Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - February 2018
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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