Tahoe Donner News August 2019

MEET THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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WILD WEST FEST

A WESTERN-STYLE SUMMER SEND-OFF 10

WILDLAND FIRE EXERCISE PREPARATION FOR FUTURE FIRE THREATS 25

TRUCKEE RECYCLING + COMPOSTING GUIDE 08

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INSIDE THE REPORT:

THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Message from the Board President

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WILDLAND FIRE EXERCISE

A regional exercise to prepare for future fire threats

FEATURES

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Amenity Updates, Programs + Events

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Local Public Agency Updates

Club Updates

2019 Giving Fund Scholarship Recipients

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Know the Time to Go in a Fire Emergency

Budget Timeline

Briefs

TRUCKEE RECYCLING + COMPOSTING GUIDE

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Wild West Fest

Key Takeaways from the 2019 Member Survey

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Quick Calendar

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Best of Tahoe Donner: Expanding Horizons

The History of Trout Creek

Where in the World Is TD News?

Board Meeting Recaps

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A handy resource for living a greener life in Truckee and Tahoe Donner

Covenants Reminder

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MEET THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS Introducing Charles C. Wu and Jim Roth

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VOLUME 20 | NO. 08

AUGUST 2019 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Christina Schwartz Lindsay Hogan Tiffany Connolly Jen Malone

Drew Deurlington Derek Moore Amber Barrett

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 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 | Charles Wu cwu@tahoedonner.com Vice President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Jeff Connors jconnors@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com Director | Jennifer Jennings jjennings@tahoedonner.com Board of Directors board@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT Thanks: Thank you to the Tahoe Donner Elections Committee, staff, Member Engagement Committee and of course, our membership for an all-time record turnout! I’m looking forward to an exciting year working closely with the board, staff, committees and members. We’ve all heard from an energized membership how greater transparency is paramount on how the HOA should move forward on all fronts. This was a key element of my platform.

Giving Fund: I’d also like to congratulate the Giving Fund and the “off the hill” anonymous benefactor for the four new scholarship recipients ($50K per year each!) in addition to the $26,000 raised and awarded from other TD homeowners. Concert goers contributed almost $1,000 to the Giving Fund when purchasing their tickets and the concert provided excellent exposure for the Giving Fund. By the time you read this, the Giving Fund has also had their 5th Annual Dinner and Silent auction. If you couldn’t make it – consider a donation instead.

Unification and Transparency: My personal objectives are unification and transparency.

I’d like to establish objectives for the board,

staff and committees that will be posted for the membership to see. It is important for the membership to realize this is not a one-way street. For the board to know what continues to be important to you, we will need your input on an ongoing basis. You can do this in several ways: write letters to the board and general manager and speak out at our open meetings. While we do monitor Nextdoor (and I will continue to post personal status updates), please realize that Tahoe Donner is officially prevented from posting on NextDoor so responses are difficult. One of the best ways is for you to volunteer for the various committees, which create position papers for the board to make sure your voice is heard.

First Board Meeting: The first board meeting right after the election results were announced was uneventful, although I was surprised to be elected president. Don Koenes, former board president was elected vice president. Jim and I look forward to working with veterans Don, Jennifer and Jeff, sharing their fountain of knowledge regarding Davis Stirling as we evolve. Don (Continued on p. 4)

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WILD WEST FEST

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EVENTS + MEETINGS AUGUST 1

Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic

AUGUST 2

Cornhole Tournament + Edi-Bōl

AUGUST 3

Invasive Week Walk

AUGUST 3

Saturday Night BBQ

AUGUST 3

Rock Climbing Clinic

AUGUST 8

Covenants Committee Meeting

AUGUST 8

Finance Committee Meeting

AUGUST 9

Cowgirls + Cocktails

AUGUST 10

Cardboard Regatta at Beach Club Marina

AUGUST 10

Rock Climbing Clinic

AUGUST 10

Pancakes + Ponies

AUGUST 11

Scavenger Hunt at Beach Club Marina

AUGUST 14

Architectural Standards Committee Meeting

AUGUST 16

Cornhole Tournament + Edi-Bōl

AUGUST 23

Cowgirls + Cocktails

AUGUST 24

Board of Directors Meeting

AUGUST 24

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FUN-damentals of Mountain Biking (kids 8-10)

AUGUST 25

Women’s Introduction to Mountain Biking Part 2

AUGUST 25

FUN-damentals of Mountain Biking (kids 11-14)

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Architectural Standards Committee Meeting

AUGUST 30

Cornhole Tournament + Edi-Bōl

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will also be the person answering most of your emails to the board of directors.

Objectives: During the first board meeting, I brought up the development of objectives.

I’ve requested from all board members, committee heads, management and other board candidates, their thoughts on TD organizational objectives to be submitted

by July 21. In addition, the board and GM have been hard at work putting together this year's GM performance objectives (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020). Also, Michael Salmon, Director of Finance is scheduled to present a first pass of this year's budget objectives at the July 27 board meeting.

Transparency: We are also evaluating mechanisms to “publish” emails to the

board. In addition, all board and committee meetings continue to be public and available by Skype—but there's clearly a need to have a single calendar with Skype logins for each meeting to make it easier for homeowners to observe and even participate remotely.

Finally: It’s been a busy first few weeks for the board, but I’m happy to report that everyone is working well together. We have our agreements, disagreements and different working styles, but I’m confident we are making progress towards the themes of unification and transparency. More to come next month!

CHARLES WU | BOARD PRESIDENT

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MEMBER SERVICES Northwoods Clubhouse Open Daily 8AM-5PM 587-9400 | info@tahoedonner.com | Live chat on website

AMENITIES Beach Club Marina 587-9460 Bikeworks 582-9694 Cross Country Ski 587-9484 Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 Equestrian Center 587-9470 Forestry 587-9432 Golf Course 587-9443 The Lodge 587-9455 Pizza on the Hill 582-9669 Recreation Hut 587-9413 Campground 587-9462 Tennis Center 587-9474 Trails 582-9672 Trout Creek 582-9603

marina@tahoedonner.com bikeworks@tahoedonner.com xc@tahoedonner.com ski@tahoedonner.com equestrian@tahoedonner.com forestry@tahoedonner.com golf@tahoedonner.com lodge@tahoedonner.com pizza@tahoedonner.com recreation@tahoedonner.com campground@tahoedonner.com tennis@tahoedonner.com trails@tahoedonner.com troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants Al Noyes + Len Leclerc covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com Elections Bette Rohrback electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

Finance Corey Leibow financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com General Plan Michael Sullivan iceman40@mac.com Giving Fund Suzanne Sullivan tdgf@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS 9-Holers Women's Golf Shellie Poplin shelliepoplin@gmail.com

Men’s Golf Keith Williams krwilliams37a@gmail.com

Bridge Club Lynn Cordner lynn.cordner@gmail.com

Quilt Club Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com

Equestrian Club Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

Rowing Club Dot Mace dotmace@me.com

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

Senior Alpine Ski John Makin jmakin@sbcglobal.net

Hiking Club Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

TD 4-Wheelers Club Bill Ratcliff club@td4wheelers.org

Junior Golf Club Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net

Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net

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

Women’s Golf Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net

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THE REPORT

THE ASSOCIATION HEARS YOU WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE 2019 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY Tahoe Donner Association recently conducted a 20-minute online survey of TD homeowners, family members and renters. The survey was managed by F’inn, a third-party independent company. The purpose of the survey is to better gauge Tahoe Donner homeowners’ perceptions about the association’s operations, fee structures and amenity usage. Its findings help the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors, management and staff better understand the views of our membership.

The survey was open from May 1-28 and 1,530 people responded.

KEY FINDINGS 1. As seen in previous research, amenities at Tahoe Donner play a central role in the home owners’ experience • The range of amenities is the top driver of property purchase, followed by the extensive areas of trails/open space and the neighborhood location.

• Permanent residents are frequent users of the outdoor natural areas and the gym.

• Second home owners get involved more in ’recreational’ activities such as golf, sledding and tennis, using these facilities during their (short) stays at Tahoe Donner.

• The trails, the Trout Creek Recreation Center and Beach Club Marina are considered the most important amenities overall.

• For most activities, Tahoe Donner residents stay right in TD. Exceptions are downhill skiing, dining out, boating and camping, which are more often done outside Tahoe Donner.

• The majority of owners prefer to enhance existing amenities versus adding new ones.

2. Value perceptions on the fees charged are average • The Recreation Fee is considered to be the best value for members.

• The Annual Assessment has more mixed perceptions, with value declining over time among second home owners.

3. Exclusivity is a challenging issue, with nearly equal numbers for vs. against it • 41% prefer a less exclusive HOA, while 38% want a more exclusive HOA that restricts public use of amenities.

• Although members understand the need to open up amenities to offset costs and keep overall fees low, they still want to feel that, as members, they get a better chance to use the facilities.

• They do not want to compromise on quality of services/amenities.

• They do not want to have their hours limited in order to reduce costs.

AMENITIES ARE THE LEADING REASON WHY OWNERS HAVE BOUGHT AT TAHOE DONNER. THE RANGE OF TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES, AS WELL AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S LOCATION ARE OTHER IMPORTANT REASONS FOR CHOOSING TD. EXCLUSIVITY WAS NOT A DRIVER. Reasons For Purchase at Tahoe Donner The amenities

73%

The wide range of trails and open spaces

62%

It is the right distance from other things I like to do in the area

62%

It is quiet/peaceful

61%

It is family oriented; there are many activities for all ages

56%

The HOA standards that keep it looking better than many other Truckee/Tahoe neighborhoods

33%

It’s the best value for my real estate dollar

28%

It’s easier to get to/from than other neighborhoods in the Truckee/Tahoe area

25%

The home(s) are nicer than in other Truckee/Tahoe neighborhoods

19%

It’s a good location for owning a rental property

17%

It is mostly a vacation home community The active calendar for social activities Tahoe Donner feels exclusive, without the need to have a guard at the entrance The property has been in our family for years; I did not buy it

16% 15% 14% 9%

Weighted Average Permanent Residents Second Home Owners

Compared to permanent residents, second home owners give more importance to the ease of accessing the neighborhood and its potential for vacation rental. Second home owners are far more likely to consider TD a family oriented neighborhood, most likely because of the range of activities available for children when they visit.

THE TRAILS, TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER AND BEACH CLUB MARINA ARE CONSIDERED THE MOST IMPORTANT AMENITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS Importance of Amenities 87%

Trails

80% 82%

Trout Creek Rec Center

74% 61% 64%

Beach Club Marina

Recreation Hut Tennis Center

21% 24% 17%

Snowplay

57% 60%

Cross Country Ski Center

44%

Bikeworks

Downhill Ski Resort

40% 43%

Equestrian Center

32%

Golf Course

35% 22% 25%

45%

Dining / Restaurants

27%

Northwoods Clubhouse

23% 18% 21% 11% 14%

40%

Permanent Residents

10% 6%

Campground

Second Home Owners

Permanent residents care more about trails, Trout Creek Recreation Center and cross country skiing. Second home owners give higher importance to amenities such as dining, golf, snowplay, the Northwoods Clubhouse and family activities.

THE TD RECREATION FEE IS CONSIDERED TO PROVIDE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY TO ALL RESIDENTS BUT ESPECIALLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS (AS THEY USE IT MOST OFTEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR). PER USE FEES AND RESTAURANT PRICES ARE PERCEIVED AVERAGE TO POOR VALUE. Value Perceptions

Fairly Good Value

Very Good Value

Permanent Residents

32%

Average Value

Somewhat Poor Value

Very Poor Value

Second Home Owners

48%

34% 19%

24%

23%

22%

18%

Annual Assessment ($1,965)

Recreation Fee ($290)

19%

21%

30%

23%

Per Use Amenity Fees

Amenity Season Passes

23% 12%

23%

16% 37%

33%

Restaurant Prices

Annual Assessment ($1,965)

32% 24% 24%

15%

23%

21%

19% 19%

31%

Recreation Fee ($290)

Per Use Amenity Fees

Amenity Season Passes

10% 27%

40%

Restaurant Prices

F’inn has asked value perceptions using this same scale in over 1,000 studies. While we don’t have norms specific to HOA fees, our benchmarks can help to interpret the strength of TD value perceptions. A top 2 box score above 56% is in the top 20% of F’inn’s database, indicating very high value perceptions. A score under 40% is consider below average and a score below 32% places in the bottom 20%.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS, THE WEBSITE AND EMAILS ARE THE MAIN METHODS USED BY RESIDENTS TO STAYED INFORMED ABOUT THE COMMUNITY. EMAIL IS THEIR PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BY OVER HALF.

Texting 2% Nextdoor 3%

None of these 11%

Emails 52%

Website 11%

Preferred Method of Communication Tahoe Donner News 15%

TO SEE THE FULL RESULTS OF THE 2019 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY, VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM/SURVEY.

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FEATURE

TrUCKEe ReCYCLINg + COmPoStINg GUIDE

By TIFFANY CONNOLLY

COmPoStINg

ReCYCLINg Plastic-strewn beaches and floating islands are an unfortunate reality of our times. Fortunately, recycling has become a way of life for many households. However, recycling capabilities vary from city to city. Use this handy guide to help you determine what can and cannot be recycled in Truckee.

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It’s easier than ever to compost in Truckee – no need to worry about obtaining a compost bin or worms. If you’ve had an interest in composting but aren’t ready to tackle it yourself, Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Keep Truckee Green have partnered to offer several drop-off locations throughout the community. Learn more at keeptruckeegreen.org.

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PLASTICS

Plastics #1 (PET), Plastics #2 (HDPE), Water Bottles, Milk Jugs, Egg Cartons

Bones

FRUITS + VEGETABLES

Dairy

Fats Leftovers

FLOWERS

Pet Feces Kitty Litter

METAL

Foods cans, soda cans, aluminum takeout containers

Meat

Seafood

PAPER

Cardboard takeout containers, cardboard tubes, cardboard boxes, junk mail, newspapers

No

EGGSHELLS

Plastic or Compostable Cutlery, Bags or Containers Tissues Paper Towels

GLASS

Bottles, jars

COFFEE GROUNDS

Shredded Newspaper Anything Sprayed with Pesticides or Herbicides Tea Bags/Coffee Filters

No Plastics #3 (PVC)

Food Scraps

Plastics #4 (LDPE)

Scrap Metal

Plastics #5 (Polypropylene)

Frozen Food Boxes

Foam Plastics #6 (Polyestyrene)

Paper Cups

Biodegradable and Compostable Bags and Kitchenware

Shredded Paper

Diapers

Clothing

Plastic Bags

Dishes

Garden Hoses

Styrofoam

Broken Glass To see a complete list of all items that can and cannot be recycled by the Town of Truckee visit keeptruckeegreen.org.

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THE REPORT

LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY UPDATES

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

TOWN OF TRUCKEE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT UPDATE At the July 23, 2019 Town of Truckee Town Council Meeting, engineering staff recommended the Town Council reject bids for the 2019 Slurry Seal Project and authorize the Town Engineer to re-advertise the 2019 Slurry Seal Project with the 2020 Slurry Seal Project in the fall of 2019 or in the spring of 2020. The Town Council approved the recommendation made by staff.

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amount of $1,557,659, which are both well above the engineer's estimate of $1,000,000 for the project. The timing of the advertisement for bids this year was not the most favorable, which likely contributed to some of the cost increase. Staff learned that labor costs have increased for slurry seal work since last year's project. In addition, due to the present high demand for slurry seal type work, the price of oil and trucking has increased.

Town of Truckee Staff recommended that the 2019 Slurry Seal Project be re-advertised with the 2020 Slurry Seal Project in the fall of 2019 or in the spring of 2020. If the current labor, oil and trucking costs remain high, the engineer’s estimates, project budgets and

effectiveness of using slurry seal may need to be adjusted for the future projects identified in the Pavement Maintenance Program.

GREEN WASTE PICKUP REMINDERS • Green waste carts are picked up every other Tuesday through October 22.

AUGUST 13 + 27 SEPTEMBER 10 + 24 OCTOBER 8 + 22 • Carts must be wheeled out to the street on pick-up day.

• Do not put plastic bags or food scraps in your green waste cart.

• Sign up for reminders at keeptruckeegreen.org/collection-reminders.

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FEATURE

ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER | SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 | 4-8PM

Calling all cowgirls and

cowboys for a western-style summer send-off. Enjoy celebrating cowboy culture when Alder Creek Adventure Center gets countrified. Kids and adults of all ages will love imagining that they are in the old, wild west, with live music to stir up the dirt to, western-inspired activities and performances, and a chance to meet the Tahoe Donner horses.

Dust off your cowboy hat, pull on your cowgirl boots and get ready for a high-ridin’ good time in Tahoe Donner.

PRICING Admission is lower this year!

Each ticket allows access to all activities and performances.

MEMBERS Adult $10 | Child (4-12) $5 Children (3 and under) Free

NON-MEMBERS Adult $15 | Child (4-12) $10 Children (3 and under) Free

WESTERN BBQ (SOLD SEPARATELY) Adults $20 | Child $12 Beer + wine available for purchase

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wild west Fest ACTIVITIES WESTERN DRESS-UP PHOTO BOOTH CRAFT CORRAL ROPE THROWING PONY RIDES

EXHIBITIONS + ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC WITH EVERYDAY OUTLAW

Kick-up your boot heals with the honkytonk tunes of Everyday Outlaw, Truckee and Tahoe’s very own country band. Their lively melodies will have you on your feet while their storytelling lyrics will tug at your heart-strings.

EQUINE ENTERTAINMENT Learn about various horse breeds and riding styles as the Tahoe Donner horses showcase their skills.

FOR KIDS AGES 2-6

BOUNCE HOUSE ARENA GAMES

BOOT RACE + WATER BALLOON TOSS

CHUCK WAGON BBQ It may not be a real chuck wagon, but you’ll still be tipping your cowboy hats to the cook after indulging in a western-style BBQ dinner. Wash it all down with a cold beer or sip on a glass of wine, available for purchase at the event.

Wild West Fest was inspired by our passion for the equestrian lifestyle and the fun we have with our guests all summer.”

– Krystal-Rae Mecham, Equestrian Manager at Tahoe Donner

Don’t miss out on the fun! Buy your tickets to the Wild West Fest at tahoedonner.com/wildwestfest.

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Wild West Fest was such a great time!

My 4-year-old son loved the pony ride and all the sweet activities for kids.

We both enjoyed the band so much that we danced until they ended! We will definitely go again.”

– Lindsey and Adrian Villodre

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EQUESTRIAN CENTER OFFERINGS TRAIL + PONY RIDES Our experienced wranglers and trail-wise horses will take you on a one- or two-hour ride through high mountain forests and upland meadows or down into the lush Euer Valley full of wild flowers, grazing cattle and icy cold mountain streams.

Trail rides are open to ages 7+ and pony rides are for kids ages 2-6.

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

DATES: Aug. 9 + 23, Sept. 20 + 27

PANCAKES + PONIES Bring the little ones, ages 2-6, for a fun Saturday morning with a hearty breakfast followed by a 10-minute pony ride. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.

DATES: Aug. 10, Sept. 14 + 21

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS Students will learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, safety, grooming, tacking and riding skills. Our equestrian day camps are for kids ages 8-14. These are half-day, week-long riding camps for groups of four students with one instructor and one camp assistant.

SESSIONS: August 5-9 + August 12-16 Get more information on all things equestrian at tahoedonner.com/equestrian.

WATERPALOOZA DRIVING RANGE

AUGUST 10 12-4PM

SIDE-BY-SIDE SLIP ‘N SLIDE WATER PLAY ZONE FLUME ZOOM WATER SLIDE

MORE AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/WATERPALOOZA

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MEET THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS Charles’ involvement in Tahoe Donner began with leading the ASC Task Force. He has been part of the finance committee, working closely with board members and providing input on a variety of financial issues.

CHARLES C. WU

Charles C. Wu grew up in New Jersey as a first generation American.

His parents immigrated from Taiwan as graduate students. His father was a PhD research chemist and his mother was a computer scientist at Bell Labs. He ended up getting a BS in Computer Science at MIT

“My goal is to make Tahoe Donner a better place and to continue to maintain our first class amenities by utilizing modern business techniques so the association can learn more about our members and serve their needs,” commented Charles. “Because of the development of modern technology, I can be in two places at one time and be effective at addressing the needs of the association and our on- and off-the-hill membership.”

When Charles gets a few moments of downtime, you can find him skiing, rock climbing or mountain biking in the community that he loves.

in Boston.

After college, Charles started his career in Washington DC and spent the next three years working in artificial intelligence designing spy plane electronics for Raytheon. He eventually made his way west to earn an MBA at Stanford University. He has been a San Francisco local ever since. He held a variety of financial and leadership positions, from mergers and acquisitions/corporate finance at CS First Boston to startup companies such as RSA to global venture capital (Singapore, Japan and China). On the side, he enjoyed teaching technology entrepreneurship classes in Berkeley’s MBA program.

His involvement in non-profit groups began about 10 years ago.

He served on the board of trustees for The Urban School and did advisory work for the boards of Playworks and Girls on the Run. Charles wasn’t all work, however. He was also raising his two kids, Alexander and Jaquelyn, with his wife Ann, a corporate controller for both startups and global organizations. “After the kids graduated from college, I found myself an empty nester. This is when I revisited my lifelong dream of becoming a ski bum,” Charles remembers. He began making weekend treks to Truckee’s ski areas with his friends and family. After several ski trips, Charles and his wife decided it was time to think about purchasing a home in the area. Their search took them to Squaw Creek, Gray’s Crossing and the Village at Squaw before settling on Tahoe Donner.

“We love the diversity of Tahoe Donner compared to the other areas where we considered buying. There is a wide mix of people here: retirees, full-timers, part-timers, families and couples/singles.

We ultimately purchased in Tahoe Donner because of the diverse community,” explained Charles. Since his primary home is in San Francisco, the natural beauty and peace and quiet of Tahoe Donner was very appealing.

JIM ROTH Jim Roth resides in Mill Valley with his fiancée Amanda Mason and their daughters Ideleine (5) and Annabelle (3). Jim has been visiting Truckee for more than 35 years. He purchased his Tahoe Donner home during the record snowfall of 2017, and is especially appreciative of its large, flat driveway and southwest facing deck.

“I grew up in Alaska with four brothers and one sister. We lived in a log cabin on a river with an expansive yard and large trees. I bought my Tahoe Donner home so my family and friends can share experiences similar to those I had growing up in Alaska,” said Roth.

“Although I used to spend a lot of time training for and racing in triathlons, my free time is now focused on playgrounds, pools, the beach, and on walks and bike rides at toddler speed. As a family we try to take advantage of these activities as often as we can.”

Roth graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks before attending UC Berkley for law and business school. Roth spent more than 10 years practicing law and another 10 years in investment banking, with a focus on public finance. Jim is now self-employed in real estate investment and management.

Roth was motivated to run for the board due to, what he viewed as, sharply higher amenity fees, onerous new rules infringing property rights and jeopardizing property values, and a proposal to significantly increase fines for covenants rules violations. He plans to use his experience in law, finance and real estate to promote the following principles in light of fairness: • Managing Tahoe Donner to benefit all members, on- and off-hill.

• Fiscal discipline, with affordable and fair assessments and amenity fees.

• Transparent, data-driven decision-making, grounded in member input.

FOCUSED ON A

BETTER YOU

• An unwavering commitment to our covenants and bylaws.

• Protecting property rights, property values and the right to quiet enjoyment.

Jim has a strong interest in Tahoe Donner’s attractive and affordable amenities. He hopes that they can be maintained, enhanced and sensibly expanded to meet membership needs and wants and to address overcrowding due to the large growth in TD membership. “TDA has grown from 12,000 members to more than 25,000 members over the past 25 years,” said Roth, “but the growth in the amenities has not kept pace.”

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BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. DAY CAMPS

CAMPGROUND

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT

Tahoe Donner Campground is open for the summer, starting at $25 per night for members. Reserve your stay at reserveamerica.com. No campfires permitted.

Camps end on August 16! Some camp adventures for kids ages 3-14 include kayaking, tennis, golf, pony rides, swimming, stand up paddle boarding, archery and mountain biking. You can register your child on ShopTD or call (530) 587-9493. See tahoedonner.com/day-camps.

BIKEWORKS BIKE RENTALS + GUIDED RIDES

TENNIS CENTER PICKLE BASH AUGUST 3 | 3PM

Join the Pickle Club for a full afternoon of instruction, round-robin play and a BBQ and potluck feast.

Register at (530) 587-9474 or tennis@tahoedonner.com.

Cost: Pickle Club Free | Member $10 | Guest $18

Rent a full-suspension mountain bike and explore over 60 miles of Tahoe Donner trails and the Euer Valley with one of our expert guides. Reserve at tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

KIDS BIKE CAMPS

Mountain biking camps are open to kids ages 10-14 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. Learn more about two-day and weeklong camps and the fun-damental kids’ series at tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

TREVOR CLARK

11TH ANNUAL PAM KRONE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT AUGUST 16-18

Competitors can earn 1.5x ranking points at this USTA Tournament of the Year. Register at norcal.usta.com.

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

Cost: Prices vary, see details online

COWGIRLS + COCKTAILS AUGUST 9 + 23 | 5-7PM

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

Cost: Member $69 | Non-Member $85

PANCAKES + PONIES AUGUST 10 | 9-11AM

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

Cost: Breakfast + ride $35 | Breakfast only $15

WILD WEST FEST AUGUST 31 | 4-8PM

A Labor Day Weekend celebration for all ages. Get countrified with dancing, live music and entertainment, equestrian performances, a dress-up photo booth, pony rides, kids activities and a western-style BBQ dinner.

Entry Cost: Member Adult $10 Member Child 4-12 $5 Non-Member Adult $15 Non-Member Child 4-12 $10 Child 0-3 Free Western Style BBQ: Adult $20 Child $12

AQUATICS NORTHWOODS POOL

Open 10AM-5PM daily through Aug. 16, then weekends/holidays only through Sept. 2.

BURGERS, BRATWURST + TENNIS BASH AUGUST 10 | 3PM Join the Tennis Club for a full afternoon of tennis, food and fun.

Cost: Tennis Club Free | Member $10 | Guest $18

SATURDAY NIGHT BBQ AUGUST 3 | 5-7:30PM

TROUT CREEK REC POOL WOMEN’S INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING

Join other female riders to focus in on riding skills, etiquette and communication. Part one teaches basic skills while part two focuses on more advanced skills.

Part 1: August 24 Part 2: August 25 Cost: $149 per session

Open daily from 10AM-7PM through Aug. 25. Weekdays are limited to 3-7PM after Aug. 25; weekends are 10AM-7PM.

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Lessons run 30 minutes daily Monday through Friday. Sessions end the week of Aug. 12. Register online with your ShopTD account.

RECREATION HUT The Recreation Hut at Northwoods Pool is open daily through Sept. 2 from 9AM-5PM.For more information visit tahoedonner.com/rec-hut.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS | 6:30PM

Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

BINGO NIGHT! MONDAYS | 6:30PM

Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

FUN DAYZ! WEEKEND KIDS CAMPS

Days include outdoor exploration, environmental awareness, activities such as archery, tennis, bocce ball, driving range, swimming, hiking and games.

Pre-registration strongly encouraged, drop-ins welcome.

Dates: Saturdays | Aug. 24 + 31 Sundays | Aug. 25 + Sept. 1 Time: 9AM-3PM Cost: Member $45 | Guest $55 Ages: 7-11 years old

ADVENTURE DAY PROGRAMS The last day is August 16, register now!

Children ages 7-11 enjoy a day full of activities. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, camps fill fast. For more info, tahoedonner.com/adventure-days.

BEACH CLUB MARINA ARCHERY RENTALS, CLINICS + LESSONS

Archery rentals are available daily.

Clinics are offered every Friday-Sunday through Sept. 1. Private lessons are also available. See tahoedonner.com/archery for rates and reservations.

WATERPALOOZA AUGUST 10 | 12-4PM

Grab your swimsuit for the return of Waterpalooza. Enjoy slip-and-slide, water fight zone, field games like cornhole, water balloon toss, a flume zoom and more. Drinks and BBQ will be available for purchase.

When: August 10 | 12-4PM Where: Tahoe Donner Driving Range Cost: Members 4-7 $5 | Members 8+ $10 | Non-Members $15

FREE LAWN GAMES

Check out bocce ball, horseshoes and sand volleyball equipment from the Rec Hut from 9AM-5PM or from Pizza on the Hill Thursday-Monday from 5PM-dusk.

All levels welcome, from first-timers to experienced climbers.

Dates: Saturdays | August 3 + 10 Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM Cost: Member $50 | Guest $55 Register: Call Member Services for info (530) 587-9400

TRAILS

Trout Creek Recreation Center is moving forward with renovations.

To learn more about current projects see tahoedonner.com/troutrenovation.

MEET THE TRAILHEAD BERMGARTEN

Give the kids a fun challenge with the Wibit obstacle course. The pool will close from 4:30-5PM for course set-up.

Where: The Bermgarten trailhead is located in a cul-de-sac at the end of Bermgarten Road and is the starting point for exploration into McGlashan Springs and Bucknam Tract.

What is it: A rustic trailhead that provides direct access to the Donner Lake Rim Trail as well as a variety of other access roads and trails.

Who it’s good for: Families can stick to the wide access road while more experienced hikers and mountain bikers can explore the flowy single track.

LOW IMPACT WATER FITNESS

Our Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobics classes burn calories and are easy on your joints. For a schedule of these and other fitness classes visit tahoedonner.com/fitness.

*All prices subject to change.

Vessel registration, proof of insurance, invasive species inspection and release of liability waiver are required.

See more at tahoedonner.com/marina.

AUGUST PROGRAMS + EVENTS

Details at tahodonner.com/marina HISTORICAL KAYAK TOUR AUGUST 6 + 13 | 8AM Cost: Member $30, Guest $41 JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM AUGUST 7-9 | 11AM Cost: Member $130, Guest $171 WATER KIDS CLUB AUGUST 2 + 9 | 4-6PM Cost: Member $25, Guest $35 CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AUGUST 10 | 2PM SCAVENGER HUNT AUGUST 11 | 12PM

ROCK CLIMBING CLINIC

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

WIBIT NIGHT AUGUST 3 + 10 | 5-7PM

BOAT LAUNCH POLICIES

Why should you explore here: This is a relatively unexplored area in Tahoe Donner. Trail users will experience an old growth cedar forest and unparalleled views of Donner Lake.

It’s easy to wander around without getting lost. Opens mid-August.

GOLF WEEKLY CLINICS

Golf clinics are approximately one hour and run weekly through Sept. 2.

All clinics are $25 per student, payable at the Pro Shop. For more details, see tahoedonner.com/golf.

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

FAMILY FUN GLOW GOLF AUGUST 31

Head out on the golf course after dark for a closest-to-the-pin competition and a six-hole putting course.

Winners will receive prizes from the Pro Shop.

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BUZZ: CLUBS QUILT CLUB

TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB

The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club finished another project in time for the 4th of July. The club made patriotic lap quilts and pillows for the Veterans Home in Reno. There are 60 residents, and everyone received something. It has been an enthusiastic project and very special to many of our members.

TD4WD Club members are enjoying summer adventures and the fun continues! We started with a run to Verdi Peak Fire Lookout but were blocked by snow, so we hiked the last ¼ mile to enjoy the incredible views before heading to the Crystal Mine in Dog Valley. The Mine provided quartz crystals for radios in WWII - we even found some of the clear crystals.

The ski season never ended for some of our diehard skiers as we got together on the morning of July 4 at Squaw Valley to enjoy the unique (albeit very crowded) experience skiing on Independence Day. The following evening 30 of our club members, along with family and friends, rocked out to Beach Boys music from our youth and danced to the more modern tunes of Neon Velvet at Concert on the Green. Tahoe Donner provided us with a most beautiful venue for a memorable evening.

We enjoyed an informative all-day tour by Nelson Van Gundy of the Truckee Donner Railroad Society.

He pointed out historical logging railroad routes from Hobart Mills to Sardine Valley, showing us how to recognize the amazing history all around us that many of us had never noticed before.

The Quilt Club is passionate about our many service projects, such as baby quilts for the Nevada County Healthy Babies program, placemats for Truckee’s Meals on Wheels, bib and fidget quilts for long-term care patients and small pillows for our cancer center. Come check us out. We meet in the Meadow Room at Northwoods Clubhouse on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3-5PM during the summer months.

For more information contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

JUNIOR GOLF CLUB

TREVOR CLARK

The Junior Golf Club Championship will be held on August 8. It is open to all members and friends. It is flighted, meaning that participants will be teamed up with players of similar abilities, and they will only compete at their level. Lunch and snacks will be provided. All participants will win a prize in addition to receiving tee gifts.

We did a snow run up the Rubicon to Miller Lake and removed a huge downed tree blocking the trail. We did a second Rubicon run two weeks later with the South Lake Tahoe HiLo’s Club and found most of the snow gone. We removed three more fallen trees that blocked the main trail on our way to Observation Point to enjoy the views of Rubicon Springs.

The Club was well represented in the Truckee 4th of July parade with five decorated Jeeps filled with enthusiastic club members.

August brings even more fun and exploration with a potluck at Wheeler’s Sheep Camp on August 10, runs up to Signal Peak on August 17 and Sardine Fire Lookout for stargazing on August 31. All of these events have routes suitable for stock 4x4s – come join the adventure! Visit td4wheelers.org for details.

Our very active group of skiers have also enjoyed traveling this summer.

Michael and Denise vacationed in Mexico and Cuba in June. Ron and Sheila are heading to Britain and Romania. Barb Futran just returned from her niece’s graduation in Scotland.

Celebrating a very special wedding anniversary, Joyce and Dana are enjoying a 3-month European tour. Five of our ski club members who are also active in the Tahoe Donner Hiking Club just returned from an exciting trekking safari in Kenya!

Our summer membership BBQ at the Alder Creek Adventure Center is coming up August 14 from 5-8PM. Come join us. Please visit our website at tdski.com for club information and details about upcoming events throughout the year. Contact one of the board members or click on the tab to sign up if you would like to join our club or need more information.

On June 16, 2019, nine members of the Tahoe Donner Hiking Club began the trek of a lifetime, traversing the whole of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks in Kenya. The 100-mile expedition yielded superior game viewing across an ever changing landscape under the expert leadership of Iain Allen, owner of Tropical Ice. We flew from Nairobi to Tsavo in a small plane that landed on a red dirt runway, scaring the giraffe and zebra away. After breakfast at the Kilaguni Lodge we embarked on a two-hour game drive to our first camp. Each tent housed two twin beds and had its own outhouse and shower in the back. After a shower each evening, we’d don the “kikoy” we were given and meet at a semi-circle of chairs facing the river and a nice fire for cocktails and appetizers, then adjourn to the dining tent for dinner. The food was healthy, abundant and delicious.

WOMEN’S 9-HOLERS GOLF CLUB Yay for the Tahoe Donner Golf Course opening! Now that the course is open, we’ve been enjoying club clinics and weekly club play on Thursdays. July had some of our highest attendance play days. While the course has not been in its usual July condition, there are as always, many laughs and much fun to be had.

The TD pro-supported club clinics have been a huge success. So far, we have worked on bunker and shorter approach shots. Newer members have especially appreciated the social time to meet other members as we linger around the appetizer table catching up with friends.

Full Service Painting Contractor August brings us our club tournament and awards dinner. The 2019 theme is “aloha!” This is our showcase event and a wonderful way to end our competitive play season.

Every morning we were awakened with “jambo” (Swahili for hello) precisely at 6AM and began walking promptly at 7AM. We were led by our guide and two Samburu warriors, one with a gun and one with a spear.

The one with the spear served as a game spotter.

We’d arrive at camp for lunch and then enjoy a siesta for several hours.

We’d then have a game drive down the river, returning to camp at dusk.

We spotted all the usual African game. The highlights were the families of elephants, the lions and a leopard, asleep in a tree.

Our journey ended with two nights at Hemingway’s Hotel on the Indian Ocean!

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WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GOLF CLUB Hello golfers! Golf season is in full swing. The 18-hole Women’s Golf Club play-day is every Tuesday, unless it’s a holiday. We have a Big Sister Program which helps new members meet other golfers and navigate the rules of the game.

The Women’s Club is hosting the Ryder Cup on August 11. The Club Championship is slated for August 20 + 21 and is open to all TD Women’s Golf Club players that have played at least three Tuesday play days during this season. The Awards Luncheon will be held August 27.

For more info contact Kathie Schwarz, jerryandapple@aol.com.

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DINING

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

Pizza on the Hill at Northwoods Clubhouse is the perfect place to bring the entire family.

Located at Alder Creek Adventure Center, Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar offer a casual dining atmosphere, outdoor seating, grab-and-go food options and a fresh, seasonal menu with plenty of healthy options.

LUNCH SERVED DAILY

ORDER FROM THE BAR

Order menu items from the bar, or one of the other designated counters, and your food will be brought to you while the kids swing, slide and climb on the play structure outside.

NEW MENU

Starting August 1

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

SUMMER HOURS

GRAB-AND-GO + TRAILSIDE BAR

HAPPY HOUR

Thursday-Monday | 3-8:30PM

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub offers upscale dining, a hand-picked wine selection, craft cocktail menu and a sunny deck that overlooks the Tahoe Donner Golf Course.

AUGUST HOURS

Lunch | 11:30AM-2:30PM Dinner | 5-9PM

PUB HAPPY HOUR

Sunday-Thursday | 4-5:30PM Enjoy drink specials and 25% off pub fare, soups, salads and appetizers in The Lodge Pub.

GOLFERS’ HAPPY HOUR

Daily | 2-4PM Stop into The Lodge Pub after your round for Happy Hour drink pricing and $5 food specials.

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

Thursday-Monday | 3-5PM Enjoy food and drink specials including $5 Coors Lights, $6 select drafts and house wines.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

BINGO NIGHT

WILD WEDNESDAYS

Think you've got what it takes to be the cornhole champion of Tahoe Donner? Find out at this fun tournament and compete for prizes. Food and drinks will be available from Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar, including a rotating Edi-Bol special from Chef David Smith.

When: August 2, 16 + 30 Tournament: 5:30PM Entry Fee: $5, includes drink ticket Dinner: 5-8PM 15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9686

T-9

GRILL

T-9 Grill at the golf course is open daily from 10AM-4PM with grab-n-go options available 30 minutes prior to first tee time.

Mondays | 6:30-8PM Bring a blanket and join the excitement with free weekly bingo games on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse.

Order Pizza on the Hill for dinner and compete for prizes.

11509 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 582-9669

MARCO

POLO GRILL

Open seven days a week from 11:30AM-3PM through August 18. Open weekends only Aug. 24-Sept. 2.

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

Bring in a special bottle of wine from home and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays. Only available for dinner.

Wednesday | 5-9PM Starting August 28, enjoy Happy Hour food and drink pricing all night long throughout the entire restaurant.

FREE WHISKEY TASTING August 16 | 5-6:30PM Sample selections from Woodinville Whiskey Co.

BRING-YOUR-OWN + WIN

We are committed to cutting down on unnecessary waste. When you bring your own container for leftovers you will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate good at the Lodge (one per visit, unlimited visits). Raffle drawings will take place every two months and winners will be notified by email.

12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 587-9455

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 4-8PM

AT ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER

Live Music • Horse show • Pony rides • BBQ • Family Fun

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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS

By MARCIA ARGYRIS

In June, the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund awarded 10 scholarships totaling $216,000 to graduates from Truckee High School, North Tahoe High School, Forest Charter School and Sierra High School. An additional $10,000 will be awarded later this summer to continuing scholars.

Giving Fund members Marcia Argyris, Barbara Ramsay and Suzanne Sullivan participated with other members of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) volunteer scholarship committee in reviewing 144 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 scholarships they applied for, which range from smaller onetime 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 preferred 3.0 GPA based on a 4-point scale.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Preference is given to students who are the first generation in their family to seek post-secondary education.

This year, thanks to an extremely generous Tahoe Donner donor, four $50,000 IMPACT Scholarships were awarded to students for whom higher education can be a life changing experience. These four students will receive up to $10,000 per year with the option to extend to a fifth year if conditions warrant.

At the end of the process, the Giving Fund recommended and the board of directors approved the following scholarships:

Mariela Angel-Estrada, IMPACT Scholar North Tahoe High School, first in family to attend college, attending Butte Community College, majoring in health and humanities. After two years at BCC she plans to transfer to California State University, Chico.

Arturo Colmenares, IMPACT Scholar Truckee High School, first in family to attend college, attending University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in education with a goal of teaching primary grades.

Fatima Gamaz, IMPACT Scholar Truckee High School, first in family to attend college, attending California State University, Stanislaus, accepted into the nursing program.

Daphne Lezo Duran, IMPACT Scholar Truckee High School, first in family to attend college, attending California State University, Chico, majoring in psychology.

Martin Barvo-Karvonnen Truckee High School, first in family to attend college, attending Santa Barbara Community College, majoring in accounting and business.

Kendall Jeffery Forest Charter High School, attending Dominican College, majoring in psychology.

Christian Nicely Coldstream High School, attending California State University, Northridge, majoring in musical education.

Joe Pierce North Tahoe High School, attending San Diego State University, majoring in mechanical engineering.

Vanessa Radilla North Tahoe High School, attending University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in health with a goal of becoming an optometrist.

Sydney Torrez Truckee High School, attending Santa Rosa Junior College, majoring in engineering.

These scholarships enable the 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 that you are playing a vital role in the future of so many deserving local youth.

Please consider a contribution to the Giving Fund to help us continue this scholarship program and to support local 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 at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary tax-deductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is an Affiliate Fund with 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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FEATURE

BEST OF TAHOE DONNER

By TIFFANY CONNOLLY

TREVOR CLARK

Ready to branch out and leave your comfort zone?

It’s easy to do when you have access to expert guides, instructors and professional coaches. Find your new fun in Tahoe Donner.

SMASH AN ACE Skimming over early morning glass on Donner Lake on a stand up paddleboard is the perfect way to start a busy summer day. Rent a SUP at Beach Club Marina— our boards are stable and great for beginners. See what all the hype is about at tahoedonner.com/marina.

There’s nothing quite like a friendly tennis match to get your blood pumping and your body in motion. Step up your game and join a clinic with one of our tennis pros at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center, the largest in the region. Intimidated by the large court? Try pickleball— the courts are a quarter of the size, making it great for beginners. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/tennis.

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SCORE A BULL’S-EYE

SLICE THROUGH GLASS

Belay your way up the mountains on Donner Summit and enjoy epic views of Donner Lake. All equipment is provided for climbers looking for a new route or new challenge. Our guides provide climbing tips and instruction and make sure everyone is safe. Join our rock climbing clinics on the mornings of August 3 and August 10. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/rec-hut.

SLALOM THROUGH SINGLETRACK The network of trails that wind through Tahoe Donner make up some of the best mountain biking the region has to offer. If you’ve been toying with the idea of peddling singletrack but feel more comfortable with a knowledgeable guide, the pro cyclists at Bikeworks love steering mountain bikers in the right direction.

Don’t have a bike? Rent one of our full suspension Giant or Liv bikes at the shop. Book a guided ride at tahoedonner.com/bikeworks.

SWING TO THE GREENS Sometimes it’s just a tiny adjustment that is needed in order to master a full swing, chip or putt. The pros at Tahoe Donner Golf Course have a keen eye, and their clinics will boost your golf game to the next level. From bunker play to full swing, see the list of $25 weekly clinics at tahoedonner.com/golf.

Release your inner Robin Hood and hit the mark at Tahoe Donner’s archery center. Rent a bow, sign up for a clinic or secure a private lesson from one of our instructors. The forested archery center is located behind Northwoods Clubhouse and features five targets to hone in on. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/rec-hut.

GET BACK IN THE SADDLE Ever thought of exploring Tahoe Donner on horseback?

Our horses are great for beginners, and trails rides are perfect for those looking for a mellow adventure that brings you closer to nature. Signup for your backyard journey at tahoedonner.com/equestrian.

INSPIRE THE KIDS From toddlers to teens, there’s something for every interest at Tahoe Donner. From mountain biking camps to sailing lessons to beach days with the little ones, the kids camps at Tahoe Donner educate and inspire children, all while instilling a deep appreciation of the outdoors. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/summercamps.

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KNOW THE TIME TO GO GET OUT. GO EARLY. DON’T RE-ENTER.

WILDFIRE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION STRATEGY POSSIBLE WILDFIRE REPORTED

9-1-1

DISPATCH RESOURCES

INCIDENT COMMAND INCLUDES:

TRUCKEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TOWN OF TRUCKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT CALFIRE + OTHERS

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION TOOLS NIXLE | RADIO | TV | WEB PAGE

1 COMMUNITY ADVISORY FIRE PROGRESSES

2 EVACUATION WARNING

REVERSE 9-1-1 + CELL PHONE ALERT IF FIRE CONTINUES TO PROGRESS

TAHOE DONNER

COMMUNICATIONS 1. REBROADCAST NIXLE MESSAGE 2. OPERATION + FACILITY IMPACTS HOW • TEXT ALERT • TAHOE DONNER WEBSITE MAIN PAGE AND LINK TO INCIDENT INFO PAGE

3 EVACUATION ORDER

PREPARE YOUR HOUSEHOLD PLAN LEARN MORE ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/PREPAREDNESS.

THE REPORT

WILDLAND FIRE EXERCISE

PREPARATION FOR FUTURE FIRE THREATS Story and Photos by DEREK MOORE On Saturday, June 29, the Truckee Fire Protection District and partner agencies hosted a wildland fire exercise in Tahoe Donner.

The goal was to bring local public service agencies together to improve fire readiness, decision making and evacuation measures in the event of a true urban-setting wildfire in the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe area.

The simulated wildfire event was conducted near the Wolfgang Road area from 10AM to 12PM. Participating agencies included the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, US Forest Service, Squaw Valley and Northstar Fire Departments.

A briefing session kicked-off the exercise before fire crews were dispatched to the drill location. Communication was a key element to the drill that involved local law enforcement agencies, including the Truckee Police Department and CHP, to work together via a Unified Incident Command Center.

The exercise concluded with a debriefing and round-robin feedback concerning what worked and what could be improved. Everyone agreed that this was a necessary evacuation exercise.

Advance notification about the drill was provided to Tahoe Donner residents through the Town of Truckee, Truckee Police Department and Tahoe Donner communications. This included Nixle alerts, Truckee’s AM 1670 and Tahoe Donner’s text message alerts.

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THE HISTORY OF

TROUT CREEK

BY JUDY DEPUY

Trout Creek starts in Tahoe Donner and has a history that goes well beyond the neighborhood’s creation in 1971. Trout Creek is one of several creeks that feed into the Truckee River and has been used for many things, including logging, water and recreation. While it had its beginnings in Tahoe Donner, what it supported went beyond our small community.

TROUT CREEK’S STORY WAS NOT ALWAYS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Misuse of the creek started in 1863 when Joseph Gray built a way station at the foot of the Trout Creek watershed on the California Emigrant Trail. Elle Ellen built the first logging flume in the area that ran from Tahoe Donner (near Coyote Moon golf course) and near where C.F. McGlashan’s waterworks got their water. When Trout Creek ran low in the summer, water for Ellen’s flumes came from the two large springs near Ellen’s mill. The railroad and logging industries continued to hurt the creek. Trout Creek was rerouted for

the development of downtown Truckee and to power a lumber mill in a flume. The flume roughly followed the old Trout Creek riverbed and ended up at the mill pond located at the east end of town. None of the lower portion of Trout Creek follows its original channel.

Tens of thousands of board feet of Truckee’s forests went down flumes along Trout Creek.

TROUT CREEK TODAY The Trout Creek Restoration Project began with beavers reintroduced between 1934 and 1949 to prevent stream degradation and promote wetland restoration. Beaver dams remove sediment and excessive pollutants from traveling downstream and increase deciduous vegetation.

Logging is no longer a part of Trout Creek. If you look into the hills you will see that most of the trees are the same height. Truckee and Tahoe Donner were clearcut two times in the past. Tahoe Donner used to have a much greater variety of trees but the fast growing pines won. Today we see mainly

Jeffery, Lodgepole, Ponderosa and some Sugar pines in our forests.

Truckee’s rich history captures the difficulties that were overcome to open the West.

It is amazing to see what the loggers and railroad workers did using manual labor and how the forest has reclaimed its territory.

Once you know what to look for, traces of the lumber railroads are evident throughout the forest. Large trees growing between old railroad ties let you know something unusual happened here.

Trout Creek is an important part of our history and Tahoe Donner can claim that it all started here. Enjoy our creek and appreciate the ways we are making sure it will be here for future generations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Judy DePuy is a retired civil engineer, entrepreneur, an active member of Tahoe Donner and a member of the TruckeeDonner Railroad and Historical Societies.

Judy enjoys hiking, skiing, giving back to the community and being with her dog Morticia.

Truckee Donner Historical and Railroad Societies are always looking for people passionate about history. You can be a parch of a rich community even if you are a part-timer in Tahoe Donner. For more information on the ongoing activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, visit goldspike.org. You can also contact the Truckee-Donner Historical Society or Railroad Society at either truckeehistory.org or truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com.

RECENT CHALLENGES + OPPORTUNITIES STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDANCE

Y JUL

KEY ASSUMPTIONS DEVELOPED

Macro (US/Region Economy) icro (Tahoe Donner pecific)

AU GU ST

Capital improvement reserve funds for aging facilities

DEC EM BE R

BUDGET REPORT ISSUED

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE REFINED

ER MB E V 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

Federal and state regulatory cost pressures (California minimum wage increases $1/8% from $12 to $13, effective 1/1/2020)

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ER TOB OC

BUDGET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERABLES: • Annual Assessment requirement • Operating / Development / Replacement Reserve / New Equipment Fund components • Reserve Study update / Capital Spend Plan

FINAL BUDGET REVIEW + APPROVAL

Addressing strategic guidance drivers

• Rates and Fees Schedules

Make yard work wheel fun.

We can give you piles of reasons why we’re getting rid of green bags.

They won’t decompose for 100 years. They’re flimsy to fill. And it’s easy to run out of them. Please visit KeepTruckeeGreen.org to get your free, durable green container. It’ll be better for your backyard and ours.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS PEAK PERFORMERS

water so they can have a great experience.”

He is very proactive, when he see something that needs attention he goes ahead and fixes it. He is very helpful with the customers, whether it be sharing information or helping them with their boats and bags. His leadership as a first-time Marina Supervisor has been exceptional!

GET EMERGENCY UPDATES FROM NIXLE

REMINGTON BREEZE RECREATION Remington is a second-year employee at Tahoe Donner and has stepped into the Assistant Recreation Supervisor position. He has done a great job teaming up with the new leadership in the department to get the programs up and running smoothly for 2019. In addition, he has been instrumental in creating the lesson plans for our celestial events. Remington frequently goes above and beyond and we value his contributions to the team.

Nixle keeps you up to date with emergency community information, road closures, fire updates and more, through brief text messaging. It’s easy to sign up – visit nixle.com.

WANT TO SERVE ON A TD COMMITTEE? The Finance and Architectural Standards Committees have openings for alternates.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please fill out a committee application form, a brief bio and a resume and submit them to the executive assistant at executiveassistant@tahoedonner.com.

Submissions must be in PDF format.

Applications are available online at tahoedonner.com/committees.

TAKE A SHUTTLE TO TRUCKEE THURSDAYS Forget the parking headaches and leave the car behind. Enjoy one of Truckee's most iconic summer events hassle-free with complimentary shuttles from Trout Creek Recreation Center to Downtown Truckee and back, with service available approximately every 15 minutes from 4:30-9:15PM. The last downtown pickup is at 9:30PM. IVY CHUNG BEACH CLUB MARINA Ivy was hired as a supervisor this summer and he has hit the ground running ever since. He is constantly on the move. When asked if he needs help, he says he is “good and just trying to get the customers on the

GPC TROUT CREEK RENOVATION UPDATE Trout Creek Renovation has entered Phase 2 (July-January 2020). We continue to work hard to minimize the impact on our users. In order to ensure that members

continue to have use of cardio and weight machines, they will be relocated in two sub-phases—2a and 2b. Fitness classes will only be affected in the last half of sub-phase 2b. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/troutrenovation.

NORTHWOODS OUTDOOR RESTROOMS NOW OPEN Construction is finished at the Northwoods Clubhouse and the outdoor restrooms look great! The entrance for restrooms, showers and locker rooms is located on the parking-lot side of the building.

FREE LANDSCAPING + YARD IMPROVEMENT The Truckee Watershed Council is providing free river-friendly landscaping to area homeowners to prevent soil erosion, conserve water and incorporate native, drought-tolerant and low fire-risk vegetation into their landscape. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/blog.

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in June 2019.

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT.

PROJECT

03/459

15176 Skislope Way

2,328

House

09/426

11965 St. Bernard Drive

3,359

House

11/248

14526 Swiss Lane

3,241

House

11/101

13098 Skiview Loop

3,241

House

09/616

12226 Schussing Way

1,838

House

05/125

11911 Skislope Way

3,520

House

BOARD MEETING RECAPS

C EL 15 EB YE RA AR TI S! NG

THE REPORT

Woman Owned Business

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 21, 2019 ACTION • • • •

Private Amenity Access 3-2 Seasonal Fire Ban 5-0 Unaudited April/May 2019 Financials 5-0 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report on Investments 5-0

Serving Truckee/North Tahoe

NO ACTION • Committee/Task Force Reports • Member Comment on the Proposed Amendments and New Rules for Fire Prevention and Safety, Forest Health and Covenants Rules • Capital Expenditures over $3 million • Resolution 2008-2 Committee Policy • Golf Task Force Informational Update • Board Survey Report Presentation • Executive Session • Tahoe Donner Governing Document

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP + ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING June 23, 2019

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ACTION • Election of Officers President Charles C. Wu 3-2 Vice President Don Koenes 3-2 Treasurer Jeff Connors 5-0 Secretary Jim Roth 3-0 • Annual Regular Board Meeting Schedule 5-0 • Committee Liaison Appointments 5-0

NO ACTION • Annual Board Training Schedule • 5501 Subcommittee Director Designees

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS Saturday, August 24 – Regular Board Meeting Saturday, September 28 – Regular Board Meeting Saturday, October 26 – Regular Board Meeting Saturday, November 23 – Regular Board Meeting Board meeting dates subject to change. Visit tahoedonner.com for dates.

See full minutes at tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

Provide feedback to help improve the overall association. Submit your comments and concerns at board@tahoedonner.com.

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WHERE I N

T H E

WORLD IS TD NEWS?

MACHU PICCHU, PERU George Slater, Ellen Slater, John Zuorski and Shirley Zuorski in Machu Picchu, Peru.

KENYA The Tahoe Donner Hiking Club on their trek through the Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks in Kenya. See more about their adventure in The Buzz: Clubs on pages 16-17.

BARCELONA, SPAIN Doug and Diana Treter at Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, Spain.

MILFORD SOUND, NEW ZEALAND Frank and Susan Yee enjoyed a small boat cruise on Milford Sound as part of a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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

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

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Dana and Joyce Becker, Suzanne Boyette and Michael Sullivan enjoy a holiday trip to Palm Desert.

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THE REPORT

COVENANTS REMINDER

Common rules violations, do your part to maintain a peaceful and enjoyable neighborhood.

QUIET HOURS

LIGHTS OUT

Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying

Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize the light

are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.

pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.

TRASH

PARKING

NO SMOKING

NO CAMPING

NO DRONES

NO DUMPING

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDERS FIRE BAN

SLOW DOWN

charcoal BBQs during fire season (effective June 17-November 2019). Violation of this ordinance is also a Tahoe Donner violation with fines associated.

sudden stops.

The Truckee Fire Protection District has implemented an ordinance to ban backyard type campfires and

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT 1

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

2

Email compliance@tahoedonner.com.

3

Submit at onestop.tahoedonner.com.

The speed limit is predominantly 25MPH here.

Wildlife, accidents, dogs and children could require

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

• Address of property being complained about.

• Nature of complaint with times occurring.

• Evidence: photos, video, etc.

• How this behavior is affecting you.

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

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

• If no answer, call additional phone numbers on file to speak with or leave message 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.

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