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VOL. 17, NO. 4 APRIL 2016
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK
EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jody Sergison Ashley Quadros
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Steve Miller, smiller@tahoedonner.com
Vice President
Jim Stang, jstang@tahoedonner.com
Treasurer
Jeff Bonzon, jbonzon@tahoedonner.com
ROBB ETNYRE | GENERA
Secretary
Courtney Murrell, cmurrell@tahoedonner.com
L MANAGER
Director
Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedonner.com
Board of Directors
board@tahoedonner.com
Postmaster Send address changes to Tahoe Donner
First, I want to thank those members who
employee and agent who employs and works
News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA
turned out for meetings and who provided
with our great staff to deliver a wide variety of
96161
written feedback regarding the board of
services to the membership in keeping with our
530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419
director’s review of the Beach Club Marina
strategic plan. The board’s specific authority is
boat launch and waterline. Following three
clearly defined in our association’s governing
board meetings, an online survey, and a Town
documents. Corporate responsibility, known
Advertising Sales
Hall meeting, the board is scheduled to review
as fiduciary duty, requires board members to
Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is
a series of final recommendations to further
act in the best interest of the association and
improve the member experience and safety of
to adhere to the reasonable business judgment
Beach Club Marina boat launch and waterline.
rule.
comdep@tahoedonner.com
the exclusive advertising representative. Phone 530-582-4100.
Publishing Information Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an infringement of that service mark right and
These recommendations will be presented at the April 22, 2016 board meeting. As a large-scale homeowner organization,
Board members are elected annually on staggered terms of three years by the membership with required voting quorums of the
Tahoe Donner Association is registered in the
6,475 owners. With each annual election,
this publication does not constitute an endorse-
state of California as a California Mutual Bene-
articles are published in the monthly magazine,
ment or recommendation by Tahoe Donner
fit Corporation, and with the IRS as a 501(c) (4)
email blasts are sent to the owners, and hard
Social Welfare Organization. With a budget of
ballot mailings are sent to all eligible owners.
Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is
over $21 million, our association is regulated by
Typically, we only see about 25 percent of the
the official monthly publication of Tahoe
both federal and state regulations which cross
owners participate in the annual election. As
Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161.
a diverse array of areas. It also has a set of gov-
a result, a governance model has been setup so
Each membership parcel receives one sub-
erning documents (covenants and restrictions
the board can still take appropriate and timely
scription to a domestic address. Additional
or C&Rs, articles of incorporation, and bylaws)
action for the association/corporation. Board
which, along with the California Corporations
decisions and oversight are regularly informed
publication is offset by advertising revenues.
Code and the Davis-Stirling Act, provide for
by a variety of membership feedback as noted
Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and
very specific governance of the association,
earlier with regard to the Beach Club Marina.
much like all corporations in California.
There is also a communication infographic
is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in
Association or its board of directors of the products, services, or views contained therein.
Donner Association, which is located at 11509
subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this
additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.
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The board of directors is the governing and
included in this month’s magazine to help
elected authority for the association, and as
depict these various communication outlets
the general manager, I serve as their principal
used at Tahoe Donner. (Continued on p. 4)
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April
SUNDAYS ALL MONTH
FOR ADDITIONAL APRIL EVENTS SEE
LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 $10 Pizza Sundays
Grab this deal and get up to ten pizzas per visit for the whole gang all month long. Pepperoni and cheese pizzas only. See page 15.
APRIL 1-17
Sweet Cross Country Deals!
Bring a friend deals, good neighbor offers, ski and lunch deals, oh my! Tentative closing day is April 17. Get the details on page 11.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
2016 IS AN IMPORTANT ELECTION YEAR... CONSIDER RUNNING FOR THE BOARD! Two director positions will be up for election. Application forms are now available in the Member Services office in the Northwoods Clubhouse, and will need to be submitted no later than 4 p.m. May 2. Applications may be mailed or emailed to you upon request; call 530-587-9431 or email electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com. See page 23 (“Run for the Board”); log on to tahoedonner. com/board/elections for additional information.
On the Cover April is Burger and A Beer at The Lodge Restaurant and Pub! Come in and pair a great burger with one of our Alaskan Brewing Co.’s fine
Board Candidate Packets Available
The 2016 election is coming up. Do you have the skills and talents to lend to our association? See page 23 for more details.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Spring Evening Ski Party Eagle Rock lift will stay open a little later this day... enjoy a barbecue, live music, a special outdoor bar and more. See page 11.
beers for just $13. See page 15. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Downhill Dummy and Closing Day
It’s the last day of the season at Tahoe Donner Downhill and we’re celebrating with the hilarious Downhill Dummy event! See page 11.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Free Deschutes Beer Tasting
Come out to Pizza on the Hill for complimentary tasting plus $4 beer specials. See page 15. tahoedonner.com |
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(Continued from p. 2) Tahoe Donner was not developed as a retirement community, or as
In the continuing process of developing amenity improvement plans
a fixed income housing development. From its inception, it has been an
with our volunteer general plan committee, some members have asked
outdoor recreation resort community with well documented plans, goals,
for clarification on what type of organization Tahoe Donner is, and why
and regulations covering its activities. Therefore, the elected board of
we reinvest in our amenities and support facility infrastructure. As previ-
directors, staff, and our volunteer committees utilize several major docu-
ously noted, Tahoe Donner is a 501(c)(4) federally tax exempt social wel-
ments to guide all decision making processes.
fare organization, and a California mutual benefit corporation focused
The annual budget process, the actual performance of amenities, the
on providing recreational facilities and architectural standards for our
development of strategic plans and goals, and soliciting membership feed-
community; amenities like the Alder Creek Adventure Center and Down-
back, are each guided by prescribed stipulations. Specific to the annual
hill Ski Area make a significant contribution to not only the memberships
assessment calculation, there are detailed processes that the associa-
recreational needs, but also the local economy, and the financial viability
tion utilizes to make decisions that impact the assessment. The annual
of our homeowner association business model, which helps mitigate the
budget process includes comprehensive finance committee meetings, and
annual assessment.
multiple board meetings to review and discuss every aspect of the annual
Tahoe Donner is not your typical homeowners association, nor should
budget, starting in late August – through October. All meetings are open
it be confused with other private clubs or tax-based funding institutions.
to the membership, and meeting minutes and overviews are published to
Tahoe Donner was created in the early 1970s as a recreation homeowner
the membership monthly.
resort community with the majority of its amenities and programs open
The major influencing factor of capital investment annually is our
to the public. Our mutual benefit association business model is focused on
replacement reserve study and a development fund project review pro-
providing a vast array of recreational facilities for our membership, guest,
cess – newly updated this year by the General Plan Committee. There are
and the public in keeping with our covenants and restrictions, bylaws,
numerous opportunities for membership input during this process. With
California mutual benefit corporation status, regulatory use permits, and
regard to development projects, these are funded with the development
our federal 501(c)(4) social welfare status.
fund, which is included in the Annual Assessment. The development fund
These services are provided for in each year’s budget; the 2016
portion of the assessment has not gone up since 2011, and is not proposed
operating budget is $16.1 million, with an individual property annual
to increase.
assessment of $1,900 ($1,074 for the operating portion of the assessment) contributing $6.9 million of the annual operating budget. Of the $16.1 million, 53 percent is comprised of annual assessment operating funds, and 57 percent ($9.2 million) of annual revenue is generated by our operations (non-assessed). Over the last ten years (2006-2016), the compounded annual growth rate of the operating assessment is only 4 percent. The overall annual assessment increase over this same period has been 6 percent. Of course, we did hold the operating portion of the annual assessment flat for four years (2009-2012) while we caught up on significant shortfalls in our reserve replacement funding level due to previous years underfunding. The 2016 budget report covered the change in operating revenue assumptions given low snow year averaging along with other key factors. The employer mandate portion of the affordable care act will likely have a significant impact on the 2016 budget along with the new California minimum wage laws. During the period of 2009-2014 full-time benefited employees have only grown from 59 to 64 (measured as of 12/31 annually). However, requirement of the Affordable Care Act will require that number to increase to 85 this year. Total association employees have ranged from 620 to 801 during this time period, with seasonal fluctuation based mostly on weather and operating amenity volume. Summer is almost here! I look forward to seeing you all out enjoying the great community we share.
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ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER
wEdding deal alert: Save 20 percent Wedding season is right around the corner and most venues are filling up fast—including us! If you haven’t found the perfect wedding venue and are looking to be married this year, don’t stress just yet. Instead, consider Tahoe Donner. As a 2015 Best of Weddings award winner from The Knot and a 2015 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. But the best part? We have four prime wedding dates still available in 2016, including July 16, July 30, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Book one of these dates and enjoy 20 percent off your site fee and 20 percent off your food! First come, first served. To learn more, please call Bill Haley with group sales at 530-582-9643 or email bhaley@tahoedonner.com.
TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS Member Communications (area code 530) Member Services
587-9400 info@tahoedonner.com
General Manager
587-9431
gm@tahoedonner.com
Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.
Amenities Tahoe Donner Campground 587-9462
Beach Club Marina
campground@tahoedonner.com
facebook.com/tahoedonner twitter.com/tahoedonner instagram.com/tahoedonnerassociation/
587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com
Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Dickson Corporate Logos Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484
xcski@tahoedonner.com
Downhill Ski Area
587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com
Equestrian Center
587-9470
Dickson Realty Logo
equestrian@tahoedonner.com
Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course
587-9443
golf@tahoedonner.com
The Lodge
587-9455
lodge@tahoedonner.com
Pizza On The Hill
582-9669
pizza@tahoedonner.com
Recreation Info Hut
587-9413
troutcreek@tahoedonner.com
Tennis Center
587-9474
tennis@tahoedonner.com
Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Corporate Blue Logo: Trout Creek Rec. Center
587-9437
Can be used on white or light photo troutcreek@tahoedonner.com background
Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com
White Logo: Can be used on Corporate Blue background or dark photo backRealtor® ground
Dinny Evans
HIGH ALTITUDE HOMES
BRE #01126819
Covenants, Al Noyes
alandjosi@gmail.com
Elections, Bette Rohrback
truckeebette@yahoo.com
Finance, Art King
aiking156@att.net
General Plan, Dwight Walker
walker.dwight@outlook.com
Giving Fund Co-Chair, Merle Fajans
tdgf@tahoedonner.com
Giving Fund Co-Chair, Dick Gander
tdgf@tahoedonner.com
Unacceptable Uses of Dickson Realty Logo
Direct
530.414.1420 Megan Evans
Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club Presidents
Realtor®
BRE #01384362
Direct
Dinny
Megan
530.448.9434
March started out with great precipitation . . . What is next for April & El Niño?
Senior Alpine Ski, Michael Eyton-Lloyd hmsmike1@aol.com
Website
Tennis, John McGregor
jmpj1964@gmail.com.
9-Holers, Marianne Bowers
HighAltitudeHomes.com
mariannebowers@hotmail.com
Men’s Golf, Bob Moore
bob4moore@aol.com Dickson Realty Tagline
Women’s Golf, Bettye Carmichael
ibboop@suddenlink.net
Our market is thriving with new listings going into escrow quickly and we are enjoying life in Paradise! The weather as always remains the mystery but the service we provide to our clients is solid.
Hiking Club, Robin Reese
rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net
Quilt Club, Linda Brush
sewlinda@aol.com
Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai
jslai@comcast.net
TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff
td4wheelers@gmail.com
Bridge Club, Robin Reese
rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net
Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine
tdtrails@gmail.com
Rowing Club, Dot Mace
dotmace@me.com
Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell
Corporate Blue Logo: Can be used on white or light photo terrellsf@earthlink.net background Corporate Blue Logo
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White Logo: - Richie Norton Blue Can be used on Corporate background or dark photo background with White Logo
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Agreement to Terms and Conditions: Please enroll me in the Tahoe Donner Association (“TDA”) email statement and required documents service (“email statement and documents”). I understand that there is no charge for using this service. This document forms the basis of the agreement between a property owner and TDA in relation to the use of email statements and other documents and notices required to be provided to property owners by TDA. Terms and Conditions: 1.
Email Enrollment a. By enrolling (or registering) for the email statement and document service, you agree to receive your TDA statements and other TDA documents via electronic mail (email). This includes, but is not limited to, any and all legally required documents and notices that TDA is required to provide its property owners as detailed in the California Civil Code (Section 1350.7), the California Corporations Code, the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act and Tahoe Donner Association governing documents. b. By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree that the email of statements and payment notices are a courtesy service and regardless of whether you receive any email statements payment notices, you agree to pay all assessments and/or other charges to TDA in a timely fashion and in conformance with the governing documents of TDA. c. By registering and completing the required form, you are considered enrolled and have consented to receiving by email all statements, documents and required notices. As soon as possible you will begin receiving your statement via email and no other statement will be provided through the postal service or other written form. d. After registering, you may discontinue the delivery by email of statements, documents and required notices by providing written and signed notification to TDA as provided below. You will be provided with a change confirmation number.
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Limitations, Charges and Cancellation: a. Service Limitations: TDA will take commercially reasonable efforts to provide your email statements and documents in a productive and efficient manner. However, technical or other difficulties cannot always be foreseen or anticipated. These difficulties may result in loss of data, personalized settings or delays in your receipt of your statements or documents. TDA is not liable for failures of email statement or documents transmissions due to any cause, including but not limited to transmission failures due to: bounced emails, full email boxes, internet access problems, network failures, or any other delays. b. Cancellation: You may cancel your email statement and documents enrollment any time by written and signed notification to TDA. A cancellation notification may be downloaded at tahoedonner.com or you may call Member Services at 530/587-9400 and one will be sent to you. Once TDA has received your signed cancellation notice you will be provided with a change confirmation number. c. Miscellaneous Notices: Any and all documents and notices including all notices required to be provided by TDA to its owners (other than TDA statements which shall be provided by email only) shall be in writing and shall be made either via email, conventional mail or other permitted delivery method, at TDA’s discretion. TDA may broadcast notices or messages through the service to inform you of changes to the Terms and Conditions, the service, or other matters of importance. Such broadcasts shall constitute notice to you. Any and all notices to TDA regarding this authorization must be made in writing, through email at the address listed below. d. Entire Agreement: All terms and conditions set forth herein constitute the entire understanding between you and TDA regarding email statements and documents. e. Privacy: TDA will use all commercially reasonable efforts to ensure email addresses are not used for purposes other than HOA document dissemination, but TDA takes no responsibility for unauthorized access of emails, ensuing spam, etc.
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions contact us at: Tahoe Donner Association, Attn: Member Services, 11509 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161 | Phone (530) 587-9400 | Email info@tahoedonner.com.
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COMMUNICATION weekly activity guides
copies of TD News mailed each month
500 - 2000
6,000 1K – 2K
distributed at select amenities and restaurants, plus select local businesses (real estate offices, chamber of commerce)
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weekly e-blast monday
wednesday
5,700
4,500
member news
during summer months and holidays
weekly news
additional e-blasts dining
specialty e-blasts*
bi-monthly
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total following of 13,800
17%
10,600
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80%
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798K
page views
126K users
257K
based on a three month average
sessions
2m40s average session time
completing the communication loop: how do we hear from you? • feedback button on website • periodic subject-specific surveys • new member meet and greet events • management presence at amenities • committee feedback to management
• amenity comment cards • town hall meetings • board meeting comment • homeowner inspections • emails march 2016
go paperless! tahoedonner.com/opt-in
SENIOR TEAM
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MEET THE SENIOR TEAM: BRINN TALBOT BY GRETCHEN SPROEHNLE With boundless energy and a contagious laugh, Brinn Talbot is simply a fun person to know. Also regarded as the “Idea Girl,” Talbot’s marketing background and expertise combined with her passion for fun are the perfect mix for a savvy communications professional. As Tahoe Donner’s director of marketing and member services, Talbot oversees the marketing, group sales and member services departments. She brings extensive marketing, public relations, and sales know-how to the table, as well as event planning and sophisticated interpersonal communication skills. “I consider myself to be very organized and have great team members working with me, which allows me to do what needs to get done,” Talbot said. Hired in 2012, she was faced with immediately rebuilding her department’s team and rejuvenating morale among her employees, but for this spirited marketer, no challenge proves to be too big. Fueled by creativity, Talbot plays mentor, director, and friend with inspiring
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ease. Her big-picture approach includes allowing her team to attend to details while providing encouragement and direction, and somehow keeping it light and fun. “Ideas and vision come easily to me. I have lots of ideas and am always looking to improve or do something better,” Talbot explained, adding, “Creative brainstorming is one of my favorite parts of my job, along with managing people and working with fantastic staff and our senior team. And, I’m passionate about promoting the various amenities that I, myself, love as well.” Talbot’s passion for recreation was formed early. As a child, the Lafayette, Calif. native vacationed at Lake Almanor with her family, where they spent their days swimming, boating, waterskiing, cycling, hiking, and fishing. In addition, she grew up spending time at her father’s multi-generational ranch in Bishop, Calif., where her love of horses and animals flourished. After earning her undergraduate degree in communications from Saint Mary’s College in Cal-
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ifornia, she began working in the marketing industry locally. While working two jobs and attending night school, she began pursuing a master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology. After several years in Tahoe, she accepted a position in San Francisco at a national public relations firm headquartered in New York, where she managed accounts such as Kenneth Cole, Jamba Juice, and American Eagle Outfitters. Eventually, the mountains called to her and in 1999 she left city life behind to move back to Truckee, to open her own public relations boutique firm, and start a family. At that point, she switched gears to study a field more suited to her career. In 2008 she completed her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been awarded for her efforts by the Public Relations Society of America as well as by her business colleagues in the Rotary Club of Truckee, and both the Truckee and North Tahoe chambers of commerce. After running her own business
for more than 15 years, Talbot was approached by Tahoe Donner. “It has been a great move and fun coming to work in-house again after so many years flying a solo ship,” she noted. She continues to be a key player with the Rotary Club and is currently on the board for Tahoe Food Hub. She is also the owner of the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop event, now in its 12th year, which brings nearly 1,000 people to downtown Truckee in the shoulder season. She is passionate about her community and logs countless volunteer hours when she isn’t matching wits with her two mischievous young daughters. Talbot’s office is located in Northwoods Clubhouse, but don’t expect her to sit still for too long. You’ll find her skiing at both ski areas, paddleboarding, swimming, golfing, horseback riding, and dining at Tahoe Donner’s amenities often. And if you detect a hint of impatience, not to worry. It’s just her mind moving on to her next big idea.
THE LODGE WINS DINERS’ CHOICE AWARD For the third consecutive year, Tahoe Donner is pleased to announce The Lodge Restaurant & Pub was recognized by OpenTable, an online restaurant review and reservation service, as a 2016 Diners’ Choice winner for best service, ambiance and food. “We pride ourselves in offering exceptional food and service, and to be recognized in these categories year after year is truly rewarding,” said Mike Peters, director of food and beverage at Tahoe Donner. The Diners’ Choice winners are determined by real feedback from diners who booked through the OpenTable website. They offer online, real-time restaurant reservations for more than 32,000 restaurants and determine restaurant awards based on diner responses; only those with a seated reservation can submit feedback. Feedback is unbiased due to the large volume of responses resulting in ratings that are not skewed by extremes. To date, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub has been reviewed over 500 times and maintains a respected, overall rating of 4.4 stars, specifically 4.4 for food, 4.5 for service and 4.3 for ambiance as of March 2016 (ratings subject to slight changes every month). Additionally, The Lodge is currently ranked in the top five Diners’ Choice Winners for “Best Overall” in North Lake Tahoe. Peters, who noted that 5.0 stars is the highest OpenTable rating, says
their free corkage night and always appreciate the accommodations they make with ice buckets, flutes, stemmed glasses, etc. The menu of small plates is just perfect for lighter eaters. But bring your appetite, the short ribs are awesome!” More reviews can be seen at opentable.com/the-lodge-restaurantand-pub. To book a reservation or see the menu at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge or call 530-587-9455.
his staff strives for excellence in everything they do, and wants guests to feel like family from the moment they walk in the door. “We are friendly, courteous and do our best to understand our guests’ needs,” said Peters. “Our head chef also takes pride in our menu and ensures every plate that leaves his kitchen is outstanding to encourage return
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plus expansive views of the golf course and Sierra landscape. Although locals of the area like to think of The Lodge as a best-kept secret, word is getting out about the divine seasonal cuisine. Executive Chef Lew Orlady crafts dishes ranging from sharp white cheddar and chèvre gratin mac and cheese, to roasted baby beet and Macintosh apple salad, and grilled braised Angus beef short rib with truffled whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and a port wine demi. Having started his career at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York City, Orlady demonstrates a style and flair influenced by several notable chefs and restaurants. Orlady’s passion for the culinary arts is exemplified in the food offered at this classic, bistro-style restaurant with Mediterranean and Pacific Rim influences. “We love The Lodge. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed,” reads a newer Lodge review on OpenTable. “The servers are very attentive and knowledgeable to the menu and wine pairings. The potato leek
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soup was divine and so was the Caesar salad... Dining here is a wonderful event when visiting Tahoe Donner.” “The Lodge never disappoints!” writes another reviewer on OpenTable. “The service was wonderful and the food was excellent. We love
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this year you will find 2016 applications at
bumper with a winch, a new rear bumper
you have a basic knowledge of golf and golf
Northwoods Clubhouse. Additionally, appli-
tire carrier, a CB radio, skid plates, and rock
etiquette.
cations are posted on the bulletin board in the
sliders. You know Jeep stands for, “just empty
downstairs hallway, just outside the pro shop
every pocket,” but do I really need all that to
online at tahoedonner.com/golf/clubs/ or in
A membership application can be obtained
at Tahoe Donner Golf Course. We still have
do most of the trails we run? NO!
person from the Member Services office at
a limited number of associate memberships
Northwoods Clubhouse.
available; therefore, if you wish to invite a
bumpy and rocky, but most can be done in a
Most of the trails we drive are rugged,
If you have questions, please contact our
non-property owner to join our club, please
stock Jeep. We typically pre-run many of the
club president Marianne Bowers at marianne-
have them complete the application as well.
trails and let the members know what they
bowers@hotmail.com.
See you on the links.
look like and how hard they are and then the
Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club
TAHOE DONNER MEN’S GOLF CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board of directors for the Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club has started to plan for the 2016 season. Our two program goal for the season is to increase membership and participation in tournaments, including the Wednesday team games. We will be sending a short online survey to current club members to hear their views related to timing of tournaments and Wednesday team games. We are coordinating with the pro shop to revise the handicap of each hole when one plays from the silver/green combo tees. We should all see new score cards when the season opens in the spring. Again this year we will work with Kevin Kuehne, the superintendent of grounds, to arrange one or two clean-up days just prior to the course opening. If you would like to join the Men’s Club
TD 4 Wheeler’s Club By the time you read this, your Tahoe Donner 4 Wheeler’s Club members have completed a week at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. If you have not joined the club yet, you may be wondering, “Is my vehicle capable of going on trails with these folks? Do I have the skills needed to drive the trails?” The answer is YES! One of the reasons I started the club was to surround myself with folks who are knowledgeable about four wheeling. I had no idea what I needed to add to my Jeep to make it capable of tackling tuff terrain. I found a wealth of great advice and help from my fellow members as I started to add things like a 3 1/2 inch lift, 35 inch tires, a new front
driver can decide if it sounds like something they want to do. We do find some difficult trails as well and enjoy exploring the capabilities of our vehicles and our driving skills. So it’s up to you what you want to try and how much money you want to spend adding capabilities to your vehicle. Another advantage of belonging to the club is you get a 10 percent discount at 4 Wheel Parts. The other big reason I had for starting the club was to have others with me and not be out in the backcountry by myself. Have you ever thought about taking that challenging road, but you thought to yourself, “I’m out here alone and what happens if I get stuck?” Having eight to 16 other 4x4s with you adds to your confidence and gives you much more security. The club members also have a lot more ideas about trails and places to go. If you’ve been looking for some fun and adventure in your life, join the club and go four wheeling with other folks who love driving the
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back roads. This is a wonderful group of very nice people who will welcome you and help you stretch your off-road skills. If you are interested in joining our club, send an email to td4wheelers@gmail.com. To read more about the club and see more pictures, please visit our website at td4wheelers.com or look us up on Facebook.
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DINING OPTIONS 12850 Northwoods Blvd. 530-587-9455 tahoedonner.com/the-lodge
Dinner Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. daily
WE ARE READY FOR SPRING! STARTING APRIL 7, ENJOY OUR NEW SPRING MENU. PREVIEW AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/THELODGE/MENUS. Burger and a Beer Month is Back!* All month long, enjoy a burger, fries and an Alaskan draft beer for just $13 anytime in our restaurant or pub. Beer choices include Alaskan Freeride Pale Ale and Alaska Brewery Seasonal Selection. BONUS: Every time a guest orders our beer/burger combo in the
ONGOING SPECIALS: WildER Wednesdays* Get wild and enjoy Happy Hour specials all
Brat and beer special at Pizza on the Hill
night long in the entire restaurant and Pub. Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent off 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.
Happy Hour* Now offered daily for all of April! Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub, valid every day from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Pub.
ALDER CREEK CAFE April 17 will be the last day the café is
Pub, they will be entered into a raffle to win a
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longboard skateboard from Alaskan Brewery!
Cinco de Mayo Party – May 5*
April 18 – May 4 and will reopen for the
We are celebrating with the following deals: • Mexican food specials
summer season on May 5.
This perk is for Pub goers only.
Free Wine Tasting – April 1 Don’t miss your chance to try Praxis Pinot Noir for free! We will have entrée specials that pair perfectly for the evening. TIME: 5 – 6:30 P.M.
• $5 margaritas • $3 Coronas • Happy Hour all night in entire restaurant
open in April. The café will be closed from
LOOKING AHEAD: After reopening on May 5, lunch will be available seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. with an après night menu offered on Fridays and Saturdays for
PIZZA ON THE HILL
$10 Pizza Sundays*
11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669
Sunday at Pizza on the Hill. Valid for cheese
tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill
or pepperoni pizza only. Take advantage of
Dinner Hours: Thurs. – Mon.,
this deal for up to 10 pizzas! Take it to-go or
5 – 8:30 p.m.
CLOSURE NOTICE: Pizza on the Hill will be closed for maintenance at the end of April and the beginning of May. Specific days/times will be posted on our website shortly at tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill/.
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THE TAHOE DONNER “GO GREEN” INITIATIVE:
GOING GREEN, GROUND UP INTERESTED IN OPTING IN TO GO PAPERLESS FOR TAHOE DONNER COMMUNICATION? VISIT TAHOEDONNER.COM/OPT-IN. Over the last several years,
and effective in communica-
date, 535 members have opted in.
sters as well, taking advantage
Tahoe Donner has been taking
tion while reducing its carbon
Staff has also examined
steps to go greener, making the
footprint. While 50 percent of
better ways to reduce paper
ties like cardboard- and green
three Rs—recycle, reduce and
products in Tahoe Donner facili-
waste in-house. The Architec-
waste-specific bins. By appropri-
reuse—a top priority. Going green
ties and nearly 90 percent of office
tural Standard Office (ASO) and
ately diverting the waste, depart-
not only benefits the association
products are green-related, most
accounting are currently in the
ments have gained in cost reduc-
in terms of waste and expenses,
recently, Tahoe Donner released
process of going paperless with a
tions, which at busy times can be
but it also helps protect the
the “opt-in” program where
goal to have all filing and archives
significant. Moreover, mindful
environment we enjoy at Tahoe
members may choose to opt in to
stored digitally to increase their
waste disposal has prompted
Donner.
receive paperless communication
efficiency in operations from a
management to be conscientious
One of the newest changes and
of specific diversion opportuni-
emails instead of via mail when
filing and waste standpoint while
and creative in leaving no stone
initiatives that 2016 brings is the
possible. (Note: some bylaws still
reducing storage space.
unturned when it comes to ana-
re-examination of the associ-
require the association to send
ation’s paper use and how the
hard copies on occasion, even to
reviewed and made changes to
association can be more efficient
those who opt into paperless.) To
product put in solid waste dump-
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Management and staff have
lyzing operational workflows and implementing cost controls. In examining operational
dynamics, the association has also
system to both of the wells. The
analyzed its water use. As Califor-
VFDs will increase efficiency not
nia is still in a drought, the asso-
only in well-water usage, but also
ciation is doing its part to actively
electricity consumption.
make upgrades to help reduce or
In addition to reducing water,
eliminate water waste when and
staff is also striving to recy-
where possible. The golf course,
cle more at the golf course by
for example, has made impressive
removing grass clippings, aeration
strides in conservation by reduc-
plugs, and other green waste from
ing water usage by 30 percent
the golf course to compost these
since 2010, thanks to pressure-re-
materials to be used on the course
ducing valves. The course also
at a later date and when growing
implemented a sophisticated
replacement grass. As a member
watering system in 2013 featuring
of the Audubon Cooperative Sanc-
a cutting-edge computer program
tuary Program, Tahoe Donner
that regulates virtually each and
Golf Course is vigilant about its
every one of the 1,500 watering
environmental stewardship. This
heads, thus avoiding overwa-
protected 200-acre area provides
owners’ properties to promote
Fire spreads four times faster
tering. With two non-potable
a home for at least 15 animal spe-
forest health are either chipped
through brush than healthy for-
wells on site, the association also
cies and 20 different bird species.
for energy generation and sent
est. To that end, Tahoe Donner’s
purchased and replaced a dated
It also hosts a variety of tree and
to co-generation facilities to be
forestry team evaluates the forest
booster pump in 2014 to help
plant species.
burned to create electricity, or
and replants fire-damaged areas,
cut and sold as firewood to Tahoe
and also creates fuel breaks by
maximize well efforts to decrease
Likewise, the Tahoe Donner
potable water use from PUD.
Forestry Department also reduces
Donner members for a small
clearing brush and limbing low
Also, just this past November, the
waste and repurposes as much as
fee. Tahoe Donner’s defensible
branches of trees in high fire
course crew installed a “variable
possible. For example, dead trees
space program is another crucial
danger areas.
frequency driven” (VFD) pump
and those thinned on home-
component of our green efforts.
These efforts help make the
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forest healthier, homes safer from potential fire danger, and the
and environmentally conscious
trails more user-friendly. At trail-
Alder Creek Adventure Center
heads and around the association,
building contributes to Tahoe
biodegradable doggie waste bags
Donner’s green efforts. Recently
are available for free to reduce
opened this past November, the
waste found on trails. The trail
center features a state-of-the-art
system in general is also in the
5.88-kilowatt solar energy system
works of receiving more upgrades.
that produces 25,000 watts on a
The Town of Truckee has priori-
sunny day. The building’s design
tized bike path development and
includes storm water protection
has successfully obtained million
for surrounding meadows and
dollar grants to complete the Leg-
diverse natural resources. Trout
acy Trail to Glenshire as well as a
Creek Recreation Center also
$1.5 million grant for construction
made energy efficient upgrades in
of the Trout Creek Trail. When
2015 by installing another solar
completed, the Trout Creek Trail
panel system, ultimately increas-
will be a Class 1 bike path from
ing energy efficiency and lowering
Northwoods Boulevard near the
production costs.
Lausanne intersection to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. This goes hand-in-hand with
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Tahoe Donner aims to continue its efforts in renewable solar energy, water reduction,
reducing vehicles on the roadways
recycling and waste elimination.
around Tahoe Donner and around
Each member is encouraged to
town. To this effort, Tahoe Don-
participate in the many avenues to
ner board and management pri-
be good stewards of the land and
oritized shuttling opportunities
environment which are offered
for the membership during peak
in the Truckee Tahoe region,
periods of its seasonal operations
including the Town of Truckee
by offering shuttle services to
and Eastern Sierra Landfill waste
summer amenities. A Tahoe Don-
programs, Truckee Donner Public
ner Truckee Thursdays’ shuttle
Utilities’ extensive conservation
was established by the association
programs, Truckee River Water-
in 2013 at no additional cost to the
shed Council’s River Friendly
membership to help reduce traffic
Landscaping program, and more.
to and from the event. Likewise,
Links to these programs may be
Tahoe Donner vehicles converted
found online at tahoedonner.com/
to using 100-percent biodegrad-
gogreen.
able hydraulic oils at no additional
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The new energy-efficient
Do you have ideas for addi-
cost; in addition, the association is
tional green initiatives? Email
ahead of schedule in replacing big
suggestions to Annie Rosenfeld at
emission, Tier 1 vehicles.
arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com.
NEW FACES, NEW PLACES ‘CHELLE SONDER PROMOTED TO MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER Tahoe Donner recently named ‘Chelle Sonder as the new Member Services manager, responsible for overseeing the Member Services office in providing information to property owners, guests, and the public regarding all Tahoe Donner operations, services and activities. Sonder brings with her five years of experience in the Member Services department. She enjoys interacting with Tahoe Donner members and guests while providing quality customer service. “It’s a fun office! I enjoy seeing families that I have known for years, both local and second homeowners, enjoy the wonderful programs that Tahoe Donner has to offer,” Sonder said. “I like to try to make people smile and laugh even when they stop in for a routine errand.” With summer around the corner, Sonder is focused on getting operations dialed in to handle an increased volume of guests. “My focus is building a strong team that can service the members, guests, and public efficiently,” Sonder said. “I really want teamwork in the office.” Prior to joining the Member Services team, Sonder managed the Tahoe Donner Day Camps programs in the summer and the Snowflakes Ski School at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area in the winter. A resident of Tahoe Donner for 20 years, in her spare time ‘Chelle can be found outdoors enjoying the Sierra. “I love gardening, as well as skiing and hiking. My husband and I can often be found out on the Tahoe Donner trails,” Sonder said.
‘Chelle Sonder, a familiar face who has worked in Member Services for five years, was recently promoted to manager.
BILL HALEY HIRED FOR GROUP SALES
will be Bill Haley, the association’s new group sales representative, to us from coordinating all group offerings at Tahoe Donner, coming The Truckee Hotel and Moody’s Bistro Bar and Beats.
Tahoe Donner Association welcomes Bill Haley as the new group sales representative. With a background in sales tourism, production, group event bookings and guest services, Haley will oversee the booking of weddings and events for all group offerings. Haley brings with him a wealth of management experience, most recently as the general manager for The Truckee Hotel and Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, where he oversaw the operations of the entire property and was in charge of group bookings. Prior to relocating to Truckee in 2012, Haley was involved with LB Lightswest Production Center in Lodi, Calif. While there he managed the production of large tradeshows and concerts on the west coast including set up and backstage production for Aerosmith, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and Justin Bieber. Originally from Stockton, Calif., Haley earned his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. “I am excited to be part of a larger team that offers generous venue opportunities to its membership and the public, including corporate functions, private events and weddings,” Haley said. “To show couples our venues and to help with decisions for their special day is going to be enjoyable considering I just got engaged myself.” Haley enjoys the many recreational opportunities here. “In the summer, you can find me golfing or mountain biking and in the winter I love to ski,” Haley said. “Or just to spend time with my fiancé and our dogs.” tahoedonner.com |
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TOP DOGS PERFORM AT 12TH ANNUAL I-DID-A-RUN As part of North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2016, the 12th annual I-Did-A-Run event took place March 13 at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Thirty-eight dogs of all shapes and sizes pulled out all the stops to compete in this on-snow dog pull race and proceeds from raffle sales resulted in $1,671 raised for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Dogs raced against the clock pulling covered wagon sleds over a snow-covered course and prizes were awarded to the speediest finishers among four weight divisions. •
Division 1 (0-25 pounds) winner: Raina, an Ameri-
can Cocker Spaniel, at 2.57 seconds, owner: Dean Eppley. •
Division 2 (26-50 pounds) winner: Sascha, a mixed
breed adopted from the Humane Society, at 2.79 seconds, owner: Hannah Grey. •
Nikolai, a Siberian Husky, at 2.40 seconds, owner:
Hannah Grey. •
Division 4 (75+ pounds) winner: Nellie, a Golden
Retriever, at 3.11 seconds, owner: Melissa and PJ Madigan. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated in this 12th annual event.
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FEATURE
GET TO KNOW YOUR CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Tahoe Donner’s board of directors is the governing body of the association and is ultimately responsible for the oversight of the affairs of the organization. Made up of five unpaid volunteers, the directors are elected by the membership and serve three-year terms. As representatives for the property owners, the directors oversee a $20 million business with real estate values of $3.2 billion. Board members are familiar with and abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations of the governing documents of the association. They participate in annual education and training and are up to date on the laws, including the Davis-Stirling Act, which went into effect in January 2014. Current board members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and represent an impressive range of professional expertise. But who exactly are the board members? Our board is made up of people just like you. They live in Tahoe Donner either full- or part-time, they visit and enjoy our amenities, and they want only the best for our community as whole. Our five board members currently include president, Steve Miller; vice president, Jim Stang; treasurer, Jeff Bonzon; secretary, Courtney Murrell; and director, Ron Wulff.
STEVE MILLER, PRESIDENT Acting president Steve Miller raised his son in Tahoe Donner and has been living here for 14 years, enjoying all Tahoe Donner has to offer. He loves Nordic skiing and racing competitively, hiking and biking on our vast trail system and sampling the latest pasta special at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. As a board member, Miller brings 35 years of experience in finance to the team that primarily includes portfolio management for stocks and analyzing companies and their investments. His vast knowledge of finances and management makes him an asset to the team; he has been on the board now for over four years with more than a year left in his term. During
his tenure, Miller has had a hand in many projects, including the acquisition of Euer Valley, the Trails Master Plan, and construction of the new Alder Creek Adventure Center. The center itself is one of his proudest achievements because it doesn’t just benefit members—it benefits the entire community. “We support our community and are showing by example that we really care about them by giving them a first class facility,” said Miller, who noted now the high school Nordic team has a world class facility they can use for training. “And I want to make sure Tahoe Donner stays part of the community. Not only do we make Tahoe Donner better because of what we do, but we make Truckee better for what we do.” Making Tahoe Donner better is the main reason he decided to join the board. “I wanted to become more involved in helping Tahoe Donner realize its vision of being a mountain community,” he said, adding that he never wants to see Tahoe Donner become a gated community, boarded off from the public. “I love what Tahoe Donner has to offer,” added Miller. “I love the way Tahoe Donner is managed… and I believe if we continue to work hard to improve the assets that we have we can be held as an example of the best things a homeowners association can be and that’s what I am trying to achieve.”
JIM STANG, VICE PRESIDENT Much like Miller, acting vice president and former president Jim Stang also has high hopes for Tahoe Donner. “I am very focused on maintaining and enhancing our recreational way of life at Tahoe Donner,” said Stang, who purchased his first lot in Tahoe Donner back in 1992 with his wife, Lydia. “We are both committed to living in Tahoe Donner and enjoying the community, our amenities, and the surrounding mountain environment.” tahoedonner.com |
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Before joining the board, Stang served on the finance committee from 2008 to May 2012 as acting chairman. In addition to the finance committee, his vast education and analytical background makes him an ideal team member. He has two associate degrees, an associate of science degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and a Master of Science degree in industrial administration, in addition to completing the General Electric Company’s Financial Management Program. Throughout his education and career, Stang worked as a computer programmer and computer systems analyst for several companies, including New York State, General Electric, Apple Computer, Silicon Valley start-ups, and finally Omnicell, and now he is working to improve Tahoe Donner.
JEFF BONZON, TREASURER Treasurer Jeff Bonzon also brings extensive experience to the board. With 34 years under his belt in finance and corporate banking, including five years on the finance committee, Bonzon is now enjoying his first year as a board member. “In my eight months on the board, we have completed the Alder Creek Adventure Center and installed snowmaking equipment at the ski hill,” said Bonzon. “I was involved in both of these from the finance committee perspective as they began. The Adventure Center is living up to expectations, and has become a vibrant, well-used component of our amenities package.”
As the newest member, Bonzon is learning firsthand what it means to be a member of the board. “The board is charged with the responsibility of acting in the best interests of all our members, not just the loudest or the largest groups,” he said. “We help set the vision and direction of the association, to ensure that we provide our members with the activities and environment they desire: our full-timers with a comfortable and enjoyable year-round living environment, and our second-home owners with the recreational activities they seek.” Bonzon has had the privilege of being both a full-time and second-homeowner of Tahoe Donner, so he relates easily with both sides of our community. He became a vacation owner with his wife Carolyn in 1991 and they moved here full time in 2004. But even with the per-
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manent move, he still makes time to catch all the Giants games in San Francisco, including all three World Series. Since moving here, Bonzon has enjoyed several amenities Tahoe Donner has to offer, including Tahoe Donner Golf Course, playing bocce ball at Northwoods Clubhouse and dining at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, where he can’t get enough of the short ribs. While enjoying our amenities, Bonzon realized he could be doing more, outside of the finance committee. “I wanted to ensure that we kept strengthening Tahoe Donner Association’s financial condition,” he explained. “It is a continuous process, but one that is vital to the overall health and growth of our association.”
COURTNEY MURRELL, SECRETARY Secretary Courtney Murrell, who is in her first three-year term, didn’t initially know being a Tahoe Donner board member would be part of her future. “My father Chris Nelson, who chaired the general plan committee for a number of years, thought it was important that someone with young kids be on the board,” recalled Murrell. “For years, he asked me to run and I finally agreed. I’m glad I did because that demographic group is large in Tahoe Donner.” Murrell is the only woman on the board and she is proud to be a voice for families. She has been living in Tahoe Donner full time for 13 years with her husband and two children, ages 8 and 12, and now knows for certain “the family perspective is heard at the board level.” “I care about the association and want to do what’s best for all its members and the association as a whole,” said Murrell. “It’s an important job and I have enjoyed the learning process along the way. As the voice of the membership, the board prioritizes spending and long-term projects for the growth and maintenance of Tahoe Donner and advises staff to move forward with those goals and vision.” While she has been involved in many decisions, she is most proud of helping with the addition of snowmaking at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. “The speed of that project still amazes me,” she said. With her Master’s Degree and background in management, marketing, promotions and community events, Murrell is able to objectively look at what works and what can be improved on in Tahoe Donner to benefit not only families, but the entire community. Outside of the board, you may see Murrell with her kids in tow around the various amenities and restaurants, living the Tahoe Donner lifestyle and enjoy-
ing bistro fries and a cocktail. “The whole amenity and restaurant package is my favorite,” Murrell said. “That’s why I live here.” Murrell also teaches Latin-inspired dance-fitness Zumba® and summer Aqua Zumba® classes at Trout Creek Recreation Center, in addition to teaching internationally, traveling throughout the Caribbean, South America and Mexico.
RON WULFF, DIRECTOR In looking at the overall health and growth of our association, Ron Wulff knew he wanted to join the board. “We thought that there needed to be a change in 2001, which was when I first ran for the board,” said Wulff,
who is the current director and in his fifth non-consecutive, two-year terms and threeyear terms. Wulff brings to the board 32 years of law enforcement and 15 years of real estate
appraisal experience. Since getting more involved with Tahoe Donner, Wulff has had a hand in many decisions made, including the purchase of land parcels in Euer Valley, the expansion of Trout Creek Recreation Center and the construction and expansion of The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. He first moved to Tahoe Donner with his family in 1992 and has since enjoyed several amenities at Tahoe Donner; you are most likely to bump into him at his favorite spot, the Beach Club Marina. “We are down there almost every week to barbecue with a group of friends,” he said, adding that when he isn’t at the marina, he and his wife enjoy sharing a burger and fries at The Lodge Pub.
RUN FOR THE BOARD
If you’d like to be more involved with Tahoe Donner, consider running for the board. “Get involved!” exclaimed Bonzon. “Join one of our clubs and actively participate in its management; attend board meetings; volunteer for one of our committees, a lot of work is done in them, and you’ll get to know and understand the operations of the association.” Anyone considering running for the board should keep in mind that decisions made affect the entire community, which needs to be considered and represented at all times. “Be ready to fully commit to putting in the time and effort into understanding as best you can and putting aside your own personal agenda, and focus on what the needs of our 6,500 unit members are,” Miller said. Wulff concurred. “Being on the board is not about having a private agenda,” he said. “Keep in mind that you are responsible for all of Tahoe Donner, not just what may interest you,” he added. If you decide to run, Murrell recommends that you “talk to the various board members and get their perspective on time commitment and the best ways to get involved in the association.” She suggests that you ask what board members like and dislike about the board experience. “Good board members stay informed by attending quite a few meetings aside from regular monthly board meetings and are involved in committees,” she adds. There are currently two open seats available in the next 2016 board of directors’ election. Candidates interested in running for board can pick up applications at Member Services daily starting April 1 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or request an application by email at electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com. You may also call 530-587-9431 to request an application by mail. The deadline to submit a completed application with proof of ownership (copy of recorded deed) and conflict of interest statement is 4 p.m. on May 2, 2016. Confirmed candidates are then encouraged to submit a candidate’s statement, due May 11 at 4 p.m. to Member Services. Voting will be made available if more than two eligible parties run for board with ballots due no later than June 26 to be counted.
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IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTAINING STANDARDS: HOW TAHOE DONNER ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS WORKS Tahoe Donner Association is a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation, required to abide by all federal and state laws, including California's Davis-Stirling Act, which is a section of laws specifically created to govern common interest developments commonly referred to as homeowners associations. In addition to Federal and State applicable laws, Tahoe Donner is governed by its Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (C&Rs), bylaws, and rule sets including the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. Within the C&Rs, it specifically requires and calls out several mandatory committees, including the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). Articles V through IX define the authorities this committee has, and the standards and processes with which the committee should review and consider homeowner improvement and maintenance of their homes. The Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use further define and clarify beyond the C&Rs. The committee is made up of a group of fellow Tahoe Donner members in good standing who have a professional background in building, design, and homeownership, and who volunteer their time—as much as 24 hours per month— toward homeowner improvement projects and maintenance compliance. Current committee members include professional engineers, architects, realtors, residential contractors, and a large scale commercial complex owner. The committee reports directly to the board of directors. Many of the committee members became interested in serving as a Tahoe Donner volunteer through their own improvement submittal and exposure to the workings of the association. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend meetings regularly to understand the diverse
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and sometimes complex projects submitted as well as the regulation of architectural standards for the community. Once a member has had the experience and knowledge of the commitment needed to participate, the committee recommends that he or she submit an application to become an alternate member should there be an opening. The committee reviews the application and then recommends acceptance of a new member to the board of directors. Alternate members attend meetings and are encouraged to provide input during reviews. Once an alternate member has had experience on the committee, if there is a full voting member opening, he or she may be encouraged or volunteer to become a full voting committee member. This change again is recommended to the board of directors to consider prior to approval. The committee is bound by the authorities provided in the C&Rs and the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. The committee regularly reviews the rules and procedures and works with staff to improve processes and clarify as needed. Many of the rules were created years ago and do not address current construction and design capabilities. As such, members can and will see consideration of rule amendments or new rules through the 45-day member notification process and board discussion and action accordingly. Whereas the Covenants Committee is established and acts as the ruling body for enforcement of the governing documents and covenants rules, the ASC also acts as a ruling body for enforcement of the governing documents and the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. Architectural Standards department staff members provide the day-to-day operations for compliance in both areas including documentation, notification, and processing compliance issues. However, the committees are the body who determines the ruling on the violation and any possible fines associated. The most common issues the ASC sees are owners who fail to get a permit for changes to the exterior of their property; or, if they do get a permit, they don’t update it before making changes to the plans. Lack of a permit sometimes results in construction within the setbacks or even on the neighbor’s property. Changes to exterior paint color, building a shed or hot tub in the rear setback, replacing some windows or sliding glass doors that don’t match the color of existing, and changing light fixtures that shine on neighboring property are all common issues that will fail a final inspection. Generally, both committees aim for compliance rather than engaging in punitive measures. They encourage discussion with the members and want to work with the members toward reasonable resolution. The committees are bound by the governing documents and rules sets and in some cases the committees cannot approve or allow a request regardless of general agreement of the committee members due to the restrictions in the documents. Members should be aware that they always have the right to appeal a decision of the committee to the appeal board (board of directors), provided the appeal is submitted within specified timeframe. The Architectural Standards department was established long ago to assist the Architectural Standards Committee in the day-to-day business
of improvement submittals, compliance enforcement, member information, official record storage and maintenance of lot and improvements. The staff works collaboratively with the committee to provide the necessary services to the membership. One of the major tasks that the department performs is reading improvement submittals for committee review. They are tasked to ensure all documents are supplied, accurate and specified, as called out in the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. Any divergence from the specific procedures and rules must be requested and considered by the committee. Thus, the department attempts to anticipate committee questions when a member is submitting for a project. This ensures a more streamlined approach and reduces potential surprises to the member at the committee review. The department approaches customer service through an education-based approach and focuses on communication with members about the processes and requirements as defined in the rules and governing documents. The department encourages appointments to ensure focused service for the member and their agent(s), such as the contractor, engineer, and architect. Additionally, in 2010, the department and committee provided for preliminary review of improvement projects to further enhance the services offered, improve efficiencies, and reduce the unknowns in project development. The department and committee are seeing more and more of preliminary reviews as a result of the improvement of the economy and a desire by members to improve their homes or build complex designs. The department budget operates as other Tahoe Donner departments do with the methodology that a portion of the department expense is offset by the assessment; the other portion of the expense is provided through revenue collected by project fees. This is in keeping with the user pay system established across Tahoe Donner. Up until 2015, project fees remained unchanged since 2007. The committee and staff reviewed all elements of the fee schedule in 2015 and recommended a small increase to specific fees. The fee schedule was then considered and approved by the board. During the 2016 budget process, fees were reviewed again, and small adjustment to specific fees, namely site and final inspections, were recommended for change. The fee changes went out for 45-day member notification after which to board considered and approved for implementation in January of this year. The committee and staff continually aim to improve efficiencies, communication, and services to the membership while accomplishing the mission and vision of Tahoe Donner and the committee. A function of the improvement process is receiving constructive feedback from its customers. This includes the membership and their agents respectively. Feedback can be given through a multitude of channels offered including department comment cards, email to aso@tahoedonner.com; attendance and member comment at an ASC or board of directors meeting, or an in-person meeting. We encourage robust dialogue and thank the dedicated committee volunteers, members and their agents toward achieving the goals, mission and vision of Tahoe Donner.
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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND
TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND THANKS DONORS Since the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF) began to accept contributions in December 2014, there have been a total of 70 individual
donors specified the recipient of their contribution amounting to $1,600 to six different non-profits.
contributors amounting to $15,909. Events and clubs at Tahoe Donner
We plan to grant two $2,000 scholarships in 2016 to graduates of
generated another $4,584 and our founding sponsor, Waltman Construc-
the Truckee Tahoe Unified School District and will participate in the
tion, contributed $4,514 which paid for all of our startup costs and more.
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation grant process again this fall.
This generosity allowed the TDGF to grant a $1,000 scholarship to a
“The TDGF operations and grant committee has done a great job of
2015 Truckee High School graduate and nearly $12,000 to five worth-
organizing and launching the Giving Fund,” said Steve Miller, Tahoe
while local organizations: Tahoe Food Hub, Boys and Girls Club of
Donner’s board president. The committee has openings for additional
North Tahoe, Truckee Community Theater, Arts for the Schools and
volunteers; contact TDGF@TahoeDonner.com to find out how you can
SOS Outreach. There were also seven pass through donations where
help.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS: • Anonymous (3)
• Dick and Karolyn Gander
• Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. O’Donnell JR
• Anthony Alfisi
• Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Gielow
• Mr. and Mrs. John Podesta
• Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Allan
• Jon Hartung
• Lynette Powell
• Mr. and Mrs. Marty Aufhauser
• Peggy Headley
• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Prescott Jr.
• B&T Bookkeeping, Inc.
• William R. Jackson and Jacqueline Holen
• Dana Rieger
• Diane Bembaum
• Derek and Lisa Kirkland
• Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rieger
• Graeme C. Biagi
• Beth Krewedl
• Linda F. Rintala
• John Biondi
• Harry N. Lalor
• Christine Roster
• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bird
• Joan M. Lamphier
• James and Lydia Stang
• Jeffrey Bonzon
• Ed Larson
• John Stubbs
• Melissa L. Brendt
• Nicholas B. Lee
• Suzanne Sullivan
• April and Daniel Bullock
• Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Lewis
• U.E. Inc.
• Barbara Bysiek
• Mr. and Mrs. David Lydick
• Mr. and Mrs. Joe Veni
• Lisa A. Cary
• Francis and Constance Madsen
• Carol Von Raesfeld
• Elaine Costello
• Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Matthews
• Barbara Walker
• Edmund and Barbara Czerwinski
• Steve and Vivian Goldman McClure
• Dwight Walker
• Steve and Marilyn Disbrow
• Mr. and Mrs. Richard McConn
• Jay P. Wertheim
• George and Kathy Duff
• McWilliams Family
• Ms. C. Van Wey
• Michael English
• Elsie Morgan and Joachim Seitz
• Rod Whitten
• Lois Ermak
• Barbara Murray
• Mr. and Mrs. James M. Wilson
• Trevor and Jeanette Fagerskog
• Cameron Murray
• Anna M. Zara and Robert English
• Michael and Merle Fajans
• Courtney Murrell
• Janet and Charles Zipkin
• James and Marie Colbert Family
• Thomas Newmeyer
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Tahoe Donner Clubs and Events:
Silent Auction Contributors:
Founding Partner:
• Tahoe Donner 4Wheelers Club ‘Trails and Ales’ Event
• Easterbrook Painting
• Waltman Construction
• Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club
• Michael David Winery
• Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club
• Tahoe Donner Association
• TDGF Fall Dinner & Silent Auction at The Lodge
• Truckee Police Department
• TDGF Dinner at Pizza on the Hill
• Pam English • Steve and Marilyn Disbrow • Nelson Van Gundy
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 TDGF is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the TDGF 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.
DICK GANDER | TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND COMMITTEE
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BULLETIN BOARD
VOTING AND ELECTION RULES AMENDMENTS Following are new voting and election rules that the board considered and adopted at an open meeting of the board on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. These rules are to comply with California law that made major changes in the way membership votes in homeowner associations are to be conducted. 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
MEETING SPACE
2.1. Access to Common Area Meeting Space – Campaigning by or 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
4.1. 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
Article 6
MEMBER VOTING RIGHTS
6.1. 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.
CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD
5.1. 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).
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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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BULLETIN BOARD
COVENANTS 101 The Tahoe Donner Association has a Covenants Committee comprised of volunteer members. Five members and two alternate members are tasked by the board of directors with hearing and deciding alleged violations of the covenants rules as outlined in the governing documents. The covenants rules (C&Rs) are the rules for the neighborhood. They govern what you can, cannot, or must do with respect to your home. The objective of the C&Rs, in conjunction with the governing documents, is to preserve, protect and enhance neighborhood property values. The committee’s goal is compliance and mitigation of issues when violations occur. Enhanced enforcement measures through a committee hearing do occur when necessary in order to achieve the goal of the committee to enforce the rules and maintain a minimum standard in the homeowners association. However, committee and staff members make every effort to establish a working relationship with each owner when investigating a possible violation to resolve the matter and to prevent repeat occurrences. Tahoe Donner Association covenants rules fall into two broad categories: “General Common Area and Amenity Rules” and “Private Property Rules.” As mentioned, the committee may levy fines and abridge members’ amenity usage rights if it is found
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that a provision has been violated. The board of directors acts as the appeals authority for all committee decisions. A broad summary of the covenants rules follows (note that many have limitations or exceptions). A complete listing of the association’s governing documents and covenants rules, including enforcement procedures, may be found on the Tahoe Donner website at tahoedonner.com/covenants/. GENERAL COMMON AREA AND AMENITY RULES: In general, the
following is prohibited on common areas, including amenities and parking lots: • Camping • Off-road vehicle use • Skating/skateboarding • Vegetation removal • After hours use • Dumping of refuse • Dumping of ashen materials • Fires and fireworks • Firearms use; archery use • Hunting • Fishing on golf course grounds • After hours parking • Off-pavement parking • Loose animals • Noxious activities
PRIVATE PROPERTY RULES: In
general, the following is prohibited on private lots: • Camping • Living in garage • Living in recreational vehicles • Noxious activities • Keeping animals for commercial purposes • Business activities which have exterior advertising, increased traffic or parking, visible storage of goods, excessive noise or deliveries • Garbage accumulation • Outside storage, including non-recreational trailers, slide-in campers or cab-over campers not mounted on a vehicle • Vegetation removal without a permit from the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department • Machinery and equipment larger than a lawn and garden tractor • Outside vehicle repair • Inoperative vehicles • Large commercial vehicles • Commercial trailers • Parking on unimproved lots • Parking on unsurfaced portion of an improved lot • No more than one recreational
trailer (travel trailer, boat trailer, snowmobile trailer, personal watercraft trailer, etc.), motorhome, or slide-in camper mounted on a vehicle may be parked on a lot Owners of lots are responsible to maintain their lots in a fire safe condition and to maintain their lots in a manner conducive to forest health. The most common provisions of the covenants rules that are violated are garbage spills, parking on unsurfaced portions of an improved lot, outside storage, noxious activity, and unpermitted tree removal. If you, your tenants or guests are unfamiliar with any of the above provisions, please take the time to review the covenants rules available on the Tahoe Donner website or stop by the Architectural Standards Office if you have any questions. Suspected violations of the provisions can be reported to the compliance inspector in the Architectural Standards Office at 530-587-9406 or by email at compliance@tahoedonner.com. It is not necessary to give your name when filing a complaint.
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HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee did not review any house plans during February 2016.
BOARD MEETING RECAP FEBRUARY 27, 2016 Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) • Tahoe Donner Giving Fund alternate appointment (Ermak) • General Plan Committee resignation (Werschky) • General Plan Committee appointment regular member (Johns) • General Plan Committee resignation as co-chairs (Fajans & Stubbs) • General Plan Committee appointment as chair (Dwight Walker) • Election Committee appointment (B. Walker) • 2016 election accountancy agreement • 2016 Inspector of Election agreement • Trout Creek – Pool heaters Tahoe Donner Committee Charters and Tasks Review for 2016: No action Discussion and reporting took place
Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) The board approved the preliminary November 2015 Financials. Ongoing maintenance rules amendment: Approved 4-0 Director Wulff absent) The board approved publishing for 45-day member comment a rule revision regarding roof maintenance. Architectural Standards 2016 Fees: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) The board approved the adoption of the Architectural Standards Fees and Fines rules. Drone Rule: Approved 4-0: Director Wulff absent) The board approved publishing for 45-day member notification a proposed new drone rule.
Boat Launch Beach Club Marina: No action Discussion took place regarding discontinuing motorized vessel launching at the Beach Club. Land Management Plan Update: No action Director of Facilities and Risk Management, Annie Rosenfeld, provided the board with an update on the progress of this plan. Governing Documents Update Project: No action Discussion took place regarding updating Tahoe Donner’s governing documents to comply with California state laws. Town of Truckee Traffic Impact Fee Program: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) Draft a letter of support for Town staff recommendation. Executive Session: The board authorized engagement of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney.
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TAHOE DONNER SEASON PASS SAVINGS!
GOLF Before you know it, golf season will be here, so now is the time to purchase your Tahoe Donner golf season pass or multi-play pack for 2016.
As of March 1, passes and packs are on sale at early season prices. Save 10% by purchasing early! Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a true
TYPE OF PASS
PRICE
UNLIMITED PASS (Seven days per week, no restrictions)
$1,400
WEEKDAY PASS PLUS (Sunday 12 p.m. – Friday 11:50 p.m.)
$1,050
JUNIOR PASS (ages up to 17, valid after 12 p.m.)
$330
WEEKDAY PM PASS (Monday – Friday, after 1:30 p.m.)
$599
course set the standard for the others that
range of food and beverage options, Tahoe
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Donner has it all.
classic is also the highest elevation course
Member prices listed above. 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 THIS YEAR’S RATES! SKI THE REST OF THIS SEASON PLUS ALL OF NEXT SEASON TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY
TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SEASON PASSES
MEMBER PUBLIC
6 & UNDER unlimited
FREE
FREE
6 & UNDER unlimited
FREE
FREE
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited
$45
$70
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited
$130
$155
JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited
$199
$264
JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited
$164
$199
ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
$229
$304
ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
$184
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SENIOR (60-69) unlimited
$199
$264
SENIOR (60-69) unlimited
$134
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SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
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$74
SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
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DOG SEASON PASS (additional waiver required)
$50
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MEMBER PUBLIC
SEASON PASSES
MEMBER PUBLIC
CHILD (7 - 12) unlimited
$170
$204
JUNIOR (13 - 17) unlimited
$234
$309
ADULT (18 - 59) unlimited
$324
$404
SENIOR (60-69) unlimited
$234
$309
SUPER SENIOR (70+) unlimited
FREE
$74
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SKI Must purchase by April 30. Buy online at tahoedonner.com/shop or call 530-587-9400.
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IRELAND
John and Joy Geraty, at the Cliffs of Moher, County Cla re.
FRANCE
John and Gina Biondi in fro nt of Palais de Papes just before going to dinner in Avignon, Provence.
TURKEY Bob and Lynda Allen went on a two-week trip to Israel, the
SWISS ALPS Sonya Retzlaff and Dave Huggins did the Tour du Mont
Greek Islands, Cyprus as well as Turkey where they flew in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia.
Blanc, a 110-mile trek through France, Italy and Switzerland. This picture was taken after a 5,000’ climb to the Fenetre d’Arpette, in front of the Glacier du Trient in
only .jpeg files of 300 dpi or higher for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News.
August 2015 celebrating their anniversary.
Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where and when it was taken, and a short
Email your “Where in the World” photos to: comdep@tahoedonner.com. Please submit
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