Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - June 2025

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CLUB INFORMATION
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
Fresno, California
(CHARTERED NOVEMBER 12, 1991)
Flag Day ~ June 14th
Father’s Day ~ June 15 th
Juneteenth ~ June 19 th

CLUB INFORMATION
CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
P. O. Box 26591, Fresno, CA 93729-6591
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.
Club activities include monthly meetings, car
shows, weekend club activities, overnighters,
picnics, road rallies, summer cruises, holiday
get-togethers 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
MONTHLY MEETING
THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH *
YOSEMITE FALLS CAFÉ 5123 N. Blackstone Ave.,
SOCIAL TIME /DINNER: 5:00/ MEETING: 6:30
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 per CVC bylaws.
CVC membership dues are $75 plus
an initiation fee of $35. Membership entitles
an individual or couple 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.
The Touch of Glass Newsletter is published
monthly for the enjoyment of the members
of Central Valley Corvettes. Articles,
Flyers, Advertisements, Run Stories,
Pictures, etc. should be submitted via e-mail
to juliebomb@yahoo.com by the 25 th of
each month.
5123 N. Blackstone Ave

CLUB E-MAIL ADDRESS
info@centralvalleycorvettes.com
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BOARD MEMBERS
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VP-ACTIVITIES
VP-MEMBERSHIP/PR
SECRETARY
TREASURER
GLENN HENDERSON
FRANK PHILLIPS
PAM LINSNER
DEE SALAZAR
LARRY KING
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PARLIAMENTARIAN
LYNNE HENNENFENT
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
JULIE SONS
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CHRIS SALAZAR
SUNSHINE/CLOUDS
DEBBIE GARRISON
WEBSITE EDITOR
CHARLIE FOSNAUGH
www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com

FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Submitted by
Glenn Henderson
Wow! It is already June. The time flies when you are having
fun. Speaking of having fun, we just got back from South Lake
Tahoe with the club. We had a wonderful time. We had
unforgettable adventures. Like the paddlewheel boat trip
including a great dinner on the route to Emerald Bay. And the
dinner in the hospitality sweet on the first night. And the
game room where everyone had something fun to do. The escape
room, The fun twisty roads in the mountains with the beautiful
scenery. The bank robbery staged in Virginia City. We had
great leadership and planning by David and Julie Sons and Mike
and Mary Lou Lebda. Thank you very much.
The annual club picnic at Kroekerville was scheduled for June
1st and may have already occurred by the time you read this.
I am excited about the upcoming events on the calendar. June 5-
7 Monterey Corvette Cruise led by Louis and Socorro Biglieri
Then on June 21-22 nd Keep up run to Capitola led by Chris and
Dee Salazar.
The Prescott Corvette Show will take place from September 24th
to 28th, led by Jimmy and Jody Webb.
November 7 -9 th will be the president’s mystery run. Who knows
where we will go?
There is no sign-up sheet yet, it is just a message for saving
the date.
Our relocation of the tables at Yosemite Falls Café seems to
work out better this way.
The speakers that Allen Byus brought for us to use worked out
great.
Thank you, Allen!
We have an excellent group of friends in this club; I am proud
to be a member of CVC.
I look forward to seeing you at the events and at our
meetings.
Regards,
Glenn

MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
June 2025
Submitted by
Pam Linsner,
VP Membership/PR
At our May meeting, we voted on accepting Greg and
Carolyn Dais into our club. They have a 2015 white
Corvette Stingray. We will initiate them as our
newest members at our June meeting. We’ll also vote
on accepting 2 other pending members at the same
meeting. Be sure to introduce yourself to our pending
members so you know who they are prior to voting.
Please take a few minutes to place your vote. We have
fewer and fewer members actually submitting a ballot.
Our next meeting is on Monday, June 16th.
See you there!
CVC Membership – 120
CVC Pending Members – 4
May Meeting – 74 members present and 4 pending
members
May Birthday Winner – Lynne Henenfent
May Anniversary Winners – Keith & Debbie Garrison
Gail Tavares Jun 20
Rachael Garcia Jun 25
Barry Motte Jun 26
Carolyn Dais Jun 26
Socorro Biglieri Jun 27
Joe & Sarah Garcia Jun 04-1978 37 years
Gary & Pam Linsner Jun 14-1975 40 years
Mike & MaryLou Lebda Jun 18-1966 59 years

MEETING
MINUTES
Of May19th , 2025
Respecfully Submitted
Dee Salazar, Secretary
President- Glenn Henderson called the meeting to order
at 6:32 P.M. Reminding guests and members to sign in.
Secretary Dee Salazar – Glenn asked the members if they
read the last General meeting minutes in the newsletter
and asked for a motion to approve the minutes from April
21, 2025. A motion was made to accept the minutes as
written by
Charlotte Renna and was seconded by Louie Avila.
VP/Public Relations/Membership Pam Linsner- Pam
introduced guests present Greg and Carolyn Dais, to be
voted on tonight. Richard and Lisa Kjar, one more CVC
event to attend before voting. Pam announced May
Birthdays, see newsletter for full report. Pam announced
May anniversaries, see Newsletter for full report. Winner
for anniversaries Keith and Debbie Garrison. Winner for
Birthday Lynne Henenfent. Pam reminded members/guests to
vote and to sign in.
We had 74 Members and 4 Visitor’s present.
Treasurer - Larry King - Larry announced our check book
balance, including one check not cashed yet. Larry
introduced a new three-part form to use when paying for
any events and is effective immediately. It would be
better to
write one check for each run.
VP/Activities-Frank Phillips- Frank asked past runs
Leaders to talk about their CVC runs, Kentucky Derby, Zoo
Day, Coalinga Run, Movie night (no dinner), Lake Tahoe
Run, Silver State Challenge (Gary’s impressive
accomplishment). Any new members that want to host a run,
we can help you organize. A new sign-up sheet was put out
tonight for the first time for our Christmas Party
Committee.
New events: *For the full events calendar with all
details, please see the current newsletter.
Continued on next page

MEETING MINUTES, - page 2
Of May 19, 2025
Parliamentarian - Lynne Henenfent– November nominations
for Board 2026 positions and two positions open on
nomination committee. The current committee consists of
Lynne, Jeff and Pam.
Newsletter Update – Julie- Articles are due by the 25th
or by end of month.
Sunshine and Clouds News – Debbie announced sunshine and
clouds. *Please see the current newsletter for the
complete report.
Old Business – Picnic in 10 days. You must pay tonight if
you have not paid.
Greg and Carolyn Dais voted in as new CVC members,
Congratulations!
Frank awarded his u turn Trophy to David Sons for making a
U-turn on the Lake Tahoe run.
Thank you to Allen Byus for lending the speakers for our
general meetings.
Thank you to Frank and Dana, for helping with our member
Tom medical emergency.
New Business- None.
Charter Member Charlotte- Not a club of strangers.
Jodie asked for the Christmas Party Committee volunteers,
and a committee was created.
Next General Meeting – At Yosemite Falls Café, Monday
June 16, 2025, starting at 6:30pm. No charge for use of
this
room, so please order food and tip well.
Next Board Meeting –Wednesday May 28, 2025, 11:00am at
Larry Kings home. If any Member wants to attend, please
let any Board member know.
Meeting Adjourned – Glenn called for the meeting to be
adjourned; A motion was made by Lynne Henenfent and
seconded by Steve Rosen. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02
pm.
Sergeant at Arms- Chris collected $2
David, Julie and Freida sold raffle tickets and collected
$690.00.
The raffle was conducted by Freida and assisted by Dana,
Debbie, Chris, Lynne and Gail.
$50 cash winners Janet King and Louie Avila.

ACTIVITY
REPORT
Submitted by
Frank Phillips,
VP Activities
With the summer weather fast approaching we are
probably in for one doozy of a summer sizzle. What
better way to ‘beat the heat’ than heading off for
cooler weather with a group of your friends! Do you
have on a fun run idea? Do you need assistance
putting it together or in need co-run support? Please
contact me and let me help you make that happen!
Frank

You’re Invited!
Top-Rated Car Movies are shown once a month at EAA Chapter 376!
We show a Car Movie for free on the Second Saturday Night of most months!
MOVIE
Mission Impossible (2023)
DATE TUESDAY, June 3, 2025
TIME
5:00 PM Social time
5:30 PM Trivia Game & Movie
Feel free to bring a dessert to share if you like!
Sodas, water, popcorn, and a trivia game prize will be provided!
These free Second Saturday Car Movie Nights are hosted by
the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 376 (EAA 376)
in Fresno. Car Clubs are welcome - wear your car club name badge!
Movie Night Location:
EAA 376’s Hangar, AKA the:
Bill Tjerrild Aviation Center + Bill Smilie Museum
Just West of the Sierra Sky Park runway, enter from Herndon & Blythe
4344 W. Spaatz Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
Car Movie Nights hosted by EAA 376 are on the Second Saturday Night of these nine months each year:
January February March April May June September November
The End O’ Summer Fly-In & Car Show is Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8AM-1PM
Questions - or to get on the free EAA 376 Car Movie Night email list - please contact:
Diane Tjerrild, Cell: (559) 696-6553, DTjerrild@HarrisConstruction.com
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | Chapter 376
CVC Dinner before the EAA 376 movie:
TUES, JUNE 3, 4:00 PM
Central Valley Corvettes Event
Triangle Burger, 3173 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno
Questions? Ask Debbie Garrison
(559) 355-9548, keithgar@aol.com

CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
GOES TO THE MOVIES
WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025
MAYA CINEMAS, CAMPUS POINTE DRIVE
MOVIE STARTS AT 6:50
Get your tickets in advance, click here!
DINNER BEFORE THE MOVIE AT 5:30pm
BOB’S GOOD BURGERS
625 W SHAW AVE, CLOVIS
QUESTIONS-GARRISON’S 559-355-9548
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You’re Invited!
Top-Rated Car Movies are shown once a month at EAA Chapter 376!
We show a Car Movie for free on the Second Saturday Night of most months!
MOVIE
Last American Hero
DATE Sat., June 14, 2025
TIME
6:00 PM Social time
6:30 PM Trivia Game & Movie
Feel free to bring a dessert to share if you like!
Sodas, water, popcorn, and a trivia game prize will be provided!
These free Second Saturday Car Movie Nights are hosted by
the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 376 (EAA 376)
in Fresno. Car Clubs are welcome - wear your car club name badge!
Movie Night Location:
EAA 376’s Hangar, AKA the:
Bill Tjerrild Aviation Center + Bill Smilie Museum
Just West of the Sierra Sky Park runway, enter from Herndon & Blythe
4344 W. Spaatz Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
Car Movie Nights hosted by EAA 376 are on the Second Saturday Night of these nine months each year:
January February March April May June September November
The End O’ Summer Fly-In & Car Show is Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8AM-1PM
Questions - or to get on the free EAA 376 Car Movie Night email list - please contact:
Diane Tjerrild, Cell: (559) 696-6553, DTjerrild@HarrisConstruction.com
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | Chapter 376
CVC Dinner before the EAA 376 movie:
Sat., June 14, 5:00 PM
Central Valley Corvettes Event
Triangle Burger, 3173 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno
Questions? Ask Debbie Garrison
(559) 355-9548, keithgar@aol.com

Keep Up Run - Capitola
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June 21-22, 2025 starting at 8am
Drive through the redwoods of the majestic coastal mountains
Lunch at a local Santa Cruz sandwich shop in the mountains of
the Summit
Stay overnight in Capitola at the renowned and very
well-appointed Fairfield Resort Inn by Marriott
Hot Breakfast provided with your stay the next morning
Dine at the beautiful Shadowbrook Restaurant
Games at the hotel after an early dinner
Sunday Optional Brunch in Monterey Cannery Row by the sea at
the Chart House
Dee Salazar 408-569-8267; deesalazar2@gmail.com
Chris Salazar 408-515-3214; phase1electric864775@gmail.com

MAY
SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
By Debbie Garrison
May has brought Sunshine and Clouds to our Corvette Family
Robert Still had surgery to remove tumor and has drain tube to remove
fluid from the surgery site and will have the tube for a couple more
weeks. He is still in pain, but he is powering through, he is such a
trouper.
Tom Piercy had an incident in the parking lot before the Coalinga Run
and was transported to the hospital. Tom was diagnosed with a stroke in
the back of his head; he has had a CT and is wearing a heart monitor to
try to decide what caused the stroke. Tom is feeling better, and he and
Emily would like to thank Dana Beasley and Dennis Ward for their quick
thinking, their calm demeanor made her feel very confident that getting
him to hospital was the best decision. She would like to thank the club
members for their prayers.
Mike and Lynne Henenfent had to drop out of the Tahoe Run just days
before the run. Mike spent several hours in ER, diagnosed with
pneumonia again, was given antibiotics by IV and sent home with more.
Side effects from antibiotics made him weaker. Mike is trying to rest
and regain some strength.
Dennis and Leta Ward’s daughter had to have emergency surgery to remove
her appendix, surgery was successful but she developed sepsis. Thank
goodness she has now recovered.
Dennis and Leta Ward attended the Tahoe Run but returned early as
Dennis was having some breathing issues. Ended up in emergency where he
stayed until they were able to get him into a room. Dennis has been
diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and along with heart issues and fluid
build-up. He has been discharged from hospital and sent home with
oxygen if he needs it and a new medication regimen. Leta and Dennis
want to thank everyone for the prayers, calls and visits.
Steve Rosen had a cortisone in his shoulder hoping it would help with
pain but will be scheduling surgery after his next doctor appointment.
UPDATE: Steve had the shoulder surgery and is now recovering.
Sad news about one of our Charter Members of CVC; Marilyn Goodall and
husband Allyn Goodall helped form this club. They moved to Nipomo
several years back to care for Allyn’s aging mother. Marilyn had a
stroke in November of last year and has now been moved into hospice
care. UPDATE: Marilyn passed away peacefully on May 27 th

Sunshine & Clouds
Page 2
Please continue to pray for our members who are having health
challenges.
Really exciting news for Bob Peluso; he will be on the Honor
Flight going to DC this September.
Bob and Charlotte will be leaving on a two-week stay in Pismo to
relax and recharge.
Brenda Elrich is retiring from her job for PG&E at the end of
May.
Don Eskender will be retiring at the end of the school year after
a long career in teaching.
John and Cece Karlie’s granddaughter Macey graduated from UNLV
Law School this month and yes Grandma Cece cried all through it.
She did her undergraduate work in 3 years in Boston and at only
23 she already has a job as a Prosecutor for Riverside County.
Congrats to Macey and good job parents.
Evonne and Chris Arend’s daughter Stephanie just graduated from
Sacramento State with her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Asian
Studies with a minor in Japanese Language. They are very proud.
Jill and Steve Rosen’s grandson Sebastian just graduated from
Fresno State and so did Chris and Dee Salazar’s son Cameron. Both
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degrees in Business
Administration.
Mary Lou and Jim Sickler’s little dog Chloe found four kittens in
their backyard and are hand-raising them. She has three of the
four given away and is looking for a home for the last kitten.
It must be the time of year as I was gifted with two pregnant
Mama kitties in April and they have now given me six kittens
between the two. If you know someone looking for an adorable
kitten let me know.
Keith and I have both good news and bad news this month. The Good
News is after Keith’s last tests his heart function is better,
and his kidney function has returned to a normal level for an 82-
year-old man with diabetes for 27 years. The Bad News is that my
nephew had to have emergency surgery for a perforated colon and
is still in hospital with results still pending.
If you have Sunshine or Clouds that you would like to share with
our Corvette Family just send me text or an email.

Wishing you a Father's Day
that's as extraordinary as you
are to your family.

ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE
Let’s Just Drive in ‘25
Congratulations Lynne
Henenfent as our May
birthday winner (above)
Congratulations to our $50
raffle winner:
Larry & Janet King
Congratulations to Debbie &
Keith Garrison as our May
Anniversary winner (above)
Congratulations to our $50
raffle winner: Louie Avila

‘ET CETERA’
A big thank you
for Supporting
your club by
donating a raffle
gift at the
general meetings.
Your generosity is
appreciated
Activities/Events Run Leaders
Please include a one or two
paragraph ‘write-up’ about
your event/run and send it
along with your pictures so we
can include it in the
Newsletter. If, for whatever
reason, we can’t attend your
run at least we can read about
it in the Newsletter.
If you have a business
CVC MEMBERS
ADVERTISE FREE
SEND YOUR BUSINESS CARD TO
JULIE SONS @
juliebomb@yahoo.com
Please wear your
name badge or club
shirt to the
General Meetings
so “everyone knows
your name”
Please take a
moment and
introduce yourself
to our guests/new
members so they
feel welcomed by
their new CVC
family

The Kentucky Derby Party
We brought a little Southern Charm to the West Coast for the fastest two
minutes in sports—and what a ride we had!
Everyone showed up in true Derby spirit with hats, fascinators, and bow
ties. Woodford Reserve, the official Kentucky Derby bourbon, added an
authentic touch to our punch and kept spirits high all afternoon.
Derby Day wouldn’t be complete without some cash changing hands.
Mike and Mary Lou kept the money rolling in and three lucky winners
walked away with a total of $440!
A huge thank-you to my incredible committee Jill, Kelly, Pam, Mary Lou,
and Mike for their generosity, wisdom and hands on help. You made
everything so much easier and helped ease the pressure a party like
this can bring. I can’t thank you enough… but I can say, next year will
be so much easier!
A special thank-you to Jody for her, we’ll say clever, but really sneaky
behind-the-scenes contribution of the finishing sweet touch on your
cupcake.
From knocking down pop-up tents to folding chairs, packing tables, and
gathering linens, everyone pitched in to make clean-up smooth and
simple. Thank you so much.
We’re bringing Kentucky’s Southern charm back to Clovis in 2026.
Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026!
Jill Eskender

Hey, we wanted to thank you all for joining us on the
run! It was quick and, I hope, as fun-filled for you as
it was for us. Good doodads found at Bravoland
Kettleman, lunch at Big Bubba’d Bad BBQ, a little
step back in time in San Miguel, and personalized
(Barry and Suzanne) tour of the Coalinga Museum.
Patrick, you missed the windy turns, lol.
See you guys soon!
Frank & Dana
Tom and Emily - hurry back - we missed you!
Grateful you’re okay and recovering!

MOTTE’S
COALINGA
FAMILY
HISTORY

NORTH BOUND
P D R READING
The race
organization is a
non profit that
raises money to
support the local
high school seniors.
The race first
started in 1988 and
I first attended in
2009. I have
attended a total of
22 times and raced
21 times. I left
early once because I
was sick and drove
myself to Las Vegas
for treatment.
I have finished first place 3 times, second place 7
times and third place 3 times. My best overall time
difference was .1334 second and my worst time
difference was 17.895 seconds.
I plan to continue until I get it right.
Gary

7 AM PRE GRID
SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET
GARH & DOC ON STAGE ACCEPTING 2 ND PLACE ALONG SIDE 2
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

Bv

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