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WINTER PRICING & PROGRAMS
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GET THE SCOOP ON TAHOE DONNER EVERY WEEK: Tahoe Donner has two email newsletters that offer a wide variety of information. Weekly News comes out every Monday with info about upcoming events, special promotions and fun things to do. You can sign up for Weekly News through the home page of TahoeDonner.com. Member News (which is for members only) comes out occasionally, usually on Wednesdays, with information about the association’s business affairs. That’s where you’ll hear the latest about things like capital projects, elections and board meetings. If you’re not receiving this newsletter but would like to, send your name, Tahoe Donner address and email address to info@tahoedonner.com. If you ever have content suggestions for either of these newsletters, just drop us a note at the same address.
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HIGHLIGHT
FALL FESTIVAL PREVIEW
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President’s Message Staying Informed
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General Manager’s Message From Robb Etnyre’s Desk
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Let’s Get Together TD Events & Happenings
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Bulletin Board It’s Building Season
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Taking Care of Business Board Meeting Summary
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Where in the World is TD News? TD News Travels the World
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WELCOME
SEPTEMBER 2011 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Amanda Birchenough Matt Chappell Amanda Wallace Kirt Zimmer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Suzan Knisley, suzylynn@mindspring.com
Vice President
Tom Johns, btjtd@aol.com
Secretary
Steve Miller, stephen.m.miller@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Treasurer
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SUZY KNISLEY | PRESIDENT
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Of much interest and importance to our members is how we can communicate most effectively. I am focusing my message this month on communication issues and methods. The Tahoe Donner web site is our most important tool, as it covers every category members are interested in - from business to activities - and is continually updated with the most current news and information. Our website has seen 183,945 unique visits over this past year with 43 percent of the traffic coming from new visitors. Most of the information relevant to property owners is under the Members heading on our home page, including current and past board of directors meeting minutes, our 2030 General Plan, progress on major projects including meeting dates and times for member input on those projects, committee meetings, financial information, recent land purchases and fire safety and other emergency information. Additionally, there is an area for members to communicate to the board and staff through the Letters section. There are two separate email newsletters. On Mondays, the “Weekly News” is focused on our current activities for the week and is distributed to over 7,000 members and general public. On most Wednesdays, the “Member News” is focused on business issues and updates with distribution to members only. The award-winning Tahoe Donner News is distributed to every home address on record.
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Publishing Information Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an infringement of that service mark right and is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute anendorsement or recommendation by Tahoe Donner Association or its Board of Directors of the products, services, or views contained therein. Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is the official monthly publication of Tahoe Donner Association, which is located at 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Each membership parcel receives one subscription. Additional subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues. Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.
On the Cover Tahoe Donner Tennis Pro Malcolm Ridenour returns a serve. Photo by Matt Chappell
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It is an impressive magazine and covers every topic from special interests to letters from our general manager and president to inform members in a more direct manner. The very popular “Where in the World is TD News” is a good indication of our significant readership. There is a plethora of other communication tools including rack card brochures on each of our amenities, digital signage, Facebook with nearly 800 followers, and a Tahoe Donner TV channel for the 3,500 Tahoe Donner residents on Suddenlink being launched the fall of 2011. Also of importance is communication back to the board and staff through member comments boxes, emails, and our tracking systems of member usage at each of our amenities. Your membership card not only currently allows you to load cash to spend, but also tracks each time a member or guest uses each of our amenities. Those statistics provide important information for planning purposes during our budget process and formation of our General and Strategic Plans to best accommodate member demand on our 6,400 acres at Tahoe Donner. And of course the biggest impact members can have is to attend a board meeting and participate in the process. The board very much appreciates those members who take the time to attend board meetings, usually held the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Of other significant member interest is what is happening for fun and enjoyment in Tahoe Donner. You have probably recognized the significant increase in activity offerings, some of them less known than others. One of my favorites is archery. I was first interested in archery when my Dad allowed me to use his bow and arrows at age 10 and take a shot at the target. When it hit the bull’s-eye, I was hooked. In my early 20’s, I competed in the Alaska State Archery Tournament in Anchorage and took second place in the bear bow division (which means not using a site of any kind). Archery is a very popular activity at Tahoe Donner and classes are usually filled, with the last classes of the year ending Sept. 3. In 1879, the first National Archery Tournament was held in Chicago. In 1900, archery was first introduced to the Olympics and both men and woman competed. Archery reappeared in the 1972 Olympics again on a continuing basis. It is a rewarding sport that offers significant self-achievement, so take the opportunity to begin in Tahoe Donner.
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Bingo! - Monday Moves to Saturdays starting September 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Enjoy bingo night on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket and play for fun prizes. Must show a member ID card to play. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
The Equestrian Center Closes for the Season Monday, September 5 Thanks for a great season! Check out our closing notes in Let’s Get Together on pg. 11
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Trivia Night Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join in the fun at Trivia night. Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill, show off your brain power and win cool prizes. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
Rentals and Lessons Available @ the Beach Club Marina Call (530) 587-9460 for more information. Rentals Rental hours are from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting. All rentals must be returned by 6 p.m. After Labor Day, rental hours are from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and rentals must be returned by 5 p.m. Available Rentals One and two-person kayaks, Hobie Wave, two and four-person pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards, windsurfers and Hobie Getaway catamaran.
Wii Night - Tuesday Moves to Sundays starting September 11, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Test your skills on the 150 inch screen! Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill while challenging competitors in Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Kart and much more. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
End of Summer Party Friday, September 16, 5 p.m. @ The Lodge Restaurant & Pub It’s never fun to say farewell to summer, so why not throw a party instead? Join us starting at 5 p.m. with live music from 6 – 9 p.m. Happy Hour specials all night in the entire restaurant, and free punch upon arrival.
Family Movie Night Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket, kick your feet up, and enjoy both classic and new G and PG rated movies. Free! @ Northwoods Clubhouse
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK
ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER While the summer held endless opportunities to enjoy your mountain retreat, fall is really one of the best kept secrets in Tahoe Donner. Summer seemed to come and go in a flash, teeming with many great new programs and services for the membership. Some of the more noteworthy new programs included mountain bike rentals at the Beach Club Marina, drop-in child care at Trout Creek Recreation Center, new and resurfaced courts at the Tennis Center, first place in the Truckee Fourth of July parade, expansion of the hiking trail network by 160 acres, and our very own community concert by the Robert Cray Band. Along with these new programs, there are abundant ongoing programs as well. Tahoe Donner is not just a two-season resort, but has endless opportunities year-round! Fall unlocks cool evenings, warm days, great autumn colors, and even more outdoor opportunities without the summer crowds. I have to admit, while I’ve spent some time on my road bike this summer, my mountain bike has sat idle waiting for the cool fall riding weather and wonderful trail conditions. Last year we held our first annual Fall Festival, which was widely attended. We are already in the final planning stages for this year’s Fall Festival planned for October 8, so don’t miss another terrific family friendly community event.
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The fall also marks the beginning of our annual fiscal planning efforts to shape the 2012 budget. Of course, before we get into numbers we first review the previous year’s operations and performance to learn and review the important lessons from the past. This process includes a review of our Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan goals, Replacement Reserved Plan, and 2030 General Plan. We do this to ensure that Tahoe Donner continues to look for improved, new, or enhanced ways to provide our membership with a vibrant and desirable mountain community with modern recreational facilities, events, programs, and unsurpassed customer service. Once this plan is developed, we will look at numbers and work to balance the operational and capital plan for 2012 with a realistic budget. Tahoe Donner is a unique organization as a California corporation and a federally tax exempt 501(c)(4) organization with 6,471 assessed properties, approximately 25,000 members, over 4,000 acres of common property, and a wide variety of programs and services across all four seasons for our members, members’ guests, and public alike. To be described in Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(4), a homeowners association must primarily serve the community rather than the private interests of its members. On the surface this may seem strange, but in reality it is the perfect fit for our unique rural mountain community and why homeowner associations came into existence in the early 1970s. With approximately 65 percent of our membership utilizing their property as a second home, we often see a wide swing in amenity utilization based on the day of the week and the season of the year. Operationally, in order to offer the wide variety of full-time programs and services for our membership, we allocate just over $13 million annually. However, we do not pass this entire operating cost on to our 6,471 assessed property owners. For the last three years we have held the operating assessment at $695 per assessed property, which only represents 34 percent of our annual operating expenses. Instead of applying 100 percent of the operating cost to the assessment, we rely on additional income derived from a user-based amenity system which allows members, guests and the public to access many of our offerings. In fact, 80 percent of the non-assessed revenue generated annually comes from our public amenities, with 42 percent of that $6.6 million coming from public use, and
In fact, 80 percent of the non-assessed revenue generated annually comes from our public amenities... 17 percent from member guest use of our public amenities. While this is not the driving force behind our operational or capital decisions and offerings, it certainly provides an added benefit to the membership in the form of federal tax exempt status and the ability to keep the annual assessment extremely low, while providing year-round programs and services to the membership.
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587-9484
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587-9444
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587-9470
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587-9432
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587-9443
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587-9455
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587-9413
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Family Interest, Heather Sloane
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Senior Alpine Ski, Jeff Bonzon
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Tahoe Donner Green, Sue Sorensen
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Tennis, Linda Stewart
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Nordic Ski Club, Carol Ozimek
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LET’S TOGETHER The end of summer draws near as fall swoops in on September 23. We hold out for an Indian summer even though crisp evenings and damp mornings greet us more frequently. Transitions are inevitable and season after season we meet them, sometimes with a long sigh, other times with open arms. Life generally slows down for most families when the kids return to school and Labor Day can be seen in the rear view mirror. Many people pack up, leave the mountains and return to reality. But those of us lucky enough to remain for the shoulder season know it can be the perfect time to catch our breath, enjoy a day hike, take a spin around Donner Lake or crack open that book we’ve been eyeing all summer on the coffee table. Let September be your catch-up month. Pack a picnic lunch, put on some comfy shoes and head out to your favorite place. Relax and immerse yourself in the change of seasons. There’s nothing quite like it. We promise. 6
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GAME. SET. MATCH.
Then, socialize at a Burger Bash, Slice & Dice your best dish, Boot Scoot & Boogie or enjoy a margarita...
NEON GREEN FUZZ ILLUMINATES IN THE AIR. RIGHT AT THIS SAME POINT, A SOFT GRUNT OF ENERGY IS EMITTED FROM A SERVE.
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he ball instantly leaves sight, coming into focus again while jetting across the court. The return is equally matched with quick action and speed, sending another burst of neon fuzz straight down the line of the opposing player’s backhand. The rally continues as you hear strong breathing, footsteps, silence, hustle and finally… celebration. You see tension, athleticism, reaction, and complete focus. You might hear “love, forty” but hopefully not; you might witness a remarkable gameclosing serve. Either way, all matches end in a handshake or high fives and a very sportsman-like interaction between players and spectators. The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center, once a quiet, dreamy open court amenity, has grown into a bursting scene of friendly competition and social activity over the short course of the last four years. It used to be that you would show up for a court, play a match and head out on your own way with little interaction with the center. This is not the case anymore. Part of the vision for the center was to improve the total experience by adding social events, tennis camps, fitness style tennis classes and more. This is where Tahoe Donner homeowner and four years Tennis Club Board Member Linda Stewart came into focus.
SAY HELLO TO LINDA Like the neon glow of a jetting cross-court serve, Linda had to focus on the potential of the tennis program. She has been president of the eight member tennis club board for two years. Before that, she and others on the board helped Tahoe Donner Operations Director Miguel Sloane hire Ian Mindell, who she quickly describes as a great combo deal: tennis professional, program promoter and visionary. Linda speaks highly of Ian and feels fortunate to have been able to field him as an applicant for work at Tahoe Donner. The Tennis Center’s bottom line would prove her sentiments to be on-point, as does the bustling schedule of Kid’s Tennis Camps, Cardio Tennis and a great private lesson program with top-notch professionals. This summer’s social events, such as the Boot Scoot Boogie dance-off, transform the Tennis Center into a social hub for families and members.
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This year, Linda Stewart and Ian Mindell brought on fellow tennis player Beverly Hovorka to focus on the fun as the Tennis Center’s first social coordinator. Beverly works tirelessly to plan out fun and engaging après tennis events. If you haven’t met Bev yet, Ian says “you can feel her energy buzzing around you” and that’s just the culture she’s creating at this buzzing amenity. Hats off to this hard working team.
There are always a few faces behind the many intricacies of a burgeoning sub-culture. In the case of the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center, we’ve chosen to highlight the dedication of Linda Stewart’s work on the tennis club’s board of directors.
LET’S TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO CATCH UP WITH LINDA DIRECTLY:
LAST EVENTS OF THE SEASON! The Third Annual Fall Junior Challenger Saturday – Sunday, September 17 – 18 Challenger: BG(18-10)s, FMLC; Challenger: BG(18-10)d, SE
IAN MINDELL WAS LOOKING A LIT TLE FROSTY UNTIL SUM MER ARRIVED
Do you have a history on the courts? I do, only they were volleyball courts with a really high net. I played outdoor volleyball on the grass of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for a long time. I was always on USVBA teams and in intramural leagues. It was a great way to meet people in the city.
Where do you call home? Tahoe Donner is my current home, although I lived for many years in the heart of San Francisco. I would recommend this to anyone. It is such an amazing city and the life experience you gain is priceless. We had friends in Tahoe Donner whom we would stay with on occasion, but in 2005 we decided to purchase our TD home and make it a routine. Once I saw the tennis facility, I knew I would put the volleyball courts aside and focus on tennis. I have a tendency to focus on the things I love. It keeps things simple.
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What did you do for work? I’m a technical writer at heart, employed as an investment advisor. I’ve always had an appreciation for writing and have attempted, at various times, to make this my professional practice; however, I’ve found my involvement as an investment advisor hard to put aside. Perhaps we all have this one way or another. I was also once a German teacher, so I had to focus on English and grammar as subjects. I’m currently semi-retired.
What is your USTA rating? 3.5 and I have a great affinity for doubles matches. The Tennis Club helped with money to create a new position at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and the result has been an improved social atmosphere. At the last event, 40 percent of the participants were non-tennis players looking to have a good, western-style, line dancing time. Linda also spoke of her winter activities and how much she enjoys Tahoe Donner Cross Country’s expansive trail network. Linda likes paddleboarding and kayaking and enjoys her spot right here in Tahoe Donner.
The Tennis Center is open from 7:30 a.m. – Dusk daily. Please call the pro shop at (530) 587-9474 for more info. You can view a complete list of clinics and find information about lessons at tahoedonner.com/tennis/instruction.html
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GARBAGE PICKUP FEES UPDATE
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own of Truckee staff members are in the process of making recommendations to the town council regarding amendments to the agreement with trash pickup vendor Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal. There has been quite a bit of discussion about the company’s “trip fees” for picking up garbage beyond a certain distance from the roadside. At the moment, town staff is looking at extending that distance to 25 feet. As part of the “settlement” with the garbage company, trip fees will not be charged until July 1, 2012. Until then, the town will be working with the garbage company on a public outreach effort to let folks know about their options regarding trip fees and to implement a “yes / no” system for garbage pickup. As these details are finalized and made public, Tahoe Donner will follow up with members about them. Questions about this issue are best directed to the Truckee Recycling Coordinator Nichole Dorr at (530) 582-2909 or ndorr@townoftruckee.com.
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TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL 2011-12 PASSES & PROGRAMS
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uess what? We are expecting another big winter! We have another great season planned at the Downhill Ski Area including events, new trail map signage, better access to the backside and online lesson reservations. We continue to be “the best place to begin” with one of the top ski schools in the area. Come and bring your family and friends and get them excited about skiing and riding at Tahoe Donner. Registration for our ski programs and season passes is available at shopTD.TahoeDonner.com. Remember to purchase soon because prices go up November 30. Don’t forget that kids 6 and under and seniors 70 and over always ski free at Tahoe Donner! We are ready for another great season and look forward to seeing you on the slopes!
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Tahoe Donner Tykes is a weekly ski school program designed for 3 to 6 year olds. The program is a great way for your child to begin their skiing experience. The program begins the second week of January and continues through the end of March. Participants meet every week for two and a half hours of instruction that takes place both on the hill and in the Snowflakes room. There are four session choices to meet your needs: Wednesday 9 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 12:30 - 3 p.m. Thursday 9 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday 12:30 – 3 p.m. Price: Members $325, Public $375
Snowflakes Speedster on Sundays Snowflakes Speedster is a weekly ski program designed for children 4 and up that can already ski at a level IV or above. Sessions will run for 11 weeks on Sundays through the season. Kids enrolled in the program must be ready and on the hill at 10:30 a.m. The ski instructor will break with the children for lunch in the cafeteria. This program is geared to help bring your child to the next level in their skiing. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Price: Members $450, Public $500
Season passes for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, where “the skiing is out there...” are available for purchase online at shoptd.tahoedonner.com. Now is the best time to pick up your 2011-12 season pass. Prices increase November 30. Buy early and save big. We’ll see you out on the trails.
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TD Tykes for Kindergarten Kids Tahoe Donner Tykes for kindergarten kids is designed for 5 – 6 year olds from the local area that want to improve their skiing skills. The program begins the second week of January and continues through the end of March. Kids enrolled in this program meet on the hill at 2 p.m. ready to ski for a full two hour session. Days: Wednesday Times: 2 – 4 p.m. Price: Members $325, Public $375
Ski and Snowboard Teams The Tahoe Donner Ski and Snowboard Teams are established for skiers and riders who want to take their skills to the next level. The teams will participate in the Tahoe League race series, and other events in the Tahoe region. Races begin in January and are held every other weekend throughout the season. Two week-long training camps are also included; these are planned for the Christmas holiday and Ski Skate week. Over 30 days of coaching and racing are scheduled for this season, conditions permitting. A complete schedule will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. Fees include a Tahoe Donner Downhill season pass. Price: Members $1,000, Public $1,200
Recreational Ski and Snowboard Teams The recreational team meets every Sunday from January 8 through March 25, from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This program is designed for 7 – 13 year old skiers and snowboarders who want to improve their skills in a fun environment while developing new friendships. The low student to instructor ratio ensures lots of individual attention, and themed days provide great fun for everyone. Matched time races, crazy helmet day, and “totally turns” day are just a few samples of the themes planned throughout the season. A full schedule will be posted in November. Fees include a Tahoe Donner Downhill season pass. Price: Members $450, Public $500
Ski Program early registration pricing is good until November 30.
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Robert Cray Band delights Tahoe Donner Music fans f locked to Tahoe Donner’s major outdoor summer concert to see fivetime Grammy winner Robert Cray. On tour with his wife and son, Cray was clearly charmed by the laid-back vibe of the venue and seemed to even be eyeing the wine, cheese and snacks the crowd was enjoying. A handful of people who were on their feet moving and grooving at the beginning of the show eventually turned into hundreds who decided to jump up and dance along. This was TD’s first time hosting a show of this size on its own, without an outside organization’s oversight. A full moon and sparkling sky topped off the perfect Tahoe concert setting. Judging by the crowd’s enthusiasm, there may be many more.
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(Let’s Get Together continued from pg. 11) draw players from all over Northern California, as well as local athletes, as they fight for ranking points and the Tahoe Donner Championship title. Sign up online at www.norcal.usta.com and click on the Junior Tournament link. More information can be obtained by emailing imindell@tahoedonner.com. Make sure to stop and watch some of these up and coming tennis stars.
Tahoe Donner Senior Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, October 1 - 2, is the Tahoe Donner Senior Tennis Tournament. This USTA event is sure to be a sight as the NorCal office of the USTA only allows one of these events to be held each weekend throughout the year. So be on the lookout for some of the top players from Northern California and beyond to be in the draw looking for the title of Tahoe Donner Senior Champion. Age divisions start at 35+ and run all the way to 85+ so make a point to stop by and watch some great and inspirational tennis over our closing weekend. Play is open to all USTA members and signups are on norcal.usta.com under the Senior Tournaments tab. For more information, please email tennis@tahoedonner.com or call (530) 582-9625. We will continue to offer Cardio Tennis, Theme Clinics, Men’s Day, Ladies’ Day, Mixed Doubles Day and lessons throughout the month of September. For those who have purchased six-packs this summer, please make sure to use them before the end of the season as they do not carry over into next year. Our closing date for the Tennis Pro Shop and the completion of our scheduled programs is October 2. The ten-
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The Lodge Logo nis courts will remain open for casual play until the first big snow storm The Lodge logo is designed to be versatile and of the season. So don’t wait too long to get involved with tennis attothe adaptable a variety of situations. The logos Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. See you on the courts. to the left are acceptable versions of The Lodge 1. Light on Dark
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logo, and are accompanied by descriptions of scenarios in which each may be used.
Versions 1, 2 , and 3 are the primary logo TAHOE DONNER DINING OPTIONS and are to be used for the majority of situations in the Tahoe Donner community
and related publications. Happy Hour at the Pub
Stop by the Pub to unwindVersion and enjoy 4 is intended to be used for signage and communications targeted outside of the 25 percent off discounts on tasty starters, 2. Dark on Light A Donner community where the “Lodge” soups and salads, plus drink Tahoe specials from name may cause confusion as to the nature of 4 – 6 p.m., Sunday – Thursday. deck is words “restaurant and pub” theThe business. The the perfect spot to enjoy a small and with “at tahoe donner” if manyplate be subsituted deemed appropriate. Type must be set in refreshing beverage after a long day. Bodega Serif − Light Old Style.
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Lunch at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub Drop in for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy options from the lighter Pub lunch menu, starting Tuesday, September 9. The Lodge is a great place for lunching with friends and family while taking in the towering pines and lush golf course greens.
(Let’s Get Together continued on next pg.) 4. Signage, External Communication
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End of Summer Party It’s never fun to say farewell to summer, so why not throw a party instead? Join us from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, September 16, for live music, Happy Hour specials in the entire restaurant and free punch upon arrival. For more information, please call The Lodge at (530) 587-9455.
Starting September 5, Pizza on the Hill will be open from 5 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday – Monday. Please note we will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting that week.
Ciao Summer Party Say “Ciao Summer” at Pizza on the Hill with $10 cheese pizzas and drink specials on Saturday, September 10.
Football Fever Calling all football fans! Starting Sunday, September 11, make Pizza on the Hill your game headquarters every Sunday and Monday through the season. Wear your team jersey and watch the game on our huge televisions and our giant high definition projection screen. Munch on $.50 wings, and quench your thirst with $12 Coors Light pitchers and $3 Coors Light drafts.
Happy Hour September Happy Hour is from 5 – 6 p.m., Sunday – Thursday. Enjoy $3 Coors Light drafts and $4 house wine. (Let’s Get Together continued on next pg.)
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BULLETIN BOARD
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t’s time for our annual reminder of the rule requirements for fences and/or any other changes to your property. During the course of our normal inspections, we continue to find a number of fences, specifically wire fences, that have been installed without approval of the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). The ASC will review the type, size, location and height of fences on a case-by-case basis. The area to be fenced must be limited because the rules state that perimeter fencing of a lot is not allowed. The location, primary use and design are of utmost importance since any owners’ fence may be viewed by their neighbors. In reviewing a fence for approval, the committee considers various interests along with the need for enclosure. The majority of the fence must be transparent so as not to create a visual barrier. The following factors will be taken into consideration by the committee: • Whether the fence design should be horizontal or vertical, and whether the lot is flat or sloped. • The size of the lot and the area proposed to be fenced. Fences may not be located within any setback area.
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• The architectural style of the fence will be considered. No solid fencing is allowed. • The use must serve to protect small children or pets although low decorative or spot fencing for screening and landscaping may be allowed. • The height is restricted to a maximum of 6 feet and approved screening may be required. • Any wire used must be plastic coated or factory color treated in approved colors. All metal support posts, railings and hardware must be of the same color. Please be sure that any changes that are made to the exterior of your home, or on the lot, are approved in advance by the ASC. If you are considering adding a fence, please contact the Architectural Standards Office to obtain the necessary forms for submittal. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this issue further, please give us a call at (530) 587-9407 or send an e-mail to aso@tahoedonner.com.
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HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in July 2011: Unit/Lot Street Address Square Feet 01/361 11362 Zermatt Dr 400 02/072 12539 Lausanne Way 216 06/255 12758 Stockholm Way 2,255 08/134 11682 Schussing Way 500 03/073 14797 Slalom Way 192 07/204 13492 Solvang Way 1,652 08/462 11737 Nordic Ln 1,333
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• Approval of Minutes: Approved 3-1 (Director Wulff abstained & Director Miller absent) · July 16, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes • Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Miller absent) · General Plan Committee Alternate Appointments ( Lewis, Barre, & Gelwicks) · General Plan Committee Regular Appointments (Service & Johnson) · Architectural Standards Committee Resignation (Peter De Mattei) · Architectural Standards Committee Alternate Appointments (Whitten & Staehlin) · Architectural Standards Committee Regular Appointment (Tanner) · Covenants Committee Appointment (Leclere) · Finance Committee Charter · Finance Committee Appointments (Dundas & Render) · Audit Proposal Fee · The board approved contracting with Gilbert & Associates for audit services for years 2011, 2012, and 2013 for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 per service year. • Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 3-0 (Director Miller absent) The board approved the unaudited preliminary July 2011 financials, as presented tahoedonner.com/financials.html • Tahoe Donner C&R’s and Architectural Standards Rules, Procedures, and Restrictions for Land Use: No Action The board discussed conflicts that exist between TDA’s Governing Document (C&R’s) and the ASC Rules and Restrictions relating to construction standards for residential lots and took no action. This item was placed on the September 24, 2011 board meeting agenda for further discussion.
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• Action: Tahoe Donner Monument and Way Finding Signage Review: Approved 4-0 (Director Miller absent) The board approved utilizing Reserve Replacement Funds for the permitting and engineering of signs, as indicated in the current signage plan, in the 2011 budget year for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000. The board indicated that they would consider the replacement of all signs, as identified in the current signage plan, during the 2012 budget approval process under the Reserve Replacement Funds. • 2012 Budget Guidance: No action The board was provided with a presentation by General Manager Robb Etnyre and Director of Accounting and Finance Mike Salmon on the 2012 budget process, with no action being taken. • Member’s Request to Waive Late Fee: Denied 3-0 (Directors Miller & Johns absent) The board denied a member request to waive late fees for the 2011 Annual Assessment. These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the general manager’s office or by calling (530) 587-9431. A copy of the minutes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.
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Dick & Ginny Clark with their daughter Leah in front of the Chilean Navy headquarters in Valparaiso.
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Bill and Ellen Debelak with the TD News are passing under the Millennium Canal Bridge while cruising through the canal locks.
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Spencer W. Dell on a working vacation under water in Sewa rd, Akaska.
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