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FEBRUARY2016

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Alison Elder530 582 [email protected] Cal BRE #01399851

With More Than $131,000,000 in Tahoe Donner Sales Since 2009,Alison Knows Tahoe Donner.

Buying or Selling? Contact Alison Today!

Happy Winter!

“ I engaged Alison to list and sell my mountain ski cabin. I chose her because of all of her signs in Tahoe Donner, where my home is located. I expected a very productive operation, and I was not disappointed! She and her folks quickly follow up on all the myriad details, only burdening me when absolutely necessary, otherwise taking care of things themselves whenever possible. They have contacts in every imaginable area. And they are very responsive too. For example, one time Alison took my after-hours call while at the hairdresser under a dryer! (and of course at many other more convenient times too). All this and she is also very personable and easy to talk to, which is very important when the news is bad or the subject is difficult. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alison and her team!”

– Doug & Joyce Grandy, Sellers, 12677 Pinnacle Loop

Tahoe Donner – 2015 Year End Statistics

Units Sold at Third Quarter 2015


*Sales statistics based on TSMLS sold/pending properties 12/31/15

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$0 - $499,999

$500,000 - $749,999

$750,000 - $999,999

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999

Over $1,500,000

104

49

70

412

Units Sold at Year End 2015 Single Family Overall Market Statistics

2015 2014 %

Volume $153,894,205 $138,778,909 11%

Units 239 206 16%

Median Price $580,000 $617,250 -6%

Average Price $643,908 $673,684 -4%

Units Under $1 Mil 223 135 8%

Units Over $1 Mil 16 17 -6%

Pending!

Here’s a lovely chalet, immaculately maintained, offering a fantastic layout with four large bedrooms, spacious great room with adjacent dining area, wood burning stove, terrific kitchen plus additional casual dining – perfect for family and friends – upstairs master suite and BIG decks. You’ll enjoy the large downstairs family room with easy access to the outdoors. This home offers spectacular, private forest views and a terrific location on lower Ski Slope Way. Add a sunny, flat driveway with a large garage. Delightful! $709,500

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DEPARTMENTS

02GM's Message Team member recog-nition; meetings

03Monthly Calendar Don't miss our February events

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

24Senior Team This month, meet Forrest Huisman

28Giving Fund Supporting Arts for the Schools

2945-Day Notice New drone operation rule proposed

31Where in the World is TD News? TD News travels the world

TAKE NOTE

04Vote for TDXC Help us get to number one!

05Snowman Contest Send us photos of your creation to win!

06Election News Seeking two candidates

25Kayak StorageLottery to take place in March

26Land Update TD land manage-ment news

25Opt in for paperless Go green and go paperless!

WORLD 'S LARGEST LESSONWe won't know if it was record-breaking until

this spring, but we had a great time trying!

SUMMER REG ISTRAT IONSummer might be far from the mind now, but registration begins in March. See details.

HOW DO I LOVE THEE?Let us count the ways! We asked you why you love Tahoe Donner and here's what you said.

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LADY PATROLLERSIt's almost unheard of in the ski industry, but Tahoe Donner Downhill takes pride in an almost-all female patrol squad.

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Alison Elder530 582 [email protected] Cal BRE #01399851

With More Than $131,000,000 in Tahoe Donner Sales Since 2009,Alison Knows Tahoe Donner.

Buying or Selling? Contact Alison Today!

Happy Winter!

“ I engaged Alison to list and sell my mountain ski cabin. I chose her because of all of her signs in Tahoe Donner, where my home is located. I expected a very productive operation, and I was not disappointed! She and her folks quickly follow up on all the myriad details, only burdening me when absolutely necessary, otherwise taking care of things themselves whenever possible. They have contacts in every imaginable area. And they are very responsive too. For example, one time Alison took my after-hours call while at the hairdresser under a dryer! (and of course at many other more convenient times too). All this and she is also very personable and easy to talk to, which is very important when the news is bad or the subject is difficult. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alison and her team!”

– Doug & Joyce Grandy, Sellers, 12677 Pinnacle Loop

Tahoe Donner – 2015 Year End Statistics



*Sales statistics based on TSMLS sold/pending properties 12/31/15

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

$0 - $499,999

$500,000 - $749,999

$750,000 - $999,999

$1,000,000 - $1,499,999

Over $1,500,000

104

49

70

412

Units Sold at Year End 2015 Single Family Overall Market Statistics

2015 2014 %

Volume $153,894,205 $138,778,909 11%

Units 239 206 16%

Median Price $580,000 $617,250 -6%

Average Price $643,908 $673,684 -4%

Units Under $1 Mil 223 135 8%

Units Over $1 Mil 16 17 -6%

Pending!

Here’s a lovely chalet, immaculately maintained, offering a fantastic layout with four large bedrooms, spacious great room with adjacent dining area, wood burning stove, terrific kitchen plus additional casual dining – perfect for family and friends – upstairs master suite and BIG decks. You’ll enjoy the large downstairs family room with easy access to the outdoors. This home offers spectacular, private forest views and a terrific location on lower Ski Slope Way. Add a sunny, flat driveway with a large garage. Delightful! $709,500

Delightful Chalet Awaits in Tahoe Donner! 11315SkislopeWay.com

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VOL. 17, NO. 2FEBRUARY 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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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK

Winter is Back! After consecutive storms this season, our winter season has returned and so have our members, guests, and public. Like many forecasted, if we just spend the money to install snowmaking at our Down-hill Ski Area, it is guaranteed to snow, and it has. We have plenty of snow and a wealth of activities to enjoy in your own, personal, resort community of Tahoe Donner. Of course, the three primary winter amenities - Down-hill, Cross Country, and Snowplay areas - are open and have already seen record visitation. Our new Alder Creek Adventure Center has been extremely well received by not only our Nordic Community, but countless others who cherish the ambiance and great new offerings of the Alder Creek Café. Aside from the Febru-ary highlight of activities noted in the monthly Tahoe Donner News, you can always locate updated information online at our TahoeDon-ner.com website, or sign up for weekly emails which highlight information about events, programs, and services in your community.

In December we recognized four great employees for their contributions to the association during 2015. Kyle Winthers was recognized as Team Member of the Year for his continued dedication and customer service at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Jody Sergison was recognized as our Most Valuable Player of the Year for his graphic art work in our Communications Department. Sean Connors, our maintenance manager, was recognized as Manager of the Year for his great team leadership skills, in-depth review of our maintenance standards programs, and

continued superior customer service engage-ment with our amenities. Our Member Service Office’s Linda Jafferian was also recognized for outstanding customer service. If you have the opportunity, please recognize these great team members who have set themselves apart in the work they do for our community.

In February we are scheduling an associa-tion town hall meeting to discuss the pros and cons of motorized boats utilizing the Beach Club Marina boat ramp for the 2016 operating season. This discussion and review will center on the risk associated with many different aquatic activities taking place in a limited beach front along with the associated parking impact of boat trailers. This town hall meet-ing will take place on Feb. 20 from 5-6 p.m., downstairs at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

As we enter a new year for the association, and we consider our membership’s $3.1 billion real estate asset value in this community, there are some basic organizational fundamentals you should be aware of in how our elected California Mutual Benefit Corporation/Com-mon Interest Development Boards of Directors operate. You might wonder what the differ-ence is between a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town hall meeting. Here’s some clarification.

ANNUAL MEETINGSAnnual meetings (annual membership

meetings – fourth Sunday in June) are required by our governing documents, which specify when they’re to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the

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FebruaryFOR ADDITIONAL FEBRUARY 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.

Children's Glowstick Parade

A special children’s parade that combines car-nival games with glow in the dark skiing and snowboarding. Free! See p. 12.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20SUNDAY, FEB. 14

Valentine's Day Sunset Snowshoe Tour

Get in touch with your adventurous side this Valentine’s Day by taking an early evening snowshoe tour with your loved ones. See p. 11.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9

Mardi Gras at The Lodge

Get in New Orleans spirit with Cajun specials, $4 hurricanes, music and beads! See p. 16.

SATURDAYS STARTING FEB. 6

Music at Alder Creek Adventure Center

We’re getting’ live! Listen to musicians every Saturday night with us from 5 - 8 p.m. See p. 13.

Winter Superstars Week

Are you a superstar? Compete in ski and snowboard races to win medals! See p. 12.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 13 - 20

Tahoe Donner Challenge

It’s a race or a tour—you decide! Choose your route and hit the cross country trails. Lunch and raffle included with entry. See p. 13.

SUNDAY, FEB. 21

GAME DAY SPECIALS - FEB. 7Catch the game at Tahoe Donner! Join us at The

Lodge Pub for Happy Hour and menu item discounts. Pizza on the Hill will show the game on a 120-inch screen, plus enjoy specials and a free football pool! Alder Creek Adventure Center will have big-screen

action and specials too. See page 16.

DAY-GLOW IN THE 80S


VOTE FOR US!tahoedonner.com/voteTDXC

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is in the running for best cross country ski resort in the United States.

Nominated by USA Today which solicited feedback from US Nordic Olympians, Tahoe Donner is proud to be among

20 resorts under consideration for this prestigious title. VOTE FOR TAHOE DONNER NOW at tahoedonner.com/

voteTDXC. Voting is open until Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at 9 a.m. PST. Every vote counts!

VOTE FOR US!

meeting. This is the main meeting of the year when members elect a board of birectors, hear committee reports and discuss items of com-mon interest.

SPECIAL MEETINGSSpecial meetings are limited to a particular

topic. The board can call a special meeting at any time, and they must notify all members in advance. Notification is conducted on the association’s bulletin board in the Northwoods Clubhouse and on the company website. The notice will specify the topic so interested members can attend. Special meetings give the board an opportunity to explore sensitive or controversial matters in order to better inform their decision- making. Members are often requested to participate in the meeting during scheduled membership comment periods, and members always have a right to listen to board discussion.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS Town hall meetings are informal gather-

ings intended to promote two-way commu-

nication between the board and association members. The board may want to present a controversial issue or explore an important question like amending the bylaws. The board may want to get a sense of members’ priorities, garner support for a large project or clarify a misunderstood decision. However, given the size and part- time occupancy of our 6,500 property resort community’s ownership inter-est, information is often communicated and feedback solicited online and via the Tahoe Donner News Magazine, in addition to actual physical meetings.

BOARD MEETINGS Most of the business of the association is

conducted at regular monthly board meetings. Board members set policy, oversee manage-ment’s results, review operating and financial results, resolve disputes, hear appeals, talk to residents and plan for the future. Often the health and harmony of an entire community is directly linked to how constructive these meetings are. Tahoe Donner’s board of birec-

tors hold monthly meetings the fourth Friday of each month, typically starting at 9:00 am and located at either the Lodge Restaurant & Pub or the Northwoods Clubhouse. Meeting schedules and agendas are published online under the association’s Membership/Board of Directors page.

EXECUTIVE SESSION The governing documents and California

law require the association to notify home-owners in advance of all meetings, including Executive Meetings. However, the only time you may not listen is when the board goes into Executive Session. Topics that the board can discuss in Executive Session are limited by law to a narrow range of sensitive topics that include personnel matters, legal topics, contracts, or similarly related sensitive topics. Summarized results of these discussions and decisions are disclosed at the next regular board meeting.

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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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Build your snowman and participate in the eighth annual Tahoe Donner Snowman Contest! A family favorite and one of our most popular contests, families and kids definitely don’t want to miss out on this fun contest! To participate, simply build your own snowman or snow creature, take a photo with you in it and email the photo with a short story about your snow-building adventure, including names of everyone in the picture, to [email protected]. Please submit only .jpeg files of 300 dpi or higher for printing.

CALL ING ALL CREAT IVESNOWMAN BU ILDERS !NEW MEMBERS:

Join us for our next Meet and Greet event

Feb. 13, 2016 - Northwoods Clubhouse

Have you recently purchased a home or property at Tahoe Donner? Come to one of our Meet and Greet events to meet Tahoe Donner staff and your new neighbors! See page 13 for additional information.


2016 TAHOE DONNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONSEEK ING CANDIDATES FOR TWO DIRECTOR POS IT IONS

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

The following questions and answers provide an over-view of the board’s role and responsibilities as well as specific requirements to serve as a director.

WHAT IS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS?Tahoe Donner Association is governed by a five-member board of

directors. The directors are elected by property owners and govern the financial management and general operation of the association. The annual budget of the association, including revenue, expenses, required reserve funds, and annual assessments, is in excess of $18 million per year. Operations include the physical management and maintenance of the association’s common areas, operation of the resort amenities, and enforcement of the land-use restrictions and architectural standards that create the unique character of Tahoe Donner.

FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

Members of the board of directors have a fiduciary responsibility to the owners within the association. This fiduciary relationship imposes obligations of trust and confidence in favor of the association and its property owners. It requires members of the board to act in good faith and in the best interests of all owners. It means that board members must exercise due care and diligence when acting on behalf of the asso-ciation, and it requires them to act within the scope of their authority. The fact that the association is a not-for-profit corporation and that the members of the board are volunteers and unpaid does not relieve them from the high standards of trust and responsibility that the fiduciary relationship requires.

WHAT SORT OF ISSUES COME BEFORE THE BOARD?

Within applicable legal constraints, the board determines everything from the amount of the annual assessment to which major projects should be pursued by the association. It governs the general overall operation of the association in conjunction with the association’s general manager. It decides on appeals from association members who disagree with rules interpretation or enforcement. It gives guidance to the association’s committees on topics ranging from recruiting and retaining employees, to which auditor to hire, to defining any new rules that should be put in place. Important items for the board to review and decide upon over the next two years include: continued implemen-tation of the 2030 general plan, fiscal monitoring of the association’s amenities, establishing appropriate funding levels for the association’s reserve and development funds, and utilization of open spaces.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS?

Article VII, section two of the restated bylaws requires that candi-dates for election to the board satisfy the following qualifications:

• Be an owner of at least a 25-percent separate interest (residential property) within Tahoe Donner.

• Be in good standing with the association, meaning that all assess-ments with respect to all separate interests owned have been paid current, and the candidate is not subject to any suspension of mem-bership privileges.

No property owner is eligible as a candidate if:

• A co-owner (another holding an interest in a property of the candi-date) will be serving on the board at the same time as the candidate.

• He or she is an employee of the association.

• He or she has served two elected consecutive terms of office.

• Your fellow owners will be looking for and will vote for candidates with qualifications they feel will best support the association’s interests and welfare. Direct experience in leadership, management, finance, and resort operations are all experiences that would serve the needs of the association well. Those with other skills, experience

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and knowledge relevant to association operations and governance would also be welcome candidates for the open directors’ positions on the board.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?Being an effective director does require time. Regular board meetings

are held once per month, normally on the third Friday. A briefing packet is prepared by the Tahoe Donner staff for each meeting, and a signifi-cant amount of time is required to review and research information, including occasional meetings with staff to clarify particular issues, in order to be well prepared for the board meetings. Monthly board meet-ings usually last most of the day, depending on the agenda items and number of member appeals of enforcement actions taken.

There are also occasional special meetings to review items that cannot wait until monthly meetings. Additionally, each board member serves as liaison to one or more of the committees serving the associa-tion; this involves additional regular meetings. The scheduling, time periods required and number of committee meetings are held at the convenience of the committee chair and depend on the particular task being addressed.

IS IT NECESSARY TO BE A PERMANENT RESIDENT IN TAHOE DONNER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD?

There is no requirement to be a permanent resident of Tahoe Donner. It is desirable to have representation from owners who are part-time residents. However, the time commitment may make that difficult for some owners. The association is equipped for teleconferencing for those times when it may be difficult to attend meetings.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN RUNNING FOR THE BOARD?

First, you must submit an application by May 2, 2016, 4 p.m. Applica-tions will be available by April 1, 2016 in the Member Services office at Northwoods Clubhouse or can be mailed to you on request. Second, you must submit a candidate’s statement that will be reproduced and included in the board election packet sent to property owners in late May. Third, you may participate in a candidates’ night where you will have the opportunity to directly present your ideas about serving on the board to property owners and answer property owners’ questions.

THE BOTTOM LINE!Serving as a director for Tahoe Donner Association carries many of

the same duties and responsibilities as overseeing any other large busi-ness. Being a board member is a valuable and rewarding experience that should be undertaken by those who see it as an opportunity and have the time to serve their fellow neighbors while protecting and enhancing the assets of the community. It is serious business, but also a responsi-bility worth doing well in order to safeguard the investments of every owner.

BETTE ROHRBACK | ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR [email protected]

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WORLD’S LARGEST LESSON !

On January 8, the entire American ski indus-try joined gloved hands to set a Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Lesson.” From Maine to California, ski and snowboard instructors instructed, and by day’s end, the estimated total number of lessons taught was right around 6,000. Will it set a new Guinness record? We won’t know until the decision is announced later this spring. Thanks to all those who came out to try to break the record! For a short video clip of the event, see tahoedonner.com/worlds-largest-lesson.

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The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), which is the organization behind the Guinness world record attempt of the World’s Largest Les-son, has launched a study of beginner skiers and snowboarders. Here at Tahoe Donner Downhill, where we are known as “the Best Place to Begin,” we were particularly interested in the findings.

DID YOU KNOW?Percent of first-timers who responded to the survey who intend to ski or board again this season.

Percent of beginner skiers or boarders who intend to ski or snowboard next season.

Percent of beginners who returned to the resort at which they learned to ski or snowboard for their second visit.

Percent of beginners who intent to con-tinue regularly skiing or snowboarding as a lifelong activity.

8 YEARSNumber of years NSAA has promoted Learn to Ski/Snowboard month (annually in January).

57.5 MILL IONAverage total number of visits per ski season since 2002/2003.

Percent of Alpine skiers who have been skiing 10 seasons or more.

Source: 2016 NSAA Beginner Conversion Survey

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Don't miss the annual Children's Glowstick Parade and Carnival, Feb. 20. Signups begin at 4:30 p.m.

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EQUESTRIAN CENTERtennis CENTER

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DOWNHILL SKI AREA

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CROSS COUNTRY

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CAMPGROUND

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Snowplay is open every Friday – Sunday, but has extended hours President’s week. Snow-play will be open daily Feb. 15 – 19 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Additionally, on Wednes-day, Feb. 3 Snowplay will be open for a half day of tubing and sledding from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with local schools having a minimum day.

FUN EVENTS ON THE WAY THIS FEBRUARY:

Valentine’s Day Sunset Snowshoe Tour - Feb. 14, 2016

Bundle up with a companion for a special Valentine’s Day evening, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (lasting until approximately 6 p.m.). Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center at 4:15 p.m. to caravan to the trailhead. Participants are encouraged to dress in warm layers, including a hat and gloves, and bring water, a headlamp or flashlight. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

COST: $7.50 TO PARTICIPATE OR $15 WITH A SNOWSHOE RENTAL

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Feb. 20, 2016

Take in the beauty of a full moon by par-ticipating in a scenic snowshoe hike above Donner Lake from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center at 6:15 p.m. and caravan to the trailhead. Participants are encouraged to dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves, and bring water, a headlamp or flashlight. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

COST: $7.50 TO PARTICIPATE OR $15 WITH A SNOWSHOE RENTAL

ROGER BURNS | RECREATION SUPERVISOR

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DOWNHILL SKI AREA

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CROSS COUNTRY

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CAMPGROUND

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NORTHWOODS

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SNOWPLAY

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Wow, what a season it has been with beauti-ful snow conditions, and February is going to be much more of the same with the strong El Nino winter. February is filled with events including race series, our Glowstick Parade and Carnival, and Winter Superstars week

event. Starting in March, the Tahoe Donner Downhill rental shop will be offering mem-bers $20 demo ski rentals, so if you’re looking for a ski, we have some Volkl and Rossignol.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Tahoe Donner Race Series - Feb. 6, 27Throughout the winter season, fun public

race events will be offered on five Saturdays at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. The races are formatted so that anyone who can ski or ride down a blue slope can race and have fun. Prizes are awarded at each race, and whoever has the best three results in the series will have their names posted on the plaque in the ski lodge. The race categories are: male 18 and over, male 17 and under, female 18 and over, and female 17 and under.

COST: $5 FOR TWO RACE RUNS, AND $1 PER ADDITIONAL RUN.

Big Game at Tahoe Donner Downhill - Buffalo Wings only $8 - Feb. 7, 2016

After a morning on the slopes, come in to watch the big game on one of our three big screen TVs in the downhill ski lodge, while munching on wings - specially priced at $8.

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school on an extra day, you should be skiing or riding with us!

LOOKING AHEADWe have several events planned for March,

but we want to make sure you save the date for this year’s I-Did-A-Run.

I-Did-A-Run - March 13Watch your pup pull a weighted sled down

a snow covered chute against the clock. Four weight divisions include (in pounds): 0-25, 26-50, 51-75 and 75 and over. Awards will be given to the fastest in each division with a trophy for the overall winner. Registration is from 12 -1 p.m. with the race starting promptly at 1 p.m. Entry is $20 per person and includes a goodie bag. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Come join us! We’re looking forward to the rest of the season!

ROBERT MCCLENDON | DOWNHILL SKI AREA MANAGER

Winter Superstars Week Feb. 13 - 20, 2016

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is look-ing for superstars, so come out and win some medals! Events are for all ages and include ski and snowboard races, a sled pull and a mini terrain park event. Participates can sign up on the day of the event. The schedule of events will be posted online.

Glowstick Parade and Carnival Feb. 20, 2016

A kids’ version of the Torchlight Parade with glowsticks for children 10 or younger who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on our Snowbird run. Participants should plan to come early to secure a spot in the parade, and get glowsticks by playing our free carnival games. Music and snacks will be provided in the bar area prior to the parade. Sign-ups and the carnival start at 4:30 p.m. with the parade starting at 6:30 p.m.

Leap Day - Feb. 29, 2016This year is a leap year! To celebrate Tahoe

Donner Downhill Ski Area is offering free lift tickets. You shouldn’t have to work or go to

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Ski Season is in full swing! If you haven’t already, it’s time to come and check out Tahoe Donner Cross Country’s spectacular new home in the Alder Creek Adventure Center, and it’s definitely high time to get out on the trails!

SPECIAL OFFERS

Season passes still on saleAt $249, a season pass is still the best deal if

you plan on skiing or snowshoeing 10 or more times this winter, and it also gets you dis-counts on food and retail.

Season PassholdersPlease scan your season pass before you ski

so we can get an accurate count of user days at our amenity. And remember, you can ski before work on any non-storm day from 7 a.m. Check the grooming report on our website if you are unsure if it’s a storm day.

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Want to introduce your friends or family?

Did you know that we offer a one-hour fam-ily private lesson for just $100? You can learn together with your own instructor any day of the week (equipment and trail passes not included).

UPCOMING EVENTS AND CLINICS

Tahoe Donner Challenge Feb. 21, 2016

Sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski, this is a challenge, tour and fun race to checkpoints at Drifter Hut, Hawks Peak, and at The Cook-house. You choose your route and decide if you want to race or tour! Lunch and a raffle for some great prizes are included in the entry. 10 a.m. start.

Introduction to Biathlon ClinicsBiathlon combines skiing and rifle marks-

manship. After range instruction and practice with our new laser biathlon rifles, you will ski or snowshoe a short loop and try to hit the targets with an elevated heart rate, just like at the Olympics.

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COST: $32 (TRAIL PASS AND SKI OR SNOWSHOE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE CLINIC).

Preregistration required to hold your place in the clinic. Visit ShopTD or call 530-587-9400 to sign up. Trail pass and rental equip-ment fees to be paid on day of clinic.

OTHER EVENTS Stay tuned on our website event’s page and

bulletin boards at the Alder Creek Adventure Center for other fun and educational clinics and events coming in February.

LIVE MUSICAfter a day on the trails, you can now enjoy

live music! Starting Feb. 6, grab your friends and family and head over to Alder Creek Adventure Center every Saturday night for live music from 5 - 8 p.m. Come and enjoy a different musician every week! The lineup for February is as follows:

• Feb. 6 - Ann Marie Sheridan

• Feb. 13 - Green Weather

• Feb. 20 - Tuck Wilson

• Feb. 27 - Thom Ravey & Johnny Bias

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If you have recently purchased a home in Tahoe Donner, please plan on joining us Feb. 13 in the Gathering Room at Northwoods Clubhouse for a New Member Meet and Greet party from 5 – 7 p.m.

Information will be available on all Tahoe Donner amenities and happenings. New members will have the opportunity to meet board members and mingle with other new members. The evening includes hosted appe-tizers and a glass of wine or a beer, along with


a raffle for the chance to win great prizes! This has proven to be a great opportunity for new members to meet with their new community.

We hope all of our newer members will join us! Please RSVP to Member Services by Feb. 10 if you are planning to attend. Member Services can be reached at 530-587-9400, then select option 0.

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Friday Family Movie NightBring a favorite pillow and blanket to North-

woods Clubhouse, kick the feet up, and enjoy both classic and new movies. Movie nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and the films are rated G and PG. Please call the Member Services at 530-587-9400 to find out what’s playing.

Thursday Trivia NightNight Trivia takes place every Thursday

night inside Pizza on the Hill from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Get ready to test your brain smarts for a chance to win prizes! This weekly event is free! Event will be cancelled if insufficient participation by 7:15 p.m. Note: There will be no Trivia Night on Feb. 18.

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Improve Your Golf GameDid you know the Winter Golf Academy

offers more than virtual golf? Our private les-son packages include teaching, coaching, and video analysis in a controlled environment. Included in every lesson is a full breakdown of your golf swing using custom digital software, plus captured data and video is electronically downloaded for every student, so you can watch your lesson with feedback over and over again to see what areas need improvement. This is great for beginners and those looking to improve their form and handicap.

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PACKAGE OF THREE (3) 30 MINUTE SESSIONS: $140

PACKAGE OF THREE (3) 60 MINUTE SESSIONS: $245

A 10 percent discount will be given to any Tahoe Donner member.

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Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski ClubSince our last newsletter in December, the

club has been very active with several fun events. Our ski season kickoff party held at the new Emigrant Trail Museum was a great suc-cess. One of our board members put on a ter-rific picture show of the various club activities as background to 75 members who enjoyed wine and appetizers.

Early December saw the club taking over The Lodge Restaurant & Pub for our annual Christmas dinner party. One member played the piano accompanied by many club members singing Christmas carols with snow falling outside. It was a night to remember.

Ten days later, we held our first event at the new Alder Creek Adventure Center by show-ing the new Warren Miller ski movie, Chasing Shadows. Almost 120 members and guests attended. Popcorn was provided also!

The club is into the swing of two ski days per week at either Northstar, Alpine, Squaw, Sugarbowl and Homewood. On top of this, we

just concluded three days of ski clinics for club members, held at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and ran by our local instructors. It is a great way to improve one’s skills early in the season. They are very popular with close to 60 members attending.

Looking ahead, the club has some fun races to look forward to as well as an overnight trip to Heavenly and Kirkwood. All we need is some fresh snow from time to time.

Please visit our website at www.tdski.com for further details for all the ski dates and upcoming club events and activities.

TD 4 Wheelers Club The Tahoe Donner 4 Wheelers had a fan-

tastic 2015. It's a group of fun people who love to have fun in the backcountry and challenge their trail driving skills. Here is a summary of our 2015 activities:

• Completed 19 trail runs

The 4 Wheelers show all the wonderful presents they donated to Truckee children this year at their Christmas party.

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• Covered over 250 miles of unpaved rocky terrain

• Drove to the top of five peaks• Cut nine fallen trees• Drove over 17,700,000 rocks (approxi-

mately)• Provided transportation to disabled chil-

dren from Camp Nejedly • Participated in the "US Forest Service

Adopt-A-Trail Program" - Adopted the Miller Lake Campground and the Pole Creek Trail. The forest service said it has never seen such great volunteer participa-tion

• Held the first ever Sierra 4x4 Trails & Ales shine and show at Tahoe Donner

To see photo highlights of our year, look us up on Facebook at TD4Wheelers, and give us a like while you're there.

The club also had its Christmas party in

December. All of the members who came to the party contributed toys for the children of the Truckee Community, donating more than 30 toys in all. We held our party at the Northwoods Clubhouse and enjoyed home-made goodies made by the members and great food from Pizza on the Hill. Thank you, club members for your participation at the party and for a great year on the backroads.

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 driv-ing the backroads. This is a wonderful group of very nice people who will welcome you and will help 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.

Tahoe Donner 9-Holers Women’s Golf Club

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that you are enjoying all your winter activities. We would like to send you an early reminder that the 2016 golf season is really not far off. If you are considering golf as one of your warmer season activities, the TD 9-Holers Women’s Golf Club invites you to look at our program. You do not have to be a Tahoe Donner resident or property owner to join our club; however, space is limited in this category. You do not need a handicap but we do encourage a basic knowledge of the game as well as game etiquette and rules. We are a friendly group of women that love golf and social activities alike. You may obtain an appli-cation on the Tahoe Donner website at tahoe-

donner.com/golf/clubs/ or at the Tahoe Don-ner Northwoods Clubhouse Member Services office. Contact 9-Holers President Marianne Bowers with questions at [email protected] or by phone at 530-550-9079.

Tahoe Donner Quilt ClubThe Tahoe Donner Quilt Club meets the

first and third Wednesdays of each month. We hold our meetings at the Northwoods Clubhouse in the conference room from 1 - 3 p.m. during the winter until May. Our ongoing projects are baby blankets for the Truckee Healthy Babies program and placemats for Meals on Wheels. The TD Quilt Club meets to learn new techniques, to share our com-pleted projects, to get help with new ones if needed, and to enjoy great fellowship. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Linda Brush at [email protected] or Marilyn Dundas at [email protected] for more details.

Tahoe Donner Equestrian ClubThe Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club sends

heartfelt thanks to the Equestrian Center staff for their expertise and for all the good times on the summer trails.

Happy Valentines Day!

Equestrian Center staff members pictured above, left to right: Andrea Palmer, Jess Davis, and Krystal-Rae Mecham.


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

Dinner Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. daily

We have several events and specials in store

for you this February. Get ready for:

Big Game Party- Feb 7Instead of organizing your own Big Game

party, party with us! The Pub will open for drinks starting at 3 p.m. with happy hour drink specials. At 4 p.m., the Pub menu will be avail-able with happy hour pricing offered through-out the entire game! As a football special, patrons can enjoy half off Kobe beef sliders and

our Reuben sandwich. For those with a hearty appetite for football and food, the regular din-ner menu will be available starting at 5 p.m.

Mardi Gras Party - Feb. 9Celebrate Marti Gras with us! From 6 - 9

p.m., enjoy live music, New Orleans Cajun Spe-cials, $4 Hurricanes and beads, beads, beads! Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous Mardi Gras outfit! Bonus: Take advantage of No Corkage Tuesday, too.

Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14Share the love this Valentine’s Day by enjoy-

ing dinner at The Lodge and try Valentine’s Day specials by Chef Lew. Reservations fill up quickly for Valentine’s Day—don’t delay. Call us today to secure your table.

WildER Wednesdays*Every Wednesday Happy Hour is wildly

available all night in the entire restaurant. Enjoy 25 percent off small plates, plus soups and salads. Not valid Feb. 17.

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

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays. Not valid Feb. 16.

Happy Hour*Happy Hour is offered every Sunday -

Thursday in The Lodge Pub from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Not valid Feb. 14 – 20.

*All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods unless otherwise noted and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

Pizza on the Hill11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669

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Open for lunch!During President’s week, Feb. 11 – 21, Pizza

on the Hill will be open every day for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Regular evening hours of 5 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday – Monday will resume on Feb. 22.

Big Game Party – Feb. 7Pizza on the Hill is throwing a Big Game

party from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. Watch the game on our 120-inch HD projection screen, or on our

three additional large televisions. Happy Hour will be available throughout the game and we’ll also be offering a free football pool with prizes for anyone who would like to partici-pate. Note: winner must be present to win and must be on game board by beginning of game.

Thursday Night Trivia Trivia lovers—this is your chance to win big!

Don’t miss our Trivia Night at Pizza on the Hill. Note: Trivia Night is cancelled on Feb. 18. See page 12 for details.

Friday Family Movie NightHow does a free night of fun sound? Enjoy a

movie on our big screen. See page 12 for info.

Happy Hour*You’ll feel extra happy with this offer. Grab

$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; excludes Feb.12 - 20.

$10 Pizza Sundays*Sundays are a little more exciting at Pizza

on the Hill. How does cheese or pepperoni pizza for just $10 sound? Offered every Sun-day! Limit six pizzas per group; take it to-go or dine-in. Not valid Feb. 14.

Snowflake Happy Hour*Pray for snow! Anytime it’s snowing, it’s

happy hour too, excluding Feb. 12 – 20.

*All offers are subject to change and are not valid with any other promotion or coupon. All offers exclude holiday periods.

Alder Creek Cafe15275 Alder Crk. Rd.530-587-9484tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe

Hours: – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

If you haven’t visited the new Alder Creek Café at Alder Creek Adventure Center yet, you are missing out. Get ready for the following happenings this month:

Catch the Big Game after skiing! On Feb. 7, watch the big game on one of many

TVs as well as our big movie screen in the Alder Creek Adventure Center while enjoying Happy Hour drink and wings specials.

Après Ski The bar is open every night for President’s

week from Feb. 11 – 21. See hours at right.

Live Music every Saturday NightStarting Feb. 6, live music will take place

every Saturday night from 5 – 8 p.m. Come and enjoy a different musician every week! See page 12 for the lineup.

Alder Creek Après Happy HourThursday through Sunday nights, enjoy $4

house chardonnay and cabernet, $4 selected drafts and a $6 Chef’s special from 4 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour not valid Feb 12 – 20.

No Corkage Sunday Nights Round out your weekend on the right note.

Come in and enjoy some après tasting plates, while enjoying a bottle of wine from your cel-lar. Not valid Feb. 14.


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SUMMER FUN!

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

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

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

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

DAY CAMP, AQUATIC, AND EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM MEMBER REGISTRATION

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

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

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

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

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

DAY CAMP, AQUATIC PROGRAM GUEST REGISTRATION

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

2. During the checkout process, links will be

provided to waiver forms, which will need to be

completed and submitted to Tahoe Donner.

3. For all programs restricted by age, guests will

be required to provide an accurate birthdate for

the child. If the birthdate entered is found to be

inaccurate, the child will be removed from the

program and no refund will be issued.

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

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

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


SK I PATROL: NO LONGER A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY AT TAHOE DONNER

It’s a little hill with a big heart. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is known as “the best place to begin,” catering to families and those new to snowsports, but this year Downhill is also known for having a nearly all-female patrol team, which is a rarity for the area. Consisting of seven full-time and part-time woman patrol-lers, including Jessie LaPonzina, Wendy Antibus, Christine “Chris” Kelly, Katie O’Neil, Whitney Welker, Bailey Black and Sarah Taylor, the only men on the team are two on-call patrollers, Skyler Fitzgerald and Shawn O’Neil, vol-unteers and, of course, patrol dogs Duke and Tucker, all of whom help as needed.

Having a patrol team consist-ing of nearly all women is unique

to Tahoe Donner, as far as most ski resorts are concerned. “I have never worked on a pro-patrol with the majority being women!” exclaimed patroller Kelly. “Com-munication is great between women and I have found that so far there isn’t a ‘hierarchy’ among the women I work with at Tahoe Donner as opposed to other mountains.”

Like Kelly, others on the team revealed they too have never worked on a team where it was all women, or even nearly all women. “Most of my experience patrol-ling has been as one of the few women on a mostly male patrol,” said Antibus, patroller and owner of patrol dog Duke. O’Neil also had similar experiences, noting she “patrolled at Mount Shasta

previously, and the paid staff there had far more men than women.” LaPonzina, who is patrol dog Tucker's handler, agreed. “They’ve always been predomi-nantly male with just a handful of women.”

In a male-dominated industry, the patrol team at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is proud to be nearly all-female, knowing that being a woman doesn’t limit their skills and expertise in the least, especially when it comes to guest safety. “I don’t believe it makes a significant difference that we are mostly women,” said O’Neil. “We have strong skiing/snowboarding abilities, medical skills and expe-rience; that is what matters.”

Being properly trained with

a strong ski and medical back-ground is essential to the success of any patrol team, regardless of gender, but Antibus has noticed differences working primarily with men over women. “I think there are certain aspects of ski patrol that women approach dif-ferently than men,” she explained, noting that it can be a very physi-cally demanding job, particularly when handling the toboggan, which is used to transport injured guests down the hill. "When I learned to pull the toboggan, I was taught by guys, and while the fundamentals are the same, there are definitely some tricks to make things easier as a woman. A lot of female patrollers will go to spe-cific women’s toboggan clinics to learn new skills, so we are pretty

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lucky that our training basically is a women’s toboggan clinic.”

LaPonzina has observed clear variances working on a nearly all-woman patrol team as well, regarding toboggans. “Men and women run sleds differently so training for toboggans was a little easier,” she said. “For lifting and moving patients, as well as extrication, it’s nice that we’re all about the same height (except for Wendy, she’s the tall one!), it makes the job easier.”

In addition to handling tobog-gans at ease, the ladies also have extensive medical experience to treat injured skiers and snow-boarders when needed. “I really enjoy the medical side of it and it is great to be able to provide medical care and assistance to customers where they don’t have to worry about getting a bill, unlike working on the ambu-lance,” said O’Neil, who explained she is a paramedic and prior to joining Tahoe Donner, worked on an ambulance for four years. “I also grew up ski racing, and raced through college so I have strong skiing abilities as well,” she added. Likewise, Antibus also comes to Tahoe Donner as a registered nurse. “I have lots

of medical knowledge, and I’ve been fortunate to learn from some great people during my patrol career,” she said.

All seven ladies have extensive patrol and/or medical back-grounds that complement each other’s skills, some with even over ten years of patrol under their hats, and while they work exceptionally well together, they haven’t forgotten about their on-call male patrollers and male volunteers either. “I appreciate my male co-workers and respect that they are volunteering their time!” said Kelly. “Having male volunteer patrollers is very help-ful with the setting-up and heavy lifting that is required for daily mountain operations.” But Kelly notes just as thrilled as she is with her male colleagues, everyone in general at Tahoe Donner is will-ing to lend a helping hand. “Tahoe Donner is a small, family-friendly place to work and every depart-ment helps each other, making for a great work environment,” she explained.

Outside of patrolling on skis and snowboards where the team focuses on guest safety, spot-ting safety concerns and helping guests as needed, the woman

Patrol dog Tucker and handler Jessie LaPonzina prepare to run safety demonstrations.

Small but mighty: this little patrol building is equipped to help save lives.


patrol team also has two addi-tional important members, the dog patrollers. Should any skier ever become trapped and buried in the snow, the dogs, Duke and Tucker, are the fastest patrollers to respond. As Duke’s owner Anti-bus explained, “Both Duke and Tucker are trained in avalanche rescue. They are able to use their sense of smell to locate someone buried in the snow. Having the dogs on patrol allows us to be much more effective in respond-ing to a rescue situation. The dogs are also great ambassadors for ski patrol and snow safety.”

In addition to being advanced at locating buried skiers, the dogs are also friendly and outgo-ing, often being one of the first to greet skiers on the slopes. It ultimately makes the ski patrol as a whole more approachable as more skiers and snowboard-ers have reached out to ski patrol with questions since they joined

the team. As LaPonzina put it, “They’re a great conversation starter, which allows us to help educate our guests. They’re also such a morale booster. If you’re having a rough day they always cheer you up.”

This is Tucker’s second year on the patrol team at Tahoe Don-ner as lead avalanche rescue dog, after nine seasons at Homewood Mountain Resort and Duke’s first season, after six years of previ-ous avalanche rescue experience. The patrollers often use the dogs for safety demonstrations, such as Downhill’s annual Ski and Snowboarding Safety Weekend that takes place every January, which the kids love. “The dogs certainly love all the attention and being at Tahoe Donner as well!” said O’Neil. “They help us to build relations with the public and it is fun to have guests come up to meet the dogs on the hill.” Along with meeting the dogs—don’t be

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1: The patrollers gather together at the top of the mountain at Tahoe Don-ner Downhill Ski Area. It’s nothing but smiles on this team! From left to right: Sarah Taylor, Wendy Antibus, Jessie LaPonzina, Whitney Welker and Christine “Chris” Kelly. Not pictured are Katie O’Neil and Bailey Black

2: Patrol dog Duke and handler Wendy Antibus are an unstoppable duo on the slopes.

3: The ski patrol works hard, but Tucker demonstrates how they play hard too. Rolling in the snow is one of his favorite pastimes.

4 and 5: Patrol dogs Duke (left) and Tucker (right), take their jobs seriously as they keep their eyes on skiers.

afraid to say hi—depending on when you visit Downhill, you might be lucky enough to see the dogs in action performing regular training exercises, such as finding secretly hidden items that were buried in the snow to simulate finding skiers who may need rescue.

Overall, the patrol team at Tahoe Donner is one big happy family who loves the outdoors, helping guests and, of course, hitting the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. They’re privileged to be on a nearly all-woman team where they work hard, play hard, and above all, keep our guests as safe as possible. “I’m really proud to be a part of this patrol and honored to call these ladies my coworkers and friends,” said LaPonzina. “This is by far the happiest patrol I’ve been on. We

have a lot of hill set up every morning and tear down after sweep. It’s a lot of grunt work but the in between is a lot of fun. I think everyone here enjoys what they do and it shows. It makes for a very enjoyable work environ-ment.”

And with this enjoyable work environment, the ladies hope they’ve showed other women out there not fear male-dominated industries. “I hope seeing us out there will be inspiring to other women and young girls to follow their love of skiing and the out-doors,” said Antibus. As they look at young female outdoor enthu-siasts, they hope they are setting the right example—any woman can succeed in a male-dominated industry and not only succeed, but love their job, too.


“Kudos to allowing our season ski

passes to roll over to this season from

last, that was an unexpected, happy

pleasure!” Celeste Leon

“Amazing variety of outdoor adventures literally within walking distance from my front door.” Cory Mackie

“Solid food and beverage amenities that are not too over-priced and a fiscally responsible home-owners association to boot.” Cory Mackie

“You're the only ski resort truly committed to lift safety for kids. There are

safety bars on every chair, your chairlift operators remind people to put the bar

down, kids under seven are guaranteed to ride with an adult during lessons, and

there's even a demo chair at the base of Snowbird.” Lisa Purchard

“The food and service at The Lodge is con-sistently first rate, the trail system is diverse and approachable to all levels of outdoor enthusiasts in any season, the Tennis Center is one of the best I've seen and the Cross Country by winter/Equestrian by summer Center is one of the most unique amenities in the Truckee Tahoe Area. There's truly nothing else like Tahoe Donner for people who love to recreate in the mountains.” Greg Anderson

“Delightful rural urban interface in a wilderness setting replete with recre-ational amenities, all modern convenienc-es, and easy access to San Francisco.” Lee Shattuck

“Such a wonderful sense of com-

munity and family. Love all the amaz-

ing amenities and restaurants. Tahoe

Donner employees are the best!” Linda Doving

“I love that it is still family first focused and the target age is still on the youth. How can you go wrong with the fact that if the kids like it the parents will be back? Tahoe Don-ner is the best place for kids to take their parents.” Kenneth Souza

“I love the well maintained trail system and the fabulous new Alder Creek Adventure Cen-ter. Most of all, however, I love the clubs and the active senior population!” Robin Reese

“Besides the awe-some snowshoeing, one of my favorite things to do since moving up here full time last April, is spin class... second only to the indoor golf prac-tice facility!” Denise Rebar

“We love seeing the kids’ happy faces when riding in the summertime horse camps!” Craig Terrell

“The Equestrian Center boarding and its immediate access to the trailhead. It’s one of the main reasons I purchased a home here. Staff were terrific last year.”

LOVE IS IN THE A IR AT TAHOE DONNER TH IS FEBRUARY. WE ASKED. . . AND YOU TOLD US . . .

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT TAHOE DONNER


“The wonderful people and consis-tently great service at The Lodge restau-rant and bar, espe-cially Pawel, Nate and Mike.” Denny Powell

FEATURE

“The whole Trout Creek complex

is wonderful for our family, from three

years old to 70 years old!” Bob Allen

“My grandson, who is four, had the great experience

of skiing for the first time on Jan. 10 at Tahoe Donner, the

same place his dad learned to ski 25 years ago! We love liv-

ing in Tahoe Donner and our favorite food is the fish taco by

far! It is the best we have ever had!” Terri Schnieder

“The peacefulness of the area and all of the amenities.” James Matthews

“I love the snow in winter and the pristine trails. Those same trails become wildflower meadows in the summer— a great place to walk or ride my mountain bike.” John Smith

“I love that Tahoe Donner is located in a place where the natural beauty is cherished by many and I love that our family has made 12 years of amazing memories here with many more to follow.” Maria Boutell

“I love the Tennis Center with its top quality facility and activities. I also enjoy mountain bike riding and hiking on the trails in the 2000 acres.” Gary Forsberg

“I love Donner Lake and the great access we have. Doesn’t matter what time of year; beautiful, serene, crisp, snowy, refreshing, calm, a great place for kids, dogs and for us older folks. Friendly staff and fun rental toys are just icing on top!” Dana Davol-Muxen

“I love the

summertime!

Hiking, swim-

ming, bike riding,

horseback

riding, etc! It is my

absolute favorite

place to spend my

summer!” Christine Jefferson

“It is a magical wonderland year-round for us sports

enthusiasts. Every season is beautiful and there is so much

to do outdoors and we enjoy our little cabin as a getaway

from the Bay Area. I love the smell of the fresh air! The

people are nice, great restauraunts steps away, the best

amenities as a homeowner. Why would we go anywhere

else? We wouldn’t! WE LOVE TAHOE DONNER :)” Tracy Achelis

“I love everything about Tahoe Donner but I especially appreciate the gorgeous trails at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country area. Whether it’s enjoying the views as I ski up to Hawk’s Peak or taking in the beauty of the Euer Valley, I am continually inspired every time I ski in this special area. And now with the addition of the new Adventure Center, Tahoe Donner Cross Country is a world class experience!” Kathe Friel

“My family loves the nature trail, walking through so many different beautiful scenes of forest, creek, meadow. It is one of the best treasures of Tahoe Donner.” Dale Jenssen

“The association is well run and

well managed. It is forward thinking as

evidenced by the construction of the

Adventure Center as well as the future

plans for the Euer Valley.” David Staples

“Golf, golf, golf and everything else! the eighteenth hole is my favorite!” George Brandt


Forrest Huisman is in charge of all things new and improved at Tahoe Donner.

As director of capital projects, he plans, manages, and supervises the association’s infrastructure and recreation facility improve-ments in accordance with the strategic plan, general plan, and replacement reserve schedule. He coordinates not only with Tahoe Donner staff, committee mem-bers, and homeowners, but also with professional service provid-ers as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.

A native of the Pacific North-west, Huisman split his time between fertile Yakima orchards, vineyards, and acres of hops. Tak-ing advantage of the expansive biking and skiing opportunities among the foothills and volcanoes of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, he developed a love of the outdoors at an early age. It

was then that he also found an interest in architecture.

“I enjoyed drafting classes in high school, which led me to part time work at a local architecture office,” Huisman explained. “I soon realized that being a licensed architect was for me, as the field combines engineering with art, which captivated my atten-tion and ultimately became my strength,” he added.

With a background in resort planning and project architecture, Huisman has nearly 20 years of experience in management, mas-ter planning, and developing real estate in urban, rural, and resort communities alike.

“I am a firm believer in a strong team environment and clear communication, which ultimately leads to creative and sustainable development solutions,” Huisman said.

After receiving his master’s

degree in architecture from Mon-tana State University, Huisman worked on high-end residential projects and resort develop-ment throughout the Tahoe area. Implementing multi-ple resort expansions of varying scales and complexities, he takes pride in provid-ing maximum value to all involved stake-holders. In 2011, he began working at Tahoe Donner.

“2015 has been our most exciting year so far, where we worked on multiple construc-tion projects while also coordinat-ing planning efforts for future capital improve-ments,” Huisman

explained. While the team was completing the new Alder Creek Adventure Center, they were also actively installing snowmaking infrastructure at Tahoe Donner

FORREST HUISMAN

SENIOR TEAM

BY GRETCHEN SPROEHNLE

Left: One of Huisman's favorite pastimes is

mountain biking. Center: Huisman at the snow-

making ribbon-cutting ceremony in December.

Right: Huisman with son Zander, now 6.

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KAYAK AND SUP STORAGE LOTTERY BEGINS IN MARCH

Save the date! Lakeside storage lottery for the Beach Club Marina begins on March 21 at 9 a.m. and closes on March 28 at midnight. The cost is $150 per spot. If you receive a spot, you will be notified by the end of the day on March 30. The lottery for spots on the exit side begins on March 31 at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight on April 7.

The cost is $100 per spot. You will be notified by the end of the day April 9 if you receive a spot. We will be taking payment and accepting liability waivers from May 27 through June 15 at the beach club. After the Beach Club opens, you can come by or call 530-587-9460 to make arrangements. Ask for Ali or Tommy.

Downhill Ski Area, mounting solar panels at two amenities, overseeing a new cell tower at the top of Eagle Rock Chairlift, constructing tack sheds and fencing at the Equestrian Center, and coordinating the plan-ning efforts on a future five-year trails master plan, Equestrian Center relocation, and Trout Creek expansion studies.

There is no doubt these job duties are exciting. But ask Huisman about his latest mountain bike ride or his involvement with Truckee Trails and Bikeways, and that's when you'll see a new sparkle in his eye. The avid cyclist is a committee member for the non-profit group, which recently refined its vision statement and organized public outreach and communication leading to the successful passage of Measure R, which now funds 10 years of Truckee trails, bikeways, and maintenance.

Outside of work the former mountain bike racer and snowboard coach enjoys downhill skiing, snowboarding, skate skiing, and motor-cycling. He is a member of the California Association of Community Managers, as well as a member of the American Institute of Architects AIA, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is also a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America - Ameri-can Association Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI).Above all, what Huisman enjoys about his job at Tahoe Donner is bring-

ing visions to reality. “Celebrating the completion of many recent projects here at Tahoe

Donner, large and small, brings the greatest reward and satisfaction,” he said with a smile.

It’s 2016 and Tahoe Donner Association (TDA) is going green by cutting back on paper and

mailing expenses. Receive TDA statements and other documents faster via electronic mail (email)

and together, we’ll save trees in the process. Opting in for paperless communication is easy and

takes only a few minutes. Just visit tahoedonner.com/opt-in and enroll

today in paperless communication.

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OPT IN FOR PAPERLESS COMMUNICATION TODAY!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION: APPROVAL OF 2016 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FEES

The board of directors took action to adopt the 2016 Architectural Standards Fees at its January 22, 2016 meeting as presented in the 45-day member notification.

Changes to the fees are effective January 22. To view the 2016 fees please visit tahoedonner.com/architectural-standards/rules-and-forms/.


LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN PROJECT UPDATE

Tahoe Donner management and work-ing group continue to work with Dudek, the environmental consulting firm who was awarded contract to develop the association’s land management plan. The initial steps of the project included a massive data transfer of background facts and documents includ-ing the Strategic Plan, General Plan, Forest Health Management Plan, and Trails Master Plan; maps, Geographic Information System (GIS) data files, and existing technical studies. This helped in building the foundation of the

management plan as well as identified any additional information needs and provided the appropriate planning context.

In late fall, Dudek staff, specialists in hydrology and restoration and management, and Tahoe Donner management performed field evaluations reviewing known issues and challenges of the association properties, which ranges from waterfront to meadows to high alpine environments. They also evalu-ated areas which have not necessarily been reviewed as closely by other guiding plans like the Trails Master Plan or Forest Health Management Plan in order to fully understand the scope of the land management.

The working group and Dudek met in Sep-tember, October and November to review and draft elements of the plan including manage-ment zone map, priority development within the management zones, and goals and objec-tives.

The next step in the plan’s development process is to begin membership input through workshops. The initial membership workshop was held January 8 with a total of 20 members attending. Management provided a presenta-tion on the project which included a summary similar to that presented in the Tahoe Donner

News November article. Management then provided a project update after which, attend-ees collaborated in identifying zone priorities as guided by examples developed during the working group meetings. As discussed at the workshop, the plan structure is aligned by management zones which are currently drafted as:

WORKING GROUP MEMBERS INCLUDE:

• Dick Gander

• Michael Bledsoe

• Nan Carnal

• Lisa Wallace

• Board Members Jim Stang and Ron Wulff

• Management: Annie Rosenfeld, Forrest Huisman, Sean Connelly, and Bill Houdyschell

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PROPERTY STATS

Total TDA ownership 4,378 acres

Total including private lots, utilities

and roads 7,038

1,338 acres of common area

402 acres of TDA within town limits

2,638 acres of TDA

4,378

DRAFT MANAGEMENT ZONES • Residential – private parcels

• Residential-Wildland Interface – com-mon areas adjacent to developed areas - fuels treatment areas

• Amenities – common areas, greenbelts, golf course, developed amenity parcels

• Open area – open recreation space, pri-marily passive recreation (trails) – Euer Valley, Hawk’s Peak, Donner Ridge

• Greenbelt – common area interspersed with resident private parcels

• Marina – Donner Lake parcel

• Stream Corridor – stream or creek cor-ridors of South Prosser, Alder and Trout Creek

• Ancillary Facilities– maintenance yard, golf maintenance, forestry

A future member workshop is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12; 5-7 p.m. at The Lodge in the Alder Room. At this member workshop Dudek will be presenting the draft land manage-ment plan elements and management will lead member discussion.

Other member feedback opportunities include attending:

• Board of directors meeting January 22

• Board of directors meeting February 27

• Board of directors meeting March 18

We also welcome feedback through email or mail. You can send your comments to Annie Rosenfeld, Director of Facilities and Risk Management, [email protected] or 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Please visit tahoedonner.com/capital-projects to see past meeting presentations and other documents associated with the project.


Arts For The Schools provides weeklong residencies with critically acclaimed perform-ing artists for students and schools. Students in grades Pre-K to 12 participate in interactive performances, workshops, master classes and discussions by artists in music, dance, theater, media arts and performance art.

Arts For The Schools (artsfortheschools.org) is a bi-state 501(c)3 non-profit organiza-tion that fundamentally believes that access and exposure to the arts is essential for all. Arts For The Schools was founded in 1984 to address the decline in arts education, which was, and continues to be, one of the conse-quences of ongoing education budget cuts. For 31 years, Arts For The Schools has encour-aged students to create, perform, learn, lead, understand and discover. Arts For The Schools fills the gaps in visual and performing arts education for more than 10,000 children at

TAHOE DONNER G IV ING FUND SUPPORTS ARTS FOR THE SCHOOLS

“The gift from the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF) will help us serve 23 schools and over 11,000 children with our Performing Arts program in 2016 and beyond. We are so grateful to be a recipient of a grant just in time for us to purchase equipment and train staff for the bulk of our school shows this season.” Arts For The Schools Executive Director, Eve McEneaney.

K-12 schools, and provides access to perform-ing arts excellence for the public spanning our Truckee/North Tahoe region.

“We are so grateful to the homeowners of

Tahoe Donner for giving to our children’s

education and the arts. We will be able to

provide access to the arts for students dur-

ing school so we can reach all kids regard-

less of income, reach children with disabili-

ties and children that normally wouldn’t be

able to participate in the arts.” Eve McEneaney

“Our grant to Arts For The Schools will

positively impact tens of thousands of stu-

dents for years to come. This is the kind of

impact a contribution to the Tahoe Donner

Giving Fund can make.” Dick Gander, Co-Chair of the TDGF Operating and Grant Committee.

The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is char-tered by the Tahoe Donner board of directors. All contributions are voluntary tax deduct-ible gifts from Tahoe Donner members and friends. The TDGF is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the TDGF or to make a contribution, visit the web page at tahoe-donner.com/giving-fund/. Contact [email protected] with questions.

TAHOE DONNERGIVING FUND

Composer, cellist and trombonist Dana Leong interacts with a student during a recent field trip performance at the Truckee Community

Arts Center. Arts for the Schools regularly brings artistic performances like this to

Truckee and Tahoe schools.


HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee did not review any house plans during December 2015.

A new covenants drone rule will be considered for action by the board of directors. The board of directors is expected to take action to adopt the amendment, as they are presented here or with some modifi-cation, at its March meeting, currently scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2016. The board welcomes any input you may wish to offer regarding this process.

PROPOSED NEW RULE

Covenants Rule

The operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, on Tahoe

Donner Association common area and other association real property

– without the prior written authorization from Tahoe Donner Associa-

tion – is expressly prohibited. This prohibition on drone operations or use

extends to any drones launched or operated from association property, as

well as drones launched from private property.

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

45-DAY NOTICECOVENANTS DRONE RULE

BULLETINBOARD

A ski day for your group is a perfect team-building event. Imagine getting out of the workplace and being surrounded by the beautiful natural surroundings of the High Sierra, while improving the effective-ness of your group and pushing your own individual performance to new levels. Made up of 40 percent beginner runs and 60 per-cent intermediate runs, our hill is great for beginner skiers, families and groups who are looking for a ski area that is personal and easy to get to while being surrounded by many other amenities.

Complete corporate buyouts are available on Tuesdays this winter, as low as $75 per person. That’s right, the ski area belongs to your group for the day and the package includes tickets, lessons, rentals, BBQ and a race course. Group functions can take place on the outside deck, which has comfortable seating, picnic tables and fire pits, or inside our spacious lodge. We can create special events for your group, including a hilari-ous banana split extravaganza, where your

BOOK YOUR OWN PR IVATE S K I H I L L !

group creates an enormous 200-foot banana split!

Lodging opportunities with special dis-counts and transportation options are also available. For the group menu, bookings and more information, send an email to [email protected].

Tahoe Donner is the destination location

in Truckee where traditions begin. With our many activities, events and amenities, we cater to groups. Give us a call at 530-582-9643 today to discuss options for your organization!

Please note: during buyouts, the ski area will remain open to season passholders.



ALASKARick and Marie Kearney Chinook salmon fishing in Cold Bay, in the Aleutian Islands for a spectacular beginning of the annual salmon run.

TURKS AND CAICOSBob and Bari O’Neill with daughter, Brianne Finnegan and her family, Michael and Natalie Finnegan, enjoying another beautiful sunset.

COSTA RICAMorgan McGraw, Ariana, Nathan and Julie Kendall at Playa Grande.

MINNESOTAMixed doubles silver medalists

Helen Phillips and partner Phil

Gaal enjoy some Minneapolis

siteseeing after their victory at

the National Senior Games.

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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.

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.

CZECH REPUBLICKen And Cathy MacHold in Prague, Czech Republic after enjoying a Viking river cruise.

UTAHBrian Gauny and Denise Rebar at Arches National Park. While they have travelled all over the world, they found some of the most spectacular scenery right here in our own backyard in Utah.

BRITISH ISLESRob Ulaner and his wife on a cruise to Ireland, Scotland, England, France.for their 30th wedding anniversary. It was a magical time !!

THAILANDBruce and Laura Hotchkiss celebrat-

ing 25th wedding anniversary relax-

ing on Koh Samui Island.

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