Saturday, November 8, 2008
9am - 5pm
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Judah Day Lodge

Over the past three years, the DSAA has convened two "Summit Summits" and conducted an area-wide survey of homeowners. The message that we have heard through these events has been a clear desire by the community to revitalize the economic and social infrastructure of Soda Springs and the Old Highway 40 corridor up to Donner Summit without sacrificing historic and other values that we share.

This revitalization is the subject of the Community Prosperity Summit. The day will include a full background report of past and current conditions in the area, as well as an overview of what is possible by looking at what has been accomplished in areas with similar challenges and opportunities. The afternoon will be devoted to the participants working together to determine preferences and priorities, and to create a plan for the area based on shared values and existing conditions.

It is vital to the success of any planning for all voices and views to be heard. Please plan to join us for this important event. There is no charge to participate, but you MUST sign up in by November 1 so that we can have an accurate count for meals. Please sign up using our online form, or email info@DonnerSummitAreaAssociation with your contact information (name, mailing address, Donner Summit Address, phone, email, Donner Summit Neighborhood or other affiliation). Each person attending must register individually, so we have an accurate count for meals and materials. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

The DSAA Board met on September 3 for the first Board meeting with our new 2008-2009 DSAA Board. The meeting was focused on the year ahead. We discussed upcoming projects, including the Community Charrette on Economic and Community Revitalization, to be held on Saturday, November 8 (please check back again for more details). We also talked about new sub-committees for the year, including a Parks and Trails committee. Please contact info@DonnerSummitAreaAssociation.org if you would like to participate. We would LOVE your involvement. See the attached meeting minutes for more details.

Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA), together with Sierra Club, Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), Sierra Watch, and Serene Lakes Property Owners Association (SLPOA), present a Free workshop on Climate Change in the Sierra.

Saturday, October 25, 2008
9:00am - 12:30pm
Cold Stream Room
Judah Lodge
Sugar Bowl

Agenda:

• Welcome / Introduction: Terry Watt, Planning Consultant
• Stakes: Sierra Nevada Alliance; Otis Wollan, PCWA
• CEQA: Susan Durbin, Deputy Attorney General
• Land Use Planning Implications: Matt Zinn; Jonathon Evans
• Q & A: Speaker Pannel

Anyone interested in learning more about Climate Change in the Sierra is invited to join us for this FREE workshop. For more information, please contact info@DonnerSummitAreaAssociation.org