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DEPARTMENTS

02President's Message March updates from the board president

03March Calendar Don't miss any of our great winter events!

10Let's Get Together Your source for TD events and specials

24Inspection Program Update on property inspection program

31Election 2016 A timeline of dates for TD election 2016

31Meeting RecapReview the January 22 board meeting

32Where in the World is TD News? TD News travels the world

TAKE NOTE

06Board duties Fiduciary responsi-bilities explained

21Winter Golf Activity Golf maintenance crew stays busy

2645-Day Notice Property mainte-nance rule changes

28Giving Fund Update TDGF helps at-risk youth learn to ski

30Volunteer Ski Patrol It's not too late—sign up for this season!

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATIONSummer is right around the corner.

Grab your calendar and start planning for a summer of fun now!

BEST IN THE WESTTahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Arearanks as best in the West by the readers of USA Today.

WAX ING 10 1Mystified by the whole ski waxing thing? No

worries. We'll take you through the basics. You can even watch an online video.

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FAT B IK INGSnowing? No problem. With fat bikes, you can ride all year long.

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Alison Elder530 582 [email protected] Cal BRE #01399851

*TSMLS 2015 data, 10.11% of Tahoe Donner total volume transacted, 64 escrows representing sellers, buyer and dual agency.

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VOL. 17, NO. 3MARCH 2016

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF

Brinn Talbot

Gretchen Sproehnle

Jody Sergison

Ashley Quadros

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Steve Miller, [email protected]

Vice President Jim Stang, [email protected]

Treasurer Jeff Bonzon, [email protected]

SecretaryCourtney Murrell, [email protected]

Director Ron Wulff, [email protected]

Board of Directors [email protected]

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Publishing InformationTahoe 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 an endorse-ment 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 sub-scription to a domestic address. 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.

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WELCOME

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGreetings Tahoe Donner members! I hope

you are enjoying this wonderful winter we are having. It’s kind of a joke among my colleagues on the board and committees, but I’ve made the window seat at the Alder Creek Adven-ture Center my new office. As I sit there now I’m witness to the numerous activities which today include: a second grade class enjoying a day on cross country skis with their teachers and parents, private lessons being conducted with beginners on the meadow, an intermedi-ate skate lesson taking off with ex-Olympian Glenn Jobe, and the constant comings and goings of skiers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities enjoying our trails and terrain. If you have not yet, I highly encourage you to experi-ence what many guests have described to me as our new “world class” facility.

Nothing warms a board member’s heart like lots of snow before Thanksgiving. We expe-rienced record revenue for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays which far exceeded our most optimistic forecasts, and in January the trend continues. The President’s holiday and local “Ski–Skate” week experienced good weather and numerous guests enjoying what Tahoe Donner has to offer. All this good finan-cial news already has your Finance Committee exploring different scenarios which may

abrogate needed increases in the reserve replacement component of your annual assessment.

On a more sober note, back at the Novem-ber meeting your board was presented with a routine staff report reviewing summer operations. During the Beach Club Marina discussion we were reminded that no boat launch had occurred due to low water levels. It was further disclosed that more than 20 members had opined that they had enjoyed their experience more without the usual boat launch occurring. As staff and the board does with all trends in comments cards, we asked staff for a more in-depth explanation at our January meeting and to further explore what benefits might be expected if boat launching were to be curtailed. In the subsequent Janu-ary discussion, safety, parking, beach volume, storage, and predominant member usage were all discussed. No decision was made other than to proceed with an aggressive member outreach effort to include: constituent user email notices where available, news stories in our magazine, weekly all-member news blasts, placing a survey on our website, and holding a member town hall discussion on the issue. During the upcoming February board meet-ing, which at press time has yet to take place,

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MarchFOR ADDITIONAL MARCH EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10

ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES.

200-Foot Banana Split Extravaganza

This isn’t your average sundae—it’s 200 feet of ice cream goodness and you’re invited to eat it for free! See page 14.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Snow Tube Bowling

Like bowling? Take it to the next level and tube into inflatable pins for a strike at Tahoe Donner Snowplay! See page 14.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

I-Did-A-Run

This day is all about your dog—it’s a doggie snow race and a fundraiser! See page 13.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Friday Night Tubing

Don’t miss tubing under the stars for the last time this winter. See page 14.

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Green outfits, green beer and Irish food. Don’t miss this year's celebrations! See page 17.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Taste of Truckee Gourmet Ski Tour

Mix cross country skiing with a gourmet food tasting and benefit local charities in the pro-cess. See page 12.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

SNOW BIKINGCome on out to Tahoe Donner Cross Country and

give snow biking a try! We have trails dedicated just for fat bikes, which are great on uneven or variable

terrain. Kilometers available change daily due to conditions, so visit the daily grooming report before

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the compiled feedback will be analyzed and discussed and further fine tuning of possible alternatives and solutions will be presented. No decision, if any, will be forthcoming until March or April when all inputs are complete. Please help by taking the Beach Club survey on the website at tahoedonner.com/feedback. The survey will be available through March 6.

I’ve discussed before how rewarding acting as a volunteer board member can be. Balancing the goals of our association with the demands of special interests has been the most chal-lenging task of my five years on the board. The above Marina boat launch discussion is a prime example. What is most disappointing is how some members feel obligated to post mislead-ing and inflammatory information on public websites. I only ask that before you react, to explore Tahoe Donner’s website for accurate information or feel free to contact [email protected] and I promise to respond to reasoned comments or questions.

Closing on a positive note I can report that the Tahoe Truckee Land Trust plans to close on the Carpenter Valley purchase soon. There are several parcels incorporating 1,320 acres

encompassing Sierra eastern slope ripar-ian habitat and forested lateral moraine and upland. Two parcels of 320 acres are directly to the north of our Euer Valley property includ-ing the north and south Crabtree Canyon drainages. I am happy to announce that in partnership with the Land Trust, environmen-tal conservation will be assured and access to this truly beautiful and unique terrain will be available to Tahoe Donner members and the public. In speaking to Perry Norris, Land Trust executive director, he has informed me that a campaign to raise funds for this purchase will soon be launched. Please visit tdlandtrust.org for more information and do your part to sup-port this cause.

In my next message I hope to share with you more information as it becomes available con-cerning our five year trails development plan now in the permit process with Nevada County, as well as our land management plan which is now one and a half years in development and nearing completion. ‘Till then, cheers.

STEVE MILLER | BOARD PRESIDENT

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Haulin' in the Hardware

Congrats to our winners! Our kids on Tahoe Donner’s race team earned medals in February at the Tahoe League races at Heavenly.

Pictured above from left to right are champs Audrey Boxwell (second in 9-year-old girls division); Keegan Green (first in 9-year-old boys divi-sion); Mackenzie Green (11th in 10-year-old girls division).

Kayla Hubble, Tahoe Donner's race team coach, is behind the kids. Congrats to all!

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TAHOE DONNER CONTACTSMember Communications (area code 530) Member Services 587-9400 [email protected]

General Manager 587-9431 [email protected]

Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

AmenitiesTahoe Donner Campground 587-9462 [email protected]

Beach Club Marina 587-9460 [email protected]

Bikeworks 582-9694 [email protected]

Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484 [email protected]

Downhill Ski Area 587-9444 [email protected]

Equestrian Center 587-9470 [email protected]

Forestry 587-9432 [email protected]

Golf Course 587-9443 [email protected]

The Lodge 587-9455 [email protected]

Pizza On The Hill 582-9669 [email protected]

Recreation Info Hut 587-9413 [email protected]

Tennis Center 587-9474 [email protected]

Trails 582-9672 [email protected]

Trout Creek Rec. Center 587-9437 [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association Committee ChairsArchitectural Standards, Rod Whitten [email protected]

Covenants, Al Noyes [email protected]

Elections, Bette Rohrback [email protected] Finance, Art King [email protected]

General Plan, Dwight Walker [email protected]

Giving Fund Co-Chair, Merle Fajans [email protected]

Giving Fund Co-Chair, Dick Gander [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club PresidentsBridge Club, Robin Reese [email protected]

Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine [email protected]

Rowing Club, Dot Mace [email protected]

Senior Alpine Ski, Michael Eyton-Lloyd [email protected]

Tennis, John McGregor [email protected].

9-Holers, Marianne Bowers [email protected]

Men’s Golf, Bob Moore [email protected]

Women’s Golf, Bettye Carmichael [email protected]

Hiking Club, Robin Reese [email protected]

Quilt Club, Linda Brush [email protected]

Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai [email protected]

TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff [email protected]

Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell [email protected]

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TAHOE DONNER 'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE IR F IDUC IARY DUTY

Tahoe Donner’s board of directors is the governing body of the association and ultimately responsible for the direction and oversight of the affairs of the organization. Tahoe Donner’s board of directors is made up of unpaid volunteers elected by the membership. Members of the board of directors act as representatives for the property owners of Tahoe Donner and, as such, they must become familiar with, abide by, and uphold the association’s governing documents, such as the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (C&Rs), the bylaws, and the regulations contained in the architectural standards, and covenants rules. These governing documents establish the specific duties and powers of the board, outline the parameters of board authority and jurisdiction, and establish the rules that are required for the good of the community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS; FIDUCIARY DUTYThe director must remain focused on the best interests of the corpo-

ration. Loyalty to the corporation means subordinating personal objec-tives and needs to the financial requirements of the association.

The board is subject to two broad duties: DUTY OF CARE (Due Diligence; Duty to Investigate)DUTY OF LOYALTY (No Self-Dealing)In this regard, Civil Code Section 1366 explicitly provides that the

homeowners association shall levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and the Davis-Stirling Act, California Civil Code Section 1350.

Fiduciary Duty: A duty to act for someone else's benefit, while sub-ordinating one's personal interest to that of the other person. It is the highest standard of duty implied by law (e.g., trustee, guardian). — Black's Law Dictionary

Because board members are entrusted with the money and property of the association they are held to a higher standard and must avoid conflicts of interest. They are deemed "fiduciaries" and have a duty to act in the best interests of the membership and corporation.

Directors of nonprofit corporations such as Tahoe Donner Asso-ciation are fiduciaries who are required to exercise their powers in accordance with the duties imposed by the Corporations Code. This fiduciary relationship is governed by the statutory standard that requires directors to exercise due care and undivided loyalty for the interests of the corporation .

Two Broad Duties. Upon their election to the board of a common interest development, directors become fiduciaries with powers to act on behalf of the association. As fiduciaries, directors are held to a higher standard of conduct and have two primary duties: (i) duty of care, and (ii) duty of loyalty. This applies to directors of both incorpo-rated and unincorporated associations.

A. DUTY OF CARE (Due Diligence; Duty to Investigate). Directors must be diligent and careful in performing the duties they have under-taken. (Burt v. Irvine Company.) Directors must: 1. Attend and participate in meetings so they can be informed about

the association's business.

2. Make reasonable inquiry re maintenance issues, rules violations, safety, etc.

3. Make decisions. 4. Keep corporate records.

B. DUTY OF LOYALTY (No Self-Dealing). Directors must act in the best interests of the association even if at the expense of their own interests. This is more than just embezzlement of funds; it includes steering contracts to family members or taking actions that result in personal benefits to the director at the expense of the association. Vio-lation could result in (i) liability for all profits received, (ii) all damages caused by the breach, and (iii) punitive damages.

The duty of loyalty also extends to the support of board decisions by all individual board members.

Business Judgment. In determining whether directors violated their fiduciary duties, courts will use the Business Judgment Rule. To avoid potential breaches, boards, like the Tahoe Donner Board, adopt ethics policies to guide directors.

California Business Judgment Rule. Generally, courts will uphold decisions made by the governing board of an owners association so long as they represent good faith efforts to further the purposes of the common interest development, are consistent with the development's governing documents, and comply with public policy. Thus, subordina-tion of individual property rights to the collective judgment of the own-ers association together with restrictions on the use of real property comprise the chief attributes of owning property in a common interest development.

California also has a statutory business judgment rule. Corporation Code Section 7231, subdivision (a) provides, in relevant part, " [a] direc-tor shall perform the duties of a director . . . in good faith, in a manner such director believes to be in the best interests of the corporation and with such care . . . as an ordinarily, prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances." Subdivision (b) provides that the director is entitled to rely on information, opinions, and reports presented by certain specified persons. Finally, subdivision (c) provides, in relevant part, "[a] person who performs the duties of a director in accordance with subdivisions (a) and (b) shall have no liability based upon any alleged failure to discharge the person's obligations as a director . . . ." (Italics added.)

A common occurrence with homeowner associations, the holding assessments artificially low due to owners political pressures on boards is the bane of many associations and the number one reason why reserves are under-funded and special assessments occur. Tahoe Don-ner’s board has a specific policy and funding plan in place to address future funding demands of our aging association.

2016 annual assessment of $1900 reflects a $100 or 5.5 percent increase over 2015.

• The $826 Capital Funds portion was increased $20 to fund future-capital needs of our aging assets.

• The $1074 Operating Fund portion was increased $80 due primar-ily to drought-driven lower revenues and regulatory cost increases.

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Before you know it, golf season will be here, so now is the time to purchase your Tahoe Donner golf season pass or multi-play pack for 2016.

As of March 1, passes and packs are on sale at ear-ly season prices. Save 10% by purchasing early! Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a true mountain classic. The first championship golf course in the Truckee Tahoe area, the course set the standard for the others that followed. With 7,002 yards, this tree-lined classic is also the highest eleva-tion course in the region. Offering a driving range, regular clinics, special events, and a full range of food and beverage options, Tahoe Donner has it all.

See all golf season pass and package rates at tahoedonner.com/golf

We’re already looking forward to another great ski season next year, and to celebrate, we’re offering next year’s season passes at this year's rates starting March 15. Bonus: if you purchase a downhill, cross country, or combo season pass now, you can use it for the remainder of this ski season too!

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is committed to being the best place for family fun and learning in the Tahoe region. We are known for our successful learn to ski program, one of the only in the area that starts teaching kids as young as 3 years old. The combination of our wide open bowls, excel-lent grooming and lightly traveled runs make Tahoe Donner Downhill a gem for beginner skiers and riders. Enjoy a small ski area that delivers a personal touch, unique to the area.

See all 2016-2017 season pass and package rates at tahoedonner.com/ski-season-passes

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• The optional recreation fee was increased $10 to $270 in order tooffset increases in operating costs.Tahoe Donner Association (the Association) prepares its annual

revenue and expense budget in accordance with applicable laws, its own governing documents and budgetary policies and procedures. The Association’s approved budget also reflects the fiduciary responsibil-ity of the Board and management, in protecting all owners investment in the Association, both for the 2016 budget year and into the future. The process begins with general direction from the board of directors regarding influential factors, such as the level of service to be provided,

new community projects, economic conditions and changes to busi-ness operations. Capital and equipment expenditure budgets are for-mulated to determine the funding needs for the Replacement Reserve Fund, the New Machinery and Equipment Fund and the Development Fund. The operating budget is traditionally developed with attention to historical trends in revenue generation, consideration of economic factors that may influence revenue or expenses, achievable cost reduc-tions across all departments, service levels to be achieved and staffing levels required. The Finance Committee participates in reviewing the budget prior to submittal to the board of directors and offers input for the board’s consideration. The general manager and director of finance and accounting then present the staff-recommended budget for Board review. The board subsequently directs staff to incorporate revisions it feels are appropriate. Please refer to tahoedonner.com/financials for the 2016 budget report and other financial information about your associa-tion.

Source: Information in this article was sourced from davis-stirling.com.

Town Hall Meeting RecapBEACH CLUB MAR INA BOAT RAMP

FEB. 20, 2016

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20 at The Lodge Restau-rant & Pub.

Over 85 of your fellow members showed up to provide feed-back regarding waterline safety and the boat ramp at the Beach Club Marina. The presentation from the meeting, including the feedback from the audience, is available online (see below). At the board of director meeting on Feb. 27, discussion and review of the feedback from the town hall meeting and the results of the survey on the subject occured and a recap of that meeting will be available online at tahoedonner.com/board. If you have not taken the boat ramp survey yet, please do so tahoedonner.com/feedback. The survey will be available through March 6. Again, thank you all for providing feedback in our efforts to make our Beach Club Marina a more enjoyable and safe environment for our members.

Also, the results of this past summer’s Capital Improvement Survey are located online. See links below:

• Presentation from Town Hall Meeting: http://goo.gl/9ymqhG• Capital Improvement Survey Results: http://goo.gl/IdekOB


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ATTENT I ON FAM I L I ES !

SUMMER FUN!

IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST IN THE SUMMER PLANNING OF OUR MEMBERS, TAHOE DON-NER WILL BE OPENING REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016 SUMMER DAY CAMP AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS BEGINNING MARCH 7.

ADDITIONALLY, EQUESTRIAN HORSEMANSHIP CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MARCH 14 FOR MEMBERS AND MARCH 28 FOR PUBLIC.

MEMBER REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8 A.M. FOR DAY CAMPS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS, AND ON MARCH 14 FOR EQUESTRIAN HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAMS.

Here are some important registration steps to help assist in completing the process:

DAY CAMP, AQUATIC, AND EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM MEMBER REGISTRATION

To register as a member, each participant must be identified in the Tahoe Don-ner profile, even if they are 6 years old or younger. Additional members can be added to member profiles at the Member Services office, located in Northwoods Clubhouse. Members can also send an email to add a child to their profile. Send the email to [email protected]. In the email include: member’s name, Tahoe Donner address, child’s name, birthday, and relationship to owner. 1. Create a login at tahoedonner.com/shop. To do so, members will need to

enter their name and member ID number exactly as they appear on the member ID card. If the member completed the registration process last summer, the login for the member should be the same. Both previous and new users should log in and make sure all additional members added to the member’s property appear on the online registrant’s profile.

2. During the checkout process, links to waiver forms will be provided which will need to be completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner.

3. If there are any questions regarding registration, please contact Member Services at 530-587-9400.

GUEST REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 14 AT 8 A.M. FOR DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND AQUATIC PRO-GRAMS. TO REGISTER AS A GUEST, EITHER A TRANSFERABLE GUEST CARD ID NUMBER OR A MEMBER CARD ID NUMBER MUST BE OBTAINED.

DAY CAMP, AQUATIC PROGRAM GUEST REGISTRATION

1. Create a login at tahoedonner.com/shop.

2. During the checkout process, links will be

provided to waiver forms, which will need to be

completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner.

3. For all programs restricted by age, guests will

be required to provide an accurate birthdate for

the child. If the birthdate entered is found to be

inaccurate, the child will be removed from the

program and no refund will be issued.

Please visit tahoedonner.com or watch for our Sum-mer Fun Guide for the complete schedule of day camp and aquatic activities for the upcoming summer.

For questions about the registration process, please contact Member Services at 530-587-9400.

Please note: If the child member turns 7 years old prior to registration this year, Tahoe Donner members may be required to pay applicable member fees for them to be considered a member. Also, please be sure to check the status of the children well before the regis-tration date so any issues can be resolved in advance of the registration date.

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TAHOE DONNER CROSS COUNTRY SK I AREA

VOTED BEST IN THE WEST AND TOP 3 OF 10 IN

NORTH AMERICAThe votes are in for USA Today’s 10Best.com Readers’ Choice contest

and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area ranks among the best cross country ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada. After four weeks of voting for Best Cross Country Ski Resort, Tahoe Donner Cross Country fin-ished third behind the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont and American Birkebeiner Trail in Wisconsin. Rankings are based on total number of popular votes received by each resort.

The initial 20 cross country center nominees in the contest were picked by a panel of experts that included Sadie Bjornsen, Holly Brooks, and Sally Caldwell, all U.S. Olympians and current or former members of the United States Nordic Ski Team.

“It is great to be recognized as one of the best. Not only were we nominated by a panel of experts that included Olympic skiers, but to finish as the top resort on the west coast is truly an honor,” said Sally Jones, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area manager. “At Tahoe Donner Cross Country, we pride ourselves in creating a top-notch ski-ing and guest experience every day. It is rewarding to see those efforts recognized by the voters.”

Other resorts rounding out the top five include Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Colorado and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area offers over 100 kilometers of terrain, specially prepared for the best experience for traditional cross country striding, skate skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. New this year is the Alder Creek Adventure Center, a state-of-the-art facil-ity offering streamlined rental services, larger wax and locker rooms, expanded indoor and outdoor seating, a large Nordic retail store, as well as a pub with televisions and a fireplace. Additional improvements include new rental equipment, including a new fleet of Fischer SCS skate skis, classic skis and Salomon pilot combo boots; and new groom-ing equipment that includes a Ginsu grooming implement, allowing for higher quality, low snow grooming. Within the building is a new restaurant, the Alder Creek Café, serving fresh grab and go meals, house-made soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. Beer and wine selections are available as well, plus mention après tasting plates and a happy hour.

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is open daily to the public and offers private and group lessons, rentals and signature events through-out the season. See tahoedonner.com/cross-country for details.

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Easter Eggstravaganza It’s an extravaganza like no other! The

Easter Bunny will be in Tahoe Donner for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt. There will be plenty of eggs to go around for kids ages 12 and under. Come enjoy carnival games, spoon races, face painting, and a performance from Penney the Bunny.

WHERE: THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB

DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 27

TIME: 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVES AT 11:30 A.M. AND THE EGG HUNTS BEGIN AT NOON STARTING WITH THE YOUNGEST AGE GROUP. ADDITION-ALLY, EASTER BRUNCH IS OFFERED AT THE RESTAURANT FROM 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. SEE TAHOEDONNER.COM FOR A COM-PLETE EGG HUNT SCHEDULE, AS WELL AS THE EASTER BRUNCH MENU.

Kids Night OutOn the first Friday and third Saturday of

every month we host Kids Night Out. Kids ages 4 through 9 are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, our Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story. Par-ents can enjoy a night out while our trained staff members look after your little ones. You may make reservations in advance at Trout Creek, or by calling Trout Creek at 530-587-9437, or at Member Services or by calling Member Services, at 530-587-9400, ext. 0. Subject to cancellation. Space is limited; there is a maximum of 25 children and a minimum of five. $20 per child.

DATES: FRIDAY, MARCH 4 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 19

TIME: 5 – 9 P.M.

Friday Family Movie NightBring a favorite pillow and blanket to

Northwoods Clubhouse, kick the feet up, and enjoy both classic and new movies. Movie nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and the films are rated G and PG. Copyright rules do not allow us to print movie titles; please call Member Services at 530-587-9400 to find out what’s playing.

Thursday Trivia NightTrivia Night takes place every Thursday

night inside Pizza on the Hill from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Get ready to test your brain power for a chance to win prizes! This weekly event is free. Event will be cancelled if insufficient participation by 7:15 p.m.

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Season passes for 2016/2017 will go on sale on March 15! If you purchase yours now at this season's rates, you can use it the rest of this season, plus all of next season.

The weather has been beautiful at the Cross Country Ski Area. Don’t forget your sun-screen!

Trails are open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.As the days get longer there is temptation

to stay out skiing later, but we ask that you respect our 5 p.m. trail closing time. Grooming needs to start as soon as we close; please be off the trails by 5 p.m. to allow us to provide the best possible conditions for the next day. Don’t forget: season passholders are welcome to ski from 7 a.m. on non-storm days.

Dog Trails A friendly reminder that dogs are only allowed on Piece of Cake, Cup of Tea and Dogonit during the following hours:• Monday – Friday (non-holiday) from 8:30

a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Weekends from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. only.

• Season passholders can ski from 7 a.m. on non-storm days.

See our multi-use page on the website for more details about proof of shots needed and how to get your dog on the trail.

Snow BikesAlso known as fat bikes, these bikes are

specially designed for riding on snow. We have a small fleet of these bikes in our rental shop for you to try. Snow bikes are only allowed on


Save the date! Lakeside storage lottery for the Beach Club Marina begins on March 21 at 9 a.m. and closes on March 28 at midnight. The cost is $150 per spot. If you receive a spot, you will be notified by the end of the day on March 30.

The lottery for spots on the exit side begins on March 31 at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight on April 7. The cost is $100 per

spot. You will be notified by the end of the day April 9 if you receive a spot. We will be taking payment and accepting liability waivers from May 27 through June 15 at the beach club. After the Beach Club opens, you can come by or call 530-587-9460 to make arrangements. Ask for Ali or Tommy.

TIME: START ANY TIME BETWEEN 8-10 A.M.; BBQ BEGINS AT 11 A.M.

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It sure has been a long time coming, but believe it or not spring weather and hope-fully some great golf is just around the corner! Are you ready to play your best? Right now it might not feel like it, but what you do today can have a huge difference in your game in upcoming months.

The good news is that many of us are thor-oughly enjoying the fantastic skiing conditions that Mother Nature has provided this year… and it’s about time! But given all of the win-tertime fun, it’s also about time to go and find your golf clubs, whether they’re in the garage or in a closest somewhere, dust them off, and focus in on some key items that will make your upcoming season much more enjoyable!

First things first… Did you know golf season passes and packs

are on sale now? As of March 1, you can pur-chase at early season prices. See tahoedonner.com/golf for details.

Next...Do a thorough investigation of that golf

bag and equipment of yours; how are your grips? Do you even remember the last time you changed them? What about all those golf balls rolling around in your bag? Do you know exactly what ball works the best for you?

Have no fear; the Winter Golf Academy is here! No matter the issue, we can help with whatever you might need for your upcoming golf excursion or play date with your friends and family. As a year-round, full service golf shop, we can address any of your issues and make sure you’re starting the year fresh and ready to go. Here are a few simple tips to get your golf ball rolling in the right direction for the 2016 season.

Practice first with short swings then full swings. Start with putting to establish rhythm and tempo. Chipping and pitching also require a lot of feel and tempo and therefore are another great place to start practicing. Think

our multi-use trails: Piece of Cake, Cup of Tea and Dogonit and on the snowshoe trails. Biking may not permitted when there is soft new snow.

See our multi-use page on the website for more details about snow biking and our groom-ing report to get updates on trails open for bikes.

Women’s Skate Clinic SeriesThere are still a few weeks left of the Tues-

day morning Women’s Skate Clinic Series, so call to check if there is still room and improve the efficiency of your skate skiing. (Partici-pants must be able to ski intermediate terrain). Call 530-587-9484 or stop by the front desk at Cross Country to sign up.

DATES: TUESDAYS, MARCH 8 AND 13

TIME: 10 – 11:30 A.M.

COST: DROP IN RATE OF $32/CLINIC IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE (EQUIPMENT RENT-ALS ARE AVAILABLE AT $25).

Taste Of Truckee - Gourmet Ski EventFeaturing delicious offerings from local res-

taurants, including a selection from the new Alder Creek Cafe. Bring your own equipment, or rent skis or snowshoes and get a few free pointers from our experienced instructors before heading out on the trails. All-day ski pass included with admission. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to Tahoe Food

Hub and to the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association.


TIME: 12-3 P.M.

COST: TICKETS $35 FOR ADULTS; $20 FOR KIDS. PRICING INCREASES $10 THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Introduction To Biathlon Clinics After range instruction and practice with

our specially-designed laser biathlon rifles, you will ski or snowshoe a short loop and try to hit the targets with an elevated heart rate, just like at the Olympics!

DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 26

TIMES: 10 – 11:30 A.M. ADULT (AGE 13 AND OLDER); 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. YOUTH (7-12 YEARS OLD)

COST: $32 (A TRAIL PASS IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE PURCHASED ON THE DAY OF THE CLINIC. SKIS OR SNOWSHOES RECOMMENDED).

Tour D’EuerCelebrate spring with this 25-plus-year

tradition of touring the Euer Valley in your choice of distances from 7 – 25 kilometers. Refuel at the Cookhouse, then soak up the sun after the race with live music and a BBQ at the new Alder Creek Adventure Center.


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of these shots as a miniature full swing, which will allow you to make a smoother transition to a correct full swing. Once you move to the full swing, make sure your grip, posture, and setup are correct. I like to think of these three areas as the engine that starts the golf swing. Without these key factors being sound and correct, it becomes almost impossible to swing the club correctly and to get consistent results.

I would strongly suggest that everyone take advantage of the Tahoe Donner Winter Golf Academy. Consider taking some lessons, or perhaps bring some friends and book some time to play and have fun. Whichever you choose, I know that anything you do will ben-efit your overall game in the long run.

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We're already looking forward to next year! 2016/2017 Season passes will go on sale March 15, and if you buy early, you can not only save the most money but also use the pass the rest of this year plus all of next year!

Miracle March is here and we are hoping for a long winter! It’s been a busy season at the ski

area, with many lessons and happy customers. During the month of March, our demo skis are on sale in the rental shop, so stop by and pick up a great deal. We’re always looking for staff, including lift operators, food and beverage positions and, of course, ski school instructors; so if you’re interested in a part time job, please fill out an application online. Get ready for these upcoming events in March:

Winter Beach PartyNothing beats a beach party in winter, right?

Join Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area for some tropical fun, live music, food and games. Buddy Emmer Band will be making some island tunes on the deck. This is great for the whole family and it’s free!


TIME: THE PARTY KICKS OFF AT 12 P.M.

I-Did-A-RunDogs of all shapes and sizes pull a weighted

sled down a snow covered chute against the clock. Four weight divisions include: 0-25 pounds, 26-50 pounds, 51-75 pounds and 75 pounds and over. Awards will be given to the fastest in each division with a trophy for the

overall winner. And make sure you buy raffle tickets—all proceeds from the raffle benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and you might take home great prizes!


TIME: REGISTRATION IS FROM 12 -1 P.M. WITH THE RACE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 1 P.M.

COST: ENTRY IS $20 PER PERSON/DOG AND INCLUDES A GOODIE BAG.

200-Foot Banana Split ExtravaganzaHelp devour an incredible 200-foot banana

split for free! Grab some spoons because this will be one tasty monster at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.


TIME: 1:30 P.M.

Tahoe Donner Family ChallengeThe Family Challenge is a matched time

competition raced by family teams at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. It is a giant slalom race, but the time that counts is the differ-ence between first and second runs. The team component is a combined best difference from a child in a family with the best difference from an adult in the family. The winning team

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gets their name engraved on the trophy in the ski lodge. All children who complete their two runs will earn a medal, and there are other prizes as well. This event is free.


TIME: 1 P.M.

REMEMBER, ALL EVENTS ARE CONDI-TIONS PERMITTING. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE SLOPES!

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Friday Night Tubing - March 4Come tube under the stars!

DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 4

TIME: OPEN UNTIL 6:30 P.M.

Snowman Building Contest - March 5Build your creation and let the judging

begin. Good luck!


TIME: ALL SNOWMEN MUST BE COM-PLETE BY 2 P.M. IN ORDER TO BE JUDGED.

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Join Tahoe Donner Snowplay for a wintery

outing under the light of the moon. Reser-vations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.


TIME: THE TOUR IS FROM 7:45 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. PLEASE ARRIVE AT TROUT CREEK

RECREATION CENTER AT 7:15 P.M. TO FILL OUT WAIVERS.

Snow Tube Bowling - March 19This isn’t an average day at the bowling

alley. Take bowling to the next level by send-ing your teammate down the tube lane in an attempt to knock down inflatable bowling pins for a strike.


TIME: 12 - 2 P.M.

Snowball Throwing Contest - April 2Test your aim and try to hit the bullseye in

this fun contest!

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 2

TIME: HEATS WILL RUN EVERY HALF HOUR FROM 1 - 2:30 P.M.

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New to Tahoe Donner? Come in and see Member Services! Not only

will Member Services assist you with getting your membership and guest cards to access the association’s amenities, we’d love to help you get acquainted with the Tahoe Donner Community. Our team is knowledgeable on the various policies and procedures at Tahoe Donner Association.

New Member Services Manager We are pleased to announce that ‘Chelle

Sonder, a veteran Tahoe Donner employee, has been named as our new Member Services Manager. Stop in to say hello and congrats!

This past year, Member Services imple-mented New Member Meet and Greet events. These mixers have been a great success. They offer our new homeowners the opportunity to meet with fellow new homeowners. In addition, raffle prizes are given away to give members free access to try some of the activi-ties that Tahoe Donner has to offer. Board members are also invited to these mixers, giving our newest members the opportunity to meet our board in person. New members will receive electronic communication or a cour-tesy phone call as new parties are planned.

Our team is familiar with all the ameni-ties and activities Tahoe Donner has to offer; we have experienced all of our amenities and most activities firsthand, so we can offer an excellent level of customer service and infomation. Member Services also brings knowledge of the surrounding areas to Tahoe Donner from Sacramento, to Reno, to Truckee and all around the big lake. We strive to have all the information you need, so feel free to call, chat, email or stop by and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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New Spin ClassCome join Nikoletta Bersentes at Trout

Creek for a unique new spin class. We will connect with our spirits through music, move-ment and breath. Nikoletta also displays her artwork at Trout Creek. We invite you to come in and view her newest works on display and have some fun taking a soul ride and connect-ing with your spirit!

DATE AND TIME: THURSDAY EVENINGS, 6 P.M.

Yoga for Beginners Workshop - March 24The Beginners Yoga Workshop is designed

for anyone interested in learning a founda-tional practice, alignment and awareness of the body, mind and heart. The beginners’

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workshop will cover a brief discussion of the origin, philosophy and benefits of yoga, basic yoga postures and how to link Ujaii breath with movement as we flow from pose to pose. There will be time for open discussion and questions.

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 24

TIME: 4:15 - 5:45 P.M.

Early Easter at Kid’s Club – March 26Drop by Kid’s Club the day before Easter to

enjoy a pre-Easter workout while your little one gets a jump start on Easter by decorating a special Easter basket for our Easter Eggstrava-ganza on Sunday. See Easter Eggstravaganza details on page 10. Kid’s Club will be closed Easter Sunday.


TIME: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

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News for Horsemanship Camps! We will be launching Horsemanship

Camps on March 14 for members and open to the public on March 28. Our equestrian day camps are for ages 8 to 14. These are half-day, week-long riding camps for groups of four students with a two-to-one student/teacher ratio. Each student has his or her own horse for the week. Students will learn the funda-mentals of horsemanship, safety and riding skills. Grooming, tacking, arena work, trail riding, bathing and a horse show on Friday are all part of the curriculum. All camps are open levels for beginner through intermedi-ate riders.

Morning and afternoon sessions are offered each week. Morning sessions take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and afternoon sessions are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

2016 Horsemanship Camp Dates:Week 1: June 20 – 24 Week 2: June 27 – July 1Week 3: July 4 – July 8 Week 4: July 11 – 15 Week 5: July 18 – 22 Week 6: July 25 – 29

Week 7: Aug. 1 – 5 Week 8: Aug. 8 – 12 Week 9: Aug. 15 – 19

PRICE: MEMBER - $499; NON-MEMBER - $599

REGISTER: SIGN UP ON SHOPTD START-ING MARCH 14. SEE PAGE XX FOR MORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

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Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club As of early February, the ski club member-

ship totals were around 210 members. With our current fabulous ski conditions, member turnout for our biweekly ski days has been fantastic. One day at Northstar, we had close to 50 members skiing! As a bonus to an already discounted ski lift ticket, the club has provided a subsidy to those who may only have a season pass at one resort and who wish to ski at our other destinations.

February plans included a few fun races held at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. The club provides a free clinic the day before to get everyone comfortable for the race the following day.

Over the President's Day holiday week, the club changed the pace with a snowshoe and

cross country day at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area. It’s a great way to try a new winter sport.

After several years, the club has planned to return to Mt. Rose for a day of skiing. We orga-nize bus transportation so members can relax and socialize to and from the mountain. By the time this is published, our annual overnight trip to Heavenly and Kirkwood will have been completed. It is always a good time to meet new members and ski somewhere different.

Further events planned in March will be highlighted next month. Please visit our website at tdski.com for more details on our activities.

Tahoe Donner 9-Holers Golf ClubIt has been a great snowy winter in Tahoe

Donner but now our thoughts are beginning to turn to spring and golf.

We have opened up a percentage of our mem-bership to non-Tahoe Donner property owners for the 2016 golf season. If you are interested in playing nine holes of golf on Thursday morn-ings in addition to enjoying fun social activities, then we may be the golf club for you.

We play pre-season golf in April and May (weather permitting) so it is not too early to join. If you have questions please contact our president, Marianne Bowers, at [email protected] or get an application at tahoedonner.com/golf/clubs.

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Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf ClubThe Tahoe Donner Men's Golf Club 2016

schedule of tournaments is now available. Property owners and guests who would like to join the men's club can find membership applications on the bulletin board in the hall-way outside the pro shop. We look forward to another enjoyable and exciting season of play.

2016 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

May 29 (date tentative): Ice Breaker (shotgun start at noon). Format: four-man shamble mixer and players will be assigned to teams based on A, B, C, and D playing levels.June 3: NCGA Senior Four-Ball Net Cham-pionship Qualifier (8 a.m. shotgun). Format: four-ball (two-person better ball). Best ball of a two-man team.June 18: NCGA Four-Ball Net Champion-ship Qualifier (8 a.m. shotgun). Format: four-ball stroke play (two-person better ball). Best ball of a two-man team.July 10: The Match Play Qualifier (8 a.m. shotgun). Modified Stableford Format. The 31 players receiving the highest points plus last year's match play champion qualify for match play.July 23: NCGA Net Amateur Champion-ship Qualifier (8:00 a.m. shotgun). Format: Stroke play. Players will receive 100 percent of their course handicap at all levels of play.July 30: Junior/Senior or Father/Son (8 a.m. shotgun). Handicap and Callaway divisions. Best ball of a two-person team in each divi-sion.Aug. 13: NCGA Zone Championship Quali-fier (8 a.m. shotgun). Format: Best two balls of a four-man team. Play will be 90 percent of the course handicap using a maximum index of 18.4. Aug. 25 – 27: The Tahoe Donner Invita-tional, two-day event (9 a.m. shotgun). Sept. 9 – 10 (dates tentative): Club Champi-onship, two-day event (7 a.m. shotgun).Sept. 25: Memorial (shotgun start at noon). Two flights with the guests/members play-ing in one flight and the TDMGC members playing in another flight.Oct. 2: Chapman (shotgun start at noon). Two-man team with a modified scotch for-mat using 40 percent handicap.

To see detailed information on all upcom-ing tournaments, including deadlines to sign up, entry fees and full tournament descrip-tions, visit the Men’s Golf Club website at sites.google.com/site/tdmensgolfclub/tournament-schedule.

Entry forms and fees must be in the Men's Golf Club drop box at the pro shop or received by mail no later than 5 p.m. the Monday before the tournament (see entry due dates for each online). All entry fees must be paid by check or cash and payable to TDMGC.

Tahoe Donner Quilt ClubThe Tahoe Donner Quilt Club has started a

new community project: we are now making walker tote bags.

We have several interested organizations so we think this will be a worthwhile undertak-ing. If anyone has fabric they can part with, a donation is much appreciated; we also need Velcro strips. ‘Chelle Sonder at Member Ser-vices is collecting the donations for us.

The Quilt Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Northwoods Clubhouse from 1 - 3 p.m. We continue to make baby quilts for the Truckee Healthy Babies program of Nevada County and place-mats for our local Meals on Wheels.

Feel free to come to our meetings, meet these talented ladies and see our latest proj-ects. All skill levels are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Dundas at [email protected].

TD 4 Wheelers Club The TD 4 Wheelers Club didn't have any

trail runs in January that I can tell you about in this issue. The combination of heavy snow,

vacations and the opportunity to actually ski this winter for a change, kept us off the trails but we are planning many new and exciting trails to run and places to go as I write this.

The big trip coming up this month is to Moab, Utah and the 50th Annual Easter Jeep Festival. The Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab throughout the nine-day event. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Club, the local four wheel drive club in Moab. Members of the club lead the trail runs which are rated for difficulty from one to 10. The trail runs take participants through gorgeous red rock canyons and over challenging rocks and terrain.

Also on Thursday and Friday of the event week, there is a vendor and information display area that is free to the general public. There are hundreds of vendors showing the latest and greatest four wheel drive parts and accessories as well as tire manufacturers that display their latest products.

If you've been looking for some fun and adventure in your life, join the club and go four wheeling with other folks who love driving the back roads. This is a wonderful group of very nice people who will welcome you and help you stretch your off-road skills. If you are interested in joining our club, send an email to [email protected]. To read more about the club and see more pictures, please visit our website at td4wheelers.com or look us up on Facebook.

An example of the walker tote bags the Quilt Club is making. Photo by Marilyn Dundas.

There is never a dull moment as a TD 4 Wheeler. Photo by Coleen Liedholm.


D I N I N G OPT I ONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub12850 Northwoods Blvd.530-587-9455tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

Dinner Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. daily

Mexican Mondays*Every Monday in March, Chef Freddy

Zarate will offer an authentic Mexican dish.

Plus, $4 house margaritas will be available all

night long every Monday night. No discounts

will apply for these specials and prices will

vary by the week. The specials are:

March 7 - Chipotle chicken quesadilla with

chips and salsa

March 14 - Carne asada with rice, beans

and corn tortillas

March 21 - Chile verde carnitas burrito

with chips and salsa

March 28 – Picadillo chile relleno with rice

and corn tortillas

St. Patrick’s Day Party Thursday, March 17

Put on your favorite green outfit and come

celebrate with us! On St. Paddy’s Day, from

5 – 9 p.m., everyone is Irish for the night.

You’ll enjoy: • Corned beef and cabbage special - $16.95

• Guinness Cans - $4

• Black and Tan Beers - $5

• Jameson shots - $5

• Irish Car Bomb shots - $6

Easter Brunch – Sunday, March 27The Lodge Restaurant & Pub will host a

delicious all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on

Sunday, March 27. Easter brunch is $39 for

adults, including a complimentary glass of

champagne or a mimosa, and $16 for kids.

The Easter Bunny will pay us a visit and there

will be games, crafts and more for kids 12 and

under. See page 11 for Easter egg hunt details

at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Reserva-

tions are strongly recommended. Preview the

menu at tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/menu/.

COST: $39 ADULTS, $16 CHILDREN (EGG HUNT IS FREE)

TIME: 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. FOR BRUNCH (EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA ACTIVITIES FROM 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.)

WildER Wednesdays*Happy Hour specials wildly last all night long

in the entire restaurant and Pub. Enjoy food

and drink specials, plus 25 percent off shared

plates, soups and salads. Offer may not be com-

bined with any other coupon or promotion.

No Corkage Tuesdays*Bring in a special bottle of wine from home

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the

corkage fee on Tuesdays.

Happy Hour*Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off

shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub,

valid Sunday – Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Happy Hour cannot be combined with any

other promotion or coupon.

Pizza on the Hill11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669

tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill

Dinner Hours: Thurs. – Mon.,

5 – 8:30 p.m.

3 for 2 Mondays*It’s 3 for 2 Mondays all March long! Order

three pizzas and you’ll only pay for two (take-

n-bake and to go orders included)! Compli-

mentary pizza must be of equal or lesser value

and cannot be used with any other coupon or

offer.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Thursday, March 17*

Celebrate Saint Paddy’s day with us and

enjoy $10 cheese or pepperoni pizzas all night

long (available for dine in or take it go); $8

green Coors Light pitchers and $2 green Coors

Light pints. Deals cannot be combined with

any other offer or promotion.

Happy Hour*Quench your thirst with $3 Coors Light, $4

seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or

chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy half-price

wings. Offered from 5 - 6 p.m., Thursday -

Monday.

$10 Pizza Sundays*It’s pizza for just $10! Grab this deal every

Sunday at Pizza on the Hill. Valid for cheese

or pepperoni pizza only; you can now take

advantage of this deal for up to 10 pizzas! Take

it to-go or dine-in.

Thursday Night Trivia It’s time to test your smarts! Trivia lovers—

this is your chance to win big! Don’t miss our

Trivia Night at Pizza on the Hill. See page 11

for details.

Friday Family Movie NightEnjoy a movie on our big screen for FREE.

See page 11 for details.

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Alder Creek CafeOpen daily for lunch from 11 a.m. – 3

p.m. with grab and go items available all day from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additionally, patrons can try our tasting plates menu offered at bar on Thursdays through Sundays from 4 – 7 p.m. Preview menu selections online at tahoedonner.com/

cross-country/dining.

No Corkage Sunday NightsRound out your weekend on the right

note. Come in and enjoy some après tasting plates, while enjoying a bottle of wine from

your cellar.

Live Music Every Saturday NightLive music takes place every Saturday

night from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. Come and enjoy a differ-

ent musician every week! Free!

Snowplay CaféThe Snowplay Cafe is a new food truck

that lives at Tahoe Donner Snowplay. Operating hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Items include gourmet hot dogs, soups and hot bever-ages and more, plus every weekend we feature a different special. Past specials have included Mahi fish tacos, breakfast burritos and steak and cheese sandwiches to name a few.


Have you seem them yet? People riding bikes in the snow mixed among cross country skiers and snowshoers—how are they even riding in the snow and why aren’t they sinking? These bikes aren’t just any plain ol’ mountain bike; they are known as fat bikes and they are taking the biking community by storm.

This trend, which gained heavy momentum in recent years, has actu-ally existed in some form since the early 1900s with the first modern fat bike created in the 1980s. As fat biking continues to become increas-ingly popular, it is now available at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area in the winter and Tahoe Donner Bikeworks in the summer, both located at Alder Creek Adventure Center.

What exactly is Fat Biking? It’s another form of biking but the tires, which are fat (hence the

name), allow for mobility in otherwise challenging conditions or vari-able terrain. As Bikeworks manager, Dave Walker, explained it, “The

first thing you’ll notice is that the tires on fat bikes look huge compared to mountain bike tires. These fat tires let the bikes float over snow and sand where normal mountain bikes would simply sink.” While fat bikes and mountain bikes look and operate similarly, the tires on fat bikes make them ideal for all-weather conditions, including trekking through snow, sand and even mud. It’s a way for biking enthusiasts to continue riding in the winter months and in other unstable conditions without worrying about snow. It’s also a way for beginners to consider a new sport Tahoe Donner now has to offer.

First Impressions of Fat Biking While Walker has been riding bikes all of his life, he bought his first

real mountain bike in 1994 and shortly after began competing in races. By 1998, he was working in the bike industry where he remains today, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2015 when Walker tried fat biking for the first time. “The bike did better than I expected in the snow,” he

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recalled. “I did find it to be physically harder than mountain biking, but it was fun as it was such a different feeling. I also learned that ice is still slippery no matter how wide your tires are.”

Like Walker, Jody Sergison, avid mountain biker and Tahoe Donner’s lead graphic designer, also recently took up the sport, testing fat bikes on the snow for the first time this past February. “It was easier than I expected,” said Sergison. “I thought there would be less grip and the bikes would be harder to ride through the snow. The job Tahoe Donner does maintaining the trails is brilliant and it really helps. I now need to add a new bike to my collection!”

Long-term rider Forrest Huisman had a similar experience. Huis-man, who acts as Tahoe Donner’s director of capital projects, was raised in a family passionate about cycling and has been riding since he was 6 years old, both leisurely and later competitively, but it was only three seasons ago when Huisman first took a fat bike for a spin. “My first experience on a fat bike was in mixed conditions, where the trail was covered with sections of snow, mud, and rocks,” he recalled. “The handling was noticeably spongier and less responsive at times, but these characteristics were ultimately beneficial in other areas, allowing me to negotiate terrain that my standard mountain bike wouldn’t.”

Riding a fat bike for the first time was a positive experience for all three riders; while a little intimidating at first since biking in snow and sand isn’t the norm, all three mastered the art of fat biking in one try since the only requirement of fat biking is knowing how to ride a bike, and if you can ride, you can surely fat bike.

The Pros and Cons of Fat BikingAlthough fat biking and mountain biking are both forms of cycling in

the great outdoors, there are some noticeable differences when riding a fat bike.

For Huisman, the fat tires themselves are essential, working as both a positive and a negative, depending on the rider and the conditions. “It doesn’t take extreme adventure to really appreciate the extra grip, shock absorbing quality and added comfort of fat tires,” he said. “Tire pressure, and the ability to change it for different conditions, is the key to fat biking and to enjoying the ride.” However, while noting extra grip is a perk of fat tires, it can also be a disadvantage at the same time. “Larger volume tires can also be a handicap,” he said, “as they aren’t as fast or responsive on asphalt or dry trail conditions, so chose your bike accordingly. Addition-ally, I’ve noticed that although these wider tires roll through varying terrain with ease, I prefer to stay on lower slope angles, as steeper trails require fitness and can be an additional challenge.”

With additional challenges, Walker noticed fat biking required more endurance on his part too. When fat biking, he grows more tired than he would on a normal mountain bike. “Fat biking on the snow is defi-nitely more of a workout than riding around the neighborhood,” he said. “It is a great workout and a new way to enjoy being out in the snow, but you’ll get tired a lot quicker than you’re used to on your normal bike.” Growing tired more easily might be a negative to some, but it is a posi-tive to anyone looking for a good workout, outside of the standard gym setting. One’s level of fatigue will depend heavily on their overall level of health, activity and the terrain they are choosing to take on. Ter-rain plays an important role in the level of ease or difficulty one might

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experience while fat biking, but for those looking for a bit easier of a ride, Walker advised, “I find it most enjoyable on hard-packed snow. The groomed dog trails at the Alder Creek Adventure Center are my favorite,” he said.

Sergison agreed groomed trails make all the difference when it comes to fat biking. On his first outing, he noticed he wasn’t able to ride as fast as he normally could on a mountain bike, but he wasn’t riding for speed either. Instead, Sergison was happy to be out riding in the winter and took regular breaks to check out the scenery he had been missing since the fall. Overall, he felt fat biking and mountain biking were very com-parable. “Apart from the obvious fat tires, I don’t think it differs much at all,” he said. “It’s all about getting out and having fun!” And fun he had!

Why Fat Biking is Worth a TryJust like with regular biking, fat biking is great for all ages and a

fantastic way for families to go out together and explore, regardless of the time of year.

“Even when skate skiing and downhill ski conditions are good, it’s still really fun to mix it up and go for a ride with friends,” said Huisman, who enjoys the extra variety Tahoe Donner has to offer. “I recommend that everyone try something new, so if you can ride a bike, and want to adven-ture through this winter landscape, I encourage you to give it a spin.”

As conditions allow, fat biking is permitted at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area every day, all winter long on selected trails. Go out, have a little adventure and experience the trails like you haven’t ever before.

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Seeing is believing! Get a glimpse of what it’s like to fat bike by watching a short video of people fat biking on the trails at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area. Watch the video at tahoedonner.com/fat-bike-video.


It may be off-season, but the golf maintenance crew stays busy all win-ter. Pictured here is the staff after clearing the fourth green in 2011.

After the snowcat clears the majority of the snow, crew use snowblow-

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During the off-season, the main focus of Tahoe Donner’s golf main-tenance department is to ensure that the course will be ready for the upcoming season. Administration, planning activities, building and shop organization keeps us busy throughout the winter months. In addition, machine maintenance to mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and many other pieces of equipment is performed, as well as upkeep to the electric golf cart fleet that is used by our golfers. Painting and staining, whether to the building interior, equipment, or refinishing our many wood golf course accessories, is another off-season activity for the golf maintenance staff.

During winter, we also work on the continued education required by various agencies and organizations within the golf maintenance indus-try to maintain necessary permits and licenses. In addition, we try to utilize the majority of our vacation time during this period, knowing that our free time will be limited from late spring through fall due to work responsibilities.

Tahoe Donner’s golf maintenance department is the only golf course in the area that has its own snowcat, which is used on a regular basis throughout the winter months. One of its main uses is for building, main-taining and grooming Tahoe Donner’s Snowplay area, located on the driving range. We also work with our forestry department this time of year to help with the removal of undesirable trees in areas that are inac-cessible during summer months. Using the snowcat, trees are “skidded” – or dragged over the snow-covered surface – to a location where they can be easily picked up by an outside source.

Starting this month, the snowcat will be instrumental in the removal of snow from our greens on the golf course. In typical years, we use the machine to clear anywhere from 3 to 10 feet of snow from our greens down to a depth of roughly 4 to 8 inches. The remaining snow is removed using snowblowers and shovels.

We’ve been provided with a great winter thus far! We at golf main-tenance hope you all have been safely enjoying the much needed snow we’ve received this year. We’re looking forward to another great golf season, but for now, we’ll continue our winter activities so that we can focus on course preparation as soon as weather permits.

WINTER GOLF MAINTENANCEBY KEVIN KUEHNE, TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

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Whether cross country, alpine skiing, or snowboarding through fresh powder or on perfectly groomed conditions, the feeling of being on the trails and slopes is incomparable.

That enjoyment can be enhanced when your equipment is properly waxed. Properly waxed skis will glide faster and turn easier. However, there is more to it than just the performance you may experience on the snow.

“It’s not always about going faster,” Roger Chaney, wax guru said. Chaney hosts wax clinics at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center throughout the season. “A dry base is going to crack and break over time. Waxing is an opportunity to protect the investment that you made.”

Properly maintained equipment will not only perform better on the snow, but will also have a longer lifespan in terms of that performance.

“We’ve seen many, many skis this year that people have not waxed for two or three years,” Peter Werbel, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center assistant manager, said. “The ski is very dry and in my experience, which is 40-plus years, I’m not sure that those bases are going to perform as well as they were meant to.”

However, when it comes to waxing, it is often difficult to know where to start or what the right approach may be.

“There is so much emphasis on waxing. From the World Cup down to recreational skiing, it’s all about waxing and that can be overwhelming,” Chaney said. “I try to temper that in my clinics – there are ways for you to address this without fully getting into the science of it.”

The most basic level of waxing, particularly for cross-country or Nordic skiing, is a topical wax application. These are the liquid or paste

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waxes that can be rubbed directly onto the base of the ski just before heading out on the trails.

“Topical waxes are the ones you have in your bag when you don’t have a lot of time and you want to put something on your skis because you know you haven’t waxed in a while,” Chaney said. “These are popular, because they are inexpensive and quick, but are still going to help you enjoy that experi-ence when you are out there."

While a topical wax will create a barrier between the snow and the base, it will sit on top of the ski and won’t really become a part of the base. For those interested in learning more and taking their own waxing to the next level hot or iron waxing may be preferred. Following is an overview of the waxing pro-cess and some tips to keep in mind:• If you are going to wax at home, make

sure you have the right tools – a good iron, brushes (a brass or copper brush, and a nylon brush), and a sharp scraper.

• It is important to start with a clean base of the ski. Make sure that no dirt or white patches are visible. Note that it is more effective to clean your skis with a good, hot scrape rather than using a liquid base cleaner which can be dehydrating on the base.

• Once the skis are clean, drip or crayon the wax onto the ski. How you apply the wax is based on preference and comfort level. The most important thing is to make sure you have a barrier of wax between the iron and the base.

• Pay attention to the recommended iron temperatures on the box or labeling of the product. If you are going to err on one side, err on the side of running the iron cooler than the recommendation. Over-heating the iron can damage the base of the ski.

• Maintain movement of the iron on the ski. Don’t let it sit in one spot.

• Once you have good coverage of wax on the base, let the wax cool naturally at the temperature of the room you are working in.

• Once the ski has cooled, prior to scraping your ski, clean the edges and the groove (for cross country skis).

WATCH IT ONLINE! Waxing skis and snowboards is easier than you think. Watch our online video to get an up-close look at how it's done at tahoedonner.com/ waxing101.

• When it comes to scraping, hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle, stay behind it, and push down with very little pressure. You want the scraper to be sharp so that it just peels the wax off the ski.

• The next step is to brush out the ski—first with the brass or copper brush, followed by a nylon brush. A general rule of thumb is to scrape less, brush more. According to Chaney, “you cannot over-brush a ski.”

• Work tip to tail to polish the ski and remove any residual wax that may be left.

• With spring around the corner and the tem-peratures increasing, consider switching to a warm weather wax.

Generally the process of waxing for both cross country skis and downhill skis or snow-boards is similar. However, the important dif-ferences that need to be addressed with alpine skis are edging and detuning.

“I think the main thing people probably dis-regard is having a smooth edge,” Rick Ouchida, rental shop supervisor at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area said. “You’ll get a lot of pairs of skis where the edge of the ski feels like a jag-ged saw and those skis will be really grabby and they really won’t ski properly.”

It may come as no surprise that hard-packed snow and icy conditions will dull edges quicker increasing the frequency with which they may need to be tuned. Rough and uneven edges will

make the skis harder to control. “De-tuning a ski is also pretty important,”

Ouchida said. “After we sharpen a pair of skis, we usually detune the tip and the tail a little bit, again so that the skis won’t be grabby when they are in contact with the snow.”

Waxing and tuning services are offered at both the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center and Downhill Ski Area. Rental staff at both facilities can also answer questions and provide insight into proper equipment maintenance.

“What people need to do is a good hot iron wax – multiple times a year ideally, but the really big one is you need to do one post-season,” said Tommy Kelly, ticket, rental, retail manager at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. “At the end of the season you need to buy a storage wax and really just cake it on your bases. You don’t have to scrape it—just leave it on there. Bases tend to dry out over the summer, especially up here where it is dry, and that can lead to the bases actually warping or in extreme cases shrinking—and then you have essentially ruined a pair of skis.”

Chaney offers some final thoughts as well. “Don’t be afraid of the process. It doesn’t have to be daily. I want you to go out and enjoy skiing knowing that waxing is a part of maintaining your investment and it is also a part of wanting that ski to move quicker. Have fun with it!”


HOMEOWNER PROPERTY INSPECTION PROGRAMIn February 2013 Tahoe Donner began the

Homeowner Property Inspection program after a six month discussion at board of direc-tors meetings and member communications. The program was developed as a part of Stra-tegic Plan Goal 3:

The inspection focuses on identifying prop-erties whose exteriors may be in need of main-tenance to keep with association standards. Tahoe Donner’s governing documents provide the basic authority to review properties to ensure compliance with minimum standards of appearance.

Article V, Section 1(c) Maintenance of Existing Improvements and Lots. The Committee’s jurisdiction and responsibilities hereunder shall also extend to and include the monitoring and regulation of existing Improvements and Lots for the common benefit of the Tahoe Donner community to ensure that the Improvements and Lots are being maintained and used in accordance with Articles VI, VII, and VIII of this Dec-laration.

Article VII Section 2 Owner Main-tenance Responsibility. Except as may be otherwise provided in any Supplemental Declaration Recorded with respect to any Condominium project with the Properties, each Owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of his or her Resi-dence and/or Lot.

Maintenance of an improvement comes in many forms from faded and mismatching paint schemes to windows, and roof repairs.

The Committee has also noted a fair amount of unpermitted improvements on lots including decks, structures like bocce courts or basket-ball pads, pathways, driveways, and hard-scaping. Any kind of exterior improvements must at least be reviewed by the Architectural Standards staff and committee at a minimum to review lot coverage and site plan accuracy.

Many of the major items brought forth from the inspections relate to lot coverage exceed-ing the maximum percentage, and/or improve-ment into the setbacks or over property lines. As a result, owners may be required to pull back to approved levels and be fined.

Education of the membership continues in this area with educational brochures such as the Site Setback brochure. Additionally, the Architectural Standards Rules, Procedures and Land Use specifically guides for a natural mountain environment which aims to protect

BULLETINBOARD

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

T IMEL INE• Strategic Plan goal development and

yearly goals

• Drafted Information Paper on new program and Board presentation June 2012

• Board guidance and program refinement August

• Board approval of new inspection program September 2012

• Membership outreach Fall 2012 on new program

• Program launched February 2013

Strategic Plan Goal 3: Execute effective approaches to maintaining the Associa-tion’s architectural, covenants, and communication standards.


the setbacks. Since the rollout of the program, over 1,300

properties have been inspected with 925 (71 percent) passing the inspection. The 375 properties not passing the initial inspection were equally split with between major and minor repairs needed (see below). The total inspected exceeds yearly targets as a result of homeowner/realtor requested inspections. The Architectural Standards Committee reports an overall success towards the goal of the program and thanks the membership for their participation and efforts towards main-taining a minimum standard.

As the inspection program continued, management and the committee came to the opinion that inspecting to the existing New Construction Standards as outlined in the Declaration of Covenants and Restric-tions and Architectural Standards Rules is

in many cases too stringent for an on-going maintenance standard. As such, the staff and Architectural Standards Committee worked together these last seven months to draft new rules for the clarification of the minimum on-going maintenance standards.

The new rules will aid member education, understanding and compliance, as well as reaffirm the inspection scope and associa-tion authority to pursue compliance with the Association covenants and restrictions and Architectural Standards Rules, Procedures and Land Use.

At the January 2016 board of directors meeting, management and the committee brought forth the draft of the on-going main-tenance minimum standards rules for review. They recommended the board of directors approve the on-going maintenance rules as drafted for 45-day member notification of board consideration for adoption. The 45-day member notification and drafted rules are found here in this issue of the Tahoe Donner News and are posted on the website. Manage-ment, the Architectural Standards Committee, and the board of directors encourage review and comment of the drafted rules.

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Purpose: Inspect homeowner properties in order to ensure compliance with the govern-ing documents. Emphasis will be placed on compliance not on a punitive measure*.

Vision: A community standard for prop-erty homeowner developed lots.

Goal: Preserve the appearance of Tahoe Donner homes so as to maintain home val-ues in an aging community.

Inspection Details: There are two parts to the initiative:

Part 1: The program will be implemented on a Unit-by- Unit basis beginning with Unit 7. Approximately 250 homes in that unit are

scheduled for exterior inspections from the street facing view. This is not new to existing operations, rather a codification of exist-ing practices and a systematic approach to view the entire association beyond member complaints.

Part 2: A full 360 degree exterior inspec-tion will occur after a property transfer. This part of the initiative is new and allows the association to address any exterior compli-ance issues at rate of 250-500 homes per year.

*Association management recognizes that “age” alone is not the sole factor of declining property appearance and will identify specific properties in need of maintenance attention and communi-cate their findings to the property owner.

Major repairs may include: metal roof bare metal, unpermitted improvementsMinor repairs may include: staining, shiny metal


New Architectural Standards on-going maintenance rules will be considered for action by the board of directors. The board of directors is expected to take action to adopt these procedures, as they are pre-sented here or with some modification, at its April meeting, currently scheduled for Friday, April 22. The board welcomes any input you may wish to offer regarding this process.

The proposed Architectural Standards ongoing maintenance rules are as follows:

X. MaintenanceDue to the high altitude and weather extremes experienced in Tahoe

Donner proper and continued maintenance of our property is especially important. Maintenance is the act of caring for property, preserving it from failure or deterioration, including painting, caulking, cleaning, and minor, non-structural upkeep as defined by the minimum stan-dards described below.

X.1 Exterior Wall Surface. For the maintenance issues listed below all repairs or refinishing to these items shall match currently approved colors, unless a permit is obtained. Minor repairs or repainting with the identical color scheme shall not require an ASO permit. Change in color or scheme will require a permit.

X.1.1 Wood Siding and Trim

X.1.1.1 Paint is peeling or is not a uniform color on the surface of wall.

X.1.1.2 Stain is absent or is not a uniform color on the wall surface.

X.1.1.3 Siding and trim is missing, damaged, decayed, or does not match remaining siding and trim.

X.1.2 Stone Siding or Accents

X.1.2.1 Stone is damaged or missing.

X.1.2.2 Grout is obviously absent.

X.1.2.3 Flashing is damaged, missing or needs refinishing.

X.1.3 Metal Siding or Accents

X.1.3.1 Damaged or missing portions of metal.

X.1.3.2 Finish is not uniform in appearance.

X.1.3.3 Metal is rusting (not applicable to metal designed to oxidize – e.g. Cor-Ten).

X.1.4 Stucco

X.1.4.1 Not uniform in appearance (stained, mildewed, or sig-nificantly discolored).

X.1.4.2 Portions missing, damaged or substantially cracked.

X.1.5 Other Wall Surfacing

X.1.5.1 Any other material not covered above shall be main-tained to keep its appearance as originally approved.

X.1.6 Windows and Doors

X.1.6.1 Paint or stain is not uniform, or is peeling.

X.1.6.2 Frames are visually inconsistent in appearance.

X.1.6.3 Trim does not meet X.1.1 requirements.

X.1.6.4 Windows, doors, and screens are damaged or are visu-ally inconsistent in appearance.

X.1.7 Foundations and Footings

X.1.7.1 Damage that exposes unfinished concrete.

X.1.7.2 Foundations or piers not treated with a finish.

X.2 Roof. The condition of a roof will be individually determined when viewed from any one of the four primary aspects (street view, two sides and rear). When repairing a roof from tree or storm damage, color shall be the best commercial match available to the existing roof material. Contact the ASO if the existing roof is too worn or faded to reasonably match any replacement panels.

X.2.1 Metal Roof. A roof will be considered to have failed Tahoe Donner’s architectural minimum standards when:

X.2.1.1 More than approximately 20 percent of an individual roof aspect has bare metal showing.

X.2.1.2 Areas where paint has peeled is clearly visible from the street or any neighboring property edge.

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The above photo illustrates an example of fascia and siding where

maintenance is required.


X.2.1.3 The roof aspect is not a uniform color due to unequal fading.

X.2.1.4 There are visible areas of rust (excluding weathering steel products that are designed to have visible oxida-tion) on that roof aspect.

X.2.2 Composite Roof Shingles

X.2.2.1 Roof is to be free of numerous visible missing or dam-aged shingles. Replacement shingles to match existing color as closely as available.

X.2.2.2 Discoloration shall be addressed.

X.2.2.3 Metal ice dam edging and flashing shall meet the same standards as a Metal Roof Section X.2.1.

X.3 Chimneys and Other Roof or Wall Vents. All chimneys, vents, conduit, piping, or ancil-lary features shall be painted or stained to blend and be consistent with the adjacent materials.

X.4 Decks and Exterior Stairs

X.4.1 The horizontal sur-face of the deck shall be maintained with a uniform color, fin-ish, and material.

X.4.2 Handrails around the deck shall be main-tained with a uniform color and appearance through the structure. Any missing pickets or mesh shall be replaced to match existing.

X.4.3 Exterior stairs shall be maintained with a uniform color, finish, material, and free of damage.

X.4.4 Visible deck framing and hardware shall be maintained so as to be uniform in appearance.

X.5 Site Improvements and other Structures. The location of these items shall be as limited by lot setbacks.

X.5.1 Sheds shall be maintained to match color and material of the house. See X.1 through X.4 above.

X.5.2 Garbage can enclo-sures that are metal Animal Resistant Garbage Can Enclo-sures (ARGCE) shall meet the requirements of metal roofing above. Custom structures shall maintain the material and color scheme of the house, paragraphs X.1 through X.4. Both shall have functional doors and secure locking systems.

X.5.3 Dog runs/fences shall be maintained in their currently approved color, appearance, and function.

X.5.4 Hot tubs shall be maintained in their currently approved color, appearance, and function.

X.5.5 At grade patios and walkways shall be maintained with a consistent walking surface. Repairs to heaving and set-tling shall be required as needed.

X.5.6 Retaining walls shall be maintained. Raw concrete walls shall be painted or stained in their currently approved color.

X.5.7 Artificial turf shall be maintained per original approved installation.

X.5.8 Any paved surface shall be maintained, free from potholes or excessive cracking. Driveways should be resealed every two or three years depending on exposure, slope, and type of snow removal equipment used.

X.5.9 Exterior lights shall be maintained to the currently approved fixture and location, and be free of damage. Flood lights shall be maintained to be shrouded, have a uniform color, and directed only downward.

X.5.10 Fire pits shall be maintained in their exterior surfaces in accordance with the standards in X.1 for exterior finishes.

Your comments are welcome via email at [email protected], or by telephone to 530-582-9630. You may also mail comments via U.S. Mail to Tahoe Donner Association, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA, 96161.

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This past November, the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF) made a $3,000 grant to SOS Outreach to assist them in their mission to help at-risk youth.

SOS Outreach is a national youth develop-ment non-profit which utilizes adventure sports to engage underserved and at-risk stu-dents in long-term mentorship relationships. The SOS curriculum encourages responsibil-ity, self-confidence, service, and leadership skills by instilling the SOS core values: cour-age, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility.

“The SOS presentation to the grant com-mittee was very compelling, particularly how they collaborate with other non-profits,” said Jennifer Jordan, TDGF Committee member.

“This is a great example of how Tahoe Donner gives back to the greater community.”

SOS works with local school districts and youth agencies to identify those students who will benefit from the structure and consistency of the curriculum. The program encour-ages students to set and achieve goals while increasing their ability to combat the risk fac-tors they face.

“SOS Outreach has been coming to the Downhill Ski Area since the 2010-2011 season. It’s a great partnership to continue to teach young skiers and snowboarders who are new to the sport while also introducing great core values to our youth generation,” said Rob McClendon, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area manager. “Tahoe Donner Downhill is

the perfect fit for programs like this. We pride ourselves on being the best place to begin and will continue working with groups like SOS Outreach to allow kids an opportunity to get outdoors and learn how to ski and snowboard.”

This season’s SOS Learn to Ride Program started at the Downhill Ski Area on Febru-ary 1 with participating youth from Truckee and Reno. Each program is five days in length and each day centers around one of the SOS core values. Each morning starts with a circle where youth share their definition of what the day’s core value means to them. They then participate in a snowsport lesson with instruc-tors from the mountain, SOS volunteers, and staff. At the end of the day they participate in the closing circle where they reflect on the

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day’s value and how it was used.

The kids are always excited on the first day to get out on the moun-tain to learn a snowsport. In addition, Dick Schulze, SOS Program Coordinator and Tahoe Donner member, was excited to help kick off the programs at Tahoe Donner this winter.

“I’ve been involved with SOS since 2000. It’s a wonderful way to get kids thinking positively about themselves and their futures. Many times I’ve seen and heard the kids applying the SOS core values in their sports,” Schulze said.

Tahoe Donner is a great fit for the Learn to Ride program because it allows the youth to get comfortable with their surroundings as they are learning to ski or snowboard. SOS Outreach programs will be serving over 500 youth in the Tahoe area this winter. In addition to Tahoe Don-ner, participating mountains include Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Diamond Peak.

SOS Outreach also has a university program for those who have graduated from the Learn to Ride Program. This winter, the univer-sity program in Tahoe will serve over 180 youth. These youth continue on with a mentor and not only ski and snowboard, but also complete service-learning days in the community, as well as attend life skills workshops which include leadership skill development and goal setting. Youth in this program have already completed over 225 hours of service in Lake Tahoe this winter.

For more information about SOS Outreach, visit sosoutreach.org. To get involved or make a donation, contact Theresa Papandrea at 775-298-0260 or via email at [email protected].

“I like Tahoe Donner because it’s big and not so busy, and it’s nice to learn with other beginners,” — Sophia, age 8.

“Being here made me feel comfortable and was a lot of fun,” — Sandra, age 13.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary, tax-deductible gifts from Tahoe Donner members and friends. The TDGF is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the TDGF or to make a contribution, visit tahoedonner.com/giving-fund/.


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As the leading authority of on-mountain safety, the National Ski Patrol (NSP) is dedi-cated to serving the public and outdoor rec-reation industry by providing education and accreditation to emergency care and safety service providers. The organization is made up of more than 26,000 members serving over 600 patrols, including Alpine, Nordic, and auxiliary patrollers. Members work on behalf of local ski and snowboard areas to improve the overall experience for outdoor recreation-alists.

Why should you join the Tahoe Donner volunteer Ski Patrol?• As you serve you will have the satisfaction

of making a difference.

• You will learn new skills that will enhance the safety of your family, friends, and out-door community.

• Your skiing will improve significantly.

• You and your family will be able to ski free at Tahoe Donner (see additional benefits below).

What must I do to join the Tahoe Don-ner Ski Patrol?1. Be able to demonstrate that you can ski

in a stable manner on the Tahoe Donner mountain.

2. Be willing to learn how to transport injured skiers in a toboggan.

3. Take the National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emer-gency Care First Aid Course.

4. Be willing to serve 10 days per season as a patroller.

Ski Patrol Perks include:• Complimentary season ski pass for yourself,

your spouse and dependents plus a compli-

mentary voucher and a $5 rental voucher for each day you volunteer.

• $17 cafeteria lunch voucher, valid on the day you volunteer.

• Unlimited coffee and hot chocolate from the cafeteria.

• Access to Trout Creek for yourself, your spouse and dependents (access to Trout Creek is based on fulfillment of the mini-mum day requirement from the previous season).

• $5 ski lessons for immediate family (space-available basis).

• End-of-season awards dinner, sponsored by the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.

• 25 percent off in the retail shop; “pro-form” products as available.

• $100 uniform subsidy for NSP vest, jacket, pants or backpack, upon completion of season-long ten-day NSP obligation.

• Up 40 percent retail National Ski Patrol pro deals.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or 530-430-SKI1 (SKI plus the numeral one) to learn further details and how to get started on training.

BECOME A SK I PATROLLER IT ’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THIS YEAR !

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BOARD MEETING RECAP

JANUARY 22, 2016

Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent)• Tahoe Donner Giving Fund alternate Appointment (Ermak)• General Plan Committee resignation (Werschky)• General Plan Committee appointment regular member (Johns)• General Plan Committee resignation as co-chairs (Fajans & Stubbs)• General Plan Committee appointment as chair (Dwight Walker)• 2016 Election accountancy agreement• 2016 Election Inspector of Election agreement

Tahoe Donner Committee Charters and Tasks review for 2016: No ActionDiscussion and reporting took place.

Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) The board approved the preliminary November 2015 financials.

Ongoing maintenance rules amendment: Approved 4-0 Director Wulff absent)The board approved publishing for 45-day member comment a rule revision regarding roof maintenance.

Architectural Standards 2016 Fees: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent)The board approved the adoption of the Architectural Standards Fees and Fines rules.

Drone Rule: Approved 4-0: Director Wulff absent)The board approved publishing for 45-day member notification a pro-posed new drone rule.

Boat Launch Beach Club Marina: No ActionDiscussion took place regarding discontinuing motorized vessel launching at the Beach Club.

Land Management Plan Update: No ActionDirector of Facilities and Risk Management, Annie Rosenfeld, provided the board with an update on the progress of this plan.

Governing Documents Update Project: No ActionDiscussion took place regarding updating Tahoe Donner’s governing documents to comply with California state laws.

Town of Truckee Traffic Impact Fee Program: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) Draft a letter of support for Town staff recommendation

Executive Session:• The board authorized engagement of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley &

Feeney

TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF D IRECTORS ELECT ION 20162016 is an important election year for the Tahoe Donner board

of directors. Two (of five) director leadership positions are up for election. Application forms will be available April 1, 2016 in the Member Services office at the Northwoods Clubhouse. The dead-line for submitting completed applications is May 2, 2016 at 4 p.m. If you are interested in contributing to the success and vitality of the Tahoe Donner Association, consider running for one of the open board seats.

Board of Directors Election 2016 Target Dates

April 1 Candidacy applications available at Member Ser-vices.

May 2 4 p.m. deadline for receiving applications for consid-eration.

May 2 Election committee and staff meet to verify eligibility of those candidates who submitted timely applica-tions; candidates are advised as to their qualifications and invited to submit a candidate’s statement.

May 11 Candidates’ statements must be received at Member Services office no later than 4 p.m.

May 20 As provided by Article VII, Section 5 (d) of the Amendments to the Restated Bylaws, if two, but no more than two, eligible candidates have submitted their timely applications for the two available seats, the board of directors declares those candidates elected and the director election concluded.

June 4 Candidates’ night at Northwoods Clubhouse.

June 24 Board convenes special board meeting at North-woods Clubhouse for the tabulation of ballots. (Personally delivered ballots accepted 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with photo ID).

June 24 5 p.m. deadline for accountancy firm to receive per-sonally delivered ballots.

June 26 Annual membership meeting at Northwoods Club-house from 10 a.m. to noon. Personally delivered ballots are accepted at the membership meeting from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at which time voting in the director election will conclude.

Email your “Where in the World” photos to: [email protected]. Please submit

only .jpeg files of 300 dpi or higher for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News.

Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where and when it was taken, and a short

description of your captured experience. Note: please be patient; it could take up to six

months to see your photo published due to a large number of submissions.

PERUAndrew and Trevor Lin on family vacation summer 2015, experience the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu.

NEW YORKJo Sander and her son Ryan at

the US Open in New York City

watching Rafa Nadal.

SKAGWAY, AKCindy Haigh before crossing the White Pass into the Yukon in search of the Klondike! Whitehorse here we come!

MEXICOAlex, Melissa, Alister and Beckett Cobb adventured to Huatulco, Mexico in April 2015. Beckett, who is holding the magazine, packed TD News himself. If it wasn’t for him, this family wouldn’t be famous!


ISTANBULJim Mills and Zheng Liang visit Istanbul and Topkapi Palace. This was a stop on a cruise on Holland Americaship New Amsterdam.

SCOTLANDGreg and Cindy Diekmann standing on the famous Swilken Bridge on the 18th hole of the Old Course, believed to be the oldest golf course in the world, in St. Andrews, Scotland.

GERMANYTerry and Coral Cavanagh on a “bike & barge” tour of

the Rhein and Mosel Rivers (in English, the Rhine and

Moselle Rivers). On the day this photo was taken, they

left the river trail in Moselkern, then biked and hiked up

to Burg Eltz.

SWITZERLANDGuenther and Debbie Hofen with friends Dave and Janet Swift on 3 month, 6,000+ mile, motorcycle adventure through 5 European Alp countries. Here at the Davos train station in Switzerland. The Hofen’s cabin is on Davos Drive in Tahoe Donner.