February - Lake Shawnee Club

February 2012 Volume 6 issue 2
The Lake Shawnee News
President’s Message
February 2013
Mother Nature is not quite sure what she wants to do this winter. We keep getting
teased with warm and cold weather this year. Unfortunately, this type of weather
pattern poses a dangerous situation concerning our lake and ice safety. We
recently saw a tragedy unfold on Budd Lake in which two high school boys fell
through the ice and unfortunately help could not come quick enough to save their
lives. Like all other safety rules, parents need to educate their children on good ice
safety practices.
Each year we publish ice safety rules to follow and the rule is always that there is
no such thing as safe ice. Children should not venture out on the ice alone or
without adult supervision. We have posted on our website information on general
rules and guidelines for ice safety and ice thickness recommendation. The club
does not measure ice thickness or recommend if the ice is safe to use. Venturing
out onto the frozen lake is the responsibility of each individual and you do so at
your own risk.
On the subject of ice, just a few reminders about our fishing rules, which are
posted on our website, while ice fishing on our lake. Badges should be worn,
especially members’ guests. Keep in mind that NJ Fish & Game requires a fishing
license for anyone over 16, even on private lakes. Please be courteous to our
residents and please no gas powered ice augers before 8am. All of our rules are
posted on our website.
Last, our annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 10th at 2pm. As always,
we need a quorum of approx. 50 members to conduct business. The annual
meeting is an opportunity for our Board of Governors and its committees to report
to the membership all the activities of the club for the past year. Please consider
taking some time to take an interest in your club not only to get up to speed but to
hear about all the great things that are going on with our club. Information on the
annual meeting packets should be arriving in the mail shortly. As we did in
previous years, we will be posting this information on the club website to save
some costs and trees.
Eric Wilsusen
Club President
ericwilsusen@lakeshawneeclub.org
INSIDE STORY:
Contacts
2
Calendar
3
Trading Post
4
Social Committee
6
Board Recap
8
Highlights:
Feb. 12th Card
Night 6:30pm
Feb. 16th Game
Show Night
7pm
Feb. 22nd Social
Committee
Meet & Greet
7pm
The Lake Shawnee Clubhouse is located at 4 West Shawnee Trail Wharton NJ 07885
For Club Business and Rentals please contact our Office Manager,
Lisa Peter at 973-663-1307 or officemanager@lakeshawneeclub.org
The Office is open during the hours of 8:30am-12pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Board of Governors
Officers
President
Executive VP
Membership VP
Treasurer
Secretary
Eric Wilsusen
Vince Matrisciano
Milt Felter
Marc Sanderson
Kristeen McConnon
663-0596
663-5964
663-1565
663-9434
663-5937
Members At Large
Jeff Keith
Al Gebhardt
Kirsten Child
Dina Troha
Al Gazdalski
Bob DenBleyker
Lise Meisner
Bill Carroll
663-4230
663-0014
663-2441
663-6737
663-4698
663-3970
663-4553
288-1886
Property Maintenance Chairs:
First Beach
Club House
Second Beach
Third Beach
White’s Cove
Beaver Cove
North End
Eric Wilsusen
Lise Meisner
Vince Matrisciano
Al Gazdalski
Al Gebhardt
Milt Felter
Milt Felter
Committee Chairs:
Swim Team
Debbie Gamble
Social Committee
Dina Troha
Fishing Committee
Mark McCormack
Membership
Milt Felter
Summer Night Patrol
Eric Wilsusen
Lake Ecology
Jeff Keith
Life Guards
Carolyn Sior
Recreation
Bob DenBleyker
Website
Rob Troha
LSC News Editor
Kristeen McConnon
lsnews@lakeshawneeclub.org
Newspaper Deadline 20th of the month
663-0596
663-4553
663-5964
663-4698
663-0014
663-1565
663-1565
663-4430
663-6737
663-1639
663-1565
663-0596
663-4230
663-4156
663-3970
663-6737
663-5937
CLUB HOUSE RENTALS
Rates and Terms
Members only
Full Day Rental: $170
Any day of the week
Half Day Rental: $85.00
Mon-Fri Only
Daytime Rentals end at 5pm
Evening Rentals begin at 6pm
A deposit of $175 and a signed
agreement are required to
secure your rental date.
Call 973-663-1307
Board meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at 7pm
All members welcome!
Meeting dates subject to change. Visit our website frequently for the most up to date information:
www.lakeshawneeclub.org
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Annual Meeting
March 10th
2pm at the club house.
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FOR SALE: Ski Equipment : BARELY USED
K2 Burnin’ Luv 160cm skis w/Marker
Bindings $175
Salomon Skis 170cm $100
Leki carbon ski poles, 48” $ 75
Scott poles, 52” $ 20
Salomon Mens ski Boots 28.5 $ 40
FOR SALE: Pelican Pedal Boat, All New Hardware, Boot Backpack – NEVER USED $ 25
New Cover $300.00
Ski jackets, pants, helmet, goggles, ski bags
Rich 973-663-2992 or 201-486-2196
and luggage.
Call 973-229-2485 or 973-663-9434
FOR SALE: Handmade Antique Braided Rugs
FOR SALE: Rowe love seat with pull out sleeper,
Various sizes, colors, shapes, and prices.
Please call for more info.
beige & rose floral upholstery, 84" x 38" very good
973-229-2485 or 973-663-9434
condition, rarely used, asking $60.
Please call Connie 663-5755.
FOR SALE: Reddy Heater Pro 200 (200,000 btu)
electric/kerosene heater $85.00
Portable forced air heater thermostat $15.00
Firearms locking display case (2 glass doors/2 storage
drawers) $65.00
Call Sue @ 973-945-1747
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Social Committee Calendar
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Summary of Lake Shawnee Club Board Meeting
January 4, 2013
The Social Committee reported that upcoming January events include Yoga, Card Night,
Ice Skate Swap, Texas Hold ‘em, Paint Your Own Pottery, and the Winter Carnival. Unfortunately,
the End of the Year Celebration had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.
The Board discussed potential projects on Club properties for the upcoming year. All chairs gave
Mr. Sanderson their wish list to be reviewed, discussed and reviewed by the Budget Committee.
It was reported that there is an ice fishing contest on January 26th. A no ice date has been determined,
as well.
The Nominating Committee reported that they will present their slate at the Annual meeting.
The Board further discussed the ongoing civil suit with R&R Construction seeking payment for extra
expenses incurred due to Hurricane Irene during dam construction.
The Master Schedule for Board Events was distributed and reviewed by the Board.
The Board discussed and approved adding wristbands this year as on option to our current badges to assist with Summer Beach Security.
It was reported that the Annual Meeting Notice will go out to all members in early February.
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Procedures for Ice Safety
1 Never go out on an ice cover alone, and never go out on
the ice if there is any question of its safety.
2.While you are planning any access to the ice, obtain the
record of air temperature for the past several days and
continue observing air temperatures while the ice will be
used to support loads.
3 Always let someone know of your plans and when you
will return.
4 When you arrive at the water's/ice's edge, visually survey the ice. Look for open water areas, and look for signs
of recent changes in water levels: ice sloping down from
the bank because the water dropped, or wet areas on the
ice because the water rose and flooded areas of the ice
that couldn't float because it was frozen to the bottom or
the banks. (If the ice is snow-covered, look for wet areas
in the snow.)
5 Listen for loud cracks or booms coming from the ice.
6 Look for an easy point of access to the ice, free of
cracks or piled, broken ice
7 If several people will be out on the ice together have two
people go out first and vigorously probe ahead with an ice
chisel. If the chisel ever goes through, carefully turn
around and retrace your steps back to shore, and do not
access the ice (try again some other day).
8 Near shore, listen for hollow sounds while probing. Ice
sloping down from the bank may have air space underneath. This is not safe; ice must be floating on the water to
support loads.
9 After getting on the ice, others in the group should follow
in the leader's steps but stay at least 10 feet apart.
“How well do you know your partner?”
Game Show Night
It’s Lake Shawnee’s Version of the Classic Newly
Wed Game
Saturday, February 16th at 7pm
Ten couples of ranging backgrounds will face off
in a series of question rounds.
Please call Maureen Dragona at 973-663-3226
if you’d like to be a contestant,
the first ten to call will play!! You do not have to
be married to be contestants.
We also need an audience to cheer on our
players, so come and join the fun!!!
The cost is $5 per person. Snacks will be
provided, please bring your own
beverage of choice.
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Lake Shawnee Swim Team
2013 Schedule
June 29th
Saturday
at Mendham
July 3rd
Wednesday
(Home)
Vs. Shore Hills
July 6th
Saturday
(Home)
Vs. Roxbury
July 8th - Ribbon Meet
Monday
at Cranberry
July 10th
Wednesday
at Park Lake
July 13th
Saturday
Bye
July 15th – Ribbon Meet
Monday
at Roxbury
July 17th
Wednesday
July 20th
Saturday
at Randolph Park
July 22nd
Monday (Home)
Vs. Flanders
July 24th
Wednesday
July 27th
Saturday
at Shongum
July 31st
Wednesday
at Lake Forest
August 3rd
Silvers
Roxbury
August 8th & 10th
Thursday/Saturday
Trials/Finals
(Home)
(Home)
Vs. Denville
Vs. Cranberry
Host – Cranberry
Additional Dates:
Parent Meetings – August 28th, September 25th, Jan. 22nd, Feb. 26th, March 26th,
April 23th, May 28th, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th.
Registration day – April 27th Saturday
Swim Team Dance – July 6th Saturday
Team Picture – ???
Pizza Party - July 30th
Fun Day – TBD
Tomahawk Lake – July 12th Friday
Lake Swim – TBD
Awards Ceremony – August 4th
Pasta Party – August 7th Wednesday
92 W Shawnee Tr.
Wharton NJ 07885
973-663-1070
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LAKE SHAWNEE SWIM TEAM 2013
Accepting resumes for Assistant Coach for the Swim Team. Starting Salary $1500.00 for the Season. Must be
available to work practices and meets from June 17th to August 10th. Must have Lifeguard certification and be
CPR certified.
Please give your resume to Lisa Peter in the club office or email them to Debbie Gamble at
debbiegamble@verizon.net.
“NEW” Card Night!
Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30p.m
Our monthly Hand & Foot card game is growing,
come out and have some fun!!
Easy Game! Beginners are welcome!
Please contact Karen at (973) 663-3562 to sign up.
Tables of four are preferred,
so please call ahead of time.
Social Committee Monthly Planning Meeting
Monday, February 4th, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse
New Members Always Welcome!!
Social Committee Meet and Greet
Friday, February 22nd, 7pm at the Clubhouse
New Members Always Welcome!!
Keep in mind that all events are volunteer driven.
If you can lend a hand or donate supplies at any
of our events it would be greatly appreciated.
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Kevin Tedesco with 5lb 7oz Pickerel
caught Jan 22, 2013
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Attention Parents of 3 & 4 Year Olds.
If you are looking for a unique pre-school experience it is time to register for the 2013-2014 school year
at Lake Forest Cooperative Nursery School.
We will be holding our Open House and Registration Night for the 2013-2014 school year on March 4,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Forest Yacht Club 35 Yacht Club Drive, Lake Hopatcong. Lake Forest
Cooperative Nursery School is a NJ state licensed facility with a certified teacher.
To learn more about the Open House or to schedule a visit please call
Michelle Mahoney at 973-6630296 or visit our website at www.lfyc.org and click on “Nursery School”.
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