environmental NEWS Cold Weather Preparation With the coming of the fall and winter months there are some things you can do to protect your home and property from the harsh weather we experience in the Poconos. Listed below are some tips you can do to prevent damage and costly repairs to your home. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Windows and Doors Check all the weather-stripping around windows and doorframes for leaks to prevent heat loss. Replace weather-stripping, if necessary. Replace all screen doors with storm doors. Replace all window screens with storm windows. Examine wooden window frames for signs of rot or decay. Repair or replace framing to maintain structural integrity. Check for drafts around windows and doors. Caulk inside and out, where necessary, to keep heat from escaping. Inspect windows for cracks, broken glass, or gaps. Repair or replace, if needed. Lawn, Garden, and Deck Clean the swales and drainage ditches on your property making sure your culvert pipes are not clogged to prevent flooding on yours and neighboring properties. Trim overgrown branches back from the house and electrical wires to prevent iced-over or wind-swept branches from causing property damage or a power problem. Ensure rain or snow drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems. The dirt grade around the exterior of your home should slope away from the house. Add extra dirt to low areas, as necessary. Clean and dry patio furniture. Cover with a heavy tarp or store inside a shed or garage to protect it from the elements. Remove any attached hoses and store them away for the winter to prevent cracks, preserve their shapes, and prolong their life. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent water damage. Shut off exterior faucets. Drain water from outdoor pipes and valves, to protect against pipe bursts. Inspect decks for splintering, decay, or insect damage and treat, if needed, to prevent further deterioration over the winter. Clean leaves, dirt, and pine needles between the boards of wooden decks to thwart mold and mildew growth. Inspect outdoor lighting around the property. Good illumination will help minimize the chance of accidents on icy walkways at night. Check handrails on exterior stairs to make sure they’re well secured. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning • Inspect the firebox and flue system to ensure that they’re clean of any soot or creosote and that there aren’t any cracks or voids that could cause a fire hazard. • Check fireplace for drafts. If it’s cold, despite the damper being closed, the damper may be warped, worn, or rusted. • Clean or replace the air filter in your furnace for maximum efficiency and improved indoor air quality. • Clean your whole house humidifier and replace the evaporator pad. • Check that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. • Remove air conditioners from windows or cover them with insulated liners, to prevent drafts. • If you have an older thermostat, consider replacing it with a programmable unit to save on heating costs. • Install foam-insulating sheets behind outlets and switch plates on exterior walls to reduce outside airflow. • Make sure fans are switched to the reverse or clockwise position, which will blow warm air down to the floor for enhanced energy efficiency and comfort. • Flush a hot water heater tank to remove sediment, and check the pressure relief valve to make sure it’s in proper working order. • Examine exposed ducts in the attic, basement, and crawl spaces, and use a sealant to plug up any leaks. Gutters, Roof, and Drains • Check for missing, damaged or warped shingles and replace, as necessary before you get stuck with a leak. • Check for deteriorated flashing at the chimney, walls, and skylights and around vent pipes. Seal joints where water could penetrate, using roofing cement and a caulking gun. • Check the gutters and downspouts for proper fastening, and re-secure if loose or sagging. The weight of snow and ice can pull gutters off the house. • Clean gutters of any debris. Make sure downspouts extend away from the house by at least 5-feet to prevent flooding of the foundation and water damage from snowmelt. • Ensure all vents and openings are covered to prevent insects, birds, and rodents from getting inside to nest in a warm place. 28 environmental NEWS cont. Tools and Machinery • Bring all seasonal tools inside and spray them with a coating of lightweight oil to prevent rust. • Weatherize your lawn mower by cleaning off mud, leaves, grass, and debris. • Prepare the snow blower for the first snowfall by changing the oil and replacing the spark plug. • Make sure you have an ample supply of ice melt or sand on hand for steps, walk ways, and the driveway. Jim Roenelt Environmental Officer It Has Been Dumped; But Has It Been Pumped? The Rules and Regulations have been updated to include the On-Lot Sewage Management Program. It will go into effect and be enforced starting Jan 1, 2014. Are you asking: T WHA S IT DOE DO? WHA T IF I HAD MY SYSTEM INSPECT ED? DOES IT CHANGE WHAT I CURRENTLY DO? Go to Page 27 For More Information! ARROWHEAD SAILORS 2013 The Arrowhead Sailors had a successful 2013 Summer Season. The sailors group attempted to sail to races each Saturday and Sunday. Sometimes the “wind” cooperated and unfortunately, sometimes it didn’t. During the 2013 season, Commodore Herb Mason and his groups of sailors, sailed about 11 races. The Arrowhead Sailors begin each sailing season with a picnic. Mid-season, they enjoy a dinner outing, and end the Summer with another picnic. It is at this gathering the results of the races and the standings are announced. Each sailor was pleased to receive an award provided by the association. The results of the 2013 season are: First place: Earle Nirmaier Second place: Russ Schmidt Third place: Herb Mason Those residents interested in learning to sail or just love to sail are encouraged to join the group each Saturday and Sunday at 11:00AM. To avoid crowding the bathers at Beach 2, the races begin from the beach of the Schmidt residence. Please address all questions or concerns to: Don Childers 570-646-7855 Russ Schmidt 570-646-3790 CATCH AND RELEASE POLICY Catch and release is in effect for all bass 20 inches or smaller. ZERO TOLERANCE When you practice catch and release fishing you allow the fish to continue to grow, thrive and reproduce. 30 14th Annual Youth Fishing Derby: July 20 & July 21 Since 2000, the Arrowhead Anglers have held an Annual Youth Fishing Derby. The purpose of the Derby is to teach our young people skills and knowledge of fishing, boating, sportsmanship, and the environment. This year on the weekend of July 20th and 21st, the Anglers held their 14th Derby. 114 youths participated. 55 children were new attendees and 59 were repeating anglers. To date, 871 different children and 1642 total have participated in this Derby. Saturday’s program started with stocking of 300 Largemouth Bass, by the children, in the Island lagoon. The children were then divided into 3 age groups consisting of Novice (ages 6 to 7), Intermediate (8 to 10) and Advanced (11 to 13). Each group then attended five age appropriate stations pertaining to fishing skills, boat safety, games and stories, and environmental stewardship. On Sunday, the children competed in 2 groups for fishing trophies consisting of ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 13. A total of 110 fish were caught. After fishing, the children received lunch, were awarded trophies, and participated ANXIOUSLY in the raffle. Every child received a prize. The Anglers would also like to thank the members of the Arrowhead community, the many volunteers, the BOD, Management, Office staff and the Maintenance, Recreation, and Security Departments for their donations, help and support in ensuring another successful Youth Fishing Derby! The Anglers meet the 4th Saturday of every month, except November and December, at 9:30 in the basement of the Members Services Building. We are always looking for new members. HAPPY FISHING The Anglers Committee These businesses helped sponsor the 2013 Youth Fishing Derby. Please patronize these businesses. Harmony Beverage BCM Engineers Dick’s Sporting Goods Wawa Pinewoord Deli James T. O’Hara Inc. Pure Fishing Pocono Pines Dental Blakeslee Sport Shop Evening Hatch Pocono Boat House Wacky Worm Blakeslee Animal Clinic If interested in contributing time as a volunteer or donations for the 2014 Fishing Derby contact Rich Isphording at risphor@ptd.net. 31 AN ARTICLE from the strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee Strategic Plan for the Arrowhead Community and Sewer Company For the past two years, a group of member volunteers have been diligently working on a long-range plan for the community. This plan, which was developed by the Strategic Planning Ad-hoc Committee, assesses the current status of our community’s infrastructure, governance, amenities, property, operations and finances, and lays out strategies for growth and improvement in all of these areas over the next 5-10 year timeframe. This is the first comprehensive, forward-looking study of its kind conducted for Arrowhead. Our community has undergone tremendous change in the past 50 years, and the strategies that worked in the past will no longer work for the future. Most importantly, the plan shines a spot light on our community’s aging infrastructure and lack of available reserves (savings) to finance the repairs. While the plan contains many strategies for improvements in areas that affect everyone’s enjoyment of the lake, such as adding a youth center, walking/bike path and a bridge over the lower spillway, the most strategically important parts center on the waste water systems and roads and drainage projects. Arrowhead has major problems with water infiltration and inflow in the gravity section of the sewer system, which are caused by cracks and breaks in the pipes, improper grading of manhole covers, illegal sump pump hookups, and other issues. The Department of Environmental Protection has reviewed the situation and mandated that Arrowhead show good progress on fixing the problem by 2017. This project was estimated by a professional engineering firm to cost $17M. The second major infrastructure problem is roads and ditching. The roads are rutted and washed out after every major rain, and rocks and sediment fill up the lake each year. The sewer pipe replacement and road/ drainage projects must be done in coordination to maximize cost efficiency. This, along with finishing the expansion of the sewer line around the perimeter of the lake, adds another $10M in cost to the project. ALCA and ASC’s reserves (savings) are inadequate, as the community has historically NOT saved money for major replacement projects such as these, and has kept dues artificially low in the past. So what does this all mean? ALCA and ASC will need to secure loans to fund the major infrastructure projects. In order to qualify for these loans, we will need to pay off our existing Check out the Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop debt and show evidence to the lender that the located in the main house and open to the public. community’s income is high enough to be able Come in and enjoy gourmet coffee, cappuccino, espresso and to pay the loans back. Therefore, homeowner other specialty drinks. Whether sitting and sipping, or taking dues for ALCA and sewer fees for the Sewer delights to go, the prized Pastry Chef serves up a delectable Company will increase in 2014. This additional array of freshly baked cakes, pastries, danish, mufns and scones. revenue will be used to pay off existing loans and to increase reserve balances to position the Hours of Operation community to qualify for infrastructure loans Monday - Thursday in 2016. In addition, the higher level of dues 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and fees will allow the community to begin savFriday & Saturday ing at a higher rate, so that in the future, it will 7:00 am to 9:00 pm have adequate savings and won’t need to borSunday row again when major projects are planned. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Please go to www.arrowheadca.org for a copy of the strategic plan. Information sessions with Be sure to get your coffee card. Buy 9 members of the Strategic Planning Commitregular size coffees, teas or hot tee and Board will be held to answer member chocolates and get the 10th FREE! questions. Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop Gerry Burke The Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee www.MountaintopLodge.com • 570-646-6636 570 646 6636 2nd Quarter Of 2013 Board of Directors ALCA/ASC Meetings Synopsis Below are just excerpts from the ALCA and ASC BOD Monthly Meetings and all Special Meetings Minutes, including the Annual Membership 2013 Meeting for the third quarter of 2013. For a complete copy of the approved meetings minutes, please visit the ALCA Website (www.arrowheadca.org) or stop by the Front Desk in the Member Services Building and ask for a paper copy of Board Minutes. The Board of Directors encourages all Members to attend the upcoming monthly Board of Directors Meetings. The upcoming 2013-2014 Board of Directors Monthly Meetings schedule is as follows: • • • • • • • • • • • Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Saturday, January 4th, 2014 Saturday, February 1st, 2014 Saturday, March 1st, 2014 Saturday, April 5th, 2014 Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 Saturday, June 7th, 2014 Saturday, July 12th, 2014 Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Saturday, September 6th, 2014 The meetings begin at 9:30 AM and take place in the Lodge’s Banquet Room (unless otherwise posted). The Informational Meeting is on Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at 1 PM in the Lodge’s Banquet Room. The Annual Membership Meeting is on Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at 1 PM in the Lodge’s Banquet Room (unless otherwise posted). v A second credit card merchant account through PNC Bank to process the financial transactions through our website was opened. v The Recreational Vehicle Section of the ALCA Rules & Regulations was amended and updated with newly approved fine structures. v Letter A – EPAMD’s (Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices) under Article XXIV (Twenty-Four) Miscellaneous Provisions was added to the ALCA Rules & Regulations. v The transfer to fund the Reserves per the 2013 Budget for $607,172 was approved. The funds were allocated to the Lakes/Dam Reserves, Road Reserves, Lodge Reserves, Recreation Facilities Reserves, Vehicle Reserves, and the 911 Reserves. v The Sewer Committee proposed the revised ASC Rules & Regulations that had not been updated since August 7th, 2004. The ASC Rules & Regulations were approved in July 2013 and went into effect on August 13th, 2013. v The Low Pressure Sewer Replacement Contract was awarded to the Smart Recycling Co., located in Dunmore, PA for $337,980. v A Letter of No Prejudice for PennVest was approved. v Frank Cacchione became the newest member of the Sewer Committee. v A new module was added to the ALCA Website (www.arrowheadca.org). On-Line Payments for dues, sewer fees, and citations now can be made through the ALCA Website. 33 v The Architectural & Building (A&B) Committee recommended the Guidelines for House Color Selection through several presentations at the ALCA Board of Directors Meetings. The adoption of the Guidelines for House Color Selection were approved and added to the ALCA Rules & Regulations under Article XIX (19) Environmental Rules and under Article XXII (22) Building & Construction Regulations. v The Budget & Financial Planning Committee recommended the allocations for the 2012 Operating Surplus as follows: $30,000 retained by the General Fund, $10,600 placed in the Reserve Fund to pay for the Reserve Study, and $117,540 transferred to the Reserve Fund to reduce the Lodge deficit item. The Board of Directors accepted their recommendation. v Yelena Gladkova became the newest member of the Appeals committee. v The Budget & Financial Planning Committee recommended retaining Wesloh and Company for the 2013 audit and it was approved. v The Gardening & Landscaping Ad-Hoc Committee recommended the planting of two Alberta Spruces at the Orono Gate for the 2013 Holiday Season and the Board of Directors accepted their recommendation. v The Maintenance Committee recommended the approved placement of three-way stop signs be placed at Lake Shore and Onawa. v Darcy Lucas became the newest member of the Recreation Committee. v The Recreation Committee recommended the approval of $5,000 for the 50th Anniversary Celebration and the Board of Directors accepted it. v There was 2.8% of the Membership in good standing in attendance at the Annual Membership Meeting. v Chairperson, Ricky James of the 2013 Election Committee explained the reason behind no ballots being mailed out to the Membership for this year’s Election. The reason for no ballots was that the number of qualified candidate’s equaled the number of full-term vacancies for the Board of Directors and that the nominees were deemed elected. The three appointed elected Board of Directors for 2013 were Jerry Grlica, Bill Lucas, and Ruth Ann Murphy. v The 2013-2104 Board of Directors are President Bill Lucas, Vice-President Pat Tierney, Secretary Tom Filla, Treasurer Gerry Burke, Assistant Secretary Jerry Grlica, Assistant Treasurer Ruth Ann Murphy, Director Barbara Zimmerman, Director Joan Mullen, and Director Tony Russo. v Lonnie Howard and Charlie Hozempa were approved as Assistant Secretaries of the Association. v Based upon the Sewer Committee’s proposed On-Lot Sewage Management Program Code recommendation, the Board of Directors approved the addition of the Code to the ALCA Rules & Regulations. v The Board of Directors accepted a Nine-Month Payment Plan Option for 2014 dues. v The 2013-2014 ALCA/ASC Board Meetings Schedule was approved. v Committee Liaisons for 2013-2014 were accepted. The Board of Directors Liaisons for each Committee are as follows: Tom Filla for Anglers Committee, Jerry Grlica for Appeals Committee, Tom Filla for Architectural & Building (A&B) Committee, Barbara Zimmerman for Bingo Ad-Hoc Committee, Gerry Burke for Budget & Financial Planning Committee, Tom Filla for Election Committee, Tony Russo for Environment Management & Resource (EM&R) Committee, Joan Mullen for Garden & Landscaping Ad-Hoc Committee, Joan Mullen for Landlords/ Renters Ad-Hoc Committee, Ruth Ann Murphy for Maintenance Committee, Barbara Zimmerman for Recreation Committee, Pat Tierney for Security Committee, Pat Tierney for Sewer Committee, and Gerry Burke for Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee. v The options of purchasing ALCA Sportswear items and payments for the Nine-Month Payment Plan now can be accepted on the ALCA Website (www.arrowheadca.org). v Brad Bickford and John Cappiello became the newest members of the Anglers Committee. v The Maintenance Committee recommended a no-fee permit for any changes to an existing driveway and the Board approved for it to be added to the ALCA Rules & Regulations. 34 TIPS FOR DRIVEWAY CLEARING www.arrowheadca.org Hikes to Brady’s Lake 35 Smoke Signals 961 Arrowhead Drive Pocono Lake, PA 18347 FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.arrowheadca.org or go to Channel 80 Created by: Brittany Ott
