Tahoe Donner

2013 Tahoe Donner Board of Directors Election

As a member of Tahoe Donner, you will soon be receiving election materials for this year’s board of directors election. Two three-year terms are being filled, with three property owners running for the positions:

• candidate statement for Courtney Murrell (pdf)
• candidate statement for Kenneth Knutsen (pdf)
• candidate statement for Jim Stang (pdf)

The purpose of the candidate statements is to give voting members some insight into the perspectives of the individual candidates. (Note: Statements are posted exactly as received. No review for accuracy nor editing of content in any way is performed by the association, and the association is not liable for their content.)

In addition, there will be an opportunity on Saturday, June 8, at Northwoods Clubhouse from 7 – 9 p.m. to listen to each candidate as they present their views and positions for the future of Tahoe Donner.

When you receive the election materials, please read them carefully. Our director election materials require specific and detailed procedures. If the steps are not followed exactly, according to California law, the ballot is disqualified. If you find something in the election materials to be confusing, or you have questions, please let us know—we’re here to help. Bonnie Watkins at (530) 587-9431 or bwatkins@tahoedonner.com is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Bear Awareness

Spring is here, which means bears have risen from their deep winter slumber and are out on the prowl in search for food. Be prepared and bear aware. Take precautions to protect your home from bear intrusions by following a few important tips:

• Never put trash and recycling out at the curb prior to collection day.
• If the property uses a shared dumpster for trash and recycling, or if the property is commercial, make sure to close, latch and lock the dumpster lid. Never leave dumpster lids open and unsecured.
• Periodically disinfect trash containers to remove odors.
• Always remove the key from a bear enclosure after making sure the enclosure is properly secured.
• Keep barbecue grills clean.
• Do not store pet food outside.
• Bears are very attracted to bird-feeders. Hang feeders at least 10 feet from the ground and four feet from anything an animal can climb.
• Raccoons, skunks, bears, and other animals may look for denning places under your house. To prevent this, close off crawl spaces beneath decks and screen culverts.
• Keep doors and windows locked when you are away from the property.
• Do not store any food items or discarded food containers in vehicles. Bears can climb in and will cause damage, and may come back looking for more.

The “Bear” Facts

The current Tahoe Donner Association rules regarding garbage can enclosures are listed below:

• Trash may be put out overnight only if placed in an Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approved animal-resistant Garbage Can Enclosure (GCE).
• All new home construction requires installation of an ASC approved animal-resistant GCE.
• When an old wooden GCE is destroyed, it is required that it be replaced with an ASC-approved animal resistant GCE. A property owner may also request an exemption from the animal resistant GCE requirement, but the old wooden GCE (including all posts, concrete piers, etc.) must be removed entirely.
• Any property owner can request an exemption to the animal resistant GCE requirement as long as that property does not contribute to the trash problem. To receive an exemption, a property owner must commit to manage trash in a manner that avoids contact with animals and acknowledge that the exemption will be revoked for failure to uphold this commitment.

Contact the Architectural Standards Office for more information or questions regarding the Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner Association rules regarding Garbage Can Enclosures.

Architectural Standards Office
Phone: 530-587-9406
Email: compliance@tahoedonner.com

Driving Range Open 7 Days a Week Starting May 3

Dust off the golf clubs, golf season is here! The driving range is now open as of Friday, May 3. Come get some preseason training in before golf season is in full swing.

The golf course is scheduled to open May 24* with a preview weekend on May 17, 18 and 19 (noon shotgun start for the preview weekend). Until the golf course is open, the driving range will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

See our golf pages for regular driving range hours once the golf course is open, or call the pro shop at 530-587-9443.

*Opening date is conditions and weather permitting.

We want your feedback!

Please take a moment to fill out a survey regarding our winter operations. By doing so, you’ll help the association to make informed decisions about future operations.

The brief survey asks specific questions about your experiences at our winter operations including the Downhill Ski Area, Cross Country Ski Center, Snowplay, Trout Creek Recreation Center and the food and beverage operations. While it will only take about 10 minutes to complete, your answers will be very helpful in future operational and capital investment decisions.

Members who have not shared their email address with the association will receive a hard copy of the survey in the mail.

Survey will only be open until May 30, 2013. Click here to go to the survey now. We thank you in advance for your time!

Would you like to have your photo published?

We’re presenting a new photo contest for Tahoe Donner members! Grab your camera or go through your photo archives and select your best images that fit the following categories. We’ll select our favorites; winners in each of the three categories will be published in the October issue of the Tahoe Donner News and will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Lodge Restaurant & Pub.

Deadline: Sunday, September 8, 2013

Who may enter: Contest is open to all Tahoe Donner members of any age.

Categories: All photos must be taken at Tahoe Donner.

• Action: Did you enjoy a particularly beautiful morning skiing at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area or Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center? How about an exhilarating mountain bike ride into Euer Valley? Send us your favorites.
• Nature: Did you see some cool cloud formations over the golf course? Beautiful snow drifts while snowshoeing? A glorious sunrise? Gather your nature shots and send them in.
• People: Do you have a favorite photo from your family at Light Up the Night? Or fun in the sun with the kids at Waterpalooza? We’d love to see them!

Guidelines:

Entrants must submit photo(s) that fit in one of the three categories. Photo must be in digital format; high resolution JPG file required. Limit five entries per person. Important: Entrants must be prepared to sign a release form for any persons appearing in photos and also to give Tahoe Donner Association usage rights to submitted images.

How to enter:
Simply email your digital photo submission to comdep@tahoedonner.com. In your email, include the name of the photographer, category, date the photo was taken (approximate date OK), and a short sentence or two about the photo. If your photo is one of our top selections, we will contact you for additional information. Winners will be announced in the October edition of Tahoe Donner News.