​Welcome to Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club

​News for Pleasure Lake Members

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Announcements (April 23, 2021)
The FF&BC semi-annual member meeting will be held in person on Sunday May 30, 2021 at the Clubhouse at 9:30 a.m.
with an additional opportunity for members to attend live online via ZOOM during the continuing Covid pandemic emergency.  Details to join the meeting virtually are on the Call to Meeting sheet in your email or posted on our website's Members' Documents section.   

There will be a socially-distanced work party on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.   
All attendee must bring their own masks and gloves.  Please contact Secretary/House Chair Cliff Smith if you are not comfortable working in a socially distanced crew or on an individual task to make arrangements to assist in another way (by selecting a task to be done individually at another time).  All members should ensure that your road ditch is clear and water can run freely – this is critical to keep our roads in good shape at this time.   Members/workers who are participating at the work-party will meet at Lot 1 (breakfast and coffee/juice will be available outside courtesy of the Smiths at “Trail’s End”). Please bring rakes, shovels etc. along with face mask and gloves.  Work Party and Lake Cleanup groups will disperse at 9 a.m. to their assignments.
 
Note that information on events and latest news, forms and updates are regularly posted here on our web site.
Members and family may also join our FaceBook Pleasure Lake Group for timely news updates, event reminders, photos, social messages and neighborhood items of interest.  Request to join at:
 www.facebook.com/groups/fallsburgfishingandboatingclub 
  
Lake levels are now at regular summer levels after the last of the ice went off on March 27, 2021 and the lake began to refill.  The dumpster has reopened for members' household garbage only. Please do not place any items near the dumpster.
 Please remember that our cameras at the dumpster are operational and fines will be imposed for any improper dumping.

The semi-annual shareholder meeting will be held on Memorial Day Weekend - May 29, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse.  The Call to Meeting will be available on the Member Documents page along with a proposed budget and 2020 member meeting draft minutes(once documents are available).

We are so thankful for all of our members and the efforts they have taken throughout the Coronavirus emergency to keep everyone (and our neighbors) safe. 
 

The Hudson Valley region continues in Phase 4 of the reopening under NY-FORWARD (as we have since July 7, 2020).  Vaccines are now widely available and all members are encouraged to get vaccinated.  As we continue with easing restrictions under the New York State guidance, we remind everyone to stay safe by remaining vigilant, practice social distance and continue to use masks when within six feet of someone not from your household.  (As of April 23, 2021, approximately 30% of NY's population has been fully vaccinated and 40% of New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine dose).  While Phase 4 now allows under most circumstances for a maximum number of individuals at a social gatherings of up to 100 people together indoors and 200 people outside, our programs are designed to ensure safe limits and we will continue to limit indoor gatherings to 1/3 capacity & outdoor gatherings must provide for proper distancing.


Kindly note that our treasurer has changed his email address.
If you have not received a notice from him, let us know and we will provide his address for your records.  Please also note that there may be delays.

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More news and updates are shared periodically in membership emails, on the Events tab of this website and on our Facebook Group Page.
Keep up the good work everyone!

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In light of the state of emergency issued by Governor Cuomo as well as Sullivan County and the Town of Fallsburg, the Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club is aware of the need to adjust our methods and services to respond to the COVID-19/Coronavirus here in our community and the nation.  The Board of Directors and Club President James Creighton have been meeting and will continue to do so as needed during this emergency; periodic messages will be delivered here and via email and Facebook to keep our members informed regarding news on Pleasure Lake. Please ensure that you are adhering to social distancing and personal hygiene recommendations.  There shall be no congregating on Club properties in groups larger than 100 indoors/200 outdoors during the 2021 expansion of reopening Phase 4.  Masks must be worn whenever passing within 6 feet of another person.  We will continue to provide essential services for our FF&BC community in a safe manner.

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The lake levels are now back to summer levels (or will be shortly), and the Club roads are in good shape following a fairly heavy winter season.   
The Clubhouse is open (or will be soon) with water service and the bathroom is (or will be) operational;  and we encourage everyone to wash hands regularly.  The dumpster will be open later in April and is available for member cabin household garbage ONLY.  Please keep in mind that the cameras are working and are constantly monitored.  Internet service is available at the Clubhouse for those that require broadband for schoolwork or conference calls (please reach out if you need ID/password credentials).


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Life Jacket Law for Children Under 12
Any youth under the age of 12 must wear a securely fastened U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device of appropriate size.  NYS Nav. Law Section 40.1(d).
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

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 The 2020 EVENTS CALENDAR IS ON THE EVENTS TAB

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​(The 2021 schedule will be posted when a draft is available and is subject to change due to the Coronavirus emergency, etc.)

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More details and flyers for Club events are posted on our Events page.  

Connect with your Neighbors via Facebook

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Are you on Facebook?  Connect with other Pleasure Lake members, family and friends at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fallsburgfishingandboatingclub
​ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35394955833
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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, Doug Keating & Jim Creighton
            Tree - Jim Reynolds, Ken Lang, James Creighton, Mick Meier & Bob Scott
            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  
            Land/Property - James Creighton, Bill Voegelin & Steve Altman  

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