Tahoe Donner News June 2022

ELECTION INFO + CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS

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THE BUZZ

SUMMER OPENINGS, UPDATES, PROGRAMS + EVENTS 16

JEFF HWANG

TAHOE DONNER’S GOLF PRO

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION 12 EVACUATION MAP CUTOUT 13 WHAT IS A RED FLAG WARNING? 26

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INSIDE THE REPORT:

THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Message From the Quick Calendar Board President

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Head Pro Jeff Hwang swings full circle with a return to his roots

FEATURES

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Emergency Evacuation Map Cutout

Amenity Updates, Programs + Events

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Club Updates

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Tahoe Donner Giving Fund: Your Generous Donations Have Changed Lives

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What is a Red Flag Warning?

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Capital Project Updates

FROM “AFFORDABLE” TO “ACHIEVABLE”

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Briefs

Expanding the concept of housing needs in the North Tahoe-Truckee region

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Board Meeting Recaps

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2022 BOARD ELECTION

Key information and candidate interviews

DANIEL FINEBERG

DEREK MOORE

TAHOE DONNER’S GOLF PRO

Public Safety Outage Management This Summer With NV Energy

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VOLUME 23 | NO. 06

JUNE 2022

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Ali Dickson Derek Moore

Drew Deurlington Kylie Papson

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

David Mickaelian | General Manager dmickaelian@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Todd Martyn-Jones | Director of Finance, Accounting + Business Support tmartynjones@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Communications + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com Steve Turner | Director of Food + Beverage sturner@tahoedonner.com John Groom | Director of Land Management + Open Space jgroom@tahoedonner.com Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Administrative Services arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com

Vice President | Courtney Murrell cmurrell@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Steve Mahoney smahoney@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com Director | Charles C. Wu cwu@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT Dear neighbors, A community is “people with common interest living in a particular area” [MerriamWebster] . At Tahoe Donner, our common interest as neighbors is Sierra mountain living. We all share its enjoyments and challenges.

Community connections happen when neighbors come together. We do this when we enjoy our amenities and join activities, seeing old friends and making new ones. A focus this summer will be on new opportunities to connect. Watch for announcements throughout the summer for both organized and informal events, activities and gatherings.

Tahoe Donner clubs are also a great way to make community connections. There are clubs for golf, bridge, crafts, equestrian, trails and hiking, skiing, karate, quilting, rowing, running, tennis, 4-wheelers and more. Clubs are organized by membervolunteers—neighbors—to bring people together. Club news is included in Tahoe Donner News every month—see page 20 for this month’s updates.

Community strength is built on variety.

Our many clubs, the breadth of amenities and range of activities exemplify the varied interests at Tahoe Donner. We are a mix of full-time residents and second-homeowners, retirees and young families, outdoor enthusiasts and relaxation aficionados.

This mix shapes our character, our charm and our challenges.

Community involvement can be enjoying our natural surroundings, using our amenities, getting involved in governance and participating in surveys, town halls, open houses (a great way to meet people!) and, at this time of year, voting in our election.

Community information is found on the Tahoe Donner website, TahoeDonner.com.

This is your authoritative source for community

information. As mandated by California law and our governing documents, content here provides reliable facts on current information, happenings and standings. For our current roadmap—our five-year strategic plan—visit TahoeDonner.com/strategic-plan.

Community challenges are addressed within our HOA governance structure.

As prescribed by law and our governing documents, Tahoe Donner is member-led, electing member-volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors, which directs the general manager, who manages our staff, who operate our association and amenities.

Members also volunteer to serve on boardappointed committees. Thank you to all our neighbors who volunteer!

Community unity comes with respect for each other as neighbors. As individuals, we have a variety of interests and opinions.

Variety can be divisive if singular interests or opinions are promoted to the detriment of others. When embraced, varied opinions yield better solutions and varied interests make life more interesting and relationships more fulfilling.

Community leadership—our board—is mandated to act in the best interest of Tahoe Donner overall. Campaign season to elect two directors is in full swing.

Opining abounds—it’s part of the process.

Once elected, each director has the same constituency: Tahoe Donner as a whole, without faction.

Candidates, I invite you to reflect on this responsibility, and to explain to us, the voters, how you will balance out our varied interests and opinions.

Members, as you cast your vote, consider how the interests of our entire community will be best served. And focus on what unites us—our mountain community.

Your neighbor, DON KOENES | BOARD PRESIDENT

FEATURED EVENTS HAPPY HOUR WITH THE GM + MEET THE EXECUTIVE CHEF

BINGO NIGHT!

WHEN: June 9 TIME: 4:30-6PM WHERE: Pavilion at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

WHEN: June 20 + 27 TIME: 5-7PM WHERE: Pizza on the Hill

Come meet Chef Matt Hale, General Manager David Mickaelian and other senior staff.

Bring a blanket and join us every Monday night from 5-7PM outside Pizza on the Hill for free bingo games!

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE GREEN

Enjoy Tahoe Donner’s biggest event of the year: two evenings on the lawn listening to music we all love and appreciate.

WHEN: July 2-3 TIME: Doors open at 5PM WHERE: Golf Course Driving Range

JUNE

EVENTS + MEETINGS TUESDAYS

No Corkage Fee at Pizza on the Hill

WEDNESDAYS No Corkage Fee at The Lodge JUNE 2

How to Fix a Flat Tire Clinic at Bikeworks

JUNE 4

19th Annual Truckee Day

JUNE 4

Candidates Virtual Meet + Greet | Election Event

JUNE 4-5

Lifeguard Recertification Class

JUNE 9

How to Adjust Your Shifting Clinic at Bikeworks

JUNE 11

Lifeguard Recertification Class

JUNE 15-19

Chef Matt's Daily Specials Showcase at The Lodge

JUNE 16

How to Adjust Your Brakes Clinic at Bikeworks

JUNE 17

Rec Hut Opens at Northwoods Clubhouse

JUNE 18

Archery Clinics and Lessons Begin

JUNE 18

Equestrian Center Opens + Pony Rides Begin

JUNE 18

Burgers, Bratwurst + Pickleball Bash at Tennis

JUNE 20

Margarita Mondays Begin at Marina Grill

JUNE 23

Routine Bike Maintenance Clinic at Bikeworks

JUNE 24

Election Ballot Meeting + June Board of Directors

Meeting; Mail-in Ballots Must be Received by 5PM

JUNE 24

Water Aerobics Classes Begin at Trout Creek

JUNE 25

Burgers, Bratwurst + Tennis Bash at Tennis

JUNE 26

Election Day + Annual Meeting of Members

JUNE 27

Margarita Mondays at Marina Grill

JUNE 28

Historical Kayak Tours Begin at Marina

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THE REPORT

2 0 2 2 B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S

Election YOUR VOTE MATTERS

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The 2022 Tahoe Donner Board of Directors Election is just around the corner. Four candidates are vying for two open seats. Ballots were mailed on May 25 to the address where you receive your Annual Assessments and should arrive in your mailbox any day now. Mail-in ballots are due to the accounting firm by June 24 at 5PM. In-person ballot return and replacement will be available at Northwoods Clubhouse on June 24 from 9AM-5PM and on June 26 from 10-11:30AM during the Annual Meeting of Members.

Don’t Forget

• Election Day is June 26.

• Your vote will impact the direction of the association. Learn. Ask questions. Vote!

• You must sign the red box on your return envelope if you vote by mail. Unsigned ballots will not be counted.

• If you do not receive your ballot, please call (530) 587-9431 Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM, or email electionscommittee@tahoedonner.com.

Once verified, a new ballot will be issued.

Each property gets one vote. Please work with your co-owners to cast your vote. A complete list of election FAQs can be found at tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

Key Dates

JUNE 4 Candidates Virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom Videoconferencing JUNE 24 Mail-in ballots must be received by the accounting firm by 5PM to be counted (please allow time for mailing) Ballots can be returned or replaced at Northwoods Clubhouse from 9AM-5PM JUNE 26 Election Day and Annual Meeting of Members from 10AM-12PM Ballots can be returned in person at Northwoods Clubhouse from 10-11:30AM

Be Informed About Your Vote

Each candidate has an individual webpage to allow Tahoe Donner members to learn more about their individual positions regarding the future of the association.

To read candidates’ position statements, visit tahoedonner.com/boardelections.

The candidates also responded to a series of questions to help shed light on each candidate’s qualifications, areas of focus and views. To allow comparison of the candidates, their individual, unedited answers are published side-by-side on the following page.

Annual Meeting of Members

JUNE 26 | 10AM-12PM | NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE Visit tahoedonner.com/boardelections for meeting info

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Cheryll Cross

Jim Roth

What have you done, or will you do to prepare yourself to be an effective member of the Board?

What have you done, or will you do to prepare yourself to be an effective member of the Board?

I have proven business experience, both as a tech professional and small business owner. I have been a leader for project teams in the tech industry, and have managed the selection, installation, and implementation of $25+ million projects. I have attended almost every board meeting for the last year, and many of the committee meetings.

As your Board member, I have promoted fair and fiscally responsible solutions using my 35 years of experience in business, law, finance, and real estate, with J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from U.C. Berkeley. During my term, I’ve enhanced my effectiveness by:

If elected to the board, what will be your top three areas of focus?

Financial Discipline - We need to pause and understand the unprecedented changes to the economy, and make prudent choices as to how our association dollars are spent to provide the best value for our investments. Drive true and accurate understanding of costs and income for amenities.

Ensure future amenity improvements are planned with financial discipline.

Controlling operating costs - While we have been focusing almost exclusively for the last year on the new ski lodge project, there have been huge changes to economic conditions that will also affect TD’s financial health, including increasing labor costs, materials, commercial insurance, food and consumables, utilities and inflation. Smart operational choices and IT investments to cut down on overhead should be implemented.

Development of a 5, 10 and 20 year improvement plan for each amenity. Use solicited member input in ranking choices for proritization of projects. Publish to all members so that the process is truly transparent, and members feel involved in the decision making process. In the past voting members were not viewed as the customers, and their satisfaction as to value for assessment dollar has not been the driving force for determining direction for the association. Previous member surveys included 10,000+ voters, and thus have not been the viewpoint of the voting homeowner.

In your opinion, what are Tahoe Donner’s long-term issues? Where do you stand on those issues, and why?

Improving Tahoe Donner amenities in a financially responsible way while keeping assessment increases affordable for all members. Use member’s inputs to provide the best value for the benefit of all members and their families.

• Carefully studying our covenants and bylaws • Serving as Board liaison to the Trails and Open Space, Finance, Covenants, and Architectural Standards Committees, and to the Ski Lodge Task Force • Deepening my understanding of TDA owners through countless conversations with members and staff, reflecting on extensive member input, and bi-weekly meetings with our GM • Completing Community Association Institute Certified Board Leader training

If elected to the board, what will be your top three areas of focus?

As a Board member, I’ve supported many key initiatives of Tahoe Donner, including: • • • • • • • • •

Creation of a Five-Year Strategic Plan Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Trails Master Plan Amenity Repairs and Improvements Increased Member Input Labor Recruitment and Retention Stronger Long-Term Planning Updates to Rules and Enforcement Procedures Corporate Governance Improvements

I will continue to support many initiatives in a second term, including those above and the following three: • Restoring Member Value • Improving Amenity Access and Pricing • Creating a Long-Term Master Plan

In your opinion, what are Tahoe Donner’s long-term issues? Where do you stand on those issues, and why?

The biggest long-term issue facing Tahoe Donner is balancing competing priorities with limited resources in a fair and fiscally responsible way. This challenge is compounded by: • The age of our association and many of our facilities • A doubling of the number of TDA members in recent decades • Owners spending more time in Tahoe Donner, on average I’m advocating for creation of a long-term master plan addressing amenities, trails and open spaces, administrative offices, employee housing, mailboxes, internet service, a third access road, parking and transportation, and long-term funding.

A master plan will help us address long-term needs and wants of our diverse membership in a fair and fiscally responsible way, while fostering our sense of community.

Benjamin Levine

Eric Klein

What have you done, or will you do to prepare yourself to be an effective member of the Board?

What have you done, or will you do to prepare yourself to be an effective member of the Board?

Community Association Institute Certified Board Leader who consistently delivers practical results and effective solutions for the members.

I have both professional and community experience that uniquely position me to be an effective board member. I was founder and CEO of a logistics technology company, and I have led multinational teams to build large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Chair the Trails & Open Space Committee and its predecessor subcommittee, working to protect and improve the members’ #1 recreational priority, 2018-Present • Drove Trout Creek expansion through board approval, modernizing our facility, promoting member enjoyment, addressing overcrowding, 2017-2019 • Co-authored Tahoe Donner campaign reform package, encouraging positive, fair, community-oriented elections, 2020 • Co-authored updated Director Code of Conduct, raising our board’s ethical standards, 2021 • Member of Private Amenity Access Working Group, helping to restore member satisfaction, 2022

If elected to the board, what will be your top three areas of focus?

• Rebuild Our Foundation: Reaffirm the values that make Tahoe Donner such a special place, revitalize our common vision, and revive long-term planning to be responsive to our evolving membership, changing needs, and new conditions.

• Members First Amenity Access: As extensions of our Tahoe Donner homes, our amenities should be as inviting to us as our own living rooms. We must prioritize amenity access policy reform, so that we finally and effectively put members first.

• Prioritize Member Involvement: As a member organization, we need to involve members more meaningfully in our decisions to ensure that our decisions are attuned to member expectations and align with our community’s values and vision.

In your opinion, what are Tahoe Donner’s long-term issues? Where do you stand on those issues, and why?

Our fundamental long-term issue never changes: Preserving and protecting the Tahoe Donner dream.

Two challenges stand out: • Climate Change: Between increasing fire risk, smoke filled summers, and unreliable, diminishing snowfall, climate change is an existential threat to our property, our recreational enjoyment, and Tahoe Donner’s financial health.

In addition, I have experience serving on boards and committees. As a resident of the City of Burlingame, I served on the Downtown Burlingame Improvement District Board, and as a Commissioner for a Public Oversight Committee.

My wife and I have been Tahoe Donner homeowners since 2013, and I have been regularly attending Tahoe Donner Board meetings about the downhill ski project, as well as meeting with Tahoe Donner staff and board members to better understand the complex issues impacting the community as a whole.

If elected to the board, what will be your top three areas of focus?

Downhill Ski Lodge The Downhill Ski Lodge is in dire need of replacement, but it is not the only need. My goal is to ensure that this project moves forward in a way that best minimizes risk to our HOA by creating a risk management plan, as well as a contingency plan to address potential cost overruns.

Wildfire Mitigation Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of our community, and that firmly rests on how we are managing our forest and defensible spaces.

Amenity Relief Tahoe Donner members are the first priority when it comes to member access of our amenities. I believe we should price access in such a way that drives revenue from public access, but does not diminish member access.

In your opinion, what are Tahoe Donner’s long-term issues? Where do you stand on those issues, and why?

Financial Health and Accountability We need transparency and accuracy in all financial reporting so that we have a clear understanding of the costs and revenue from amenities. In addition, we must consider funding for replacement/reserve funds that is not based solely on member assessments.

• Community Relations: No matter what challenges lie ahead, we’re stronger united than divided. Recent years have frayed some of our relationships, contributing to an atmosphere of frustration, polarization, and distrust. Healing this division begins with the leadership I offer: open-minded, consensus oriented, and eager to listen to the full diversity of members.

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FEATURE

Jeff Hwang

TAHOE DONNER’S GOLF PRO

By ALI DICKSON

DEREK MOORE

OUR NEW GOLF PRO HAS KNOWN THE TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE LIKE THE BACK OF HIS HAND SINCE HE WAS 8 YEARS OLD

A Swing of Fate Jeff Hwang was a young boy in the late 1980s when he and his family, who lived in San Mateo, purchased their Tahoe Donner vacation home. They bought into the association for the typical amenities – skiing, hiking, swimming. While they enjoyed the outdoors, golf was never a sport the Hwang family played. One fateful day while at the Trout Creek Recreation Center, though, Jeff was introduced to both a new hobby and future career on the greens.

“When I was seven-ish with my parents at the Rec Pool, I got a little bored and ended up walking by the driving range. Pete Smith, the director of golf instruction at the time, happened to pull me aside and convince me that I should try to golf. He put a golf club in my hand and gave me a free lesson. Seeing something that impressed him, I suppose, he sent me to the side of the golf course and got me in touch with Bruce Towle, who was the head golf professional at the time. From there, I fell in love with the game.”

Gaining the Skills

Future Junior Golf Opportunities Not only is the golf course in the best shape it’s been in for decades, but Jeff has plans in future seasons to improve the junior golf school as well.

“In future years, my goal is to build a bigger golf academy and have a bigger junior program. It’s a personal goal because junior golf is my story and how I got my start. If it wasn't for Bruce and Pete, there's no chance I'd have picked up a golf club in my life. You really can find your career or your passion here in any of our amenities.

Your child could just find their passion and turn it into a career.”

Jeff was originally a hockey player, but golf quickly became a staple in his life. “For two months every summer from when I was 12 years old to a high school graduate, I played every day on this golf course. It was my summer safe haven. Plus, I've worked on and off here since I was 16 – there's not one job on this golf property that I haven't done. When I graduated, I went to college for a couple of years, competing but not really enjoying the game. I realized I wasn’t good enough to play professional golf but still wanted to be in the business.”

While briefly returning to Tahoe Donner, Jeff felt the need to continue his golf education. “I headed down to San Diego to the Golf Academy of America. I graduated with the President's Award and as valedictorian, then did a lot of interning at Fujikura, Titleist and TaylorMade. After that, I got the opportunity to go over to PGA West Golf Academy for three years. I learned from the great instructors at PGA West. Then, at Indian Wells Golf Resort, I worked under Joe Williams, who is a multiple-time Troon Golf Professional of the year and a great mentor.”

Returning a Pro Learning from highly skilled professionals and a variety of jobs helped to advance Jeff in his career, but his end game never veered far from his home course. “Joe Williams helped me find a job closer to home as the first assistant at Red Hawk in Reno, which turned into head golf professional over three and a half years. After corporate golf settings for another three and a half years, I wanted something that was a little more personal. I took a job at Petaluma Golf & Country Club in Northern California.” Once the pandemic hit in 2020, he set his sights back on the greens at Tahoe Donner, and the rest is history.

Jeff has been quick to reestablish old relationships and create new ones. The life of a golf professional is anything but calm, but when you work where you play, it becomes a whole lot easier to embrace the lifestyle. From a fateful golf swing as a child to instruction under PGA masters to a destined return to the place that started it all, Jeff reflects, “It's really full circle for me. I took this job over other positions because this place matters to me, because it's where I got my start. Some of the members I've known since I was seven or eight. This course – Tahoe Donner’s course – is home.”

A Great Game Calls for Great Gear If you’re looking to elevate your game this season, take advantage of top-of-the-line Callaway Golf gear stocked right in Tahoe Donner’s Pro Shop. “Our partnership with Callaway allows us to get the newest gear in your hands quickly. We will have all new gear in the shop every year to help you play a high-quality game!” On top of the best products in the industry, look for personalized Tahoe Donner golf balls, gloves and more.

Learn more about golf opportunities on page 17 and at tahoedonner.com/golf.

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THE REPORT

FROM “AFFORDABLE” TO “ACHIEVABLE”

EXPANDING OUR CONCEPT OF HOUSING NEEDS IN THE NORTH TAHOE-TRUCKEE REGION

By THE MOUNTAIN HOUSING COUNCIL When the Mountain Housing Council (MHC) was formed in 2017, the first task for the 25+ partners was to expand the definition of housing beyond the traditional concept of “affordable housing.”

Affordable, or low-income, housing is reserved for those who make less than 80% of the area median income (AMI), which does not cover most of our workforce. “Achievable housing,” as MHC defined it, reflected a framework that embodied the range of unmet housing needs in the region – from homelessness to middle-income salary earners – and not just the lowest wage earners. By focusing on an expanded definition, the hope was that the region could better address a diversity of household needs and create additional opportunities across the economic spectrum of our community. The upper limit of Achievable Housing would be dictated by an annual housing needs assessment, since market forces and AMI change frequently.

In 2021, the MHC housing needs assessment highlighted that this new category of those making up to 120% of the AMI was now the greatest need. This shift was, in part, due to the pandemic, which led to an influx of remote workers buying homes, a number of long-term rentals being sold and a new, highly competitive rental market, in addition to the ongoing issue of rising construction costs. As local workforce is pushed out of the area, it can cause a domino effect, where businesses shut down and the area lacks enough labor for critical work, such as new housing construction.

Unfortunately, the majority of federal and state subsidy programs only provide financial support for housing programs that serve households earning no more than 80% AMI, excluding middleincome salary earners. As a result, MHC partners have dug into state and federal legislative and lobbying efforts, working to help educate legislators about the unique housing challenges in tourism-based regions like ours for those who earn up to 195% AMI, with partners hoping that, one day, subsidy programs might be expanded to provide financial support for programs that serve all of local workforce who cannot find housing here.

Below are some of the projects and programs that MHC partners have been working on over the past five years to further achievable housing: • Tracking achievable local housing project progress in the region • Introducing a process that can support housing readiness, titled “Achievable Housing for All,” which involves identification of land parcels, jurisdictional general plans, local actions, programs and funding to assist developers in unlocking housing on those parcels • Setting a regional housing agenda and doing the groundwork to help create a framework of capacity that will be necessary for all the moving parts to come together to support the community and developers in the housing process (noted “the HUB”) • Raising funds for housing solutions and exploring local housing trust options • Researching and developing white papers and policy recommendations on a number of housing topics, including barriers to obtaining achievable housing (such as fees) • Providing educational speakers to the public on important topics such as fire resilient, affordable housing construction materials, cohousing and more • Providing resources to help connect renters with available housing • Finding better ways to communicate with and incentivize second homeowners to rent to local workers • Partnering with business owners and other employers to support housing solutions for local workforce • Helping to develop and push for more affordable/achievable housing units • Working with partners to create a Temporary Community Housing pilot program

By MHC partners coming together to collaborate on a number of projects and initiatives, the hope is that, as a community, we can chip away at producing the change necessary for housing to become truly achievable.

Learn more at mountainhousingcouncil.org.

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THE REPORT

PUBLIC SAFETY OUTAGE MANAGEMENT THIS SUMMER WITH NV ENERGY LEARN HOW YOUR COMMUNITY IS WORKING TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR HOME SAFE THIS SEASON The welcome of summer coincides with the entrance of wildfire season in California. To keep your home safe, the Truckee Donner Public Utility Department (TDPUD) works with NV Energy to manage wildfire safety power outages. TDPUD is a transmission dependent utility of NV Energy; this means that power is not generated locally and TDPUD relies on NV Energy's transmission system for our electrical supply. While NV Energy's reliability is generally good, transmission outages do occur and are beyond TDPUD's control.

During the summer and fall months, outages are caused primarily by thunderstorms where dry ground fuels, high winds and lightning are present; animals getting into TDPUD's electrical equipment; and operational changes for wildfire mitigation.

ISSUING AN ALERT

If an NV Energy Wildfire Safety Power Outage Management (PSOM) wildfire safety outage is foreseeable, such as with a severe weather forecast or Red Flag Warning, TDPUD will alert customers directly between 48 to 24 and again between 12 and 4 hours in advance before NV Energy shuts off power through their PSOM program.

TDPUD encourages all customers to ensure that it has your up-to-date contact information by visiting tdpud.org and clicking “MyAccount/SmartHub” or by calling (530) 587-3896.

Once extreme wildfire danger has passed, NV energy is committed to restoring transmission power no later than 24 hours, and TDPUD will restore power no more than 12 hours after restoration from NV Energy.

However, while it is possible that restoration could occur more quickly, it is important to note that instances like long-duration storms or multiple storms can create outages that could last many days.

One factor that impacts restoration is visibility. When systems are down during nighttime hours or when there is smoke, NV Energy cannot fly helicopters to speed up restoration, and TDPUD’s efforts are also impacted. For safety, both NV Energy and TDPUD must be able to see their systems to visually inspect that wildfire ignition is not a threat if power were to be restored.

If a PSOM is initiated after dusk or when visibility is poor, use of helicopters to inspect the infrastructure will be delayed, extending the inspection and timeline toward reenergization.

STAY IN THE KNOW

Everyone needs to be prepared for wildfire season and extended power outages. In addition to NV Energy PSOM, other wildfire safety practices are leading to more and

longer power outages during wildfire season.

To find more information and get alerts during PSOM events, there are multiple ways to stay informed: • Update customer contact information through tdpud.org or (530) 587-3896 • Sign up for TDPUD Nixle alerts by texting TDPUD to 333111 • Visit tdpud.org/wildfire-safety for more information and follow Truckee Donner Public Utility District on social media like Facebook and Twitter • Stay tuned for the TDPUD’s launch this summer of their new Outage Management System, which will allow customers to sign up for customized outage notifications To learn more about PSOM through TDPUD, visit tdpud.org/psom.

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Daily through late October | 7:30AM-8PM

MONDAYS | 5-7PM June 20-Sept. 5

Bring a blanket and join the excitement with free weekly bingo games.

Season: June 18-Sept. 5 Time: 10-11:30AM, 12:30-2PM Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Cost: Member $25, Guest $30

CLINICS + PROGRAMS

PRIVATE ARCHERY LESSONS

BURGERS, BRATWURST + PICKLEBALL BASH

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 | 3PM Join the Pickleball Club for a full afternoon that includes a warmup clinic from our certified teaching staff, roundrobin play and a BBQ and potluck feast.

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BINGO NIGHT!

A basic safety/skills clinic followed by friendly competition and games geared toward kids ages 7 and older.

The Tennis Center is in full swing with fun events and informative clinics. Programs fill up fast – sign up early! See the tennis calendar for all events and programs at tahoedonner.com/tennis.

Age: 5-17 Time: 2-5PM Days: Monday-Friday | June 20-Aug. 19 Cost Per Hour: Member $18, Guest of Member $20

Join in the fun with archery, geocaching, bocce ball, horseshoes, sand volleyball and more.

ARCHERY CLINICS

Daylight and conditions permitting

Future tennis stars can immerse themselves with up to three hours of daily instruction and play-based learning throughout the summer. Highly trained staff help bring out the passion for this great sport, while a flexible schedule ensures plenty of time for other activities.

Space is limited; call (530) 587-9474 for information or register on ShopTD.

JUNE 17-SEPT. 5: Daily | 9AM-5PM

For kids ages 7-11. Adventure Days are filling fast; for more information, visit tahoedonner.com/adventure-days.

HOURS OF OPERATION

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TENNIS CENTER

Tennis clinics and programs take place throughout the summer and focus on improving a wide range of tennis skills while enhancing overall health and fitness. For more info, see tahoedonner.com/tennis.

RECREATION HUT

Cost: Tennis Club FREE, Member $10, Guest of Member $18 Registration: (530) 587-9474 or tennis@tahoedonner.com

BURGERS, BRATWURST + TENNIS BASH

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 | 3PM Join the Tennis Club for a full afternoon that includes a warmup clinic from our certified teaching staff, round-robin play and a BBQ and potluck feast.

Cost: Tennis Club FREE, Member $10, Guest of Member $18 Registration: (530) 587-9474 or tennis@tahoedonner.com tahoedonner.com/tennis

Enjoy a private one-hour basic safety/skills clinic geared toward kids ages 7 and older. Bring your family for a maximum of three people per private lesson.

Season: June 18-Sept. 5 Time: 2:30PM or 3:30PM Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Cost: Member $45, Guest $55

ROCK CLIMBING CLINICS

Climbers of all levels are welcome to a challenging and fun morning of rock climbing with professional guides on Donner Summit. All equipment and transportation provided.

Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM Days: Saturdays | June 25, July 9, July 2, Aug. 6 Cost: Member $90 per Person, Guest $95 per Person At the time of press, many recreation programs were full. If you would like your child on a waitlist, please contact recreation@tahoedonner.com. We will need the child’s name, day of program and contact number. tahoedonner.com/rec-hut

All prices, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please visit tahoedonner.com for the latest information.

GOLF COURSE

BEACH CLUB MARINA

HOURS OF OPERATION Daily | 7AM-7PM

BOOKING TEE TIMES

Members wishing to book a tee time at Tahoe Donner Golf Course can log in to the ForeTees reservation system or call (530) 587-9443. Members can also reserve tee times for guests of members. Find the reservation system at tahoedonner.com/golf.

CLINICS + JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOL

Golf clinics for those 6 and up are approximately one hour and run weekly through Sept. 6. Limit six students. Junior golf school offers practice with full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, rules and etiquette. See tahoedonner.com/golf for more info.

HOURS OF OPERATION

THROUGH SEPT. 5: Daily | 7AM-9PM SEPT. 6-OCT. 2: Daily | 8AM-7PM Conditions permitting

WATER KIDS CLUB

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

WEDNESDAYS-FRIDAYS | 11AM-2PM Starting June 29 Not available during the week of July 4.

Beginner to intermediate sailors ages 9-16 learn sailing skills in small classes.

FRIDAYS | 3-5PM Starting June 24

Participants ages 6 and older with good swimming skills will be introduced to a variety of water-oriented activities such as swimming, windsurfing and more.

At the time of press, Water Kids Club is sold out. Learn more on the web.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Take your game to the next level.

Tahoe Donner’s teaching pros are available for private golf lessons throughout the season. Call the Pro Shop at (530) 587-9443.

GOLF SHOP

Check out the Pro Shop for stateof-the-art Callaway Golf gear. With experienced and knowledgeable Golf Pro Jeff Hwang to help you determine what works best for you, improve your game like never before! tahoedonner.com/golf

CAMPGROUND OFFICE HOURS

Daily through Sept. 11 | 9AM-5PM Reserve your stay at ReserveAmerica.com. tahoedonner.com/campground

HISTORICAL KAYAK TOURS

TUESDAYS | 8AM Starting June 28 Participants must be ready by 7:45AM; not available during the week of July 4.

Explore Donner Lake by kayak! Your guide will present information on the history of the lake and interesting facts about the surrounding area and its inhabitants.

BOAT LAUNCH POLICIES

Vessels launched at Beach Club Marina must be registered with Tahoe Donner.

Vessel registration, proof of insurance and a release of liability waiver are required to get a sticker. For more info, visit tahoedonner.com/marina.

Boat owners are required to do a selfinspection of their boat and get their Donner Lake sticker from the Truckee Police Department. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/boat-inspection.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

A shuttle service from the Truckee High School parking lot to the Beach Club Marina will be provided every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 24 to Sept. 5 from 11AM-5PM. A July 4 shuttle will run from 11AM-11PM. There is no pickup or drop-off time – just constant loops.

The shuttle cannot transport kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. Please drop these items off at the marina and drive back to the Truckee High School to shuttle. No pets are allowed at the marina or on the shuttle bus.

There will not be a shuttle service on Aug. 26. tahoedonner.com/marina

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THE BUZZ: AMENITIES CONTINUED

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

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HOURS OF OPERATION

PONY RIDES

JUNE 18-SEPT. 25: Saturday-Sunday | 9AM-3PM

GYM: Daily | 6AM-9PM

LAP POOL: Daily | 6AM-7:45PM

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SPAS + SAUNA: Daily | 6AM-8:45PM

BOARDING

RECREATION POOL: Daily | 10:15AM-7PM*

Daily through Oct. 16

No lifeguards on duty; swim at own risk.

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*Reservations required for the Rec Pool from July 1-10 on shop.tahoedonner.com.

SWIM + GYM STICKER REQUIRED

Swim and/or gym stickers are required for anyone under age 18 if unsupervised by an adult.

These programs are for minors only.

Any person between age 9-17 must present a signed waiver if unaccompanied by a parent/guardian.

Schedule an appointment by emailing troutcreek@tahoedonner.com to ensure safe and proper use of the equipment and administer a swim test.

SWIM TEAM

Swimmers ages 6-15 demonstrating Level 5 or higher skills are invited to join the Trout Creek Tiger Sharks, Tahoe Donner’s recreational swim team. We combine fun and fitness as participants develop core skills in all four racing strokes. New this year: an advanced group and a beginner/intermediate group.

Time: 7:15-8AM Advanced, 8-8:30AM Beginner/Intermediate Days: Monday-Friday Cost per Weeklong Session: Member $79, Guest $94

PRIVATE + SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS FITNESS CLASSES

A flowy singletrack trail, a sunrise paddle, a run in the sunshine… Maintain your fitness this summer at the Rec Center!

Improve your mountain biking with one of our spin classes or find that paddleboarding core strength with a yoga class. Squeeze the most out of your summer with the progress you make at the Trout Creek Rec Center.

LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION

A lifeguard recertification class will take place on June 11 from 9AM-4PM. $45 per class. Learn more on the web.

WATER AEROBICS

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Our water aerobics classes target beginners and intermediates and focus on cardiovascular conditioning using interval segments.

Season: June 25-Aug. 28 Days + Times: Monday, Wednesday + Friday 9-10AM, Saturday + Sunday 9:30-10:30AM Cost: Member $14, Guest $18 Daily Access Fee applies for Water Aerobics classes

Private (individual) and semi-private (2-3 students*) lessons last 20 minutes and allow kids or adults to develop swimming skills at their own pace under the guidance of a patient instructor.

Season: June 20-Aug. 12 Time: 8:30-10:10AM (various times) Cost per private lesson (individual): Member $55, Guest $65 Cost per semi-private lesson (2-3 students): Member $60, Guest $70 *Bring a buddy! If your swimmer has siblings, relatives or friends with similar water ability, they can learn together in a semi-private lesson. Register just one participant with the understanding the lesson will be for two or three swimmers at most. Students in a semi-private lesson may be no more than one ability level apart. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/aquatics.

At the time of press, many aquatics programs were sold out. If you would like your child on a waitlist, please contact aquatics@tahoedonner.com. We will need the child’s name, week of program and contact number.

Boarding season is open. Our 12-by24-foot partially covered pipe corral paddocks are available and include daily cleaning, watering and feeding.

Deluxe paddocks are also available.

BASIC 12X24 PADDOCK

MEMBER NON-MEMBER MONTHLY $479 $629 WEEKLY $149 $219 DAILY $34 $54

DELUXE 24X24 PADDOCK

MEMBER NON-MEMBER MONTHLY $639 $819 WEEKLY $184 $261 DAILY $44 $64

tahoedonner.com/equestrian

SUMMER CAMPS Set your child up for a summer filled with adventure and learning! Most camps are sold out; please check availability on the web. tahoedonner.com/summercamps

NORTHWOODS POOL HOURS OF OPERATION JUNE 25-AUG. 14: Daily | 11:30AM-5PM

AUG. 21-SEPT. 5: Weekends + Holidays | 11:30AM-5PM Conditions permitting Northwoods Pool is a private amenity open exclusively to Tahoe Donner members and their guests. A Daily Access Fee is required for entry. tahoedonner.com/aquatics

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International Karate League (IKL) is a modified Shorin Ryu style founded in 1958 by Walter Nishioka, Shihan. Shihan is the founder and chief instructor of IKL. He was born and raised in Hawaii and continues to teach and monitor IKL activities and classes.

The club is currently open to new membership for adults and children 10 and older. No experience necessary.

Possible exceptions for younger-aged children pending the membership of older siblings/parental involvement.

LOCATION: Trout Creek Rec Center DATES: Thursdays and Saturdays TIMES: 4-5PM Beginners; 5-6PM Intermediate/Advanced

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• Ages 10+ • TD residents and limited guests

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

• Full: TD residents • Associate: Limited guests • Social: Family of club members who wish to participate in club events

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• Drop in and observe or participate in classes prior to joining, OR • Contact Suz Field Sensei at IKLdojo.TD@gmail.com

CRAFTING CLUB The Crafting Club will hold its first meeting at 6PM on Thursday, June 16 at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Email tdcraftingclub@gmail.com to learn more.

JUNIOR GOLF CLUB

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB

Summer is here, and the golf course is calling! Come join the Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club. Open to ages 7 through 17, it is a venue where kids get to play the course without parental involvement. Meet at the practice green to play putting and pitching games every Thursday beginning June 23. Then, we head out to play a nine-hole scramble. For the younger kids, there will be adult drivers to ferry players from green to tee.

We have finally put away our skis because the lifts shut down on us, but we have plenty on our calendar for this summer. Our Tour de Truckee bike ride is on June 15, and we will enjoy the Concert on the Green together on July 3. We’ll be kayaking this summer, too!

TDJGC members pay a special $15 per-round green fee. Membership packages are in the Pro Shop. Annual membership dues are $10, which help offset the costs of snacks and drinks.

We are planning to bring back our ice cream social as well as our Annual TDJGC Championship tournament.

Call the Pro Shop before Wednesday of each week at (530) 587-9440, ext. 3, and ask to be placed on the tee sheet for the junior club. We will create pairings based on similar age and/ or experience. Beginners to scratch golfers are all welcomed.

If you have any questions, feel free to email rslai@comcast.net or call (530) 582-0673.

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB The snow is gone, and it is time to start riding. We will have our monthly club meetings at the Alder Creek Adventure Center on the third Saturday through October. The meeting will include a club ride that day as well. To learn more about meetings and join, go to tdmtb.club.

Get ready for our annual ride by signing up or renewing now. We had a fantastic turnout last year with many terrific prizes, including a new Fox 34 factory fork. On Aug. 13, we will have our annual barbecue, poker ride and prizes. We are excited to have a fun summer and are looking forward to seeing you on the trails!

RUNNING CLUB The snow is melting, and the Tahoe Donner Running Club is ready to run on Tahoe Donner trails. Meet us at 5:30PM at the Alder Creek Adventure Center every Thursday through the summer. All abilities welcome! More information at tdrunclub.com.

Come join the fun at tdski.com.

TD 9-HOLERS CLUB We are ready for the summer! We were “spring loaded,” in fact, with a series of three preseason clinics.

These clinics covered golf fitness, the mental game and using the rules to your benefit.

Spring social events included happy hour in the Pro Shop and our Spring Brunch. Mulligan sales, which fund our community donations, also began at the Spring Brunch, and we enjoyed a prize drawing.

Tahoe Donner has three active golf clubs; we coordinated with the men’s and women’s 18-hole clubs for a Golf Season Welcome at The Lodge. This get-together provided existing and prospective members a chance to learn about and meet members from all TD golf clubs.

We’re welcoming many new members and returnees to our club this year.

We hold a focused orientation session for new members, and, during summer league play, our starters group newer golfers with helpful club veterans.

Highlights for the summer will include Twilight Play evenings with our guests, our summer tourney/ luncheon in July and our club championship/banquet in August. Our friendly, supportive club is a great way to meet super gals and improve your game through easy-to-fit-in, inclusive 9-hole play. For club information, email td9hole@gmail.com.

4-WHEELERS CLUB

The club held a four-wheel drive (4WD) Skills Day at Carson City’s Prison Hill on April 30. The event included 15 vehicles and their crews learning the ropes of driving off road. We learned about 4WD modes, sway bar disconnects, lockers and winching. We also practiced running in sand and steep hills while treading lightly. It was a great day! Thanks to all the participants and to instructors Don Schellenberg, John Briggs and Daria and Dean Eppley!

MEN’S GOLF CLUB Our new season kicked off with a celebration of last season – the TD Cup was played April 29-30 at Eagle Vines and Rancho Solano Golf Courses under perfect conditions.

Established over 10 years ago, the TD Cup is a season-long points competition rewarding members for participation and performance in a wide variety of club events, offering the top 14 qualifiers the opportunity to participate in a Ryder’s Cup-style golf tournament. Congratulations to Keith Williams for playing often and well last year, earning the title of 2021 TD Cup Champion. TDGC Head Pro Jeff Hwang led a strong Red Team while Course Superintendent Ram Sena led an equally strong Blue Team; so equal in fact that, when all was said and done, the tournament ended in a tie. Well done by all who played!

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With membership input, we’ve planned at least two runs per month with one of the monthly runs on the weekends for our weekend warriors.

June runs include Babbitt Peak Fire Lookout (easy and scenic), Secret Canyon (tough rock crawling) and Peavine Mountain (easy and scenic).

You must be a member to see the schedule at TD4wheelers.org and to register for the runs. Membership is only $10 per year.

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Contact Michael O’Connell at oconnell@tdgolf.gmail.com for more information and to join immediately.

• Locally owned HVAC Company The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club has been sewing blocks for a donations quilt. We didn’t have a theme for our first try – we just told everyone to make some blocks. We are pleasantly surprised at the outcome. The ladies brought in over 50 blocks to donate for this sampler quilt, and the blocks have fit together beautifully. We will finish sewing the quilt during our June meetings. The focus for May was to make more pillows for The Gene Upshaw Memorial Cancer Center, always a fun group project. For more information, contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB We are already dreaming of tacos and margaritas, as Baja Vacation will be the theme for our Guest Day Tournament on Tuesday, July 26. Each member can invite up to three guests, so put your team together soon.

Thanks to Leslie Kahn for organizing this much-anticipated event.

Our entire list of activities and golf schedule can be found on our website at tdwomengolf.org. For more information about our club or to join, email us at tdwgclub@gmail.com.

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DINING The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an awardwinning neighborhood bistro with plenty of outdoor seating and spectacular views. Experience a hand-picked wine selection and craft cocktail menu as well as local and organic meat and produce.

Order dinner, drinks and desserts the whole family is sure to enjoy.

HOURS

DINNER: Through June 30 Wednesday-Sunday | 4:30-8:30PM

Even more – while you’re enjoying fresh pizza and a local drink, check the web to find out when the whole family can play bingo, trivia and cornhole!

HOURS

Friday-Tuesday | 4-8PM

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

Got a bottle of wine at home that would pair perfectly with your favorite pizza? Great news – we are waiving corkage fees every Tuesday at Pizza on the Hill.

TO-GO ORDERS

Place a to-go order by calling (530) 582-9669 or come on in and grab a drink at the bar while we prepare your meal.

CHEF MATT’S DAILY SPECIALS SHOWCASE June 15-19

Join us for a week of delicious specials as Chef Matt shares a new and exciting entrée each day!

GOLFERS HAPPY HOUR Daily | 2-4PM

Starting July 1 Wednesday-Sunday | 4:30-9PM

Golfers are invited to The Pavilion for daily drink specials during golf season.

Learn more on the web.

Make a dinner reservation online at OpenTable.com or call (530) 587-9455.

NO CORKAGE WEDNESDAYS

Bar opens at 4PM for drinks only

Pizza on the Hill is serving up a fresh menu with delicious options for everyone, including a range of pizzas, handmade pastas, appetizers, summer salads and more.

With the GM to learn more from your general manager and senior staff.

BREAKFAST: Daily | 8-11AM Drinks and limited breakfast options for golfers at Tee Nine Grill LUNCH: Daily | 11AM-4PM Lunch and Bar Service on The Pavilion, behind The Lodge

Bring your own bottle of wine and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Wednesdays.

SUMMER MENU DEBUT

Summer is in full swing, so get a taste of the season with The Lodge’s summer menu debut on June 22!

BEVERAGE CART: Daily | 10AM-6PM Hours subject to change

HAPPY HOUR

MEET THE EXECUTIVE CHEF + HAPPY HOUR WITH THE GM

Before a great dinner at The Lodge, enjoy specials in the Pub from 4:30-6PM Wednesday-Sunday.

Thursday, June 9 | 4:30-6PM

Meet new Executive Chef Matt Hale while attending the upcoming Happy Hour

Wednesday-Sunday | 4:30-6PM

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Swimmers can enjoy poolside lunch, snacks, specialty beverages and cocktails from Marco Polo Grill at the Trout Creek Recreation Center.

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MEMBER SERVICES

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Beach Club Marina 587-9460 Bikeworks 582-9694 Campground 587-9462 Cross Country Ski 587-9484 Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 Equestrian Center 587-9470 Forestry 587-9432 Golf Course 587-9443 The Lodge 587-9455 Recreation Hut 587-9413 Snowplay 587-9437 Tennis Center 587-9474 Trails 582-9672 Trout Creek Rec Ctr 587-9437

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

Giving Fund Marcia Argyris tdgf@tahoedonner.com

Covenants Don Ermak covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

Long-Range Planning (formerly General Plan) Jim Beckmeyer lrpc@tahoedonner.com

Elections Nan Carnal electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

Trails and Open Space Benjamin Levine tos@tahoedonner.com

Finance John Dundas financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com

9-Holers Women's Golf Coral Cavanagh td9hole@gmail.com Bridge Lynn Cordner lynn.cordner@gmail.com Crafting Terry Chang tdcraftingclub@gmail.com

The Marina Grill at the Beach Club Marina offers grill items, wraps, salads, ice cream and an assortment of other tasty snacks. Soft drinks, beer, wine, tropical cocktails and limited spirits menu also available.

HOURS

Daily through Oct. 2 | 11AM-6PM

Limited food selection through June 16; snack and beverage options only from Sept. 6-Oct. 2.

Equestrian Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com Hiking Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Junior Golf Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net Karate Suz Field IKLdojo.TD@gmail.com

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Limited Abilities Persons’ Golf Mike Srago msrago@comcast.net Men’s Golf Brian Gauny briang@merithr.com

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MEMBER FEEDBACK

Help improve the overall association.

Submit your comments and concerns via our online form on the member portal or at tahoedonner.com/feedback.

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YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HAVE CHANGED LIVES!

By THE TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND Our 2022 scholarship recipients are being finalized and will be announced very soon. In the meantime, we’ve looked back at three of our past recipients from the class of 2019, all of whom are the first generation in their families to attend college. We all get to smile as they tell us about their plans for the future.

MARIELA

ARTURO

FATIMA

Mariela, the youngest of six children, graduated from North Tahoe High School.

Mariela received a Tahoe Donner Impact Scholarship and is now majoring in psychology at Chico State. An extremely hard worker, she is currently taking seven classes and is on track to graduate in December 2022, which is a semester early!

Mariela is interested in the behaviors of all age groups, but she especially mentioned her recent class in child and adolescent psychology. She will be doing an internship in psychology through Chico State during her final semester and intends to enter a master’s program in the fall of 2023. She calls our TDGF’s anonymous donor “an angel sent from heaven” and wants all of us to know how appreciative she is. This summer, Mariela will be joining the Tahoe Donner family as a worker in the children’s day camps. We are all proud of Mariela!

Arturo is a Truckee High School graduate who also received an Impact Scholarship.

A junior at the University of Nevada, Reno, Arturo is majoring in early childhood education. He scheduled all his coursework on Tuesdays and Thursdays so he could keep his full-time job (working the five other days of the week) as the foreman at the main golf course in Olympic Valley. A role model of work ethic, Arturo is the first to arrive at 6:30AM to supervise a landscaping crew. Arturo loves his college classes, and, following his student teaching, he will have his teaching credential by December 2024. His dream job is to work as a K-3rd grade teacher at Truckee Elementary School. He credits our TDGF scholarship for helping him lower his student loan debt and expresses sincere gratitude for the financial support.

Fatima, a Truckee High School graduate, just turned 21 and is a junior at CSU Stanislaus. Her major is Spanish, and she is on track to earn her teaching credential.

When she finishes her coursework for graduation in the summer of 2023, Fatima intends to enroll in a teacher credentialing program, hopefully at CSU Stanislaus, and eventually pursue a high school teaching job. Her goal is to be a role model for other students who are the first in their families to attend college. She credits Craig Rowe, an English teacher at Truckee High, for inspiring her to continue with her education, and she is determined to carry on this work. Fatima says that she wants to become a teacher “who inspires students to attend college like Mr. Rowe did for her.”

She is anxious to expose other students to the many opportunities that higher education brings.

WHY WE GIVE

“We feel a special responsibility to support the Truckee area in being a vibrant and diverse community with opportunities for all. We appreciate being able to contribute to the TD Giving Fund, as they do all the leg work in finding worthy partners to help make this a reality.”

– Jim and Marie Colbert, Tahoe Donner homeowners The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary taxdeductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our webpage at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee.

We thank and are grateful for our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continuing support.

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WHAT IS A RED FLAG WARNING?

By THE TRUCKEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches to alert the public of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity beyond the fire agency’s ability to stop.

WHAT SHOULD YOU KEEP IN MIND DURING A RED FLAG WARNING?

A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events that may result in extreme fire behavior within 24 hours. A Fire Weather Watch is issued when weather conditions could exist in the next 12-72 hours.

A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert, and during these times, extreme caution is urged by all residents. Even a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

• Don’t use equipment or machinery that gets hot or creates a spark, such as a chainsaw

The types of weather patterns that can cause a watch or warning include:

• To receive a Red Flag Alert and other emergency alerts from the Truckee Police Department and Truckee Fire Protection District, please sign up for CodeRED alerts by visiting truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness

• Never mow or trim dry grass on a Red Flag Warning Day (on days that aren’t hot or windy, mow before 10AM)

• All open flames are prohibited within the boundaries of the Truckee Fire Protection District (this includes gas flames and other outdoor cooking devices normally exempted under the District’s Seasonal Burn Ban Ordinance)

• If you see any violation of these guidelines during an active Red Flag Warning, do not hesitate to call 911 o These warnings are issued to prevent a major incident, and community vigilance is always appreciated • Be prepared to evacuate quickly in the event of a fire – don’t wait for a notice

During heightened fire danger, fire districts will place additional firefighters on duty and staff more fire engines and equipment to be able to respond to any new fires.

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CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATES Tahoe Donner is consistently working to update its amenities and services. The Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement Project was moved into a new design phase at the April 23 board meeting, and select capital improvement projects are moving into their construction phases this summer.

DOWNHILL SKI LODGE On April 23, the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors moved forward with the following downhill ski lodge design option: Proceed into design and construction with Option D, a lodge size of approximately 24,490 square feet with a total cost not to exceed $23,419,661 with a continued effort to value engineer through the next design phase for cost reductions that do not impact building functionality.

Justifications for Option D include: • More flexibility for future generations to utilize the space • Inclusion of ski school, which is an essential component of the Downhill Ski Resort based on revenue and efficiencies • Easy on-access snow with a three-level story and upper deck at the same level as the Snowbird Chairlift • Increased space for the deck, additional restrooms, bar, food service and more, which were requested by the membership To view additional presentation information concerning this April 23 meeting and information on the Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement Project, visit tahoedonner.com/ski-lodge-replacement.

LODGE SCENARIO D: 24,490 SQFT

ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER TRAILHEAD BOARDWALK + TRAIL RESTORATION The Alder Creek Adventure Center Trailhead Boardwalk and Trail Restoration Project includes the trail restoration and safety of trail users around the Adventure Center. This project will return wetland habitat back to its natural state, benefiting the environment around it. For recreators, this project will also realign the trailhead to head out of the parking lot instead of out of the driveway, creating a safer user experience.

The existing trail will be restored after the new alignment is complete. Trail-user traffic will be avoided around the Equestrian Center. To learn about the latest trail closures and updates, visit tahoedonner.com/capital-projects.

CROSS COUNTRY SNOWMAKING After last season’s delay due to hazardous weather conditions and COVID-19, Tahoe Donner is excited to begin construction for the Cross Country Snowmaking Project. Past seasons have seen little snow at low elevations; snowmaking machines will ensure that staff and skiers can access the higher elevation snow and, in doing so, protect key association revenue and enhance member experiences all season long.

Construction will be conducted during the summer months, but there will be minimal impact on summer trail use. All earthwork trenching for required infrastructure will be conducted on existing softcovered roads to minimize disturbance.

During construction, trails will be marked and moved as they become unavailable to use. Visit tahoedonner.com/capital-projects to learn more.

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BRIEFS TRUCKEE DAY 2022

The 19th annual Truckee Day will take place on Saturday, June 4, where volunteers meet at their neighborhood check-in stations to collect litter on Truckee streets and trails.

The check-in station for Tahoe Donner members will be held at Elements Mountain Co. on 17356 Northwoods Blvd.

After your hard work, head on over to the Truckee River Regional Park to enjoy music, a free BBQ and a community expo! To learn more, visit truckeeday.org.

Check-in: 8-10AM Clean-up: 9AM-12PM

GOLDEN MEET + GREET FOR SENIORS

Join a weekly get-together every Thursday from 9-11AM at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Enjoy coffee and homemade treats while connecting with like-minded people. Get ready to learn from guest speakers, explore new local activities and get involved in new groups for seniors and retirees. Learn more at tdrpd.org/288/senior-programs.

HAPPY HOUR WITH THE GM + EXECUTIVE CHEF

Join us on June 9 for a special happy hour event. Meet with the general manager and senior staff as well as new Tahoe Donner Executive Chef Matt Hale. Ask questions, learn more about your association and enjoy a sampling of new appetizers crafted by Chef Matt.

Date: June 9 Time: 4:30-6PM Location: The Pavilion at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub

LANDING LOCALS

An innovative new partnership and grant program funded by the Town of Truckee

and partnered with Landing Locals is offering qualifying Truckee property owners up to $10,000 when they rent their homes long-term to local employees. Learn more at landinglocals.com/workforcegrant.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Tahoe Donner is committed to safety by helping to educate, communicate and provide resources to members for emergency preparedness and incident information in the region in addition to being an active participant in local emergency response planning. To find the latest safety information, online evacuation maps, a preparedness guide, wildfire action plan and more, visit tahoedonner.com/emergency-preparedness.

BOARD DOCUMENTS BACK ON THE TAHOE DONNER WEBSITE

DO YOU KNOW AN INSPIRING TAHOE DONNER MEMBER?

If you know a member who volunteers their time or works to improve our community, we want to hear their story. Send us the name (or names!) of TD volunteers to comdep@tahoedonner.com for their chance to be featured in a future issue of Tahoe Donner News.

2022 PHOTO CONTEST

NOW ACCEPTING YOUR BEST PHOTOS!

After hearing both staff and member input, all board meeting documents will once again be shared on the Tahoe Donner website instead of exclusively on the member portal. To find board meeting videos, documents, timelines and more, visit tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

NIXLE SWITCHING TO CodeRED EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

The Truckee Police Department and the Truckee Fire Protection District are switching from Nixle to the CodeRED Emergency Alert System on June 1 as their primary method of communication during critical incidents. If you were a subscriber of Nixle, you will need to subscribe to CodeRED. To register for CodeRED emergency alerts: • Visit the web at truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness • Call 211 or 1-833-DIAL211 • Text ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411

DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 OPEN TO: Tahoe Donner Members CATEGORIES: Scenic, People, Animals/Wildlife SUBMIT: Email high-resolution digital files to comdep@tahoedonner.com.

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BOARD MEETING RECAPS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 21, 2022 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 3-0 (Directors Murrell and Wu absent) The Board adopted the consent calendar.

Committee/Task Force Reports ACTION: Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Scholarships, 4-0 (Director Wu absent) $200,000 was awarded in existing resources for the Impact Scholarships and up to $40,000 was awarded for the Traditional Scholarships for 2022.

ACTION: Long-Range Planning Committee Board Liaison, 3-1 (Director Murrell no, Director Wu absent) Director Koenes was appointed for the balance of this term as the Board Liaison for the Long-Range Planning Committee through June 2022.

DISCUSSION: Amenity Access The Board received an update from staff on the Amenity Access Policy.

ACTION: General Manager Update – Microtransit, 4-0 (Director Wu absent) This agenda item was moved to the April 23, 2022 Board meeting.

ACTION: 2021 Audit Report, 4-0 (Director Wu absent) The Board accepted the 2021 Audit Report.

DISCUSSION: Quarterly Financial Update Staff shared updates on the 2022 Q1 Financials.

DISCUSSION: General Manager Update Staff shared updates on the Trails Master Plan, Forestry Department, summer recruitment and marina and pavilion rehabilitations.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING April 23, 2022 ACTION: Downhill Ski Lodge, 4-1 (Director Wu no) The Board approved to proceed into a design and construction phase with Option D, a lodge size of approximately 24,490 square feet with a total cost not to exceed $23,419,661, with a continued effort to value engineer through the next design phase for cost reductions that do not impact building functionality.

ACTION: General Manager Update – Microtransit, 5-0 The Board provided support for the Town of Truckee to use $160,000 in TSSA 1 funds for the Microtransit Pilot Program.

Go to tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs to see presentations and video recordings of past meetings. To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns at tahoedonner.com/feedback.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS Join us at the Election Ballot Meeting and Annual Meeting of Members! Learn more at tahoedonner.com/events.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – Trails + Open Space Meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – Elections Meeting Thursday, June 9, 2022 – Long-Range Planning (formerly General Plan) Meeting Thursday, June 9, 2022 – Covenants Meeting Monday, June 13, 2022 – Giving Fund Meeting Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Architectural Standards Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2022 – Finance Meeting Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – Architectural Standards Meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 – Elections Meeting Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – Trails + Open Space Meeting To get meeting details, including Zoom meeting registration information and time, please send an email to executiveassistant@tahoedonner.com.

HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in April 2022.

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT.

PROJECT

03/332

11986 Rhineland Avenue

2,129

House

03/464

15536 Glacier Way

2,624

House

05/108

12455 Skislope Way

1,899

House

06/193

13952 Alder Creek Road

2,169

House

06/457

15780 Alder Creek Road

2,029

House

08/527

10587 Mougle Lane

2,761

House

09/313

11697 Bennett Flat Road

2,961

House

09/633

13671 Pathway Avenue

3,248

House

COVENANTS VIOLATIONS HEARINGS The Covenants Committee held the following violations hearings in April 2022.

STREET

VIOLATION

FINE

Muhlebach Way

Exterior Light Pollution – STR Registered Property

$800

Tundra Drive

Parking on Unsurfaced Portion of Improved Lots

Copenhagen Drive

STR Registration

$800

Herringbone Way

Garbage Spill

$400

$1,600

Go to tahoedonner.com/covenants to view covenants rules and how to make a covenants complaint.

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