Tahoe Donner

Check your summer calendars and register early!

Summer is right around the corner! That also means now is the time to start thinking about summer camp, swim lessons and other summer activities for you and your family.

Due to the many requests last summer, we answered the call by beginning registration for Tahoe Donner Summer programs in March this year. Follow the links below to get summer 2013 program info and links to the registration website.

Day Camps – Registration Open NOW

Our diverse camp programs for ages 3 to 14 are packed full of learning and exploration. We believe in challenging your kids through new and diverse outdoor experiences. Our programs focus on outdoor education and environmental awareness. Day campers will participate in various activities such as river rafting, rock climbing, beach outings, hiking and exploring the Tahoe National Forest. Our staff aims to give each child a great mountain experience while providing a fun and safe learning environment. For information on 2013 Day Camps, including dates and rates, see Day Camp program information or our registration information page.

Aquatics Programs – Registration Open NOW

We offer a variety of programs from youth and adult swim lessons to lifeguard training and certification. Come join us for some fun in the sun! For information on 2013 Aquatics programs, including dates and rates, see Aquatic program information or our registration information page. 

Equestrian Programs – Registration Open NOW

Come explore the Sierra Nevada mountains by horseback. Join us for our Horsemanship Day Camps, back this summer by popular demand. For information on 2013 Equestrian Camps, including dates and rates, see the Equestrian page.

Recreation Programs – Registration Open NOW
Tahoe Donner members can register for other summer recreation programs not listed above starting May 1, and guests can register May 15. See our ShopTD page for a list of offerings.

Children must be members in order to register on these days. Members are entitled to early registration dates, so if you are planning to register your child for any of these programs, please make sure your information is current at the Member Services office. All you need to do is make a quick call to the Member Services office at (530) 587-9400 to make sure your child is listed as a current member. We suggest you check the status of your children before the registration date so any issues can be resolved in advance of the registration date.

Check your mailbox for the 2013 Summer Fun Guide, which was mailed April 30, 2013.

Questions?

Call Lisa Hussar, Recreation Manager, at (530) 587-9438 or the Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437. For Equestrian questions, call Holly Cain at (530) 587-9470. If you would like assistance with the registration process or your online profile, contact Member Services at (530) 587-9400.

Check your summer calendars and register early!

Summer will be here before we know it! That also means now is the time to start thinking about summer camp, swim lessons and other summer activities for you and your family. We opened up summer program registration in early March. This is two months earlier than in the past.

That’s right, due to the many requests last summer, we answered the call by beginning registration for Tahoe Donner Summer programs in March this year. The registration schedule – with dates and times – is below. Follow the links to get summer 2013 program info and links to the registration website.

Day Camps – Registration Open NOW

Our diverse camp programs for ages 3 to 14 are packed full of learning and exploration. We believe in challenging your kids through new and diverse outdoor experiences. Our programs focus on outdoor education and environmental awareness. Day campers will participate in various activities such as river rafting, rock climbing, beach outings, hiking and exploring the Tahoe National Forest. Our staff aims to give each child a great mountain experience while providing a fun and safe learning environment. For information on 2013 Day Camps, including dates and rates, see Day Camp program information or our registration information page.

Monday, March 4, 8 a.m. – Day Camp Registration opened for Tahoe Donner members
Monday, March 18, 8 a.m. – Day Camp Registration opened for guests and public

Aquatics Programs – Registration Open NOW

We offer a variety of programs from youth and adult swim lessons to lifeguard training and certification. Come join us for some fun in the sun! For information on 2013 Aquatics programs, including dates and rates, see Aquatic program information or our registration information page. 

Monday, March 11, 8 a.m. – Aquatics Program Registration opened for Tahoe Donner members
Monday, March 25, 8 a.m. – Aquatics Registration opens for guests and public

Equestrian Programs – Registration Open NOW

Come explore the Sierra Nevada mountains by horseback. Join us for our Horsemanship Day Camps, back this summer by popular demand. For information on 2013 Equestrian Camps, including dates and rates, see the Equestrian page. Links to purchase Horsemanship Day Camps will be activated on the following dates:

Thursday, March 14, 8 a.m. – Horsemanship Day Camp Registration opened for Tahoe Donner members
Thursday, March 28, 8 a.m. – Horsemanship Day Camp Registration opens for guests and public

Children must be members in order to register on these days. Members are entitled to early registration dates, so if you are planning to register your child for any of these programs, please make sure your information is current at the Member Services office. All you need to do is make a quick call to the Member Services office at (530) 587-9400 to make sure your child is listed as a current member. We suggest you check the status of your children before the registration date so any issues can be resolved in advance of the registration date.

Be on the lookout for the 2013 Summer Fun Guide, coming soon.

Questions?

Call Lisa Hussar, Recreation Manager, at (530) 587-9438 or the Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437. For Equestrian questions, call Holly Cain at (530) 587-9470. If you would like assistance with the registration process or your online profile, contact Member Services at (530) 587-9400.

HOMEOWNER PROPERTY INSPECTION PROGRAM

View the FAQ sheet for the homeowner inspection program.

Tahoe Donner Association (TDA) was established in 1971 with the construction of private homes and multiple family units beginning in the spring of that year. Forty-two years later, TDA consists of 5,791 single family homes, 114 multiple family units, 567 undeveloped lots and 7,000 acres of land. As the association ages, maintaining the high quality of our community includes communicating and working with homeowners to address appearance issues.

Currently the Architectural Standards Office (ASO) performs compliance activities through positive engagement patrols. The compliance inspector covers all 68 miles of road in Tahoe Donner on a monthly basis and identifies, on average, 75 percent of all new compliance-related violations. The other 25 percent of compliance-related violations are generated by neighbor complaints. While staff does look for obvious violations when conducting street inspections, management has not had a systematic initiative to gain access to homeowner property for inspections as allowed by the Homeowner Defensible Space Program. Recognizing the fact that the association facilities and homeowner properties are aging, goals and objectives were identified in the Strategic Plan 2010-2015 to begin addressing both.

As a part of Strategic Plan Goal 4, work began this last year in developing a proposal to bring to the board of directors which would call for inspections of existing homeowner properties over a regular schedule as well as inspections of homeowner properties as they change hands in ownership or in the family. The board of directors discussed the plan at board meetings from July 2012 through September 2012; membership comments and feedback were considered during this period. At the September 2012 board meeting the board of directors approved moving forward with the program. The focus will be on providing education to homeowners on the association’s program while identifying properties whose exteriors may be in need of improvement to keep with association standards. Emphasis will be placed on compliance, not on punitive measures.

STRATEGIC GOAL PLAN 4: Establish an engaging approach to maintaining association community, architectural, convents, and communications standards.

Homeowner Property Inspection Program

Goal
Preserve the appearance of Tahoe Donner homes so as to maintain home values in an aging community.

Inspection Details
There are two parts to the program:

Part 1: The program will be implemented on a unit-by-unit basis beginning with Unit 7. Approximately 250 homes in that unit are scheduled for exterior inspections of the view from the street. This is not new to existing operations, rather a codification of existing practices and a systematic approach to view the entire association beyond member complaints.

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

Inspections will focus on the following elements:

1. Does structure have any damage?
a. Is structure in need of staining or painting?

2. Quality of roof
a. Any maintenance needed; missing shingles?
b. Does metal roof need repainting?
c. Chimney cap or flashing need maintenance?

3. Garbage Can Enclosure (GCE) or Animal Resistant Garbage Can Enclosure (ARGCE)
a. Is there an ARGCE or a wooden enclosure?
b. Maintenance issues?
c. Does structure need painting or staining?

4. Is exterior lighting compliant?
a. Are any fixtures broken or in disrepair?
b. Are flood lamps aimed downward?

5. Are all visible deck or stair brackets painted?

6. Check for any illegal structures (additions, fencing, sheds, etc).

7. Does gas meter have adequate protection from potential snow load?  If meter already has a shed for protection, is it painted to blend in with the house?

Implementation and Inspections:
Homeowners will receive a 10-day notice that their property has been scheduled for an exterior inspection. The Tahoe Donner compliance inspector will conduct inspections beginning in February 2013. Notification of inspection results will be mailed via certified mail (return receipt requested). If your home passes the initial inspection, you will be notified by postcard and no further action will be required. If your initial inspection indicates that action is needed, we will work with you to define a reasonable timeline for compliance.

Program Compliance
Enforcement of the program will be supported by existing Architectural Standards and Covenants Rules and Regulations.

Program Administration
Program administration will be assigned to the ASO along with the Architectural Standards and Covenants Committees, and is scheduled for launch in February of 2013.

Call the ASO office at (530) 587-9406 or email Tahoe Donner’s compliance inspector, Roy Richner, at rrichner@tahoedonner.com with questions or to obtain more information.

A copy of Tahoe Donner’s Covenants Rules and Regulations can be downloaded online.