Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - July 2023

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
(CHARTERED NOVEMBER 12, 1991)
A TOUCH OF GLASS
Central Valley Corvettes Summer Picnic
C1-Garrahans, C2-Comers, C3-M&J King, C4-Kroekers,
C5-Lee/Henson, C6-Marines, C7-A&R Garcia, C8-Sons
Recorded by Jimmy Webb
Click here for his video from the parking lot!
June 30 th is National Corvette Day!
Volume 33 Number 7 July 2023

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
Gary Linsner
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/ MEMBERSHIP
Julie Sons
SECRETARY
Jody Webb
TREASURER
Jasmine Luna
PARLIAMENTARIAN & NEWSLETTER
Mike Lebda
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Chuck Laningham
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Membership Report..................... 5
Sunshine and Clouds……………… 6-7
Meeting Minutes……….……………. 8-9
In the Headlights………………….... 10
CVC Upcoming Activities............. 11
CVC Event Flyers…….................. 12
Kroekerville Picnic.….……………13-23
Meeting Pictures……………...… 24-29
Club Apparel……………………..…. 30
Member’s Services…………………… 31
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena........ 32
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS - NEWS
Julie Sons
WEBSITE / EDITOR
www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com
Charlie Fosnaugh
CLUB EMAIL:
INFO@CentralValleyCorvettes.com

….... a word from our President
Our 2023 annual picnic at Kroekerville is now history. Thank you to everyone who
helped make this one an extra special event. This event was well attended and we had
40 members' cars present. It's great seeing this many members' cars together. I doubt we
will ever see that many cars together on one of our runs. All Corvette generations were
represented. Be sure to see the pictures in this issue.
I have to mention our participation in the 109 th Annual Clovis Rodeo Parade again. If
you missed the June meeting, Charlie announced the two awards we received. We
received first place plaques in the “Motorized Vehicles, Antique or Classic Car” and in
the “Non-Theme Sweepstakes” divisions. Also included with the awards was $350 in
prize money. The “Non-Theme Sweepstakes” plaque is the larger of the two. So I
believe we beat out other parade class entries, not just car/truck entries.
Several new runs were announced at the June meeting. Thanks to all who put in the time
and effort planning and leading our runs and events. If you need help putting on a run
you would like to do, talk to one of the Board members or another member. One way or
another, we will find someone to help you make the event happen if feasible.
As you may already know, the Corvette turns 70 this year. It is only fitting that Corvette
Racing took the LMGTE Am class win at the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on
June 10 and 11. The No. 33 Corvette Racing C8.R had to rally from an incident that sent
the car to the garage for repairs to a front damper. The way the team was able to battle
its way back for the win was really special. They have one of the best team and drivers
in the business. And as we know, one of the best sports cars.
Your President, Jeff
Corvette Racing celebrating their win at Le Mans

Thanks to all our CVC Participants showing up for the Parade all shiny. Also,
thanks to Glen Henenfent and Jasmine Luna as the 2 Fresno Queen Escorts in
the lead. A BIG THANKS to Diane Tjerrild for providing the graphic clings of
Rodeo Characters and Slogans for all our Corvettes! We not only one 1 st Place in
the Motorized Division, we also won 1 st Place in the overall non-themed(?)
category! I appreciate everyone helping to make Central Valley Corvettes look
great for the Parade!!
Charlie

MEMBERSHIP REPORT by JULIE SONS
So happy to see 40 Corvettes at our June picnic. Thanks to
Jimmy for taking some awesome arial drone pictures. The
weather was absolutely beautiful and we had a great day.
Thanks for coming and making our picnic a great success.
We had a light turnout at the June meeting with 48
members in attendance and 2 guests.
Our guests included:
Dennis & Leta Ward ~ 2007 Atomic Orange
Our total membership is still 95.
Any and all guests are invited to join us at any of our club sanctioned activities or
events. Just be sure to sign up on the clipboards and add your cell number to
sheet
Happy Birthday to the those with July Birthdays:
Skip Garrison
Jul-22
Jimmy Webb Jul 07
Nancy Henson Jul 11
Lance Pitt Jul 24
Happy Anniversary to the following July couples:
Andy & Connie Anderson July 14, 1962 61 Years
Herbert & Freida Null July 21, 2001 22 Years
Congratulations to the Lebda’s who was the $25 cash Anniversary winner last
month.

JUNE SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Surgery/Health Update:
Mike King had a procedure to remove a melanoma from his neck region. He
still has some discomfort but doing ok. Especially since the results were insitu
meaning it is not involved and fully removed.
Jill’s son in law John had one kidney removed due to cancer diagnosis last
Thursday and was in the hospital for a few days but it recovering nicely and is
back home.
Joyce had Mohs surgery to remove some skin cancer on her scalp
and is doing ok
Tom Jarvis update: He has been out of rehab for the past 3 weeks and has
lost 70 #’s. He tires quickly and his speech is slurred. As you know he had a
second bypass surgery due to a leaking valve issue and he didn’t tolerate
Anesthesia well. He continues to recover at home.
Walt Spate continues take baby steps towards his recovery. They were
talking about moving him to the chemo floor and is working with his Oncology
team to make a treatment plan.
Debbie Garrison fell and broke her shoulder and had surgery which consisted
of a imbedding a plate and screws She is home and is recovering nicely.
Gary Linsner had 3 hernia repairs a few weeks ago and is recovering nicely.
He said he now ready to get on a scooter again. LOL
Oh My Gosh. When Frieda does something, she does it good. While
attempting to feed some stray cats at one of her local establishments, she
inadvertently forgot to place her car in park as she stepped out and lost her

alance because the car started moving. She fell under her vehicle and it ran
over her right leg and left foot. Luckily, she had no broken bones but is in
tremendous pain. Hopefully, she will be up and at them in no time be fully
recovered for our Alaska Cruise.
Happy News
Jasmine tested to apply to law school next semester and is now awaiting
results of her entrance test. Wish her luck and someday, who knows, we
might need a lawyer on our side.
Jill and Steve purchased a brand new 2023 Vette and it is beautiful. Their
2003 50 th Anniversary Convertible is now for sale. If interested, talk to Jill.
Dale & Sue sold their 2007 to Dennis and Leta Ward so they only have one
now. Their new home in Paso Robles is due to be completed at the end of
June and will be moving sometime in July
Steve Garcia was told great news on Father’s Day that they are expecting
their 15 th grandchild.
Dan Resciniti uploaded a video showing all the 8 Corvette generations to
TikTok and his post received 10,500 views already
The Garlock’s are not here tonight because they are doing a bike run in
Cluster SD. They have a parking spot available for anyone going on the July
Alaska Cruise. If interested, please contact one of the Garlock’s.
Contact Julie Sons @ juliebomb@yahoo.com with any news.

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES GENERAL MEETING -MINUTES of June 19, 2023
President Jeff Engelman called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Secretary Jody Webb –Jeff asked the members to approve the minutes of May 15,
2023, meeting, as printed in the Newsletter. A motion was made to accept the
minutes by Charlotte Renna and was seconded by Chuck Laningham.
VP of Public Relations/Membership – Julie Sons reported that we have 48
members and 2 guests in attendance. Leta and Dennis Ward. They bought the
Comer’s 2007 Corvette. June Birthdays and Anniversaries were announced. Julie
mentioned that with the anniversaries added together it was 260 years of
marriage between only 4 couples. Congratulations went out to our anniversary
winners Mike and Marylou Lebda.
Treasurer’s Report-Jasmine Luna read 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. Stephanie Engelman sold raffle tickets for the
meeting.
VP of Activities-Gary Linsner- reported on past runs including the Clovis Rodeo
Parade which Charlie announced we had 19 cars in attendance and that we won
1 st Place in the Motorized vehicle category and 1 st Place in the Themed
Sweepstakes category. With the wins was prize money totaling $350.00. The May
Meet and Eat and Couples Card night and the Vukovich Classic both had
outstanding turnouts. The annual CVC Picnic at the Kroeker’s had 75 members
and 2 guests with 40 Cars. We honored Exemplary member Joyce Kroeker by
planting a Rose tree and plaque. Upcoming events include the Horse races at the
Big Fresno Fair, the COF’s Reno/Tahoe event, a movie night in mid to late
September, a visit to the Chaffee Zoo’s Kingdom of Asia exhibit, “Another Damn
Day Run”, the Sensorio light experience in Paso Robles, Ironstone Vineyards Classic
car event, a run to the 30 th anniversary of The National Corvette Museum, and the
CVC Christmas Party. See our activities page for further information.
Newsletter Update – Newsletters articles, flyers and pictures need to be sent to
Mike Lebda by June 25, 2023. He stated that there would be no Newsletter for
August as too many members would be together on the Alaskan cruise.

Old Business – No old business was addressed.
New Business- Mike Lebda brought up that it is getting close to nomination time
for board members and that we need to start thinking of members for open and
renewing positions. He will also be looking for Election Committee members
starting next month. Jeff asked the membership to allow discussion on the
Christmas Party budget being set at $4,000.00 club contribution with a per
member cost of $25.00 and guest cost of $50.00. The motion was made by Charlie
Fosnaugh and seconded by Lynne Henenfent. The matter was opened for
discussion and with a unanimous vote was passed. Diane Tjerrild passed out flyers
for a fly-in on October 14 th she was helping organize and stated that if anyone
wanted to work it as an organized event, she would be happy to help.
Sunshine News – Julie reported on the Sunshine and Clouds of the Members, a full
report will be in the newsletter.
Sergeant-of-Arms – Chuck Laningham- Badge fines were waived for the evening
by Jeff.
Next General Meeting – Yosemite Falls Café, Granite Park, Monday, July 17, 2023,
at 6:30 PM
Next Board Meeting – The next board meeting will be 10:00 AM, June 28, 2023, at
the home of Jeff Engelman. Please let President Jeff Engelman know if you plan on
attending.
Meeting Adjourned – Jeff called for meeting to be adjourned, Lynne Henenfent
made the motion, and the motion was seconded by Bob Peluso. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:46 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Webb, Secretary
Central Valley Corvettes
The Raffle for the June General Meeting was conducted by Mike Henenfent. The
club would like to recognize the prizes were donated by The Henderson’s, Tjerrild,
Linsner’s, Rosen’s, Lebda’s, Resciniti’s, Garcia’s, Renna, Fosnaugh’s, Engelman’s
and Webb’s, King’s, Sons’, Merritt’s, Kroeker, Derringer’s, Peluso, and
Decamp/Luna. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support for
the raffle and note that it is a large source of our income and without the
donations we could not have many of the events that we plan throughout the
year.
Congratulations to our $50.00 winners Jill Rosen and Jimmy Webb.

Throw Back in Time:
I found this is the achieves and
thought, WOW, how young we
were back in the day

Well the summer is flying by and it will be gone before you know it. If you have a summer
activity in mind, let me know now to see if we can schedule before time runs out.
The ladies continue to play dominos with an occasional card game tossed in for good
measure. The picnic was a big success with 73 members present. The zoo visit was a
hit for those in attendance.
Upcoming events:
July 12, Movie Night (Indian Jones or Mission impossible)
August 19, Another Dam Day Run
September 7-10, COF, Reno-Tahoe Run
September 15-17, Sensorio Light Show, Paso Robles
September 14-17, Silver State Classic Challenge
September 22-23, Ironstone Concourse
October 7, Big Fresno Fair Horse Racing
October 14, EAA, Fly-In and Car Show @ Sierra Sky Park
December 8, CVC Christmas Party @ Belmont Country Club
Larry King is generating interest for a run to the Corvette Museum for its 30 th
Anniversary in August 2024.
Hope to see you at one or all of these events.

NOTE: PARTY IS ON
FRIDAY, NOT
SATURDAY
AS NOTED
PREVIOUSLY IN
NEWSLETTERS
CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 TH
@ BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB
8253 E Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93737
Just East of DeWolf Ave.
SOCIAL HOUR/HORS D’OEUVRES: 4:30-6:00 PM
DINNER/DESSERT: 6:00 PM
MUSIC/DANCING: 8:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM
MEAL CHOICES: STEAK/SHRIMP, CHICKEN
PICATTA OR VEGETARIAN
COST: TO BE DETERMINED
DRESSY BUSINESS CASUAL
GAMES/GIFTS/MUSIC
SIGN UP SHEET AND TO MAKE MEAL CHOICE
SELECTION AT NEXT GENERAL MEETING
CONTACT JODY WEBB @ 559-970-2939

ANNUAL CVC PICNIC SATURDAY, JUNE 10 th
The day started out beautifully and the weather was
amazing. We have a total of 40 beautiful Corvettes and as
they arrived, we lined them up on two sides showcasing a
walkway towards all 8 generations of Corvettes in a row.
Thank you to Jimmy for using his drone and taking some
awesome pictures and videos to display all the Vettes.
There was a total of 74 people in attendance and I hope
everyone had a good time. I hope
We started the morning with yummy appetizers so thank you
to everyone who brought and shared a dish.
Congratulations to Lorraine for the win of “best” appetizer
for her jalapeno poppers. They were very delicious but so
was all the other dishes.
We played several arcade-like games and I hope nobody
thought they were too childish. I wanted everyone to
participate in the activities so didn’t want to make them
too difficult.
After some activities we enjoyed more food catered by
Chuck’s and it consisted of BBQ brisket, chicken and the
fixings. However, they forgot one pan of the pilaf and I
hope the few that didn’t get any wasn’t too disappointed.
We also planted a tree and dedicated a plaque to Joyce
Kroeker as an “Exceptional” CVC member for 2023. We chose
to honor her and acknowledge that she is appreciated for
who she is and what she has done for our club.
We played Bingo as a group and handed out prizes. We ended
the day with ice cream sundaes/floats as if we needed any
more food. If you left hungry you weren’t at the same
party.
We thank everyone who came and joined in the festivities.
Your board, Jeff, Gary, Jasmine, Jody & Julie

Club Apparel Contacts
We have three Custom Embroider
Op?ons for Club Apparel.
Fresno ~ Clovis ~ Kingsburg
M&M Screen Prin?ng ~ Clovis.
Located on Clovis Ave. across from the
Rodeo grounds. The contact Person is
Hannah Zamora and you can call #
above or e-mail her @ Rshirtpro@
sbcglobal.net (or)
S?tch 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 s?tchmasterfresno.com
(or) Print Theory Screen Prin?ng & Embroider ~ Kingsburg.
Located at 126 W.Ventura Court Ste B, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Contact Dan @ 559 813-0266
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 s?tching done.

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