Central Valley Corvettes - October 2014 Magazine

The Central Valley Corvette Club was
chartered in 1991 for the owners of the only
real AMERICAN sports car, the awesome
CORVETTE. It's a social organization with
activities that provide enjoyment for the true
Corvette lover.
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD
AT 6.30 P.M. ON THE 3 RD TUESDAY
OF EVERY MONTH AT YOSEMITE
FALLS CAFE, 4278 W. ASHLAN AVE,
FRESNO CALIFORNIA. INTERESTED
CORVETTE ENTHUSIATS ARE
MORE THAN WELCOME TO
ATTEND THE MEETINGS AND MEET
OUR MEMBERS.
Club activities include monthly meetings,
car shows, weekend Club activities,
overnighters, picnics, road rallies, summer
cruises, holiday get-to-gathers and more!
Eligibility for membership in CVC is
defined in Article III, section 1 of the
bylaws in part as follows: "Membership in
Central Valley Corvettes shall be open to all
Corvette owners who are sponsored by a
member in good standing. Additionally, a
prospective member must, within a three
month period , attend two consecutive
meetings, participate in two club sanctioned
social activities, pay current membership
dues and initiation fees, and be approved by
two- thirds vote of membership present at
any general membership meeting by secret
ballot
Sponsors shall be responsible for advising
prospective member of results. All members
must submit proof of personal insurance in
accordance with California State Law upon
application for membership, and all
members must be a member of the
association providing club liability
insurance for CENTRAL VALLEY
CORVETTES.
A prospective member who does not have a
sponsor will be provided one by the
membership committee. Non-members may
not participate in more than three meetings
or two sanctioned activities.
CVC membership dues are $67.00 plus an
initiation fee of $35.00. Membership entitles
two members at the same address voting
privileges at meetings (provided they are in
good standing) and membership rights.
Please feel free to contact the membership
chairperson, Charlie Fosnaugh (559) 299-
0547 or any officer on the following page.

PRESIDENT
Craig Hansen (Pam)
559-645-0513
hansenrt66@att.net
VP-ACTIVITIES
Pam Hansen (Craig)
559-645-0513
hansenrt66@att.net
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS
Skip Severance (LeighAnn)
559-299-3550
skipseverance@att.net
SECRETARY
Kim Fosnaugh (Charlie)
559-299-0547
kifosnaugh@comcast.net
TREASURER
Fred Parks (Terri)
559-324-9760
fredandterri@comcast.net
PARLIMENTARIAN
Linda Laningham (Chuck)
559-896-2637
Laningham@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
Charlie Fosnaugh (Kim)
559-299-0547
Fosnaugh@comcast.ne
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Lupe Dawson (Dave)
209-383-3373
LSBdawson@sbcglobal.net
RAFFLE TICKETS
Leigh Ann Severance (Skip)
559-299-3550
skipseverance@att.net
WEBSITE EDITOR
Charlie Fosnaugh (Kim)
559-299-0547
Fosnaugh@comcast.ne

The second annual Hansen’s Central Valley
Corvettes President’s Mystery Run is now in the
record book. Thirteen cars including twenty-six
members shoved off to points unknown on
Monday September 29 and returned home Friday
afternoon October 3. Those taking part included
Dale and Sue Comer, Charlie and Kim Fosnaugh,
Pat and Patricia Garrahan, Glenn and Lorraine
Henderson, Mike and Lynne Henenfent, Mike and
Mary Lebda, Herb and Freida Null, Fred and Terri
Parks, Gary and Jan Pflepsen, Steve and Jill
Rosen, Skip and Leigh Ann Severance, Del and
Sue Walker and Craig and Pam Hansen.
On the first day we headed up the peninsula to
the Presidio in San Francisco for a guided tour of
the Disney Family Museum. Following lunch it
was over the Golden Gate to the Benbow Inn,
located just south of Garberville. The Benbow is
a historic lodge built in 1926. That evening Freida
Null began serving up unlimited margaritas as we
sat from a deck overlooking the Eel River.
The following day we took a beautiful drive on
the old 101 highway now known as the Avenue of
the Giants. This scenic two-lane route takes you
up close and personal with the giant Redwood
trees. We took the trail at the Founders Grove
and walked amongst trees one and a half times
the height of the Del Webb building. Another
stunning drive was through the Rockefeller Grove
where day turns into night as you drive under the
dense forest of 2,000 year old, 370 feet tall trees.
After a quick drive through Rio Dell on the State
Route 183, the shortest highway in California, we
made our way to Ferndale for lunch at the
Victorian Inn and some shopping. Later that day
we returned to the Benbow Inn.
On day three we headed south to Leggett where
all the cars drove through the Chandelier Tree to
set the stage for our upcoming 2015 calendar.
Then it was time to hit Highway 1 and head out
to the sweeping Pacific Ocean. We stopped in
Mendocino for lunch and more shopping before
our next stay at the Little River Inn and enjoyed
our group dinner overlooking the ocean.
Day four saw us travel down Highway 1 with a
group photo stop at the Point Arena Lighthouse,
lunch at the “Tides Inn” in Bodega Bay, a jaunt
up to Bodega to see the old schoolhouse used in
the movie “The Birds,” and then down to
Tomales Bay for our final night at Point Reyes
Seashore Lodge in Olema. With the margarita
supply exhausted and not wanting to tire out
Freida, we enjoyed a quiet evening in the
garden while some played games and others
watched football.
Our last day saw us continue on Highway 1
through Stinson Beach and over to the Golden
Gate Bridge where we ended up at 11am in
Santa Clara for a private tour of the new San
Francisco 49ers home, Levi’s Stadium. It was a
great tour as we visited the upscale lounge,
press box, one of the suites, the visitors’ locker
room, the 49er Goldrush cheerleaders locker
room, then down on the field and finally into
the Hall of Fame Museum.
After an action packed week, we headed for
home and arrived around 6pm on Friday
October 3. Pam and I want to give special
thanks to Dale and Sue Comer for helping us put
this run on. As mentioned a big thank you to
Freida Null and we want to thank all those who
went with us. At our next meeting on October
21, we will fill in some of the other details of our
adventure. Also don’t forget this month is the
final month for nominating your 2015 CVC
Board members.
CRAIG

Pam Hansen, Vice President of Activities had run
leaders report on their pervious runs of Diciccos
Dinner Run, , Day at the race track, and El Cid
Dinner Run, and the future runs of Presidents
Mystery Run, Fairwinds Corvette Car Show,
Sanger Queen Haul, Pizza, Poker & Domino
Party, Firebaugh Queen Haul, Toys for Tots,
Christmas Party and Christmas Hayride were
discussed.
Lupe Dawson, Sergeant at Arms collected $1.25.
Central Valley Corvettes
General Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2014
The General Meeting was called to order at
6:31pm by President Craig Hansen.
The minutes from the August general meeting
were read by Kim Fosnaugh. Correction was
noted that Fred Parks had also termed out of
his position. LeighAnn Severance made a
motion to accept the minutes as read with the
corrections and was seconded by David Sons.
Our Parliamentarian, Linda Laningham handed
out Board Member nomination forms which
will also be provided at the October meeting.
She announced the Nomination Committee of
Charlotte Renna, Freida Null, Keith Garrison,
Patrick Garrison and herself. Members will
vote at the November 18 th General Meeting
and new Board Members will be installed at
the December General Meeting.
Teri Parks gave the Treasurer’s report in the
absence of Fred Parks with no questions.
Membership Chairman, Charlie Fosnaugh let
us know we currently have 86 members.
Skip Severance, Vice President of Public
Relations reviewed the September Birthdays
and Anniversaries and important happenings
on their dates.
Jan Pflepsen reported on the happenings of our
members.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Craig reminded everyone that there will be
another chance to nominate members for
Board positions at the October meeting.
The next Board meeting will be held September
23rd at the Fosnaugh’s.
The next General meeting will be October 21st.
Scott Parkin motioned to adjourn the meeting
and was seconded by Chuck Laningham.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm
Respectfully submitted by,
Kim Fosnaugh, Secretary
Raffle: Thank you to the following members
for donating raffle prizes; Anderson, Bird,
Comer, Condley, Danielsen, Dawson,
Fosnaugh, Garrahan, Garrison, Henenfent,
Kroeker, Laningham, Null, Olson, Parkin,
Parks, Renna, Severance, & Walker.

Attention C.V.C. Members
October 1, 2014
C.V.C. Member:
Our 2015 membership dues of $67.00 are due by the November General meeting
on November 18, 2014. If dues aren’t paid by this time, it will be considered
delinquent. Membership may be terminated for those members whose dues have
not been received by the General meeting on December 16, 2014.
Enclosed is a C.V.C. membership renewal form to complete and return with your
dues payment. Also, please include a copy of your current automobile insurance
verification.
Please make your check payable to Central Valley Corvettes (C.V.C.) The dues can
be paid at the General meeting or can be mailed to:
Central Valley Corvettes
P.O. Box 26591
Fresno, Ca. 93729-6591
Thank you for paying your dues in a timely manner.
Remember the annual meeting will be held at the General meeting on November
18, 2014. At this time, membership will be voting on a new Board for 2015.
Please try to attend this important meeting.
Sincerely,
C.V.C. Board

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NEW ________ RENEWAL ________ (Check one)
NO CHANGE _____(Check if all Information is the same since your last renewal, sign & return along with dues & copy of current insurance)
MEMBER 1 __________________________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH _____________
LAST FIRST BADGE NAME (If different)
MEMBER 2 __________________________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH _____________
LAST FIRST BADGE NAME (If different)
ADDRESS _________________________________ CITY ___________________ STATE ________ ZIP __________
DATE OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARY _______________
MM/DD/YY
PHONE 1 _______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ___________________________
HOME WORK CELL FAX E-MAIL
PHONE 2 _______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ___________________________
HOME WORK CELL FAX E-MAIL
MEMBER 1 _______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________
EMPLOYER OCCUPATION DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
MEMBER 2 _______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________
EMPLOYER OCCUPATION DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
CORVETTES
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES TO ENTER AND PARTICIPATE IN CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION THE UNDERSIGNED DOES HEREBY RELEASE CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES, IT'S
DIRECTORS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR
INJURIES OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT MIGHT OCCUR WHILE PARTICIPATION IN THIS ORGANIZATION.
THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE CURRENT BY-LAWS OF CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES.
MEMBER 1 ______________________________ ________ MEMBER 2 _______________________________ ________
SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE
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Remember to turn in the following:
1. Membership Form
2. Dues - (Check made to “CVC”)
3. Copy of Current Insurance Information
The above is required for membership and membership renewal and must be received by the Dec. meeting but no later than Dec. 31
Please give to membership chairperson or mail to:
CVC
P.O. Box 26591
Fresno, CA. 93729-6591
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INTERNAL USE ONLY
AMOUNT RECEIVED $ _________________ DATE RECEIVED _______________ CHECK # ___________
COPIES TO: MEMBERSHIP, SECRETARY & TREASURER

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SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Jan De Mello-Pflepsen
Sept. 16, 2014
THANK YOU ALL FOR ANSWERING MY REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION!
YOU ALL CAME THROUGH.
1. MIKE AND DIANE HAYES HAD A WONDERFIL TRIP TO COLORADO SPRINGS FOR
A JAGUAR WESTERN STATES EVENT. MIKE WON FIRST IN HIS CLASS FOR
SLALOM RACING AND THEN HE WON FIRST IN CONCOURS IN HIS CLASS. HE
ALSO WON THE BROKEN CAT AWARD FOR WHAT HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO
THE EVEN. THEY MADE IT HOME BEFORE THE BIG FLOODS HIT LAS VEGAS.
2. PATRICIA GARRAHAN TELLS US THAT HER TAI CHI CLUB HAD A PICNIC A
COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. HER CLASS DEMONSTRATED THE SUN 73
COMPETITION FORM. ON THE WAY HOME THEY WERE INVOLVED IN A TAIL-
END COLLISION, HER TAIL END ON HER NEW CAR. THE OTHER DRIVER IN THE
OTHER CAR LOST HER FRON WHEEL. IT TURNED SIDEWAYS UNDER HER CAR
AND SHE SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER, THEN
BOUNCED OFF AND AROUND THE NEXT CAR. HER CAR THEN SWERED BACK
INTO THE LANE AND HIT PAT’S NEIGHBORS CAR. THE NEIGHBORS CAR WAS
TOTALED AFTER HITTING THE LEXUS IN FRONT OF HER WHICH IN TURN HIS
PAT’S CAR. THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT WAS ALSO TOTALED.
IN ALL FIVE CARS WERE INVOLVED. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED.
3. IT SEEMS THE COMERS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID THE FIRES AT THEIR HOUSE
IN BASS LAKE. IT HAS BEEN VERY SCARY, THE CAR IS PACKED JUST IN CASE
THEY HAVE TO EVACUATE.

THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. OF COURSE, WILL BE SENDING OUT ANOTHER MESSAGE NEXT MONTH
ASKING 4. RUDY FOR MORE AND NEWS HERMIE FROM HERNANDEZ YOU ALL. ARE VERY HEARTBROKEN AND SAD OVER
THE LOSS OF THEIR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER ON SEPTEMBER 6 th. SHE WAS
ONLY 43 YEARS OLD AND SO FULL OF LIVE. SHE LIVED IN NAMPA, IDAHO AND
WAS EMPLOYED BY ADA COUNTY AS A PARAMEDIC AND HAD RECENTLY
RECEIVED HER NURSING DEGREE FROM BOISE STATE. IT WAS A TRAGIC AND
SUDDEN LOSS. PLEASE KEEP RUDY AND HERMIE IN YOUR PRAYERS.
5. DON AND SHARON CONDLEY WANT TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS AND
THANKS SOME VERY SPECIAL LADIES FOR DONATING THEIR GENTLY WORN
BRAS TO SOMA INTIMATES FOR THE MARJORIE MASON CENTER. THE
BOUTIQUE COLLECTED OVER 1100 BRAS LAST MONTH. THANK YOU ALL.
SOMA INTIMATES BOUTIQUE WILL GLADLY ACCEPT THE BRAS ANYTIME.
WHEN YOU ARE CLEANING OUT THOSE LINGERIE DRAWS, PLEASE FEEL FREE
TO BRING ANY BRAS YOU NO LONGER WEAR TO A MEETING. SHARON WILL
BE GLAD TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE DELIVERED TO FOR DONATION.
6. AND FINALLY FROM GARY AND JAN; THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR
THE BEAUTIFUL SYMPATHY CARDS SENT RELATING TO THE PASSING OF JAN’S
MOTHER. MY MOTHER PASSED AFER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST
CANCER, AS WELL AS SHERYL. IT IS A DISEASE THAT HAS AFFECTED EVERY
FEMALE IN OUR FAMILY.
THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. OF COURSE, I WILL BE SENDING OUT ANOTHER
MESSAGE NEXT MONTH ASKING FOR MORE NEWS FROM YOU ALL.
Jan

Linda Bird Oct 5 th Peggy Cook Oct 8 th John Bird Oct 16 th
Kim Fosnaugh Oct 16 th Sharon Hall Oct 18 th Roy Whitson Oct 25 th
Herbert Null Oct 26 th Emilio Garcia Oct 30 th Mary Lebda Oct 30 th
Freddy Fam Oct 31th
Skip & LeighAnn Oct 3 rd 1970
44 yrs
Mike & Lynne Henenfent Oct 5 th 1968 46 yrs
Pat & Pat Garrahan Oct 8 th 1967
Freddy & Paula Fam Oct 18 th 1969
47 yrs
45 yrs
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES TO:
ALL MEETINGS, CLUB EVENTS AND RUNS (25µ FINE EA.)
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB RAFFLE AND BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE!
AND BE SURE AND VISIT OUR WEB SITE REGULARY
AT: www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com

CVC Run Schedule
Here are the runs that are currently scheduled.
October 2014
Friday 10/10/14 Firebaugh High School Homecoming Queen Hall –
Andersons
Saturday 10/11/14 Poker, Pizza & Dominoes - Phlepsons and Walkers
Friday 10/24/14 Sanger Homecoming Queen Hall - Garrisons
November 2014
11/1/14 Toys 4 Tots Run – Garrahans
December 2014
Thursday 12/11/14
Sunday 12/14/14
May 2015
Sunday 5/3/15
Christmas Party at Piccadilly Inn – Halls
Christmas Hay Ride – Renna, Garrisons
Annual CVC Board Picnic – Board Members
Keep your
open for new runs!
And don’t forget Dominoes
And Movies
for the Ladies (Contact Frieda Null)
for the Men (Contact Charlie Fosnaugh)
Club meets third Tues of the month @ 6:30 and
Board meets fourth Tues @ 7:00

Let’s get on the Christmas Wagon and tour
the lights. Yummy dinner, drinks and
dessert. Enjoy the hay ride! Good food!
Good friends! Fire pit and holiday cheer!