Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - November 2018

Upcoming Movie Nite – Wednesday Nov. 7 th – Nutcracker & the 4 Realms!

The Central Valley Corvette Club was
chartered in 1991 for the owners of the only
real AMERICAN sports car, the awesome
CORVETTE. It is a social organization with
activities that provide enjoyment for the true
Corvette lover.
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD
AT 6.30 P.M. ON THE 3 RD TUESDAY
OF EVERY MONTH AT YOSEMITE
FALLS CAFE, 4278 W. ASHLAN AVE,
FRESNO CALIFORNIA. INTERESTED
CORVETTE ENTHUSIAST ARE
MORE THAN WELCOME TO
ATTEND THE MEETINGS AND MEET
OUR MEMBERS.
Club activities include monthly meetings,
car shows, weekend Club activities,
overnighters, picnics, road rallies, summer
cruises, holiday get-to-gathers and more!
Eligibility for membership in CVC is
defined in Article III, section 1 of the
bylaws in part as follows: "Membership in
Central Valley Corvettes shall be open to all
Corvette owners who are sponsored by a
member in good standing. Additionally, a
prospective member must, within a three
month period, attend two consecutive
meetings, participate in two club sanctioned
social activities, pay current membership
dues and initiation fees, and be approved by
two-thirds vote of membership present at a
general membership meeting by secret
ballot.
Sponsors shall be responsible for advising
prospective member of results. All members
must submit proof of personal insurance in
accordance with California State Law upon
application for membership, and all
members must be a member of the
association providing club liability insurance
for CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES.
A prospective member who does not have a
sponsor will be provided one by the
membership committee. Non-members may
not participate in more than three meetings
or two sanctioned activities as per CVC
Bylaws.
CVC membership dues are $67.00 plus an
initiation fee of $35.00. Membership entitles
two members at the same address voting
privileges at meetings (provided they are in
good standing) and membership rights.
Please feel free to contact the membership
chairperson, Dick Johnson (559) 940-5719
or any officer on the following page.

PRESIDENT
Andy Anderson
977-3387
ancon545@yahoo.com
VP-ACTIVITIES
Dick Danielsen
298-5229
redanielsenr@aol.com
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP
Dick Johnson
940-5719
rejohnson1142@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Terry Johnson
940-0876
purplegal54@gmail.com
TREASURER
Darlene Derringer
647-1577
darlenemoats@sbcglobal.net
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Secretary’s Minutes..................... 5
Membership Renewals…………… 6-7
Birthdays & Anniversaries......... 8-9
Sunshine & Clouds……………… 10-11
Treasures in the Shed..…..... 12-13
CVC Activities............................ 14
CVC Event Flyers.................. 15-21
Sanger Homecoming pics……. 22-25
Ice Cream Social pics……..…. 26-28
Shinzen Tour & Lunch…....... 29-35
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 36
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Gary Pflepsen
999-2957
pgpflep@aol.com
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Chuck Laningham
304-7662
laningham@hotmail.com
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS
Debbie Garrison
875-0800
keithgar@aol.com
WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Charlie Fosnaugh
299-0547
fosnaugh@comcast.net

…a word from our President!
Hi Corvetter’s:
Well this is it, our next meeting is
our Annual Meeting. If you missed more
than four meetings you will not get to
vote for the new board. Cannot believe it
is the holidays again time is going so fast
but it always does when you are having
fun. We have some great people running
this year. Good luck to all of you!! If you
haven’t paid your dues yet it is due. Do
not forget to sign your renewal and
include a copy of your insurance. Looking
forward to seeing you all at the next
meeting. Take care and be safe.
Your President,
Andy Anderson

history with 105 cars attending. Lynne
Henenfent reminded everyone to meet
at Roger Rocka at 5:15 on Dec. 1st.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Christmas Party
is fast approaching on December 6 th .
Central Valley Corvettes
General Meeting Minutes 10-16-18
The General Meeting was called to order
by President Andy Anderson at 6:30pm.
Minutes from the September meeting
were read. Joyce Kroeker made a
motion to accept the minutes as read,
Ruthie Danielsen seconded. Darlene
Derringer gave the Treasurer’s report.
Tonight’s raffle brought in $225.
Winners of the
$50 bills were
Lorraine
Henderson and
Charlotte Renna
VP of Public Relations Dick Johnson –
Birthday’s totaled 335 years and the
winner of the Panera gift card was the
Henenfent’s at 50 years. Dick Johnson
filled in for a vacationing Gary Pflepsen
and asked if there were any more
nominations for the November
Elections.
Chuck Laningham found another
perfect month with no badge fines.
Debbie Garrison gave her Sunshine and
Clouds report. The White’s were back
from their tug boat adventures. Good
to see Jeff Levine. Gail Tavares is
recovering from surgery. The Hayes
welcomed their newest great grandson.
Diane Hayes made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:04pm. Tom Jarvis
seconded. Next Board meeting will be
at Dick Danielsen’s home, 7pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Johnson, Secretary
Thank you to the following members
for donating raffle prizes: A&C
Anderson, Danielsen, Derringer,
Dukes, Henderson, Henenfent, Jarvis,
Johnson, Kroeker, Laningham, Lebda,
Null, Renna, Severance.
VP of Activities, Dick Danielsen – went
over past runs. 46 people attended the
Duke’s ice cream social. Snelling Car
Show had the biggest turn out in their

Attention C.V.C. Members
October 1, 2018
C.V.C. Member:
Our 2019 membership dues of $67.00 are due by the December general meeting
(December 18 th ). If dues aren’t paid by this time, it will be considered delinquent.
Membership may be terminated for those members whose dues have not been
received by the December general meeting or December 31, 2018.
Enclosed is a C.V.C. membership renewal form to complete and return with your
dues payment. Also, please include a copy of your current automobile insurance
verification.
Please make your check payable to Central Valley Corvettes (C.V.C.) The dues can
be paid at the general meeting or can be mailed to:
Central Valley Corvettes
P.O. Box 26591
Fresno, Ca. 93729-6591
Thank you for paying your dues in a timely manner.
Remember the Annual meeting will be held at the general meeting on November
20, 2018. At this time, membership will be voting on a new Board for 2019-2020.
Please try to attend this important meeting.
Sincerely,
C.V.C. Board

NEW ________ RENEWAL ________ (Check one)
CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NO CHANGE _____(Check if all information is the same since your last renewal, PRINT your name, sign & return)
MEMBER 1 __________________________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH _____________
LAST FIRST BADGE NAME (If different)
MEMBER 2 __________________________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH _____________
LAST FIRST BADGE NAME (If different)
ADDRESS _________________________________ CITY ___________________ STATE ________ ZIP __________
DATE OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARY _______________
MM/DD/YY
PHONE 1 _______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ___________________________
HOME WORK CELL FAX E-MAIL
PHONE 2 _______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ___________________________
HOME WORK CELL FAX E-MAIL
MEMBER 1 _______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________
EMPLOYER OCCUPATION DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
MEMBER 2 _______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________
EMPLOYER OCCUPATION DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
CORVETTES
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
YEAR _________ MODEL __________________ COLOR ________________ LICENSE _____________
THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES TO ENTER AND PARTICIPATE IN CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION THE UNDERSIGNED DOES HEREBY RELEASE CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES, IT'S
DIRECTORS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR
INJURIES OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT MIGHT OCCUR WHILE PARTICIPATION IN THIS ORGANIZATION.
THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE CURRENT BY-LAWS OF CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES.
MEMBER 1 ______________________________ ________ MEMBER 2 _______________________________ ________
SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE
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Remember to turn in the following:
1. Membership Form
2. Dues - (Check made to “CVC”)
3. Copy of Current Insurance Information
The above is required for membership and membership renewal and must be received by the Dec. meeting but no later than Dec. 31
Please give to VP Public Relations/Membership or mail to: CVC
P.O. Box 26591
Fresno, CA. 93729-6591
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INTERNAL USE ONLY
AMOUNT RECEIVED $ _________________ DATE RECEIVED _______________ CHECK # ___________
COPIES TO: MEMBERSHIP, SECRETARY & TREASURER

y Dick Johnson
Pam Hansen, 11/1 – Connie Olson, 11/1 – Bob Peluso, 11/14
Sarah Levine, 11/23 and Steve Garcia, 11/29
Tom & Emily Piercy, 11/02/03 – 15 Years
Charlie & Deb West, 11/03/90 – 28 Years
Scott & Aimee Parkin, 11/14/15 – 3 Years
Glenn & Loraine Henderson, 11/29/29 – 44 Years!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR CVC NAME BADGE or a CVC LOGO SHIRT WITH
YOUR NAME ON IT TO ALL CLUB MEETINGS & EVENTS!
(NOW a 50₵ FINE without it)
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB RAFFLE AND BRING A RAFFLE PRIZE!
AND BE SURE AND RECOMEND OUR WEB SITE REGULARLY AT:
www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com

SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Oct, 16, 2018
Debbie Garrison
I somehow forgot to mention our condolences went out to our dear friend Ruth
Danielsen and hubby Dick on the passing and the celebration of life for Ruth’s dear sister.
Ruth and Dick traveled to Redmond, Washington to attend the services for her sister that
passed away in May at age 68 of melanoma. On their way back they drove through Bend,
Oregon to see their daughter’s family. They took their grandson Alden “big boy” fishing
on a chartered boat. Alden caught four, Ruth four and Dick two. They took granddaughter
Evelyn shopping; her first choice was Barnes and Noble. Chet, Claire and the children
were involved in a serious car accident when their car was t-boned by another car. Their
car was totaled but everyone is thankfully fine.
It was nice to see Art and Nancy White at the meeting, they have returned from their trip
aboard their little tug Puffin in the Pacific Northwest.
It was also great to see Jeff Levine feeling better and able to join us for the meeting. Let’s
keep good thoughts as his health continues to improve.
Past member Allyn Goodall lost his Mom early this month. Allyn said she missed her
family and is now happy to with them again. They had a simple service and she was
buried with her beloved dog near her sister Rose.
Gail Tavares our new member had thyroid surgery and it went well but she was not quite
up to attending the meeting. Doctors advised her not to drive for ten days and to keep
conversations simple for time being. She is feeling better every day and will be with us
next month to receive her new member package.
Diane Hayes and her daughter Anne left by train for Lumberton, Texas to see her newest
great-grandson and his sister. They arrived safely and got some great pictures with her
great-grandbabies. Mike is holding down the fort while she’s away.
Lupe wasn’t feeling well enough to join us for the meeting, but she wanted to thank all of
you that participated in the Snelling Run. It was the best one they ever had with 105 cars
entered.
The Pflepsen’s, Hansen’s and Comer’s have been enjoying a wonderful vacation in the
beautiful hills of Tuscany. Can’t wait to hear all about it when they return.

Del Walker was honored recently at Healdsburg High School when he was inducted into
their athletic Hall of Fame surrounded by his daughter’s family, his brother and his family
and of course, Susan by his side. Congratulations Del and Susan.
The Kroeker Family has certainly had their highs and lows of late. Baby Jackson Foreman
son of Kevin and Annie was welcomed into the family on October 1 st . He spent his first
few days in the hospital with jaundice, was released only to return to hospital with high
bilirubin numbers. He spent a few days at Valley Children’s Hospital but has been
released and is doing well now. In fact, he was just featured in the Fresno Bee in an
article about our newest Walmart.
Jill and Steve are redoing their backyard hopefully we’ll hear all about the new renovation
next month.
Jeff’s dog was killed in a construction site accident a few weeks ago. They were all
devastated by the loss. The good news is that Jeff and Stacy just got a new 6-week old
puppy. His name is Yoshi, which in Japanese means “Good Luck”. Let’s hope that is
exactly what he brings the Kroeker Family.
Charlie Fosnaugh fell off a curb and sprained his ankle on Kim’s birthday! Will be wearing
a brace on his ankle for a couple more weeks and walking with crutches. I guess Kim’s
promised birthday dinner will have to wait. Better make it good Charlie!
Need your prayers for Vickie Garrison as she has been diagnosed with cancer. She has
had her Chemo treatments which caused her to become very ill and made it necessary for
her to be hospitalized for almost week. She is home and has had three weeks of radiation
and will be having three more weeks of radiation. The radiation has made her very weak
and the effects of the Chemo has made it difficult for her to eat. The plan was for her to
have another round of Chemo at the end of her radiation treatments but because of how
ill it made her that is something the doctors will have to evaluate. Please keep her in your
thoughts and prayers.
Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.

‘In the Garage’ from Jeff Levine
The Treasure in the Shed BY TOM COTTER // SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Barn diving turns up gems, but also rust, rodents, and quashed dreams!
Click the Picture above to watch the video story (17 minutes)
The story of lost gold has been an enduring staple of literature and film since Robert Louis
Stevenson penned Treasure Island in 1883. A car locked away in a barn is also a story of
lost treasure in a cave. But how did those steel and aluminum beauties get into those barns?
In the good old days, people bought cars to match a specific period in their lives. When life
changed, when the surfer got a real job and needed reliable wheels, the woody wagon was
often sold. But sometimes, that person would stow a car in the back of a garage or barn, or
out in the back 40, leaving it to rot in the elements while the owner got on with life,
occasionally giving a thought to fixing up the old ride. Of course, hoarding plays a role. Some
folks can’t let go of anything, and they collect cars the way others stack up old newspapers
around the house. I’ve seen Ferraris and Cobras and Gullwings suffer that fate, but most of
the time, it’s a Falcon or a Corvair or a Mustang. Passersby might notice them tucked away
in garages and carports, might even knock on the door to see if they’re for sale, but they
almost never are. An old, neglected car is a metal daydream with a physical presence. It sits
there reminding you of that massive obligation you’ve made to someday pull out the tools
and get the project done. For some people, to sell the car is to realize they’ve failed, that
youth somehow became middle age that somehow became twilight, and still the car sits, a
relic from a long-lost adolescence. And that’s a tough thing to swallow.

This is why so many people go to their graves without having sold off their cars. At least they
are leaving with their chins high. It wasn’t laziness or a shortage of desire to finish the car,
just a shortage of time. But the cars live on, and I’m always looking for the next one.
Dean owns a used-car lot filled with shiny convertibles and SUVs but told me he had lots of
interesting cars a few miles away. I agreed to meet him at closing time so we could take a
look at his collection.
I followed Dean seemingly miles on dirt roads until we arrived at his stash. Dozens of cars
were scattered throughout the woods, the nicer ones in homemade carports and lean-tos,
but most were out in the elements.
“Take a look under that shed,” Dean told me, pointing to cars that were protected from the
elements but dirty from decades of windblown north Georgia sand. I saw a big-block Impala
convertible, a Mopar wagon, and more Chevelles. But among all the uncovered, dusty cars
was some sporty thing covered with a black plastic tarp.
“You’ll like this one,” he said, as he began to lift the cover.
“No, please don’t,” I said. “I’d like to try to identify this car by feeling through the cover.”
“Good luck,” Dean said, preparing to be humored by my abstract guesses.
I started at the front and felt a toothy grille. The headlights, one on each side, were recessed
into cavities. I could feel that the hood was missing, as was the windshield. In the rear were
round taillights surrounded by little fins.
“I don’t believe it, but I’d say this is a first-generation Corvette,” I said.
“You’re right,” he said, clearly amused that my first guess was correct.
He pulled off the cover, and son of a gun, there sat a correct, white-with-red-interior 1954
Corvette. This was one of the more significant discoveries of my lifelong barn-finding career.
This was the second year of Corvette production, when 3640 were built, or 3340 more than
the year before, using mostly off-the-shelf mechanical bits sourced from Chevrolet’s sedan
line.
A Blue Flame straight-six engine with three Rochester single-barrel side-draft carburetors sat
in the engine compartment. The correct Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission was
mounted behind. It would be another two years before consumers could order a manual
transmission in a Corvette.
The hood and the windshield sat behind the car, so this Corvette was complete and original.
It was an amazing discovery, especially considering that thousands of commuters on I-85
pass within 100 yards of this shed every day.
In my head I began to scheme about buying the car, putting it together, and enjoying it as is.
Dean quickly put the kibosh on that plan. “I’m not ready to sell it,” he said. “I’ve had it a long
time, and it means a lot to me. I’d rather sell a few of the other cars and then restore this
one.”
So I helped Dean cover the Corvette again and said goodbye. I couldn’t help thinking I might
be the last person to see this car for years, even decades, as it continues to hibernate in this
lonely shed in the woods by the interstate.
Source: HAGERTY.COM

CVC
Activities
Schedule
A big “THANK YOU” to
those members who
have stepped forward and put in the time and effort to put on a run this year! Remember, the
more runs we do, the more fun we will have! Dick Danelsen
Date: Events 2018: Time: Run Leaders:
Nov 7
Movie Nite ‘The Nutcracker & 4 Realms’ 5:30 pm Fosnaugh’s
Dec 1 Roger Rocka’s Dinner Show 5:15 pm Henenfent’s
Dec 6 CVC Christmas Party 5:30 pm Danielsen/Lebda
Dec 9 CVC Christmas Hay Ride 5:00 pm Renna
2019
Jan 14-18 Catalina/Ensenada Cruise (4 Days) TBA Henenfent’s
Mar 10-16 California Costal Cruise (7 Days) TBA Fosnaugh’s
Aug 22-?? 6 th National Corvette Caravan to TBA Fosnaugh’s
The 25 th Annual Corvette Museum Celebration
GENERAL MEETING ALWAYS 3 RD TUESDAY 6:30 PM
BOARD MEETING IS THE TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE
GENERAL MEETING AT 7:00PM
Dominos 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month

to see:
The Nutcracker & the 4 Realms
All Clara wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key
that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift.
WednesdayNov. 7th
at Que Pasa Mexican Cafe @ 5:30 pm
3115 Campus Pointe near the Theater
starts at 7:20 pm (Auditorium 7)
Charlie281-2876

at
Roger rocka’s dinner theater
saturday, December 1 st
SAVE THE DATE!
PRICE IS $55.00/PERSON AND INCLUDES DINNER, SHOW,
TAX, AND TIP (DESSERTS ARE $6.95 EXTRA PLUS TAX AND TIP)
A FULL SERVICE BAR IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR COCKTAILS
AND SPECIALTY DRINKS FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN
THE OCTOBER MEETING!
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM, DINNER IS SERVED BY 6:00PM
Meet at the Theater by 5:15 - 1226 N. Wishon Ave, 93728
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/QUESTIONS, CONTACT
LYNNE HENENFENT AT (559) 978-4898

CVC CHRISTMAS PARTY
THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 TH AT PARDINI’S
5:30PM – 9:30PM
SOCIAL HOUR (NO HOST BAR)5:30PM – 6:30PM
DINNER 6:30PM
DINNER CHOICES ARE EITHER CHICKEN MARSALA OR
BRAISED PAN ROASTED BEEF
$24.00/ COUPLE
$12.00/ SINGLE
PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING!
THERE WILL BE A DJ AND PRIZES FOR THE MOST
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS!

CVC CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE!
WHERE: CHARLOTTE RENNA’S HOUSE
491 W. ATHENS, CLOVIS
WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 TH
5:00pm
COST: $10.00/PERSON
ENJOY DINNER, DESERTS, DRINKS, SITTING AROUND THE FIRE PIT,
AND A NEIGHBORHOOD FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY LIGHTS!

LET’S GO ON A 4 DAY CATALINA/ENSENADA CRUISE TOGETHER.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
DATES: Jan 14-18, 2019, Long Beach, CA
SHIP: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inspiration
FOR RESERVATIONS: Jason Niedzwiecki 800 819-3902 Ext 85263
Book before June 30, 2018 for current sale pricing.
Example: Oceanview (window), Riviera Deck, Mid ship, $825 per couple
including taxes and gratuities. Previous guests on Carnival are a little
less. Travel insurance, if needed, is an additional fee.
Reference Mike & Lynne Henenfent reservation #3JQM80
We have early dinner seating (6PM). If you prefer later, please let Jason
know.
COME JOIN THE FUN!
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY SA

7 days, Inside Room, Caribe
Classic California Costal Cruise $761*
USD
Ruby Princess® | Roundtrip from LA to LA | San Pedro Pier 93 | 3/10/19
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses up to $135 pp are additional and subject to change. Book by Sept. 24, 2018
Embarkation LA, SF, Monterey, Ensenada, San Diego, Disembarkation LA
Balcony Rooms on Caribe Deck start at $1020* per person plus above fees.
Rooms still available - Prices and amenities not guaranteed.
Central Valley Corvettes
*Special Group Booking
CA. Coastal Cruise
March 10, 2019
Contact: Charlie
Fosnaugh 281-2876
Fosnaugh@comcast.net
the US & Canada

2019 National Corvette Caravan
All roads lead to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the 25th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum
We now have 6 Corvettes booked and registered from CVC!
And here is our Caravan Captain's new ZR1
National Corvette Caravan added 2 new photos — National Corvette Museum - Bowling Green, KY
Who is ready for the 2019 Corvette Caravan? We can tell you Captain Don Herzer is! Check out the
graphics he has on his brand new 2019 ZR1 that he picked up at the National Corvette Museum through
the R8C Delivery program! Congrats and Thank You Don! We will be following this Corvette to B.G. KY!
All roads lead to Bowling Green!

Photos by
Debbie
Garrison

Photos by
Lynne Henenfent,
Glenn Henderson &
Leigh Anne Severance