Board Election
Make a positive impact serving your association and help guide the direction and success of our mountain community. Two board positions will be filled in the 2026 election. Considering running for the board? Candidacy forms are available March 6 and due no later than April 17 at 12PM. The 2026 Board of Directors election is scheduled to conclude at the June 28, 2026 Annual Meeting of Members. See key election dates here.
QUOTES FROM CURRENT BOARD DIRECTORS
“The most rewarding part of being on the board has been the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive difference in our community. During my time on the board, we have completed capital improvements that had been stalled for decades, implemented long-overdue policy reforms, and made the most significant member-first changes to the amenity access system in more than 35 years. Seeing these efforts translate into real improvements in member experience and enjoyment has been especially rewarding.”
– Benjamin Levine, President
“I am most proud of participating on a well-functioning board, absent of individual grandstanding, which focuses exclusively on the betterment of the Association.”
– Jay Wertheim, Vice Treasurer
“The most rewarding aspect of serving on the board is knowing that I am making a positive impact in my community. Rather than simply observing or voicing concerns from the sidelines, board service allows me to actively participate in developing and advancing solutions. Through this role, I am able to make a direct and meaningful contribution to the community I care about.”
– Denise Gauny, Vice President
“A challenge of being a volunteer board director of such a diverse business operation with multiple meetings, committee obligations, and events to attend is that having flexibility of schedule midweek and on weekends is key to being a successful and engaged director. Prioritizing these time commitments among work, family, and Tahoe Donner volunteer obligations can be challenging, as these time commitments and expectations have grown during my 9-year board tenure.”
– Courtney Murrell, Secretary
“The most rewarding, most proud and best part of being on the board is seeing the decisions we make as a board come to reality and make an impact on Tahoe Donner… our enjoyment, our safety and the value of our homes. See smiles on the faces of my Tahoe Donner neighbors makes it all worth it.”
– Don Koenes, Treasurer
ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Tahoe Donner Board of Directors is a five-member group of unpaid volunteers elected by the membership to oversee the governance and strategic direction of the association. Their primary responsibility is to manage the financial and operational aspects of Tahoe Donner, in coordination with the association’s professional staff, in the best interests of its nearly 25,000 members.
WHAT SORTS OF ISSUE COME BEFORE THE BOARD?
- Long-term strategic planning and annually setting organizational goals, priorities and the annual budget.
- Determination of Annual Assessment dues and fee structures.
- Developing operational rules and enforcement policies.
- Evaluation of the need for capital projects spending and/or changes to existing programs/amenities.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF BOARD MEMBERS?
Board members are elected to a three-year term and are expected to attend regular monthly board meetings that usually last an entire day. Significant time is often required to review and research information to prepare for meetings. Additionally, there are special meetings, and each board member serves as a liaison to one or more of the committees serving the association, all of which meet regularly. Attendance via Zoom is available for most commitments.
Members of the board of directors have a fiduciary duty to the association, requiring them to act in the best interest of the association.
Because they are expected to set an example and promote the shared goal of maintaining and enhancing the reputation of Tahoe Donner as a valuable, vibrant and thriving community, board members are obligated to maintain a high standard of professionalism, civility and decorum.
HOW TO LEARN MORE
There are multiple ways to find out more information about being a Board member. One way to see the kind of activities the Board is involved in and to understand their role is to attend a Board meeting. All Board meetings are open to all members to attend either in person in Northwoods Clubhouse or on Zoom. The website (insert Board meeting website link) has a schedule of all upcoming Board meetings and information about how to register to attend by Zoom. In addition, this website has links to past Board meetings that contain video recordings.
A new event planned this year will be a Prospective Candidate Q&A Session held on Zoom on April 8 at 5:30PM. Two current board members will attend to provide an informal opportunity for members who may be interested in running for the board to ask questions about their experiences serving as a board member. More information about this session will be provided in upcoming Tahoe Donner communications.
Resolution 2022-1 is a reference guide for the board and members and contains information about the board’s duties and authority, board meetings and governance guidelines.
HOW TO RUN FOR THE BOARD
Beginning Friday, March 6, download Candidacy Forms as part of the Candidate Packet posted on this web page. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, APRIL 17 AT 12PM TO ELECTIONSCOMMITTEE@TAHOEDONNER.COM.