Welcome to Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club
News for Pleasure Lake Members
Important Announcements
Annual Off Season Ice Party and Skiing
Presidents' Weekend
February 15-16, 2020
Saturday, February 15th is the Pleasure Lake Off-Season Ice Party!
Join us all for ice skating, ice fishing and other high jinx on the lake. A Chili Cook Off Competition will be held at Ken's Cabin (Lot 19) ... cornbread, bowls, and beers provided ... just bring your chili-filled crockpot to enter. A trophy will be awarded for the best chili!
The fun continues on Sunday, February 16th with skiing at Holiday Mountain.
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Important Winter RemindersPlease remember that road conditions are difficult in the off-season and members should consider parking at the Clubhouse or at the Yellow gate parking areas and walk in to the lake and cabins. All members are reminded that winter weather conditions make staying at cabins overnight difficult, and members should not remain at the lake cabins during winter storm events. Road closures are particularly likely at those times, and members who remain at a cabin through a storm event should not expect roads to be plowed for a period of up to three days (& perhaps longer depending upon the conditions). Members should not assume that roads will be cleared enough to drive to every cabin, and roads may be icy even if they were previously plowed.
Please use caution & discretion.
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*** The Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club held its Annual Shareholder Meeting on Sunday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m. ***
LAKE LEVELS ARE NOW AT THEIR LOWERED WINTER LEVELS TO ASSIST IN REDUCING ICE DAMAGE TO SHORELINE DOCKS AND TO HAVE ALLOWED THE SCHEDULED POINTING WORK AND MASONRY MAINTENANCE ON THE DAM (COMPLETED).
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From Nov 1 - May 1, all people in a boat regardless of age must wear a PFD.
"This includes canoes, kayaks, rowboats and motorboats ..." NYS Nav. Law Section 40.1(e).
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As always, it is important to remind everyone to
stay safe and use common sense since road conditions are constantly changing.
Avoid soft areas during and after storm events.
Parking areas at the yellow gate and at the clubhouse are always open for your use.
Please be sure that all docks and boats are properly secured so that they do not break free during storm events, etc.
House Rule AW (Amended)
As part of our ongoing efforts to preserve the Pleasure Lake watershed, and at the direction of the membership at the Club's Annual Meeting on September 2, 2018, the Board of Directors has amended House Rule AW (effective 1/1/2019):
“A new member land preservation assessment fee of $3,000 will be collected from every new member to the Club upon any transfer of a share except a transfer between spouses or between a parent and a child where no consideration is exchanged. Revenues from the new member land preservation assessment fee shall be deposited in the Club’s Land Purchase Fund. Such assessment fee shall apply to any transfer of shares occurring on or after January 1, 2019. The purpose of this assessment is to assist with the funding plan to preserve Pleasure Lake and its surrounding watershed. The Club’s Land Purchase Fund has been established to help fund acquisitions of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of Pleasure Lake’s watershed, including preservation of open space, brooks or streams flowing into the lake and preservation of forested lands surrounding Pleasure Lake. (Amended 09/18/2018)”
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PLEASE BE SURE ALL USED BOATS UTILIZE THE NEW
CLEANING STATION AT THE CLUBHOUSE BEFORE
THEY ARE LAUNCHED INTO PLEASURE LAKE.
Launch sites are located at the Clubhouse and
on the West Shore (between the dam and the hill)
Amended House Rule AO Adopted by Membership:
AO. All boats new to the lake (including guest boats which must bear the name of the member in 3 inch letters) must first be approved by the Board of Directors. For a boat previously used on any other lake or waterway, the member will be required to provide to the Board of Directors proof of steam cleaning of the used boat, or certify that the boat has been checked, cleaned and dried/disinfected in accordance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regulation 6 NYCRR Part 576 Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention; in addition, every boat/watercraft (as well as equipment trailer) from another lake or waterway as well as any Pleasure Lake boat that has been stored anywhere outside Club property must be cleaned and inspected at the clubhouse cleaning station and the member must certify completion in the log prior to being launched into Pleasure Lake by members and/or third-parties in order to prevent the spread of any aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Pleasure Lake environment. (Amended 5/29/2016)
(UPDATED HOUSE RULES ARE POSTED IN THE SECURE MEMBER DOCUMENTS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE)
Get a copy of the New York State DEC's
I FISH NY Beginners' Guide to Freshwater Fishing
fishing guide by going our Links page or go directly to the DEC site at:
www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/98506.html
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*MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO REGULARLY VISIT & READ THE FF&BC MEMBERS DOCUMENTS PAGE (A Password Protected area on this website which provides valuable member info including our Lake Management Blog, Meeting Minutes, Rules, Member Lists & more)
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Cabin Evaluation Forms are overdue.
Please return one if you have not done so already.
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MEMORIALS
Our FF&BC Memorial Tribute area is a great place for members to remember a past member or loved one in a very special way here at Pleasure Lake.
A patio area with two stone benches has been constructed behind dam (southwest side), & it has been very well received by the members.
Engraved pavers can be purchased for only $50 to remember former members or loved ones who have passed away; those pavers will be mounted on the wall of the dam facing the new memorial patio and benches. We hope you agree that this is a tasteful and appropriate way to remember those who helped to make Pleasure Lake such a special place.
Feel free to click into our new Memorial Tributes page
on this website for more information.
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NYS Law now also requires all people born in 1997 or after to hold a Boater's Certificate in order to operate a motorboat of any kind.
Please be sure to comply with these important laws to ensure your safety.
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THANKS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!!!
Help Protect Pleasure Lake and all our New York Waters from AIS
2019 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT PLEASURE LAKE
(The 2019 event schedule, flyers and details are posted on our Events page).
We began our 2019 year with our annual member work day (including our Earth Day lake and stream clean up crews) & breakfast on May 25th. Our semi-annual shareholders meeting was held on Memorial Day weekend Sunday, May 26th. Our first Happy Hour of the season was held at the Clubhouse on June 8th and included the kickoff to our new Horseshoe Tournament (and CornHole too!). Happy Hours are held once a month and our remaining Happy Hour Saturdays will be held at the Clubhouse on September 7th and October 19th.
The Pleasure Lake Kids' Ice Cream Social was held on June 15th, and a new BINGO event was held on June 22nd (with the continued Horseshoe Tournament). The Horseshoe Tournament continues on July 6th and 13th, August 10th and 24th, September 7th and 21st, and October 5th and 19th.
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, we held our 32nd Annual Kids' Fishing Contest at Pleasure Lake. The contest ran from 8am to noon (Thanks to Ken Lang for helping with Check-in at his dock at Lot 19 at 7:45am). A BBQ followed at the Clubhouse ($15/person - kids under 16 are free). Our annual fireworks display was held at dusk following the Kids' Fishing Contest BBQ ... it was a fabulous show!
The Member/Honorary Member/Guest Adult Fishing Contest this year was held on July 20th, along with a Water Chestnut Harvest that day, as well as a Happy Hour at the Clubhouse that evening.
The FF&BC's Annual Scramble Golf Outing was held on August 2, 2019. Congratulations to Toni and her team at the Conklin Lot #38 for winning this year.
On August 3rd, we held our Third annual Around the Lake Party at Pleasure Lake. Thanks to Doug Keating and his team for organizing this popular new event, and to all the host members for welcoming everyone to their dock and providing themed drinks, food and fun for each 45 minute dock rotation.
On August 10th, another Water Chestnut hunt/pull was held, followed by our Horseshoe Tournament and Happy Hour in the evening.
We also held our annual Sailboat Race with the Pleasure Lake Regatta on August 17th; we didn't get a chance to add our paddle race this year, but we are hoping to add it to the Regatta with kayak, canoe, SUPs, etc (and perhaps even a Pirate-booty hunt for adults and children of all ages) next year. It was great to see the 4 person crew boat on the lake, and more information on learning to row in this boat will be provided at our annual meeting with a learn to row workshop Labor Day weekend.
Our second BINGO event of the summer along with the continued Horseshoe Tournament was held on August 24th. The attendees had such a good time they asked if the event could be done on a monthly basis next year. Thanks to Ken for getting this rolling and for making BINGO fun!
Our annual shareholders' meeting was held on Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sept 1st.
Happy Hours were held once a month on Saturdays at the Clubhouse from May until October 19th.
More details and flyers for Club events are posted on our Events page.
We began our 2019 year with our annual member work day (including our Earth Day lake and stream clean up crews) & breakfast on May 25th. Our semi-annual shareholders meeting was held on Memorial Day weekend Sunday, May 26th. Our first Happy Hour of the season was held at the Clubhouse on June 8th and included the kickoff to our new Horseshoe Tournament (and CornHole too!). Happy Hours are held once a month and our remaining Happy Hour Saturdays will be held at the Clubhouse on September 7th and October 19th.
The Pleasure Lake Kids' Ice Cream Social was held on June 15th, and a new BINGO event was held on June 22nd (with the continued Horseshoe Tournament). The Horseshoe Tournament continues on July 6th and 13th, August 10th and 24th, September 7th and 21st, and October 5th and 19th.
On Saturday, July 13, 2019, we held our 32nd Annual Kids' Fishing Contest at Pleasure Lake. The contest ran from 8am to noon (Thanks to Ken Lang for helping with Check-in at his dock at Lot 19 at 7:45am). A BBQ followed at the Clubhouse ($15/person - kids under 16 are free). Our annual fireworks display was held at dusk following the Kids' Fishing Contest BBQ ... it was a fabulous show!
The Member/Honorary Member/Guest Adult Fishing Contest this year was held on July 20th, along with a Water Chestnut Harvest that day, as well as a Happy Hour at the Clubhouse that evening.
The FF&BC's Annual Scramble Golf Outing was held on August 2, 2019. Congratulations to Toni and her team at the Conklin Lot #38 for winning this year.
On August 3rd, we held our Third annual Around the Lake Party at Pleasure Lake. Thanks to Doug Keating and his team for organizing this popular new event, and to all the host members for welcoming everyone to their dock and providing themed drinks, food and fun for each 45 minute dock rotation.
On August 10th, another Water Chestnut hunt/pull was held, followed by our Horseshoe Tournament and Happy Hour in the evening.
We also held our annual Sailboat Race with the Pleasure Lake Regatta on August 17th; we didn't get a chance to add our paddle race this year, but we are hoping to add it to the Regatta with kayak, canoe, SUPs, etc (and perhaps even a Pirate-booty hunt for adults and children of all ages) next year. It was great to see the 4 person crew boat on the lake, and more information on learning to row in this boat will be provided at our annual meeting with a learn to row workshop Labor Day weekend.
Our second BINGO event of the summer along with the continued Horseshoe Tournament was held on August 24th. The attendees had such a good time they asked if the event could be done on a monthly basis next year. Thanks to Ken for getting this rolling and for making BINGO fun!
Our annual shareholders' meeting was held on Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sept 1st.
Happy Hours were held once a month on Saturdays at the Clubhouse from May until October 19th.
More details and flyers for Club events are posted on our Events page.
Connect with your Neighbors via Facebook
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If you have any questions or would like to contact the Board of Directors,
please contact our caretaker, Jim Reynolds via email at caretaker@pleasurelake.org
or by telephone at (845) 434-5782 [home], (914) 799-1416 [cell].
Mail can be sent to his attention at P.O. Box 604, 168 Lake Street, South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779
President James Creighton
Vice-president Robert Scott
Secretary Cliff Smith
Treasurer John Adamiak
Directors Steve Altman
Mick Meier
Ken Lang
Jerry Chiocchio
Mary Barresi
Committees:
House - Cliff Smith (chairman), Bob Scott, Ken Lang, Harris Alport, Bill Voegelin,
Mick Meier, Jim Reynolds, Ike Jennings, Dan Green & Roger Wild
Legal - James Creighton (chairman), Jim Reynolds
Dam - Bill Voegelin, Jim Reynolds, Mick Meier, James Creighton
Membership - James Creighton, John Adamiak & Cliff Smith
Boundary - Michael Meier, Bob Scott, Ike Jennings, Bob Marshall,
Doug Keating, Bill Voegelin & Jim Creighton
Tree - Jim Reynolds, Ken Lang, James Creighton, Mick Meier & Harris Alport
Water testing - Mick Meier, Bob Scott & Bob McPhillips
Annual Fishing Contest - Ken Lang and committee
Pavilion Scheduling/Use Committee - John Adamiak (chairman), Jim Reynolds
AIS Subcommittee - Jerry Chiocchio (chairman), Lorine Harr, Bill Voegelin,
Mary Barresi, Michele LaBagh, Gretjen Clausing, Matthew Pringle, James Creighton
Town Liaison Committee - Steve Altman (chairman), James Creighton, Bob Scott,
Jerry Chiocchio & Harris Alport
Land/Property - James Creighton, Bill Voegelin & Steve Altman
please contact our caretaker, Jim Reynolds via email at caretaker@pleasurelake.org
or by telephone at (845) 434-5782 [home], (914) 799-1416 [cell].
Mail can be sent to his attention at P.O. Box 604, 168 Lake Street, South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779
President James Creighton
Vice-president Robert Scott
Secretary Cliff Smith
Treasurer John Adamiak
Directors Steve Altman
Mick Meier
Ken Lang
Jerry Chiocchio
Mary Barresi
Committees:
House - Cliff Smith (chairman), Bob Scott, Ken Lang, Harris Alport, Bill Voegelin,
Mick Meier, Jim Reynolds, Ike Jennings, Dan Green & Roger Wild
Legal - James Creighton (chairman), Jim Reynolds
Dam - Bill Voegelin, Jim Reynolds, Mick Meier, James Creighton
Membership - James Creighton, John Adamiak & Cliff Smith
Boundary - Michael Meier, Bob Scott, Ike Jennings, Bob Marshall,
Doug Keating, Bill Voegelin & Jim Creighton
Tree - Jim Reynolds, Ken Lang, James Creighton, Mick Meier & Harris Alport
Water testing - Mick Meier, Bob Scott & Bob McPhillips
Annual Fishing Contest - Ken Lang and committee
Pavilion Scheduling/Use Committee - John Adamiak (chairman), Jim Reynolds
AIS Subcommittee - Jerry Chiocchio (chairman), Lorine Harr, Bill Voegelin,
Mary Barresi, Michele LaBagh, Gretjen Clausing, Matthew Pringle, James Creighton
Town Liaison Committee - Steve Altman (chairman), James Creighton, Bob Scott,
Jerry Chiocchio & Harris Alport
Land/Property - James Creighton, Bill Voegelin & Steve Altman
