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1 SPONSORED BY HEDRICK'S CHEVROLET "HOME OF THE LONGEST RUNNING ANNUAL CORVETTE EVENT ON THE PLANET" ESTABLISHED 1963 OCTOBER th QUARTER EVENTS OCTOBER 22, SATURDAY - GRAPES AND GRITS RUN NOVEMBER 11, FRIDAY - VETERANS DAY PARADE NOVEMBER 19, SATURDAY - MELODRAMA OCEANO DECEMBER 3, SATURDAY - CHRISTMAS PARTY AT PARDINI S JANUARY 28-29, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ICE BREAKER - MONTEREY

2 IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF LLOYD COX LLOYD PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

3 CHUCK WARE PRESIDENT DAVE TRAUGER VP ACTIVITIES ROBB KOCHEVAR MEMBERSHIP STILL ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS SECRETARY GERRI WARE TREASURER CHRIS CAMPBELL WEBMASTER JIM AGAR NEWSLETTER ALLEN TEIXEIRA WSCC REP:

4 CORVETTES OF FRESNO, INC Is a non-profit organization formed by those owners who are proud to drive America s only true sports car THE CORVETTE Our club meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at Yosemite Falls Cafe 4020 North Cedar Between Dakota & Ashlan on the East side of Cedar If you are an interested Corvette owner, we invite you to attend. The one time initiation fee is $30.00 and covers the cost of your Corvettes of Fresno window sticker, membership directory, club by-laws, nametag and many other goodies. The annual dues are $95.00 per year per couple, or $77.00 per year per individual. COF BOARD MEETING NOTICE CORVETTES OF FRESNO BOARD MEETINGS ARE HELD THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ON SHAW NEAR CEDAR AVE START TIME IS 6:30 PM EVERYONE IS WELCOME The rear view mirror in the 1974 Corvette was increased to a width of 10 inches. The last true dual exhaust was installed in After that, all exhaust gases were channeld through a single catalytic converter. The 1974 rear "rubber" bumper was made in 2 pieces due to shortcomings in the manufacturing process. The process was improved the following year, thus models used a one piece unit. The big block engine made it's final curtain call in the 1974 Corvette was the last year the Corvette would be produced to run on "leaded" gasoline. CORVETTES OF FRESNO, INC 2016 OFFICERS President: Bert Sherman president@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Vice Pres.: Chuck Feccia events@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Secretary: Nancy Teixeira secretary@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Treasurer: Gerri Ware treasurer@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Membership: Clay Mumby membership@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Webmaster: Chris Campbell webmaster@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Newsletter: Jim Agar newsletter@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: WSCC Representative: Allen Teixeira representative@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: Sunshine: Ruth Looney sunshine@corvettesoffresno.com Phone: FIBERGLASS FOREVER IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION. PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES NO LATER THAN THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH VIA TO: newsletter@corvettesoffresno.com

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6 CORVETTES OF FRESNO - GENERAL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Call to Order: President Bert Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. Board Members present were Nancy Teixeira, Chuck Feccia., and Clay Mumby. Jim Agar and Gerri Ware were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was shared by all. Secretaries Report: Minutes of the meeting August 2016 are published in the COF newsletter. A motion to waive the reading of the August 2016 minutes was made by Steve Profera and seconded by Steve Moe, Motion carried. A motion to accept the minutes as printed in the September newsletter was made by Chris Campbell and seconded by Steve Moe, motion carried unanimously! Treasurers Report: Gerri Ware was absent so Kaye Campbell reported the accounts activity for August, which is on file to be reviewed by members only. A Motion was made to approve the treasures report as read by Dave Dutton and seconded by Lee Delap. Motion carried unanimously. Membership:. Clay Mumby reported we have 80 members present including 2 guests. Guests were John Maddox and Shawn Brooks. Frank and Janice Silva and Mike and Jennie Schwan were presented their new member packages. Corvettes of Fresno have 144 members and 94 corvettes. September Anniversaries and Birthdays were acknowledged. The name tag drawing for September is $ Communication: Jim Agar was absent Webmaster: Webmaster Chris Campbell said the Tahoe 48 pictures are up and members and their pictures have been updated. WSCC: Allen Teixeira reported that if you have any changes in your information you need to get it to Allen before we send in the WSCC membership dues. Activities: Please refer to the Calendar of events in the club newsletter, or on the club web site, for more details and up to date information. Guests are encouraged to attend any event, come join the fun! Remember all sign up sheets are on the side table. Past Events: Aug 20 Meet and Eat Piazza Panne Cedar and Nees, 42 people attended Clay Mumby chair and reported Aug 26 Relay for Life Car Show in Sanger at Kings River Winery, Lee Delap said it was a good event about 95 people attended and we should consider participating next year. Sept 2 Rods on the Bluff, Tom Kutz said good turn out, also final show will be at Madera Fair Grounds in sometime in October Sept 6 COF Board Meeting 6:30 at Spaghetti Factory Sept 8-11 Tahoe 48 in Reno, see report below: Up Coming Events: Sept 24 Meet and Eat 2pm at Sakura Chaya, Clay Mumby Chairing Oct 4 COF Board Meeting Spaghetti Factory 6:30 pm Oct 11 Tahoe 48 wrap up meeting 7pm Denny s Blackstone and Herndon Oct 18 COF General meeting 7pm Yosemite Falls Granite Park Oct 22 Grapes and Grits Run, Wares and Feccia s chair, Wine tasting and dinner at Lee s Kitchen, sign up sheet on table Nov 11 Veterans Day parade, Billie Talley Chairing, more details later Nov 19 Melodrama Oceano Biglieri s and Trauger s chairing need to make your own reservation for Melodrama and Condos, details on website flyer Dec 3 Christmas Party at Pardini s $35.00 per person Angie DiLiddo chair please indicate if you want chicken or beef on sign up sheet Jan Ice Breaker Monterey Steve Profera chairing, get your room reservations will be leaving at 7:30 am and route is a mystery

7 April Trip to St George, Bryce Canyon and Zion chaired by Jim Agar and Allen Teixeira make your hotel reservations NOW! Tahoe 48 Allen reported that Tahoe 48 was a success we don t have final numbers yet but come to Oct 11 Tahoe meeting to find out how we did and start plans for Tahoe 49 and 50. Allen thanked everyone involved for their help and generous donations. Phil and Susan Rivas were thanked for the great job on the trophies and plaques. Coolers are for sale for $15.00 after the meeting. Lee Delap got feed back from the Cheney s who attended their first Tahoe 48 and they had a great time. Margie and Jack Back sent a thank you note also saying they also had a great time even though they had car trouble. They also thanked everyone for their hard work. Steve Moe thanked the committee and the Silver Legacy. Chuck Feccia thanked Rapid Print and Sunnyside Trophy Sunshine Report Ruth Looney reported that Lloyd Cox passed away on Sept 11 th and that a plant was sent to Gwen, he will be missed and was a very kind person. Helen Jolly had shoulder surgery and Nick DiLiddo had leg surgery, and cards were sent. Kelly Ashley is having hip problems, doing tests. Billie Talley thanked everyone for their cards and phone calls and the plant from the club and she said she has had some health issues but is doing better now. Nick DiLiddo thanked the club for the card and the phone calls and is doing well. Old Business: None New Business: Nominations open for the following officers who have served out their terms, Chuck Feccia 1 st Vice (Activities), Clay Mumby 2 nd Vice (Membership), and Nancy Teixeira Secretary and Bert Sherman who is not running for another term for President. Angie DiLiddo nominated Chuck Ware for President, he did not commit yet. Clay Mumby nominated Robb Kochevar for 2 nd Vice Pres (Membership) and he accepted. Angie DiLiddo nominated Dave Trauger for 1 st Vice Pres (Activities) and he accepted Carol Trauger, Nina Gagnebin and Angie DiLiddo were asked to run for Secretary and they all declined. There being no other nominations from the floor please let the board know if someone else would like to run before the October meeting. Clay Mumby also wanted to thank the following people for their help at Tahoe 48, Art Durham poker run, Jerry Clark Car Show and Parking, and Kaye Campbell for filling in for Slot Machine Tournament, Billie Talley also thanked Kaye for filling in for her. Name Tag Drawing:.The drawing is $30.00 for September, Dianne Volpp s name was drawn and she was not present so the drawing will be $40.00 in October. 50/25/25 Raffle: Margaret Gonzalez had the first ticket drawn in the 50/25/25 raffle for $55.00 and the second ticket was Steve Profera for $ A City Gas Lamp donated by Jim Freeman was won by Larry Dami, and a gift certificate from Eckler s was won by Phil Rivas and also a gift certificate from Corvette Central was also won by Phil Rivas, these were both donated by Chuck Feccia. There being no further business a motion was made by Steve Moe to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Tom Kutz the meeting was adjourned at8:08 pm. Respectfully submitted by, Nancy Teixeira By/ net NANCY TEIXEIRA SECRETARY

8 Membership Clay reported that as of the 2016 Calendar Year COF has 144 members and 94 cars. Members & Guests Total attendance: Members & 2 Guests, John Maddox and Shawn Brooks Nametag drawing Dianne volpp s name was drawn & She was not present. The drawing will be for $40.00 next month. Remember to wear your nametag at the meeting for a chance to win. Club Directories and Updates The 2016 electronic copy of the club membership directory is available online at (contact Chris Campbell for the new access info) CLAY MUMBY MEMBERSHIP OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES BRUCE & RUTH LOONEY 14 - TOM & AMELIA KUTZ 30 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS RICK BEATIE 10 - DAVE CAVANAUGH 13 SHARON MINNICH 15 - RANDY FORRESTER 20 JERRY CLARK 21 - JERRI SHAUL 21 - JESSIE ROBB 28 MARGARET GONZALEZ 29 - RON MATTOS 29 50/25/25 DRAWING WINNERS MARGARET GONZALEZ & STEVE PROFERA EACH WON $55.00 CONGRATULATIONS! MIKE & JENNIE SCHWAN FRANK & JANICE SILVA

9 OCTOBER 4,, TUESDAY - BOARD MEETING 6:30 PM AT THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ON SHAW NEAR CEDAR AVE OCTOBER 11, TUESDAY - TAHOE 48 WRAP UP MEETING - 7PM DENNY S BLACKSTONE AND HERNDON OCTOBER 18, TUESDAY - GENERAL MEETING 7:00 PM AT YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE LOCATED AT 4020 N. CEDAR IN GRANITE PARK OCTOBER 22, 2016 SATURDAY GRAPES AND GRITS RUN, WARES AND FECCIA S CHAIR, WINE TASTING AND DINNER AT LEE S KITCHEN NOVEMBER 11, FRIDAY - VETERANS DAY PARADE - BILLIE TALLEY - MORE INFO TO FOLLOW NOVEMBER 19 - SATURDAY -MELODRAMA TRIP TO OCEANO LOUIS BIGLIERI AND DAVE TRAUGER DECEMBER 3 - SATURDAY - CHRISTMAS PARTY AT PARDINI S $35.00 PER PERSON ANGIE DILIDDO CHAIR. JANUARY 28-29, ICE BREAKER MONTEREY STEVE PROFERA CHAIRING, GET YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS WILL BE LEAVING AT 7:30 AM AND ROUTE IS A MYSTERY APRIL TRIP TO ST GEORGE, BRYCE CANYON AND ZION CHAIRED BY JIM AGAR AND ALLEN TEIXEIRA. CHUCK FECCIA VP ACTIVITIES Sunshine Report Ruth Looney reported that Lloyd Cox passed away on Sept 11 th and that a plant was sent to Gwen, he will be missed and was a very kind person. Helen Jolly had shoulder surgery and Nick DiLiddo had leg surgery, and cards were sent. Kelly Ashley is having hip problems, doing tests. Billie Talley thanked everyone for their cards and phone calls and the plant from the club and she said she has had some health issues but is doing better now. Nick DiLiddo thanked the club for the card and the phone calls and is doing well. PLAN A RUN! TAKE US TO YOUR FAVORITE PLACE "ALL RUNS ARE FUN" MEET & EATS DAY TRIPS OVERNIGHTERS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAN A RUN BUT ARE NOT QUITE SURE HOW TO PROCEED, PLEASE ASK ANY BOARD MEMBER FOR HELP. WSCC Allen Teixeira reported that if you have any changes in your information you need to get it to Allen before we send in the WSCC membership dues.

10 PIAZZA MEET & EAT

11 THESE ARE JUST A FEW NOTES OF APPRECIATION I RECEIVED BY AS A TESTIMONIAL TO ALL THE HARD WORK DONE BY CORVETTES OF FRESNO MEMBERS WHO IN ANY WAY WORKED ON OR DONATED TO THE TAHOE EVENT - THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING THIS EVENT A SUCCESS! Jim, please tell everyone in Corvettes of Fresno what a great time we had at your event. As always, 1st class. See you down the road Tahoe 48 was a class act! A very well oiled machine. Best event I have ever attended!! Very well run event! We really felt at home. Especially enjoyed the ride to Tahoe and Genoa. I look forward to next year as it will be one step closer to #50... and see you at Tahoe 49!! See you next year! I want to thank you so much for the generous gift prize I won during the Tahoe 48 Banquet. It will go to good purpose, and I sincerely appreciate all the effort and sacrifice that you and all the members of Corvettes of Fresno do to make the event a wonderful experience. Again, thank you for the donated prize, AND SEE YOU AT TAHOE 49. I want to thank you for the Visa Gift card that I won during the Tahoe 48 Banquet. I will be sure to think of you when it is used. I sincerely appreciate all the work and personal participation that you and all the members of Corvettes of Fresno do to make the event a wonderful experience. Again, thank you for the donated prize, AND SEE YOU AT TAHOE 49.

12 DUE TO PRINTING & MAILING COSTS WE CAN ONLY INCLUDE A SMALL NUMBER OF TAHOE 48 PICTURES IN OUR PRINTED NEWSLETTER TO VIEW ALL 387 PICTURES TAHOE 48 PICTURES GO TO: corvettesoffresno.com

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15 CORVETTES OF FRESNO SHOW & SHINE WINNERS C5 1 st Chric & Kaye Campbell 2 nd Skip & Lucy Hurlimann 3 rd Dan & Rita Cheney C6 1 st Allen & Nancy Teixeira 2 nd Jack & Margie Back 3 rd Rick & Sherry Beatie C7 1 st Jim & Lynne Agar Grand Sport 1 st Clay & Lan Mumby 2 nd Art & Brenda Durham C5 Z06 1st Jerry Clark C6 - Z06 1st Jim & Joan Kozera C7 - ZO6 1 st John & Jo Johnson VISITING CLUBS SHOW & SHINE WINNERS C1 1st Dale & Cheryl Beard C3 1st Randy & Stacie Hubbard C5 1 st Robert & Tracie Hill 2 nd Greg & Kathy DeCarli C6 1 st Tony & Laura Schavone 2 nd Jerry & Linda Quintana 3 rd Eric Ellsworth C7 1 st Rick & Lynn Miller 2 nd Tom & Patricia Rebello 3 rd Doug & Anne Rosa Grand Sport 1 st Chuck & Sue Rosen 2 nd Brad & Ann Lee 3 rd - Woody Hall C7 - ZO6 1st Brian Miller 2nd Al & Gloria Fuerniss Best of Show Al & Gloria Fuerniss

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17 Please join us for our Annual Christmas Party Saturday December 3, 2016 at Pardini's 2257 W Shaw Fresno, Ca 6:00 pm - No Host Bar 7:00-8:00 pm Dinner 8:00-10:00 pm - Music by JT & Sarah $35 per person Enjoy a dinner of Braised pan Roast Beef or Chicken Piccata Hosted by: Nick & Angie Diliddo Please RSVP not later than November 20, 2016 Make checks payable to Corvettes of Fresno

18 ICE BREAKER 2017 The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2017 and the route will be a mystery type of run. The Club will be leaving from (restaurant parking lot) at Highway 99 and Herndon Avenue in Fresno at 7:30 AM. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to sign the insurance sheet, a quick drivers meeting and receive typed instructions regarding the route, it will be different from last year. The route will include a winery stop, a point of interest and lunch. Reservations at Casa Munras: Hotel address: 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA You must make your reservations no later than TUESDAY December 13, 2016 to receive the Corvettes of Fresno special rate. Reservation telephone Monday Friday between 8:00 AM 6:00 PM please be advised only at those times and number will the special rate be given. If you call at any other time or reservation number the call will go through to central reservations and they will have no clue as to our special rate. Deluxe Q/Q with fireplace - $ for Saturday January 28, 2017 Traditional King with fireplace - $ for Saturday January 28, 2017 Deluxe King with fireplace - $ for Saturday January 28, 2017 Upon check in you will receive a coupon good for a 10% discount on food in the restaurant at the hotel. HAPPY HOUR! A table, plastic glassware and ice will be provided for your convenience, please NO GLASS in the pool area. Feel free to bring snacks of your choice. COMMUNICATIONS: We shall use channel 4 for communications. Steve Profera: cell (alternate: Jackey ). What an outstanding way to start off the new year with beautiful cars, fabulous California scenery, great camaraderie and full tanks. Please sign up on the Club Run Sheet early, we may split a large group and have alternate departure times if necessary.

19 DAY 1 - SATURDAY ITINERARY FRESNO TO ST GEORGE, UT MILES LA QUINTA INN CRACKER BARREL SYCAMORE ESTATES DAY 2 - SUNDAY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL TOUR ST GEORGE & SURROUNDING AREAS LUNCH AT SAND HOLLOW GOLF COURSE THE RIB & CHOP HOUSE STONE CLIFF ESTATES LA QUINTA INN DAY 3 - MONDAY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL DRIVE TO BRYCE NATIONAL PARK 160 MILES LUNCH AT RUBY'S INN TOUR BRYCE CANYON - 36 MILES ROUND TRIP OVERNIGHT AT BRYCE CANYON GRAND HOTEL DINNER AT COWBOY'S BUFFET & STEAK ROOM DAY 4 - TUESDAY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL DRIVE TO ST GEORGE VIA ZION NATIONAL PARK MILES CAFE RIO BACKSTAGE TOUR AT TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE SODA BREAK & TOUR AT HARMON'S GROCERY STORE BBQ DINNER & BRIDAL GATE ESTATES OVERNIGHT AT LA QUINTA INN DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY THE HOTEL HEAD FOR HOME MILES LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ASK FOR CORVETTES OF FRESNO GROUP RATE SATURDAY APRIL 22, $ SUNDAY APRIL 23, $98.10 TUESDAY 25, $98.10 RATES ARE + TAX FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED BRYCE CANYON GRAND HOTEL ASK FOR ROOM BLOCK CORVETTES OF FRESNO/IND - GROUP CODE - 05G MONDAY APRIL 24, $ TAX FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED MORE INFO JIM AGAR - jimagar14@gmail.com ALLEN TEIXEIRA - teixeira2k@att.net

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23 NCM Motorsports Park in Talks with Neighbors Over Noise Dispute Talks over noise levels continue between the National Corvette Museum s Motorsports Park and its neighbors, according to Bowling Green attorney Frank Hamp Moore. Moore gave the City-County Planning Commission of Warren County a brief update during a meeting last week at City Hall in Bowling Green. We are hopeful that the parties agree, Moore said. A trial before Warren Circuit Judge John Grise is set for Nov. 1. Moore said if the parties reach an agreement before then, it would have to come before the planning commission for its recommendation to Warren County Fiscal Court. The negotiations are a result of complaints by residents living in nearby Clark Circle, who have formed a group called Residents Against Motorsports Track Noise LLC to combat what they call excessive noise created by vehicles at the park. The motorsports park counter argues that studies by a consulting firm that deals with noise analysis found mostly small increases in noise levels that were not substantial, according to definitions by the Federal High way Administration. The November jury trial would consider possible monetary damages incurred by Clark Circle homeowners because of the vehicle noise. Judge Grise earlier nixed a temporary restraining order sought by the residential group to shut down the park.

24 GM Recalling All Corvettes For Air Bag Software Defect General Motors has announced a recall notice to fix a defect in the software that controls the vehicle s air bags. The nationwide recall notice effects about 3.6 million vehicles in the USA including all C7 Corvettes. According to an AP report, GM said in rare cases the vehicle s computers can go into test mode and the front air bags will not inflate in a crash. It s also possible that seat belt pretensioners may not function as planned. GM says the defect is linked to at least one death. In addition to all C7 Corvettes, the recall notice Frontal Airbag and Pretensioner Non Deploy also includes the following GM vehicles: Buick Encore Buick LaCrosse Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV Chevrolet Caprice, Silverado, Trax Chevrolet Spark EV, SS Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe GMC Sierra GMC Yukon, Yukon XL GM will notify customers with a letter and will provide an update to the software for free.

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