Summer 2026

 

Hello fellow DA residents,
We are just past the halfway point of a very busy, eventful and mostly fun summer season! Having kicked off the busy season with several fun events in our park before and on Memorial Day weekend, our pool opened and the busy season for our gorgeous golf course has all been very successful. Your support is much appreciated!
Our DAOA crew has done an OUTSTANDING job keeping our grounds looking amazing and operations running smoothly. Our fiscal year ended and a new one began with the Annual Meeting ballots submitted exceeding the past several years! Thanks to all who cast their ballots! The 4^th of July weekend had an exciting commercial fireworks display, starting with our first honor shells to celebrate the lives of dear loved ones no longer here on earth, milestone events, first responders and our fallen soldiers. Well done to the massive volunteer and sponsorship efforts to pull off our busiest weekend in DA almost without incident!  There are more fun events planned in August and September!
Please continue to be aware of the Grant County burn ban in effect as fire season is definitely upon us. We appreciate and acknowledge our first responders from GC Fire District 8 and beyond! Thank you to the many volunteers who fed, donated and contributed to them and the fire victims!  Also of note for safety concerns are underage kids driving in golf carts, one young teen was treated for injuries July 4^th but luckily didn’t have to be transported to a hospital.  Passengers riding in trailered boats is also a safety issue, speeding cars and carts, dogs off leash have also higher in summer months so please be mindful and if seen we can call MACC (888) 431-9911. Please ask for a call back from an officer and the incident number! This ensures the data of DA is being logged and recorded as a need for services in DA.  We also passed our security company’s contract to continue for another year! Capstone can be reached at [email protected]. Let’s keep it fun AND safe here in DA!
We are still accepting applications for many volunteer positions to help maintain and improve our quality of life in Desert Aire; one position on our DAOA Board is open, as are the committee’s in DAOA Safety & Security, Architectural, Parks & Recs, Golf and Communications Committees. Your volunteer time is invaluable to serve our beloved community, please consider donating some time to contribute to the greater good! Your DAOA Board is grateful to serve our community,
Your Board of Directors,
Darci Ulin, Matt Yanak, Keith Savisky, and Trent Cain
 

 

 
 

Desert Aire is an Animal Control area so pets must be contained to your property or on a leash at all
times.
Business Office
AutoPay is a great way to open up new opportunities to charge and avoid late fees and interest when life gets busy. It processes via ACH on or just after the 20^th of the month following your statement, so you never have to worry about your water being shutoff for nonpayment.
Call or email our office for more details.
Reminder: Bank bill pay checks typically take 7-10 days minimum to be delivered to our office, so send them early if you’re using this process.

Parks and Greenbelts
Fires can be scary…and burning in greenbelts is dangerous and not allowed. Participating in the Firewise program and having your home evaluated can be an eye-opening experience for some.
Pool and Exercise Facility
Membership to the Exercise room is down at 238 member but a higher percentage of them are active users.
The swimming pool has also been very busy but nothing record setting this year.
Don’t forget to send your registered guests to the office by Wednesday for the upcoming weekend.
Golf Course
The course is looking good, and we continue to get great reviews thanks to all of our dedicated staff that make it happen every day.
Recent power outages have caused some irrigation system problems.

Tired of carrying cash when you go out? MEMBER CHARGING is an option for those on AUTOPAY! If your account has been current AND you sign up for auto pay …you can charge at both the Pool, Snack Shack and Golf Shop by showing your Member Card.

REMEMBER, you can also follow us on Facebook for information and upcoming events at: Desert Aire Owners Association and/or Desert Aire Golf Course.  If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, stop by or send me an email [email protected]  
 
Volunteers Needed
Now is the time for volunteers to join
 our committees.  Be a part of the
 important group of owners who keep Desert Aire thriving and moving
forward by giving their time.
Architecture, Communication, Finance, Parks & Recreation and Security & Safety are ready to seat you at the committee table.  Come join the fun.

 
PRO SHOP NEWS – Kyle Preston, PGA Professional

The course is doing great and we love seeing all the golfers enjoy it. We have had a ton of events already this year and we still have some to look forward to. The Hot Desert Nights event on August 8th, Twilight Scramble on August 14th are two that are up and coming. We look forward to seeing everyone out there. Speaking of being busy, we want to remind everyone to call ahead to check on available tee times. Often time walk ins (especially on the weekends) we will not be able to accommodate for several hours. Give us a call, see how we are looking and we can set you up with a tee time. Usually, weekday afternoons are a good time for walk ins, but then again, it doesn’t hurt to call ahead just to make sure.  If you can’t make your tee time don’t forget to cancel.
We also would like to remind everyone to please only use range balls from the range machine on our driving range.
Bringing your own balls to hit is not only theft of services, but also makes it difficult for staff to ensure the quality of range balls in circulation.
If you are going to be utilizing the range, you must purchase the range balls from the machine.
We have expanded range machine hours, so you are able to purchase balls after the shop closes.
We still have a lot of good golf ahead of us and we hope to see you all soon!



 

Golf Course SUPERINTENDENT Report – Shawn Hocking

We have been focused on golf conditions and preparing for events in the park and on the golf course but we will be changing that focus to doing some small projects and cleaning up a few areas while the events slow down and the temperatures heat up.
This last month we had been preparing for our events, like the Ladies Invitational, Pro Am, Fire Cracker Tournament and July 4th activities, and a few weekend groups. At the park, we replaced a shade cloth that was damaged prior to the 4th of July. Besides all the events above, on the golf course, we have been cleaning up some of the weeds, sage, and deep grass where golfers lose golf balls. We will continue doing this cleanup between our events, like the Sagebrush Seniors event and Hot Desert Nights weekend. With the coming heat, we will obviously be paying extra attention on irrigation.
It will be nice to have a change of pace and make some little changes and improvements through the next month, although we will be extremely busy trying to keep up with the heat.

 

Watermaster Report – Chris Guillen

This is the month when we start working on testing and servicing fire hydrants all around Desert Aire.  These tests include making sure the hydrant turn on and function normally.  All the ports are opened and greased to ensure they open smoothly.  The grease that is used is food grade and made for the fire hydrants.  In the past these tests have turned up hydrants that are functional but not working correctly. 
The pool is operating well.  Just before the 4th of July I had to tear down the circulation pump to replace the bearing in the motor.  If we didn’t change these out the pump could have gone out at any time and left us with no pool over the holiday weekend.  Members need to remember to update their cards.  Photos of families that have changed including newborns or children who we can’t recognize on the picture need to be updated.  There is no cost to update your cards.  Members need to bring their membership cards if they plan to use the pool.
If you are gone for an extended period of time the Water Department can shut off you water at the meter for $5.00, this will not stop pipes from breaking, but it will not flood your home.  Just as a reminder, the water policy effective August 1st, 2009, states members are not to access the meter boxes in any way, or they will be subject to the enforcement mechanisms of the policy.  
All samples taken have been good.  We are currently at 1,325 connections to the water system.  The total year to date gallons produced for the overall domestic water system is136,453,915.

Conservation Tip
Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it.

 

Golf Committee – Kyle Patrick

Board Actions
The Board approved the June meeting minutes, officially closing out last month’s business and moving us into a busy mid‑summer season.
From the Chairman
Chairman, Kyle Patrick shared that the Golf Improvement Fund (GIF) currently holds $19,367.11. He also raised concerns about sun damage appearing on the new water fountains and door locks. Kyle will begin gathering information and options for addressing these issues.
From the Golf Professional
Golf Professional Kyle Preston reported a strong financial start to the year — the club is up $92,000 in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
June was packed with activity, including the Ladies Invitational, Draft Day Scramble, and Pro‑Am.
The Pro Shop has refreshed its inventory with custom headcovers, ball markers, divot tools, and new apparel, so stop by to check out the latest gear.
From the Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendent Shawn Hocking reported that course preparations have been focused on major events like the Ladies Invite and Pro‑Am. As July progresses, the team will shift toward broader course maintenance.
Recent updates include:

• Clearing sagebrush along the right edges of holes #5 and #6
• Introducing new cups on the course
• Early discussions about future bunker sand, rake types, and quantities

Men’s Club Update

Men’s Club representative Dave Hartnett shared that match play continues into July, and the club will keep hosting special events throughout the season.
Ladies Club Update
Ladies Club representative Marcia Bartlett (reporting for Leslie Savisky) celebrated a successful Ladies Invite. Match play also continues into July.
A lively discussion took place regarding dress code and tree root issues. Shawn confirmed that the root concerns can be addressed through upcoming maintenance.

Country Club Update

Country Club representative Mary Carlson reported ongoing planning for summer events and early preparations for the Country Club Championship.
Topics Discussed
Several course and facility items were reviewed, including:

• Invasive weeds
• Bunker sand
• Rake types
• Cart path cracks
• Privacy screens
• Driving range plans & range balls
• Tree roots
• Siding repairs & paint
• A new input form for member feedback

Next Meeting:  August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.



 

 Parks and recreation Committee –
Darci Ulin
Your DA Parks & Rec Committee has rested up after the BIG 4th of July weekend, the music events in our park and would like to thank the many volunteers who helped present a robust, family-friendly and safe schedule of events!
Keith & Kathy Anderson had 25+ runners & walkers for the fun run, 15+ teams for the 3:3 basketball tournament Charles Williams and family ran, Dede & John Barta, the Burkland’s, the Hash's, the Hunts and crew who hosted the Corn Hole tournament with over 30+ players and massive spectators, to the 300+ people who came out and rocked it with Hiway 18 band, to Julio, Luis and their families who had 30+ volleyball teams and spectators, Charles Williams and family again who ran the 2nd Kickball tournament, Sonja & Andy Hoven and their massive posse of volunteers who ran the Kids games and the 20 volunteers who baked and donated to the cake walk, to Terri Nygren, TerriAnn Weymeyer, and Maggie Tarpley for their artistry in the kid’s face painting, temporary tattoos and art projects, all the dozens of families who used our games before the fireworks show and all who came to dance to DJ Wayne and son DJ  Kyle, to the +1,500 people who watched our first ever Honor Shells and 2nd Commercial Fireworks show;  Sonja, Stephanie, Rick, sponsors and donors for fundraising for our commercial fireworks display and the many volunteers who helped us close the park to vehicles so that almost 2,000 people could watch safely in the DA park alone, watching also from the Clubhouse area, in the fairways and homes. These volunteers also enabled safe travel along DA Dr, Clubhouse Dr and the PUD Boat Launch. The P& R Committee would also like to thank the huge efforts of our DAOA staff and DAOA Board for their many efforts to support our events as well through strategic planning, executing and volunteering time to keep us all safe and the park and course looking beautiful! A special shout out to thank our P&R sponsors; The Orchard House, Mattawa Auto Parts, Tiddlay Diddlays, Ace’s Custom Carts, Generations Home Team Realty, Gilbert Connections and Desert Designs! We can't do it without the support of so many participants and the volunteers.
**To those who would like to see more family friendly events in the park, we encourage you to also come forward and donate your time and skills to bring more events to the DA Park! We can be reached through the DAOA office at [email protected]**

Next up in our P& R calendar of events are; the last Sunday Voices session August 9^th from 4-7pm in the park following the Lions Club Hot Desert Nights on Saturday 8/8 and MANY events on Labor Day weekend including a Golf Cart Poker run, volleyball tournament, fun run, arts & craft activities for the kids, family games, a dog parade and dog event(s) benefiting Safe Havens Animal Rescue, an Arts, Crafts and hopefully Food Fair, live music and food trucks! Stay tuned for more details listed on our DAOA website, posted on social media pages and on our community bulletin boards!

All food truck vendors within our park need to be licensed, have copy of health permit and copy of business insurance naming DAOA as additionally insured and this information submitted to our DAOA office staff PRIOR to approval.

Come join us in volunteering and participating in the many more family friendly activities ahead!!
 

Architectural Committee –
Pedro “Peter” Hernandez/Trent Cain
January to July 2026

• Approved Architectural Application     83
• Denied Application                               3
• Approved License Agreement            13
• Total Violations                                   75

Currently 28 Violations as of July 24, 2026
16 – Violations are on hold, owner’s working on violation correction’s
2 – Violation are going to Board for further discussion
2 – Paying the fines
2 – Owners have not responded.  Recommendation to the Board to approve/assess daily fines.
6 - Letters were sent out the week of July 13-17, 2026
# Reminder #
With the new State laws, our Architectural Application process from start to finish will take a minimum of 30 days from the application submittal to approval.  
Example of required Architectural Application:
Building a shed or installing a premade shed.  Application is required.  Failure to complete the initial Architectural Application will result in a violation letter and a non-negotiable $500.00 fine.
If you anticipate a project or have any questions of whether to complete the Architectural Application, call or email our Desert Aire Association Office for verification at  (509) 932-4839 or [email protected]
 

Security and Safety Committee (SSC) – Trent Cain/Matt Yanak
Safety:
We continue to get speeding complaints. Grant County has installed counters on Desert Aire and Orchard Drives in a number of locations. These devices not only count number of vehicles, but also count multi axes vehicles and speeds. Grant County uses the data to determine if there are issues that need to be addressed.
Will need to reach out to the Grant County Roads to see about Solar Radar signs to help drivers be aware of their speed.
Continue focus on the importance of having Life/Flight Northwest and Airlift due to the fact the Desert Aire Community is one hour away for critical care. Two families have utilized this service in the last six months.
July 4th weekend went well, a few lessons learned for 2027.

• Have designated Handicap Parking for 4th of 
• July 2027, possibly designate the parking across from the gym and the DAOA Office parking area.
• Get Safety Vests for volunteers to help identify them and increase their safety.
• Two ice cream vending trucks were located near the front entrance to the park. 2027 we need to have a vendor buffer zone – No vendors within 200 feet either direction of the park and boat launch entrance. (This created a safety hazard with customers standing in the roadway to make purchases.)

Security:
The Security Assessment has passed, please understand that Capstone patrols are limited to 40 hours a week and the times are varied, with that being said it is okay to email them at [email protected] to notify them of a concern.
Incident/Emergency Reporting Process:

1. Emergencies call 911
2. Delayed reporting or non-emergency - Call Grant County Sheriff’s Office or MACC at 888-431-9911 and request a case number
3. No response or phone call – Call GCSO back and ask for a supervisor to call or contact you.
4. Report activity to our Capstone Security email [email protected] 

This way we have record of it.

We continue to have occupants riding in the towed watercraft. Capstone has discussed the violation with drivers as they enter the launch area. In no case is it legal to have passengers in a towed trailer or vehicle of any kind, fines can exceed $500 per passenger.
There have been complaints of golf carts and non-golfers on the course at night and evenings that are not checked in through the Pro-Shop. We have seen an increase in people using the golf course as a recreation space; taking walks, playing with the kids, playing soccer and large groups playing golf that are not checked in through the Pro-Shop. This is non-acceptable. There have been a number of cases of damage to the course and we will be setting up a golf cart with lights for Capstone to use for evening and night patrol.
 

Village Extras!!

Lots of activities are going on at Desert Aire.  This new feature highlights these going-ons that are of interest to our owners.
Desert Aire County Club
As we head toward August, we want to share a few exciting updates and upcoming events at the Desert Aire Country Club.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our summer tournaments so far. Draft Day was a huge success and everybody loves a Horserace.  We look forward to our next event, the Twilight Golf and Social Hour. This will be a nine-hole scramble with computer-selected teams, and players without a handicap are welcome to join.
Country Club golf Travel Trip (September 15-17) - We are hosting a golf trip to the Idaho area. The itinerary includes Lewiston Golf & Country Club, Bryden Canyon, Red Wolf and an optional 4th day at Quail Ridge. Any questions contact:  Wendy Knopp at [email protected]/509-995-2007 or Cindy St. Clair at [email protected]/425-923-9726
Club Championship (September 12-13) - The Desert Aire Country Club Championship is scheduled for September 12th and 13th. To be eligible to play in the Club Championship you must play in at least five Country Club, Men's or Ladies' Club events. Men must play from the white tees and women from the red tees to qualify for the title; everybody else can play from their declared tees and will be eligible for net prizes. If you are a member but have not played in five events, you are still welcome to participate in the lunch. We just ask that you let us know. 
Harvest Hustle Tournament (October 3rd) - Our final tournament of the year will be the Harvest Hustle, a one-day, two-person co-ed "six-pack" tournament. All participants must have a handicap, so find a partner and join us for a fun day of golf.

Board Vacancies - We will have three board vacancies opening in October. If you enjoy planning social events and golf tournaments, we would love to have you join our team—you do not need to be a golfer to participate. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected]




 

 

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Desert Aire Board of Directors – Held the 3^rd Thursday of each month (except December) at 5:00 PM.
Architectural Committee - Meets the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM. (Except in November and December, when they meet only on the 2^nd Wednesday).
Golf Committee – Meets the 1^st Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Committee – Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Communications Committee – Meets the 2^nd Tuesday each month at 3:30 PM.
Security & Safety Committee - Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM
Desert Aire Airport Commissioners - Meets the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM.