Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - June 2022

A TOUCH OF GLASS
A great time had by all at the Madera Speedway
Thank You Robert Nagal for the picture.
Congratulations:
Gary Linsner in your C8
Volume 32 Number 6 June 2022

The Central Valley Corvette Club was
chartered in 1991 for the owners of the only
real AMERICAN sports car, the awesome
CORVETTE. It's a social organization with
activities that provide enjoyment for the true
Corvette lover.
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD AT
6.30 P.M. ON THE 3 RD MONDAY OF
EVERY MONTH AT YOSEMITE
FALLS CAFE, 4020 N. CEDAR 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 $60 plus an
initiation fee of $35. 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, Julie Sons @ 779-1718 or any
officer on the following page.
Yosemite Falls Cafe @ 6:30 PM

PRESIDENT
Jeff Engelman
907-1200
super78@comcast.net
VP-ACTIVITIES
Keith Garrison
355-9549
keithgar@aol.com
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP
Julie Sons
779-1718
juliebomb@yahoo.com
SECRETARY
Debbie Garrison
355-9548
keithgar@aol.com
TREASURER
Dick Danielsen
298-5229
redanielsenr@aol.com
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Membership Report.................... 5
New Members…….…………………… 6
In The Headlights……………………..7
Meeting Minutes & Pics……….. 8-10
Sunshine & Clouds Report……….. 11
CVC Activities............................ 12
CVC Event Flyers...................13-17
Madera Speedway Pics……….. 18-19
Progressive Dinner Pics………..20-23
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena....... 24
PARLIAMENTARIAN & NEWSLETTER
Mike Lebda
905-9971
mjlebda@comcast.net
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Chuck Laningham
304-7662
laningham@hotmail.com
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS
Julie Sons
779-1718
juliebomb@yahoo.com
WEBSITE EDITOR
Charlie Fosnaugh
299-0547
fosnaugh@comcast.net
SCHOOLS OUT!

….... a word from our President
Hope everyone is doing well. Our membership continues to grow. It is always fun
meeting new Corvette owners and getting to know them. They bring new perspectives
and fresh ideas for runs and events. Let's all go out of our way to get to know them.
Really sorry I missed the Madera Speedway run. Going to the hard top races at Kearney
Bowl in SW Fresno during the 1960's was my first taste of racing. Even though I was
very young, I have fond memories of those races. It was quite a spectacle watching Al
Pombo, Marshall Sargent, Dick Thompson and others battle it out on the track.
As I write this, the progressive dinner is coming up. The effort to organize and carry out
an event such as this is greatly appreciated! Several new runs have been added to the
calendar recently. I want to thank everyone who puts in the work to make Central Valley
Corvettes a success. As I look back at the history of the club, there are many members
who stand out. I don't want to list names, since I'm sure to miss some. Thank you all
very much for your hard work. You have done a lot more to help the club than I'll ever
be able to do.
Finally, if you have anything to discuss, but don't want to do it at the regular meetings,
you're welcome to attend a Board Meeting. Any member can attend a board meeting.
The board members were elected by and work for the members. Just let me know in
advance what you want to discuss at the meeting.
See you on our next run.
Your President,
Jeff

MEMBERSHIP REPORT by JULIE SONS
I just can’t believe how fast time flies. June is already here and
it just doesn’t seem possible. Don’t forget Father’s Day in on
June 19 th so treat the father figures in your life with much love.
We are looking forward to the CVC Annual Picnic on the 4 th so
remember to bring your Vette for a group picture.
We had a great attendance at our May meeting with a total 48
members and 12 guests. Our guests included:
Ø Jimmy & Jody Webb (’22 Rapid Blue) – Voting in as new member tonight
Ø Bruce & Sheri Garlock (‘19 Orange ZR1) – Voting in as new member tonight
Ø Kay Linch (‘00 Torch Red C5) – Eligible for membership at June meeting
Ø Josh Bowling & Marina Vasquez (‘22 Hypersonic Grey) – 2 nd meeting.
Ø Linda Mroz (’22 Gray)
Ø Dan & Caren Resciniti (’22 Hypersonic Grey) - Voting in as new member tonight
Ø Barbara George & Linda Lamaack (’00 White C5)
On behalf of the entire club members we want to say welcome to Central Valley
Corvettes Club meeting and please join us at any of our fun filled activity calendar of
events.
We had four couples voted in as new members at the May meeting bringing our membership
to 88 members.
Happy Birthday to the those with June Birthdays:
Art White Jun 01
Jan Pflepsen Jul 10
Gail Tavares Jun 20
Rachael Garcia June 25
Happy June Anniversary to the following couples:
Joe & Sarah Garcia Jun 04 44 Years
Herbert & Freida Null Jun 05 52 Years
Randy & Cori Ray Jun 13 30 Years
Gary & Pamela Linsner Jun 14 47 Years
Mike & Mary Lou Lebda Jun 18 56 Years
Congratulations to Keith & Debbie Garrison who by default were the winners of the May
Anniversary $25 gift certificate.
Remember to support your club by bringing a raffle prize to donate and also be sure to
wear your member’s badge and/or club shirts.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
IN MAY 2022
MIKE & STACY STANGER received their membership bag at the
May meeting.
SPONSORED BY Diane Tjerrild
OWNERS of a 2011 Cyber Gray Corvette
LUCKY $50 WINNERS AT THE MAY MEETING WERE BRUCE GARLOCK
AND DIANE TJERRILD.

Q&A
In the Headlights
With the Garcia’s
Armando & Rachael
1. What is your favorite food/ restaurant?
Jackos in Nipomo or the Hitching Post, in Casmalia. Rib Eye king cut please!
2. When did you buy your first Corvette? How many
have you owned in your life? December 2020 it’s our 1st
3. Where did you meet each other? How long have you been
married?
Met in the Dr Office in 2000, we’ve been married for 13 years
4. How many children & grandchildren do you have?
Names? We have 3 kids, Derek, Cory and Lauren with 5 grandkids,
Samson, Navi, Ari, Bellamy and Zoe
5. What line of work do/did you do? Rachael’s in a Dr’s office,
I’m with PG&E Electric Substation
6. How do you like to spend your free time? Hobbies? We
enjoy, motorcycle rides, biking, hiking, trying new restaurants, hitting the
gym (well trying to), spending time with family and hosting BBQs
7. What is the furthest place you have ever traveled?
Alaska, Hawaii and Honduras
8. How did you discover CVC? When? Lori and Lydia were
walking by our house and Lori says, “Hey you have the same car as me”. That
was about last October. I then reached out in February for us to take a look.
9. What would be your fantasy CVC run? A run to the Kon Tiki in
Pismo for two nights, meal at Jackos, lunch in Cambria at Main Street Grill,
come back up to the 46 on Old Creek Road, then to an abandoned air strip to
drag race before returning home.
10. Do you have pet(s)? Izzy, our Himalayan. She is 14

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES of MAY 16, 2022
President Jeff Engelman called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Jeff welcomed
the Members and guests. Jeff mentioned to the group that the PA system was not
operational tonight.
Secretary Debbie Garrison – Due to the problem with the PA Jeff asked the group
to approve the minutes of April 18, 2022, as printed in the Newsletter. A motion
was made by Leigh Anne Severance and seconded by Charlie Fosnaugh.
VP of Public Relations/Membership – Julie Sons welcomed guests Josh Bowling
and Marina Vasquez, Linda Mroz and Barbara George and Linda Lamaack and Kay
Linch. Jimmy and Jody Webb, Bruce and Sheri Garlock, Armando and Rachael
Garcia, Dan and Caren Resciniti were voted in as members. Mike and Stacy Stanger
received their Initiation bag and their badges. Julie announced the May birthdays
and anniversaries. Debbie and Keith were the only May anniversary, so they
received the anniversary gift.
Treasurer’s Report Dick Danielsen – Dick gave a reporting of the Treasury Report
with an accounting of deposits and checks written and our current balance. A
copy is attached for your consideration. Dick read a financial accounting of the
clubs fixed costs and income. Stephanie Engelman sold raffle tickets for the May
meeting. Our treasury balance matches the bank balance.
VP of Activities Keith Garrison – Keith thanked members for new runs in June and
reminded members to remember to call and get them on the calendar. Keith
asked Run Leaders to report on the past and upcoming activities.

Old Business – No old business
New Business – No new business.
Parliamentarian – Mike Lebda – Nothing to report.
Newsletter Update – Newsletters articles, flyers and pictures need to be sent to
Mike by May 25 th .
Sunshine and Clouds – Jeff thanked Linda Laningham for her time and her service
doing the Sunshine and Clouds the last few years. Julie Sons reported on
happenings from our members and asked for any new Sunshine or Clouds.
Sergeant-of-Arms – Chuck Laningham collected badge fines.
Next General Meeting – Yosemite Falls Café, Granite Park, Monday, June 20,
2022, at 6:30 PM
Next Board Meeting – The next board meeting is 10:00 AM, May 27, 2022, at the
home of Dick Danielsen. Please let Jeff know if you plan on attending.
Meeting Adjourned – Jeff called for meeting to be adjourned Freida Null made
the motion and the motion was seconded by Lynne Henenfent. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Raffle was conducted by Mike Henenfent and assisted by Lynne Henenfent, Mike
Lebda and Chuck Laningham.
Raffle prizes were donated by the Collins, Danielsen, Dukes, Garcias, Garlocks,
Garrison, Henderson, Henenfents, Larry Kings, Joyce Kroeker, Laninghams,
Linsners, Nulls, Olsons, Rays, Renna, Rosens, Sons, Tjerrild and Webbs.
Congratulations to our $50.00 winners they were Bruce and Sherri Garlock and
Diane Tjerrild.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Garrison
Secretary
Central Valley Corvettes

MAY SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Lingering Clouds:
ü Sad to report Frieda Null lost a member of their four-legged family dog
named ‘Abby’ who passed away last week.
ü Debbie is dealing with a lot of stress in her life with helping her sister as
much as she can. Her sister was recently moved to a care home and is
going good. She and Keith are getting ready to travel to visit their
grandchildren and will be gone next month.
Prayers Needed:
ü Christine Christino is battling heart issues caused from long COVID. She is
currently being treated at Cedar Sinai Hospital in LA and would appreciate
your prayers.
Graduation Kudo’s to:
ü Mike & MaryLou have a granddaughter who is graduating from Fresno
State with a degree in Liberal Studies.
ü Pam Linsner’s niece/nephew is also receiving a degree from FSU.
ü The Severance’s grandson graduated from Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks.
ü Stacy Stanger graduated with her Masters in Teaching/Special Education.
ü Congratulations to Tom Piercy’s son David who recently passed the bar and
was sworn in on Monday.
On the Mend:
ü Steve Rosen had a cyst drained, which was situated, next to his kidney and
is feeling much better.
ü Connie Anderson continues to feel better and is looking forward to
renewing their marriage vows on their 60 th wedding anniversary in July.
Good Times:
ü Bruce & Sheri Garlock just returned from the Tom Petty Charity
motorcycle run across America and have no weather issues. Good Times.
ü The Henenfent’s & Henderson’s are heading on another cruise vacation on
Wednesday.
ü Gary Linsner returned from his race trip to Nevada and won 1 st place in his
division.
ü Gail Tavares was able to get together with all of her sisters from various
areas of the country and they made a trip to Mariposa to honor her mother
who passed away last year. She said it was such a blessing and meant so
much.
If you have any news (good or not so good) and you would like to share with
us, please send an e-mail to me at juliebomb@yahoo.com or call me at 559-
779-1718

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
JUNE 2022
Boy! It got not warm but hot fast on May 14 at the Madera Speedway Vukovich Classic.
Despite the heat (our C5 had no air conditioning) it was a great day. The roar of the
engines, the squeal of the tires and holding your breath waiting for the impending sound
of the crash. As we made our laps around the track in our corvettes and as I passed the
race cars, I noticed that the Hard Tops had not changed much since building them in
the ‘70’s. There were 12 cars from Central Valley Corvettes and 8 cars from COF.
On May 21, the Progressive Dinner started with salad bar at the home of David and
Julie Sons that rivaled any salad bar we have ever been to. Pictures were taken upon
arrival by Julie’s daughter and were presented to each couple at our last stop. We
moved on to Gary and Pam Linsner’s home for a delicious Mediterranean meal.
Refreshing drinks made by their son Michael a professional skilled in food and drink
service came down from San Francisco to help out and ensure their success. Then it
was on to Lori Dukes for some scrumptious desserts and great music, a little dancing,
and a lot of fun. Thank you to our hosts and all the participates.
We have some runs coming up in June that look to be a fun time. Check the listing
below and flyers in the Newsletter and sign up at the June meeting to join the fun.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2022
SMOKEHOUSE DINNER RUN JUNE 1, 2022 HENENFENT’S
CVC PICNIC JUNE 4, 2022 BOARD & CREW
MOVIE NITE-TOP GUN MAVERICK JUNE8, 2022 FOSNAUGH’S
SHANGHAI CHINESE DINNER RUN JUNE 17, 2022 NULL’S
MOVIE NITE-JURASSIC PARK JUNE 22, 2022 FOSNAUGH’S
HARRIS RANCH LUNCH RUN JUNE 25, 2022 DANIELSEN
MOSS LANDING RUN TBA LEBDA’S & A.GARCIA’S
PRESIDENT’S MYSTERY RUN OCT 11-14, 2022 ENGELMAN’S
ROGER ROCKA’S DINNER THEATER OCT 21, 2022
HENENFENT’S
CVC CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC 5, 2022 GARRISON’S, SON’S, LINSNER’S
CORVETTES & COFFEE 4 TH SAT OF EVERY MONTH MOUNTAIN CORVETTES

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
Central Valley Corve-es
CENTRAL VALLEY
CORVETTES
ANNUAL PICNIC @
“KROEKERVILLE”
We are having an Appe-zer & Dessert Contest so bring
your favorite one to share if you dare. Prizes awarded.
Meal. drinks, prizes & loads of
FUN, FESTIVITIES & FRIENDS
BRING YOUR CORVETTE FOR GROUP PHOTOS
KROEKER INC.
4627 S. Chestnut Ave
Fresno, 93725

Dinner & Movie Nite…
You are invited to join us in watching:
On Wednesday night, June 8, 2022
Our movie will be at the Maya Cinema
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. Fresno, Ca 93710
Dinner at Mad Duck, across from the Theater.
More details to follow
Who’s ready to go again?

Dinner & Movie Nite…
You are invited to join us in watching:
On Wednesday night, June 22, 2022
Our Movie will be at the Maya Cinema,
3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr. Fresno, Ca 93710
Dinner at Bob’s Burgers (used to be Fat Jacks)
on Shaw Ave in Clovis. More details to follow
Who’s ready to go again?

HARRIS RANCH
LUNCH RUN
SATURDAY, JUNE 25th
- MEET AT JENSEN AND HWY. 99 AT
10:30AM ON JUNE 25 th .
WE WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 10:45AM SO THAT WE CAN ARRIVE AT
HARRIS RANCH BY OUR RESERVATION TIME OF 12 NOON.
OUR ROUTE WILL BE SOUTH ON HWY. 41 AND THEN WEST ON HWY.
198 TO HARRIS RANCH AT THE INTERSECTION OF 198 AND I-5.
THERE WILL BE SOME TIME
AFTER LUNCH TO BROWSE IN
THE GIFT SHOP. AFTER LUNCH,
WE WILL UPHOLD THE DEEPLY
INGRAINED TRADITION OF CVC
AND DRIVE TO SELMA FOR ICE
CREAM AT BASKIN AND
ROBBINS.
DON’T FORGET
YOUR CB RADIO!
THERE WILL BE A SIGN-UP SHEET AT THE MAY MEETING. IF YOU
CANNOT MAKE THE MAY OR JUNE MEETING AND WISH TO GO ON
THE RUN, CONTACT DICK DANIELSEN AT 298-5229 PRIOR TO THE
CUT-OFF DATE OF JUNE 21 st .

JOIN US ON THE 2022 “STRIKE IT RICH”
PRESIDENT’S MYSTERY RUN
OK, SO IT’S NOT SUCH A MYSTERY BUT
THAT WON’T STOP US FROM HAVING A
‘MOTHER LOAD’ OF FUN
Tuesday, October 11 th thru Friday, 14 th
Our first overnight stop will be Jackson/
SuTer Creek for two nights and then on to
Nevada City/Grass Valley for our final
night. For those who are signed up I will be
emailing you the informaZon to book your
room. Be sure to tell them you are with
Central Valley CorveTes. The first two
nights are $122.09 per night, including
taxes. The final night is $125.62, including
taxes.
Contact Jeff Engelman for more info
Currently there is a 20 car limit but I can
look into booking addiZonal rooms if there
is more interest.
The Spanish term La Veta Madre (The Mother Load) refers to
a rich vein of gold that included the region from Mariposa to
Downieville. In 1848 James Marshall discovered gold along
the American River, and the race for riches was on. We will
be spending three nights along State Route 49, the main
route linking gold country towns and visit landmarks,
museums, and other desKnaKons.
Many of the original mining towns
described by historians have vanished
and landmarks become fewer each
year as Kme, fires, and progress take
their toll. Plan to see it before it's gone

Madera Speedway Run

PROGRESSIVE DINNER OVERVIEW
A BIG THANK YOU to my hubby for checking off all the important
‘honey-do’s’ I put on his list. Gary told me Pam had a long list for
him as well so I’m glad they were brothers in the same boat.
I was so grateful that the weatherman predicated cooler
weather and it was a beautiful day with a high of only 88. That
certainly beats the 100-degree weather I’m sure we will start
getting very soon.
Even though it took a long time to prepare for this event it was
very rewarding and I hope everyone had a great time.
If for some reason you left hungry I don’t think we were at the
same party. We had a blast and I do hope others will volunteer
to host it next year. I’d love to see this event continue as an
annual event like it used to be.
We began at our house (Sons’) where we bellied up to an
enormous salad bar and enjoyed shrimp cocktails and
appetizers. I even that Mike Lebda and David found something
they could possibly enjoy to eat. My daughter Jen can over and
she took pictures of everyone as they arrived. Later I had them
1-hour developed and handed them out at the 3 rd stop. We
played human poker and everyone picked a random playing
card when they arrived. As people mingled they were able to
find the highest poker hand. The winners were (Keith, Patrick,
LeighAnn, Rachael & Gail) with a Straight Flush.
After an hour or so everyone started to their Vehicles to follow
Gary to the next stop. However, I think Gary must have thought
he was still in Nevada on his road race because he was gone in
a flash and not much time to catch up. *Note to Gary….. On a
lead run our club members follow more at a 30 MPH pace not

120! Nonetheless Pam had a map available with directions to
their house. While at the Linsner’s everyone enjoyed a catered
meal of Mediterranean chicken, pilaf and vegetable medley
with humus and bread. Pam was such a thoughtful host and
also prepared spritzers for those who might be parched or in
need of refreshing. She did a phenomenal job of keeping
everyone on track and was able to scoot everyone out the door
in time to get to our third stop. Her son Michael was at their
house and he did much of the cleanup so they were able to
head out the door to the final stop.
Lori Duke has such a beautiful yard (I wonder who does her
lawn) and there we enjoyed a cool evening under the stars
listening to some great music by Two-Man Crew. Not only did
everyone enjoy a variety of desserts and Margarita’s, (like if
anyone was still hungry) the music and dancing continued on
until about 9:30.
A great big thanks to everyone who helped with cleanup and
everything in between. CVC members you ROCK!
Your Hosts,
Julie & David Sons
Pam & Gary Linsner’s
Lori Duke’s

Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner
Appetizers & Salads at the Son’s

Main Course at the Linsner’s

Progressive Dinner
Dessert and Music at the Duke’s