The future of Lismore’s Italo-Australian Club is looking rosy now that a hoped-for amalgamation with Club Marconi is set to go ahead.

After months of uncertainty, Italo-Australian Club president Americo Melchoir said that it was “all good” with Club Marconi and that the only hoop left to jump through was a transfer of the local club’s licence to its Sydney-based partner club.

In an official statement issued by the Italo-Australian Club, the club’s board said it was pleased to announce the amalgamation of the two clubs was declared approved. 

“The decision by the members of Club Marconi on November 1 to approve the amalgamation has provided an opportunity for our local club to continue operating,” the statement said.

Americo said that Club Marconi will now make an application to the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority to transfer the license from the Italo Club to Club Marconi.

“I am excited and pleased with the outcome for the members - in particular to amalgamate with a club that shares the same culture and tradition,” he said.

“The board has worked tirelessly over the past five years and the club will be in good hands.”

The Italo-Australian Club in North Lismore is currently open and operating Wednesday to Friday, from 4-10pm.

Americo said the club and will extend the opening hours during summer and people who come to the club can expect great drinks and food.

“We are offering a half Italian and half Australian menu,” he said. “It’s set up as a buffet style, but customers will be served their food. The set price on the buffet is $20 and we also have an ala carte menu and have different beers on tap.”

As far as plans for the future goes, Americo said Club Marconi will be coming and going and having a look at what needs to be done first.

The beleaguered club has been in financial trouble for most of this year, in particular since Covid-19 forced the club to close for a number of months.

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