Tuesday, November 29, 2022

IMSMC Christmas Party 2022

It's Christmas!

Sunday the 27th of November, saw 120 members, family & friends participate in our annual Christmas lunch.

 Our event this year was held at Terranova on the grange in Kearns. Food & beverage was plentiful and the atmosphere was "festive!"

Our thanks goes to a number of "sponsors" of the event. Enzo & Marina Berardinelli, donated the mini Panettoni, that each member who attended received. They also donated 2 x premium quality large Panettoni, which were auctioned. Our Thanks goes to the Families Campisi, Mediati and Habibs! We raised $550 of which the Club further donated another $550, $1100 being donated to the NELUNE Foundation. https://www.thenelunefoundation.org/index.php#about .

 

Our thanks also goes to Frank & Josephine Roccisano ( SIDERNO PASTICCERIA) for donating the Christmas cake, which was enjoyed by all. A special mention to Domenic Scullino, owner of Terranova on the Grange, https://www.terranovaonthegrange.com.au/ who made a significant contribution ($500) to our club, which reduced the club subsidy for members & guests significantly!

It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit from Santa.... 10 of our IMSMC Children, receiving a gift from Santa.

Our raffle was a huge success. Thankyou to EVERYONE that contributed.

 



It's a time to celebrate all good things! We certainly did that! Thankyou every one. We look forward to 2023... more of the same (without disruption!!!)

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Monday, November 7, 2022

Concorso 2022

Sunday the 6th of November, 60 x IMSMC cars transported close to 100 IMSMCists to Brays Bay Reserve in Rhodes, for the Concorso, combined with the Alfa, Fiat & Lancia clubs of Sydney.





Upon arrival, all hands were on deck, assisting with the construction of the marquee, table, stock, trophies, & banners, which made up our stall/club information tent!

Our display looked great. Every member that presented their car, is to be commended in the manner in which they presented each car. A huge thank you to all parking and cooperating with the marshalls, reverse parking and/or as required.

This Concorso, we emphasised  that no car was issued with the Title " BEST OF CLASS." We did our best to give recognition to one car in each Class.

 We had an unveiling, of a very special vehicle. Gerardo & Frances Mediati presented, for the first time, a 1957, Fiat 600 Multipla. Another Club Jewel! Gerardo explained that the car has been fully restored ( original parts) in memory of his Brother Domenic. It was quite an emotional presentation for the Mediati family. Congratulations to Gerardo & Frances.

The day gave us the opportunity to meet new members and attract more members... The vibe at our events highlights the "Family Feel" at IMSMC.

Thank you to our Judges, Tony Portelli, Vince Li Vaccari, Tony Albanese, Nat Stillone, Giovanni Melissari, Gerardo Mediati & Sam Nicotra. A REAL DIFFICULT JOB... as each of our cars are worthy of recognition!

A summary of trophies received!

Commercial : John Di Rocco Fiat 850T Van

Modified: Robert Vitale Fiat 124 BC

Spyder/Targa: Vito Mazzotta: 105 Alfa

CinqueCento: Toni Campisi 695 Abarth

Exotic: Vince Li Vaccari. Ferrari 328

Historic Original: Bob Young Lancia Flavia Coupe

Historic Restored: Frances Mediati: Fiat 600 Multipla

Coupe': Tony Rosa Fiat 124BC

Sedan: Alfredo Primerano Fiat 2300

Modern: Cristian Cipri ( John Losinno) Abarth 595

Presidents' Choice : Gerardo & Frances Mediati Fiat 600 Multipla

Committee Encouragement: Cliff Hunt 105 Alfa

 A great day, at a new venue! Thank You EVERYONE!