Tahoe Donner News February 2018

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12 Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

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TAHOE DONNER OLYMPIANS

Past. Present. Future.

Message from the Board President

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Board Meeting Recap

THE BUZZ:

Covenants Complaints + Enforcement Year in Review

EVENTS, DINING+ UPDATES

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Run for the TD Board of Directors Quick Calendar

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Cleaning Up After Dogs on TD Trails JOHN LAZENBY

FEATURES

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Clubs Updates

Member Input on Capital Projects: Investing in Tahoe Donner's Future

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Tahoe Donner Briefs

TEACHING YOUNG SKIERS

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7 tips for first timers

Tahoe Donner Programs + Features

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Capital Projects Updates

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Best of Tahoe Donner: Family Fun Edition

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VOLUME 19 | NO. 02

FEBRUARY 2018 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ

DEREK MOORE

LINDSAY HOGAN

DREW DEURLINGTON

JAMIE BATE

JOE LEWANDOWSKI

AMBER BARRETT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT | JEFF CONNORS

JCONNORS@TAHOEDONNER.COM

VICE PRESIDENT | JEFF SCHWERDTFEGER JSCHWERDTFEGER@TAHOEDONNER.COM

TREASURER | JEFF BONZON

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SECRETARY | JENNIFER JENNINGS JJENNINGS@TAHOEDONNER.COM

DIRECTOR | DARIUS BROOKS

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ON THE COVER: Three-year-old twins learn to ski at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort.

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT This month’s message is on the subject of communications and member representation as a whole, and the steps we need to take to ensure that we are truly a representative member-based association.

Each year Tahoe Donner Association communicates to the membership through a variety of distribution channels. These channels include this newsletter (7,000 distributed each month) and e-blasts to 26,000 subscribers. We also use a variety of other platforms including the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or NextDoor, which have a combined 20,415 followers. We utilize Member Services, which averages 410 live chats a month, and the association’s website traffic, which had 197,283 page views in December 2017, as well as specialty items like the summer weekly activity guides. Certainly, one might conclude the association is reaching out to its membership.

On the reverse side, how does the association hear from you, its member?

Here too are a variety of channels, including member comment cards that are left at an amenity you visited (about 3,750 yearly), or perhaps through our committee system and its feedback loops. We also hear from members through emails to board@tahoedonner.com, the feedback button on the website, periodic subjectspecific surveys or perhaps during homeowner inspections.

Given the many important decisions that will be considered by the board, we usually spend a great deal of time talking with members and thinking through what people would like to see transpire. Our goal is to represent the membership as a whole – not our individual perspectives or special interest groups – so we may carry out our fiduciary responsibilities. Your role

in making suggestions, expressing opinions and getting involved in the decision process is important, greatly appreciated and highly encouraged! Therefore, inbound communication from members in any form is very high on our list of priorities. Yes, the board has overall final say on a variety of matters and, when necessary, is willing to make decisions without your feedback. It would, however, be much more helpful if we had greater member input on a variety of subjects.

As many of you know, I personally believe in a process called Servant Leadership. Basically, the board works for the membership and management works for the board, executing its directives and thus ensuring that the membership needs are met. Needless to say, this is also a bit challenging given the basic demographics of our 6,400 homeowners.

More specifically, approximately 84% (5,400) of our members are part-time, second-home residents living elsewhere, while 16% (1,000) are full-time Truckee residents. It is therefore easier to naturally see and hear more from our local population given their proximity, and to perhaps expect or take for granted their propensity to have a greater involvement. This leads me to ponder whether we are a representative association or we are following the input of a minority of members.

For example and as mentioned last month by our GM, about 31% of our members voted in the 2017 election, up from 25% in the prior year. That is good progress, but when compared to categories like overall eligible voter turnout in the U.S., we can see that this turnout is significantly less that the 60% turnout in national elections and 40% in midterm elections. Hopefully, if the Election Committee charter is amended by the board at its January meeting to provide focus on achieving a larger voter turnout, this number (Continued on p. 4)

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will continue to rise. In last month’s newsletter, our GM unofficially estimated that only about 22% of part-time homeowners are voting, compared to about 90% of full-time residents! Even if those estimates are off, given the sizable difference there could be a material gulf within member participation levels!

As another potential example, our association utilizes a committee system designed to help the board enhance its decision-making processes. There are six regular member-based committees that utilize the services of about 50 volunteer members who are appointed by the board for twoyear terms. Committee input is important, as they often examine issues in great depth and try to put forth thoughtful recommendations. The committees focus on a variety of issues, including finance, architectural standards, soliciting donations and more.

There are also three temporary task forces (also consisting of about 50 volunteer members). As helpful and hardworking as these individuals are, they represent about 1.5% of our homeowners and about 85% are fulltime residents – almost the exact opposite of our membership demographics.

Further, many of these highly dedicated regular committee members “reup” at the end of their term and are on the committees for elongated periods. While there are many reasons for this inverse relationship to our demographics, I don’t for a second doubt that many of these hardworking individual members are very dedicated to ensuring that their values and overall thinking are reflected in TD’s strategic direction. I am, however, concerned that we are asking too much of too few volunteers year after year, and not gaining fresh and diversified insights/thinking. Basically, we need to add to our committees, have them become more reflective of our demographics and ensure that we are a fully representative member-based association.

It would be unfair of me to just present the communication concerns/member involvement issues without also offering what I perceive are steps forward in the right direction the board has authorized pursuing. During 2018, we expect to initiate several diverse survey vehicles to ensure a higher level of member feedback. The first vehicle I want to encourage you to get involved in is called

FlashVoting. Basically, we are asking everyone interested in having a say on a variety of issues facing the board and our committees to go to flashvote.com/tahoedonner and register to receive a regular monthly series of quick and easy surveys so your voice can be heard! FlashVote was built on a community platform for governments and towns, and works through a third party that will be helping craft and program the surveys to ensure they are without bias and representative of our demographic mix.

Every month we will notify you when a new survey is available (there will be a variety of topics) and ask you to participate. More specifically, there will only be about five questions on each survey and the time commitment per survey is about one minute.

This new vehicle is intended to gain opinions in general and gauge overall satisfaction with amenities and select projects, and is not meant to decide issues. So please sign up, as your input is very important and will help us become a stronger and fully representative member-oriented association. We will also publish the results in this newsletter for all to see! We are also in the process of developing other inbound vehicles to make sure the full voice of the membership is being heard, including an annual and comprehensive member survey.

So, let me stop here and conclude by reiterating the importance of everyone’s further and deeper involvement in the affairs of the association, as well as providing some relief to our current volunteers. We want, need and appreciate your thought processes, expertise and knowledge base. So please, move off the sidelines and get in this game if you can and start participating! We are very much looking forward to welcoming those new participants who can spare a bit of their free time and help us develop future successes within TD. Let me also say “Thank You” once again to all of you that have been deeply involved year after year, helping TD become the wonderful association it is. The board is very appreciative and thankful for your many hours of work, thoughtfulness and overall efforts!

Best, – Jeff JEFF CONNORS | BOARD PRESIDENT

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AMENITIES Beach Club Marina Bikeworks Cross Country Ski Downhill Ski Area Equestrian Center Forestry Golf Course The Lodge Pizza on the Hill Recreation Hut Campground Tennis Center Trails Trout Creek

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com

Finance Art King aiking156@att.net

Covenants Fred Zapponi fzapponi@tahoedonner.com

General Plan Michael Sullivan iceman40@mac.com

Elections Bette Rohrback truckeebette@yahoo.com

Giving Fund Chairman Dick Gander tdgf@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS Bridge Club Pat Callahan mrscallahan36@gmail.com

Women’s Golf Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net

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

Hiking Club Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

Rowing Club Dot Mace dotmace@me.com

Quilt Club Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com

Senior Alpine Ski Michael Eyton-Lloyd hmsmike1@aol.com

Junior Golf Club Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net

Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net

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

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FEATURE

7 TIPS FOR TEACHING YOUR TODDLER TO SKI

By CARI MACPHAIL and JOE LEWANDOWSKI | Photos by SKY RONDENET

Long known as “The Best Place to Begin,” Tahoe Donner is the perfect place for your toddler’s first time on skis. Whether you take them out yourself or trust the task to our expert instructors, potty-trained children as young as 3 will begin their lifelong love of the sport mere moments after they put on their skis. Consider these tips to ensure that their first time is safe, fun and memorable.

1 DRESS FOR SUCCESS Along with a helmet and goggles, equip your child with gloves/mittens that fit, waterproof pants and jacket, and enough layers to keep them warm but not hot. Bring sunglasses for lunch time, because kids look awesome in shades.

2 GO ON A NICE DAY There’s nothing quite like powder-hunting on storm days – once you’ve learned to ski, of course. To encourage smiles not tears, make sure the sun is out and it’s not too cold or too warm when your kid hits the slopes for the first time.

3 MAKE SURE THE GEAR FITS It might be tempting to outfit your kid in hand-me-downs or garage sale scores, but never do this for their first time on skis. Get them properly fitted because the right equipment is essential for safety and success.

4 KEEP IT SIMPLE The first time on skis is all about building confidence, so stick to the simplest possible terrain so your child does not become afraid. Those longer runs and fun terrain will be waiting when your kid is ready.

5 SHOW AND TELL AND REPEAT Kids are visual learners, and benefit most from repeated visual demonstrations and gentle guidance. Show them the shape of a wedge, and physically help them make the right movements until they figure it out.

6 A HULA HOOP HELPS If you’re working with your own child, consider enlisting the help of a hula hoop. As he or she leans forward against the front of the hoop, you hold the back of it, controlling the speed as necessary.

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7 STAY POSITIVE Remember that skiing is supposed to be fun! Stay positive and remember that even the simplest task of putting on a ski is an accomplishment, and the foundation for a lifelong love of skiing.

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THE REPORT

COVENANTS COMPLAINTS + ENFORCEMENT 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW

By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk and Real Property With nearly 6,500 properties and 25,000 members, Tahoe Donner Association unites an eclectic community with a common passion for outdoor recreation and majestic scenery. The community abides by a set of rules – the Covenants – intended to ensure that we all show respect to our neighbors and environment so we can thrive together.

Covenants rules pertain to people’s behaviors, including noise, lighting, parking, trash, storage, amenity usage, and business activities within Tahoe Donner boundaries.

The complete Covenants, Regulations and Rules can be found online at tahoedonner.com/covenants. Violations of the Covenants – often noted in the form of neighbor complaints – can lead to citations ranging from $200 to $5,000.

2017 YEAR IN REVIEW

In 2017, Tahoe Donner increased its communication to members regarding the Covenants rules and enforcement procedures.

This included information on how to report violations (see sidebar), as well as the need for timeliness of reporting to address issues quickly. Engagement was through Tahoe Donner News, member eblasts, NextDoor postings and updates on tahoedonner.com.

In September we increased Covenants enforcement staffing from five days a week to seven days, and we added after-hours, on-call staff in November. These changes have drastically improved the timing of complaint and violation investigations.

The Covenants Committee met most months in 2017, excluding January due to severe weather, and March and May for lack of business. The committee presided over 24 hearings for properties with multiple complaints brought forth. A summary of 2017 violations and resulting fines can be seen to right.

Through Dec. 31, there were a total of 251 Covenants complaints. Of these, 188 were actual violations of Tahoe Donner rules, most of which were first-time violations within a 12-month period. We are encouraged to see an increase in complaint submittals, and attribute this in part to the homeowner education over the last several months as well as improved complaint submittal with the launch of OneStop. A year-to-date complaints detail is to right.

You will see that the top two complaints and violations are for storage and garbage spills.

As a reminder, below are key rules and courtesies:

TAHOE DONNER COVENANTS RULES

Common rules that frequently result in neighbor complaints and possible citing of violations with fines starting at a minimum of $200 and up to $5,000 to owners include: Parking vehicles off-pavement, on another person’s property and/or driveway, or on access easements is prohibited. Note: Town of Truckee winter parking ordinance prohibits parking on streets Nov. 1 to April 30.

Noxious activities including noise that is “an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to neighbor(s)” during quiet hours 10PM-7AM, such as loud music, barking dogs or latenight partying, are prohibited.

Pets must be on leash on all associationor member-owned property, and must be within voice control on Truckee streets.

Storage of trailers, furniture, tools and other items must be within enclosed storage areas, not out in the open.

Trash must locked within your property’s bear-proof container, never placed in neighbors’ containers or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner, and your container must be accessible and free of snow.

No dumping or leaving “free” unwanted items such as furniture or sports equipment.

Open outdoor fires without screens or covers are prohibited without a permit.

No fireworks and firearms of any kind.

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

by Tahoe Donner management.

Private property must be respected by keeping all activities on your property and never using a neighbor’s property for any purpose – such as parking, storage or snow play – without their permission.

Using resort amenities outside normal operating hours or for unintended purposes (e.g., no sledding at the Downhill Ski Resort) is prohibited.

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

COMMON COURTESY GUIDELINES

Courtesy guidelines are not rules and simple good neighbor recommendations. These guidelines are identified due to frequent neighbor comment and complaints.

Minimize light pollution by installing motion-sensor lights and turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM. The mountains amplify and carry sounds, so limit noise and outdoor talking after 10PM, and be considerate of your neighbors when hosting parties.

Dispose of all trash by using bear-proof containers or putting trash out for pickup Tuesday mornings to avoid property damage and keep both people and bears safe.

Whether hiking trails or walking neighborhoods, pick up after your pet and properly dispose in a waste receptacle.

Respect the privacy and property of others, and never use a neighbor’s driveway or yard for parking or crossing.

COVENANTS HEARINGS

When driving the 68 miles of roads within Tahoe Donner, obey the speed limit, which is predominantly 25 mph, and always watch out for people and animals.

Storage (2nd Offense)

Be prepared for severe weather by using appropriate AWD/4WD vehicles and carrying emergency supplies.

Garbage Spill

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Storage

42

Noxious Activity

32

Non-Covenants

30

Forestry

20

Parking

15

Lighting

20

Storage Misc.

12

Comment/Concern/Opinion

6

Dilapidated Vehicle

3

Business Activities

3

No Permit ASO

3

Garbage Misc.

2

Private Property Machinery

2

Common Area

2

Inoperable Vehicle

1

Camping

1

Animal Control

1

GRAND TOTAL

FEBRUARY $400

APRIL Noxious Activity

$200

Storage (2nd Offense)

$600

JUNE Storage (2nd Offense)

COMPLAINT CATEGORY

251

FINE

$400

Business Activity – Excess Parking $200

JULY Noxious Activity

$400

Storage (3rd Offense)

$1,600

Storage (3rd Offense)

$800

Noxious Activity

$200

Parking off Pavement

$200

Storage & Dilapidated Vehicle

$200

AUGUST Storage (3rd Offense)

$200

Fire Safety

$1,000

SEPTEMBER Garbage Spill (2nd Offense)

$0

Storage (2nd Offense)

$400

Storage (4th Offense)

$800

OCTOBER Garbage Spill (2nd Offense)

$400

Forest Health/Fire Safety

$1,000

Noxious Activity (Common Area-Aggressive Dog)

$200

Noxious Activity (Exterior Flood Lights)$0

COMPLAINT SOURCE Staff

105

OneStop

82

Email

39

In Person at ASO

11

Telephone

11

Forestry

GRAND TOTAL

3

251

Business Activities (2nd Offense Increased Traffic & Parking)

$0

Common Area & Private Property Damage (Machinery & Equipment, Vegetation Removal) $900 Business Activities (2nd Offense Increased Traffic & Parking) Noxious Activity (Dog)

GRAND TOTAL

$0 $200

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT

Reporting violations of the Tahoe Donner Covenants is easy via any of our three reporting options.

1. Online complaint submission via onestop.tahoedonner.com. Select “Report a Violation/Concern” under “Other Services.” Available 24/7.

2. Email complaints to compliance@tahoedonner.com.

Available 24/7.

3. Call the Covenants complaint line at (530) 414-8166. A staff member is available Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and Saturday-Sunday 11AM-8PM. On-call, after-hours staff are available Friday-Sunday and holiday periods 8-11PM.

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE

When making a complaint after hours, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email • Nature of complaint with times occurring • Address of property being complained about • Evidence: photos, video, etc.

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

AFTER HOURS COMPLAINT: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Staff will take your complaint and make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance. Staff will: • Call the primary phone number on file and speak to the owner or leave a message • If no answer, call second and possibly third phone numbers on file to speak with owner or leave a message • Email the owner via any email on file • Send follow-up email to the complainant confirming attempts to contact owner

$10,300

*No Covenants Hearings Fines were issued in January, March, May, November or December.

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FEATURE

TAHOE DONNER

OLYMPIANS

By JAMIE BATE

Hard work, dreams and fortitude: the ingredients needed to make it to the sporting world’s largest stage never change. As the buzz increases around the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, a quick survey of past, present and future Olympians and Olympic hopefuls found that Tahoe Donner plays a key role in developing top-tier talent.

In January, Tahoe Donner News caught up with several athletes who have strong Truckee ties and have felt the pull of Olympics past, are hoping to compete in Korea, or are looking ahead to Beijing 2022.

TOM KELLY

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

When it comes to the Winter Olympics, Tahoe Donner is and always has been a training ground for world-class athletes.

PAST DAPHNE HOUGARD

PRESENT

KATERINA NASH

GLENN JOBE

40 YEARS OLD

U.S. BIATHLETE

CZECH CROSS COUNTRY SKIER + MOUNTAIN BIKER

OLYMPICS LAKE PLACID 1980

WINTER OLYMPICS NAGANO 1998 SALT LAKE CITY 2002 SUMMER OLYMPICS ATLANTA 1996 LONDON 2012 RIO 2016 Past Truckee resident, longtime mentor and coach to local Nordic skiers and cyclists.

MARCUS NASH 46 YEARS OLD U.S. CROSS COUNTRY SKIER OLYMPICS LILLEHAMMER 1994 NAGANO 1998 Past Truckee resident, mentor and coach to local Nordic skiers.

KRISTIN KRONE 49 YEARS OLD U.S. ALPINE SKIER OLYMPICS CALGARY 1988 ALBERTVILLE 1992 Grew up in Truckee and offered race strategy coaching in Tahoe Donner.

66 YEARS OLD

“For all athletes, the Olympics is an exciting journey,” Jobe says.

“It’s also a stressful journey. I trained four years for the opportunity and it came down to the last trials race. After three races there was one more – it was maybe yes, maybe no.”

Then and now: Jobe ultimately made the U.S. Biathlon Team for the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, then eventually settled in Truckee, where he now teaches Nordic skiing at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center and coaches biathlon at the Auburn Ski Club on Donner Summit.

“The motivation for me to continue to coach is simple,” Jobe says. “I’m trying to provide opportunities for young athletes to succeed.”

On giving back: “It’s the athletes who come back and give back who make it work. Racers like Joanne (see right) are role models to the younger kids. They see it’s possible.”

RUSSELL REID

JOANNE REID

“The Truckee-Tahoe ski family is my ski family,” Reid says. “They are my community that’s seen me racing from the time I was eight.”

25 YEARS OLD

She credits Jeff Schloss, Ben Grasseschi and Glenn Jobe as her influences. “They are amazing human beings, amazing coaches, who have positively influenced my training and outlook since I was small. And every single one of them has believed wholeheartedly that I would get to this moment – even though I didn’t.”

U.S. BIATHLETE OLYMPICS KOREA 2018

Reid has battled a heart condition that took two surgeries to correct. If training at an elite level isn’t already stressful enough, try qualifying for the Olympic team with a bum ticker.

“The only thing I felt upon realizing I had made it to the Olympics was this enormous sense of relief that the entire thing had paid off for me,” Reid says. “I haven’t had any heart issues since I left Boston in September. Now I can just focus on doing what I know how to do: shooting fast and skiing straight – wait, did I get that backwards!?”

On homegrown talent: “To see Hannah Halvorsen come out of this community and be so successful already is just further proof that Californians can ski. I’m thankful to this community for welcoming me with open arms. To the amazing ski community of Truckee-Tahoe, every single one of you, from juniors to masters, thank you for being part of my journey.”

Owner of Wild Cherries Coffee House.

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FEATURE

PRESENT

CARLO BERRY

MARK ENGEL 26 YEARS OLD U.S. SLALOM SKIER OLYMPICS KOREA 2018

PETER COLLINS

“In 2014, I stopped my college education to focus on skiing,” Engel says. “I've been competing with the U.S. Ski Team ever since then, and slowly moving my way up to being a full-time World Cup slalom skier. My longterm goal has always been to compete in the Olympics and to be a top-15 slalom skier on the World Cup.”

ANNIKA TAYLOR

On World Cup racing: "The first World Cup race I ever watched was the Hahnenkamm. It was almost unreal to me to see 50,000 loud and drunk spectators all there for a ski race," Engel says, noting that the largest U.S. crowd he'd seen prior was about 100 people at U.S. Nationals. "I remember being in the Kitzbühel, looking at the crowd, feeling the energy, and thinking to myself that I really wanted to be a part of it all."

OLYMPICS KOREA 2018

Then, in 2014, Engel's first-ever World Cup race was right there in Kitzbühel on the infamous Hahnenkamm amongst the same legion of rabid fans.

TD downhill memories: “My skiing career started at two years old, when I made my first turns at the Tahoe Donner Ski Area. My first memory of Tahoe Donner was making airplane turns with my dad on Snowbird, but my favorite memory is competing in a small Tahoe Donner race that was organized for kids. I don't remember what place I got, but I remember having a blast and getting a trophy at the end of the day.”

24 YEARS OLD BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY SKIER

“I haven’t let myself think too much about the Olympics, just so that I don’t get too nervous about it,” says Taylor, who races for the British Elite Cross Country National Team due to her father’s British-American citizenship. “Of course, I have a goal of being in the best shape of my life in the Olympics, but it is a completely new learning experience for me.”

Tahoe Donner XC memories: “I have the best memories of family skis at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center and being bribed with cookies to ski up to Sundance when I was younger, and of course, so many racing memories at Auburn Ski Club.”

On growing up in Truckee: “I’m still the same fun-loving, driven and excited Annika that I was at Donner Trail School (on the Summit) and, thinking back, the teachers, friends and experiences I had helped grow my love of the outdoors. We got to ski during recess, and I always wanted to ski for as long as possible and as fast as possible!”

On the Olympics: “My perspective on the Olympics is that we are just a bunch of kids at heart, in love with winter sport, who have a burning desire to challenge ourselves to be the best version we can be with the opportunities we’ve been given. It’s a humbling and exciting time ahead.”

REECE BROWN

FROM HANNAH HALVORSEN

FUTURE CHEER ON OUR LOCAL TRUCKEE ATHLETES During operating hours, the Alder Creek Adventure Center will be streaming Olympic coverage throughout the games on the giant HD projection screen.

FEB. 10

RUSSELL KENNEDY

HANNAH HALVORSEN

26 YEARS OLD

19 YEARS OLD

CANADIAN CROSS COUNTRY SKIER

U.S. CROSS COUNTRY SKIER

OLYMPICS KOREA 2018 SECOND GUIDE FOR CANADIAN PARALYMPIC CROSS COUNTRY SKIER BRIAN MCKEEVER IN KOREA “I used to ski up to the top of Drifter before school,” says Kennedy, a Truckee High School grad now competing for one spot on Canada’s national cross country team thanks to dual citizenship. “It’s amazing – moving away made me realize the talent base in Tahoe. It’s wild how many Olympians come out of the Truckee-Tahoe area. I feel lucky to have grown up with that.”

Olympic odds: “There were a lot of athletes that met the pre-qualification standards, leaving one spot open. It has definitely been a little stressful.”

Then and now: “Being silly with friends on the high school team are definitely my favorite memories. As a kid I don’t think I realized the sacrifices I would have to make to make this dream come true. Now that I am on the doorstep, I am so happy I made the decisions that I did.”

AIMING TO MEDAL AT CROSS COUNTRY JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BEIJING 2022 “In the next few years I hope to continue progressing in speed and fitness to be a top contender for one of the U.S. Olympic spots,” Halvorsen says.

Truckee love: “My biggest takeaway from growing up in Truckee-Tahoe is a love for cross country skiing. It wasn't until I started traveling around the country and the world that I realized how beautiful this area is and how much fun it is to just go skiing.”

When asked which award would mean the most, an Olympic medal, World Championship medal or a World Cup overall title, Hannah said, “If I had to pick one medal to strive for it would be an Olympic medal. I think it has the best potential at promoting the sport. The Olympics is an event that’s well regarded and something this country is proud of, and by winning a medal I believe cross country skiing would become more popular.”

Cross Country – Women's Skiathlon 7.5km/7.5km Biathlon – Women's 7.5km Sprint

FEB. 11

Cross Country – Men's Skiathlon 15km/15km Biathlon – Men's 10km Sprint

FEB. 12

Biathlon – Women's 10km Pursuit Biathlon – Men's 12.5km Pursuit

FEB. 13

Cross Country – Men's and Women's Classic Sprints

FEB. 14

Biathlon – Women's 15km Nordic Combined – Men's Normal Hill

FEB. 15

Cross Country – Women's 10km Skate Biathlon – Men's 10km

FEB. 16

Cross Country – Men's 15km Skate

FEB. 17

Cross Country – Women's 4x5km Relay Biathlon – Women's 12.5km Mass Start

FEB. 18

Cross Country – Men's 4x10km Relay Biathlon – Men's 15km Mass Start

FEB. 20

Biathlon – Mixed Relay 2x6km, 2x7.5km Nordic Combined – Men's Large Hill

FEB. 21

Cross Country – Men's and Women's Skate Team Sprints Men's Slalom Race

FEB. 22

Biathlon – Women's 4x6km Relay Nordic Combined – Men's Relay

FEB. 23

Men's 4x7.5km Relay

FEB. 24

Cross Country – Men's 50km Classic Mass Start

FEB. 25

Cross Country – Women's 30km Classic Mass Start

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THE REPORT

MAKE A GREATER IMPACT

RUN FOR THE TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Tahoe Donner board of directors needs you! Make an impact on your association and help guide the direction and success of our prized mountain community. A single board vacancy will be filled this spring, and all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply by April 30 at 4PM. Full-time and part-time residents welcome!

WHAT IS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS? The board of directors is a five-member team of unpaid volunteers elected to govern the financial management and general operation of Tahoe Donner Association while acting in the best interests of our nearly 25,000 members. Managing a budget in excess of $24 million, the board oversees the physical management of the association’s common areas, operation of the resort amenities, and enforcement of the land-use restrictions and architectural standards that create the unique character of Tahoe Donner.

WHAT SORTS OF ISSUES COME BEFORE THE BOARD? • Determining the amount of the Annual Assessment • Deciding which major projects should be pursued • Governing operations of the association in conjunction with the GM • Deciding on appeals from members who disagree with rule enforcement • Balancing the wants of the membership with the needs of the association

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF BOARD MEMBERS? Board members are elected to a three-year term during which they are expected to attend regular monthly board meetings that usually last an entire day. Significant time is often required to review and research information to prepare for meetings. Additionally, there are occasional special meetings, and each board member serves as liaison to one or more of the committees serving the

association, all of which meet regularly. Teleconferencing is available for some commitments.

WHO CAN JOIN THE BOARD? Candidates must own at least 25% of a residential property within Tahoe Donner, and be in good standing with the association.

Full- and part-time residents are encouraged to run. Association employees, those who co-own property with current board members, and those who’ve already served two consecutive elected terms of office are not eligible.

THE BOTTOM LINE! Being a board member is a valuable and rewarding experience that should be undertaken by those who see it as an opportunity and have the time to serve their fellow neighbors while protecting and enhancing the assets of the community. It is serious business, but also a responsibility worth doing well in order to safeguard the investments of every owner.

HOW TO RUN FOR THE BOARD? 1 Beginning March 30, pick up an application from Member Services at Northwoods Clubhouse or online at tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 30 AT 4PM. 2 Submit a candidate’s statement to be included in the election packet sent to property owners.

3 Participate in the following Election Committee-sponsored Candidate Engagement Events: • Saturday, May 19, 2018 Candidate Meet and Greet • Sunday, May 27, 2018 Candidate's Night • Saturday, June 9, 2018 Candidate Meet and Greet For more information, visit tahoedonner.com/boardelections or email electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com.

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EQUESTRIAN BOARDING

THE

BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. SNOWPLAY

BACKCOUNTRY PROGRAMS

TUBE, SLED & HAVE FUN

Members and member guests can explore the backcountry in TD with professional instructors and guides.

Learn avalanche skills and find powder with expert instructors.

Slide into some fun at Tahoe Donner Snowplay.

HOURS OF OPERATION We are open on weekends when conditions permit.

FRIDAY 1:30-4:30PM SATURDAY + SUNDAY 9:30AM-4:30PM

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY HOURS Feb. 19-23: 9:30AM-4:30PM March 26-30: 9:30AM-4:30PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday Night Tubing Feb. 2, March 2 | 4:30-6:30PM

AVY SAVVY CLASS

Lock in the below rates by May 1, prices are subject to change.

2018 BOARDING RATES

Basic 12x24 Member Paddock Monthly $429 Weekly $114 Daily $27 Basic 12x24 Non-Member Paddock Monthly $579 Weekly $184 Daily $44 24x24 Paddocks with a Freestanding 12x12 Shelter (one horse capacity) Member $599 Non-Member $759 Includes daily cleaning and twice-daily feeding of up to 2 flakes.

Dates: Feb. 23, March 3 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY Dates: Feb. 24, March 4 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests with intermediate+ ski skills

HAWKS TO EUER VALLEY

Dates: Feb. 10, March 10 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests with advanced skiing skills Learn more at tahoedonner.com/events.

MANAGING AVALANCHE RISK

SKY RONDENET

Reservations for 2018 horse boarding begin Feb. 1 for members and March 1 for non-members. The boarding application can be found online at tahoedonner.com/equestrian/boarding.

If you have any questions, please email kmecham@tahoedonner.com.

Join Navy test pilot Jeff "Lefty" Montgomery for a presentation on aviation-based risk management applied to backcountry skiing with AIARE's Richard Bothwell. Bar and Cafe will be open during event.

When: Feb. 10, 6PM Where: Alder Creek Adventure Center

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS

Registration for Horsemanship Camps begins March 6. This year we will be offering Level I and Level II morning and afternoon camps. Camp Sessions: 6/18-6/22, 6/25-6/29, 7/2-7/6, 7/9-7/13, 7/16-7/20, 7/23-7/27, 7/30-8/3, 8/68/10, 8/13-8/17. Please see website for details.

Cost: Members $539, Non-Members $639

RECREATION

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

DOWNHILL SKI

TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS

WINTER OLYMPICS VIEWING PARTY FEB. 9-25

WINTER SUPERSTARS WEEK FEB. 17-24

Trivia lovers, this is your chance to win big! Play for free every Thursday.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-8PM Where: Pizza on the Hill

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS

Bring the family for both classic and new movies every Friday. All films are rated G or PG. Call (530) 582-9646 to find out what’s playing at this free event.

When: Fridays, 6:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

TD XC CHALLENGE SUNDAY, FEB. 11

WINTER GOLF ACADEMY Come in to work on your full swing, chipping, putting, or just play a round of golf.

CLUB FITTING

Our certified club fitting staff will collect data on your swing to identify the optimal golf club and golf ball configuration for your game.

Cost: $99 Note: 50% of the club fitting session is refunded if golf clubs are purchased from Tahoe Donner.

GOLF SIMULATOR

Enjoy 27 of the world’s finest golf courses with our golf simulator! Multiple tee and game options are available. Reservations recommended.

Cost: 30-minute “Virtual” Session 60-minute “Virtual” Session

Watch and cheer on the Winter Olympic events taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Enjoy tasty eats from Alder Creek Cafe and drinks at Trailside Bar while you watch.

Cheer on Truckee local Annika Taylor, racing for the U.K., and frequent TD XC skier Joanne Reid, competing in biathlon. See the race viewing schedule for the big screen on page 13.

$25 $35

A tour or a race – you choose! Ski to as many of the checkpoints as you can. The more checkpoints you visit, the more chances to win great prizes.

Lunch and raffle prize drawing for participants are included with entry.

Sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski. Everyone is welcome.

When: Event begins at 9AM

VALENTINE’S DAY SUNSET SNOWSHOE TOUR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 Bundle up with a companion for a special Valentine’s Day guided snowshoe tour! Meet at the Cross Country Ski Center at 5:15PM, or 5PM if you need to borrow equipment When: 5:30-7:30PM

CAPTAIN NORDIC'S DRESS UP DAY SUNDAY, FEB. 25

In loving memory of longtime local and junior ski coach Mark Nadell, skiers are encouraged to dress up for a fun day of skiing in costume.

LESSONS

Improve your game in the off-season with video analysis of your swing.

Cost: 30-minute Session 60-minute Session

Superstars wanted to participate in fun events including ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini terrain park event. All ages welcome and medals awarded! Participates can sign up on the day of the event. See web for a full schedule of events.

FREE GLOW STICK PARADE AND CARNIVAL SATURDAY, FEB. 24

A kids’ version of the Torchlight Parade with glow sticks for children 10 or younger. Come early to secure a spot in the parade, and get glow sticks by playing free carnival games.

Music and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Signups and the carnival start at 4:30PM, with the parade starting at 6:30PM. This event is free.

SIGN UP NOW: I-DID-A-RUN SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete in this entertaining, timed dog pull race, which raises money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

DOWNHILL DEALS PARENTS DAY TUESDAY!*

Moms and dads, when you buy your child age 12 and under a lift ticket you can also purchase a $10 all-day lift ticket for yourself. Excludes holiday periods.

THROWBACK THURSDAYS* Receive an old-school discount every Thursday, with $19 children’s lift tickets and $29 adult lift tickets during non-holiday periods.

MILITARY DISCOUNT

Thank you to our troops. Enjoy a fullday lift ticket at the member rate, just $29 for adults. Must present valid ID.

$50 $100

A 10% discount will be given to any TD Club Member

*Not valid during holiday periods, including Feb. 17-25, March 24-April 1.

Info/Tee Times: (530) 587-9442

All prices subject to change

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BUZZ: CLUBS

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) had several fun events last fall. The club helped organize a ski fitness class that was open to all Tahoe Donner property owners.

In November, many club members attended Warren Miller Movie Night, a private showing of Miller’s new movie. Our annual Holiday Banquet brought together 80 club members for a holiday party and dinner at The Lodge. A special highlight was the entertainment from OK Corral, a great local a capella group.

TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB The TD 4 Wheelers Club has a full calendar for 2018, including Club Socials every other month at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Join us on Saturday, March 3 at 5:30PM to meet members and learn about the fun of exploring from our TD base camp. We also have CPR training scheduled on March 3 – register via the “Events Calendar” link at TD4wheelers.org.

TRIP REPORT

Dave Brown, Dean Anderson and Don Schellenberg ran the Brunswick Canyon-El Dorado Canyon loop near Dayton, Nevada last month. During the trip they noticed a lot of discarded junk littering the beautiful country, including a shot-up old camper, tires and other debris. They decided to take action.

During the ski season TDSASC focuses on alpine skiing, organizing twice-weekly ski days at resorts around the Tahoe Basin, and ski and racing clinics at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, with evening social parties following the clinics. Offseason activities include events such as kayak trips, golf tournaments, BBQs and potlucks.

SKY RONDENET

With over 200 members, this fun, active club welcomes all Tahoe Donner alpine skiers age 50+ who ski at a proficiency level of intermediate, advanced or expert.

(An intermediate skier is defined as one who can comfortably ski Tahoe Donner.) Membership information, online membership applications and schedules of all winter and offseason activities can be found under “Join/Information” at tdski.com.

We’re accepting renewals and new applications now.

Joined by Dean’s son Jesse and grandson Rylan, Don and Dean returned the following week with a large 4x4 truck towing a flatbed trailer – perfect for hauling out the junk. The team was able to jack up the camper and get it onto the trailer. Getting out of the canyon was challenging with the heavy load, but Jesse made it look easy. They took the load to the Carson City landfill and returned to the canyon to pick up another load for the landfill. For their investment of time and $25 dump fees, the group made a significant improvement to the canyon, helping to restore its natural beauty for others to enjoy. Thank you guys!

PARTY REPORT

The club held its annual Christmas Party at exquisite the Alder Creek Adventure Center, where the 40 participants enjoyed wonderful food from the catering staff. We highly recommend this venue!

QUILT CLUB This unique elephant quilt top was made

by Gail Tierney using a paper-piecing technique. This is just one example of the many beautiful quilts our ladies create.

We have all levels of quilters, and we inspire and learn from each other.

Our meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month at Northwoods Clubhouse from 1-3PM. Come check us out. For more information, contact Linda Brush at sewlinda@aol.com or Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

THE

BUZZ:

WILD WEDNESDAYS

Happy Hour pricing throughout the entire restaurant all night long.

Not valid Feb. 14 or 21.

DINING

SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEB. 4

INSTAGRAM PROMOTION Join our Instagram dining contest to win a free meal for two.

WINTER HOURS

1. Follow @tahoedonnerassociation on Instagram 2. Visit The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Pizza on the Hill or Alder Creek Cafe 3. Take a photo of your favorite dish, drink or the restaurant, then post and tag @tahoedonnerassociation and use hashtag #TDFoodie

PUB HAPPY HOUR

The Lodge is open daily from 5-9PM. Drink specials and 25% off pub fare, apps, soups and salads in The Pub. Not good with any other promotions or coupons.

When: Sunday-Thursday, 5-6:30PM. Not valid Feb. 18-24.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

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

Not valid Feb. 20.

FREE WINE TASTING FRIDAY, FEB. 9

Sample selections from Chandon.

When: 5-6:30PM

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 Enjoy our regular dinner menu plus some fun Valentine’s Day specials by Chef Lew Orlady.

12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 587-9455

See more information at tahoedonner.com/tdfoodie.

HAPPY HOUR

Enjoy $4 Coors Lights, $5 drafts, $6 house wine and 25% off all appetizers.

When: Thursday-Monday, 5-6PM. Not valid Feb. 16-24.

$10 PIZZA SUNDAYS WINTER HOURS

Open daily for lunch Monday-Friday, 11AM-3PM Saturday-Sunday, 11AM-4PM Grab-and-go 10AM-5PM

TRAILSIDE BAR

Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30AM-5PM. Enjoy Happy Hour specials, including $4 selected drafts and house wines, from 3-4:30PM.

SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEB. 4

Enjoy Happy Hour pricing and food specials throughout the game, and watch the action on our giant projection screen.

15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9484

NORMAL FEBRUARY HOURS Thursday-Monday, 5-8:30PM

SPECIAL HOURS FEB. 17-24

We will be open daily for lunch and dinner during the week of President’s Day, Feb. 17-24, from 11:30AM-8:30PM.

ASK ABOUT OUR PIZZA + PASTA SPECIALS THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA

Play for free and you might win prizes!

When: Thursdays, 6:30-8PM. Not held Feb. 22.

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE Enjoy family-friendly films every week.

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

When: Fridays, 6:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

Let us do the cooking with $10 cheese, sausage and pepperoni pizzas for dine-in or take-out. Limit six per family.

When: Sundays, 5-8:30PM. Not valid Feb. 18.

FREE WINE TASTING FRIDAY, FEB. 2

Enjoy wines being offered by Nevada City Winery from 5-6:30PM.

SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEB. 4

Enjoy Happy Hour pricing throughout the game, and watch the action on our 6'x9' HD projection screen or three other TVs. Enter our free pool to win prizes (must be on board before kickoff). To-go orders, including up to six $10 cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizzas, are welcome!

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

#TDFOODIE

The Pub will open for food and drinks at 3PM, with Happy Hour pricing through the entire game. The regular dinner menu begins in The Lodge at 5PM, as usual.

THE REPORT

IF IT'S YOUR DOG'S DOODY, IT'S YOUR DUTY TO PICK IT UP

By CHRISTINA THAYER, Tahoe Donner Trails Manager

Dog poop bags! Let’s have an overdue conversation about the prolific appearance of those tidy little bags of poop lining our trails and sidewalks. We’ve all seen this, usually while passing them by and wondering how so many people could believe in the “Poop Fairy.”

We question why someone would go through the steps of picking up their dog’s waste and not follow through with the process to the nearest trash can. It can be frustrating.

I’d like to believe the best in people. Perhaps most folks don’t want to carry trash along their hike, and truly intend on picking it up on their return. I’d like to believe that people will remember and follow through to the trash. Alas, most do not. Dog waste wrapped in plastic bags is litter, plain and simple. Yes, the dog waste stations DO provide biodegradable baggies. NO, this does not make it okay to leave them outside.

Who maintains the dog waste stations? Tahoe Donner’s summer trail crew is responsible for maintaining the pet waste stations and trash cans found around the association. This seasonal crew is available for bag restocking and waste removal only during the warmer summer and fall months.

What if there is no trash can or bags available near me? We get it. Poop happens. If your dog happens to poop on the trail where others may step in it, find a stick and fling it into the woods, away from any water source. If you have a bag, pick up the waste and carry it to the nearest trash can, which may be your home. Bring a diaper-type bag, backpack or fanny pack if you know there will be no

trash can. Get in the habit of carrying another larger plastic bag in your pack so you can throw the dog waste bag in your pack without the risk of smell. Tie it to your dog’s leash or collar, or better yet, have your pooch pack it out in a harness.

Won’t the trail crew just pick up the dog poop bags left on the trails? Not necessarily. We’d like to foster a culture of responsibility and respect from our trail users. If the trail crew began picking up these bags, they’d be taken away from trail maintenance and exciting new developments. Dog owners should pick up their dogs’ poop, plain and simple.

Why pick it up? Dog poop is not like wild animal and horse poop, which is primarily made of organic matter. Modern day dog foods are often filled with artificial, processed ingredients that don’t belong in our soils. Dog poop (as well as human waste) contains dangerous pathogens that can cause sickness and disease. So dog poop left on the footpath can be dangerous to the environment of children and even other dogs. Often trails located along watersheds are very popular for dog walkers and owners, like the paved Legacy Trail along the Truckee River. The accumulation of dog waste can pose a water pollution issue if not addressed over time.

On behalf of Tahoe Donner, I thank you for picking up after your dog – on the trail and anywhere within our community. Please contact trails@tahoedonner.com for new trash can location suggestions or dog poop management brainstorming sessions.

THE REPORT

CAPITAL PROJECTS: UPDATES FROM THE GPC TASK FORCES The board-approved Capital Projects Process (CPP) is used by the General Plan Committee (GPC) to evaluate, track and document Capital Projects. The complete CPP can be found in the member area on tahoedonner.com/cpprocess.

CLU ST ER M AILB OX CO N SO LIDATI ON The Truckee postmaster has responded that she is forwarding our letter to her management for review, so we are still waiting for a USPS response.

STATUS: ANALYSIS

S E A S ON A L EM PLOY E E HO U SIN G We are monitoring efforts to increase the supply of employee-oriented housing in Truckee and throughout the region. We also received a report on Tahoe Donner’s successful efforts to provide housing for seasonal employees this winter.

TROUT CREEK RECREATION C E N T E R SPAC E REALLOCAT I ON AND E XPANS IO N The task force is working on a detailed response to the questions and inquiries submitted by the board regarding the proposal recommendations for implementing the Phase 1 + Phase 2 + 670-square-foot exterior addition space STATUS: reallocation and expansion. Several board FINAL DESIGN inquiries require staff response, which is being coordinated. Answers to these questions are expected to be available by the February board meeting, with architecture/ engineering expected to be complete by the March meeting.

EQUEST RI AN C ENT ER RELO CAT IO N Remaining work at the Equestrian Center is expected to be completed this spring.

STATUS:

STATUS: ANALYSIS

ASSOC I AT I ON M AST ER PLAN/ CAPI TAL PROJECT S PROC E S S

DO W NHI L L S KI R E SO RT STU DY Task force members are narrowing in on their final recommendation from the many lodge replacement options currently under consideration. Working with industry standards and TDA service levels, square footage allocations are now being finalized so floor plans can be prepared for member review this spring.

CONSTRUCTION

Once the Communications Plan is completed, it will be folded into the Capital Projects Process.

STATUS: CONCEPTUAL

STATUS: POST-PROJECT

STAG E S O F T HE CA PI TA L PR OJE CT S PROC ES S : LIST DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT ANALYSIS

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION

POST-PROJECT REVIEW

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MEMBER INPUT ON CAPITAL PROJECTS: INVESTING IN TAHOE DONNER’S FUTURE

DEREK MOORE

By THE GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE

up of all Tahoe Donner property owners.

If you’re a devoted reader of WHY SHOULD I CARE? Our enjoyment of Tahoe Donner ameniOut of your current $1,900 Annual AssessTahoe Donner News, you’ve ties is preserved and enhanced by having ment, $310 goes into the Development Fund well maintained facilities, and the value for Capital Projects at Tahoe Donner. That’s likely read articles about of our individual homes is supported and 16% of your Annual Assessment, which we enhanced as well. the Capital Projects Process are happy to say has remained at the same amount for the third straight year. The (CPP). But if you’re like most WHAT WOULD HAPPEN Development Fund is for large-scale projof us, with busy lives that ects such as building replacements, amenity IF WE QUIT SPENDING ON expansions and additions, and recreational don’t always leave room to CAPITAL PROJECTS? land and infrastructure improvements. The If Tahoe Donner did not spend money on read everything that arrives GPC uses the Capital Projects Process to Capital Projects – to maintain and enhance research and analyze proposed projects in the mail, this article is for our amenities – the result would be ameand ultimately make recommendations to nities that increasingly become more you! It’s a compilation of com- the board for projects that fulfill the Tahoe run-down, outdated and/or unsafe. Tahoe Donner Vision for member enjoyment and Donner amenities would cease to be a major monly asked questions and property values now, and for our children’s part of Tahoe Donner’s attraction for proanswers about the CPP at and grandchildren’s future. spective buyers and renters. Over time, that would have a detrimental effect on the value Tahoe Donner.

WHAT IS THE CAPITAL PROJECTS PROCESS?

The CPP is the process used by the volunteer member-based General Plan Committee (GPC) to investigate, analyze and make recommendations on Capital Projects under consideration by the Tahoe Donner board of directors.

DO WE REALLY NEED TO SPEND MONEY ON CAPITAL PROJECTS?

Just as we maintain and update our individual Tahoe Donner homes to preserve their value and enhance our enjoyment of them, so does the Tahoe Donner Association update and maintain the common property owned by the association – which is made

of private homes in Tahoe Donner.

WHAT ARE CONSIDERED CAPITAL PROJECTS?

Most recently, the Alder Creek Adventure Center (ACAC) was developed to replace the old Equestrian Center and Cross Country Ski facilities. Now hugely popular throughout the year, the ACAC provides a center for activ-

ities that appeal to every age and interest level. The improvements to The Lodge restaurant a few years ago were part of a Capital Project, as were many others that are detailed on the Tahoe Donner website.

HOW CAN I, AS A CONCERNED MEMBER, MAKE SURE MY OPINION ABOUT CAPITAL PROJECTS IS HEARD?

“Member input” is the most-heard twoword phrase at Tahoe Donner, except for “Tahoe Donner!” The board, staff and volunteer committees want to know what you think, and why. There are many ways to communicate: letters or emails to the board, staff and committee chairs are quick and easy, and mailing and email addresses are in every issue of Tahoe Donner News and on tahoedonner.com. There’s a period at every board and volunteer committee meeting dedicated to member comments, as well.

As a member of Tahoe Donner Association, your voice is important and welcome!

I’VE HEARD THERE’S A NEW SURVEY COMING OUT. HOW DOES THAT WORK?

Tahoe Donner is developing the first in a series of member surveys that will be sent to members via FlashVote – but members must sign up at flashvote.com/tahoedonner. We take your privacy very seriously, and do not send surveys or newsletters by email unless you have “opted in” or signed up to receive them. The new surveys are designed to be quick and easy for members – just two minutes a month will give Tahoe Donner valuable insight into member opinions, views and preferences. We want to ensure that as many member voices as possible are heard.

HOW CAN MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN CAPITAL PROJECT SELECTION?

Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas via the blue “Submit Your Idea” button on tahoedonner.com/capital-projects, from which ideas are collected for review at a public meeting in March (details to be announced). These ideas are evaluated by a panel of board, management, GPC and

Finance Committee representatives for ranking as future projects. As at all Tahoe Donner meetings, members are invited to attend.

safety; opportunities for energy impact or operational improvement; and the alternatives available and their impact.

HOW ARE CAPITAL PROJECT IDEAS EVALUATED?

WHAT HAPPENS THEN?

Ideas for Capital Projects are evaluated based on needs vs. wants, health and safety considerations, regulatory compliance, asset protection, customer service and financial impact. “Needs vs. wants” is listed first, because there is only a finite level of funding available for Capital Projects (without raising the Annual Assessment) and projects that are “needs” take priority. All projects are evaluated and divided into categories that determine whether the idea is evaluated further.

SO WHAT ARE THE EVALUATION CATEGORIES? Seven categories are used to sort project ideas for present action, future consideration or no further action, all based on the following:

1. Active Capital Projects – expected to be done in the next 1-5 years.

2. Operational Improvements – projects that would be paid for from the Operations Fund, not the Development Fund.

3. Pending Capital Projects – expected to be done 6-10 years in the future.

4. Deferred Capital Projects – those that would be done more than 10 years in the future.

5. No Longer Considered – a variety of reasons can put an idea out of consideration.

6. Already Exists Locally – projects that would duplicate those that exist in Truckee or the surrounding area.

7. Completed Projects – those that have already been done.

HOW DO PROJECT IDEAS MOVE FORWARD AFTER EVALUATION?

For Category 1 projects, the director of Capital Projects, with input from the GPC, writes a Project Information Paper (PIP) that includes: the objective or reason for the project; project scope and how it meets the project objective; financial impact as a “Stage 1 Estimate” that is +/- 100%; customer service impact; risks such as environmental, ADA, code compliance, health and

The PIPs are reviewed by the GPC and the board. If the board approves a project PIP, the project moves onto Stage 2: Project Evaluation. That’s when the GPC forms a task force to research, analyze and recommend further consideration … or not, depending on the results of their analysis.

WHO CAN BE ON A TASK FORCE?

A GPC task force is an inclusive group of members who have knowledge, expertise or interest in the project, and are willing to put in many hours of volunteer time on an ongoing, long-term basis. In addition to Tahoe Donner members, task forces include GPC members, the director of Capital Projects, other staff as needed, and sometimes outside experts and consultants.

WHAT KIND OF WORK DOES A TASK FORCE DO?

Task forces obtain data and perform detailed analysis that includes: determining the project scope and options for consideration; estimated spending for project options; a timeline including milestones and contingencies; identification of impacts and risks; and a communications plan. The task force evaluates the alternatives and documents their recommendation with the director of Capital Projects for consideration by the board, which determines whether the project moves forward to Stage 3 of the Capital Projects Process: Conceptual Design.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

Members are welcome – and encouraged – to attend meetings of the board of directors, the GPC, and the many task forces and committees in which member volunteers spend countless hours working on Capital Project evaluation, analysis and recommendations.

Meeting dates and times are published on tahoedonner.com. Members interested in serving on a task force can contact Michael Sullivan, GPC chair, at gpc@tahoedonner.com to express their interest.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS SNOWMOBILES IN AND AROUND TAHOE DONNER USAGE

Neither snowmobiles nor any other motorized vehicles may be used on Tahoe Donner Association common areas, amenities or other association-owned properties, such as the “2000 Acres” area. According to the Truckee Police Department, snowmobiles may not be operated on the town right-ofways (streets). Usage on your private lot is a violation of the TDA “Noxious Activity” rule, punishable by a $200 fine for the first offense.

STORAGE

Snowmobiles may be stored on your private Tahoe Donner lot inside your garage or on a trailer placed on the paved portion of the driveway or an ASO-approved parking pad.

Snowmobiles may not be stored directly on the ground, or on an unsurfaced area, such as beside the driveway or behind the house.

Note that only one recreational trailer (boat trailer, personal watercraft trailer, travel trailer, snowmobile trailer) or one recreational vehicle may be parked on your lot at any time.

WHERE TO PLAY

According to the U.S. Forest Service, there are numerous local areas available for the use of snowmobiles. A winter use map is available at the Truckee Ranger Station located at 9646 Donner Pass Rd. Please call the Truckee Ranger Station at (530) 587-3558 for additional information.

#TDFOODIE CONTEST Joining our Instagram contest is an easy and fun way to win dinner or lunch for two at qualifying Tahoe Donner restaurants. Bring your phone and visit The Lodge Restaurant and Pub, Alder Creek Cafe or Pizza on the Hill.

Follow @tahoedonnerassociation on Instagram. Take a photo of your favorite menu

item, drink or a photo of the restaurant, and share it to your personal Instagram account.

You must tag @tahoedonnerassocation and use hashtag #TDFoodie.

The contest runs Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2018. Photos will be judged on creativity and image quality.

Prizes include one of the following gift certificates to the restaurant where the photo was taken: • $100 to The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • $50 to Pizza on the Hill • $40 to Alder Creek Adventure Center Three winners will be chosen per restaurant. The winners will be announced on Instagram on March 6, 2018 and contacted via a private message. Gift certificates can be picked up at Tahoe Donner’s Member Services office, or mailed to your address upon request.

Submit as many photos as you like. Have fun, eat well and good luck!

WELCOME NEW CHEF BART ROBERTS AT PIZZA ON THE HILL A graduate from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Sacramento, Chef Bart joins Tahoe Donner bringing his passions for handcrafted food, utilizing quality ingredients and providing great service to members and guests.

While living in Sacramento, Chef Bart worked at many restaurants in the region, including Mulvaney's B & L, El Macero Country Club, The Red Rabbit Kitchen + Bar and Low Brau Bierhall.

After a move to the East Bay, he began working under another Sacramento transplant, Chef Mike Ward, at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Opportunity knocked, and he answered, joining Atria Senior Living as the Director of Culinary Services at Atria Hillsdale.

At Hillsdale, Chef Bart brought his passion for food and service together by introducing a world-influenced menu and spearheading programming like the Great Chefs Dinners, a dinner with recipes from and influenced by world-famous chefs such as Thomas Keller and Dave Chang.

In March, Bart transferred to Atria Summit Ridge in Reno, where he continued his excellent culinary program, and introduced the M.I.N.D. Diet to the community, offering more choices and leading a support group for residents interested in incorporating the diet for a healthier lifestyle.

Keep your eyes out for new weekly specials this winter, including the Winter Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta and Southwest Pizza.

TAHOE DONNER TENNIS EARNS USTA AWARDS Congratulations to the Tennis Center team on winning 2017 Most Outstanding Senior Tournament and 2017 Most Outstanding NTRP Tournament. Tennis Manager Ian Mindell, who spends his winters teaching tennis in Palm Springs, was also awarded the 2017 Adult Tournament Director of the Year.

The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is a member-only facility offering lessons, clinics, tournaments and open play during the summer months. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/tennis.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT UPDATE 2018 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - $1,900 The 2018 Annual Assessment was due January 1. Thank you to all the members that have paid on time. For those who have not paid, you have until March 1 to avoid a $190 (10%) delinquency fee.

TOTAL CURRENT REPLACEMENT RESERVE COST - $51,000,000 The Current Replacement Cost of over 2,100 components in the 2018 Reserve Study. See page 5 of the 2018 Budget Report for details by amenity/location. The 2018 Budget Report—which can be found in the December issue of Tahoe Donner News or online at tahoedonner.com/financials/reports—provides lots of other financial information about your association.

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT REVENUE FOR DECEMBER 2017 - $530,000 One-hundred percent of this month's revenue at the Downhill Ski Resort is due to the 2015 investment in snowmaking capabilities.

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FEATURE

mouth-watering

MEATLESS MONDAY From our restaurant to your kitchen Meatless Monday is a global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health launched this health message in 2003, but Chef David Smith, new chef at the Alder Creek Cafe, is taking the veggie burger to a whole new level of flavor with roasted veggies, sharp cheddar cheese and paprika. We promise, you won’t even miss the meat!

BLACK BEAN AND BEET VEGGIE BURGER 1 can black beans, drained 1 package firm tofu 6 ounce, drained 1 large red beet, grated 10 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice 1 cup almonds ½ cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 2 eggs 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. paprika

DEREK MOORE

Place first four ingredients on a baking tray and roast at 375 degrees for 30 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and all ingredients have dried out. While these are cooling, combine remaining ingredients in a large stainless bowl. Once cooled, add roasted ingredients and mix.

Next, in small batches, add mixture into a food processor and pulse until ingredients are blended. Be careful not to over-blend, the mixture should still have some texture. Once blended, place mixture in the refrigerator and let rest overnight.

When ready to serve, make patties using a mold and sear in a nonstick pan. Patties can be made in advance and frozen, then thawed to cook.

Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

THE REPORT

GIVING FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS SIERRA SENIOR SERVICES

By JEANETTE FAGERSKOG, Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is proud to feature another 2017 non-profit grant recipient – Sierra Senior Services. They received $2,500 in grants.

The mission of Sierra Senior Services is to provide home-delivered meals, community dining and social connection to area seniors.

They also coordinate additional support services that empower seniors to continue living independently.

Sierra Senior Services has served at-risk individuals 60 years of age or older in the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe area since 2001.

The organization provides home-delivered meals by caring and dedicated community volunteers Monday through Friday. Volunteers bring food and friendship along with a daily wellness check to isolated seniors. For many, the volunteer driver is the only person a senior sees that day.

Meals are prepared in their kitchen and provide 1/3 of the minimum daily requirements for older adults. All are low in sodium, cholesterol and fat, and are approved by a registered dietitian. Monthly menus can be found on the website sierraseniors.org. No reservations are required and the general public is welcome.

Their delivery area is approximately 860 square miles in the North Tahoe Basin.

Ninety percent (90%) of the participants are referrals from the medical community, 83% live alone, 68% are renters, 52% are disabled and 75% are over the age of 75.

Meals on Wheels is a donation program for individuals who are 60 or older and who have diminished capacity in at least two of the following areas: walking, transferring, standing, bathing, dressing, preparing a meal or mental competency.

4TH ANNUAL TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND DINNER AND AUCTION

Perhaps their impact is best summed up from a senior: “I look forward to getting my daily meal and talking with the volunteer driver. They always have something to say that brightens my day. I hope they never stop doing this.”

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Dinner and Auction on July 11, 2018.

Watch for more information to follow.

Upcoming fundraising efforts include the Quarterly Pancake Breakfast beginning April 22.

• Run a business with products or services • Have a timeshare or home near the beach or in San Francisco • Can provide tickets for sporting, arts or entertainment event

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Elements Mountain Company recently honored all of their snow removal customers by donating a total of $4,066 to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, representing $1 for every customer. As our Founding Partner, Elements Mountain Company has been instrumental in the growth of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund by providing funding for our modest administrative expenses and now allowing over half of their contribution to go directly into our Grant Fund. Their continued support allows the Giving Fund to use Tahoe Donner member contributions for direct grants to area non-profits and local student scholarships. They are based in Tahoe Donner, and are demonstrating that Tahoe Donner Cares!

Do you have something to donate to our silent auction? Perhaps you:

Help us make this the best auction ever with some unique gifts. Contact us at TDGF@tahoedonner.com to make a tax-deductible contribution or for more information.

Proceeds from the dinner and auction will go directly into our 2018 Grant Fund, and will support several worthy area non-profits as well as help fund future scholarships to deserving youth.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD board of directors. All contributions are voluntary, tax-deductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund.

Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. Thank you to Elements Mountain Company, our founding partner.

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FEATURE

BEST OF TAHOE DONNER

FAMILY FUN EDITION

By JAMIE BATE

Winter at Tahoe Donner, where the snow is less tracked, the restaurants are a little less packed and you’ll find the perfect fireplace after a brisk snowshoe hike in the woods. From inside to outside, Tahoe Donner’s array of amenities and attractions are as cool as winter itself.

BEST PLACE TO GET ROMANTIC

Bundle up your love and share a Valentine’s Day Sunset Snowshoe Tour from the Alder Creek Adventure Center. From 5:30-7:30PM you’ll explore the High Sierra under the stars. Borrow equipment or bring your own. Afterward, enjoy an adult beverage next to the fireplace in the Trailside Bar.

The lap pool at Trout Creek Recreation Center is heated to 80 degrees and open year-round. You can also enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot tub or schedule a massage.

More info at tahoedonner.com/events or at (530) 587-9484.

More info at tahoedonner.com/reccenter or at (530) 587-9437.

BEST PLACE FOR WINTER FUN FOR EVERYONE

BEST PLACE FOR FOOD + FUN

When the snow flies, Snowplay at Trout Creek Recreation Center is the place to take the entire family for winter fun that won’t break the bank.

One low fee covers all of the fun, all day, including tubes, sleds and other snow toys. For parents who want their kids to experience winter, Snowplay is the perfect place to make snow angels, build snowmen, have snowball fights and snow much more!

Snowplay is open Friday through Sunday with additional holiday hours from Feb. 22-26.

More info at tahoedonner.com/snowplay or at (530) 587-9437.

BEST PLACE TO LEARN TO SKI

Not only does Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort offer the best place for your child to learn to ski with one of our affordably priced packages, it’s the perfect place to have fun, too. Check out Winter Superstars Week Feb. 17-24, when kids of all ages can win medals in ski and snowboard races, sled pull and a mini-terrain park event.

More info at tahoedonner.com/dhski or at (530) 587-9444.

BEST PLACE TO BACKSTROKE

Open daily from 6AM-10PM.

Pizza on the Hill serves up great pies and other delicious family fare, and the kids will love the outdoor playground or the game room with dome hockey, foosball, shuffleboard and darts. Come in for free family movie nights, adult trivia and other events throughout the year.

Open Thursday-Monday from 5-8:30PM with extended hours from Feb. 17-24 (11:30AM-8:30PM).

More info at tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill or at (530) 582-9669.

BEST PLACES FOR THE BIG GAME

Score great Super Bowl specials like Happy Hour prices at The Lodge Pub, Alder Creek Cafe and Pizza on the Hill during the game on Sunday, February 4. Fun at The Pub starts at 3PM, with The Lodge dinner menu beginning at 5PM. Watch the game on Pizza on the Hill’s three TVs and the 6x9-foot HD projection screen. Enter the free pool and win prizes (must be on the board before kickoff; must be present to win). And the Alder Creek Cafe boasts happy hour deals and specials.

More info at tahoedonner.com/events.

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THE REPORT

12 TIPS TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, many people are unaware of the potential danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

The dangers of CO exposure depend on a number of variables, including the victim’s health and activity levels. Infants, pregnant women and people with physical conditions that limit their body’s ability to use oxygen (e.g., emphysema, asthma, heart disease) can be more severely affected by lower concentrations of CO than healthy adults would be. A person can be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a longer period of time, or by a large amount of CO over a shorter amount of time.

Here are some tips to keep your family safe from CO poisoning.

1. Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area, as well as on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home so when one sounds, they all sound.

2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height.

4. Call your local fire department’s non-emergency number to find out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds.

5. Test CO alarms at least once a month, and replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries. If the battery is low, replace it. If it still sounds, call the fire department.

7. If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel arrive.

8. If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow.

9. During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.

10. A generator should be used in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors and vent openings.

11. Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO – only use them outside.

12. Carbon monoxide alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms.

Know the difference between the sound of a smoke alarm and the sound of a CO alarm.

Information courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association.

3. Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.

#GOMARKENGEL

TAHOE DONNER AMBASSADOR. TRUCKEE LOCAL. U.S. SKI TEAM MEMBER. 2018 WINTER COMPETITOR.

THE REPORT

BOARD MEETING RECAP November 18, 2017 Monthly Meeting APPROVED BY THE BOARD • Approval of Minutes: Oct. 28, 2017 • Executive Session Report: Approval of 2017/2018 General Manager goals • Formation of a Human Resources Committee • Legal Counsel Review • CAL FIRE Remote Access Weather Station (RAWS) • Approve Revised Resolution 2012-1, Development Fund Policy • Controlled Burns in Tahoe Donner: Suspension of all burning in TD until staff provides costs to have trained professional staff at all burn piles until fire is completely out

• Tahoe Donner Salary Savings Plan 401K • Review of the Downhill Ski Area Master Plan • North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) and Climbing School Contract

FAILED MOTIONS • E-Bikes on Tahoe Donner Association Property

DEFERRED AGENDA ITEMS • Short-Term Rental/Amenity Access Task Force Update and Recommendations: Deferred until December 16, 2017 • Association Key Performance Indicators Update: Deferred until December 16, 2017

NO ACTION • Social Media Update and Tahoe Donner Association’s Response • Committee Management & Task Force Reports • Approve Tahoe Donner Board of Directors Election Fair Campaign Guidelines • Review and Disclosure of Board Approved General Manager 17/18 Goals

LETTER TO THE BOARD

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

Learn more at tahoedonner.com/feedback.

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T H E

WORLD IS TD NEWS?

KYOTO, JAPAN TD resident Karen Zazzi (right), with her son Kevin Irvine and his fiancé Mayuko Hiraki, celebrating their engagement in Kyoto.

MT. GOULD, CALIFORNIA Pam Kozlowski on the summit of Mt. Gould (13,000') in the Eastern Sierras.

BELIZE Greg and Alexis Cocard scuba diving while on vacation in Belize.

ANTARCTICA Fred and Pam Hansson at Half Moon Island, Antarctica.

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

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

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