Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - March 2024

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES.
(CHARTERED NOVEMBER 12, 1991)
A TOUCH OF GLASS
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR CORVETTE
AT A FRIENDS HOUSE OVER NIGHT
Volume 34 Number 3 MARCH 2024

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, Pam Linsner or any officer on
the following page.
Club One Casino @ 6:30 PM

OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
LYNNE HENENFENT
VP-ACTIVITIES
GARY LINSNER
VP-PUBLIC RELATIONS/
MEMBERSHIP
PAM LINSNER
SECRETARY
JODY WEBB
TREASURER
DARLENE DERRINGER
PARLIAMENTARIAN
JEFF ENGLEMAN
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
MIKE LEBDA
Mission Statement / Officers..... 2-3
A Word from our President.......... 4
Membership Report..................... 5
Sunshine and Clouds……………….. 6
Meeting Minutes………...……………. 7
Meeting Pictures……………………. 8-9
CVC Activities............................ 10
CVC Event Flyers................... 11-12
About The Movie w/Charlie……13-19
More CVC Event Flyers………… 20-23
Superbowl Pictures………………….. 24
Valentine Pictures………………. 25-26
CVC Club Apparel……………………. 27
CVC Member’s Services……………. 28
From our Sponsor, Ed Dena........ 29
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CHUCK LANINGHAM
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS-NEWS
MARY LEBDA
WEBSITE EDITOR
CHARLIE FOSNAUGH
www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com
CLUB EMAIL:
INFO@CentralValleyCorvettes.com

President’s message
We had a full house at the February meeting, and it was great to see
everyone. Our newest member, Priscilla DeLeon, was inducted and
given her membership bag of goodies. Welcome Priscilla.
We continue to have visitors which become new perspective members.
I think that shows what a great group of people we have in our club.
There are many upcoming runs and activities to sign up for. Check out
the VP of Activities page in this newsletter. You can be as busy as you
want to be enjoying our cars and the friendships we’ve made.
Our deposit has been made to have the Christmas banquet at the
Belmont Country Club this year. Please note that the date has been
changed to Thursday, Dec 5 th . Mark your calendars now.
Jody is making an order for club shirts, so if you want to get your order
included, contact her right away.
I’m looking forward to fun filled 2024, as I’m sure you are too.
Your President,
Lynne Henenfent

MARCH MEMBERSHIP REPORT
We are once again bursting at the seams at our meeting site. I can’t
believe how many pending members we have. How wonderful is
that! It’s amazing to have 97 members (and counting) and everyone
is so warm and friendly. We really are an anomaly!
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We had 67 members & 10 guests at the February general meeting.
Our Guests included:
‣ Don Fairchild & Marie Donaldson – Dark Gray 2024
‣ John & Cece Karlie – 2022 Hypersonic Gray
‣ Tim Burnett – 2023 Red
‣ Chris & Dee Salazar – 2019 Red
‣ Allen Byus
‣ Rick & Deby Clymore – 2021 yellow
‣
Our total membership as of February 27 is 99 members.
Happy Birthday
Fred Parks 3/3 Patricia Garrahan 3/4
Bob Marine 3/8 Mike Henenfent 3/11
Jeff Engelman 3/22 Stephanie Engelman 3/22
Darlene Derringer 3/27 Joe Garcia 3/27
Jill Rosen 3/29 Linda Mroz 3/30
Happy Anniversary
Jim & Mary Lou Sickler March 5 ‘99 25 years
Steve & Jill Rosen March 19 ‘00 24 years
Mike & Obdulia Percy March 29 ‘03 21 years
Congratulations to our birthday winner Kelley Ashley who received $25 and Bob and
Kathy Marine were our anniversary winners and received 10 raffle tickets.

Sunshine & Clouds
Marcie Jarvis called to thank the club for the Memorial to Tom in the newsleter.
Both the Wards and the Garlocks’ have ordered new cars. Mike Percy is rering in
May aer 51 years with the same company. The Severance’s grandson is
graduang from Cal State Fullerton this spring their older grandson is ready to
move into his first home congratulaons to both boys. The Son’s have welcomed a
new addion to their family a puppy named Murphy he is adorable.

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES GENERAL MEETING -MINUTES OF February 26, 2024
President Lynne Henenfent called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Secretary Jody Webb –Lynne asked the members to approve the minutes of January 15, 2024, meeting, as
printed in the Newsletter. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Freida Null and was seconded by
LeighAnne Severance.
VP of Public Relations/Membership – Pam Linsner reported that we have 67 members and 10 guests in
attendance- Chris & Dee Salazar, Don Fairchild & his guest Marie, Alan Byrus, Rick and Debby Clymore, and
Dana Beasley. Priscilla Tim & Tracy Burnett will be voted on for membership tonight as they have completed
the requirements for membership. Priscilla DeLeon was given her membership packet and badge, and her
picture was taken with her sponsor Aracelli DeCamp for the Newsletter. Anniversaries were announced.
Congratulations went out to our Anniversary winners Bob and Kathy Marine. The birthday drawing’s winner is
Kelley Ashley. The club now has 97 members.
Treasurer’s Report-Darlene Derringer 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. Julie Sons sold raffle
tickets for the meeting.
VP of Activities-Gary Linsner - reported on past runs. Upcoming events include the Gambler’s Classic, St.
Patrick’s Day gathering, Movie night at Sierra Sky Park, The Clovis Rodeo Parade, and The Webber Car Show,
Independence run to Canada, Run to Bowling Green, and the Estrella War Birds Museum. More to come
regarding these prospective runs. See our activities page for further information.
Parliamentarian-Jeff Engelman–
Newsletter Update – Newsletters articles, flyers and pictures need to be sent to Mike Lebda ASAP this month
so we can get the newsletter out.
Old Business – Charlotte Renna mentioned the importance of mingling and meeting new people and potential
members.
New Business- We stated that the Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday December 5 th at Belmont
Country Club. The Picnic will be May 5 th from 12:00-4:00 pm. Lynne asked for a motion for the club to give
$1,600.00 for the Club Picnic with a $10.00 per person cost. Mike Lebda made the motion for, and it was
seconded by Bob Peluso. The club voted Unanimously to set the $1,600.00 budget. The club recognized
Christopher, the security guard at ClubOne for his help and outstanding work ethic with a plaque.
Sunshine News – MaryLou Lebda reported on the Sunshine and Clouds of the Members, a full report will be in
the newsletter.
Next General Meeting – Club One, Granite Park, Monday, March 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM
Next Board Meeting – The next board meeting will be 10:00 AM, February 29, 2024, at the home of Jody
Webb. Please let President Lynne Henenfent know if you plan on attending.
Meeting Adjourned – Lynne called for the meeting to be adjourned, Julie Sons made the motion, and the
motion was seconded by Leigh Aracelli DeCamp. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Webb
Secretary
Central Valley Corvettes
The Raffle for the June General Meeting was conducted by Mike Henenfent.
Congratulations to our $50.00 winners, The Burnett’s, and Lori Dukes.

Central Valley Corvettes
Activities
I was concerned at the start of the year that we were off to a slow start. Well that has certainly
changed. The calendar is starting to fill up. Our first event in March is a double header. The
Webber Car Show in the morning and later that day dinner at Triangle Drive Inn and the EAA Movie
Night. Attend one or the other or both. April has four events on the calendar with events already
planned for May and June. If none of these events are your cup of tea, think of something and reach
out to me and we will see if your idea can happen.
Here are the current scheduled events:
March 9 Webber Car Show Sanger Armando Garcia
March 9 Dinner and EAA Movie 4344 W Spaatz Garrahan/Garrison
March 17 St. Patrick Day Son’s House Julie Son
April 4-5 Estrella Warbird Museum Paso Robles Jeff Engelman
April 13 King Race Madera Raceway Larry King
April 18-20 Gamblers Classic Laughlin, NV Frank Phillips
April 27 Clovis Rodeo Parade Clovis Charlie Fosnaugh
May 5 Annual CVC Picnic Kroekerville CVC Board
May 16-19 Silver State Classic Ely, NV Gary Linsner
June 1-2 President’s Mystery Run ????????? Lynn Henenfent
June 29-7/7 Run to Canada Canada Jody Webb
Aug. 2024 Southwest Caravan Bowling Green Larry King
Dec 5 Christmas Party Belmont CC CVC Board
Sign-up sheets available at general meetings and you can contact any of the run leaders or
anyone on the board for information.

‘In the Movie’ w/Charlie
15 little-known facts about American Graffiti !
American Graffiti, the surprise summer blockbuster that ignited the career of filmmaker George
Lucas (director and co-screenwriter), is one of the most car-saturated movies that is not explicitly
about cars. Set in Modesto, California, at the tail end of summer 1962, it follows the exploits of a
quartet of recent high-school grads: college-bound Curt Henderson (Richard Dreyfuss), class
president Steve Bolander (Ron Howard), the nerdy Terry the Toad (Charles Martin Smith), and dragracer
John Milner (Paul Le Mat). The action takes place on a single night against a backdrop of
endless cruising. Lucas made the movie in 1972, and it was highly autobiographical. In an interview
in The New York Times, Lucas said of the film:
“It all happened to me, but I sort of glamorized it. I spent four years of my life cruising the main street
of my hometown, Modesto, California. I went through all that stuff, drove the cars, bought liquor,
chased girls... a very American experience. I started out as Terry the Toad, but then I went on to be
John Milner, the local drag race champion, and then I became Curt Henderson, the intellectual who
goes to college. They were all composite characters, based on my life, and on the lives of friends of
mine. Some were killed in Vietnam, and quite a number were killed in auto accidents.”
1. Some 300 cars were used in filming. Local vintage-car owners were paid $20 to $25 per night
(reports vary) plus food.

2. Milner’s ’32 Ford chopped-top Deuce coupe had a ’66 Chevy 327-cu.in. V-8 with four
Rochester 2GC two-barrel carbs. The engine was mated to a Super T-10 four-speed gearbox,
and a ’57 Chevy rear end with 4:11 gears. The car was originally red but was repainted yellow
for filming, and the red-and-white interior was dyed black. The rear fenders were bobbed, front
cycle fenders added, and the dropped front axle chrome-plated. When the movie was done,
the car was advertised for $1,500 but failed to sell for more than a year. It eventually ended
up with a collector in Kansas and has since gone to an owner in San Francisco, both of whom
preserved it.
3. The character Bob Falfa (Harrison Ford), who drives a '55 Chevy, comes to town to challenge
reigning drag racer Milner. Three black ’55 Chevys were used, including a junkyard find for the crash
scene and two others. The two principle cars had previously appeared in the film Two Lane Blacktop.
One had a 454-cu.in. V-8 and a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400, while the other was powered by a 427 cu.in.
V-8 paired with a Muncie M-22 transmission. During the race scene, the car’s axle broke. In a second
take, the replacement axle broke. Only one of the ’55 Chevys remains, and for a time was owned by
the same Kansas collector who had the ’32 Deuce coupe. It later went to an owner in Maryland, who
restored the car to show condition, but extensively changed from its appearance in the film.

4. After filming, transportation manager Henry Travers sold Steve’s '58 Impala via a classified ad in
the San Francisco Chronicle. A local teenager bought it for $285, and on the way home, the brakes
failed and one of the taillights fell off. The owner kept the car until 2015, when it went to auction and
was purchased by NASCAR personality and racing commentator Ray Evernham. Evernham had the
car restored to its as-filmed appearance, and the renewed Impala made its public debut at the 2016
SEMA show.
5. Curt’s obsession is a mysterious blonde (Suzanne Somers) in a white ’56 T-Bird. Somers had a
surprise reunion with the car in 1999 on an episode of Leeza Gibbons’s TV show.

6. The film takes place in 1962 but Curt’s Citroën 2CV is actually a ’67 model.
7. Toad’s crashing his Vespa in the opening scene was unscripted. He lost control of the scooter but
stayed in character, and George Lucas kept filming.

8. The license plate on Milner’s Deuce coupe is THX 138, a nod to George Lucas’s earlier sciencefiction
film THX-1138. Steve’s ’58 Chevy Impala has the license plate JPM 351, and that plate
appears again on the Studebaker that Carol, Judy, and some other girls are riding in.
9. The prank in which Curt attached a chain to the cop car’s rear axle, which is then ripped out from
under the car when the police set off, was tried and proven not possible on Mythbusters. For the
film, the axle had been cut away from the frame, and the chain was not really attached to a light
pole but to a winch on a heavy-duty tow truck. The winch was activated as the cop car pulled away,
yanking the axle out from underneath it.

10. Although set in George Lucas’s hometown of Modesto, California, the film was shot largely
Petaluma, California. Petaluma hosts an annual Salute to American Graffiti.
11. The entire movie takes place over one night, and filming was done between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The shoot lasted just 28 days.
12. An assistant camera man fell off the trailer of a truck and was run over shooting one of the road
scenes, suffering minor injuries.

13. The DC-7 airliner that appears in the final scene was later converted to cargo use, and in 1986
it crashed after taking off from Dakar, Senegal, killing all four people on board.
14. All of the principal actors were unknown, and Universal Studios was so sure the movie would
flop that it wanted to release it as a TV movie. Co-producer Francis Ford Coppola convinced the
studio to do a theatrical release, and the film grossed $55 million (on a budget of just over $750,000);
it earned another $63 million in re-release. It also earned a Best Picture Academy Award nomination
and the Golden Globe for Best Picture.
15. There was a 1979 sequel, More American Graffiti, that checked in with the crew in the mid 1960s,
but it lacked the cruising theme (although the Milner character had become a drag racer). The sequel
was a critical failure and a box-office flop.
Article from: Hemmings.com - CAR CULTURE - Joe Lorio- 07/10/2020
SEE YOU AT THE MOVIE!

Are you ready for some
Sons’ Shenanigan’s?
If so, join us for
fun, food, fellowship and an
all-around fantastic time
$15 per person
Dress in your best
green garb so you
don’t get pinched
and maybe even
win a prize
Sunday,
March 17 th
@ 1:30 pm
backyard
activities
Please sign up and pay by March 1st

Estrella Warbird Museum and Woodland Auto Display
Thursday April 4 and 5
Visit the collection of the Estrella Warbird Museum and Woodland Auto Display in Paso
Robles. It was three years ago when we last did this run. I have been asked to do it
again! I'm hoping the newer members can join us. We will be parking as a group on the
airport grounds next to the aircraft on display and have a 2 hour guided tour. It is home
to a vast collection of aircraft, vehicles and memorabilia. From jeeps, side arms, early
year aircraft, fighter jets recently retired from active duty, modern missiles, to artifacts
of airplanes which made aviation history, you will find a unique collection of aircraft
and artifacts. The Woodland Automobile Display showcases vintage, classic, racing, and
historic vehicles.
After the guided tour we will be having a catered lunch with chicken and tri-tip on site.
Water and tea is included and vending machines are available for other drinks such as
soda.
Departure time and location to be determined. We will have a pit stop at Reef City
Gas/Store 7 miles south of Kettleman City. You can make it a one day run and return to
Fresno or follow me after the museum to Cambria for Thursday night. We will be
staying at the Sea Otter Inn on Moonstone Beach Drive. Call the Inn at 805-927-5888 to
book your room. I recommend you do this soon. I do not have a group block, but be sure
to ask for the 10% discount.
Cost for the museum entrance, tour, and lunch is $40 per person due by the March
general meeting. Make your checks payable to Central Valley Corvettes. I will email up
to date information to those that sign up for this run following our February and March
general meetings.
This was our group picture in 2021!
For more info contact:
Jeff Engelman

Gambler’s Classic 2024 is limited to the first 340 people. For
the first time in our history, our Gambler’s Classic event is
SOLD OUT. We want to thank all that have registered and
look forward to seeing you in Laughlin in April. We will start
a waiting list in case we have any cancellations.
If you would like to be on our waiting list please click on the link below.
186 - Corvettes
37 - Clubs
340 - People
Waiting List
Hotel Information
Rate and block assured until Mar18
Sponsor Info & App
COB Volunteers
Visit https://corvettesofbakersfield.org/events/gamblers/
We look forward to seeing you in Laughlin.

I WANT YOUR CORVETTE
In the Clovis Rodeo’s
Annual Parade!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Meet at:
Time:
Caravan:
Judy’s Donuts in The Trading Post Center on the SE corner of Herndon & Clovis Ave.
Donuts & Coffee from 7:45 to 8:10 am - No later than 8:10 am, Saturday morning.
We leave at 8:15 am to the parade staging area (Barstow, just west of Sunnyside).
We MUST be in place on Jefferson before 8:30 am as they close all of the streets in the area.
We will wait on Barstow approximately ½ to 1 hour until we are called on to line up.
Parade Theme: HEROS AMOUNG US! Come with a Military, or other Public Service’s HAT with a
Matching Flag to fly above your windshield and an US Flag on the other side. I will have banners!
Rember, EVERYBODY is SOMEBODY’S HERO! Let’s put our HEROS in the DRIVERS SEATS!
Wear/Bring: Car Flags, Patriotic decorations for car decor, Water, Chair, Sunscreen or Umbrella, etc.
Rules:
Lunch:
ABSOLUTELY NO BURN-OUT OF TIRES. If one car spins its tires, we will all be escorted off
the parade route and never be invited back again. No throwing of candy or trinkets.
(Only walkers may hand out goodies). Yes, you MAY honk, wave, smile and sing!
We will meet up after the Parade for LUNCH at: Yosemite Falls Patio on Shaw in Clovis!
Contact: Charlie Fosnaugh at Charlie.Fosnaugh@gmail.com or 281-2876

Super Bowl Party
2024

Valenne’s Party 2024

If you need any of these Services,
Call our CVC Members First!
For FREE advertising space
Contact Julie Sons

Club Apparel Contacts
We have four Custom
Embroider Options for Club Apparel
Fresno ~ Clovis ~ Kingsburg
M&M Screen Printing ~ 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 @ 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 www.stitchmasterfresno.com
(or) Print Theory Screen Printing & Embroider ~ Kingsburg.
Located at 126 W.Ventura Court Ste B, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Contact Dan @ 559 813-0266
RD Graphics https://www.rdgraphicsfresno.com/
Contact: Ruben Diaz Jr. Phone: (559) 890-3038
Email: Sales@RDGraphicsFresno.com
Address: 2191 N Briarwood Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
They charge $15 per shirt to do the logo and name.