Benvenuti amici!
We are back with more exciting news and photos. As you may be well aware, this club, blog and, now, Facebook page are in their infancy. With La Fee Verte being my first, even my FIAT life is little more than a bambino. However, reception of the CC5C, this blog and the page have been warm and encouraging.
I am a person with the belief it is important to give back ~ what comes around goes around. If met with positivity and good fortune, spread it around. Keep it going. Keep the faith & it will come 'round again.
With a leap of faith, and a burning desire to share my joy of life behind the wheel of a FIAT, we founded the club. In turn, our LS stepped up and graciously sponsored us with a place at which to hold club meetings ~ and more. In addition, Brandon (Sales Supervisor) stepped out in faith and invited Midwest FIAT Corporate to our first event... and Troy drove from Illinois to welcome us into the FIAT North America famiglia.
And at our second meet we were fortunate enough to attract the interest of Sean ~ driver of a classic FIAT. I cannot emphasize enough how much value, to us, the inclusion of past FIATs is to our little group. They help point to the Italian automakers legacy of [everyday guys & gals] living life to the fullest.
With a desire to generate some interest in the local club, we launched this blog in July and already have close to 4000 views ~ not bad for a promotional tool of a fledgling local group. Even more rewarding is the knowledge of knowing it works for people outside the state, region and country. Last week, for instance, we had more international than national visits. Thanks so much to the readers. Your love for the brand is inspiring. I pray we are able to, in some way, add (in a positive way), to your FIAT life.
The Facebook page launched a few days ago and we are seeing new interest in what we are doing in Milwaukee. In fact, we have been invited to consider affiliation with the historic national FIAT Lancia Unlimited a/k/a FIAT Club America as their Wisconsin Chapter. We are, both, humbled and honored with the kind folks at FLU/FCA reaching out to us & recognizing our efforts.
Finally, we have been able to share photos of FIATs and the real people who drive them. These people, YOU, are the engine driving our desire to keep the blog & FB page going. How could we not feel inspired? Look at these photos, courtesy of James Wilson ~ a North Carolina CC5C supporter. Thank you, James a/k/a Tweak...
James Wilson's NC Scorpione...
Showing off the rear seat delete...
CF (carbon fiber) hood mod...
Do your cartwheels, gear heads...
Taking the top spot at a local show...
James & his sexy beast of a 'cento!
Whether or not the collective realizes it, we are FIAT North America. Just as fanatical Italians are FIAT Italia. Let's keep the FIAT love going and growing together. Develop a good relationship with your local studio. Participate in official FIAT surveys. Attend FIAT-related events (small & large). Check out the links provided on this blog. Seek out other FIAT drivers. Start your own club. Join and/or support our club. "There are enough angry faces on the road. Drive Friendly."
Whether or not the collective realizes it, we are FIAT North America. Just as fanatical Italians are FIAT Italia. Let's keep the FIAT love going and growing together. Develop a good relationship with your local studio. Participate in official FIAT surveys. Attend FIAT-related events (small & large). Check out the links provided on this blog. Seek out other FIAT drivers. Start your own club. Join and/or support our club. "There are enough angry faces on the road. Drive Friendly."
Vivere.Amare.Guidare.
Ciao!
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