Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - November 2017
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Nov. 11, <strong>2017</strong> Nov. 23, <strong>2017</strong><br />
CVC Halloween Party at Kroekerville<br />
October 28, 2000
The <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Corvette Club was<br />
chartered in 1991 for the owners <strong>of</strong> the only<br />
real AMERICAN sports car, the awesome<br />
CORVETTE. It's a social organization with<br />
activities that provide enjoyment for the true<br />
Corvette lover.<br />
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD<br />
AT 6.30 P.M. ON THE 3 RD TUESDAY<br />
OF EVERY MONTH AT YOSEMITE<br />
FALLS CAFE, 4278 W. ASHLAN AVE,<br />
FRESNO CALIFORNIA. INTERESTED<br />
CORVETTE ENTHUSIAST ARE<br />
MORE THAN WELCOME TO<br />
ATTEND THE MEETINGS AND MEET<br />
OUR MEMBERS.<br />
Club activities include monthly meetings,<br />
car shows, weekend Club activities,<br />
overnighters, picnics, road rallies, summer<br />
cruises, holiday get-to-gathers and more!<br />
Eligibility for membership in CVC is<br />
defined in Article III, section 1 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bylaws in part as follows: "Membership in<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Corvettes</strong> shall be open to all<br />
Corvette owners who are sponsored by a<br />
member in good standing. Additionally, a<br />
prospective member must, within a three<br />
month period, attend two consecutive<br />
meetings, participate in two club sanctioned<br />
social activities, pay current membership<br />
dues and initiation fees, and be approved by<br />
two-thirds vote <strong>of</strong> membership present at a<br />
general membership meeting by secret<br />
ballot.<br />
Sponsors shall be responsible for advising<br />
prospective member <strong>of</strong> results. All members<br />
must submit pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> personal insurance in<br />
accordance with California State Law upon<br />
application for membership, and all<br />
members must be a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
association providing club liability insurance<br />
for CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES.<br />
A prospective member who does not have a<br />
sponsor will be provided one by the<br />
membership committee. Non-members may<br />
not participate in more than three meetings<br />
or two sanctioned activities as per CVC<br />
Bylaws.<br />
CVC membership dues are $67.00 plus an<br />
initiation fee <strong>of</strong> $35.00. Membership entitles<br />
two members at the same address voting<br />
privileges at meetings (provided they are in<br />
good standing) and membership rights.<br />
Please feel free to contact the membership<br />
chairperson, Charlotte Renna (559) 323-<br />
0153 or any <strong>of</strong>ficer on the following page.
PRESIDENT<br />
Andy Anderson<br />
977-3387<br />
ancon545@yahoo.com<br />
VP-ACTIVITIES<br />
Dick Danielsen<br />
298-5229<br />
redanielsenr@aol.com<br />
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP<br />
Charlotte Renna<br />
323-0153<br />
chrenna@aol.com<br />
SECRETARY<br />
Terry Johnson<br />
940-0876<br />
purplegal54@gmail.com<br />
TREASURER<br />
Dick Johnson<br />
940-5719<br />
rejohnson1142@gmail.com<br />
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3<br />
A Word from our President.......... 4<br />
Secretary’s Minutes..................... 5<br />
Birthdays & Anniversaries............ 6<br />
Sunshine & Clouds…………………… 7<br />
In the Garage w/Charlie………… 8-9<br />
Ron Fellows Driving Experience…10<br />
CVC Activities.............................11<br />
CVC Event Flyers...................12-18<br />
Dukes Potluck Pics…..………….19-23<br />
Halloween Party Pics……………24-30<br />
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 31<br />
PARLIAMENTARIAN<br />
Gary Pflepsen<br />
999-2957<br />
pgpflep@aol.com<br />
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS<br />
Chuck Laningham<br />
304-7662<br />
laningham@hotmail.com<br />
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS<br />
Debbie Garrison<br />
875-0800<br />
keithgar@aol.com<br />
WEBSITE EDITOR<br />
Charlie Fosnaugh<br />
299-0547<br />
fosnaugh@comcast.net
…a word from our President!<br />
Hi Corvetter’s:<br />
Well another month has gone and<br />
where did it go? We had the Halloween<br />
party and had a great time I hope<br />
everyone did. Lots <strong>of</strong> food and<br />
friendship. Debbie took pictures, and<br />
you all looked great. Char put a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
pictures on Facebook. Connie wanted<br />
to play bingo but I thought that was for<br />
old people!! But you know who won!!!!<br />
The annual meeting is in Nov. We will be<br />
voting for the new board. Dues will be<br />
due by Nov. Meeting. I cannot believe a<br />
new year is about to start. Skip came up<br />
with the Idea to give a 1,000 dollars to a<br />
local charity. And the board took a vote<br />
at our last board meeting and agreed.<br />
We will be taking a vote from the<br />
members because the board can only<br />
spend $200. without taking a vote from<br />
the Members. Then we will decide what<br />
charity to give to. Well that's all for now.<br />
Your President,<br />
Andy
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Corvettes</strong><br />
General Meeting Minutes<br />
October 17, <strong>2017</strong><br />
The General Meeting was called to order by<br />
President Andy Anderson at 6:32pm.<br />
Minutes from the September meeting were<br />
read. Ruthie Danielsen made a motion to<br />
accept the minutes as read. Joyce Kroeker<br />
seconded. Dick Johnson gave the<br />
Treasurer’s report. Tonight’s raffle brought<br />
in $353.00. Mike and Diane Hayes were the<br />
lucky winners <strong>of</strong> the CB. Thank you again<br />
David & Lori Dukes for the thoughtful<br />
donation.<br />
VP <strong>of</strong> Activities, Dick Danielsen went over<br />
run guidelines. Trip Fees are to be paid to<br />
the Treasurer, who will then disburse the<br />
funds to the leader. This process insures<br />
that run leaders know what their budget is.<br />
Leaders are to provide a cut<strong>of</strong>f date for<br />
final sign ups and payment. And please – If<br />
you find you are not able to attend a<br />
run/activity, have the courtesy to call the<br />
leaders and let them know. It was noted<br />
that Keith Garrison did not have ice cream<br />
on the Badger Run. Debbie Garrison<br />
announced the Laughlin Run hosted by the<br />
Bakersfield Club will be April 19-21 st with a<br />
Psychedelic 60’s Theme.<br />
VP <strong>of</strong> Public Relations, Charlotte Renna,<br />
stated we now have 92 members and 4<br />
more, the Wests and the Merits are fast<br />
approaching membership. Birthdays<br />
added up to 494 years and Anniversaries<br />
added to 201 years. A reminder; a<br />
Member who has missed 4 meetings or<br />
more in the current calendar year are<br />
unable to nominate or vote in the<br />
upcoming elections.<br />
Chuck Laningham found 3 badge<br />
<strong>of</strong>fenders. Debbie Garrison followed with<br />
her Sunshine Report. Dave Dawson is not<br />
doing well. He has had a reaction to the<br />
medication. Joyce Kroeker has started<br />
immune (chemo) therapy.<br />
Old Business: None<br />
New Business: Skip Severance<br />
enthusiastically suggested a donation to a<br />
charity from the club account but soon<br />
realized he jumped protocol. Item will go<br />
to Board first.<br />
A motion was made by Ruthie Danielsen<br />
for the club to provide $2000.00 towards<br />
our Christmas Party at Pardini’s. Bob<br />
Peluso seconded. There were no nays<br />
from the membership. Approved.<br />
Mike Hayes made a motion to adjourn the<br />
meeting at 7:56 after the Raffle. Diane<br />
Hayes seconded.<br />
Respectfully submitted by<br />
Terry Johnson, Secretary<br />
Thank you to the following members for<br />
donating raffle prizes: A & C Anderson, T &<br />
D Anderson, Danielsen, Derringer, Dukes,<br />
S&J Garcia, S&L Garcia, Garrison,<br />
Henderson, Henenfent, Jarvis, Kroeker,<br />
Laningham, Marines, Null, Parkin, Parks,<br />
Rose, Severance, Whitson.
y Charlotte Renna<br />
Connie Olsen, 11/01 – Pam Hansen, 11/01 – Bob Peluso, 11/14 – Dave Dawson, 11/15<br />
Sarah Decesari, 11/23 and Steve Garcia, 11/29.<br />
Tom & Emily Piercy, 11/02/03, 14 Yrs.<br />
Scott & Aimee Parkin, 11/14/15 – 2 Yrs.<br />
Glen & Lorraine Henderson, 11/29/74 – 43 Yrs.<br />
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR CVC NAME BADGE TO ALL CLUB MEETINGS!<br />
(NOW a 50₵ FINE without it)<br />
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB RAFFLE AND BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE!<br />
AND BE SURE AND RECOMEND OUR WEB SITE REGULARLY<br />
AT: www.<strong>Central</strong><strong>Valley</strong><strong>Corvettes</strong>.com
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS<br />
Debbie Garrison<br />
Oct. 17, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Our Diane Hayes was in Las Vegas the weekend <strong>of</strong> the shooting with a girlfriend. They were in<br />
Paris at the time the shooting took place but did not know what was going on. They announced<br />
over the loud Speaker for everyone to pick up their money and go directly to their rooms and<br />
stay there. They got on the elevator with a group <strong>of</strong> women that were hysterical, Diane told<br />
them to calm down and pray. By the time they got to our floor they had calmed down. All the<br />
hotels and casinos were in lockdown until they announced “All Clear” at 4 am. They woke up the<br />
next morning and turned on the TV and saw all the devastating news. They had an early flight<br />
out on Monday, so got dressed and went to the airport, but the plane was delayed for almost an<br />
hour. They made it home safely, but all the while praying for all those involved and families <strong>of</strong><br />
the deceased. So sad.<br />
Joyce sent me a note that our Ed Kroeker has been transferred from Horizon Rehab to private<br />
home 3 blocks from their home. Hoping to get stronger and improve his walking. Joyce just had<br />
her first immunotherapy treatment last Thursday with 5 more weeks.<br />
Talked with Lupe Dawson yesterday to get an update on Dave, he’s had yet another setback, just<br />
got home last Friday from the hospital once again. The blood thinner he is reacted with one <strong>of</strong><br />
the other medications he’s taking and he started losing blood. They took more tests while at the<br />
hospital and fortunately everything with his heart is fine. They were going back to the Doctor<br />
and hopefully they will a new blood thinner he will be able to take. He is very weak and both he<br />
and Lupe have lost a lot <strong>of</strong> weight. Dave’s down to 170 lbs. Both <strong>of</strong> his sons have been very<br />
supportive helping Lupe however they can. And they have nurses coming in every day to<br />
monitor his progress. Lupe’s sister just flew in this past Sunday to lend her support to help Lupe<br />
cooking and cleaning.<br />
Please keep Dave and Lupe and Ed and Joyce in your prayers.<br />
On a brighter note on October 12, Dick Johnson and Glenn Henderson drove to Pahrump,<br />
Nevada and drove <strong>Corvettes</strong> for the next two days in the Ron Fellows performance driving<br />
school at Spring Mountain Raceway. It was an incredible experience, at a first-rate facility. There<br />
was classroom time followed by driving time to practice what we just learned in class. Then back<br />
to class, then back to the track. It started at 8:00 AM each morning and finished at 4:00 PM each<br />
evening. Everyone that likes to drive would get a lot out <strong>of</strong> this class. We came away knowing<br />
we can handle our cars much better than when we arrived.<br />
Lee and Holly Baumgarten will be on the RV road once again! <strong>November</strong> 1 st , they are headed to<br />
Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR races. They will be there for two weeks as<br />
campground hosts as well as attending the races. Then it's on to New Mexico to visit friends and<br />
enjoy the Southwest!!! Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.
2019 CORVETTE EARLY PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED<br />
NCM, October 12, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Well, that was quick! Rumors have been confirmed that production <strong>of</strong> the 2018<br />
Corvette will cease early for the model year. The last date to order a 2018 Corvette<br />
is <strong>November</strong> 16, and the last week <strong>of</strong> production for the 2018 model year is the<br />
week <strong>of</strong> January 22. The 2019 model year will begin rolling <strong>of</strong>f the line the week <strong>of</strong><br />
January 29, 2018. Orders for the model start <strong>November</strong> 30. (whew we need a<br />
calendar for all those dates!) Right now, planned volume for the 2018 Corvette is<br />
just shy <strong>of</strong> 9,700 units, making it one <strong>of</strong> the shortest model years. No major changes<br />
are coming for 2019 as models, colors and options from 2018 will carry over (sans<br />
the Carbon 65 Edition). Less than 100 65 th Anniversary Carbon Editions are<br />
remaining <strong>of</strong> the 650 cap for 2018. A new order guide for 2019 will be released on<br />
Nov. 20. Sebring Orange (G26) can now be ordered, and a small ramp up <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
hue begins the week <strong>of</strong> December 11 (in the new paint shop, we might add). But<br />
what about the new paint shop? Production at Bowling Green Assembly starts back<br />
up <strong>November</strong> 6, and at that time the ‘basics’ (Black, Arctic White, Torch Red,<br />
Corvette Racing Yellow) will begin rolling through the state‐<strong>of</strong>‐the‐art paint shop.<br />
Tintcoats will follow the basics at a later date (Admiral Blue, Blade Silver, Cyber<br />
Matrix Gray, Long Beach Red, Sebring Orange and Watkins Glen Gray. As for the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> the new paint – we’re told customers will not be disappointed. Some<br />
even tout the quality to be better than the crème de la crème Cadillac paint. And as<br />
for a “C8” mid‐engine Corvette, no <strong>of</strong>ficial word has been received announcing the<br />
highly anticipated model. But it has been photographed quite a bit lately. Perhaps<br />
it’s GM’s way <strong>of</strong> teasing us just a little bit! Next year’s Michelin NCM Bash will<br />
certainly be colorful when GM takes the stage to present on 2018 and 2019… and<br />
we know you’ll want to be there to ask questions and be in the know.<br />
Corvette Dates Cheat Sheet<br />
October 27 – 2018 Corvette unallocated sold orders cut <strong>of</strong>f<br />
<strong>November</strong> 6 – GM Plant Re‐Starts 2018 Production in the new Paint Shop<br />
<strong>November</strong> 16 – Final date to order a 2018 Corvette<br />
<strong>November</strong> 20 – 2019 Corvette Order Guide Released<br />
<strong>November</strong> 30 – 2019 Corvette Orders Picked‐Up<br />
December 11 – Sebring Orange <strong>Corvettes</strong> begin<br />
January 22 (week <strong>of</strong>) – 2018 Corvette Production Ends<br />
January 29 – 2019 Corvette Production Starts
‘In the Garage’ with Charlie Fosnaugh<br />
Veterans Invited to Recognition Event at National Corvette Museum and NCM Motorsports Park<br />
<strong>November</strong> is Military Appreciation Month at the National Corvette<br />
Museum and on Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 2 the Museum and NCM Motorsports Park<br />
are hosting a special recognition day for veterans and wounded warriors as part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 9th Annual Vets ‘n Vettes event presented by Mobil 1.<br />
Veterans are invited to come to the NCM Motorsports Park at 505 Grimes<br />
Road (just <strong>of</strong>f Porter Pike) in Bowling Green, KY for complimentary rides<br />
around the track in <strong>Corvettes</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fered from 9am – 3pm CT. <strong>Corvettes</strong> owners<br />
who would like to give rides around the track can do so by registering for the<br />
Museum’s Vets ‘n Vettes event. Pre-registration recommended and on-site<br />
registration will be available.<br />
Amidst the Corvette laps, a Veterans luncheon will be available in the<br />
track’s garages from 11:30am – 1pm. The lunch is free to veterans and their<br />
spouse or guest and will feature a buffet meal. All luncheon guests must RSVP<br />
by Friday, October 27 by calling Bryce Burklow at 270-777-4506.<br />
The Franklin R. Sousley Detachment 1095, Marine Corps League is a<br />
Commemorative Partner with the United States <strong>of</strong> America Vietnam War<br />
Commemoration Program. The organization will be hosting a Commemorative<br />
Event in conjunction with the Veteran’s Day at the NCM Motorsports Park on<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 2nd at 1pm CT. Marine Corps League members will<br />
present a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin – to recognize, thank and honor United<br />
States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. All Vietnam<br />
Veterans will receive a Lapel Pin.<br />
The NCM Kartplex will be open all day for $20/session and those who<br />
have served received a $2 military discount with ID.<br />
In celebration and recognition <strong>of</strong> our armed forces, the Museum <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
FREE admission to all American military veterans, as well as police and fire<br />
fighters, plus their immediate accompanying family during the month <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>November</strong>. Simply show pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> service at the admissions counter to receive<br />
complimentary admission.<br />
The Museum is located at I-65, exit 28 in Bowling Green, KY and is open<br />
daily, 8am-5pm <strong>Central</strong> Time.<br />
Learn more about the Museum at www.corvettemuseum.org.
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Ron Fellows Corvette Owners Performance<br />
Driving School – Pahrump, NV<br />
Wow!! What a great experience. Glenn Henderson and I<br />
recently spent two days at the Corvette Owners School<br />
(COS) at Spring Mountain Motor Sports. We didn’t even<br />
know this was on our bucket list until we were there. Two<br />
days with both classroom education and driving a 2.1 mile<br />
race track. It was worth every penny – just see the smiles<br />
on our faces.<br />
Dick Johnson
CVC<br />
Activities<br />
Schedule<br />
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS STEPPED UP AND PUT ON ONE OR MORE<br />
RUNS/EVENTS THIS YEAR. WE COULD USE A FEW MORE RUNS IN NOVEMBER OR<br />
DECEMBER. PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING ON A RUN BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR<br />
AND, IF YOU NEED HELP, JUST ASK! DICK DANIELSEN<br />
Nov 15<br />
Movie Nite –‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Fosnaugh’s<br />
Dec 2 Kingsburg Christmas Parade Johnson’s<br />
Dec 7 CVC <strong>2017</strong> Christmas Party Garrison’s<br />
Dec 17 Christmas Hayride Renna<br />
Dec 20 Movie Nite –‘Star Wars, The Last Jedi’ Fosnaugh’s<br />
2018<br />
April 19-21 COB Gambler’s Classic Garrison’s<br />
July 26-Aug 12 Colorado Rocky Mountain High Hansen’s<br />
GENERAL MEETING ALWAYS 3 RD TUESDAY 6:30 PM<br />
BOARD MEETING IS THE TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE<br />
GENERAL MEETING AT 7:00PM<br />
Dominos 2nd & 4th Thursday <strong>of</strong> the Month
Dinner & Movie Nite…<br />
You are invited to join us in watching:<br />
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, <strong>2017</strong><br />
The festivities will be held the Maya Cinema<br />
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. <strong>Fresno</strong>, Ca 93710<br />
(Dinner and Movie times to be determined)<br />
Contact Charlie for more information, 281-2876<br />
Who’s ready to go again?
CHRISTMAS PARADE<br />
JOIN THE JOHNSONS AND ENTER<br />
YOUR CAR IN THE <strong>2017</strong> KINGSBURG<br />
CHRISTMAS PARADE!<br />
THE PARADE IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 ND .<br />
SAVE THE DATE-----ADDITIONAL DETAILS WILL<br />
BE PROVIDED AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING.
CVC CHRISTMAS PARTY<br />
THURSDAY-DECEMBER 7, <strong>2017</strong><br />
PARDINI’S<br />
2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresn0<br />
DINNER, DANCING & MERRIMENT<br />
5:30 – 9:30 PM<br />
SOCIAL HOUR-5:30 PM – NO HOST BAR<br />
DINNER-6:30 PM<br />
DINNER CHOICES-BRAISED PAN ROASTED BEEF<br />
OR CHICKEN MARSALA<br />
$45.00 PER COUPLE-$22.50 SINGLE<br />
PAYMENT DUE AT NOVEMBER MEETING<br />
SEMI-FORMAL (JACKET/TIE OPTIONAL)<br />
YOUR HOSTS<br />
GARRISON’S & ANDERSON’S<br />
QUESTIONS CALL DEBBIE-355-9548
CVC CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE!<br />
WHERE: CHARLOTTE RENNA’S HOUSE<br />
491 W. ATHENS, CLOVIS<br />
WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 TH @ 5:30 PM<br />
$10 PER PERSON<br />
DINNER BUFFET WITH DRINKS & DESSERTS<br />
CHRISTMAS CAROLS & SOCIAL<br />
ENJOY THE HAYRIDE WITH KEITH & DEBBIE!
Dinner & Movie Nite…<br />
You are invited to join us in watching:<br />
On Wednesday, Dec. 20, <strong>2017</strong><br />
The festivities will be held the Maya Cinema<br />
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. <strong>Fresno</strong>, Ca 93710<br />
(Dinner and Movie times to be determined)<br />
Contact Charlie for more information, 281-2876<br />
Who’s ready to go again?
CORVETTES OF BAKERSFIELD 21 ST<br />
GAMBLER’S CLASSIC IN LAUGHLIN, NV<br />
RUN LEADERS KEITH AND DEBBIE GARRISON<br />
STAY TUNED FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION!
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN<br />
HIGH – CVC TOUR IV<br />
W/CRAIG AND PAM HANSEN<br />
Thursday, JULY 26, 2018 thru<br />
Sunday, August 12, 2018<br />
DETAILS PROVIDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
Best Man’s Costume: Chuck Laningham<br />
Best Ladies Costume: Kim Fosnaugh<br />
Best Dessert: May Lou Lebda -Frankston Cake
Best Main Dish: Kathy Marine-Road Kill Wings >