Tahoe Donner News October 2020

LOCAL RESOURCES

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PHOTO CONTEST 2020 WINNERS 08

WINTER IS COMING

GET IN SHAPE FOR SKI SEASON

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CELEBRATE TRUCKEE RIVER DAY 12

OCTOBER 2020

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ASHLEY NIGHTINGALE MARCH 2020 Relaxing in the snow while soaking up the sun after a blizzard.

INSIDE

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THE REPORT:

Briefs

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

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Message from the General Manager

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2020 ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST

See the winning photos taken by your talented neighbors

Truckee Sanitary District: Home Improvements + Easements

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Annual Request for Homeowner Contact Information

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Celebrate Truckee River Day

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Amenity Updates

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Giving Fund: Meet Club Updates the Scholars You Are Supporting

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FEATURES

THE BUZZ:

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Fall 2020 Defensible Space Property Inspections

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Board Meeting Recaps

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Dining Hours + Specials

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Pay Days + Snow Days at Tahoe Donner

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Budget Update: Key Drivers + How Mountain to Give Feedback Living During Fire Season

A FAREWELL TO OUR FORESTER

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Bill Houdyschell – who was integral in shaping Tahoe Donner’s forests and defensible space policies – is retiring after more than 27 years

Utilizing Your Local Resources

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Where in the World is Tahoe Donner News

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WINTER IS COMING

As the weather starts to get cooler, use these tips and tricks to get in shape for ski season ON THE COVER: Tahoe Donner member Samuel Lee’s entry in the 2020 Photo Contest tells “the story of a child being a child.”

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OCTOBER 2020 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Joe Reeder Derek Moore

Drew Deurlington Ali Dickson

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

David Mickaelian | General Manager dmickaelian@tahoedonner.com Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Risk + Real Property arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Marketing + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com Erika Stohl | Director of Human Resources estohl@tahoedonner.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com Vice President | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Steve Mahoney smahoney@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Courtney Murrell cmurrell@tahoedonner.com Director | Charles C. Wu cwu@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER Dear members, The temperature is beginning to drop, and though the wildfire smoke has been prevalent, fall is coming. While we will enjoy the crisp air to come, ski season is also just around the corner. Season passes for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and Downhill Ski Resort are on sale, and we encourage you to purchase before prices jump. Secure those winter memories on the slope or on the trails early. Find your season pass at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses.

STRATEGIC PLANNING The Tahoe Donner 2020 Strategic Plan has made great strides thanks to our dedicated members who provided feedback through resources like the member survey sent in September, Zoom feedback sessions and online feedback forms. Your input is greatly appreciated and will be used to create the plan to push Tahoe Donner to the best it can be over the next five years.

Check your inboxes this October for an email describing the strategic plan feedback we have received. Board workshops will be held October 14 and November 5 for further discussion, and the November 20 board of directors meeting will share the information and next moves for the association. For more information on strategic planning, visit tahoedonner.com/strategic-plan.

2021 BUDGET PROCESS Not only are we busy with strategic planning, but the Tahoe Donner team is creating the 2021 budget. Members are encouraged to voice their opinion during this planning stage. Two workshops were held in September, and the last budget workshop will be held on October 16 at 9AM, which will review updated budgets

that were previously presented at the September 10 and 24 meetings and make a final recommendation on the 2021 Annual Assessment.

Your input is needed. Attend the budget workshop or fill out a feedback form at tahoedonner.com/2021-budget-workshops to voice your opinion. You can also learn more about the 2021 budget process, drivers and assumptions on page 27.

NOW HIRING A huge congratulation goes to our staff this summer season for creating a safe space for families to spend at the pool, on the beach, on the trails or at any of our other wonderful amenities. We as an association learned what makes a successful team during this unprecedented era of COVID-19, and we are excited to carry this knowledge into the winter season.

Fun and exciting winter positions are available at Downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center and other amenities this winter. Work and play right in our community for a season or with a full-time position. With free ski passes, discounts for food, retail deals and more, we are excited for friendly and adventurous faces to join our team this winter. View open positions and apply at tahoedonner.com/jobs.

DOWNHILL SKI LODGE PROGRESS On Friday, September 18, a special board meeting was held to discuss sizing and structure for the Downhill ski lodge renovation. Project consultants Ward Young Architecture and Planning presented their Downhill Ski Lodge Building Program (Continued on p. 4)

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Refinement Study, and a question and answers session followed.

Stay tuned for additional member outreach and ways to give feedback, including a member survey and focus groups, as we move into the next phase of the decision making process.

We hope you enjoy the falling leaves, the autumn air and the excitement for the upcoming ski season.

Be well, DAVID MICKAELIAN | GENERAL MANAGER

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AMENITIES

SKI SEASON PASSES ON SALE No Blackout Dates at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort or Cross Country Ski Center

Beach Club Marina 587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski 587-9484 xc@tahoedonner.com Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com Equestrian Center 587-9470 equestrian@tahoedonner.com Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course 587-9443 golf@tahoedonner.com The Lodge 587-9455 lodge@tahoedonner.com Recreation Hut 587-9413 recreation@tahoedonner.com Campground 587-9462 campground@tahoedonner.com Tennis Center 587-9474 tennis@tahoedonner.com Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek 582-9603 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants Fred Zapponi covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com Elections Bette Rohrback electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com

Finance John Dundas financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com General Plan Rob McCray robmccray@sbcglobal.net Giving Fund Suzanne Sullivan tdgf@tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS 9-Holers Women's Golf Judi Roberts judi@greenroberts.com

Quilt Marilyn Dundas md11792@outlook.com

Bridge Lynn Cordner lynn.cordner@gmail.com

Rowing Dot Mace dotmace@me.com

Equestrian Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

Senior Alpine Ski John Makin jmakin@sbcglobal.net

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TD 4-Wheelers Bill Ratcliff club@td4wheelers.org

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Hiking Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

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Junior Golf Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net

Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net

Limited Abilities Persons’ Golf Mike Srago msrago@comcast.net

Women’s Golf Denise Rebar denise_rebar@merithr.com

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Men’s Golf Tim Pellegrini tncpellegrini@sbcglobal.net

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WINTER IS COMING GET IN SHAPE FOR SK

Can you feel it? The shadows are getting longer; the days are getting shorter. It's the time of year when we watch old Warren Miller movies and dust off our winter sports equipment while daydreaming of schussing down the mountain or skating across a still and peaceful trail on a perfect snow globe day. It is also the time when we wonder if we are ready for the physical demands of the winter sports we love, like downhill and Nordic skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.

Whether you are shredding the backcountry, skating trails or cruising on groomers, snow sports are complex and dynamic. Your fall training should address five fitness areas: • CARDIO

• STRENGTH • BALANCE

• FLEXIBILITY

• NUTRITION/HYDRATION It's been a long summer. COVID-19 restrictions and air quality have made training challenging for many. Remember to start training slowly and listen to your body. There is no need to train like an Olympic downhill skier if you fancy the groomed runs. Your training should match your activity and level. The goal is building up safely and slowly so that you start the season a bit stronger than your activity level requires.

CARDIO

STRENGTH

Cardiovascular fitness is crucial.

Without it, fatigue sets in and muscles tire more quickly.

Cardiovascular exercise includes cycling, running, hiking, swimming, paddleboarding and working with indoor cardio equipment. Spend at least 30 minutes 2-3 times per week working on your cardiovascular strength and endurance. Pick activities you enjoy, and switch it up to decrease boredom.

Cross-training also helps in injury prevention.

Gaining core and leg strength is a top priority in preparation for the ski season, but ignoring upper body strengthening can leave you open for a shoulder or back injury. A balanced approach is a key component to prevent and protect from injury.

There are many cardio exercises that can get your blood pumping, especially when you think outside the box.

For example, if you’re not into running, try dancing. Search YouTube videos for free cardio classes, cardio martial arts practices or a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout.

It is important to train the myriad of muscles in the leg: quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, glutes and calves. The same is true for the upper body. Balance is key. Overdevelopment in one area can increase the possibility of injury. A comprehensive, total-body strength workout routine or a split workout (lower body one day, upper body the next) are solid approaches to gaining strength in the preseason.

Be sure to give yourself a day between your strength workouts. There are a lot of online resources to help you develop a ski training program that meets your needs. When in doubt, consult a fitness professional to assist you.

KI SEASON

By KAREN CATON-BRUNINGS, CFT, SET, CLC, CHC

BALANCE

FLEXIBILITY

NUTRITION

The fancy term for balance is proprioception, which means knowing where your body parts are in space and relative to each other. It helps us avoid falling while skiing or snowboarding.

Snow is an ever-changing, undulating surface. Balance boards, stability disks, BOSU Balance Trainers and slacklines can help you work on your stability and balance. However, you have everything you need to practice without a purchase from the store. Single-leg balancing and hopping laterally, or front and back while maintaining your balance, are excellent ways to balance train. You can also use a rolled-up towel or throw pillow underfoot to provide an unstable surface when balancing on one foot. Add a few minutes of balance training on your cardio days to double-up your preparedness.

Winter sports require quick, sudden, sporadic and sometimes stressful movements on muscles and ligaments. Stretching can reduce the likelihood of soreness or injury. One of the most effective ways to incorporate is with yoga. Yoga is a comprehensive way to stretch muscles used while skiing. If COVID-19 restrictions make it difficult to attend a live class, you can find short, ski-specific classes online.

A popular YouTube yoga series called “Yoga with Adriene” creates yoga flows for all skill levels.

Food is fuel. Après after a day of skiing and post-workout pizza and beer are delicious, but the right choices can make a difference in performance, gains and recovery. The right foods don't have to be expensive or time-consuming.

Pre-workout foods should contain protein to support your muscles and complex carbohydrates to give you energy for your workout or ski day like yogurt and granola, a breakfast burrito or whole-grain avocado toast with egg. Chili fries after a ski day sound delicious, but your body has roughly 30 minutes after a workout or ski session when it’s most receptive to taking in nutrients. Support your hard work with a quick recovery snack that is high in protein and carbs like yogurt and granola, chocolate milk or protein bar.

Eat the chili fries after that if an après is in order.

Pre-season training and ski days can cause muscle soreness and inflammation. You can combat

this by eating foods rich in Omega-3 fats like walnuts, flaxseed, salmon and Omega-3 enriched eggs. Olive oil, dark green veggies and deep-colored fruits contain antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and support joint health as well.

Lastly, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine determined that adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women. Your body loses water through respiration at high altitudes twice as fast as it does at sea level. It is recommended to drink 1-3 liters of water and include electrolytes when exercising in cold weather and high altitudes.

Sound like a lot? Don't be daunted. A little preparation and sweat, both before and during the season, will help you safely tear up the slopes from opening day until the daffodils bloom.

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2020 MEMBER

PHOTO

CONTEST We are excited to present the winners of our annual photo contest!

This year set an all-time record for contest entries, and we were absolutely blown away by the artistry of the submissions. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest!

The only downside of having so many high-quality photos was that selecting the category winners was especially difficult... so difficult, in fact, that we had to split the Nature category into two sub-groups— Scenic and Wildlife—and are awarding an additional prize accordingly.

As per the contest rules, the winning photographer in each category receives a gift certificate for $50 to The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Space only allows us to print a few of our members’ snapshots, but we’ve highlighted some of our favorites. We hope you enjoy looking through these as much as we did.

Thank you again to all who participated. Keep taking photos of our beautiful Tahoe home!

2020 PHOTO CONTEST

PEOPLE WINNER HONEY BERG APRIL 2020 A dragonfly on Lucerne Lane

STAN SCHNEIDER MAY 2020 Alder Creek during late spring

NEIL BRYDON

AUGUST 2020 People having fun with balloons at Prosser lake

ALEX NEIMAN AUGUST 2020 The Milky Way over Truckee from four different long-exposure photographs

2020 PHOTO CONTEST

WILDLIFE WINNER

PAUL SHUFFLEBOTHAM AUGUST 2020 Saturn, Jupiter and the Milky Way above the ski hill

ANNIE ALBANO JULY 2020 A bee on a thistle near Alder Creek Adventure Center

ERIN KIELTY AUGUST 2020 Allison enjoys a smoky, but beautiful, evening

2020 PHOTO CONTEST

CHRISTINE JOHNSON SEPTEMBER 2020 Fly on the water at Trout Creek Recreation Center ENIKÖ KUCH AUGUST 2020 A bear explores the photographer’s backyard on Skislope Way

SCENIC

WINNER

ANNIE OSBORNE DECEMBER 2019 Beau taking a break and enjoying the sun at Moondance Hut after a rigorous snowshoe

BILL WANG

OCTOBER 2019 Exploring the Trout Creek area after some early season snowfall

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MARCELLA PITTAM SEPTEMBER 2020 “Catch!”

PHOTO CONTEST

ACTION

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NEIL BRYDON AUGUST 2020 Early morning hikes, sunbeams, mist and ducks on Prosser Lake

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CELEBRATE TRUCKEE RIVER DAY

By ALI DICKSON

TRUCKEE RIVER DAY (SOCIALLY DISTANT) CELEBRATION OCTOBER 16-18, 2020

LEARN MORE AT TRUCKEERIVERWC.ORG

One of the most powerful and attractive aspects of Truckee runs right through town – the mighty Truckee River. With headwaters beginning high in the Sierra, the river flows 145 miles all the way to Pyramid Lake in Nevada and provides irrigation, hydropower, drinking water and a vital ecosystem for the natural world. To protect this watershed, the Truckee River Watershed Council in 1996 created the annual Truckee River Day. Instead of an in-person Truckee River Day event this year, organizers are excited to plan a three-day weekend celebration for socially distant visits to past project sites that showcase exactly how volunteers have made a difference.

PLANTING THE SEEDs OF RESTORATION Continual restoration of the Truckee River and area within its watershed is no small undertaking, but volunteers from all walks of life have come together for the past 24 years to restore designated sites, plant native vegetation and repair our beautiful mountain home.

Michele Prestowitz, program manager of the Truckee River Watershed Council, shares, “Truckee River Day began 25 years ago as an all-volunteer effort. A small group of friends saw many threats to our watershed resulting from hundreds of years of inappropriate land uses and wanted to do more to take care of the beautiful environment that they cherished.

“They thought a few dozen people would show up and were thrilled when over 300 people arrived at Granite Flat. They realized they tapped a community passion, and the tradition has continued ever since.” In 2019, 600 volunteers completed restoration projects at 10 different sites.

Volunteer projects typically include planting native vegetation to reduce erosion, stabilizing stream banks or creating boardwalks to protect sensitive habitats. This year, however, will focus more on progress than projects.

PARTICIPATING AT A DISTANCE To keep the spirit alive without the potential spread of COVID-19, the celebration of Truckee River Day’s 25th anniversary will involve a three-day opportunity to tour past restoration sites with members in your household or by yourself.

“What we’ll do is feature about 10-12 sites that we’ve worked on as Truckee River Day projects in the past,” says Prestowitz.

“Volunteers have had an impact on these areas. Different sites have created benefits for bird habitat, fish habitat, various vegetation or great hiking opportunities.”

A map has been created for a self-guided tour and can be found at truckeeriverwc.org.

These tours will be interactive, highlighting past features, including games and social media opportunities as you hike.

PARTICIPATE RIGHT AT HOME While restoration projects are not happening through Truckee River Day this year, you can make a difference right in your own backyard.

Prestowitz encourages, “Plant a tree in your yard. Pay attention to how water is running off of your property. Identify invasive versus native species. In our online library resources page – truckeeriverwc.org/library – a section called ‘River-Friendly Landscaping Resources’ shows what you can do around your home.”

Even at a distance, we can restore the resiliency of our Tahoe/Truckee home so humanity and nature can thrive for generations to come.

To learn more about the Truckee River Day weekend celebration and how the Truckee River Watershed Council is making a difference to preserve and protect our mountain community, visit truckeeriverwc.org.

THE REPORT

HOME IMPROVEMENTS + EASEMENTS

By TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT

The Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is the public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater in the greater Truckee area, including Tahoe Donner. Our mission is to protect the public health and environment of our mountain community.

The public sewer system is comprised of a network of pipes leading from homes and businesses to the treatment plant. To facilitate gravity flow, some of these pipes are located in easements that run along the back, side and/or front of properties.

Sewer pipes located in easements require routine maintenance and occasional repair or replacement, which means TSD needs to cross through these easements. It may be many years before the District needs to access some of these easements.

Easements give specific rights to outside parties on private property.

Easements are necessary for utilities such as TSD to install, maintain, repair and replace sewer lines.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS If you are planning on making improvements on your property such as landscaping, fences, retaining walls or rock walls that are within an easement where a sewer pipeline exists, please contact the District.

These types of improvements can prohibit access should the sewer pipe need to be accessed for maintenance, repair or replacement. By informing the District, we can provide input that may help minimize costs and damage to your improvements in the future.

Contact the District at (530) 587-3804 or truckeesan.org.

Thank you for helping us protect the environment.

TSD Sewer Line

WHO IS TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT?

WHAT IS AN EASEMENT?

TSD EASEMENT

Learn about important info to know before making property improvements to your Tahoe Donner home.

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A FAREWELL TO OUR FORESTER In 2010, Bill was the driving force in achieving the requirements for Tahoe Donner to become the first community in east Nevada County to be a Firewise Community ®, which the association has retained annually since then. In 2017, Tahoe Donner was awarded Firewise Community ® of the Year. As part of achieving and maintaining the distinction, the Tahoe Donner Homeowner Defensible Space Inspection Program now follows a 6-year cycle of 1,000 inspections per year.

SERVING THE MEMBERSHIP

At the end of this year, we will say goodbye to Bill Houdyschell, registered professional forester, as he retires from the Forestry Department after more than 27 years at Tahoe Donner.

THE BEGINNING Tahoe Donner looked much different nearly three decades ago than it does today. In 1993, there were only about 3,000 homes/ multi-residences out of the current 5,239.

Open space was much more prevalent, and only 3,500 acres were owned by the association. The Forestry Department had one full-time position, and Bill Houdyschell had just taken over as the forester.

that was pretty advanced for his time.

It was so forward-thinking to focus on forest health.

In addition to improving forest health, Bill has maximized the resources for funding, saving the association and the membership money without losing the safety and radical nature of the Forestry Department, such as selling chips from the chipping program to biomass plants.

“A lot of his efforts early on are already reaping benefits now. We’re far more advanced in forest health and fire mitigation than many other communities in the area.

He’s used our forests and applied techniques to mimic how natural low-intensity fire would affect the landscape, so we have a more resilient forest stand and reduce our fire risk to the community.”

In addition, Rosenfeld notes, “He’s been really successful in his time here obtaining grants for the association. Some are grants requiring matching funds and some are regular grants for fuel-modification projects.

He didn’t have to seek these out because it is a lot of work. Having the wherewithal and initiative to go after that money to the benefit of the association has been amazing.”

A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL

“Bill went to Humboldt State University and got his degree in forestry while working seasonally for Cal Fire,” mentions Joanne Roubique, retired district ranger for the National Forest. “He then came to work for the Forest Service doing timber sale administration, which is a pretty big job. It takes lots of different skillsets – contracts, forest practices, soils, wildlife, archeology, water quality and communication with contractors.

He did all of that really well.”

A registered professional forester (RPF) is a highly tested license through the State of California to perform forestry-related services and apply forestry principles to the management of the forest. Bill acquired this title, raising his status beyond that of a forester. This helped when communicating with Tahoe Donner’s neighboring National Forests. He also volunteered on the board of directors of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. Add in his relationship to Cal Fire, and you have a man whose impacts are felt throughout the Tahoe area and beyond.

Because of this, when Houdyschell joined the Tahoe Donner team, he was able to see the association for not only what it was but what it could be. Annie Rosenfeld, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk Management and Real Property, shares, “Bill was able to look at forest health and fire safety to design a fuel-reduction and modification program

Fire protection and forest health require work from all homeowners who want to keep their community safe. When the Angora Fire of 2007 raged through South Lake Tahoe, Bill collaborated on a Tahoe Donner defensible space program for homeowners, rolling it out in 2008. No other association in the area had created such a progressive effort.

Bill would prepare projects so, when grant money was available, they would be able to utilize it immediately. “A 300-foot fire break along the south boundary and a break above the Sunrise Bowl area have been possible because of Bill’s strategic efforts. These two areas not only applied to Tahoe Donner funding but were given a wider scope to ensure the stakes around the association were safe as well. I can’t begin to express their importance,” says Rosenfeld.

Often working seven days a week for weeks on end in the summertime, folks who walk with Bill in the forest always learn something new about the trees, flora and fauna. Every department has benefited from his expertise in land management and planning. Tahoe Donner will value his knowledge in the future as a consultant, but we wish Bill a retirement full of hunting, spending time with his family and playing with his animals.

To learn more about the Forestry Department, visit tahoedonner.com/land-forestry.

THE REPORT

FALL 2020 DEFENSIBLE SPACE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS ! ! !

The Forestry Department reminds members located within portions of Unit 8 – lots 1-608 and Unit 2 – lots 1-391 that they will have defensible space inspections this fall.

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All of the following apply to the entire lot: • All dry, flammable vegetation and woody debris between ½ inch and 12 inches in diameter removed (not pine needles) • Trees greater than 12 feet in height – all branches removed up to 6 feet from the ground

• Trees smaller than 12 feet in height – lower branches removed for 1/3 the height of the tree • All dead and beetle-infested trees removed • Brush 31-100 feet or the lot line, whichever comes first – brush must be in clumps no greater than 10 feet in diameter with 15 feet of separation between clumps • No brush under trees or within 10 feet of drip line (widest ring of branches) • Excessively dense tree cover thinned (generally trees under 10 inches in diameter that are growing without proper spacing from one another or growing under the canopy of larger trees) • No firewood storage allowed on vacant lots • For any tree(s) removed from the property, the maximum stump height shall be as low as practical, but maximum stump height shall not exceed 2 inches for trees less than 12 inches in diameter or 12 inches for trees greater than 12 inches in diameter Remember: Items that pertain to your lot need to be maintained on a yearly basis. The C&Rs require that each lot be maintained in such a manner as to not create a fire hazard. Failure to do so may result in a hearing before the Covenants Committee with the possible result of a fine being assessed until the required work is completed. Covenants rules can be found under “Homeowner Guidelines” at tahoedonner.com/members.

If you have questions about the defensible space program, please visit tahoedonner.com/defensible or email defensiblespace@tahoedonner.com.

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Around the structure or to the property line: • Pine needles removed from the ground at least 10 feet from a structure • All pine needles removed from roof • No vegetation within 10 feet of a propane tank • Any tree branch extending horizontally and vertically towards a structure within 10 feet of roofs, chimneys or eaves removed • All combustible material removed from under decks and next to a structure, including stored firewood that may remain if covered with a tarp • Nuisance firewood must be managed

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Recent changes have been made to the defensible space requirements for properties.

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Inspections occurring this fall are for the 2021 defensible space inspection cycle. Compliant properties will be notified through the month of December 2020. Non-compliant properties will be notified of corrections to be made through the months of January and February 2021 with a July or August 2021 due date to have work completed.

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We would like to thank all our members who have brought their properties into compliance and continued to maintain them. Remember, a defensible space is your property’s frontline defense against wildfire. Creating and maintaining defensible space around your home can dramatically increase your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It will also improve the safety of firefighters defending your property.

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As our summer season winds down to an end, your safety remains Tahoe Donner’s number one priority. Staff have worked hard to minimize the risk of the coronavirus at Tahoe Donner. A COVID-19 operation and exposure plan is in place for all operations, which includes minimizing the risk of exposure through obtaining adequate physical distancing and changing the capacity of users at all of Tahoe Donner's facilities.

Thank you for a great summer!

To maximize your opportunity to enjoy the amenities at Tahoe Donner during this unprecedented time of COVID-19, use of Trout Creek Recreation Center, Beach Club Marina and Tennis Center TEMPORARILY require reservations and are limited in both volume and duration. Operations at amenities as well as The Lodge and Alder Creek Cafe have been adjusted in strict accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Public Health and Nevada County Public Health Department.

BEACH CLUB MARINA

DRIVING RANGE

Open Daily | 8AM-7PM

Open Daily | 10AM-6PM

Last Day of Season | October 4, weather and conditions permitting

Last Day of Season | October 31, weather and conditions permitting Note: Tahoe Donner Golf Course is closed for the season.

Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake has a private beach, clear water and endless activities, including kayak, SUP and pedal boat rentals.

Note: Rentals are not available between 9:30-11AM.

COURT LEVE

Beach access is available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8-10:30AM. All users must exit at 10:30AM. Online reservations are required from 11AM-7PM at shoptd.tahoedonner.com. The boat launch is closed for the season.

Any vessels in storage must be out by the end of day on October 4. Beach Club Marina will not store any vessels over the winter. tahoedonner.com/marina

Practice at the driving range with ball baskets available daily to improve your drive.

No matter your skill level, private and semi-private lessons are available for you and anyone living in your home. tahoedonner.com/driving-range

BIKEWORKS Open Friday-Sunday | 9AM-6PM Last Day of Season | October 18, weather and conditions permitting Ride into outdoor exploration on Tahoe Donner’s expansive trail system from Bikeworks.

Bikeworks offers bike rentals, repairs and retail items. Bike rentals are available by the hour, half-day or full-day and include full suspension 2020 Giant Trance and Liv Intrigue mountain bikes, road bikes, comfort bikes, kids bikes and trailers.

Schedule a private lesson from certified IMBA instructors or set up a guided tour to discover the lay of the land. Our Bikeworks staff has the experience and expertise to get you riding with a smile. tahoedonner.com/bikeworks

TENNIS CENTER Open Daily | 8AM-Dusk Last Day of Season | October 31, weather and utilization permitting Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is the largest tennis facility in North Tahoe.

Everything tennis can be found here with tennis and pickleball courts, practice walls, ball machines and pro shop. Schedule a court by calling (530) 587-9474 and pressing 2.

Reservations required.

Private and semi-private lessons for you and anyone living in your home are available. All skill levels are welcome. tahoedonner.com/tennis

EQUESTRIAN CENTER Last Day of Season | October 15, weather and conditions permitting Bring your horses to Tahoe Donner this summer with short- or long-term boarding availability. All boarding includes twice-daily feeding of up to two flakes of grass and/or alfalfa hay, daily watering and cleaning. tahoedonner.com/boarding

All prices are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, all dates, times and locations are also subject to change.

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

XC SKI CENTER

Gym: Open Daily | 6AM-9:30PM Lap Pool: Open Daily | 6AM-7:30PM Rec Pool: Open Daily through October 4 | 12:30-2:30PM + 3-5PM Note: Northwoods Pool is closed for the season.

XC TRAILWORK DAY OCTOBER 11 | 10AM-12PM

Get into shape with the Lap Pool or the Rec Center’s newly renovated gym facility. Online reservations are required for gym and pool access at shoptd.tahoedonner.com.

Our trails crew would love some help tossing rocks off the trails and raking wood chips so we can start skiing as early as possible! If you can’t make these dates, please feel free to toss a rock or two from the ski trails whenever you go out hiking. Email xc@tahoedonner.com to sign up or learn more.

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DOWNHILL SKI RESORT SEASON PASSES ON SALE Tahoe Donner is diligently working to open Downhill Ski Resort midDecember if snowpack allows.

We are excited to get skiing and riding but expect limited indoor operations to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Proper spacing, hygiene and reduced time indoors will be enforced.

For added peace of mind, passholders get free TD Pass Protection through December 10, which allows you to defer the pass fee of your unused pass to the 2021/22 season.

GET THE BEST RATES OF THE SEASON + PERKS

Lock in your season of fun! Additional perks like buddy passes and more are available for children and adults if purchased before December 1, 2020.

Learn about season pass pricing at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses.

Sign up to receive Tahoe Donner emails so you can stay updated with Downhill Ski Resort announcements at tahoedonner.com/subscribe. tahoedonner.com/downhill

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Ski season is just around the corner, and Tahoe Donner is optimistic that we can have a safe and fun season on the trails this winter. We are planning to open the Cross Country Ski Center as soon as Thanksgiving if snow allows.

Operations will be modified to reduce COVID-19 transmission by following guidelines from the CDC and local agencies as well as from the National Cross Country Ski Areas Association.

Season passes are on sale with the lowest pricing of the season. We will continue to offer TD Pass Protection through December 10, which allows you to defer the pass fee of your unused pass to the 2021/22 season.

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As a 2020/21 XC or combo season passholder, enjoy two free days of skiing at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area! You'll also enjoy exclusive perks like food and merchandise discounts at the ski area during the ski season and more.

Get your season pass now at tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses. tahoedonner.com/xc

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SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB Our TDSASC members have been busy this summer staying active and getting prepared for our hopefully epic ski season fast approaching!

Hiking, playing tennis, golfing, paddleboarding, biking – we are so lucky to have all these activities available in our backyard.

Our members rallied for another local bike ride, doing a loop on our Truckee bike trails followed by enjoying a picnic lunch at Regional Park. We also are planning a full moon paddle in Lake Tahoe the first week of October.

With uncertainty coming into the upcoming ski season, we have not yet set into motion the area club ski trips but hope to be able to plan trips to Mammoth, Heavenly/Kirkwood and beyond as well as our twice-a-week local ski days. Stay healthy and safe, and hopefully we will be looking forward with our members to a fabulous winter.

TD 9-HOLERS CLUB Our club rounded up its competitive season on September 10 with a “One Day Fun Day” tournament at Old Brockway Golf Course followed by our annual meeting/cocktail party online. Nine foursomes competed in scramble format with the ready-for-splendor theme of “Putts, Pearls and Polka Dots.”

The team taking first place with a 36 included Laurie Blaine, Julia Dill, Addie Gore and Coral Cavanagh. Coming in second place were Lynette Powell, Renee Grosdidier, Judi Roberts and Paulette McGregor. Renee dropped a tee shot eight inches from the flag on Hole 3 to garner the closest-to-the-pin award, and Coral’s tee shot on Hole 7 won the competition for longest drive.

Best dressed for the theme went to Judith Scollon.

Planning for the 2021 season is underway as we look forward to the opening of the best golf course in Truckee – Tahoe Donner! We are accepting membership applications now; email tdwgclub@gmail.com.

COURT LEVE

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

Elections at our annual meeting resulted in a full roster of energetic volunteers ready to serve the club through our next season. Leading our club will be our board: Judi Roberts as President, Lisa Barr as Vice President, Anne Fellows as Treasurer, Carri Wik as Secretary and Carol Ozimek as Member at Large.

It takes many volunteers to make a golf club function well during the season and through the year, including starters, a scorer, coordinators for our tournaments and other events and many more people in additional support positions. Thanks to the hard work of all our volunteers, we enjoyed regular weekly play at 3 nearby courses, averaging more than 30 women playing each week! We will continue playing into the fall as long as weather permits.

We would like to offer special thanks to our gracious hosts at Ponderosa, Old Brockway and Northstar. We’re already looking forward to next year! If you have questions about our club or would like more information, contact Club President Judi Roberts at judi@greenroberts.com.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB The Women’s Golf Club wrapped up its 2020 season with play days at Gray’s Crossing, Coyote Moon and Incline. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and not having a home course, we had an enjoyable summer of weekly golf with likeminded women.

Hearty congratulations go to our club champion, Wendy Lockhart, who posted the lowest average gross for the season!

Our season winners for lowest net were Molly Stuart in Flight 1, Renee Grosdidier in Flight 2 and Lisa Barr in Flight 3. Julie Sharp won our “Frequent Flier” award for playing the most rounds during our competitive season, and Lisa, who had the biggest drop in handicap since last year, was honored as our Most Improved Player.

EQUESTRIAN CLUB This summer, more than ever, our Tahoe Donner trails provided medicine for the soul and enjoyment for all. Equestrian Club members met up with longtime riding friends and new boarders to explore trails, get in some arena practice and enjoy rides to far points.

This year, many club members extended their horse boarding into longer stays due to COVID-19. Even a few horses evacuated from fire zones were welcomed and sheltered at our Equestrian Center amenity. Families leased horses for the first time, giving kids a horse to ride and be responsible for during vacation months when not many activities were available to them. A lot of love was shared!

Young riders from the Darnell, Beaumont and Martino families have their horses tacked up and ready for fun.

While the club missed hosting our family movie nights with raffles and activities during Wild West Fest, we hope to see you at those in 2021. Happy trails to all!

4 WHEELERS CLUB The perfect 4WD trail and hiking opportunity is just next door to our Tahoe Donner base camp. Approximately 6 miles south of I-80 on Highway 89, one finds Pole Creek Road (0008) on the right of the highway across from Olson Construction.

The 18-mile loop follows Pole Creek Road to Pole Creek Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail and then on to Cabin Creek Road. The route is only open August 1 through November 1 and is absolutely spectacular.

REDUCING AND CONTROLLING EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 IS EVERYONE'S SHARED RESPONSIBILITY HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP

WASH/SANITIZE YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT YOUR VISIT FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED INDOORS, WHILE NOT EATING/DRINKING AND WHEN PHYSICAL DISTANCING OUTDOORS IS NOT FEASIBLE MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF 6 FEET BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Climb past the Sierra Club’s Bradley Hut, and you’ll soon be surrounded by beautiful views of rock palisades between Billys Peak and Tinkers Knob.

The climb continues to an 8,000-foot ridge before a traverse and steep switchback descend through the forest. A rocky climb takes you to a barren saddle below Tinkers Knob.

Park here to hike the slightly over onemile route to the top of Tinkers Knob.

At the top, there are stone “thrones” to sit upon while you enjoy some of the best views in the region.

AVOID LARGE GROUP GATHERINGS

COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE IF YOU SNEEZE OR COUGH

STAY HOME IF YOU DO NOT FEEL WELL. IF YOU ARE SELF-QUARANTINING, DO NOT VISIT THE FACILITIES

WHAT WE ARE DOING TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY • REDUCED CAPACITY TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL DISTANCING

Returning to your vehicle, the OHV trail continues across the saddle and then through a set of steep rocky switchbacks before intersecting with the Cabin Creek Road system. There are numerous dirt roads in the area, but the easiest to follow is the logging truck route identified by temporary spray-painted orange arrows. The road is dusty due to logging operations but quickly gets you to Cabin Creek Road near the Regional Transfer Station. If you want a GPX track for the route, visit td4wheelers.org.

• ALL FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES WEAR FACE COVERINGS AND HAVE PLEXIGLASS BARRIERS AT SERVICE AREAS

• HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS AND SURFACES ARE ON A STRICTLY MONITORED SANITIZATION SCHEDULE • DAILY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CHECKS OCCUR PRIOR TO START OF WORK

COVID-19 EXPOSURE PLAN

IF THERE IS AN EXPOSURE AT TAHOE DONNER, NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR TO AFFECTED PARTIES. THE FACILITY WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME TO ALLOW NEVADA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONTACT TRACE. THOSE EXPOSED WILL BE ADVISED TO GET TESTED, AND STAFF WILL PERFORM ADDITIONAL SANITIZATION OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY. WE THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING SAFETY GUIDELINES AT ALL TIMES AND DOING YOUR PART TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

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DINING

As the temperatures start to drop, warm up after an adventure with a hot lunch, dinner or drink at Tahoe Donner! Your safety remains our number one priority. Staff are working hard to minimize the risk of the coronavirus at Tahoe Donner. A COVID-19 operation and exposure plan is in place for all operations. Part of the COVID-19 operating plan includes minimizing the risk of exposure through obtaining adequate physical distancing, which changes the capacity of users at all of Tahoe Donner's facilities. Thanks for a great summer!

Located at Alder Creek Adventure Center, Alder Creek Cafe and Trailside Bar offer a casual dining atmosphere, outdoor seating in accordance with current regulations and available take-out orders.

Fuel your adventure with a fresh, seasonal menu with plenty of healthy options.

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub offers upscale dining, a hand-picked wine selection, a craft cocktail menu and a sunny deck and pavilion that overlook Tahoe Donner Golf Course. For menus, reservation info and more, visit tahoedonner.com/thelodge.

OCTOBER HOURS

Daily through October 4 | 5-9PM Daily starting October 5 | 5-8:30PM Indoor dining available and deck will be open as long as conditions permit Reservations available through OpenTable.com Take-Out Available Daily | 5-8:30PM Orders available through website

NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS

Bring in a special bottle of wine from home in October and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays.

OCTOBER HOURS

Open Daily | 11:30AM-2:30PM

OCTOBER SPECIALS

EVERY MONDAY-WEDNESDAY Take a bite out of our $10 burger special when you order the delectable A.C.C. Burger or housemade Black Bean + Beet Veggie Burger with a side order of your choice.

EACH FRIDAY Experience “Fish Taco Fridays,” featuring delicious and savory fish tacos for only $8! Order two housemade beer-battered cod tacos with a flour tortilla, chipotle mango slaw and fresh cilantro to add some spice to your Friday.

EDI-BŌLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

THURSDAYS FROM 5-8PM Take a trip around the world as you enjoy a delicious Edi-Bōl meal crafted

by Chef David Smith. Vegetarian option and limited menu are also available. Visit tahoedonner.com/edi-bol to learn more about upcoming dishes.

OCT. 1 | SAN FRANCISCO New England-Style Clam Chowder, Truckee Sourdough Bread Bowl OCT. 8 | HAWAI’I Kālua Pork, Sticky Rice, Charred Onion, Hawaiian “Slaw” OCT. 15 | THAILAND Bangkok Curry, Shredded Vegetables, Lentils, Aromatic Herbs OCT. 22 | GERMANY/OKTOBERFEST Jägerschnitzel-Breaded Chicken Cutlets, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Fried Potatoes, $1 off all beer and wine OCT. 29 | BRAZIL Marinated Skirt Steak, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Brazilian Collard Greens, Chimichurri

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Celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest every Sunday with Chef Lew’s Chicken Schnitzel and Warm German Potato Salad. Pair with an Oktoberfestinspired beer or a glass of Dr. Loosen Riesling. Come early, as we often sell out.

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AT TAHOE DONNER WORK THIS WINTER AT TAHOE DONNER TO FIND ADVENTURE AND CONVENIENCE WRAPPED INTO ONE UNFORGETTABLE SEASONAL EXPERIENCE

TAHOE DONNER IS CURRENTLY HIRING A VARIETY OF REWARDING PART-TIME, FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL POSITIONS.

DITCH THE TRAFFIC JAMS

There are only so many hours of daylight in the winter, and you deserve to work at a place that lets you soak up as much of that sun as possible. Tahoe Donner’s winter amenities are easier to get to than nearby attractions and are proud to be the only cross country and downhill ski resort in Truckee. Especially during peak season, the drive time between Truckee and major resorts can add up. Replace the time spent in the car with time spent on the snow. A little extra ski time never hurt anyone.

FANTASTIC PERKS

Whether you like downhill skiing, cross country skiing or just soaking up that magical feeling only winter brings, we’ve got you covered. All employees receive special benefits to make your winter unforgettable. Whether you want a day on the snow, new gear or a reason to après in style, it pays to work where you play.

Perks include: • Free skiing at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort + Cross Country Ski Center • An experienced safety team dedicated to mitigating COVID-19 risks for staff and guests • Food and merchandise discounts at Tahoe Donner restaurants and ski areas

• A fun, friendly and supportive work environment • Did we mention it’s really fun to work here?

To learn more about coronavirus management at amenities, visit tahoedonner.com/covid19.

FIND A LIKEMINDED COMMUNITY

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF TAHOE

Winter fun doesn’t just happen off the clock at Tahoe Donner. Find your niche with folks who share a passion for the outdoors and this beautiful mountain lifestyle. People who work at Tahoe Donner prefer the close-knit feel of a small resort and the camaraderie that comes with it. No matter the position you choose, expect a friendly face and a supportive group of adventureseekers to enhance your season.

LEADERS IN COVID-19 SAFETY

Now more than ever, safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Tahoe Donner is proud to be a leader in COVID-19 safety with experience in running successful socially distant amenities all summer long.

With dedicated and experienced safety experts on staff, the Tahoe Donner team spent the past several months learning how to best prioritize safety and properly enforce procedures that create a safer and positive environment for staff and guests alike.

From the picturesque meadows at Alder Creek Adventure Center and the expansive snow-covered bowls at Downhill Ski Resort to the breathtaking vistas you experience on the cross country trails, it’s hard to find a bad view at Tahoe Donner amenities. Don’t just work – thrive in a place where the beauty of Lake Tahoe permeates every aspect of your day, both on and off the clock.

Popular open positions include: • LIFT OPERATOR • SKI INSTRUCTOR • SKI PATROL • SHUTTLE DRIVER • SNOWPLAY ATTENDANT • WAITSTAFF • COOK • AND MORE! Find your excitement this winter at Tahoe Donner. To learn more about job opportunities, how to apply and more, visit tahoedonner.com/jobs.

THE REPORT

MEET THE SCHOLARS YOU ARE SUPPORTING

By TONI MOORE

The Giving Fund Committee would like you to meet the recipients of the eight scholarships awarded in June. Thanks to the extreme generosity of an anonymous Tahoe Donner donor, four IMPACT scholarships were made available for first-generation students with financial need.

These students are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per year for up to 5 years.

Four traditional one-time awards were also made, two awarding $3,000 to students going to 4-year universities and two awarding $1,500 to students beginning their post-secondary education at the community college level. Altogether, the IMPACT scholarships total $200,000 and the traditional scholarships – funded by you – equal $9,000. But wait; there’s more…

In addition, four 2019 IMPACT scholarship recipients are beginning their second year of university, and six prior traditional scholarship recipients are receiving support from the Giving Fund this coming schoolyear in the amount of $11,000. That means, for 2020-2021, Tahoe Donner Giving Fund donors are providing life-changing support to 14 well-deserving young people with bright futures ahead of them.

The 2020 scholars are…

Fernando, IMPACT Scholar

Daniella, IMPACT Scholar

Luis, IMPACT Scholar

Emily, IMPACT Scholar

UC Santa Cruz, Biological Science

UC Riverside, Political Science

UC Irvine, Criminal Justice

UC Riverside, Psychology

Kiley, Traditional Scholar

Benito, Traditional Scholar

Gabriela, Traditional Scholar

Jaquelyne, Traditional Scholar

Orange Coast Community College,

UC Riverside, Engineering

Lake Tahoe Community College,

UC Riverside, Biology

Early Childhood Education

Kinesiology

This month, the Giving Fund is participating in the open competitive grantmaking process to award grants to local non-profits using the funds raised by the July 2020 (virtual) campaign. If you would like to make a contribution, you can easily do so at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund.

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 web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. Thank you to our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continued support.

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FEATURE

Mountain Living During

Fire Season

By ALI DICKSON WHETHER YOU’RE EXPERIENCING YOUR FIRST FIRE SEASON IN TRUCKEE OR YOU WERE BORN A LOCAL, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN ABOUT MOUNTAIN LIVING AND PREPAREDNESS DURING FIRE SEASON.

WHAT IS WILDFIRE SEASON?

WHAT HAPPENS IF WILDFIRE COMES?

The dry and arid months in the summer and fall represent peak wildfire season in the Sierra. The combination of warm temperatures, little precipitation and fast winds create favorable conditions for fires to start. Whether through lightning, manmade sparks or something different, the potential for fire increases exponentially during these months.

Being prepared for an emergency creates not only peace of mind but a quick departure if emergency strikes. When preparing your home, remember:

On particularly dangerous days, red flag warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. This means all open flames are banned, including gas grills and gas firepits. One less spark means one less flame.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY? CAMPFIRE SAFETY

Do not use any wood or charcoal fires when a fire ban is in effect. On red flag days, do not create an open flame of any kind – including gas fires and firepits.

Check truckeefire.org to see if a fire ban is in effect.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY

We recommend you not mow grasses or use chainsaws on red flag days, especially on dry vegetation. Spark arrestors are required in wildland areas on all portable gasoline-powered equipment.

DEFENSIBLE SPACE SAFETY

Make sure your home has 100 feet of defensible space around structures. Clear dead weeds, vegetation, leaves and needles from gutters and around the house. For a full list of Tahoe Donner defensible space rules, visit tahoedonner.com/defensible-space.

VEHICLE SAFETY

Never pull over in dry grasses. Don’t let trailer chains drag on the ground, as they may cause a spark. Keep your tires pumped to avoid driving on wheel rims. Keep your brake pads in good shape.

For more prevention tips, visit PreventWildfireCA.org

Leave early, ahead of mandatory evacuation Know your evacuation routes Pay attention to weather and warnings Bring any pets with you Packing an emergency kit saves important time if you need to leave your home immediately. An emergency go bag should stay in your car in case you need to quickly leave. If you do not have a car, leave your bag in an easily accessible space in your home, and have a plan to safely evacuate with a friend, family member or trusted person. Your go bag should include: Food, like snacks Water bottles Important documents Map of Truckee (cell service may be undependable) Flashlight Face coverings

Resources There are many local and national resources for both emergency and everyday use. Utilizing and becoming familiar with these resources now can be life-saving in a crisis situation.

In addition to national and local resources, Tahoe Donner has an emergency preparedness webpage with up-to-date resources for you and your family. These resources are great to become familiar with now, before emergency strikes.

To find resources like local text alerts, fire bans, more wildfire prevention tips and Tahoe Donner’s recently installed fire camera, visit tahoedonner.com/preparedness.

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ANNUAL REQUEST FOR HOMEOWNER CONTACT INFORMATION

CIVIL CODE SECTION §4041 REQUIRES ALL TAHOE DONNER HOMEOWNERS PROVIDE CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION TO THE ASSOCIATION ANNUALLY. THIS ENSURES CRITICAL INFORMATION CAN REACH HOMEOWNERS.

California Civil Code §4041

(b) The association shall solicit these annual notices of each owner and, at least 30 days prior to making its own required disclosure under Section 5300, shall enter the data into its books and records.

(a) An owner of a separate interest shall, on an annual basis, provide written notice to the association of all of the following: (1) The address or addresses to which notices from the association are to be delivered.

(2) An alternate or secondary address to which notices from the association are to be delivered.

(3) The name and address of the owner's legal representative, if any, including any person with power of attorney or other person who can be contacted in the event of the owner's extended absence from the separate interest.

(c) If an owner fails to provide the notices set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a), the last address provided in writing by the owner or, if none, the property address shall be deemed to be the address to which notices are to be delivered.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 278. Sec. 1. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2018)

(4) Whether the separate interest is owner-occupied, is rented out, if the parcel is developed but vacant, or if the parcel is undeveloped land.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW AND MAIL TO THE ASSOCIATION AT 11509 NORTHWOODS BLVD., TRUCKEE, CA 96161 OR COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION ONLINE AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/CONTACT-UPDATE. OWNER NAME TAHOE DONNER STREET ADDRESS

UNIT/LOT

ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES FROM THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO BE DELIVERED STREET ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP

STATE

ZIP

ALTERNATE OR SECONDARY ADDRESS TO WHICH NOTICES FROM THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO BE DELIVERED STREET ADDRESS

CITY

THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF HIS OR HER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE, IF ANY, INCLUDING ANY PERSON WITH POWER OF ATTORNEY OR OTHER PERSON WHO CAN BE CONTACTED IN THE EVENT OF THE OWNER’S EXTENDED ABSENCE FROM THE SEPARATE INTEREST STREET ADDRESS

THE SEPARATE INTEREST IS

CITY

OWNER-OCCUPIED

RENTED OUT

STATE

THE PARCEL IS DEVELOPED BUT VACANT

ZIP

THE PARCEL IS UNDEVELOPED LAND

PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION EMAIL FOR KEY ASSOCIATION UPDATES

PRIMARY PHONE NUMBER

ADDITIONAL OWNER EMAIL

PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION

EMAIL

TAHOE DONNER NEWS

WEBSITE

PHONE CALL

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THE REPORT

BUDGET UPDATE: KEY DRIVERS + HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK At a glance, Tahoe Donner boasts 6,473 property owners, 25,000 members, 7,300 acres and 29 departments. With 84 full-time, year-round employees and 870 part-time and seasonal employees, the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors, Finance Committee and Management have begun working on the 2021 budget.

Amenity progress highlights that came out of the 2020 Replacement Reserve Fund include:

far in 2020 related to the budget include: • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and Downhill Ski Resort closing early, meaning lost revenue • Closure of all amenities – some into July • The closures and cancellations of revenue drivers, such as day camps, concerts and fitness passes • Reduced service level at many amenities and restaurants

• Golf Course Tee and Fairway Repair + Replacement: $2.2M • Trout Creek Recreation Center Expansion: $825,000 • ADA Upgrades at Facilities (approximate combined budget from years 1 + 2): $800,000 • Nature Loop Repair + Replacement: $683,935

During these challenges, the staff and board of directors acted quickly to make significant cost reductions, mostly in labor through furloughs and reduced hours. Those decisions and sacrifices allowed the association to make up for significant revenue reductions due to capacity limitation, reduction in services and closures.

To date, 2 meetings have been held concerning the 2021 budget. The September 10 meeting focused on the operating budget, and the September 24 meeting focused on the capital budgets. The final meeting is scheduled for October 16, where staff will return with updated budgets based on board, Finance Committee, General Plan Committee and member feedback. In this final discussion, a recommendation on the 2021 Annual Assessment will be made. Your input is important. We encourage all members to be active participants as planning for the 2021 Operations Budget continues.

2021 will continue to present operational challenges, both as a result of COVID-19 and the general need to reevaluate all operations.

Throughout this budget process, key assumptions include:

RECENT CHALLENGES Especially with the COVID-19 pandemic and its influences both in the short and long term, impacts and revenue changes have been carefully considered in the planning for 2021.

Challenges and opportunities occurring thus

2021 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS

• COVID-19 will persist through the 2020/21 ski season (and potentially beyond) • Staffing will be competitive and challenging without J-1 employees and with the California minimum wage increase to $14 • Expanded attention will be given to the Forestry Department, defensible space and open space management

PROJECTS Projects and replacements with a budget of over $100,000 slated to occur within 2021 include: • ADA Improvements • Trout Creek Recreation Center Parking Lot

• Golf Carts Replacement • Shuttle Buses • Accounting Software Replacement • Snowblower Replacement • South Euer Valley Road Improvement • Snowmaking at Cross Country + Snowplay • Alder Creek Adventure Center Trailhead + Trail Restoration • Downhill Ski Resort Lodge Planning

HOW TO GET INVOLVED All members are invited to participate and provide input on the budget. The final budget workshop will be held on Friday, October 16 at 9AM. Please note: This meeting was previously advertised as October 22.

This workshop will review all budgets and the recommendation for the 2021 Annual Assessment.

Your feedback is important. If you are unable to join the October 16 meeting but still have input you’d like to provide, please fill out the Tahoe Donner Budget Input Form found at tahoedonner.com/2021-budget-workshops.

If you missed a past budget workshop and wish to view any recorded meeting, agenda or document, visit the “Board Meeting Documents” page found at tahoedonner.com/board-meetings.

ABOUT THE BUDGET The budget is divided into four parts: • Operating Fund • Replacement Reserve Fund • Development Fund • New Machinery + Equipment Fund To learn more about the 2021 Tahoe Donner Operational Budget, visit tahoedonner.com/2021-budget-workshops.

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THE REPORT

UTILIZING YOUR LOCAL RESOURCES Tahoe Donner is proud to be a home base for full-time residents, part-time adventurers and visitors who want to experience all our beautiful community has to offer. While the association is eager to help create the best possible experience for you and your loved ones, certain needs and regulations are beyond Tahoe Donner’s jurisdiction. No matter the reason, though, we want you to have the tools to fix any issue that may arise.

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION

OTHER AGENCIES

• Garbage spills

• Garbage not getting picked up by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD) or the rolling cart program

ENFORCES COVENANTS RULES, SUCH AS: • Quiet hours • Parking on the dirt on private property • Defensible space • Light pollution • Storage • Rolling cart storage on private property

ENFORCE RESPONSIBILITIES, SUCH AS:

• Seasonal fire ban timeframes • Short-term rental (STR) frequencies • Power outages • Burst water pipes • Speeding on the streets • Snowplowing the streets • Parking on the street and the Town of Truckee right-of-way • Amenity changes authorized by federal, state or county mandates due to current health and safety directives • Dogs ”at large” on the street • Rolling carts left on the street

We want to make sure your time spent at Tahoe Donner is as peaceful and joyful as it can be.

To the right is a list of resources and contact info to help you get the fastest service for issues with agencies that service our community.

TRUCKEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

TAHOE DONNER RESOURCES

Fire resources include offering extensive fire prevention and safety education programming, business inspections, wildfire property inspections and much more.

A full list of Tahoe Donner Covenants Rules can be found at tahoedonner.com/covenants. If you have a Covenants complaint related to a Covenants violation, we encourage you to contact Compliance Staff.

truckeefire.org (530) 582-7850

TOWN OF TRUCKEE The local government offers community services including law enforcement, animal control, street maintenance/cleaning, trail/ bikeway maintenance and more. For emergencies, call 911! townoftruckee.com (530) 550-2323 (Non-Emergency Police Number) (530) 582-7830 (Animal Services) (530) 583-7800 (Solid Waste/Recycling/Rolling Carts)

TAHOE TRUCKEE SIERRA DISPOSAL (TTSD) Residential and commercial garbage, recycling and green waste collection services are provided to the Tahoe-Truckee area, including Eastern Regional Landfill at Cabin Creek. waste101.org (530) 583-7800

TRUCKEE POST OFFICE Contact the post office to get a mailbox and learn who delivers mail to your home. FedEx and UPS will deliver to your Tahoe Donner home. If something is delivered via USPS to your Tahoe Donner home without a mailbox, the post office will send it back. postallocations.com/ca/truckee/truckee (530) 587-7158

TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT (TDPUD)

Report your complaint to Tahoe Donner in one of three ways: EMAIL: compliance@tahoedonner.com PHONE: (530) 414-8166 (after-hours for call service) ONLINE: onestop.tahoedonner.com Members can file complaints to Compliance Staff seven days a week. Staff are available to receive complaints during business hours via OneStop, phone and email. While COVID-19 has required remote work, you can reach staff Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM and Saturday from 9:30AM-6PM. If you have a violation to report for noxious activities outside of office hours, please call (530) 414-8166, which forwards to the after-hours call service. The after-hours call service will attempt to call the property owner or their representative to address the complaint. Remember: For loud parties, fire, aggressive behaviors and/or any other perceived life-safety or disturbances of the peace, call 911 or the non-emergency number (530) 550-2323 before contacting Tahoe Donner.

TOP TAHOE DONNER RULES TO KNOW

RESPECT QUIET HOURS

Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.

LIGHTS OUT

Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize light pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.

This public agency provides power and water to Tahoe Donner and the Truckee region. tdpud.org (530) 587-3896

TAHOE-TRUCKEE SANITATION AGENCY (TTSA) TTSA plans, administers and coordinates wastewater treatment and disposal services around Lake Tahoe, treating more than 4.8 million gallons per day.

TRASH

FIREWORKS + FIREARMS

LEASH UP

PARK ON PAVEMENT

Lock it up in your bear-proof container, never your neighbors’ or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.

Using any kind of explosive device, including fireworks and firearms, is prohibited on Tahoe Donner-owned property.

ttsa.net (530) 587-2525

SOUTHWEST GAS Southwest Gas provides natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada and portions of California. swgas.com (877) 860-6020

Pets must be on leash at association facilities and must be within voice control on Truckee streets.

Parking vehicles off-pavement, on another person’s property or on access easements is prohibited.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS TAHOE DONNER FIRE CAMERA SUCCESS Tahoe Donner’s newly installed firemonitoring camera assisted with other fire detection systems in successfully identifying a small fire on Prosser Hill at approximately 6AM on Monday, August 24. It is suspected that the fire started due to a lightning strike in the area.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE When recreating on trails this fall, please remember: • Bikers yield to hikers • Bikers yield to horses • Hikers yield to horses • Downhill bikers yield to uphill bikers • Dogs yield to all others

Cal Fire and United States Forest Service fire personnel and air assets were dispatched to the Prosser Hill location, and the fire was extinguished before it could become a threat to the community.

The ALERTWildfire camera, named Tahoe Donner, was installed in July 2020 and began broadcasting live on alertwildfire.org.

It is the twelfth fire camera to be added to the North Tahoe area network to help protect Tahoe Donner and the North Tahoe-Truckee area.

Funding for the recently installed camera was provided by Tahoe Donner via a charitable contribution through the Tahoe Prosperity Center.

In collaboration with Dr. Graham M. Kent of the University of Reno, Nevada Seismological Lab, and Heidi Hill Drum of the Tahoe Prosperity Center, the camera in Tahoe Donner became camera number 576 on the ALERTWildfire website to help protect the western United States.

Residents of Tahoe Donner and beyond are invited to monitor ALERTWildfire cameras at alertwildfire.org and report suspected fires to the local fire department.

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feedback. Once the Town has asserted their position on the STR ordinance, Tahoe Donner will hold an open meeting in order to get member input and discuss how we address our STR rules in the context of the Truckee ordinance. For updated meeting info, agendas and more, visit tahoedonner.com/board-meetings.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FACE-COVERING At the time of press, the California Department of Public Health has mandated the wearing of face coverings while in public spaces (especially indoors), when using public transportation or during high-risk activities to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection. For more information, visit cdph.ca.gov/covid19.

Additionally, continue to follow social distancing protocols. And of course, share a kind hello to your fellow trail users and neighbors. To learn more, visit tahoedonner.com/trails.

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in August 2020.

WE’RE HIRING! Work at a place that combines adventure, friendly faces and a paycheck. Enjoy fun seasonal positions or full-time, yearround positions, like our community relations inspector opening, available for you right at Tahoe Donner. To learn what opportunities are available and how to apply, visit tahoedonner.com/jobs.

TRUCKEE STR ORDINANCE UPDATE At the time of press, the Town of Truckee was considering a town-wide STR ordinance.

The Town solicited individual comments through September 8. Town staff reviewed those comments and presented an updated draft ordinance to the Town Council on September 22, 2020. To view documents from the Town of Truckee, visit townoftruckee.com.

Thank you to everyone who provided their

UNIT/LOT ADDRESS

SQ. FT.

PROJECT

08/445 11313

Lausanne Way

3,515

House

03/460 15148

Skislope Way

2,976

House

04/172 14356 Tyrol

Road

1,533

House

06/361 13132

Oberwald Way

1,904

House

COVENANTS VIOLATIONS HEARINGS The Covenants Committee heard the following violations in August 2020.

STREET

VIOLATION

FINE

Kitzbuhel Road

Noxious Activity

$500

Swiss Lane

Fire Safety

$1,000

THE REPORT

BOARD MEETING RECAPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING August 28, 2020 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) Committee Task Force, No Action ACTION: Committee Appointments, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) DISCUSSION/ACTION: Committee Meeting Proceedings and Recording Policy, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) DISCUSSION/ACTION: Elections, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) DISCUSSION: GM Update, No Action DISCUSSION/ACTION: Lodge at Downhill Ski Resort Task Force, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) DISCUSSION: Financial Forecast, No Action DISCUSSION: Budget Objectives Workshop, No Action ACTION: 2020/2021 Winter Season Pass, Programs and Group Rates, 4-0 (Director Wu Absent) ACTION: 2020-2 Overview of Board Governance, Authority and Meetings and Policy and Procedures on the Conduct of Board Meeting Revisions, 3-1 (Director Wu Absent; Director Roth Abstain)

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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 10, 2020 DISCUSSION: 2021 Budget Workshop with Finance and General Plan Committees, No Action Learn more about the budget meetings on page 27 or by visiting tahoedonner.com/2021-budget-workshops.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 – Strategic Plan Workshop Friday, October 16, 2020 – Budget Workshop Friday, October 23, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 – Strategic Plan Workshop Friday, November 20, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, December 18, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting Board meeting dates subject to change. Visit tahoedonner.com for dates.

See full minutes at tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns to tahoedonner.com/feedback.

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WHERE I N

T H E

WORLD IS TD NEWS?

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND Tom and Trish Gump, with their boys Dylan and Kyle, put mountain biking skills gained at Tahoe Donner to the test in Zermatt, Switzerland.

GIZA, EGYPT Herb and Sally Brannen took a photo in front of two of the Giza pyramids during their trip to Egypt.

RINCA ISLAND, INDONESIA Mark and Autumn Lighty visited Rinca Island, one of the largest islands included in Komodo National Park.

BIG SKY, MONTANA Eric Schwartzman and his son, Ryan Schwartzman, enjoy a father/son trip to Big Sky, Montana where they used their Ikon Pass and made sure to bring along a copy of “Tahoe Donner News.”

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS Email your “Where in the World” photos to comdep@tahoedonner.com.

Please submit only JPG files of 300 dpi for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News. Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where it was taken and a short description. Note: Please be patient; it could take several months to see your photo published.

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