Are you Firewise? Check out these events sponsored by Living With Fire Tahoe. Both have been added to the DPA Events Calendar.
https://www.dollarpoint.org/events/category/meetings/firewise-committee/list
See each posted event link for details on how to register.
https://www.dollarpoint.org/event/living-with-fire-virtual-series-home-hardening-qa
Dear Members,
Your Election Packet was mailed to you last week and included the McClintock Financial Statement. In the meantime, please review the enclosed documents as there are items that require your attention.
Please note, there is a 2021 Proxy Ballot enclosed. The Board recommends you complete and sign Proxy A and vote for its recommended slate of 3 candidates on the back. Candidates are Pamela Galy and Scott Rodda, incumbents, and James Donahue, an attorney who has the background and experience to speak to the many legal issues that can arise in a non-profit such as ours and who can act as a liaison for the association on matters where outside counsel has been retained. The three candidate statements are enclosed herein.
Please also note, we are serving a nice dinner following the meeting, catered by Fox and Hound, a Tahoe restaurant since 1991. We hope you will enjoy this delicious meal. Reservations are required. Your packet contains a 2021 Buffet Form which must be returned by July 26th but the caterer would very much appreciate it if you return the reservation form at your earliest convenience.
Thanks to all! We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Sincerely,
The Dollar Point Association Board of Directors
Fire season is here! Have you created a defensible space around your DPA home? Looking to clear out that manzanita, old dead wood, needles and pine cones? Perhaps the job looks too big for the family. Several DPA members have hand success getting help from local contractors. If you need help with defensible space cleanup, check out the following list: Defensible Space – Contractors for Clean-Up
Be prepared for wildfire events. See the DPA Fire Awareness page (https://www.dollarpoint.org/news-events/fire-awareness) for info on the following topics:
We’re excited to announce that the Dollar Point Pool will be opening on Monday, May 24, 2021! From May 24th-28th, the pool will be open 9am-5pm, lap swim reservations only with a capacity limit of 14 people. Reservations can be made up to 48 hours in advance, starting on May 22nd, by emailing info@dollarpoint.org or by using the pool reservation form on the website. Your reservation is considered confirmed ONCE YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL – NOT WHEN YOU SEND THE EMAIL. Each reservation has a 10 minute grace period before the reservation is considered canceled. A valid Dollar Point ID must be shown to enter the pool.
Beginning on Saturday, May 29, 2021, the pool hours will change to 7am-7pm with a capacity limit of 63 people until June 15th (California’s opening date). From 7am-11am the pool will be available for lap swim reservations. 11am-5pm the pool will open up for free swim with one lane kept in for walk-in lap swimmers. 5pm-7pm two lanes will be available for lap swim reservations while the rest of the pool remains free swim.
Please note that capacity limits or other pool rules may change to comply with California’s guidelines.
A reminder before Memorial weekend that one person in a group will need a valid Dollar Point ID card in order to enter the facilities. Members and family members described in the rules and listed by the member on the family listing may obtain an ID card. If you appear without your Dollar Point ID card, entry will not be permitted. Dollar Point ID cards issued in previous years are still valid, you will not need to replace them.
Any individual who plans on using the facilities by themselves will need their own ID card. There is no need for a family member to have an ID card if they will not be using the facilities. ID cards are created in the office at the pool, every person who wants a card made will need to bring valid proof of identity.
If you need an ID card or need to update your family member listing, please call the office 530-583-4487 or email info@dollarpoint.org
A basketball hoop has been placed on the upper tennis courts on court 3. Basketballs are available to use at the office or members may bring their own ball. The hoop will be available for 1-hour max reservations, members can call or stop by the office to make reservations.
Dollar Point has its very own air quality detector through PurpleAir, it was installed at the Dollar Point pool house on May 4th.
This Saturday, May 1, 2021, the beach rack will open for storage for all members with the appropriate sticker. Paddleboards and kayaks may be stored on the beach rack (until November 1, 2021) with the spot assigned on the sticker. Daily audits will be run by staff to ensure that members are on the appropriate spot and that no one is poaching spots. If you do not plan on using your paddleboard or kayak spot, please let the office know as we have a very long waitlist!
Many thanks to our members who made donations to fund our Firewise projects in 2021. In the last 45 days we have received $1855. This is significant progress to close the gap.
If you missed the announcement in February, please consider making a donation today.
In 2020 the DPA Board made the dumpster days, hydrant painting and Firewise signage possible by allocating funding toward these projects to reduce fire risk in Dollar Point. For 2021 the DPA board has increased the Firewise funding allocation 70%. However, the amount will not meet the projected expenses for this year. The Board has asked that we request member donations and continue to apply for funding grants to help offset the increasing costs.
The Firewise committee is asking for donations to help fund 2021 Firewise projects that reduce wildfire risk to your home and DPA facilities. Please consider a $20, $50 or other amount to help keep Dollar Point fire safe.
See the Firewise Donation PDF for instructions on how to donate.
Many thanks from the Firewise Committee!
Stay Safe!
See the info below for the April 7th workshop. The session will also be recorded and posted.
Tahoe Living With Fire’s workshops are posted on YouTube. You will find the Home Retrofit Workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUwSiaORZ6KLkh7y194xbA/featured
Living With Fire’s Workshops (UNR Extension) are posted on their website. The Firewise Landscaping workshop will likely be posted here: https://www.livingwithfire.com/resources/living-with-fire-videos/
Stay Safe!
Firewise Landscaping Workshop for Homeowners – Learn about recommended plants to reduce the wildfire threat.
Contact: Jamie Roice-Gomes, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Jamier@unr.edu
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Residents are invited to join a free virtual workshop to learn about landscaping to reduce the wildfire threat.
Hosted by the Living With Fire and Tahoe Living With Fire programs, with support from University of Nevada Reno, Extension, the workshop will feature presenter, Wendy Hanson Mazet, a certified arborist and Extension plant diagnostician. She will provide tips on which plants are recommended around the home to reduce the threat of wildfire.
Date: April 7th I 6:00 -7:30 PST
Pre-Register: http://bit.ly/FirewiseLandscaping
“Spring is a great time to create and maintain defensible space around your home,” said Jamie Roice-Gomes, Living With Fire Program manager. “Defensible space is the area between a home and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire threat. If firefighters are unavailable to defend the home, defensible space can increase the chances of a home’s survivability. Wendy’s extensive background in horticulture and arboriculture can help with plant selection around one’s home.”
The workshop is part of an online workshop series: “Living With Fire Virtual Series”. The online series covers presentations about landscaping, wildfire preparedness, prescribed fire and more.
For questions about the workshop contact: LWF@unr.edu.
Lake Tahoe fire districts provide free defensible space inspections and curbside chipping services to Tahoe residents. To learn more about these services and defensible space in your region, visit https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-informed/find-your-fire-district/ .
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About the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) consists of representatives of Tahoe Basin fire agencies, CAL FIRE, Nevada Division of Forestry and related state agencies, University of California and Nevada Cooperative Extensions, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the USDA Forest Service, conservation districts from both states, the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. Our Mission is to protect lives, property and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire by implementing prioritized fuels reduction projects and engaging the public in becoming a Fire Adapted Community.
For more information, visit https://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/about/.