Tahoe Donner News January 2018

THE BUZZ

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IN HIS DNA MARK ENGEL STARTED SKIING AT TAHOE DONNER. NOW HE’S VYING FOR A SPOT ON THE 2018 OLYMPIC TEAM 06

SKI FOR LIGHT HEADED TO TAHOE DONNER

HOSTING VISUALLY IMPAIRED CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS 10

BATTENING DOWN THE HATCHES WINTER STORM PREP TIPS

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INSIDE THE REPORT:

THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING+ UPDATES

Message from the General Manager

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SOUP FOR YOUR SOUL

The secret recipe for Chef Lew's famous Thai Chicken Soup

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Capital Projects Updates

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Building the Future for Tahoe Donner Downhill

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Celebrate National Safety Month

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FEATURES

Tahoe Donner Briefs

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Giving Fund: Grant Recipients

SKI FOR LIGHT

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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center hosts the international ski week for visually impaired skiers

Quick Calendar

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Winter Storm Prep Tips

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Tahoe Donner Programs + Features

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Clubs Updates

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Where in the World Is TD News?

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Tahoe Donner Puzzle Page

Architectural Standards Year in Review + Fee Change Notice

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TAHOE DONNER IN HIS DNA

Mark Engel races toward the 2018 Olympics

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VOLUME 19 | NO. 01

JANUARY 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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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MESSAGE FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER Happy New Year!

As we enter 2018, our members continue to find outstanding value in their Tahoe Donner investment, and our capital reserves have improved at an 8% growth rate over 20 years!

As the association has aged, reserves have continued to be bolstered, while capital investments sustaining and improving amenity offerings have continued to be valued by the members. With the annual assessment being held flat for the third year at $1,900 a year, along with the total asset growth from $18 million (1996) to $61 million (2016), your association is on solid financial ground.

Thinking about member participation in our association, we see a continued increase in amenity participation, increasing vacant lots

being built-out, and an ever-increasing shift to a growing second homeowner membership base, as 84% of the 6,473 property owners claim Tahoe Donner as a second home. To continue to better understand the needs and desires of Tahoe Donner members, we are developing improved methods of surveying our membership (utilizing many platforms, from Flash Vote to our own surveys) to better inform important decisions of the association. But ultimately, the association operates as a representative democracy with your elected board members making many decisions in the best interest of the association. In our annual association elections, we see a regular voter turnout between 25-28% of the eligible association property owners. With 2,013

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ON THE COVER: Mark Engel racing in the Men's Combined at the 2016 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Ski Team.

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FEATURED TD EVENTS

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY CLASS

NATIONAL LEARN-TO-SKI MONTH

THIRD ANNUAL WINTERPALOOZA

DATE: Sunday, Jan. 7 WHERE: Alder Creek Adventure Center

DATE: Jan. 8-31, midweek, non-holiday WHERE: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort + Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center

DATE: Saturday, Jan. 27 WHERE: Tahoe Donner Snowplay COST: Admission based on age

Review use of backcountry gear and burials, route finding, then enjoy a backcountry tour.

For members and member guests with intermediate ski skills.

Learning to ski has never been more affordable!

Discounted lesson packages offered at Tahoe Donner.

This all-day event includes tube racing, snowman building, relay races, a snowstrider course and more.

JANUARY TD EVENT SCHEDULE

See the complete list and all event details at tahoedonner.com/events.

JAN. 5

Friday Night Snow Tubing

JAN. 6

Avy Savvy Class

JAN. 7

Intro to Backcountry Class

JAN. 8-12

National Learn to Ski or Ride Month Deals

JAN. 13-15

Ski and Snowboarding Safety Weekend

JAN. 13

Snowball Launching Contest

JAN. 13

Cross Country Ski Wax Clinic

JAN. 16-19

National Learn to Ski or Ride Month Deals

JAN. 19

Free Wine Tasting at The Lodge

JAN. 20

Fastest Snow Tube Event

JAN. 20

Hawk's to Euer Valley Guided Backcountry Tour

JAN. 20

Free Beer Tasting at Pizza on the Hill

JAN. 22-27

International Ski for Light

JAN. 22-26

National Learn to Ski or Ride Month Deals

JAN. 27

Winterpalooza

JAN. 27

Avy Savvy Class

JAN. 28

Intro to Backcountry Class

JAN. 29-31

National Learn to Ski or Ride Month Deals

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YEAR 2013

BALLOTS CAST With Votes

ELIGIBLE PROPERTY OWNERS

% BALLOTS CAST

1,783

6,318

28%

6,340

26%

No Election

No Election

3 candidates ran for 2 seats

2014

1,648

3 candidates ran for 2 seats

2015

No Election

Uncontested Election – 1 candidate ran for 1 seat

2016

1,596

6,348

25%

2017

2,013*

6,351

31%

5 candidates ran for 2 seats, 1 candidate withdrew *Per the 2017 director election quorum summary, there were a total of 3,765 candidate votes on the 2,013 ballots.

properties casting ballots in the 2017 board election (one ballot per property), we saw 31% participation.

Locally there are 2,519 registered voters in the two public voting districts that make up Tahoe Donner (CP44 & CP45), with 1,857 casting ballots in 2016 general election.

It would appear that approximately 928 Tahoe Donner properties are participating in our Tahoe Donner elections (assuming two publicly registered and active local voters per household). That would leave me also estimating that only 1,184 Tahoe Donner second homeowners are voting in our annual membership elections, or just 22% of the 5,437 second homeowners, while an estimated 90% of the 1,035 full-time residents of Tahoe Donner are participating in our annual HOA election.

Of course, these are just educated guesses as ballots are confidential, but potentially represents an enormous unrepresented majority of the ownership interest in Tahoe Donner not participating in the governance

process of the association. While we are starting 2018 with an amazing array of electronic/digital systems in place at our fingertips, unfortunately the State of California still does not allow electronic voting for homeowner associations. So, look for those paper ballots and vote! And, thank you to our amazing professional volunteer committee members who thanklessly serve our community in striving to achieving our collective community vision.

Finally, starting Jan. 1, 2018, the board of directors has raised the unaccompanied membership guest access fee (for those using each one of the two property Guest Cards) to the private amenities to $12 per day. The accompanied member guest daily access fee will remain at $8, and the member non-recreation fee remains at $6 per day.

Again, Happy New Year! We’ll see you around the neighborhood and on the snow!

– Robb ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

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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

9-Holers Lynette Powell lynette.powell@sbcglobal.net

Equestrian Club Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

Men’s Golf Keith Williams krwilliams37a@gmail.com

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FEATURE

IN HIS DNA

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M A RK E N GE L L E A R N E D TO S K I AT TA HOE DONNER .

NO W H E ' S A F R O NT- R U NN ER FOR THE 2018 O LY M P I C T EA M. Sometime around 1993, when Mark Engel was still a toddler, his dad, Kurt, strapped skis to his feet at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Even then, Tahoe Donner was known as the best place to begin.

The two sped down the mountain together, Mark’s skis positioned safely between his dad’s. At that point Engel could barely walk, much less understand how that first run would blaze the path he is now on, one that could lead to the 2018 Winter Olympics.

“My dad put me on skis before I could walk by holding me in between his legs and skiing down the mountain with me, so I don't actually remember my first time skiing,” Engel says.

“But I did take my first turns at Tahoe Donner.”

Fast forward more than two decades from that day to a weekend in December 2017 and you would have found 26-year-old Engel in Val d'Isère, France, nearly 6,000 miles from Tahoe Donner, but with skis still attached to his feet. The kid who learned to ski at Tahoe Donner, raced on the Sugar Bowl Ski Team and came to crave Tahoe powder was in France focusing on a World Cup slalom race with an eye toward making another memory – the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

By JAMIE BATE

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FEATURE

ME MO RI E S M A DE

T H E R OA D TO KOR E A

Even though the young Engel didn’t remember the first time he skied, the thrill of that initial run at Tahoe Donner was stored somewhere in his psyche. It didn’t take long for those skills to manifest on the slopes, especially having a father who managed a local race department.

Each year since his first World Cup event, Engel has become a better skier, improved his world ranking a little bit more, and gotten closer and closer to reaching his lifelong goal of being one of the top ski racers in the world.

“My first-ever ski race was a youth event organized by Tahoe Donner,” Engel recalls. “I wasn't old enough to know what place I got in the race, but I received a trophy for my performance. At that point, I figured I must be pretty fast. I didn’t realize everyone got a trophy and my competitive spark for ski racing was born.”

“I still have a long way to go, and perhaps the most difficult part is just ahead of me,” he says. And that is to make the U.S. Ski Team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Korea.

That spark for skiing was stoked into a flame on the Alpine Meadows Ski Team, but it was in the Austrian Alps that Engel witnessed something that burned into his skiing psyche – the Hahnenkamm.

Engel is currently ranked 36th in the world and second in the U.S. in slalom, but he wants to be ranked in the top 10. “The only way to break into the top 10 in the world is to consistently finish fast at World Cup races, but so far, I haven't had the success I'd like to see,” he says.

From 2011 to 2013, Engel raced on the U.S. Ski Team and notched podium spots at the 2011 and 2013 U.S. Alpine Championships.

He then won NCAA National GS Championship in 2014 while at the University of Utah. Up to that point, skiing for Engel was purely sport. The Hahnenkamm, the granddaddy of Euro ski racing, introduced another intoxicating element – spectacle.

Engel has had flashes of success, including placing third in the first run of a World Cup slalom in Zagreb, Croatia. Qualifying for Korea will be determined by his performance through the six World Cup slaloms that lead into the Olympics, which start Feb. 9. There are six U.S. racers competing for four spots, and based on current world rankings Engel is second in line to go to the Games.

“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 Kitzbühel, looking at the crowd, feeling the energy, and thinking to myself that I really wanted to be a part of it all.”

“Right now, Korea is very much on my radar. However, that doesn't necessarily mean I’ll go,” he says. “If I am able to secure some great finishes through the next six World Cups, then I can guarantee a spot for myself on the team.”

It didn’t take long. Back on the U.S. Ski Team in 2014, Engel’s firstever World Cup race was right there in Kitzbühel on the infamous Hahnenkamm amongst the same legion of rabid ski fans.

“I raced the Super Combined event and ended up falling just before the finish line,” Engel says. “I was thrilled to be part of the action and to hear the crowd cheering me on for my effort, despite not finishing the race.”

If his results are mixed, the decision will come down to the end of January, when U.S. Ski Team officials choose the skiers racing the fastest just before the Olympics to guarantee the best possible team at that time.

“I won't be coming home until the end of January, just before the Olympics. I'll know by then if I've made the team, and I'll have a chance to rest up before the Games,” Engel says.

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COURTESY OF U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD

TA HOE DONNER RO OTS

HELP S E N D M A R K EN G E L TO KOR E A

When he is home this winter, Engel will ski, see family and spend time in Tahoe Donner.

From the Downhill Ski Resort and summer tennis camps to playing at Trout Creek Recreation Center and working at the Recreation Hut at Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner is the place that shaped Engel’s athleticism and work ethic.

Ski racing at the highest level isn’t an easy undertaking either physically or financially.

The U.S. Ski Team is a privately funded program that allots athletes financial support based on various factors, including world ranking. Mark’s quest to compete on the World Cup circuit and race at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea is an expensive venture.

As a little boy, Engel learned to swim in the Trout Creek pool, and in the summer he was at the recreation center almost daily playing basketball, swimming and making friends.

“My first job ever was checking memberships at the Northwoods Clubhouse pool,” he says. “I worked there two or three years and had a blast.”

Growing up in Tahoe and skiing at Tahoe Donner and Sugar Bowl gave Engel countless opportunities to ski powder, “which is where my love for skiing stems from,” he says.

That love has led him down the road to the Olympics. And even if he doesn’t quite remember his first time on skis with his dad, that first race is always in the forefront of his memory.

“I never forgot my first-ever ski race at Tahoe Donner,” Engel says. “I think I still have the trophy somewhere at my parents' house.”

LO CA L I N SPIRATION:

DA R O N R A H LV E S

With Engel’s current world ranking, he is not fully supported by the U.S. Ski Team.

A percentage of his expenses are covered, but Engel still has had $30,000 to $40,000 worth of expenses every year for the past few years.

“Since I am working full-time to be an athlete, my only option to cover the cost of my season is through fundraising and sponsorships, which is usually about a 50-50 split from both sources,” Engel says.

Ski racing fans or anyone else who wants to help underwrite Engel’s quest to Korea and beyond can assist by contacting Engel at markengel33@gmail.com. Engel will help connect people with a national non-profit that supports U.S. Ski Team members with fundraising efforts. Donations are taxdeductible and pay the expenses to the U.S. Ski Team on the athlete’s behalf.

It’s one thing for kids to watch their favorite professional athletes perform on TV, and it’s another to ski the same mountain with them. For Mark Engel, seeing U.S. World Cup legend and Truckee resident Daron Rahlves skiing at Sugar Bowl was inspiring.

“Daron was always one of my favorite skiers to watch,” Engel says. “He personally inspired me because he was one of the smallest guys on the World Cup, but was still fast at downhill. I was also one of the smallest skiers in the Lake Tahoe area, and wasn't on the U.S. Ski Team’s radar until I was 19, which is three or four years later than most of the other top skiers in America that were my same age.”

As Engel has progressed as a national team skier, he and Rahlves discussed the ups and downs of racing.

“He's given me advice through injuries and times when I didn't feel like I was improving,” Engel says. “But what I take away from him now is his work ethic, and realizing just how hard he worked to stay healthy in order to compete at the level he did.”

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FEATURE

DARKNESS BE DAMNED

SKI FOR LIGHT HEADED TO TAHOE DONNER TAHOE DONNER IS HOSTING INTERNATIONAL SKI WEEK FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED XC SKIERS

By JAMIE BATE

Like just about everyone who tries cross country skiing for the first time, Tim McCorcle found himself picking himself up off the snow – a lot.

Nordic skiing isn’t an easy sport to master.

Going up and down hills on skinny skis, mastering form and building aerobic stamina are difficult for anyone. Now try it as McCorcle did his first time – in the dark. Blind.

For McCorcle, his journey on cross country skis started when he had to quit downhill skiing due to degenerative vision loss. The once-avid skier found himself in darkness, shut down and shut in. Then he took part in a Ski for Light event.

“It’s not an overstatement to say it changed my life,” McCorcle said. “It kept me going.”

Today, decades after repeatedly falling down and getting back up at his first Ski for Light outing, McCorcle is the chair of the organization's planning committee. He is working with Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center staff to host Ski for Light’s annual international ski event Jan. 21-28.

Some 250 visually- and mobility-impaired skiers and guides from across North America, the United Kingdom, Northern Europe and Asia will experience Tahoe Donner for a week of skiing. When not on the trails, the group will base out of the Nugget in Reno.

For many of the skiers, including a group hailing from Houston, it will be their first time experiencing snow, let alone skiing. Others, like McCorcle, look forward to racing. Everyone will be challenging themselves. And that’s the whole point of Ski for Light.

“For a blind person, falling is a very scary thing. Getting over that mental hurdle pushes our skiers out of their comfort zones,” McCorcle said. “It’s not about how many times you fall. It’s about getting back up.”

Along with a sense of accomplishment, many participants discover a freedom of movement and exhilaration not found in their day-to-day lives. That is in large part due to volunteer guides and instructors, many of whom come back year after year.

After more than 40 years, Ski for Light relies on volunteer guides who pay their own way to work with beginner to expert skiers.

Whether sight- or mobility-impaired, each skier is matched up for the entire week with an experienced, sighted cross country skier who acts as instructor and guide, and, by the end, becomes a friend.

Many of the guides love that they can share their favorite activity with someone who would otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in it, according to McCorcle.

For the week of skiing, the Ski for Light team will work with Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center staff to create fun 5k and 10k loops. At the end of the week there will be racing for expert skiers and a rally for those content with touring, McCorcle said.

IMPACTS ON THE CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER Expect a fun, festive atmosphere with skiers of all levels from all over the world exploring the trails of the Cross Country Ski Center, as well as: • Participants will be arriving by bus from their hotel in Reno to minimize impact on parking for daily TDXC members and guests.

• The Alder Creek Cafe will be open for lunch as usual, and will be serving the group lunch daily.

• TDXC staff will be adjusting the grooming of classic tracks to allow guides and visually impaired skiers to ski side-by-side.

• Trails will be busier mid-week than usual.

• Most Ski for Light guests will be skiing the loops planned for Friday's race events on North Fork, Pony Express, Last Round Up and Night Hawk. More advanced skiers will be exploring additional areas.

• Please welcome the Ski for Light guests by saying hello when you see them out on the trails, give a verbal warning that you are coming and slow down when passing.

BE THE LIGHT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Ski for Light organizers need volunteers from the greater Truckee area to aid with ski technique sessions on Jan. 22, 23 and 24, and to help marshal the race/rally course on Jan. 26.

People who want to help with the technique sessions should be comfortable and knowledgeable about classic cross country skiing technique. The sessions are generally for beginning to intermediate skiers, so enthusiasm and patience are immensely helpful. Organizers might be able to accommodate people who are interested in guiding, but that will depend on the relative number of participants when a prospective guide applies.

For more information, email Tim McCorcle, Ski for Light event chairman, at t_mccorcle@comcast.net or Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center staff at xc@tahoedonner.com.

Photos courtesy of Ski for Light. Left: Tim McCorcle (orange bib) skis with a group of Ski for Light guides during the 2017 event at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado. Above: A "guide training" session where experienced VIPs (visually impaired skiers) teach sighted skiers how to safely and effectively guide future VIP skiers.

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BATTENING DOWN THE HATCHES WINTER STORM PREP TIPS

By LINDSAY HOGAN Whether you’re a homeowner or a guest of Tahoe Donner, the arrival of winter in the Sierra means preparing for snowstorms. On the tail of the deep and continuous 2016/17 winter, don’t skimp on protecting your property and family this season.

PREPARE TO HANDLE “THE HILL”

The steepness of Northwoods Blvd. requires a vehicle with 4WD/AWD, studs or chains, and sometimes a combination of all those traction devices.

Never travel in a 2WD vehicle without chains during the winter.

DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD DURING THE WINTER

Snowplows need access to the entire road, and your car can be ticketed or towed at your own expense. Please park only in designated areas that you have been given permission to park in (not your neighbor’s driveway).

BE AWARE OF WHAT’S ABOVE YOU

Snow loads sliding off roofs or trees can bury people and pets. Falling trees are also a risk.

PLAN FOR “JUST IN CASE”

What would keep you alive and safe if you got stuck in your car for hours or days? A warm blanket, food and water, a first-aid kit and winter boots, gloves and hat would all help.

CREATE A LONG-TERM POWER OUTAGE KIT

Last year some residents went four or more days without power. Do you know where your candles, backup power supply and emergency radios are? Do you have batteries, food, water and a non-electrical heat source?

GO SLOW!

The speed limit in Tahoe Donner is predominantly 25 MPH, but go even slower during the winter. Wildlife, accidents, dogs and children could require sudden stops, and we all know sudden stops and ice don’t mix.

KEEP THE HEAT ON

Temps drop unexpectedly and busted pipes are no fun for anyone!

As a general rule, keep the heat above 55 degrees.

CLEAR YOUR ROOF OF SNOW

It will slide eventually and will impede your vision. Locals will also heckle you because it might blow back and obstruct their vision behind you too.

Don’t forget to scrape your windows of ice and frost completely!

ROCK SALT, SAND OR YAK TRACKS

Pick your poison of your favorite trick for not slipping in the driveway, but whatever it is, keep it near the door!

NEW WINTER MENUS

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BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. SNOWPLAY

RECREATION

WINTER GOLF ACADEMY

TUBE, SLED & HAVE FUN

TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS

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

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 Jan. 14-16: 9:30AM-4:30PM Feb. 22-26: 9:30AM-4:30PM March 26-30: 9:30AM-4:30PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday Night Tubing Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2 | 4:30-6:30PM Snowball Launching Contest Saturday, Jan. 13 | 1:30PM Fastest Tube Event Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1-2:30PM Winterpalooza: A Day of Racing and Fun! Saturday, Jan. 27 | 9:30AM-4:30PM

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

GOLF SIMULATOR

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

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

HOURS

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

RATES INCREASE STARTING JAN. 1

LESSONS

Open daily, 6AM-10PM

The Trout Creek Recreation Center is introducing new rates effective Monday, January 1, 2018.

Member with paid Rec Fee Member (no Rec Fee) Guest with a member Guest unaccompanied by a member (with Guest Card)

Free $6 $8 $12

$25 $35

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

Cost: 30-minute Session 60-minute Session

$50 $100

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

Info/Tee Times: (530) 587-9442

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

DOWNHILL SKI

4-WEEK CLINIC SERIES BEGIN SOON

LEARN-TO-SKI OR SNOWBOARD MONTH JAN. 8-12 + 16-19

With the holidays behind us, its time to “get serious” about your cross country ski fun and fitness. Our XC clinics meet once a week for four weeks, and cost just $104 for members or $120 for non-members.

Celebrate Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month with discounted packages for just $39. Packages include lift ticket, rental equipment and group lesson for ages 7 and up.

CLASSIC SKI IMPROVEMENT WITH VAL Starts Friday, Jan. 5, 9:30-11AM

SKI + SNOWBOARDING SAFETY WEEKEND JAN. 13-15

TECHNIQUE IMPROVEMENT AND TRAINING Starts Saturday, Jan. 6, 8-9:30AM SKATING FOR MERE MORTALS Starts Monday, Jan. 8, 10-11:30AM

SENIORS LEARN-TO-SKI GROUPS

Geared to the over-55 crowd, these sessions will get you up and running, giving you the skills and confidence you need to enjoy cross country skiing.

When: Fridays, starting Jan. 12 Part 1 10-11:30AM, Part 2 12-1:30PM Cost: Priced so you have no excuse not to sign up – members $129, public $159.

Price includes trail pass and rentals for the four weeks, if needed.

JANUARY IS LEARN-TO-SKI MONTH

Grab a friend and come learn to ski with an amazing 2-for-1 package including trail pass, rental gear and 1-hour private lesson.

When: Any midweek, non-holiday day Jan. 8-31 Cost: Just $94 for two people

AVY SAVVY CLASS

Dates: Jan. 6, Jan. 27, Feb. 23, March 3 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests

*All prices subject to change

Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete in this entertaining, timed dog pull race, which raises money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

INTERNATIONAL SKI FOR LIGHT JAN. 21-28

Tahoe Donner Cross Country will be hosting 200+ visually impaired skiers and their guides from around world. Please help us give them a big Tahoe Donner welcome by saying hello when you see them out on the trails, and volunteer as a course marshal for their race on Friday, Jan. 26. See more details on page 10.

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*

BACKCOUNTRY PROGRAMS Tahoe Donner members and member guests can explore the great backcountry skiing in TD with professional instructors and guides. Learn avalanche skills—including how to select routes and what to do if someone is caught in an avalanche—and find powder with expert instructors.

SIGN UP NOW: I-DID-A-RUN MARCH 11

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY

Dates: Jan. 7, Jan. 28, Feb. 24, March 4 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests with Intermediate+ ski skills

HAWKS TO EUER VALLEY

Dates: Jan. 20, Feb. 10, March 10 – Half-Day Open to: Members and member guests with advanced skiing skills Learn more at tahoedonner.com.

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 full-day lift ticket at the member rate, just $29 for adults. Valid ID must be presented.

ASHLEY QUADROS

SISTERS IN SKATING — WOMAN’S SKATE/SOCIAL GROUPS • Beginners: Starts Tuesday, Jan. 9, 10-11:30AM • Intermediates: Starts Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10-11:30AM • Advanced: Starts Thursday, Jan. 11, 10-11:30AM

Safety is our top priority. Increase your awareness with fun games and contests for all. Participants receive 25% off Smith helmets and goggles.

*Deals not valid during holiday periods, including Jan. 1-7, Jan. 13-15, Feb. 17-25, March 24-April 1.

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THE

BUZZ: CLUBS MEN'S GOLF CLUB Want to play competitive, low-pressure golf? Want to socialize in a beautiful setting with longtime and new friends? Want to get away from social media and stuffy living rooms for a few hours? Then consider joining the Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club, and join us in playing one of the best courses in the Truckee-Tahoe area.

The Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club has a full slate of competitive and social events planned for summer 2018, and we encourage and invite all Tahoe Donner men, ages 18 or older, to join our club. A list of competitive tournament events can be found at tdgolfclub.com, and membership applications can also be found there.

Non-property members can also join the club if sponsored by a club member, and junior membership is available for those under age 18.

ASHLEY QUADROS

The tournament season will start with the Ice Breaker on Sunday, June 10, and informal Wednesday team and skins games will start in mid-June.

One of the club’s premiere events, the Invitational, is being moved up to Aug. 2-4, and the Club Championship is being moved back to Aug. 25-26. Three tournaments are open to all Tahoe Donner homeowners (the Junior/Senior Father/Child, Memorial and Chapman tournaments), four tournaments qualify top teams to play in regional NCGA events, and women can partner with men in the Ryder Cup tournament. See the website for more details, or send an email to tdmensgolf@gmail.com for more information.

TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB

QUILT CLUB

The 2018 schedule is now available.

See td4wheelers.org for more information and to join the fun! Dues are only $10 per year.

WEDNESDAYS

When: 1–3PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

TRIP REPORT

Ten Jeeps, 17 brave souls, and four K9 friends ventured out to the remote area near Wabuska, Nevada for a muddy adventure. We found the turn off of Alt 95 and were immediately in the ruins of the Mason Valley Mines Company Copper Mill at Thompson, Nevada. The ground was covered with black glistening slag from the smelting operations. It’s hard to imagine what life was like out here in the 1910s when the mill was in operation.

After a missed turn and a trek through hills and desert, we made it to the Adrian Valley Jeep Road that returned us to Silver Springs, Nevada. From there we headed west to Fort Churchill State Historic Park, a U.S. Army outpost from 1860-69.

The fort was the start of the Pony Express when the telegraph only made it that far east from California. During the Civil War, the fort helped prevent those in California that were sympathetic to the Confederacy from heading back east to the conflict. Who knew?

The run up to Virginia City took us along the Carson River, where some of us had fun driving fast through the ample puddles. A buck even raced parallel to the lead Jeep at over 20 mph! We had a nice dinner at Cafe del Rio in Virginia City before heading back up the hill to Tahoe Donner.

This Four Seasons fidget quilt was made by Terri Pierle and it’s a work of art! The club is making fidget quilts for Alzheimer and dementia patients, and the feedback has been very positive.

We have all levels of quilters, so come check us out. The Quilt Club meets all winter from 1-3PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Meadow Room at Northwoods Clubhouse. If you have questions, contact Linda Bruch at sewlinda@aol.com or Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

FORM A CLUB! Whiskey Club? Billiards Club? Fly Fishing Club?

We'd love to support you.

Learn more and get an application at tahoedonner.com/clubs

THE

BUZZ:

WILD WEDNESDAYS

Happy Hour drink pricing and 25% off small plates, soups and salads all night long throughout the restaurant.

DINING

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE… MAINE LOBSTER The Lodge is open daily from 5-9PM.

PUB HAPPY HOUR

WINTER HOURS Open daily for lunch Monday-Friday, 11AM-3PM Saturday-Sunday, 11AM-4PM

GRAB-AND-GO

Several quick, pre-made options are available from 8:30AM-5PM daily.

Drink specials and 25% off small plates, soups and salads in The Pub. Not good with any other promotions or coupons.

When: Sunday-Thursday, 5-6:30PM. Not valid Jan. 1 or 14.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

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

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TRAILSIDE BAR HAPPY HOUR

The Trailside Bar is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30AM-5PM. Enjoy Happy Hour specials, including $4 selected drafts and house wines, from 3-5PM. 15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9484

DOWNHILL SKI BAR & GRILL GRILL HOURS

Open daily Breakfast, 8-10:30AM Lunch, 11AM-3PM Grab-and-Go + snacks, 8AM-4:30PM

BAR HOURS

Open daily, 11AM-5PM

SUN DECK & OUTDOOR BBQ HOURS

Our large deck offers music, stone fire pits, cushioned lounge chairs, tables and a great view of the mountain. Open weekends from 11AM-2:30PM, weather permitting.

FREE WINE TASTING FRIDAY, JAN. 19

Sample selections from Skinner Vineyards and Winery.

When: 5-6:30PM

SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEB. 4

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.

$10 PIZZA SUNDAYS

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 Jan. 14.

JANUARY HOURS

Thursday-Monday, 5-8:30PM

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA

Play for free and you might win prizes!

When: Thursdays, 6:30-8PM

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

HAPPY HOUR

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

When: Thursday-Monday, 5-6PM. Not valid Jan. 1, 12-15.

FREE BEER TASTING SATURDAY, JAN. 20

Enjoy tasty free samples from Firestone Brewery and Happy Hour prices on that beer for the entire night.

WEEKEND PLAYOFF FOOTBALL ACTION

The bar will be open at 1PM for drinks and apps during scheduled NFL playoff games. Join friends, family and fans to watch the games on our four HD screens.

When: Weekends starting Jan. 6

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BEER SPECIAL

Kick back and enjoy any draft beer with an Italian sausage sandwich for just $11.

When: Mondays, 5-8:30PM

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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.

WINTER HOURS

Every Saturday night in January, Chef Lew Orlady will offer different live Maine lobster specials. Quantities limited.

When: Saturdays, starting Jan. 6

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.

CLU ST ER M AILB OX CO N SO LIDATI ON We delivered a letter to the Truckee postmaster in late November, requesting their cooperation in replacing our mailboxes. We are waiting for a response.

STATUS: ANALYSIS

TROUT CREEK RECREATION C E N T E R SPAC E REALLOCAT I ON AND E XPANS IO N The task force is preparing a detailed list of responses to the inquiries made by the board of directors after they approved funding for obtaining architectural and engineering (A/E) documents for the task force-recommended 670-square-foot exterior addition at Trout Creek. STATUS: FINAL DESIGN It is anticipated that the A/E documents for both the Phase 1 + Phase 2 space reallocation proposal and the 670-square-foot addition will be received by early March 2018.

EQUEST RI AN C ENT ER RELO CAT IO N S E A S ON A L EM PLOY E E HO U SIN G The task force is monitoring the experience with employee housing this winter, as well as the progress of the Mountain Housing Council.

Remaining work at the Equestrian Center is expected to be completed this spring.

STATUS:

CONSTRUCTION

STATUS: ANALYSIS

DO W NHI L L S KI R E SO RT STU DY The task force is increasing its communication efforts by reaching out to the Condo Ski Bowl Association and the TD Senior Ski Club, as well as developing an Open House agenda.

In November’s meeting we provided feedback STATUS: for the Snowbird chair replacement project, and CONCEPTUAL launched a sub-team for creating a pro/con list for up to five lodge options. The task force now meets twice a month, attempting to accelerate the pace against its CPP Stage 2 milestone schedule. Read more about the project on page 20.

ASSOC I AT I ON M AST ER PLAN The Association Master Plan was completed and approved by the board, and is now posted on the Tahoe Donner website at tahoedonner.com/cpmasterplan. A post-project review is being written.

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

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THE REPORT

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW. WHY BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE IS SMART TODAY

BILL STEVENSON

By THE GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE DOWNHILL SKI RESORT TASK FORCE

W

hen Tahoe Donner’s 1970s-era lodge was built, its snowflake design was cool and modern.

But as the years have passed, the building has aged, and not always gracefully. While Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort has remained “The Best Place to Begin” thanks to abundant accessible beginner terrain and exceptional staff, the Downhill Ski Resort Task Force believes that a new lodge and redesigned base area are necessary to best serve our members and bring the resort into the modern age.

IMAGINE A NEW DAY AT TAHOE DONNER SKI RESORT You arrive early with your family and snag a convenient parking spot within sight of the lift. You’re thrilled that it’s such an easy transition from the car to the slopes – the most hassle-free ski hill parking in Tahoe.

You enter the beautiful new lodge expecting some chaos on a busy weekend, but getting tickets and rental gear couldn’t be easier thanks to helpful staff and thoughtful

design. Breakfast is quick with easy seating; the kids love planning their lines as they stare out the floor-to-ceiling windows to the waiting slopes, and you feel a sense of calm because the hard part is over and the fun’s about to start.

When you’re out on the hill, life is as good as it gets. The kids take lessons with thoughtful, patient instructors, and you’re free to explore. Tahoe Donner has more ski trail capacity than even the largest crowds of skiers on the busiest peak days can fill. The new Snowbird lift – covered by the Reserve Replacement Fund, because the old one far outlived its projected lifespan – is smooth and carries more people, which helps reduce the wait. And you’re pleased that Mile Run, the easiest way down from the top of the hill, has been improved for the beginner experience. You can finally take the kids down this without worrying about them getting stuck on flat sections.

When it’s time for a break, you head back to the new lodge, where your options seem limitless. There’s actually something everyone in the family will eat! Plus, the new restaurant is so large and comfortable,

TAHOE DONNER SKI RESORT TERRAIN 1,900 SKIERS potential capacity 123 ACRES within ski boundary 76 ACRES groomable ski terrain 26 SKI RUNS 6 MILES of ski runs you feel like you can settle in for the day, not have to cart everyone home as soon as possible. The huge deck remains a highlight, especially on sunny days, but inside is definitely more inviting than the old lodge used to be.

You finish up lunch and explore the rest of the new lodge. A fantastic shop, ample new locker space, a childcare area, games, TVs and plenty of seating indoors and out. The new lodge is worth every penny, and you think back to early 2018, when you joined the Downhill Ski Task Force in supporting the plan to use Development Funds for a brand new lodge and base area.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? There’s a new vision taking shape for our downhill ski amenity that helps support our association financially. See “Downhill Ski Resort, From Lift Line to Bottom Line” in the November 2017 issue of Tahoe Donner News in print or online at tahoedonner.com/back-issues for more about that subject.

Currently the General Plan Committee (GPC) Downhill Ski Resort Task Force is working with ECOsign consultants to determine where our needs exceed our capacity, and to develop recommendations for our consideration in replacing the outdated and awkward old snowflake lodge.

Recent studies, and indeed simple common sense, show that our tie-dye-era lodge would be costly to renovate or expand to meet today’s code compliance and operational needs. Building a new lodge, designed for today and tomorrow, is a major capital improvement, but it’s the right thing to do for the future of Tahoe Donner Association overall.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT ECOsign will complete their master plan analysis this winter, but their “70% draft” is available for members to view on the Tahoe Donner website at tahoedonner.com/cpdownhillplan. The plan contains concepts for improvements to the mountain, along with four base area concepts that offer alternatives in configuration, location and size. We are seeking member input about this long-overdue project that will require significant capital investment.

If you’re a skier, please take a look at the presentation and let us know what you think – your perspective as a user of this amenity can provide valuable perspective to the GPC, its Downhill Ski Resort Task Force and the board of directors when it’s time to make decisions about this project.

If you’re a non-skiing member, your perspective is also important. Your property value is influenced by the quality of association amenities, and the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort is the jewel in our crown. Let us know what you think at gpc@tahoedonner.com.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS PROJECT Visit tahoedonner.com/ cpdownhillplan to view the presentation.

Email your comments to gpc@tahoedonner.com.

UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETING Learn more about the upcoming Snowbird chairlift replacement, slated for construction during the summer of 2018. Join us for a community update at the existing Downhill Ski Lodge on January 5 from 4-5PM. Parking is available within the five lots, with free shuttle service provided to and from the Ski Lodge.

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THE REPORT

CELEBRATE NATIONAL SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

By DEREK MOORE

To kick off the winter, the National Ski Area Association (NSAA) dedicates each January to be National Safety Awareness Month. As "The Best Place to Learn to Ski and Ride," Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is committed to ensuring guests have fun while staying safe on the mountain. Before you and your family head out on the slopes, be aware of the following important messages from the NSAA.

KNOW THE CODE: 7 KEY POINTS TO THE SKIER + RIDER RESPONSIBILITY CODE 1. Always stay in control. Make sure you can stop and avoid other people and objects.

2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.

4. Whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

5. Always use devices like binding brakes on skis and snowboard leashes to help prevent runaway equipment.

6. Observe all posted signs and warnings.

Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE LIFT USE It’s your responsibility to know how to use and ride lifts safely.

• Need assistance? Ask the lift attendant for help. Smallest kids should load closest to the attendant.

• Remove and carry packs. Do not use phones, music or games while loading or unloading.

• It is always OK to miss a chair and wait for the next one.

• When loading, watch for the approaching chair and sit against the backrest once seated!

• Drop something? LET IT FALL. Any item dropped can be picked up later.

• Absolutely NO horseplay on the lifts.

LIDS ON KIDS “YOU WOULDN’T PLAY FOOTBALL WITHOUT WEARING A HELMET – SAME RULE APPLIES FOR SKIING. PLUS, HELMETS ARE WAY WARMER THAN HATS.” – Lindsey Vonn, Downhill Skiing Champion • Educate your child about the benefits and limitations of the helmet.

• One size does NOT fit all. Get their helmet properly fitted by a certified technician.

• Kids should always buckle their helmets.

It won’t help if it falls off.

DEEP SNOW SAFETY + TREE WELLS The best way to avoid a snow immersion suffocation (SIS) accident is to stay on groomed runs. If you venture into deep powder or trees, remember these important safety tips.

• Be aware of the current snow conditions and new snow totals.

• Remove ski pole straps.

• Ski/ride with a partner and keep them in sight at all times.

• Ski/ride in control.

• Ski/ride a safe distance from trees to avoid sliding or falling into a tree well.

• Carry safety equipment including cell phone with resort emergency number, transceiver, beacon or Recco Rescue System, whistle and probe.

Know before you go. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort staff is available to answer any questions. We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful winter season!

Additional safety information, tips and resources are available at tahoedonner.com/ downhill-ski/mountain/safety.

Article source: nsaa.org/safety-programs

• It’s still their responsibility to ski in control.

SKI + SNOWBOARDING SAFETY WEEKEND JAN. 13-15

Kids and parents are invited to participate in the Ski and Snowboarding Safety Weekend at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort.

The following activities taking place around the mountain are designed to entertain the family while increasing safety awareness.

• National coloring contest • Snow science and safety education • Photo ops with Tucker the ski patrol dog • Scavenger hunt and more!

By participating in safety weekend, participants receive 25% off Smith helmets and goggles at the Downhill Ski Resort.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS DAVID SMITH NAMED CHEF AT ALDER CREEK CAFE This winter, guests of Alder Creek Cafe will be treated to the culinary delights of its new chef, David Smith. Originally from upstate New York, Smith worked under great chefs at Chambers Landing and The West Shore Cafe, and headed up kitchens for Encore Catering, Blue Water Brewery and Homestead Restaurant in Homer, Alaska. For the past 22 years, Smith served as chef of Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee, earning Best Chef and Best Overall Restaurant awards multiple times.

house-made mole, side salad and avocado dressing.

Smith lives in Tahoe Donner with his wife, Michele, his nine-year-old daughter Kyla Quinn and their three dogs and cat.

Together they take full advantage of all that Truckee offers. Through his cooking, Smith has contributed to local organizations like the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe and The Best of Tahoe Chefs, which benefits the Tahoe Forest Hospital Cancer Center.

ROBB ETNYRE ELECTED TO CACM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tahoe Donner General Manager Robb Etnyre has been elected to serve on the California Association of Community Managers, Inc. (CACM) board of directors for a second consecutive term. He will serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2018.

CACM is a professional trade association comprised exclusively of community association mangers and practitioners aimed at installing success in the California common interest development industry.

Smith uses a variety of inspiring ingredients to create his menu, drawing creativity from many cultures. He sources local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible, and seeks out the best natural meats and sustainable seafood.

“As the newly appointed chef at Alder Creek Cafe, I’m excited to bring my cooking style to the cafe’s new winter menu,” said Smith.

“My focus is providing homemade, healthy and delicious options for guests to enjoy year-round.”

Smith’s winter menu, which debuted for the holidays last month, introduces items like the Tahoe Food Hub Salad with rotating locally sourced organic ingredients, the pulled pork sandwich with honey chipotle, and butternut squash enchiladas served with

The newly elected board of directors will meet at the Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 25, 2018 in Santa Clara, CA. Congratulations Robb!

TRAIL CREW WINTER UPDATE While most folks are putting away their summer gear and waxing their skis, the Trail Department at Tahoe Donner continues to prepare for the warmer months and trail projects scheduled for 2018.

Trail work may seem fairly straightforward to those who like to hop on a bike or lace up their running shoes and hit the dirt. The simplicity of it all is part of the appeal, right?

The reality is that trail development and

maintenance are not only hard work, but also require a year-round planning process by a team of collaborative agencies. Biologists, archaeologists, engineers, and watershed management agencies all play a role in the trail alignment decision process.

These regulatory specialists are brought in to ensure that Tahoe Donner maintains the highest level of environmental compliance, preservation of cultural resources, and safety for our trail users. But we don’t just go through these steps in order to follow guidelines established in the Trails Master Plan (tahoedonner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TRAILS-MASTERPLAN-2013.FINAL_.pdf ) and be good stewards of the land. We also take these steps because we’re following protocol developed by the State of California and Nevada County regulations.

These projects can be tricky. Trail alignments located within watersheds in the Truckee/Tahoe area are complicated and require a next-level approach to planning.

Patience goes a long way in the Trail Department, and we very much appreciate yours.

UPDATE ON THE NATURE LOOP TRAIL We know this trail was closed all summer, and apologize for the inconvenience. A BIG thank you to those who respected the closure attempts and used the North Nature Loop trail access. This popular trail was developed prior to the demands of environmental compliance protecting the wetlands.

The trail’s closure is to ensure your safety across the broken boardwalk, and an attempt at protecting the wetlands. Engineers and specialists have surveyed the area and are helping Tahoe Donner’s Trail Department in the development of an aggressive plan to make the necessary trail improvements. If you have further questions or comments, please contact our trail manager at cthayer@tahoedonner.com or (530) 582-9672.

VOTED #2 CROSS COUNTRY SKI RESORT IN NORTH AMERICA

SECOND HOMEOWNERS: YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

Last month, USA Today announced the winners of the 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center was voted number two for Best Cross Country Ski Resort in the U.S. and Canada, rising one spot from its #3 ranking in 2016.

The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) is conducting important housing research in the Tahoe-Truckee region to better understand the perspective and collaborative opportunities for our large second homeowner base. If you are a second homeowner, please participate in one of the following projects.

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick an initial list of 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

“We provide a world-class skiing experience for our guests at every level,” says Sally Jones, manager of the Cross Country Ski Center.

“To have those efforts recognized by voters is truly rewarding.”

TD STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Tahoe Donner is a vibrant and desirable mountain community, providing attractive and well-maintained facilities, events, programs and leading customer service to our members and guests, all while maintaining accessible and healthy natural surroundings.

But that vision isn’t possible without the dedicated staff that we get to call “our team.” Employees are our greatest asset – they allow us to be innovative, they allow us to offer services that create family memories and thrilling experiences in nature, and it’s the employees that allow us to be the greatest mountain residential community in the country.

PROJECT 1: 60-90 minute interview. Five to 10 people for in-depth interviews conducted in-person (in the area) or by phone.

PROJECT 2: In the next two months hundreds of second homeowners will be needed to take a short online survey.

Time is minimal for both projects. Participants will be compensated, and TTCF will give to the nonprofit of your choice. Please contact Stephen Bohnet via email at stephen@finn-group.com. Please provide your name, phone number and email address.

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee did not review any house plans during November 2017.

We are honored to present the following employees with these hard-earned awards for 2017:

TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

POSITIVE ATTITUDE AWARD

Drew Deurlington Lead Graphic Designer, Marketing

Ali Kovach Marina and Winter Food + Beverage Manager

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Megan Rodman Executive Assistant, Administration

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Maria Thompson Office Associate, Member Services

Joanie Engel HR Assistant, Human Resources

Jim Moore Lead Host, Trout Creek Recreation Center

TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD Forestry

INTRINSIC VALUE AWARD

Lew Orlady Executive Chef, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

YOUR OPINION MATTERS! SO WE’RE MAKING IT SUPER EASY TO GIVE US INPUT WITH ONE-MINUTE SURVEYS. Don’t miss the first survey, sign up now:

flashvote.com/tahoedonner Tahoe Donner will be doing a series of quick and easy surveys during 2018 on important projects and other hot association topics. Make your voice heard on these community topics.

Simply sign up today to our new survey platform – Flash Vote – and you will be automatically notified when the next survey is ready! As an independent service, FlashVote ensures that surveys are always brief and unbiased. FlashVote also makes sure results are anonymous and shared with participants.

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FEATURE

Soul

FOR YOUR

From our restaurant to your kitchen

Chef Lew Orlady's famous Thai Chicken Soup is a longtime favorite at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, and now he’s sharing his secret recipe so you can make it at home.

The soup showcases delicious fresh veggies and a complex flavor profile with lime, mint and coconut milk. Grab this recipe next time the winter weather makes you want to curl up by the fire in a cozy blanket.

DEREK MOORE

THAI CHICKEN SOUP Whole organic chicken 3 Tbsp butter ½ cup toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp red chili flakes ½ cup chopped fresh ginger ½ cup chopped garlic 3 cups small diced red onion 3 cups small diced red bell pepper 3 cups celery sliced on bias 1 Tbsp kosher salt ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp flour 1½ quarts chicken stock (hot) 2 cups half & half 1 can coconut milk ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup chopped mint Juice of 1 lime

Wash one whole organic chicken, pat dry and season with kosher salt and cracked pepper. Place on a rack and roast in a 375-degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Let cool.

Pull all meat off, shredding it into bite-size pieces. Reserve.

In a large heavy-bottom pot, heat butter, sesame oil and chili flakes. Add the ginger and garlic, cook lightly, then add the red onion, celery, red pepper and salt.

Cook the vegetables over medium heat for approximately 5-10 minutes, then stir in the flour. Add the hot chicken stock in two parts, stirring until the roux is fully incorporated.

Simmer the soup for 30 minutes, stirring frequently on low heat. Turn off the heat and add the half & half, coconut milk, cilantro, mint, lime juice and pulled chicken meat.

Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and lime, if needed.

THE REPORT

GIVING FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS THE EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER + TRUCKEE COMMUNITY THEATER

By LOIS ERMAK and DICK GANDER, Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee

Two of the eight non-profits receiving grants from the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund are featured in this article. The first, the Emergency Warming Center (EWC), received a $2,500 grant from the Giving Fund as a match to a similar amount from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation to support their mission. The EWC is currently in its third winter of serving our community. It is open from 6PM to 7AM for those in need when the weather meets the criteria set by our local town council. The criteria are 15 degrees or less for four or more hours, and wet, blustery nights.

According to Cathie Foley, EWC coordinator, the EWC was open last winter for 35 nights, serving 44 individual guests and 4 dogs overnight. Many guests stayed more than one night, so in total the EWC provided 174 nights of shelter. The center also provided food in a secure, warm place to share dinner, and supported individuals with sleeping bags, blankets, warm clothing and other basic necessities.

Volunteers are integral to the EWC, and 255 of them came together to support this effort.

They dedicated over 1,155 hours of time, provided meals, and donated supplies and finances to help make this project a success.

“Through the Giving Fund, the Tahoe Donner community is providing monetary support for this vital program to our vulnerable neighbors,” Foley says. “Thank you!”

The second grant recipient was the Truckee Community Theater (TCT). The mission of the TCT is to “create opportunities for community participation in the theatrical offerings of the highest possible quality presented to audiences at affordable prices.

We are dedicated to providing training to residents of all ages through plays, workshops, camps and classes, to offer arts education that promotes life-long learning,

to collaborate with other local arts organizations, and to celebrate the power of theater to illuminate our common humanity.”

Courtney Simson, executive director of TCT, describes the impact of the Giving Fund’s $5,000 grant: “It provided us with a brand new sound system of handheld and overthe-ear microphones for our actors that are digital rather than analog. The old mics would constantly go out during a show, as the airwaves would clog with other groups using the same channel locally. These new ones are crystal clear, sound great and will never drop out! Thank you so much to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund for this wonderful new equipment!”

The photos are from the recent production of On Golden Pond. “The production quality of On Golden Pond was excellent,” says Dick Gander, chair of the Giving Fund Committee. “We will definitely attend more of their shows!”

Show your support for the greater Truckee community with a gift to the Giving Fund.

You can use the insert included in your Annual Assessment letter, or go to tahoedonner.com/giving-fund to make a contribution today.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the Tahoe Donner board of directors. All contributions are voluntary tax-deductible gifts from Tahoe Donner members and friends.

The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee.

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THE REPORT

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW + 45-DAY NOTICE 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW We at the Architectural Standards Office (ASO) hope you had a delightful holiday season and a Happy New Year! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the members who volunteered on the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) and Covenants Committee this year.

The ASC members have done a wonderful job reviewing and approving 314 projects and 101 project revisions in 2017. Thirty-one (31) projects were new homes to be constructed in Tahoe Donner.

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2018 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETINGS Below is the schedule of Architectural Standards Committee meetings for the first half of 2018, as well as the last date that a plan can be submitted through the online owner portal OneStop to be on the agenda for that meeting.

As a reminder, if you want to make any changes to the outside of your house or to any other structure on your property, including adding a fence, you are required to apply for a permit. We notify owners of adjacent properties of proposed major projects so they may have the opportunity to comment.

For that reason, all submittals must be made on or before the deadline so we have enough time to review the completeness of the application and send appropriate notification to your neighbors.

2017 YTD new house projects submitted compared to previous year-end totals.

Please may apply online at OneStop, located in the Quick Links or Member Section at tahoedonner.com.

I would also like to thank the members of the Covenants Committee for their dedication and generous participation each month, which always lead to favorable results for the Tahoe Donner community.

2018 MEETING DATE

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL

Wednesday, January 17

Friday, December 8, 2017

Wednesday, February 21

Friday, January 19

Wednesday, March 14

Friday, February 9

Wednesday, March 28

Friday, February 23

Wednesday, April 11

Friday, March 9

Wednesday, April 25

Friday, March 23

Wednesday, May 16

Friday, April 13

Wednesday, May 30

Friday, April 27

Wednesday, June 13

Friday, May 11

Wednesday, June 27

Friday, May 25

I also want to commend my team – Darren, Ali and Tommy, along with part-time staff Mindy and Kelli – on all they accomplished in 2017. The year started out with an extraordinary winter followed by a busy construction season with large volumes of winter damage repair projects and an increased level of new construction over the summer.

Finally, I want to thank the Tahoe Donner homeowners and their hired professionals that we’ve worked with during the last year during our transition to digital submittal software OneStop. Everyone has been very diligent and supportive of the new technology and the ASO going paperless since May. Both committees and ASO staff have created lasting positive relationships with these homeowners to ensure that the aesthetics and minimum standards of our community are upheld.

With close to 400 property transfers in 2017, we look forward to meeting new members in the coming year.

SHERYL WALKER | MANAGER, ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE

45-DAY NOTICE: ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FEE CHANGE Changes to the architectural standards fees will be considered for action by the board of directors. The board of directors is expected to take action to adopt these fees, as they are presented here or with some modification, at its February meeting, currently scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. The board welcomes any input you may wish to offer regarding this process.

RATE HISTORY

In late 2015 and early 2016, the Architectural Standards Committee and management recommended and the board of directors approved modest architectural standards fee increases after more than 10 years of no fee changes. Additionally, in the fall of 2016 the committee and management recommended the elimination of fees for a subset of minor projects–maintenance projects, which the board also approved.

CURRENT THINKING

Since April 2017, the Architectural Standards Committee and management have discussed the topic of fee adjustments based on: • Scope of projects • Associated extension fees • Inspection scope

• Inflationary factors since the last fee changes in 2015 • Member feedback The Architectural Standards Committee finalized their recommended proposed changes during a special committee meeting on Sept. 17, 2017. The proposed recommended changes are addressing scope of projects relative to fees, fees relating to extensions, inflationary factors and member feedback. Overall impact is: • Reduction in fees to some project fees through project category reclassification • Reduction in extension fees • Increase to the administrative fees across all projects of 20% • Normalize inspection fees to one fee of $90 for any inspection At the December 16, 2017 board of directors meeting, the board approved the proposed rates to go out for 45-day member notification. Members can view more detailed information located at tahoedonner.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Item-E-DP-2018Architectural-Standards-2018-Fee-Schedule.pdf.

Your comments are welcome at arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com, (530) 582-9630 or by mail at Tahoe Donner Association 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA. 96161.

ADMIN FEE

SITE INSPECTION FEE

FINAL INSPECTION FEE

DEPOSIT

2017

2018*

2017

2018*

2017

2018*

2017

2018*

New Houses, Multiples, Commercial Buildings

$850

$1,020

$65

$90

$90

No Change

$3,000

No Change

Additions (500 sq. ft. and larger) and garages (w/ living area)

$850

$1,020

$65

$90

$90

No Change

$3,000

No Change

MAJOR PROJECTS

MAJOR PROJECT EXTENSIONS 1st 6-month Extension

$500

No Change

2nd 6-month Extension

$1,000

No Change

MINOR PROJECTS WITH NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION

New category proposed. Moving current Major Projects: Additions (under 500 sq. ft.), Decks, Sheds, Auxiliary Structures & Miscellaneous = Reduction in fees

Additions (under 500 sq. ft.) and garages

$850

$465

$65

$90

$90

No Change

$750

$500

Decks, Sheds, Auxiliary Structures, Miscellaneous

$850

$465

$65

$90

$90

No Change

$500

No Change

Variance

$385

$465

$65

$90

$90

No Change

$500

No Change

Fences

$140

$170

$65 if required $90 if required

$90

No Change

$100

No Change

Solar Panels

$140

$170

$65 if required $90 if required

$90

No Change

$100

No Change

$65 if required $90 if required

$90

No Change

$100

No Change

$0

No Change

$0

No Change

$0

No Change

$65

$90

MINOR PROJECTS WITHOUT NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION Change to Existing

$100-125

$120-150

MINOR PROJECT EXTENSIONS 1st 6-month Extension

$100

No Change

2nd 6-month Extension

$250-$500

No Change

MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ARGCE, Roof, Gutters, Paint, Exterior Lights, Hot tubs, etc.

$0

No Change

$3/plan

No Change

MISCELLANEOUS Misc. Inspection Plan Printing

*Proposed Change

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WORLD IS TD NEWS?

TOKYO, JAPAN Spencer and Katie Fast with twin daughters Sara and Sophie on a family trip to Japan, where they visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone.

THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Larissa, Grace, Nick and Audrey Kosla just after arrival to Isabella Island Airport in the Galapagos Islands for Grandpa Norm's birthday.

VERBIER, SWITZERLAND A happy group of Tahoe Donner homeowners—Ralph Eschenbach, Carol Eschenbach, Bob Park, Diane Park, Annemieke Howsepian, Daniel Howsepian, Stefan Carrieri and Paul Peterson—on a European Ski Patrol Seminar skiing vacation in Verbier, Switzerland.

ANTARCTICA Bob and David Pecora on a cruise of the white continent and the land of the midnight sun, during which they actually walked on the continent itself. One memorable stop was Deception Island—the cauldron on an active volcano with sulfur steam coming out of the water where some people went swimming.

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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1. New system to make complaints, request chipping and manage a project

13. Penguin mascot of Snowplay

2. Tahoe Donner's lollipop road

15. Director of Flavors at The Lodge

3. Eastern ______ Trail

14. Number of members who make up the TD board of directors

16. East and West ________ Sally

4. XC or Downhill ______

17. The reason most come to the mountains

7. Name of the hump day weekly special at The Lodge

18. The highest place in Tahoe Donner, _____ Peak

10. A side-effect of being in nature

5. Downhill Ski Resort resident avalanche dog 6. TD Department keeping us safe from wild fires 8. Pizza on the ______

19. Pony with a big fan base

NOW HIRING SEASONAL POSITIONS

17. Place to apply for const. projs.

11. Everyone's favorite time at the bar

Snowplay Downhill Ski Resort Cross Country Ski Center Trout Creek Rec Center

For answers, visit tahoedonner.com/puzzles

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub Pizza on the Hill Alder Creek Adventure Center and more

Apply at tahoedonner.com/employment

Happy New Year from Our Elder Group Family to Yours!

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Leading Tahoe Donner Sales in 2017 Realtor #5 17.5 Units $11,468,000

Realtor #4 19.5 Units $11,637,865

Here’s a delightful cabin awaiting its new family! Bright, light and welcoming, this just refreshed retreat offers warm ambiance with an open floor plan design, new appliances, great lot.

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ELDER GROUP TAHOE

Realtor #3 27 Units $16,327,000

Alison Elder 63 Units $40,852,300

Realtor #2 25.5 Units $16,635,000

Information gathered from TSMLS 01/01/2017 – 12/05/2017

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