Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - November 2017

Nov. 11, 2017 Nov. 23, 2017
CVC Halloween Party at Kroekerville
October 28, 2000

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 ENTHUSIAST 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 a
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 as per CVC
Bylaws.
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, Charlotte Renna (559) 323-
0153 or any officer on the following page.

PRESIDENT
Andy Anderson
977-3387
ancon545@yahoo.com
VP-ACTIVITIES
Dick Danielsen
298-5229
redanielsenr@aol.com
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP
Charlotte Renna
323-0153
chrenna@aol.com
SECRETARY
Terry Johnson
940-0876
purplegal54@gmail.com
TREASURER
Dick Johnson
940-5719
rejohnson1142@gmail.com
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Secretary’s Minutes..................... 5
Birthdays & Anniversaries............ 6
Sunshine & Clouds…………………… 7
In the Garage w/Charlie………… 8-9
Ron Fellows Driving Experience…10
CVC Activities.............................11
CVC Event Flyers...................12-18
Dukes Potluck Pics…..………….19-23
Halloween Party Pics……………24-30
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 31
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Gary Pflepsen
999-2957
pgpflep@aol.com
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Chuck Laningham
304-7662
laningham@hotmail.com
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS
Debbie Garrison
875-0800
keithgar@aol.com
WEBSITE EDITOR
Charlie Fosnaugh
299-0547
fosnaugh@comcast.net

…a word from our President!
Hi Corvetter’s:
Well another month has gone and
where did it go? We had the Halloween
party and had a great time I hope
everyone did. Lots of food and
friendship. Debbie took pictures, and
you all looked great. Char put a lot of
pictures on Facebook. Connie wanted
to play bingo but I thought that was for
old people!! But you know who won!!!!
The annual meeting is in Nov. We will be
voting for the new board. Dues will be
due by Nov. Meeting. I cannot believe a
new year is about to start. Skip came up
with the Idea to give a 1,000 dollars to a
local charity. And the board took a vote
at our last board meeting and agreed.
We will be taking a vote from the
members because the board can only
spend $200. without taking a vote from
the Members. Then we will decide what
charity to give to. Well that's all for now.
Your President,
Andy

Central Valley Corvettes
General Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2017
The General Meeting was called to order by
President Andy Anderson at 6:32pm.
Minutes from the September meeting were
read. Ruthie Danielsen made a motion to
accept the minutes as read. Joyce Kroeker
seconded. Dick Johnson gave the
Treasurer’s report. Tonight’s raffle brought
in $353.00. Mike and Diane Hayes were the
lucky winners of the CB. Thank you again
David & Lori Dukes for the thoughtful
donation.
VP of Activities, Dick Danielsen went over
run guidelines. Trip Fees are to be paid to
the Treasurer, who will then disburse the
funds to the leader. This process insures
that run leaders know what their budget is.
Leaders are to provide a cutoff date for
final sign ups and payment. And please – If
you find you are not able to attend a
run/activity, have the courtesy to call the
leaders and let them know. It was noted
that Keith Garrison did not have ice cream
on the Badger Run. Debbie Garrison
announced the Laughlin Run hosted by the
Bakersfield Club will be April 19-21 st with a
Psychedelic 60’s Theme.
VP of Public Relations, Charlotte Renna,
stated we now have 92 members and 4
more, the Wests and the Merits are fast
approaching membership. Birthdays
added up to 494 years and Anniversaries
added to 201 years. A reminder; a
Member who has missed 4 meetings or
more in the current calendar year are
unable to nominate or vote in the
upcoming elections.
Chuck Laningham found 3 badge
offenders. Debbie Garrison followed with
her Sunshine Report. Dave Dawson is not
doing well. He has had a reaction to the
medication. Joyce Kroeker has started
immune (chemo) therapy.
Old Business: None
New Business: Skip Severance
enthusiastically suggested a donation to a
charity from the club account but soon
realized he jumped protocol. Item will go
to Board first.
A motion was made by Ruthie Danielsen
for the club to provide $2000.00 towards
our Christmas Party at Pardini’s. Bob
Peluso seconded. There were no nays
from the membership. Approved.
Mike Hayes made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 7:56 after the Raffle. Diane
Hayes seconded.
Respectfully submitted by
Terry Johnson, Secretary
Thank you to the following members for
donating raffle prizes: A & C Anderson, T &
D Anderson, Danielsen, Derringer, Dukes,
S&J Garcia, S&L Garcia, Garrison,
Henderson, Henenfent, Jarvis, Kroeker,
Laningham, Marines, Null, Parkin, Parks,
Rose, Severance, Whitson.

y Charlotte Renna
Connie Olsen, 11/01 – Pam Hansen, 11/01 – Bob Peluso, 11/14 – Dave Dawson, 11/15
Sarah Decesari, 11/23 and Steve Garcia, 11/29.
Tom & Emily Piercy, 11/02/03, 14 Yrs.
Scott & Aimee Parkin, 11/14/15 – 2 Yrs.
Glen & Lorraine Henderson, 11/29/74 – 43 Yrs.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR CVC NAME BADGE TO ALL CLUB MEETINGS!
(NOW a 50₵ FINE without it)
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB RAFFLE AND BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE!
AND BE SURE AND RECOMEND OUR WEB SITE REGULARLY
AT: www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com

SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Debbie Garrison
Oct. 17, 2017
Our Diane Hayes was in Las Vegas the weekend of the shooting with a girlfriend. They were in
Paris at the time the shooting took place but did not know what was going on. They announced
over the loud Speaker for everyone to pick up their money and go directly to their rooms and
stay there. They got on the elevator with a group of women that were hysterical, Diane told
them to calm down and pray. By the time they got to our floor they had calmed down. All the
hotels and casinos were in lockdown until they announced “All Clear” at 4 am. They woke up the
next morning and turned on the TV and saw all the devastating news. They had an early flight
out on Monday, so got dressed and went to the airport, but the plane was delayed for almost an
hour. They made it home safely, but all the while praying for all those involved and families of
the deceased. So sad.
Joyce sent me a note that our Ed Kroeker has been transferred from Horizon Rehab to private
home 3 blocks from their home. Hoping to get stronger and improve his walking. Joyce just had
her first immunotherapy treatment last Thursday with 5 more weeks.
Talked with Lupe Dawson yesterday to get an update on Dave, he’s had yet another setback, just
got home last Friday from the hospital once again. The blood thinner he is reacted with one of
the other medications he’s taking and he started losing blood. They took more tests while at the
hospital and fortunately everything with his heart is fine. They were going back to the Doctor
and hopefully they will a new blood thinner he will be able to take. He is very weak and both he
and Lupe have lost a lot of weight. Dave’s down to 170 lbs. Both of his sons have been very
supportive helping Lupe however they can. And they have nurses coming in every day to
monitor his progress. Lupe’s sister just flew in this past Sunday to lend her support to help Lupe
cooking and cleaning.
Please keep Dave and Lupe and Ed and Joyce in your prayers.
On a brighter note on October 12, Dick Johnson and Glenn Henderson drove to Pahrump,
Nevada and drove Corvettes for the next two days in the Ron Fellows performance driving
school at Spring Mountain Raceway. It was an incredible experience, at a first-rate facility. There
was classroom time followed by driving time to practice what we just learned in class. Then back
to class, then back to the track. It started at 8:00 AM each morning and finished at 4:00 PM each
evening. Everyone that likes to drive would get a lot out of this class. We came away knowing
we can handle our cars much better than when we arrived.
Lee and Holly Baumgarten will be on the RV road once again! November 1 st , they are headed to
Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR races. They will be there for two weeks as
campground hosts as well as attending the races. Then it's on to New Mexico to visit friends and
enjoy the Southwest!!! Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.

2019 CORVETTE EARLY PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED
NCM, October 12, 2017
Well, that was quick! Rumors have been confirmed that production of the 2018
Corvette will cease early for the model year. The last date to order a 2018 Corvette
is November 16, and the last week of production for the 2018 model year is the
week of January 22. The 2019 model year will begin rolling off the line the week of
January 29, 2018. Orders for the model start November 30. (whew we need a
calendar for all those dates!) Right now, planned volume for the 2018 Corvette is
just shy of 9,700 units, making it one of the shortest model years. No major changes
are coming for 2019 as models, colors and options from 2018 will carry over (sans
the Carbon 65 Edition). Less than 100 65 th Anniversary Carbon Editions are
remaining of the 650 cap for 2018. A new order guide for 2019 will be released on
Nov. 20. Sebring Orange (G26) can now be ordered, and a small ramp up of the new
hue begins the week of December 11 (in the new paint shop, we might add). But
what about the new paint shop? Production at Bowling Green Assembly starts back
up November 6, and at that time the ‘basics’ (Black, Arctic White, Torch Red,
Corvette Racing Yellow) will begin rolling through the state‐of‐the‐art paint shop.
Tintcoats will follow the basics at a later date (Admiral Blue, Blade Silver, Cyber
Matrix Gray, Long Beach Red, Sebring Orange and Watkins Glen Gray. As for the
quality of the new paint – we’re told customers will not be disappointed. Some
even tout the quality to be better than the crème de la crème Cadillac paint. And as
for a “C8” mid‐engine Corvette, no official word has been received announcing the
highly anticipated model. But it has been photographed quite a bit lately. Perhaps
it’s GM’s way of teasing us just a little bit! Next year’s Michelin NCM Bash will
certainly be colorful when GM takes the stage to present on 2018 and 2019… and
we know you’ll want to be there to ask questions and be in the know.
Corvette Dates Cheat Sheet
October 27 – 2018 Corvette unallocated sold orders cut off
November 6 – GM Plant Re‐Starts 2018 Production in the new Paint Shop
November 16 – Final date to order a 2018 Corvette
November 20 – 2019 Corvette Order Guide Released
November 30 – 2019 Corvette Orders Picked‐Up
December 11 – Sebring Orange Corvettes begin
January 22 (week of) – 2018 Corvette Production Ends
January 29 – 2019 Corvette Production Starts

‘In the Garage’ with Charlie Fosnaugh
Veterans Invited to Recognition Event at National Corvette Museum and NCM Motorsports Park
November is Military Appreciation Month at the National Corvette
Museum and on Thursday, November 2 the Museum and NCM Motorsports Park
are hosting a special recognition day for veterans and wounded warriors as part
of the 9th Annual Vets ‘n Vettes event presented by Mobil 1.
Veterans are invited to come to the NCM Motorsports Park at 505 Grimes
Road (just off Porter Pike) in Bowling Green, KY for complimentary rides
around the track in Corvettes, offered from 9am – 3pm CT. Corvettes owners
who would like to give rides around the track can do so by registering for the
Museum’s Vets ‘n Vettes event. Pre-registration recommended and on-site
registration will be available.
Amidst the Corvette laps, a Veterans luncheon will be available in the
track’s garages from 11:30am – 1pm. The lunch is free to veterans and their
spouse or guest and will feature a buffet meal. All luncheon guests must RSVP
by Friday, October 27 by calling Bryce Burklow at 270-777-4506.
The Franklin R. Sousley Detachment 1095, Marine Corps League is a
Commemorative Partner with the United States of America Vietnam War
Commemoration Program. The organization will be hosting a Commemorative
Event in conjunction with the Veteran’s Day at the NCM Motorsports Park on
Thursday, November 2nd at 1pm CT. Marine Corps League members will
present a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin – to recognize, thank and honor United
States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. All Vietnam
Veterans will receive a Lapel Pin.
The NCM Kartplex will be open all day for $20/session and those who
have served received a $2 military discount with ID.
In celebration and recognition of our armed forces, the Museum offers
FREE admission to all American military veterans, as well as police and fire
fighters, plus their immediate accompanying family during the month of
November. Simply show proof of service at the admissions counter to receive
complimentary admission.
The Museum is located at I-65, exit 28 in Bowling Green, KY and is open
daily, 8am-5pm Central Time.
Learn more about the Museum at www.corvettemuseum.org.

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Ron Fellows Corvette Owners Performance
Driving School – Pahrump, NV
Wow!! What a great experience. Glenn Henderson and I
recently spent two days at the Corvette Owners School
(COS) at Spring Mountain Motor Sports. We didn’t even
know this was on our bucket list until we were there. Two
days with both classroom education and driving a 2.1 mile
race track. It was worth every penny – just see the smiles
on our faces.
Dick Johnson

CVC
Activities
Schedule
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS STEPPED UP AND PUT ON ONE OR MORE
RUNS/EVENTS THIS YEAR. WE COULD USE A FEW MORE RUNS IN NOVEMBER OR
DECEMBER. PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING ON A RUN BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
AND, IF YOU NEED HELP, JUST ASK! DICK DANIELSEN
Nov 15
Movie Nite –‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Fosnaugh’s
Dec 2 Kingsburg Christmas Parade Johnson’s
Dec 7 CVC 2017 Christmas Party Garrison’s
Dec 17 Christmas Hayride Renna
Dec 20 Movie Nite –‘Star Wars, The Last Jedi’ Fosnaugh’s
2018
April 19-21 COB Gambler’s Classic Garrison’s
July 26-Aug 12 Colorado Rocky Mountain High Hansen’s
GENERAL MEETING ALWAYS 3 RD TUESDAY 6:30 PM
BOARD MEETING IS THE TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE
GENERAL MEETING AT 7:00PM
Dominos 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month

Dinner & Movie Nite…
You are invited to join us in watching:
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017
The festivities will be held the Maya Cinema
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. Fresno, Ca 93710
(Dinner and Movie times to be determined)
Contact Charlie for more information, 281-2876
Who’s ready to go again?

CHRISTMAS PARADE
JOIN THE JOHNSONS AND ENTER
YOUR CAR IN THE 2017 KINGSBURG
CHRISTMAS PARADE!
THE PARADE IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 ND .
SAVE THE DATE-----ADDITIONAL DETAILS WILL
BE PROVIDED AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING.

CVC CHRISTMAS PARTY
THURSDAY-DECEMBER 7, 2017
PARDINI’S
2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresn0
DINNER, DANCING & MERRIMENT
5:30 – 9:30 PM
SOCIAL HOUR-5:30 PM – NO HOST BAR
DINNER-6:30 PM
DINNER CHOICES-BRAISED PAN ROASTED BEEF
OR CHICKEN MARSALA
$45.00 PER COUPLE-$22.50 SINGLE
PAYMENT DUE AT NOVEMBER MEETING
SEMI-FORMAL (JACKET/TIE OPTIONAL)
YOUR HOSTS
GARRISON’S & ANDERSON’S
QUESTIONS CALL DEBBIE-355-9548

CVC CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE!
WHERE: CHARLOTTE RENNA’S HOUSE
491 W. ATHENS, CLOVIS
WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 TH @ 5:30 PM
$10 PER PERSON
DINNER BUFFET WITH DRINKS & DESSERTS
CHRISTMAS CAROLS & SOCIAL
ENJOY THE HAYRIDE WITH KEITH & DEBBIE!

Dinner & Movie Nite…
You are invited to join us in watching:
On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
The festivities will be held the Maya Cinema
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. Fresno, Ca 93710
(Dinner and Movie times to be determined)
Contact Charlie for more information, 281-2876
Who’s ready to go again?

CORVETTES OF BAKERSFIELD 21 ST
GAMBLER’S CLASSIC IN LAUGHLIN, NV
RUN LEADERS KEITH AND DEBBIE GARRISON
STAY TUNED FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION!

COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN
HIGH – CVC TOUR IV
W/CRAIG AND PAM HANSEN
Thursday, JULY 26, 2018 thru
Sunday, August 12, 2018
DETAILS PROVIDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE

Best Man’s Costume: Chuck Laningham
Best Ladies Costume: Kim Fosnaugh
Best Dessert: May Lou Lebda -Frankston Cake

Best Main Dish: Kathy Marine-Road Kill Wings >