Tahoe Donner News April 2016

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1K – 2K distributed at select amenities and restaurants, plus select

local businesses (real estate o�ces, chamber of commerce)

21,700total email subscribers

weekly e-blast

additional e-blasts

mondaymember news5,700wednesdayweekly news4,500

diningbi-monthly1,000specialtye-blasts*10,600

*includes golf, cross country skiing, kids programs, etc 80%

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total following of 13,800

website tra�cbased on a three month average

798K 126K 257K 2m40s

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completing the communication loop: how do we hear from you?

• feedback button on website• periodic subject-specific surveys

• new member meet and greet events

• management presence at amenities

• committee feedback to management

• amenity comment cards• town hall meetings• board meeting comment

• homeowner inspections• emails

COMMUNICATIONweekly activity guidesduring summermonths andholidays

500 - 2000

go paperless!tahoedonner.com/opt-in

march 2016

DEPARTMENTS

02GM’s MessageOur recreational resort community

03Monthly CalendarDon’t miss our April events

10Let’s Get TogetherYour source for TD events and specials

26Giving FundTDGF recognizes contributors

30Covenants 101An overview of covenants rules

31Meeting RecapReview the February 27 board meeting

33Where in the World is TD News? TD News travels the world

TAKE NOTE

05Wedding DealGetting hitched? Save 20 percent

06Opt In, Go PaperlessHelp us go green by opting to go paperless

19New Faces, PlacesSome new and famil-iar faces at TD

20I-Did-A-What?I-Did-A-Run! Doggie fun at Tahoe Donner

21Meet the BoardGet to know your board members

25ASO UpdateThe who, what and why of ASO

32Season Pass SavingsDid you know? Both golf and ski passes are now on sale

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUWe have many communication channels here

at Tahoe Donner. This infographic explains.

SENIOR TEAM PROFILEMeet Brinn Talbot, director of marketing communications and member services.

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESKVOL. 17, NO. 4

APRIL 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]

Postmaster Send address changes to Tahoe Donner News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419

Email [email protected]

Advertising Sales Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is the exclusive advertising representative. Phone 530-582-4100.

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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First, I want to thank those members who

turned out for meetings and who provided

written feedback regarding the board of

director’s review of the Beach Club Marina

boat launch and waterline. Following three

board meetings, an online survey, and a Town

Hall meeting, the board is scheduled to review

a series of final recommendations to further

improve the member experience and safety of

Beach Club Marina boat launch and waterline.

These recommendations will be presented at

the April 22, 2016 board meeting.

As a large-scale homeowner organization,

Tahoe Donner Association is registered in the

state of California as a California Mutual Bene-

fit Corporation, and with the IRS as a 501(c) (4)

Social Welfare Organization. With a budget of

over $21 million, our association is regulated by

both federal and state regulations which cross

a diverse array of areas. It also has a set of gov-

erning documents (covenants and restrictions

or C&Rs, articles of incorporation, and bylaws)

which, along with the California Corporations

Code and the Davis-Stirling Act, provide for

very specific governance of the association,

much like all corporations in California.

The board of directors is the governing and

elected authority for the association, and as

the general manager, I serve as their principal

employee and agent who employs and works

with our great staff to deliver a wide variety of

services to the membership in keeping with our

strategic plan. The board’s specific authority is

clearly defined in our association’s governing

documents. Corporate responsibility, known

as fiduciary duty, requires board members to

act in the best interest of the association and

to adhere to the reasonable business judgment

rule.

Board members are elected annually on

staggered terms of three years by the mem-

bership with required voting quorums of the

6,475 owners. With each annual election,

articles are published in the monthly magazine,

email blasts are sent to the owners, and hard

ballot mailings are sent to all eligible owners.

Typically, we only see about 25 percent of the

owners participate in the annual election. As

a result, a governance model has been setup so

the board can still take appropriate and timely

action for the association/corporation. Board

decisions and oversight are regularly informed

by a variety of membership feedback as noted

earlier with regard to the Beach Club Marina.

There is also a communication infographic

included in this month’s magazine to help

depict these various communication outlets

used at Tahoe Donner.

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

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AprilFOR ADDITIONAL APRIL 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.

Spring Evening Ski PartyEagle Rock lift will stay open a little later

this day... enjoy a barbecue, live music, a spe-cial outdoor bar and more. See page 11.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

SUNDAYS ALL MONTH

$10 Pizza SundaysGrab this deal and get up to ten pizzas per

visit for the whole gang all month long. Pepper-oni and cheese pizzas only. See page 15.

Sweet Cross Country Deals!Bring a friend deals, good neighbor offers,

ski and lunch deals, oh my! Tentative closing day is April 17. Get the details on page 11.

APRIL 1-17

Downhill Dummy and Closing DayIt’s the last day of the season at Tahoe Don-

ner Downhill and we’re celebrating with the hilarious Downhill Dummy event! See page 11.

Free Deschutes Beer TastingCome out to Pizza on the Hill for compli-

mentary tasting plus $4 beer specials. See page 15.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Two director positions will be up for election. Application forms are now available in the Member Services office in the Northwoods Clubhouse, and will need to be submitted no later than 4 p.m. May 2. Applications may be mailed or emailed to you upon request; call 530-587-9431 or email [email protected]. See page 23 (“Run for the Board”); log on to tahoedonner.com/board/elections for additional information.

2016 IS AN IMPORTANT ELECTION YEAR... CONSIDER RUNNING FOR THE BOARD!

Board Candidate Packets AvailableThe 2016 election is coming up. Do you have

the skills and talents to lend to our associa-tion? See page 23 for more details.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

On the CoverApril is Burger and A Beer at The Lodge

Restaurant and Pub! Come in and pair a great burger with one of our Alaskan Brewing Co.’s fine beers for just $13. See page 15.


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Tahoe Donner was not developed as a retirement community, or as

a fixed income housing development. From its inception, it has been an

outdoor recreation resort community with well documented plans, goals,

and regulations covering its activities. Therefore, the elected board of

directors, staff, and our volunteer committees utilize several major docu-

ments to guide all decision making processes.

The annual budget process, the actual performance of amenities, the

development of strategic plans and goals, and soliciting membership feed-

back, are each guided by prescribed stipulations. Specific to the annual

assessment calculation, there are detailed processes that the associa-

tion utilizes to make decisions that impact the assessment. The annual

budget process includes comprehensive finance committee meetings, and

multiple board meetings to review and discuss every aspect of the annual

budget, starting in late August – through October. All meetings are open

to the membership, and meeting minutes and overviews are published to

the membership monthly.

The major influencing factor of capital investment annually is our

replacement reserve study and a development fund project review pro-

cess – newly updated this year by the General Plan Committee. There are

numerous opportunities for membership input during this process. With

regard to development projects, these are funded with the development

fund, which is included in the Annual Assessment. The development fund

portion of the assessment has not gone up since 2011, and is not proposed

to increase.

In the continuing process of developing amenity improvement plans

with our volunteer general plan committee, some members have asked

for clarification on what type of organization Tahoe Donner is, and why

we reinvest in our amenities and support facility infrastructure. As previ-

ously noted, Tahoe Donner is a 501(c)(4) federally tax exempt social wel-

fare organization, and a California mutual benefit corporation focused

on providing recreational facilities and architectural standards for our

community; amenities like the Alder Creek Adventure Center and Down-

hill Ski Area make a significant contribution to not only the memberships

recreational needs, but also the local economy, and the financial viability

of our homeowner association business model, which helps mitigate the

annual assessment.

Tahoe Donner is not your typical homeowners association, nor should

it be confused with other private clubs or tax-based funding institutions.

Tahoe Donner was created in the early 1970s as a recreation homeowner

resort community with the majority of its amenities and programs open

to the public. Our mutual benefit association business model is focused on

providing a vast array of recreational facilities for our membership, guest,

and the public in keeping with our covenants and restrictions, bylaws,

California mutual benefit corporation status, regulatory use permits, and

our federal 501(c)(4) social welfare status.

These services are provided for in each year’s budget; the 2016

operating budget is $16.1 million, with an individual property annual

assessment of $1,900 ($1,074 for the operating portion of the assess-

ment) contributing $6.9 million of the annual operating budget. Of the

$16.1 million, 53 percent is comprised of annual assessment operating

funds, and 57 percent ($9.2 million) of annual revenue is generated by

our operations (non-assessed). Over the last ten years (2006-2016), the

compounded annual growth rate of the operating assessment is only 4

percent. The overall annual assessment increase over this same period

has been 6 percent. Of course, we did hold the operating portion of the

annual assessment flat for four years (2009-2012) while we caught up

on significant shortfalls in our reserve replacement funding level due to

previous years underfunding.

The 2016 budget report covered the change in operating revenue

assumptions given low snow year averaging along with other key factors.

The employer mandate portion of the affordable care act will likely have

a significant impact on the 2016 budget along with the new California

minimum wage laws. During the period of 2009-2014 full-time benefited

employees have only grown from 59 to 64 (measured as of 12/31 annu-

ally). However, requirement of the Affordable Care Act will require that

number to increase to 85 this year. Total association employees have

ranged from 620 to 801 during this time period, with seasonal fluctuation

based mostly on weather and operating amenity volume.

Summer is almost here! I look forward to seeing you all out enjoying

the great community we share.

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

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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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Wedding season is right around the corner and most venues are filling up fast—including us! If you haven’t found the perfect wedding venue and are looking to be married this year, don’t stress just yet. Instead, consider Tahoe Donner. As a 2015 Best of Weddings award winner from The Knot and a 2015 Best of Lake Tahoe Weddings award winner by Tahoe Unveiled, we are pleased to offer both indoor and out-door ceremony selections in the picturesque High Sierra with availabil-ity to host up to 200 guests.

But the best part? We have four prime wedding dates still available in 2016, including July 16, July 30, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Book one of these dates and enjoy 20 percent off your site fee and 20 percent off your food! First come, first served. To learn more, please call Bill Haley with group sales at 530-582-9643 or email [email protected].

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PAPERLESS COMMUNICATION PROGRAMLet’s go green! Enroll in our electronic communication’s email opt-in program to receive official communications via email and drop the snail

mail. You may log on to tahoedonner.com/opt-in to enroll online, or complete and sign the attached document and submit to us via fax or email. Note: Paperless communication does not include election materials and/or voting procedures, which must by California law be posted by U.S. Mail.

EMAIL STATEMENT AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AUTHOR IZAT ION FORMPlease review and sign below to agree to the terms and conditions as presented.

Agreement to Terms and Conditions:

Please enroll me in the Tahoe Donner Association (“TDA”) email statement and required documents service (“email statement and documents”). I understand that there is no charge for using this service. This document forms the basis of the agreement between a property owner and TDA in relation to the use of email statements and other documents and notices required to be provided to property owners by TDA.

Terms and Conditions:

1. Email Enrollment a. By enrolling (or registering) for the email statement and document service, you agree to receive your TDA statements and other TDA documents via electronic mail (email). This includes, but is not limited to, any and all legally required documents and notices that TDA is required to provide its property owners as detailed in the California Civil Code (Section 1350.7), the California Corpora-tions Code, the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act and Tahoe Donner Association governing documents. b. By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree that the email of statements and payment notices are a courtesy service and regard-less of whether you receive any email statements payment notices, you agree to pay all assessments and/or other charges to TDA in a timely fashion and in conformance with the governing documents of TDA. c. By registering and completing the required form, you are considered enrolled and have consented to receiving by email all state-ments, documents and required notices. As soon as possible you will begin receiving your statement via email and no other state-ment will be provided through the postal service or other written form. d. After registering, you may discontinue the delivery by email of statements, documents and required notices by providing written and signed notification to TDA as provided below. You will be provided with a change confirmation number.

2. Limitations, Charges and Cancellation: a. Service Limitations: TDA will take commercially reasonable efforts to provide your email statements and documents in a pro-ductive and efficient manner. However, technical or other difficulties cannot always be foreseen or anticipated. These difficulties may result in loss of data, personalized settings or delays in your receipt of your statements or documents. TDA is not liable for failures of email statement or documents transmissions due to any cause, including but not limited to transmission failures due to: bounced emails, full email boxes, internet access problems, network failures, or any other delays. b. Cancellation: You may cancel your email statement and documents enrollment any time by written and signed notification to TDA. A cancellation notification may be downloaded at tahoedonner.com or you may call Member Services at 530/587-9400 and one will be sent to you. Once TDA has received your signed cancellation notice you will be provided with a change confirmation number. c. Miscellaneous Notices: Any and all documents and notices including all notices required to be provided by TDA to its owners (other than TDA statements which shall be provided by email only) shall be in writing and shall be made either via email, conven-tional mail or other permitted delivery method, at TDA’s discretion. TDA may broadcast notices or messages through the service to inform you of changes to the Terms and Conditions, the service, or other matters of importance. Such broadcasts shall constitute notice to you. Any and all notices to TDA regarding this authorization must be made in writing, through email at the address listed below. d. Entire Agreement: All terms and conditions set forth herein constitute the entire understanding between you and TDA regarding email statements and documents. e. Privacy: TDA will use all commercially reasonable efforts to ensure email addresses are not used for purposes other than HOA document dissemination, but TDA takes no responsibility for unauthorized access of emails, ensuing spam, etc.

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions contact us at: Tahoe Donner Association, Attn: Member Services, 11509 North-woods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161 | Phone (530) 587-9400 | Email [email protected].

Yes, I want to enroll In TDA’s email statement and document service. I acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth above as a condition for participation in this service.

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Please complete this form and detach this page and 1) email to [email protected]; 2) fax to 530-587-9419; or return in person to the Member Services Office in the Northwoods Clubhouse. The office is open daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

6,000copies of TD Newsmailed each month

1K – 2K distributed at select amenities and restaurants, plus select local businesses (real estate o�ces, chamber of commerce)

21,700total email subscribers

weekly e-blast additional e-blastsmondaymember news

5,700wednesdayweekly news

4,500diningbi-monthly

1,000specialtye-blasts*10,600

*includes golf, cross country skiing, kids programs, etc

80%

17%

3%

total following of 13,800

website tra�cbased on a three month average

798K 126K 257K 2m40spage views users sessions average

session time

completing the communication loop: how do we hear from you?• feedback button on website• periodic subject-specific surveys• new member meet and greet events• management presence at amenities• committee feedback to management

• amenity comment cards• town hall meetings• board meeting comment• homeowner inspections• emails

COMMUNICATION

weekly activity guides

during summermonths and

holidays

500 - 2000

go paperless!tahoedonner.com/opt-in

march 2016


With boundless energy and a contagious laugh, Brinn Talbot is simply a fun person to know. Also regarded as the “Idea Girl,” Talbot’s marketing background and expertise combined with her passion for fun are the perfect mix for a savvy communications professional.

As Tahoe Donner’s director of marketing and member services, Talbot oversees the marketing, group sales and member services departments. She brings extensive marketing, public relations, and sales know-how to the table, as well as event planning and sophis-ticated interpersonal communica-tion skills.

“I consider myself to be very organized and have great team members working with me, which allows me to do what needs to get done,” Talbot said. Hired in 2012, she was faced with immedi-ately rebuilding her department’s team and rejuvenating morale among her employees, but for this spirited marketer, no challenge proves to be too big. Fueled by creativity, Talbot plays mentor, director, and friend with inspiring

ease. Her big-picture approach includes allowing her team to attend to details while providing encouragement and direction, and somehow keeping it light and fun.

“Ideas and vision come easily to me. I have lots of ideas and am always looking to improve or do something better,” Talbot explained, adding, “Creative brainstorming is one of my favor-ite parts of my job, along with managing people and working with fantastic staff and our senior team. And, I’m passionate about promoting the various amenities that I, myself, love as well.”

Talbot’s passion for recreation was formed early. As a child, the Lafayette, Calif. native vacationed at Lake Almanor with her family, where they spent their days swimming, boating, waterskiing, cycling, hiking, and fishing. In addition, she grew up spending time at her father’s multi-gener-ational ranch in Bishop, Calif., where her love of horses and animals flourished.

After earning her undergrad-uate degree in communications from Saint Mary’s College in Cal-

ifornia, she began working in the marketing industry locally. While working two jobs and attending night school, she began pursuing a master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology. After several years in Tahoe, she accepted a position in San Fran-cisco at a national public relations firm headquartered in New York, where she managed accounts such as Kenneth Cole, Jamba Juice, and American Eagle Outfitters.

Eventually, the mountains called to her and in 1999 she left city life behind to move back to Truckee, to open her own public relations boutique firm, and start a family. At that point, she switched gears to study a field more suited to her career. In 2008 she completed her master’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been awarded for her efforts by the Public Relations Society of America as well as by her business colleagues in the Rotary Club of Truckee, and both the Truckee and North Tahoe chambers of commerce.

After running her own business

for more than 15 years, Talbot was approached by Tahoe Donner. “It has been a great move and fun coming to work in-house again after so many years flying a solo ship,” she noted.

She continues to be a key player with the Rotary Club and is currently on the board for Tahoe Food Hub. She is also the owner of the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop event, now in its 12th year, which brings nearly 1,000 people to downtown Truckee in the shoulder season. She is passionate about her com-munity and logs countless volun-teer hours when she isn’t match-ing wits with her two mischievous young daughters.

Talbot’s office is located in Northwoods Clubhouse, but don’t expect her to sit still for too long. You’ll find her skiing at both ski areas, paddleboarding, swim-ming, golfing, horseback riding, and dining at Tahoe Donner’s amenities often.

And if you detect a hint of impatience, not to worry. It’s just her mind moving on to her next big idea.

MEET THE SENIOR TEAM: BR INN TALBOT

SENIOR TEAM

Daughters Sophia and Katarina, now 11 and 8,

love everything about Tahoe Donner; Talbot

enjoys sharing the experience with them here in

her free time.Talbot reeled in a big one after a day sportfishing with her family in Alaska.

Brinn Talbot takes advantage of the many

recreational offerings at Tahoe Donner.

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For the third consecutive year, Tahoe Donner is pleased to announce The Lodge Restaurant & Pub was recognized by OpenTable, an online restaurant review and reservation service, as a 2016 Diners’ Choice winner for best service, ambiance and food.

“We pride ourselves in offering exceptional food and service, and to be recognized in these categories year after year is truly rewarding,” said Mike Peters, director of food and beverage at Tahoe Donner.

The Diners’ Choice winners are determined by real feedback from diners who booked through the OpenTable website. They offer online, real-time restaurant reservations for more than 32,000 restaurants and determine restaurant awards based on diner responses; only those with a seated reservation can submit feedback. Feedback is unbiased due to the large volume of responses resulting in ratings that are not skewed by extremes.

To date, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub has been reviewed over 500 times and maintains a respected, overall rating of 4.4 stars, specifi-cally 4.4 for food, 4.5 for service and 4.3 for ambiance as of March 2016 (ratings subject to slight changes every month). Additionally, The Lodge is currently ranked in the top five Diners’ Choice Winners for “Best Overall” in North Lake Tahoe.

Peters, who noted that 5.0 stars is the highest OpenTable rating, says his staff strives for excellence in everything they do, and wants guests to feel like family from the moment they walk in the door. “We are friendly, courteous and do our best to understand our guests’ needs,” said Peters. “Our head chef also takes pride in our menu and ensures every plate that leaves his kitchen is outstanding to encourage return visits.”

Guests at The Lodge are treated to fine wine and gourmet dishes, plus expansive views of the golf course and Sierra landscape. Although locals of the area like to think of The Lodge as a best-kept secret, word is getting out about the divine seasonal cuisine. Executive Chef Lew Orlady crafts dishes ranging from sharp white cheddar and chèvre gratin mac and cheese, to roasted baby beet and Macintosh apple salad, and grilled braised Angus beef short rib with truffled whipped pota-toes, grilled asparagus and a port wine demi. Having started his career at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York City, Orlady demonstrates a style and flair influenced by several notable chefs and restaurants. Orlady’s passion for the culinary arts is exemplified in the food offered at this classic, bistro-style restaurant with Mediterranean and Pacific Rim influences.

“We love The Lodge. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed,” reads a newer Lodge review on OpenTable. “The servers are very atten-tive and knowledgeable to the menu and wine pairings. The potato leek soup was divine and so was the Caesar salad... Dining here is a wonder-ful event when visiting Tahoe Donner.”

“The Lodge never disappoints!” writes another reviewer on Open- Table. “The service was wonderful and the food was excellent. We love

their free corkage night and always appreciate the accommodations they make with ice buckets, flutes, stemmed glasses, etc. The menu of small plates is just perfect for lighter eaters. But bring your appetite, the short ribs are awesome!”

More reviews can be seen at opentable.com/the-lodge-restaurant-and-pub. To book a reservation or see the menu at The Lodge Restau-rant & Pub, visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge or call 530-587-9455.

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Thank you, Mother Nature!What a great season we have had so far.

Great snow, great weather, great skiing… and it’s not over yet! We are planning to stay open until mid-April if snowpack allows, so don’t hang up those skis or snowshoes yet.

As if great spring skiing and “crust cruising” in Euer Valley is not enough, we are offering some deals to tempt you and your friends out onto the trails.

Season Pass Sale!Next year’s passes are now on sale at early

bird 2015-16 rates. If you buy now, you are guaranteed the best price for skiing next year. Plus, you’ll ski for FREE the rest of this ski season while enjoying food and retail dis-counts for the rest of the season too! Our early bird special ends April 30, so act quickly.

Bring a Friend Days is BackSeason passholders, it’s time to show your

friends all the fun we have. Bring as many friends as you like, any day of the week, and they will pay just $15 for their trail pass and $10 for their rentals. (Passholder must be present).

Good Neighbor OfferShow a season pass from any other Tahoe

resort (cross country or downhill) and get a trail pass for just $20!

Ski and Lunch DealNot a season passholder? We’ve still got a

great deal for you! Show this article or our Facebook post advertising this deal to any cashier when buying a full price adult trail pass and get a voucher for $10 to spend at the Alder Creek Café (not valid for alcoholic beverages).

Please respect our operating hoursA friendly reminder that a trail pass is

required to access our trails within the ski area boundary in winter. Walking is not permitted unless wearing snowshoes as footprints damage the skiing surface. Dogs

and fat bikes are only allowed at certain times on specific trails. Please inform your guests of this requirement.

No trail use within the ski area boundaries is permitted after 5 p.m. during the months that the ski area is open. After hour tres-passers damage our grooming and cost the association thousands of dollars in patrolling and grooming the trails. Please respect our closing time.

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We’re wrapping up a great ski season this month with two last events and lots of snow. Our last day open is Sunday, April 10, 2016, conditions permitting. Remember to purchase your 2016-2017 season pass early to score the most savings! Our early bird special ends April 30, so act quickly.

Spring Evening Ski Party - April 2, 2016The sun is still up, so Eagle Rock chairlift

will remain open a little later at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area until 5:45 p.m. Enjoy BBQ, live music and a special outdoor bar. Attendees will also be entered into a free drawing to win a 2016-17 season pass!

Downhill Dummy Contest - April 10Join Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area for

the annual end of season bash! Enjoy food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the traditional Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build unique dummies to send sliding down the hill and off a massive jump. This year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates.

10 A.M. – 4 P.M. BOUNCE HOUSE

3 – 4 P.M. BEST DESIGN JUDGING – ALL ENTRIES MUST BE WITHIN THE VIEWING/LOADING AREA BY 3 P.M. TO QUALIFY

4:15 – 4:30 P.M. DOWNHILL DUMMY LAUNCH – ALL ENTRIES TRANSPORTED TO THE START

5 – 5:15 P.M. AWARD CEREMONY

Reminder: these events are conditions permitting, so please visit the website for the most updated information.

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Golf Shoes – Just like your golf grips, your spikes/cleats on your golf shoes need to be changed once every season. Each shoe has its own specialized spike and thread type, so if you don’t know what kind you have, take one out prior to purchasing new ones. If you don’t have the specialized tool to remove them, the golf shop has everything you need, and we’ll install them if purchased from us at no addi-tional charge.

Golf Bag – It’s time to go through all of your pockets in that golf bag of yours, even the ones you forgot you had! Most likely you’ll find things that you forgot you had in there: an old granola bar, half a bottle of water, maybe even that bag of chips that you put in there for “later”…well, later is now. Make sure that all of the kibble and crumbs are removed from all of the nooks and crannies. Take a damp towel and wipe down not only the outside of the bag but also the inside of the pockets, and leave it inside the house to dry in a warmer climate.

These are simple and easy things to do prior to your first swings of the 2016 golf season. Check these items off your list of things to do, and your golf game will be rewarded.

Until next time, fairways and greens…

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Snowball Throwing Contest - April 2, 2016Hit our snow targets from multiple dis-

tances. Heats will run every half hour from 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Last Day to Play BBQ - April 10, 2016Join us for food from the Snowplay Cafe

food truck, music and the last day of tubing for the season! Note: this event may be modified due to conditions.

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The golf season is getting closer by the week. And in case you didn’t hear, season passes and packages are on sale now! Explore tahoedonner.com/golf for details and buy today to save the most “green”!

With plenty of sunshine coming up, it’s time to start thinking about those golf clubs that you stored away prior to winter. Bring them inside and get reacquainted with your tools, because you certainly don’t want to head to the first tee without giving them a good look-ing over. Here are a few things that need your attention:

Grips - regardless of how much you play, your golf grips should be changed at least once every other season. This is the “feel” portion of your golf club; when a grip is worn it makes it extremely difficult to keep your grip pres-sure correct, causing many a wayward shot. A new golf grip can make your clubs feel like new again, at a fraction of the price! The golf shop has a large selection of golf grips, and as

a Tahoe Donner property owner, a discount of 10 percent is given on all of your purchases. In most cases grips can be done for you in just a day or two.

Club Heads – Did you give your clubs a good cleaning prior to putting them away for the winter? If not, now is the time. It doesn’t take much to get them back in playing shape, just a stiff bristle brush (an old shoe brush or toothbrush will work just fine) and some warm soapy water; some dish soap will work just fine. Give your clubs a quick swirl in the mix, but don’t leave them submerged for more than five minutes or so, as the epoxy that holds the club head onto the golf shaft could possibly deteriorate with prolonged exposure to water. Make sure you clean all of the grooves, and also the sole of the club. Dry them off with a towel and repeat with all of your clubs…it’s that simple. Clean grooves and club faces make a huge difference in golf ball trajectory and distance control.

Golf Balls – Regardless of what type of golf ball you play, one thing is for certain: they hate the cold weather! Cold temperatures can affect not only distance but also the spin and feel; a cold golf ball will feel harder and denser at impact. Do yourself a favor; take your golf balls inside your home for the next couple of weeks to warm up. Your hands and arms will


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Member Gym OrientationNew to Trout Creek Recreation Center? If

you’d like to learn the ins and outs of the gym’s offerings, including proper use of equipment from certified trainers, we would like to invite you to our Gym Member Orientation on Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m. Orientation is exclusive to Tahoe Donner members and guests. Please call 530-587-9437 to sign up at least 24 hours in advance.

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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. each Friday 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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Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club The Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club is

planning for summer! Stay tuned for a kids’ equestrian-themed movie night at North-woods in July.

The popular horsemanship riding camp reg-istration opened in March with registration information available at tahoedonner.com/equestrian/camp-registration/.

We welcome suggestions for another summer horse lovers’ event at the Equestrian Center. To send your ideas, or to become a member, email Susan at [email protected]. Also, visit our club website at www.tahoe-donnerequestrian.com. And always, happy trails!

Women’s 9-Holer Golf Club The Tahoe Donner Women’s 9-Holer Golf

Club has a set calendar for the 2016 season that includes regular Thursday play days and many social events. We will also be playing fun preseason golf on Thursdays in May, weather permitting. If you are considering joining our 9-Holer Club and want to ensure it is a good fit for you, please join us for play at Ponderosa or Old Brockway.

We are now accepting a small percentage of our members that are not Tahoe Donner prop-erty owners. Space as an associate member is limited.

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bumper with a winch, a new rear bumper tire carrier, a CB radio, skid plates, and rock sliders. You know Jeep stands for, “just empty every pocket,” but do I really need all that to do most of the trails we run? NO!

Most of the trails we drive are rugged, bumpy and rocky, but most can be done in a stock Jeep. We typically pre-run many of the trails and let the members know what they look like and how hard they are and then the driver can decide if it sounds like something they want to do. We do find some difficult trails as well and enjoy exploring the capabil-ities of our vehicles and our driving skills. So it’s up to you what you want to try and how much money you want to spend adding capa-bilities to your vehicle. Another advantage of belonging to the club is you get a 10 percent discount at 4 Wheel Parts.

The other big reason I had for starting the club was to have others with me and not be out in the backcountry by myself. Have you ever thought about taking that challenging road, but you thought to yourself, “I’m out here alone and what happens if I get stuck?” Having eight to 16 other 4x4s with you adds to your confidence and gives you much more security. The club members also have a lot more ideas about trails and places to go.

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.

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essary to have a handicap but we do ask that you have a basic knowledge of golf and golf etiquette.

A membership application can be obtained online at tahoedonner.com/golf/clubs/ or in person from the Member Services office at Northwoods Clubhouse.

If you have questions, please contact our club president Marianne Bowers at [email protected].

Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf ClubThe board of directors for the Tahoe Don-

ner Men’s Golf Club has started to plan for the 2016 season. Our two program goal for the season is to increase membership and partici-pation in tournaments, including the Wednes-day team games. We will be sending a short online survey to current club members to hear their views related to timing of tournaments and Wednesday team games.

We are coordinating with the pro shop to revise the handicap of each hole when one plays from the silver/green combo tees. We should all see new score cards when the sea-son opens in the spring.

Again this year we will work with Kevin Kuehne, the superintendent of grounds, to arrange one or two clean-up days just prior to the course opening.

If you would like to join the Men’s Club

this year you will find 2016 applications at Northwoods Clubhouse. Additionally, appli-cations are posted on the bulletin board in the downstairs hallway, just outside the pro shop at Tahoe Donner Golf Course. We still have a limited number of associate memberships available; therefore, if you wish to invite a non-property owner to join our club, please have them complete the application as well. See you on the links.

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TD 4 Wheeler’s Club By the time you read this, your Tahoe

Donner 4 Wheeler’s Club members have completed a week at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. If you have not joined the club yet, you may be wondering, “Is my vehicle capable of going on trails with these folks? Do I have the skills needed to drive the trails?” The answer is YES!

One of the reasons I started the club was to surround myself with folks who are knowl-edgeable about four wheeling. I had no idea what I needed to add to my Jeep to make it capable of tackling tuff terrain. I found a wealth of great advice and help from my fel-low members as I started to add things like a 3 1/2 inch lift, 35 inch tires, a new front

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WE ARE READY FOR SPRING! STARTING APRIL 7, ENJOY OUR NEW SPRING MENU. PREVIEW AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/THE-LODGE/MENUS.

Burger and a Beer Month is Back!*All month long, enjoy a burger, fries and

an Alaskan draft beer for just $13 anytime in our restaurant or pub. Beer choices include Alaskan Freeride Pale Ale and Alaska Brew-ery Seasonal Selection. BONUS: Every time a guest orders our beer/burger combo in the Pub, they will be entered into a raffle to win a longboard skateboard from Alaskan Brewery! This perk is for Pub goers only.

Free Wine Tasting – April 1Don’t miss your chance to try Praxis Pinot

Noir for free! We will have entrée specials that pair perfectly for the evening.

TIME: 5 – 6:30 P.M.

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WildER Wednesdays*Get wild and enjoy Happy Hour specials all

night long in the entire restaurant and Pub.

Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent

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

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Happy Hour*Now offered daily for all of April! Enjoy

drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates,

soups and salads in the Pub, valid every day

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CLOSURE NOTICE: Pizza on the Hill will be closed for maintenance at the end of April and the beginning of May. Specific days/times will be posted on our website shortly at tahoe-donner.com/pizza-on-the-hill/.

Special OffersBrat and a Beer Special is Back!Get a bratwurst and a side of fries with any

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Happy Hour*Thirsty? 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.

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TIME: 5 – 6:30 P.M.

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

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

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Over the last several years, Tahoe Donner has been taking steps to go greener, making the three Rs—recycle, reduce and reuse—a top priority. Going green not only benefits the association in terms of waste and expenses, but it also helps protect the environment we enjoy at Tahoe Donner.

One of the newest changes and initiatives that 2016 brings is the re-examination of the associ-ation’s paper use and how the association can be more efficient

and effective in communica-tion while reducing its carbon footprint. While 50 percent of products in Tahoe Donner facili-ties and nearly 90 percent of office products are green-related, most recently, Tahoe Donner released the “opt-in” program where members may choose to opt in to receive paperless communication emails instead of via mail when possible. (Note: some bylaws still require the association to send hard copies on occasion, even to those who opt into paperless.) To

date, 535 members have opted in. Staff has also examined

better ways to reduce paper waste in-house. The Architec-tural Standard Office (ASO) and accounting are currently in the process of going paperless with a goal to have all filing and archives stored digitally to increase their efficiency in operations from a filing and waste standpoint while reducing storage space.

Management and staff have reviewed and made changes to product put in solid waste dump-

sters as well, taking advantage of specific diversion opportuni-ties like cardboard- and green waste-specific bins. By appropri-ately diverting the waste, depart-ments have gained in cost reduc-tions, which at busy times can be significant. Moreover, mindful waste disposal has prompted management to be conscientious and creative in leaving no stone unturned when it comes to ana-lyzing operational workflows and implementing cost controls.

In examining operational

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dynamics, the association has also analyzed its water use. As Califor-nia is still in a drought, the asso-ciation is doing its part to actively make upgrades to help reduce or eliminate water waste when and where possible. The golf course, for example, has made impressive strides in conservation by reduc-ing water usage by 30 percent since 2010, thanks to pressure-re-ducing valves. The course also implemented a sophisticated watering system in 2013 featuring a cutting-edge computer program that regulates virtually each and every one of the 1,500 watering heads, thus avoiding overwa-tering. With two non-potable wells on site, the association also purchased and replaced a dated booster pump in 2014 to help maximize well efforts to decrease potable water use from PUD. Also, just this past November, the course crew installed a “variable frequency driven” (VFD) pump

system to both of the wells. The VFDs will increase efficiency not only in well-water usage, but also electricity consumption.

In addition to reducing water, staff is also striving to recy-cle more at the golf course by removing grass clippings, aeration plugs, and other green waste from the golf course to compost these materials to be used on the course at a later date and when growing replacement grass. As a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanc-tuary Program, Tahoe Donner Golf Course is vigilant about its environmental stewardship. This protected 200-acre area provides a home for at least 15 animal spe-cies and 20 different bird species. It also hosts a variety of tree and plant species.

Likewise, the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department also reduces waste and repurposes as much as possible. For example, dead trees and those thinned on home-

owners’ properties to promote forest health are either chipped for energy generation and sent to co-generation facilities to be burned to create electricity, or cut and sold as firewood to Tahoe Donner members for a small fee. Tahoe Donner’s defensible space program is another crucial component of our green efforts.

Fire spreads four times faster through brush than healthy for-est. To that end, Tahoe Donner’s forestry team evaluates the forest and replants fire-damaged areas, and also creates fuel breaks by clearing brush and limbing low branches of trees in high fire danger areas.

These efforts help make the


forest healthier, homes safer from potential fire danger, and the trails more user-friendly. At trail-heads and around the association, biodegradable doggie waste bags are available for free to reduce waste found on trails. The trail system in general is also in the works of receiving more upgrades. The Town of Truckee has priori-tized bike path development and has successfully obtained million dollar grants to complete the Leg-acy Trail to Glenshire as well as a $1.5 million grant for construction of the Trout Creek Trail. When completed, the Trout Creek Trail will be a Class 1 bike path from Northwoods Boulevard near the Lausanne intersection to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee.

This goes hand-in-hand with reducing vehicles on the roadways around Tahoe Donner and around town. To this effort, Tahoe Don-ner board and management pri-oritized shuttling opportunities for the membership during peak periods of its seasonal operations by offering shuttle services to summer amenities. A Tahoe Don-ner Truckee Thursdays’ shuttle was established by the association in 2013 at no additional cost to the membership to help reduce traffic to and from the event. Likewise, Tahoe Donner vehicles converted to using 100-percent biodegrad-able hydraulic oils at no additional cost; in addition, the association is ahead of schedule in replacing big emission, Tier 1 vehicles.

The new energy-efficient and environmentally conscious Alder Creek Adventure Center building contributes to Tahoe Donner’s green efforts. Recently opened this past November, the center features a state-of-the-art 5.88-kilowatt solar energy system that produces 25,000 watts on a sunny day. The building’s design includes storm water protection for surrounding meadows and diverse natural resources. Trout Creek Recreation Center also made energy efficient upgrades in 2015 by installing another solar panel system, ultimately increas-ing energy efficiency and lowering production costs.

Tahoe Donner aims to con-tinue its efforts in renewable solar energy, water reduction, recycling and waste elimination. Each member is encouraged to participate in the many avenues to be good stewards of the land and environment which are offered in the Truckee Tahoe region, including the Town of Truckee and Eastern Sierra Landfill waste programs, Truckee Donner Public Utilities’ extensive conservation programs, Truckee River Water-shed Council’s River Friendly Landscaping program, and more. Links to these programs may be found online at tahoedonner.com/gogreen.

Do you have ideas for addi-tional green initiatives? Email suggestions to Annie Rosenfeld at [email protected].


‘Chelle Sonder, a familiar face who has worked in Member Services for five years, was recently promoted to manager.

Bill Haley, the association’s new group sales representative, will be

coordinating all group offerings at Tahoe Donner, coming to us from

The Truckee Hotel and Moody’s Bistro Bar and Beats.

‘ CHELLE SONDER PROMOTED TO MEMBER SERV ICES MANAGER

Tahoe Donner recently named ‘Chelle Sonder as the new Member Services manager, responsible for overseeing the Member Services office in providing information to property owners, guests, and the pub-lic regarding all Tahoe Donner operations, services and activities.

Sonder brings with her five years of experience in the Member Ser-vices department. She enjoys interacting with Tahoe Donner members and guests while providing quality customer service.

“It’s a fun office! I enjoy seeing families that I have known for years, both local and second homeowners, enjoy the wonderful programs that Tahoe Donner has to offer,” Sonder said. “I like to try to make people smile and laugh even when they stop in for a routine errand.”

With summer around the corner, Sonder is focused on getting oper-ations dialed in to handle an increased volume of guests. “My focus is building a strong team that can service the members, guests, and public efficiently,” Sonder said. “I really want teamwork in the office.”

Prior to joining the Member Services team, Sonder managed the Tahoe Donner Day Camps programs in the summer and the Snowflakes Ski School at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area in the winter.

A resident of Tahoe Donner for 20 years, in her spare time ‘Chelle can be found outdoors enjoying the Sierra. “I love gardening, as well as ski-ing and hiking. My husband and I can often be found out on the Tahoe Donner trails,” Sonder said.

BILL HALEY HIRED FOR GROUP SALESTahoe Donner Association welcomes Bill Haley as the new group

sales representative. With a background in sales tourism, production, group event bookings and guest services, Haley will oversee the book-ing of weddings and events for all group offerings.

Haley brings with him a wealth of management experience, most recently as the general manager for The Truckee Hotel and Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, where he oversaw the operations of the entire prop-erty and was in charge of group bookings.

Prior to relocating to Truckee in 2012, Haley was involved with LB Lightswest Production Center in Lodi, Calif. While there he managed the production of large tradeshows and concerts on the west coast including set up and backstage production for Aerosmith, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and Justin Bieber.

Originally from Stockton, Calif., Haley earned his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.

“I am excited to be part of a larger team that offers generous venue opportunities to its membership and the public, including corporate functions, private events and weddings,” Haley said. “To show couples our venues and to help with decisions for their special day is going to be enjoyable considering I just got engaged myself.”

Haley enjoys the many recreational opportunities here. “In the sum-mer, you can find me golfing or mountain biking and in the winter I love to ski,” Haley said. “Or just to spend time with my fiancé and our dogs.”

NEW FACES, NEW PLACES


TOP DOGS PERFORM AT 12TH ANNUAL

I-D ID-A-RUNAs part of North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2016, the 12th

annual I-Did-A-Run event took place March 13 at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Thirty-eight dogs of all shapes and sizes pulled out all the stops to compete in this on-snow dog pull race and proceeds from raffle sales resulted in $1,671 raised for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Dogs raced against the clock pulling covered wagon sleds over a snow-covered course and prizes were awarded to the speediest finishers among four weight divisions.

• Division 1 (0-25 pounds) winner: Raina, an Ameri-can Cocker Spaniel, at 2.57 seconds, owner: Dean Eppley.

• Division 2 (26-50 pounds) winner: Sascha, a mixed breed adopted from the Humane Society, at 2.79 seconds, owner: Hannah Grey.

• Nikolai, a Siberian Husky, at 2.40 seconds, owner: Hannah Grey.

• Division 4 (75+ pounds) winner: Nellie, a Golden Retriever, at 3.11 seconds, owner: Melissa and PJ Madigan.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated in this 12th annual event.


FEATURE

GET TO KNOW YOUR CURRENT BOARD MEMBERSTahoe Donner’s board of directors is the governing body of the asso-

ciation and is ultimately responsible for the oversight of the affairs of the organization. Made up of five unpaid volunteers, the directors are elected by the membership and serve three-year terms.

As representatives for the property owners, the directors oversee a $20 million business with real estate values of $3.2 billion. Board members are familiar with and abide by the bylaws, rules and regula-tions of the governing documents of the association. They participate in annual education and training and are up to date on the laws, including the Davis-Stirling Act, which went into effect in January 2014. Current board members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and represent an impressive range of professional expertise.

But who exactly are the board members? Our board is made up of people just like you. They live in Tahoe Donner either full- or part-time, they visit and enjoy our amenities, and they want only the best for our community as whole. Our five board members currently include pres-ident, Steve Miller; vice president, Jim Stang; treasurer, Jeff Bonzon; secretary, Courtney Murrell; and director, Ron Wulff.

STEVE MILLER, PRESIDENT

Acting president Steve Miller raised his son in Tahoe Donner and has been living here for 14 years, enjoying all Tahoe Donner has to offer. He loves Nordic skiing and racing compet-itively, hiking and biking on our vast trail system and sampling the latest pasta special at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

As a board member, Miller brings 35 years of

experience in finance to the team that primarily includes portfolio management for stocks and analyzing companies and their investments. His vast knowledge of finances and management makes him an asset to the team; he has been on the board now for over four years with more than a year left in his term. During

his tenure, Miller has had a hand in many projects, including the acqui-sition of Euer Valley, the Trails Master Plan, and construction of the new Alder Creek Adventure Center. The center itself is one of his proud-est achievements because it doesn’t just benefit members—it benefits the entire community.

“We support our community and are showing by example that we really care about them by giving them a first class facility,” said Miller, who noted now the high school Nordic team has a world class facility they can use for training. “And I want to make sure Tahoe Donner stays part of the community. Not only do we make Tahoe Donner better because of what we do, but we make Truckee better for what we do.”

Making Tahoe Donner better is the main reason he decided to join the board. “I wanted to become more involved in helping Tahoe Donner realize its vision of being a mountain community,” he said, adding that he never wants to see Tahoe Donner become a gated community, boarded off from the public.

“I love what Tahoe Donner has to offer,” added Miller. “I love the way Tahoe Donner is managed… and I believe if we continue to work hard to improve the assets that we have we can be held as an example of the best things a homeowners association can be and that’s what I am trying to achieve.”

JIM STANG, VICE PRESIDENT

Much like Miller, acting vice president and former president Jim Stang also has high hopes for Tahoe Donner. “I am very focused on maintaining and enhancing our recreational way of life at Tahoe Donner,” said Stang, who purchased his first lot in Tahoe Donner back in 1992 with his wife, Lydia. “We are both committed to living in Tahoe Donner and enjoying the community, our amenities, and the surrounding mountain environment.”


Before joining the board, Stang served on the finance committee from 2008 to May 2012 as acting chairman. In addition to the finance committee, his vast education and analytical background makes him an ideal team member. He has two associate degrees, an associate of science degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and a Master of Science degree in industrial administration, in addition to complet-ing the General Electric Company’s Financial Management Program. Throughout his education and career, Stang worked as a computer programmer and computer systems analyst for several companies, including New York State, General Electric, Apple Computer, Sili-con Valley start-ups, and finally Omnicell, and now he is working to improve Tahoe Donner.

JEFF BONZON, TREASURER

Treasurer Jeff Bonzon also brings extensive experience to the board. With 34 years under his belt in finance and corporate banking, includ-ing five years on the finance committee, Bonzon is now enjoying his first year as a board member.

“In my eight months on the board, we have completed the Alder Creek Adventure Center and installed snowmaking equipment at the ski hill,” said Bonzon. “I was involved in both of these from the finance committee perspective as they began. The Adventure Center is living up to expectations, and has become a vibrant, well-used component of our amenities package.”

As the newest member, Bonzon is learning firsthand what it means to be a member of the board. “The board is charged with the responsibil-ity of acting in the best interests of all our members, not just the loudest or the largest groups,” he said. “We help set the vision and direction of the association, to ensure that we provide our members with the activ-ities and environment they desire: our full-timers with a comfortable and enjoyable year-round living environment, and our second-home owners with the recreational activities they seek.”

Bonzon has had the privilege of being both a full-time and sec-ond-homeowner of Tahoe Donner, so he relates easily with both sides of our community. He became a vacation owner with his wife Carolyn in 1991 and they moved here full time in 2004. But even with the per-

manent move, he still makes time to catch all the Giants games in San Francisco, including all three World Series. Since moving here, Bonzon has enjoyed several amenities Tahoe Donner has to offer, including Tahoe Donner Golf Course, playing bocce ball at Northwoods Club-house and dining at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, where he can’t get enough of the short ribs.

While enjoying our amenities, Bonzon realized he could be doing more, outside of the finance committee. “I wanted to ensure that we kept strengthening Tahoe Donner Association’s financial condition,” he explained. “It is a continuous process, but one that is vital to the overall health and growth of our association.”

COURTNEY MURRELL, SECRETARY

Secretary Courtney Murrell, who is in her first three-year term, didn’t initially know being a Tahoe Donner board member would be part of her future. “My father Chris Nelson, who chaired the gen-eral plan committee for a number of years, thought it was import-ant that someone with young kids be on the board,” recalled Murrell. “For years, he asked me to run and I finally agreed. I’m glad I did because that demographic group is large in Tahoe Donner.”

Murrell is the only woman on the board and she is proud to be a voice for families. She has been living in Tahoe Donner full time for 13 years with her husband and two children, ages 8 and 12, and now knows for certain “the family perspective is heard at the board level.”

“I care about the association and want to do what’s best for all its members and the association as a whole,” said Murrell. “It’s an import-ant job and I have enjoyed the learning process along the way. As the voice of the membership, the board prioritizes spending and long-term projects for the growth and maintenance of Tahoe Donner and advises staff to move forward with those goals and vision.” While she has been involved in many decisions, she is most proud of helping with the addi-tion of snowmaking at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. “The speed of that project still amazes me,” she said.

With her Master’s Degree and background in management, market-ing, promotions and community events, Murrell is able to objectively look at what works and what can be improved on in Tahoe Donner to benefit not only families, but the entire community. Outside of the board, you may see Murrell with her kids in tow around the various amenities and restaurants, living the Tahoe Donner lifestyle and enjoy-


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Murrell also teaches Latin-inspired dance-fitness Zumba® and summer Aqua Zumba® classes at Trout Creek Recreation Center, in addition to teaching internationally, traveling throughout the Caribbean, South America and Mexico.

RON WULFF, DIRECTOR

In looking at the overall health and growth of our association, Ron Wulff knew he wanted to join the board. “We thought that there needed to be a change in 2001, which was when I first ran for the board,” said Wulff,

who is the current director and in his fifth non-consecutive, two-year terms and three-year terms.

Wulff brings to the board 32 years of law enforcement and 15 years of real estate

appraisal experience. Since getting more involved with Tahoe Donner, Wulff has had a hand in many decisions made, including the purchase of land parcels in Euer Valley, the expansion of Trout Creek Recreation Center and the construction and expansion of The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

He first moved to Tahoe Donner with his family in 1992 and has since enjoyed several amenities at Tahoe Donner; you are most likely to bump into him at his favorite spot, the Beach Club Marina. “We are down there almost every week to barbecue with a group of friends,” he said, adding that when he isn’t at the marina, he and his wife enjoy sharing a burger and fries at The Lodge Pub.

RUN FOR THE BOARDIf you’d like to be more involved with Tahoe Donner, consider running for the board.

“Get involved!” exclaimed Bonzon. “Join one of our clubs and actively participate in its management; attend board meetings; volunteer for one of our committees, a lot of work is done in them, and you’ll get to know and understand the operations of the associa-tion.”

Anyone considering running for the board should keep in mind that decisions made affect the entire community, which needs to be considered and represented at all times.

“Be ready to fully commit to putting in the time and effort into understanding as best you can and putting aside your own personal agenda, and focus on what the needs of our 6,500 unit members are,” Miller said. Wulff concurred. “Being on the board is not about having a private agenda,” he said. “Keep in mind that you are responsible for all of Tahoe Donner, not just what may interest you,” he added.

If you decide to run, Murrell recommends that you “talk to the various board mem-bers and get their perspective on time commitment and the best ways to get involved in the association.” She suggests that you ask what board members like and dislike about the board experience. “Good board members stay informed by attending quite a few meetings aside from regular monthly board meetings and are involved in committees,” she adds.

There are currently two open seats available in the next 2016 board of directors’ elec-tion. Candidates interested in running for board can pick up applications at Member Services daily starting April 1 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or request an application by email at [email protected]. You may also call 530-587-9431 to request an application by mail. The deadline to submit a completed application with proof of ownership (copy of recorded deed) and conflict of interest statement is 4 p.m. on May 2, 2016. Confirmed candidates are then encouraged to submit a candidate’s statement, due May 11 at 4 p.m. to Member Services. Voting will be made available if more than two eligible parties run for board with ballots due no later than June 26 to be counted.


Tahoe Donner Association is a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation, required to abide by all federal and state laws, including California's Davis-Stirling Act, which is a section of laws specifically created to govern common interest developments commonly referred to as homeowners associations. In addition to Federal and State applicable laws, Tahoe Donner is governed by its Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (C&Rs), bylaws, and rule sets including the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use.

Within the C&Rs, it specifically requires and calls out several man-datory committees, including the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). Articles V through IX define the authorities this committee has, and the standards and processes with which the committee should review and consider homeowner improvement and maintenance of their homes. The Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use further define and clarify beyond the C&Rs. The committee is made up of a group of fellow Tahoe Donner members in good standing who have a professional background in building, design, and homeown-ership, and who volunteer their time—as much as 24 hours per month—toward homeowner improvement projects and maintenance compliance. Current committee members include professional engineers, architects, realtors, residential contractors, and a large scale commercial complex owner. The committee reports directly to the board of directors.

Many of the committee members became interested in serving as a Tahoe Donner volunteer through their own improvement submittal and exposure to the workings of the association. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend meetings regularly to understand the diverse

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and sometimes complex projects submitted as well as the regulation of architectural standards for the community. Once a member has had the experience and knowledge of the commitment needed to participate, the committee recommends that he or she submit an application to become an alternate member should there be an opening. The committee reviews the application and then recommends acceptance of a new member to the board of directors. Alternate members attend meetings and are encour-aged to provide input during reviews. Once an alternate member has had experience on the committee, if there is a full voting member opening, he or she may be encouraged or volunteer to become a full voting committee member. This change again is recommended to the board of directors to consider prior to approval.

The committee is bound by the authorities provided in the C&Rs and the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. The committee regularly reviews the rules and procedures and works with staff to improve processes and clarify as needed. Many of the rules were created years ago and do not address current construction and design capabilities. As such, members can and will see consideration of rule amendments or new rules through the 45-day member notification process and board discussion and action accordingly.

Whereas the Covenants Committee is established and acts as the ruling body for enforcement of the governing documents and covenants rules, the ASC also acts as a ruling body for enforcement of the governing documents and the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. Architectural Standards department staff members provide the day-to-day operations for compliance in both areas including docu-mentation, notification, and processing compliance issues. However, the committees are the body who determines the ruling on the violation and any possible fines associated.

The most common issues the ASC sees are owners who fail to get a permit for changes to the exterior of their property; or, if they do get a permit, they don’t update it before making changes to the plans. Lack of a permit sometimes results in construction within the setbacks or even on the neighbor’s property. Changes to exterior paint color, building a shed or hot tub in the rear setback, replacing some windows or sliding glass doors that don’t match the color of existing, and changing light fixtures that shine on neighboring property are all common issues that will fail a final inspection.

Generally, both committees aim for compliance rather than engaging in punitive measures. They encourage discussion with the members and want to work with the members toward reasonable resolution. The committees are bound by the governing documents and rules sets and in some cases the committees cannot approve or allow a request regardless of general agreement of the committee members due to the restrictions in the documents. Members should be aware that they always have the right to appeal a decision of the committee to the appeal board (board of directors), provided the appeal is submitted within specified timeframe.

The Architectural Standards department was established long ago to assist the Architectural Standards Committee in the day-to-day business

of improvement submittals, compliance enforcement, member informa-tion, official record storage and maintenance of lot and improvements. The staff works collaboratively with the committee to provide the necessary services to the membership. One of the major tasks that the department performs is reading improvement submittals for committee review. They are tasked to ensure all documents are supplied, accurate and specified, as called out in the Architectural Standards Procedures and Restrictions for Land Use. Any divergence from the specific pro-cedures and rules must be requested and considered by the committee. Thus, the department attempts to anticipate committee questions when a member is submitting for a project. This ensures a more streamlined approach and reduces potential surprises to the member at the commit-tee review. The department approaches customer service through an education-based approach and focuses on communication with members about the processes and requirements as defined in the rules and gov-erning documents. The department encourages appointments to ensure focused service for the member and their agent(s), such as the contractor, engineer, and architect.

Additionally, in 2010, the department and committee provided for preliminary review of improvement projects to further enhance the ser-vices offered, improve efficiencies, and reduce the unknowns in project development. The department and committee are seeing more and more of preliminary reviews as a result of the improvement of the economy and a desire by members to improve their homes or build complex designs.

The department budget operates as other Tahoe Donner departments do with the methodology that a portion of the department expense is offset by the assessment; the other portion of the expense is provided through revenue collected by project fees. This is in keeping with the user pay system established across Tahoe Donner. Up until 2015, project fees remained unchanged since 2007. The committee and staff reviewed all elements of the fee schedule in 2015 and recommended a small increase to specific fees. The fee schedule was then considered and approved by the board. During the 2016 budget process, fees were reviewed again, and small adjustment to specific fees, namely site and final inspections, were recommended for change. The fee changes went out for 45-day member notification after which to board considered and approved for implemen-tation in January of this year.

The committee and staff continually aim to improve efficiencies, communication, and services to the membership while accomplishing the mission and vision of Tahoe Donner and the committee. A function of the improvement process is receiving constructive feedback from its customers. This includes the membership and their agents respectively. Feedback can be given through a multitude of channels offered including department comment cards, email to [email protected]; attendance and member comment at an ASC or board of directors meeting, or an in-person meeting. We encourage robust dialogue and thank the dedi-cated committee volunteers, members and their agents toward achieving the goals, mission and vision of Tahoe Donner.


THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS:• Anonymous (3) • Dick and Karolyn Gander • Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. O’Donnell JR

• Anthony Alfisi • Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Gielow • Mr. and Mrs. John Podesta

• Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Allan • Jon Hartung • Lynette Powell

• Mr. and Mrs. Marty Aufhauser • Peggy Headley • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Prescott Jr.

• B&T Bookkeeping, Inc. • William R. Jackson and Jacqueline Holen • Dana Rieger

• Diane Bembaum • Derek and Lisa Kirkland • Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rieger

• Graeme C. Biagi • Beth Krewedl • Linda F. Rintala

• John Biondi • Harry N. Lalor • Christine Roster

• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bird • Joan M. Lamphier • James and Lydia Stang

• Jeffrey Bonzon • Ed Larson • John Stubbs

• Melissa L. Brendt • Nicholas B. Lee • Suzanne Sullivan

• April and Daniel Bullock • Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Lewis • U.E. Inc.

• Barbara Bysiek • Mr. and Mrs. David Lydick • Mr. and Mrs. Joe Veni

• Lisa A. Cary • Francis and Constance Madsen • Carol Von Raesfeld

• Elaine Costello • Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Matthews • Barbara Walker

• Edmund and Barbara Czerwinski • Steve and Vivian Goldman McClure • Dwight Walker

• Steve and Marilyn Disbrow • Mr. and Mrs. Richard McConn • Jay P. Wertheim

• George and Kathy Duff • McWilliams Family • Ms. C. Van Wey

• Michael English • Elsie Morgan and Joachim Seitz • Rod Whitten

• Lois Ermak • Barbara Murray • Mr. and Mrs. James M. Wilson

• Trevor and Jeanette Fagerskog • Cameron Murray • Anna M. Zara and Robert English

• Michael and Merle Fajans • Courtney Murrell • Janet and Charles Zipkin

• James and Marie Colbert Family • Thomas Newmeyer

TAHOE DONNER G IV ING FUND THANKS DONORS

TAHOE DONNERGIVING FUND

Since the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF) began to accept con-tributions in December 2014, there have been a total of 70 individual contributors amounting to $15,909. Events and clubs at Tahoe Donner generated another $4,584 and our founding sponsor, Waltman Construc-tion, contributed $4,514 which paid for all of our startup costs and more.

This generosity allowed the TDGF to grant a $1,000 scholarship to a 2015 Truckee High School graduate and nearly $12,000 to five worth-while local organizations: Tahoe Food Hub, Boys and Girls Club of North Tahoe, Truckee Community Theater, Arts for the Schools and SOS Outreach. There were also seven pass through donations where

donors specified the recipient of their contribution amounting to $1,600 to six different non-profits.

We plan to grant two $2,000 scholarships in 2016 to graduates of the Truckee Tahoe Unified School District and will participate in the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation grant process again this fall.

“The TDGF operations and grant committee has done a great job of organizing and launching the Giving Fund,” said Steve Miller, Tahoe Donner’s board president. The committee has openings for additional volunteers; contact [email protected] to find out how you can help.


Tahoe Donner Clubs and Events: Silent Auction Contributors: Founding Partner:

• Tahoe Donner 4Wheelers Club ‘Trails and Ales’ Event • Easterbrook Painting • Waltman Construction

• Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club • Michael David Winery

• Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club • Tahoe Donner Association

• TDGF Fall Dinner & Silent Auction at The Lodge • Truckee Police Department

• TDGF Dinner at Pizza on the Hill • Pam English

• Steve and Marilyn Disbrow

• Nelson Van Gundy

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 infor-mation on the TDGF or to make a contribution visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund/. Contact [email protected] with questions or to volunteer for the committee.

DICK GANDER | TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND COMMITTEE


BULLETINBOARD

Following are new voting and election rules that the board consid-ered and adopted at an open meeting of the board on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. These rules are to comply with California law that made major changes in the way membership votes in homeowner associations are to be conducted.

Among other things, the law created a “secret ballot” method of voting in which voting is not conducted at member meetings but is conducted by ballots that are sent to all members. The law requires that the ballots in these elections and votes be opened and tabulated by inspector(s) of election at an open meeting or board meeting which any member can attend.

The law also requires every association to adopt voting and election rules. The board has consulted with the association’s legal counsel to develop rules that comply with the requirements of the new law and which work in a practical way for our association.

The voting and election rules will apply to the member vote on the amended documents mentioned above, as well as elections of directors and all other official membership votes.

TAHOE DONNER VOTING AND ELECTION RULESArticle 1 MEDIA

1.1. Access to Association Media – Candidates for the Board. The Board may but is not required to make Association media (i.e., posting on the Association’s official bulletin board/notice board/kiosk, or official website, broadcasting on Association television monitors, or other notices mailed or delivered by the Associ-ation to the owners of the Lots or Units) available to qualified candidates running for election to the Board for purposes that are reasonably related to the election in which that candidate is running. If the Board allows any candidate access to Association media, then all qualified candidates shall be allowed equal access to the same media.

1.2. Access to Association Media – Other Matters. If the Board utilizes Association media to advocate a point of view on any matter (other than election of directors) that requires Member approval, or allows any Member access to Association media for that pur-pose, then all Members advocating a different point of view shall be allowed equal access to the same media. The Board shall not be required to allow access to more than one Member advocating the same point of view.

1.3. “Equal Access”. “Equal access” shall mean, in the case of written statements, publication of written statements not to exceed a prede-

termined number of words and, in the case of broadcast statements, broadcast statements not to exceed a predetermined length of time. The Board may require that broadcast statements be pre-recorded to comply with time constraints. The Board shall not edit or redact any statement, but shall not be required to publish any statement that exceeds the predetermined length restrictions.

1.4. Responsibility for Content. All statements published in Associa-tion media pursuant to the “equal access” rules must identify the author or proponent. No anonymous statements will be per-mitted. The author and/or proponent of any statement or point of view shall be solely responsible and liable for the content of their statements. The Association shall not be responsible or liable for the content of any statement published pursuant to the “equal access” rules. The content of any candidate statement shall be limited to a statement of the candidate’s qualifications to serve as a director.

Article 2 MEETING SPACE

2.1. Access to Common Area Meeting Space – Campaigning by or the Board. The Board shall ensure that during a campaign all qualified candidates for election to the Board are given access to common area meeting space, at no cost, for purposes reasonably related to their campaigns.

2.2. Access to Common Area Meeting Space – Other Matters. When-ever the Board places a matter before the Members which requires Member approval, the Board shall ensure that Members advocat-ing a point of view on the matter are given access to common area meeting space, at no cost, for purposes reasonably related to advo-cating their point of view, whether or not they agree with the point of view advocated by the Board on the matter at issue.

Article 3 VOTING BY SECRET BALLOTS

For a vote on any of the matters specified in Civil Code section 5100(a), voting by the Members shall be conducted by secret ballot using a “double envelope system” as described in Civil Code section 5115(a). Ballots and two envelopes with instructions on how to return ballots shall be mailed by first-class mail or delivered by the Association to all Members entitled to vote in such vote or election. Ballots shall be dis-tributed a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for voting. These matters are: (i) elections regarding assessments legally requiring a Member vote, (ii) election and removal of directors, (iii) amendments to the governing documents, and (iv) grants of exclusive use of common area property pursuant to Civil Code section 4600.

For votes on any other matter, votes may be by secret ballot or by written ballot, and ballots may be distributed a reasonable time (which may be less than thirty (30) days) prior to the deadline for voting.

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Article 4 INSPECTORS OF ELECTION

4.1. Appointment of Inspectors. Whenever there is a membership vote or election, the Board shall appoint one or three inspectors of election.

4.2. Qualification of Inspectors of Election. Inspectors may be any persons the Board reasonably believes to be independent with respect to the matter or matters being voted on and may include the Association’s manager, accountant, or legal counsel or Mem-bers of the Association, but may not be a Member of the Board or a candidate for election to the Board or a family member of a current Member of the Board or of a candidate.

4.3. Indemnification of Inspectors; Liability Insurance. Inspectors of election shall be deemed to be agents of the Association for pur-poses of Corporations Code section 7237 and shall be entitled to indemnification by the Association to the fullest extent provided by law. As provided in Corporations Code section 7237(i), the Association shall have the power to purchase and maintain insur-ance on behalf of any agent of the Association against any liability asserted against or incurred by the agent in his or her capacity as an agent of the Association or arising out of the agent’s status as such, whether or not the Association would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the provisions of Corporations Code section 7237.

Article 5 CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD

5.1. Qualification of Candidates. Candidates for the Board must be Members in good standing and must meet any other qualifica-tions or restrictions set forth in the Bylaws. Co- owners of one or more Lots or Units may not serve on the Board at the same time (Bylaws Article VII, Section 2(iii)). “Member” means a person who holds legal title to the property (i.e., is named in the deed for the property).

5.2. Nominations. The Board shall publish or post a notice recruiting candidates for the Board and stating the deadline for receipt of nominations. Any Member who satisfies the qualifications may place his or her name in nomination for the Board by giving writ-ten notice to the Board before the published deadline for receiving nominations. In addition, the Board may recruit qualified candi-dates and/or may appoint a Nominating Committee to nominate qualified candidates.

5.3. Notice of Known Candidates. After the deadline for nominations of candidates for the Board, nominations shall be closed. The names of all persons who are qualified candidates for election to the Board shall be set forth on the ballots. No “write-in” candi-dates shall be permitted on the ballots in the election of directors.

Article 6 MEMBER VOTING RIGHTS

6.1. Qualification for Voting. Only Members in good standing shall be allowed to vote. A Member shall be deemed to be in good standing unless, after notice to the Member and an opportunity for hear-ing, the Board has found the Member to be not in good standing and has so notified the Member in accordance with Civil Code section 5855(a). As long as any co-owner of a Lot or Unit is not in good standing, no vote shall be permitted for the Lot or Unit

6.2. Voting Power of Each Membership. On each matter before the Mem-bers, only one vote shall be cast for each Lot or Unit. Once a ballot is received by the inspector of election, it may not be rescinded. Cumu-lative voting is not permitted in the election of directors.

6.3. Election by Acclamation. If, as of the published deadline for receiving nominations, the number of qualified candidates for election to the Board is not more than the number of directors to be elected, then the qualified candidates shall be declared elected and shall take office at the first Board meeting following the deadline for nominations or, if later and an annual meeting is held, then at the first Board meeting after the annual meeting. Written notice of the election shall be given to the Members.

6.4. Proxies. In any election or vote of the Members conducted by the Association, only official ballots issued by the Association shall be counted as votes. Proxies are not ballots and are not valid as votes in any election or vote conducted by the Association.

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BULLETINBOARD

The Tahoe Donner Associa-tion has a Covenants Committee comprised of volunteer members. Five members and two alternate members are tasked by the board of directors with hearing and deciding alleged violations of the covenants rules as outlined in the governing documents.

The covenants rules (C&Rs) are the rules for the neighbor-hood. They govern what you can, cannot, or must do with respect to your home. The objective of the C&Rs, in conjunction with the governing documents, is to preserve, protect and enhance neighborhood property values. The committee’s goal is com-pliance and mitigation of issues when violations occur. Enhanced enforcement measures through a committee hearing do occur when necessary in order to achieve the goal of the committee to enforce the rules and maintain a mini-mum standard in the homeowners association. However, committee and staff members make every effort to establish a working rela-tionship with each owner when investigating a possible violation to resolve the matter and to pre-vent repeat occurrences.

Tahoe Donner Association cov-enants rules fall into two broad categories: “General Common Area and Amenity Rules” and “Private Property Rules.” As mentioned, the committee may levy fines and abridge members’ amenity usage rights if it is found

that a provision has been violated. The board of directors acts

as the appeals authority for all committee decisions. A broad summary of the covenants rules follows (note that many have lim-itations or exceptions). A complete listing of the association’s gov-erning documents and covenants rules, including enforcement procedures, may be found on the Tahoe Donner website at tahoe-donner.com/covenants/.

GENERAL COMMON AREA AND

AMENITY RULES: In general, the following is prohibited on com-mon areas, including amenities and parking lots:• Camping• Off-road vehicle use• Skating/skateboarding• Vegetation removal• After hours use• Dumping of refuse• Dumping of ashen materials• Fires and fireworks• Firearms use; archery use• Hunting• Fishing on golf course grounds• After hours parking• Off-pavement parking• Loose animals• Noxious activities

PRIVATE PROPERTY RULES: In general, the following is prohib-ited on private lots:• Camping• Living in garage • Living in recreational vehicles• Noxious activities• Keeping animals for commer-

cial purposes• Business activities which have

exterior advertising, increased traffic or parking, visible stor-age of goods, excessive noise or deliveries

• Garbage accumulation• Outside storage, including

non-recreational trailers, slide-in campers or cab-over campers not mounted on a vehicle

• Vegetation removal without a permit from the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department

• Machinery and equipment larger than a lawn and garden tractor

• Outside vehicle repair• Inoperative vehicles• Large commercial vehicles• Commercial trailers• Parking on unimproved lots• Parking on unsurfaced portion

of an improved lot• No more than one recreational

trailer (travel trailer, boat trailer, snowmobile trailer, personal watercraft trailer, etc.), motorhome, or slide-in camper mounted on a vehicle may be parked on a lot

Owners of lots are responsible to maintain their lots in a fire safe condition and to maintain their lots in a manner conducive to forest health.

The most common provisions of the covenants rules that are violated are garbage spills, park-ing on unsurfaced portions of an improved lot, outside storage, noxious activity, and unpermitted tree removal.

If you, your tenants or guests are unfamiliar with any of the above provisions, please take the time to review the covenants rules available on the Tahoe Donner website or stop by the Architec-tural Standards Office if you have any questions.

Suspected violations of the provisions can be reported to the compliance inspector in the Architectural Standards Office at 530-587-9406 or by email at [email protected]. It is not necessary to give your name when filing a complaint.

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HOMES ON THE R ISE

The Architectural Standards Committee did not review any house plans during February 2016.


BOARD MEET ING RECAPFEBRUARY 27, 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)

• Election Committee appointment (B. Walker)

• 2016 election accountancy agreement

• 2016 Inspector of Election agreement

• Trout Creek – Pool heaters

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 amend-ment: 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 Archi-tectural Standards Fees and Fines rules.

Drone Rule: Approved 4-0: Director Wulff absent)The board approved publishing for 45-day member notification a proposed 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.


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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.

TURKEYBob and Lynda Allen went on a two-week trip to Israel, the Greek Islands, Cyprus as well as Turkey where they flew in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia.

IRELANDJohn and Joy Geraty, at the

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare.

SWISS ALPSSonya Retzlaff and Dave Huggins did the Tour du Mont Blanc, a 110-mile trek through France, Italy and Swit-zerland. This picture was taken after a 5,000’ climb to the Fenetre d’Arpette, in front of the Glacier du Trient in August 2015 celebrating their anniversary.

FRANCEJohn and Gina Biondi in front of Palais de Papes just before going to dinner in Avignon, Provence.

Tahoe Donner News April 2016

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