Tahoe Donner News November 2017

WINTER FUN GUIDE

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INSIDE THE REPORT:

THE BUZZ:

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING+ UPDATES

Message from the General Manager

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BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE IN TAHOE DONNER

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Capital Projects Updates

Clubs Updates

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Downhill Ski Resort: From Lift Line to Bottom Line

Dining Hours + Specials

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Protecting the Integrity of Tahoe Donner

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Giving Fund: Supporting Local Non-Profits

WINTER FUN GUIDE Learn about the fun that Tahoe Donner is offering this winter

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Board Meeting Recap

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Tahoe Donner Programs + Features

Budget Timeline

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FEATURES

Quick Calendar

Romance at 7,635 Feet

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Tips for Cooking the World's Best Thanksgiving Turkey

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Where in the World Is TD News?

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GEAR-UP FOR WINTER

Prep for winter with these new outdoor products that we love

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VOLUME 18 | NO. 11

NOVEMBER 2017 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ

DEREK MOORE

LINDSAY HOGAN

DREW DEURLINGTON

GIULIANA RENDE

JOE LEWANDOWSKI

JAMIE BATE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT | JEFF CONNORS

JCONNORS@TAHOEDONNER.COM

VICE PRESIDENT | JEFF SCHWERDTFEGER JSCHWERDTFEGER@TAHOEDONNER.COM

TREASURER | JEFF BONZON

JBONZON@TAHOEDONNER.COM

SECRETARY | JENNIFER JENNINGS JJENNINGS@TAHOEDONNER.COM

DIRECTOR | DARIUS BROOKS

DBROOKS@TAHOEDONNER.COM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD@TAHOEDONNER.COM

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MESSAGE FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER Emergency preparedness, disaster relief and community awareness are all recent topics of conversation among members. With such a devastating fire and the regional community impact of wind-driven wildfires in the Northern California area, many of our members have been directly and indirectly impacted.

• Don't take things that aren't yours.

• Say you're SORRY when you HURT somebody.

• Wash your hands before you eat.

• Flush.

• Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.

This recent tragedy has renewed the greater Truckee community conversation and begun an updating process of local and regional emergency preparedness planning. Tahoe Donner has been working towards a firesafe community for over 15 years with our ongoing defensible space and forest management practices, but individual preparedness and extreme weather vigilance should always be at the forefront of your Eastern Sierra Nevada activity/living planning. Aside from the fire potential in our mountain community, the extreme variability of winter weather should not be taken lightly. Sign up for Nixle community emergency alerts by texting your zip code to 888777.

Hand-in-hand with community engagement rules and standards comes the increased use of the social media site Nextdoor. Tahoe Donner was one of the founding participants in the micro community information sharing site, and the utilization of the site is evolving not just locally in Tahoe Donner, but across many communities in the country, with the site also slowly adopting advertising.

Our Tahoe Donner community is reviewing our covenants rules and membership/guest engagement processes to ensure that we continue to collectively enjoy our peaceful mountain community (See more on page 22). This review of our community standards reminds me of those simple rules we all learned in kindergarten, and still apply to our everyday lives. I believe they have been well captured by Robert Fulghum in his book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

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Share everything.

Play fair.

Don't hit people.

Put things back where you found them.

CLEAN UP YOUR OWN MESS.

It’s interesting to see how the use of such a social media site is changing the landscape and culture of our community – including the tone of conversations. While many users are new to social media sharing, others, like my teenage children, have grown up with such social online engagement tools – often quickly learning the lessons of what to share and not share, and what conversations to have in-person and not socially for all to comment on.

The often-raw comments I see on this site remind me of the Kipling poem “If,” and the importance of the continued association sound business, leading industry and community best practices, including extreme transparency of your association that can withstand the most strident social scrutiny.

As we move through the fall season, I don’t want to confuse the poem “If” with the resurgence of the Stephen King book It, now in a new box office movie release—a story of ridiculous clowns terrorizing a community.

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FEATURED TD EVENTS

Happy Thanksgiving from The Biebl Group

We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and trust in us as your real estate professionals

VETERAN'S DAY THANK YOU CELEBRATION

Veterans and active military will enjoy a hosted reception and 20% off food at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Discount offered at Pizza on the Hill also.

DATE: Friday, Nov. 10 TIME: 6PM WHERE: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

WINTER GOLF ACADEMY

Beginning Nov. 24 golfers can come in from the cold to work on their swing, chipping, putting, or just play a round of golf solo or with a group of four friends.

DATE: Friday, Nov. 24 WHERE: Tahoe Donner Golf Pro Shop COST: See tahoedonner.com/golf

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

Holiday fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer games, caroling, treelighting and much more. Bring canned items for the Project MANA food drive.

DATE: Saturday, Nov. 25 TIME: 5–7PM WHERE: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub COST: Free, please bring canned goods

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COMMUNITY EVENTS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION FRIDAY, NOV. 3 5–8PM

PASSPORT TO DINING

THURSDAY, NOV. 9 6–9PM

Featuring a dance contest, face painting, traditional Mexican hair styling, music + snacks.

Up to 35 tasting stations + a raffle and silent auction. A portion of the net proceeds will go to Project MANA.

WHERE: 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee COST: FREE

WHERE: Tahoe Biltmore Crystal Bay, NV COST: $40 advance/$50 day-of

DONNER LAKE TURKEY TROT

SATURDAY, NOV. 4 9AM 41st Annual Donner Lake Turkey Trot & Mashed Potato Mile.

A fundraiser for ASC Training Center's junior Nordic programs.

WHERE: West End Beach, Donner Lake

THE OLD STREETS OF TRUCKEE SUNDAY, NOV. 12 5–8PM

Richard Blair presents the history of Truckee in the late 1800s through a musical and theatrical performance. Step back in time for an unforgetable evening.

WHERE: Cottonwood Restaurant COST: $45; includes dinner + show

GOOD MORNING TRUCKEE: SKI INDUSTRY UPDATE

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TUESDAY, NOV. 14 7–8:30AM

Michael Reitzell, president of California Ski Industry Association, is key speaker.

WHERE: Truckee-Tahoe Airport COST: $10/$12

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DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE TREE LIGHTING

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FRIDAY, NOV. 17 4:15–6PM

A longtime tradition includes kids decorating trees and the Bud Fish Tree Lighting at 5:15PM. Features cookies, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa.

WHERE: Downtown Truckee COST: Free

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As the 2018 Budget is being fainlized, below is some historical context for Tahoe Donner's Annual Assessment.

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT GROWTH RATE

BY FUND TYPE AND TOTAL

1987 – 1997 – 2007 – 2017 BUDGET 15.0 11. 5

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COMPOUNDED ANNUAL GROWTH RATES

(2012–2017)

Operating Fund Total Annual Assessment Operating Fund Reserve (Capital) Development (Capital) New Equipment (Capital) Combined 3 Capital Funds

6.7% 7.0% 8.3% 3.7% 0.0% 6.4%

2018 BUDGET DRAFT RECOMMENDS NO INCREASE IN 2018 ASSESSMENT. $1900 FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW.

Net 7.0%

Revenue Costs (detailed below)

3.5% 4.7%

Cost of Goods Sold Expenses Payroll Direct Payroll Burden

5.8% 2.1% 4.7% 8.8%

2-yrs drought lowered revenue expectation Drivers of Cost Pressures: + CA Minimum Wage increased 5.6% + CA Sick Pay, FED Affordable Care Act + New: Alder Creek Cafe + Snowmaking

Thank you to all those members and member guests who joined us for our Fall Festival. It was a record turnout and has us already planning to continue to improve that great community event.

Our next community event before everybody enjoys that old school social sharing holiday called Thanksgiving will be our Marine Corps Birthday and Veteran’s Day Celebration. I hope all those veterans can join me to remember those who have served our great country in a hosted reception and celebration at 6PM on 10 November at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Happy Thanksgiving, Robb ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

Area Code (530)

MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT NOTES In 2017, the $1,900 total Annual Assessment was the same as 2016.

From 2009 to 2012 (four consecutive years), the operating portion of Annual Assessment was held flat at $695.

Member Services General Manager

587-9400 587-9431

info@tahoedonner.com gm@tahoedonner.com

587-9460 582-9694 587-9484 587-9444 587-9470 587-9432 587-9443 587-9455 582-9669 587-9413 587-9462 587-9474 582-9672 587-9437

marina@tahoedonner.com bikeworks@tahoedonner.com xc@tahoedonner.com ski@tahoedonner.com equestrian@tahoedonner.com forestry@tahoedonner.com golf@tahoedonner.com lodge@tahoedonner.com pizza@tahoedonner.com troutcreek@tahoedonner.com campground@tahoedonner.com tennis@tahoedonner.com trails@tahoedonner.com troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

AMENITIES Beach Club Marina Bikeworks Cross Country Ski Downhill Ski Area Equestrian Center Forestry Golf Course The Lodge Pizza on the Hill Recreation Hut Campground Tennis Center Trails Trout Creek

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY + VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION Hosted reception and celebration.

When: Friday, Nov. 10 at 6PM Where: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS

We take care of everything from marketing to maintenance.

Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com

Finance Art King aiking156@att.net

Covenants Fred Zapponi fzapponi@tahoedonner.com

General Plan Michael Sullivan iceman40@mac.com

Elections Bette Rohrback truckeebette@yahoo.com

Giving Fund Chairman Dick Gander tdgf@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS Bridge Club Pat Callahan mrscallahan36@gmail.com

Women’s Golf Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net

Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com

Hiking Club Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

Rowing Club Dot Mace dotmace@me.com

Quilt Club Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com

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

Junior Golf Club Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net

Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net

TD 4-Wheelers Club Bill Ratcliff club@td4wheelers.org

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

Equestrian Club Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

Men’s Golf Patrick Gemma patgemma1@att.net

STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDANCE

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KEY ASSUMPTIONS DEVELOPED

Macro (US/Region Economy) Micro (Tahoe Donner Specific)

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BUDGET REPORT ISSUED

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE REFINED

THE BOARD, FINANCE COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT ARE INVOLVED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PROCESS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS

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BOARD MEETING NOV. 18

SEPTEMBER

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT INVOICED DUE JAN. 1

BUDGET TIMELINE

DETAIL MEETINGS + REVIEWS Operating Fund Capital Funds

WE ARE CURRENTLY HERE

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ER TOB OC BUDGET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERABLES:

FINAL BUDGET REVIEW + APPROVAL

• Annual Assessment requirement • Operating / Development / Replacement Reserve / NM&E Funds components

OCT. 28 BOARD MEETING 2018 BUDGET DRAFT RECOMMENDS NO INCREASE IN 2018 ASSESSMENT. $1900 FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW.

• Reserve Study update / Capital Spend Plan • Rates and Fees Schedules

RECENT CHALLENGES + OPPORTUNITIES

Capital improvement reserve funds for aging facilities

Federal and state regulatory cost pressures (California minimum wage and sick pay mandate, federal Affordable Care Act, workers compensation insurance)

Record revenues 2016/2017 winter and 2016 summer improve revenue estimates for 2018

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FEATURE

TD LOCALS LEAD

BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE WORLDWIDE AND NOW RIGHT HERE

IN TAHOE DONNER

By GIULIANA RENDE

Photos by BEN HOGAN

Wide open spaces…endless untouched powder…breathtaking views.

Yep, it’s easy to understand the allure of ditching the resort trails and earning your turns on the terrain less traveled. But, as any mountain local will tell you, hitting the backcountry is serious business. And no two people know the risks—and the rewards—better than Tahoe Donner residents Chris and Jenny Fellows, co-founders and co-directors of the North American Ski Training Center and Climbing School (NASTC).

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WHERE THE ADVENTURE BEGAN

Chris and Jenny came to Tahoe in the 1990s to teach and coach skiing at Squaw Valley. They soon found themselves spending much of their free time at Tahoe Donner, exploring the beautiful cross country trails in the winter, and mountain biking or hiking TD trails in the summer. After falling in love with the many offerings and tightknit community, the couple decided to make Tahoe Donner their home, and built a house here in 1992.

Not long after, Chris and Jenny took a long climbing/mountaineering trip to Nepal. Although they had often talked about starting their own backcountry guiding and climbing school, it wasn’t until returning from Nepal to their new Truckee home that they realized they were in the perfect spot to turn plans into action.

WE SAW STARTING THE SCHOOL HERE AS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO OUR TD AND TRUCKEE COMMUNITY BY HELPING EDUCATE AND GUIDE NEW SKIERS AND RIDERS. “We were hoping to create a high-performance ski school where true ‘students of the sport’ could get advanced training, and have the opportunity to experience greater adventure at ranges around the world,” Chris says. “We saw starting our school here as the perfect opportunity to give back to our Tahoe Donner and Truckee community by helping educate and guide new skiers and riders.”

BASIC BACKCOUNTRY TIPS

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TAKE A COURSE

WHEN THE DREAM BECAME A REALITY

In 1994, Chris and Jenny brought their lofty vision to life and founded NASTC, a unique performance ski school offering adventure ski training clinics for intermediate and expert skiers. They started with six courses at two local ski areas—Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl—and in 1995, added Whistler, BC and Portillo, Chile to their resort roster.

They soon found that students flocked to their popular courses, and they spent the next several years expanding NASTC’s offerings by adding resorts and programs across the globe. Now in their 24th season, NASTC offers 28 courses at 16 world-class resorts worldwide, including Squaw Valley, Silverton, Kicking Horse, Verbier, St. Anton, Iceland, Grand Targhee and more.

Chris and Jenny take pride in the fact that all of their courses are taught by instructors considered the best of the best in the industry, who are all members of the PSIA National Demonstration Team and AMGA-certified guides.

“We draw from the top guns in the world of ski instruction—the teachers of teachers, the Ph.D.’s of ski pros,” Jenny says. “These men and women have made a career teaching skiing, and are dedicated to helping people truly improve and further enjoy their sport.”

HOW NASTC WAS BUILT ON COMMUNITY

What makes NASTC stand out from other adventure ski schools around the globe is the personalized touch that Chris and Jenny bring to their programs. They truly care about the experience of each and every

No one, no matter how advanced a skier, should go into the backcountry without taking a course from an AIARE-certified avalanche school.

Certified schools, like NASTC, can be found on the AIARE website at avtraining.org.

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DON’T GO ALONE

Don’t take a chance by going into avalanche terrain alone, or with someone who doesn’t have the credentials or judgment to play it safe.

Also, it’s best to go with someone who knows the terrain and is patient enough to help you get acquainted with your equipment.

one of their students, and are personally invested in creating a thriving learning environment within a family atmosphere, where students can enjoy great camaraderie and often form lifelong friendships.

The program will be featuring three unique courses: AVY SAVVY: Intro course for all levels of alpine skiers, nordic skiers, and snowboarders covering use of avalanche beacon and touring equipment plus short, beginner level tour.

In fact, it is this value of community and the passions that bond us that motivated Chris and Jenny to make NASTC’s permanent home right here in Truckee. They both describe how it’s the family atmosphere and genuinely friendly, community feel of this area that brought them here in 1992, and keeps them here today.

“We were looking for a place to live where the surroundings would match the mountain lifestyle we love…where we could raise a healthy family, and live near a tribe of likeminded mountain people who were also raising kids,” Chris says. The couple now has three teenagers: Colter (19), Monique (16) and Heath (13).

WHAT’S NEW FROM NASTC + TAHOE DONNER

It is with this same spirit of honoring and valuing the local community that Tahoe Donner and NASTC are now offering exciting new guided backcountry skiing programs for the 2017/18 ski season right here in our own backyard. Students will have the chance to explore our local backcountry under the expert supervision of NASTC’s highlytrained guides in Truckee.

Attendees will be taught the skills and know-how to keep themselves and their fellow skiers safe, learning about use of alpine touring equipment, terrain choice, skinning, pacing, setting a track, route-finding, basic mountain navigation, avalanche beacon use and much more.

HAWKS TO EUER VALLEY: Group or private backcountry tour in restricted terrain starting and finishing at the Adventure Center.

Advanced and expert skiers in good shape only. (Exact route is subject to conditions.)

Although courses won’t start until January, excitement about this new program is already brewing in the community. Tahoe Donner and Truckee residents are thrilled to have an easy way to learn, practice and fine-tune their backcountry skills locally so they can safely take advantage of the great untapped resource right in the Sierra and beyond.

For more information or to sign up for Tahoe Donner and NASTC’s Guided Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche courses, go to skiNASTC.com.

SKI TAHOE DONNER’S BACKCOUNTRY

AVY SAVVY DATES: Jan. 6, Jan. 27, Feb. 23, March 3 – Half Day SKIING AND AVY ED LEVEL: ALL (beginners welcome)

New this year, get out and explore the great backcountry skiing right here in TD with professional instructors and guides. Learn avy skills and find powder with expert instructors.

Level requirements vary, space limited. Book early.

An intro/overview to the backcountry. Learn to use avalanche gear, what to do if someone is caught in avalanche and route selection, plus a beginner level tour.

NASTC TAHOE DONNER BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING

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INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY: Group or private backcountry tour near Tahoe Donner. Includes review of avalanche beacon use.

Open to intermediate and expert skiers.

GET THE RIGHT GEAR

Talk to your guides, course instructors and the outdoor shops in your area about the best gear for you. A good and affordable way to try backcountry skiing equipment without blowing your budget is to rent or demo gear from a local shop before taking the plunge.

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY DATES: Jan. 7, Jan. 28, Feb. 24, March 4 – Half Day SKIING LEVEL: Intermediate and up

HAWKS TO EUER VALLEY* DATES: Jan. 20, Feb. 10, March 10 – Half Day SKIING LEVEL: Advanced/ Expert

Review use of backcountry gear, practice beacon use and burial, discuss route finding and selection, then enjoy tour up and great ski down!

Enjoy a beautiful climb up Hawks Peak, ski the north face down to Euer Valley, and then skin back up. Route subject to conditions. *Please note this terrain is closed and not accessible without a Tahoe Donner-approved guide.

Sign up + learn more at skiNASTC.com

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CHECK THE REPORTS

Your safety in the backcountry hinges on the weather conditions and current avalanche threat, so you MUST stay fully informed leading up to and right before heading out.

Go to sierraavalanchecenter.org.

Check out apps that will give you local weather and avalanche reports, like Open SNOW, myRadar and Avalanche Lab.

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LEAVE A TRIP PLAN

Always leave a trip plan with a friend back home. This can be as simple as who you’re with, where you’re going, what time you’re leaving and plan to return. Once you return, make it a habit to call to let your friend know you are home safe and sound.

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WINTER FUN —By Jamie Bate

W

ith a family-friendly downhill ski resort, world-class cross country center and one-of-a-kind snowplay area all within a few minutes of each other, families need only one stop to recreate in an authentic winter wonderland: Tahoe Donner.

Strap on your skis and boards on and carve turns until the lifts stop each afternoon at the TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SKI RESORT. For nearly 50 years, Tahoe Donner Downhill has cultivated a unique and affordable family experience known for its learn-to-ski programs tailored for the young and young at heart.

Our CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER is home to more than 2,800 acres of stunning winter mountain landscapes, with more than 100km of trails

groomed for cross country skiing, fat-tire bikes and snowshoeing. Don't worry if you don't own the gear or possess the know-how, as equipment rentals, ski lessons and special clinics for all levels from beginner to advanced are offered.

For the kids (and big kid in all of us), unadulterated winter fun for everyone is found at TAHOE DONNER SNOWPLAY. For a nominal price, you’ll get full-day access to safe sledding and tubing, snow bowling, night tubing, snowball launching contests and other family events going on all season long.

Whether you’re a cross country ski junkie seeking well-earned solitude atop Hawk’s Peak or a mom in search of a family adventure that won’t break the bank, Tahoe Donner is your one-stop for winter fun.

TAHOE DONNER

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT

LIFTS: 1 quad, 1 double, 3 conveyor TERRAIN RATING: 40% novice, 60% intermediate TOTAL RUNS: 17 TERRAIN PARKS: 3 SKIABLE ACRES: 120 On-site cafe + bar Outdoor patio + viewing deck Snowmaking capabilities

What part of family, free and ski is there not to like? One word defines Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort — family. And children 6 and under always ski free. Does someone in your clan need lessons no matter their age? Wideopen bowls, uncrowded slopes, affordable rates and great learning terrain have long made Tahoe Donner Downhill the best place to begin.

CHILD & YOUTH SKI PROGRAMS Help your child learn to love skiing or boarding. Get more information at tahoedonner.com/downhill. Rates increase Dec. 1.

SEASON PASSES Lock-in skiing savings now. Pass prices increase Dec. 1!

Child (7-12) Unlimited

$134

$164

TD TYKES: Weekly ski and snowboard school program designed for kids ages 3-6.

Junior (13-17) Unlimited

$169

$209

TD TYKES FOR KINDERGARTEN: Designed to help kids age 5-6 become better skiers.

SUNDAY SPEEDSTERS: Designed for ages 4-6 years who can already ski or ride at a level IV or above, and want to progress to the next level in skiing.

RECREATIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAMS: Designed for ages 7-13 to improve skills in a fun environment while making new friends. Low student-to-instructor ratio plus races and fun events.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD TEAMS: Designed for ages 7–13. The teams race in the Tahoe League series, and other events in the Tahoe region.

6 & Under Pass

MEMBER

PUBLIC

Free

Free

Adult (18-59) Unlimited

$194

$314

Senior (60-69) Unlimited

$139

$169

Super Senior 70+

Free

Free

*Discounts available for buying both Downhill and XC ski passes.

FEATURED SKI EVENTS DEC. 16 | Customer Appreciation Day — $10 lift tickets DEC. 25 | Christmas Day Pancake Breakfast and Skiing with Santa DEC. 31 | New Year's Eve Light Parade and Fireworks Show MAR. 11 | I-Did-A-Run Humane Society Benefit Event For a complete list of events visit tahoedonner.com/events.

SEE MORE RATES + INFO AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/DOWNHILL

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TAHOE DONNER

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER

AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL: 360" BASE ELEVATION: 6,650' HIGHEST TRAIL: 7,729' NUMBER OF TRAILS: 58 KILOMETERS: 100+ ACRES OF TERRAIN: 2,800+ WARMING HUTS: 5 Alder Creek Café + Trailside Bar

The winter playground outside the doors of the Alder Creek Adventure Center offers an adventure for everyone. For endorphine-fueled endurance athletes, the Cross Country Ski Center offers more than 100km of trail to test your fitness. But you don’t have to be a seasoned skier to explore the mountains. Ski lessons, gear rentals and beginner trails are open to all. Enjoy exploring on snowshoes or even a fat-tire bike.

2017-18 YOUTH PROGRAMS Build the foundation for a lifelong passion for snow fun. Get more information at tahoedonner.com/ xcski. Rates increase Dec. 1.

JUNIOR RACERS–MONDAYS: Help kids improve and learn race skills to prepare for success with the middle-school team. Open to intermediate skate and stride skiers in grades 3–5.

JUNIOR BIATHLON–TUESDAYS: An intro to the Olympic sport of biathlon—combining skiing skills, rifle marksmanship and gun safety using laser biathlon rifles.

DAPHNE HOUGARD

TD NORDIC KIDS–WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: A popular afterschool skiing program for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Kids learn XC skills through games and exploring trails.

SEASON PASSES Ski into savings now. Pass prices increase Dec. 1!

6 & Under Pass Child (7-12) Junior (13-17) Adult (18-59) Unlimited Senior (60-69) Unlimited Super Senior 70+ Snowshoe Season Fatbike Season Fatbike Season Add-on Dog Season Pass

MEMBER PUBLIC

Free $49 $209 $244 $209 Free $154 $154 $44 $54

Free $84 $284 $329 $284 $84 $204 $204 $64 $64

*Discounts available for buying both Downhill and XC ski passes.

FEATURED XC EVENTS NOV. 23, 2017 | Opening Day, conditions permitting NOV. 25 | Free Wax Clinic DEC. 2 | Full Moon Snowshoe Tour DEC. 3-16 | Bring a Friend Days DEC. 31 | New Year’s Eve Snowshoe Tour For a complete list of events visit tahoedonner.com/events

SEE MORE RATES + INFO AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/XCSKI

TAHOE DONNER

SNOWPLAY

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Sledding + tubing Snowman making OPEN FRIDAY 1:30-4:30PM, SAT. + SUN. 9:30AM-4PM

Snowplay is a budget-friendly winter playground for the young and young-at-heart. Convenient to all of Tahoe Donner, Snowplay is the super-accessible, energy-burning place for every member of the family.

Entry fees are valid all day and use of sleds and tubes, snowball makers and other fun snow toys.

PLAY UP AN APPETITE

FEATURED SNOWPLAY EVENTS

TD EATS: On-site food truck serving hot food and drinks

NOV. 24-26 | Snowplay opens, conditions permitting

PIZZA ON THE HILL: Familyfriendly and less than a mile away OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE: The Lodge Restaurant + Pub, Alder Creek Cafe and the Cafe at Downhill Ski.

DEC. 15, JAN. 5, FEB. 2, & MARCH 2: Friday Night Tubing JAN. 27 | Winterpalooza!

MARCH 3 | Snowman Contest For a complete list of events visit tahoedonner.com/events.

SEE MORE RATES AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/SNOWPLAY

TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY CENTER Rated #1 Cross Country Area in Truckee Tahoe

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL SKI RESORT Best Place to Learn to Ski in Tahoe

LOCK-IN YOUR SEASON OF FUN SEASON PASS PRICES INCREASE DEC. 1

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THE

BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. GOLF

RECREATION

WINTER GOLF ACADEMY OPENING NOV. 24

SNOWPLAY WEEKENDS STARTING NOV. 24-26*

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

Club Fitting

Our certified club fitting staff will collect data on your swing to identify the optimal golf club and golf ball configuration for your game. Represented brands include Mizuno, Ping, Bridgestone and Titleist, among others.

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

Golf Simulator

Bring a foursome or come alone to enjoy 27 of the world’s finest golf courses with our golf simulator! Multiple tee options and various game options are available, and reservations are recommended.

Cost: 30-minute “Virtual” Session 60-minute “Virtual” Session A 10% discount will be given to any TD Club Member

Info/Tee Times: (530) 587-9442

$25 $35

After spending quality time with your family for Thanksgiving, slide into some fun at Tahoe Donner Snowplay!

Admission includes sledding and tubing equipment (no personal equipment is permitted).

When: Friday 1:30-4:30PM, Saturday & Sunday 9:30AM-4:30PM Where: Tahoe Donner Snowplay, 12790 Northwoods Blvd.

Info: tahoedonner.com/snowplay, (530) 587-9437 *Conditions permitting

TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS

Trivia lovers, this is your chance to win big!

Join us every Thursday (except Nov. 23).

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

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS

Bring the family for both classic and new movies every Friday (except Nov. 24). All films are rated G or PG. Call (530) 582-9646 to find out what’s playing.

When: Fridays, 6:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse Cost: Free!

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SATURDAY, NOV. 25

Once you’ve had enough turkey fun on Thanksgiving, get ready for Santa and holiday activities at the annual Tahoe Donner Light Up the Night event. Give back to the community by bringing canned items for the Project MANA food drive. Fun activities include reindeer games, arts and crafts, hot chocolate and s’mores, letters to Santa, storytelling by Mrs. Claus, caroling, photos with Santa and the lighting of the tree. We’ll also have a raffle with Tahoe Donner prizes, and proceeds going to Project MANA. When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 5-7PM Where: The Lodge Cost: Free!

CONTINUED

CROSS COUNTRY SKI SEASON PASS PRICES INCREASE DEC. 1

Winter is not far away, and we’re ready to pack trails as soon as it snows! The Cross Country Ski Center plans to officially open for Thanksgiving, if conditions allow. Remember, if you haven’t secured your season pass yet, there is still time before prices go up Dec. 1. Buy at shoptd.tahoedonner.com.

FALL CONDITIONING PROGRAM

The Fall Conditioning Group has been having fun getting in shape to prepare for snow.

DOWNHILL SKI SATURDAY, NOV. 25: FREE WAX CLINIC

Free Wax Clinic at the Cross Country Center to learn how to prepare your skis for the upcoming season.

Time: 5-6:30PM

SATURDAY, DEC. 2: FULL MOON SNOWSHOE TOUR

Join us under the full moon for a snowshoe tour (or full moon hike if there is no snow). See tahoedonner.com/recreation/ cross country/events/ for details.

SUNDAYS, DEC. 3 & 10: LEARN TO TEACH XC SKIING

A free clinic to see if you have the skills it takes to join our ski school team and get PSIA certified to teach beginners to cross country ski. See tahoedonner.com/recreation/cross country/events/ for details.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our Winter Ski Improvement Program offerings are lining up for adults and kids.

See tahoedonner.com/cross country/ programs-clinics/ for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, NOV. 12: VOLUNTEER TRAIL DAY

We still have a few openings for positions at the Cross Country Ski Center and Alder Creek Cafe this winter. See tahoedonner.com/employment to see our current openings. Perks include a free season pass and discounts on food.

SEASON PASS "BRING A FRIEND DAYS"

We will be offering great early-season deals for guests of season pass holders.

See tahoedonner.com/xcski for details.

Help us get the trails ready for snow.

We’ll be tossing loose rocks and pine cones, so bring work gloves and water.

Email xc@tahoedonner.com to sign up.

Time: 10AM-noon

AQUATICS TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER POOL CLOSURES

OPENING DAY FRIDAY, DEC. 8*

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opens on Friday, Dec. 8.* Get your season pass before prices go up on Dec. 1! *Conditions permitting

SAFE SNOWMAKING

Winter is right around the corner, and it looks like it will be a busy one with a lot of snow! In November we will start our snowmaking efforts for the upcoming season, and we want to remind everyone to be safe.

Please stay off the Downhill Ski Resort property until it officially opens, as the snow guns will be operating and there are many risks to the public. Remember that sledding is not allowed at the Downhill Ski Resort at any time.

RESORT RIDING TIPS

• Ski with a buddy to stay safe • Avoid tree wells and keep your buddy in sight • Pick terrain the matches your ability • Warm up before skiing to avoid injuries • Be safe loading, riding and unloading chair lifts

SPECIAL EVENTS

We have some special events coming in December, including our: • Customer Appreciation Day, Dec. 16 • Christmas Day Breakfast and Ski with Santa, Dec. 25 at 10AM (lifts open at 11:30AM) • New Year’s Eve Light Parade and Fireworks Show, Dec. 31 (chair loading starting at 6:15PM with fireworks after the parade) For more details, please visit tahoedonner.com/downhill or call (530) 587-9444.

The lap pool, Spa 1 and Spa 2 are currently closed for resurfacing and code upgrades, and will reopen upon completion in early December. The recreational pool and covered spa remain open.

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THE

BUZZ: CLUBS

WOMEN'S 9-HOLER GOLF THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON

What a great season – the weather, new friends and golf. We want to thank Lynette Powell for being our president in 2017, and welcome Shellie Poplin for the 2018 season. We also want to thank the hard work of the golf course staff and maintenance crew, and especially James Murtage.

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB

TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB

TAHOE DONNER SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

JOIN THE FUN!

If you’re a fun, active Tahoe Donner alpine skier age 55 or older, Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) is for you! With over 200 members, TDSASC offers a great social environment focused on alpine skiing, organizing over 25 ski days at resorts around Tahoe each season.

We also offer ski and racing clinics at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, with potluck parties following.

Congratulations to all the winners from the end of the season tournament: 1ST PLACE AND CLUB CHAMPION – Kathy Genoese FLIGHT 1 WINNER – Kanako Schuldt FLIGHT 2 WINNER – Barbara Mozen FLIGHT 3 WINNER – Molly Stuart FLIGHT 4 WINNER – Randy Blasquez We will start again in May. Please come out and join us or be our guest.

Pick up an application at Members Services, or email Shellie at shelliepoplin@gmail.com.

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

We'd love to support you.

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

TDSASC members enjoy year-round sports and social activities together.

Over the summer the club hosted a number popular events, including our returning/new member BBQ, standup paddleboarding and kayaking on Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, and the TDSASC golf tournament.

We welcome all Tahoe Donner alpine skiers 55 years and above, who ski at a proficiency level of intermediate, advanced, or expert. (An intermediate skier is defined as one who can comfortably ski the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort.) Membership information, forms, and schedules of winter and off-season activities can be accessed on our website, tdski.com.

Go to “Join Us” under the “Information” header. We’re accepting renewals and new applications now. As long as one member is a full member, your spouse/significant other is welcome to join as a social member.

Be sure to check out the fall ski-conditioning workouts at Trout Creek Recreation Center beginning in the middle of October. Sign up and join us.

We have monthly trail runs scheduled through November. Visit td4wheelers.org to expand your horizons and experience the High Sierra base camp that is Tahoe Donner!

2017 SIERRA TRAILS AND ALES

Over 30 vehicles and 60 participants had a blast exploring the Bear Valley off-highway vehicle (OHV) route near Little Truckee Summit. The OHV loop has three challenging hills: Uptown, Ball Peen and Winch Hill. All major obstacles have bypasses available.

With our capable spotters, everyone enjoyed the trail safely.

After the run we all returned to Northwoods Clubhouse for a dinner by the Tahoe Donner Catering staff – the food and the service were truly exceptional!

Plus we had craft beer from Cool Beerwerks Brewery courtesy of members Rochelle and Steve Robello. All good stuff to enjoy with friends! Thanks to all of the volunteers that made this event possible, and to Tahoe Donner Catering for the great food!

The approach to Winch Hill. Photo by Drew Sutter.

EXPLORING THE RUBICON Club Vice President Don Schellenberg and club member Dean Anderson ventured out with friends to run the Rubicon Trail from Loon Lake to Homewood. They made it through the entire route including Little Sluice, Big Sluice and the infamous Cadillac Hill. It was a two-night, three-day adventure! “There was very little time to relax at the wheel,” Don said as the obstacles come one after another. For the full story of their adventure, see the News section of our web site. Well done guys, and congratulations!

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BUZZ:

NEW HOURS MONDAY, OCT. 30

DINING

Open daily for lunch: 11AM–2PM 15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9484

Drink specials and 25% off small plates, soups and salads.

When: Daily, 5-6:30PM. Not valid Nov. 22-25

WILD WEDNESDAYS

Enjoy Happy Hour in the entire restaurant all night long! Not valid Nov. 22.

SNOW DAY SNUGGLER

NEW WINTER HOURS

The Lodge is open daily from 5-9PM.

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

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

Snuggle up in The Pub and enjoy one complimentary hot cocktail (bartender’s choice). Must be 21+.

When: Each day it snows until Nov. 21

VETERAN'S DAY DISCOUNT NOV. 10 + 11

All veterans and active military will enjoy 20% off food in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Thursday-Monday, 5-8:30PM Closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) Open Wednesday, Nov. 22

VETERAN'S DAY DISCOUNT NOV. 10 + 11

All veterans and active military will enjoy 20% off food in honor of Veteran’s Day.

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA

Play for free. Prizes awarded.

When: 6:30-8PM, closed Thanksgiving

Bring the entire family for our annual Thanksgiving buffet, with new and classic takes on all of your holiday favorites.

Reservations are required, (530) 587-9455.

When: 2-6:30PM Cost: $42.95 adults, $17.95 kids under 12

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SATURDAY, NOV. 25

Join us for our holiday celebration and canned food drive for Project MANA. Activities include reindeer games, caroling, photos with Santa, the tree-lighting ceremony and much more.

When: 5-7PM Cost: Free, but please bring canned items for the Project MANA food drive 12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 587-9455

$10 PIZZA SUNDAYS

HAPPY HOUR

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BEER SPECIAL

Let us do the cooking with $10 cheese, sausage and pepperoni pizzas for dine-in or take-out. Limit six per family.

When: Sundays, 5-8:30PM

NOVEMBER HOURS

THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET THURSDAY, NOV. 23

Enjoy family-friendly films every week.

Bring your pillows and get dinner at Pizza on the Hill!

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

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SPECIAL

25% off a pizza when you buy a pitcher of beer during Monday Night Football.

When: Mondays, 5-8:30PM

50% off ALL appetizers and $4 Coors Lights, $5 drafts, $6 house wines.

When: 5-6PM. Not valid Nov. 22-25.

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

When: Mondays, 5-8:30PM

FREE WINE TASTING SATURDAY, NOV. 18

Come sample a collection of wines from Nevada City Winery.

When: 5-8:30PM

11509 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 582-9669

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*All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

PUB HAPPY HOUR

THE REPORT

CAPITAL PROJECTS: UPDATES FROM THE GPC TASK FORCES The board-approved Capital Projects Process (CPP) is used by the General Plan Committee (GPC) to evaluate, track and document Capital Projects. The complete CPP can be found in the member area on tahoedonner.com.

CLU ST ER M AILB OX CO N SO LIDATI ON The cluster mailbox task force is working with the Truckee Postmaster to obtain USPS cooperation in replacing our existing 2,630 mailboxes located in four locations, with 2,160 new mailboxes located under roofed structures at three locations.

STATUS: ANALYSIS

S E A S ON A L EM PLOY E E HO U SIN G The employee housing task force is anticipating additional documentation to support the reasons why employee housing is becoming necessary. With new information, the task force will determine whether to recommend a more aggressive employee housing program, and the ways it could be addressed.

TROUT CREEK RECREATION C E N T E R SPAC E REALLOCAT I ON AND E XPANS IO N On June 23, the board of directors approved the creation of construction drawings for a space reallocation project at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Siteline Architects is now working to provide drawings for necessary permitting, and by late November a general contractor will provide updated cost estimates for GPC and board consideration.

STATUS: FINAL DESIGN

On October 28, the board considered the task force’s request, supported by the GPC, to allocate additional development funds to obtain similar documents for an additional 670 square feet of exercise space that would address the need for safety and service level improvements. Member petitions for and against this addition have recently circulated, with a significantly larger number of members in support than objecting.

EQUEST RI AN C ENT ER RELO CAT IO N STATUS: ANALYSIS

DO W NHI L L S KI R E SO RT STU DY After a successful review by consultant Ecosign in September to the GPC, the task force has turned its focus to building a foundational set of objectives to work its way through Stage 2 of the Capital Projects Process – "Project Analysis."

STATUS: A communication plan has been developed, CONCEPTUAL addressing three sets of stakeholders: members, the GPC and the Tahoe Donner board of directors. Next, a detailed milestone and timeline schedule is being crafted to ensure action on all deliverables. Lastly, our first Tahoe Donner News article appears in this issue (page 20).

After board approval on September 2, Phase 3 relocation efforts began in October, and will be complete by June 2018.

Improvements include, among others, a new wash rack, a guide shack and a gravel driveway.

Please use caution, as construction equipment and activities will be ongoing.

STATUS:

CONSTRUCTION

ASSOC I AT I ON M AST ER PLAN The board-approved Association Master Plan will be scheduled for a post-project review.

The approved AMP can be found at tahoedonner.com/association-master-plan.

STATUS: POST-PROJECT

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PROJECT ANALYSIS

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION

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THE REPORT

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT FROM LIFT LINE TO BOTTOM LINE

KENNY BLUM

By THE DOWNHILL SKI TASK FORCE

There’s more to Tahoe Donner’s Downhill Ski Resort than a great place to begin skiing or riding. This popular amenity plays a major role in the association’s bottom line, and in keeping members’ annual assessments in check.

46 YEARS OF HI STORY In 1971, Dart Corporation developed a ski hill, built a ski lodge and installed two chairlifts and a rope tow, thus opening the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.

The idea was to offer a family-oriented, beginning-to-intermediate ski hill and facility with a ski school emphasis within the homeowners association.

This initial idea evolved into Tahoe Donner’s unique market niche of being “The Best Place to Begin” in the Tahoe area. Our ski resort has 120 acres of beginner and intermediate terrain, a wide-open bowl, and an experienced staff to assist new and returning guests through the learn-to-ski/snowboard experience. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort offers members, member guests and the general public an intimate place to learn to ski or ride, take a lesson, rent new equipment, buy lunch and enjoy winter activities with their family and friends in Tahoe Donner.

Today more than 50,000 skiers visit the ski hill each year, with an average of 400 skiers per day throughout the season. The average number of skiers per day ranges from 150 during mid-week periods, to 1,400 per day during prime holidays, to a high of 1,800 skiers during some peak days. Those numbers have steadily grown for Tahoe Donner, even as the ski industry has not.

AM ENI T I ES AND ASSESSM ENT S The Downhill Ski Resort (DHSki) is one of the six amenities operated by Tahoe Donner Association that are open to the public.

Sixty-five percent (65%) of the revenue collected at DHSki is derived from public use, 25% from members and 10% from guests.

DHSki is responsible for 26% of all Tahoe Donner amenity revenue, and contributes the highest Net Operating Results (NOR) of all amenities. NOR represents revenue

minus operating expenses such as labor, payroll taxes, supplies, maintenance, cost of goods sold, etc.

For example, the total 10-year NOR for DHSki was $2,267,550. If you were to normalize the two loss years during the drought (2013-2014 and 2014-2015), the total 10-year NOR would have been $3,258,968.

This positive performance is continuing in large part thanks to snowmaking, which enabled DHSki to provide skiing – and revenue – during the important holiday season before the record snowfall that came after the New Year! Through the end of this July, the DHSki NOR is approximately $949,000.

Positive NOR from DHSki helps the association offset negative NOR from other popular amenities. It's important to know this information, because without a well-run Downhill Ski Resort, our annual assessment would be much higher, or alternatively, we would not be able to continue leading customer service levels at other amenities. Because of this, the General Plan Committee (GPC) has concluded that the income from public use of this amenity is important to maintain, while prioritizing member needs.

"AS MEMBERS, WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THE AMENITY THAT TAKES CARE OF OUR ASSOCIATION FINANCES." V IS IO N A N D G OA LS Many of our facilities were built to serve the recreation preferences of the past. As times change, so do tastes, requiring Tahoe Donner to adjust its service and program offerings in order to achieve the goal of ongoing “leading customer service.”

During the past 10 years there have been several remodel and upgrade projects at DHSki, the last one completed in December 2009. Despite the improvements, the ski

lodge building is severely undersized for its current level of use, especially on weekends, holidays and peak days. The small size, dated design, odd configuration, and new safety codes and ADA requirements impose a number of operational and space constraints. The condition of the build is such that structural remodeling is cost-prohibitive.

Earlier this year, the Downhill Ski Task Force was launched by the GPC. The task force includes association members, staff and GPC members. Its charter is to produce a plan for investment that the Tahoe Donner board of directors and the Town of Truckee will approve, which will bring DHSki in compliance with the Tahoe Donner Vision and Strategic Plan principles. The intent is to do this without increasing member assessment.

Providing “attractive and well-maintained” facilities and “leading customer service” as stated in the Tahoe Donner Vision will require spending capital funds from both the Replacement Reserve and Development Funds.

MAXIMIZING MEMBER B E NEF I T How these funds are spent for the maximum benefit of the Tahoe Donner Association requires the concerted effort of experienced and knowledgeable leaders from the board of directors and GPC, to association staff and dedicated member volunteers.

It’s important to note that Tahoe Donner is operated by and within the context of a homeowners association primarily for the benefit of its members, and not as a separate for-profit ski resort. However, providing a high-quality customer service experience, especially during key weekend and holiday periods, is deemed highly important to continue contributing positive NOR to the association, as described above.

If we are true to Tahoe Donner's vision, all of our facilities will be “attractive and well maintained.” That means that today’s facilities, which have had no major upgrades since they were built 46 years ago, need to be brought up to that standard.

Building codes and regulations have changed since the time the DHSki facilities were constructed. The task force initiated engineering and architectural studies performed by third parties. Results concluded that a structural remodel is feasible, but

with significant implications. These included new supporting structures, new shear walls, beams and headers, and foundation work.

Architecturally, structural modifications beyond normal would be required. ADA accessibility is needed, including an elevator, updated rest rooms and modified stairwells. The bottom line is that the economic investment exceeds the expected results.

DATA - DRI VEN P L AN N IN G This July, the task force engaged the consultant firm EcoSign to provide industry-wide experience in ski area use, design and vision. EcoSign's preliminary report was presented to the GPC at its September meeting.

All of EcoSign’s work is developed on baseline data provided by Tahoe Donner staff. EcoSign's process is a data-driven, bottoms-up approach. Slides in their report included: • Data tables portraying our current lodge square footage and recommended lodge sizing, by functional area, based on market data and industry standards • Maps portraying the Downhill Ski Resort slopes and solar radiation patterns • Terrain capacity analysis • Base slope and design analysis, including base slope alternatives • Parking analysis • Summary charts that show our capacity imbalances from the base staging area through the lodge to lifts and trails Eco Sign will complete their master plan analysis and offer a final presentation to the GPC at an upcoming meeting this winter.

Members will be welcome to attend.

FOR MORE I NF ORM AT IO N Visit tahoedonner.com/cpdownhill to find all the documents about this project.

To watch the presentation made by EcoSign at the September GPC meeting, click on “2017-09-11 A/V Recording of EcoSign Draft Master Plan …” and follow the instructions for viewing.

We encourage your feedback – please email us at gpc@tahoedonner.com.

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THE REPORT

PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF TAHOE DONNER

COVENANTS PROCESS AND HOW TO REPORT A COMPLAINT

By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk Management and Real Property

Each member has the right to enjoy their personal property and the property of Tahoe Donner Association. To protect the integrity of the association, Tahoe Donner has established rules and regulations to set minimum standards for architecture and behavior on these properties. This includes rules for amenities, architectural standards (minimum standards for construction and maintenance of improvements on the lot) and covenants (what you can and cannot do on Tahoe Donner-owned property and members' private property).

Management, the Covenants Committee and the board of directors are working to improve the communication: • Covenants rules to homeowners and their guests • Enforcing covenants to help ensure everyone can enjoy our beautiful community.

MEMBER AWARENESS A N D COM M UNI CAT I ONS

tion was provided on specific covenant rules like drone usage, fire safety and warming fires.

Continued education is a key component to ENF ORC EM ENT helping members and their guests betPROC EDURE ter understand the association rules and Tahoe Donner staff follow the documented regulations, and how they are enforced. The covenants rules and procedures process board, covenants committee and managewhen receiving a complaint from members ment have worked together in communicating covenant rules as well as encouraging the timely TAHOE DONNER reporting of possible rule COMPLAINT PROCESS violations to ensure that tracking, enforcement and COMPLAINT issue resolution take place promptly as appropriate.

Over the years, the association has identified a top 10 list of covenants rules deemed most critical to preserving the quality of Tahoe Donner. This list has been communicated to members and guests through the following channels: • Summer Fun Guide insert • Tahoe Donner News • Inclusion in new member packet • Rack card at Architectural Standards Office (ASO) and Member Services • Online including tahoedonner.com, e-blasts and on Nextdoor While the rack card is still available and relevant, we are actively working on reviewing and updating this information and its communication to better meet the needs of the association membership. Starting this summer, additional informa-

INITIAL INSPECTION

INITIAL CONTACT WITH OWNER (RESPONDENT) + NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE

RE-INSPECTION

NON-COMPLIANCE CORRECTED COMPLAINT CLOSED

NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED

SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

NOTICE OF HEARING

HEARING

INSUFFICIENT COMPLAINT

or guests. As a policy, Tahoe Donner staff do not intervene in a situation to de-escalate or stop a violation in person. When intervention is needed, the Truckee police and/or Truckee Fire Protection District is contacted as appropriate.

For example: • A potential fire hazard complaint is immediately relayed to 911.

• If staff receives a trash spill complaint, the appropriate waste management company is contacted to clean up the spill. In some cases, the owner of the property is billed for clean-up charges.

• Loud parties and barking dogs may be in violation of the “Noxious Activities” rule.

Because this rule is subjective in nature, the complainant will often be asked to provide evidence including video or audio recordings, a personal testimony, and a written submission, which is reviewed by the Covenants Committee.

COM P L A I N T H A N DLI N G Observation of a possible rule violation should be reported to the association immediately. Upon receiving a complaint, an initial inspection is performed and the person(s) in violation will be notified of non-compliance. If necessary, a sufficiency review is conducted by a Covenants Committee member and a hearing will take place in front of the committee, allowing both the complainant and respondent to be heard. If it’s determined a violation has occurred, the committee has the authority to fine and/or recommend the suspension of membership amenity rights.

Fines vary depending on the severity of a violation and the number of offenses. For example, a garbage spill violation can levy a $200 fine. Whereas a $1,000 fine can apply in

the case of fire safety violation, and illegal tree removal can impose a fine per tree removed.

Fines can be levied on a per-day, weekly or monthly basis for non-compliance. For the months of August and September, the committee levied fines ranging from $200 to $1,600 for violations including storage, garbage spills and noxious activity (loud party).

WHAT ’S NEW The board of directors has implemented several task forces made of TD members, a liaison from a chartered committee when applicable, management and a board liaison. New task force examples include Short Term Rental and Guest Amenity Use, Architectural Standards and Equestrian Task Forces. Interested parties can learn more about these opportunities at tahoedonner.com, or by emailing info@tahoedonner.com.

Over the past two months, management has addressed board and member requests to increase compliance enforcement staffing.

A reorganization of existing resources was completed to achieve this—shifting available staff operations from Monday through Friday to now seven days a week.

Staff is available to receive complaints during the following hours: • Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5PM • Saturday and Sunday 11AM – 8PM • After hours and holidays Friday–Sunday 5–11PM If a complaint is received during business hours, a staff member will contact the complainant by phone and/or email the same day to gather more information and initiate an investigation. Complaints received after published hours will be addressed by a staff member in order of receipt the following day.

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FEATURE

GEAR-UP FOR WINTER

By DEREK MOORE

Winter is fast approaching, but before you dust off that old gear, check out some of our favorite picks for on- and off-mountain goods.

From cozy soft goods and innovative accessories, to performance demos and rentals – our retail locations offer a variety of gear to consider for your gift and personal needs.

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT 1

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER 2

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ROXY WOMEN’S NECK WARMER This women’s cable knit neck warmer with patented Roxy X Biotherm® keeps your skin moisturized while staying cozy on-mountain and around town.

Roxy.com

Dimensions: 133-98-116

MSRP $28.95

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Made with 4-way stretch fabric for breathable all season use on and off the mountain.

Wind-rated dual-layer Exo-Hinge design. bsbrand.com MSRP $29.99

3 SMITH VANTAGE HELMET Safety and style merge with custom fit protection and increased breathability.

BOA®

FS360 fit system, with 360-degree halo design. smithoptics.com MSRP $230

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This winter, homeowners and guests can drop off their skis and snowboards for a full-service tune including wax, base repair, base grind, edge grind and binding adjustments. The Wintersteiger stone grinder and wax combo machine will ensure your equipment performs at its best while avoiding in-town crowds.

Wax and tune starting at $49 at the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort.

A truly versatile ski available for demo this season.

Experience why the allmountain 90Eight is a strong contender for the one “do-everything” quiver.

Innovative 3D.Glass for overall performance and stability.

THE HOOD HINGED MOUTH BALACLAVA FACEMASK

ON-MOUNTAIN SKI + BOARD TUNE SERVICE

VOLKL 90EIGHT

100% acrylic. Enjoy & Care lining.

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I/O GOGGLES A wider field of view, innovative Responsive Fit™ frame design, with 5X™ anti-fog spherical lens—all packed into the I/O for crystal clear vision.

Quick release lens change system. ChromaPop™ lens.

Visit tahoedonner.com for demo rates.

6 HYDRO 45 BELT Accessible hydration for the skier on the move.

PVC free. 4D bottle holder.

One zipped pocket. Bottle included. salomon.com MSRP $35

7 F4-100C GLIDE WAX The recommended starter liquid wax for all snow conditions with foam applicator and felt polisher.

Apply and go!

Water repellent fluoro wax.

Portable ergonomic pocket size.

9 S/RACE SKIN CLASSIC SKI Experience ultimate race speed utilizing new Formula Pomoca Skin technology for all snow conditions without the kick wax.

D2FC - Digital Dynamic Flex Control. Nomex core.

Salomon.com Visit tahoedonner.com for demo rates.

10 KNITWITS™ ANIMAL HAT A Tahoe Donner XC favorite, these high-quality fun and functional knitwear products come in a variety of species to match your animal spirit.

100% New Zealand Wool.

Water resistant. knitwits.com MSRP $29.99

11 STABILYX MEN'S & WOMEN'S TIGHTS Provides targeted support to the hip, pelvic and knee joints for greater overall stability and endurance.

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4-way stretch body fabric.

80% Nylon/20% LYCRA®.

MSRP $17

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8 F4 COMBI BRUSH The ideal nylon brush for removing excess wax.

Perfect for all F4 products.

Includes felt side for wax application and polishing. swixsport.us MSRP $17

12 SURLY WEDNESDAY FAT BIKE Its Omniterra design and spry geometry will handle most anything you steer into, including snowy climbs and descents without feeling sluggish.

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FEATURE

ROMANCE AT 7,635 FEET

SNOWSHOE/XC SKI PICNIC DATE TO THE DRIFTER HUT

By JAMIE BATE

Looking for the perfect gift for the one you love? Create a DIY adventure date for two right here in Tahoe Donner.

Start by selecting a bottle of

Grab a trail map, pick

vino at Z Marketplace, trans-

your route, get your gear

fer the wine into a soft-sided

and pass, and begin your

beverage pouch for portability

adventure date!

then pair with a savory cheese and tasty crackers (don’t

One way or another you’ll

forget cups & knife!). The tasty

break a sweat. The ascent

treat—plus stunning views of

won’t be easy, but the good

Surprise the adventerous someone in your life with a

Castle Peak, Euer Valley and

things in life never are!

pulse-raising interlude at more than a mile up! Pair a roman-

Johnson Canyon—will be your

Whether it’s a bluebird day or

tic rendezvous at Drifter Hut, elevation 7,635 atop Tahoe

reward for trekking uphill a few

snowing, it’ll be awe-inspir-

Donner’s Cross Country Ski Center, with a refreshing wine

thousand feet on snowshoes

ing—and chances are you’ll

tasting. You’ll score brownie points for sure!

or skis.

have Drifter all to yourselves.

THE REPORT

THE GIVING FUND GRANTS $24,000 TO AREA NON-PROFITS

By DICK GANDER, Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee Chair

Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund was able to make grants to eight non-profits totaling $24,000 this year. That represents an 84% increase over our grants in 2016!

In keeping with our grantmaking policy, all of the grants were made as part of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation’s consolidated grant process. Sixty-seven organizations applied for 71 separate grants in this process, together asking for more than $600,000. The Giving Fund, along with the Community Foundation, the Nature Fund, the Martis Fund and the Queen of Hearts Fund, granted a total of $329,175 to 45 different non-profits serving our greater community. Imagine the impact Tahoe Donner can have when we meet our goal of granting $100,000 per year! There are substantial unmet needs out there that you can help fulfill with even a small contribution to the Giving Fund.

2017 TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS Aim High for High School ($4,000) Free multi-year academic summer learning and enrichment program serving middle school students in communities with limited options. This grant supports efforts to narrow the achievement and opportunity gaps for 140 low-income Tahoe-Truckee students so they can make a smooth transition to high school and be ready and eligible for college.

Choices Transitional Services ($2,500) Specialized programs for adults with developmental disabilities, promoting independence, personal development and self-sufficiency. This grant helps fund a series of workshops conducted with established artists that will teach various forms of art to program participants, culminating in a public art show.

Church of the Mountains’ Emergency Warming Center ($2,500) Provides a warm, dry space for homeless neighbors in need on the most severe weather nights of the year. They also seek to connect clients with services to help in the long-term. This grant helps support stipends for key roles that supplement volunteers, ensuring the success of the program.

North Tahoe Arts ($2,000) Operates the North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City, which supports local artists. This grant supports their Children’s Art Program.

Sierra Senior Services ($2,500) Bringing vital services and human connections to homebound seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, health and kinesthetic classes, and welfare checks. This grant will help them build better awareness of their services.

Sugar Pine Foundation ($2,500) This forest restoration program supplies sugar and white pine seedlings for volunteers to plant in the Tahoe Basin, including Tahoe Donner, and educates students and the community on forest issues. This grant will help them achieve their goal of planting 5,000 sugar pine seedlings, restoring 80 acres of forest and involving 300 children in their efforts.

Truckee Community Theater ($5,000) Supporting theatrical performances and training residents of all ages through plays, workshops, camps and classes. This grant provides funding for a new portable digital sound board to support their productions.

Truckee Trails Foundation ($3,000) Trail planning, building and general advocacy for hiking and biking trails, as well as maintenance to keep trails safe and sustainable.

This grant helps to fund the improvement of trails in Coldstream Canyon, together with the U.S. Forest Service.

Please look for our insert in your Annual Assessment letter coming in November, which you can use to send in a contribution to next year’s grant. Or visit the website to make an online contribution now: tahoedonner.com/giving-fund.

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

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FEATURE

5 TIPS FOR COOKING THE

WORLD’S BEST THANKSGIVING TURKEY

By LINDSAY HOGAN

Thanksgiving! It’s one of America’s favorite days to connect with family and close friends, and of course, fill our bellies with the food we dream about the rest of the year. To ensure that the star of your Thanksgiving table shines bright, we’ve enlisted Tahoe Donner’s chefs to give you their tried-and-true tips for Thanksgiving success.

TIP #1

JOE CASEY, CHEF AT ALDER CREEK CAFE I think whole poultry is best when brined.

Brine the whole bird for up to three days.

On the day of cooking…douse it with a lot of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a medium-high oven and baste with butter the last 30 minutes of cooking.

We also enlisted the advice of two other turkey experts, Jess Curtis and Brandon Uresky, owners of Mountain Valley Meats in Truckee. Curtis has called Tahoe Donner home since 2014, not long after they opened Mountain Valley Meats, offering premium meat cuts, unique hand-stuffed sausages and other mouth-watering grillables.

TIP #4 TIP #2

LEW ORLADY, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB We have a traditional Thanksgiving with 12 to 15 family and friends. The best tip for your turkey, which has never failed me, is to just follow Martha Stewart’s Turkey 101. The turkey could be on the cover of Food and Wine, and it is always moist and juicy.

TIP #3

JUSTIN BRENDECKE, CHEF AT PIZZA ON THE HILL The best part of a turkey for me is the gravy. Use a solid roasting pan to ensure that you do not burn all the turkey drippings, and which you can put directly on the stovetop to finish the gravy. Make sure you allow the bird to rest at least 20 minutes before carving to ensure a juicy and tender bird.

I also see people trying to over-stuff their ovens in an attempt to cook everything at once. Some items, like mashed potatoes and stuffing, will hold heat a long time. I cook those items then place them on top of the stove to keep hot while I use the oven to finish other items.

BRANDON URESKY, CHEF & OWNER OF MOUNTAIN VALLEY MEATS Start cooking your turkey breast-sidedown with tin foil on the legs. Cook this way for 2/3 of the cooking time, then flip to breast-side-up for the finish and to brown the breast. Don't forget to baste throughout the cooking process no matter how you cook your bird.

TIP #5

JESS CURTIS, CHEF & OWNER OF MOUNTAIN VALLEY MEATS I’m a fan of rubbing an herb and seasoned butter under the skin, inside the cavity and all over the outside to add flavor and moisture to the bird, as well as to help crisp the skin up nicely. If you are getting close to the end of your cooking and feel you have reached the desired browned/crisped skin, take a piece of tin foil and tent the turkey for the remaining time to let the meat continue to cook but keep the skin from burning.

Looking for a grade-A turkey? Mountain Valley Meats, located on Brockway Road next to 50/50 Brewery, sells organic, natural, heirloom, smoked birds and breasts from Diestel. They also take orders for duck, Cornish game hen, geese and other meats, including Thanksgiving sausage or Italian sausage out of the casing for stuffing.

A GOURMET THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET AT THE LODGE AND BEST OF ALL, NO CLEAN-UP! Enjoy turkey, ham and salmon with sides like whipped potatoes, maple yams, and Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon and crimini mushrooms.

Thanksgiving traditions include cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish. Be sure to save room for dessert, with an assortment of holiday pies with Chantilly cream. And the best part – we’ll do the dishes!

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THE REPORT

BOARD MEETING RECAP Monthly Meeting September 23, 2017 BOARD APPROVALS, ALL WITH A 5-0 VOTE: • Approval of Minutes From Sept. 2 and Sept. 14, 2017

Special Meeting October 10, 2017 BOARD APPROVAL, ALL WITH A 5–0 VOTE: • Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee Non-Profit Grants $24,000 for 2017. See details on page 27.

• Approve Short-Term Rental/Amenity Task Force • Property/Casualty Insurance Policies Renewal For the policy year of $469,955.

• Workers Compensation Insurance Policy Renewal Of $522,868 for the policy and payment terms.

• Truckee Donner Land Trust Land Use Agreement For the Donner Lake Rim trail specifically. The Board of Directors did not approve the Crab Tree Canyon trail head and bridge work and Euer Valley bridge work.

• 2017-03 Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Grant Policy • Quarterly Treasurer’s Report

DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION • Executive Session Report

READ THE FULL MINUTES Visit tahoedonner.com and click on Association Management and Board in the navigation to read the full minutes with more detail or watch a complete video recording of the meeting.

INTERESTED IN WATCHING THE BOARD MEETINGS, BUT CAN'T MAKE IT? We now feature a live stream of board meetings plus an archive of recent board meetings on our website at tahoedonner.com/governance/meeting-documents.

• Social Media Update and Tahoe Donner Association’s Response • Committee Management Reports • CalFire Remote Access Weather Station Edits to be made to the agreement prior to approving the permanent installation of a CalFire Remote Access Weather Station.

• Women’s 9 Hole Golf Club Bylaws Revision

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

• 2018 Tahoe Donner Association Budget Review • Architectural Standards Minor and Major Project Fees • Tahoe Donner Letter to the Editor Program This program should continue online, not printed.

• Association Key Performance Indicators • Speeding Update in Tahoe Donner Association • Special Events Tent at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub Discussed the proposed replacement of the special events tent and provided staff guidance on tent replacement and 2018 special events bookings.

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WHERE I N T H E WORLD

IS TD NEWS?

NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND Jacob Walker holding his own front page—from the January 2012 issue—in Cable Bay, Northland, New Zealand.

OCHOPEE, FLORIDA John and Elaine O'Rourke stopped at the "Smallest Post Office in the USA" on their way from Naples through the Big Cypress National Preserve.

BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA Marilyn Modafferi and daughter Adrienne Castillo on a mother/ daughter adventure trip, enjoying the beauty and water activities of Bora Bora (and Mo'orea), French Polynesia.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Hien, Darrell, Robert and Lyla Griswold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during Tet, the Chinese New Year's Celebration.

This is in the city center in front of the Rex Hotel and the Festival of Flowers.

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