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APRIL 2017
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LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Land management plan complete after four-year process.
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Election Rules Two board vacancies this June
I-Did-A-Run Recap Annual event raises almost $4,000
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Hiking in Patagonia Tahoe Donner's Hiking Club's adventure
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Giving Fund Helping the Meals on Wheels effort
Tech Connections Network with Tahoe Silicon Mountain
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Monthly Calendar Don’t miss our April events
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VOL. 18, NO. 04
WELCOME
APRIL 2017 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Ashley Quadros Derek Moore Kyle Kelly Drew Deurlington
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Jeff Bonzon, jbonzon@tahoedonner.com
Vice President
Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedonner.com
Treasurer
Steve Miller, smiller@tahoedonner.com
Secretary
Jeff Schwerdtfeger, jschwerdtfeger@tahoedonner.com
Director
Darius Brooks, dbrooks@tahoedonner.com
GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Board of Directors
board@tahoedonner.com
Postmaster
First, I want to thank our all-volunteer com-
will be extremely valuable as we narrow down
mittee members who continue to contribute
the future capital infrastructure reinvestment
News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
so much to our association, from the Archi-
plan for the association. On the community
96161; 530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419
tectural Standards Committee members who
employee housing front, I’ve recently joined
review our architectural and covenant stan-
the North Lake Tahoe/Truckee Regional
dards, to future capital investment planning
Housing Council to help find near-term and
Send address changes to Tahoe Donner
comdep@tahoedonner.com
by the General Plan Committee (GPC) and the
long-range solutions to support our important
Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is
financial oversight of those on the Finance
employee teams in obtaining local housing.
the exclusive advertising representative;
Committee. In addition, our Elections Com-
It is our goal to support all the community
mittee ensures annual elections go smoothly,
needs to offer the variety of public and private
Advertising Sales
phone 530-582-4100.
and of course, our Giving Fund Committee
services we all enjoy in our unique mountain
Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive
volunteers provide extensive community
community.
service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any
outreach working with the Tahoe Truckee
Publishing Information
unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an
On the endless winter front, after experi-
Community Foundation helping to organize
encing several months of impressive snow
is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in
our collective resort ownership philanthropy
accumulation, even greater than those at an
this publication does not constitute an endorse-
to benefit important needs within the greater
elevation just 500 feet lower, I was extremely
ment or recommendation by Tahoe Donner
resort community in the North Lake Tahoe/
pleased to see the hard work of all our public
Truckee area.
agencies in keeping the roads clear and power
infringement of that service mark right and
Association or its board of directors of the products, services, or views contained therein. Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is the official monthly publication of Tahoe Donner Association, which is located at 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Each membership parcel receives one sub-
Our committees continue to work tirelessly
on! Our two major snow removal compa-
to make Tahoe Donner a great place to live.
nies even merged to find greater efficiencies
At the meetings of our board of directors, and
in providing our homeowners with better
in partnership with our management team,
service in private driveway snow removal.
our GPC is working to finalize a long-range
This recent winter has also highlighted the
subscriptions are available at the cost of $25
capital infrastructure reinvestment plan-
significant impact of snow berms on the edge
each. Cost to produce and distribute this
ning document called the association master
of driveways between our individual private
plan. This draft plan continues to be refined
driveways and the neighborhood roadways.
additional mailing offices. Member letters to
and reviewed with the board of directors at
Snow removal concerns 25 years ago led to the
Tahoe Donner are published in the Members
monthly board meetings, but will soon find
incorporation of the Town of Truckee. With
section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing
itself in front of the membership for feedback
the same concern in mind, I’ve been working
scription to a domestic address. Additional
publication is offset by advertising revenues. Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and
guidelines are available.
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in the coming months. Membership feedback
(Continued on p. 4)
April
ALL MONTH
FOR ADDITIONAL APRIL EVENTS SEE
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For the remainder of the cross country ski season, get two trail passes for the price of one every Tuesday! See page 11.
ALL MONTH
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ALL MONTH
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FREE 10-MINUTE VIRTUAL GOLF LESSON If you haven’t tried the Winter Golf Academy yet, sign up for a free 10-minute lesson or demo. See page 13.
APRIL 16
CONDITIONS PERMITTING
LAST DAY TO PLAY
Tube, sled, and have an all-around good time at Snowplay as our extended season of fun comes to an end. See page 12.
With over 500 inches of snowfall this season, our egg hunt is on for Easter Sunday! Here in the mountains, the Easter Bunny knows that he often has to hide eggs in the snow! Pictured above, the Easter Bunny smiles for the camera at Tahoe Donner Downhill in the mid 2000s. The egg hunt (“Eggstravaganza”) has since moved to The Lodge and will be held starting at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES.
APRIL 9
DOWNHILL DUMMY CONTEST
Send a cartoon dummy flying down the mountain and celebrate the end to a fantastic ski season. See page 10.
APRIL 16
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA & BRUNCH It’s an extravaganza like no other! Don’t miss the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, and all-you-caneat buffet. See page 12.
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(Continued from p. 2) with the Town of Truckee to see how we can better use existing funding sources to address
included in this month’s magazine on page 17. Tahoe Donner, from its inception, has
hill Ski Area make a significant contribution to not only the membership's recreational needs,
the long-voiced concerns of owners with
been an outdoor recreation resort commu-
but also the local economy, and the financial
regard to snow berm removal in the gap area
nity with well-documented plans, goals, and
viability of our homeowner association busi-
between the road and private driveways.
regulations covering its activities. Therefore,
ness model, which in turn helps to mitigate the
As a large-scale homeowner organization,
the elected board of directors, staff, and our
annual assessment. Tahoe Donner is not your
Tahoe Donner Association is registered in
volunteer committees utilize several major
typical homeowners association, nor should
the state of California as a California Mutual
documents to guide their decision-making
it be confused with other private clubs or
Benefit Corporation, and with the IRS as a
process. The annual budget process, the actual
tax-based funding institutions. Tahoe Donner
501(c)(4) social welfare organization. With a
performance of amenities, the development of
was created in the early 1970s as a recreational
budget of nearly $25 million, our association
strategic plans and goals, and the solicitation
homeowner resort community with the
is regulated by both federal and state laws
of membership feedback are each guided by
majority of its amenities and programs open
which cross a diverse array of areas. It also
prescribed stipulations. Specific to the annual
to the public. Our mutual benefit association
has a set of governing documents (covenants
assessment calculation, there are several
business model is focused on providing a vast
and restrictions, articles of incorporation,
detailed processes that the association utilizes
array of recreational facilities for our mem-
and bylaws) which, along with the California
to make decisions that impact the assessment.
bership, guests, and public in keeping with our
Corporations Code and the Davis-Stirling
The annual budget process includes com-
covenants and restrictions, bylaws, California
Act, provide for very specific governance of
prehensive finance committee meetings and
mutual benefit corporation status, regulatory
the association, much like all corporations in
multiple board meetings to review and discuss
use permits, and our federal 501(c)(4) social
California.
every aspect of the annual budget, starting in
welfare status. These services are provided for
late August and continuing through October.
in each year’s budget.
The board of directors is the governing and elected authority for the association, and as
All meetings are open to the membership, and
the general manager, I serve as the board’s
meeting minutes and recaps are published
director of marketing, Brinn Talbot, as she
principal employee and agent who manages
to the membership monthly followed by an
leaves her current role with the association
and works with our great staff to deliver a
annual external audit. And, new this year,
to pursue other personal and professional
wide variety of services to the membership
all regular board meetings are streamed live
endeavors.
in keeping with our strategic and long range
on our website, with videos posted shortly
plans. The board’s specific authority is clearly
thereafter.
defined in our association’s governing doc-
The major influencing factor of capital
uments. Corporate responsibility, known as
investment annually is our Replacement
fiduciary duty, requires board members to act
Reserve Study and Development Fund project
in the best interest of the association and with
review process – newly updated in 2016 by the
adherence to the reasonable business judg-
GPC, ahead of the currently ongoing Associa-
ment rule.
tion Master Plan project. There are numerous
Board members are elected annually (on
opportunities for membership input during
staggered terms of three years) by the mem-
this process. With regard to development
bership, with required voting quorums of the
projects, these are funded with the develop-
6,473 owners. With each annual election, arti-
ment fund, which is included in the annual
cles are published in the monthly magazine,
assessment.
email blasts are sent to the owners, and hard
In the continuing process of developing
ballot mailings are sent to all eligible owners.
amenity improvement plans with our vol-
This year, we have two board seats up for
unteer members of the GPC, some members
election. Typically, we only see about 25–30
have asked for clarification on what type of
percent of the owners participate in the annual
organization Tahoe Donner is, and why we
election. As a result, a governance model has
reinvest in our amenities and support facility
been set up so the board can still take appro-
infrastructure. As previously noted, Tahoe
priate and timely action for the association/
Donner is a 501(c)(4) federally tax exempt
corporation. Board decisions and oversight are
social welfare organization, and a California
formed by membership feedback, as noted ear-
mutual benefit corporation focused on pro-
lier with regard to the association master plan.
viding recreational facilities and architectural
There is also a communication information
standards for our community; amenities like
graphic depicting the capital planning process
the Alder Creek Adventure Center and Down-
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Lastly, I want to extend best wishes to our
I look forward to seeing you all out enjoying the great community we share.
ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER
TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS Member Communications (area code 530)
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FEATURE
In February, we announced that
THE NEW TAHOE DONNER MOBILE APP: INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS design and ergonomics with an
opt to receive notifications—brief
a new, more robust website for
intuitive dashboard and slide
alerts or messages—that will feed
Tahoe Donner is launching this
menu navigation. Access to inter-
straight to their mobile devices.
available to download free from
spring. In parallel, an updated
active trail maps to Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner will activate this
the App Store and Google Play for
mobile application will also be
Downhill and Cross Country Ski
useful feature to communicate
iOS and Android mobile devices
available. Packed with new and
Areas provides real-time lift, trail
storm-related notifications, such
and tablets. Future updates
enhanced features and function-
and grooming status updates.
as mountain operation updates,
and additional features can be
ality, the mobile app will enable
With GPS enabled, users can pin-
road closures or snow totals, as
expected throughout 2017.
residents and visitors to explore
point their location on the moun-
well as other useful information.
all that Tahoe Donner offers year-
tain for easier navigation. An HD
Off the mountain, the mobile
round with greater efficiency and
version of the trail map can also
app allows users to explore dining
convenience.
be downloaded and saved to one’s
options, activities, and events
• Real-time trail and lift status
mobile device for quick viewing in
throughout Tahoe Donner. Users
• Real-time weather data
Tahoe Donner offers multiple
areas that might be impacted by
can access the latest community
winter and summer recreational
limited cell coverage.
news and offers through the inte-
• Access to webcams
More than just a ski resort,
variety of situations. The Tahoe Donner app is now
MOBILE APP FEATURES: • Interactive trail maps
• Snow and conditions report
amenities, dining options, activi-
Users can access local weather,
ties, and events. The new mobile
updated daily from National Oce-
media channels. The app will
• Downloadable HD trail maps
app was created to allow residents
anic and Atmospheric Adminis-
transition seamlessly between
and visitors an easy way to access
tration (NOAA), plus snow totals,
winter and summer, providing the
• Notification and alert messaging
pertinent information while
multiple webcams, and on-moun-
same design with features specific
• Social media integration
navigating Tahoe Donner directly
tain conditions to better stay
to certain seasonal activities.
from the convenience of their
informed and prepared. Using the
Consider the new mobile app to
mobile device.
alerts feature, soon to be available
be your Swiss army knife of all
Designed by developer Lumi-
on the new tahoedonner.com
things Tahoe Donner—a trusty,
plan, the app provides improved
website as well, app users can
mobile tool to be utilized in a
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gration of Tahoe Donner’s social
WHAT’S NEW IN THIS VERSION: • New app design and improved ergonomics with dashboard and sliding menu • New/additional content on winter amenities, events and restaurants • Enhanced feature functionality
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BULLETIN BOARD
VOTING AND ELECTION RULES AMENDMENTS These voting and election rules were adopted by the board of directors of Tahoe Donner Association on February 27, 2016 and are intended to comply with the requirements of Civil Code section 5105(a). These rules were effective on the date of adoption, supersede any other voting rules of the association, and remain in effect until modified by the board. Among other things, the law created a “secret ballot” method of voting in which voting is not conducted at member meetings but is conducted by ballots that are sent to all members. The law requires that the ballots in these elections and votes be opened and tabulated by inspector(s) of election at an open meeting or board meeting which any member can attend. The law also requires every association to adopt voting and election rules. The board has consulted with the association’s legal counsel to develop rules that comply with the requirements of the new law and which work in a practical way for our association. The voting and election rules will apply to the member vote on the amended documents mentioned above, as well as elections of directors and all other official membership votes.
TAHOE DONNER VOTING AND ELECTION RULES Article 1 1.1.
MEDIA
Access to Association Media – Candidates for the Board. The Board may but is not required to make Association media (i.e., posting on the Association’s official bulletin board/notice board/ kiosk, or official website, broadcasting on Association television monitors, or other notices mailed or delivered by the Association to the owners of the Lots or Units) available to qualified candidates running for election to the Board for purposes that are reasonably related to the election in which that candidate is running. If the Board allows any candidate access to Association media, then all qualified candidates shall be allowed equal access to the same media.
1.2.
Access to Association Media – Other Matters. If the Board utilizes Association media to advocate a point of view on any matter (other than election of directors) that requires Member approval, or allows any Member access to Association media for that purpose, then all Members advocating a different point of view shall be allowed equal access to the same media. The Board shall not be required to allow access to more than one Member advocating the same point of view.
1.3.
“Equal Access”. “Equal access” shall mean, in the case of written statements, publication of written statements not to exceed a prede-
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termined number of words and, in the case of broadcast statements, broadcast statements not to exceed a predetermined length of time. The Board may require that broadcast statements be pre-recorded to comply with time constraints. The Board shall not edit or redact any statement, but shall not be required to publish any statement that exceeds the predetermined length restrictions. 1.4.
Responsibility for Content. All statements published in Association media pursuant to the “equal access” rules must identify the author or proponent. No anonymous statements will be permitted. The author and/or proponent of any statement or point of view shall be solely responsible and liable for the content of their statements. The Association shall not be responsible or liable for the content of any statement published pursuant to the “equal access” rules. The content of any candidate statement shall be limited to a statement of the candidate’s qualifications to serve as a director.
Article 2 2.1.
MEETING SPACE
Access to Common Area Meeting Space – Campaigning by Candidates for the Board. The Board shall ensure that during a campaign all qualified candidates for election to the Board are given access to common area meeting space, at no cost, for purposes reasonably related to their campaigns.
2.2. Access to Common Area Meeting Space – Other Matters. Whenever the Board places a matter before the Members which requires Member approval, the Board shall ensure that Members advocating a point of view on the matter are given access to common area meeting space, at no cost, for purposes reasonably related to advocating their point of view, whether or not they agree with the point of view advocated by the Board on the matter at issue. Article 3
VOTING BY SECRET BALLOTS
For a vote on any of the matters specified in Civil Code section 5100(a), voting by the Members shall be conducted by secret ballot using a “double envelope system” as described in Civil Code section 5115(a). Ballots and two envelopes with instructions on how to return ballots shall be mailed by first-class mail or delivered by the Association to all Members entitled to vote in such vote or election. Ballots shall be distributed a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for voting. These matters are: (i) elections regarding assessments legally requiring a Member vote, (ii) election and removal of directors, (iii) amendments to the governing documents, and (iv) grants of exclusive use of common area property pursuant to Civil Code section 4600. For votes on any other matter, votes may be by secret ballot or by written ballot, and ballots may be distributed a reasonable time (which may be less than thirty (30) days) prior to the deadline for voting.
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INSPECTORS OF ELECTION
Appointment of Inspectors. Whenever there is a membership vote or election, the Board shall appoint one or three inspectors of election.
4.2. Qualification of Inspectors of Election. Inspectors may be any persons the Board reasonably believes to be independent with respect to the matter or matters being voted on and may include the Association’s manager, accountant, or legal counsel or Members of the Association, but may not be a Member of the Board or a candidate for election to the Board or a family member of a current Member of the Board or of a candidate. 4.3. Indemnification of Inspectors; Liability Insurance. Inspectors of election shall be deemed to be agents of the Association for purposes of Corporations Code section 7237 and shall be entitled to indemnification by the Association to the fullest extent provided by law. As provided in Corporations Code section 7237(i), the Association shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any agent of the Association against any liability asserted against or incurred by the agent in his or her capacity as an agent of the Association or arising out of the agent’s status as such, whether or not the Association would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the provisions of Corporations Code section 7237. Article 5 5.1.
Article 6 6.1.
MEMBER VOTING RIGHTS
Qualification for Voting. Only Members in good standing shall be allowed to vote. A Member shall be deemed to be in good standing unless, after notice to the Member and an opportunity for hearing, the Board has found the Member to be not in good standing and has so notified the Member in accordance with Civil Code section 5855(a). As long as any co-owner of a Lot or Unit is not in good standing, no vote shall be permitted for the Lot or Unit
6.2. Voting Power of Each Membership. On each matter before the Members, only one vote shall be cast for each Lot or Unit. Once a ballot is received by the inspector of election, it may not be rescinded. Cumulative voting is not permitted in the election of directors. 6.3. Election by Acclamation. If, as of the published deadline for receiving nominations, the number of qualified candidates for election to the Board is not more than the number of directors to be elected, then the qualified candidates shall be declared elected and shall take office at the first Board meeting following the deadline for nominations or, if later and an annual meeting is held, then at the first Board meeting after the annual meeting. Written notice of the election shall be given to the Members. 6.4. Proxies. In any election or vote of the Members conducted by the Association, only official ballots issued by the Association shall be counted as votes. Proxies are not ballots and are not valid as votes in any election or vote conducted by the Association.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD
Qualification of Candidates. Candidates for the Board must be Members in good standing and must meet any other qualifications or restrictions set forth in the Bylaws. Co- owners of one or more Lots or Units may not serve on the Board at the same time (Bylaws Article VII, Section 2(iii)). “Member” means a person who holds legal title to the property (i.e., is named in the deed for the property).
5.2. Nominations. The Board shall publish or post a notice recruiting candidates for the Board and stating the deadline for receipt of nominations. Any Member who satisfies the qualifications may place his or her name in nomination for the Board by giving written notice to the Board before the published deadline for receiving nominations. In addition, the Board may recruit qualified candidates and/or may appoint a Nominating Committee to nominate qualified candidates. 5.3. Notice of Known Candidates. After the deadline for nominations of candidates for the Board, nominations shall be closed. The names of all persons who are qualified candidates for election to the Board shall be set forth on the ballots. No “write-in” candidates shall be permitted on the ballots in the election of directors.
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1. Clean your skis. Using a hose and a towel, remove any lingering dirt from your winter adventures. Try to avoid getting water in the bindings. Do not use soap or detergents as it can affect the binding lubricant. 2. Check the condition. The off-season is the perfect time to bring your skis into the shop for a base grind or repairs for
Join us for our annual season bash! Enjoy
any damage to the edges of base. Doing
food and beverage specials, bounce house, live
repairs in the off-season means you’ll be
music, and our traditional Downhill Dummy
ready to go for the first snow of winter.
event. Teams build unique dummies to send
3. Wax your skis, but don’t scrape it off.
sliding down the hill and off a massive jump.
Apply a generous coat of hot wax to the
This year’s theme is cartoon characters. Prizes
base of your skis (making sure to cover
will be awarded for best design, best air and
the edges), and don’t scrape it off. This
wax creates a protective barrier to keep
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friends all the fun we have. You can bring as many friends as you like, any day of the week, and they will pay just $19 for their trail pass and $10 for their rentals. Passholder must be present. Valid Sunday–Friday only.
warms up. Listen for the chickadees as they
Two for One Tuesdays*
start singing in the warmer days and look for bear tracks as they begin to emerge from their
the edges rust.
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO GET YOUR FRIENDS OUT TO JOIN THE FUN
MIKE WELCH | TICKETS, RENTAL AND RETAIL MANAGER
Bring a Friend Days* are Back
and fast in the mornings, softening as the day
long winter naps.
spring skiing.
tahoedonner.com.
Season passholders, it’s time to show your
air or storing on concrete, as it will make See you on the slopes for some fantastic
benefits you’ll receive with a season pass, see
Next Year’s Passes on Sale Buy now and take advantage of the best rates, and for those who did not buy a pass
Get two trail passes for the price of one on Tuesdays. Valid same day only.
Good Neighbor Offer* Show a season pass from any other Tahoe resort (cross country or downhill) and get a full day trail pass for the half day rate. Valid Sunday–Friday only. *Not valid with any other coupon, promotion, or offer. tahoedonner.com |
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too. Walking is not permitted on any trail unless wearing snowshoes. Footprints damage the skiing surface. Be off the trails by 5 p.m. As the days get longer, remember that our trails still close at 5 p.m. In spring conditions, we typically only have a short window of time to groom efficiently for the next day’s skiing. One person’s after-hours workout can spoil the experience for everyone the next day and cost hundreds of
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ROGER BURNS | RECREATION SUPERVISOR
11 A.M. START OF EVENT; PENNEY THE BUNNY ENTERTAINS WITH COMEDY AND MAGIC SHOW 11 A.M.–1 P.M. GAMES, CRAFTS, FACE PAINTING, AND CONCESSIONS (POPCORN, COTTON CANDY) 11:30 A.M. EASTER BUNNY ARRIVES TO MEET GUESTS AND TAKE PICTURES 11:45–12:45 P.M. PENNEY THE BUNNY PERFORMS; STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT 12 P.M. EGG HUNT BEGINS FOR 0–2 YEARS OLD 12:15 P.M. EGG HUNT BEGINS FOR 3–5 YEARS OLD 12:30 P.M. EGG HUNT BEGINS FOR 6–8 YEARS OLD 12:45 P.M. EGG HUNT BEGINS FOR 9–12 YEARS OLD 1 P.M. CONCLUSION OF EVENT
dollars in lost grooming efficiencies. We will be actively patrolling to stop after-
Kids Night Out
hours trespassers this spring.
On the first Friday and third Saturday of every month we host Kids Night Out. Kids
Dog Trails
ages 4 through 9 are invited to an evening
A friendly reminder that dogs are allowed
of games, dinner, arts and crafts, our Friday
on the designated dog trails all day—until 5
Night Movie and even a bedtime story. Parents
p.m.—any day. This has been effective since
can enjoy a night out while our trained staff
March 1. Both skier and dog must have a trail
members look after your little ones. You may
pass or season pass. Walking is not permitted on the trails.
make reservations in advance at Trout Creek,
Fat Biking
or at Member Services or by calling Member
or by calling Trout Creek at 530-587-9437,
With springtime conditions, fat bike condi-
Services at 530-587-9400, ext. 0. Subject to
tions should typically be good in the mornings
cancellation. Space is limited; there is a max-
before 10 or 11 a.m., but you should return to
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Easter Eggstravaganza It’s an extravaganza like no other! The Easter Bunny will be in Tahoe Donner for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt. There will be plenty of eggs to go around for kids ages 12 and under. Come enjoy carnival games, spoon races, face painting, and a performance from Penney the Bunny. Free event! WHERE: THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 16 TIME: 11 A.M.–1 P.M. THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVES AT 11:30 A.M. AND THE EGG HUNTS BEGIN AT NOON STARTING WITH THE YOUNGEST AGE GROUP. ADDITIONALLY, EASTER BRUNCH IS OFFERED AT THE RESTAURANT FROM 10 A.M.–2 P.M. FOR DETAILS ON EASTER BRUNCH, SEE PAGE 15.
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$20 per child. DATES: FRIDAY, APRIL 7 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 15
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the base if you are leaving a rut deeper than an
TIME: 5–9 P.M.
Friday Family Movie Night Bring a favorite pillow and blanket to Northwoods Clubhouse, kick your feet up, and enjoy both classic and new movies. Movie nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and the films are rated G and PG. Copyright rules do not allow us to print movie titles; please call Member Services at 530-587-9400 to find out what’s playing.
Thursday Trivia Night Trivia Night takes place every Thursday night inside Pizza on the Hill from 6:30–8 p.m. Get ready to test your brain power for a chance to win prizes! This weekly event is free! Event will be cancelled if insufficient participation by 7:15 p.m.
Open Mic Night, April 20 Calling all local musicians and live music fans: We host Open Mic Night on the third Thursday of every month in Northwoods Clubhouse, adjacent to Pizza on the Hill. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. A sound system and stage will be set up for participants, but musicians will need to bring their instruments. During Open Mic
Mizuno, Ping, Bridgestone, Titleist, among
of glaciers and peaks. Read about the trip and
others are represented proudly.
see pictures on page 27.
CLUB FITTING SESSION: $99
Note: 50 percent of the club fitting session is refunded if golf clubs are purchased from Tahoe Donner.
Women’s Golf Club Congratulations to Tami Waddell, who won her flight in the Pacific Women’s Helen Lengfeld Tournament Stroke Play golf tournament.
Session Play Card
It was held at Rancho Canada Golf Club in
For the player who wants to work on his or
Night, enjoy happy hour from Pizza on the
her game this spring, we offer a session play
Hill from 5–6 p.m.; dinner is available until
card in our Winter Golf Academy. A per-
8:30 p.m.
centage discount is given, depending on the
ROGER BURNS | RECREATION SUPERVISOR
amount purchased. • Session Card #1 – buy two hours, get 30 minutes free: $70
Carmel, Calif.
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• Session Card #3 – buy six hours, get 90 minutes free: $210
Simulator Fees We have 27 of the world’s finest golf courses for our customers to enjoy! From a single to a foursome, we will have multiple tee options along with various game options for the group to enjoy! HOURLY RATE: $35 FOR UP TO FOUR PEOPLE HALF HOUR RATE: $25 FOR UP TO FOUR PEOPLE
Note: A 10 percent discount will be given to any Tahoe Donner member Come and play by yourself, or bring your own group. Reservations are recommended. For more information, or to book a time or free 10-minute lesson or demo, please contact James Murtagh at 530-587-9442.
Save the Date: The Best of Broadway The 2017 Tahoe Donner Women's Golf Club (TDWGC) Invitational will be held Sunday– Tuesday, July 23–25. Please mark those dates on your calendar and notify your guests. No Guests? No problem. There are quite a few gals at the Ridge and at Lincoln Hills who would like to play. Each foursome can have a maximum of two members. If you need a guest, please e-mail Robin at rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net and she will arrange one for you; you can even
JAMES MURTAGH | GOLF MANAGER
meet and play in advance if you’d like to. Great news! PWGA has announced a onetime reduction in individual dues for 2017. For 2017 only, the TDWGC board has decided to
certified club fitting staff. Empirical data is
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collected by our computerized launch monitor, ensuring each customer that the golf club
The Hiking Club Returns from Patagonia
or golf ball configuration that they’ve been
Twenty members of the Tahoe Donner
trying is correct and optimal for them; they
Hiking Club traveled to Chile and Argentina
can be confident in the results upon purchase.
in February to experience the awesome beauty
reduce the 2017 annual membership by $20. The additional funds from this one-time event will be used to benefit our members by subsidizing our luncheons in 2017. TDWGC plays 18-hole rounds on Tuesdays, May through October. In addition to the weekly golf games, TDWGC organizes fun and competitive golf events. Please join us as a guest to see how fun and friendly we are. For details, visit our website at tdwomengolf.org.
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Interested in joining our club? Email TDWGC Membership Director, Kathie
Tahoe Donner Quilt Club The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club continues to
to add to your vehicle to make it capable for basic fire roads up to more difficult terrain
Schwartz, at jerryandapple@aol.com for an
meet every first and third Wednesday in the
with climbs and bigger rocks. Questions
application or go to https://sites.google.com/
Northwoods Clubhouse. We meet from 1-3
regarding what is recommended for specific
site/tdgolfwomen/home and click on applica-
p.m. in the Meadow Room behind Pizza on
trails, such as the Rubicon Trail, will be
tion. Likewise, applications can also be picked
the Hill. Everyone is welcome, regardless of
addressed. This will be great for the beginners
up from the Member Services office at North-
skill level. Winters are very relaxed. We share
in our group as well as the more experienced
woods Clubhouse. Applications are $80.
what we have been working on and learn from
drivers who want to know what is new or get
each other. For questions, please contact Linda
burning questions answered.
Additional questions? Email TDWGC at tdwgclub@gmail.com.
Men’s Golf Club Knock on wood, but it seems spring is just around the corner. The Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club board of directors is scheduled to have its first meeting of the 2017 golf season early this month. At that time, we will confirm the dates and times of the 12 special tournaments planned for the summer. To date, we have over 175 members signed up for the club. We continue to accept new membership. Property owners are encouraged to pick up a membership application from Member Services, located in Northwoods Clubhouse. They are also found on the pro shop bulletin board at Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Any questions about membership can be sent to Director of Membership Mark Colombo, at mark.colombo@outlook.com. Stay tuned for more updates as the snow melts and our treasured golf course turns green.
Women’s 9-Holer Golf Club The Tahoe Donner Women’s 9-Holer Golf Club is looking for women who would like to improve their golf game, meet other golfers, make new friends, learn the golf rules a little better, but most of all, have fun! During golf season we play nine holes on Thursday mornings. We will also be playing fun preseason golf on Thursdays in May (weather permitting). If you are considering joining our 9-Holer Club and want to be sure it is a good fit for you, please join us for play at Ponderosa or Old Brockway during our preseason. If you would like to join us, contact our President, Lynette Powell, at lynette.powell@ sbcglobal.net or just fill out our application at tahoedonner.com/golf/clubs.
Brush at sewlinda@aol.com.
TD 4 Wheelers Club News By Bill Ratcliff I’m sitting here in my Tahoe Donner home watching the snow come down. We had at least 3 feet of snow last night and more is expected the rest of the day and tomorrow. Not even my Jeep Rubicon with a 3 1/2-inch lift and 35-inch tires can make it through this much snow. I wish I could tell you about a fun trail we did in March, but it’s a challenge just to make it to the grocery store, much less get off road. We did a survey of our members not long ago and determined that there is a sizable group of our members who don’t have much— if any—off-road driving experience. Many members and potential members have the “want to” but not the “how to” when it comes to four-wheeling. Thus, we are going to organize two educational events in the spring to help folks get some experience and knowledge that will help. The first event will
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rienced drivers in the club. Understanding the strategy behind picking the right line on a trail can make the difference between getting stuck, high sided or getting body damage versus a smooth unscathed run. Knowing when to air down, what air pressure to air down to and why you’re doing it is an important aspect of off-roading. We will also go over some basic recovery information, tools you need and use of your winch. We have some very experienced drivers in the club and the time you spend with them will increase your knowledge and confidence on the trail. If you would like to join the fun and explore the less traveled backroads of this majestic region with us, please see our website at TD4wheelers.com or send us an email at td4wheelers@gmail.com and we will send you an application and Tahoe Donner release form. There are no dues or fees to join the club—just the desire to explore the back country!
be an opportunity to learn more about your vehicle. Our friends at 4 Wheel Parts down in Sparks, Nevada have agreed to host a session one Saturday to help us understand what we can and should do to make our vehicles capable to take on the backroads. What is a lift? What size tires do you need? What about a winch and recovery equipment? They will walk us through what
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The second event we are planning is a basic driving class that will be taught by our expe-
Club Vice President, Don Schellenberg, with his very capable Unlimited. Photo by Bill Ratcliff.
Jeep Rubicon
THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB
Burger and a Beer Month*
12850 Northwoods Blvd. 530-587-9455 tahoedonner.com/the-lodge
anytime in our restaurant or pub. Offer ends April 30.
All month long, enjoy a burger, fries and ANY draft beer for just $14
Wild Wednesdays* Get wild and enjoy Happy Hour specials all night long in the entire
The restaurant is open daily for dinner starting at 5 p.m.
restaurant and Pub. Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent off
WE ARE READY FOR SPRING! STARTING APRIL 7, ENJOY OUR NEW SPRING MENU.
shared plates, soups and salads.
No Corkage Tuesdays* Bring in a special bottle of wine from home to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays.
Easter Brunch, April 16 The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
Happy Hour*
will host a delicious all-you-can-eat
Now offered daily! Starting April 2, enjoy drink specials and 25
brunch buffet on Sunday, April 16.
percent off shared plates, soups and salads, valid every day from 5–6:30
Easter brunch is $39.95 for adults, including a complimentary glass of
champagne
p.m. in the Pub.
or a mimosa, and $16.95 for kids. The Easter Bunny will pay us a visit
LOOKING AHEAD:
and there will be games, crafts and more for kids 12 and under. See
Cinco de Mayo Party, May 5*
page 12 for Easter egg hunt details at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Reservations are strongly recommended. Preview the menu at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/menu/. COST: $39.95 ADULTS, $16.95 CHILDREN (EGG HUNT IS FREE) TIME: 10 A.M.–2 P.M. FOR BRUNCH (EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA ACTIVITIES FROM 11 A.M.–1 P.M. SEE PAGE 12 FOR DETAILS).
We are celebrating with the following deals: • Mexican food specials • $5 margaritas • $3 Coronas • Happy Hour all night in entire restaurant
PIZZA ON THE HILL
$10 Pizza Sundays*
11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669 tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill
Sunday at Pizza on the Hill. Valid for cheese,
Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 5–8:30 p.m.
It’s pizza for just $10! Grab this deal every pepperoni and (new!) even sausage pizza. Take advantage of this deal for up to six
ALDER CREEK CAFE AND TRAILSIDE BAR 15275 Alder Creek Rd. 530-587-9484 tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe
APRIL SPECIALS
pizzas, available to-go or dine-in.
Half-Price Sandos Monday*
Ask about our specialty pizzas!
p.m. daily
ON-GOING EVENTS
Happy Hour: Beer and wine specials from
You enjoyed our special so much in March, it’s back again for all of April. Every Monday night in April, choose one of our great sandwiches: chicken parmesan, meatball sub or Italian sausage and get it for half price!
Brat ’n Beer Special* Get a bratwurst sandwich and a side of fries with ANY beer for just $10, valid all month long!
Happy Hour* Thirsty? Quench your thirst with $4 Coors Light, $5 draft beers and $5 house cabernet
April Hours: Cafe and bar open 11 a.m.–5
2–5 p.m. every day.
Thursday Night Trivia It’s time to test your smarts! Trivia lovers—this is your chance to win big! Don’t miss our Trivia Night at Pizza on the Hill. See page 12 for details.
Friday Family Movie Night Enjoy a movie on our big screen for FREE. See page 12 for details.
Open Mic Night, April 20 Calling all local musicians and live music
or chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy half-
fans: join us for Open Mic Night this month!
price wings. Offered from 5–6 p.m., Thurs-
Note: event happens simultaneously with
day–Monday.
Trivia Night.
TD EATS FOOD TRAILER AT SNOWPLAY Winter Schedule & Hours: Open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday): 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All hours of operations are weather permitting. If Snowplay is closed, TD Eats is also closed.
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*Promotions cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon and are not valid during holiday periods.
DINING OPTIONS
SPRING WAXING 101 It’s that time of year again! In the springtime, the snow is firm and fast in the early morning; as the day goes on, the temperature rises and snow softens in the sun, but stays firm and fast in the shadows. You can improve your glide on sticky snow in three ways: 1. Glide hot wax with yellow/warm conditions wax 2. Hot wax with a fluorinated glide wax (low-fluoro or high-fluoro) 3. Add structure or a “rill” to your ski base to break the suction of water from the snow
GOT A GROUP? LET’S GOLF! Book your golf groups anytime, up to one year from when you want to play. If you play golf at our beautiful Tahoe Donner Golf Course, normally it’s not possible to book a tee time earlier than 14 days in advance. But not when you book golf groups through the group sales department! Did you know that with as few as 12 players, we can book you on any day/time you request (depending on availability)? Throw in some delicious box lunches and a cooler full of adult beverages and you have the makings for a perfect day! Contact Lisa Tomasi, Group Sales and Events, at ltomasi@tahoedonner.com or call 530-582-9643.
Our expert ski technicians here at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area can help get your skis in the best condition for spring snow and reduce the speed changes from sun to shade by treating your skis with the above listed waxing techniques. Drop your skis off in the rental room for a spring spa treatment, which includes a hot wax with yellow low-fluoro wax and a rill for $30 (a savings of $5). See more tips for waxing alpine skis on page 10.
closing on Sunday, April 16 or later if conditions permit CHRIS BECK
Two-for-One Tuesdays Two trail passes for the price of one. Bring a Friend Season passholders can buy a guest pass to ski with a friend for $19 and rent gear for $10. Valid Sunday–Friday only
“Good Neighbor” Pricing Folks with a season pass to any other local ski area can buy a trail pass for ½ day rate, all day. Valid Sunday–Friday only
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BILL KENNY
NANCY COSTELLO
REALTOR®
BROKER-OWNER
California BRE # 02021388
California BRE # 01256997
Bill@TahoeTruckeeBrokers.com
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530.448.0694: CELL
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
WATCH VIDEO OF ASSOCIATION MASTER PLAN MEMBER FORUM ON TAHOEDONNER.COM As we go to press with this issue of Tahoe
invited for a comprehensive look at this vision
available to view at tahoedonner.com/
Donner News, preparation is underway for
for Tahoe Donner’s vibrant future. A presenta-
member-forum-march-31-2017. As always,
the second Association Master Plan Member
tion of the draft plan is planned for this forum,
your comments are important and welcome,
forum, scheduled for March 31.
plus questions, answers and member input to
and can be sent to your GPC at
round out the meeting.
GPC@tahoedonner.com.
After extensive work by the Tahoe Donner staff and your General Plan Committee (GPC)
If you are unable to attend, or you’d like to
on the association master plan, members were
see it again, a recording of the forum will be
CAPITAL PROJECTS AT A GLANCE CAPITAL PROJECT
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT SELECTION
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW
Completed Awaiting Post Project Review
WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS
Member Forum held March 31
ASSOCIATION MASTER PLAN
Completed Awaiting Post Project Review
SUMMER TRAIL GROOMING ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER ADDITIONAL STORAGE
Construction Spring 2017
TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER POOLISIDE LOCKER ROOM REMODEL
Completed Awaiting Post Project Review
TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER SPACE REALLOCATION
Reviewed at March Board Meeting
CLUSTER MAILBOX CONSOLIDATION
Options Being Evaluated
GLACIER WAY EXPANDED PARKING
Options Being Evaluated
EQUESTRIAN CENTER PHASE 3
POST PROJECT
Awaiting AMP Priority
DOWNHILL SKI AREA STUDY
Active Project Task Force
EMPLOYEE HOUSING
Active Project Task Force
This chart shows the current status of capital projects as they progress through the six-stage Capital Projects Process. For more detail, visit tahoedonner. com/major-projects/ and click on Active Projects. Suggestions are always welcome. If you have an idea for an improvement project, new amenity, facility or service at Tahoe Donner, please complete the form located at tahoedonner.com/major-projects/ and click on Submit Your Ideas.
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FEATURE
2017
AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL
R EC ERT I FI C AT I O N ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN KUEHNE, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Tahoe Donner’s golf maintenance depart-
our participation in the Audubon Cooperative
for recertification of the golf course property,
ment is dedicated to taking a sustainable
Sanctuary Program (ASCP) for golf courses.
which includes the golf maintenance facil-
approach to golf facility management. It is our
This stewardship program is a cooperative
ity and its components. The recertification
ongoing goal to improve the golf course prop-
effort between the United States Golf Asso-
process is designed to help us evaluate our
erty through the professional management
ciation and Audubon International. It serves
ongoing participation in the ASCP, identify
and conservation of our resources and inputs,
as a catalyst for environmental stewardship,
areas for expansion, and communicate our
while at the same time providing acceptable
ecologically sound land management, and the
efforts to Audubon International to ensure the
playing surfaces and conditions to our golfing
conservation of natural resources.
continued high standard of stewardship of our
patrons. Among our environmental efforts is our affiliation with Audubon International, and
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Tahoe Donner Golf Course has been a member of the ACSP since 1999, and has been fully certified since 2003. This year, we were due
property. The key environmental areas we focus on at Tahoe Donner are:
Environmental Planning Evaluate, plan, and
Wildlife and Habitat Management Enhance natural areas
document environmental
and landscaping on the
management practices
golf course to protect and
that balance the demands
sustain native habitats and
of golf with our responsibility to the natural
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety Ensure safe storage,
Water Conservation Ensure adequate
Water Quality Management Ensure clean water
water supplies not only
supplies and protect the
application, and handling
for irrigation, but also for
health and integrity of
of chemicals and reduce
the healthy ecological
wetlands and Trout creek.
the wildlife that depend
actual and potential
functioning of water bod-
on them for survival.
environmental contam-
ies such as wetlands and
environment. Safeguard
ination associated with
Trout Creek.
the quality of the environ-
chemical use.
ment and responsibly care for the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources upon which the course is sustained.
Above: Sharing our land and golf course with the plentiful variety of wildlife is a key component of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP).
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In the recertification documents, each one of these components is broken down further into subcategories, where current environmental management practices are identified and evaluated. In general, there is a heavy emphasis on employee training and awareness. Recertification also requires a site assessment which provides information regarding turf, natural areas, gardens, plant and wildlife species, as well as wetland and water features. Since our last certification, Tahoe Donner has continued with efforts to protect our wetland and native areas and Trout Creek (which runs through a portion of the golf course), as well as wildlife habitats. The environment
PROJECT TITLE Part Circle Irrigation Head Replacement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Our irrigation system and its components are in excess of 15 years old. We are always striving to conserve water and become more efficient in all aspects of our operation and had been replacing approximately 40 conversion assemblies (irrigation heads) per year. With drought conditions and water conservation at the forefront of statewide discussions, both within the golf industry as well as outside of it, we wanted to proactively take steps to further reduce our water use. We began a part-circle head replacement program, and were able to develop it into our capital reserves funding. We started with the cart path side rough of the golf course in 2015, and upon completion, resumed with non-cart path side rough head replacement, which was completed during the 2016 season. The conversion assemblies that we replaced during the project are much more versatile and efficient, offering improved distribution uniformity.
RESULTS Reduced run times for nearly all the 800+ heads that were replaced. It is hard to quantify
and its well-being is a constant influence on
exactly how much potable water was saved from this project alone, as we have also installed
our operation. Some of the ways we work to
pressure reducing valves (PRVs) at various points of the course, purchased new, state-of-the-
protect the environment include: • The equipment we purchase and utilize
art irrigation computer software, and installed variable frequency driven (VFD) pumps in our
•
installed in the fall of 2015, and first utilized in 2016. All of these upgrades together have saved
The chemicals we use, including the timing of when they are used and the manner in which they are applied
• Golf course resource and waste management • Water usage Our primary focus, and most notable efforts in recent years, have been related to potable water use reduction and irrigation application efficiency. The following two-year case study, performed by the golf maintenance staff, was submitted to ASCP as part of our recertification requirements:
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well-houses. PRVs were installed in 2010, irrigation software purchased in 2015, and VFDs were Tahoe Donner tens of thousands of dollars on an annual basis, as well as a potable water reduction in excess of 30 percent over the past two years (see usage data at right).
Although we have just come out of a fouryear drought, we intend to proceed with our
levels in the upcoming years.
in preparation for the upcoming season. Not
In conclusion, we have experienced a seem-
knowing what weather is to come, it is far too
annual efforts in water use efficiency with
ingly relentless winter that has produced sig-
early to accurately project an exact opening
continued conservation initiatives. To build
nificant amounts of precipitation. And while
date at this time. At this point, we are not
on our reduction efforts in 2017, we will be
the amount of snowfall in comparison to the
overly concerned with the occurrence of a late
installing a Cla-Valve to one of our public
recent drought years is somewhat drastic, it is
opening date, and look forward to another
utility district (PUD) inlets on the golf course;
not historically atypical for the golf course to
great golf season in 2017.
this will enable us to further reduce potable
experience the amount of snow we currently
water currently used to aid in irrigation sys-
have at this point of the year. Temperatures
tem pressure maintenance. Fine tuning of our
have started to warm as we enter the begin-
irrigation system control software and pump
ning stages of spring thaw. Most of the snow
house components will also remain a high
we’ve received recently has dissipated rather
priority goal. We plan to continue our involve-
quickly, which is likely indicative of what’s to
ment with Audubon International and intend
come. The golf maintenance staff is switching
to strengthen our stewardship efforts on all
gears and have started clearing greens of snow
ANNUAL WATER USAGE In 2015, the State of California implemented emergency drought regulations/restrictions based off of 2013 usage. The following indicate Tahoe Donner's golf course reductions from the 2013 benchmark:
YEAR
GALLONS USED
CHANGE FROM 2013
2013
28,414,603
–
2014
25,971,647
(2,442,956 GAL) OR 8.6%
2015 *
11,925,235
(16,489,368 GAL) OR 58%
2016
19,022,511
(9,392,092 GAL) OR 33%
Amounts are November YTD actuals which indicate end of golf course season/irrigation usages *Large variance in 2015 partially due to abnormal amount of rain events
It has now been 10 years since Tahoe Donner Golf Course began using zero emission utility carts. In addition, this summer, two hybrid riding mowers will be used for course maintenance.
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FEATURE
L A ND MA NAGEMENT P L A N PROJECT C OMP L E TE The Tahoe Donner board of directors, staff
“
PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL, NATURAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION, AND THEN DEVELOP A GUIDING DOCUMENT TO PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE TAHOE DONNER LAND.”
Starting with the acquisition of the Euer
Elements included but not limited to:
and land management working group cele-
Valley, McGlashan Springs, and Bucknam/
•
brated the completion of the Tahoe Donner
Sinclair Tract, discussions towards the need
land management plan last fall. This concludes
of developing a guiding land management plan
a four-year process, from creating conceptual
occurred at the board of directors, manage-
ideas to actually putting a plan in place.
ment, and committee level.
THE CONCEPT OF A LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Tahoe Donner values and prioritizes conservation and protection of natural and cultural resources, defensible space programming, and habitat restoration while implementing invasive species control. The association invests in the operations and maintenance of each amenity, the forest health, and the trail system. Key to this was to develop policies and recommendations that addressed the Tahoe Donner property from a holistic approach considering conservation, restoration, mitigation, and sustainable recreation use of the lands.
PROPERTY STATS
During the summer of 2014, management provided an overview of needs for a guid-
protection •
Land uses (existing, surrounding and future uses)
•
Biological and cultural resources
Inventory •
ing document for land management of the
Gain a clear understanding of the features and characteristics of the lands
association owned property. As a result of the presentation, the board directed staff to begin
Water quality and source water
and determine existing conditions •
Identify maintenance, operations and
developing a scope of work for a land manage-
other needs (in open space areas) not
ment plan request for proposal (RFP) with the
currently identified in the trails master
assistance of a working group. The working group consisted of several general plan
plan and forest management plan. •
Identify potential mitigation sites
committee (GPC) members, members at large
(upland and wetland) to provide Tahoe
with environmental and/or natural resources
Donner trails and forestry departments
career expertise, and management staff. Over the next nine months, the working
internal mitigation opportunities. •
Perform functional assessment of areas
group met and developed criteria for the land
considering road/stream crossings,
management plan development and consulting
quality of crossings, wetland/meadow
services. “The goal of this project is to create
areas, legacy issues, and understanding
a guiding document that provides a writ-
of diversions
ten account of existing conditions of Tahoe Donner’s physical environment and provides
Analysis and Plan Development Analysis of data to develop implementa-
5,018 ACRES TOTAL TDA OWNED PROPERTY
information needed to proactively protect,
tion plans and strategies, including but not
maintain, and enhance the Tahoe Donner
limited to:
2,358 ACRES TOTAL COMMUNITY ACREAGE INCLUDING PRIVATE LOTS, UTILITIES AND ROADS
lands and its unique environment,” explained
•
Sustainable land use policies and plans
Annie Rosenfeld, director of risk management
•
Develop opportunity and problem
7,376 ACRES TOTAL HOA ACREAGE, INCLUDING 640 NEWLY ACQUIRED ACRES WITH CRABTREE CANYON PURCHASE.
and real property at Tahoe Donner. development and consultation services was
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prioritization •
drafted and sent out in March 2015. The scope Review and identify existing issues provided and others posed by firm, and
Analyze long-term climate change and its effects on resources and any
of the RFP included:
prioritize.
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areas recommended for mitigation with
The RFP for the land management plan
adaptation strategies •
Determine how ongoing uses affect management of identified areas
•
Identify opportunities and any
is wide-ranging from waterfront to meadows
during the development process as well. Other
additional policies and strategies
to high alpine environments. They also eval-
member feedback opportunities included pre-
Source funding and partnership
uated areas which have not necessarily been
sentations and discussion at board of directors
opportunities
reviewed as closely by other guiding plans like
meetings in January, February, and March
the trails master plan or forest health man-
2016. Updates were also provided in the Tahoe
the proposals and interviewed the submitting
agement plan in order to fully understand the
Donner News and the Capital Projects pages
firms in late May 2015. The land management
scope of the land management.
on the website.
•
Members of the working group reviewed
plan working group came to a consensus for
The working group and Dudek met in
At the February 2016 board of directors
the recommendation which was submitted to
September, October and November to review
meeting the board was provided a draft of the
the board of directors in June 2015. The con-
and draft elements of the plan including
land management plan as well as received at
tract was awarded to Dudek Environmental
management zone map, priority development
presentation at that time from Dudek. During
Consulting.
within the management zones, and goals and
the presentation, Dudek indicated they were
objectives.
finalizing content and in the editing process
DEVELOPING THE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Throughout summer 2015, Tahoe Donner management and working group members (see sidebar below) worked with Dudek on the initial steps of the plan development. The initial steps of the project included a massive data transfer of background information and documents including the strategic plan, general plan, forest health management plan, and trails master plan; maps, geographic information system (GIS) data files, and existing technical studies. This helped to build the foundation of the management plan as well as identified additional information needs and provided the appropriate planning context. In late 2015, Dudek staff—specialists in hydrology and restoration and management— with Tahoe Donner management, performed
The next step in the plan’s development pro-
by the board. The board provided feedback on
workshops. The initial membership workshop
the draft and provided general support for the
was held in January 2016 with a total of 20
progress made to date.
members attending. Management provided a
In April 2016, the board announced the
presentation on the project, which included
purchase of Crabtree Canyon, and as a result
a summary similar to that presented in the
of that additional land purchase, the board of
Tahoe Donner News November 2015 article.
directors authorized two additions to the draft
Management then provided a project update,
land management plan to include the Crab-
after which attendees collaborated in identi-
tree Canyon 640 acres in the plan, and also to
fying zone priorities as guided by examples
perform further research into the use per-
developed during the working group meetings.
mits for all of the Tahoe Donner properties.
As discussed at the workshop, the plan struc-
These changes delayed the completion of the
ture is aligned by management zones which
plan, but all felt the need to include these two
are currently drafted as:
elements to provide the most complete and
Draft Management Zones
up-to-date land management plan.
•
Residential – private parcels
•
Residential wildland interface – com-
at the July 2016 board meeting and went out
mon areas adjacent to developed areas
for further member review and feedback
– fuels treatment areas
through August. The board of directors acted
Amenities – common areas, greenbelts,
on the plan at the September 2016 board
golf course, developed amenity parcels
meeting, adopting the plan with minor edits,
Open area – open recreation space, pri-
at which point the land management plan
marily passive recreation (trails) – Euer
became a living, working document for Tahoe
Valley, Hawk’s Peak, Donner Ridge
Donner board members, management and
Greenbelt – common area interspersed
membership. The plan can be found online at
field evaluations to review known issues and challenges of the association properties, which
WORKING GROUP MEMBERS INCLUDED: • DICK GANDER • MICHAEL BLEDSOE • NAN CARNAL • LISA WALLACE WITH BOARD MEMBERS • JIM STANG • RON WULFF AND MANAGEMENT • ANNIE ROSENFELD • FORREST HUISMAN • SEAN CONNELLY • BILL HOUDYSCHELL
and would make any adjustments as directed
cess was to begin membership input through
• •
•
A new draft plan was provided to the board
with resident private parcels
tahoedonner.com/major-projects/timeline/
•
Marina – Donner Lake parcel
land-management-plan-2/.
•
Stream Corridor – stream or creek
•
We would like to express great thanks to
corridors of South Prosser, Alder and
the volunteers on the working group and the
Trout Creek
membership who attended the workshops,
Ancillary Facilities – maintenance yard,
board meetings, and those who provided
golf maintenance, forestry
written comments on the plan. Without their
A second member workshop was held in
participation, the plan would not be as com-
February 2016, which was again well attended.
prehensive and far reaching as it is.
At that workshop Dudek presented the draft
ANNIE ROSENFELD | DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY
land management plan elements, and management led member discussion. An avenue for written feedback via email was provided
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B EST. SUMMER. EV ER. We want your kids to have the most fun possible this summer—that’s why we now open summer registration in March. Don’t delay, these programs will fill up!
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DAY CAMPS Our diverse camp programs for ages 3 to 14
HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS We’ve doubled our offering of these
are packed full of learning and exploration.
popular camps for ages 8 to 14. These are half-
tahoedonner.com/day-camps.
day, week-long riding camps for groups of
AQUATICS SWIM TEAM Come join us for fun and fitness developing core skills in all four racing strokes. tahoedonner.com/aquatics
AQUATICS GROUP LESSONS Lessons are 30 minutes long and each session runs Monday through Friday for one week. tahoedonner.com/aquatics
four students with one instructor and one assistant. tahoedonner.com/equestrian
RAD CAMPS AND ARCHERY CLINICS A more flexible program for those who prefer one-day drop-in camps (tahoedonner.com/day-camps/daily-day-camps/) or hourly archery clinics, which start at just $10. tahoedonner.com/archery
I-DID-A-RUN RAISES $3,836 FOR CHARITY As part of North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2017, the 13th annual I-Did-A-Run event took place last month at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Dogs of all breeds and sizes competed in this on-snow dog pull race with proceeds from raffle sales raising $1,836 for the Humane Society of TruckeeTahoe, plus $2,000 from a private contribution. • Division 1 winner (0-25 pounds): Maci V., a miniature pincer mix, owned by Tullin Valdez of Truckee • Division 2 winner (26-50 pounds): Raina, a cocker spaniel owned by Dean Eppley of Folsom and a Tahoe Donner member • Division 3 winner (51-75 pounds): Rowdy, a mixed Rhodesian Ridgeback owned by Bryce Rhodes of Reno. Rowdy scored a blistering time of 2.99 seconds and was also crowned overall champion. • Division 4 winner (76+ pounds): Obi, a chocolate lab owned by Lloyd Golden of Truckee A surprise highlight occurred when Laurie Jean Shaw, the owner of Vinny, a Maltese rescue dog, announced a $2,000 contribution via her family’s charitable foundation. In total, 45 dogs participated in this year’s event. Thanks to all for participating!
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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND
The Tahoe Donner board of directors and the Giving Fund Committee would like to thank our donors in 2016, including the 89 donors to our grant fund appeal, "Tahoe Donner Cares." As of Feb. 28, our fund balance was $29,253, which means our grant fund stands at over $19,000. From Sept. 1, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017, a total of 89 donors contributed $20,148.
TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND: SUPPORTING AREA SENIOR CITIZENS BY DICK GANDER, TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND COMMITTEE CHAIR This winter has been a challenge for all of
dorff, executive director of Sierra Senior
us, but particularly so for area senior citizens
Services. However, when a large storm is
who rely on the Meals on Wheels program
approaching, Meals on Wheels takes a proac-
administered locally by Sierra Senior Services.
tive approach by delivering shelf stable meals
Our local seniors include some hardy individ-
in emergency meal bags. Deardorff added,
uals who decide to tough it out through our
“The grant from the Tahoe Donner Giving
high Sierra climate, living independently in
Fund helped to fill those emergency meal
their homes and only needing a helping hand
bags. We are so thankful.”
during occasional periods of medical need.
to make a grant to Sierra Senior Services for
volunteers step in to ensure those in need get
this great program,” said Pam Hardt-English,
nutritional meals delivered to their homes.
Giving Fund committee member. “Helping
days in January and three days in February
in grants in 2017. Go to tahoedonner.com/ giving-fund to make a contribution today!
Serving Truckee/Lake Tahoe Residential • Commercial
Donner cares!” The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the Tahoe Donner board of directors. All contributions are voluntary, tax deductible gifts from Tahoe Donner 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.
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For those who have not contributed yet, please help us meet our goal of $40,000
our seniors certainly demonstrates that Tahoe
due to multi-day storms,” said Sarah Dear-
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demonstrating that Tahoe Donner Cares!
“The Giving Fund committee was pleased
That is where Sierra Senior Services and their
“We had to suspend meal deliveries for six
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FEATURE
TAHOE DONNER HIKING CLUB RETURNS FROM PATAGONIA BY ROBIN REESE Twenty members of the Tahoe Donner Hiking Club traveled to
In Argentina, one
Chile and Argentina in February to experience the awesome beauty
of the most spectacu-
of glaciers and peaks. The trip became a reality due to the efforts of
lar glaciers was Perito
charter members Philippa and Dudley Nigg. Bio Bio, a Truckee travel
Moreno. There were
and expedition company, set the itinerary and sent Damara Stone with
many “oohs” and
us to make sure everything went smoothly. She was terrific. Our local
“ahhs” as we wit-
guides were from Cascada. In Chile, the ratio of guide to hiker was one
nessed ice calving into
to six, so the faster hikers could charge ahead. We stayed at EcoCamp
the lake.
Patagonia for several nights in little “hobbit” domes.
The trip would not have been complete without a hike up to Laguna De Los Tres, the best panoramic view of the Fitz Roy.
The highlight of the trip was a trek to the base of Torres del Paine on a beautiful “diamond” day – clear blue skies with great views.
Does this look like something you’d enjoy? Join us! The Tahoe Donner Hiking Club offers many short, medium and long hikes, backpack trips and away trips each season. Joining is easy. Just visit our website at http://sites.google.com/site/tahoedonnerhikingclub, download an application and send it in with your $25 check for a lifetime membership.
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FEATURE
TAHOE SILICON MOUNTAIN SUPPORTING AND GROWING TRUCKEE-TAHOE’S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM POPULAR GROUP HOSTS MONDAY NIGHT EVENTS AT PIZZA ON THE HILL Tahoe Silicon Mountain, a network of tech-
Mountain, there
are interactive. tain Speaker Series Presentations Many of the Tahoe Silicon Moun in an outdoor more ed learn they as e dron a by Here, attendees were photographed demonstration.
nology professionals who live and work in the
wasn’t a place for
Tahoe-Truckee area, meets monthly to offer
people to gather to
presentations about the intersection of tech-
discuss technology
nology, community, environment, education
or the opportunities and challenges for entre-
month, right here at Pizza on the Hill. A wide
and entrepreneurship. With the help of Tahoe
preneurs in Truckee.”
range of topics have been covered, including
Donner’s Pizza on the Hill and the generous
The organization, founded seven years
support of longtime sponsors—New Leaders,
ago, now facilitates events where people can
Age Can Foster Innovation and Entrepre-
Clear Capital, and Holland & Hart—Tahoe
meet other current and aspiring entrepre-
neurship,” “The Sharing Economy: Uber,
Silicon Mountain offers a delicious and easy-
neurs, allowing attendees to meet in person
Airbnb and How Sharing Resources Spreads
on-the wallet pizza and salad dinner for $5.
to talk shop with those who are involved in
the Wealth,” and “How You Can Be a Change
technology businesses, learn how others run
Agent: Learn from the Creators of Truckee’s
opportunities are ubiquitous,” said Rachel
their technology companies in the mountains,
New Makerspace.”
Arst McCullough, Tahoe Silicon Mountain
share job opportunities, exchange ideas for
cofounder. “Many people move from Silicon
improving their businesses, and grow the local
expanded, adding a new program called First
Valley to Truckee to work remotely, and many
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Friday at Five, specifically for entrepreneurs
“In Silicon Valley, professional networking
more regularly visit or own homes in Truckee. But, until the formation of Tahoe Silicon
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The organization’s monthly speaker series takes place on the second Monday of each
“Beyond Books: How Libraries of the Digital
Tahoe Silicon Mountain has recently
and aspiring entrepreneurs to help each other grow their businesses. And while more
programs are on the horizon, the organization
tation will be followed by a panel discussion
has an even bigger vision: to grow the entre-
with key Truckee business, government and
preneurial ecosystem in Truckee-Tahoe. To
non-profit representatives who also attended
this end, the topic for April’s monthly meeting
the Mountain Ventures Summit, and who will
will cover opportunities for entrepreneurship
also be playing a role in building Truckee’s
specific to mountain towns.
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Having just attended the Mountain Ven-
For those who can’t make it in person, a
tures Summit conference in Telluride, Colo.,
YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/YouTubeTSM)
Arst McCullough will be sharing takeaways on
will stream the event live starting at 6:15 p.m.
creating and building healthy and sustainable
Viewers can also participate in online discus-
entrepreneurship ecosystems in mountain
sions and ask questions. Event videos are also
towns on April 10 (details at right). At the
available on the YouTube channel after the
Mountain Ventures Summit, leaders from
event, and presenter slides can be found on
more than 15 mountain towns met to share
Slideshare.
knowledge and support each other in creating more robust economies. McCullough’s presen-
More information can be found online at tahoesiliconmountain.com.
TAHOE SILICON MOUNTAIN UPCOMING EVENTS FIRST FRIDAY AT FIVE APRIL 7 Tahoe Silicon Mountain’s newest event, First Friday at Five, takes place on the first Friday of each month at The Lift in Truckee at 5 p.m. Conducted in a round table format, it is an opportunity to share insights and resource suggestions to solve problems. Come prepared to receive advice from and to give help to fellow attendees! RSVP: http://bit.ly/TSM-FFF
SPEAKER SERIES GROWING TRUCKEETAHOE’S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM APRIL 10 This month’s speaker series takes place Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m., at Pizza on the Hill, 11509 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA. It’s best to arrive at 5:30 to secure a seat and grab a drink from the bar. RSVP: http://bit.ly/TSM-RSVP-APRIL April’s meeting will focus on building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Truckee-Ta hoe region; following the meeting, a panel discussion will take place with attendees of the Mountain Ventures Summit conference, pictured above in Telluride, Colo.
SAVE 20% ON YOUR 2017 SUMMER WEDDING Wedding season is right around the corner
And the best part? If you book one of the fol-
and most venues are filling up fast—including
lowing summer openings for this year at The
us! If you haven’t found the perfect wedding
Lodge, you’ll receive 20 percent off your site
venue and are looking to be married this year,
fee and food (excluding all beverages).
don’t stress just yet. Instead, consider Tahoe Donner. As a Best of Weddings award winner from The Knot and a Best of Lake Tahoe Weddings award winner by Tahoe Unveiled, we are pleased to offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony selections in the picturesque High Sierra with availability to host up to 200 guests at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.
DATES AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE: JULY 8 AND JULY 15 Date availability is first come, first served. To learn more about this wedding deal and packages available, please call Lisa Tomasi with group sales at 530-582-9643 or email ltomasi@tahoedonner.com.
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BOARD MEETING RECAP FEBRUARY 25, 2017 I.
V.
Social Media Update: No Action Gretchen Sproehnle, marketing communications manager, presented
to the board and to the membership a summary of comments and
Board of Directors Amenity Access and Discounts Policy:
Approved 4 – 1 The board of directors reviewed and approved the final board of
activity across all Tahoe Donner social media platforms and on Next
directors amenity access and discounts policy.
Door, as an additional way to stay abreast of emerging issues among the
VI.
membership. The most common topics this month were snow removal services, the CERT Program, lost dogs/dogs off leash, the Town of Truckee cannabis survey, deck/roof snow load warnings, power outages, speeding in Tahoe Donner, underground utilities, road conditions, and dangerous avalanche conditions in out of bounds areas within Tahoe Donner. II.
The board approved the January 28, 2017 regular meeting minutes and the February 16, 2017 special meeting minutes. Approval of Minutes: No Action
the month of February.
VIII.
Governing Documents Project Update: No Action
The board of directors was provided with an executive summary of Association governing documents, including the articles of incorporation, the CC&R’s and the bylaws. Tahoe Donner Avalanche Safety: No Action
Robb Etnyre, general manager, and Annie Rosenfeld, director of risk
2017 Election – Inspector of Election agreement – Brent P. Collinson
•
Director of Finance & Accounting Report: Approved 5 – 0
The board approved the unaudited 2016 December financials and the
IX.
Consent Calendar: Approved 5 – 0
The board approved the following items – •
VII.
the second draft of the proposed revised changes to the Tahoe Donner
By consensus the board approved all provided committee reports for IV.
The board of directors reviewed and approved the final board of directors expense reimbursement policy.
2017 January financials as presented by Mike Salmon.
Approval of Minutes: Approved 5 – 0
III.
Board of Directors Expense Reimbursement Policy:
Approved 5 – 0
2017 Election – Accountancy firm agreement – McClintock Accountancy
management and real property, discussed the current avalanche safety protocols for winter operations at Tahoe Donner Association. X.
Tahoe Donner Association Master Plan: No Action
The General Plan Committee, in conjunction with Forrest Huisman, director of capital projects, discussed with the board a draft of the
•
2017 Election procedures
•
2017 Golf rates
•
2017/2018 Winter season passes – Spring 2017 sale prices
association master plan, focusing on priority 1 and 2 capital projects over the next one to five years.
HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans during February 2017. Unit/Lot
Street Address
04/018
14126 Ski View Loop
3799
House
08/177
11511 Sitzmark Way
1828
House
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$1,440
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$1,080
JUNIOR PASS (ages up to 17, valid after 12 p.m.)
$330
WEEKDAY PM PASS (Monday – Friday, after 1:30 p.m.)
$619
course set the standard for the others that
range of food and beverage options, Tahoe
followed. With 7,002 yards, this tree-lined
Donner has it all.
classic is also the highest elevation course
Rates valid through April 30. See all golf season pass and package rates at tahoedonner.com/golf.
mountain classic. The first championship
in the region. Offering a driving range,
golf course in the Truckee Tahoe area, the
regular clinics, special events, and a full
NEXT YEAR’S SEASON PASSES AT THE LOWEST RATES! SKI THE REST OF THIS SEASON PLUS ALL OF NEXT SEASON TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY
TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SEASON PASSES 6 & UNDER unlimited
SEASON PASSES
MEMBER PUBLIC FREE
FREE
MEMBER PUBLIC
6 & UNDER unlimited
FREE
FREE
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited
JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited
JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited
ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
SENIOR (60-69) unlimited
SENIOR (60-69) unlimited
SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
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DOG SEASON PASS
$50
$50
SNOWSHOE ONLY FAT BIKE ONLY
$150 $150
$200 $200
SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
FREE
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DOWNHILL & CROSS COUNTRY COMBO COMBINED SEASON PASSES
MEMBER PUBLIC
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
$334
SENIOR (60-69) unlimited SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
$414
SKI Must purchase by April 30. Buy online at
FREE
tahoedonner.com/shop or call 530-587-9400.
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TANZANIA
Peterson at Serengeti Jason Ma ndell and Meredith ri, including Ngorongoro Nationa l Park on a six-day safa l Park Crater and Tarang ire Nationa
N SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPtheAI beach ying
enjo Anju and Matthew Schmucker in San Sebastián.
LAKE TITICACA, PERU Donna and John Pronko on one of the islands on Lake Titicaca.
COSTA RICAjoyed visiting volcanoes and
vell en ing Erin and Zack Lo ing, horseback rid g monkeys, zip lin in waterfa lls, feed Costa Rica. and snorkeling in
floating
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Alison and her team are the best that I have ever worked with in the course many real estate transactions over the years. Alison herself is an expert on the Tahoe Donner market and very hands on. She invested over five hours in two separate sessions at our home helping us to properly stage it for sale. Her team is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and leaves nothing to chance. I give the Elder team an A++ rating. – Clay & Marianne Bowers, Sellers, 11575 Chamonix Road
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