IPA Steak Braai - 21 May 2010

On Friday 21 May, we held the first of our ever popular Steak Braai's for 2010.  Members were treated to 330g steaks, salads, garlic bread, pap & sous for a bargain price and the event was a total success! Our usual braai master and region secretary, Piet Zaayman prepared the steak to mouthwatering perfection (even for those of us who are a bit fussy) and when the meal was dished, the only sounds in the hall, were the sounds of knives and forks against plates! The event was such a success, that those present requested that it be held at least once a month and the committee is only too happy to provide!  If you missed this one, you really missed out!!

Classic Car & Bike Show Charity Cheque Presentation

At 18:30 on Thursday 18 March 2010, IPA members, as well as representatives of several of the participating Car Clubs, convened in the conference room at Timour Hall Villa to attend a small function where cheques were presented to the beneficiaries of funds raised at the 10th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show, held on 23 & 24 January 2010.  

After a short speech by the event organizer, Jo Huysamen, the floor was handed to the Chairman of IPA Western Cape, Mr Deon Huysamen who introduced the beneficiaries to those gathered and presented them with their donations.  

The main beneficiary for the 2010 Show was The Chaeli Campaign who received a donation of R10 000. The volunteer team from Disaster Risk Management, who again so ably assisted with logistics at the event, received a donation of a generator and 2 safety lights as per their wish list and we were pleased when we were informed that these items were put to good use on the following evening (19 March) when they were called to assist at an accident scene! The final beneficiary of the evening, The South African Red Cross Society, received a donation of R1 500 for their donation of an ambulance and crew for the duration of the Car Show weekend.  

After the presentations and speeches, guests were invited to join us in the bar where snacks had been provided.   Although the bar was open, coffee and tea was also available for those that wanted it and one of our Committee members, Martin Margolius, provided some home made wine which was a delicious end to the evening. The last of the guests left around 9pm after a social and very enjoyable evening.

Pictured above left - IPA Western Cape Chairman Deon Huysamen (centre), flanked on the left by Jo Huysamen, event co-ordinator and Mr David van Rooi of Disaster Risk Management along with three of his volunteers. To the right of Mr Huysamen is Chelsea Terry, one of the original founding members of The Chaeli Campaign along with her Mother. Also, Mrs Zelda Mycroft (in mauve), head of The Chaeli Campaign and Ms Melanie Scrooby, also of The Chaeli Campaign. Not pictured is Mr Grant de Vos of the SA Red Cross Society.

For further information, contact admin@ipawc.co.za.  

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Thank You Braai for Car Show Volunteers!!

                            The campers                                                                                          Volunteers around the braai

    Our Treasurer (in blue) & Secretary handling the braai                                              The salads, pap, sous & garlic bread

On Saturday 20 March 2010, we hosted a Thank You “Bring & Braai” for volunteers who assisted us with the running of the Car Show over the course of the weekend of 23 & 24 January 2010.  Long before the original arranged start time of 5pm, attendees who were camping out arrived to pitch tents and by 5pm, many of the guests had already arrived, eager to spend an evening in pleasant camaraderie.    

This function was by invitation only and guests included IPA members, local members of the community, volunteers who contacted us from the Car Show website as well as members of Disaster Risk Management, and our local SAPS reservists.   

At the Car Show, some directed vehicles, many worked in the very popular and busy beer garden, but most sold tickets, standing for hours on end taking money and tying wristbands, answering questions and assisting the public as they flowed into the grounds.   

In recognition of their invaluable contribution to the success of the event, the committee decided to provide a small selection of salads as well as garlic bread, pap and sous.  We also provided a piece of boerewors for each person attending the braai so that those who were unable to provide their own meat could still join us for the evening. 

Several volunteers decided to camp out in the grounds overnight and tents were pitched.  The men joined us in the bar to watch the rugby while outside children played and wives relaxed.  Following the game, the braai fires were lit and while groups sat in the gathering twilight laughing and talking, committee members braaied the wors, before turning the coals over to families and friends to braai for themselves.  In the end, the evening lasted until gone 04:30am when the last of the campers succumbed to sleep and it was gone midday before the tents had all disappeared, families dispersed back to suburban homes.

In the end, a chilled evening where we could all sit and relax and celebrate the fantastic result of all our hard work was just what the doctor ordered and the small band of hard working men and women were already talking about “next year” and how much fun it is to be a part of something like this!

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1st Annual IPA Family Fun Day - 2010

Planned for 2010, our aim is that the Family Fun Day will not only raise funds for the selected Charities, but also take on a festive atmosphere and provide entertainment and interest for every member of the family.  There are a number of area's where we are encouraging members of IPA and members of the public to join us and be more involved.  These are as follows:

Potjiekos Competition

We are looking for 6 teams to compete in the Potjiekos Competition. Teams wishing to compete should contact us as soon as possible for a copy of the entry form and rules of the contest.  There will be great prizes and possibly a celebrity judge (or two).  There is a small entry fee towards the fundraiser.

Market Stalls & Car Boot Stalls

We are looking for stalls selling good quality, preferably hand-crafted goods, also Organic produce.  Interested parties should contact us for a booking form as soon as possible.  A small number of "car boot" stalls will also be allowed.  Please note that a small fee will be charged towards our fundraiser.

Family Entertainment

We are looking for various forms of entertainment focusing on children, this includes face-painting, paintball, ponies, etc. If you have any suggestions or would like to participate, please contact us as soon as possible.

The Charities for 2010

Our focus for 2010 is on our 4-legged friends.  With this in mind, we have selected 3 animal related charities to benefit from our first annual Family Fun Day.  They are TEARS, The Cart Horse Protection Association and The Animal Welfare Society.  All funds raised will be split evenly between the three charities.  Members of the public are also encouraged to donate food items for both cats and dogs as well as blankets and horse or pony related items (such as tack).