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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 />

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS<br />

Chuck Laningham<br />

304-7662<br />

laningham@hotmail.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, Merritt………….. 7<br />

In the Headlights, West..………….. 8<br />

NCM 25 th Anniv. Caravan……… 9-11<br />

Birthdays & Anniversaries...... 12-13<br />

Sunshine & Clouds……………… 14-15<br />

ZR1 at Chicago Auto Show………. 16<br />

Mid-Engine Corvette ready?…….. 17<br />

Electric Corvette GXE………………. 18<br />

CVC Activities............................ 19<br />

CVC Event Flyers.................. 20-28<br />

Superbowl Party Pics………….. 29-30<br />

Sweethearts Run Pics…………. 31-32<br />

Girls Run to Judy’s………………….. 33<br />

From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 34<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 />

Well another month has gone by. We<br />

are working hard on the Mystery Tour.<br />

I have a great team working with me.<br />

Should have a fun time. We are going to<br />

do some fun things. It makes me feel so<br />

good that are club is growing.<br />

Make sure to make our new members<br />

feel welcome. I think we have a great<br />

club with great members. What else can<br />

you hope for? Remember team work<br />

makes the dream work.<br />

Your President,<br />

Andy Anderson<br />

May Your Troubles Be Less<br />

And Your Blessings Be More<br />

And Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door!


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

General Meeting Minutes 2-20-18<br />

Boy, these baby pictures are getting harder!<br />

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

President Andy Anderson at 6:33pm. Minutes<br />

from the January meeting were read. The only<br />

correction – the Hayes have been married 56<br />

years not 53years. With the correction – Chuck<br />

Laningham made a motion to accept the minutes.<br />

Joyce Kroeker seconded. Darlene Derringer gave<br />

the Treasurer’s report. Tonight’s raffle brought<br />

in $280. Winners <strong>of</strong> the $50 bills were Jill Rosen<br />

and Valerie Merritt. Way to go Girls!!<br />

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

our newest members, the Merritt’s, sponsored<br />

by Aimee Parkin. Dick contacted our insurance<br />

company and found out our coverage is not<br />

dependent on our members having coverage.<br />

While they applauded our effort, it is not<br />

necessary to keep updated cards in our file, once<br />

a year with your renewal is adequate. We have<br />

new updated business cards. These are great for<br />

giving out to prospective members. Birthdays<br />

totaled 473 years and Anniversaries totaled 150<br />

years. The Merritt’s were<br />

presented with a $25 gift card to<br />

Panera for the longest marriage<br />

this month at 55 years! VP <strong>of</strong><br />

Activities, Dick Danielsen went<br />

over the 3 runs we have had<br />

since our last meeting, Movie night, Super Bowl<br />

Party and the well attended (47 members)<br />

Valentine Dinner at Cattlemen’s. There are 5+<br />

future runs, including our annual<br />

President/Mystery Run, June 28 th – July 1st. 12<br />

ladies are headed to Napa to cheer on Judy<br />

Capurro. Check out the newsletter for more<br />

information on all our future runs. Chuck<br />

Laningham collected a mere $1.00 in badge<br />

fines. Debbie Garrison gave her Sunshine and<br />

Clouds report even though her computer was<br />

giving her challenges. Connie Olson is home<br />

following rehab.<br />

Lynne Henenfent’s Mom<br />

passed at age 88. The Hayes welcomed great<br />

grandchild #3.<br />

Old Business – After discussion with Craig<br />

Hansen, Andy is refunding $9.94 (but he is<br />

throwing in a few cents to make it an even $10)<br />

to each couple that attended his last President’s<br />

Run. In the future, Run Leaders will have the<br />

choice <strong>of</strong> refunding unspent run fees back to the<br />

participates or add it to the Club account.<br />

New Business – The Comer’s and the Hansen’s<br />

have invited club members to join them on a<br />

Cruise that starts in Australia and goes to<br />

Hawaii, in April 2019. For more info, contact<br />

Dale Comer.<br />

Tonight’s baby picture belongs to Tom Piercy.<br />

The bow in the hair threw us all <strong>of</strong>f. No one<br />

guessed correctly, so Tom won a pair <strong>of</strong> gloves.<br />

Next Board meeting will be at the Derringer’s,<br />

Tuesday, February 27 th at 7pm. Craig Derringer<br />

made a motion to adjourn the meeting at<br />

7:26pm. Ruthie Danielsen seconded.<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

Terry Johnson, Secretary<br />

Thank you to the following members for<br />

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

Danielsen, Dawson, Derringer, Dukes,<br />

Engleman, Fosnaugh, S & L Garcia, Garrahan,<br />

Garrison, Henderson, Henenfent, Jarvis,<br />

Johnson, Joyce Kroeker, Laningham, Lebda,<br />

Nulls, Parkin, Renna, Rosen, Severance,<br />

Tjerrild and a Big Thank you to the Bandys.


New members Roger & Valerie Merritt were installed!<br />

Sponsored by Scott & Amiee Parkin<br />

They own a 2017 Arctic White Grand Sport


NAMES:<br />

Roger & Val Merritt<br />

CORVETTE: 2017 Artic White Grand Sport<br />

MARITAL STATUS: Married 55 Years<br />

(They won the longest married couple for February!)<br />

CHILDREN: Tim, Shelly, Julie and Pamela<br />

PETS: Lily, Yorkie with attitude!<br />

HOBBIES: Roger– Restoring old Travel Trailers and Boats,<br />

Val – Shopping and Internet<br />

OCCUPATION: Both retired<br />

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER CVC: Internet Search<br />

FAVORITE FOODS: Italian<br />

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Upper Crust -SLO, Olde Port Inn -Avila Beach<br />

FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT: Pismo, SLO, Avila Beach<br />

FANTASY CVC RUN ?? Any Place Costal<br />

ANYTHING ELSE ?? No


NAMES:<br />

Charlie (64) and Deb (53) WEST<br />

CORVETTE: 1999 Torch Red Convertible<br />

MARITAL STATUS: Married 27 Years<br />

CHILDREN: Chelsea (22), Matthew (19)<br />

PETS: Coco, 14 year old Doxie<br />

HOBBIES: Deb – Quilting, Charlie – the Corvette!<br />

OCCUPATION: Charlie – Retired Systems Analyst from Tulare County,<br />

Deb – Retired Assistant County Administrators Office<br />

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER CVC: From your Internet Web Site<br />

FAVORITE FOODS: Charlie – Salmon, Deb – Anything Chocolate!<br />

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Amigo’s Visalia, Olive Garden, Café 225<br />

FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT: Pismo Beach<br />

FANTASY CVC RUN ?? Hearst Castle, Down the Coast <strong>of</strong> California<br />

ANYTHING ELSE ?? We live in Visalia


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! The Museum is located at I-65, exit 28 in South<br />

<strong>Central</strong> Kentucky and is open daily, 8-5 <strong>Central</strong> Time.<br />

Ok, we have several CVC members that<br />

are interested in going to Bowling Green,<br />

Kentucky in August 2019.<br />

I will keep you informed and we may have<br />

a club speaker soon to tell us more about it<br />

and answer questions.<br />

Stay Tuned!!<br />

I am looking for a Run Co-Captain<br />

for our club to work with me on this!<br />

Charlie


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 />

Updated: 1/26/18


y Dick Johnson<br />

Fred Parks, 3/03 – Lee Baumgarten, 3/03 – Bob Estrada, 3/04 – Patricia Garrahan, 3/04<br />

Debby Anderson, 3/08 – Bob Marine, 3/08 – Gina Estrada, 3/10 – Mike Henenfent, 3/11<br />

Andy Anderson, 3/14 – Vickie Garrison, 3/20 – Jeff Engelman 3/22 – Stephanie<br />

Engelman, 3/22 – Del Walker, 3/26 – Joe Garcia, 3/27 – Darlene Derringer, 3/27 – Jill<br />

Kroeker, 3/29 and Ed Kroeker, 3/31<br />

Steve & Jill Rosen, 3/19/00, 18 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 />

Feb. 20, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Debbie Garrison<br />

We were sad to hear that Lynne Henenfent lost her 88-year old Mom on February 2 nd .<br />

Our sympathies to Lynne and Mike and family.<br />

Chuck and Sharon Hall sent us some sad news about Jim Phillips. Jim and Rachelle Phillips<br />

were members from the early days <strong>of</strong> our Club and have lived in Morro Bay for some<br />

time. Jim lost his battle with cancer and its effects on Sunday February 18, <strong>2018</strong>. Jim was<br />

diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1993, and has survived through several<br />

bouts <strong>of</strong> cancer. Last year he developed a serious lung infection, was hospitalized 3 weeks<br />

ago with pneumonia. He was at home receiving hospice care when he passed.<br />

Good news for Connie Olson she is home after breaking several bones in her hand, having<br />

surgery and then spending time in the hospital and then a few weeks at a rehab. She is<br />

now receiving rehab at home. Send her a card to let her know you’re thinking about her.<br />

Ed Kroeker is doing great! He can now ride his stationery bike for 30 minutes and getting<br />

stronger every day. Keeping praying for Ed’s continued progress.<br />

Great News for Joanne Crafton; Charlotte Renna’s sister. Joanne and her husband Mike<br />

Crafton were long time members in the Club some years back. Joanne recently had a<br />

colonoscopy and has now been cancer free for 10 years!!<br />

Terri Parks is attending a Knitting Convention this coming weekend. We’ll have to get a<br />

report at the next meeting.<br />

Charlotte spent some time this month relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunsets in the<br />

desert. While she was in the desert she honed her skills at sharp shooting with daughter<br />

Michelle and son-in-law JT and posted it on Facebook which earned the nick name <strong>of</strong><br />

Dirty Harriette by Don Olsen.


Charlotte was leaving the day after our meeting to go to Vegas with Michelle and JT.<br />

We’ll have to wait until next month to see how lucky she was but with a great Family like<br />

hers; she’s pretty lucky even if she doesn’t win at the slots.<br />

Tom & Marcie were happy to share that they helped celebrate their Great-grandson<br />

Thomas’ first birthday. Congrats!<br />

More Great-grandparent news Diane and Mike Hayes will soon welcome their 3 rd Great-<br />

Grandchild. Congrats to them also.<br />

David and Lori Dukes spent the past weekend at the Coast with their grandson James.<br />

They are going to have James who is 8 years, autistic and very busy living with them for<br />

the next 2 months. David asks that you keep him in your prayers! Lori also babysits their<br />

three-year-old granddaughter Maisie every week. They are going to be very tired<br />

grandparents.<br />

That’s it for me this month. Sorry if I missed something, please email me your Sunshine or<br />

Clouds anytime.<br />

Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.


Chicago<br />

Auto Show<br />

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 10: The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is on display at the<br />

110th Annual Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA<br />

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette celebrates its return to the<br />

production line with coupe and convertible variants. Nicknamed The King, the new rangetopping<br />

and fastest-ever Corvette competes with the Acura NSX, Nissan GT-R, and Porsche<br />

911. For <strong>2018</strong> (as 2019 model), the ZR1 and ZR1 Convertible are all-new. There is only one<br />

engine under the hood: A 6.2-liter V8 that's supercharged in order to create 755 horsepower,<br />

and it mates to either a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. The Corvette<br />

ZR1 is rear-wheel-drive only. Available features include performance data recorder, two<br />

adjustable aero packages, in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, leather seats,<br />

cruise control, premium audio, USB, satellite radio, Bluetooth, carbon-fiber hood, navigation,<br />

head-up display, heated and cooled seats, and a performance package. Available safety features<br />

include blind-spot monitoring, rearview camera, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction<br />

control, and dual-front and front-side airbags. See the 360 degree interior here!


Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Looks<br />

Ready For <strong>2018</strong> Debut!<br />

By Staff Reporter | February 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />

It is no secret that GM’s Chevrolet Corvette is moving into a different style and it is one that<br />

involves a mid-engine setup. This is a first for a Corvette and the mid-engine configuration would<br />

mean seeing the car trying to compete with the mainstream supercars. But when exactly can we<br />

expect to see the mid-engine Corvette in action?<br />

This is a question that has no answers at the moment but we do have clues that can <strong>of</strong>fer a rough<br />

idea on the debut date for the highly anticipated car. The clues are in the form <strong>of</strong> spy shots and<br />

the latest shots have surfaced earlier today to show-<strong>of</strong>f a car that looks ready to make its first<br />

public appearance. The shots are shared on Autoblog and you can see that the exterior design is<br />

now established. Furthermore, the car has been doing performance tests for countless times<br />

already and we don’t think that there is much more to be done with the car.<br />

In other words, there is a strong potential for the mid-engine Corvette to debut this year via a<br />

major auto show and we will get back here once we receive more information on the matter.<br />

See Article Here: http://nseavoice.com/cars/mid-engine-chevrolet-corvette-looks-ready-for-<strong>2018</strong>-debut-920032822.html


Are You Ready For This?<br />

The New All Electric Corvette GXE<br />

For Real - 800 HP, 700 lb-ft-T, 220 MPH, 0-60 < 2.9, 175 mile range!<br />

Click this picture above to see show video or Click here for the web site.


CVC<br />

Activities<br />

Schedule<br />

I know I am beginning to sound like a broken record; however, the new year is<br />

underway and, as you can see from the scheduled activities, we are <strong>of</strong>f to a<br />

rather slow beginning. Since January 1 st , including the below listed runs, we<br />

only have a total <strong>of</strong> 10 events. Please “put on your thinking caps” and begin to<br />

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

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

together, ask me or most any other “old” member for assistance as we would be<br />

glad to help you. Remember, the more runs we do, the more fun we will have!<br />

Dick Danelsen<br />

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

Mar 14 CVC Movie Nite – Leisure Seeker TBA Fosnaugh’s<br />

Mar 31 Potluck Party for Kathy Marine 4:00 pm Garrahan’s<br />

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

April 28 Clovis Rodeo Parade 8:00 am Fosnaugh’s<br />

May 19 CVC Club Picnic – Kroekerville 12:00pm CVC Board<br />

Jun28-July1 President’s Mystery Run TBA Anderson’s<br />

Jul26-Aug12 Colorado Rocky Mountain High TBA 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


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

TICKETS<br />

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

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

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

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


The Leisure Seeker<br />

Talk About a Wild Road Trip!!<br />

Tues or WedMar13 or 14


Please join us for a<br />

Potluck to celebrate<br />

the retirement <strong>of</strong><br />

Kathy Marine!<br />

WHEN: SATURDAY, <strong>March</strong> 31, 2017<br />

WHERE: The Garrahan’s<br />

7280 W. Sample Ave<br />

<strong>Fresno</strong><br />

Come early for appetizers and a<br />

little socializing at 4:00 P.M.<br />

We plan to eat at 5:00 P.M.<br />

After dinner, Bob has arranged for a Neil Diamond<br />

impersonator to entertain us.<br />

Gifts are optional<br />

There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting or<br />

you can sign-up by calling:<br />

559-275-9304<br />

or<br />

E-mailing:<br />

patricia.garrahan@att.net


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 <strong>March</strong> 23rd <strong>2018</strong>: $20.00 $_______ $_______<br />

(T-shirt order guaranteed if registration postmarked by <strong>March</strong> 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 8:00 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: Theme:Mickey Mouse, wear ears & accessories, CVC Shirt / 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!


THE SPRING CVC PICNIC<br />

WILL BE HELD AT<br />

KROEKERVILLE ON<br />

SATURDAY, MAY 19 TH AT<br />

12 NOON<br />

SAVE THE DATE----DETAILS TO FOLLOw


PRESIDENT ANDY’S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR<br />

TO ??????<br />

JUNE 28 – JULY 1<br />

SAVE THE DATES -------------- DETAILS TO FOLLOW!


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


0:00. WOOOOOOO, that<br />

was close. Brady escapes<br />

pressure and throws a Hail<br />

Mary in the direction <strong>of</strong><br />

Gronk and company. The<br />

ball rolls <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> Gronk’s<br />

helmet and bounces around<br />

for an extra heart beat but<br />

falls to the turf. Philadelphia<br />

has its first Super Bowl title!<br />

Super<br />

Bowl!<br />

What<br />

Super<br />

Bowl?<br />

Photos by Debbie Garrison


Photos by Charlie Fosnaugh & Lynne Henenfent


Girls Run to Judy Capurro’s<br />

Twelve <strong>of</strong> our Corvette/Domino group went to Napa to honor Judy Capurro for her loss <strong>of</strong><br />

Gordon. Due to their hospitality it seemed they honored us. Judy lives in a lovely cottage beside<br />

her daughters beautiful home that is surrounded by vineyards. We spent the day visiting &<br />

playing dominos. We gathered in Frieda’s room for before dinner drinks then on to an Italian<br />

restaurant. Of course we returned back to the motel for more dominos. It was a wonderful trip.<br />

By Charlotte Renna

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