Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - February 2026

A TOUCH OF GLASS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
CENTRAL VALLEY CORVETTES
Fresno, California
(CHARTERED NOVEMBER 12, 1991)
Volume 36 Number 2 February 2026
Groundhog Day ~ 2/2/2026
Valentine’s Day ~ 2/14/2026
President’s Day ~ 2/16/2026

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
SPONSORED BY:
ED DENA'S AUTO CENTER
1500 W. El Monte Way
Dinuba CA 93618
MONTHLY MEETING
SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
LOCATION ADDRESS IS BELOW
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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 $85 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, Julie
Sons 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.
OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING: THURSDAY, Feb. 12th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
NOTE: New Location @ Black Bear Diner
3602 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA. 9371 (Corner of Shaw/Marty)

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BOARD MEMBERS
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VP-ACTIVITIES
VP-PR/MEMBERSHIP
SECRETARY
TREASURER
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PARLIAMENTARIAN
GLENN HENDERSON
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
DON ESKENDER
SUNSHINE/CLOUDS
JILL KROEKER
JODY WEBB
JIMMY WEBB
JULIE SONS
BRENDA ELRICH
MARYLOU SICKLER
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
JULIE SONS
WEBSITE EDITOR
CHARLIE FOSNAUGH
www.CentralValleyCorvettes.com
CLUB E-MAIL ADDRESS
info@centralvalleycorvettes.com

FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Submitted by
Jody Webb

MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
January 2025
Submitted by
Julie Sons,
VP Membership/PR
We had a great turn out at the January meeting with 67 members in attendance
and there were no guests. I was out of town so I was absent for the general
meeting. Thank you Jimmy for announcing and sending around the insurance
disclamer for signatures. Thank you to those who have already sent me a current
copy of their updated insurance card and once you renew your Vette insurance
please remember to send me a picture copy via e-mail or message. We are
busting out the seams at our current meeting spot and it has been extremely
difficult to move about. We are all excited to move to a larger meeting venue so
everyone can, once again, make their way around and socialize.
Remember not to forget your sweetie on Valentine’s Day.
Congratulations
Wayne Farley – Birthday winner
Charlie & Kim Fosnaugh – Anniversary winner

MEETING
MINUTES
January 19 th ., 2025
Respecfully Submitted
Brenda Elrich,
Secretary
President-Jody Webb called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Jody asked the members to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025, meeting as
printed in the Newsletter. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Charlie Fosnaugh and
was seconded by Josh Bowling. Motion carried. It was noted that Sergeant of Arms should be
Sergeant at Arms.
VP/Public Relations/Membership Julie Sons-
Jimmy Webb read the acknowledgement of insurance coverage disclaimer for 2026. The
disclaimer was passed around for all members to sign. This will reduce club liability. Copies of
cards will still be needed.
Jody announced several January birthdays and Anniversaries. Birthday winner Duane Farley
won $25. Charlie and Kim Fosnaugh were the anniversary winners and won tickets for the
giveaway after the meeting.
Treasurer’s Report-Mary Lou Sickler-
Mary Lou read current balances. All checks have cleared. Mary Lou thanked
for using the 3-part form implemented this year. The process is working well.
everyone
VP/Activities-Jimmy Webb-
Upcoming Runs:
2/8/2026 Super Bowl party
2/15/2026 Valentines lunch at Hacienda Tequila in Clovis [1414 Clovis Ave]
3/7/2026 Scavenger Hunt. Starting at Black Bear diner.
3/14/2026 Weber car show.
3/21/2026 Progressive Dinner
4/17-19/2026 The President’s mystery run.
4/25/2026 The Clovis Rodeo parade.
5/2/2026 The Kentucky Derby Party
5/16-17/2026 Keep up Run Chris and Dee Salazar Monterey run
5/31/2026 Club Picnic
12/19/2026 Christmas Party

MEETING MINUTES, - page 2
January 19 th ,, 2025
Additional activities:
Jimmy shared that on 1/18/26, a quick run was put together to drive by Dennis and Leta
Wards. Dennis was feeling good and the group drove 168 to 180 to 41, then Friant to Willow
and back to the Wards. All members were sent texts inviting them to join in. However,
there was an issue with the technology and not all members received the texts. There was
discussion on how to avoid missing people in the future by using email but given the time
constraints, texting seemed the best option at the time. 13 cars were present.
Lynne asked for an interest check on attending Roger Rockas on 4/3/26. About 30 people
raised hands. Lynne will move forward in making arrangements.
Janet announced that 2 people were needed for Hand and Foot on 1/20, contact her if
interested
Debbie Garrison let everyone know that the movie at the Skypark is on 1/24/26. They will be
meeting at the Triangle Burger on W. Shaw and Marks at 5 pm. Movie is Planes, Trains, and
Automobiles.
Newsletter update –all submissions should be to Julie by the 25 th .
New Business – Jody Webb
The next club meeting will be at the Black Bear Diner on W. Shaw and Marty on 2/12/26.
This will be the first meeting of the clubs change to meeting on the second Thursday of each
month. Club One has no idea when they will be ready to host the club meetings. Black Bear
will have 35 parking spots coned off for us. They are ordering custom table cloths and are
excited about having us use their space. The room can accommodate 84 people and there is
space for walkers and accessible doors available. There will be a designated menu. When
members arrive, they will be given an order form to complete. The menu can change if we
want to add or delete items. Initial offering will be the Bear Cub Breakfast, Diner Basket
(either Chicken or burger), Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad, the Turkey Club, and the Pot Roast
Dinner. Soup and Salad will also be available. The full dessert menu is being offered. On
2/26/26 Dominoes will be held at Black Bear Diner for up to 25 people. After the 26 th ,
dominoes will be on the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of the month.

MEETING MINUTES, - page 3
January 19 th ,, 2025
In an effort to give back and fund raise for a non-profit, like we did at the Christmas Party, the
club will use a drum filled with tickets. Members are encouraged to purchase tickets and
once all tickets are sold, a drawing will take place. Members can name a local charity to be
drawn and the ½ the money collected will be donated to that charity.
Mike’s Trivia winners were Glenn Henderson, Louis Biglieri, and Debbie Garrison
Sunshine and Clouds- Debbie Garrison read the sunshine and clouds (Please see the
newsletter for a full list of sunshine and clouds)
In the Rear View- Debbie Garrison highlighted some events in the past. In January 1992
Debbie was still a Silva and the Central Coast Classic became a tradition for several years with
anywhere from 36 to 150 cars participating from clubs in Ventura, SLO, Bakersfield, and
Turlock. They played lots of games on the beach including Walk the Plank using Two by
Fours. In 1995, there was a star sighting. Tom Cruise saw the group while they were looking
for ice cream and led them all to Baskin Robbins.
Sergeant at Arms- Don Eskender no badge fines and confirmed 67 members in attendance.
The next general meeting will be at Black Bear Diner, 3602 W. Shaw, Fresno, Thursday,
February 12, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
The next board meeting will be 1/28/2026 at 4:00 pm at the Sons’. Please let Jody know if
you wish to attend.
A motion was
made by Cece
Karlie to close the meeting, second by Araceli Decamp. Meeting was adjourned at
7:16 pm.

ACTIVITY
REPORT
https://www.shutterstock.com/imagevector/blue-christmas-border-fir-silver-
2078162149 Submitted by
Jimmy Webb,
VP Activities
branch-
A big thanks to all of you that have stepped up to lead a run for the upcoming year. We
currently have 10 on the books for 2026 and a few in the works. I know it seems
intimidating but help is available if you have an idea of a run that you would like to take
the lead on.
Corvette weather is right around the corner and we can get out there and shake off the
winter gloom with some horsepower and long straight aways.
Please be sure to sign up early and recognize that a run leader has put in time and effort to
make an event memorable and fun for all members participating.
Jimmy Webb

PLEASE BRING YOUR
GENTLY USED COATS TO
DONATE AND CHRIS
SALAZAR WILL BE
DELIVERING THEM TO
CITY HALL ON MONDAY
FOR THE CITY COAT
DRIVE
IF YOU WOULD LIKE PLEASE BRING A DESSERT OR AN APPETIZER (NOT
REQUIRED) TO SHARE. ALSO, BRING YOUR FAVORITE ‘DRINK OF
CHOICE’ IF IT IS OTHER THAN WATER OR SODA
CALL JULIE IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION: 559-779-1718

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 TH @ 8:00 A.M.
WE WILL BEGIN THE MORNING @ BLACK BEAR DINER FOR THE
DETAILS AND ENJOY BREAKFAST (ON YOUR OWN). WE WILL END
OUR DAY WITH RESULTS AND LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)
ENJOY A FUN DAY OF OVER HERE…. & OVER THERE….. AND EVERYWHERE

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MARK YOU CALENDAR AND JOIN KEITH & DEBBIE
76 STATION PARKING LOT (CORNER OF HWY 180 & ACADEMY)
TIME: TO BE DETERMINED
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 559-355-9548

$40 PER PERSON
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP AND
PAY BY
FEBURARY 12 TH

$200 PP TRIP FEE DUE AT FEBRUARY 12 TH

JANUARY
SUNSHINE &
CLOUDS
By Debbie Garrison
We have lots of Good News this month!
Yesterday Jody sent out a quick text to join her on a drive by to Dennis and Leta’s house.
Thirteen cars were able to go and by the time they got there Dennis and Leta were ready
to join the group on a little drive. After their drive they went back to Dennis & Leta’s for
some fellowship, ordered pizza and watched a little football. I spoke with Dennis last
night and he was so appreciative of all the love and support. He’s very optimistic that the
new medication they have him on now is really helping with his breathing and helping
him feel better.
Jimmy Webb got good news this month-He received a cancer-free Checkup-so grateful!
Many of you have probably heard the Craig Derringer fell and broke his femur and had to
receive Half-Hip Replacement. After surgery he was transferred to a rehab and is doing PT.
He is still weak and cannot walk yet, but the good news is that yesterday was the first day
he was not in pain. He is looking forward to getting stronger and being able to stand and
walk soon.
Charlie & Kim Fosnaugh and their family just returned from Kauai where they enjoyed
whale watching, snorkeling, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, off roading, shaved ice
and relaxing. Sounds like they had a wonderful get away.
I spoke to Dave Trauger, and he will be seeing a neurologist this coming Friday and is
looking forward to getting more information. He still is not driving but he is feeling fine
and still just having a little trouble putting words to his thoughts. Thanks everyone for
their calls and thoughts of support.

SUNSHINE & CLOUDS, - page 2
January Update
Good News for John Karlie -he is feeling so much better after his bout with kidney
stones.
I received good news this month, my niece and her family surprised me for my birthday
at the care home where I was visiting my sister with the news that she is going to be
Great-grandma again and I’m going to be a Great-Great Aunt this summer.
Freida Null gave us the good news that her granddaughter Ashley will be graduating as
an LVN this month, Our congratulations to Freida and the family.
In keeping in with more good family news; Frank Phillips told us his son Cameron eloped
this month. I guess he got the
Marrying Bug from Frank and Dana. Congratulations to the whole family.
Gail Tavares just returned from Oahu, Hawaii where she enjoyed visiting with her sister
for twenty-five days.
Don and Jill Eskender added a four-month-old little girl named Elli to their family. She is
part Cavalier, King and Bichon and a real cutie.
Our condolences to Louie and Kelly Avila on the passing of Louie’s sister.
If anyone has any good or not so good news, we would like to share it with the Club.
Please send your news to Jill Kroeker-Rosen.

New Year's Eve Brunch – December 31, 2025
Fifty-five people registered for our annual brunch at the Red Caboose
Café on New Year's Eve at 11:00 AM; however, 14 had to cancel for
various reasons. We had 41 members attend.
Last year, the weather during this event was beautiful, but this year
we experienced intermittent sprinkles and rain.
Some of us drove our Corvettes anyway, but many did not.
Our final event of 2025 with our CVC family was thoroughly
enjoyable.
The food and fellowship were awesome! After the meal, many stayed
to talk.
Looking forward to many more CVC adventures in 2026
Glenn Henderson
PHOTO ABOVE FROM LAST YEAR

INPROMPTU DRIVE-BY BIRTHDAY RIDE
IN HONOR OF DENNIS WARD
I woke up the morning of January 18 th with Dennis Ward on my mind and
I really wanted to do something special for him on his birthday. Dennis
had been telling David and I for the past month how he really wanted to
go for a ride in his Corvette one more time and we really wanted to help
make that happen. His medical staff recently changed his medication
regimine and it makes his breathing less labored. I spoke to Leta that
morning and she said he would be thrilled to be able to get in his car so
Jody and I tried to contact as many CVC members as we could within in
that short time frame. We were able to gather 13 Corvettes and put a
very quick impromptu drive to the Wards and helped Dennis into his
Corvette and enjoy a brief Corvette ride up to Friant Rd. He was feeling
so good and he looked so happy. He invited us all over to enjoy pizza
back at their house and Jody even door dashed a Birthday cake. We
celebrated and visited with them and it was a great day. Thank you to all
who were able to come at the last minute to help makethis plan work
out.
Julie & David

Do you think Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow on February 2nd???
Who cares, it looks like the open road is all he sees.
Now that’s one cool Groudhog!
Don’t foget
your sweetie
February
14 th , 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE Let’s Get Our Kix in ‘26
JANUARY CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Charlie & Kim
Fosnaugh as our January Anniversary
winner (left)
Congratulations Wayne Farley as our
January birthday winner (right)

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‘ET CETERA’
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.
Please wear your name badge
or club shirt to the General
Meetings so “everyone knows
your name”
Please introduce
yourself to our
guests/new members
so they feel
welcomed by their
new CVC family
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