Tahoe Donner News April 2021

ELECTION INFO + PERSPECTIVES

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KIDS CAMPS + PROGRAMS SET YOUR CHILDREN UP FOR AN ADVENTUROUS SUMMER

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THE HISTORY OF

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PARTNERS TO TAHOE DONNER

WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO KEEP OUR NATURAL RESOURCES THRIVING 24

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INSIDE THE REPORT:

THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Message from the General Manager

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KIDS CAMPS + PROGRAMS

Set your children up for a summer full of adventure, fun and learning

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Club Updates

Election Information + Board Member Perspectives

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Amenity Updates

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Dining Hours + Specials

Giving Fund: Thanks to Members Like You

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7 Ways to Help Your Sewage System + the Environment

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FEATURES

Covenants Reminders

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Briefs

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THE HISTORY OF THE LAND

Board Meeting Recaps

The unique flora, fauna, fire ecology and human interaction that make up the community we call home

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PARTNERS TO TAHOE DONNER

Working collaboratively to keep our natural resources thriving

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VOLUME 22 | NO. 04

APRIL 2021

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Joe Reeder Derek Moore

Drew Deurlington Ali Dickson

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

David Mickaelian | General Manager dmickaelian@tahoedonner.com Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Risk Management + Real Property arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Todd Martyn-Jones | Director of Finance, Accounting + Business Support tmartynjones@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Communications + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com Erika Stohl | Director of Human Resources estohl@tahoedonner.com Steve Turner | Director of Food + Beverage sturner@tahoedonner.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com Vice President | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Steve Mahoney smahoney@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Courtney Murrell cmurrell@tahoedonner.com Director | Charles C. Wu cwu@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER Dear members, As the ski seasons wrap up and the sun gets warmer, I can’t help but be excited about summer in Tahoe Donner. This change brings a much-anticipated feeling of hope.

COVID-19 vaccinations are becoming more widespread than ever, and increasingly lower and lower positive coronavirus rates mean we are that much closer to socializing with our family and friends once more.

COVID-19 PROGRESS On March 24, Nevada County moved down into the less-restrictive Red Tier per the California Color Coded County Tier System.

In the Red Tier, businesses like restaurants and gyms can operate with reduced indoor capacity – this was great news for our community and for amenities like Trout Creek Recreation Center, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and Alder Creek Cafe.

We will continue to enforce safety protocols in all Tahoe Donner locations. In addition to reduced indoor capacities, physical distancing, mask mandates and frequent sanitation of all surfaces continue to take place to ensure the safety of our members, guests, staff and community. As we continue to move through the county’s tier system, the association will offer more services as they become allowable. Please remember that it is your responsibility to read and understand the state and regional COVID-19 guidelines as well as recognize your own personal risk factors to make decisions accordingly.

For more information on Tahoe Donner’s COVID-19 guidelines, visit tahoedonner.com/covid19.

STRATEGIC PLAN AND 2021 WORK PLAN As many of you know, the board of directors unanimously approved the Five-Year Strategic Plan this January. Since then, we’ve been working to build the 2021 Work Plan, which is the companion piece to the strategic plan and outlines how and when we accomplish the goals within the strategic plan for that given year. The 2021 Work Plan was reviewed at the March 26 board meeting, and the details of the plan will be distributed to the membership via email and tahoedonner.com/strategic-plan.

SUMMER OVERVIEW Even with snow still on the ground, thoughts of summer are steadily growing. Staff are working to bring back the programs, camps and amenities you know and love while strictly following the necessary state and county regulations.

We are excited to work towards opening all operations this season. The grand reopening of our very own golf course is one many have been anticipating, and we are eager to get golfers of all ages back on the greens. Making a splash at the Trout Creek Recreation Pool, Northwoods Pool and Beach Club Marina will be in full force this year with a similar reservation system to what was rolled out last summer. While the reservation system will remain the same in many ways, one main difference is that we will be expanding the number of members and guests allowed in each time slot as COVID-19 restrictions continue to evolve.

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course, the pool or the trails. In the evening, celebrate a day of adventure with a menu all ages will love at The Lodge.

Camps, clinics and programs go on sale beginning April 13 for members and April 27 for guests of members. To learn more about how to make your child’s summer one full of safe outdoor adventure and excitement, as well as specific on-sale dates for those activities, flip to page 10.

FAREWELL TO WINTER Before we turn our heads toward the summer season, I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in this remarkable and unprecedented winter. The care and diligence that came from our staff,

members, guests and public played no small role in keeping our ski areas open all season. Your efforts allowed us to prevent any documented virus transmission between staff or guests.

As we take our skis out for their last adventures and dust off our bikes for the next, I am continually amazed at the camaraderie and perseverance of our mountain community. We have been through no ordinary winter, and I am not alone in wishing you all brighter days to come this spring and summer.

Be well, DAVID MICKAELIAN | GENERAL MANAGER

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MEMBER SERVICES

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AMENITIES Beach Club Marina 587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Campground 587-9462 campground@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski 587-9484 xc@tahoedonner.com Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com Equestrian Center 587-9470 equestrian@tahoedonner.com Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course 587-9443 golf@tahoedonner.com The Lodge 587-9455 lodge@tahoedonner.com Recreation Hut 587-9413 recreation@tahoedonner.com Snowplay 587-9437 snowplay@tahoedonner.com Tennis Center 587-9474 tennis@tahoedonner.com Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek Rec Ctr 587-9437 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com

SKI SEASON EXTENDED ENJOY SKIING + RIDING THROUGH APRIL 11!

CONDITIONS PERMITTING

Covenants Don Ermak covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com Elections Bette Rohrback electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

PASSHOLDER APPRECIATION APRIL 5-11

General Plan Rob McCray robmccray@sbcglobal.net Giving Fund Suzanne Sullivan tdgf@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS 9-Holers Women's Golf Judi Roberts judi@greenroberts.com

Mountain Bike Dustin Young dustinyoung75@gmail.com

Bridge Lynn Cordner lynn.cordner@gmail.com

Quilt Marilyn Dundas md11792@outlook.com

Equestrian Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

Rowing Ward Sproat efs3@comcast.net

Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com

Senior Alpine Ski John Makin jmakin@sbcglobal.net

Hiking Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

TD 4-Wheelers Bill Ratcliff club@td4wheelers.org

Junior Golf Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net

TD Ladies Play 9 Golf Shellie Poplin shelliepoplin@gmail.com

Limited Abilities Persons’ Golf Mike Srago msrago@comcast.net

Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net

Men’s Golf Tim Pellegrini tncpellegrini@sbcglobal.net

MORE SKIING. MORE PLAYING. WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN!

Finance John Dundas financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com

Women’s Golf Denise Rebar denise_rebar@merithr.com

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ANNIVERSARY FEATURE

The History of

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By ALI DICKSON

WASHOE PEOPLE LOGGING + RANCHING One of the earliest records of Tahoe Donner dates back to the Washoe people. In the summertime, members of the Washoe tribes explored the Tahoe Donner area to fish its waters, hunt local species and gather its natural resources.

Once colder weather arrived, the Washoe people kept to the milder climate and stayed below the mountains.

During the fall period of each year, members would travel over the crest of the summit to collect acorns. Acorns were a valuable food source over the winter months within Tahoe Donner. Remnants of a bedrock mortar have been found where acorns were ground in bowlshaped holes.

The Washoe people took a firsthand approach when it came to wildfire, creating manageable fires for the benefit of the land and its uses. In this way, Tahoe Donner’s land was used for generations as a resource and haven for the Washoe people.

This same land, however, became a commodity to migratory Europeans following the gold and silver rushes in the 1850s.

The Comstock era of logging took the land that was once plentiful with large fir and pine trees, among many other coniferous species, and converted it into a means for wood supply. The towering old-growth stands were a hot commodity for those interested in logs for mining timbers, an expanding railroad, fuelwood and subsequent building.

Between 1876 and 1883, Elle Ellen operated a powerful logging mill on Trout Creek and removed timber from the middle of what is now Tahoe Donner. In the 1920s, approximately two thousand acres of Tahoe Donner’s western portion was being logged and transported by railcar along Alder Creek. The property was then owned by Crown Willamette, and later the Fiberboard Corporation, with pine logs going to Hobart Mills outside of Truckee and fir logs going to a pulp and paper mill in Floriston, California. Loggers left the area after the 1920s after much of the landscape was harvested.

FIRE SUPPRESSION Historically, the big driving force of the area’s ecology is fire. The large-scale disturbance to our ecosystem once occurred through lightning strikes or burns by the Washoe people.

Post-Comstock era, without the knowledge from the Washoe tribe or the ability to let fire spread, a fuel buildup occurred.

When large forest stands are cleared, brush can rapidly take its place. What is quick to grow, though, is also quick to burn. A wildfire can sweep through an area with predominant mature brush species 32 times faster than the same area of a managed forest. This lack of fire awareness led to one of Tahoe’s most catastrophic fires to date.

1960 FIRE In the hot summer of 1960, a construction crew was building the new Interstate 80 across Donner Summit. As they slashed and burned debris, loose embers blew below what is now Tahoe Donner and flames quickly spread. The old-growth stands once spared due to their location on steep slopes went up in smoke. The blossoming second growth in mellower terrain fared no better. In one swoop, over 44,000 acres burned over 150 million board feet of timber.

The Fiberboard Corporation salvaged around 17 million board feet of timber and then let the land fend for itself. It sat idle until Dart Corporation, a popular development company in its day, came across this open tract of land in 1968. Soon after, Tahoe Donner was born.

Photos (Left to Right): Washoe Native Americans near Lake Tahoe, 1866, Lawrence and Houseworth, vintage image restored by Kathy Weiser-Alexander of Legends of America; Elle Ellen Mill, Truckee Donner Historical Society; Lightning strike on Donner Summit, 2019, Chris Rochefort; Donner Ridge Fire scar and Interstate 80, Truckee Donner Historical Society and Sierra College; Tahoe Donner tree planting event, 2015, Kyle Kelly; Tahoe Donner volunteer trail clean up day, 2011, Tahoe Donner Archives

Tahoe Donner’s forests, meadows, wetlands and fire ecology make up the community we are lucky to call home. The unique and unmistakable beauty it holds is due to its flora, fauna and human interaction that has spanned generations.

LAND MANAGEMENT

WETLAND RESTORATION

Today, a forestry department, trail crew and management team work to mimic the effects of fire cycles. This is done by mechanically reducing vegetation that would have been consumed in low-level surface fires. Brush is masticated, planted conifer seedlings quickly grow in the newly created bed, and maturing trees are thinned as necessary to reduce competition. Large and properly spaced trees can shade out the understory and prevent excess brush to grow, creating a living fuel break.

The acquired wetlands within Tahoe Donner have been recently managed and protected after generations of ranching degradation and farming overuse. Before Euer Valley was a trail destination, cattle roamed free for generations, which damaged soil, eroded streams, reduced water quality and harmed local wildlife.

The department’s goal is always to try to balance the protection of the association and the promotion of natural ecology by mimicking low-intensity fire. A Forest Management Plan is visited on a five-year basis, which was created by Bill Houdyschell, Tahoe Donner’s nationally renowned leader in forest management and defensible space.

Successful and progressive wetland restoration projects have been created alone and in partnership with organizations like the Truckee River Watershed Council. Projects include the Nature Loop Trail Restoration Project, which was just completed last fall, and the Euer Valley Restoration Project.

THE LAY OF THE LAND A large part of what makes Tahoe Donner great is the flora and fauna that also call it home. The towering trees that wind along our roads and trails include: • Sugar pine • Lodgepole pine • Western white pine • Jeffrey pine • Red fir • White fir • Mountain hemlock To learn more about the trees in our association, read “Conifers of Tahoe Donner” in September 2020’s issue of Tahoe Donner News at tahoedonner.com/magazine.

Chaparral and brush are among other native and natural plant species within the association.

These early-succession species once created a large fire risk, but with proper mastication techniques, chaparral and other shrubs can safely offer a home to deer, squirrels, grouse and other forest species.

Tahoe Donner’s many streams and wetlands include Prosser

Creek, Trout Creek, Alder Creek, the area surrounding Alder Creek Adventure Center, the land along the Nature Loop Trail and, of course, Donner Lake.

Enjoy catch-and-release fishing in the streams, go birding among the wetlands or explore the lake on kayak with Tahoe Donner’s scenic water sources.

One of Tahoe’s greatest treasures is the beauty of local wildflowers that pop up in May through September. Discover a blossoming rainbow on our trails with vibrant red paintbrushes, golden yellow mule ears, bright purple lupines and colorful morning glories. To find and download Tahoe Donner’s Wildflower Guide, visit tahoedonner.com/trails.

Tahoe Donner’s land is a home for flora, fauna, families and communities that date back centuries. To learn more about the land management of our association, visit tahoedonner.com/forestry.

To learn more about the history of Tahoe Donner, visit tahoedonner.com/50years.

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THE REPORT

ELECTION INFORMATION To address issues that arose during the 2020 election and in response to changes in State law, at its July 2020 meeting, the board of directors asked staff and the Elections Committee to work with corporate counsel to recommend a package of campaign- and election-related reforms. The reform package documents include:

ELECTION RULES

Updated rules are required to bring Tahoe Donner into compliance with current State law governing homeowner association (HOA) elections. Final approval of the new rules occurred on March 12, 2021.

ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHARTER

Clarifying the Committee’s election management role, the new charter was unanimously approved at a special board meeting in January.

BOARD CODE OF CONDUCT

The updated Code, which is expected to be approved before the 2021 board election, will provide special guidance about director conduct during elections and other membership votes.

CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES

Provide guidance to candidates, advocates, community leaders and association members about recommended campaign best practices, community standards and behavioral expectations.

The guidelines were unanimously approved at the February board meeting.

Tahoe Donner’s approved campaign guidelines start with the idea that “Tahoe Donner is a community, first and foremost” and that “campaigns, membership votes and elections [should] serve positively to build and sustain the Tahoe Donner community consistent with its neighborly character.” Toward that end, the guidelines recommend the following principles to all community members: 1. Speak Respectfully. Candidates and advocates have the right to express their views. However, to build and sustain our community’s neighborly character, while exercising this right, candidates and advocates are expected to speak and act with decency, consideration and respect.

2. Show Courtesy. The right of candidates and advocates to engage in campaign activities must be balanced by the members’ right to privacy and the peaceful enjoyment of all Tahoe Donner Association property and facilities. Thus, candidates and advocates are expected to be respectful of members and to honor their privacy.

3. Bring a Positive Message. Candidates and advocates are encouraged to campaign for something or someone, not

against something or someone. Negative personal attacks distract from the issues and disaffect the voters.

4. Be Inclusive. Campaigns are won the same way communities are built: • By addition, not by division and subtraction • Candidates and advocates are encouraged to practice the politics of inclusion, not exclusion 5. Focus on Your Own Message. It is recommended that candidates and advocates focus on defining and presenting their own views and their own positions to the members.

6. Practice Civility. Candidates and advocates should refrain from attacking, berating, bullying, belittling, insulting, harassing, threatening or otherwise disparaging candidates or other community members.

7. Be Factual. Candidates and advocates should take care to avoid distributing or disseminating information to the members that is inaccurate or may be false or materially misleading. This includes refraining from making statements known to be false about the backgrounds, affiliations or positions of candidates or other community members.

The complete campaign guidelines also provide guidance on the use of bulk email for campaign communication, detail best practices concerning endorsements and provide information about the appropriate placement of campaign signage. Additionally, to address security concerns, the guidelines strongly discourage leaving visible door hangers and other campaign handouts on vacant homes. Finally, the guidelines make recommendations aimed at controlling campaign spending.

By following these guidelines and best practices, candidates and advocates should be able to present their views and illuminate the issues while conducting neighborly campaigns with the respect and courtesy that members want and deserve.

To read the campaign guidelines in their entirety, please visit tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

MEMBER LIST INFO SHARING OPT-OUT INSTRUCTIONS

Tahoe Donner members are legally entitled to obtain copies of the membership list to communicate with other members about issues relating to our community. To exercise your legal right to opt out of sharing your contact information with other members, please visit tahoedonner.com/optout.

OPTING OUT WILL NOT IMPACT TAHOE DONNER’S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU.

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FORMER BOARD MEMBERS SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON SERVING ON THE TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS To obtain personal, first-hand perspectives on board service, the Elections Committee recently interviewed Courtney Murrell, who served one former term and is a current director, and Jeff Bonzon, former board member and board president. The Elections Committee hopes the following will be instructive to owners who are considering running for the open board position in the 2021 election as well as informative for all members.

Murrell

Bonzon

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD? Courtney: I ran for the board to protect Tahoe Donner’s amazing quality of life by ensuring maximum member value and enjoyment, by responsibly planning for positive community investments and by focusing on the shared passions that bring Tahoe Donner together.

Tahoe Donner has been a terrific community for my multi-generational family, and I am thankful each day that I am raising my children in such an extraordinary place. By serving on the board, I can help protect the values and character that make this neighborhood so special.

Jeff: In 1994, my wife Carolyn and I bought into a “ski” house in Tahoe Donner with two other families. By 2008, I was retired, living here full-time and active in Tahoe Donner clubs and committees. While a member and chair of the Finance Committee, we oversaw the formalizing/updating of many financial policies under which we still operate. It was a great platform to view and contribute to the operations, finances and future plans of the association. I was eager, though, to be more directly involved from a policy and direction perspective, leading me to run for election in 2015.

WHAT ARE/WERE THE MOST INTERESTING PARTS OF SERVING ON THE BOARD? Courtney: During my first term (2013-2016), Tahoe Donner built the Alder Creek Adventure Center, purchased Crabtree Canyon, installed snowmaking machines and strengthened our financial reserves. During my current term, we weathered a pandemic, welcomed a new general manager, passed a five-year strategic plan and worked on comprehensive election reform. It’s great to serve on a memberfocused, collegial board that’s determined to find practical compromises and effective solutions.

Jeff: With all members, we are an association of nearly 25,000 people with all the complexities of similarly sized municipalities. While we deal with daily and seasonal operations, we also look ahead to infrastructure updates, demographic changes, member desires and more.

A crucial accomplishment recently was acquiring land buffers around TD’s perimeter. Working alone or with conservation groups, we have been able to protect our boundaries and preserve open space.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR AN OWNER WHO IS CONSIDERING RUNNING FOR THE BOARD? Courtney: Serving on the board is a tremendous responsibility and a big commitment – often more than a part-time job. It’s not just the board meetings. It’s committee meetings, meetings with staff, special projects and time needed to educate yourself on all the issues.

Joining a committee first is the perfect way to get up to speed. Tahoe Donner requires more than just looking at a balance sheet; it is a unique recreational community with a strong emphasis on maximizing member enjoyment.

Jeff: Probably the single biggest piece of advice: BE INVOLVED and become educated now! Attend board and committee meetings.

Volunteer for committees (there are a number of them!). Use our amenities so you understand the breadth we offer, the needs we have into the future and the quality our members expect. Above all, keep your campaign positive! If you are elected, you will be expected to serve ALL our members, not just a small, vocal constituency.

RUN FOR THE TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Candidate applications for the one open board position can be downloaded from tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

Completed applications must be submitted by 10AM on April 23, 2021, as a PDF to electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com.

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FEATURE

2021 SUMMER

KIDS CAMPS + PROGRAMS SEE PROGRAM DETAILS FOR ON-SALE DATES

Set your children up for a safe and epic Tahoe summer that is brimming with adventure, fun and learning. Tahoe Donner’s camps and recreational programs are available to kids of all ages, interests and abilities. Whether on horseback, in the pool or out exploring, campers will grow and thrive through diverse outdoor experiences that are challenging and educational. Many of our camps and programs sell out each year, so register early to reserve a spot and ensure that your child’s summer is one they’ll never forget.

Keeping your family safe is our highest priority this summer. Camps will be reduced in capacity, physical distancing will be enforced and masks will be required at all times. To learn more about safety at Tahoe Donner camps this summer, visit tahoedonner.com/covid19.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE WITH YOUR SHOPTD ACCOUNT Create a new account or sign in to your existing account at shop.tahoedonner.com.

Contact Member Services at info@tahoedonner.com or (530) 587-9400, ext. 0 to add additional Tahoe Donner members to your online profile, including those ages 6 and under. Children ages 7 and up may be subject to member fees. Guests can be added to your account online under “My Account.” Guests will need a transferrable guest card ID number.

Select the programs you would like to purchase, then complete the check-out process.

Electronically sign the necessary waiver forms you receive during the check-out process.

For questions or more information, contact Member Services at (530) 587-9400, ext. 0.

NOTE: Tennis and golf camps require registration via their respective phone numbers.

Adventure Day Programs

Aquatics Programs

Adventure Day Programs Rec Hut at Northwoods Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9413 tahoedonner.com/adventure-day

Adventure day programs encourage kids ages 7-11 to explore, play and appreciate the outdoors through a wide range of activities.

Campers are required to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers and bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 9:30AM-4:30PM Days: Monday, Wednesday or Friday Location: Pick up + drop off at the Northwoods Rec Hut Cost Per Day: Member $60, Guest of Member $70

EXPLORE + DISCOVER DAY

Aquatics Programs Trout Creek Recreation Center 12790 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9437 tahoedonner.com/aquatics

From learning the basics in a private or semi-private lesson to racing on the recreational swim team, your kids will make a splash with our aquatics programs.

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private (individual) and semi-private* (2-3 students) lessons are offered daily and last 20 minutes, allowing each child to develop swimming skills at their own pace under the guidance of a patient instructor. Lessons available seven days a week. Check openings on website.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 9-11:20AM (various times)

MONDAYS | JUNE 14-AUGUST 16 Hiking, geocaching and other exciting adventures teach young explorers about the beauty and power of the great outdoors.

Location: Northwoods Pool (previously at Trout Creek Recreation Center)

CREEK, POOL + POND ADVENTURE DAY

Cost Per Semi-Private Lesson (2-3 students): Member $59, Guest of Member $65

WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 16-AUGUST 18 Join the fun in and around the water with pond exploration, swimming at the Trout Creek or Northwoods Pools and much more.

MARKSMANSHIP ADVENTURE DAY

FRIDAYS | JUNE 18-AUGUST 20 Celebrate new skills with archery and laser rifle clinics as well as field games like bocce and cornhole, where patience and precision pay off.

For questions, please email recreation@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9413. Pre-registration is encouraged. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund, and a $15 cancellation fee will be charged. For cancellation policies and other info visit tahoedonner.com/adventure-day.

Cost Per Private Lesson (individual): Member $49, Guest of Member $55

SWIM CLUB

Swimmers ages 6-15 demonstrating Level 5 or higher skills are invited to join the Trout Creek Tiger Sharks, Tahoe Donner’s recreational swim team. Participants will combine fun and fitness as they develop core skills in all four racing strokes.

No drop-ins allowed.

ON SALE APRIL 13 FOR MEMBERS + APRIL 27 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 8:30-9AM Days: Monday-Friday Location: Trout Creek Recreation Center Cost Per Session: Member $59, Guest of Member $74 Session 1 June 21-25

Session 5 July 19-23

Session 3 July 5-9

Session 7 August 2-6

Session 2 June 28-July 2 Session 4 July 12-16

Session 6 July 26-30

Session 8 August 9-13

Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the first day of your child’s aquatics program. A $15 cancellation fee will be applied. For questions please email aquatics@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9437. For cancellation policies and other info visit tahoedonner.com/aquatics. *Students may be no more than one level apart.

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Beach Club Mountain Bike Marina Programs Camps Beach Club Marina 12915 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9460 tahoedonner.com/marina

What could be more fun than spending summer days on Donner Lake? Children ages 6 and up will love honing their water skills through learning, sailing and participating in various water sports at the Beach Club Marina.

WATER KIDS CLUB

Every Friday, participants ages 6 and older who can demonstrate good swimming skills will be introduced to a variety of wateroriented activities such as swimming, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking and more. Space is limited, so sign up online at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS

TWO-DAY CAMPS

With our two-day camps on Saturdays and Sundays, our guides have years of experience teaching kids to become better riders.

ON SALE APRIL 13 FOR MEMBERS + APRIL 27 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 9AM-12PM Cost Per Session: $119

Days: Friday Cost Per Session: Member $30, Guest of Member $40 Session 1 June 25

Session 5 July 30

Session 3 July 16

Session 7 August 13

Session 4 July 23

Set your kids up for a “wheely” fun summer! Kids camps are open to ages 10-14 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. We will focus on providing a fun, safe environment where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner.

Days: Saturday-Sunday

Time: 3-5PM

Session 2 July 9

Bikeworks Alder Creek Adventure Center 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-9694 tahoedonner.com/bikeworks

Session 6 August 6

HISTORICAL KAYAK TOURS

TUESDAYS | JUNE 22-AUGUST 10 Explore Donner Lake by kayak! Your guide will present information on the history of the lake and interesting facts about the surrounding area and its inhabitants. After an hour on the water, the group will return to the Beach Club Marina, where breakfast will be served on the deck. Tours are weather permitting. Reservations and pre-payment are required at shop.tahoedonner.com or by calling the Beach Club Marina. Private tours available. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: Check in at 7:45AM | Tour begins at 8AM Days: Tuesday Cost Per Tour: Member $30, Guest of Member $41 For questions please email marina@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9460.

Session 1 June 5-6

Session 4 July 24-25

Session 3 July 17-18

Session 6 August 7-8

Session 2 June 19-20

Session 5 July 31-August 1

WEEKLONG CAMPS

Want more than just a weekend? Put your pedal to the metal with our weeklong camps from Monday-Friday.

ON SALE APRIL 13 FOR MEMBERS + APRIL 27 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 9AM-12PM Days: Monday-Friday Cost Per Session: $299 Session 1 June 7-11

Session 5 July 19-23

Session 3 June 28-July 2

Session 7 August 9-13

Session 2 June 21-25 Session 4 July 12-16

Session 6 August 2-6

Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund. For questions please call (530) 582-9694 or email bikeworks@tahoedonner.com.

Day Camps Day Camps Meeting locations vary based on age group (530) 587-9493 tahoedonner.com/day-camps

Our weeklong day camps for kids ages 3-14 are packed full of learning and exploration with age-appropriate activities that challenge and educate kids via new and diverse outdoor experiences.

DAY CAMP SESSIONS

ON SALE APRIL 13 FOR MEMBERS + APRIL 27 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS

Session 1 June 14-18

HIGH MOUNTAIN KIDS CAMP

All levels/age groups meet for five days (Monday-Friday) during each session.

Session 2 June 21-25

This camp provides a nurturing environment for your child while helping them develop motor skills and social skills.

Session 3 June 28-July 2

Age: 3-4 Time: 9AM-12PM (extended hours 12-2:30PM) Cost Per Session: Member $224, Guest of Member $259 Cost Per Extended Hours: Member $120, Guest of Member $135

Session 5 July 12-16

Session 4 July 5-9

Session 6 July 19-23

Session 7 July 26-30

EXPLORERS

Session 8 August 2-6

Age: 5-6 Time: 9AM-2:30PM Cost Per Session: Member $319, Guest of Member $359

WHAT TO BRING

Young explorers will love the focus on nature education, outdoor activities, hikes, outdoor games and more.

PIONEERS

Countless adventures await, including water safety, hikes and outdoor living skills.

Age: 7-8 Time: 9AM-2:45PM Cost Per Session: Member $319, Guest of Member $359

CLUB TAHOE DONNER

Highlights include trips to the beach and pool, outdoor bouldering, mountain biking and archery.

Age: 9-10 Time: 9:15AM-3PM Cost Per Session: Member $319, Guest of Member $359

DONNER LAKE ADVENTURE CAMP

Providing fun outdoor activities that enhance teamwork skills, self-confidence and outdoor survival knowledge.

Age: 11-12 Time: 9:30AM-3:30PM Cost Per Session: Member $339, Guest of Member $374

LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP

An experiential-based learning program with in-depth team building, leadership development, outdoor living skills, hands-on camp counselor experience and personal growth. Only offered during Sessions 2, 4 and 6.

Age: 13-14 Time: Monday + Friday 9:30AM-3:30PM | Tuesday, Wednesday + Thursday 8:30AM-3:30PM Cost Per Session: Member $284, Guest of Member $319 No drop-ins allowed. Day camps cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the first day of camp for a refund with a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellation policy strictly enforced. If a child is found to be registered for a program that they are not eligible for, their registration will be canceled and no refund will be given. For more information, contact daycamps@tahoedonner.com.

Session 9 August 9-13

• Backpack • Light jacket or sweatshirt • Hat • Water bottle • Snacks • Lunch • Sunscreen • Swimsuit and towel (may be needed on certain days; check camp schedule) Campers must wear closed-toed shoes. It is recommended that campers label all belongings before coming to camp.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Age requirements are established for the safety and well-being of all campers, and there will be no exceptions regarding children’s ages for camp. If a child is found to be registered for a program that they are not eligible for, their registration will be canceled and no refund will be given.

PARENT INFORMATION

Important information for parents, including details about what campers should bring each day, is online at tahoedonner.com/day-camps.

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Golf Course Programs

Tennis Center Programs

Golf Course 12850 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9443 tahoedonner.com/golf

JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOL

Junior golf players ages 8-13 will learn full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, rules and etiquette. On the third day, they will play golf on the course. Please bring your own golf clubs, as the golf course has limited sets available. Call (530) 587-9443 to register. Visit tahoedonner.com/golf for more details.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 8-10AM Days: Monday-Wednesday

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS

Future tennis stars can immerse themselves with up to three hours of daily instruction and play-based learning throughout the summer. For kids between the ages of 5-17, highly trained staff help bring out the passion for this great sport, while a flexible schedule ensures plenty of time for other activities. Space is limited; call (530) 587-9474 to register. Visit tahoedonner.com/tennis for more details.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Time: 2-5PM

Cost Per Session: $160

Days: Monday-Friday

Session 1 June 28-30

Session 4 August 2-4

Session 3 July 19-21

Session 6 August 16-18

Session 2 July 12-14

Tennis Center 11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9474 tahoedonner.com/tennis

Session 5 August 9-11

GOLF CLINICS

Golf clinics are approximately one hour and run weekly from June 1 through September 6. Limit six students. Call (530) 587-9443 to register. Visit tahoedonner.com/golf for more details.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday + Sunday Cost Per Clinic: $25 per student FOR AGES 13+ Putting and Chipping: Mondays | 12PM Pitching and Bunker Play: Wednesdays | 12PM Irons and Hybrids: Fridays | 12PM Fairway Woods and Drivers: Saturdays | 12PM Drop-In Clinic: Sundays | 9AM FOR AGES 6-12 Sundays | 12PM For questions please contact Golf Pro James Murtagh via email at jmurtagh@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9443.

Cost Per Hour: Member $16, Guest of Member $18 Session 1 June 21-25

Session 6 July 26-30

Session 3 July 5-9

Session 8 August 9-13

Session 2 June 28-July 2 Session 4 July 12-16

Session 5 July 19-23

Session 7 August 2-6

Session 9 August 16-20

GROUP, PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

The Tennis Center offers expert instruction for new and seasoned players. No matter your level or experience, lessons help you refine your technique and build confidence. Call (530) 587-9474 to schedule your lesson. Learn more about pricing and lesson info at tahoedonner.com/tennis.

ON SALE MAY 4 FOR MEMBERS + MAY 18 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS For more info, call (530) 587-9474 or visit tahoedonner.com/tennis.

Horsemanship Camps Equestrian Center 15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9470 tahoedonner.com/equestrian

Riders ages 8-14 are invited to saddle up for a week of half-day riding camp at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. Each student will have his or her own horse for the week and will learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, grooming, tacking, safety and riding skills in preparation for a horse show each Friday.

ON SALE APRIL 13 FOR MEMBERS + APRIL 27 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS Three sessions are available daily. In the morning, two camps are offered: a Level 1 camp with two instructors and a four-student capacity, and a Level 2 camp with one instructor and a two-student capacity. The afternoon session is a combination Level 1/Level 2 class with two instructors and a four-person capacity.

Days: Monday-Friday Time: Mornings 9AM-12PM, Afternoons 1-4PM

LEVEL 1

Beginners with little or no riding experience will learn the basics of handling, grooming, tacking up and riding at the walk and trot.

LEVEL 2

Intended for beginner/intermediate riders with horseback riding experience and confidence, Level 2 is a progression from Level 1 and covers a wide range of riding abilities. Students can take Level 2 multiple times with instructions suited to evolving capabilities.

Cost Per Session: Member $599, Guest of Member $699 Session 1 June 21-25

Session 6 July 26-30

Session 3 July 5-9

Session 8 August 9-13

Session 2 June 28-July 2 Session 4 July 12-16

Session 5 July 19-23

Session 7 August 2-6

Session 9 August 16-20

All cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the first day of camp for a full refund. For more info, email equestrian@tahoedonner.com.

WEATHER WARNING

If we experience summer thunderstorms and are unable to ride, students will have lessons in horse and tack care, shoeing, veterinary care and other horsemanship knowledge.

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BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES.

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION Gym: 6AM-9:30PM Lap Pool: 6AM-7:30PM Recreation Pool: 2-5:30PM

Break a sweat at the gym, race at the Lap Pool or enjoy the Recreation Pool for 90-minute sessions.

Everyone must wear a face covering at all times while at the Trout Creek Recreation Center. Online reservations required at shop.tahoedonner.com. tahoedonner.com/troutcreek

Ring out Tahoe Donner’s ski season with a bang! Grab the kids for a day of fun on the slopes or the trails for one last winter hoorah!

To finish our safe and exciting season, masks covering your nose and mouth are required at all times indoors, in the parking lot, around trailheads, in lift lines and anywhere physical distancing cannot be maintained. Day passes, rental gear and lessons must be purchased online. Indoor access is not available this season, and physical distancing is enforced at all times.

For more information on COVID-19 safety, visit tahoedonner.com/covid19.

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT HOURS OF OPERATION Ticket Office: 8AM-4PM Rentals + Repairs: 8AM-4:30PM Parking Shuttles: 8AM-4:45PM Chairlifts: 9AM-4PM

Tickets + rentals must be pre-purchased online at shop.tahoedonner.com Masks and physical distancing will be enforced on all buses and in all lift lines

CLOSING DAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 Conditions permitting. Visit the web for updated closing day details.

LAST CALL FOR LESSONS

RYAN SALM

The ski school is excited to offer one- or three-hour private lessons to provide the best possible experience for you and your family. Starting at $144 for members.

Take advantage of safe and exciting group lesson packages, including lift ticket, rental gear and two-hour lesson.

Max four participants. Member pricing starts at only $145 for kids ages 7-12 and $169 for ages 13+. Reserve online at least one day in advance.

RETAIL SHOP

All retail clothing is 50% off, including outerwear from Roxy and Quiksilver,

base layers from BlackStrap and TD logo sweatshirts and t-shirts. Smith and Anon goggles and helmets along with other accessories are 30% off.

RENTALS + REPAIRS

• Quality rental and demo gear from top brands start at $37 for kids and $52 for adults; discounts apply for multi-day rentals

• Our full-service repair shop offers wax, base repair, grinds and more

BEACH CLUB MARINA VESSEL STORAGE

Kayak/SUP storage is available online at shop.tahoedonner.com from April 1-14. You may purchase one of the following products: • 1 kayak spot

• 2 kayak spots

• 1 SUP (stand-up paddleboard) spot • 2 SUP spots

• Rental orders must be pre-purchased online – learn more at tahoedonner.com/downhill • Masks covering your nose and mouth will be required, and physical distancing will be enforced at rental and repair shops

2021/22 SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW

Enjoy the best value and free skiing for the remainder of this season! Passholders receive exclusive perks like food discounts, retail savings and buddy passes. Restrictions apply. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses. tahoedonner.com/downhill

Only one product per property.

Multiple-property owners are not permitted to purchase more than one product. The cost per spot is $225. If supply exceeds demand, we will run a lottery and return any purchased spots to those members who do not receive a spot in the lottery. Cancellations will be charged a $40 fee. tahoedonner.com/marina

Operation plans subject to change due to State COVID-19 restrictions. All prices, dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Please visit tahoedonner.com for the latest information.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Trails: 8:30AM-5PM Season Passholder Early Bird Access: 7AM, conditions permitting Ticket Counter: 8:30AM-5PM Rentals + Repairs: 8:30AM-5PM Passes + rentals must be pre-purchased online at shop.tahoedonner.com See daily updates and grooming report at tahoedonner.com/xc

CLOSING DAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 Conditions permitting. Visit the web for updated closing day details.

TRAIL PASSES

• Must be pre-purchased online at shop.tahoedonner.com

• Pick up at outdoor ticket windows at the front of the building and display on your clothing or ski pole for our ticket checkers to see

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RENTALS + REPAIRS

Residential • Commercial

• Rent quality skis, snowshoes and ski demo gear from top brands starting at $20 for kids and $33 for adults • Try top-of-the-line demo gear with a $20 upgrade to your basic rental reservation on arrival

• Our repair shop offers waxing and minor repairs to keep your skis sliding at their best • Rental orders must be pre-purchased online

• Physical distancing will be enforced

• Visit tahoedonner.com/xc to learn more

RETAIL SHOP

Check in with cafe or ticket window staff for access to the retail shop. Credit/debit card only – no cash. Check the specials page on the web to see the XC retail deal of the week.

• Please remember you will need a trail pass to access our snow

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2021/22 SEASON PASSES ON SALE NOW

Enjoy the best value and free skiing for the remainder of this season! Passholders receive exclusive perks like food discounts, retail savings and buddy passes. Restrictions apply. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses.

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Summer camps are back! Bring the kids to Tahoe Donner for safe and exciting adventure day programs, day camps, weeklong programs and more. To learn about summer camps this season, visit page 10.

Horse boarding reservations for summer 2021 are open. Visit the web for more information or contact kmecham@tahoedonner.com. tahoedonner.com/equestrian

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MEN’S GOLF CLUB

CLUBS 4 WHEELERS CLUB

RYAN SALM

Tahoe Donner is a great basecamp for exploring the Sierra Nevada. We have beautiful mountains with historical fire lookouts (LOs) scattered around to give you easy access to spectacular views. The first LO in the area was built by the Central Pacific Railroad in 1877 atop Red Mountain. In the 1920s-1930s LOs were established by the Forest Service throughout the region. Some of these LOs are still in use, making the trek to visit with the knowledgeable LO staff especially rewarding. Seasonally staffed LOs include Babbitt, Dixie, Duncan, Smith, Mills and Saddleback. Some LOs are no longer used for spotting fires but are available for overnight stays, including Calpine and Sardine Peak.

Reservations are available through the servicing National Forest office.

The staffed and rented LOs have maintained dirt roads, making them suitable for your high-clearance SUV. There are LOs that are no longer used, including the crown jewel, Sierra Buttes – a “must visit” destination for looking down at the gorgeous Gold Lakes Basin. Martis Peak near Brockway Summit is accessible via paved roads except for the last half mile. Verdi Peak LO above Verdi, Nevada has been badly vandalized and, since the Forest Service no longer maintains the access road, its rocky approach is better suited to hikers, mountain bikers and Jeeps. Once the snow melts, join us for a trip to a LO or take your own rewarding trip.

See TD4Wheelers.org for the trail run schedule and information on how to join – it’s only $10/year.

While anxiously awaiting the “reopening” of our home course this spring, the Men’s Golf Club board has been focused on scheduling a variety of events for the upcoming golf season.

We strive to offer something for everyone, including social mixers, friendly competitions, family-andfriend tournaments, team events, opportunities to prove your individual skills and the chance to represent our club at the NCGA level. Check out our website for event details and schedule at tdgolfclub.com.

If you are interested in joining our more than 130+ returning and 30 firsttime club members, please visit our website at tdgolfclub.com for application and club information or contact us directly at tdmensgolf@gmail.com.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB Detailed planning for our 2021 season is underway! Barbara Skiles and Glenda Bradley have been appointed as tournament directors and are preparing plans for our weekly play days. We thank them and all of our volunteers that chair the events and committees that run our club. As a reminder, the 2021 schedule of events is available on the Women’s Golf website, tdwomengolf.org. You can find the calendar from the drop-down menu in the upper left-hand corner of the homepage. The homepage also has a link to the membership application for those yet to sign up. Please join us for a full season of fun and competition. For more information, email tdwgclub@gmail.com.

TD 9-HOLERS CLUB As we look forward to spring and summer, our board has been busy developing our 2021 schedule. We cannot predict what the COVID-19 situation will be; however, we are moving forward and planning the events that we all enjoy. We will of course continue to follow the federal and local government guidelines and hope for the best.

Our membership registration process began on March 1. If possible, we will kick off our season with a welcome breakfast and orientation in May. We plan on our regular Thursday morning tee times at Tahoe Donner, and we are pleased to announce that we will have some Tuesday afternoon tee times, too! Back by popular demand, we will be working with Old Brockway for golf times before and after Tahoe Donner’s golf course opens.

If you have questions about our club or would like more information, contact Club President Judi Roberts at judi@greenroberts.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Thank you to everyone who made the initial virtual meeting a success!

We had great participation. We have made additional progress and will have kids clubs, beginner group rides and the opportunity to participate in the club. The dates and programs will be in the May newsletter.

TD MTB is looking forward to a first group ride Saturday, June 5. We will send updates to registered members.

The ride will be set for 1PM; please go to tdmtb.club to register for the club and the event.

We are looking for members who want to participate in club leadership and shaping of this newly formed club. If you are interested, please email Dustin at mtbclub@tdmtb.com.

Spring is here, although corn snow and warmer-than-usual temperatures have been with us for a great portion of the winter. We did receive some new snow in March so we could extend our club ski days at various resorts into April.

Twenty of our club members attended our annual excursion to Mammoth March 9-12 and again stayed at the beautiful slope-side Juniper Springs condominiums. We had new snow and a large group of enthusiastic skiers enjoy a huge mountain resort with incredible views. Wearing masks, social distancing, keeping to small groups and many of us already receiving our COVID-19 vaccines allowed us to stay safe and still enjoy a four-day excursion out of our Tahoe area with 20 of our club members and friends.

We will be holding a “virtual” election for new ski club board members in April and will have names and results of the election in the May Tahoe Donner News magazine.

These are all VOLUNTEER positions, and we thank our board members Bill Wang, Stephen O’Brien, Jim Colbert, Chris Lodge and Judi Cuffney for planning year-round outdoor activities and keeping our club running throughout this challenging COVID-19 year. Summer activities are in the planning stages with kayaking, biking, tennis, pickleball and outdoor barbecues on the agenda.

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DINING Enjoy the end of ski season with April specials, end-of-season deals and more!

A COVID-19 operation and exposure plan is in place for all operations, which includes physical distancing that changes the capacity of indoor and outdoor diners at all of Tahoe Donner's facilities. For the most updated information on COVID-19 safety, visit tahoedonner.com/covid19.

All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

DOWNHILL SKI GRILL + BAR

HOURS

Daily while the Downhill Ski Resort is open | 11AM-3:30PM New burgers, pizzas, tri-tip sandwiches, salads, a full-service bar and more.

Enjoy a quick bite or a drink on the deck as you soak up the sun. Try the Mountain Mary, served with candied bacon, celery, pepperoncini, olive, cocktail onion, lemon and lime in a salt-rimmed glass.

Season passholders: Test out new and healthy menu items and receive a 25% discount at the Downhill Ski Grill + Bar for a limited time only! Not including alcohol. Proof of season pass required.

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Located at Alder Creek Adventure Center, Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar offer limited indoor dining, take-out orders and grab-and-go options to fuel your time on the trails, on the slopes or at home. Housemade soups, sandwiches and salads offered daily and beer and wine options.

At time of press, indoor dining is available. Check the website for updates.

HOURS

Daily while XC Center is open | 9AM-4PM Hours and availability subject to change. For the latest hours, COVID-19 regulations and closing day information, visit tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe.

$5 HAPPY HOUR

DAILY | 2-4PM After your XC adventure, kick back and relax on the outdoor patio while you soak in the sun and a local brew! Deals include: • $5 local drafts like FiftyFifty Brewery Co.’s Blonde Ale • $5 select wines by the glass

• $5 Truckee Sourdough Soft Pretzel with housemade grain mustard beer cheese dipping sauce

DAILY | 11AM-4PM Fresh takes on traditional favorites the family will love. $16 per bowl while supplies last.

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TACO TUESDAYS

Tuesdays this month, enjoy two BeerBattered Cod Fish Tacos on flour tortillas with roasted pineapple slaw and cilantro.

Served with housemade tortilla chips. $10 while supplies last.

Season passholders: Test out new and healthy menu items and receive a 25% discount at Alder Creek Cafe for a limited time only! Not including alcohol. Proof of season pass required.

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At time of press, limited on-site dining is available. Indoor dining reservations can be made at OpenTable.com. Check website for updates.

TAKE-OUT BEER, WINE + LIQUOR SALE

HOURS

WINE: 25% off select bottles of wine, including $15 and $20 selections

Daily | 5-8:30PM Hours, availability and COVID-19 regulations subject to change – see tahoedonner.com/thelodge for the latest information.

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub offers a hand-picked wine selection, a craft cocktail menu and take-out orders to end your day with flavor. Savor dinner, drinks and desserts for all ages.

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SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB A delectable three-course dinner Sunday nights in April. Wine and drink pairing available for an additional fee. $25 per person. To view menu, visit the web.

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BEER: $3 draught Nitro Obsidian Stout

LIQUOR: Select liquor bottles at retail prices with take-out orders and $5 or $10 cocktail specials To learn more about deals at The Lodge and how to order take-out specials, visit tahoedonner.com/thelodge.

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THE REPORT

THE TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND

THANKS TO MEMBERS LIKE YOU A rousing and heartfelt thank you goes to each amazing donor who participated in the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. Your generosity in the calendar year 2020 made it possible for the Giving Fund to award $45,250 in grants to 10 local non-profits and $20,500 in traditional scholarships plus $200,000 in IMPACT scholarships to high school graduates.

You made all this possible. Thank you again from the awardees and thank you from the Giving Fund all-volunteer committee members. Indeed, you are living proof Tahoe Donner Cares.

DONORS

Joyce Brady

Ed and Barbara Czerwinski

Anonymous (25)

Herb and Sally Brannen

Jeffrey Dalton

Jay and Betsy Adams

Melissa Brendt

Gary and Shirley Day

Donna Adkins

Philip Brewer

Tim DeBenedictis

Russ Altman

Larry and Priscilla Broberg

The Dobbs Family

Jack and Debbie Angel

Deidre Brodeur

Douglas DeVore

Marcia and George Argyris

Carla and Mike Brown

The Duff Family

Diego Asturias

Fr. Ray Bucher

Kathy Englar

Jill Aufricht

Carl Buck

Pam and Mike English

Vivian and David Auslander

April and Daniel Bullock

Debra Bailey

Kimberly Burns

Randal and Katherine Erickson

Melissa Barker

Raymond Cadei

Lisa and Rick Barr

Stacy Caldwell

Cindy Basso

Diane Campbell

The Bauer Family

Edie Campbell-Urban

John Bauersfeld

David Carman

Ann Beaton

Nancy Carnal

Arthur Beauchamp

Jo Ann Carter

Betsy and George Bechtel

Terry and Coral Cavanagh

Andria F. Benner

Donna Chaet

Heidi Bianchi

Sin and Al Chang

John Biebl

Danny Chao

Omar Billawala

Doug Chase

Scott Blaine

Craig Chiang

Matthew Blaschke

Joseph and Dianne Clendenin

Jennifer Jennings and Michael Bledsoe

Marie and Jim Colbert

Catherine Bonnar

Lynn Cordner

Jeff and Carolyn Bonzon

Anne Coriston

Simon Booth

Pat Costello

Glenn Borchardt

Elizabeth Creger

Ted Borromeo

Cheryll Cross

Suzanne Boyette

Joan Sebastian and Nedra Crow

Josie Tang and Mark Greenbaum

Marilyn and Bernd Kutzscher

Ron Grove

Harry N. Lalor

The Guarnieri Family Marsha and Ralph Guggenheim Rosemary Hallett Jon and Connie Hartung Jackie Madden Haugh Bari and Frank Havlik Peggy Headley

Margaret Evans

Tess Hechmer

Trevor and Jeanette Fagerskog

Byron Hector Lindsay Hogan

Dennis and Rita Fahey

Judy Anderson and Harold F. Honath, Jr.

Michael and Merle Fajans David Falconer April and Robert Filer Susan and Nino Filous Mark Fissel Harrison Fitz David Forbes Roberta Forsythe Fourblokes Susan Fox Kate Winters and Brad Frey Bryan Furlong Laurie Getz Larry Geweke

Corky and Janet Hull Ron Hyatt Bill and Margaret Jensen Erica Smith Jimenez Kimberly Johanson Richard Jones Jennifer Jordan Ray Juachon Norman Kahn Todd M. Kaminski The Kates Family The Kendler Family Maria Kettmann

Martha Gilbertson

Derek and Lisa Kirkland

Brody and Tracy Giles – B&T Bookkeeping, Inc.

Donald and Denise Koenes Tom Koranda

Christine Gordon

Beth and Dieter Krewedl Mark and Pauline Kubo

Gary LaBelle Edward M. Larson Spencer Larson The LeBrett Family Tom Wolfenberger and Mary Lewis Gaye and Dayton Lierley Charles and Helene Linker Mark Lomele Los Amigos Partnership The Lopez Family Charles Lu Ann Ludwig and Peter Lester Dave and Julie Lydick Jack and Carole Lynn Anne MacFarlane Thomas Mader Steve and Carole Mahoney Frank Manis and Family Chris Manning Cindy Martin Jennifer Martin James and Jayne Matthews Paul Johnson and Jennifer May Kathleen McDivitt Frances McGeever Catherine McLin Doug and Mary McWilliams Nan Meek Ed and Barbara Melia Karen and EJ Melzer

Rachael Meny and Matthew Hinsch

Anne Shelchuk

Marilyn Wyman

Michelle Mickaelian

Shields Family

Craig and Julie Wyreman

Charlene Simmons

Jake and Julie Young

Ellen Slater

Doug and Terry Young

Linda Slattery

Robert English and Anna Maria Zara

Derek Moore Toni J. Moore Laura Moran Donald and Carol Morris Trudy Muller Cameron and Marcia Murray Mark and Courtney Murrell Jon Myklebust Dave Robinson and Sharon Newhall Norm and Alice Nicholls Betsy and Mike Noonen Michael O'Connell Cecilia O'Leary Dan and Nanci Odishoo Osleger-Montanez Tina Lucas and Thomas Ostrom

The Smith Family Charles and Julia Smyth The Snider Family Miriam and Abraham Sofaer Faye Sofaer G-Pa Ken Souza Alice Sprague Edward and Heidi Sproat James Stamos James C. and Lydia Stang Pete and Karen Stine Michael Sullivan Shaun and Suzanne Sullivan Steve and Elizabeth Suzuki Honey Lynn Taheri Kelly Tanabe

Michael Paparian

Earl and Tammey Tanner

Elizabeth Pappy

Marion Thatch

Mariette Parino

Julie Thornton

Tim and Cathy Pellegrini

Anne Tontz

Danny and Alison Peltz

Donald Tornberg

Hannah Pitstick

Paula Treat

John and Mary Podesta

True Blue Design-Build

Branden Powell

Michael Turner

Joseph S. Radovsky

Steve Brandwein and Jerry Underdahl

Rebecca Radtke William and Barbara Ramsey Cathy Ravano Mike Riley James Ritenour Judy and Richard Robinson George and Bette Rohrback Blair Romer Bob and Joan Rouse Thomas and Carol Ryan Walter Samuelson Peter Sawyer Lil Schaller Karol Scheiner Karen Schiavo Amy and Steven Schonfeld Michelle Britt and Todd Schroeder

The Vadnais Family Ron and Sandy Van De Pol Joe and Katie Veni Robert Vezeau Julie B. Vietor Sean Wachob Diane and Bob Wagner Kimberley Post Watson David Fink and Emily Weaver Janet A. Weaver Jay and Jeanette Wertheim Frances White Ken and Celia Wienholz Claude and Carol Wilson Donald and Joanne Wilson James and Donna Wilson Bill and Tanya Wolf

Elsie Morgan and Jack Seitz

Steven and Rebecca Wong

Jerry and Susan Servanti

Charles and Ann Wu

SPONSORS

Elements Mountain Co. elevation 6225

IN HONOR OF

Hall Tree

Rick Bently

Special and continuing thanks to Jaime Waltman Legare and Matt Warren, owners of Elements Mountain Co., who cover our operating expenses.

Easterbrook Painting

Todd and Olivia Zwaanstra

Bruce and Mony Bauer

FOUNDING PARTNER

PROVIDED MATCHING FUNDS FOR JULY 2020 CAMPAIGN

Grocery Outlet Raley’s O-N-E Market Tri Counties Bank

Lynda Booth James and Sophia Burton

FOUNDING PARTNER

Sara and Thomas Byrne Diane Campbell

2020 DONATION + AWARD INFORMATION

Brian and Teresa Campisi Josh and Amanda Fried Dick Gander (2) Manuel Gautho Rose Kent Todd and Lori Marshall Blair and Abdul Miri Mike Nethersole Chris and Claire Piro Jim and Vicky Pyle David Reichel Lauren and Tony Scherba Eric and Susan Schroeder Michelle Britt and Todd Schroeder Patrick and Nellie Scott John Shelchuk David Goldman and Patricia Svilik Mark and Elizabeth Swanson

DONATIONS

AWARDS

Number of donations

by TD members: 358

Number of local non-profits awarded grants: 10

Number of TD member donors: 251

Amount of grants awarded: $45,250

Amount of donations by TD members for grants and traditional scholarships: $118,592

Number of new traditional scholarships awarded: 4 Amount of new traditional scholarships awarded: $9,000

Average donation amount

by TD members for grants and scholarships: $331

Number of continuing traditional scholarships awarded: 7

Donations designated to pass through to specific non-profits: $40,000

Amount of continuing traditional scholarships awarded: $11,500

Number of donations for IMPACT scholarships: 1

Total number of IMPACT scholarships awarded: 4

Amount of donations for IMPACT scholarships: $210,000

Total amount of IMPACT scholarships awarded: $200,000

Suzanne Sullivan Craig and Debbie Sultan Jay Tontz Greg and Meg Tuohy

Grants Traditional IMPACT

Donations Awarded Scholarships Scholarships

$ $ $ $

Paul and Talley Webb

2020 118,592 45,250

20,500

200,000

2019

43,346

50,000

18,250

200,000

2018

57,601

40,000

20,500

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Charlie the Wonder Dog

2017

53,706

24,000

7,000

0

Derek Horlike

2016

26,427

14,000

4,000

0

2015

19,015

11,090

1,000

0

James D. Townsend

Hunter Treat Williams

IN MEMORY OF Bill Beaton

Greg Powell

2014 6,370

0

0

0

Make a gift today at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund or by sending a check to 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary taxdeductible 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 webpage at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee.

We thank and are grateful for our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continuing support.

FOUNDING PARTNER

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THE REPORT

PARTNERS THAT KEEP TAHOE DONNER’S NATURAL RESOURCES THRIVING

By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Director of Risk Management and Real Property Among Tahoe Donner’s biggest draws is its proximity to breathtaking natural resources. Through support by the management and board, one of the association’s visions is to strategically and incrementally obtain funding to improve and enhance its land for fire mitigation, recreational use and stewardship responsibility.

One of the most influential ways to enhance Tahoe Donner is to collaborate with local partners in the Truckee-Tahoe area, with noteworthy recent examples shown below.

BUCKNAM-SINCLAIR LAND PURCHASE

In 2010, Tahoe Donner, the Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Town of Truckee jointly purchased 240 acres that bordered the south side of Tahoe Donner – above I-80 and below Skislope Way – which ensured that forest health could improve, fire hazard mitigation could occur and recreational open space could be expanded.

subdivision as well as expand both its open space and trail system.

A conservation easement on the parcels allows Crabtree Canyon to remain as open space except for recreation purposes. This easement additionally creates accessibility to Frog Lake and Lower Carpenter Valley from Tahoe Donner and the Truckee Donner Land Trust property.

EUER VALLEY RESTORATION PHASE 1 PROJECT – COYOTE CROSSING Tahoe Donner, in partnership with the Truckee River Watershed Council, has worked diligently in seeking grant funds for the initial phase of restoration and recreation enhancement projects in Euer Valley. The Watershed Council’s ability and reputation to obtain grants as well as implement and fulfill them makes them an invaluable Tahoe Donner partner.

A grant of $585,000 through the State Water Resources Control Board was awarded to Euer Valley to design, plan and partially construct the restoration of its meadow and stream area around Prosser Creek. It also granted the ability to improve the recreational crossing of Prosser Creek and Euer Valley through the replacement of its culverts with a bridge and elevated walkway. This restoration benefits the membership in an elevated recreational experience as well as the land as a necessary watershed enhancement.

Subsequently, the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department secured a CAL FIRE grant to establish a 300-foot fire break in front of Skislope Way homes. As part of the purchase agreement, a conservation easement was established that secured part of the southern alignment of the Donner Lake Rim Trail to run through this tract of land so the popular trail could be completed.

CRABTREE CANYON PURCHASE PROSSER CREEK BASIN WATERSHED ASSESSMENT

In 2016, 632 acres known as Crabtree Canyon were purchased from the Truckee Donner Land Trust. This purchase allowed the association to continue offering unforgettable cross country trails in the winter. It also secured Tahoe Donner’s ability to provide additional fire hazard mitigation to open space in the northern area of the

One of the association’s biggest collaborative projects today, in terms of total acreage of coverage, is participation with landowners for the Truckee River Watershed Council’s watershed basin assessment of the Prosser Creek Watershed. This assessment is similar to the Donner Lake Basin Watershed assessment completed in 2010, where Tahoe Donner also participated. This assessment is funded entirely through grant funding secured by the Watershed Council.

Tahoe Donner, the Truckee Donner Land Trust and the United States Forest Service are the major owners participating in the assessment, and this two-year project is roughly one-third of the way complete.

This visionary assessment and base data can be looked at for scientific data supporting any kind of restoration or enhancement opportunities. It will set the association up with preliminary data and draft improvement projects to go after necessary grant funding; improvement projects with said funding may be acquired alone or through joint efforts like the Euer Valley Restoration Phase 1 Project. With this one document, the base data found will offer insight for the next 10 to 15 years.

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Figure 2-11. Previously Mapped, Meadows, Fens, and Springs, Prosser Creek Watershed, Nevada County, California Basemap Source: USFS 2014 LiDAR Feature Sources: Dittes and Guardino, 2017; USFS, 2013

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FUELS REDUCTION

In March 2020, the Truckee Fire Protection District was awarded $1.5 million by CAL FIRE. This grant represents a partnership for the application including Tahoe Donner, Truckee Donner Land Trust, Town of Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and others.

Tahoe Donner’s portion of this grant will be approximately $300,500 and will target 177 acres for fuels reduction in the western portion of the open space. This award is one of the largest grant awards the association has received to date. The largest awarded grant was for the previously mentioned Euer Valley restoration project.

BOARD SUPPORT

This critical and necessary work to keep our open space, trails and environment thriving could not be done without the actions taken by the successive boards over the years. We appreciate their support of sustainable stewardship and recreational opportunities through open space, land acquisitions and fire hazard mitigation as well as partnerships with our neighboring organizations.

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THE REPORT

7 WAYS TO HELP YOUR SEWAGE SYSTEM + THE ENVIRONMENT

By THE TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT

The Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is Truckee’s public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment while providing our customers the highest level of service consistent with the prudent management of public funds. One of the best ways to care for your family, your neighbors and our shared mountain community is to exercise safe waste practices. Below are seven ways to keep your sewage system operating smoothly.

4. KNOW YOUR SYSTEM Do you know what your cleanout is? It’s a small capped pipe near your home that connects to your home’s sewer pipe and allows access to try to clean out blockages. Know where it’s located before an emergency strikes.

Some Tahoe Donner properties haven’t had their sewer pipes tested since 1974. The Truckee Sanitary District has an ordinance test program that dictates a sewer line be tested within five years upon the sale of a house or transfer of ownership. To request a map or receive a drawing of your sewer pipes, contact a TSD residential customer service specialist.

5. NEVER DUMP YOUR MEDS Many prescription drugs dumped down your sink are not effectively removed at the local treatment plant and can end up being discharged, where they can become a pollutant harmful to the local environment. Dumped medicine can also disrupt biological treatment processes, reducing overall treatment efficiency.

To properly dispose of your prescription drugs, the Town of Truckee has designated days to safely bring in old medicines. Search “Dispose of Rx Drugs” at townoftruckee.com for more information.

1. CEASE THE GREASE

6. CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

Liquid grease put down the drain will solidify and can quickly build up in your pipes. No matter how much hot water you pour down to try to loosen it up, the buildup will grow until it completely blocks the flow. TSD indicates that this problem has been especially prevalent in Tahoe Donner.

Even if you have a garbage disposal, the less food waste you can put down your pipes, the better – eggshells and citrus are especially problematic.

Your sewer pipes can span across neighboring driveways, run under trees or cross under landscaping. To avoid damaging sewer pipes or other underground utilities, always call USA North (Underground Service Alert) before digging on your property. Otherwise, you are liable for any damages. USA North (Call 811) is a free service. Once called, the local underground utilities companies will come out and mark the location of their facilities within 48 working hours. By digging safely, you protect your health and the underground facilities.

2. “FLUSHABLE” WIPES CLOG PIPES

7. SYSTEMS RUN EVERYWHERE

While they may be called “flushable” wipes, they don’t disintegrate like regular toilet paper. These wipes can create solid blockages in places you don’t want them. Don’t flush them – put them in the garbage.

Also, don’t flush hair or dental floss. It gets caught on nicks in the pipes and creates a buildup as more substances pass through and attach to the fibers.

3. SEPARATE ANIMAL WASTE If it wasn’t created by humans, it probably shouldn’t go down the drain. Dried animal feces, which is often picked up with rocks and twigs, can clog pipes and pumps. Please put animal waste along with kitty litter in the garbage and keep them out of our wastewater collection and treatment system.

Especially in Tahoe Donner, sewer lines are everywhere. When you take a hike, visit the campground, or take a swing at the golf course, there are likely sewage lines running under your feet. TSD prides itself on maintaining a safe and reliable sewer system, but if you see water coming out of the ground that has a sewer smell, please contact TSD immediately at (530) 587-3804. Together we can keep our beautiful mountain community safe and clean.

To learn more about the Truckee Sanitary District and its efforts to keep our community and environment safe, visit www.truckeesan.org.

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COVENANTS REMINDERS Do your part to maintain a peaceful and enjoyable neighborhood by following these rules.

LIGHTS OUT

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

Smoking is prohibited on Tahoe Donnerowned property, including facilities, parking lots and open space.

LEASH UP

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

NO DUMPING

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

1

Call (530) 414-8166. Phone is staffed from 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-6PM on Saturday and Sunday, with a daily after-hours answering service from 5PM-8AM (9:30AM on weekends).

2

Email compliance@tahoedonner.com.

3

Submit at onestop.tahoedonner.com.

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

NO INOPERABLE VEHICLES

NO SMOKING

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT

RESPECT QUIET HOURS

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)

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.

TRASH

Lock it up in your bear-proof container, never in your neighbor’s container or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.

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

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

TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR HELPLINE – (530) 450-2430

REPORT STR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING NOISE, TRASH, PARKING AND MORE

Please utilize the Helpline if you wish to report a property that is in violation of the Town of Truckee’s short-term rental ordinance.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS DOWNHILL SKI LODGE UPDATE Bull Stockwell Allen (BSA) has been selected as the architectural design team to plan and design the proposed lodge from conceptual design to a final construction plan. BSA was selected due to their previous experience with ski lodge design and excellent understanding of the project and association's needs. BSA is currently working on preliminary conceptual design ideas for management and task force review.

PROS Consulting, our third-party consultant, is taking the feedback they received from their member outreach efforts and analyzing what type of four-season use of the building outside of downhill skiing is viable. Uses could include additional amenities like a beginner mountain bike park, expanded hub for trail access, adventure park and event site. The impact of these uses in regard to capital costs, operating costs and revenue potential is currently being analyzed. The final business plan from PROS Consulting will show the results of this work.

To learn more about the ski lodge project, visit tahoedonner.com/lodge-replacement-project.

EXCITING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AT TAHOE DONNER! Summer is coming, so make sure you spend it at one of the most scenic places in Tahoe!

Take advantage of fun and exciting open positions with perks like easy access to trails, food and beverage discounts and more.

Openings include: • Lifeguard • Greenskeeper • Beach Attendant • Camp Leader To learn more about perks and positions, visit tahoedonner.com/jobs.

2021/22 RECREATION FEE INFO When you pay the annual Recreation Fee, your member ID card allows you to access Tahoe Donner private amenities without a daily Access Fee. A member without a paid Recreation Fee still qualifies for member rates at public amenities and daily rates at private amenities. The next Rec Fee cycle begins May 1, 2021, and costs

$385. Additional passes cost $145. Each property may purchase up to four additional member ID cards for qualifying family members. To learn more, visit tahoedonner.com/member-cards-rec-fee.

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BOARD MEETING RECAPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 26, 2021

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Friday, April 23, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, May 28, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, June 25, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting + Election Ballot Meeting Sunday, June 27, 2021 – Annual Meeting of Members

ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5 – 0 ACTION: Committee/Task Force – No action DISCUSSION: General Manager Update • The Board received an update on the forestry year-end report, final 2020 reporting on capital projects, COVID-19, golf rates, e-bike findings, the lodge at Downhill Ski, Donner Pass Road parking and the amenity access policy.

Board meeting dates subject to change. Visit tahoedonner.com for dates.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Monday, April 5, 2021 – General Plan Meeting Monday, April 5, 2021 – Downhill Ski Lodge Meeting Tuesday, April 6, 2021 – Elections Meeting Thursday, April 8, 2021 – Finance Meeting Thursday, April 8, 2021 – Covenants Meeting Monday, April 12, 2021 – Giving Fund Meeting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – Architectural Standards Meeting Thursday, April 22, 2021 – Trails + Open Space Meeting

ACTION: 2021 Elections Campaign Guidelines, 5 – 0 DISCUSSION: 2021 Election Rules • Member comments were reviewed.

DISCUSSION: Financial Update – No action DISCUSSION: Euer Valley Restoration Project, Phase 1 • The Board received a presentation on the design phase of the project by Eben Swain, program manager with the Truckee River Watershed Council.

DISCUSSION: Revised 1997-5 Resolution Procedures for Member Appeals from Covenants and Architectural Standards Committee Decisions 45-Day Notice • Board consensus to amend the language on the resolution and for staff to seek additional clarification from legal.

To get meeting details, including Zoom meeting registration information and time, please send an email to rbennett@tahoedonner.com.

Go to tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs to see presentations or complete video recordings of past meetings. To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns to tahoedonner.com/feedback.

ACTION: 2021 Committee Goals, 5 – 0 • Goals were set for Architectural Standards, Covenants, Elections and Giving Fund Committees. Goals were approved with slight modifications, adding succession planning to each committee goal list.

HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in February 2021.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 12, 2021 DISCUSSION/ACTION: Golf Rates, 5 – 0 DISCUSSION: E-Bike Regulation Evaluation • Staff will provide the board with a recommendation for e-bike rule change for adaptive management at the April meeting.

ACTION: Election Rules, 4 – 0 (Director Murrell absent) • Slight modification to section 1.5 amending the language as follows: For the Election of Directors, ballots shall be mailed no less than 30 and no more than 35 days prior to the date upon which the ballots will be counted. For all other matters requiring a member vote by mail-in secret balloting, ballots shall be mailed no less than 45 days prior to the date upon which the ballots shall be counted as stated in our bylaws.

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT.

PROJECT

01/109

13589 Davos Drive

1,826

House

02/061

12948 Hansel Avenue

2,557

House

04/001

12766 Ski View Loop

3,324

House

05/316

14486 Copenhagen Drive

2,557

House

06/234

13104 Stockholm Way

2,731

House

09/320

11722 Bennett Flat Road

3,237

House

09/427-8 11949 Saint Bernard Drive

4,750

House

09/624

1,759

House

13535 Pathway Avenue

COVENANTS VIOLATIONS HEARINGS The Covenants Committee heard the following violations in February 2021.

STREET

VIOLATION

FINE

Hillside Drive

Fire Safety

$1,000

Wolfgang Road

Noxious Activity, Noise, Exterior Light Pollution – STR

Oberwald Way

Fire Safety

$800 $1,000

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11464CHAMONIXROAD.COM | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,615 SF LISTED FOR $785,000

Considering Selling? Elder Group Maximizes Your Value!

We Deliver Results!

Alison has sold 12.13% of the Tahoe Donner Market!*

More Happy Sellers

Elder Group

Other Agents

5

16

Average List Price

$879,000

$809,000

Average Sold Price

$937,000

$843,000

List Price to Sold %

107%

104%

Days on Market

“It was a pleasure to work with Alison and Elder Group Tahoe team!

The sale process was perfectly executed from start to finish and the property sold at the top of the market. I highly recommend Alison and team and looking forward to working with them again soon!”

Igor and Nellie Peshkov

TSMLS data from 10-1-20 to 3-8-21 for single family homes in Tahoe Donner.

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Alison Elder

Real Estate Advisor, Partner 530.582.8103 Tahoe@AlisonElder.com ElderGroupTahoeRealEstate.com ©2021 Corcoran Global Living. All rights reserved. Each office is independently owned and operated. Corcoran Global Living fully supports the principals of the Fair Housing Act. If your property is currently represented by a real estate broker, this is not an attempt to solicit your listing. CA DRE License #01399851

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