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Representing the people of the historic Donner Summit community for the preservation of the area’s rugged mountain character and natural resources by providing active coordination for community development issues.
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July 2010

Support DSAA’s Local Sponsors!

DSAA would like to once again thank the generous sponsors who helped make the Annual Community Picnic a success:  Sugar Bowl, The Summit Restaurant, Royal Gorge, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Don & Pat Malberg, Donner Summit Properties, Cascade Snow Removal, Donner Spitz Snow Removal, Serene Lakes Snow Removal, Soda Springs Snow Removal, The Hostel at Tinker’s Station, [...]

Annual Membership Meeting, August 28th at Sugar Bowl

DSAA thanks Sugar Bowl for donating space at Judah Lodge for the Annual Membership Meeting.  Join in the discussion about what DSAA should focus on in the coming year.  Click here to take survey about DSAA projects Saturday, August 28th Judah Lodge, Sugar Bowl 10am to noon  

Heritage Trail Museum tour comes to the Summit

A self directed tour through 19 Placer County museums takes place August 7-8. The tour begins in Roseville and ends in Tahoe City. The Donner Summit Historical Society will present an ongoing talk “How the ski industry started on Donner Summit”, led by Norm Sayler and an ongoing slide show, “How the Railroad Changed the [...]

Vegetation drop off area open July 1 to September 6

In the interest of promoting Fire Defensible Space in our community, Serene Lakes Property Owners Association (SLPOA) and Soda Springs Ski Area have arranged a drop off site for yard clippings.  Drop off vegetation until September 6, when debris will be chipped and spread at Soda Springs and Boreal ski resorts. Vegetation drop off site at Soda [...]

Public to give input on wastewater treatment

The Joint Wastewater Committee is meeting Saturday, July 10 at 10am in Judah Lodge at Sugar Bowl. The Committee will be reviewing the proposed plan and COSTS for upgrading wastewater treatment on Donner Summit. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about the plan and to give input. This is your chance to find [...]

Board discusses budgets, upcoming Annual Meeting, and Municipal Advisory Council at July Board Meeting

The DSAA Board met Tuesday for a discussion of the Annual Community Picnic, the upcoming Annual Membership meeting, and the formalization of meetings between the community and Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery (District 5 Placer Co.) and Supervisor Ted Owens (District 5, Nevada County). See the minutes .

Pat Malberg is 2010 Community Person of the Year

Pat Malberg is chosen as 2010 Community Person of the Year The Donner Summit Area Association (DSAA) announced the 2010 Community Person of the Year at Saturday’s Community Picnic.  Nominations were accepted this spring for individuals who make a difference in this diverse community.  Many local people were nominated by community members, including: Brendon Curtis, [...]

Annual Community Picnic is a Success!

Click here to view these pictures larger The Donner Summit community came out in force on Saturday and enjoyed the DSAA Annual Community Picnic that has become a Summit tradition.  Children and families enjoyed the music by Todd Wees and the bounce house, fire truck, face painting, and endless bubbles from the bubble machine.  Delicious [...]