Tahoe Donner News April 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION INFO

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THE TRUCKEE SPRINGS PROJECT

THE WILD SIDE OF DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE

CORONAVIRUS

INFORMATION + INSPIRATION

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

TDA Supports the Disaster Assistance Equity Act

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Message from the Board President

Briefs

Tahoe Donner is Proud to be a Firewise Community

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Covenants, Complaints + Enforcement

THE WILD SIDE OF DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE

The Truckee Springs Project

BILL STEVENSON

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Five Things You Should Do to be Ready for the Board Election

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Board Meeting Recaps

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THE BUZZ:

Architectural Standards Office Updates

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

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FEATURES

COVID-19 Update

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LOVING OUR TRAILS Tahoe Donner members have fun on the trails

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Club Updates

Short-Term Rental Registration: Where We Are Today

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Best of Tahoe Donner: Life During Coronavirus

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Where in the World Is TD News?

JON MITCHELL

ALLEN PLUMMER

Tahoe Donner members win in Austria

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Amenity Updates, Programs + Events

Thank You to Giving Fund Donors

GLIDING FOR THE GOLD

Local Public Agency Updates

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VOLUME 21 | NO. 04

APRIL 2020

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Joe Reeder Derek Moore Tiffany Connolly

Drew Deurlington Ali Dickson Amber Barrett Tucker Ballister

SENIOR MANAGEMENT Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Risk + Real Property arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com Michael Salmon | Director of Finance msalmon@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Marketing + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com Tom Knill | Director of Human Resources tknill@tahoedonner.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Charles C. Wu cwu@tahoedonner.com Vice President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Jeff Connors jconnors@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com Director | Jennifer Jennings jjennings@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT Dear members, I’d like to provide you with a brief update on operations, staff, board meetings and the upcoming election in Tahoe Donner.

Effective March 24, the Town of Truckee has significantly limited short-term rentals and vacation-based accomodations.

Additionally, the Town of Truckee is requesting that individuals and families do not come from elsewhere to recreate, visit or vacation as a break from a more urban environment. Regardless of if you are a second homeowner, a local, a J1 or someone who just moved here, we should all be following the stay-at-home order and philosophical goal.

We are certainly in unprecedented territory and are closely monitoring updates from the Health Department and CDC to continue to make adjustments that protect the Tahoe Donner staff, members and association as a whole.

CURRENT OPERATIONS + STAFF In line with state and federal guidelines, Tahoe Donner has closed all operations and physical offices. At the time of press, outdoor recreation is still permitted at the state and federal level. Please recreate near your home; do not travel for unnecessary reasons. Always keep at least six feet of social distance, and please keep your dogs leashed. If you are in Truckee, Tahoe Donner’s open space is a great way to get exercise, but please do not trespass on the golf course, Downhill Ski Resort or Recreation Center grounds.

The association offices are operating with limited staff. If you need support, please be patient as we work to assist the membership as best we can right now.

Non-essential staff have been put on a furlough. The State of California has provided employees the ability to apply for unemployment insurance without a waiting period. In addition, the board has voted to extend at least one week’s pay and continue to cover the Tahoe Donner portion of medical benefits for furloughed staff or those with hours cut.

As with any employee in California, if a person does test positive for COVID-19 or must care for a quarantined family member, the State will allow them to apply for disability during their treatment and recovery.

Many members have contacted Tahoe Donner requesting a way to support staff during these uncertain times. A group of homeowners have volunteered to create a TD Staff relief fund. Details were not available at the time of press but will be communicated once available. Additionally, The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has created an Emergency Fund to help with immediate and long-term relief in the Truckee community. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund team encourages you to support by donating at ttcf.net. The Community Foundation is a 501C-3.

BOARD MEETING, GM SEARCH + BOARD ELECTION We held a fully virtual Tahoe Donner Board of Directors meeting on March 28.

As many things are slowing down in the world, we are still actively working on several projects, including the hiring of our next General Manager. We have a strong candidate pool and are actively working to zero in on who is best fit to lead Tahoe Donner.

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Also on March 28, the application to run for the board became available.

You can download applications at tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

Applications are due April 27 by 10AM, and candidates will be announced later that day. The 2020 Election and Member Meeting will be held June 28. Learn more on page 10.

LED BY STRONG LEADERSHIP We are fortunate that Tahoe Donner has a strong leadership team with proactive incident protocols in place. These plans, which are adapting to this situation, are enabling us to be nimble as the situation evolves rapidly.

On a final note, I ask that you be understanding and kind to one another.

We are in uncharted territory, and making decisions to close amenities and furlough employees is weighed extensively knowing the major impacts they have. Each decision has been made to protect our staff and community in support of a global fight against the prolific spread of COVID-19.

I thank the staff and the membership for your continued support, understanding and flexibility during this time. Please stay safe and take this opportunity to be with your family and invest in yourself.

Be well, CHARLES C. WU | BOARD PRESIDENT

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ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants Fred Zapponi covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

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THE REPORT

TAHOE D O N N E R I S

Proud to be a Firewise Community®

By DEREK MOORE Tahoe Donner is proud to be a leader in its commitment to wildfire safety. In 2017, Tahoe Donner was awarded Firewise Community® of the Year by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County for its dedication to making our community safer from wildfire.

Earning Firewise Community of the Year would not have been possible without the support of our members who have participated in the homeowner defensible space program over the years, as well as the annual budget’s operating fund allocation for the Forestry department.

Tahoe Donner’s Forestry Department is dedicated to maintaining the health of the forest within the association’s approximate 7,600-plus acres while minimizing the threat of forest fires. Forester Bill Houdyschell and his team are nationally regarded as leaders in their field. The department manages 544 acres of deforested land and fuel breaks, 637 acres of fuel reduction zones and 1,338 acres of common area that maintains two thirds for fuel reduction.

The Forestry Department’s programs fall into two categories: fire hazard reduction and forest health. These programs include forest management, defensible space, chipping, vegetation management, firewood and timber sales and noxious weed abatement.

Defensible Space

Protecting Our Forest

US Forest Service records show that over the last 35 years over 150 fires burned in or within a two-mile radius of Tahoe Donner. That is why practicing good defensible space is an important part of being a property owner in Tahoe Donner.

In addition to protecting your home, defensible space is also about improving the health of the forest to reduce the overall threat of fire. The forestry department works to create a healthy forest throughout the common areas of Tahoe Donner. This is done by:

One of the goals of the forestry department is to help homeowners bring their properties into compliance with state, local and association fire safety standards. Work completed by individual property owners is key to keeping Tahoe Donner safe from wildfires.

Defensible space is an important part of that work and is an ongoing project that requires maintenance on a yearly basis for properties to remain in compliance.

• Creating and maintaining fuel reduction zones in strategic areas

Tahoe Donner assesses every TD property every six years for compliance. With guidance from the Forestry Department, 1,696 property owners have completed their defensible space work and brought their properties into compliance with local ordinances over the past two seasons.

In 2020, additional properties will be assessed, including all of Bernese Lane, Davos Drive, Baden Road, Zermatt Drive, Innsbruck Avenue, Bolzano Drive, Christie Lane, Ramshorn Street and Heidi Lane, as well as portions of Northwoods Boulevard, Rhineland Avenue, Skislope Way, Swiss Lane and Weisshorn Avenue.

BEFORE DEFENSIBLE SPACE TREATMENT

• Removing brush and planting trees to establish a forest on the landscape • Masticating (mowing) brush from around trees to increase the growth of the forest, changing the arrangement of fuels and removing ladder fuels (fuels which provide vertical continuity, allowing fire to spread up into tree crowns) • Creating a mosaic of practices to lessen the impacts to the human eye and encourage different wildlife species • Thinning dense forest stands through commercial logging operations or by hand crews • Maintaining the seasonal road system in the western portion of Tahoe Donner to lessen erosion and allow access by firefighting crews

AFTER DEFENSIBLE SPACE TREATMENT

Forest Health Management Forest health management activities span the approximate 7,600-plus acres of Tahoe Donner’s association-owned property and individual private properties. This includes both wildland/residential zones as well as open space forests that include areas like Euer Valley, Bucknam areas and the western ride behind Ski Slope.

Forest health objectives in Tahoe Donner include:

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY FOREST PER THE STRATEGIC GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

IMPROVE WILDLIFE AND FISH HABITATS

INCREASED EFFORTS IN VEGETATION AND FUELS MANAGEMENT TO HELP LESSEN THE EFFECTS OF A WILDFIRE ON THE PROPERTY

MANAGE NOXIOUS WEEDS

INCREASE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Grants Awarded The department operational budget has also been augmented over the years by successful grant applications and awards totaling $815,686 since 1991. These awards help fund management efforts of Tahoe Donner’s forested common areas for community protection, and additionally, forest health.

What’s New? Over the past couple of years, Tahoe Donner’s Forestry department has remained busy, completing ongoing projects necessary for the overall forest health of our community. The department has achieved the following:

5,284 3,834 2,150 247 168 14,440

Chipped piles of material for property owners Dead trees removed from association property Burned piles of debris created by fuel reduction projects Acres of completed fuel reduction work on fuel breaks

This year, the department will focus efforts on fuel reduction and forest health projects within this year’s defensible space program.

These will take place on common area parcels and areas adjacent to private properties near the golf course. Plans also include maintenance of selected fuel reduction zones (fuel breaks) and continued dead tree removal from association lands.

Tahoe Donner is also one of the landowners where fuel reduction projects will occur under a CALFIRE California Climate Investments (CCI) Fire Prevention Grant. This grant, titled Truckee Fuel Reduction, is sponsored by Truckee Fire Protection District and totals $1,500,000. Tahoe Donner will prepare and supervise these projects, hiring contractors to complete the work starting in 2021.

Acres of completed fuel reduction work on common areas Seedlings planted

Tahoe Donner Can Help There is a direct relationship between education and managing forest health issues, including drought, insect invasions and diseases that can spread through forests. Tahoe Donner’s Forestry Department offers forest health consultations and evaluations to the membership for their own properties. For more information on forest health and fire hazard reduction or to schedule a forestry consultation, contact the Forestry Department at (530) 587-9432 or email forestry@tahoedonner.com.

Installation of New AlertTahoe Fire Camera New this summer, Tahoe Donner will install a new fire camera after the snow melts. The AlertTahoe fire camera combines innovative technology with ground firefighting efforts to protect Lake Tahoe communities. The camera in Tahoe Donner will complement the network of cameras already protecting the Tahoe Basin from devastating fires. To date, the AlertTahoe network has helped firefighters stop 57 fires in the Lake Tahoe region from getting out of control.

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FEATURE

THE WILD SIDE OF DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE THE TRUC KEE SPRING S PROJECT

By TIFFANY CONNOLLY | Photos Courtesy of TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

In 1893, C.F. McGlashan took action on an idea to bring more winter tourists to Truckee. He built an ice palace in the center of downtown and hosted grand winter carnivals. In the winters that followed, the festivals grew, and publicity for the event ran all the way down to San Francisco with increasing visitors flocking to the small lumber town. Winter tourism in Truckee had begun.

The last ice palace was built in 1976 and reduced to rubble in a fire. But Truckee Springs, the downtown Truckee land that it sat on, is a well-preserved open wilderness space that hugs the Truckee River.

Truckee Springs is zoned commercial-residential and could have up to a 120-room hotel or 40 single-family homes.

Development at this scale would result in the demise of the natural habitat and encroachment on the fragile watershed.

While commercial developers have proposed various projects over the years, the Truckee Donner Land Trust and local community supporters have other ideas.

THE WILD SIDE OF DOWNTOWN

Truckee Springs is the open 26-acre space that lies on the south side of the Truckee River. If you walk down South River Street until it ends, you’ll be at the east border of the property. Visitors experience a well-preserved wilderness of willows, alders, aspen, sage and bitterbrush.

It’s also a corridor and home to local wildlife. Bears, coyotes, deer and countless birds enjoy the wild space of Truckee Springs. To allow commercial development on the property would mean the missed opportunity to preserve, share and enjoy a wilderness retreat right in downtown Truckee.

While the proposed project preserves the wilderness integrity of this centralized area, it will also act as a hub, effectively connecting downtown to the outskirts of Truckee by way of paved and dirt trails.

ACCESSIBILITY + CONNECTIVITY

Imagine riding your bicycle through downtown Truckee. Maybe you pedaled there from your Tahoe Donner home along the Trout Creek Trail. The warm summer breeze pushes you toward the river, where you pick up your leisurely cruise over the newly constructed bridge above the Truckee River and on to the extension of the Truckee River Legacy Trail.

You veer east toward Glenshire, admiring the river on your left and enjoying the tall pines that create shade. Or you head west and pedal yourself over to Donner Lake and Beach Club Marina, breaking at a point along the river for a snack. This is only one of the various scenarios that will be possible with the conservation of Truckee Springs as a public wilderness park to be enjoyed by the population of a growing town.

Truckee Springs, once acquired, will be host to miles of trails to explore, riverside beaches for respite and a starting point for a plethora of adventures, with connectivity to the Legacy Trail, Sawtooth Ridge Trail and more.

The preservation of the Truckee watershed, and of the Truckee River itself, is an important concern among conservationists.

The Truckee Springs Project keeps large development off the river, which prevents further erosion and allows for clean water, watershed restoration and flood mitigation.

MAKING TRUCKEE SPRINGS A REALITY

The Truckee Donner Land Trust, the nonprofit integral in the Lower Carpenter Valley and Frog Lake acquisitions, is heading the efforts to acquire the property with the help of a local community board, tasked with raising the $10 million needed to see this vision into fruition. The purchase price of the 26-acre Truckee Springs property is $6 million with $4 million allocated for the building of a bridge, the creation of trails and trailheads and for general

stewardship. Grants have been secured from the Town and the state, but $2.5 million is still being gathered from the community.

“I got involved with the Land Trust’s Truckee Springs project because I believe it will be a game-changer for Truckee in general and the historic downtown specifically. The Truckee River is the heart of the town, but is such an under-utilized and hard-to-access asset,” said Andy Barr, owner of Truckee Craft Ventures and member of the Truckee Springs Community Campaign. “The Truckee Springs project, through the preservation of open space, the creation of the bridge and the connection to the West River corridor, will cement the Truckee River as an integral part of downtown, benefiting everyone involved.”

Connectivity is the keyword to the project. Besides the fact that there is currently no river access from downtown Truckee, there is also little non-motorized connectivity to the rest of town. Access to the Truckee River, Donner Lake, Glenshire and the wilderness along the 06 Road will be possible with the completion of the project. Imagine stepping off the Amtrak, getting on your bike and being able to ride anywhere in Truckee on established paths.

“I’m so excited that people can come down on their bike from Tahoe Donner and then safely cross over the proposed bridge.

It’s a real game changer for this parcel of land,” said Paco Lindsay, board member of the Truckee Donner Land Trust and Truckee Trails Foundation and Tahoe Donner homeowner.

“As the town experiences more growth due to the West River and Rail Yard Projects, Truckee Springs will secure open space in downtown for all the new people.

GET INVOLVED Want to help see Truckee Springs become a reality? Donate to the Truckee Donner Land Trust and inquire about naming opportunities.

ONLINE Visit truckeedonnerlandtrust.org and donate online. Specify “Truckee Springs” to direct your gift to this specific project.

ON THE PHONE Call the Truckee Donner Land Trust at (530) 582-4711.

Learn more about the project at truckeedonnerlandtrust.org.

Truckee Springs 2020 Trout Creek Trail Tahoe National Forest

TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

Historic Downtown Truckee

Proposed Trailhead and Park

TruckeeSprings Proposed Nature Trail

Existing Legacy Trail

Truckee River Wildlife Area

Proposed Legacy Trail 80

Truckee Springs Acquisition

State of CA

Other Protected Areas

Sierra College Campus

Downtown Truckee to Sierra College Trail

Proposed Sawtooth Trail to Legacy Trail

West River Street Truckee River Wildlife Area

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Tahoe National Forest

0.25 Miles Source: Truckee Donner Land Trust, Nevada County

Potential Trailhead Development for Legacy Trail and Lake to Lake Trail

Sawtooth Trailhead and 06 Road

Sawtooth Trail

Map template by Greeninfo Network www.greeninfo.org Map updated 3/11/2019

“I ran the campaign for Measure R and what we found in polls was that the preservation of open space was a number one concern for people in Truckee. The Truckee Springs Project is such a direct benefit to the community. Fewer people can visit Carpenter Valley and Frog Lake. This is a space that everyone can enjoy – locals and tourists. It’s a game changer for the town.”

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THE REPORT

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION INFORMATION | TWO POSITIONS OPEN

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO TO BE READY FOR THE ELECTION

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CONSIDER RUNNING FOR AN OPEN BOARD POSITION Tahoe Donner’s board of directors is the governing body of the association and ultimately responsible for the direction and oversight of the affairs of the organization. If you have the skills and qualifications to become a member of our board, please consider running for an elected seat.

CONSIDERING RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS? View our Fair Campaign Guidelines and download an application online at tahoedonner.com/boardelections. Please note that applications will not be available from Member Services while the Northwoods Clubhouse is closed.

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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Ensure you receive your ballot and key election information by updating your contact information today at tahoedonner.com/contact-update.

GET EDUCATED ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

Candidates will be announced to the membership via email on April 27. Go to tahoedonner.com/boardelections to view candidate webpages, including video, candidate statements, questions and more when they go live on May 13.

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

BY MAY 18 AT 5PM

This is an opportunity for you to submit questions on key topics that matter to you. The elections committee will choose from submitted questions for the Candidate Night question and answer sessions. Submit your questions to electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com.

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MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS

One vote is eligible per property address. Work with your ownership group to determine which candidates you want to vote for.

The five members of the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors make a huge impact on the community and your investment. The board of directors governs: ANNUAL BUDGET

NEW + ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS

OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION

All on-site events are subject to change. For the latest information, please check tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

MARCH 28 Applications to run for the board became available

APRIL 27 Applications to run for the board are due no later than 10AM

MAY 16 Candidates Meet and Greet

MAY 23

Candidates Night Live Q+A Session (live broadcast available)

MAY 27 Ballots mailed to all members

JUNE 6 Candidates Meet and Greet #2

JUNE 26

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

KEY ELECTION DATES

AMENITY PRICING

Vote at Northwoods Clubhouse 9AM-5PM

JUNE 28 Election Day + Annual Meeting of Members

THE REPORT

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE UPDATES

By SHERYL WALKER, Architectural Standards Office Manager The Tahoe Donner Architectural Standards Office (ASO) is constantly evolving and updating processes to make the lives of our members easier, especially when it comes to changes to your property. We take all your feedback seriously, whether it was obtained via email, in person, in a survey, through Likemoji or from another outlet.

Some changes have been in effect for a couple of years, and we’ve found that not all of our members know about them. We hope these updates will help streamline the process of obtaining permits and making property improvements.

A FEW TIME-SAVING ENHANCEMENTS 1. Over-the-Counter Walk-ins: • Minor Project walk-ins are available during the summer season.

• Walk-ins for Maintenance Permits are available during ASO office hours.

2. Change of Staff Structure: • One person is assigned to each project for streamlined project management, as opposed to transferring from office staff to inspectors and then back to office staff.

3. New Features on the Website: The website is a great source for information. You can find everything you need by visiting tahoedonner.com/architectural-standards.

Here are a few highlights:

FEEDBACK We have received a great deal of valuable feedback from customers who have used ASO. Customer Service Survey highlights include: • Surveys were launched October 2019.

• 70 responses have been received so far.

• Digital inspection and extension requests are simplified and paperless.

• Exterior specification requirements for each project scope will soon be added to the website.

Local HOA Contact & more: Home Inspections, Spa Care, Cleaning, Snow Shoveling Guest Opens, Maintenance Servicing Non-Rental Homes, VRBO, AirBnB & Evolve clients

• ASO received a score of 4.1 out of 5 for customer service with 81 percent (55/68 responses) ranking their experience as good/excellent.

• Written comments prove to be helpful in further identifying areas of improvement, which staff are working on for new initiatives.

TAHOE DONNER AWARDS Lisa Purchard, in ASO, was awarded the Customer Service Award for 2019.

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TAHOE DONNER MEMBERS GLIDING FOR THE GOLD

By ALI DICKSON | Photos Courtesy of THE BIATHAMOMS

work. Even on off days, coach Eastwood created a training schedule The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski to stick to.

Center has inspired and stoked skiers of “The laps around Lions Leap were a similar distance to the laps we were going to race. It’s an incredible amenity,” Lang-Ree remarked. all levels, from beginners to gold medal The terrain at Tahoe Donner not only helped enhance their physical shape but helped them become familiar with the style of race they athletes. Jen Lang-Ree and Elizabeth would encounter.

“Buff” Wendt have been longtime True to their name, balancing biathlons and motherhood meant that everyone could train consecutively. Each woman dedicated herresidents of Tahoe Donner and members not self whenever she could, and friends and teammates alike supported each other with every glide of the way. “Training together for two of the Auburn Ski Club. On January 17, years and challenging each other has created tight friendships that with teammate Kim Harris, their women’s we will cherish forever,” Lang-Ree assured. biathlon team, The Biathamoms, took CONFIDENCE + ACCOMPLISHMENT When coach Halligan was unexpectedly unable to attend the gold in the relay at the Winter World Austrian games, support team Mischel Twining and Lucy Walker stepped up to help where they could. When needed equipment Masters Games in Austria.

THE MAKING OF MEDALISTS The Biathamoms consist of a close community of women who are either mothers themselves or figures within their community. The group has been training at the Auburn Ski Club for several years.

Their name came to be when then-coach and TDXC trail designer Glenn Jobe grouped the moms together during biathlon practices.

They soon became close friends.

In 2018, their Master’s coach and teammate Dave Eastwood came up with the goal of training and competing in the 2020 Winter World Masters Games. Head coach Brian Halligan was happy to help with the training and even created a weekly "Biathlon University" class for further study. The biathlon competition was coveted with only 200 slots available worldwide, but the group was able to secure spots within the frantic 30 minutes before the entire event sold out.

Official trainings held three times a week included roller skiing, over distance hikes, yoga and shooting drills in warmer months. When snow fell, the ski boots came on and early morning laps at Tahoe Donner commenced. Many teammates trained right at TDXC before

like scopes and ski wax didn't make it to Austria, teammates pitched in and shared what they had. They also helped each other zero their rifle shots for accuracy before the race began. Despite the obstacles, spirits were kept high and excitement was in the air.

Preparation and positivity paid off as their relay team raced on to win gold, besting their competition by more than two minutes. “We were efficient, we worked well as a team and had a great rhythm,” Lang-Ree emphasized.

Not only was there a gold medal-winning relay performance, but Wendt took third place and fellow biathlete Lisa Holan took second in individual racers within their age bracket, respectively. The group was enjoying the scenery after the competition when they got the good news.

“We went sightseeing after our races because we didn’t think we had placed,” explained Wendt. “Our times weren’t the best, but our shooting accuracy bumped us past competitors who took penalties for their shooting.”

The Biathamoms continue to compete in local events, and both women have no intention of slowing down. “It’s great that people

ALLEN PLUMMER

ALLEN PLUMMER

over 50, or any age, are still getting out there and having fun,” Lang-Ree praised. With true determination and passion, their first race post-victory was the Chuck Lyda Memorial on February 2. The Winter World Masters Games is scheduled to happen every four to five years, and when asked about participation in the next one, both are planning on it.

CREATING FAMILY FUN IN TD Training for a worldwide event is no small undertaking, but living at Tahoe Donner allowed Lang-Ree and Wendt to get the most out of their training without traveling far from home. With unique terrain and a welcoming ski community, “nothing can beat it,” Wendt said with a smile.

When talking about why she loves cross country skiing, Lang-Ree shares, “It's peaceful and relaxes my mind. Nordic skiing is great exercise, is generally safe, and there are no crowds. I just feel happy here.”

Wendt prefers Tahoe Donner Cross Country not only because of the trails but because of the community. “We call the intersection at Moondance Hut ‘Jabber Junction’ because you’ll always run into someone you want to talk to.” Additionally, being able to take her dog along on approved dog trails is a huge bonus that she mentions not many other cross country trails offer.

Not only have Lang-Ree and Wendt been avid Nordic skiers for decades, but their children have found a passion for sports that developed through amenities available at Tahoe Donner. Both have kids who learned to ski and participate in sports through member amenities, and many had jobs growing up - including Wendt herself – working as TD employees.

The crossover between sport and community at Tahoe Donner is not one to be overlooked. Wendt’s favorite Christmas present each year is to gather her family together on the TDXC track for an annual holiday ski. Lang-Ree’s children started sliding on Tahoe Donner snow when they were less than two years old. Both families will cherish these snowy memories throughout their lifetimes. “No matter how you get out,” Lang-Ree says, “every day that you’re on skis is a good day.”

Wendt and Lang-Ree enjoy Tahoe Donner for more than just their snow sports. Their favorite ways to play include:

HORSEBACK RIDING

Most of the Auburn Ski Club athletes who competed in Austria are also season pass holders at TDXC. We want to congratulate all ASC athletes that competed:

DAVE EASTWOOD RAY ERST

HIKING

KIM HARRIS LISA HOLAN TED HULBERT

MOUNTAIN BIKING

JEN LANG-REE ALLEN PLUMMER MICHAEL SEIFFERT

SAILING

LORENE SAMOSKA PAUL QUINLAN DAN WARREN

SWIMMING

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING DINING AT THE LODGE LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC

BUFF WENDT

IMPROVE YOUR NORDIC SKIING Get your 2020/21 ski season pass at tahoedonner.com/xc.

Lessons and clinics are offered daily for all skill levels during ski season. To learn more about the Auburn Ski Club's open biathlete clinics, visit their website at auburnskiclub.com.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

AVAILABLE SERVICES + TIPS FOR STAYING WELL We are thankful that, despite the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19), our Tahoe Donner community continues to support each other. We are all in this together.

The health and safety of our staff, members and the community continues to remain our top priority. While Tahoe Donner facilities are temporarily closed, essential staff are available remotely to assist and provide services to members.

MEMBER SERVICES For general questions and information, as well as help purchasing ski season passes or registering for summer camps, you may email Member Services at info@tahoedonner.com.

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS

For questions and assistance on rules and regulations, as well as information on how to apply for a construction/exterior change project, please email aso@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9407.

ACCOUNTING

For questions regarding the annual assessment or accounting issues, please email tdaccounting@tahoedonner.com.

Please note that we will be monitoring emails with regularity.

However, with limited staff available, we cannot promise an immediate response. Thank you for your patience.

At this time, Tahoe Donner will also continue to provide maintenance and security duties for the association.

PROTECT YOURSELF + OTHERS

PRECAUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION KNOW HOW IT SPREADS

• There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.

• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet).

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.

• Throw used tissues in the trash.

• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK

• Stay home. People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency.

• Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

CLEAN AND DISINFECT

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.

• If a caregiver or other person needs to clean and disinfect a sick person’s bedroom or bathroom, they should do so on an as-needed basis. The caregiver/other person should wear a mask and wait as long as possible after the sick person has used the bathroom.

• If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

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BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. DOWNHILL SKI RESORT

BEACH CLUB MARINA

2020/21 SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW

KAYAK + SUP STORAGE

Get your 2020/21 season passes now and save big!

As a passholder, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks, including discounts at Tahoe Donner restaurants, retail savings, buddy passes* and no skiing blackout dates!

Prices start at $239 for adult members and $184 for members’ kids age 7-12. Get your passes now at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses.

PRO TIP: Combo passes will get you skiing at Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross Country for less! Prices start at only $399 for adult members and $204 for members’ kids age 7-12. *Restrictions apply

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER SAVE MORE. SKI MORE.

2020/21 season passes are now on sale.

Prices start at $284 for adult members and $74 for members’ kids age 7-12.

As a passholder, you’ll get special perks, including four days of skiing at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, two days at Homewood Mountain Resort, early bird skiing and more! Get your passes now at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses.

Perks are subject to change and restrictions may apply

Kayak and stand up paddleboard storage products will be available for purchase online through ShopTD from April 3-14, starting at $225.

Each member may only purchase one of these storage products, regardless of how many Tahoe Donner properties the member owns. For more information, please visit the TD Beach Club Marina webpage and click on the storage link, or contact Ali Kovach at akovach@tahoedonner.com.

SUMMER CAMPS Ensure your child is ready for another unforgettable summer of High Sierra adventure and learning. Get details and sign up for summer camps at tahoedonner.com/summercamps.

Please email info@tahoedonner.com if you need assistance signing up for Summer Camps. Note that responses may be delayed due to minimal staffing related to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

AQUATICS PROGRAMS

From learning the basics in a group or private lesson to racing on the swim team, kids can make a splash with our Aquatics programs.

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS

Riders age 8-14 are invited to saddle up and learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, including grooming, safety and riding skills.

ADVENTURE DAY PROGRAMS

Days packed full of outdoor discovery and adventure prepare kids age 7-12 for a lifelong love of nature. Activities include hiking, geocaching, archery, pond exploration, swimming and more!

DAY CAMPS

Campers will enjoy five full days of learning and exploration with ageappropriate activities that challenge and educate kids age 3-14.

MARINA PROGRAMS

Have fun on Donner Lake while developing water-oriented skills, including windsurfing, stand up paddling, sailing, kayaking and more.

BIKE CAMPS

Our mountain biking camps focus on providing a fun, safe environment where kids can improve general mountain biking skills and explore the trails of Tahoe Donner.

All prices are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, all event dates, times and locations are also subject to change.

EQUESTRIAN BOARDING RESERVATIONS Horse boarding reservations for summer 2020 are open. For details and reservation application, visit tahoedonner.com/equestrian.

2020 BOARDING RATES

Our 12-by-24-foot partially covered pipe corral paddocks are available and include daily cleaning, watering and feeding. Deluxe, large paddocks are also available.

BASIC 12X24 MEMBER PADDOCK Monthly $439 Weekly $124 Daily $30

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2020/21 SEASON PASSES ON SALE DINING + RETAIL DISCOUNTS

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS

We offer Level I and Level II morning and afternoon camps. For 2020 session dates and more information, visit tahoedonner.com/equestrian.

Registration is now open.

BUDDY PASSES NO SKIING BL ACKOUT DATES AND MORE

Cost: Members $554 | Non-Members $659

THE

BUZZ:

DINING At the time of press, all Tahoe Donner restaurants were closed due to COVID-19. We are continuing to closely monitor emerging information from the CDC and California Department of Health and will evaluate future operations as we have more information. Please check tahoedonner.com for the latest updates on all Tahoe Donner restaurants.

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WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB

A special aspect of TD4WD trail runs is the opportunity to visit historical places in the region. On May 23, we’re heading to Allegheny, California for a four-hour guided tour of the original, and still operating, Sixteen to One Mine.

CLUBS

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB Even with the lack of snow this season, a group of eight of our skiers enjoyed a fantastic trip to Utah, hitting Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird and skiing powder, wintery packed powder, steeps and deeps.

We also conquered the famous HIGH RUSTLER RUN at Alta.

While our Tahoe Donner course is being renovated this season, the Women’s Golf Club will be in full swing! We will spend the 2020 season as the “Traveling Sierra Sisters,” playing different courses in our region.

Our season will kick off on June 16 and run through September 29, with play at courses in Reno, Plumas County, The Valley and the Tahoe area.

Our priorities are fun, friendship, and exploring new courses! If you are interested in joining us, email tdwgclub@gmail.com.

Pictured from left are club members: Diane Kalliam, Fran Macomber, Denise Gauny, and Karen Grote enjoying a play day last September.

The Far West Ski Association (FWSA) sponsored a fabulous trip to Davos, Switzerland, which was enjoyed by several club members.

We elected two new board members, Stephen O’Brien and Christine Lodge, to serve for the next two years. We also honored race winners and members who have put a tremendous amount of time and effort into organizing and running events this ski season.

Please visit our website at tdski.com for club information and details on upcoming events throughout the year. Contact one of the board members or click on the tab to sign up if you would like to join our club or need more information.

We are always welcoming enthusiastic new members who enjoy skiing and boarding and the outdoor adventures our region has to offer.

QUILT CLUB

Allegheny is approximately 40 miles northeast of Nevada City. Mining started in the Allegheny area in 1851 with the Sixteen to One mine starting in 1896. To improve transportation between the mines, and specifically to the North Star Mine in Grass Valley and the Tightner Mine in Alleghany, Civil Engineer Arthur Foote oversaw the building of the Foote’s Crossing route above the middle fork of the Yuba River.

In 1913, Italian stonemasons tamed the steep canyon walls by chiseling out a narrow shelf road linking Allegheny and Nevada City. It was quite an engineering accomplishment in the day.

Today, Alleghany is easily accessible via Highway 49 from either Nevada City or Downieville. The more southern Foote’s Crossing route is seldom used and is both rough and puckery due to the exposed narrow shelf road perched high above the river.

The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club is making walker bags and food protectors (adult bibs) for the wheelchair residents at our Tahoe Forest Extended Care Center. They were so happy to receive our “gifts” that we are continuing to support this center throughout the year.

Our club will resume meeting on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1-3PM once the Northwoods Clubhouse is reopened. We welcome all levels of quilters and appreciate fabric donations. For more information contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

TD LADIES PLAY 9 GOLF We are looking forward to this year’s golf season! Our club is poised to play at nearby courses while our home course is under renovation. We also plan to have social activities and host clinics that will help us continue to improve our skills.

4 WHEELERS CLUB

Our 2020 membership drive is now open. If you haven’t already joined, you can receive an application by emailing td9hole@gmail.com. If you would like more information, contact club President Judi Roberts at judi@greenroberts.com.

In October, TD4WD Club’s history tour continues with a trip to the Cerro Gordo Mine and the ghost town in Owen’s Valley, southeast of Lone Pine.

This privately owned historical site offers private tours with tickets sold on their website.

Significant amounts of silver were mined starting in the late 1860s, with operations shifting to zinc in the 1920s. Come join us and check out TD4Wheelers.org for more information about our trail runs and socials.

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THE REPORT

THANK YOU

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND DONORS

With abundant gratitude, we recognize those who supported the Giving Fund in 2019. Each of you are amazingly generous.

Your contributions allowed us to grant $50,000 in 2019 to area non-profits that bring music and culture to the community; support our seniors, children and neighbors with developmental challenges; protect and restore our environment; and supplement our local youths’ educations. You also allowed us to assist and, in some cases, make it possible for high school graduates to attend trade, community and four-year colleges. Twelve students were awarded $29,750 in scholarships, in addition to four life-changing Tahoe Donner IMPACT Scholarships of $50,00 each.

THANK YOU to all our supporters, including our donors; merchants; our founding partner, Elements Mtn. Co., who contributes $1 for every driveway contract so that we can pay our bills; and the Giving Fund allvolunteer committee. Together, we exemplify Tahoe Donner Cares.

Jay and Betsy Adams

Don and Lois Ermak

Spencer and Alecia Larson

Anthony and Norma Rems

Jack and Debbie Angel

Robb Etnyre

Don and Susan Lenz

Steve and Dana Rieger

George and Marcia Argyris

Trevor and Jeanette Fagerskog

David and Tricia Lively

Jim Roth

The Aufmuth Family

Michael and Merle Fajans

Dave and Julie Lydick

Thomas and Carol Ryan

David and Vivian Auslander

David Falconer

Stephen and Carole Mahoney

Tom and Jill Sampson

Rick and Lisa Barr

Robert and April Filer

Tom and Ann Malko

Don and Cindy Scherer

John Biebl

Marv and Sue Friedman

James and Joyce Matthews

Steven and Amy Schonfeld

John M. Blackmore

Dick and Karolyn Gander

Doug and Mary McWilliams

John and Anne Shelchuk

Michael Bledsoe and Jennifer Jennings

Ralph and Marsha Guggenheim

Ed and Barbara Melia

Charlene Simmons

Steven Brandwein and Jerry Underdahl

Christopher and Angelica Ha

Toni J. Moore

Linda Slattery

Jon and Connie Hartung

Cameron and Marcia Murray

Mike and Linda Smith

Peggy Headley

Mark and Courtney Murrell

Tom and Jean Snider

Jimmy and Jeanie Hill

Dave Robinson and Sharon Newhall

James C. and Lydia Stang

John and Donna Novitsky

Pete and Karen Stine

Daniel and April Bullock Robert and Carolyn Bunje Greg and Julie Celotti Ron and Mary Chapman Edward W. Coble Jim and Marie Colbert Lynn Cordner Ed and Barbara Czerwinski Gary and Shirley Day Ellen L. Debelak Bruce and Terri Downs George and Kathy Duff Rick and Holly Elfman

Harold F. Honath, Jr. and Judy Anderson Ron Hyatt

Dan and Nanci Odishoo

Saul Imens and Barbara Bysiek

Michael Paparian

Bill and Margaret Jensen

David and Lois Parsons

Todd M. Kaminski

Tim and Cathy Pellegrini

Derek and Lisa Kirkland

John and Mary Podesta

Donald and Denise Koenes

Graham and Lynette Powell

Mark and Ginger Kubo

Tom and Peggy Prescott

Craig Labadie

Joseph and Nancy Radovsky

Harry N. Lalor

William and Barbara Ramsey

Charlene Staples Shaun and Suzanne Sullivan Steve and Elizabeth Suzuki Dr. Alette Coble Temple Virginia Vadnais Ron and Sandy Van De Pol Joe and Katie Veni Bob and Carol Von Raesfeld Janet A. Weaver Jay and Jeanette Wertheim

A huge thank you to all the community businesses and organizations who made our annual dinner a great success.

Your generosity is amazing and much appreciated.

Chevron North America

Tahoe Sports Hub

Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar

Tahoe Vacation Home Services

Cycle Paths Bike Shop

Tank Garage Winery

Elements Mountain Company

Earl and Tammey Tanner

Trevor and Jeanette Fagerskog

Truckee Donner Land Trust

Feather River Rail Society

Truckee Donner Railroad Society

Craig and Julie Wyreman

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

Four Seasons Fly Fishing

Dennis Zaiko and Linda Ruiz-Zaiko

Bassett Flooring Design Bar

Fun Girls Jewelry

Truckee Massage & Wellness Center

Robert M. English and Anna Maria Zara

Alison Elder Group

Frances White Ken and Celia Wienholz Mr. and Mrs. James M. Wilson Terry and Julie Wolf Steven and Rebecca Wong Charles and Ann Wu

Dickson Realty TriCounties Bank

IN HONOR OF

Tahoe Donner Association

Karen A. Coble (2)

Truckee Food Shop

Marianne and Todd Dray

Z’s Marketplace

Anne and Mike Jones Russell and Kari Hamby

Truckee Overhead Door

Greater Nevada Field

Truckee-Donner Historical Society

Jake Miille Photography

Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge

Mane Attraction

Ward & Sons Automotive

Mountain Hardware

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Mountain Home Center, Inc.

Word After Word Books

Patagonia Outlet, Reno

Zuri Coffee Company

Tim and Cathy Pellegrini Ponderosa Golf Course

SILENT AUCTION IN-KIND DONATIONS

Cathy Ravano

FOUNDING PARTNER

Ivaylo Lenkov and Mila Kouzmanova

Anonymous (8)

Resort at Squaw Creek Safeway

John and Karin Lienart

Backstreet Framers

Elements Mountain Co., Jaime Waltman Legare and Matt Warren, who cover all our operating expenses.

John Heisterberg

Eric Nejadian Lynn Shilling and Dana Rieger Steve Schroeder Doug and Gay Wallway

IN MEMORY OF David Staples

Atlantis Casino Best Stove & Cleaning Service Pat Blide, Riverside Studios Mike Burgh California Highway Patrol, Truckee Office California State Railroad Museum Foundation Carmel Gallery

Linda Slattery Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Jan and Esther Stearns Stone's Country Tires Tahoe Donner Association Tahoe Donner Cross Country Tahoe Donner Men's Golf Club Tahoe Donner Tennis Club Tahoe Mountain Fitness

FOUNDING PARTNER

SAVE THE DATE!

6TH ANNUAL GIVING FUND DINNER + SILENT AUCTION FRIDAY, JULY 17 | THE LODGE PAVILION TENT NEW THIS YEAR! ONLINE AUCTION PRECEDING THE EVENT

SEE TAHOEDONNER.COM/GIVING-FUND FOR DETAILS. TICKETS ON SALE SOON. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary tax-deductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. Thank you to our

FOUNDING PARTNER

founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continued support.

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BEST OF TAHOE DONNER

LIFE DURING CORONAVIRUS

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME

By ALI DICKSON

The recent precautions initiated to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have reduced families to the comfort and safety of their homes.

With schools locked, restaurants shut down and Tahoe Donner facilities closed for the time being, what can you do to make this time together something positive?

TRY THAT RECIPE This is a time to take to food into consideration.

Introduce your children to cooking by letting them make their favorite recipes. Try recreating the famous baked mac ‘n’ cheese from the Tahoe Donner Lodge Restaurant & Pub! Indulge in classic comfort foods while making sure you eat beneficial ones as well.

Eating healthful meals is one of the biggest factors in staying healthy, so take this time to teach your family about the power of nutritious – and delicious – food.

TAKE A HIKE Social distancing is a crucial factor in minimizing the spread of sickness, but we are lucky to live in an area surrounded by nature. Staying healthy includes getting outside and active, so take your family outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and natural perspective. While Tahoe Donner facilities are closed, the association has a wealth of open spaces that are open for your physical well-being, as long as government regulations and social distancing allow.

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES While shopping and eating out may not be a good idea right now, there are still ways to support your favorite local businesses. Order takeout or purchase a gift card over the phone through shops and restaurants to be used at a later date or as a gift idea.

You will be supporting your neighbors and helping your community, even from a distance.

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KICKSTART YOUR SPRING CLEANING Healthy hygiene is emphasized for everyone right now, and only a few extra steps beyond normal sanitation practices can tidy up your whole home. Marie Kondo has an organizational book and Netflix show to inspire your inner neat freak, and important aspects include working by subject (like books or shoes) instead of by room and to respect your belongings as you consider keeping or purging them. Get the whole family involved and your home will be spotless in no time!

TAKE A VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOUR There are always opportunities to learn and grow.

Take a virtual tour of prominent museums, such as the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art and the Guggenheim Museum. After your tour, let your children’s inner artists soar by getting out the art and craft materials and letting them recreate their favorite piece.

GET SILLY Although this is a time of uncertainty, this is also a time where families get the chance to slow down and spend quality time together. Especially at a young age, kids can internalize stressful events. Play board games, act out plays, watch movies and emphasize how special it is to be able to enjoy one another’s company.

It can be tempting to spend your days in front of the television, but reading is a way to take your children to another world without the help of a screen. Read (or re-read) family-friendly stories, or take turns having each member of your family read their favorite book aloud. TD staff favorites: Discover how humans are faced with a world of powerful food choices through Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, or find an encouraging outlook with Richard Carlson’s Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… And It’s All Small Stuff.

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SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION WHERE WE ARE TODAY

It’s been over a year since the new Short Term Rental (STR) rules and registration requirements were adopted. Since then, we’ve had more than 900 homeowners register their STR. Here is a look at where we are now and some answers to common questions we’ve received.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL RULES

FAQs

To preserve and protect the quiet residential nature of the Tahoe Donner community and address issues related to short-term rentals including over-crowding of homes and parking, the board of directors has approved new Short-Term Rental (STR) rules for all Tahoe Donner homeowners who short-term rent their property. The resolution and rules were passed on October 27, 2018 with an effective date of January 1, 2019. All STR property owners are required to register with Tahoe Donner within 60 days from January 1, 2019.

WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR)?

BY THE NUMBERS • 904 active STR registrations • 68 closed registrations: • Change of ownership (46) • Owner cancellation request (22) • 18 new registrations per month on average

TIPS • An STR registration will cancel as soon as a new deed is received • It’s very important to keep your contact information up to date, such as the 24/7 contact person(s) or property management company. Update your contact information any time by emailing str@tahoedonner.com.

• Post TD Rules and Important information (available at tahoedonner.com/str) in a prominent place: • Covenants Rules • Tahoe Donner Evacuation Map • Covenants Rules Guide for STR Visitors

Short-term rentals (STRs) are residential properties in the Tahoe Donner development that are offered for rent or lease for one or more terms of less than 31 continuous nights.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED FOR REGISTRATION? Be prepared to provide: • Property owner contact info: email, phone, mailing address • Up to three other designated persons’ contact info: email, phone • Number of bedrooms in the home • Town of Truckee Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate number WHERE AND HOW DO I REGISTER? Registering is a simple process of completing an online form available at tahoedonner.com/str. Hard copy forms are available if a member is unable to complete the online form.

The form can be emailed to str@tahoedonner.com or mailed to: Tahoe Donner Association 11509 Northwoods Blvd.

Truckee, CA 96161 WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T REGISTER? For owners who start renting their home as an STR, they must register within 30 days of commencing the rental. Should an owner not register with Tahoe Donner, a notice of violation will be sent followed by a hearing, possible fines and suspension of amenity rights for non-compliance of the rules.

WHO IS THE ENFORCING BODY FOR THE STR RULES? Tahoe Donner compliance staff within the Architectural Standards Office facilitates the day-to-day operation of all Covenants Rules enforcement including STR rules.

The Covenants Rules, which include the STR rules, are enforced by the Covenants Committee under the delegation and direction of the board of directors.

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING! As of the time of this article, out of the 906 registered STRs in Tahoe Donner, only 1 property has been found to be in violation of the registration requirements.

STR rules are in place for the benefit of the entire Tahoe Donner community. We strongly recommend that you become familiar with all STR rules to help you stay in compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Further Short-Term Rental Rule information can be found online at tahoedonner.com/str.

If you have any additional questions, please call (530) 587-9407 or email str@tahoedonner.com.

After the effective date of January 1, 2019, property owners who commence a new short-term rental program are required to register within 30 days.

To obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax Number (RCN#) through the Town of Truckee, email tot@townoftruckee.com or call (530) 582-5280.

FOR COMPLETE STR RULE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER, VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM/STR

THE REPORT

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE DISASTER ASSISTANCE EQUITY ACT

The Tahoe Donner Association Board of Directors has written a letter to Representative Thomas McClintock urging him to co-sponsor H.R. 5337, the Disaster Assistance Equity Act. Proposed amendments to H.R. 5337 will create access for homeowner associations like Tahoe Donner to FEMA resources for debris removal in the event of a declared major disaster. Access to these funds will be mission critical in the recovery stage of a major disaster, alleviating the financial impact to organizations like Tahoe Donner when facing damage and destruction and getting the facilities back up and running quickly. This will in turn aid residents and guests in the area by providing safe refuge and alternatives for eating, cleaning and gathering locations.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Contact your representative and urge them to support H.R. 5337. You can view a copy of the letter, which was sent to Representative McClintock by visiting tahoedonner.com/hr5337. Contact Representative McClintock by phone at (916) 786-5560 or (202) 225-2511, or by emailing mcclintock.house.gov/contact/email-me.

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LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY UPDATES

UPCOMING PROJECTS WILL IMPACT TRUCKEE AND TAHOE DONNER

From road improvements to snow removal operations, these regional public agency projects and notices are designed to enhance the community and increase our quality of life. Stay tuned for monthly updates, and learn more at townoftruckee.com and tdpud.org.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE: NEW FOR 2020/2021 TAHOE DONNER RIGHT-OF-WAY VEGETATION REMOVAL PROJECT As a part of Truckee’s ongoing roadway maintenance program, the town has a continuous vegetation removal program to periodically remove trees and brush from the edges of roadways. This is done as a means of maintaining space for snow storage, eliminating vegetation encroachment into travel lanes, eliminating vegetation that obstructs drainage infrastructure and eliminating vegetation that causes root damage to roadways.

Historically, the town of Truckee’s vegetation removal program has been limited by the amount of public works staff available to perform vegetation removal and ongoing public concerns associated with a reduction in tree screening between the roadway and individual homes. However, over the past year, both the Tahoe Donner Association Board of Directors and the Truckee Town Council have expressed interest in improved fire resiliency within the Tahoe Donner subdivision and the town as a whole. One manner of improving fire resiliency is to

reduce the likelihood of roadway function becoming compromised during a wildfire.

Reduction in flammable materials above and along a roadway is a significant measure that would reduce that likelihood.

IMPROVED FIRE SAFETY Vegetation removal along roadway edges can have a number of benefits when it comes to fire safety in our community.

Those include: • Reduced risk of fires starting • Reduction of heat generated in the roadway corridor during a fire event • Increased width of roadway fire breaks • Reduced likelihood of burning debris being deposited in the roadway during a fire event

ABOUT THE PROJECT At the March 10 Truckee Town Council Meeting, the Council approved adding the vegetation removal project to the late spring/summer 2020 work plan. The plan includes hiring contractors to perform tree and brush removal and tree trimming along roadway edges in Tahoe Donner.

The Town of Truckee controls the property within 18 feet of roadway edges for the majority of the roads in the Tahoe

Donner subdivision. The criteria for vegetation removal are as follows: • Remove all trees and brush 14 inches or smaller in diameter at breast height (DBH) that are within 15 feet of the edge of roadway pavement.

• Remove all trees that are within 10 feet of the edge of roadway pavement, regardless of size.

• Remove all limbs from remaining trees within 15 feet of the edge of roadway pavement, up to a height of 15 feet from the ground.

• Remove all additional tree limbs which are higher than 15 feet from the ground and extend beyond the edge of roadway pavement.

PROJECT SCHEDULE Bidding: March Packet Opening: Early April Work Commencement: Late April/early May through the Summer Stay tuned for more information on this project through Tahoe Donner News and Town of Truckee public information releases.

THE REPORT

BRIEFS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU) RULES Effective February 22, the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors adopted laws concerning ADUs and JADUs within our community.

Key points include: •

One ADU or JADU per lot.

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Any purposed unit shall comply with Truckee Municipal Code.

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ADUs/JADUs must comply with setback and coverage requirements, be within certain square foot limits and include a parking spot.

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There is a prohibition on using the ADU/JADU for short-term rental.

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Unpermitted ADUs must apply for permitting within 90 days.

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The Architectural Standards Committee can impose reasonable rules and grant variance on a case-by-case basis.

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Rules were effective on February 22, 2020.

More information can be found at tahoedonner.com/members/adu.

LIMITED STAFFING While Tahoe Donner facilities are closed due to COVID-19, essential staff are available remotely, including Member Services (info@tahoedonner.com) and the Architectural Standards Office (aso@tahoedonner.com). Please bear with us in replying to your requests and

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in February 2020.

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT.

PROJECT

06/386

2,333

House

14574 Wolfgang Road

COVENANTS VIOLATIONS HEARINGS The Covenants Committee heard the following violation in February 2020.

STREET

VIOLATION

FINE

Viking Way

Common Area Rules: Off-Road Vehicle, Private Property Rules: Noxious Activity

$300

questions. We will be monitoring emails with regularity, but we cannot promise an immediate response. Thank you for your patience.

ARE YOU GETTING UPDATES FROM NIXLE? Tahoe Donner residents can get up-to-date information on community safety and emergency preparedness by signing up for local NIXLE text messages. Sign up by texting your zip code to 888777.

For updates on the status of Tahoe Donner facilities, follow tahoedonner.com/closure-of-amenities.

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COVENANTS, COMPLAINTS + ENFORCEMENT TAHOE DONNER COVENANTS RULES QUIET HOURS

LIGHTS OUT

PETS ON LEASH

NO DRONES

NO SMOKING

NO CAMPING

Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.

Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize light pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.

Pets must be on leash at association facilities and must be within voice control on Truckee streets. Don't forget to pickup after Fido, too.

Smoking is prohibited on association-owned property, including facilities, parking lots and open spaces.

LOCK UP TRASH

Drones are prohibited on association-owned property, including the trail system and all open space, unless authorized by Tahoe Donner management.

No camping on private residences, including in tents, cars, garages, RVs, etc.

INOPERABLE VEHICLES

All trash must be stored in your bear-proof container and never placed in neighbors’ containers or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.

No dilapidated, unlicensed or inoperable vehicle, trailer, boat, airplane, recreational vehicle or commercial vehicle shall be stored on the properties, except within a fully enclosed structure.

PARKING

NO DUMPING

Parking vehicles off-pavement, on another person’s property or on access easements is prohibited.

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT 1

Call (530) 414-8166. Phone is staffed from 8AM-5PM with an after-hours answering service from 5PM-8AM.

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Email compliance@tahoedonner.com.

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Submit at onestop.tahoedonner.com.

Leaving unwanted or “free” items on the street or association-owned property, including furniture or sports equipment, is prohibited.

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE When making a complaint, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email.

• Address of property being complained about.

• Nature of complaint with times occurring.

• Evidence: photos, video, etc.

• How this behavior is affecting you.

• What actions have been taken (e.g., called police).

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Tahoe Donner will make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance. We will: • Call the primary phone number on file and speak to the owner or leave a message.

• If no answer, call additional phone numbers on file to speak with or leave messages for owner or designated contact.

• Email the owner via any email on file.

• Send follow-up email to the complainant confirming attempts to contact owner.

BOARD MEETING RECAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 22, 2020 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5-0 ACTION: Proposed New Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Unit Rules, 5-0 ACTION: Proposed 2020 Architectural Standards Fee Schedule, 3-2 ACTION: Houses in Violation of Association Minimum Standards, item tabled ACTION: Working Lunch • After discussion, the meetings will remain status quo and lunch will be adjusted as needed.

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ACTION: 2020 Committee Charters, item tabled to March 2 ACTION: 2020 Committee Goals, item tabled to March 2 ACTION: Pending Suspension of Membership Rights and Authorization to Record Lien, 5- 0

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 2, 2020 ACTION: 2020 Committee Charters, 5-0 ACTION: 2020 Committee Goals • General Plan Committee, 5-0 • Finance Committee tabled to March 28 ACTION: Information Technology and Aspenware Decision • No decision was made during this session See full minutes at tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

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LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Mary Lewis and Tom Wolfenberger at the entrance to the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA Yu-cheng Fan went to Zanzibar after summiting Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro with her brother before they went on safari.

MILFORD SOUND, NEW ZEALAND Jon, Heidi, Ty, and Taylor Madsen in Milford Sound – a magical stop on their vacation in New Zealand.

CAPE COD Kat Severin and Allen Forbes at Cahoon Hollow Beach. They found hundreds of horseshoe crab shells along beaches, but no shark sightings.

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS Email your “Where in the World” photos to comdep@tahoedonner.com.

Please submit only JPG files of 300 dpi for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News. Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where it was taken and a short description. Note: please be patient; it could take several months to see your photo published.

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