JUNE
4 Table of Contents FEATURES
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Resident Feature Darcy & Inger Norman
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Try Something New at TD Re-invent Yourself
ARTICLES
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McGlashan Springs TD Expands Defensible Space
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Tahoe Donner Green Club Wonders of Nature
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How to Use the Google Calendar Synching to Summer Fun
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Board of Director Elections New Board Members
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Annual Membership Meeting Agenda Topics, Speakers, Times
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10 DEPARTMENTS
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President’s Message Staying Informed
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Monthly Calendar A Look at June Events
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Bulletin Board Spring Clean-Up
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Let’s Get Together TD Events & Happenings
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Taking Care of Business Board Meeting Minutes
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VOL. 12, NO. 6
WELCOME
JUNE 2011 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Amanda Birchenough Matt Chappell Amanda Wallace Kirt Zimmer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
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Secretary
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RON WULFF | PRESIDENT As I write this month’s message, I can look out on my deck and still see four feet of snow. Warmer weather has finally arrived and the snow is receding (not fast enough for me) and has revealed a lot of damage to homes here in Tahoe Donner. Our home has some roof damage that will have to be taken care of this summer and one down the street has so much damage that it will have to be demolished. Just an example as to how severe this winter has been. I hope that your homes have fared well. You should all have been informed that we have two new directors that will take office at the end of the annual meeting the last Sunday of this month. Jay Lempinen and Steve Miller were the only two eligible candidates to submit applications for the election in June. Our Restated Bylaws provide that when we have only two candidates for two positions the board of directors declares those candidates elected and the director election concluded. This saves the Association the cost of printing and sending out election materials, as well as the cost associated with hiring the firm that counts the ballots. Our thanks go to Nan Carnal and the Elections Committee for a job well done. The annual membership meeting will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Due to the fact that we will not have to open the meeting for voting and counting of ballots, it will start at 10 a.m. and will finish around 1 p.m. with the regular BBQ. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the board and the GM. There will be informational booths set up behind Pizza on the Hill.
Last month we opened escrow with the TDPUD for the purchase of the McGlashan Springs property, approximately 161 acres, that borders Tahoe Donner south of Skislope. Access to the property can be gained from Bermgarten Road. The intended purpose in acquiring this property is for recreational use and/or facilities as well as fire protection of Skislope homes. The first meeting with members about the Downhill Ski Area parking lot expansion was held last month at Northwoods Clubhouse. This is part of the first five years of the 2030 General Plan. The intention is to hopefully reduce some of the on-street parking use. There will be no access to the parking lot from Viking Way, as this was a concern of owners on Viking. This expansion is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2011. The entire General Plan is posted on the Tahoe Donner web site along with projected time lines. Comments, suggestions and ideas can be sent to the General Plan Committee. This committee has openings if you are interested in getting involved with the Tahoe Donner, as does the Elections Committee. We are always looking for volunteers to serve on committees that assist the board. Summer operations are open, so enjoy all that Tahoe Donner has to offer for your fun and enjoyment. Contact Info: Telephone: (530) 587-8720 Email: rwulff@sbcglobal.net
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This three day session includes three hours of instruction each day for beginner to intermediate sailors ages 9 - 16. To register or learn more, please call the Beach Club Marina at (530) 587-9460. Cost: $125 for members and $150 for guests.
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Wii Night 6:30 – 8 p.m. Sundays through June 26 Tuesdays starting June 28 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 Bingo - Starts June 27 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 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
Treasure Hunt
Brunch & Hike: Sagehen
Sunday, June 26, 12 – 1 p.m. @ The Beach Club Marina
Sunday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ The Beach Club Marina
Ahoy mateys! Grab your pirate hat and head down to the beach for a Treasure Hunt! Registered teams will receive a map to various clues that will eventually lead to the booty. Free!
Join us for breakfast and a great morning hike on Sundays. Bring your family and friends. Register at the Recreation Info Hut adjacent to Northwoods Pool or at shoptd.tahoedonner.com (Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather, or insufficient registration) To view a full schedule for summer visit tahoedonner.com/recprograms.html Cost: $10 for members and guests.
Family Movie Night Friday, June 10, 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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McGLASHAN SPRINGS Tahoe Donner expands defensible space and trails network with land purchase Tahoe Donner just got a little bigger. The association has purchased an undeveloped 160 acre parcel of land from the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) for defensible space fire protection and recreation. The McGlashan Springs property is located on the southern side of Tahoe Donner. The sale price was $775,000 and the transaction included restrictions on residential development rights. Board president Ron Wulff believes that the property will greatly benefit members both for recreational purposes and for further protecting homes from the threat of wild fires. “We have a world-class forestry management team here at Tahoe Donner to maintain the property,” he said. “This property will also allow the expansion of the existing 35 miles of recreational trails throughout Tahoe Donner, and may even provide a connection to the Donner Rim Trail.” The purchase fits Tahoe Donner’s 2030 General Plan objective for ongoing land purchases “for the purposes of fire security, recreation or development protection.” It also follows the association’s acquisition last spring of an adjacent 240 acre property known as the Bucknam Tract. That purchase was made in partnership with the Town of Truckee and the Truckee Donner Land Trust, protecting a unique gateway area for open space. Beyond the immediate opportunity for Tahoe Donner members to enjoy the McGlashan Springs property for hiking and biking, the area could be used in the future for an additional recreational facility. There are no specific plans to do so at this time. Tahoe Donner Forester Bill Houdyschell expects to get his crews on the property to clean it up very soon. “In 1994, the Armstrong Fire burned into the property, destroying 10 acres of conifer forest,” he remembers. “In 1996, Truckee Donner Public Utility District hired a company to construct a road system, thin and clean up the forest on the property. As a result, the forested condition of the property is healthy but due to mini-drought cycles over the past 15 years there is defensible space work that needs to be completed along the ridge south of Skislope Way, due to beetle attacks.” Any questions regarding the McGlashan Springs land purchase can be directed to Director of Facilities Annie Rosenfeld at arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com or (530) 582-9630.
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BULLETIN BOARD
We hope to see all of you at Snowtech on Saturday, June 4, for the annual Truckee Day clean-up, and at the Regional Park for the followup BBQ! I would like to remind everyone of upcoming important dates: • Truckee Day: June 4 · Meet at Snowtech at 8 a.m. BBQ at Regional Park, Noon – 2:30 p.m. • Town of Truckee E-Waste Recycling Day: June 18 · Includes shredding, electronics and universal waste disposal. For more information, call Nicole Dorr at (530) 582-2909. • Pine Needle Drop-off Day: June 28 · For needles and branches at the wood yard just uphill from Copenhagen Drive from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Below is the schedule of the Architectural Standards Committee meetings for the remainder of the year and the last date that a plan can be submitted to the Architectural Standards Office to be added to the agenda for that meeting. We notify owners of adjacent properties of most proposed projects so that they may have the opportunity to comment on the project. For that reason, all submittals must be made at least three weeks prior to scheduled meetings so that we have enough time to send appropriate notification to your neighbors. Please remember that you must make an appointment for a plan submittal. We are unable to accommodate drop-in submittals as there is up-front work that has to be done before you arrive to submit your plans. Please call (530) 587-9407 to schedule an appointment. Meeting Date: June 22, 2011 July 6, 2011 July 20, 2011 August 3, 2011 August 17, 2011 September 7, 2011 September 21, 2011 October 5, 2011 October 19, 2011 November 2, 2011 November 16, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 14, 2011
Deadline for Plan Submittal: June 1, 2011 June 15, 2011 June 29, 2011 July 13, 2011 July 27, 2011 August 17, 2011 August 31, 2011 September 14, 2011 September 28, 2011 October 12, 2011 October 26, 2011 November 9, 2011 November 23, 2011
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HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans from December 2010 – April 2011: Unit/Lot 06/023 05/446 10/012 10/172 01/363 03/436 09/260
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587-9460
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Cross Country Center
587-9484
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587-9444
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587-9474
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587-9437
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Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Jason Wooley aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants, Al Noyes
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Elections, Nan Carnal
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Finance, Jim Stang
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LET’S TOGETHER
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ou shed wool hats for cotton visors, trade fleece for tank tops and snow pants for board shorts. Dust off the clubs and re-string rackets. Freshen up beach towels and check last year’s sun screen expiration dates. It’s June and after a final intervention with old man winter the tall order has been placed: warm sunshine, Crayola box skies and puffy cotton clouds – coming right up!
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BEACH TIME The Beach Club Marina is open for business! Whether your perfect beach day entails relaxing in the sand, basking in the sunshine or exploring the water by swimming, sailing or paddle boarding, the Beach Club Marina has something for everyone. A dip in Donner Lake is a staple on any summer day. Hours are 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily. The gates close at 10 p.m. For more information about rentals and summer activities at the Beach Club Marina, please visit tahoedonner.com or call (530) 587-9460.
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Junior Sailing Program Designed for beginner to intermediate sailors, ages 9 – 16, the Junior Sailing Program is the perfect way to dive into sailing. The three-day sessions include three hours of instruction each day, with most of that time spent on the water. Classes are limited to eight students, so each participant receives plenty of individual attention and coaching. Sessions run from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday – Friday, and begin June 22. To register or learn more, please call the Beach Club Marina at (530) 587-9460.
TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE Greetings from the great white north (a.k.a. the High Sierra)! After touring the Tahoe Donner Golf Course again with TD course Superintendent Kevin Kuehne, it is painfully obvious that the course still has quite a way to go before we can open. Although the snow is melting rapidly, there is still so much more snow that needs to melt during the next few weeks before the course will be ready for play. Therefore, we have delayed the golf course opening until Friday, June 17. Weather/conditions permitting, we hope that we will be able to produce acceptable playing conditions by that time. We regret the inconvenience this will cause but unfortunately Mother Nature has really thrown us a curve ball this year, and Kevin and his crew are doing everything possible to get the course opened as soon as possible. To get a better idea of the current state of the golf course log into ForeTees and check out the photos that have been taken. There are many areas on the back nine with significantly higher snowpack than what appears in the photos, but fortunately the snow is melting quickly (just not fast enough). The good news is that the greens are especially healthy for this time of year and Kevin is optimistic that once the course is open and fully operational, the greens will continually improve up to the high standards of recent years. The other good news is that barring any significant weather events, we are confident that the driving range will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 10, and remain open for the duration of the golf season. In the meantime, I have made arrangements with two Reno courses: Lakeridge Golf Course and Somersett Country Club to offer discounted rates for TD members with valid TD member ID cards. If interested, please contact me at (530) 587-9441 or email me at eleinenkugel@tahoedonner.com. I will gladly help you make arrangements for a suitable time.
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Thank you for your understanding and patience. We would rather open the golf course sooner than later, but the situation is out of our control. Let’s hope that we get a nice spell of warm, dry weather during the next several weeks. Hope to see you soon.
JOIN NOW: The Men’s Golf Club is accepting new and renewal applications for the 2011 season. Applications and information may be found on our website at tdgolfclub.com. We hope you will consider joining us this summer, should summer ever arrive in Truckee.
ED LEINENKUGEL | DIRECTOR OF GOLF
DAVE PARSONS | MEN’S GOLF
Men’s Golf Club: The Club played the Third Annual TD Cup at the prestigious Sonoma Golf Club on May 14 and 15. The event was a Ryder-Cup style competition played by the top 14 point achievers in last season’s tournaments along with two TD pros. This year’s Cup was contested by teams captained by Aaron Jensen (the Jokers) and Ralph Shindler (the Sandbaggers). Team members are listed: Jensen’s Jokers – Aaron Jenson, Charlie Lyon, Bill Brown, Dave Parsons, Jay Carpenter, Mike Ginsberg, Tom Lovely, Bruce Watkins Shindler’s Sandbaggers – Ralph Shindler, Ed Leinenkugel, Dick Tomlinson, Scott Taylor, Rick Andrs, Tom Ravey, Steve Lindroth, Don Orme After a blustery first day, the Jokers jumped out to a commanding 20-4 lead. With Sunday’s matches counting for double points, the Sandbaggers had a good chance to catch up. The Jokers withstood a strong charge plus rain and hail on Sunday to also win the second day 28-20, capturing the TD Cup. Everyone had a great time and would like to thank team captains Aaron Jensen and Ralph Shindler, as well as director of golf Ed Leinenkugel, for their hard work putting everything together. The course was enjoyed by all, and we especially appreciated playing the classic-design course from 1926.
Tahoe Donner Junior Golf: The Junior Golf club is gearing up for another fun summer season of golf. We invite all juniors (ages 17 and under) to join us Thursday afternoons for clinics, games and a ninehole round of golf. We ask that participants have a basic understanding of the rules and etiquette of golf as well as some on-course experience. Activities begin at 2 p.m. with tee times starting at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Jean Lai at jslai@comcast.net. There will be a newsletter and application available in the pro-shop. Our tentative start date is Thursday, June 23. Hope to see you then.
JEAN LAI | JR. GOLF COORDINALSATOR
TENNIS CENTER Summer is finally here and Tahoe Donner Tennis is in full swing. Grab your racket and shoes and head down to the courts for a full set of fun and exciting tennis events during the month of June. Grand Slam Tennis – June 3 - 5 The USTA has once again granted us with Grand Slam status for our Third Annual NTRP
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47 DAYS & COUNTING Tick, tick, tick, tick. The sound of a clock’s second hand turns through the air abruptly, yet certain and consistent, motivating each of us to seize the moment. Each second is a precious resource, one that we all have and choose to use differently. Unlike a bank account, time is something we’re born rich with and as soon as we enter the world, we begin spending it second by second, rarely looking back. No matter how hard you work, you can only cheat the inevitable breaking of your time bank, and one of the best ways to cheat time’s effect is to take up triathlon. Triathlon, although it’s perceived to be difficult, is really an amazing way to connect with fellow community members, the environment and your inner endurance, developed or not. Triathlon is also a great place to find something new and to become familiar with time and its potential, if spent in the right place – hopefully not while in transition. You can run-walk-swim, sink-float-spin, use the granny gear, skipsing-shout, freeze, get burnt by the sun and much more. But take note of the smiles at the finish line made from deep within. Every participant smiles in exhausted triumph at the finish line. This is where the competition becomes your closest friend and life long connections grow roots into the outdoor environment. Working backward from June 1, there are just 47 days until the start of the Donner Lake Triathlon. A mere 47 days for you to find your edge, learn to swim in open water, open your kick on the trail, or jump off the couch and set a personal benchmark.
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Despite back-to-back winter walls, record snowfall, no spring whatsoever and record high cabin fever, this could be the year that something as simple as a triathlon rejuvenates your sense of place, right here in Tahoe Donner. This month we caught up with two Tahoe Donner residents who frequent Trout Creek Recreation Center and work with many athletes all over the globe. Athletes just like you as well as athletes who race in the Tour De France, play soccer for Bayern Munich, and many, many more. Recently, we found Darcy Norman testing a new iPhone application for Adidas at Trout Creek Recreation Center.
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Darcy and Inger Norman, as well as their two children, relocated to Tahoe Donner last year after spending two years in Germany where Darcy worked as a trainer for the Bayern Munich professional soccer team. Inger has also become a force within the world of sports and devotes her time to building programs for women, specifically the Luna Chix program for Clif Bar. Now Inger is putting on her own Lake Tahoe All Women’s Sports Camp right across Martis Valley at Northstar Ski Resort. With these two local residents here in Tahoe Donner, we couldn’t fight back the urge to get some well-needed answers to some basic questions about a few topics that might hold many of us back this summer season.
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Darcy: The winter has been unstoppable and many of us are itching to jump off the couch and get going. Is there any one thing we should be mindful of when we first kick it into high gear? Harness your motivation and save some of it for those not so nice days. I’m just as guilty as the next person, when the roads dry and
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the weather warms I want to spend a day or afternoon putting one foot in front of the other. I always have to tell myself to start easy and work my way up. Not so much in the speed area but in the time I put in on my shoes or bike. Try not to increase your mileage more than 10–15% a week. You can always keep the mileage down and work on improving your quality and speed.
Inger: If you could share one thing with all of our female readers who are interested in a summer adventure such as the Donner Lake Triathlon what would it be? Hmmmm...Well, I’ve worked around women in sports for so long and it never gets old to see the sense of fun and accomplishment on faces of women who can’t believe they actually finished an event. Women have come so far in sports, but the participation of the average woman is what has elevated a completely new industry. And I think women need to know that their support group goes beyond their training partners. Pro athletes, sponsors and event directors all want to see women having a good time and feeling accomplished. It’s a wonderful environment to be around. That’s why I created All-Women Sports Camp, because after a two-year hiatus, I missed it!
Darcy: While working in Germany, for the Bayern Munich Soccer Team, did you find anything that changed how you approach your own physical activities? Great question, I think the biggest thing I learned was on the nutrition side of things. I had the pleasure of eating many meals with both the professional cyclists and soccer players I worked with. I was always surprised that after a day of training for them, not me, they had far less on their plate than I. People think that since they did a big run or ride they can go for pizza, burgers and a beer. I used to be one of them. It is amazing what you don’t need to eat. Only eat until you’re not hungry, not until you’re full.
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Darcy: We noticed you using an iPhone app to track your training at Trout Creek. How does this help your endeavors and the athlete in general? I think in this day and age it is all about convenience, motivation and progression. The iPhone app from Adidas that I use (micoach. com) provides progressive individualized programs that are deliverable in a convenient way. It also tracks your progress through the work you do to give you other motivating ways to show you the fruits of your labor besides feeling and looking great.
Inger: What is your favorite workout to do here and what was your favorite German beer? Favorite workout… My ultimate summer treat is a 7:30 a.m. swim in Donner Lake with a group of friends. It’s the best, most beautiful way to start the day. And a trail run up to Mt. Judah never disappoints! My favorite beer, hands down, Paulaner Weiss Bier – also never disappoints! It’s like liquid gold and I thank my dad for teaching me how to appreciate good beer. It allowed us to adapt to the German culture very quickly.
Darcy: Knowing that you work for the HTC Highroad Cycling Team, and acknowledging the heartbreak that abounds in the area related to the Amgen Tour of California, do you think cycling at Tahoe’s altitude would have affected the pace of the pro peloton the way that it effects many of us? Everyone is affected by altitude, some more than others. It would have all depended on the pace the group was going. If they had the
opportunity to step on the gas, for sure they would have all been feeling the effects. If it ended up being more of a sight seeing pedal, the feeling would not have been as intense. It’s amazing how altitude becomes the norm when you live here and it’s always great to take visitors out for mountain bike ride so you can show off the advantage you have.
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BEST MULTI-DAY ACTIVITIES Beach Club Marina: Swim or paddleboard to China Cove. Rent a bike from the marina bike shop and ride up Donner Summit. When you’re finished, plunge into the lake by leaping off the dock from a high speed run. (Swim tip: skirt the eastern shoreline clockwise to “Bird Poop Rock,” then head South to China Cove and watch the lake’s floor disappear as you swim across one of the deepest parts of Donner Lake. You’ll see huge submersed sandstones, an eerie apparition and occasional wildlife. Trout Creek Aquathon: Warm up in the hot tub, then jump into the lap pool and swim for 15 to 20 minutes straight, then change into your running shoes and run the Nature Loop trail which starts and ends at Trout Creek, where you can finish with some recovery food next door at The Lodge. (Tip: when running the Nature Loop, keep in mind that the first half of this three mile loop is all downhill, so keep some gas in the tank for the return climb.)
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Try something new at Tahoe Donner…
WE DARE YOU!
Re-invent yourself this summer. Set a new goal. Climb a new peak. Run or bike a longer path. Sleep under the stars. Launch into summer fun. Our outdoor experts are ready and waiting to help you to check the next adventure off your list. Flipping through the pages of the 2011 Summer Fun Guide, you’ve seen the list of activities and experiences at your fingertips here in Tahoe Donner. Have you signed your kids up for their first overnight campout? What about day camp, swim lessons, tennis clinics, horseback riding or golf lessons? You don’t have to go far to make your adventure a tradition. On top of the usual slate of engaging summer fun activities, we are introducing a few new surprises and hope you will check them out. Our goal is to continue to create new experiences for you and your family year after year. Like all-spice on a Penzeys spice rack, variety is the spice of life, right?
NEW! Bike Rentals at The Beach Club Marina Tahoe Donner will offer bike rentals every day at The Beach Club Marina from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting June 18. Through Labor Day, bike rentals will be available from the former Day Camp building at the east end of the parking lot. Our bike fleet is stocked with a variety of Giant brand bikes from cruisers and hard tails to full-suspension mountain bikes. We have a full array of options for families, including kid’s bikes, trail-a-bikes and trailers
for little ones. Rentals will be offered by the hour, half-day or full-day. Our experienced bike mechanic staff is 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.
NEW! Robert Cray Concert If music is your thing, you don’t want to miss the legendary Robert Cray Band at Tahoe Donner on Saturday, August 13. You asked for rock, blues and folk, so we are bringing it to you! Tahoe Donner is excited to host this outdoor blues concert. It’s going to be the hot ticket of the summer. Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame this year, and has ties
to iconic favorites like John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull and Eric Clapton. General admission tickets range from $25 – $45. Please visit tahoedonner.com for more details.
NEW! Kid’s Club at Trout Creek This new childcare program kicked off this spring and has been a huge hit for Tahoe Donner members and guests. Drop your child (ages 3 months to 8 years old) off while you work out, enjoy the spa, get a massage or swim laps in the pool. Kids can explore games, puzzles, stories, fitness, crafts and songs in a safe environment. For current rates, pricing and more information, please call Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
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• Chairman’s Hour Party July 22 Shaken or stirred? Bring your dame and enjoy a classy martini cocktail while celebrating the late crooners Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Step back in time and dress in period. Think fedora or cocktail dress, bow tie or white gloves – it is all in good fun! Luck be a lady tonight!
NEW! Water fountains and Puka Dogs at The Golf Course
NEW! Themed Mixers at Tennis Center You don’t have to be Maria Sharapova or Roger Federer to participate in the new mixers at the Tennis Center. You don’t even have to play tennis. All you need is a sense of humor, willingness to meet new people, and a desire to have fun! Each event has a nominal fee and registration is suggested. Visit tahoedonner.com for more details. • Breakfast at Wimbledon July 3 Your presence is requested, wearing your Wimbledon whites, of course. 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. Cheerio! • Sombrero Soiree July 9 Join your amigos and 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.
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Golfers at Tahoe Donner Golf Course will be able to quench their thirst and enjoy a new snack this summer! In an effort to keep golfers hydrated, we installed four new drinking fountains. The fountains were custom made out of rock from the course and will be located near holes 3, 6, 12 and 15. We also ordered a Puka Dog machine, direct from Kuai. For those of you unfamiliar with the Puka Dog, it’s a “hole lot of flavor” Hawaiian style hot dog. Picture a Polish type sausage slathered with gourmet Hawaiian secret recipe relishes and sauces baked together in bread. Deeee-licious! “No lie – these hot dogs are good enough on their own to warrant a trip to the island of Kuai.” - Real Travel Magazine Make a pact with yourself that you won’t break. Summer is here. Whether you decide to meet new friends and neighbors at the tennis center themed events, rent bikes and explore Donner Lake with your out-of-town guests, or dance in the grass to the Robert Cray Band on an August summer night, shift your 2011 summer outlook from good to GREAT! Traditions begin here…
AMANDA BIRCHENOUGH | STAFF Tahoedonner.com is a great reference for ideas of great summer activities, as well as the Summer Fun Guide. Become a fan of Tahoe Donner on Facebook, and receive timely updates about activities, programs and all types of TD news. Subscribe to our Weekly News email updates on our homepage, or if you prefer to speak with one of our team members, you can always call Member Services at (530) 587-9400.
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Tournament. This year we expect to see the very best in competition as homeowners, guests and players from all over Northern California topspin, slice and drive their way to becoming the Grand Slam Champion. Go online to see a complete list of USTA events and leagues here: ustanorcal.com/organization.asp?id=289 Slice and Dice – Top Chef Event – 6 p.m., Friday, June 10 Put down your racket and pick up a knife as you slice, dice and chop your way to win Tahoe Donner’s Top Chef Award. This new summer event is sure to please – especially the stomach! Your entry fee is your best homemade appetizer creation. Cocktails will be available and prizes awarded, so dust off your cookbooks and sign up for the social event of the summer! Second Annual Summer Junior Challenger – June 18 - 19 The next Rafael Nadal or Caroline Wozniacki might be in the draw as we host our Second Annual Junior Challenger. This 18 and under event will feature the very best in the Reno/Tahoe area and beyond as these rising stars look to hone their skills for future glory. Entry is available online at the NorCal USTA website. Entry deadline is Sunday, June 12. Wine Tasting and Game Night – 6 p.m., Friday, June 24 The Tennis Center is excited to host a wine tasting event to remember. This year we will feature a local winemaker as they tantalize our taste buds with their very best. Follow that with a number of organized games and you have an evening of great wine, great friends and great fun. Appetizers and finger food will be provided. Event cost and winemaker will be announced at a later date. Sign up now. World Famous Burger Bash – 3 p.m., Saturday, June 25 The Burger Bash is back and, as always, is a can’t miss event. This Tennis Club-sponsored afternoon starts off with a one hour clinic, two hours of round robin play and is followed by an evening of feasting and socializing as we fire up the BBQ. This round robin/potluck is free to Tennis Club members and $10 for non-members (add $8 for guests). Sneak Peek at July’s Events: Keep an eye on the month of July as we gear up to host pro exhibitions, round robins, the club championships and two new events that will keep Tahoe Donner Tennis at the top of your list of places to be this summer. Don’t forget our full schedule of clinics, camps and lessons for the
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whole family available throughout the month of July at The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. For more information or to sign up call (530) 587-9474 or email tennis@tahoedonner.com. See you on the courts.
IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
EQUESTRIAN CENTER OPENING Summer certainly has been slow to start this year, but conditions permitting, the Equestrian Center plans to open mid-June. Provided the snow finally melts, you will be able to join us for our annual summer Meet and Greet kick-off on Friday, June 17. Stop by and say hello from 5 – 7 p.m. You can meet the horses and staff, take part in games and try your luck at our prize drawings. We will have complimentary hot dogs, s’mores and cold drinks for you to enjoy and free horse trading cards of your favorite mounts.
Rides, Lessons and Horsemanship Camps The Equestrian Center will open for trail rides, pony rides, lessons and horsemanship camps on Saturday, June 18. Hours of operation will be Thursday - Monday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The last ride leaves at 3 p.m. Trail rides are open to anyone at least 7 years old and 48 inches tall. We offer one and two hour ride options. The two hour rides will be available as soon as the trails are cleared of snow. For the younger members of the family, we offer half-hour pony rides with our ponies Cappy, Cookie and Peanut Butter. Horsemanship Camps are offered each week from June 20 – August 22. Anyone 6 and up can also improve their riding skills with our private lessons offered Thursday – Monday for beginner to intermediate levels.
Saturday Night Family BBQ Our always popular family BBQ’s will be held on the following Saturdays: June 25, July 2, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6 and September 3. Starting at 5 p.m. and ending at approximately 7:30 p.m., attendees will arrive for a fun evening of horse-drawn wagon rides, games, crafts and a hearty outdoor dinner. Play a round of horseshoes
or try your hand throwing a rope at the roping station. Bring your camera and get pictures of the family at the fun photo stand and dressup station. Kids can make an ornament or decorate a bandana at the arts and crafts table. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll enjoy a dinner of flame cooked hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers along with a wide selection of toppings. A variety of cheeses, bacon, chili, pineapple, avocados, sautéed mushrooms and more are available to personalize your burger or dog. Baked beans, salad, apple pie and of course campfire s’mores will round out the menu. Afterward the kids can take a swing at the piñata and then compete in a treasure hunt for the Golden Horseshoe. A family water balloon toss finishes off the evening. Our rides are popular and tend to sell out in advance. Reservations are required for all rides and BBQ’s. The office will be open for reservations beginning June 1, so please give us a call at (530) 587-9470. You can also check out more information on pages 6 – 8 in the Summer Fun Guide, or visit tahoedonner.com. We hope to see you soon!
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FRIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 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.
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(Continued from pg. 21) Starting Friday, June 17, the outdoor movie theater opens. “The Late Show” movies are rated PG and PG-13. Family Movie Night and Outdoor Movie Night are free events. Here is the movie schedule for June: June 3: “Planet 51” June 10: “A Bug’s Life” June 17: “Yogi Bear” Late Show: “Transformers” June 24: “G Force” Late Show: “Prince of Persia” For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
THE RECREATION INFO HUT The recreation info hut opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 17. Swing by to sign up for your favorite summer recreation programs. The first Geo-Caching Clinic is offered Friday, June 24, 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. Archery starts Friday, June 17. 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. Monday Night Bingo begins June 27 with the season kick-off. Bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse is a family favorite. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Must show member ID card to play.
Wii Night moves from Sunday to Tuesday nights starting June 28. From 6:30 – 8 p.m., join fellow competitors for a friendly game of Wii. 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 begins Sunday, June 26, with a hike to Sagehen. Bring your family and friends from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina. Cost is $10 per person. Register at The Recreation Information Hut adjacent to the Northwoods Pool or online at shoptd.tahoedonner.com. Daypack Hikes begin Wednesday, June 29, with Donner Lake Rim Trail as the first hike of the season. Enjoy a guided intermediate level hike from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through the summer. Cost is $10 per person. Register at The Recreation Information Hut adjacent to the Northwoods Pool or online at shoptd.tahoedonner.com.
THE LODGE Deck Opening Party at The Lodge Help us celebrate the start of summer at The Lodge on Friday, June 24, with Happy Hour specials all night long in the entire restaurant, live music and complimentary Lodge Punch. For more information, contact The Lodge at (530) 587-9455. (Not good with any other promotions or coupons.) Happy Hour at The Pub Who doesn’t enjoy Happy Hour? Unwind from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday – Thursday. Starting Sunday, June 12, Happy Hour switches to 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday – Thursday. Swing by The Pub for 25 percent off discounts on tasty starters, salads and soups, plus drink specials.
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Wild Wednesdays Enjoy extended Happy Hour promotions all night long for Wild Wednesdays in The Pub through Wednesday, June 29. Special offers and promotions are not valid during holiday periods. For more information, contact The Lodge at (530) 587-9455.
Lunch at The Pub Weather conditions permitting, the Tahoe Donner Golf Course is slated to open Friday, June 17. The Lodge will open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a special menu for golfers in The Pub. For more information, contact The Lodge at (530) 587-9455.
PIZZA ON THE HILL After a few weeks of internal safety renovations to the back of the house, Pizza On The Hill is open and ready for business. The new menu is fantastic! You are not going to believe the new tasty pizza creations. Come on in and check it out. Trivia Night returns Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Swing by from 5 – 6 p.m., Thursday – Monday, for June Happy Hour specials. Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off the entire menu (dinein only). After our long winter, we are attempting to kick off the summer season with our “Is Summer Really Here!?” party on Saturday, June 18. Stop by for Happy Hour specials all night long, live music from 6 – 8 p.m. and great fun! 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)
Stay tuned to Weekly News email blasts and the website for most upto-date info. Or call Pizza On the Hill at (530) 582-9669.
TRUCKEE SPRING FEVER Get your 80s garb and dancing shoes ready for the Glenshire and Truckee Elementary Spring Fever event from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at The Lodge. The evening includes fabulous food, 80s music, plus raffle and live auction with a great list of items to bid on including ski passes, artwork, skis signed by Julia Mancuso and much more. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Get your tickets today at Wild Cherries and/or Genshire and Truckee Elementary Schools.
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timely application to be elected; the board declared Steve Miller and Jay Lempinen elected and the Director Election for 2011 be concluded. These new directors will take office immediately following the June 26, 2011 Annual Meeting. • Annual Membership meeting Agenda: Consensus By consensus the board provided direction to Staff regarding the 2011 Annual Meeting Agenda.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY MAY 21, 2011
• Consent Calendar: Approved 3-0 (Dundas & Knisley Absent) · Corporate Resolution 2011-3 Land Purchase Agreement • Financial Reports: Approved 3-0 (Dundas & Knisley Absent) The board approved the unaudited April preliminary financials. • 2011 Director Election Procedures: Approved 3-0 (Dundas & Knisley Absent) The board approved the 2011 Election Procedures as published to the membership. As provided by the amended Restated Bylaws, if two, but no more than two, eligible candidates have submitted a
• Member Request to Waive Late Fee: Disapproved 3-0 (Dundas & Knisley Absent) The board denied a member’s requests to waive late fees for the 2011 Annual Assessment. • Truckee-Donner Recreations & Park District Bond Measure: Consensus The board was provided with a presentation by the TruckeeDonner Recreation & Park District and Truckee Trails Foundation regarding a proposed taxpayer-funded bond that would pay for trail completion and new aquatics and performing arts centers. By consensus, the board approved their support for the use of $500,000 of TSSA-1 Funds for the construction of a connector trail from Tahoe Donner to Downtown Truckee, if the Bond was approved. The proposed project constructs 1 ½ miles of paved trails. The board will consider a formal resolution in support of the use of TSSA-1 Funds for this project at the June 17, 2011 board meeting.
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• 2030 General Plan Task Force: No Action The board discussed the formation of a new “Adhoc” Committee and took no action. • Tahoe Donner Monument & Way Finding Signage: No Action The board was provided with proposed new signage options for the association. Following discussion, Staff indicated that they would like to further refine cost factors on this proposed project and obtain input from the General Plan Committee and membership prior to final consideration by the board. This item was placed on the June 17, 2011 board agenda for further discussion. • Board Resolution Housekeeping: Approved 3-0 (Dundas & Knisley Absent) The board rescinded the following resolutions that were no longer applicable to association business operations: 2005-4 Golf Course Reservation Policy, 2004-4 Charitable Golf Tournament Policy, 1995-16 Golf Course Tournament Policy, and 1996-7 Property Owner Volunteers’ Entry Upon Common Ground for the Purpose of Clearing Wood & Brush.
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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TAHOE DONNER GREEN CLUB The Tahoe Donner Green Club is introducing a new “Wonders of Nature” family film series on the first Wednesday evening of each month through October, beginning Wednesday, June 1. Featuring segments from the acclaimed BBC series, Planet Earth, big-screen viewings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the central, common area of the Northwoods Clubhouse. You are welcome to come early and get dinner or snacks from Pizza On The Hill and eat as you watch. Film segments to be shown will include Mountains, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Deep Ocean, Shallow Sea, Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water, Seasonal Forests, and Caves.
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And, back by popular demand, Tahoe Donner resident and Sierra College professor, Derek Larson, will lead a new hike featuring the geology, ecology and history of Donner Lake on Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – Noon. Meet at Rainbow Bridge overlook, Old Highway 40 (above Donner Lake) for a brief talk on the geologic origin of the Sierras, including the formation of Donner Lake and its surrounding glacial/volcanic features. We will then hike toward the summit of old Highway 40 to examine some of the common trees and high altitude plant adaptations on this section of the Pacific Crest Trail. For the complete schedule of our summer events, please visit our website at tdgreenclub.org.
SYNC TD SUMMER FUN WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR Tahoe Donner launched its new Google calendar this spring, with the hope of introducing a simple and painless way to import TD activities into your personal Google calendar. With activities bursting at the seams at all of the Tahoe Donner amenities, we created separate Google calendars for each one. You have the option of viewing them together or individually. We also hope this layout will help you plan out your activities and stay in the loop with all things TD.
Viewing options From tahoedonner.com, select the calendar tab at the top of the main page. Once the calendar loads, you will notice the date option in the upper left hand corner. Select the month you would like to view. You can also change the viewing setting from monthly to weekly on the right hand side. The main view should include all of the amenity information merged together. If you select the agenda icon at the top right, you can select individual amenities by clicking the boxes of the calendars you would like to view. You can create your own customized view, depending on what amenity boxes you check.
Importing into your personal calendar You must have a Gmail account and Google calendar created to sync and import TD information. Click on the Google icon at the bottom right of the calendar. You will then be prompted to sign in to your personal Google account, and then asked to select which calendars to add. Once you add the calendars, you will see the information automatically pop-up in your personal calendar. You can also click on individual events and opt to send reminders to yourself about things you would like to attend. We like the way this system works so far, and find it to be easy to sync. We hope you will try it out and start integrating summer fun into your own schedule! TahoeDonner.com |
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Uncontested Candidates Declared Elected Per Bylaws of TDA
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular annual meeting of the members of Tahoe Donner Association, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at 10 a.m., at the Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse (11509 Northwoods Blvd.), Truckee, California.
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In accordance with established election procedures for the 2011 Director's Election, the property owners listed below submitted their names for a seat on the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors and were certified as members in good standing on May 3, 2011, by your Election Committee: • Jay Lempinen • Steve Miller Pursuant to Article VII, Section 5 (d) of the 2004 Amendments to the Restated Bylaws: If two vacancies for election are open and... if two, but no more than two, eligible candidates have submitted a timely application to be elected; those candidates will be immediately declared elected, to take office at the conclusion of the June 26 Annual Membership Meeting and the 2011 Annual Election of Directors shall be concluded upon said declaration.
Therefore, Mr. Jay Lempinen and Mr. Steve Miller are declared elected, the 2011 Board of Directors Election is concluded, and Mr. Lempinen and Mr. Miller will take office upon conclusion of the Annual Membership meeting on June 26, 2011. In light of these circumstances, there will be no election materials sent out this year.
Board of directors welcomes two new members The seasons are changing at Tahoe Donner, and that’s not just a reference to the last vestiges of winter snow. At the association’s annual meeting later this month, the board of directors will say goodbye to two of its members and hello to its new recruits. John Dundas and Don Berryman have contributed countless hours in the service of Tahoe Donner and will be missed on the board for their insights, humor and dedication. Normally an election would be held for those two vacant positions, but members Jay Lempinen and Steve Miller were the only two applicants and win the positions without challenge.
JAY LEMPINEN
Jay knows Tahoe Donner inside out, having worked at the golf course for six years and the ski rental shop for 15 years. In his spare time, he volunteered for the Architectural Standards Committee for six years, including one year as chairman. Until 1990, Jay lived in Petaluma, California, with his wife of 53 years, Jackie, and their three children. He was in food sales for 25 years. For the last five years before retirement, he was managing partner in Sambo’s Restaurant in Novato, California, where he oversaw the efforts of 47 employees. “I have read the general plan, and since the board is going to be concentrating on the elements of that plan in the coming years, it is my goal to join the effort to see that the investments that we make via the general plan are based on sound business assumptions, homeowner benefit and fiscal responsibility,” he says. Steve grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Vassar College (NY) with a degree in Economics. After six winters living and working in the ski towns of Stratton, Sun Valley and Alta, he moved to San Francisco, where he was hired by Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor. In 1982, he moved to Prudential Securities which became Wachovia Securities and is now Wells Fargo Advisors. He oversees private client funds in a manner that he says might be called hedge fund management. Steve has run several marathons and numerous 10k runs and is also an avid mountain biker. He and his wife, Andrea, love to hike and took their 11 year old son on his first hike when he was just 10 days old. That
sense of active adventure was contagious, and Christopher now races on the champion Alder Creek Middle School XC team. Andrea is a PSIA level 3 instructor working at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center and as a PSIA Nordic examiner. Each of them is a member of the Auburn Ski Club. The Millers purchased their Tahoe Donner home in 2002 and moved here full time one year later. “As a board member, I hope to take a close look at TD's summer trail system with an eye to upgrading both the trail bed and the system’s functionality,” he says. “I will encourage the board to have staff analyze the current system with an eye to adding trails which will create a more destination-based map.” Welcome to Jay and Steve, and thank you for your interest in serving Tahoe Donner!
STEVE MILLER
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA Call to Order
Ron Wulff, President
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Welcoming Comments & Presidents Report
Ron Wulff, President
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Treasurers Report
John Dundas, Treasurer
10:10 a.m.
General Manager’s Report & Introduction of Management Team
Robb Etnyre, General Manager
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Questions and Answers
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11:30 a.m.
Election Results & Introduction of New Board Members
Ron Wulff, President
11:50 a.m.
Adjourn
Ron Wulff, President
Noon
*Membership Picnic and Expo Immediately Following Meeting
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Bali
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Germany
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