The DSAA Community BBQ was a huge success!! Over 200 community members turned out for the event, enjoying delicious BBQ tri-tip, chicken and other food and beverages, winning prizes in the raffle and taking part in both an exciting live auction and a popular silent auction. Audio Concepts and Megan Lacey did a great job with the music and the children enjoyed the games and the bubble machine. Smokey the Bear was a big hit with people of all ages! Local businesses and groups including Donner Summit Historical Society, South Bay Ski Club, DSAA, Truckee Fire, US Forest Service and Sitaa Lotus Yoga shared information with the public. The afternoon reached a peak when Jennifer Montgomery announced Norm Saylor as Donner Summit Community Person of the Year, for his recent work with Donner Summit Historical Society and for a lifetime of contribution to the Donner Summit Community. Everyone seemed to have a great time all day long.



Special thanks to our sponsors, Sugar Bowl (our site sponsr), Hamilton/Broadway Signs, Lake Tahoe On-Line (LTOL), Audio Concepts, Royal Gorge, Donner Summit PUD, Sierra Snow Removal, Donner Spitz, Cascade Snow Removal, John Isgreen Snow Removal, Boreal, Virginia Haliwell, Carol Spain, Event Masters, Summit Hardwood, Don & Pat Malberg, Serene Lakes Enterprises, Donner Ski Ranch, Charlie Houtz & Sierra Mountain Pipe & Supply, Ron & Heidi Kolbe and also Summit Restaurant, who was most generous with their space, and in so many little ways. Thanks to the many individuals and businesses who donated auction and raffle items. Most importantly, thanks to the Donner Summit Community, for supporting DSAA in our main fundraising event of the year.

Thanks also to the many volunteers to who made the day happen, including Tam Lieberman, Carrie Hoyt, John Kirrene, Virginia Haliwell, Pat Malberg, Don Malberg, Sara Taillon, Charlie Houtz, Denise Dietrich, Scott White, Ron Pawalczyk, Amanda Pawalczyk, Steve Lieberman, Anne Knudsen, Karen Plank, Bryan Walker, Nancy Latimer, Mickey Gray, Dan Wexler, Ron Kolbe, Heidi Kolbe, Emily Wexler, Alisha Lee, Rob Brodeur, Rebecca Meyerholz, Katie Von Thaden, Dave Lose and Jennifer Montgomery, among others.

We plan to repeat this popular event next year. Check back for details.