Tahoe Donner News February 2016 by Tahoe Donner Association

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Tahoe Donner – 2015 Year End Statistics Units Sold at Third Quarter 2015

120 100

Units Sold at Year End 2015

Single Family Overall Market Statistics

Units Sold at Third Quarter 2015

2015 Volume

104

40 20

70 49

12 $0 $499,999

$500,000 $749,999

$750,000 $999,999

$1,000,000 $1,499,999

$153,894,205

$138,778,909 11%

239

206 16%

Median Price

$580,000

$617,250 -6%

Average Price

$643,908

$673,684 -4%

Units 60

2014

Units Under $1 Mil

223

Units Over $1 Mil

Over $1,500,000

135 8% 17 -6%

*Sales statistics based on TSMLS sold/pending properties 12/31/15

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DEPARTMENTS

TAKE NOTE

GM's Message Team member recognition; meetings

Vote for TDXC Help us get to number one!

Monthly Calendar Don't miss our February events

Snowman Contest Send us photos of your creation to win!

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

Election News Seeking two candidates

SUMMER REGISTRATION

Summer might be far from the mind now,

Senior Team This month, meet Forrest Huisman

Kayak Storage Lottery to take place in March

Giving Fund Supporting Arts for the Schools

Land Update TD land management news

45-Day Notice New drone operation rule proposed

Opt in for paperless Go green and go paperless!

WORLD'S LARGEST LESSON We won't know if it was record-breaking until this spring, but we had a great time trying!

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but registration begins in March. See details.

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HOW DO I LOVE THEE? Let us count the ways! We asked you why you love Tahoe Donner and here's what you said.

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VOL. 17, NO. 2 FEBRUARY 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

Winter is Back! After consecutive storms

continued superior customer service engage-

Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedoner.com

this season, our winter season has returned

ment with our amenities. Our Member Service

Board of Directors

and so have our members, guests, and public.

Office’s Linda Jafferian was also recognized

Like many forecasted, if we just spend the

for outstanding customer service. If you have

board@tahoedonner.com

money to install snowmaking at our Down-

the opportunity, please recognize these great

Send address changes to Tahoe Donner

hill Ski Area, it is guaranteed to snow, and

team members who have set themselves apart

News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA

it has. We have plenty of snow and a wealth

in the work they do for our community.

Postmaster

96161 530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419

of activities to enjoy in your own, personal,

In February we are scheduling an associa-

resort community of Tahoe Donner. Of course,

tion town hall meeting to discuss the pros and

comdep@tahoedonner.com

the three primary winter amenities - Down-

cons of motorized boats utilizing the Beach

hill, Cross Country, and Snowplay areas - are

Club Marina boat ramp for the 2016 operating

Advertising Sales

open and have already seen record visitation.

season. This discussion and review will center

Our new Alder Creek Adventure Center has

on the risk associated with many different

Phone 530-582-4100.

been extremely well received by not only our

aquatic activities taking place in a limited

Nordic Community, but countless others who

beach front along with the associated parking

Publishing Information

cherish the ambiance and great new offerings

impact of boat trailers. This town hall meet-

of the Alder Creek Café. Aside from the Febru-

ing will take place on Feb. 20 from 5-6 p.m.,

ary highlight of activities noted in the monthly

downstairs at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is the exclusive advertising representative.

Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an infringement of that service mark right and

Tahoe Donner News, you can always locate

is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in

updated information online at our TahoeDon-

and we consider our membership’s $3.1 billion

ner.com website, or sign up for weekly emails

real estate asset value in this community, there

Association or its board of directors of the

which highlight information about events,

are some basic organizational fundamentals

products, services, or views contained therein.

programs, and services in your community.

you should be aware of in how our elected

this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Tahoe Donner

Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is the official monthly publication of Tahoe

In December we recognized four great

As we enter a new year for the association,

California Mutual Benefit Corporation/Com-

employees for their contributions to the

mon Interest Development Boards of Directors

Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161.

association during 2015. Kyle Winthers was

operate. You might wonder what the differ-

Each membership parcel receives one sub-

recognized as Team Member of the Year

ence is between a board meeting and a special

scription to a domestic address. Additional

for his continued dedication and customer

meeting, or an annual meeting and a town hall

service at Trout Creek Recreation Center.

meeting. Here’s some clarification.

Donner Association, which is located at 11509

subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues.

Jody Sergison was recognized as our Most

Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and

Valuable Player of the Year for his graphic art

additional mailing offices. Member letters to

work in our Communications Department.

Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.

Sean Connors, our maintenance manager, was recognized as Manager of the Year for his great team leadership skills, in-depth review of our maintenance standards programs, and

ANNUAL MEETINGS Annual meetings (annual membership meetings – fourth Sunday in June) are required by our governing documents, which specify when they’re to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the (Continued on p. 4)

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SATURDAYS STARTING FEB. 6

February FOR ADDITIONAL FEBRUARY EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 Music at Alder Creek Adventure Center We’re getting’ live! Listen to musicians every Saturday night with us from 5 - 8 p.m. See p. 13.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9

Mardi Gras at The Lodge Get in New Orleans spirit with Cajun specials, $4 hurricanes, music and beads! See p. 16.

DAY-G LOW IN TH E 80 S

MONDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 13 - 20

GAME DAY SPECIALS - FEB. 7 Catch the game at Tahoe Donner! Join us at The Lodge Pub for Happy Hour and menu item discounts. Pizza on the Hill will show the game on a 120-inch screen, plus enjoy specials and a free football pool! Alder Creek Adventure Center will have big-screen

Winter Superstars Week Are you a superstar? Compete in ski and snowboard races to win medals! See p. 12.

SUNDAY, FEB. 14

action and specials too. See page 16. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES. SATURDAY, FEB. 20

SUNDAY, FEB. 21

Valentine's Day Sunset Snowshoe Tour

Children's Glowstick Parade

Tahoe Donner Challenge

Get in touch with your adventurous side this Valentine’s Day by taking an early evening snowshoe tour with your loved ones. See p. 11.

A special children’s parade that combines carnival games with glow in the dark skiing and snowboarding. Free! See p. 12.

It’s a race or a tour—you decide! Choose your route and hit the cross country trails. Lunch and raffle included with entry. See p. 13. tahoedonner.com |

BILL STEVENSON

VOTE FOR US! tahoedonner.com/voteTDXC

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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is in the running for best cross country ski resort in the United States. Nominated by USA Today which solicited feedback from US Nordic Olympians, Tahoe Donner is proud to be among 20 resorts under consideration for this prestigious title. VOTE FOR TAHOE DONNER NOW at tahoedonner.com/ voteTDXC. Voting is open until Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at 9 a.m. PST. Every vote counts! meeting. This is the main meeting of the year

nication between the board and association

tors hold monthly meetings the fourth Friday

when members elect a board of birectors, hear

members. The board may want to present a

of each month, typically starting at 9:00 am

committee reports and discuss items of com-

controversial issue or explore an important

and located at either the Lodge Restaurant &

mon interest.

question like amending the bylaws. The board

Pub or the Northwoods Clubhouse. Meeting

SPECIAL MEETINGS

may want to get a sense of members’ priorities,

schedules and agendas are published online

garner support for a large project or clarify a

under the association’s Membership/Board of

misunderstood decision. However, given the

Directors page.

Special meetings are limited to a particular topic. The board can call a special meeting at any time, and they must notify all members in advance. Notification is conducted on the association’s bulletin board in the Northwoods Clubhouse and on the company website. The notice will specify the topic so interested members can attend. Special meetings give the board an opportunity to explore sensitive or

size and part- time occupancy of our 6,500 property resort community’s ownership interest, information is often communicated and feedback solicited online and via the Tahoe Donner News Magazine, in addition to actual physical meetings.

BOARD MEETINGS

EXECUTIVE SESSION The governing documents and California law require the association to notify homeowners in advance of all meetings, including Executive Meetings. However, the only time you may not listen is when the board goes into Executive Session. Topics that the board

Most of the business of the association is

can discuss in Executive Session are limited

their decision- making. Members are often

conducted at regular monthly board meetings.

by law to a narrow range of sensitive topics

requested to participate in the meeting during

Board members set policy, oversee manage-

that include personnel matters, legal topics,

scheduled membership comment periods, and

ment’s results, review operating and financial

contracts, or similarly related sensitive topics.

members always have a right to listen to board

results, resolve disputes, hear appeals, talk to

Summarized results of these discussions and

discussion.

residents and plan for the future. Often the

decisions are disclosed at the next regular

TOWN HALL MEETINGS

health and harmony of an entire community

board meeting.

controversial matters in order to better inform

Town hall meetings are informal gatherings intended to promote two-way commu-

| Tahoe Donner News | February 2016

is directly linked to how constructive these meetings are. Tahoe Donner’s board of birec-

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

NEW MEMBERS: Join us for our next Meet and Greet event Feb. 13, 2016 - Northwoods Clubhouse Have you recently purchased a home or property at Tahoe Donner? Come to one of our Meet and Greet events to meet Tahoe Donner staff and your new neighbors! See page 13 for additional information.

CALLING ALL CREATIVE

SNOWMAN BUILDERS! Build your snowman and participate in the eighth annual Tahoe Donner Snowman Contest! A family favorite and one of our most popular contests, families and kids definitely don’t want to miss out on this fun contest! To participate, simply build your own snowman or snow creature, take a photo with you in it and email the photo with a short story about your snow-building adventure, including names of everyone in the picture, to comdep@tahoedonner.com. Please submit only .jpeg files of 300 dpi or higher for printing.

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1. THE BEST CREATIONS WILL WIN PRIZES AND BE FEATURED ON FACEBOOK AND IN THE TAHOE DONNER NEWS.

TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS Member Communications (area code 530) Member Services

587-9400 info@tahoedonner.com

General Manager

587-9431

gm@tahoedonner.com

Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

Amenities Tahoe Donner Campground 587-9462

Beach Club Marina

campground@tahoedonner.com

587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com

Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Dickson Corporate Logos Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484

xcski@tahoedonner.com

Downhill Ski Area

587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com

Equestrian Center

587-9470

Dickson Realty Logo

equestrian@tahoedonner.com

Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course

587-9443

golf@tahoedonner.com

The Lodge

587-9455

lodge@tahoedonner.com

Pizza On The Hill

582-9669

pizza@tahoedonner.com

Recreation Info Hut

587-9413

troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

Tennis Center

587-9474

tennis@tahoedonner.com

Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Corporate Blue Logo: Trout Creek Rec. Center

587-9437

Can be used on white or light photo troutcreek@tahoedonner.com background

Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants, Al Noyes Elections, Bette Rohrback

alandjosi@gmail.com Unacceptable Uses of Dickson Realty Logo 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

White Logo: Can be used on Corporate Blue background or dark photo backRealtor® ground

Dinny Evans BRE #01126819

Direct

530.414.1420 Megan Evans Realtor®

BRE #01384362

Direct

530.448.9434

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

Website

Tennis, John McGregor

jmpj1964@gmail.com.

HighAltitudeHomes.com

9-Holers, Marianne Bowers

mariannebowers@hotmail.com

Men’s Golf, Bob Moore

bob4moore@aol.com Dickson Realty Tagline

Women’s Golf, Bettye Carmichael

ibboop@suddenlink.net

Hiking Club, Robin Reese

rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

Quilt Club, Linda Brush

sewlinda@aol.com

Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai

jslai@comcast.net

TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff

td4wheelers@gmail.com Can be used on white or light photo

Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell

Corporate Blue Logo:

terrellsf@earthlink.net background Corporate Blue Logo

HIGH ALTITUDE HOMES

If you can dream it up, you can team it up.

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Megan

Raised in the business and partnering in the business, the tradition continues. Unlike the weather, one thing you can rely on from High Altitude Homes is our service.

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2016 TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR TWO DIRECTOR POSITIONS 2016 is an important election year for the Tahoe Donner board of directors. Two (of five) director leadership positions are up for election. Application forms will be available April 1, 2016 in the Member Services office at the Northwoods Clubhouse. The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 2, 2016 at 4 p.m. If you are interested in contributing to the success and vitality of the Tahoe Donner Association, consider running for one of the open board seats. The following questions and answers provide an overview of the board’s role and responsibilities as well as specific requirements to serve as a director. WHAT IS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS? Tahoe Donner Association is governed by a five-member board of directors. The directors are elected by property owners and govern the financial management and general operation of the association. The annual budget of the association, including revenue, expenses, required reserve funds, and annual assessments, is in excess of $18 million per year. Operations include the physical management and maintenance 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.

FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY Members of the board of directors have a fiduciary responsibility to the owners within the association. This fiduciary relationship imposes obligations of trust and confidence in favor of the association and its property owners. It requires members of the board to act in good faith and in the best interests of all owners. It means that board members

WHAT SORT OF ISSUES COME BEFORE THE BOARD? Within applicable legal constraints, the board determines everything from the amount of the annual assessment to which major projects should be pursued by the association. It governs the general overall operation of the association in conjunction with the association’s general manager. It decides on appeals from association members who disagree with rules interpretation or enforcement. It gives guidance to the association’s committees on topics ranging from recruiting and retaining employees, to which auditor to hire, to defining any new rules that should be put in place. Important items for the board to review and decide upon over the next two years include: continued implementation of the 2030 general plan, fiscal monitoring of the association’s amenities, establishing appropriate funding levels for the association’s reserve and development funds, and utilization of open spaces.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS? Article VII, section two of the restated bylaws requires that candidates for election to the board satisfy the following qualifications: • Be an owner of at least a 25-percent separate interest (residential property) within Tahoe Donner. • Be in good standing with the association, meaning that all assessments with respect to all separate interests owned have been paid current, and the candidate is not subject to any suspension of membership privileges. No property owner is eligible as a candidate if: • A co-owner (another holding an interest in a property of the candidate) will be serving on the board at the same time as the candidate. • He or she is an employee of the association.

must exercise due care and diligence when acting on behalf of the asso-

• He or she has served two elected consecutive terms of office.

ciation, and it requires them to act within the scope of their authority.

• Your fellow owners will be looking for and will vote for candidates

The fact that the association is a not-for-profit corporation and that the

with qualifications they feel will best support the association’s

members of the board are volunteers and unpaid does not relieve them

interests and welfare. Direct experience in leadership, management,

from the high standards of trust and responsibility that the fiduciary

finance, and resort operations are all experiences that would serve

relationship requires.

the needs of the association well. Those with other skills, experience

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and knowledge relevant to association operations and governance would also be welcome candidates for the open directors’ positions on the board.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT? Being an effective director does require time. Regular board meetings are held once per month, normally on the third Friday. A briefing packet is prepared by the Tahoe Donner staff for each meeting, and a significant amount of time is required to review and research information, including occasional meetings with staff to clarify particular issues, in order to be well prepared for the board meetings. Monthly board meetings usually last most of the day, depending on the agenda items and number of member appeals of enforcement actions taken. There are also occasional special meetings to review items that cannot wait until monthly meetings. Additionally, each board member serves as liaison to one or more of the committees serving the association; this involves additional regular meetings. The scheduling, time periods required and number of committee meetings are held at the convenience of the committee chair and depend on the particular task being addressed.

THE BOTTOM LINE! Serving as a director for Tahoe Donner Association carries many of the same duties and responsibilities as overseeing any other large business. 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.

BETTE ROHRBACK | ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com

IS IT NECESSARY TO BE A PERMANENT RESIDENT IN TAHOE DONNER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD? There is no requirement to be a permanent resident of Tahoe Donner. It is desirable to have representation from owners who are part-time residents. However, the time commitment may make that difficult for some owners. The association is equipped for teleconferencing for those times when it may be difficult to attend meetings.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN RUNNING FOR THE BOARD? First, you must submit an application by May 2, 2016, 4 p.m. Applications will be available by April 1, 2016 in the Member Services office at Northwoods Clubhouse or can be mailed to you on request. Second, you must submit a candidate’s statement that will be reproduced and included in the board election packet sent to property owners in late May. Third, you may participate in a candidates’ night where you will have the opportunity to directly present your ideas about serving on the board to property owners and answer property owners’ questions.

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WORLD’S LARGEST LESSON! On January 8, the entire American ski industry joined gloved hands to set a Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Lesson.” From Maine to California, ski and snowboard instructors instructed, and by day’s end, the estimated total number of lessons taught was right around 6,000. Will it set a new Guinness record? We won’t know until the decision is announced later this spring. Thanks to all those who came out to try to break the record! For a short video clip of the event, see tahoedonner.com/worlds-largest-lesson.

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The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), which is the organization behind the Guinness world record attempt of the World’s Largest Lesson, has launched a study of beginner skiers and snowboarders. Here at Tahoe Donner Downhill, where we are known as “the Best Place to Begin,” we were particularly interested in the findings.

DID YOU KNOW? 40%

Percent of first-timers who responded to the survey who intend to ski or board again this season.

66%

Percent of beginner skiers or boarders who intend to ski or snowboard next season.

68%

Percent of beginners who returned to the resort at which they learned to ski or snowboard for their second visit.

55%

Percent of beginners who intent to continue regularly skiing or snowboarding as a lifelong activity.

8 YEARS

BU ILT FO R BIG WINTE R S We focus on the most reliable and thorough cleanings and the most professional customer service.

Number of years NSAA has promoted Learn to Ski/Snowboard month (annually in January).

57.5 MILLION Average total number of visits per ski season since 2002/2003.

57%

Percent of Alpine skiers who have been skiing 10 seasons or more.

Source: 2016 NSAA Beginner Conversion Survey

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to caravan to the trailhead. Participants are encouraged to dress in warm layers, including a hat and gloves, and bring water, a headlamp or flashlight. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Take in the beauty of a full moon by par-

ticipating in a scenic snowshoe hike above Donner Lake from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center at 6:15 p.m. and caravan to the trailhead. Participants are encouraged to dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves, and bring water, a headlamp or flashlight. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

COST: $7.50 TO PARTICIPATE OR $15 WITH A SNOWSHOE RENTAL

bers $20 demo ski rentals, so if you’re looking for a ski, we have some Volkl and Rossignol.

FEBRUARY EVENTS Tahoe Donner Race Series - Feb. 6, 27 Throughout the winter season, fun public race events will be offered on five Saturdays at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. The races are formatted so that anyone who can ski or

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Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is looking for superstars, so come out and win some medals! Events are for all ages and include ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini

school on an extra day, you should be skiing or riding with us!

LOOKING AHEAD We have several events planned for March, but we want to make sure you save the date for

terrain park event. Participates can sign up on

this year’s I-Did-A-Run.

the day of the event. The schedule of events

I-Did-A-Run - March 13

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Glowstick Parade and Carnival Feb. 20, 2016 A kids’ version of the Torchlight Parade with glowsticks for children 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on our Snowbird run. Participants should plan to come early to secure a spot in the parade, and get glowsticks by playing our free carnival games. Music and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-ups and the carnival start at 4:30 p.m. with the parade

Watch your pup pull a weighted sled down a snow covered chute against the clock. Four weight divisions include (in pounds): 0-25, 26-50, 51-75 and 75 and over. Awards will be given to the fastest in each division with a trophy for the overall winner. Registration is from 12 -1 p.m. with the race starting promptly at 1 p.m. Entry is $20 per person and includes a goodie bag. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Come join us! We’re looking forward to

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Adventure Center every Saturday night for live music from 5 - 8 p.m. Come and enjoy a different musician every week! The lineup for

Want to introduce your friends or family?

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Did you know that we offer a one-hour family private lesson for just $100? You can learn together with your own instructor any day of the week (equipment and trail passes not included).

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Bowers with questions at mariannebowers@

Northwoods Clubhouse and enjoyed home-

hotmail.com or by phone at 530-550-9079.

made goodies made by the members and great food from Pizza on the Hill. Thank you, club members for your participation at the party and for a great year on the backroads. If you've been looking for some fun and adventure in your life, join the club and go four-wheeling with other folks who love driving the backroads. This is a wonderful group of very nice people who will welcome you and will help stretch your off-road skills. If you are interested in joining our club, send an email to td4wheelers@gmail.com. To read more about the club and see more pictures, please visit our website at td4wheelers.com or look us up on • Covered over 250 miles of unpaved rocky terrain • Drove to the top of five peaks • Cut nine fallen trees • Drove over 17,700,000 rocks (approximately) • Provided transportation to disabled children from Camp Nejedly • Participated in the "US Forest Service Adopt-A-Trail Program" - Adopted the Miller Lake Campground and the Pole Creek Trail. The forest service said it has never seen such great volunteer participation • Held the first ever Sierra 4x4 Trails & Ales shine and show at Tahoe Donner

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Tahoe Donner 9-Holers Women’s Golf Club We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that you are enjoying all your winter activities. We would like to send you an early reminder that the 2016 golf season is really not far off. If you are considering golf

The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. We hold our meetings at the Northwoods Clubhouse in the conference room from 1 - 3 p.m. during the winter until May. Our ongoing projects are baby blankets for the Truckee Healthy Babies program and placemats for Meals on Wheels. The TD Quilt Club meets to learn new techniques, to share our completed projects, to get help with new ones if needed, and to enjoy great fellowship. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Linda Brush at sewlinda@aol.com or Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com for more details.

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club The Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club sends heartfelt thanks to the Equestrian Center staff for their expertise and for all the good times on the summer trails. Happy Valentines Day!

as one of your warmer season activities, the TD 9-Holers Women’s Golf Club invites you to look at our program. You do not have to be a Tahoe Donner resident or property owner to join our club; however, space is limited in this category. You do not need a handicap but we do encourage a basic knowledge of the game

To see photo highlights of our year, look us

as well as game etiquette and rules. We are

up on Facebook at TD4Wheelers, and give us a

a friendly group of women that love golf and

like while you're there.

social activities alike. You may obtain an appli-

The club also had its Christmas party in

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Equestrian Center staff members pictured above, left to right: Andrea Palmer, Jess Davis, and Krystal-Rae Mecham.

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DINING OPTIONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub 12850 Northwoods Blvd. 530-587-9455 tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

Dinner Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. daily

We have several events and specials in store for you this February. Get ready for:

Big Game Party- Feb 7 Instead of organizing your own Big Game party, party with us! The Pub will open for drinks starting at 3 p.m. with happy hour drink specials. At 4 p.m., the Pub menu will be available with happy hour pricing offered throughout the entire game! As a football special, patrons can enjoy half off Kobe beef sliders and

Pizza on the Hill 11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669 tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill

Dinner Hours: Thurs. – Mon., 5 – 8:30 p.m.

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALTY PIZZAS! Open for lunch! During President’s week, Feb. 11 – 21, Pizza on the Hill will be open every day for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Regular evening hours of 5 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday – Monday will resume on Feb. 22.

Big Game Party – Feb. 7

our Reuben sandwich. For those with a hearty appetite for football and food, the regular din-

available all night in the entire restaurant.

Mardi Gras Party - Feb. 9

Enjoy 25 percent off small plates, plus soups

Celebrate Marti Gras with us! From 6 - 9 p.m., enjoy live music, New Orleans Cajun Specials, $4 Hurricanes and beads, beads, beads!

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Bring in a special bottle of wine from home to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays. Not valid Feb. 16.

No Corkage Tuesday, too.

Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14 Share the love this Valentine’s Day by enjoying dinner at The Lodge and try Valentine’s Day specials by Chef Lew. Reservations fill up quickly for Valentine’s Day—don’t delay. Call us today to secure your table. three additional large televisions. Happy Hour will be available throughout the game and we’ll also be offering a free football pool with prizes for anyone who would like to participate. Note: winner must be present to win and must be on game board by beginning of game.

Thursday Night Trivia Trivia lovers—this is your chance to win big! Don’t miss our Trivia Night at Pizza on the Hill. Note: Trivia Night is cancelled on Feb. 18. See page 12 for details.

Friday Family Movie Night

Happy Hour* Happy Hour is offered every Sunday Thursday in The Lodge Pub from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Not valid Feb. 14 – 20. *All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods unless otherwise noted and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

p.m., Thursday - Monday; excludes Feb.12 - 20.

$10 Pizza Sundays* Sundays are a little more exciting at Pizza on the Hill. How does cheese or pepperoni pizza for just $10 sound? Offered every Sunday! Limit six pizzas per group; take it to-go or dine-in. Not valid Feb. 14.

Snowflake Happy Hour* Pray for snow! Anytime it’s snowing, it’s happy hour too, excluding Feb. 12 – 20. *All offers are subject to change and are not valid with any other promotion or coupon. All offers exclude holiday periods.

How does a free night of fun sound? Enjoy a movie on our big screen. See page 12 for info.

Happy Hour*

TVs as well as our big movie screen in the Alder Creek Adventure Center while enjoying Happy Hour drink and wings specials.

Catch the Big Game after skiing!

No Corkage Tuesday*

Mardi Gras outfit! Bonus: Take advantage of

Alder Creek Cafe

If you haven’t visited the new Alder Creek Café at Alder Creek Adventure Center yet, you are missing out. Get ready for the following happenings this month:

and salads. Not valid Feb. 17.

Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous

You’ll feel extra happy with this offer. Grab $3 Coors Light, $4 seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy half-price wings. Offered from 5 - 6

Hours: – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

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Pizza on the Hill is throwing a Big Game party from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. Watch the game on our 120-inch HD projection screen, or on our

15275 Alder Crk. Rd. 530-587-9484 tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe

WildER Wednesdays*

Alder Creek Après Happy Hour

The bar is open every night for President’s week from Feb. 11 – 21. See hours at right.

Thursday through Sunday nights, enjoy $4 house chardonnay and cabernet, $4 selected drafts and a $6 Chef’s special from 4 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour not valid Feb 12 – 20.

Live Music every Saturday Night

No Corkage Sunday Nights

Starting Feb. 6, live music will take place every Saturday night from 5 – 8 p.m. Come and enjoy a different musician every week! See page 12 for the lineup.

Round out your weekend on the right note. Come in and enjoy some après tasting plates, while enjoying a bottle of wine from your cellar. Not valid Feb. 14.

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SUMMER FUN! AT TENTION FA MIL IES ! IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST IN THE SUMMER PLANNING OF OUR MEMBERS, TAHOE DONNER WILL BE OPENING REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016 SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS BEGINNING MARCH 7. ADDITIONALLY, EQUESTRIAN HORSEMANSHIP CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MARCH 14 FOR MEMBERS AND MARCH 28 FOR PUBLIC. MEMBER REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8 A.M. FOR DAY CAMPS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS, AND ON MARCH 14 FOR EQUESTRIAN HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAMS. Here are some important registration steps to help assist in completing the process:

DAY CAMP, AQUATIC, AND EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM MEMBER REGISTRATION To register as a member, each participant must be identified in the Tahoe Donner profile, even if they are 6 years old or younger. Additional members can be added to member profiles at the Member Services office, located in Northwoods Clubhouse. Members can also send an email to add a child to their profile. Send the email to info@tahoedonner.com. In the email include: member’s name, Tahoe Donner address, child’s name, birthday, and relationship to owner. 1. Create a login at tahoedonner.com/shop. To do so, members will need to enter their name and member ID number exactly as they appear on the member ID card. If the member completed the registration process last summer, the login for the member should be the same. Both previous and new users should log in and make sure all additional members added to the member’s property appear on the online registrant’s profile. 2. During the checkout process, links to waiver forms will be provided which will need to be completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner. 3. If there are any questions with registration, please contact Member Services at 530-587-9400.

GUEST REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 14 AT 8 A.M. FOR DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND AQUATIC PROGRAMS. TO REGISTER AS A GUEST, EITHER A TRANSFERABLE GUEST CARD ID NUMBER OR A MEMBER CARD ID NUMBER MUST BE OBTAINED. DAY CAMP, AQUATIC PROGRAM GUEST REGISTRATION 1. Create a login at tahoedonner.com/shop. 2. During the checkout process, links will be provided to waiver forms, which will need to be completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner. 3. For all programs restricted by age, guests will be required to provide an accurate birthdate for the child. If the birthdate entered is found to be inaccurate, the child will be removed from the program and no refund will be issued. Please visit tahoedonner.com or watch for our Summer Fun Guide for the complete schedule of day camp and aquatic activities for the upcoming summer. For questions about the registration process, please contact Member Services at 530-587-9400. Please note: If the child member turns 7 years old prior to registration this year, Tahoe Donner members may be required to pay applicable member fees for them to be considered a member. Also, please be sure to check the status of the children well before the registration date so any issues can be resolved in advance of the registration date.

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SKI PATROL: NO LONGER A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY AT TAHOE DONNER BY ASHLEY QUADROS It’s a little hill with a big heart.

to Tahoe Donner, as far as most

previously, and the paid staff

a strong ski and medical back-

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

ski resorts are concerned. “I have

there had far more men than

ground is essential to the success

is known as “the best place to

never worked on a pro-patrol

women.” LaPonzina, who is patrol

of any patrol team, regardless of

begin,” catering to families and

with the majority being women!”

dog Tucker's handler, agreed.

gender, but Antibus has noticed

those new to snowsports, but this

exclaimed patroller Kelly. “Com-

“They’ve always been predomi-

differences working primarily

year Downhill is also known for

munication is great between

nantly male with just a handful of

with men over women. “I think

having a nearly all-female patrol

women and I have found that so

women.”

there are certain aspects of ski

team, which is a rarity for the

far there isn’t a ‘hierarchy’ among

area. Consisting of seven full-time

the women I work with at Tahoe

and part-time woman patrol-

Donner as opposed to other

lers, including Jessie LaPonzina,

mountains.”

Wendy Antibus, Christine “Chris” Kelly, Katie O’Neil, Whitney Welker, Bailey Black and Sarah Taylor, the only men on the team are two on-call patrollers, Skyler Fitzgerald and Shawn O’Neil, volunteers and, of course, patrol dogs Duke and Tucker, all of whom help as needed.

Like Kelly, others on the team

the patrol team at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is proud to be nearly all-female, knowing that being a woman doesn’t limit their

revealed they too have never

skills and expertise in the least,

worked on a team where it was all

especially when it comes to guest

women, or even nearly all women.

safety. “I don’t believe it makes a

“Most of my experience patrol-

significant difference that we are

ling has been as one of the few

mostly women,” said O’Neil. “We

women on a mostly male patrol,”

have strong skiing/snowboarding

said Antibus, patroller and owner

abilities, medical skills and expe-

of patrol dog Duke. O’Neil also

rience; that is what matters.”

Having a patrol team consist-

had similar experiences, noting

ing of nearly all women is unique

she “patrolled at Mount Shasta

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patrol that women approach differently than men,” she explained, noting that it can be a very physically demanding job, particularly when handling the toboggan, which is used to transport injured guests down the hill. "When I learned to pull the toboggan, I was taught by guys, and while the fundamentals are the same, there are definitely some tricks to make things easier as a woman. A lot of female patrollers will go to specific women’s toboggan clinics to learn new skills, so we are pretty

Patrol dog Tucker and handler Jessie LaPonzina prepare to run safety demonstrations.

lucky that our training basically is

of medical knowledge, and I’ve

a women’s toboggan clinic.”

been fortunate to learn from some

LaPonzina has observed clear variances working on a nearly all-woman patrol team as well,

great people during my patrol career,” she said. All seven ladies have extensive

regarding toboggans. “Men and

patrol and/or medical back-

women run sleds differently so

grounds that complement each

training for toboggans was a

other’s skills, some with even

little easier,” she said. “For lifting

over ten years of patrol under

and moving patients, as well as

their hats, and while they work

extrication, it’s nice that we’re

exceptionally well together, they

all about the same height (except

haven’t forgotten about their

for Wendy, she’s the tall one!), it

on-call male patrollers and male

makes the job easier.”

volunteers either. “I appreciate

In addition to handling toboggans at ease, the ladies also have extensive medical experience to treat injured skiers and snowboarders when needed. “I really enjoy the medical side of it and it is great to be able to provide medical care and assistance to customers where they don’t have to worry about getting a bill, unlike working on the ambulance,” said O’Neil, who explained she is a paramedic and prior to joining Tahoe Donner, worked on an ambulance for four years. “I also grew up ski racing, and

my male co-workers and respect that they are volunteering their time!” said Kelly. “Having male volunteer patrollers is very helpful with the setting-up and heavy lifting that is required for daily mountain operations.” But Kelly notes just as thrilled as she is with her male colleagues, everyone in general at Tahoe Donner is willing to lend a helping hand. “Tahoe Donner is a small, family-friendly place to work and every department helps each other, making for a great work environment,” she explained.

raced through college so I have

Outside of patrolling on skis

strong skiing abilities as well,”

and snowboards where the team

she added. Likewise, Antibus

focuses on guest safety, spot-

also comes to Tahoe Donner as

ting safety concerns and helping

a registered nurse. “I have lots

guests as needed, the woman

Small but mighty: this little patrol building is equipped to help save lives.

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afraid to say hi—depending on

have a lot of hill set up every

when you visit Downhill, you

morning and tear down after

might be lucky enough to see the

sweep. It’s a lot of grunt work but

dogs in action performing regular

the in between is a lot of fun. I

training exercises, such as finding

think everyone here enjoys what

secretly hidden items that were

they do and it shows. It makes for

buried in the snow to simulate

a very enjoyable work environ-

finding skiers who may need

ment.”

rescue. Overall, the patrol team at

And with this enjoyable work environment, the ladies hope

Tahoe Donner is one big happy

they’ve showed other women out

family who loves the outdoors,

there not fear male-dominated

helping guests and, of course,

industries. “I hope seeing us out

hitting the slopes for skiing and

there will be inspiring to other

snowboarding. They’re privileged

women and young girls to follow

to be on a nearly all-woman team

their love of skiing and the out-

1: The patrollers gather together at the top of the mountain at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. It’s nothing but smiles on this team! From left to right: Sarah Taylor, Wendy Antibus, Jessie LaPonzina, Whitney Welker and Christine “Chris” Kelly. Not pictured are Katie O’Neil and Bailey Black

where they work hard, play hard,

doors,” said Antibus. As they look

and above all, keep our guests

at young female outdoor enthu-

as safe as possible. “I’m really

siasts, they hope they are setting

2: Patrol dog Duke and handler Wendy Antibus are an unstoppable duo on the slopes.

proud to be a part of this patrol

the right example—any woman

and honored to call these ladies

can succeed in a male-dominated

my coworkers and friends,” said

industry and not only succeed, but

LaPonzina. “This is by far the

love their job, too.

3: The ski patrol works hard, but Tucker demonstrates how they play hard too. Rolling in the snow is one of his favorite pastimes. 4 and 5: Patrol dogs Duke (left) and Tucker (right), take their jobs seriously as they keep their eyes on skiers.

patrol team also has two addi-

the team. As LaPonzina put it,

tional important members, the

“They’re a great conversation

dog patrollers. Should any skier

starter, which allows us to help

ever become trapped and buried

educate our guests. They’re also

in the snow, the dogs, Duke and

such a morale booster. If you’re

Tucker, are the fastest patrollers

having a rough day they always

to respond. As Duke’s owner Anti-

cheer you up.”

bus explained, “Both Duke and Tucker are trained in avalanche rescue. They are able to use their sense of smell to locate someone buried in the snow. Having the dogs on patrol allows us to be much more effective in responding to a rescue situation. The dogs are also great ambassadors for ski patrol and snow safety.”

happiest patrol I’ve been on. We

This is Tucker’s second year on the patrol team at Tahoe Donner as lead avalanche rescue dog, after nine seasons at Homewood Mountain Resort and Duke’s first season, after six years of previous avalanche rescue experience. The patrollers often use the dogs for safety demonstrations, such as Downhill’s annual Ski and

In addition to being advanced

Snowboarding Safety Weekend

at locating buried skiers, the dogs

that takes place every January,

are also friendly and outgo-

which the kids love. “The dogs

ing, often being one of the first

certainly love all the attention and

to greet skiers on the slopes. It

being at Tahoe Donner as well!”

ultimately makes the ski patrol

said O’Neil. “They help us to build

as a whole more approachable

relations with the public and it

as more skiers and snowboard-

is fun to have guests come up to

ers have reached out to ski patrol

meet the dogs on the hill.” Along

with questions since they joined

with meeting the dogs—don’t be tahoedonner.com |

“

Besides the awe-

Kudos to allowing our season ski

some snowshoeing,

passes to roll over to this season from

”

one of my favorite

last, that was an unexpected, happy pleasure!

“

moving up here full

the main reasons I purchased a home here.

the indoor golf prac-

The Equestrian Center boarding and its

Celeste Leon

“

things to do since

Amazing variety of outdoor adventures

”

Cory Mackie

“

I love that it is still

family first focused and the target age is still on the youth. How can you go wrong with the fact that if the kids like it the parents will be back? Tahoe Donner is the best place for kids to take their

”

parents.

Kenneth Souza

class... second only to

”

Staff were terrific last year.

literally within walking distance from my front door.

time last April, is spin

immediate access to the trailhead. It’s one of

“

tice facility!

Denise Rebar

We love seeing the kids’ happy faces when riding in the summertime horse camps!

”

Craig Terrell

“

Such a wonderful sense of com-

munity and family. Love all the amaz-

”

ing amenities and restaurants. Tahoe Donner employees are the best!

Linda Doving

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT TAHOE DONNER THIS FEBRUARY. WE ASKED... AND YOU TOLD US...

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT TAHOE DONNER

“

Solid food and

beverage amenities that are not too overpriced and a fiscally responsible homeowners association to

”

boot.

Cory Mackie

You're the only ski resort truly committed to lift safety for kids. There are

safety bars on every chair, your chairlift operators remind people to put the bar

”

down, kids under seven are guaranteed to ride with an adult during lessons, and there's even a demo chair at the base of Snowbird.

Lisa Purchard

“

The food and service at The Lodge is con-

sistently first rate, the trail system is diverse and approachable to all levels of outdoor enthusiasts in any season, the Tennis Center is one of the best I've seen and the Cross Country by winter/Equestrian by summer Center is one of the most unique amenities in the Truckee Tahoe Area. There's truly nothing else like Tahoe Donner for people who love to recreate

”

in the mountains. Greg Anderson

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Delightful rural urban interface in a wilderness setting replete with recreational amenities, all modern conveniences, and easy access to San Francisco. Lee Shattuck

”

“

I love the well maintained trail system and

the fabulous new Alder Creek Adventure Center. Most of all, however, I love the clubs and

”

the active senior population! Robin Reese

“

FEATURE

The association is well run and

well managed. It is forward thinking as evidenced by the construction of the

“”

Adventure Center as well as the future

“

plans for the Euer Valley. David Staples

“

Center with its top quality facility and activities. I also enjoy mountain bike riding and hiking on the trails in the 2000

”

acres.

Gary Forsberg

“

through so many different beautiful scenes

and everything else!

of forest, creek, meadow. It is one of the best

the eighteenth hole

”

Dale Jenssen

George Brandt

“

”

treasures of Tahoe Donner.

is my favorite!

The peacefulness of the area and all of the amenities. James Matthews

My grandson, who is four, had the great experience

of skiing for the first time on Jan. 10 at Tahoe Donner, the

Hiking, swim-

“

ming, bike riding,

same trails become

summertime!

My family loves the nature trail, walking

Golf, golf, golf

I love the Tennis

I love the

”

I love the snow

in winter and the pristine trails. Those

horseback

wildflower meadows

riding, etc! It is my

in the summer— a

absolute favorite

”

or ride my mountain

place to spend my summer!

great place to walk

”

bike.

John Smith

Christine Jefferson

same place his dad learned to ski 25 years ago! We love liv-

”

ing in Tahoe Donner and our favorite food is the fish taco by far! It is the best we have ever had! Terri Schnieder

“

The wonderful

people and consistently great service at The Lodge restaurant and bar, especially Pawel, Nate and

“

I love that Tahoe Donner is located in a

place where the natural beauty is cherished by many and I love that our family has made 12 years of amazing memories here with many

”

more to follow. Maria Boutell

”

Mike.

“

Denny Powell

“

I love Donner Lake and the great access we have. Doesn’t matter what time of year; beautiful,

serene, crisp, snowy, refreshing, calm, a great place for kids, dogs and for us older folks. Friendly

Dana Davol-Muxen

”

is wonderful for our family, from three years old to 70 years old!

Bob Allen

“

”

staff and fun rental toys are just icing on top!

The whole Trout Creek complex

“

It is a magical wonderland year-round for us sports

enthusiasts. Every season is beautiful and there is so much

I love everything about Tahoe Donner but I especially appreciate the

to do outdoors and we enjoy our little cabin as a getaway

gorgeous trails at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country area. Whether it’s

from the Bay Area. I love the smell of the fresh air! The

enjoying the views as I ski up to Hawk’s Peak or taking in the beauty of

people are nice, great restauraunts steps away, the best

the Euer Valley, I am continually inspired every time I ski in this special area. And now with the addition of the new Adventure Center, Tahoe

”

amenities as a homeowner. Why would we go anywhere

Donner Cross Country is a world class experience!

else? We wouldn’t! WE LOVE TAHOE DONNER :)

Kathe Friel

Tracy Achelis

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SENIOR TEAM

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FORREST HUISMAN BY GRETCHEN SPROEHNLE Forrest Huisman is in charge of all things new and improved at Tahoe Donner.

was then that he also found an

degree in architecture from Mon-

explained. While the team was

interest in architecture.

tana State University, Huisman

completing the new Alder Creek

“I enjoyed drafting classes in

worked on high-end residential

Adventure Center, they were also

As director of capital projects,

high school, which led me to part

projects and resort develop-

actively installing snowmaking

he plans, manages, and supervises

time work at a local architecture

ment throughout the Tahoe area.

infrastructure at Tahoe Donner

the association’s infrastructure

office,” Huisman explained. “I

Implementing multi-

and recreation facility improve-

soon realized that being a licensed

ple resort expansions

ments in accordance with the

architect was for me, as the

of varying scales

strategic plan, general plan, and

field combines engineering with

and complexities, he

replacement reserve schedule. He

art, which captivated my atten-

takes pride in provid-

coordinates not only with Tahoe

tion and ultimately became my

ing maximum value

Donner staff, committee mem-

strength,” he added.

to all involved stake-

bers, and homeowners, but also

With a background in resort

holders. In 2011, he

with professional service provid-

planning and project architecture,

began working at

ers as well as local, state, and

Huisman has nearly 20 years of

Tahoe Donner.

federal government agencies.

experience in management, mas-

“2015 has been

A native of the Pacific North-

ter planning, and developing real

our most exciting

west, Huisman split his time

estate in urban, rural, and resort

year so far, where

between fertile Yakima orchards,

communities alike.

we worked on

vineyards, and acres of hops. Tak-

“I am a firm believer in a strong

multiple construc-

ing advantage of the expansive

team environment and clear

tion projects while

biking and skiing opportunities

communication, which ultimately

also coordinat-

among the foothills and volcanoes

leads to creative and sustainable

ing planning

of the Washington and Oregon

development solutions,” Huisman

efforts for future

Cascades, he developed a love of

said.

capital improve-

the outdoors at an early age. It

After receiving his master’s

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ments,” Huisman

Downhill Ski Area, mounting solar panels at two amenities, overseeing a new cell tower at the top of Eagle Rock Chairlift, constructing tack sheds and fencing at the Equestrian Center, and coordinating the planning efforts on a future five-year trails master plan, Equestrian Center relocation, and Trout Creek expansion studies. There is no doubt these job duties are exciting. But ask Huisman

KAYAK AND SUP STORAGE LOTTERY BEGINS IN MARCH

about his latest mountain bike ride or his involvement with Truckee Trails and Bikeways, and that's when you'll see a new sparkle in his eye. The avid cyclist is a committee member for the non-profit group, which recently refined its vision statement and organized public outreach and communication leading to the successful passage of Measure R, which now funds 10 years of Truckee trails, bikeways, and maintenance. Outside of work the former mountain bike racer and snowboard coach enjoys downhill skiing, snowboarding, skate skiing, and motorcycling. He is a member of the California Association of Community Managers, as well as a member of the American Institute of Architects AIA, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is also a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). Above all, what Huisman enjoys about his job at Tahoe Donner is bringing visions to reality. “Celebrating the completion of many recent projects here at Tahoe Donner, large and small, brings the greatest reward and satisfaction,” he said with a smile.

Save the date! Lakeside storage lottery for the Beach Club Marina begins on March 21 at 9 a.m. and closes on March 28 at midnight. The cost is $150 per spot. If you receive a spot, you will be notified by the end of the day on March 30. The lottery for spots on the exit side begins on March 31 at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight on April 7. The cost is $100 per spot. You will be notified by the end of the day April 9 if you receive a spot. We will be taking payment and accepting liability waivers from May 27 through June 15 at the beach club. After the Beach Club opens, you can come by or call 530-587-9460 to make arrangements. Ask for Ali or Tommy.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION: APPROVAL OF 2016 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FEES The board of directors took action to adopt the 2016 Architectural

Changes to the fees are effective January 22. To view the 2016 fees

Standards Fees at its January 22, 2016 meeting as presented in the

please visit tahoedonner.com/architectural-standards/rules-and-

45-day member notification.

forms/.

OPT IN FOR PAPERLESS COMMUNICATION TODAY! It’s 2016 and Tahoe Donner Association (TDA) is going green by cutting back on paper and mailing expenses. Receive TDA statements and other documents faster via electronic mail (email) and together, we’ll save trees in the process. Opting in for paperless communication is easy and takes only a few minutes. Just visit tahoedonner.com/opt-in and enroll today in paperless communication.

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LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT UPDATE Tahoe Donner management and working group continue to work with Dudek, the environmental consulting firm who was awarded contract to develop the association’s land management plan. The initial steps of the project included a massive data transfer of background facts and documents including the Strategic Plan, General Plan, Forest Health Management Plan, and Trails Master Plan; maps, Geographic Information System (GIS) data files, and existing technical studies. This helped in building the foundation of the

WORKING GROUP MEMBERS INCLUDE: • Dick Gander • Michael Bledsoe • Nan Carnal • Lisa Wallace • Board Members Jim Stang and Ron Wulff • Management: Annie Rosenfeld, Forrest Huisman, Sean Connelly, and Bill Houdyschell

| Tahoe Donner News | February 2016

management plan as well as identified any additional information needs and provided the appropriate planning context. In late fall, Dudek staff, specialists in hydrology and restoration and management, and Tahoe Donner management performed field evaluations reviewing known issues and challenges of the association properties, which ranges from waterfront to meadows to high alpine environments. They also evaluated areas which have not necessarily been reviewed as closely by other guiding plans like the Trails Master Plan or Forest Health Management Plan in order to fully understand the scope of the land management. The working group and Dudek met in September, October and November to review and draft elements of the plan including management zone map, priority development within the management zones, and goals and objectives. The next step in the plan’s development process is to begin membership input through workshops. The initial membership workshop was held January 8 with a total of 20 members attending. Management provided a presentation on the project which included a summary similar to that presented in the Tahoe Donner

News November article. Management then provided a project update after which, attendees collaborated in identifying zone priorities as guided by examples developed during the working group meetings. As discussed at the workshop, the plan structure is aligned by management zones which are currently drafted as:

PROPERTY STATS Total TDA ownership 4,378 acres Total including private lots, utilities

DRAFT MANAGEMENT ZONES • Residential – private parcels • Residential-Wildland Interface – common areas adjacent to developed areas fuels treatment areas • Amenities – common areas, greenbelts, golf course, developed amenity parcels • Open area – open recreation space, primarily passive recreation (trails) – Euer Valley, Hawk’s Peak, Donner Ridge

• Greenbelt – common area interspersed with resident private parcels • Marina – Donner Lake parcel • Stream Corridor – stream or creek corridors of South Prosser, Alder and Trout Creek • Ancillary Facilities– maintenance yard, golf maintenance, forestry

and roads 7,038 1,338 acres of common area 402 acres of TDA within town limits 2,638 acres of TDA 4,378

A future member workshop is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12; 5-7 p.m. at The Lodge in the Alder Room. At this member workshop Dudek will be presenting the draft land management plan elements and management will lead member discussion. Other member feedback opportunities include attending: • Board of directors meeting January 22 • Board of directors meeting February 27 • Board of directors meeting March 18 We also welcome feedback through email or mail. You can send your comments to Annie Rosenfeld, Director of Facilities and Risk Management, arosenfeld@tahoedonner. com or 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Please visit tahoedonner.com/capitalprojects to see past meeting presentations and other documents associated with the project.

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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND SUPPORTS ARTS FOR THE SCHOOLS

“

The gift from the Tahoe Donner

Giving Fund (TDGF) will help us serve 23 schools and over 11,000 children with our Performing Arts program in 2016 and beyond. We are so grateful to be a recipient of a grant just in time for us to purchase Composer, cellist and trombonist Dana Leong interacts with a student during a recent field trip performance at the Truckee Community Arts Center. Arts for the Schools regularly brings artistic performances like this to Truckee and Tahoe schools.

Arts For The Schools provides weeklong residencies with critically acclaimed performing artists for students and schools. Students in grades Pre-K to 12 participate in interactive performances, workshops, master classes and discussions by artists in music, dance, theater, media arts and performance art. Arts For The Schools (artsfortheschools. org) is a bi-state 501(c)3 non-profit organization that fundamentally believes that access and exposure to the arts is essential for all. Arts For The Schools was founded in 1984 to address the decline in arts education, which was, and continues to be, one of the consequences of ongoing education budget cuts. For 31 years, Arts For The Schools has encouraged students to create, perform, learn, lead, understand and discover. Arts For The Schools fills the gaps in visual and performing arts education for more than 10,000 children at

| Tahoe Donner News | February 2016

equipment and train staff for the bulk of our

”

school shows this season.

Arts For The Schools Executive Director, Eve McEneaney. K-12 schools, and provides access to performing arts excellence for the public spanning our Truckee/North Tahoe region.

“

We are so grateful to the homeowners of

Tahoe Donner for giving to our children’s education and the arts. We will be able to provide access to the arts for students during school so we can reach all kids regardless of income, reach children with disabilities and children that normally wouldn’t be able to participate in the arts. Eve McEneaney

”

“

Our grant to Arts For The Schools will

positively impact tens of thousands of students for years to come. This is the kind of

impact a contribution to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund can make.

”

Dick Gander, Co-Chair of the TDGF Operating and Grant Committee. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the Tahoe Donner board of directors. All contributions are voluntary tax deductible gifts from Tahoe Donner members and friends. The TDGF is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the TDGF or to make a contribution, visit the web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund/. Contact tdgf@ tahoedonner.com with questions.

BULLETIN BOARD

45-DAY NOTICE

COVENANTS DRONE RULE A new covenants drone rule will be considered for action by the board of directors. The board of directors is expected to take action to adopt the amendment, as they are presented here or with some modification, at its March meeting, currently scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2016. The board welcomes any input you may wish to offer regarding this process.

PROPOSED NEW RULE Covenants Rule The operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, on Tahoe Donner Association common area and other association real property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; without the prior written authorization from Tahoe Donner Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is expressly prohibited. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from association property, as well as drones launched from private property.

HOMES ON THE RISE

Your comments are welcome via email at arosenfeld@tahoedonner. com, or by telephone to 530-582-9630. You may also mail comments via U.S. Mail to Tahoe Donner Association, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA, 96161.

The Architectural Standards Committee did not review any house plans during December 2015.

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BOOK YO UR OW N PRIVATE S K I HIL L ! A ski day for your group is a perfect team-building event. Imagine getting out of the workplace and being surrounded by the beautiful natural surroundings of the High Sierra, while improving the effectiveness of your group and pushing your own individual performance to new levels. Made up of 40 percent beginner runs and 60 percent intermediate runs, our hill is great for beginner skiers, families and groups who are looking for a ski area that is personal and easy to get to while being surrounded by many other amenities. Complete corporate buyouts are available on Tuesdays this winter, as low as $75 per person. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, the ski area belongs to your group for the day and the package includes tickets, lessons, rentals, BBQ and a race course. Group functions can take place on the outside deck, which has comfortable seating, picnic tables and fire pits, or inside our spacious lodge. We can create special events for your group, including a hilarious banana split extravaganza, where your

| Tahoe Donner News | February 2016

group creates an enormous 200-foot banana split! Lodging opportunities with special discounts and transportation options are also available. For the group menu, bookings and more information, send an email to groupsales@tahoedonner.com. Tahoe Donner is the destination location

in Truckee where traditions begin. With our many activities, events and amenities, we cater to groups. Give us a call at 530582-9643 today to discuss options for your organization! Please note: during buyouts, the ski area will remain open to season passholders.

COSTA RICA Morgan McGraw, Ariana, Nathan and Julie Kendall at Playa Grande.

MINNESOTA

Mixed doubles silver medalists l Helen Phillips and par tner Phi s Gaa l enjoy some Minneapoli siteseeing after their victory at the Nationa l Senior Games.

TURKS AND CAICOS

Bob and Bari O’Neill with daughter, Bria nne Finnegan and her family, Mich

ael and Nata lie Finnegan, enjoying anot her

beautiful sunset.

Email your “Where in the World” photos to: comdep@tahoedon-

ALASK A Rick and Marie Kearney Chinook salmon fishing in Cold Bay, in the Aleutian Islands for a spectacular beginning of the annual salmon run.

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BRITISH ISLES Rob Ulaner and his wife on a cruise to Ireland, Scotland, England, France. for their 30th wedding anniversary. It was a magical time !!

CZECH REPUBLIC

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UTAH

Bria n Gauny and Denise Reba r at Arches National Park. While they have travelled all over the world, they found

some of the most spectacular scenery

right here in our own back yard in Utah

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