Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - September 2022

TOUCH OF GLASS
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (CHARTERED NOVEMBER 1991)
This Newsletter is dedicated to Dick Danielsen, a very active member, past president,
and current treasurer of Central Valley Corvettes who is currently battling Chronic
Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He needs our prayers and support. We wish you a rapid
recovery. See you soon Dick.
Volume 32 Number 9 September 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
adult 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
VP-ACTIVITIES
Keith Garrison
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP
Julie Sons
SECRETARY
Debbie Garrison
TREASURER
Dick Danielsen
PARLIAMENTARIAN & NEWSLETTER
Mike Lebda
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Chuck Laningham
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Membership Report..................... 5
Board Member Duties……………. 6-7
Sunshine & Clouds………………… 8-9
Meeting Minutes………..………. 10-11
In the Headlights……………………. 12
In The Garage w/Charlie…………. 13
CVC Activities............................ 14
CVC Event Flyers................... 15-17
Meeting & Run Pictures…..…… 18-24
Club Apparel…………………………... 25
Members Business Cards………….. 26
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena........ 27
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS
Julie Sons
WEBSITE EDITOR
Charlie Fosnaugh

….... a word from our President
As all of you are aware one of our members is dealing with a major health issue. I've
tried to keep everyone informed on a regular basis. His recent treatment did make an
improvement in his condition. I've recently sent out an email with more information.
Let's continue to keep him in our prayers and offer support as needed. As I wrote about
last month, members of CVC are a special group. We have many people who are very
supportive.
Nominations for board members begin with our September general meeting. Please
consider running for office if someone asks if you are willing to run for a board position.
I know many of our members would be great officers of CVC. Please be ready to submit
completed nomination forms to the Nominations Committee at the September general
meeting. Term of office is one year and that time flies by! An officer can hold the same
office for no more than two consecutive years.
Discussion will also open on a proposed By-Law change at the September general meeting.
Membership will vote on the By-Law change at the Annual meeting in November. Changing
the By-Laws in any way is an important issue! Please read it and bring any concerns you have
to the September meeting. You have the final say with your vote. The proposed By-Law change
will be posted in the newsletter for your review.
Several club runs or activities with run fees are coming up this year. I'm giving you a reminder
to pay for any fees due on time. Doing so really helps the run leader with their planning.
Your President,
Jeff

MEMBERSHIP REPORT by JULIE SONS
I can’t wait until the weather is cool again outside and we can
go out and play without melting. Stay cool everyone!
We had a great turn out for the meeting with a total 61
members and 4 guests. Our guests included:
‣ Walt Spate – Voted in as our newest member tonight
‣ John & Kelley Ashley – Black C8
‣ Lawrence Coelho – Second meeting and is eligible for membership.
Remember guests and potential members you are invited to join us at any of our fun filled
activities or events listed on our calendar. Please be sure to sign up on the clipboards and
please be sure to add your cell number if you do sign up.
We have approved the vote on Walt and that brings our total membership to 93.
Happy Birthday to the those with August Birthdays:
Pam Linsner Sept 02 Patrick Garrahan Sept 11
Obdulia Percy Sept 05 Keith Garrison Sept 17
Nancy White Sept 06 Cori Ray Sept 17
Jasmine Luna Sept 06 Marci Jarvis Sept 27
Lorraine Henderson Sept 07
Happy Anniversary to the following August couples:
John & Christine Christino Sept 15 16 years
Dan & Caran Resciniti Sept 17 34 years
Skip & Vickie Garrison Sept 22 49 years
Larry & Janet King Sept 29 55 Years
Reminder that we have three potential club apparel companies that have the CVC logo
and will embroider club shirts. See flyer for more information.
Reminder also that I have some updated Rosters printed and to please shred the old
rosters as personal information is in them.

Formed in 1991, Central Valley Corvettes (CVC) is 30 years strong and, in our
opinion, one of the best Corvette Clubs around. We are a not-for- profit
organization, comprised of numerous Corvette Enthusiasts from all around the
Central Valley. CVC is a family, always striving to improve the organization
through new and innovative ideas frequently brought on by new members.
The officers of this organization are very important to the club and consist of a
president, a vice-president/activities coordinator, a vice-president/public
relations and membership, a secretary, and a treasurer. All shall be valid regular
members of CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES. The president must have at least
one-year prior service as an officer of CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES or at least
one year prior service on a qualifying non-profit board, corporate board, or a
member of Central Valley Corvettes for two years in good standing as
determined by Central Valley Corvettes
Duties Include:
PRESIDENT. The president shall be the chief executive officer and chairman of
the board. The president shall preside at all general, annual and special
meetings of the members and at the meetings of the Board of Directors. In
general, the president shall perform all duties incident to the office of president
and other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to
time.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ACTIVITIES: In the absence of the president or in the
event of inability or refusal to act, the vice president/activities coordinator shall
perform the duties of the president, and when so acting, shall have all the
powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the president. The vice
president/activities coordinator shall coordinate all events of the club, and
appoint an event chairman for each event. The vice president shall perform such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the president and/or the
Board of directors.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC RELATION/MEMBERSHIP: The vice
president/public relations and membership shall provide for hospitality at
general meetings as well as report on members birthdays and anniversaries at
monthly general meetings. Incumbent is responsible for tracking meeting
attendance of members and prospective members and will provide a listing of
members eligible to vote for club officers at the annual meeting. Membership
responsibilities include supervision of sponsorship of prospective members to
ensure all membership qualification requirements are met and that required
forms and payments have been submitted. Upon acceptance as club members,
the incumbent will award name badges and other club related materials to the
new members. Other duties related to public relations or membership may be
assigned by the president and/or Board of Directors.
SECRETARY: The secretary shall record the minutes of the meetings of the
members and of the Board of Directors; be custodian of the non-financial
records, send written notices of time and place of all annual and special
meetings, keep a register of the mailing addresses of each member as supplied
by the member, coordinate activities of the Membership Committee; and in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of secretary and such other
duties as from time to time may be assigned by the president and/or Board of
Directors
TREASURER: The treasurer shall have charge of and be responsible for all
funds of the organization; provide the Board of Directors with a written
monthly report of the financial standing of the organization; receive and give
receipts for monies due; deposit all such monies in the name of the organization
in the proper depositories; make proper checks for the statements of all
transactions; co-sign checks with the president, or in the absence of the
president, the vice-president/activities coordinator; and in general, perform all
the duties incident to the office of treasurer and such other duties as from time
to time may be assigned by the president and/or Board of Directors.
Our expectation is that you would consider and accept a nomination if you are
elected by a member in good standing to run for a position. Most of the current
board members would love to see new members take over their positions on
the board so our club could experience fresh new ideas. If you are interested
but hesitant or would like to know more about a position please ask us.

AUGUST SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Surgery Update(s)
Charlotte Renna is recovering for hip surgery, performed July
28 th . She got stitches out last week and still has a way to
go. However, according to the doctor and the physical
therapist she is doing better than some. She is progressing
each day and wants everyone to know she really appreciates the
love and kind wishes from her CVC family.
Moving
Fred & Terri Parks moved to a newer home mid July and are
loving their new digs.
Dale & Sue are building a new home in Paso Robles but it may
take a while to be built as they are in a phase that will be
built in future.
R&R
The Henefent’s and the Lebda’s are back from the American Queen
Paddle Steamboat Cruise on the Mississippi River in Tennessee
at had a great time.
Kim and Charlie are in Kauai for a few weeks for a much needed
vacation. I guess they need a vacation from their many
vacations.
Remodeling
Tom & Emily are in the middle of their house remodel
Celebrating
Lydia Garcia celebrates her birthday for the entire month, so
she and Steve started on July 30th with a weekend to the
Renaissance Fair in San Luis Obispo, and it was supposed to
start with dancing at the Madonna Inn, but Steve fell asleep so
they scratched that plan but he made up by taking her to a nice
dinner at Windows on the water. The rest of the weekend was
spent in Cayucos and Cambria. The following week they went to
Santa Cruz, which is her most favorite place to be, and had a
great time until she tripped over a speed bump Ouch!! Last
weekend they drove the Corvette to Reno and spent 4 days at Hot
August Night with their oldest daughter and had a blast but the
months not over so we shall continue celebrating this young
lady.

Fun Times
Mike & Obdulia Percy and Mike and Jeanie King are going to
Seaside for the Concours d’LeMons on August 20 th and then
heading to Pleasanton the following weekend for the Goodguys
West Coast Nationals.
Araceli and Dick headed to Table Mountain to check out a
possible future run and ended up playing video poker and she
did very well and came back with $250.
Recovering
Fred Parks updated us that he was recently discharged from the
hospital due to complications with his Diabetes. He is doing
better.
Jill’s granddaughter Jillian was in a car accident and was sent
to ER via ambulance. She was bumped and bruised but it doing
much better.
Upcoming Trips
Larry & Janet King, Lori Dukes and Steve & Lydia are going on
an Alaska cruise and are looking forward to a fun time
Araceli and Jasmine are heading to Maui on August 25 th for a
long awaited Hawaii trip.
Upcoming Procedure
Skip Severance was absent from the meeting tonight because he
has a routine Colonoscopy scheduled for following day. Good
timed! NOT
Need of Prayer
A few days after our meeting Dick Danielson developed
complications associated with the CLL he was diagnosed with a
few years ago. He was admitted to the hospital and they are
trying to find blood antibodies that will help him through this
ordeal. His daughter came to Fresno to be with her dad. We
ask for prayers for quick recovery
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 GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES of AUGUST 16, 2022
President Jeff Engelman called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Jeff welcomed the
Members and guests.
Secretary Debbie Garrison –Jeff asked the members to approve the minutes of July
18, 2022, meeting, as printed in the Newsletter. A motion was made by LeighAnne
Severance and seconded by Lori Dukes to accept the minutes as printed.
VP of Public Relations/Membership – Julie Sons welcomed guests, John and Ashley
Kelly, Lawrence Coelho and Walt Spate. Lawrence Coelho has attended two activities
and tonight is his second meeting and will be voted on at the September meeting.
Walt Spate has completed requirements for eligibility and was voted on this evening
and became our newest member. Julie announced the August Birthdays and
Anniversaries. Congratulations to the Engelman’s, they were our anniversary winners.
Treasurer’s Report-Dick Danielsen-Dick gave a reporting of the Club’s Treasury
Report with an accounting of the deposits made and checks written for expenses and
our current balance. A copy is attached. Dick reported that our balance matches our
bank balance. Stephanie Engelman sold raffle tickets for the August Meeting
VP of Activities-Keith Garrison-Keith reported on our past activity, a lunch run to
Black Bear Diner in Hanford. It was well attended and most of the participates joined
Keith in Selma at the Baskin Robbins for ice cream on the way home. Keith asked run
leaders for reports on upcoming runs. Lynne Henenfent reminded members that she
needs a check for the Roger Rocka Dinner Run. A full listing of Upcoming events is
listed on the Activities page in the Newsletter.
Old Business – Nothing to report
New Business – Nothing to report.
Parliamentarian – Mike Lebda – Read the Proposed By-Law Change to the Members.
The By-Law change will be posted in the Newsletter, discussion will be held at the
September meeting and closed on October 1 st . The proposed By-Law change will be

voted on at the Annual Meeting in November which will be held in conjunction with
the Board Elections. Mike said he will email the duties and responsibilities of the
Board Members after September 1 st . The Election Committee made up of himself,
Keith Garrison, Patrick Garrahan and Jill Rosen will be accepting nominations
beginning September 1 st and will close after the September meeting. Those members
that are nominated and are Members in Good Standing will be called by the Elections
Committee to decide if they want to run.
Newsletter Update – Newsletters articles, flyers and pictures need to be sent to Mike
Lebda by August 25 th .
Sunshine and Clouds –Julie Sons shared the Sunshine and Clouds News from
members, please see Julie’s report in the Newsletter for a full report.
Sergeant-of-Arms – Chuck Laningham collected Badge fines.
Next General Meeting – Yosemite Falls Café, Granite Park, Monday, September 19,
2022, at 6:30 PM
Next Board Meeting – The next board meeting is 10:00 AM, August 26, 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, Chuck Laningham made
the motion, and the motion was seconded by LeighAnne Severance. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 P.M
Raffle was conducted by Mike Henenfent and assisted by Chuck Laningham, Lynne
Henenfent and Fred Parks.
Raffle prizes were donated by Comers, Danielsen, DeCamp, Derringer’s, Dukes,
Garlock’s, Garrahan’s, García’s, Garrison’s, Henderson’s, Henenfent’ s, Jarvis, L. Kings,
Joyce Kroeker, Laningham’s, Marine’s, Merritt’s, Null’s, Percy’s, Rosen’s, Severance’s,
Sons, Stanger’s, Still, Tavares, Tjerrild, and Webb’s.
Congratulations to our $50.00 winners Pam Linsner and Mitch Kolligan.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Garrison
Secretary
Central Valley Corvettes

In the Headlights
With the Webb ‘s
_
Q&A
Jimmy & Jody
1. What is your favorite food/restaurant? While Jimmy and I both enjoy Namikaze sushi
and ceviche Jimmy has been known to lick the bowl at Ruth Chris steak house on their
Lobster bisque soup.
2. When did you buy your first Corvette? How many have you owned? We bought our
first corvette in June 2017 a black C5. We have owned a Shark gray metallic C7 and
most recently the Rapid Blue C8. That makes 3
3. Where did you meet each other? How long have you been married? We met in Tahoe
Joe’s parking lot on 8/8/93 while cruising Blackstone. We married 5 months later on
1/22/94.
4. How many children/grandchildren do you have? Names? We have 2 children. Alison
is 27 and Gunner is almost 21. We have one Grandson that is 18 months old named
5. What line of work do/did you do? Jimmy is a Journeyman Lineman for PG &E and I
am his tax deduction.
6. How do you like to spend your free time? Hobbies?
We like corvette rides and we have a surfboat so we spend a lot of time at the lake.
7. What is the furthest place you have ever traveled? We have been as far as Mexico
but are ready for further travel after retirement
8. How did you discover CVC? When? Diane and Aricelli met Jimmy on a mountain
corvettes ride in early 2022 and invited him to come to the meeting the next Monday
9. What would be your fantasy CVC run or your most memorable run in the past? We
would love to do a west coast to Seattle and then ferry the cars across to Victoria BC Canada.
10. Do you have pet(s)? Names? We have 5 dogs. A basset hound named Ladybug,
St Bernard Terrier mix named Lummox, a pit mix named Wednesday and 2 Cane Corso
sisters named Ash and Zira.

‘In the Garage’ w/Charlie
2023 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Will Be All Ate Up with Vette Firsts
WHAT IT IS: The first-ever Corvette hybrid gets an electric motor driving each front wheel, meaning
it's also the first AWD Corvette. Electrification is coming to America's Sports Car. Lots of it. The
first baby step will represent one giant leap for Corvette-kind by powering all four wheels—a 70-year
first for a production Corvette. Yes, at some point in 2023 the C8 Corvette will get e-AWD, courtesy
of hybridization with an electric motor powering each front wheel. In April 2022, GM president Mark
Reuss confirmed an all-electric Ultium-based Corvette was also in the works. One of these variants
is expected to get the E-Ray moniker, the trademark GM renewed in August 2020.
WHY IT MATTERS: Corvettes have long been regarded as the most daily-drivable of highperformance
sports cars, so adding a hybrid all-wheel-drive variant with price and performance in
between the base Z51 and Z06 models extends its general usability by improving traction in foul
weather—and when trying to route an extra 100-plus horsepower to the ground.
PLATFORM AND POWERTRAIN: Plug-in hybridization was planned from the start, with Ultium pouch
battery-module-shaped space reserved in the C8's aluminum center tunnel. So at least for the hybrid,
the architecture carries over mostly unchanged. We're not entirely convinced this first hybrid model
will be a plug-in, largely because we can't find any charging-port doors in spy shots of the car. That
could also add a lot more weight and makes more sense to be offset by the 5.5-liter twin-turbo flatplane
V-8 in the considerably wilder Zora model. We fully expect the 2023 Corvette hybrid to retain
its venerable 6.2-liter V-8, with the inboard motors adding at least 50 hp each for a total of 600-plus.
Those motors will erode but hopefully not eliminate the front trunk space.
ESTIMATED PRICE: Presuming light hybridization, a price just undercutting the wilder Z06 makes
sense, so figure somewhere in the $90,000 range. Or a bit more if there's a bigger battery and plug.
EXPECTED ON-SALE DATE: Look to see the Corvette E-Ray hybrid sometime in 2023.
Article by: Frank Markus -Writer -Abimelec – Design – Illustrator -Aug 9, 2022

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2022
It’s September and we need activities!! How about a movie run, pick a movie and call me we’ll get it on
the calendar and send out the notice, we love our Movie Nights!
A lunch run to your favorite Hamburger or Mexican Food restaurant? We need runs so our prospective
new members can get their activities in to be eligible for membership.
President Jeff Engelman and First Lady Stephanie are taking us to China Peak for the Scenic Chair
Ride on Saturday, August 27. Sounds like a fun day of fellowship and a terrific opportunity to take
some great pictures.
Later in the month we have a really fun run to the Snelling Car Show, always a good time. It will be a
great day to see some beautiful cars, relax by the river, play dominoes and have a great lunch of Deep
Pit Bar-B-Que including BBQ beef, beans, salad and roll. Members attending can bring appetizers or
dessert to share with our group. See the Flyer and pre-registration forms here in the Newsletter and
join Debbie and I for a nice ride to Snelling.
We need some runs! I know this is getting repetetive but what could be better than a day or evening
with 20 or so of your best friends. Find a place, check out your calendar and give me a call.
In October President Jeff is taking us on his President’s Mystery Run, everything is set and he’s ready
to roll. Also in October, some of our Members will be taking in the Horse Racing at the Fresno Fair.
We have been asked to help out with a couple of Homecomings. October 7 we need 3 cars for
Homecoming for the new Sanger West Campus and then the following Friday October 14 we need 4
cars for Homecoming for Sanger High.
Also in October many of us are excited to attend the Dinner Theater at Roger Rocka’s to see the play
Young Frankenstein, always an enjoyable evening.
Have an idea for a Run give me a call and let’s make it happen!
PAST ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 2022
CHINA PEAK SCENIC CHAIR RIDE AUGUST 27, 2022 ENGELMAN
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
SILVER STATE CLASSIC CHALLENGE SEPT 18, 2022 LINSNER
SNELLING CAR SHOW SEPT 25, 2022 GARRISON’S
SANGER WEST HOMECOMING OCT 7, 2022 GARRISON’S
PRESIDENT’S MYSTERY RUN OCT 11-14, 2022 ENGELMAN’S, SON’S
FRESNO FAIR HORSE RACING OCT 15, 2022 DE CAMP
ROGER ROCKA’S DINNER THEATER OCT 21, 2022 HENENFENT’S
CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC 5, 2022 GARRISON’S, SON’S, LINSNER’S

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

CHINA PEAK LUNCH RUN

Club Apparel Contacts
Hello Club Members
We have two Custom Embroider
Options for Club Apparel.
M&M Screen Printing ~ Clovis. Located on Clovis Ave. across from
the Rodeo grounds. The contact Person is Hannah Zamora and
you can call number above or e-mail her @
ttshirtpro@sbcglobal.net
(or)
Stitch Master Custom Embroider ~ Fresno. Located on Bedford
near Ingram and Alluvial. The contact Person in Thomas
Nakazawa and you call number above or e-mail him at
stitchmasterfresno.com
The Sport-Tek ® PosiCharge ® Micro-Mesh Colorblock Polo
(see right) is the shirt that seems to be the most
popular but it is not mandatory to purchase any
one type. However, our club colors are red, black or
White.
You are welcome to bring your own apparel into
vendors to have stitching done.

If you need any of these Services,
Support our CVC Membership!