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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, Dick Johnson (559) 940-5719<br />

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 />

Dick Johnson<br />

940-5719<br />

rejohnson1142@gmail.com<br />

SECRETARY<br />

Terry Johnson<br />

940-0876<br />

purplegal54@gmail.com<br />

TREASURER<br />

Darlene Derringer<br />

647-1577<br />

darlenemoats@sbcglobal.net<br />

PARLIAMENTARIAN<br />

Gary Pflepsen<br />

999-2957<br />

pgpflep@aol.com<br />

Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3<br />

A Word from our President.......... 4<br />

Secretary’s Minutes..................... 5<br />

New Club Members………………….. 6<br />

In the Headlights, Estrada………… 7<br />

Birthdays & Anniversaries......... 8-9<br />

Sunshine & Clouds…………….. 10-12<br />

History <strong>of</strong> Valentine’s Day……….. 13<br />

1st Carbon 65 & ZR1 at Auction. 14<br />

NCM 25 th Anniv. Caravan……. 15-17<br />

CVC Activities............................ 18<br />

CVC Event Flyers.................. 19-26<br />

New Year’s Lunch Pics……………. 27<br />

From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 28<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 & NEWSLETTER EDITOR<br />

Charlie Fosnaugh<br />

299-0547<br />

fosnaugh@comcast.net


…a word from our President!<br />

Hi Corvetter’s:<br />

Hope everyone is having a good time.<br />

Lots <strong>of</strong> runs coming up. Should be a<br />

good year. Super bowl coming up<br />

Sunday. Hope everyone has a good<br />

time. I am having my second bout with<br />

the flu. And it is bad.<br />

This is one the happiest clubs I have ever<br />

been in. Stay happy and if things are not<br />

good, just tell yourself: IT JUST DOESN’T<br />

MATTER. Stay good and stay gold.<br />

Your President,<br />

Andy Anderson


<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Corvettes</strong><br />

General Meeting Minutes 1-16-18<br />

Ah. Another baby picture!<br />

The General Meeting was called to order by<br />

President Andy Anderson at 6:30pm. Minutes from<br />

the December meeting were read. Lupe’s sister<br />

joined us at the November meeting not her sisterin-law.<br />

With the correction – Mike Lebda made a<br />

motion to accept the minutes. Mike Henenfent<br />

seconded. Darlene Derringer gave the Treasurer’s<br />

report. Tonight’s raffle brought in $235. Winners<br />

<strong>of</strong> the $50 bills were Ruthie Danielsen (that makes<br />

2!!!!!) and Jill Kroeker.<br />

VP <strong>of</strong> Activities, Dick Danielsen went over the past<br />

activities. 34 members attended Roy Whitson’s<br />

Celebration <strong>of</strong> Life. While a lot that was said, we<br />

already knew, we found out Roy was a prankster<br />

and heard about some <strong>of</strong> his pranks. Future events<br />

include Movie night on January 24 th , Super Bowl<br />

Party at the Lebda’s. Valentine dinner at<br />

Cattlemen’s in Selma on Feb 11 th . And don’t forget<br />

the Laughlin Run in April. The women are putting<br />

together a Domino’s Run to Napa to support Judy<br />

Capurro. It will either be at the end <strong>of</strong> <strong>February</strong> or<br />

the beginning <strong>of</strong> March. Stay tuned.<br />

VP <strong>of</strong> Public Relations, Dick Johnson welcomed<br />

our newest members, the Estrada’s minus Bob<br />

sponsored by Diane Tjerrild. We voted on Roger<br />

and Valerie Merritt. We all said yes!! Birthdays<br />

totaled 671 years and Anniversaries totaled 197<br />

years. 2 couples the Comers and the Hayes are<br />

recognizing 50+ years. The Hayes received a $25<br />

gift card from Panera for<br />

having been married the<br />

longest this month – 53<br />

years!! Congratulations.<br />

Dick also reminded us to<br />

shred our old rosters not<br />

just throw away. There is private information on<br />

them. Also, a reminder to bring in those<br />

insurance cards when members renewals come<br />

up during the year. Chuck Laningham collected<br />

$4.50 in badge fines. Debbie Garrison gave her<br />

sunshine and Clouds report. Connie Olson has<br />

fallen and broken several bones in her hand. She<br />

is now in rehab at the Genesis complex on<br />

Alluvial in <strong>Fresno</strong>. We are all whirling from the<br />

many passings <strong>of</strong> past and present members.<br />

One bright spot was Craig and Darlene<br />

Derringer’s announcement <strong>of</strong> a grand baby at a<br />

mere 10# plus. Please keep Ruthie Danielsen in<br />

your prayers as she has surgery January 29 th . The<br />

Hayes attended the wedding <strong>of</strong> their 3 rd<br />

grandson this past weekend.<br />

Tonights baby picture belongs to Lynne<br />

Henenfent. 7 people guessed correctly but only<br />

one winner. That would be Emily Piercy.<br />

Old Business – Diane Tjerrild thanked everyone<br />

for their generous donations <strong>of</strong> coats and<br />

blankets. This year 1200 items were collected<br />

for Catholic Charities compared to 900 items<br />

last year. It has been decided – if you wear your<br />

club logo shirt that has your name on it, you do<br />

NOT have to wear your name badge.<br />

New Business – None<br />

Next Board meeting will be at The Danielsen’s,<br />

Tuesday, January 23 rd , 7pm. Scott Parkin made<br />

a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:27pm.<br />

Bob Peluso seconded. Respectfully submitted,<br />

Terry Johnson, Secretary<br />

Thank you to the following members for donating<br />

raffle prizes: A&C Anderson, Danielsen, Derringer,<br />

Sarah Garcia, Garrahan, Garrison, Henderson,<br />

Henenfent, Jarvis, Johnson, Kroeker, Kroeker,<br />

Laningham, Null, Parkin, Parks & Tjerrild


New members Gina & Bob(not present) Estrada were installed!<br />

Sponsored by Diane Tjerrild<br />

She owns a 2017 Admiral Blue Stingray<br />

Roger & Valerie Merritt were voted into membership!<br />

Sponsored by Amiee Parkin<br />

They own a 2017 Arctic White Grand Sport


NAMES:<br />

Bob (66) and Gina (50) Estrada<br />

CORVETTE: 2017 Admiral Blue Stingray<br />

MARITAL STATUS: Married 20 Years<br />

CHILDREN: Mary, Staci, Joshua, Christian PETS: Sam, 2 yr. Golden Doodle<br />

HOBBIES: Bob - looking at cars, Gina - reading, writing, golf, traveling<br />

OCCUPATION: Both Financial Advisors<br />

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER CVC: Friends <strong>of</strong> Diane Tjerrild<br />

FAVORITE FOODS: Italian<br />

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Five, Pismo’s, Cracked Pepper, The palms<br />

FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT: Pebble Beach, Monterey Bay, Italy, Spain<br />

FANTASY CVC RUN ?? Monterey<br />

ANYTHING ELSE ?? Bob is the BEST Husband in the Whole World!


y Dick Johnson<br />

Skip Severance, 2/01 – Sue Comer, 2/02 – Steve Rosen, 2/05 – Ruthie Danielsen, 2/13<br />

Rennie Campos, 2/22 – Lori Cameron, 2/25 and Linda Laningham, 2/25<br />

Chuck & Linda Laningham, 2/04/67, 51 Yrs.<br />

Bob & Kathy Marine, 2/09/74 – 44 Yrs.<br />

Rodger & Valerie Merritt, 2/24/63 – 55 Yrs.<br />

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR CVC NAME BADGE or A CVC LOGO SHIRT WITH<br />

YOUR NAME ON IT 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:<br />

www.<strong>Central</strong><strong>Valley</strong><strong>Corvettes</strong>.com


SUNSHINE & CLOUDS<br />

Debbie Garrison<br />

Jan. 16, <strong>2018</strong><br />

David Sons Dad Hollis Sons passed away and Julie sent us the note below:<br />

“We were very shocked to hear the news that many <strong>of</strong> our past and present Corvette family<br />

loved ones have passed on and our hearts are with each one who have lost their loved ones. I'm<br />

sure you had heard that David's Dad Hollis also lost his fight on December 28th after a long 3-<br />

week fight in the ICU. David was at the hospital with his mom from sunup to sundown and after<br />

so many countless hours to and from the hospital he inevitably caught a nasty bug. On top <strong>of</strong> all<br />

the stress and madness he came down with the flu and had a fever, body aches and<br />

coughing. He was so nice that once he had enough <strong>of</strong> it he gave it to me so right now I am a bit<br />

under the weather myself. I think you will be hearing a lot <strong>of</strong> similar news this month and that<br />

many in the club have been hit hard with some sort <strong>of</strong> ailment, because it's a bad flu<br />

season. Needless-to-say, David's Mom is living with us now and she is very emotional and cries<br />

a lot. Hollis and she had been married over 70 years and she was only 14 years old when they<br />

married, so I guess it is a bit understandable she is super sad. Unfortunately, she also has early<br />

stages <strong>of</strong> Alzheimer's which makes it even more difficult to give her the care she needs but we<br />

are taking it day by day for now. I hope all is well with everyone in the club and we look forward<br />

to seeing you all someday soon. I'm just not sure when we might be able to fit it in. Hugs to all<br />

and Happy <strong>2018</strong>.”<br />

Our dear friend Roy Whitson’s Celebration <strong>of</strong> Life was on January 13 th with 34 members<br />

attending. It was great tribute to Roy’s memory with many speakers made up <strong>of</strong> friends and coworkers.<br />

Our own Patrick and Keith said a few words about what a great guy he was. We found<br />

out many things about Roy we didn’t know, for one thing we found out that our Roy was a<br />

prankster. I guess with all the jokesters in the club he didn’t need to show that side <strong>of</strong> him. As<br />

we all know he was a gentle man with a great a personality and always had a smile on his face<br />

no matter what he was going through. I know one thing for sure, we didn’t have enough time<br />

with him and he will be missed.<br />

Mary Ann sent a note expressing her appreciation to all the club members who also<br />

attended. “She said it was a loving show <strong>of</strong> support and respect for Roy, for which I am so<br />

grateful. He worked so hard all his life that he took little time to play, but got so much<br />

enjoyment from club activities and friends.”


Past Member Rick Tavares’ Memorial Service was also on January 13 th . Rick was remembered as<br />

a terrific guy, funny, smart, known for his love <strong>of</strong> hunting, fishing, barbecuing and his family. He<br />

was a great son, brother, husband, dad, Grandpa and friend. He loved entertaining and loved<br />

being a member <strong>of</strong> Portuguese Hall in Easton and a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Corvettes</strong> and had<br />

kept many mementos from his time in the Club. 11 members were able to attend his services.<br />

Past Member Gordon Capurro also passed away unexpectedly on Dec 30 th, after spending time<br />

at the Kaiser Hospital in Napa. He passed away due to complications from an infection after<br />

injuring himself in a fall. He was 78, he was laid to rest in Napa on January 8 th.<br />

Another Past Member Stan Quall passed away on December 29 th from a brain aneurysm. Stan<br />

and his wife Cheramy were very active members <strong>of</strong> CVC in the early days with both serving on<br />

the Board.<br />

Services for Stan were held in Caruthers on January 20 th . The Laningham’s, Garrahan’s and the<br />

Garrison’s were able to attend.<br />

Connie Olson fell and broke several bones in her hand and had surgery on Jan 3 rd . Connie spent<br />

2 weeks in the hospital and then was transferred to the Genesis Rehab Facility. She will spend<br />

two weeks there and then Don is hoping that she will be able to have rehab at home.<br />

Ed Kroeker had a wonderful Christmas surrounded by his family only to fall into a door frame<br />

when he got back, tearing the skin on his arm and necessitating another ambulance trip to the<br />

ER for treatment with Joyce and Jill. Thank goodness, his injury is healing well. He’s not walking<br />

much but is able to sit in his wheel chair and is able join the others for dinner.<br />

Right at Christmas time Ruthie also had to take a couple <strong>of</strong> ambulance rides to the hospital. She<br />

developed a high fever and some confusion and was taken by ambulance to hospital where they<br />

ran tests and she was able to return home that day. She woke the next morning once more with<br />

a high fever so <strong>of</strong>f again she went in the ambulance to the hospital where they hooked her up<br />

with an IV and gave her meds. She recovered and was able to join us on our New Year’s Day<br />

lunch.<br />

Mike and Diane Hayes sent me a note that their third grandson and his high school sweetheart<br />

were married on January 13 th . They made a beautiful couple and it was a beautiful<br />

wedding. That is three grandchildren married, five more to go, but we she said there’s plenty <strong>of</strong><br />

time.<br />

The Henenfent’s and Lebda’s are heading to Hawaii for 10 days. They will be spending 3 days in<br />

Honolulu, while there they will be touring Pearl Harbor. Then they will be taking a 7-day cruise<br />

around the 4 main islands.


Emily Piercy is taking Tom to Hawaii for two weeks to celebrate his birthday later this month.<br />

Will expect a full report on all the fun they had next month.<br />

Staying in the Hawaii mode; I received this report from Kim and Charlie. They left for 9 days in<br />

Kauai with family for sunshine and fun. 4 days into their trip Kim broke out with hives<br />

everywhere and spent a miserable night and Charlie had to take her to an urgent care the next<br />

morning. But nothing compared to the terror they all felt Saturday morning when they all<br />

received emergency messages on our phones that a ballistic missile was inbound for Hawaii and<br />

it was not a drill. All 9 <strong>of</strong> their family, including a 3 & a 4-year-old huddled in a bathroom<br />

thinking it was the end and trying to stay calm and not scare the kids. They had the TV on and<br />

the emergency system kept saying it was not a drill and to seek shelter and the inbound missile<br />

would hit within 10 to15 minutes. They said a lot goes through your mind during a time like that<br />

when you have no control. 38 minutes later a message came out that it had been a mistake. We<br />

are thankful it was a mistake but it was really hard to get back to normal for quite a while. They<br />

usually wish our vacations last longer but they were glad to head home the next day.<br />

Congratulations to Craig and Darlene Derringer as they welcome a new grandson to the family.<br />

This is Craig’s daughters’ first child; his name is Cassius Gabriel he weighed in at 10 pounds 2 oz.<br />

born on December 23rd. What a great Christmas present!<br />

Please remember if you have any Sunshine News you want to share throughout the month just<br />

email me your news.<br />

Thanks to all. Have a great month.<br />

Happy New Year!!!<br />

Blessings to all, Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.


Valentine’s Day - <strong>February</strong> 14 th<br />

Click on the video below to find out more!<br />

Every <strong>February</strong> 14, across the<br />

United States and in other<br />

places around the world,<br />

candy, flowers and gifts are<br />

exchanged between loved ones,<br />

all in the name <strong>of</strong> St. Valentine.<br />

But who is this mysterious saint,<br />

and where did these traditions<br />

come from? Find out about the<br />

history <strong>of</strong> this centuries-old<br />

holiday, from ancient Roman<br />

rituals to the customs <strong>of</strong><br />

Victorian England..


GM and Chevrolet <strong>of</strong>fered two first retail production Corvette models for auction at Barrett-<br />

Jackson on January 20, <strong>2018</strong> raising a total <strong>of</strong> $2.325 million to benefit military veterans.<br />

First up on the auction block was the Corvette Carbon 65 Edition coupe signed by President George W. Bush was bought by John<br />

Staluppi, owner <strong>of</strong> Atlantic Automotive Group, for $1.4 million. The proceeds will benefit the Bush Center’s Military Service Initiative.<br />

The primary goal <strong>of</strong> the Military Service Initiative is to ensure post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to<br />

civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds <strong>of</strong> war.<br />

The<br />

Corvette ZR1, the fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever built, was bought by Rick Hendrick, chairman <strong>of</strong> Hendrick<br />

Automotive Group and owner <strong>of</strong> 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, for $925,000. The auction<br />

proceeds will benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the work it does to support wounded veterans through the<br />

Building for America’s Bravest program. “GM and Chevrolet are proud to honor and support the brave men and women <strong>of</strong> our armed<br />

forces,” said Steve Hill, GM vice president <strong>of</strong> U.S. Sales and Service.


2019 National Corvette Caravan<br />

All roads lead to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the 25th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the National Corvette Museum<br />

Frequently Asked Questions, Lodging, Parking, Select a State, Outside USA, News, Caravan Merchandise<br />

Often referred to as the world’s largest moving automotive event, the National Corvette Caravan is a<br />

celebration <strong>of</strong> America’s Sports Car, culminating in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the anniversary<br />

celebration <strong>of</strong> the National Corvette Museum. Hosted only once every five years, the next event is<br />

slated for Labor Day Weekend 2019 and will mark the Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Leading the charge<br />

will be Jeffrey Duda <strong>of</strong> Hainesport, NJ, a Lifetime Member <strong>of</strong> the Museum and previous co-captain <strong>of</strong><br />

the New Jersey 2014 and 2009 Caravans.<br />

The 6th National Corvette Caravan is slated for August 28-31, 2019. Regional caravans will form<br />

and join other caravans as they travel across the United States to meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky<br />

for four days <strong>of</strong> festivities at the National Corvette Museum. An event such as this requires years <strong>of</strong><br />

planning and coordinating. All help is appreciated! If you would like to volunteer to be a Caravan<br />

Captain, please email Jeff at nationalchairman2019@verizon.net<br />

The Museum is located at I-65, exit 28 in South <strong>Central</strong> Kentucky and is open daily, 8-5 <strong>Central</strong> Time.


Pacific <strong>Central</strong><br />

Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah<br />

This is a revised post to the home page for the Northern California – Northern Nevada – Utah<br />

section <strong>of</strong> the 2014 National Corvette Caravan. I am Don Herzer, Publications Director for the Western<br />

States Corvette Council (WSCC). I served as Captain <strong>of</strong> the NorCal section <strong>of</strong> the 2014 Caravan. Since<br />

we had a great time for the most part, they asked me to return as Captain for 2019.<br />

I have elected to give our section a nickname – Pacific <strong>Central</strong> Corvette Caravan – which is easily<br />

further shortened to Pacific <strong>Central</strong> and PCCC.<br />

This is much less cumbersome than listing the whole three states. Also, if I shorten it to NorCal (as I<br />

did in 2014), then N. Nevada and Utah feel left out. Please note that even if you are not going all the<br />

way to Bowling Green, you are welcome to join in the Caravan out <strong>of</strong> CA as far as you like, or just join<br />

us at the launch site (TBD), as many have done in the past.<br />

Our Route: Contrary to my initial posting, I have decided against replicating the 2014 itinerary.<br />

Instead we will take a new route favoring scenic less travelled roads, with fun activities and visits to<br />

unique places along the way. I am still ironing out the details, but here is a rough outline:<br />

• Day 1: We will launch in the morning on Thurs. 8/22 somewhere in the Fairfield area and take<br />

highway 50 through the Sierra, arriving in Carson City in time for lunch and maybe other<br />

activities, and then head to Fallon, NV for other activities and spend the night.


• Day 2 (Friday 8/23): We will travel to Salina, UT along the Loneliest Hiway in the US, with fun<br />

activities TBD.<br />

• Day 3 (Saturday 8/24): Tentatively set to end in Estes Park, CO, Travelling through Rocky Mt.<br />

Ntl. Park.<br />

• Day 4 (Sunday 8/25): Activities around Golden, CO. Overnight in Fort Morgan, CO.<br />

• Day 5 (Monday 8/26): End up in St. Joseph, MO.<br />

• Day 6 (Tuesday 8/27): Get to Effingham, IL and visit Mid-America.<br />

• Day 7 (Wednesday 8/28): On to Bowling Green. We will link up with the So. CA section before<br />

entering Bowling Green so there will be a combined CA/NV group entering the NCM.<br />

Registration for both the Caravan and the festivities is not open at this time. Note that the 2019<br />

Corvette Caravan and the NCM 25th Anniversary are two separate events, each with their own<br />

registration, which is expected to be available on the NCM web site starting in mid-Sept. In the<br />

meantime, I will be working on blocking sets <strong>of</strong> rooms at hotels along the route, but I don’t expect<br />

registration to be available until approximately fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2018</strong>. I will be compiling all this and much<br />

more into a Route Book that will be available to registered participants Spring 2019.<br />

If you are serious about going on this section <strong>of</strong> the Caravan, please send me an email<br />

so I can keep you informed about lodging and optional activities that we may set up.<br />

Registration for both the Caravan and the festivities is not open at this time. Note that the 2019<br />

Corvette Caravan and the NCM 25th Anniversary are two separate events, each with their own<br />

registration, which is expected to be available on the NCM web site starting in mid-Sept. In the<br />

meantime, I will be working on blocking sets <strong>of</strong> rooms at hotels along the route, but I don’t expect<br />

registration to be available until approximately fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2018</strong>. If you are serious about going on this<br />

section <strong>of</strong> the Caravan, please send me an email so I can keep you informed about lodging and<br />

optional activities that we may set up. I will be compiling all this and much more into a Route Book<br />

that will be available to registered participants Spring 2019.<br />

If you have no idea what going on the Caravan would be like, here is a link to a write-up that I did<br />

about the experiences we had on the 2014 Caravan: 2014 Caravan Experience<br />

You can help promote the Caravan by decorating your car with a window sticker, flag(s), and/or a<br />

rear window "Follow Me To Bowling Green" decal – all available from me. Contact me for pricing<br />

and availability. If you would like to volunteer to help me in this venture, I would welcome that. I<br />

will also be looking for sponsors to help defray some <strong>of</strong> the costs. Keep in mind that any donations<br />

are tax deductible. You may reach me via:<br />

Don Herzer<br />

Pacific <strong>Central</strong> Captain<br />

corvdon@wsccpubs.net<br />

209-586-3079 Updated: 1/26/18<br />

ANYONE IN CVC INTERESTED IN GOING? IF YES, SHOULD WE FORM A COMMITTEE?


CVC<br />

Activities<br />

Schedule<br />

As I said in the<br />

January Newsletter,<br />

the new year is underway and, as you can see from the below listed activities,<br />

we are <strong>of</strong>f to a rather slow beginning. Please “put on your thinking caps” and<br />

begin to formulate some good ideas for runs this year-----if you have some<br />

thoughts for a run but maybe are a bit unsure as to how to go about putting<br />

everything together, ask me or most any other “old” members for assistance as<br />

we would be glad to help you. January 1 st is the first blank page <strong>of</strong> a 365-page<br />

book <strong>of</strong> run possibilities. Let’s try to beat our 2017 34 run total! Dick Danielsen<br />

Feb 4 Superbowl / Dominos Party 2:30pm Lebda’s<br />

Feb 11 Valentine Sweethearts Lunch 12:00pm Garrison’s<br />

Feb 21 CVC Movie Nite – 15:17 to Paris 5:30pm Fosnaugh’s<br />

Mar 3 March Meet at Famoso Track Severance<br />

April 19-21 COB Gambler’s Classic Garrison’s<br />

April 28 Clovis Rodeo Parade 8:15am Fosnaugh’s<br />

Jul26 Aug12 Colorado Rocky Mountain High<br />

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


WITH THE EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION OF…….<br />

DOMINOS!<br />

WHEN: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 TH AT 2:30PM<br />

WHERE: LEBDA’S RESIDENCE 637 W. OMAHA AVE. CLOVIS<br />

THE PARTY IS A POTLUCK SO PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE.<br />

SOFT DRINKS, WATER, AND PAPER GOODS WILL BE PROVIDED.<br />

ANY QUESTIONS---CALL MIKE OR MARY LEBDA AT 298-7993 AFTER<br />

JANUARY 27 TH .


VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETHEART RUN<br />

SUNDAY-FEBRUARY 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />

12 PM – NOON<br />

CATTLEMENS STEAKHOUSE<br />

1880 ART GONZALES PARKWAY<br />

SELMA<br />

Cattlemens Luncheon Menu<br />

All Entrees include: mashed potatoes, All-you-can eat salad, Ranch-style Beans,<br />

Sourdough bread, c<strong>of</strong>fee, tea or soda-All entrees $16.99 each<br />

Top Sirloin Steak<br />

A flavorful 8 oz sirloin steak aged to perfection<br />

Teriyaki or Lemon Herb Chicken<br />

Chicken breast basted with our fat free lemon herb or teriyaki marinade<br />

Grilled Atlantic Salmon<br />

A thick cut boneless filet, broiled to perfection, served with dill sauce and lemon<br />

Pasta Ravioli<br />

Vegetarian ravioli served with a seasonal sauce<br />

Questions call Debbie – 559-355-9548 or email Keithgar@aol.com


Dinner & Movie Nite....<br />

You are invited to join us<br />

to eat dinner and see:<br />

The 15:17 to PARIS<br />

Based on a real-life story<br />

with the actual heros as actors!<br />

On Wednesday Nite, Feb. 21st<br />

Our festivities will be held the Maya Cinema<br />

3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. <strong>Fresno</strong>, Ca 93710<br />

(Dinner and Movie times to follow by email)<br />

Sign up at the next club meeting!<br />

Contact Charlie for more information, 281-2876<br />

Who’s ready to go again?


MARCH MEET SATURDAY NIGHT NITRO STREET TUNER TRACK INFO STAY & PLAY<br />

TICKETS<br />

<strong>2018</strong> Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet •<br />

March 1-4, <strong>2018</strong>. Make your plans!<br />

Come join Andy and I on Saturday March 3 rd for<br />

another great day <strong>of</strong> racing at the annual March Meet<br />

in Famoso Drag Strip. We will caravan down together<br />

as we have in the past. Sign up sheet at the Feb<br />

meeting. Call with questions.<br />

Thanks<br />

Skip Severance


CORVETTES OF BAKERSFIELD 21 ST<br />

GAMBLER’S CLASSIC IN LAUGHLIN, NV<br />

APRIL 19-21, <strong>2018</strong><br />

RUN LEADERS KEITH AND DEBBIE GARRISON<br />

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 CORVETTES<br />

SO IF YOU HAVE SIGNED-UP TO GO, OR ARE THINKING ABOUT IT,<br />

GET YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES SENT TO<br />

CORVETTES OF BAKERSFIELD AND MAKE YOUR HOTEL<br />

RESERVATIONS AT THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL!


<strong>Corvettes</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bakersfield's<br />

21st Gambler's Classic<br />

April 19-21, <strong>2018</strong><br />

at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort in Laughlin, Nevada<br />

Driver's Name: _____________________________________________________________________<br />

Passenger:_________________________________________________________________________<br />

Address: __________________________________________________________________________<br />

City:____________________________________________ State:_________ Zip:________________<br />

Home Phone: (<br />

)___________________________Cell:_________________________________<br />

E-Mail:__________________________________________________________________________<br />

Corvette Year: _________ Color: ______________________ License Plate: ___________________<br />

Club Affiliation: ____________________________________________________________________<br />

NCCC MEMBER NUMBER:________________________________________________________________<br />

The 21st Gambler's Classic will be limited to the first 250 <strong>Corvettes</strong>. Any registrations received after<br />

250 will be contacted to see if they want to be placed on a waiting list or have their registration returned.<br />

Entry Fee for Full Event Includes: Free meet & greet Thurs. nite, Couple Single<br />

Dinner Show (1 single, 2 couple), Car Show & Poker Run,<br />

plus 1 t-shirt, 1 poker hand, goody bag and dash plaque. $180.00 $130.00<br />

T-shirt size (circle 1): S M L XL XXL XXXL<br />

Extra T-Shirt @ $15.00: S M L XL XXL XXXL $_______ $_______<br />

Additional Poker Hand(s): _______ @ $5.00 each $_______ $_______<br />

Late Registration Fee: If postmarked after March 23rd <strong>2018</strong>: $20.00 $_______ $_______<br />

(T-shirt order guaranteed if registration postmarked by March 15th)<br />

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_________ $_________<br />

Make checks payable to: " <strong>Corvettes</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bakersfield" Mail to: <strong>Corvettes</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bakersfield<br />

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER APRIL 1ST, <strong>2018</strong> P.O. Box 22065<br />

Bakersfield, CA 93390-2065<br />

For more information, please call Bob Vella at (661) 809-7387, nvcorvettesales@gmail.com<br />

LIABILITY: In consideration <strong>of</strong> the acceptance <strong>of</strong> the right to participate. Entrants, participants and spectators release and discharge <strong>Corvettes</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bakersfield,<br />

Inc. (COB) from any known or unknown causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any entrant or participant to his or her person or property. Event management<br />

reserves the right to restrict entrants or their guests to behavior deemed acceptable during any and all activities <strong>of</strong> this event, including the right <strong>of</strong> eviction from<br />

the premises if necessary. Participants wishing to leave their properties on the premises understand that they do so at their own risk. No exhibition <strong>of</strong> speed will<br />

be allowed. The undersigned entrant acknowledges, by his or her signature as having read and understood the above liability statement and waives all claims<br />

as car owners, guests, children and general public agree to permit COB to use magazines, newspaper, radio and television, before during and after the event and<br />

hereby relinquish any rights to the materials whatsoever. All advertising and publicity rights are reserved by the COB. Liability to include passengers.<br />

Signature <strong>of</strong> Driver: ________________________________________ Date: _______________<br />

Signature <strong>of</strong> Passenger: _____________________________________________ (required)<br />

Contact the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino at (800) 227-3849 and reference "C/CORV8" to get special hotel room rate.<br />

Check this box if if you plan to to attend the Thursday Night Meet & Greet…………<br />

Greet………..


I WANT YOUR CORVETTE<br />

In the Clovis Rodeo’s<br />

Annual Parade!<br />

Saturday, April 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Meet at:<br />

Judy’s Donuts in The Trading Post Center on the SE corner <strong>of</strong> Herndon & Clovis Ave.<br />

Time: Donuts & C<strong>of</strong>fee from 7:45 to 8:15 am - No later than 8:15 am, Saturday, April 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Caravan:<br />

Waiting:<br />

We leave at 8:15 am to the parade staging area (Jefferson, just west <strong>of</strong> Sunnyside).<br />

We MUST be in place on Jefferson before 8:30 am as they close all <strong>of</strong> the streets<br />

in that area at that time.<br />

We will wait on Jefferson approximately ½ to 1 hour until we are called on to line up.<br />

Wear/Bring: Your Patriotic Cap & CVC Shirt / American Flags & Decor, Water, Chair, Umbrella, etc.<br />

Rules:<br />

Lunch:<br />

ABSOLUTELY NO BURN-OUT OF TIRES. If one car spins its tires, we will all be escorted <strong>of</strong>f<br />

the parade route and never be invited back again. No throwing <strong>of</strong> candy or trinkets.<br />

(Only walkers may hand out goodies). Yes, you MAY honk, wave, smile and sing!<br />

We will meet up after the Parade at Red Robin, SE corner Shaw/Clovis for lunch / Ice Cream<br />

Contact: Charlie Fosnaugh at fosnaugh@comcast.net or 281-2876<br />

Sign up by the April 17 th Meeting!


CVC tour IV<br />

COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN<br />

HIGH<br />

CRAIG AND PAM HANSEN<br />

JULY 26 – aUGUST 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />

DETAILS PROVIDED to those that have registered


A GREAT LUNCH<br />

WITH FRIENDS!<br />

Thanks Skip!<br />

Pictures by;<br />

Lynne Henfenent

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