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DEPARTMENTS

TAKE NOTE

GM’s Message A review of the Strategic Plan.

Mike Salmon Meet the head of the finance team

Monthly Calendar Don’t miss our June events

Photo Contest Start snapping for our annual contest

Election Reminder Don't forget to vote this month!

Summer Concert It's our biggest concert yet!

TENNIS TIPS FROM THE PRO

If you're not hitting, you're moving! Tips to

Let’s Get Together Your source for TD events and specials

Wildland Drill Agencies come together for training

Giving Fund Supporting the region's youth

New Faces New staff members, new positions

IT'S OUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY This month marks the start of our 45th anniversary year. Help us celebrate!

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VOL. 17, NO. 6 JUNE 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

Secretary

Courtney Murrell, cmurrell@tahoedonner.com

Director

Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedonner.com

Board of Directors

board@tahoedonner.com

Postmaster Send address changes to Tahoe Donner News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA

ANNUAL ELECTION First, I want to thank those members who

programs, and leading customer service to its members, guests, and public, all while

turned out for meetings and provided written

maintaining accessible and healthy natural

feedback regarding the board’s review of the

surroundings.

Beach Club Marina boat launch and waterline

Last year the membership was comprehen-

96161

for safety, updated election rules, smoking ban

sively surveyed by an outside firm to deter-

530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419

rule, drone rule, and ongoing maintenance

mine the value and priorities for future capital

rules, along with our recent town hall meeting

infrastructure investments. The following

on various aspects of the Architectural Stan-

chart shows the answers to the question,

dards programs. The board and staff greatly

“How much do you agree or disagree with the

Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is

appreciate input from members as we continue

vision statement about Tahoe Donner?”

the exclusive advertising representative;

to refine and improve our programs and ser-

phone 530-582-4100.

vices to meet a variety of needs and objectives

comdep@tahoedonner.com

Advertising Sales

Publishing Information

of our rather large and diverse community. As

Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive

the board and community members continue

service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any

to review these topics and others in order to

unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an

determine which issues should be addressed, I

infringement of that service mark right and is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in

thought it would be useful to review our Stra-

this publication does not constitute an endorse-

tegic Plan – which details the current priori-

ment or recommendation by Tahoe Donner

ties and goals of the community, as expressed

Association or its board of directors of the products, services, or views contained therein. Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is

by your elected board of directors. June 2016 marks the seventh year of the association hav-

the official monthly publication of Tahoe

ing a strategic plan. First vetted and approved

Donner Association, which is located at 11509

in 2009, it has again been updated with the

Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to a domestic address. Additional

board and membership in 2015. While the two documents are not significantly different, they

subscriptions are available at the cost of $25

do represent a consistent view of the priorities

each. Cost to produce and distribute this

of seven different boards of directors over the

publication is offset by advertising revenues.

last seven years.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.

TAHOE DONNER STRATEGIC PLAN VISION: Tahoe Donner is a vibrant and desirable

TAHOE DONNER 86%

51%

94% Agree (NET)

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Agree completely Agree somewhat

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Neither agree nor disagree Disagree somewhat Disagree strongly

MISSION STATEMENT: Tahoe Donner is a recreational oriented mountain residential community, whose mutual benefit association of 6,500 owners provides for the standards, regular operation and long-term maintenance of programs, facilities and open space. Through continuous improvement, customer service, and fiscal accountability, the association maintains leading standards of natural

mountain community, providing attrac-

resource stewardship, facilities, programs

tive and well-maintained facilities, events,

and services to benefit the owners/members. (Continued on p. 4)

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June

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

FOR ADDITIONAL JUNE EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 Deck Opening Party

TRUCKEE CLEANUP DAY

Enjoy happy hour all night in The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and live music from 6 – 9 p.m. See p. 17.

It's an annual tradition,

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

and it's coming to our neighborhood again this month. Plan to be part of the fun on Saturday, June 4. Tahoe Donner's station is at SnowTech, 17356

Equestrian Center Meet and Greet Meet horses and ponies at Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center and enjoy free hot dogs, too! See p. 11.

Northwoods Blvd., beginning at 8 a.m. Get there early to get your materials, volunteer t-shirt, and free lunch ticket. Pre-registration is not required. You'll be assigned a stretch of road to clean in Tahoe Donner. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult. For info, see truckeeday.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! By now you should have received your 2016 election materials. If you have not, please email electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com. Don't forget, the return ballot envelope must be signed in order for your vote to count. We need at least a 25 percent quorum. Please be sure to partic-

Summer Kickoff Concert

Enjoy a free concert under the stars at Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket and order dinner from Pizza on the Hill. See p. 12.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Burgers, Bratwurst and Tennis Bash

Great food, great clinics, great play at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. What more could you ask for? See p. 13.

ipate in this year's election. See p. 9. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Treasure Hunt

Grab your pirate hat and head down to the Beach Club Marina for our annual free treasure hunt. See p. 11.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Annual Membership BBQ and Expo After the Annual Membership Meeting at Northwoods, come up to Alder Creek Adventure Center and help us celebrate! See p. 7.

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(Continued from p. 2) appropriate, the public.

Organizational effectiveness and innova-

2.1. Maintain an equitable relationship

tion within the association is sustained by maintaining a highly professional board of

between operating revenue and

directors, staff, and homeowner committee

assessed revenue while not sacrificing

volunteers, while also engaging the local

membership service level expectations.

community in an effective and collaborative

2.2. Establish outstanding year-round association programs and special events to

relationship.

benefit the membership.

Our recent survey also tried to determine

2.3. Employ and retain knowledgeable

the overall value owners find from the annual

4. Establish a proactive approach to maintaining the health of our natural resources and defensible space. 4.1. Implement the ten-year forest management plan. 4.2. Continue to emphasize and execute the eight year homeowner lot defensible space inspection program. 4.3. Promote efficiencies in energy and

assessment, since this is reviewed annually by

and dedicated full-time and seasonal

water use for greater self-reliance and

the board in order to provide for association

employees who are willing to serve

energy independence while properly

member needs.

operations and capital investment. The following chart depicts the responses to the question,

maintaining our amenities.

2.4. Continue to improve information tech-

"How do you feel about the value you receive

nology services to support and integrate

from the Annual Assessment you pay, which

resort and member operations.

helps fund all of Tahoe Donner's amenities?"

4.4. Develop an association-wide recycling program for amenities. 4.5. Continue to develop a land management

2.5. Ensure employee and customer health

plan in cooperation with the board-es-

and safety are first and foremost in

tablished Land Management Working Group. 4.6. Implement the Trails Master Plan as

Good value (NET)

23%

31%

Very good value 39%

26%

Fairly good value

24%

25%

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On the Hill

Off the Hill

2015-2020 TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: 1. Execute the board-approved Capital Plan on time and within budget. 1.1. Development Fund 1.1.1. Implement the 2030 General Plan 1.1.2. Work with the General Plan Committee to draft the 2035 General Plan 1.2. Replacement Reserve Fund 1.2.1. Execute a replacement reserve program in concert with the reserve study 1.2.2. Ensure the Reserve Fund is adequately funded. 1.3. New Machinery and Equipment Fund 1.3.1. Ensure adequate funding supports Goal #2. 2. Balance operating revenue and expenses with the need to provide first class services for members, member guests, and where

approved by the board of directors.

62%

57%

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Average value Somewhat poor value Very poor value

our planning and operations, while encouraging individual responsibility, given the inherent assumption of risk in resort activities. 3. Execute effective approaches to maintaining the association’s architectural, covenants, and communication standards. 3.1. Execute the long-term architectural standards homeowner inspection program as approved by the board of directors. 3.2. Continue to improve the communication vehicles to the membership with regard to resort activities, while also emphasizing our unique large scale common interest development budgetary model. 3.3. Update the association’s governing documents to align with the California Corporation’s Code and current Davis-Stirling Act.

Lastly, as our organization moves forward in pursuit of our strategic goals, we shall align ourselves daily with these principles. They are cornerstones which support our direction and philosophy, and provide a basis for everything we do. Every goal in this plan is founded on the following principles: • Support the customer first and always. • Sustain the foundation of Tahoe Donner programs and services. • Encourage environmental stewardship. • Engage in local community involvement and participation. • Minimize annual operating assessment by allowing homeowners to pay for the amenities they desire to use. • Responsibly maintain, preserve and enhance the common property. Board members are elected annually (on staggered terms of three years) by the owners. With each annual election, articles are published in the monthly magazine, email blasts are sent to the owners, and hard ballot mailings are sent to all eligible owners. I encourage all the owners to participate in our annual election as part of our larger governance model for the association. Summer is rapidly approaching and the amenities and trail system are looking great for your summer fun.

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

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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 departments. Amenities Beach Club Marina 587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski Area 587-9484 xcski@tahoedonner.com Corporate Blue Logo: Downhill Ski Area 587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com Can be used on white or light photo Equestrian Center 587-9470 equestrian@tahoedonner.com background 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 Unacceptable Uses of Dickson Realty Logo Recreation Info Hut 587-9413 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner 587-9462 campground@ Campground tahoedonner.com Tennis Center 587-9474 tennis@tahoedonner.com Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek Rec. Center 587-9437 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com 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 Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club Presidents Bridge Club, Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com Rowing Club, Dot Mace dotmace@me.com Dickson Realty Tagline Senior Alpine Ski, Michael Eyton-Lloyd hmsmike1@aol.com Tennis, Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net 9-Holers, Marianne Bowers mariannebowers@hotmail.com Men’s Golf, Patrick Gemma patgemma1@att.net Women’s Golf, Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net Hiking Club, Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Corporate Blue Logo: Quilt Club, Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com Can be used on white or light photo Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net background Corporate Blue Logo TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff td4wheelers@gmail.com Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

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It’s 1971. The Vietnam War is waging on, the U.S. Apollo 14 and 15

crews become the third and fourth groups to explore the moon’s surface, and the New York Times begins printing a series of articles called the “Pentagon Papers.” Nixon orders a freeze on wages and prices in an effort to curb inflation. The feminism movement and demand for equal rights begins to take hold in the broader population. Joe Frazier outpoints Muhammed Ali to retain the world heavyweight boxing championship, and Hank Aaron hits his 600th home run. Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” wins the Oscar and “Fiddler on the Roof" breaks the record for being the longest running musical in Broadway history. Americans begin dancing their troubles away to

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the beats and melodies of disco. Evil Kneivel sets a new world record by jumping 19 cars with his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. And on June 26, 1971, in a little-known area near a sleepy railroad town called Truckee, California, a new housing development called Tahoe Donner Association holds its grand opening. Fast-forward 45 years to June 2016. The association is a thriving, successful community made up of recreational amenities and restaurants, with trails and open space and a respected forestry department. A highly professional board, staff and volunteer committees provide organization and direction. Opportunities abound for residents to come

Clockwise from bottom left: 1) A newspaper article featuring the opening of Tahoe Donner touts the new Downhill Ski Area. 2) San Francisco Examiner full page advertisement announcing the grand opening celebration. 3) An artist's rendition of the Beach Club Marina. 4) The installation of the new waterslide at Northwoods Pool. 5) Another advertisement designed to entice new property owners offers free vacation home plans. 6) A 45th anniversary edition of our new Tahoe Donner commemorative book will be available for purchase at the annual member BBQ and at Member Services throughout the year. 7) A brochure promoting Tahoe Donner Downhill was mailed out pre-1971.

together as neighbors at the many signature events and programs. Above all, the passion for recreation and the natural surroundings among members prevails. We’re proud to celebrate our 45th year. We’re kicking it off at the member BBQ at Alder Creek Adventure Center (see box at right). Watch for more anniversary events and happenings throughout the year. We hope you join us!

JOIN US JUNE 26 AS WE KICK OFF OUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR This year’s annual membership meeting will take place at Northwoods Clubhouse on June 26 at 10 a.m. Immediately following the meeting, join us for the Members’ BBQ and Expo up at the Alder Creek Adventure Center starting at 12 p.m. Come learn about what’s going on this summer, grab a burger or a dog, play some games, and mingle with your neighbors. We're also kicking off our 45th anniversary year, and you can purchase one of our new commemorative Tahoe Donner books, pictured above. It’s a great family event. We hope to see you all there! DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 26 TIME: STARTS AT 12 NOON WHERE: ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER COST: FREE!

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MEET MIKE SALMON, SAGE OF FINANCE BY GRETCHEN SPROEHNLE In life, there are numbers people… and then there are the others. In fact, for many, dealing with numbers is downright frustrating. But a select few are so gifted in finance and accounting that they leave the rest of the world in the dust. Fortunately for Tahoe Donner, our director of finance and accounting Michael Salmon is one of those select few. His interest in finance started at a young age. “Growing up in Florida, mowing lawns in the heat, I knew I wanted to get a college education. My dad advised me that accounting and finance was a great field — this was during the late 70s Carter era — and that every company needed accountants, so it was somewhat recession-proof,” Salmon explained. Salmon’s career in finance began right out of college, and he’s never strayed from the line of work. Now a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he began in the field of public accounting. Upon moving to the Truckee-Tahoe area, he joined the accounting team at Northstar-at-Tahoe, and was then employed by Booth

Creek Ski Holdings as corporate controller. “After leaving the intense learning and hours in the public accounting world, I really enjoyed working in the resort business,” Salmon said, explaining that this is one reason he was attracted to Tahoe Donner. “Things are very dynamic and always changing, and I thrive on a continuous improvement mantra. Tahoe Donner is very similar to the big resorts in the area, just with smaller numbers.” Salmon was hired by Tahoe Donner in 2007, and as director of finance and accounting, his duties include safeguarding the assets of the company and providing sound financial management and guidance for the board. “Providing timely, accurate and useful information is critical,” he said. “Then add on top of that the 6473 owners/advisors and the homeowner association aspects of the business, and yes, my team and I are quite busy every day.” “The dynamics of the diversity of ownership adds a lot of challenge to the job.” Salmon is quick to point out that the challenges of his position

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are also accompanied by rewards. “Implementing an effective and efficient comprehensive budgeting process cycle has been a rewarding achievement, as well as being part of the team that helped turn The Lodge financials around.” Poring over unending charts of numbers and data may not seem like an enjoyable way to spend every day to many people, but it’s such second nature to Salmon that he seems genuinely surprised when others aren’t as captivated by the world of finance as he is. “Going beyond the nuts and bolts of accounting is what makes the job interesting.,” he said. Those nuts and bolts may come easily to him, but he is keenly aware that not everyone understands accounting-speak. And in an effort to make Tahoe Donner’s finances as accessible and easy to understand as possible, he is continually coming up with new ways to present information so that even those non-numbers people can get it. “It is rewarding to create useful, easy to read financial information that helps to educate the membership.” An example of this effort is shown on page 26.

Salmon, along with his wife Emily, son Luke (16) and daughter Isabelle (13) enjoys traveling the world. He has trekked to Everest Base Camp with Emily, and around the polar ice cap in Argentina and Chile. In addition, he makes time for athletic pursuits and has run a marathon, which he says is “... pretty good for a Clydesdale,” —at 6'4", Salmon towers over most of the population—and he has completed the Death Ride, a 129-mile bike tour of the California “alps,” twice. In his spare time, Salmon has volunteered for the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association finance committee, is past president of the Truckee Trails Foundation, and is currently an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America. Being in charge of a large homeowner association's finances is serious business, to be sure, but Salmon is also known to have a dry but witty sense of humor. His skills are appreciated by board members, finance committee members, employees and members alike. Just don't call him a beancounter.

ELECTION 2016 THIS MONTH Two director positions are open for this year’s board of directors election. You will have two opportunities to meet your candidates (see box below right). By now, you should have received election materials. The election materials include voting instructions and each candidate’s statement. These statements are the sole work of their authors; the association has not edited them in any way. Their purpose is to give owners some insight into the perspectives of the individual candidates. Please read the election materials carefully. Over the years, California law has made association elections more technical, and as specified in our director election materials, specific detailed procedures must be followed to be in compliance with these laws and for your vote to be counted. To cast your ballot, you must seal the ballot in one envelope, which is then sealed in another envelope. The outer envelope must bear specific information about you, the voter (name and property designation) and your signature. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE OUTER ENVELOPE WHERE INDICATED. Likewise, please do not make extraneous marks on the ballot itself. If these steps are not followed exactly, according to California law, the ballot is disqualified. The last day to return ballots in person is Sunday, June 26 at the annual membership meeting from 10 – 11:30 a.m. (photo I.D. required). Before then, ballots may be mailed into the accountancy firm by June 24 at 5 p.m. or delivered in person on Friday, June 24 at the open board meeting from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please participate in these elections and cast your vote for the candidate you feel will best represent you on the board. If you have questions, contact the elections committee (electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com) or Tahoe Donner's executive assistant at 530-587-9431.

Remember to sign the outer envelope before returning your ballot!

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Candidates’ Night, June 4, 7 p.m. at Northwoods Clubhouse. If you are unable to attend but would like to watch the session online, a video of the event will be posted on our website for you to review. Candidate Meet and Greet, June 17, 5 - 7:30 p.m. on the porch at The Lodge Restaurant and Pub. This will be an informal evening allowing members to meet, ask questions, and have conversations with the candidates. Light refreshments will be served.

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Rent Our Outdoor Movie Screen for Your Own Party or Event Our staff will set up, operate, and break down the screen. Call the recreation coordinator at 530-582-9646 for more details. COST: $400 FOR 3 HOURS OF USE; DELIVERY FEES MAY APPLY.

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Have you tried Pickleball at the Tennis Center yet?

Family Movie Night – Every Friday

Eighth Annual NTRP Tournament June 3-5

Free! All movies are rated G and PG. Bring

The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is hosting

your favorite pillow and blanket to Northwoods Clubhouse (indoors), kick your feet up

its Eighth Annual NTRP tournament. The

and enjoy both classic and new movies. Please

NorCal branch of the USTA has designated

call the Recreation Hut at 530-582-9646 to

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is available online at www.norcal.usta.com.

Monday Night Bingo – Every Monday Starting June 20

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on June 23. The first of three couples’ tourna-

letter via e-mail. For more information, please

ments will be on Monday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m.

contact Jean Lai at jslai@comcast.net.

There will also be more in July and August.

Be sure to mark Thursday, Aug. 4 on your

the court for your viewing pleasure. This is a

It is not too late to join the club. We play

Tennis Club sponsored event and it is free for

nine holes on Thursday mornings throughout

all to attend.

the season. You do not need a handicap but we

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do recommend a basic knowledge of golf and

Monday, June 20 and run through Friday, Aug. 19 with its flexible format that allows your

If you would like more information, please

Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails

contact club president, Marianne Bowers, at

The Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club is

mariannebowers@hotmail.com.

for those who value and enjoy Tahoe Donner’s

Junior Golf Club

trails and natural surroundings. Would you like to know more about the

child to come to all or part of the daily activ-

June 23 will be the opening day for the

ities. Check out the website, call the Tennis

Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club season. All

Center or stop by to find the perfect program

junior golfers ages 17 and under are welcome

for your junior tennis enthusiast.

to join us Thursday afternoons for mini clin-

Clinics, lessons and the addition of fitness

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Truckee River Watershed? Then join the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails and the Truckee River Watershed Council for a River

ics, games and a 9-hole round of golf. The only

classes at Tahoe Donner Tennis are a great

requirement is that the junior has had some

way to develop new skills, get fit or even pick

on-course experience and a basic under-

up a few strategies to turn the tide against

standing of golf etiquette and safety. Check-in

your old nemeses. A full schedule of the clinic

begins at 2 p.m. with tee times starting at 3

and lesson program is available online at

p.m. Our newsletter and application are in the

www.tahoedonner.com/tennis.

pro shop as of early June if you are new to the

Walk on the Nature Trail. This walk will take place on June 25, and run from 10 – 11:30 a.m. After meeting at Northwoods Clubhouse, we will stroll beside Trout Creek and make our way through the Nature Loop meadow, while learning about the Truckee River watershed, the work the Watershed Council is doing elsewhere to restore and protectN E R

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golf etiquette.

Golf Tournament.

Junior Tennis Program, Clinics, Lessons and Fitness

calendars for our annual Tahoe Donner Junior

the pros go to work as they battle it out on

program. Past members will receive the news-

Sit back, relax with a margarita and watch

team day followed by our summer luncheon

Pro Exhibition – Margarita Madness July 2

N TA R L S &of third Saturday every month

beginning in July. For more information about the River Walk, please visit TDTrails.org. To sign up for the walk (required), please email the club at TDTrails@gmail.com.

Highway 89 to the Crystal Mines, just north of

Tahoe Donner Men's Golf Club

Verdi. We had lots of children and grandkids

The Tahoe Donner Men's Golf Club would like to extend an enthusiastic welcome to

with us and five dogs as well. The children

James Murtagh as the new manager of golf at

especially had a great time searching for crys-

the Tahoe Donner Golf Course. For the past

tals in the huge mountain of quartz unearthed

two decades, he has been at our golf course

by miners. Only one person in our group

providing dedicated and excellent service

actually found a true crystal, but I understand

to our golfing community. We fully support

that it's rare to find them. It was a fun trail run

Murtagh’s vision that Tahoe Donner Golf will

with super nice folks! Mark your calendars for our second annual

remain a top tier golf venue and be recognized

Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales on Saturday, July 16

as one of the jewels of Sierra golf.

at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Also in June,

The men's club tournaments schedule for June are the NCGA Senior Four Ball Net Championship Qualifier on Friday, June 3; the annual Ice Breaker, starting at noon on Sunday, June 5; and the NCGA Four Ball Net Championship qualifier on Saturday, June 18 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Additionally on June 15, the first of our weekly men's club skins/team games will take place. If you are a property owner reading this article and wish to become a member of the Men's Golf Club please contact the pro shop, Member Services or the club president, Pat Gemma, at patgemma1@att.net for a membership application form. See you on the links and in the woods.

TDMGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tahoe Donner Hiking Club We started hiking in the Bay Area in early April. Sue Kelso and Cindy Olander led three days of hiking in Sanford Park and the Russian Ridge Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The Tahoe Donner Hiking Club. Photo by Robin Reese.

we will have a trail run up to Castle Peak

In late April, Robin Reese led a backpack

Then on June 25, we will go down to Prairie

trip on the 28-mile Ohlone Wilderness Trail

City State Park to attend the Metalcloak Skillz

between Fremont and Livermore.

Day, a day of learning from expert four-wheel

combined with a hike to the Peter Grubb Hut.

The short hikers started their season on May 2. The next away trip will be to Marin for the Mountain Play on June 4-5. The club sponsors short hikes on Mondays, along with occasional weekend hikes. The long hikers head to the hills on Thursdays. There are backpack and away trips scheduled throughout the season. Members have already signed up and are looking forward to car camping in Zion and Bryce next October. The club now boasts over 400 members. Membership applications and schedules can be found on the club’s website: http://sites.google.com/site/ tahoedonnerhikingclub.

TD 4 Wheeler's Club The Tahoe Donner 4 Wheeler’s Club had a fun day driving down Henness Pass Road from

Kids on the hunt for crystals at Crystal Mines. Photo by Bill Ratcliff.

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drive enthusiasts.

TDWGC also organizes

If you've been looking for some fun and

fun and competitive

adventure in your life, join the club and go

ladies' golf events.

four-wheeling with other folks who love driv-

These include the

ing the backroads. This is a wonderful group

match play, invitational

of fun and interesting people who will wel-

or member-guest, and

come you and help you stretch your off-road

club championships.

skills. If you are interested in joining our club,

We have a lot of

send an email to td4wheelers@gmail.com. To

fun! TDWGC would

read more about the club and see more pic-

like to welcome any

tures, please visit our website at td4wheelers.

Tahoe Donner woman

com or look us up on Facebook.

who enjoys playing golf to join us. For an

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club

application, email the

Skiers had a great ski season and club activity was fantastic. While our primary focus is winter alpine skiing, we also provide activities throughout the year for club members. As we

Tahoe Donner iwork. Samples of the Quilt Club's hand

for club information and full details and dates

now move on to spring and summer, there are

for upcoming events.

two planned activities each month to keep

Tahoe Donner Quilt Club

club members engaged. This June we'll hold our Summer Kickoff BBQ and Potluck. The Summer Kickoff is a great way for all to reunite for a great Sierra Nevada summer. Later in the month we have scheduled a club mountain bike ride. The mountain biking, designed for all levels of ability, will provide a fun time on some of our local trails. Taking place in July is the Club Golf Tournament, which is a great social event to be enjoyed by all, no matter your golfing ability. Also in July, we will be going on a kayaking adventure on Lake Tahoe. August events include the annual New Member BBQ and a Lake Tahoe bike ride. The

The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club is busy

Women’s Golf Club

membership director, Bettee Palmer, at betgreg@sbcglobal.net, visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/tdgolfwomen/ home or stop by the Member Services office at Northwoods Clubhouse. If you have questions

working on our community projects, the latest

or need to contact the club board, send an

being tote bags for walkers. We took some of

email to tdwgclub@gmail.com.

the totes to Cascades of the Sierra Assisted Living and they loved them. We have more

2016 TDWGC SCHEDULE:

in the works and will be taking them to our Senior Center here in Truckee.

Tuesdays

Our club meets the first and third Wednes-

Golf play days at Tahoe Donner Golf Course

day of the month from 6 - 8 p.m. at Northwoods Clubhouse in the Meadow Room. All levels are welcome. Contact Linda Brush at sewlinda@aol.com or Marilyn Dundas at

June 14

8 a.m. - With luncheon

June 21

8 a.m. - President’s Cup kick off/match play

md11792@outlook.com for more information.

Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club Since the Tahoe Donner Golf Course

New Member BBQ is always a hit with club

opened in May we've been out playing!

members and historically has had a very large

Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club (TDWGC)

turnout. New members are always welcome.

plays 18-hole rounds every Tuesday through

Please visit our website at www.tdski.com

October. In addition to weekly golf games, the

July 26

8 a.m. - One day guest day

Aug. 16-17

8 a.m. - TDWGC club championship

Aug. 23

8 a.m. - Luncheon and awards

Sept. 27

9 a.m. - Tahoe Donner mixer with 9-Holers

Golf Tip: On the finish of a swing, all great players display fantastic balance with 90 percent of their weight on their left side, with their hips and chest rotated left of the target and the club wrapped around the back of their neck. All of these characteristics will allow you to create power, speed, distance and accuracy and help you play a much more consistent game of golf.

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THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB

No Corkage Tuesdays*

12850 Northwoods Blvd. 530-587-9455 tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the

Open daily for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. and dinner starting at 5 p.m.

Deck Opening Party – June 10* Come to our party and enjoy happy hour all night in the entire restaurant and live music from 6 – 9 p.m.

New Summer Lunch Menu – June 23 We will be rolling out a new summer lunch menu, daily starting June 23, from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Until then, light lunch will be served daily in The Lodge from the T-9 Grill.

Bring in a special bottle of wine from home corkage fee on Tuesdays. Not valid June 28 or July 5.

A N D T RA I LS IDE BA R

Happy Hour* Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub, valid every day from 4 – 6 p.m. through June 11. Starting June 12, Happy Hour transitions into Sunday – Thursday with hours of 4 – 6 p.m. Happy Hour is not valid June 26 – July 9.

Golfers’ Happy Hour Golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy 25 percent off appetizers and Happy Hour drink specials in the Pub from 1 – 4 p.m. every day.

WildER Wednesdays* - Last Chance, June 22

The deck opens June 10!

Get wild and enjoy happy hour specials all night long in the entire restaurant and Pub. Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads. WildER 22 and resume for fall on Sept. 7.

Thursday Night Trivia Last Chance, June 9 Trivia lovers—June 2 and 9 are your last

delivery to Northwoods Pool for members,

chances to win big! Don’t miss our Trivia Night

through pool closure.

from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill. Trivia

June 24. Starting June 25, Pizza on the Hill will be open daily for dinner starting at 5 p.m.

Happy Hour* You’ll be extra happy with these deals: drink specials, $3 Coors Light, $4 seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass, plus half-price wings. Offered every day we are open from 5 - 6 p.m.

Friday Family Movie Night Enjoy a movie on our big screen for FREE. See page 13 for details.

Saturday Night Live Music Every Saturday night in June enjoy live music from 6 - 8 p.m. Free!

MARCO POLO GRIL L • Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill

Dinner: 5 p.m., Thursday – Monday, through

• Happy Hour is offered every Friday and Saturday night from 4 – 7 p.m.

Trout Creek again this year.

11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669

June 25 offering a new lunch menu, plus

• An après menu is offered at Trailside every Friday and Saturday night from 4 – 7 p.m.

Poolside lunch and drink service returns to

PIZZA ON THE HILL

Lunch: Open daily from 11:30 a.m. starting

Lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

OPENING AT TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER ON JUNE 23

Wednesdays will conclude for summer on June

New Extended Hours!

A L DER CREEK CA FÉ

Night will return again this fall.

$10 Pizza Sundays* Last Chance, June 19 It’s pizza for just $10! Grab this deal every Sunday at Pizza on the Hill through June 19. Valid for cheese or pepperoni pizza only. Take advantage of this deal for up to six pizzas! Take it to-go or dine-in.

Monday Night Bingo is Back June 20 – Aug. 29 Free! Enjoy Monday night bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. See page 13.

• Drinks served until at least 3 p.m. on weekdays and until at least 5 p.m. on weekends

T- 9 GRIL L Breakfast and lunch served daily from first tee time - 4 p.m. • Have you taken a Mulligan yet? A Mulligan sandwich, that is! It's our specialty and a favorite year after year.

MARINA GRIL L Open daily at the Beach Club Marina, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. with limited food selections through June 15. • After June 15, the Marina Grill will be fully open for hot grill items and more.

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*Promotions cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon and are not valid during holiday periods.

DINING OPTIONS

2ND ANNUAL SIERRA CREST RUN: NEW 10K OPTION The Sierra Crest 30k and 50k point-

ASCTC to Tahoe Donner is offered for

to-point trail runs take advantage

those opting to run the 30k and 50k,

of some of the best single track dirt

for $15 per person.

trails between Truckee and Donner

Be prepared for any weather con-

Summit, and now there is a new 10k

dition, because at this elevation in

fun run on the slate of events.

August it may be hot, or perfect, or

The courses offer scenic views of

cool, or rainy. COURSE PREVIEW AND PRE

some of the Northern Sierra’s most stunning terrain, including Euer

RACE CHECK-IN: There will be an

Valley, Frog Lake Cliffs, Summit Lake,

opportunity to preview the Tahoe

Castle Peak, and other incredible

Donner section of the course and

peaks of the Sierra Crest. All courses

pick up bib packets on Thursday, Aug.

start off on Tahoe Donner’s exten-

4, from 4-6pm, at the Alder Creek

sive trail system, at the Alder Creek

Adventure Center.

Adventure Center. The 50k and 30k

Bib packet pick-up is Friday, August

will go up and over to the Donner

5, at Tahoe mountain Sports from

Lake Rim Trail, ending on the Auburn

10 a.m.-6 p.m. with a pre-race trail

Ski Club trails at the top of Donner

briefing and Q&A happening at 4:30

Summit, literally crossing over the

p.m. Race morning bib packet pick-up

crest of the Sierra Nevada, while the

will be available at the Alder Creek

fun run 10k follows the Euer Valley

Adventure Center starting at 6 a.m.

course and finishes back at the Alder

If you don't plan to race, come out

Creek Adventure Center. These trails

to cheer on the runners at the start at

offer runners a fun and challenging

Alder Creek Adventure Center—the

but manageable route, with plenty of

50k starts at 7 a.m.; the 30k at 8 a.m.

dirt, rock, forest and elevation change.

and the 10k at 8:10 a.m. For more

An early morning shuttle ride from

There's still time to train! Choose a 50k, 30k, or 10k option! Photos courtesy Mark Nadell and Andy Pasternak.

information, see sierracrest50k.org.

ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Would you like to have your photo published? We’re holding our annual photo contest for Tahoe Donner members! Grab your camera or go through your photo archives and select your best images that fit the following categories. We’ll select our favorites; winners in each of the three categories will be published in the October issue of the Tahoe Donner News and will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

Deadline: Sunday, September 4, 2016 Who may enter: Contest is open to all Tahoe Donner members of any age. Three Categories: Action, Nature, and People. All photos must be taken at Tahoe Donner.

Guidelines: Entrants must submit photo(s) that fit in one of the three categories. Photo must be in digital format; high resolution JPG file required. Limit five entries per person. Important: Entrants must be prepared to sign a release form for any persons appearing in photos and also to give Tahoe Donner Association usage rights to submitted images.

How to enter: Simply email your digital photo submission to comdep@tahoedonner.com. In your email, include the name of the photographer, category, date the photo was taken (approximate date OK), and a short sentence or two about the photo. If your photo is one of our top selections, we will contact you for additional information. Winners will be announced in the October edition of Tahoe Donner News.

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SUMMER CONCERT ON THE GREEN NOW A TWO-DAY EVENT

TWO TRIBUTE BANDS NIGHTLY, JULY 2-3 Tahoe Donner’s annual Summer Concert on the Green returns this year bigger and better than ever. This year the concert is a two-day series featuring a selection of ‘70s tribute bands as the iconic rock and roll era is recreated on July 2 and July 3 with inspiration from the Eagles, Elton John, Journey and U2. Four all-star tribute bands will take the stage and transport guests back in time. On July 2, concert-goers will experience The Eagles tribute band, Desperado, and an Elton John tribute band, Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The Early Years. On July 3, attendees will experience the Journey tribute band, Evolution, and the U2 tribute band, Hollywood U2. Summer Concert on the Green is an all-ages event and will take place under the stars at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range, located adjacent to Trout Creek Recreation Center at 12790 Northwoods Blvd. It is a tree-lined driving range with a gentle slope, surrounded by forest and greenery. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site, but attendees may also bring their own picnics, including low_ back chairs. A full list of concert rules is online at tahoedonner.com/ summer-concert-on-the-green-2016. Doors open at 5 p.m. each day. Tickets are on sale now but are expected to sell out early. If the event does not sell out, tickets will be available on the same day as the concert for $5 more per person. Guests may purchase a single-day ticket or both days online or by phone at 530-587-9400, ext. 0. Adult tickets are $35; children ages 7 – 12 are $15; and children 6 and under are free. When purchasing online, consider a donation to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. Even a $1 donation can help fund a scholarship for a local graduate in need. For more information about Summer Concert on the Green, plus bios and videos of the bands, visit tahoedonner.com/summer-concert-onthe-green-2016.

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FEATURE

EXPEDITION AT YOUR DOORSTEPS BY ASHLEY QUADROS

Futaleufú River in Chile

To many, the allure of living in the Sierra

life-enhancing experiences is what the duo

Nevada mountain range is the vast amount of

set out to do. While their company originated

adventure available right outside our doors.

in Chile, their home base is now in Truckee.

But for the owners of Bio Bio Expeditions, the

Over the last several years, the pair has grown

call for adventure has led them to far flung

their business into an international expedi-

corners of the world.

tion company, offering exciting trips all over

Lorenzo Alvarez Roos, a Tahoe Donner

the world with guides stationed in Tanzania,

homeowner since 1999 and Marc Goddard, an

Zimbabwe, Bhutan, Nepal, and Peru among

off-and-on Tahoe Donner resident since 1999,

other locations. Alvaraz Roos and Goddard

started Bio Bio Expeditions 23 years ago. Bio

have each led expeditions in over 20 countries

Bio Expeditions is a local company specializ-

with no plans to slow down anytime soon.

ing in adventure trips involving rafting, hik-

In fact, 20 members of Tahoe Donner’s very

ing, multi-sports and local culture. With their

own hiking club are even scheduled to go with

shared love of travel, rivers and adrenaline,

Bio Bio Expeditions to Southern Patagonia in

starting Bio Bio Expeditions was a natural step

Chile and Argentine next February 2017. There

for them. “I was working as a guide for a com-

they will hike almost daily, trekking around

pany in Chile on the Bio Bio in 1991 and fell in

the famous Torres del Paine National Park and

love with Chile and the Bio Bio River,” recalled

Northern Glacier National Park, home to the

Goddard. “We decided we could run our own

FitzRoy Massif. They plan to travel by boat

quality trips on the Bio Bio and thus started

to see glaciers up close; explore ice caverns

Bio Bio Expeditions.”

and geological formations; and stay in upscale

“Bio” in Spanish means “life,” and offering

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local lodges hand-picked by Bio Bio Expedi-

Bio Bio Expeditions co-owners and Tahoe Donner members: Larenzo Alvarez Roos (above) and Marc Goddard (below).

tions, including eco-friendly geodesic domes where they will feast on local cuisine. Over the course of 12 days, the hiking club will learn how the locals live by visiting large Patagonia farms (estancias) and experience a unique Southern Patagonia adventure in a way few can hope to imagine. While Bio Bio Expeditions offers a variety trips throughout the year, including trips to the same destinations, they noted guest experiences are always a little different since you never truly know what you might see or encounter. “This could be a book,” explained Alvarez Roos, who noted obstacles and unforeseen challenges can occur at any given time, including “floods, earthquakes, volcanos erupting, border patrols going on strike when we had to cross the border, revolutions, hail and rain storms in the ‘dry season,’ and rafts getting stuck on rocks that we had to abandon.” Goddard concurred, recalling one incident he’ll never forget. As his group prepared for a Cotahuasi trip, there was a strike in Arequipa. “There were rioters in the streets, destroying the roads and airports and we had to stay inside in fear for our lives,” he said. “We had people stuck all over the city, and made an escape late in the evening for the river. We were not able to gather all our gear, so we had to improvise and do with what we had.” Luckily, everyone in Goodard’s group stayed safe during this frightening ordeal, and while improvising and making do isn’t a common occurrence on trips, it can lead to some of the most memorable adventures created for guests and guides alike. For Alvarez Roos, his favorite and most memorable trip wasn’t an easy one. It took place back in 1995 when he did his first descent of the Sumulta River in the Sibe-

Top: On the Futaleufú River in Chile. MIddle: Bio Bio Expeditions is a local company specializing in expeditions involving rafting, hiking, multisports and cultural trips. Bottom: Near their campsite on the Futaleufu River, rafters were treated to this view. Photos courtesy Marc Goddard.

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rian Altai Mountains over 14 days with a Rus-

trip was his first encounter with the Futaleufú

unique, and while some of their adventures are

sian and Siberian outdoor club consisting of

River in Chile; it too had lasting effects. “My

geared toward advanced sports enthusiasts,

eight Russians, 12 Americans and one Chilean

first trip down the Futaleufú was something I

they do not solely cater to rafting and hiking

woman. “We ran out of food several times on

will never forget,” he said. “We were running

extremists. Rather, many of the adventures

the trip, which caused us to use every possible

the river at high water and I had never seen

that Bio Bio Expeditions offers can be custom-

resource we had to gather new supplies along

it before. I was guiding a raft and did not

ized to a group’s overall skillset. Group sizes

the way, such as bartering with another river

know what was coming around each corner.

generally range from 6 to 24 participants and

group, hiking for hours to hermit-like dwell-

The river turned out to be the biggest, most

ages start as young as 4 and go up to 90 in

The river turned out to be the biggest, most exciting, most beautiful river I had ever run

exciting, most beau-

some instances, so there is no need to be a pro

tiful river I had ever

athlete in order to take part in a pro journey.

run.” Goddard was so

Although they are leaders in travel and

inspired by his trip,

adventure, Goddard and Alvarez Roos haven’t

the Futaleufú is now

forgotten about Truckee and Lake Tahoe. As

Bio Bio Expeditions’

locals to the area, they offer custom Tahoe

signature trip and what

adventures and Alvarez Roos noted the

they’re most known for.

Truckee River is a must-do for all locals and

“It’s the perfect trip

visitors. He enjoys taking kids in “duckies”

for families, couples or

or inflatable kayaks down the Truckee River

individuals,” said God-

mid-summer and Goddard can’t get enough of

dard, who explained

the vast number of trails offered for mountain

their Futaleufú River

biking in the region. When they aren’t out and

ings where we bought more food and made

package includes whitewater rafting Class

about seeking their next adventure, both can

do with less,” explained Alvarez Roos. “The

II-V, hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, daily

be found around Tahoe Donner, either on the

bonding that happened, the hot river saunas,

yoga classes and mountain biking. Guests also

trails hiking and biking, or enjoying the pools

overnight late singing around the campfires,

stay at a deluxe riverside camp that includes

and spas at Trout Creek Recreation Center.

created an incredible bonding atmosphere

a hot tub, sunset bar, massages, wine tasting,

where we all became lifelong friends.”

and more.

Goddard's favorite and most memorable

Every adventure with Bio Bio Expeditions is

The Futaleufú River in Chile. Photo courtesy Marc Goddard.

To learn more about Bio Bio Expeditions, visit bbxrafting.com or call toll-free at 1-800-2GORAFT. Tres Mojas Peaks in the heart of the Futaleufu Valley, Patagonia, Chile. Photo by Lorenzo Alvarez Roos.

Accommodations on the Futaleufu at the Bio Bio base camp overlook the river. Photo by Marc Goddard.

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NORTH TAHOE TRAINING OFFICERS REGIONAL WILDLAND DRILL – JUNE 7 An interagency wildland incident drill

coordinator of this event in conjunction with

is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 with the

other NTTOA members including the U.S.

drill area set for U.S. Forest Service lands on

Forest Service, CalFire, Town of Truckee

Carpenter Valley Road and west, as well as

Police Department, Nevada County Sherriff,

a portion of Tahoe Donner including Alder

and more. TFPD indicates this drill will be

Creek Road and the Wolfgang/Pinnacle Loop

widely participated in by the following area

area. Tahoe Donner is participating in this drill this month and encourages Tahoe Donner

and regional emergency response agencies: • At least 25 engines

residents to use this day as a personal training

• Hand crews present

day. Several years ago, the interagencies put together the Greater Truckee Area Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Guide, which we urge all residents to read and use for prepared-

• Possible air attack and air tankers for simulation of drops and communication • Sacramento County fire helicopter Residents can expect to see agency noti-

ness activities. A copy may be downloaded at

fication of the drill a few days before at the

http://goo.gl/3CV8kP.

Highway 89 North/Alder Creek entrance as

Truckee Fire Protection District (TFPD),

well as other locations in Tahoe Donner. For

Please contact Annie Rosenfeld, director of

a member of North Tahoe Training Officers

more detailed information, read the NTTOA’s

risk management and real property, at arosen-

Regional Wildland Drill (NTTOA), is the lead

drill info letter at http://goo.gl/leaQjw.

feld@tahoedonner.com, with any questions.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE Would you like to become involved in the Tahoe Donner capital projects spending process? The General Plan Committee (GPC) is always looking for member input and volunteers to serve on capital project task forces.

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TENNIS TIPS

IF YOU’RE NOT HITTING, YOU’RE MOVING BY IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Tennis is a movement-based sport, yet many

recovery movement often leaves you uncertain

defensively, look to move back

of us don’t move enough. What's that you say?

if you should run forwards, sideways or back-

a couple of steps in order

You move all over the place? Ok, let me clarify.

wards to get the ball.

to help defend a possible

We don’t move to the correct spot on the

So how do we fix this? It is as easy as two

offensive reply from

court enough. We don’t move enough after we

simple ideas: V for victory, and the offense,

the opponent. This

hit or our partner hits so we end up doing all of

neutral and defensive recovery positions. The

turns your normally

the moving after our opponent hits.

V for victory is the movement pattern that

reactive tennis game

you should try to create when you play tennis.

into a proactive one.

supposed to move after they hit. Often, they

The question I often get is where a player is

Moving on the tennis court from the moment

If you still get caught

just stay where they are or go back to the same

the opponent hits the ball in a V to where the

out of position, try to

spot and wait to see what their opponents do.

ball is going to be will help get your body-

adjust to a different

This is problematic in a number of ways.

weight through the shot, cut down on the time

position on the court

your opponent has to recover and react and

the next time a similar

ance by having to do twice as much work

give you better angles into your opponent's

situation arises. This way

after your opponents hit because very little

side of the court.

you are always looking to

First, you are creating a movement imbal-

happened after you or your partner hit. This

How do we make the V for Victory move-

leaves you little time to get your feet set and

ment work? Simple. After you or your partner

each time the ball leaves your side

attempt to hit an effective shot. It tends to feel

has hit a shot, make a quick judgment as to

of the court. You are not always going to

more like a game of fetch than a planned stra-

what the shot did or did not do to the oppo-

be in the right spot, so try to move more after

tegic shot placement.

nent. For example, if you felt the shot was hit

you hit, and this will hopefully help solve the

offensively from your side of the court, try to

puzzle of your opponent's game and lead you

your shot to create easy power and to cut down

move forward a couple of steps in anticipation

to victory.

on the angles is compromised. The lack of

of a weak reply. If you felt the shot was hit

Second, the ability to consistently step into

find the ideal spot to recover to

See you moving on the courts!

See a video of this movement online at tahoedonner.com/ tennis-tips.

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GOLF TIPS

GOLF TIPS FROM THE PRO BY JAMES MURTAGH | GOLF PRO Most of us who live in the mountains don’t get to play much golf during the winter. When not playing for long periods of time, the first aspects of your game that you lose are touch and feel (short game). As most golfers know, a strong short game can drastically improve your score. Coming out of winter, the majority of golfers focus solely on their full swing. Instead, start

CHIPPING The same goes for chipping. Start with easier chips from the fairway or the collar of the green and work your way to the rough for some tougher chips. Try chipping with different clubs. If you are close to the green with a lot of room to roll the ball, try chipping with an eight or nine iron. If it’s a shorter shot without much green to work with, try a sand wedge or a lob wedge.

by working on your short game to regain your feel.

PUTTING Start out by working on putting. At first, focus on distance control and don’t worry so much about the line. Start with short putts and work your way to longer ones. On putts of twenty feet or more, try to get the ball within a three foot circle around the hole.

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• Strategic Guidance refined • Strategic plan guidance

Y JUL

• Key assumptions developed: Macro (US/region economy) Micro (Tahoe Donner specific) AU GU ST

DEC EM BE R

• Budget Report issued

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BOARD, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT INVOLVED THROUGH ENTIRE PROCESS ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SEPTEMBER

• Annual assessment invoiced. Due 1/1

BUDGET TIMELINE

• Detail meetings and reviews Operating fund Capital funds

BUDGET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERABLES:

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• Annual Assessment requirement

• Budget final review and approval

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

May 2016

RECENT CHALLENGES:

Capital improvements reserve fund for aging facilities

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Federal and state regulatory cost pressures (California minimum wage and sick pay mandate, federal affordable care act, workers compensation insurance)

Two seasons of drought and minimal snowfall lowering revenues

BOOK CLUB TO DISCUSS LOCAL NOVELIST, JUNE 5

BURGER AND BEER MONTH WINNER

Calling all book lovers! Join local Truckee book clubs at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub on June 5 to discuss the novel, "Luck is Just the Beginning," with award-winning author, Celeste León. León lives right here in Tahoe Donner and this is your chance to not only meet her, but to ask her questions and get answers about her book. The book was released in November 2015, a story inspired by her father’s life. She and her book club will be discussing her novel in detail and all local book clubs and reading enthusiasts are invited to partake in Puerto Rican lottery, his Ramón León wins the When nineteen-year-old l clinic in his village the first dental and medica is dream of establishing events intervenes. Luck a chain of catastrophic becomes achievable. But of the joys and sorrows story ting enchan an only Just the Beginning is not ination to see his dream determ man’s one of saga of family, but also the through. selfheartbreak, courage and g is the gripping story of his dream. It will take Luck is Just the Beginnin to find the right path to sacrifice, of one man’s struggle your heart. of Death your breath away and warm of Shadow of the Raven, Shadows David Sundstrand, author

Thank you to everyone who partici-

the discussion. As an added bonus, all attendees can

pated in Burger and a Beer Month Alaskan

take advantage of happy hour deals until 6 p.m., which

Brewery contest at The Lodge Restaurant &

includes 25 percent of shared small plates, soups and

Pub this past April. On the evening of May 14,

voyage, balancing “the reader on a deeply affecting pull Celeste León takes the ons against the push and o’s” dreams and aspirati luckiest man in Maunab rfect and skillfully written, nity. Emotionally pitch-pe ttable journey to a of a tightly-knit commu rts the reader on an unforge this historical novel transpo us have never known. time and place most of of The Amado Women Désirée Zamorano, author

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TAHOE DONNER TEAM WELCOMES KATY STEVENS AS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS STORIES BY ASHLEY QUADROS Katy Stevens is Tahoe Donner’s newest assistant director of operations. She joined the team in early May and will be primarily sup-

banquets and multiple food and beverage venues before joining Tahoe Donner. “I am excited to be working back in the

porting and assisting amenity managers and

Truckee community,” said Stevens, who added

their staff in operations. As Stevens put it, she

as she learns more about Tahoe Donner, you

is eager to “learn all the ins and outs of Tahoe

can expect to find her experiencing Tahoe

Donner Association operations and to assist

Donner first-hand and all it has to offer. “I

the amenity staff in providing an excellent

enjoy hiking, skiing, kayaking and camping,”

experience to members and guests.”

said Stevens. “I am also looking forward to

Originally from San Diego, Calif., Stevens is no stranger to Truckee. She moved to the area in 1995 with her husband and brings the

cross country skiing, mountain biking and paddle boarding at Tahoe Donner.” Stevens will be assisting at all Tahoe Donner

team an exceptional background in customer

amenities year-round, so when you cross her

service. With experience managing multi-unit

path, be sure to welcome her.

operations, she most recently acted as Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows’ general manager for

TOMMY KELLY JOINS

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE TEAM If you’ve lived in Tahoe Donner for a num-

administrative tasks as assigned.

The fun atmosphere Tahoe Donner creates

ber of years, chances are you’ve bumped into

“I have enjoyed learning about a different

Tommy Kelly at some point in time. Kelly has

side of Tahoe Donner,” said Kelly regarding

is one of the main reasons he’s been part of the Tahoe Donner team for so long. While

been a Truckee resident for 33 years and has

his new position. “I enjoy the people that I

Kelly can be found Monday through Friday

been working at Tahoe Donner for approx-

work with, and the fun atmosphere.”

at ASO, you’ll still catch him at many spots

imately 17 years. He has been a large part of

around Tahoe Donner this summer when he’s

many amenities and services offered at Tahoe

not working, like at The Lodge Restaurant

Donner, most recently acting as ticket rental

& Pub where he can’t get enough of the filet

and retail manager at Tahoe Donner Downhill

mignon and chicken parmesan when available

Ski Area in the winter months and assistant

on the menu. “In the summer the prawns on

marina manager in the summer months. And

the appetizer menu are the best,” he added.

now, Kelly can be found full time at Architec-

Outside of appreciating fine food and drinks at

tural Standards Office (ASO), acting as their

The Lodge, Kelly enjoys his favorite amenity

newest associate inspector since April.

too, the Beach Club Marina. “I love the lake. It

As an associate inspector, Kelly has been

is such a great place to hang out at and enjoy

assisting members with their project needs,

the day,” said Kelly. “There are so many differ-

such as conducting inspections at sites for

ent things to do at the marina.”

pre-construction, performing final inspec-

To learn more about Kelly or to get assis-

tions for projects, assisting members with

tance on a future home project, stop by ASO

questions, and helping out with additional

and say hello.

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CHRISTINA THAYER:

MEET THE NEW TRAIL MANAGER IN TOWN “Being outside on the trails, exploring new

derness settings and urban areas,” explained

terrain, and imagining all of the possibilities

Thayer. “I have worked to restore sensitive

that exist within the trail network” …these are

alpine and desert ecosystems, designed tech-

just some of the things Christina Thayer said

nical cross country mountain bike trails, and

she loves so far about her new position as trails

mapped out management plans for climbing

manager at Tahoe Donner.

access trails.”

Thayer is a newer Truckee resident, having

With Tahoe Donner’s latest acquisition of

moved here a few months past, but visited

Crabtree Canyon, Thayer’s experience and

the area growing up. As of early May, she

timing is perfect for crafting our extended

is officially part of the Tahoe Donner team.

640-acre trail system, some of which will

With a B.S. in forestry and natural resource

be available for use this summer. “I am most

management and an M.S.C. in environmental

excited about the development of new single

education and resource conservation, Thayer

track trails that will connect the existing trail

is well-equipped to maintain and enhance all

network,” she said. “I’m also eager to bring my

MOUNTAIN HOME STYLE

of the trails Tahoe Donner has to offer.

“I have worked throughout the Rocky

Mountain region and the Pacific Northwest

Cascades developing trails through both wil-

enthusiasm for environmental education and stewardship programs to Tahoe Donner.”

Thayer can be found all around Tahoe Don-

ner as she works on our trails, and enjoys them

for hiking, biking and cross country skiing too. “I’m very happy to be here,” she added, and we’re happy to have her too.

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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND SUPPORTS THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH LAKE TAHOE

The Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe (BGCNLT) opened in 1998 in response to a lack of affordable childcare in the North

this summer’s Trails and Ales event to Boya and Girls Club.”

In the last three years, the club has responsed to local needs that were presented

BGCNLT provides before and after school

by outside agencies and individuals. The

Tahoe region. Since then, BGCNLT has

programming, summer camps, sports leagues,

addition of two new programs has expanded

become a hub for youth development activities

specialty classes and more to children ages

services to more children and families in

and programs while achieving its mission of

4-18 who live across the North Tahoe-Truckee

the North Tahoe/Truckee region. The Great

inspiring and enabling all young people, espe-

region. Currently, BGCNLT has 1,500 mem-

Futures Early Learning Center opened in

cially those who need us most, to reach their

bers, with 320 attending daily in Kings Beach

response to a lack of affordable preschool

fullest potential as productive, caring and

and 110 daily in Truckee. All members can

programs in Kings Beach and is now nearly

responsible citizens.

participate in fun and engaging programs that

operating at capacity.

Since its inception, the cost of membership

aim to achieve three priority outcomes: good

Likewise, the club opened a program at

was and still is purposefully kept low, at $50

character and leadership, academic success

Truckee Elementary School—serving elemen-

per year, to allow all children the opportunity

and healthy lifestyles.

tary aged students with after school programs

to have a safe, positive place to learn and grow. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF)

The club has grown tremendously since 1998, moving from two small donated houses

focusing on academic support. The Truckee program is also operating at capacity.

made a grant to BGCNLT in November of 2015.

into a large facility with a full court gymna-

“We were very pleased to help this incredible

sium, performing arts stage, computer lab,

the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe,

If you are interested in learning more about

organization,” said Merle Fajans, co-chair of

commercial kitchen, art room, dedicated teen

visit bgcnlt.org or call the club at 530-546-

the TDGF operating and grant committee. “In

center and large games room. Membership

4324.

fact, along with the TD 4-Wheelers Club, we

has also grown along with the addition of new

have decided to dedicate the proceeds from

programs and services.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary tax deductible gifts from TD members

“BACK TO THE LAND” BENEFIT DINNER JUNE 18 The TDGF invites you to their “Back to

only 100 seats are available for the dinner.

the Land” Dinner, Saturday, June 18, at the

TAKE A HIKE

Alder Creek Adventure Center. You’ll enjoy a simple, elegant family-style dinner with

Back to the Land, literally. Take a guided

a special menu sourced from local farmers

hike to Crabtree Canyon, Tahoe Donner’s

through the Tahoe Food Hub, a 2015 grant

latest land acquisition the morning of

recipient of the TDGF.

June 18. The moderate round trip hike of

CHAMPAGNE HOUR: Enjoy a glass of champagne and appetizers courtesy of Jamie Waltman, a second-generation owner of Waltman Construction and a founding partner of TDGF.

AUCTION: The silent auction has many interesting

approximately 8 miles will be led by Geoff Griffin of the Truckee Donner Land Trust from the Alder Creek Adventure Center into Euer Valley and to Crabtree Canyon. Be one of the first to enjoy this hike then join us at the Dinner in the evening. Contact Dwight Walker, walker.dwight@ gmail.com

TICKETS

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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.

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BULLETIN BOARD

TOWN OF TRUCKEE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL Snow piles and winter storms are behind us for the next months and with that brings yard cleanup. The Town of Truckee has several green waste programs available for Truckee residents including the very popular 6-yard green waste dumpster offered at a reduced rate of $60, waste drop-off at the Eastern Sierra Landfill of up to 6 yards for all tax-paying properties in Truckee, and the curbside green bag program. This year the Town is sending fliers to all town tax-paying addresses with full detail on all solid waste disposal programs available; look for it in your mailbox soon. You can also find current information online at keeptruckeegreen.org. The Town of Truckee surveyed residents in the spring of 2015 to gather information on how they are disposing of green waste, with what frequency they maintain their properties, and whether they perform the work themselves or contract it out. Fifty-eight percent of the total 1,028 respondents were Tahoe Donner residents; thank you to those who participated. Results show that over 87 percent of the residents perform their yard work themselves and Tahoe Donner residents perform either a one-time yard clean up, more than weekly, or monthly maintenance. At the

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time the survey showed that only 45 percent of the respondents knew about the reduced rate six-yard dumpsters. A result of this was a concerted effort to communicate the availability of the dumpsters as well as a renegotiation of the price of the dumpsters, which resulted in a drop from $75 to $60 — which is about the same cost as 40 green bags with less hassle and less plastic waste. Last summer the dumpster program participation soared with the majority of users from Tahoe Donner. With the creation of the reduced rate dumpster and resulting cost effectiveness, there has been a small reduction in the large piles of green bags on streets. However, improvement on this end is still needed and only the homeowner can help solve the unsightly and unwanted mountains of green bags. The curbside green bag program was created to address the weekly maintenance of yards and not the large yard cleanup. The Town’s survey comments show that many of the responding Tahoe Donner residents didn’t know that the mountains of bags stayed for weeks on end due to the program only allowing four bags to be picked up per week. Some of the second homeowners would come up, clean their lot for a weekend, and then not return for several

weeks; thus not seeing the impact made to the street aesthetics, and also not realizing the possibility for debris to fall out of torn bags and the potential fire hazard. The green bag program states that only four bags will be picked up each week, and they ask for voluntary compliance with not having more than four bags at the curbside prior to or after curbside service. Tahoe Donner asks residents to consider the impacts of putting out more than four green bags and to devise alternate methods of disposal including the convenient green waste dumpster or engaging the assistance of a neighbor to possibly assist with turning the green bags out on waste pick-up days. Tahoe Donner is the highest user of the Town’s green waste programs; as such the management staff, by board direction, actively engages with the Town of Truckee staff to improve services and to provide creative solutions to issues like the mountains of green bags. Additionally, the Covenants Committee regularly discusses the green waste program to also provide feedback to the town. How can you help? Your town leaders need to hear from you. Either send an email, or be sure to participate in important surveys such as the 2015 Green Waste survey. Town decisions are made based on the results and comments received. Additionally, Tahoe Donner management welcomes comments and feedback regarding the Town of Truckee’s services through email directed to Annie Rosenfeld, director of risk management and real property, at arosenfeld@ tahoedonner.com.

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TRUCKEE DONNER PUD CONSTRUCTION IN TAHOE DONNER - SUMMER 2016 During the Summer of 2016, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) will be conducting two construction projects in the Tahoe Donner subdivision.

WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT The TDPUD plans to replace about 7,000 feet of pipeline at three separate locations in Tahoe Donner during the summer of 2016. The locations where work will take place this year are shown on the map below. This work has been coordinated with a Town of Truckee project to resurface Northwoods Boulevard. The pipeline project will be performed by Aspen Developers (a private contractor) under contract to the TDPUD. The work, which started in May, should be completed in late September of this year.

This work will involve excavations to install meter boxes and/or perform meter box upgrades at those properties where a water meter is not currently installed. The work is currently scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is not planned for Saturday or Sunday. The construction work will be performed by District personnel. Meter boxes are normally located at the property line between private property and the roadway right-of-way. As a result, the actual excavations will be located outside of the street pavement. Access to your property should not be affected. However, there will be heavy machinery and workmen in the area. Please take care and allow adequate time in

your schedule to accommodate the construction work. Property owners whose meter boxes will be installed will receive prior notification. Water service to the property will be shut off during the construction period, which is expected to take about four to five hours. Properties will not be left without water service overnight. Any questions regarding either project should be directed to the TDPUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water System Engineer, Neil Kaufman at 530-5823950, neilkaufman@tdpud.org or to TDPUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public information officer, Steven Poncelet at 530-582-3951, stevenponcelet@tdpud.org. A larger version of this map is available online at tahoedonner.com/summer2016_PUDmap.pdf.

METER BOX RETROFIT The TDPUD is subject to a state mandate to install meters on all of its water system customers by the year 2025. Currently, about 96 percent of the customers are equipped with a water meter. Starting in 2011, the TDPUD has undertaken a meter box retrofit project each Summer to install water meters on additional customers. During the Summer of 2016, the TDPUD will be installing meters on a number of customers in the southern portion of Tahoe Donner in the area shown on the map at right.

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BOARD MEETING RECAP APRIL 22, 2016 Executive Session Report: No Action The board met in Executive Session on April 6, 2016 and discussed the agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property, including a Conservation Easement Deed to acquire and protect 640 acres adjacent to Euer Valley, including Crabtree and a portion of Carpenter Valley. The board approved Resolution 2016-3 authorizing corporate officers to execute a land purchase agreement and record an easement deed. The board awarded a fixed price construction contract to R&D Professionals to proceed with previously board approved Phase 2 Equestrian relocation efforts in 2016. Adjacent Recreation Open Space Protection and Procurement – 640 Acre Crabtree Canyon: Approved 5-0 The board approved the expenditure of $550,000 out of the Development Fund in 2016 to acquire the 640-acre property (Crabtree Canyon) from the Truckee Donner Land Trust, including $50,000 identified above to address legal fees, gates/fencing, signs, recording easements, and a survey of the property. Board Communication and Formulation of Board Governance Policy: No Action The board will continue discussion regarding their current methods used to engage the membership, formulate board consensus and reach board approval in accordance with the association’s governing documents and applicable laws. This includes regularly scheduled monthly board meetings, executive session meetings, and the

potential formulation of a board policy on governance within a California homeowner association and California corporate law framework. Tahoe Donner Home Inspection Program: No Action The board was provided with an update on the current status of the home inspection program. Based on past observations and membership feedback, the Architectural Standards Committee would like to make adjustments to the property inspection cycle, timing and scope as a result of snow coverage, and past lessons learned. Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 The board approved the unaudited 2016 March financials and the 2016 April quarterly capital funds projection, presented by Mike Salmon. Executive Session: No Action The board reported that they met in Executive Session and discussed the following – 1. The board discussed with council specific legal implications of executive and open session meeting rules, along with the potential of moving this subject to continue in open session at the next scheduled regular board meeting. 2. The board was updated on a potential litigation matter. 3. The board discussed the annual performance review process for employees. 4. The board reviewed member appeals.

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BOARD MEETING RECAP, CONTINUED Approval of Minutes: Approved 4-0 The board approved the March 18, 2016 meeting minutes. Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 The board approved the following items – o Forestry grant resolution 2016-4 o Tahoe Donner Giving Fund new member appointment, Katharine Veni o Replacement Reserve Funds for the 2016 ski area rental shop grinder/edger replacement o Tahoe Donner Giving Fund scholarship recommendations o Association-wide digital signage software update o Wireless infrastructure replacement reserve component improvements o Decision paper for additional security cameras o Review Town of Truckee planned use of Town of Truckee Special Service Area – 1 funds for 2016; provide board opinion. o Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club change in bylaws Beach Club Marina Boat Launch and Waterline Safety: Approved 4-0 The board approved the 14 recommended operational changes to the Beach Club boat ramp operations made by staff as developed through the previous two board meetings. Pending Suspension of Membership Rights and Authorization to Record Lien: Approved 3-0 The board approved authorization to record liens against the properties of members who have failed to bring their assessment accounts current, resulting in the suspension of their membership rights. Tahoe Donner Voting and Election Rules – Nominating Committee: No Action The board did not see a necessity in appointing a candidate nominating committee this year. Performance Measures, Nonprofit Homeowners Association: No Action As a truly unique business, mutual benefit corporation, and homeowner association, the board discussed what metric or group of metrics is most appropriate to assess the performance of Tahoe Donner financially.

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans during April 2016. Unit/Lot Street Address

Square Feet Project

09/ 048 12530 Schussing Wy

2744 House

08/ 023 11192 Lausanne Wy

2041 House

02/ 096 11515 St Bernard Dr

3369 House

09/ 076 12153 Schussing Wy

2235 House

03/ 341 13179 Skislope Wy

3464

06/ 323 14677 Wolfgang Rd

2343 House

03/ 051 16151 Skislope Wy

3800 House

09/ 619 13461 Pathway Av

2674 House

House

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AUSTRALIA

his wife, Jay Wertheim, traveling wit h Dar win, Jea net te, to Sydney, Per th and 30t h ir Australia, in celebration of the wedding anniversary.

NEW ZEALAND

Andrew and Andrea Oddo at Cape Reinga, top of Nort h Island, New Zealand where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocea n.

NEW ZEALAND

Asa and Sadie Almgren visiting Queenstown, New Zealand to celebrate their dad's 50th birthday.

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NEW YORK Sarah Portman at the finish of the 2015 New York City Marathon. Sarah, a subelite qualifier, finished in 3:12.51.

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