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Community Feature Tahoe Donner Forestry Program
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Robert Cray Sad Songs from a Happy Man
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DEPARTMENTS HIGHLIGHTS
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President’s Message Staying Informed
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Monthly Calendar A Look at June Events
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General Manager’s Message From Robb Etnyre’s Desk
If You Go... Robert Cray Band Concert Details
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Bulletin Board It’s Building Season
Ernie Gray Instructor Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award
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Let’s Get Together TD Events & Happenings
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Tahoe Donner Bikeworks Bikes, Rentals and Repairs
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Taking Care of Business Board Meeting Minutes
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Tahoe Donner Clubs How to Join, News and Events
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VOL. 12, NO. 7
WELCOME
JULY 2011 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Amanda Birchenough Matt Chappell Amanda Wallace Kirt Zimmer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
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On the Cover The Robert Cray Band plays at Tahoe Donner August 13.
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RON WULFF | PRESIDENT Summer has finally arrived and our summer amenities are in full swing. If you did not choose to pay the amenity access fee, you should consider loading your Tahoe Donner Member ID Card with Stored Value. It is like a prepaid debit card. You load your Member ID Card with whatever amount you want; then you don’t need to have the cash with you for admittance to the amenities. We now have a new board with two new directors and will shortly announce the officers of the board. It has been a great year to serve as president with all we have accomplished, especially the acquisition of two large parcels of undeveloped land that can be used for recreation. We continue to work on the contract for the cell tower at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, but it looks like it will take more than a year to obtain permits and complete construction. The independent cell tower company will be in charge of obtaining permits and construction. It is not yet known which wireless providers will purchase tower usage. The committees that assist the board are always looking for volunteers to fill their ranks. If you have a little time and would like to get involved with Tahoe Donner, these are the places to start. Participation can be
via teleconference, so you don’t have to live full-time in Tahoe Donner. We are looking for your ideas and especially inolvement from younger families with children. Remember, it is your association, so get involved. If you haven’t read the General Plan, please go to tahoedonner.com/generalplan. html and take a look at what the plan has projected for Tahoe Donner over the next 20 years. The first five years of the plan has been approved by the board and the remaining 15 years were conditionally approved. The General Plan is based on the demographic survey that was compiled in 2009 along with the Town Hall meetings that were held and suggestions that were sent to the General Plan Committee. The board realizes that we can not rely on dated information and has decided to update the demographic survey every two or three years to see if the priorities of the membership has changed or will change during the implementation of the 2030 General Plan. This will assist future boards as they continue down the path of the plan. We have a test bike rental program called Tahoe Donner Bikeworks that started at the Beach Club Marina. Canoes, biking, kayaks, paddle boards and more are also available at the marina for you to try. (see pg. 24) The Golf Course and Tennis Center are open and in full swing, so enjoy your summer and everything that is available to you here at Tahoe Donner. If you have any questions or ideas for Tahoe Donner, you can contact me at rwulff@sbcglobal.net. You can also give me a call at (530) 587-8720. The entire board can be contacted by emailing board@tahoedonner.com. Contact Info: Telephone: (530) 587-8720 Email: rwulff@sbcglobal.net
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F O U R T H O F J U LY W E E K E N D
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1. Truckee Fireworks
Kids’ Overnight Campout
Monday, July 4, Dusk @ West End Beach at Donner Lake
Friday July 15, 5:30 p.m. – Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. @ Alder Creek Campground
2. Brunch & Hike at Donner Lake Sunday, July 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at the Beach Club Marina
3. Waterpalooza - Kids’ Water Carnival Saturday, July 2, 1 – 5 p.m. @ Trout Creek Recreation Center
4. Saturday Night Family BBQ Saturday, July 2, 5 – 7:30 p.m. @ the Equestrian Center
Come spend a night under the stars! Each camper will experience a cookout and campfire plus the whole camping experience. Cost is $45 per child. Advanced registration required. Call (530) 582-9646 for more information.
5. Tennis Center Pro Exhibition: Margarita Madness
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Bingo! Mondays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Enjoy Monday night bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket and play for fun prizes. Must show a Member ID Card to play. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse Wii Night Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Test your skills on the 150” screen! Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill while challenging competitors in Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Kart and much more. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
Saturday, July 2, 3 p.m. @ the Tennis Center
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Saturday Night Family BBQ
Pro Exhibition: Sinatra Party
Crawdad Fishing Contest
Saturday, July 16, 5 – 7:30 p.m. @ the Equestrian Center
Friday, July 22, 6 p.m. @ the Tennis Center
Thursday, July 28, 1 – 3 p.m. @ the Beach Club Marina
Enjoy a fun evening of wagon rides, a BBQ dinner and games. Reservations are required. For more information about rates or other BBQ dates, please vist tahoedonner.com/ equestrian.html
Shaken or stirred? Enjoy a martini cocktail to the sounds of Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Don your fedora or cocktail dress, bow tie or white gloves while watching the original “Ocean’s 11.”
This annual contest is a free event. Prizes will be awarded for the largest and smallest crawdads, and for those who catch the most! This is a catch-and-release contest.
Trivia Night Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join in the fun at Trivia night. Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill, show off your brain power and win cool prizes. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse Family Movie Night Friday, July 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick your feet up, and enjoy both classic and new G and PG rated movies. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK
BULLETIN BOARD
Congratulations on a successful Truckee Day in Tahoe Donner in spite of the threatening weather. About 130 folks turned out in Tahoe Donner and collected tons of trash from the streets. Throughout Truckee, 757 volunteers collected 9.71 tons of trash. All participants enjoyed the event (and 725 enjoyed the free BBQ) at the Regional Park! Since this is the beginning of the building season, I would like to take this opportunity to remind our members and contractors of some of the requirements for building in Tahoe Donner.
ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER Happy Birthday America! July is shaping up to be a fun-filled month as we celebrate our independence and shift into the second of our two seasons this year – from winter to summer. Your schedule of events for the summer must be well planned out by now and by the looks of the reservation system for camps and classes across the association, you’re planning to spend a lot of your time at Tahoe Donner. We are excited about that, particularly with all the new and enhanced programs and services available. You will find new paddleboards and a bike rental program at the Beach Club Marina, new menu selections at Pizza on the Hill, newly resurfaced and refurbished tennis courts, great Equestrian Center programs, expanded fitness classes, and a new “Stored Value Program” allowing you to load value on your Tahoe Donner Member and Guest ID Cards, just to name a few things. Several more projects are underway to enhance the overall Tahoe Donner community and customer experience. First, we will hold a series of community meetings to discuss our multi-user trail system in an effort to develop a comprehensive “Trails Master Plan.” This will include a detailed review of the existing trail network, utilization, maintenance and accessibility in order to focus future efforts to build out our trail system to best meet the needs of our membership. Secondly, we will continue to develop our detailed plans to address the 2011-12 projects identified in the 2030 General Plan. Review this summer will mostly include options to locate the Forestry facility outside the Tahoe Donner subdivision, increasing service to The Lodge by installing a permanent bar in The Grotto, and developing a plan to expand and cover a portion of The Lodge deck in order to meet increased customer utilization of that facility. August will quickly follow July, which includes plenty more opportunities to get out and play at Tahoe Donner. The Robert Cray Band will perform on Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range. We will host our famous Cardboard Regatta on August 20, plus plenty of other camp and class opportunities to round out your summer. I hope to see you all around the amenities and special programs this summer. Don’t forget to take time to enjoy the other great local Truckee attractions like our small town Fourth of July Parade and Truckee Thursdays in downtown Truckee.
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• Construction start and stop times: Please don’t start too early or work too late. Remember that the rules were changed three years ago regarding start and stop times. Construction hours are limited to 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The upcoming holidays, recognized by this provision, are the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. • Do not park on other people’s property or block the street • Deliveries should be made only to the property under construction • Be considerate of neighbors and reduce loud noises as much as possible • Always keep your dog(s) on leashes or at home • Please play your music at a reasonable level, not loud enough to be heard over the noise of your tools • Keep your construction site tidy • Keep all materials and scrap stored neatly on your property • Make sure the required sanitary facilities are on site prior to construction and that your employees use them If you have concerns about a construction site, please address it directly with the contractor or the owner causing the problem. Most are more than happy to take care of any problems quickly and simply. If your concern is not resolved with this approach, please report concerns to the proper authorities. Loose dogs should be reported to the Town of Truckee Animal Control Department at (530) 582-7830. All other issues including garbage, litter, loud radios, etc. should be referred to the Architectural Standards Office Compliance Officer at (530) 587-9406. If the issue is something we cannot address, we will direct you to the appropriate agency. Additionally, if you have any questions about whom to call or have any other questions please contact us at (530) 587-9407 or send an email to aso@tahoedonner.com. If everyone complies with these guidelines, we should all have a happy summer.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE
HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in May 2011: Unit/Lot 05/432 06/028 10/008 06/278 06/503 08/403
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Square Feet 336 1,479 532 4,362 950 3,647
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hile you peruse this month’s list of Tahoe Donner activities, you will notice we charge into our July line-up with great enthusiasm. Magically, almost overnight, the transition of winter to summer occurs. New bikes are assembled, sailboats are rigged, tennis rackets are strung, fairways are mowed, pools are opened and horses are unloaded. The stage is set and the curtain goes up. Rest assured everyone is sure to find something fun. Maybe your epic summer day is simple - reading a book in the shady grass at the Beach Club Marina or enjoying a refreshing cold beverage on the back deck at The Lodge. Reach for a satisfying experience that will lead to your own curtain call.
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TENNIS CENTER Summer is heating up and so is the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. We have a fun-filled schedule of tennis with socials, exhibitions and everything in between to keep everybody swinging all month long. Make a point to spend some time at the Tennis Center this July. Mark these dates off your calendar and get ready for a great month of fun. Saturday, July 2, at 3 p.m. Pro Exhibition – Margarita Madness Sit back, relax and watch the pros go to work as they battle it out on the court for your viewing pleasure. This year we look to scour the area and beyond for some top notch talent to entertain and show us how it is really done. This Tennis Club sponsored event is free to all. Sunday, July 3, at 6 a.m. Breakfast at Wimbledon Your presence is requested, wearing your Wimbledon whites (or pajamas) as we shall share a spot of tea-milk, nibble on strawberries & cream and scones whilst we watch Wimbledon. A most special event shall follow in order that we may crown our own King and Queen of the court. Don’t forget to bring your English accent. Cheerio! Tennis Club Member $5 – Non-Member $10 Saturday, July 9, at 5 p.m. Sombrero Soiree Hola amigos, y amigas! Sizzle your way to a colorful evening of zumba and salsa. Special guests and margarita buddies Don Julio and Jose Cuervo will accompany a tantalizing taco bar that together will be sure to keep your inner rhythm dancing and laughing on this hot summer night! Break out your sombrero, maracas, piñata or serape! Olé! Tennis Club Member $5 – Non-Member $10 Saturday, July 16, at 3 p.m. World Famous Burger Bash These Tennis Club sponsored events have become a mainstay of the summer tennis schedule. Join the warm-up clinic with one of our Certified Teaching Pros and then test your skills in round robin play. Stay for the post-match BBQ and potluck. Clinic: 3 p.m. Round Robin: 4 – 6 p.m. BBQ and Potluck: 6 p.m. Free for Tennis Club members; Tahoe Donner member $10; Guest $16 Friday, July 22, at 6 p.m. Chairman’s Hour - Tribute to ol’ blue eyes, Frank Sinatra – Pro Exhibition Tournament Shaken or Stirred? Bring your dame - or not - and enjoy a classy martini cocktail while celebrating the late crooners Sinatra and the Rat Pack. View the original “Ocean’s 11” while sipping your martini or smoking a cigar. This event will follow the Pro Am tourney and is sure to be a night to remember. What’s your Sinatra style? Think fedora or cocktail dress, bow tie or white gloves – it is all in good fun! Luck be a lady tonight! Roll the dice! Tennis Club Member $5 – NonMember $10 Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31 – Tennis Club Championships The month of July ends with a test of skill as the Tennis Club calls upon its membership to sign up and compete for the title of Club
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Champion. Make sure to get on the ball machine, sign up for lessons and clinics and get out and drill yourself into top form for the competition of the summer. Must be a Tennis Club member to participate. Stop by, give us a call or send an email to sign up for one or all of these great events at the Tennis Center during the month of July. Some of the highlights of August will include – A Burger Bash, USTA Adult NTRP Tournament, The Boot Scoot and Boogie and Big Kahuna Socials. Summer is never-ending here at Tahoe Donner Tennis.
IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
EQUESTRIAN CENTER – GIDDY UP! The Equestrian Center staff wishes you all a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! We will celebrate the weekend with a family BBQ on Saturday, July 2. This year’s BBQ is bigger and better than ever! During the evening you can enjoy a 15 minute wagon ride, decorate a bandana or make a western ornament at the arts and crafts table, play a game of horseshoes or try your hand at the roping station. (Sorry, hog-tying family members is not allowed.) This year we have also added a dress-up station. Bring your cameras and get fun pictures of the family in old west or medieval costumes. We hope the activities will help you work up an appetite for our fantastic BBQ dinner. This year’s options include flame-grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with lots of tasty toppings at our burger bar, along with baked beans, salads, apple pie and of course plenty of s’mores. After dinner the kids get a swing at the piñata and we finish off
the evening with a kids treasure hunt and family water balloon toss. Join us from 5 – 7:30 p.m. July and August are great months for trail riding. You can explore our wonderful network of trails from a whole new perspective - on the back of a horse. You can catch glimpses of the local wildlife, admire the wild flowers in the high mountain meadows and view some incredible vistas. We also offer riding lessons for those who would like to hone their equestrian skills, and pony rides are available for children ages 6 and under. We love visitors and encourage them to stop by during normal operating hours. The facility closes at 6 p.m. and only employees or boarders are allowed on-site after that. Please respect the horses’ need for “quiet time.” Just like us, they enjoy and require time to rest and relax! We all know that the horses love treats like carrots and apples, but please never feed a horse without supervision from an employee. Improper feeding can result in a sick horse or a badly bitten finger or hand; always ask before feeding treats. Proper clothing and footwear will help make your visit to the Equestrian Center more enjoyable. All visitors should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Helmets are recommended for all riders and required for anyone under the age of 18 and are available free of charge. All visitors please check in at the office before going out to see the horses. The Equestrian Center is open Thursday - Monday for trail rides, pony rides and lessons. First ride of the day leaves at 9 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (530) 587-9470 for more information or reservations.
HOLLY CAIN | EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER (Let’s Get Together continued on pg. 24)
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BLAZING NEW TRAILS Developing our Tahoe Donner Trail System
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uring the last 35 years, over 150 fires have burned within a two-mile radius of Tahoe Donner. In 1960, the Donner Ridge Fire burned 44,800 acres including 3,200 acres within the western half of Tahoe Donner. For this reason, the Forestry Department at Tahoe Donner has been working hard, setting aim on a communitywide fire safe environment. To do this, the forestry team has aggressively been examining every lot and common area within Tahoe Donner, working with you, the homeowners, in order to establish a baseline standard for fire safety. So far, as demonstrated in the 2007 Negro Canyon Fire, the forestry team’s efforts for creating a more fire safe community are paying dividends in the form of fire breaks and open space. Tahoe Donner is also working to acquire and manage more land surrounding current borders. In 2010, 240 acres were purchased and half way through 2011 brings on another 160 acres of recently acquired open space. Once the objective described above is complete, slated for 2012, the Forestry Department is planning to shift focus, developing a more progressive and accessible trail system through the creation of a trails master plan and more‌ blazing the way to an improved trail network, all the while making sure that fire safe practices continue at a heightened level. Although focus may shift, placing strong emphasis on progressively developing our trail system, the forestry team will enter into an eight-year cycle devoted to healthy forest, individual lot and common area fire safety examination – endorsed by Cal Safe Fire. All of this in addition to land acquisition and trails. Bravo!
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The Forestry Department is planning to shift focus, developing a more progressive and accessible trail system through the creation of a trails master plan and more.
Let’s take a glance at what the future holds: • Addition of a seasonal trails steward position • Town Hall meeting series devoted to trail input from members • Trails master plan development • 8 years of continued fire safe practices
2011 TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR TRAILS MASTER PLAN Monday, July 11, 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2 – 4 p.m. All meetings will be held in the green tent behind the Northwoods Clubhouse.
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Sarah Collamer was born for her job Originally from upstate NY, Sarah studied forestry and received her degree from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a concentration in recreation. She began her career working in the New York State Park system and then moved to California to work for the US Forest Service in Sierraville. After spending time in timber management and firefighting, Sarah decided to shift gears. “Basically, I realized I did not want to be a logger,” said Sarah. “I decided I wanted to have a positive environmental impact and make a difference.”
“I decided I wanted to have a positive environmental impact and make a difference.” That was five years ago. She has been an important member of the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department ever since. When you speak with her, it is hard not to sense how much she loves her job and how proud she is to be a part of the TD Forestry team. You can tell that this is a woman who has found her calling. Her green eyes light up while describing the forest, like she’s describing her close knit group of friends – Jeffrey Pine, White Fir, Red Fir, Cedar. Friendly and very personable, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge about Tahoe Donner trails. She started on the trails crew doing basic maintenance, clearing brush and deadfall and updating trail signs. She knows the area.
You have been at Tahoe Donner for five years. Tell us a little bit about what you do. This is my dream job. One of the best parts is being a part of the management process. What I do is important to future planning of the trail system at Tahoe Donner. We have great trails here, but they can definitely be improved. Ideally we would like sustainable trails so we won’t have to do the same maintenance work year after year. The idea is to create and improve trails so they can eventually take care of themselves.
What are you currently working on in your new position as the trails steward? Well, we all wear many hats. Right now I am writing the Tahoe Donner Trails Master Plan. I am interviewing stakeholders and researching Master Plans from the Truckee Trails Foundation, the Town of Truckee and Truckee Donner Land Trust. I’m taking a look at their standards and making sure that we incorporate all of the important information in the Tahoe Donner Trails Master Plan. We are orga-
nizing three public comment periods (see pg. 13 for details) and will present the proposed master plan at the end of November. I also consult with homeowners about fire safety and hazardous tree assessment. Our team also works on the common area maintenance including planting small trees and fire safety in areas like the Northwoods Clubhouse and the Tennis Center.
Timing is everything, right? Definitely. Right now it’s a really exciting time to be a part of the Forestry team, especially with the new acquisition of the McGlashan Springs parcel of land. To know that we will be able to look at the 160 acres and have an impact on how the trails are designed for everyone – hikers, bikers and horseback riding - is great. I’m an avid mountain biker and trail user. For me, doing this job is like being a skier who can create their own run at their favorite mountain. Not many people get to do that.
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FOR A GUY WHO MAKES HIS LIVING SINGING THE BLUES, ROBERT CRAY SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY CHEERFUL GUY. And for someone just about to turn 59, he looks remarkably like he did a few decades ago. So… is singing the blues some kind of fountain of youth? “It’s therapeutic,” he laughs. “You can sing about the things that ail you. I guess I also got good genes from my parents.” Those parents happened to have a great record collection when Cray was a teenager in Virginia. The Beatles inspired him to start playing the guitar, and pretty soon friends introduced him to blues masters like B.B. King and Buddy Guy. Five Grammy awards later, Robert Cray comes to Tahoe Donner on August 13 as a newly-inducted member of the Blues Hall of Fame. “When you think of all those who’ve been honored there, it’s humbling,” he says with typical modesty. It would be short-sighted to minimize Cray as exclusively a blues artist. His music touches on rhythm and blues, rock, jazz, folk and a
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His tour this summer takes him to a wide variety of venues, ranging from festivals for blues, jazz and folk to the Hollywood Bowl and finally Tahoe Donner. While he’s not sure if he’s ever been in Truckee before, the prospect of playing a driving range doesn’t daunt him. “It sounds like it will be a great venue, he says. “I’m looking forward to it.” Cray says that every show is unique, largely because there is no set list. The band actively encourages the crowd to call out songs they want to hear, and then plays them. Sometimes that means that Cray’s biggest hits like “Smokin’ Gun” and “The Forecast (Calls for Pain)” don’t get played. When the music is great, the crowd doesn’t feel like they’ve missed out by not hearing those songs. “Once we’re on the stage, we’re a unit,” he says. “You’re locked into a zone where your main focus is the song.” After playing for all these years, one of the things keeping it fresh for Cray and his band is listening to a wide variety of music. Hard bop, reggae, Caribbean, soul, gospel and even kids’ music influence them and sometimes show up in a Robert Cray Band show or album. Blues men seem to play well into their golden years. B.B. King, for example, is 85 years old and still has an incredibly busy touring schedule. So how long will Cray keep at it? “As long as it’s fun,” he says. And from the smile on his face when he is performing, we might be blessed with many more years of entertainment from Robert Cray.
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Robert Cray Band: August 13, 7 p.m. | Tickets: $25 - $45 Performance will be on the driving range next to the Trout Creek Recreation Center Tickets available at shoptd.tahoedonner.com
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PETS: Pets are not allowed at this venue. DIRECTIONS / PARKING: Directions to Tahoe Donner can be found on the home page of TahoeDonner.com. The concert venue (normally the site of Tahoe Donner’s driving range at 12790 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161) opens for guests starting at 5 p.m. Paid parking is available for $10 at the venue beginning at 4:30 pm. Free parking and free shuttle for this event are available down the road at the Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse (11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161) beginning at 4:45 p.m. These options are available until lots are full. FOOD & DRINK: Food and beverage is available on site. Grilled food, summer fare, snacks, soda, wine and beer will be offered. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks. We ask that you please help us in keeping this beautiful location free of trash by disposing of refuse in containers located throughout the site. BOX OFFICE: Will Call and Box Offices are located at both concert entrances; one at the base of the Trout Creek Recreation Center parking lot and one at the edge of the Driving Range parking area. SEATING: Low-back chairs not exceeding 18 inches in height are welcome at this venue, as are blankets. Once the show starts, in some areas closer to the stage, we may request that guests pack up their chairs and blankets. REFUNDS: Refunds are not available for this performance. We will do our best to ensure that the performance will occur, but inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may warrant cancellation of the event. Because of the costs associated with even a cancelled event, refunds will not be offered. SMOKING: The concert is a smoke-free environment. There is a designated smoking area. ADA PARKING & SEATING: There will be handicap accessible parking in the Trout Creek Recreation Center Parking lot, as well as on the driving range. There is not a charge to park in the ADA designated spaces; you must have a valid DMV-issued placard to be granted access into the ADA parking areas. Sections for wheelchair seating will be available in the concert venue as well. Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance. QUESTIONS? Please send us a note at info@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9400.
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TAHOE DONNER INSTRUCTOR RECEIVES NATIONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD One of Tahoe Donner’s ski instructors has been honored with a major award from The Professional Ski Instructors of America – Western Division (PSIA-W). Ernie Gray was this year’s recipient of the Nic Fiore Award, given to “an individual who demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a love of winter sports.” The award memorializes a man (Fiore) who is believed to have taught more people to ski than any other person in North America. At 82 and with many years of ski instruction behind him, Gray is no slouch in that department. Gray grew up skiing in Colorado and as a young adult found himself as the director of a ski school at Terry Peak, South Dakota. After accepting another job in San Francisco, he kept his hand in the ski world by forming the Husky Ski Club for junior skiers. He then taught for a couple of years each at Heavenly and Boreal before settling in for 32 years at Alpine Meadows. Eventually he followed Bob Bush to Tahoe Donner, where he has worked for 12 years and founded the Senior Alpine Ski Club. To promote the new club, a mailing was sent to all Tahoe Donner homeowners. “At that first session for the senior program, we had five people,” he remembers. “Now we have 250 people.” Gray is known nationally for
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helping develop the PSIA-W Senior Specialist Accreditation and Senior Education Program. “Ernie is a huge part of the Tahoe Donner Ski School success,” says Robert McClendon, manager of the ski area. “He has helped with training our instructors and helped Tahoe Donner become ‘the best place to begin.’” Gray admits that he’s no longer up for a full day of banging through the moguls and that he doesn’t relate as well to children as he used to. But he is still actively involved with teaching senior skiers, for four hours a day and sometimes more. Maybe your eyes jumped back up the story to double check his age. That’s no misprint. So what’s his secret to staying active for so long? “I’ve been in skiing all my life,” he says. “Right now is my down time and I’m lost. I’m going to ski until I wear out.” Until then, you’ll find Ernie Gray on the slopes at Tahoe Donner, sharing the joy of skiing with one more person.
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THE LODGE Wednesday Night Music in The Grotto is back! A summertime favorite, please join us for live music from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Music Line-Up July 6 - Emily Tessmer July 13 - Ann Marie Sheridan July 20 - Barron Von Remmel July 27 - Shannon Nicholls
Happy Hour at The Pub Happy Hour in The Pub has shifted to summer hours. Stop by and enjoy 25 percent off discounts on tasty starters, soups and salads, plus drink specials from 4 – 6 p.m., Sunday – Thursday. The deck is the perfect spot to unwind with a refreshing summertime beverage.
Lunch at The Lodge Looking for a place to grab a quick bite, or perhaps spend a few hours enjoying scenic views of the golf course while lunching with the ladies on the deck? The Lodge is open daily from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a great summer lunch menu. For more information, contact The Lodge at (530) 587-9455.
PIZZA ON THE HILL Pizza on the Hill is open Monday - Friday from 5 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 12 - 8:30 p.m. The new menu is fantastic! You are not going to believe the new tasty pizza creations. Come on in and check it out. Swing by from 5 - 6 p.m., Thursday - Monday, for July Happy Hour specials. Enjoy drink discounts and 25 percent off the entire menu (dine-in only). Back by popular demand, from 5 - 6 p.m. every Sunday, enjoy Half Price Pizza Hour. All take-out cheese, pepperoni or veggie pizzas are half off! (Limit 10) For more information, please call Pizza on the Hill at (530) 582-9669.
TROUT CREEK RECREATION SUMMER FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES Trout Creek Running, Swimming and Cycling Groups Are you interested in joining a running, swimming or cycling group? This summer, Trout Creek Recreation Center will provide the opportunity to meet with fellow members of your community who share common interests with you. Motivation, camaraderie and advice are just a few of the benefits of joining. Fellow members will become a wealth of information on topics like how to train, and upcoming events in your area. If you are interested in participating, or you would like to share your knowledge and experience with others by leading a run, swim or bike ride, please express your interest by e-mailing troutcreek@tahoedonner.com.
Boot Camp Challenge Join the Trout Creek Boot Camp Challenge this summer to take the next step towards achieving better health, getting stronger or just losing a few pounds. This outdoor group exercise class is designed to burn the maximum amount of calories while improving strength, endurance, dynamic flexibility, and agility. Fitness testing will be incorporated to help measure your progress, and participants who attend twenty classes this summer will receive a Trout Creek Boot Camp t-shirt! No matter your fitness level, this program will offer you a challenging workout that will motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Where: Trout Creek Recreation Center Cost: $6 Members, $8 Guests (Member 10-packs and unlimited passes are also available) Instructor: Kathy Longaker For more information contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
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NEW SERVICE! Bike Rentals & Repairs at the Beach Club Marina Come on down and rent a new bike or get your own bike tuned up! Tahoe Donner Bikeworks offers bike rentals daily from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. through Labor Day. The shop is located in the east end of the Beach Club Marina parking lot. Our bike fleet is stocked with a variety of brand new Giant brand bikes from cruisers and hard tails to full-suspension mountain bikes. We have a full array of options for families, including kids’ bikes, trail-a-bikes and trailers for little ones. Our experienced bike mechanics are also available for your personal requests - from a seasonal tune-up of your own ride after a long winter of dust collecting, or any general bike repairs - leaving little room for excuses about not hitting the trails this summer! Check out tahoedonner.com soon for updated info.
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Waterpalooza - Kids’ Water Carnival Join in the fun with Slip ‘N Slides, inflatable water toys, games and carnival food from 1 - 5 p.m. at Trout Creek Recreation Center on Saturday, July 2. Open to TD members and guests. Admission is $10 for unlimited slides and five tickets to be used for games, food and fun. Additional tickets are $1 each or 20 for $15. For more information, please contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
Fourth of July Shuttle to Beach Club Marina Tahoe Donner will run a shuttle between the Truckee High School parking lot at the bottom of Northwoods Boulevard and the Beach Club Marina on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. We will also run a shuttle from 11 a.m. - midnight on Monday, July 4. There is no set time for pick-up and drop-off. Free.
Crawdad Fishing Contest From 1 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, the Beach Club Marina will host its annual Crawdad Fishing Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the largest and smallest crawdads, and for those who catch the most. This is a catch-and-release contest. Free.
Kayak Demo Days Looking for a new kayak or just looking to try out the newest models on the market? Swing by the Beach Club Marina at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, for a free Kayak Demo Day! The Sports Exchange
Friday Family Movie Night & Outdoor Movie Night: The Late Show Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night movies are rated G and PG. Stay late for a unique outdoor movie experience. “The Late Show” movies are rated PG and PG-13. Family Movie Night and Outdoor Movie Nights are free events. Movie schedule for July: July 1: “Tangled” Late Show: “Gulliver’s Travels” July 8: “Megamind” Late Show: “The Tooth Fairy” July 15: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Late Show: “Letters to Juliet” July 22: “Pinocchio” Late Show: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” July 29: “Shrek Forever After” Late show: “National Treasure” For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
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(Let’s Get Together continued from pg. 25) Brunch & Hike Schedule: July 3 – Donner Lake July 10 – Castle Peak July 17 – PCT South of I-80 July 24 – Negro Canyon July 31 – Donner Lake Rim Trail
Archery Kids aged 7 and up are invited to participate every Friday – Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 2 p.m. & 2:30 - 4 p.m. Meet in the Recreation Hut for a basic safety/skills clinic followed by friendly competition. Cost: $5 members and $7 guests. Geo-Caching Clinics are offered July 8 and 29, for orienteering fans. Check out a GPS from the Recreation Hut, and learn more about this fun and exciting activity. The clinic begins at 9 a.m. Stop by the Recreation Information Hut adjacent to Northwoods Pool for more information. Monday Night Bingo is in full swing on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Must show member ID card to play. Free. Wii Night Join fellow competitors for a friendly game of Wii every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Try your luck at the “Wipe Out” obstacle course or team up with a friend for Pictionary on the Wii uDraw it on the big screen in the Northwoods Clubhouse. Free.
Brunch & Hike Bring your family and friends from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina. Register at The Recreation Information Hut adjacent to the Northwoods Pool or online at shoptd.tahoedonner.com. Cost is $10 per person.
Daypack Hikes Enjoy a guided intermediate level hike from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through the summer. Register at The Recreation Information Hut adjacent to the Northwoods Pool or online at shoptd.tahoedonner.com. Cost is $10 per person. Daypack Hike Schedule: July 6 – PCT South of I-80 July 13 – Emerald Bay July 20 – Sagehen July 27 – Castle Peak Summit
Summer Concert Series Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds of this summer’s contributing artists. Concerts are from 6 – 9 p.m. at Northwoods Clubhouse. Free. July 2 - Rebekah Chase July 30 - Endless Road
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Family Raft Trips Explore the Truckee River! Spend a Saturday afternoon floating down the river. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag and anything else you may need. Register at the Recreation Information Hut adjacent to the Northwoods Pool. Trips are scheduled for each Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., July 2 – September 3.
MEN’S GOLF CLUB The Men’s Club is pleased to announce an active schedule including three July tournaments and a skins game/mens play day every Wednesday afternoon. Please consider joining us for these events. Tournament entry forms are available on the inside bulletin board next to the Pro Shop as well as applications for membership. Sunday, July 10, Match Play Qualifier The Match Play Qualifier begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Format: Match Play: The 15 low net players plus last year’s Match Play Champion qualify and will begin playing matches. These matches must be played within one week. Depending on the golf schedule, tee times available: July 17 for eight matches, July 24 for four matches, and July 31 for two matches. FORMAT: Final Match (36 holes) will be played on August 7. It is acceptable to play the first three matches prior to the set date, but the final match must be played on Sunday, August 7. Tahoe Donner Cup points qualifier. Entry Due: July 4 | Entry Fee: $40 includes lunch ticket
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Saturday, July 23, NCGA Net Amateur Championship Qualifier NCGA Net Amateur Championship Qualifier begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Format: Stroke Play. Players will receive 100 percent of their course handicap at all levels of play. One player will qualify from each of the following flights: Presidents; 0 to 9.9, Directors; 10.0 to 16.9, Secretaries; 17 or more. The sectional qualifying date is September 22. Tahoe Donner Cup points qualifier. Entry Due: July 18 | Entry Fee: $25 Saturday, July 31, Junior/Senior or Father/Son Tournament Junior/Senior or Father/Son begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Handicap and Callaway divisions. Men’s club sponsored tournament, but open to all Tahoe Donner property owners. Best ball of a two man team in each division. Father/Son age does not matter. Senior must be 50 or older and junior under 50. Perpetual trophy since 1985. Entry Due: July 25 | Entry Fee: $40 (includes Lunch) Couples Tournaments Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club coordinates tournaments for couples throughout the summer, open to all TD residents and guests. This month’s tournament is slated for Sunday, July 10, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $20 per couple in addition to the regular green fees. Two mulligans per couple are included in this tournament entry fee. Participants must have a verifiable handicap with a golf association or provide five recent scorecards. If you cannot
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TAHOE DONNER GREEN CLUB Hear an overview of the Truckee River Basin and Wetlands with Dr. Michael Josselyn at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, followed by a Tahoe Donner Wetlands Field Walk with biologist Micki Kelley from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Dr. Josselyn will discuss specific Truckee watershed issues relevant to our wetlands and also the multiple restoration challenges for a system that encompasses alpine to desert biomes. Kelley will focus on our Tahoe Donner wetland environment, its natural history and importance, and some of the unique flora it contains. Friday’s event will be at the Northwoods Clubhouse and Saturday’s event will be at the Equestrian Center. Please visit tdgreen.org. for additional details.
TAHOE DONNER SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB If you are a senior Tahoe Donner alpine skier, want to enjoy year-round sports activities and a great social environment, the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) is for you.
TDSASC focuses on alpine skiing, organizing over 20 ski days at reduced rates at resorts around the Tahoe basin, ski and racing clinics at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and ski travel weeks in the USA and Europe, the latter organized through Far West Ski Association. Off-season activities include day hikes, bike and kayak trips, tennis and golf tournaments, BBQ’s and specialty parties and in the fall, ski conditioning workouts. The club welcomes all Tahoe Donner Alpine skiers, 55 years and above, who ski at a proficiency level of intermediate, advanced, or expert. (An intermediate skier is defined as one who can comfortably ski the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.) Membership information and schedules of winter and off-season activities can be accessed on our website www.tdski.com. We’re accepting renewals and new applications now thru Nov. 1, when our season officially starts.
COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR JULY 30 Lake of the Sky Garden Club’s Truckee Garden Tour returns to Tahoe Donner for the first time since 1998, and you are invited to discover some of Truckee’s finest hidden gardens. The 23rd annual garden tour is slated for 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. This year’s event features eight gardens, including two in Tahoe Donner, one on Donner Lake as well as Truckee Donner PUD’s Patricia S. Sutton Conservation Garden. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets may be purchased for $20 at all local Tahoe nurseries and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit www.lake-of-the-sky. org or call Rich Caravelli at (530) 583-4066.
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ou’ve heard of him before, perhaps during his tenure on the Board of Directors or out on the trails. This month, we’re featuring Bruce Douglass, our most frequent and enthusiastic trail volunteer.
What is your favorite trail in the area? I thought about this… usually I go up to the Glacier Trail Head and from there I go where the spirit moves me. Sometimes I head to Hawks Peak – which I helped build a few years back because it’s a great trail. Other times I may head up to the Drifter Hut, which I also do during the winter months from the Cross Country Center. It amazes me to see the contrasting views from summer to winter at the Drifter Hut, which looks off to the Pacific Crest with everything in-between.
Do you have a trail tool of choice? The McLeod tool is the best because it has a large headed hoe-like blade on one end and a thin straight blade on the other. It’s versatile and great for trail building.
Where might you find the most dramatic trailside view from within Tahoe Donner? The overlook picnic table that is located at the beginning of the Donner Lake Rim Trail, at intersection 21A, is one of my top picks. If you get out there at the right time you can have it all to yourself. (We couldn’t agree more.)
What makes a good trail crew? The more people the better. Enthusiasm is also a key to success. Everyone takes a part, whether one’s leaning on a shovel, or moving granite in a gung ho way. Most importantly, bring all the enthusiasm you can; it goes a long way.
TAHOE DONNER TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: • 400 acres of recently purchased open space bordering TD • 35 miles of single track trail/fire roads within TD • Trail connections and gateways to the Donner Lake Rim Trail, Emigrant Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Hole in the Ground Trail
What trails do you hope to work on this summer? Last summer I took pleasure in helping the Truckee Trails Foundation and the Truckee Donner Land Trust build the Waddle Ranch trail in the Martis Valley. I also helped work on the Donner Lake Rim Trail. This year, I’m not sure, but wherever the trail leads I’ll bring my enthusiasm. Hopefully you’ll join me. Bruce also shared stories of his studies in Hawaii and of reconnecting with a group of friends from 35 years ago from an era in his life spent working abroad. He stated that the internet/email has bridged a gap in communication that now allows many of us to stay connected to individuals who we may have otherwise not.
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY JUNE 17, 2011
• Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Johns Absent) · Resolution 2011-5 TSSA-1 Funds for Connector Trail from Tahoe Donner to Town of Truckee · Rescinding Resolution 98-2 “Members Request for Mailing Address” & Resolution 99-1 “Tennis Event/Tournament Policy” · General Plan Committee Alternate Appointments (Service & Johnson) • Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 (Director Johns Absent) The board approved the unaudited preliminary May financials. • Tahoe Donner Monument & Way Finding Signage: No Action The Board received an update on the progress of this proposed project. Staff indicated that the next step will be to develop a membership communication plan informing members about the proposed project as well as providing an opportunity for member input. Additionally, staff will further research and refine the scope and cost factors associated with this project and place it on a future board agenda for consideration. • Annual Membership Meeting Agenda: No Action The board discussed the June 26, 2011 Annual Membership Meeting, expo, and BBQ picnic. • Budget 2012 Timeline: No Action Discussion took place regarding the 2012 Budget process. • 2009 Demographic Survey: No Action Discussion took place regarding this survey and how frequently it should be repeated. These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the general manager’s office or by calling (530) 587-9431. A copy of the minutes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.
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