MEET THE BOARD
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TAHOE DONNER N
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GIDDY UP!
THE WILD WEST FEST RETURNS
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OVERVIEW OF THE TRUCKEE
BUTTERFIELD FIRE 12
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AUGUST 2022
NOTIFICATIONS + EVACUATION
14
INSIDE THE REPORT:
THE BUZZ:
02
03
ASSOCIATION UPDATES
EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES
Message From the Quick Calendar Board President
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10
GIDDY UP!
The 3rd annual Wild West Fest is back and better than ever!
FEATURES
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Budget Timeline
Amenity Updates, Programs + Events
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20
Annual Request for Homeowner Contact Info
12
Overview of the Butterfield Fire in Truckee
24
Tahoe Donner Giving Fund: Read This and Feel Good!
Club Updates
22
Dining Hours + Specials
32
Where in the World is Tahoe Donner News
26
14
Covenants Reminders
28
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Briefs
30
Notifications and evacuation information
Board Meeting Recaps
08
MEET THE BOARD
The two directors elected in the 2022 election are starting their three-year terms
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VOLUME 23 | NO. 08
AUGUST 2022 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Ali Dickson Derek Moore
Drew Deurlington Kylie Papson
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
David Mickaelian | General Manager dmickaelian@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com John Groom | Director of Land Management + Open Space jgroom@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Communications + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Todd Martyn-Jones | Director of Finance, Accounting + Business Support tmartynjones@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Administrative Services arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Steve Turner | Director of Food + Beverage sturner@tahoedonner.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com
Vice President | Benjamin Levine blevine@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Steve Mahoney smahoney@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Courtney Murrell cmurrell@tahoedonner.com Director | Jim Roth jroth@tahoedonner.com
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT Dear Neighbors, Chatting at the Beach Club Marina with a fellow beachgoer, I introduced myself as a neighbor and board member. The response was heartfelt: “Oh, thank you. I just want to enjoy it.” What a great summary of the board’s responsibility to make sure you can enjoy Tahoe Donner. I recently enjoyed the variety that Tahoe Donner offers with my family. I hope you are doing the same! We’ve been on the trails, down to the beach, and over to Trout Creek Recreation Center. We’ve eaten at the Alder Creek Cafe, where wetlands and horses accentuate the experience. We’ve also eaten at Pizza on the Hill, The Lodge, and enjoyed dinner and wine on our back deck—with The Lodge and our deck overlooking the golf course and, talent aside, views of golfers enjoying the day. It brings joy to see members enjoying Tahoe Donner as I do, with family and friends. The level of active and varied enjoyment is impressive. Looking beyond amazing amenities, I toured our neighborhoods, traveling the full loop of Northwoods Boulevard, traversing Alder Creek Road, driving to the top of Skislope Way, and exploring winding side streets on the way down. While each corner of Tahoe Donner has its unique characteristics, a single community atmosphere endures. The immensity of Tahoe Donner is almost overwhelming. Still, we are close-knit in our enjoyment of the Sierra mountain life. Our awesome staff and member-volunteers work together so we can all enjoy Tahoe
Donner. While we are enjoying Tahoe Donner, here’s some of what is going on behind the scenes: • The first meeting of the new board year was just held. Summaries of each board meeting are published here in Tahoe Donner News, with videos of meetings available online. Also, the board completed its annual training with legal counsel. • Defensible space work continues in earnest. Tahoe Donner is a recognized leader in fire-safe communities and wildfire prevention. Still, there is always more to do. Our professional forestry staff prioritizes work for the greatest impact on fire-risk-reduction and forest health. • Our member committees continue their work. These are volunteer-member committees that act under the authority of the board with guidance and support from our professional staff. Two new committees, Trails & Open Space and the Long-Range Planning Committee, are off to strong starts. • Preparation for the 2023 budget is underway, addressing both operational and capital requirements. This year we conduct our triennial “deep-dive” replacement reserve requirement study and a thorough analysis of our long-term building refurbishment and replacement needs. “Enjoy Tahoe Donner,” a community engagement initiative, is also in full swing. Explore this edition of Tahoe Donner News, visit TahoeDonner.com, and watch for email blasts for ways you can enjoy Tahoe Donner! Your neighbor, DON KOENES | BOARD PRESIDENT
FEATURED EVENTS CARDBOARD REGATTA
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WHEN: August 6 TIME: 2PM WHERE: Beach Club Marina (Private Amenity) LEARN MORE: Page 18
WHEN: August 20 TIME: 5-7PM WHERE: Pizza on the Hill LEARN MORE: Page 23
WILD WEST FEST
WHEN: September 3 TIME: 4:30-7:30PM WHERE: Alder Creek Adventure Center LEARN MORE: Page 10
AUGUST
EVENTS + MEETINGS Karate Club Class at Trout Creek Rec Center
MONDAYS
Bingo Night at Pizza on the Hill
TUESDAYS
Historical Kayak Tours at Beach Club Marina
TUESDAYS
No Corkage Fee at Pizza on the Hill
TUESDAYS
Meet at the Park at Northwoods Clubhouse
WEDNESDAYS No Corkage Fee at The Lodge THURSDAYS
Edi-Bōl at Alder Creek Cafe
THURSDAYS
Karate Club Class at Trout Creek Rec Center
THURSDAYS
Trail Running Club Group Run at ACAC
THURSDAYS
Junior Golf Club Play Days
AUGUST 4
How to Fix a Flat Tire Clinic at Bikeworks
AUGUST 5
Community Cornhole Tournament at ACAC
AUGUST 6
Yoga on the Meadow at Northwoods Clubhouse
AUGUST 6
Cardboard Regatta at Beach Club Marina
AUGUST 6
Burgers, Bratwurst + Pickleball Bash at Tennis
AUGUST 7
Scavenger Hunt at Beach Club Marina
AUGUST 11
How to Adjust Your Shifting Clinic at Bikeworks
AUGUST 12
TD MTB Club Ladies Ride at Bikeworks
AUGUST 13
Yoga on the Meadow at Northwoods Clubhouse
AUGUST 13
Burgers, Bratwurst + Tennis Bash at Tennis
AUGUST 13
TD MTB Club BBQ + Poker Ride at Bikeworks
AUGUST 17
TD Quilt Club Meeting at The Lodge
AUGUST 18
How to Adjust Your Brakes Clinic at Bikeworks
AUGUST 19
Community Cornhole Tournament at ACAC
AUGUST 20
TD MTB Club Monthly Ride at Bikeworks
AUGUST 20
Live Music at Pizza on the Hill: Rogue
AUGUST 25
Routine Bike Maintenance Clinic at Bikeworks
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SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
Detail Meetings + Reviews
Key Assumptions Developed
OCTOBER
Final Budget Review + Approval
Strategic Guidance Refined
JULY
Strategic Plan Guidance
OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOPS
September 8, September 22, October 14
The budget process determines the Annual Assessment for each property owner and how assessment dollars are distributed between the various funds, which allows Tahoe Donner Association to achieve short- and long-term goals. THE BUDGET DIRECTLY IMPACTS YOUR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND THE COST OF SERVICES OFFERED BY TAHOE DONNER.
THERE ARE FOUR FUNDS THAT DETERMINE YOUR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: 1 OPERATING FUND: Covers the net operating deficit of all amenities and HOA services 2 REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND: Funding for anticipated maintenance/repair, replacement and restoration of common area components and facilities (Ex: Replacing windows, furniture or computers) 3 NEW MACHINERY + EQUIPMENT FUND: Funding for new items that improve operational efficiency or additional member services (Ex: A new treadmill or snow-grooming equipment additions) 4 DEVELOPMENT FUND: Anticipated capital improvements (Ex: Land acquisitions, additions or new buildings)
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MEMBER SERVICES
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Beach Club Marina 587-9460 Bikeworks 582-9694 Campground 587-9462 Cross Country Ski 587-9484 Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 Equestrian Center 587-9470 Forestry 587-9432 Golf Course 587-9443 The Lodge 587-9455 Recreation Hut 587-9413 Snowplay 587-9437 Tennis Center 587-9474 Trails 582-9672 Trout Creek Rec Ctr 587-9437
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ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com
Giving Fund Marcia Argyris tdgf@tahoedonner.com
Covenants Don Ermak covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com
Long-Range Planning Jim Beckmeyer lrpc@tahoedonner.com
Elections Nan Carnal electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com
Trails and Open Space Peter Sawyer tos@tahoedonner.com
Finance John Dundas financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com
9-Holers Women's Golf Coral Cavanagh td9hole@gmail.com Bridge Lynn Cordner lynn.cordner@gmail.com Crafting Terry Chang tdcraftingclub@gmail.com Equestrian Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com Hiking Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Junior Golf Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net Karate Suz Field IKLdojo.TD@gmail.com
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MEMBER FEEDBACK
Help improve the overall association. Submit your comments and concerns via our online form on the member portal or at tahoedonner.com/feedback.
WHEN: Thursdays through Aug. 11 TIME: 4:30-9PM (wait times will vary depending on traffic in town)
PICK UP: Trout Creek Rec Center DROP OFF: South side of Donner Pass Road, east of Truckee Way and west of Roundhouse Way LEARN MORE: tahoedonner.com/events
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ANNUAL REQUEST FOR HOMEOWNER CONTACT INFORMATION
CIVIL CODE §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:
(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.
(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.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 278. Sec. 1. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2018)
(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. (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
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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 THEIR 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
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STATE
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ZIP
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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION EMAIL FOR KEY ASSOCIATION UPDATES
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FEATURE
MEET THE BOARD
The two directors elected in the 2022 election are starting their three-year terms. Benjamin Levine is beginning his first term as a board member, while Jim Roth was re-elected to serve a second term. mountains. “We remembered Tahoe Donner. With all of its amenities and recreational opportunities, we knew it offered the complete package. We never considered any other community.” When Benjamin’s sister gave birth to twins, the new Tahoe Donner family home became even more special. “It was important that my niece and nephew grew up having the kind of experiences my sister and I enjoyed at Donner Lake. Tahoe Donner gave them those experiences, along with so much more.”
BENJAMIN LEVINE
Born and raised in Marin County, Benjamin Levine grew up spending weekends and holidays at his family’s cabin at the west end of Donner Lake. In the summer, the focus was on the water: fishing in the morning and windsurfing in the afternoon. In the winter, Benjamin was usually cross-country skiing with his parents and older sister at Tahoe Donner. “In the early days, it was all three-pin bindings, diagonal stride, and wool knickers!” Shortly before he headed east to attend Haverford College near Philadelphia, Benjamin’s family decided to sell the Donner Lake cabin. “It wasn’t an easy decision. We loved the mountains, and wanted to maintain a connection to this area. I think we all knew that, one day, we’d return.” Politics was Benjamin’s first passion, and even as a child he followed campaigns and elections the way other children followed sports. “Party conventions were my Olympics, and presidential campaigns were my World Cups. There was never any doubt about what I would study or where I’d focus professionally.” After college, Benjamin returned to the West Coast, eventually settling in Santa Monica. With the whole family back in California, planning began to build a new family gathering place in the
In search of a healthier and less stressful lifestyle, in 2010 Benjamin relocated to Tahoe Donner full time. Committing himself to getting back in shape, he became a regular at Trout Creek Recreation Center, losing 50 pounds and taking up powerlifting. Wishing to get involved with the community, in 2011 he started the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club to organize volunteer stewardship efforts on the Association’s trails and open spaces. In 2017, Benjamin joined the Trout Creek Task Force, which shepherded the recent gym-side renovation and expansion project through the Tahoe Donner capital projects process. From 2018 until his election to the board of directors, he chaired Tahoe Donner’s Trails and Open Space Committee and its predecessor subcommittee. More recently, he co-authored Tahoe Donner's election campaign reform package and its Director Code of Conduct. Thinking ahead to his service on the board of directors, Benjamin reflected on a lesson he learned from his first passion. “If politics taught me anything, it’s how important it is to see things from other points of view. That’s something we need to remember in Tahoe Donner, because our goal shouldn’t simply be to serve the majority of our members; it should also be to serve the diversity of our members.”
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Roth was elected to the Tahoe Donner Board in 2019. He sought re-election to continue advocating for fairness for all owners; reasonable assessments and fair and affordable amenity fees; maintaining, enhancing and sensibly expanding amenities to address a growing membership; and to protect member rights set forth in Tahoe Donner’s governing documents. “During my first Board term, Tahoe Donner made notable progress despite strong headwinds: the COVID-19 pandemic, significant senior staff turnover, labor shortages, high inflation and community division related to the ski lodge”, Roth said. Among other initiatives, Roth noted progress in the past three years in fire safety and forest health, amenity enhancements, improved long-term planning and replacement of Tahoe Donner’s aging, inefficient and under-sized ski lodge. Looking forward, Roth says that he will continue to support initiatives such as wildfire prevention and preparedness, amenity repairs and improvements and stronger financial planning, with particular attention to maintaining member value, improving amenity access and pricing and developing a long-term master plan for Tahoe Donner’s future.
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GIDDY UP!
The 3rd Annual Wild West Fest is Back and Better than Ever
Have you ever dreamed of living in the Wild West with cowboy hats, cowgirl boots, bucking broncos and music to dance the night away? Good news – a taste of the old frontier is back on September 3 with Wild West Fest at the
Equestrian Center! Dive into Western-inspired activities, fun performances and a chance to meet Tahoe Donner’s famous horses.
Krystal-Rae Mecham, equestrian manager at Tahoe Donner, shares, “After a two-year hiatus, we are so excited to bring back Wild West Fest to celebrate the unique Tahoe Donner equestrian lifestyle and the fun it brings
kids and adults all season long. There’s something for everyone, and it’s always exciting to bring out your inner cowboy or cowgirl.”
Hop in the saddle and get ready for a high-ridin’ good time!
EXHIBITIONS + ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • 4:30-7:30PM EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER
Stomp your boots and do-si-do with honky-tonk tunes. Enjoy striking lyrics and lively melodies as you dance the day away!
Equine Entertainment
Pricing Members Adult $10 | Child (4-12) $5 | Children (3 and under) Free
Non-members Adult $15 | Child (4-12) $10 | Children (3 and under) Free
Western BBQ
Live Music
(Sold Separately)
Beer + wine available for purchase
Tickets go on sale via ShopTD on August 1, 2022
Learn about various horse breeds and riding styles as the Tahoe Donner horses showcase their skills. Enjoy a performance by the Truckee Donner Junior Horse Drill Team as they share their equestrian talents with the community.
CHUCK WAGON BBQ It may not be a real chuck wagon, but you’ll still be tipping your cowboy hats to the cook after indulging in a western-style BBQ dinner. Wash it all down with a cold beer or sip on a glass of wine, available for purchase at the event.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Buy your tickets to the Wild West Fest at tahoedonner.com/wildwestfest.
Ace-High ACTIVITIES Once you mosey on over to Wild West Fest, what can you expect? There are plenty of activities to partake in for all ages, including:
Pony Rides
for kids ages 2-6
EQUESTRIAN CENTER OFFERINGS The Equestrian Center offers pony rides for little ones and is now offering semi-private trail rides for adults, starting at $115 for members and $120 for non-members for an hour-long ride. It’s the perfect way to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature as you encounter lush wildflowers, mountain streams and local wildlife.
Guided Trail Rides What better way to channel your inner equestrian than with a guided horse ride? Led by a professional Tahoe Donner wrangler, up to four people ages 7 and up can enjoy a scenic trail adventure. With our friendly and experienced horses, it’s never been easier to saddle up and take to the trails! Learn more on page 17.
Pony Rides Rope Throwing
For the little ones wanting to get in on the fun, 20-minute pony rides are available for children ages 2-6 weighing 60 pounds or less. Every Saturday and Sunday, parents lead an experienced Tahoe Donner pony on a walk around the pony trail with Tahoe Donner staff supervising. Learn more on page 17.
Horsemanship Camps Bounce House
Our equestrian day camps are for kids ages 8-14. These are half-day, week-long riding camps for groups of four students with one instructor and one camp assistant. Register through ShopTD!
Horse Boarding
Arena Games
boot race + water balloon toss
What’s better than saddling up and hitting the trails at Tahoe Donner with your trusty steed? Skip the trailer, the parking and the hassle with horse boarding right at the Equestrian Center. Long- and short-term horse boarding includes daily cleaning, watering and twice-daily feedings of grass or alfalfa hay. Your horse can board in style, and you’ll have easy access to trail adventures right from the paddock! Learn more on page 17. Get more information on all things equestrian at tahoedonner.com/equestrian.
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THE REPORT
OVERVIEW OF THE BUTTERFIELD FIRE IN TRUCKEE
BONNIE YORK
Highway Patrol including Air Operations. We want to thank all our public safety partners, critical infrastructure partners, and the public for their assistance.
On July 7, 2022, a wildfire broke out north of the Truckee Tahoe Airport near the Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency (TTSA) facility and the Legacy Trail between Joerger Drive and Butterfield Drive. Public safety officials, including Truckee Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE and Truckee Police Department moved quickly to establish Unified Command. By 11:57AM, an evacuation order was in place for zone TRK-E112 and officials were monitoring and assessing surrounding zones. No other areas were ordered to evacuate, and the fire was held at 12 acres without forward progress by 2:08PM. Fire crews stayed on scene to mop up and secure the area overnight and the evacuation order was lifted completely by 7:50AM the following day. Mutual aid was provided by Olympic Valley Fire Protection District, Northstar Fire Protection District, North Tahoe Fire Protection District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, US Forest Service – Tahoe National Forest, Nevada County Sheriff’s Officer and Search and Rescue Fire Evacuation Team and California
As a result of a coordinated investigation involving Truckee Police and CAL FIRE personnel, the cause of the Butterfield wildland fire was determined to have been human-caused. A 32-year-old Truckee woman was taken into custody after evidence was obtained indicating she was responsible for setting several spot fires, which resulted in the fire. She later admitted to investigators of having set the fires intentionally. The CodeRED Emergency Alert System and Zonehaven were utilized by Truckee Police Department to communicate emergency notifications and provide ongoing evacuation zone information during the Butterfield Fire. All Nevada County agencies utilize the CodeRED Emergency Alert system as the primary method of communication during critical incidents. Take the time to become familiar with the Zonehaven website at community.zonehaven.com and know your evacuation zone. It is also critical that you are signed up for CodeRED and not relying on social media or other messaging systems for the most up-to-date information. We hope this was an opportunity for our community to see the importance of these tools and to be prepared for the wildfire season we are in. • Get to know your zone by visiting community.zonehaven.com • More information for the Truckee area can be found at truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness, including a link to sign up for the CodeRED Emergency Alert System • For additional evacuation preparedness information go to readyforwildfire.org
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Emergency
Preparedness Notifications + Evacuation
BE AWARE OF WILDFIRE RISK Residents of Truckee, full-time or part-time, and their guests, renters and visitors all need to be aware of the risk for wildfire in this region. While Tahoe Donner and its members perform fire hazard mitigation (defensible space) projects, there is still a likelihood, based on our location and historical records, that a wildfire will threaten the region in the future. Tahoe Donner itself had several forest fires threaten its borders in 2003 and 2007 when fires were started just off of I-80 and raced up the hillside on the south side of Tahoe Donner.
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE BAN NOW IN EFFECT NO WOOD OR CHARCOAL FIRES OR BBQS DO YOUR PART TO KEEP TAHOE DONNER SAFE!
GAS BBQS + GAS FIREPITS ARE PERMITTED
TO REPORT AN ILLEGAL FIRE, CALL 911
TIPS TO PREVENT WILDFIRE
OUTDOOR WOODBURNING AND CHARCOAL FIRES AND BBQS ARE PROHIBITED DUE TO THE FIRE BAN
FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED IN TAHOE DONNER AND ALL OF TRUCKEE
CHECK BARBECUE GRILL GAS CONNECTIONS REGULARLY
ALWAYS HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND A SECONDARY SOURCE OF WATER NEARBY
WILDFIRE CAMERA IN TAHOE DONNER The ALERTWildfire camera in Tahoe Donner was installed in July 2020 and began broadcasting live on alertwildfire.org. A month after installation, the camera was used to successfully identify a small fire on Prosser Hill that started due to a lightning strike. CAL FIRE and US Forest Service fire personnel and air assets were dispatched and the fire was extinguished before it became a threat to the community. Residents of Tahoe Donner and beyond are invited to monitor ALERTWildfire cameras and report suspected fires to the local fire department. View the camera named Tahoe Donner, located within the Greater Tahoe Region section.
LEAVE NO FIRE, EVEN PROPANE, UNATTENDED
PLACE CHARCOAL COALS AND/OR ASH IN A METAL CONTAINER AWAY FROM HOUSE AND/ OR COMBUSTIBLES
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Truckee Police and Truckee Fire have joined Nevada County in using the CodeRED Emergency Alert System as the primary method of communication during critical incidents. They will send texts and emails directly to your wireless device or email account during an emergency or for evacuation messaging. • Register for CodeRed Online at mynevadacounty.com/oes • Call 211 or (833) DIAL211 • Text ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411 In an emergency, public safety officials may use multiple other messaging tools to communicate information and instructions to the community. These include local cable and satellite stations, AM and FM radio and official websites and social media accounts. Know what messaging tools to look out for and sign up for alerts before an emergency occurs!
KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ZONE + KNOW YOUR WAY OUT In the event of a wildfire or an emergency situation, law enforcement and fire agencies will issue evacuation warnings or evacuation orders for impacted areas. These notices are issued for a zone along with an evacuation status. Authorities will use zone names in emergency alerts, media releases and social media to notify residents which areas are under an evacuation warning or order. In the event of an evacuation, there are two primary evacuation routes in Tahoe Donner: Northwoods Boulevard and Alder Creek Road. The location of a wildfire threat will determine if both routes are available, one route or none. If a wildfire is threatening Tahoe Donner, leave early; DO NOT wait for evacuation orders. FOLLOW THESE THREE STEPS TO FIND AND REMEMBER YOUR ZONE: • Go to community.zonehaven.com. • Enter your address into the search bar. • Find your zone in the pop-up window and write it down.
Please note: Tahoe Donner encompasses multiple evacuation zones. Know Your Zone refrigerator magnets are available at the Tahoe Donner Member Services office and are a great way to prominently display your zone for everyone at your home. The evacuation map is available at tahoedonner.com/preparedness and also includes a space to write down your zone.
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GOLF COURSE
EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. BIKEWORKS HOURS OF OPERATION
MAY 27-SEPT. 5: Daily | 9AM-6PM Conditions permitting Tahoe Donner Bikeworks empowers riders of all ages and abilities to explore the pristine Euer Valley with guided rides, lessons, bike rentals, camps and clinics, plus a full-service repair shop.
GUIDED RIDES
Explore the beauty of the TD Trail System while learning riding tips from experienced guides. Route choice is based on the fitness and skill level of the group. Two-person minimum group size. Time: 10AM or 1PM (by appointment only) Cost: $30 per person Reservations: Reserve through ShopTD at least 48 hours in advance
MOUNTAIN BIKING CAMPS
Our mountain biking camps are open to kids ages 10-14 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. Camps provide a fun, safe environment where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the Tahoe Donner Trail System. WEEKEND MTB CAMPS Time: 9AM-12PM Days: Saturday-Sunday through Aug. 28 Cost Per Session: $129 per child WEEKLONG MTB CAMPS Time: 9AM-12PM Days: Monday-Friday through Aug. 26 Cost Per Hour: $324 per child
HOURS OF OPERATION Daily | 7AM-7PM
Conditions permitting
BOOKING TEE TIMES
Members wishing to book a tee time at Tahoe Donner Golf Course can log in to the ForeTees reservation system or call (530) 587-9443. Members can also reserve tee times for guests of members. Find the reservation system at tahoedonner.com/golf.
CLINICS + JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOL
Golf clinics for those 6 and up are approximately one hour and run weekly through Sept. 6. Junior golf school offers practice with full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, rules and etiquette.
RENTALS
Our rental fleet is stocked with a variety of Giant and Liv brand bikes for the entire family, including road bikes, full-suspension mountain bikes, hardtails, comfort bikes, kids bikes and trailers or trail-abikes for young children. Rentals start at just $16 for select bikes, and all members receive a 10% discount.
TREVOR CLARK
PRIVATE LESSONS
A private two-hour lesson with one of our experienced instructors will help you find your flow, improve your trail speed and build upon your current mountain biking skills. Time: 10AM or 1PM (by appointment only) Cost: $119 Reservations: Reserve through ShopTD at least 48 hours in advance
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRIVATE LESSONS
Cost: Members FREE, Non-Members $10 Location: Bikeworks at Alder Creek Adventure Center
GOLF SHOP
tahoedonner.com/bikeworks
tahoedonner.com/golf
THURSDAYS | 4PM Aug. 4 | How to Fix a Flat Tire Aug. 11 | How to Adjust Your Shifting Aug. 18 | How to Adjust Your Brakes Aug. 25 | Routine Bike Maintenance
Take your game to the next level. Tahoe Donner’s teaching pros are available for private golf lessons throughout the season. Call the Pro Shop at (530) 587-9443. Check out the Pro Shop for state-ofthe-art Callaway Golf gear to improve your game like never before!
All prices, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please visit tahoedonner.com for the latest information.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
TENNIS CENTER
PONY RIDES
HOURS OF OPERATION
JUNE 18-SEPT. 25: Saturday-Sunday | 9AM-3PM Conditions permitting
BOARDING
Daily through Oct. 16
2022 BOARDING RATES
Our 12' x 24' partially covered pipe corral paddocks are available and include daily cleaning, watering and feeding. Deluxe paddocks are also available. BASIC 12' X 24' PADDOCK
MEMBER NON-MEMBER MONTHLY $479 $629 WEEKLY $149 $219 DAILY $34 $54
Daily through Aug. 20 | 7:30AM-8PM
NEW! FALL SEMI-PRIVATE TRAIL RIDES
Enjoy the cooling weather and changing leaves with semi-private trail rides at the Equestrian Center! From Aug. 29 through Oct. 7, join a Tahoe Donner wrangler and trail-wise horses on a guided tour of the trail system. Reservations required through ShopTD. Available soon. 1 HOUR 1.5 HOURS
MEMBER $115 $140
NON-MEMBER $120 $145
tahoedonner.com/equestrian
Aug. 21 through late October | 7:30AM-7:30PM Daylight and conditions permitting The Tennis Center is in full swing with fun events and informative clinics. Programs fill up fast – sign up early! See the tennis calendar online for all events and programs.
CLINICS + PROGRAMS
Clinics and programs take place throughout the summer and focus on improving a wide range of tennis and pickleball skills while enhancing overall health and fitness. For more info, see tahoedonner.com/tennis.
TROUT CREEK REC CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION GYM: Daily | 6AM-9PM
LAP POOL: Daily | 6AM-7:45PM SPAS + SAUNA: Daily | 6AM-8:45PM RECREATION POOL: Daily | 10:15AM-7PM
PRIVATE + SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private (individual) and semi-private (2-3 students*) lessons last 20 minutes and allow kids or adults to develop swimming skills at their own pace under the guidance of a patient instructor. Days: Monday-Friday through Aug. 12 Time: 8:30-10:10AM (various times) Cost per private lesson (individual): Member $55, Guest $65 Cost per semi-private lesson (2-3 students): Member $60, Guest $70
Improve your mountain biking with one of our spin classes or find that paddleboarding core strength with a yoga class. Find classes and more online.
SWIM TEAM
Swimmers ages 6-15 that can use all swim strokes and swim two continuous laps across the pool are invited to join TD’s swim team (Trout Creek Tiger Sharks). Time: 7:15-8AM Advanced, 8-8:30AM Beginner/Intermediate Days: Monday-Friday Cost per Weeklong Session: Member $79, Guest $94
WATER AEROBICS
Our water aerobics classes target beginners and intermediates and focus on cardiovascular conditioning using interval segments.
*Bring a buddy! If your swimmer has siblings, relatives or friends with similar water ability, they can learn together in a semi-private lesson. Register just one participant with the understanding the lesson will be for two or three swimmers at most. Students in a semi-private lesson may be no more than one ability level apart.
Season: June 25-Aug. 28 Days + Times: Monday, Wednesday + Friday 9-10AM, Saturday + Sunday 9:30-10:30AM Cost: Member $14, Guest $18 Daily Access Fee applies for Water Aerobics classes
FITNESS CLASSES
SWIM + GYM STICKERS
Maintain your fitness this summer at the Rec Center! Check out the free Aqua Zumba® classes, offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 1PM in the Rec Pool (daily access fee applies for entrance to Trout Creek Rec Center and pools).
Swim and/or gym stickers are required for anyone ages 9-17 if unsupervised by an adult. Learn more on the web. tahoedonner.com/fitness tahoedonner.com/aquatics
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS
Future tennis stars can immerse themselves with up to three hours of daily instruction and play-based learning throughout the summer. Space is limited; call (530) 587-9474 for information or register on ShopTD. Age: 5-17 Time: 2-5PM Days: Monday-Friday | June 20-Aug. 19 Cost Per Hour: Member $18, Guest of Member $20
BURGERS, BRATWURST + BASH EVENTS
PICKLEBALL BASH SATURDAY, AUG. 6 | 3PM TENNIS BASH SATURDAY, AUG. 13 | 3PM Join the Tennis/Pickle Club for a full afternoon that includes a warmup clinic from our certified teaching staff, round-robin play and a BBQ and potluck feast. Times: Clinic 3PM, Round-Robin 4PM, BBQ/Potluck 6PM Cost: Tennis/Pickle Club FREE, Member $10, Guest of Member $18 Registration: (530) 587-9474 or tennis@tahoedonner.com tahoedonner.com/tennis
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THE BUZZ: AMENITIES CONTINUED
RECREATION HUT
BEACH CLUB MARINA
HOURS OF OPERATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
Conditions permitting
SEPT. 6-OCT. 2: Daily | 8AM-7PM
JUNE 17-SEPT. 5: Daily | 9AM-5PM Join in the fun with archery, geocaching, bocce ball, horseshoes, sand volleyball and more.
THROUGH SEPT. 5: Daily | 7AM-9PM Conditions permitting
BINGO NIGHT!
SCAVENGER HUNT
MONDAYS | 5-7PM June 20-Sept. 5
SUNDAY, AUG. 7 | 12PM Bring a team of 4-5 for this exciting hunt. At least one participant must be age 18 or older. Space is limited; RSVP to (530) 587-9460 day of event.
Bring a blanket and join the excitement with free weekly bingo games.
ADVENTURE DAY PROGRAMS
For children ages 7-11. Adventure Days are filling fast; for more info, visit tahoedonner.com/adventure-days.
ARCHERY CLINICS
A basic safety/skills clinic followed by friendly competition and games geared toward kids ages 7 and older. Season: June 18-Sept. 5 Time: 10-11:30AM, 12:30-2PM Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday* Cost: Member $25, Guest $30
BOAT LAUNCH POLICIES HISTORICAL KAYAK TOURS TUESDAYS | 8AM Participants must be ready by 7:45AM Explore Donner Lake by kayak! Your guide will present information on the history of the lake and interesting facts about the surrounding area and its inhabitants.
Vessels launched at Beach Club Marina must be registered with Tahoe Donner. Vessel registration, proof of insurance and a release of liability waiver are required to get a sticker. For more info, visit tahoedonner.com/marina. Boat owners are required to do a selfinspection of their boat and get their Donner Lake sticker from the Truckee Police Department. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/boat-inspection.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
THROUGH SEPT. 5: Friday-Sunday | 11AM-5PM
Aug. 26 | No shuttle service A shuttle service from the Truckee High School parking lot to the Beach Club Marina will be provided every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is no pickup or drop-off time – just continuous loops.
PRIVATE ARCHERY LESSONS Enjoy a private one-hour basic safety/skills clinic geared toward kids ages 7 and older. Bring your family for a maximum of three people per private lesson. Season: June 18-Sept. 5 Time: 2:30PM or 3:30PM Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday* Cost: Member $45, Guest $55
ROCK CLIMBING CLINICS
TREVOR CLARK
Climbers of all levels are welcome to a challenging and fun morning of rock climbing with professional guides on Donner Summit. All equipment and transportation provided. Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM Days: Saturdays | Aug. 6* Cost: Member $90 per Person, Guest $95 per Person *Registration is for one day at a time.
tahoedonner.com/rec-hut
CARDBOARD REGATTA
SATURDAY, AUG. 6 | 2PM Teams of two create boats out of cardboard and duct tape for this race to the buoy and back. Build boats in advance and bring them to the beach at 2PM. Race starts at 3PM.
The shuttle cannot transport kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. Please drop these items off at the marina and drive back to Truckee High School to shuttle. No pets are allowed at the marina or on the shuttle bus. tahoedonner.com/marina
NORTHWOODS POOL HOURS OF OPERATION JUNE 25-AUG. 7: Daily | 11:30AM-5PM
Conditions permitting Northwoods Pool is a private amenity open exclusively to Tahoe Donner members and their guests. A Daily Access Fee is required for entry.
PARTY AT THE POOL
Reserve the Northwoods Pool for a party between 5-7PM. Contact aquatics@tahoedonner.com for more information. tahoedonner.com/aquatics
All prices, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please visit tahoedonner.com for the latest information.
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QUILT CLUB
TD crafters gather together the third Thursday of each month – the next meeting at 6PM on August 18 in the Alder Creek Adventure Center clubroom. Meetings feature member-led events to showcase their creations using embroidery, crepe paper crafting, watercolor, knitting, etc. In July, we made felted vessels/ luminaries. In August we are making Cricut mugs.
CLUBS EQUESTRIAN CLUB
The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club has finished making the community quilt. The ladies made over 50 quilt blocks, organized the design with sashing strips, put it together with the hand-tie method, and Lydia Stang finished the quilt with binding. We are looking to donate the quilt to a local organization to be used for a family in need or another worthy purpose. The ladies have already decided on a design for our next community quilt. Karen Aaron rode front and center on her palomino, Sunshine, through the Fourth of July excitement – crowds, inflatable dragons, band music and merrymakers. Quarter horses as a breed are well suited to minding a task amid distractions, and so they did! Western spirit is alive and well at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center, where horses have been part of the landscape for 50 years. Look for Sunshine, an Equestrian Club ambassador, on our trails this summer. She loves to slow and say hello!
SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB The TD Senior Alpine Ski Club are having great times enjoying biking, music and monthly social events. We hope you’ll join us!
TREVOR CLARK
Sign up at tdski.com.
CRAFTING CLUB
The Quilt Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, downstairs in the Alder Room, from 3-5PM. This is a fun group of ladies, and all levels are welcome. We have a show and tell each meeting to share our projects with the members, ask for help, or get advice, and we learn from each other. For more information, contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.
RUNNING CLUB Tahoe Donner trails are ideal for running, and Tahoe Donner Running Club is taking advantage! Come join us every Thursday at 5:30PM at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. We have runners of all abilities, and our goal is to explore the huge spectrum of trails that are accessible from the Adventure Center. We are just getting started, but our goal is to build a community of runners and help our participants and members enjoy running the trails, accomplish running goals and have fun. The Alder Creek Cafe is open late on Thursdays, and sticking around for food and drinks is encouraged! More info can be found at tdrunclub.com. Fill out the participant form or become a member to receive emails about the week’s run and other running club happenings.
Email tdcraftingclub@gmail.com to learn more.
MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Hello fellow TD Members. It's August, and we are in Full Swing at TD MTB CLUB. We've had some great rides and have several more this summer. Want to join? Go to tdmtb.club. Saturday, August 13 we have the club's annual BBQ and poker ride. If you attended last year, you know the prizes were sweet, and the food was tasty. The Adventure Center was open and served cold beverages to wash it down. Well, we will be doing it again this year and look forward to seeing you there. Join a growing and fun Ladies Ride night on the second Friday of the month at 5PM, followed by food and beverages if you want to keep the evening going. These will go through October, weather permitting. We have skills clinics and rides to other regions scheduled as well. We hope to see you out there. Happy trails!
WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB
TD 9-HOLERS CLUB
MEN’S GOLF CLUB
The Women’s Golf Club held its summer social and general meeting on June 23. We enjoyed the first live performance of The TreeTones Jazz Ensemble over wine and small bites. We also gave out awards for the 2021 season for Most Improved and Eclectics.
The TD Men’s Golf Club thanks head pro Jeff Hwang and course superintendent Ram Sena along with their entire teams for providing a terrific mountain golf experience this season. And there is plenty more to come – mark your calendars!
Congratulations to Molly Stuart for improving her index by five points over the course of the 2021 Season. Eclectics tracks all club participants’ best score for each hole across all the Tuesday game days. Congratulations to Denise Gauny for winning Eclectics Low Gross Overall and Erin Robb for winning Eclectics Low Net Overall.
August 20 and 21
Other Eclectics winners are as follows: Flight A: 1st Place: Tanya Wilson 2nd Place: Lois Anderson 3rd Place: Karen Grote Flight B: 1st Place: Molly Stuart 2nd Place: Barbara Reamer 3rd Place: Pat Hyatt Flight C: 1st Place: Sally Brannen 2nd Place: Lydia Stang 3rd Place: Patty Giumtoli For more information about the Women’s Golf Club, email tdwgclub@gmail.com.
Club Championship Invitational Member/Guest The 9-Holers have been putting up some great scores this summer! Our major growth in membership this year has brought us many fun, new faces, and some of our best scores have been posted by new members. Congrats, ladies! In addition, many of our members who are newer to golf have been getting comfortable out on the course. For those thinking of joining our club next year, now is a good time to take some lessons, hit the practice areas, and get in some rounds so you’re ready to start with us next summer. We’re looking forward to our threeweek tournament in August. The tourney culminates with a dinner banquet in late August, then we’ll present our season awards in September. Our friendly, supportive club is a great way to meet super gals and improve your game through easyto-fit-in, inclusive 9-hole play. For club information, email td9hole@gmail.com.
Coming up on August 8 is a moderately challenging run up to Signal Peak and the Old Central Pacific Railroad Fire Lookout that was used to watch for railroad snowshed fires from 1876-1934. Then on August 27, we’re making an easy run up to the Sardine Peak Fire Lookout to do some stargazing, so bring your telescopes!
The Memorial
September 18 TDMGC invites all Tahoe Donner members and their guests to this tournament honoring those who have come before us and are no longer with us, with a portion of the entry fees going to charity. Two-person scramble with a Handicap Flight (both players must have GHINs), Callaway Flight (one or both players do not have GHINs), and a new 9-Hole Play-inHonor Flight (non-competitive). Look for entry forms in the pro shop soon. Visit TDGolfClub.com for more info.
KARATE CLUB
4-WHEELERS CLUB The TD4WD Club had a fun run up the 8,215-foot elevation gain to Peavine Mountain and onto Crystal Peak, where crystals were mined for radios during World War II. The expansive views from the top of Peavine Mountain allowed the group to see the entire Reno metropolitan area before heading back down to the forest to the west. The meadows were full of wildflowers making for a spectacular show along the way.
September 8, 9 and 10
Membership is $10 per year. The trail run schedule is online for members at TD4Wheelers.org. We look forward to seeing you!
The Karate Club teaches the International Karate League (IKL) style. The club is currently open to new membership for adults and children 10 and older. No experience necessary. Possible exceptions for younger-aged children pending the membership of older siblings/parental involvement. Learn more by emailing Suz Field Sensei at IKLdojo.TD@gmail.com or online at tahoedonner.com/ikl-club.
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BUZZ:
DINING
Alder Creek Cafe, located in Alder Creek Adventure Center, is known for delicious, healthy options featuring seasonal and organic ingredients. The Trailside Bar offers a variety of unique draft and bottled beers and a diverse wine list.
HOURS
LUNCH: Sunday-Friday | 11:30AM-3PM Saturday | 11:30AM-4PM EDI-BŌL: Thursdays | 5-8PM
15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 582-9686 TAHOEDONNER.COM/ALDERCREEKCAFE
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an award-winning neighborhood bistro with plenty of outdoor seating and spectacular views. Experience a hand-picked wine selection and craft cocktail menu as well as local and organic meat and produce. Order dinner, drinks and desserts the whole family is sure to enjoy.
HOURS
DINNER: Wednesday-Sunday | 4:30-9PM Bar opens at 4PM for drinks only
Make a dinner reservation online at OpenTable.com or call (530) 587-9455. Lunch reservations not available. BREAKFAST: Daily | 8-11AM Drinks and limited breakfast options for golfers at Tee Nine Grill LUNCH: Daily | 11AM-4PM Lunch and Bar Service on The Pavilion, behind The Lodge
Swimmers can enjoy poolside lunch, snacks, specialty beverages and cocktails from Marco Polo Grill at the Trout Creek Recreation Center.
HOURS
June 24-Aug. 21 Daily | 11AM-3:30PM
Aug. 22-Sept. 5 Weekends + Holidays | 11:30AM-3PM
12790 NORTHWOODS BLVD TAHOEDONNER.COM/MARCOPOLOGRILL
Daily | 2-4PM
The Marina Grill at the Beach Club Marina offers grill items, wraps, salads, ice cream and an assortment of other tasty snacks. Soft drinks, beer, wine, tropical cocktails and limited spirits menu also available.
Golfers are invited to The Pavilion for daily drink specials during golf season.
HOURS
Daily through Oct. 2 | 11AM-6PM
NO CORKAGE WEDNESDAYS
Snack and beverage options only from Sept. 6-Oct. 2
12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 587-9455 TAHOEDONNER.COM/THELODGE
12915 DONNER PASS RD (530) 587-9460 TAHOEDONNER.COM/MARINA-GRILL
BEVERAGE CART: Daily | 10AM-6PM Hours subject to change
GOLFERS HAPPY HOUR
Bring your own bottle of wine and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Wednesdays.
2022 PHOTO CONTEST
NOW ACCEPTING YOUR BEST PHOTOS! DEADLINE: September 6, 2022
OPEN TO: Tahoe Donner Members
CATEGORIES: Scenic, People, Animals/Wildlife
SUBMIT: Email high-resolution digital files to comdep@tahoedonner.com. See details, rules and requirements at tahoedonner.com/photo-contest. Pizza on the Hill is serving up a fresh menu with delicious options for everyone, including a range of pizzas, pastas, appetizers, summer salads and more.
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Even more – while you’re enjoying fresh pizza and a local drink, check the web to find out when the whole family can play bingo, cornhole and more!
HOURS
Friday-Tuesday | 4-8PM
Reservations strongly recommended; please specify if you prefer indoor or outdoor seating
BINGO NIGHTS!
MONDAYS | 5-7PM Bring a blanket and join us every Monday night through Sept. 5 outside Pizza on the Hill for free bingo games! For a great dinner while you play, reservations are strongly recommended for outdoor tables; those seated at numbered tables will receive dining service. Everyone, including those at non-numbered tables or sitting on the grass can place to-go orders for a Bingo Night pasta dinner special – spaghetti, marinara, garlic bread and Caesar salad!
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LIVE MUSIC EVENT
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READ THIS AND FEEL GOOD! By THE TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND
Heartfelt thanks go out to all of our generous donors who contributed to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund’s July Campaign! Pooling our dollars to make a bigger difference in our community is one of the founding principles of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF). Below, you will find two examples of the impact that your donations continue to have on our neighbors. If you haven’t already contributed to the July Campaign, there is still time to do so.
givingfund.tahoedonner.com/july2022 Most of us are fortunate with regular access to good and nutritious food. Not everyone in our local community is so fortunate. Food insecurity has not only become a worldwide reality but is affecting our close neighbors as well. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, powered by your generosity, is taking aim at helping with this problem.
NOURISHING OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
Sierra Senior Services is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization established in 2001 to provide meals to seniors through the Meals on Wheels program. This is an unduplicated program in Eastern Placer County, Eastern Nevada County and Incline Village. Sierra Senior Services provides over 700 meals a week to senior residents in Truckee and on the north and west shores of Lake Tahoe. This organization has impacted the community by helping the growing number of seniors who are aging in their own homes
but who need that extra help to continue to do so. Sierra Senior Services provides one-third of the nutrition a senior should have each day. Without this organization, there would be no prepared food support for this growing segment of the population. Most importantly, this program allows seniors to age in place, in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Executive Director Sharon Romack describes the situation during the pandemic. “COVID-19 increased the demand for Sierra Senior Services exponentially. We doubled the number of people we serve in a two-month period. Without missing a beat, we were able to manage this rapid growth. Demand for raw foods, packaging supplies and fuel for the additional meal-delivery vehicles all increased at a pace we had not expected. However, we never had to create a waiting list that would have forced some area seniors to go to bed hungry. Help to make this possible came from a generous contribution from the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund.”
SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS AND FAMILIES IN NEED
Tahoe Food Hub’s Giving Box Program was launched in the fall of 2019. The goal of the Giving Box Program is simple: pay farmers a fair market price for their crops and provide fresh, sustainably
sourced, local produce to needy families. At the height of the pandemic, Tahoe Food Hub provided over 200 boxes a week to families in need. The Giving Boxes mirror a CSA-style (Community Supported Agriculture) box, showcasing what is fresh and in season locally. Giving Boxes supply, on average, four to six meals a week according to USDA standards. In addition to feeding our community and supporting small family farms, an integral part of the Giving Box Program is to educate our community about how healthy eating habits can curb diet-related diseases and how to make the most of our local bounty. The use of ingredient highlights, showcasing what is in each box and how to prepare it, provides an educational opportunity to reduce hesitation around preparing fresh fruits and vegetables. Founder and Co-Executive Director Marissa Yakaitis explains. “All crops that go into our Giving Boxes are harvested to order by our farms the day before boxes are distributed. This added value of freshness allows families to ensure that their children will be eating healthy meals on a regular basis. Giving Boxes are built with the help of community partners like Tahoe Ability Program and SOS Outreach. We distribute boxes through additional partnerships with Truckee-Tahoe Unified School District and local churches. The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund’s generosity has helped us to provide boxes to families in need and to expand our reach to provide families with boxes every week. Working with TDGF has created sustainability in our program to bridge the gap of general donations, and for that, we are so grateful!”
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“Although we are not full-time Tahoe Donner residents, the Truckee area is still our community. There are serious needs in this community, and we believe it is an important part of our lives to make anywhere we live a better place. We particularly like the ability of The Giving Fund to join with other community organizations to provide larger grants. We dream about what good can be done if every TD household contributed $100!” – Merle and Michael Fajans, Tahoe Donner homeowners (Merle is the founding chairperson of The Giving Fund Committee)
The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary tax-deductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our webpage at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. We thank and are grateful for our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continuing support.
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COVENANTS REMINDERS NO DRONES
PARK ON PAVEMENT
Parking vehicles off-pavement, on another person’s property or on access easements is prohibited.
Flying drones on Tahoe Donner-owned property, including the trails and open space, is prohibited unless authorized by Tahoe Donner.
NO SMOKING
RESPECT QUIET HOURS
Smoking is prohibited on Tahoe Donnerowned property, including facilities, parking lots and open space.
Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.
LIGHTS OUT
TRASH
Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize light pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.
Lock it up in your bear-proof container, never in your neighbor’s container or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.
COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDERS FIRE BAN
SLOW DOWN
The Truckee Fire Protection District has implemented an ordinance to ban backyard-type campfires and charcoal BBQs during fire season. Violation of this ordinance is also a Tahoe Donner violation with associated fines.
HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT 1 Call (530) 414-8166. Phone is staffed
from 8AM-5PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-5PM Tuesday and Thursday, 9AM-1PM and 2-6PM on Saturday and Sunday, with a daily afterhours answering service from 5PM-8AM (6PM-9AM on weekends).
2 Email compliance@tahoedonner.com. 3 Visit the member portal at
tahoedonner.com/member-portal.
WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE
When making a complaint, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email. • Address of property being complained about. • Nature of complaint with times occurring. • Evidence: photos, video, etc. • How this behavior is affecting you. • What actions have been taken (e.g. called police).
The speed limit is predominantly 25 miles per hour in Tahoe Donner. Wildlife, accidents, dogs and children could require sudden stops.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Tahoe Donner will make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance. We will: • Call the primary phone number on file and speak to the owner or leave a message. • If no answer, call additional phone numbers on file to speak with or leave a message for owner or designated contact. • Email the owner via any email on file. • Send follow-up email to the complainant confirming attempts to contact owner.
TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR HELPLINE – (530) 450-2430
REPORT STR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING NOISE, TRASH, PARKING AND MORE
Please utilize the Helpline if you wish to report a property that is in violation of the Town of Truckee’s short-term rental ordinance.
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BRIEFS WELCOME, SYDNEY STOKES!
Tahoe Donner would like to welcome Sydney Stokes as its new administrative services manager! Sydney is involved with the association’s risk management programs, security and loss prevention, employee housing solutions and much more.
response readiness in the area. The project will require closures to the Trout Creek Trail in fall 2022 and part of spring and summer 2023. The trail closure will begin Tuesday, September 6 and is expected to last about two months. The trail will be closed at the bridge over Trout Creek for the entirety of this period and at select sections to the east of Trout Creek for tree removal work as needed. The trail will be reopened to the public for winter 2022-23. In late April 2023, the trail will close again, with an anticipated reopening by July 4, 2023. This timing will be dependent on snow coverage. The trail will be closed to all access from Northwoods Boulevard to about a half mile east of the bridge. The project will be completed in late 2023.
With a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from California Polytechnic State University, Sydney most recently spent 13 years at Martis Camp Club as camp director. She is excited to return to Tahoe Donner, where she has previously worked at the Beach Club Marina, Trout Creek Rec Center, Recreation Hut and Downhill Ski Resort. In her free time, you can find Sydney with her husband, Tommy, and two kids, Mara and Beckett, on the slopes in the winter and on the lake in the summer enjoying all the area has to offer! Welcome, Sydney!
CRUCIAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT TO REQUIRE TROUT CREEK TRAIL CLOSURE
This September, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) will break ground on the Pioneer Trail Pipeline Project, which involves the construction of a new water pipeline and a new pump station to serve the Tahoe Donner subdivision. This critical investment will strengthen the reliability of TDPUD’s water delivery system to Tahoe Donner, as well as improve the district’s fire
2022 EMERGENCY DROUGHT REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT
The State of California has enacted mandatory regulations that require all Californians to reduce their water use to help conserve the state’s supply of water during drought time. In response, the TDPUD Board of Directors has initiated new water-use rules for TDPUD potable water customers, including limiting outdoor irrigation to every other day, using a shut-off nozzle on outdoor hoses, and restrictions on applying potable water to driveways and sidewalks. Customers may be subject to fines and penalties for failure to comply with these requirements. Visit tdpud.org/drought for more information.
TDPUD LAUNCHES NEW OUTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TDPUD is now using a new Outage Management System (OMS) that will improve the timeliness and accuracy of its outage communications with customers. The system
receives information and analysis from a variety of sources and integrates all the data to predict outages and their impacts, as well as communicate with affected customers automatically. Customers can expect to receive alerts to notify them of the outage, if an estimated restoration time is established and when power has been restored. TDPUD customers are automatically enrolled in OMS if they have a valid email address and mobile number associated with their account. Customers should log into their TDPUD SmartHub Account and verify that their contact information is up-to-date. TDPUD rolled this system out in a “beta version,” and will be relying on real-world use and feedback to improve it over the next few months. Customers can submit feedback by emailing service@tdpud.org. Residents or visitors who are not TDPUD customers will not be able to receive OMS alerts, but can still sign up to receive emergency alerts by texting TDPUD to 333111, and can check the online outage map for information if their power is out. Find out more at tdpud.org/outage.
GREEN WASTE SERVICE REMINDERS
As a reminder, green cart service is every other Tuesday through November 15, 2022: • August 9 + 23 • September 6 + 20 • October 4 + 18 • November 1 + 15 Six-yard green waste dumpsters continue to be available by reservation for a reduced one-week rental of $75 with a rebate from the Truckee Fire Protection District. For more information on green waste as well as recycling options, visit tahoedonner.com/waste-changes.
TDPUD PSOM
Did you know that the TDPUD is dependent on NV Energy for its electricity? In the event of extreme wildfire risk, NV Energy
will de-energize transmission lines that deliver power to Truckee as part of their Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM). Stay informed. Be prepared. Learn more at tdpud.org/psom.
GOLDEN MEET + GREET FOR SENIORS
Join a weekly get-together every Thursday from 9-11AM at the Truckee Community Recreation Center. Connect with likeminded people and get ready to learn from guest speakers, explore new local activities and get involved in new groups for seniors and retirees. Learn more at tdrpd.org/288/senior-programs.
HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in June 2022.
COVENANTS VIOLATION HEARINGS
PROJECT
The Covenants Committee held the following violations hearings in June 2022.
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Go to tahoedonner.com/covenants to view covenants rules and how to make a covenants complaint.
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BOARD MEETING RECAPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 24, 2022 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5-0 Director Murrell moved to remove the May 27, 2022 report and the Financial Update, seconded by Director Mahoney. Director Mahoney moved to approve the May 27, 2022 report, seconded by Director Murrell. Director Murrell moved to pass the Financial Update, seconded by Director Mahoney. Committee/Task Force Reports ACTION: Committee Annual Task List, 5-0 The Board moved to accept the 2022 Annual Task List for the LongRange Planning Committee. DISCUSSION: Community Engagement Initiative The Director of Communications and Member Relations provided an update on the Enjoy Tahoe Donner engagement initiative, including upcoming events. DISCUSSION: Microtransit Update The Board received an update from Alfred Knots, Town of Truckee, on the pilot program for Microtransit called TART Connect. DISCUSSION: General Manager Update The Board received an update on the Trails Master Plan, Forestry Department, Amenity Access Policy, Summer Operations, Reserve Study, Town of Truckee Communications and Community Standards. DISCUSSION: Coyote Crossing and Boardwalk at ACAC Status The Director of Land Management and Open Space provided an update on projects at Coyote Crossing and the boardwalk at Alder Creek Adventure Center. ACTION: Suspension of Membership Rights and Authorization to Record Liens on Properties with Delinquent Assessments, 5-0 The Board moved to authorize the suspension of membership rights and recording of liens against properties of members for which delinquent assessments, fines and fees are owed.
DISCUSSION/ACTION: Adoption of Board Schedule, 5-0 The Board moved to set the next board meeting on July 22, 2022 and to develop the rest of the schedule at that meeting. ACTION: Committee Liaison Appointments, 5-0 The Board approved the committee liaisons, and recognized Director Koenes’s work as a liaison to the Legislative Action Committee. • Architectural Standards Committee – Courtney Murrell • Covenants Committee – Jim Roth • Finance Committee – Steve Mahoney • Long-Range Planning Committee – Don Koenes • Giving Fund Committee – Jim Roth • Trails and Open Space Committee – Benjamin Levine DISCUSSION/ACTION: 5501 Subcommittee Director Designee The Board discussed and considered designating directors to attend the 5501 meetings. There was consensus to continue the current practice of rotating directors for the monthly meetings. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Annual Board Training Plan The Board discussed and considered the annual board training schedule, deciding to schedule the training on two separate days with Deon Stein and Nira Doherty.
Go to tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs to see presentations and video recordings of past meetings. To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns at tahoedonner.com/feedback.
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 – Trails + Open Space Meeting Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 – Giving Fund Meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 – Covenants Meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 – Long-Range Planning Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 – Architectural Standards Meeting Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 – Finance Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 – Architectural Standards Meeting TBD – Elections Meeting To get meeting details, including Zoom meeting registration information and time, please send an email to executiveassistant@tahoedonner.com.
ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING June 26, 2022 ACTION: Appointment of Board Member Officers, 5-0 Director Mahoney moved to appoint the following officer slate, seconded by Director Murrell. • President – Don Koenes • Vice President – Benjamin Levine • Treasurer – Steve Mahoney • Secretary – Courtney Murrell • Director at Large – Jim Roth
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PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA Adria Olender sent in this photo of Evan I. on a trip to beautiful Paso Robles.
ORTISEI, ITALY Jim and Carol Ozimek hiked in the Dolomites in northern Italy this spring.
MULTNOMAH FALLS Bill and Reta Munselle visited Multnomah Falls in Oregon on the Columbia River in the spring.
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Lynda and Bob Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family on a seven-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. This picture was taken after an afternoon of snorkeling at Tortola.
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