Tahoe Donner News August 2018

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JUST LIKE RIDING A BIKE A GUIDED TOUR OF EVERYTHING BIKEWORKS

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BEST OF TAHOE DONNER

LEARNING SOMETHING NEW 10

NEW TWISTS

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THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Message from the Board President

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NEW TWISTS ON OLD FAVORITES Elevated cocktails at The Lodge Pub

Best of Tahoe Donner New Summer Skills

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Giving Fund: 2018 Scholarships

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Respect Nature + Neighbors

Forest Health + Defensible Space Management

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Local Public Agency Updates

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Quick Calendar

Tahoe Donner Programs + Features

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Clubs Updates

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Where in the World Is TD News?

2019 Budget

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JUST LIKE RIDING A BIKE

Tahoe Donner Briefs

A guided tour of everything Bikeworks

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Fire Pits + Fire Safety Information

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DON KOENES

New Board Member Profile

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VOLUME 19 | NO. 08

AUGUST 2018 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ LINDSAY HOGAN JOE LEWANDOWSKI JEN MALONE

DREW DEURLINGTON DEREK MOORE AMBER BARRETT JAMIE BATE

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROBB ETNYRE GENERAL MANAGER RETNYRE@TAHOEDONNER.COM MICHAEL SALMON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MSALMON@TAHOEDONNER.COM MIGUEL SLOANE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS MSLOANE@TAHOEDONNER.COM ANNIE ROSENFELD DIRECTOR OF RISK + REAL PROPERTY AROSENFELD@TAHOEDONNER.COM FORREST HUISMAN DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS FHUISMAN@TAHOEDONNER.COM MIKE PETERS DIRECTOR OF FOOD + BEVERAGE MPETERS@TAHOEDONNER.COM CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING + MEMBER RELATIONS CSCHWARTZ@TAHOEDONNER.COM MIAH COTTRELL DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MCOTTRELL@TAHOEDONNER.COM TOM KNILL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TKNILL@TAHOEDONNER.COM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT | JENNIFER JENNINGS JJENNINGS@TAHOEDONNER.COM VICE PRESIDENT | JEFF SCHWERDTFEGER JSCHWERDTFEGER@TAHOEDONNER.COM TREASURER | JEFF CONNORS JCONNORS@TAHOEDONNER.COM SECRETARY | DON KOENES DKOENES@TAHOEDONNER.COM DIRECTOR | DARIUS BROOKS DBROOKS@TAHOEDONNER.COM BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD@TAHOEDONNER.COM

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT It is an honor to be the new president of the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors. I am looking forward to an exciting year. Welcome to Don Koenes, the new director on the board.

Don has a wealth of experience in business and HOA matters – the rest of the board looks forward to working with him. And a fond farewell to Jeff Bonzon, now-former director who has devoted a tremendous amount of time and talent to Tahoe Donner.

I am sure Jeff will continue to contribute to the community.

Thank you to all of the candidates. Tahoe Donner is lucky to have such qualified people step up and run for election. The 33% voter turnout was higher than in years past.

Thank you to the Elections Committee and Marketing Department for improving the outreach to the members.

There is an old political saying: “The world is run by those who show up.” The same applies at Tahoe Donner. One of the main goals of my board tenure is to make it easier for all members – on and off the hill – to ”show up” and participate.

During this last year, the board made significant progress in creating new ways for TD members to give input to the board and management. While we welcome your physical attendance at board meetings, you no longer have to leave your home to participate. The meetings are broadcast live online so you can monitor them while they’re happening. During meetings you can send in your written comments via Skype. If the staff receives your message while the item is still under consideration, your comment will be conveyed to the board and meeting attendees. New last month, members can call in and verbally provide comments during board meetings. Remember, to keep

the meeting moving, comments are limited to three minutes. If you miss a meeting altogether, you can watch the video of the meeting posted on tahoedonner.com. Watching the videos will be less time-consuming because time-stamps will be provided so you can just watch the topics you are interested in, rather than watching the whole meeting. Speaking for the board, I hope you take advantage of these opportunities.

Serving on a committee is also a way of “showing up.” We now have seven committees – the Member Engagement Committee was added last year to the existing Finance, Architectural Standards, General Plan, Elections, Covenants and Giving Fund committees. We are working on improving our telecommunications system to make it easier for off-hill committee members to participate in committee meetings. All committee vacancies will be announced via an e-blast, and they will be advertised on our website – so please consider applying.

Also this year, the General Plan Committee has established a task force for each amenity location. If you want to help draft the master plan for an amenity, email the General Plan Committee and join the task force. If you can’t commit that time but have an idea about how to improve an amenity, just submit your comment on the iPad located at every amenity or send an email to the general manager and the board.

During the coming year, the board plans to recommend a revised set of TD bylaws and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to the membership. The CC&Rs are detailed in the hefty 50+ page document you received when you first purchased a lot or home in Tahoe Donner. About a dozen TD members and staff have been hard at (Continued on p. 4)

FEATURED TD EVENTS

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS

Test your skills with fun cornhole tournaments!

Friendly competition, food from Alder Creek Cafe and drinks from Trailside Bar await.

DATE: Aug. 3, 17 + 31 TIME: 5:30PM WHERE: Alder Creek Adventure Center COST: $5 per person, includes one drink

VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK DAY

Give back and help construct a new trail between the Teton and Glacier trailheads. Open to ages 10 and up, no experience necessary. Meet at the Teton Way trailhead.

DATE: Saturday, Aug. 18 TIME: 9AM-12PM MORE INFO: tdtrails.org

FREE MAI TAI TASTING

Sample the Ohana Mai Tai, one of the signature cocktails from the new summer drink menu, featuring organic blood orange and almond liqueurs.

Stay for dinner at The Lodge and enjoy drink specials all night.

DATE: Friday, Aug. 24 TIME: 5-6:30PM WHERE: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

FEATURED AUGUST EVENTS AUGUST 3

Chairman’s Hour: Frank Sinatra Party

AUGUST 4

Invasive Weed Walk with Watershed Council

AUGUST 4

Sierra Crest Ultra Runs

AUGUST 4

Saturday Night Equestrian BBQ

AUGUST 9-11

Tahoe Donner Invitational Golf Tournament

AUGUST 10

Family Movie Night with Prize Drawing

AUGUST 11

Cardboard Regatta

AUGUST 11

Burgers, Bratwurst + Tennis Bash

AUGUST 12

Beach Club Marina Scavenger Hunt

AUGUST 16

Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic

AUGUST 17-19 10th Annual Pam Krone Memorial NTRP Tournament AUGUST 18

Kids Night Out

AUGUST 24

Cowgirls and Cocktails

AUGUST 25-26 TD Men’s Golf Club Championship All events are weather-permitting. See full event list at tahoedonner.com/events.

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work drafting amendments to bring TD’s decades-old governing documents up-todate and make them more user-friendly and durable. The revised documents will first be available for member comments. After the board approves a recommended draft, the membership will vote on the revised documents. We need over half of the members to vote on the governing documents, so expect to hear a lot of us urging you to vote.

While working on other items, it is safe to say that fire safety and emergency preparedness are two of the board’s top priorities. We have two board members who are uniquely qualified to help. Director Jeff Schwerdtfeger is a retired fire captain and former manager of a FEMA task force.

Director Don Koenes is working with Sonoma County to update its Emergency Public Information Plan in response to lessons learned from the tragic fire last year.

Our goal is for Tahoe Donner to have the most robust emergency operations plan in

the state. Staff are diligently working along with an advisory committee (which is open to all members) on updating TD’s emergency plan. You can find links to emergency preparedness resources at tahoedonner. com/preparedness.

Tahoe Donner has an award-winning forestry staff led by Bill Houdyschell. In June, the board increased the budget for the Forestry Department to accelerate the removal of dead and downed wood in TD’s common areas. Of course, the bulk of the defensible space work needs to be done by individual members on their own property. Thank you for doing your part to help keep TD fire safe!

Finally, I hope you are having a fun summer – hiking, biking, swimming or just reading a good book in the peace and quiet of Tahoe Donner.

JENNIFER JENNINGS | BOARD PRESIDENT

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DON'T WORRY, IT'S JUST LIKE RIDING A BIKE BIKEWORKS OFFERS CONVENIENT RENTALS, GUIDED RIDES, PRIVATE LESSONS AND MORE IN THE HEART OF TAHOE DONNER

By JOE LEWANDOWSKI

With more than 60 miles of trails accessible from literally right outside the door, Bikeworks is the most perfectly placed bike shop in Tahoe. But many people – including Tahoe Donner residents – don’t realize the full extent of the shop’s offerings. Read on for a basic Bikeworks primer, and learn more at tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

BIKE RENTALS “Multiple people have told me that renting a bike from us was one of the worst mistakes they ever made,” Dave Walker, manager of Bikeworks, says with a laugh.

“Because as soon as they get on a new bike they know they’ll never want to go back to their old one. The difference is night and day, and suddenly they want a brand new bike.”

The rental fleet at Bikeworks is comprised of about 90 bikes in many sizes and models. Full-suspension mountain bikes from Giant and Liv are the most popular, but hardtails, road bikes, cruisers, kids bikes, BMX and fat bikes are available, as are trailers and trail-a-bikes. All rentals are available by the hour, half day or full day, and you can check inventory by calling (530) 582-9694. Members receive a 10 percent discount, and helmets are included with all rentals.

Because a third of the fleet is new each year, renters can sample models with the latest tech advancements, including 1x11 drive trains with single front chain rings and dropper posts that can move the seat up and down mid-ride.

“Every upgrade makes a big difference,” Walker says. “Having a better bike usually makes people want to ride more, and it always makes them a better rider. And it’s always fun to try new models if you’re looking to buy a bike.”

GUIDED RIDES Rent a bike or bring your own for a guided group mountain bike ride, available daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day then weather-permitting into the fall.

Rides cost $25 per person and typically last 1.5-2 hours. Scenic routes on the trail system feature a variety of terrain selected based on the fitness and skill level of the group.

“Our guided rides tend to be families and groups of people that just don’t want to have to worry about looking at a map,” Walker says. “They don’t want to worry about getting lost, they don’t want to worry if they get a flat tire. When our guides take riders out, our focus is on having a nice, fun, stress-free ride.

“We get a lot of people that haven’t ridden a bike in 10 or 15 years. They love it when we tell them, ‘Don’t worry, it’s just like riding a bike.’ But it really does come right back.

“We start people slow. We go over shifting and braking, make sure everybody knows how the bike works before we even get rolling with them. Then the first time we take them down one of the easy trails that’s roller-coastery – a little flowy, with some ups and downs and humps and berms – the smiles are pretty awesome.”

PRIVATE LESSONS “I grew up riding a bike, but the first time I mountain biked was last summer,” says 14-year-old Gideon Shaked. “It’s honestly one of the most fun things I’ve ever done.

The sensation of whipping down a trail and flying through the air is amazing.”

Shaked and his family live in Miami Beach but spend much of the summer in Tahoe Donner. Through June and July he developed his skills by taking private lessons taught by International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) certified instructors at Bikeworks. By developing specific skills like cornering, braking and maneuvering over obstacles, Shaked was able to see the difference in mere days.

“My riding lessons have really taught me to savor every moment and get the most out of every turn and jump,” Shaked says. “And it’s always a great feeling to truly earn your decent.”

Private one-on-one lessons last two hours and cost $99 per person.

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UPCOMING CLINICS + EVENTS For more information or to register, call (530) 582-9694 or visit tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

WOMEN’S BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE “Our female instructors teach these clinics, and they’re always a hit,” Walker says. “After this clinic you’ll know how to fix a flat, how to repair a busted chain, and how to wash and lube your bike after riding.”

KIDS CAMPS Throughout the summer Bikeworks offers mountain biking camps for kids ages 10-14. Over the course of two or five days, kids can improve their biking skills, explore the trail system and make new friends.

“I’m a full believer in mountain biking camps as a way for kids to learn to ride and gain confidence,” says TD member and full-time resident Courtney Murrell.

Her 15-year-old son Gavin and 11-year-old daughter Megan have both taken multiple weeklong mountain biking camps, and their progress is undeniable.

“Megan’s only been riding a couple of years, and her skills are improving every time she rides. She’s already tackling Cinnamon Twist and some of the other trails with really curvy, turny ups and downs,” Murrell says. “And my son Gavin’s skills are better than mine at this point. I’m always excited to go out with him because he makes me a better rider and shows me trails I don’t even know about.”

REPAIRS + RETAIL Bikeworks also features a small retail store with clothing, gear and TD souvenirs, as well as a full-service repair shop offering everything from quick flat fixes to custom rebuilds. A basic tune-up – which includes checking and tightening all fasteners, adjusting brakes and shifting, minor wheel true, adjusting hubs and headset, and chain lubrication – is just $69, which other services priced competitively.

“There’s a mechanic on duty every day,” Walker says. “We almost always turn bikes around overnight, no matter the issue. There’s nowhere in town that does that except for us.”

FALL FUN There’s plenty going on at Bikeworks for the rest of the summer (see sidebar), but Walker says the best time to ride in Tahoe Donner is yet to come.

“As the summer goes on, it gets pretty dusty and hot on the trails,” he says. “In the fall it gets cooler and it starts to rain a bit, and the trail conditions improve dramatically. It firms up, it’s less dusty and it’s faster to ride. Plus, some of the scenery is absolutely amazing. Riding through the aspen grove and seeing it lit up all gold is magical. It’s like a whole new world in the fall.”

For summer or fall bike rentals, group rides, lessons and more, call Bikeworks at (530) 582-9694 or visit tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16 | 4-6PM COST: Member Free, Non-Member $10

WOMEN’S INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING “Saturday is skill-based,” Walker says. “It’s about learning shifting, braking, cornering, wheel lifts and other movements on the bike. Then Sunday is all trail riding, applying the stuff we talked about Saturday.”

PART 1: Saturday, Aug. 25 PART 2: Sunday, Aug. 26 TIME: 9AM-12PM Cost: $149 per session

FUN-DAMENTAL MOUNTAIN BIKING SERIES FOR KIDS “This series is more skills-focused than our camps, and is closer to what we do in private lessons,” Walker says. “It’s a great way to improve skills and boost confidence in a short amount of time.”

AGES 8-10: Saturday, Aug. 25 AGES 11-14: Sunday, Aug. 26 TIME: 9AM-12PM COST: $149 per session

BIKEWORKS USED BIKE SALE “It depends on the bike, but generally we sell used bikes for about 40 percent off from what they would cost new,” Walker says. “We sell about a third of our fleet each year, and the vast majority of the bikes are sold in the first hour.”

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BEST OF TAHOE DONNER

NEW SUMMER SKILLS

By JAMIE BATE

Summer is all about fun and sun. While you and your family are out soaking up the season, Tahoe Donner is offering fun new learning experiences. From horseback riding or perfecting your backstroke to rock climbing, stand up paddleboarding and more, Tahoe Donner provides countless activities to add to your summer repertoire, ensuring fun for years to come.

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FROM BOWS TO BELAYS

Twice more this summer – August 4 and 11 – climbers of all levels will head up to Donner Summit with professional guides to learn the ropes. With fun as the focus, up to 15 people will hit the granite in a challenging three-hour morning of rock climbing.

All equipment provided. For more information about climbing, call the Rec Hut at (530) 582-9646.

HIT THE BEACH

Paddle on the clear, cool waters of a summer’s day at Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake. Tahoe Donner’s members-only marina is where the young and youngat-heart can lounge, eat, drink and paddle. Rent a stand up paddleboard (SUP) or a kayak starting at $19 and $16 per hour, respectively. Call the marina at (530) 587-9460 for details.

SADDLE UP

Whether you’re an old hand or greenhorn, horse lovers can improve their skills through private lessons or camps at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. Weeklong horsemanship camps are for riders ages 8-14 and teach fundamental safety and riding skills, grooming, tacking, arena work and trail riding – plus a horse show on the final Friday! Private lessons are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Call (530) 587-9470 for reservations.

SUMMER ON THE GREEN

Weekly clinics and private lessons make Tahoe Donner Golf Course the place to improve your play. One-hour group clinics are offered five days a week, with each session aimed at dialing-in specific aspects of your game. Want a more focused approach? Tahoe Donner's teaching pros are available for private adult and youth lessons as well as 9- and 18-hole playing lessons. For more details visit tahoedonner.com/golf or call (530) 587-9443.

IT'S TENNIS TIME

Tahoe Donner Tennis Center serves up expert instruction for new and seasoned players. Junior tennis camps offer up to three hours of daily instruction, while Ladies Drill and Play sharpens skills in a clinic with the center’s pros followed by round-robin play. Check out Cardio Tennis, Mini Camps and more. Call (530) 587-9474 or visit tahoedonner.com/tennis for details.

THE LIFE AQUATIC

It’s never too late to learn to swim. Tahoe Donner’s aquatics programs cover a range of ages and abilities.

Tots and young kids can take group lessons, while adults can opt for private sessions aimed at advanced stroke refinement. Book lessons at (530) 582-9627, and learn more at tahoedonner.com/aquatics.

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THE

BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. AQUATICS

BEACH CLUB MARINA

For more info see tahoedonner.com/aquatics.

Beach Club Marina is open from 7AM-9PM daily from May 25-Sept. 3, then 8AM-7PM daily from Sept. 4Oct. 7. Rentals, lessons, clinics and special events are available throughout the summer.

NORTHWOODS POOL

Northwoods Pool will open from 10AM-5PM daily through Aug. 19, then weekends/holidays only through Sept. 3.

TROUT CREEK REC POOL The Recreation Pool at Trout Creek Rec Center is open daily through Sept. 1. Weekday hours are limited from 3-7PM after Aug. 26; weekend and peak weekday hours are 10AM-7PM.

BIKEWORKS Bikeworks is open from 9AM-6PM daily through early fall. Visit tahoedonner.com/bikeworks for info on guided rides, private lessons and bike repairs.

CARDBOARD REGATTA

Teams of two create boats out of cardboard and duct tape for this race to the buoy and back at this longstanding Tahoe Donner tradition.

Build boats in advance and bring to the beach to display at 2PM before the race starts at 3PM. Two people must paddle each boat, which must have sides and resemble a boat. Prizes will be awarded in two age groups: 12 and younger, 13 and older.

When: Sat., Aug. 11 Display: 2PM | Race: 3PM Cost: Free More Info: (530) 587-9460

BIKE RENTALS

Mountain biking camps are open to kids ages 10-14 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. Camps provide a fun, safe environment where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the Tahoe Donner Trail System with experienced guides. Camps run until mid-August. To register, use your ShopTD account online or call Bikeworks at (530) 582-9694.

*All prices subject to change

For more details and registration, see tahoedonner.com/equestrian.

TRAIL + PONY RIDES

Trail and pony rides are available Wednesday-Sunday from 9AM-3PM.

HORSE BOARDING

Board your horse by the night, week or month. Includes twice-daily feeding of grass and/or alfalfa hay.

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS

A few spots remain open for our halfday, weeklong riding camps for ages 8-14.

SATURDAY NIGHT BBQ

Join fellow equestrians for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening of games, crafts, contests and delicious food cooked to order.

When: Sat., Aug. 4 | 5-7:30PM Cost: Varies by age, see details online

COWGIRLS + COCKTAILS

Full-suspension mountain bikes, road bikes, hardtails and other bikes from Giant and Liv are available to rent by the hour, half day or full day.

KIDS CAMPS

EQUESTRIAN CENTER

SCAVENGER HUNT

Bring a team of 4-5 for this exciting hunt. At least one participant must be age 18 or older. Space is limited; sign up by phone on the morning of the event.

When: Sun., Aug. 12 | 12PM Cost: Free More Info: (530) 587-9460

Cowgirls and cowboys, age 21+, are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and appetizers.

When: Fridays, Aug. 10, 24 + 31 Trail ride: 5PM Social hour: 6PM Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $65

PANCAKES + PONIES

Bring the little ones for a fun Saturday morning with a hearty breakfast followed by a 15-minute pony ride for kids age 2-6.

When: Sat., Aug. 18 | 9-11AM Cost: $35 breakfast/ride, $15 breakfast only

RECREATION HUT

TENNIS CENTER

DAY CAMPS

The Recreation Hut at Northwoods Pool is open daily until Sept. 3. For more details about recreation programs and events, see tahoedonner.com/recreation.

For event details and registration, visit tahoedonner.com/tennis.

Our diverse Day Camp programs for ages 3-14 are packed full of learning and exploration including swimming, tennis, golf, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, beach outings and hiking. Limited space is still available for August. Learn more and sign up at tahoedonner.com/daycamps.

NASTC ROCK CLIMBING CLINICS ON DONNER SUMMIT

Rock climbing with North American Ski Training and Climbing School (NASTC) guides is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tahoe-Truckee area. Includes transportation to and from Donner Summit, shoes, helmets, harnesses, ropes and gear. Sign up early – these clinics sell out!

When: Saturdays, Aug. 4 + 11 | 9:30AM-12:30PM Cost: $45 per person Reservations: (530) 587-9400

CHAIRMAN'S HOUR: FRANK SINATRA PARTY

Rat Pack fans of all ages are invited to this night to remember sponsored by the Tennis Club. Play casino games and dance to the sounds of Old Blue Eyes, then stick around for a classic heist movie starring the “Chairman of the Board” and his famous friends.

When: Fri., Aug. 3 | 6PM Cost: Tennis Club $10, Member $15, Age 12 and under $5 Register: (530) 587-9474

FREE LAWN GAMES

Members and guests can check out free bocce ball, horseshoes and sand volleyball equipment from the Rec Hut from 9AM-5PM or Pizza on the Hill from 5PM to dusk.

ARCHERY RENTALS, CLINICS + LESSONS

Rentals are available daily, and kids clinics are held every Friday through Sunday all summer. Private lessons are available. See tahoedonner.com/ archery for rates and reservations.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

When: Fridays | 6:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse What's playing: (530) 582-9646

KIDS NIGHT OUT

When: 1st Friday, 3rd Saturday | 5-9PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse Cost: Member $20, Guest $25

FREE BINGO ON THE LAWN

When: Mondays through Aug. 27 | 6:30-8PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

ADVENTURE DAY PROGRAMS (AGE 7-11)

When: M, W, F, June 25-Aug. 17 Cost: Member $45, Guest $50 More info: tahoedonner.com/ adventuredayprograms

FUN DAYZ CAMPS

Each day will include outdoor exploration, environmental awareness and various activities such as archery, tennis, bocce ball, mountain biking, hiking and games. Our staff aims to give each child a great mountain experience while providing a fun and safe learning environment. Location and activities vary by day; sign your child up for one or two days.

When: Weekends from Aug. 25-Sept. 30 Ages: 7-11 years old Daily Cost: Member $45, Guest $55

BURGERS, BRATWURST + TENNIS BASH

Join the Tennis Club for a full afternoon including a warm-up clinic from our USPTA-certified teaching staff, round robin play and a feast of BBQ and potluck favorites.

When: Sat., Aug. 11 | 3PM Cost: Tennis Club Free, Member $10, Guest $16

10TH ANNUAL PAM KRONE MEMORIAL NTRP TOURNAMENT Competitors can earn 1.5x ranking points in the 2.5, 4.0 and 5.0 divisions at the USTA Tournament of the Year.

When: August 17-19 Register: norcal.usta.com

CAMPGROUND Tahoe Donner Campground is open for the summer, starting at $24 per night for members. Reserve your stay at reserveamerica.com.

GOLF Tahoe Donner Golf Course and the driving range are open. Reserve your round at tahoedonner.com/golf.

WEEKLY CLINICS

Golf clinics are one hour and run weekly through Sept. 3. Clinics are $25 per student, payable at the Pro Shop.

Putting and Chipping Mondays | 12PM Pitching and Bunker Play Wednesdays | 12PM Full Swing – Irons and Hybrids Fridays | 12PM Full Swing – Fairway Woods and Drivers Saturdays | 12PM Drop-In Clinic Sundays | 9AM Junior Clinic for Ages 6-13 Sundays | 12PM

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BUZZ: CLUBS QUILT CLUB Tahoe Donner Quilt Club continues to attract new members! See what we are doing for each other and the world! Quilts for Well Babies of Truckee, placemats for Meals on Wheels and wheelchair bags for the Senior Center are fun to make. Also, we learn so much from each other with the quilts we make for friends and family. We meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Meadow Room at Northwoods Clubhouse. Our meeting time is 3-5PM so as NOT to interfere with the golf and card clubs! Questions? Email Linda Brush at sewlinda@aol.com.

HIKING CLUB

FRIENDS OF TD TRAILS

Eighteen members (and a guest) of the Tahoe Donner Hiking Club recently enjoyed an away trip to Castle Crags State Park near Dunsmuir, California. The trip featured options of car camping or motels, with three days of planned hikes and daily happy hour at camp. In keeping with the club philosophy of choosing suitable-length hikes and hiking at your own pace, participants opted for either the suggested activity or an alternative.

The Trails Club was founded on the principle that hands-on stewardship of our trails and open spaces should be a vital part of our community.

We've been busy this season putting that principle into practice.

The first suggested hike was through the park and featured close-up views of Castle Crags.

The second, and longest, hike was from Gumboot Lake toward Castle Crags and featured views, wildflowers, PCT through-hikers and more views. From a couple of locations we could see Mt. Shasta, the entire Castle Crags formation, and Mt. Lassen all at once.

This summer we resumed our work building a new multi-use trail between the Teton Way and Glacier Way trailheads; helped lead a guided hike for Tahoe Donner members into Carpenter Valley with the Truckee Donner Land Trust; and continued teaching our community about the noxious weeds invading our neighborhood.

Extending an annual tradition, we will also team up with the Truckee River Watershed Council on September 1 to lead a River Walk, during which you can learn about the Truckee River watershed, the work the Watershed Council is doing elsewhere to restore and protect it, and the ways we can further that work here in Tahoe Donner, starting right in our own yards.

Finally, in cooperation with our Trails Department, we will be hosting volunteer trail work days on the third Saturday of the month through September. For more information and to sign up for our events, please visit tdtrails.org.

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB The Senior Alpine Ski Club is gearing up for our summer activities with pickleball, golf and our summer New Member BBQ. August events include the annual New Member BBQ, which is always a hit with club members and historically has had a very large turnout. New members are always welcome. In September will be a pickleball tournament at the Tennis Center, with beer and pizza afterward.

If you wish to join one of these events, contract our membership chairperson from the website link below.

This coming winter we’re planning a ski trip to Steamboat Springs, CO, as well as trips to nearby Mammoth and Heavenly. Please visit tdski.com for club information and full details and dates for upcoming events.

A second group opted for a wildflower hike at a recommended “hot spot” – and found over 90 different species within less than a mile. The third suggested hike was to a viewpoint of Castle Dome, a distinctive formation in Castle Crags.

The weather cooperated admirably, with afternoon heat being the only issue – easily addressed with a visit to the nearby Sacramento River headwaters after the first hike and ice cream after the longest hike. We also started hiking earlier in the morning than originally planned, since the summer solstice timing meant early sunrises.

The club hikes every week from snowmelt to snowfall, with three different length hikes each week.

Come join us!

WOMEN'S 9-HOLERS GOLF CLUB Meet some of the TD 9-Holers women golfers. This year is the first year in a long time that we have a full roster of golfers. Word has gotten out about how much fun we have together. If you are thinking about wanting to join next year, polish off your clubs and take some lessons with one of TD’s great golf pros.

Please direct any questions to our club president, Shellie Poplin, at shelliepoplin@gmail.com.

WOMEN'S GOLF CLUB

Tahoe Donner Women's Golf Club Tuesday Playday.

TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB The TD Four Wheel Drive Club summer activities are in high gear – check out the club calendar of events at TD4wheelers.org.

OWN A PIECE OF TAHOE DONNER HISTORY BIDDING CLOSES AUGUST 22

June’s trail run was up the east end of the Rubicon Trail near Tahoma to do maintenance at the scenic Miller Lake Campground and then explore Richardson Lake and the Sourdough Hill Trail. At Miller Lake the team repaired the damaged campground sign and cleaned up the area before enjoying lunch at Richardson Lake.

John Briggs, an experienced Rubicon Jeeper and club member, led the group of 10 vehicles up to 7,923 feet to the top of Sourdough Hill for everyone to take in the breathtaking views. There is a network of Jeep trails in the area – check out theotherrubicon.com/articles/side-trails to learn more.

Club members and their guests enjoyed the TD Summer Concert on the Green show featuring Best Shot and Mustache Harbor – it was a blast!

August activities include picking up physically challenged kids, their counselors and gear from Camp Nejedly at Hawley Lake and bringing them back down to Graeagle on August 11. The camp is 11 miles out on a rough dirt road so you need a capable 4x4 with low range. Please join us if you can help, as it is a very rewarding experience.

We look forward to having you join us – all you need is a capable 4x4 vehicle (Wrangler, FJ Cruiser, 4x4 Tacoma or similar high-clearance vehicle), a family radio and curiosity to explore the great outdoors from our Tahoe Donner base camp.

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The Lodge is open daily from 11:30AM-3PM for lunch, and 5-9PM for dinner.

PUB HAPPY HOUR

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

Get drink specials and 25% off pub fare, soups, salads and appetizers in The Lodge Pub. Not good with any other promotions or coupons.

When: Sunday-Thursday | 4-6PM

GOLFERS HAPPY HOUR AT THE LODGE PUB SUMMER HOURS

Stop into The Lodge Pub after your round for Happy Hour food and drink specials.

When: Daily | 2-4PM

Pizza on the Hill is open daily through Labor Day.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

Aug. 1-19 | Daily 11:30AM-8:30PM Aug. 20-Sept. 3 | Daily 5-8:30PM

NORTHWOODS POOL DELIVERY

Order for dine-in, carry-out or delivery to Northwoods Pool from 11:30AM-5PM through Aug. 19.

DAILY HAPPY HOUR MENU Enjoy food and drink specials including $4 Coors Lights, $5 drafts and $6 house wine.

When: Daily | 5-6PM

MONDAY NIGHT BINGO ON THE LAWN

Bring a blanket, order a pizza and join the fun with weekly bingo games on the lawn.

When: Mondays through Aug. 27 | 6:30-8PM

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE

A new family-friendly film every week.

Bring your pillows and purchase Pizza on the Hill for dinner!

When: Fridays | 6:30PM

11509 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 582-9669

LUNCH SERVED DAILY Sunday-Friday | 11:30AM-3PM Saturday | 11:30AM-4PM

GRAB-AND-GO Sunday-Friday | 11:30AM-4PM Saturday | 11:30AM-5PM

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTS

Along with friendly competition, great conversation and fabulous prizes, food and drinks will be available from Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar. Dates: Fridays | Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Aug. 31 Time: 5:30-8:30PM 15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9484

Bring your special bottle of wine on Tuesday and we’ll waive the corkage fee.

FREE MAI TAI TASTING AUGUST 24

Enjoy a free sample of the celebrated Ohana Mai Tai featured on page 23.

When: 5-6:30PM

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Marco Polo Grill at Trout Creek Recreation Center is open daily for lunch from 11:30AM-3PM through Aug. 19. Beginning Aug. 20, it will be open on weekends and holidays only until it closes for the season on Sept. 3.

Marina Grill at Beach Club Marina is open daily from 11AM-6PM.

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LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY UPDATES

UPCOMING PROJECTS WILL IMPACT TRUCKEE AND TAHOE DONNER From road improvements to vegetation management, these regional public agency projects are designed to enhance the community, improve fire safety and increase our quality of life. Stay tuned for monthly updates, and learn more at townoftruckee.com and tdpud.org.

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THE REPORT

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND 2018 SCHOLARSHIPS This June, the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund awarded eight scholarships totaling $12,500 to graduates from Truckee High School, North Tahoe High School and Sierra High School, as well as $8,000 in continuing education scholarships to graduates from 2015 and 2016.

Giving Fund members Barbara Ramsey and Suzanne Sullivan participated with other affiliates of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) in reviewing 118 applications from graduating seniors in the Truckee Tahoe Unified School District and several charter and private schools. Each affiliate came to the table with a list of graduates who met the requirements of the scholarship they applied for, which range from smaller one-time awards to full four-year endowments. To qualify for an award from the Giving Fund, the graduate should: • Be accepted at a post-secondary twoyear or four-year college or university or an accredited institution offering career technical education • Demonstrate the capacity for success by having at least a 3.0 GPA based on a 4-point scale • Demonstrate financial need • Preference is given to students who are the first in their family to seek postsecondary education At the end of the process, the Giving Fund recommended and the board of directors approved the following scholarships: Aubriel Ford Sierra High School, attending Truckee Meadows Community College’s applied tech program, majoring in engineering/ computer science Alondra Leon North Tahoe High School, first in family to go to college, attending Sacramento State University, majoring in criminology/ forensic science

Jose Ponce Prieto Truckee High School, attending Sierra College, majoring in architectural drafting

Conor Pugh Truckee High School, attending UNR, majoring in mechanical engineering with special interest in robotics Jocelyn Ruiz Truckee High School, attending UNR, where her goal is to become a registered nurse practitioner Mariana Sanchez Truckee High School, first in family to go to college, attending CSU Chico, majoring in nursing

Alondra Delgadillo (2016) Alondra graduated from Sierra High in 2016 and received an AA from Sierra College this June.

She is matriculating to UNR, where she will major in psychology with an emphasis on mental health. Alondra plans to return to Truckee upon graduation to give back to her community.

Adam Alessi (2016) Adam graduated from Forest Charter School in 2016 and is continuing his education at Butte College. He has completed his general education and EMT/paramedic training. This summer he begins the fire academy, and when finished he will be a firefighter paramedic.

Lucy Swanson Truckee High School, attending UC Berkeley, majoring in psychology

These scholarships are what enable many of these students to attend college and move forward with their career goals. Knowing that they have their community’s support bolsters their confidence and encourages them to continue. You, as Tahoe Donner full- and part-time residents, should feel very proud you are playing a vital role in the future of so many deserving local youth.

Sherwood Wilder Truckee High School, attending Sierra College then transferring to Butte Community College’s fire science program next year

Please consider a contribution to the Giving Fund to help us continue this program, and to support area non-profits. We will be joining TTCF’s open competitive grant committee for non-profits this fall, so a contribution today will be put to work before the end of the year! It is easy to contribute from our website: tahoedonner.com/giving-fund

Based on Giving Fund recommendations, the board also approved the following continuing education scholarships: Michaela Ness (2015) Michaela, the Giving Fund’s first scholarship awardee, will be graduating in summer 2019 from UNR with an education degree.

She intends to hold both Nevada and California single-subject teaching credentials in English, and hopes to return to Truckee to teach.

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, Elements Mountain Company, for their continued support.

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RESPECT NATURE + NEIGHBORS

By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk and Real Property Whether you are a homeowner or a guest of Tahoe Donner, we are all here to enjoy nature and take in the beauty of our mountain surroundings. Please take these key rules and courtesies into account during your time in Tahoe Donner.

This is an abbreviated list of the Covenants Rules. For a complete list, visit tahoedonner.com/covenants.

Camping on private residences is prohibited, including in tents, carts, RVs, etc.

NO SMOKING

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

Pets must be on leash at association facilities and must be within voice control on Truckee streets.

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

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*A staff member is available Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and Saturday-Sunday 11AM-8PM. On-call, after-hours staff are available FridaySunday and holiday periods 8-11PM.

TRASH

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

Warming fires are only allowed in a properly screened or covered fire container. Open firepits are prohibited.

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Hunting, including with primitive arms or archery equipment, and trapping, are prohibited on any common area or other Association-owned property.

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HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT

RESPECT QUIET HOURS

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE Be prepared to provide: • • • • • •

Your name, address and email Nature of complaint with times occurring Address of property being complained about Evidence: photos, video, etc.

How this behavior is affecting you What actions have been taken (e.g. called police)

Do not remove, cut or limb any tree greater than four inches in diameter (when measured three feet above the ground) without first obtaining a permit from the TDA Forestry Department.

AFTER-HOURS COMPLAINT: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Staff will take your complaint and make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance.

THE REPORT

BOARD MEMBER PROFILE: DON KOENES

By JAMIE BATE

isn’t a simple proposition.

“One person’s suggestion is another person’s criticism,” Koenes says. “Regardless, everyone has the same motivation: making Tahoe Donner better, whatever their position. Perspectives range from personal enjoyment to financial concerns, from member rights to providing good guest experiences, too.”

With 25,000 members – not to mention guests – living and recreating on Tahoe Donner’s 7,300 acres, Koenes says it’s impossible to point to a single, highest priority to tackle as a board member. Wildfire safety is paramount, he says, as is the safety at and maintenance of the association’s facilities.

“Our amenities must be well maintained to serve our members and guests of members well, including capacity for enjoyment,” Koenes says. “And we must do all of this in a fiscally responsible manner, with broad member input. I was not a singleissue candidate, nor will I be a single-issue board member.”

Sometimes seeing a place from a distance gives you the best perspective. For Don Koenes, recently elected to the five-member Tahoe Donner Board of Directors, that view was from atop Donner Summit.

For years, Koenes and his family headed up Interstate 80 from Roseville to spend time in a friend’s cabin at Serene Lakes, even going as far as purchasing a homesite on the Summit. But a family holiday stay in Tahoe Donner years earlier never left their thoughts.

“When it came time to build or buy, we took a trip over the Summit to check out Tahoe Donner again,” Koenes reflects. “We never looked back.”

A dozen years later, Koenes is now a board member with perspective gained from spending significant time in two adjacent mountain locations. Tahoe Donner “feels like a neighborhood,” he says, “not just a place to have a cabin.”

As he starts his tenure on the board, Koenes is keen on ensuring that Tahoe Donner continues its diverse offerings.

“Reality is, no one uses all the amenities, and no amenity is used by everyone,” he says, adding that there is one exception – the community’s vast open space. “It is everywhere. It welcomes us as we drive into Tahoe Donner and envelopes us as we visit any amenity, especially our trail system, our largest amenity.”

At the end of the day, Koenes says he and his wife, Denise, want to continue enjoying Tahoe Donner with their children and grandchildren.

“Tahoe Donner has something for everyone, no matter what the season of the year or the season of your life,” he says. “For me, it is a place for my family to gather, to enjoy the outdoors, to be happy together. And it is a place to make new friends.”

And then there were the amenities: plenty to do, with something for everyone in the family, he observes. “That first impression has never disappointed us, and every year we discover more to do.”

As a “part-timer” who spends about four months of the year at his home in Tahoe Donner, Koenes isn’t a newbie to the association’s governance. He volunteered for multiple General Plan Committee (GPC) Task Forces, then joined the GPC itself, becoming the liason to the Finance Committee, as well as sitting through countless board meetings – all valuable preparation for serving on the board.

Congestion at Tahoe Donner amenities during peak seasons spurred his civic involvement, but helping maintain the community’s quality of life, safety, value and family focus is where Koenes wants to make a difference. Running a $20 million business with nearly 6,500 homes

Don with his son-in-law and grandchildren at their home in Tahoe Donner.

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FEATURE

New Twists ON OLD FAVORITES THE LODGE PUB ELEVATES ITS COCK TAILS WITH HIGH-END, SMALL-BATCH INGREDIENTS

By JOE LEWANDOWSKI The spacious deck at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is the place to be as the sun sets on another gorgeous summer evening in Tahoe Donner. Sunglasses come off, revealing smiling eyes and tan lines at tables of vacationing friends and reuniting families. Celebrating coworkers nibble calamari and watch a curious coyote dart past a young golfer, who laughs when his dad’s putt misses by four feet. And a newly engaged couple gazes into each other’s eyes, oblivious to the happy sports fans cheering on the Giants in The Pub, where all 20 seats are occupied and someone’s bound to know your name.

“It’s usually pretty fun and lively in here,” Christen Holland, general manager of The Lodge, says of The Pub. “There’s no other full bar open late in Tahoe Donner, the atmosphere is inviting indoors and out, and there’s a great mix of people, including many locals. Add to that our new summer cocktail menu and you can see why many people tell us The Pub is their favorite bar in Truckee.”

The Pub switches its cocktail menu twice a year, and a new approach has made this summer’s the most celebrated by staff and patrons alike.

“We’re using a lot more high-end liquors and liqueurs in our cocktails,” Holland says. “We’ve been working harder to find better, less-processed ingredients, including organic and sustainable alcohols when possible. The result is a more wellmade, high-quality product.”

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After the first sip, the differences are apparent. Ginger liqueur, less sweet than ginger beer, brightens the New Deal American Mule. Organic blood orange and almond liqueurs class-up the Ohana Mai Tai, no longer just a boozy sugar-juice.

Genepy des Alpes, the flowery herbal liqueur, takes Mel’s Martini – and whoever drinks one – to the next level.

“Our signature cocktails tend to be a fun new twist on older favorites,” Holland says.

“Small changes can make a big difference, and we love presenting a new spin on our regular customers’ favorite drinks.”

Those who prefer beer and wine have plenty of options at The Pub, too. There are more than 15 beers, including rotating local taps, nearly 20 wines by the glass and more than 120 wines by the bottle.

“Our wine program is focused on local and organic farms,” Holland says. “It’s part of Tahoe Donner’s big push to be more earth-friendly and sustainable, in the restaurants and beyond.” Other examples include compostable straws, bamboo flatware and compostable or recyclable containers for takeout orders.

Feeling thirsty? The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is open daily in August, from 11:30AM-3PM for lunch, and 5-9PM for dinner. Enjoy Happy Hour in The Pub Sunday-Thursday from 4-6PM, or Golfers Happy Hour in The Pub from 2-4PM daily during the golf season. For more info about food and drink options in Tahoe Donner, see page 16 or visit tahoedonner.com/dining.

OHANA MAI TAI “Maita’i” is the Tahitian word for “good.”

Legend has it Victor J. Bergeron, proprietor of Trader Vic’s in Oakland, created the drink one afternoon in 1944 for friends visiting from Tahiti. After the first sip one exclaimed: “Maita’i roa ae!” which translates to “Out of this world – the best!”

These are best served very cold, so add the following ingredients to a shaker of ice: • Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum (2 oz.)

• Organic Arancino Blood Orange Liqueur (1 oz.)

• Organic Orgeat Almond Liqueur (1/2 oz.)

• Fresh Lime Juice (2 oz.)

• Simple Syrup (1/4 oz.)

• Splash Pineapple Juice Next, fill up a Collins glass with ice and strain the ingredients into the glass. Throw in a sprig of mint or skewered piece of fresh pineapple as a final touch. Enjoy!

NEW DEAL AMERICAN MULE The Moscow Mule, also known as a vodka buck, was invented in Los Angeles and is credited with popularizing vodka in the U.S. throughout the 1940s and 50s. “I just wanted to clean out the basement,” said the drink’s self-proclaimed inventor Wes Price, who helped the vodka/ginger beer concoction catch on by serving it to Hollywood actors.

Fill a copper mug with ice and add the following ingredients: • Tito’s Vodka (1.5 oz.)

• New Deal Ginger Liqueur (.5 oz.)

Next, squeeze one half of a fresh lime in to the mug and fill to the top with ginger beer. Find a spot in the shade and sip away!

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FORESTRY DEPARTMENT LEADS WAY IN FOREST HEALTH + DEFENSIBLE SPACE MANAGEMENT

Member Participation Is Essential to Protect Tahoe Donner from Wildfires

Tahoe Donner Association is comprised of approximately 7,620 acres, including 5,016 association-owned acres and 2,604 acres of member-owned private property, utility properties and public roads.

The award-winning Forestry Department is dedicated to maintaining the health of the forest within those boundaries while minimizing the threat of forest fires, and the importance of their work can’t be overstated; in the last 40 years, more than 150 fires have burned in or within a two-mile radius of Tahoe Donner, yet defensible space management has ensured that no fires have spread to cause extensive damage to multiple homes or amenities throughout the association.

“Forester Bill Houdyschell and his team are nationally regarded as leaders in community forest health and fire hazard mitigation, especially in the HOA world,” says Annie Rosenfeld, director of risk management and real property at Tahoe Donner. “The association has consistently committed resources to reducing the fire hazards in Tahoe Donner, and to forest health management for association-owned property. The investment members are making on their own properties contributes to the overall investment that the association is making.”

• • • •

554 acres of reforestation/fuel breaks 637 acres of fuel reduction zones 1,338 acres of common area with 60% for fuel reduction 2,487 acres of “natural stands”

“We’re trying to grow trees under a managed condition versus leaving a lot of brush fields out there,” says Bill Houdyschell, director of the Forestry Department. “Mature brush burns 32 times faster than managed timber stands. That’s why we’re trying to replace brush fields with fuel-reduction areas. When a fire approaches areas that have been treated…it basically has to burn around it, so the speed of the fire will be reduced.”

CREATING DEFENSIBLE SPACE

Houdyschell’s team has prioritized defensible space on the southern and southwestern edges of Tahoe Donner, as wind patterns suggest they are the most likely directions from which wildfire would spread.

The team also provides educational outreach and physical vegetation management services to help members comply with state, local and association fire safety standards as part of the Homeowner Defensible Space Program. Along with treating 100 acres of common areas, they’ve inspected more than 750 individual properties in 2018, three-quarters of which have needed additional work for full compliance. Requirements include:

The Forestry Department removes brush, thins dense stands, maintains roads and plants trees to manage:

• Dead or beetle-infested trees removed • Areas of contiguous brush broken-up

• Pine needles removed from the roof of all structures • Pine needs on ground removed within 10 feet of all structures For more details and a schedule of future defensible space inspections, see tahoedonner.com/defensible.

FORESTRY DEPARTMENT BUDGET + GRANTS The Forestry Department’s operational funding over the last 10 years has exceeded $10 million, or slightly more than $1,500 per property owner assessment over that period. The board approved additional funds totaling $300,000 in both 2017 and 2018 to address environmental pressures including winter storm damage and drought effects from prior years.

Donner has been a certified Firewise Community since 2009, and was named Firewise Community of the Year in 2017 by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. An eight-year program is currently underway, but the Forestry Department is looking beyond that.

“The defensible space program at Tahoe Donner is always evolving,” Houdyschell says. “For 2019, we’re looking at a more aggressive program around some of the main fuel breaks on the southern and southwestern borders. We can look at trees and have a very good idea of what will happen to them in 10-20 years, so we know what to do, and we’re becoming more aggressive. We’re thrilled at the progress we’ve made, and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that Tahoe Donner and its members stay safe from the ever-present threat of wildfire.”

The department has also secured grants totaling $815,686 since 1991.

“We have been very successful with grant awards, not just being awarded grants but actually completing them,” Houdyschell says.

“By proving that we can get projects done, we’re able to secure more grant money as time goes on.”

Thanks to the budget, grants and member participation, Tahoe

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TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION 2019 BUDGET Tahoe Donner Association's budget cycle runs August through October, as indicated on the infographic to the right. The information below provides some historical perspective of your assessment. For updates on budget meeting dates, subscribe to the weekly Tahoe Donner email updates at tahoedonner.com/subscribe. You can also visit tahoedonner.com/financials for a wealth of in-depth information.

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT GROWTH RATE

BY FUND TYPE AND TOTAL

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT NOTES

1998 – 2008 – 2013 TO 2018 BUDGET

COMPOUNDED ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

10

PERCENT

6.9 5.8

6 4

• From 2009 to 2012 (four consecutive years), the operating portion of the Annual Assessment was held flat at $695.

7.9

8

4.3

6.1 5.1

4.8

3.6

3.5

2 0

20 YEAR

10 YEAR

OPERATING

5 YEAR

CAPTIAL

• In 2018, the $1,900 Annual Assessment was the same as 2016 and 2017, flat for three consecutive years.

• Over the past 20 years (1997 to 2017), the association's Replacement Reserve Fund balance has improved by over $8 million, addressing past underfunding and an aging infrastructure of this now 47-yearold association.

• Member equity has grown at a 30-year growth rate of 6.3%, reflected a net improvement, as opposed to a decline.

TOTAL

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT (AA) MIX RATIO: OPERATING AA / CAPITAL AA 1998: 66%/34% 2008: 57%/43% 2013: 53%/47% 2018: 49%/51% Over the past 20 years (1998 to 2018), the operating portion of assessment has decreased from 66% to 49%, a 26% decrease.

OPERATING FUND GROWTH RATE

BY COMPONENT 1998 – 2008 – 2013 TO 2018 BUDGET

COMPOUNDED ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

10

PERCENT

8 6

5.1

4.5

4.4

4.2

3.6

3.5

2 0

• Alder Creek Adventure Center: Built in 2015

5.7

4

• The Lodge Restaurant & Pub: Built in 2005 • Trout Creek Recreation Center: Built in 1994, expanded in 2005

6.9 5.5

AMENITY FACILITIES GROWTH OVER TIME, OTHER NOTABLES

• Euer Valley, Trails, Bikeworks, Alder Creek Cafe • Downhill Ski Resort: Snowmaking investment in 2015

20 YEAR

10 YEAR

OPERATING REVENUE

OPERATING COSTS

5 YEAR NET OPERATING RESULT LOSS

OPERATING COSTS TO OPERATING REVENUES RATIO 1998: 159% 2008: 153% 2013: 157% 2018: 149%

• Concerts changed from outsourced to in-house production • Number of Improved Lots has increased (fewer vacant lots now)

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STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDANCE

Y JUL

KEY ASSUMPTIONS DEVELOPED

Macro (US/Region Economy) Micro (Tahoe Donner Specific)

AU GU ST

DEC EM BE R

BUDGET REPORT ISSUED

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE REFINED

R BE M VE O

THE BOARD, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT ARE INVOLVED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PROCESS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS

SEPTEMBER

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT INVOICED DUE JAN. 1

BUDGET TIMELINE

DETAIL MEETINGS + REVIEWS Operating Fund Capital Funds

N

ER TOB OC FINAL BUDGET REVIEW + APPROVAL

BUDGET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERABLES:

ASSESSMENT GROWTH RATES

• Annual Assessment requirement

COMPOUNDED ANNUAL GROWTH RATES TO 2018

• Operating / Development / Replacement Reserve / NM&E Funds components • Reserve Study update / Capital Spend Plan • Rates and Fees Schedules

5 YEAR

10 YEAR

20 YEAR

Operating

3.5%

3.6%

4.3%

Capital

6.1%

6.9%

7.9%

Combined Total

4.8%

5.1%

5.8%

RECENT CHALLENGES + OPPORTUNITIES

Capital improvement reserve funds for aging facilities

Federal and state regulatory cost pressures (California minimum wage increases $1/9% from $11 to $12, effective 1/1/2019)

Addressing strategic guidance drivers

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BRIEFS GET INVOLVED: TAHOE DONNER COMMITTEES SEEKING MEMBERS If you are interested in serving on a committee and are in good standing, write a letter of interest and fill out a committee application form and then submit both to mrodman@tahoedonner.com.

Member Engagement Committee: Seeking one alternate General Plan Committee (GPC): Seeking one member, see task force information below Architectural Standards Committee: Seeking two alternates Covenants Committee: Seeking two alternates Elections Committee: Seeking one alternate Giving Fund Committee: Seeking three members and two alternates Finance Committee: Seeking one alternate The GPC has been directed by the board to reformat its task forces to take a broader strategic view of each activity center and certain association-wide tasks. If you have an interest in any of the task forces below, please email generalplan@tahoedonner.com to start the conversation.

ACTIVE GPC TASK FORCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ADA Projects Priority Alder Creek Adventure Center Downhill Ski Resort (full) Employee Housing Golf Course (full) Marina Recreation Center Northwoods Clubhouse/Tennis Center Parking & Transportation The Lodge Trails & Open Space Trout Creek Space & Recreation Center Association Master Plan/Capital Projects Process Communications Demographics

TOWN OF TRUCKEE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On September 8, 2018, Truckee community members are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Town of Truckee’s incorporation and 155 years since its establishment. Join the fun at a major town picnic at West End Beach on Donner Lake. Come be a part of Truckee’s history and bring your smile for a new community photo.

Keep it green and ride your bike with our free bike valet, or use free bus transportation from Truckee neighborhoods to West End Beach.

All attendees must register to attend at 25thanniversarytruckee. eventbrite.com to assure receipt of commemorative pin, barbecue lunch and electronic link to the community photo. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact kathy@justimaginemktg.com.

All volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

Donner Lake West End Beach opens at 9AM Town photo at 11AM Free BBQ and live music following the photo Register to attend at 25thanniversarytruckee.eventbrite.com

FREE SHUTTLE TO DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE THURSDAYS Forget the parking headaches and leave the car behind. Enjoy one of Truckee’s most iconic summer events hassle-free. Every Thursday night starting mid-June, Tahoe Donner will offer complimentary shuttles from Trout Creek Recreation Center to Downtown Truckee and back, with service available approximately every 15 minutes from 4:30-9:15PM. In addition, the Town of Truckee offers free shuttle service throughout Truckee neighborhoods, including Tahoe Donner, to/from Downtown Truckee from June 14-Aug. 23. Visit tahoedonner.com and tahoetruckeetransit.com for more information and schedules.

STAY IN THE KNOW: SIGN-UP FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS EMAILS Get up-to-date on current and potential Capital Projects including the Trout Creek Recreation Center renovation, the potential new Downhill Ski Lodge and more. This monthly email comes directly to your inbox and is packed full of key project information. Sign-up today at tahoedonner.com/subscribe.

WIN $50 TO THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB Simply download the free Likemoji app and add the Tahoe Donner channel to give direct and anonymous feedback related to specific Tahoe Donner amenities. Tell us how we are doing so we can do more of what’s good and fix what’s not. One Likemoji user will be selected at random each week to win $50 to The Lodge. The contest runs for 12 weeks, so share your opinion for your chance to win! See complete details at tahoedonner.com/likemojiwin.

ART IN NATURE ON DONNER SUMMIT This September, take a sonic journey around the world with award-winning musicians at the stunning Lake Tahoe Shakespeare

Amphitheater for the Trails & Vistas World concert. Described as incredibly creative and inspiring, the Art Hikes on Donner Summit will feature performance art, dance and live music along a 3-mile nature trail on Sept. 8 + 9. Learn more and get tickets at trailsandvistas.org.

POOL CONSTRUCTION Select pools at Trout Creek Recreation Center and Northwoods Clubhouse received pool upgrades and improvements last Fall. The final phase of these pool improvements will commence this Fall on September 5, after Labor Day Weekend. During construction, the Recreation Pool, Kiddy Pool, and Covered Spa will be closed for the duration of the project, while the Steam Room, Sauna, Lap Pool and two adjacent spas will remain open.

NEW TRAIL OPEN: TRUE GRIT True Grit is an intermediate single-track trail that connects users from the Moondance Hut to just above the Sundance Hut, then continues up the east face of Hawk's Peak to connect with the Mother Lode Trail. It allows hikers and bikers to skip the long slog up Sundance and Crazy Horse, and eventually crosses Cinnamon Twist and the Sundance Connector, creating new, family-friendly loops and a variety of options near Alder Creek Adventure Center. Get out and try this fun new trail!

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in June 2018.

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT

PROJECT

06/441

15554 Alder Creek Road

3,116

House

11/239

14412 Swiss Lane

3,241

House

05/555

13353 Heidi Way

3,003

House

06/253

12788 Stockholm Way

2,401

House

05/120

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House

06/483

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2,961

House

06/284

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3,622

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TANZANIA, AFRICA Brennan (age 13) and his dad Bill Berg summited Mount Kilimanjaro just before their safari tour.

RAKTI SAR, INDIA Russ Burbank at the source of the Sainj River (13,000 ft.) in the Great Himalayan National Park.

JUNEAU, ALASKA Dave and Betty Pinsky at the Mendenhall Glacier outside of Juneau, Alaska.

MT. ASSINIBOINE Kelly, Ryan, Kyle and Erik Sandstrom hiked the trails and enjoyed the vistas around the "Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies," Mt. Assiniboine in Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.

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

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VIENNE, FRANCE Bob and Donna Morgan enjoying a river cruise through wine country in southern France.

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND Amelia and Stephen Kao at the Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Jeanne Martinez and Larry Krumm exploring the world of the ancient native Americans at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

This picture, taken in front of the Spruce House, was part of their tour of the southwestern U.S.

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIRE PITS + FIRE SAFETY

ONE LESS SPARK, ONE LESS WILDFIRE Tahoe Donner takes fire safety seriously while at the same time allowing for member enjoyment of appropriately contained warming fires that comply with Tahoe Donner, Truckee Fire Protection District and Town of Truckee rules and regulations. Here’s what you need to know: • Warming fires are allowed in Truckee and Tahoe Donner. A warming fire is a small, low-flame to coal fire contained in an approved fire-burning device.

• Consider appropriateness of a warming fire with the current weather forecast.

Check for red flag warnings.

• Any time a warming fire or barbecue is used, the best practice is to have a 5lb or greater fire extinguisher readily available, along with other fire-extinguishing tools including shovel and hose.

• Never leave a fire or barbecue unattended.

• Debris pile burning is currently prohibited in Truckee and Tahoe Donner. The Truckee Fire Protection District typically lifts the burn ban in the late fall, and permits are issued through early spring if conditions allow. Tahoe Donner Covenant Rules allow for debris burning late fall through March 31, so long as there is no burn ban in place and California Air Quality Control allows.

• If you are renting your home, consider prohibiting outdoor warming fires in your rental agreement.

Below you can reference the Tahoe Donner Covenant Rules on fireworks prohibition, fire pits and other fire safety matters.

GENERAL COMMON AREA AND OTHER TDOWNED PROPERTY FIRE SAFETY FIRES: No fires or fireworks of any kind at any time are allowed except for controlled burns under the supervision of the Tahoe Donner Forester, and campfires in existing steel rings at Tahoe Donner Campground and Beach Club Marina when staff are present. The first violation of these rules will result in a hearing.

FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, ARCHERY: Use, including the bearing of, firearms, air guns, archery equipment or fireworks of any kind is prohibited on any Common Area or other Association-owned property, with the exception that archery equipment may be used at the TDA Archery Range.

REPORTING If someone in your neighborhood is using fireworks or you believe there is a fire in your neighborhood uncontained, immediately call 911 for Truckee Fire Protection District response.

Additionally, report the use to the Covenants

Committee through the Compliance Complaint Process available to you through: 1. Online complaint submission at onestop.tahoedonner.com 2. Email compliance@tahoedonner.com 3. Call (530) 414-8166 Visit tahoedonner.com/covenants if you would like to read more.

OUTDOOR KITCHENS For individuals interested in building their own outdoor kitchens, please be aware that permits will be required through the Town of Truckee and Tahoe Donner. The Town of Truckee requirements are specific to building, fire safety codes, etc. Tahoe Donner’s Architectural Standards Office reviews and considers approval for any exterior improvements. For more information on Tahoe Donner Architectural Standards permits, rules and procedures please visit tahoedonner.com/aso.

DEFENSIBLE SPACE Tahoe Donner has an extensive defensible space and forest health program, and received the Nevada County Firewise Community of the Year Award in 2017. For more information on how you can be prepared and do your part in reducing fire hazards, visit tahoedonner.com/preparedness.

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Tahoe Donner Single Family Homes Sold 2018 Mid Year Statistics | Januar y 1 - June 30, 2018

2018 vs 2017 53 50

49

40 30

30

10

11

2017

Change %

Median Sales Price

$715,500

$652,000

9.7%

Average List Price

$798,057

$712,813

12.0%

Average Sold Price

$792,922

$698,928

13.4%

38

48

(20.8%)

Highest Sold Price

$1,615,000

$1,425,000

13.3%

Lowest Sold Price

$367,500

$363,000

1.2%

112

105

6.7%

99.4%

98.1%

1.3%

Average Days on Market

21

18

20

27

2018

8

Properties Sold

0

$0 $500,000

$500,001 $750,000

$750,001 $1,000,000

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$750,000– $999,999

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$0– $499,999

$500,000– $749,999

17%

48%

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$1,000,000 and higher

22%

17% $0– $499,999

$500,000– $749,999

7%

54%

$0– 11 Sold Listings $499,999 $433,100 Average Price

$0– 4 Sold Listings $499,999 $427,862 Average Price

$500,000– 31 Sold Listings $749,999 $623,661 Average Price

$500,000– 32 Sold Listings $749,999 $622,943 Average Price

$750,000– 18 Sold Listings $999,999 $844,888 Average Price

$750,000– 13 Sold Listings $999,999 $862,678 Average Price

$1,000,000 5 Sold Listings and higher ﹩"﹐"$%﹐&''(Average Price

$1,000,000 10 Sold Listings and higher $1,230,050 Average Price

43 Average Days On Market

33 Average Days On Market

44 Average Days On Market

%) Average Days On Market

23 Average Days On Market

30 Average Days On Market

16 Average Days On Market

42 Average Days On Market

As of July 2, 2018, there were just 64 single family homes on the market ranging from $455,000 to $1,649,000, 15% less than last year at the same time. The majority of sales were still in the $500K-$750K price range, which is still the most active price grouping as well.

Overall, both average and median sales prices in Tahoe Donner for the 2nd quarter versus same period in 2017 increased by 10%, and average days on market dropped by 32%, from 41 days in 2017 to 28 days in 2018 (less than a month!).

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