MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear Neighbors, Phenomenal! What else is there to say about our experiences this season of extraordinary snowfall?

While the snowfall was extraordinary, what is phenomenal is how we came together as a community, neighbors helping neighbors.

Like many, Tahoe Donner is my family’s beloved second home. As snow conditions changed from extraordinary to foreboding, we made the same wise decision as many other second homeowners. For the mutual safety of our families and our full-time Tahoe Donner neighbors, we stayed away, not inserting ourselves into the harrowing conditions.

Still, as president, I was in constant contact with the general manager to ensure that the board was ready to stand behind whatever was needed for the safety of our community and protection of our assets.

Tahoe Donner staff’s response was impressive. They coordinated closely with the Town of Truckee and service providers, tracking what was going on and offering assistance to ensure a coordinated effort for the welfare and safety of all. Staff adjusted amenity operations, adapting to the consequences of weather with a focus on safety, protection and recovery.

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Once the onslaught subsided, I reached out to neighbors. Expecting to hear tales of woe, I was instead greeted with expressions of joy at seeing the sun after weeks of sequential storms and regaled with tales of neighbors helping neighbors.

Able neighbors helped not-so-able neighbors with shoveling berms and roofs, digging out trash enclosures and running errands. Neighborhood fire hydrants were excavated. Snowblowers were shared. Those headed out for supplies reached out to neighbors, offering rides or shopping for the group. For those of us away, resident neighbors checked out our homes. Some even cleared berms for a welcome arrival back. Neighbors hosted dinner parties for anyone willing to post-hole across unplowed driveways and streets to break the captive isolation of homes with windows snowed over. One of the more unusual stories I heard, taking dinner parties to the next level, was of a mama bear with two cubs visiting neighbors’ homes, entering through the normally secure second story as deep snow made for easy access.

As an association, we are collectively obligated to come together to fund our common interest in amenities and operations and share in keeping our community safe. As neighbors, we collectively transform our common interest into shared enjoyment of all that is Tahoe Donner.

As one of my neighbors said, this winter’s experience provides the opportunity to get to know more of your neighbors. This neighborly spirit will serve us well in extreme conditions, as we just encountered. For the abundant good times, it will make our Tahoe Donner experience all the richer and our community all the stronger.

Your Neighbor,

DON KOENES | BOARD PRESIDENT

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APRIL 10 Monday Night Trivia at Pizza on the Hill

APRIL 14-16 Special Bonus Closing Weekend at Downhill

APRIL 15 Last day for digital applications for boat, trailer and RV season-long storage in Tahoe Donner

APRIL 15 Live Music at Pizza on the Hill

APRIL 16 Closing Day at TDXC and Alder Creek Cafe

APRIL 17 Monday Night Trivia at Pizza on the Hill

APRIL 19 Quilt Club Meeting at The Lodge

APRIL 24 Monday Night Trivia at Pizza on the Hill

APRIL 28 Regular Board Meeting at Northwoods Clubhouse

APRIL 28 Vote for Sierra Sun Best Of finalists

APRIL 29 Live Music at Pizza on the Hill