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connections MARCH - APRIL 2022 LEGACY INITIATIVE EDITION
1 1 3 Y E A R S OF L E GAC Y. . .
For more than a century, the Madison Club has provided a unique environment
in which members could nurture and enjoy their families, develop and grow their
businesses, and work with their peers to address community needs and opportunities.
The essential service cornerstones of the Madison Club experience have been and
will continue to be focused on meeting members' needs, ensuring diversity and
appropriateness of usage opportunities, offering unparalleled food, drink and service
at a reasonable price structure, and, perhaps most important, being a place to interact
with others in an environment that respects ambition and hard work, rewards well-
earned success, and embraces the search for new opportunities.
During the last 113 years more than five generations of leaders gathered at the
Madison Club to meet the challenges and opportunities of their times. Each of those
generations shaped and guided transformational changes in their businesses and their
community.
Together we have survived and will continue to thrive because we are more than just a club. Our members are true leaders from all walks of
life that will collectively continue to give back to the community and support the traditions that have made us a strong organization.
SNAPSHOT OF THE MADISON CLUB’S HISTORY
F. WARREN MONTGOMERY’S LETTER TO STANLEY
C. HANKS ON MAY 14, 1918 MARKS A SIGNIFICANT
EVENT IN THE CLUB’S HISTORY...
“I am asking a number of gentlemen to a dinner in honor of Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt at the Madison Club.” Montgomery convinced
Roosevelt to dedicate the American Flag that graced the new
headquarters of the Madison Club, the city’s only private dining
club at that time.
THE BEGINNING
The original Madison Club was actually the Harnan Hotel, at 122
West Washington Avenue, the site of the current Hovde Building.
The initial membership was limited to 150, and the Club’s first event
was a dinner held in 1910.
“This evening at 8 o’clock the Madison Club will throw open its hospitable
doors to members and friends in the first formal social event of its
existence.... Flowers in great, fragrant profusion have been arranged
throughout the spacious rooms with charming affect, pink seeming to be
the predominant color....” - The Wisconsin State Journal, October 14, 1910
OCT 1909 OCT 1914 MAY 1918
The Madison Club is officially The Board of Directors sent a letter inviting Theodore Roosevelt greets
organized with a main purpose of fellow members to dinner for $1.00 a plate well wishers from the
taking an active role in municipal to think about “a new Club House.” The letter Madison Club’s second story
affairs and to manifest a lively stated, “We are growing to bigger things. window at its new clubhouse.
interest in the city’s growth. Your judgment is wanted.”
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THE NEW HEADQUARTERS
Within five years, the Club began outgrowing its facilities as membership was on the
increase. The Club’s Board of Directors hired an architect named Frank Riley, who
later became known as one of Madison’s most prominent 20th century architects, to
build the new Club headquarters. Riley’s design won the favor of the Madison Club
directors who paid a total cost of $101,783.69 for their new clubhouse.
On May 21, 1918, the new Club building was officially deemed ready for occupation.
An energetic group of Madison Club members, marched from their original home on
West Washington Avenue to their new home on 5 East Wilson Street. To signify this
momentous event, the Madison Club crest was created which we still use today.
CLUB MILESTONES 1927: On July 20, 1927, the Board of Directors strategized for ways to
increase revenue resulting in the decision to open the Club to women “for
bridge and luncheon parties on Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 1 - 6
p.m.” In addition to increasing revenue, the board thought this would create
‘goodwill’ among the wives of Club members.
1950s: The Club put on its first addition at 5 East Wilson by extending
the main dining room and adding a new paved parking lot which is where the
Hilton Hotel is located today.
1974: January 1974 Madison Club ends “men only” membership.
1980s: A decade dedicated to being the place for business. “I joined the
Madison Club because it was one of the few professional places to go to meet
the business leaders of the day... I found if I couldn’t get through to someone at
the office, I could usually find them at the Club.” - Member, Audrey Kleinschmidt
2005: The Madison Club Charitable Foundation was established which
has raised $1.3 million dollars to date to help local charities further their cause.
1990s - EARLY 2000s: REPAIRS,
REMODELING & REBRANDING
In 1995, the Club was asked to attend a meeting to discuss the building of a hotel to support the
Monona Terrace. One of the prime locations being considered was the site of the Madison Club.
The first thought was that the Club would take over the top floor of the new hotel. However, after
numerous hours of debate and heavy coverage in the local media, the members decided that they
needed to stay in their current location to continue to build on their tradition as “the place” to
meet in downtown Madison for meetings and social events. In the end, the Club’s parking lot was
purchased for $1,000,000 for building of the Hilton Hotel in 1997.
The Club’s Board of Directors also decided it was time for a period of renovation and rebuilding with
major remodeling efforts that began at the end of the 1990s and were completed in 2001. Changes
totaling over $5 million in updates included a revamping of the Club’s third-floor which provided a
fine dining restaurant with panoramic views of Lake Monona and several third-floor meeting spaces. This new renovation revitalized the Club
as membership grew to 1,000 members.
However, after 21 years, in order for the Club to remain true to its mission, addressing needed renovations for this “all important member
floor” needs to be a top priority in the coming year.
MAR - APR 2022 3
THE CHALLENGES WE FACE TODAY
We believe the Madison Club Legacy of leadership and service is critical to our current times which is why the Board of Directors created the
Legacy Initiative. This crucial project is dedicated to improving the Club’s ambiance, increasing functionality, attracting new members, and
honoring the Club’s historic role in the community.
MORE SPECIFICALLY, WE NEED TO:
• Create a more upscale lounge area with casual seating, state-of-the-art wine lockers, and a completely renovated bar.
• Renovate Churchill’s into a more intimate and elegant dining room that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere with new lighting,
flooring, ceiling, furniture and kitchen equipment.
• Replace a majority of the third-floor furniture, including restaurant chairs, bar stools, patio furniture and meeting room chairs that have
not been replaced in close to 20 years.
• Address structural deterioration to prevent further issues and water damage which will allow us to build a new patio for more outdoor
dining on the front of the building.
• Meet changing member needs and expectations, and attract much needed new members, which requires renovating areas that are
outdated and no longer represent efficient use of space. The new meeting rooms will provide rooms where members can host both a top-
level board meeting with updated technology to an elegant private dinner or special event.
“Moving forward, the ability of the Madison Club to remain a viable venue for our members and Madison’s business
and community leaders, rests in your hands. To honor our prolific past, we must build on that legacy by investing in the
Madison Club’s future.”
- Mike Theo, Club Board President, 2019-2021
WHAT WILL THIS COST AND WHEN WILL IT START?
After careful consideration, we decided it is not prudent for the Club to increase the debt we already have. And, after 24 months of hardship
created by the Pandemic which included losing members and revenue, we do not want to burden our loyal members with high dues and
additional fees.
For all those reasons, the Club’s Board of Directors has launched an ambitious $1,000,000 Fund Raising Drive. We know we can count on you,
and, in fact, early generous contributions of more than $200,000 have us off to a great start. We have set a goal to raise an additional $250,000
by July 1, 2022, so we can begin ordering equipment and supplies for the project to begin in January 2023. Please join your fellow Club
members to help us reach our goal as we have a group of members who are willing to match this amount which would be instrumental
in getting this project off the ground.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Donate today by visiting madisonclub.org/legacy-initiative to see our donation levels or email your questions to mgward@madisonclub.org.
Additionally, please join us at our ‘All Member Meeting’ which will precede the Member Party on Wednesday, April 27th, from 5:00 PM - 6:00
PM, where board members and management will discuss plans, hear your questions, and present future visions of our new space.
MAR - APR 2022 4
ALL MEMBER
MEETING & CELEBRATION
You’re invited to our All Member Meeting & Celebration on Wednesday, April 27th, in
the Atrium. The night will begin at 5:00 PM with our ‘All Member Meeting’ where we will
discuss the Legacy Initiative, including donations collected to date and how this amount
will affect future financials. Following the meeting, members are invited to stay for our 2022
Member Party to meet members, mingle with old friends, and enjoy food and beverage
from “Around the World.”
Please note, members are welcome to attend either/both events. If you wish to join us for
the member party only, please join us in the Atrium at 6:00 PM.
AROUND TH E WORLD ME N U
NEW ORLEANS:
SAZERAC & HURRICANES
FRIED OYSTER PO BOYS
CRAB JAMBALAYA
PRALINES
MEXICO:
MARGARITAS & MODELO
SALSA & GUACAMOLE
CHURROS
COCHINITA PIBIL SOPES
JAPAN:
SAKE & JAPANESE WHISKEY
MATCHA DESSERT
SASHIMI DISPLAY
FRANCE:
COGNAC & GREY GOOSE
FRUIT TARTLETS
CROQUE MONSIEUR SLIDERS
GREECE:
GREEK RED & WHITE WINE
GREEK ANTIPASTI DISPLAY
GRILLED KEBOBS
BAKLAVA
Let’s celebrate getting through the past year together and look forward to a bright future
with our exciting renovation! To register, please contact the front desk at 608-255-4861 by
Saturday, April 23rd. The price for the member party is $35.00 and includes all of the food
and beverage above.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 TACO SPECIAL 2 DATE NIGHT 3 4 MARDI GRAS 5
MAR
NIGHT IN 5 EAST
*Churchill’s closed
WISPOLITICS 8 TACO SPECIAL 9 WINE CLUB 10 TRIVIA IN 11 12
LUNCHEON Merryvale FIVE EAST
UW System President Vineyards &
Tommy Thompson Starmont Winery
Ladies Bridge
DATE NIGHT KIDS CLUB
ST. PATRICK’S 15 TACO SPECIAL 16 ST. PATRICK’S 17 Open Contract 18 19
DAY REUBEN DAY POP-UP Bridge
LUNCH SPECIAL DINNER IN FIVE
TUES - FRI IN EAST
CHURCHILL’S &
TO-GO
DATE NIGHT
22 23 DATE NIGHT 24 KIDS CLUB 25 26
YP HAPPY HOUR
TACO SPECIAL IN FIVE EAST
29 TACO SPECIAL 30 DATE NIGHT 31
every friday in march & april:
FAMOUS FISH FRY &
$25 BOTTLES OF WINE
SAVE MAY 8 MAY 14 MAY 21
THE
Mother’s Farmers’
GRADUATION
Day CELEBRATE YOUR GRAD Market
DATES
Brunch
Brunch
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BOOK NOW!
NOW -
608-255-4861 contact the front desk 608-255-4861
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
APR
DATE DATE NIGHT 1 FIRE & ICE BALL 2
NIGHT
Wine & dine
your special
someone for a
total of $65 in
Churchill’s on
Thursdays 6 7 KIDS CLUB
5 DATE NIGHT 8 9
FISH FRY
& $25
BOTTLES
DATE NIGHT
OF WINE
12 13 WINE CLUB 14 Open Contract 15 16
END OF SEASON Bridge
DINNER
EASTER 17
Ladies Bridge BRUNCH
KIDS CLUB!
DATE NIGHT
19 WINE CLUB FISHNIGHT
20 DATE FRY 21 KIDS CLUB 22 23
END OF & $25
SEASON
DATE NIGHT BOTTLES
DINNER OF WINE
17
APR
26 ALL MEMBER 27 DATE NIGHT 28 29 30
MEETING &
PARTY EASTER
BRUNCH
friday night
DATE NIGHT
KIDS CLUB
Children ages three to twelve are
invited to the Club for an evening of
DATE NIGHT THURSDAYS
activities, food and fun while parents On Thursdays in Churchill’s you and your special someone can enjoy an
enjoy dinner in Churchill’s or attend individual starter, an entrée and a dessert, plus a bottle of wine to share for
Club events. This service is available to $75 (total - not per person)! Visit our events page for the weekly menu.
members and their guests.
The price is $11.95 per child, to cover KIDS CLUB!
activities and the kids meal. Feel free TO-GO FOOD
to show extra appreciation for the
Don’t forget all of our menu entrées are available to-go. To place your to-go
sitter by offering gratuity. To reserve
orders, please use our ‘The Madison Club’ app or contact the front desk.
your spot, please call the front desk by
5:00 PM on Thursday night.
MAR - APR 2022 7
MARCH EVENTS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week long at the Club!
Tuesday through Friday, you can join us in Churchill’s for lunch from 11:30 AM
to 2:00 PM to enjoy a “Classic Reuben” featuring sauerkraut, corned beef and
thousand island on dark rye bread for $13.99. All sandwiches will be served with
fries or a side salad.
On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th at 6:00 PM, you can join us in Five East
where Chef Adam and his culinary team will be serving up the following Irish
meal. With each course accompanied by perfectly paired beverages, Irish music,
and our cozy fireplace, we guarantee you’ll feel like you’re in an Irish pub!
Reservations are required.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY MENU - $80
AVAILABLE IN FIVE EAST ONLY ON MARCH 17TH
INTRODUCTION
ATLANTIC OYSTERS
FIRST COURSE
SMOKED EEL & CHARRED SQUID
White pudding, cabbage, Celtic Sea Salt, crubeen-onion broth
PAIRING:
Smithwick’s Red Ale - St. James Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland
SECOND COURSE
HERB ROAST LAMB
Aged Irish Cheddar, grilled mushroom, woodruff-porcini oil
PAIRING
Owen Roe “Sinister Hand” - Yakima Valley, Washington
THIRD COURSE
JAMESON GLAZED PEAT SMOKED DUCK
Duck fat and thyme potatoes, bone marrow sauce
PAIRING
Owen Roe “Ex Umbris” Syrah- Columbia Valley, Washington
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE
Dark chocolate ganache, mint chip ice cream, Guinness caramel
PAIRING
“Baby Guinness” Cantera Negra Coffee liqueur with a float of
Bailey’s Irish Cream
FREE TRIVIA IN FIVE EAST
MARCH 5TH, CHURCHILL’S CLOSED
For those of you who have been participating in our
“three-part trivia series” game three is almost here! Join MARDI GRAS & MUSIC IN 5 EAST
us on March 11th in Five East for your last chance to
Join us for Mardi Gras and jazz music with Charlie Painter on
win a Churchill’s dining gift certificate.
Saturday, March 5th, in Five East. We will offer the following
If you missed the first two trivia games, not a problem, ‘Mardi Gras’ themed menu plus a limited menu featuring some of
you’re still invited to a night of FREE fun! To play, our Churchill’s entrées.
simply contact the front desk to sign up. Team sizes
may vary between four and eight people, and if you Due to limited seating in Five East, reservations are required.
don’t have a full team, we can help pair you with Please contact the front desk to make your reservations between
others. Amy Twieg from Premier Trivia will be our host. 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you back in one
of our favorite Club spaces!
We will have light snacks and cocktails during trivia
so plan to make your dinner reservations in Churchill’s
beforehand as we will start trivia sharply at 7:30 PM. MARDI GRAS THEMED MENU
BAKED OYSTERS - $18
Tasso ham, spinach, roast garlic emulsion,
chicory salad
CAJUN ANDOUILLE & SHRIMP GUMBO - $13
HOT MUFFULETTA DIP WITH TOAST
& WARM OLIVES - $13
GRILLED SHRIMP PO’ BOY - $14
MARCH MADNESS
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Remoulade, lettuce, shaved red onion, pickle,
served with sweet potato fries
HAPPY HOUR
Calling all Young Professionals!
Join us on Thursday, March 24th, from 5:30 PM - 7:30
PM for another fantastic happy hour in Five East. We’ll WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH
have the Sweet Sixteen games on the bar TVs, along
with cheese curds, sliders and pregame favorites.
TACO SPECIAL
Join us Wednesdays in the month of March for
This happy hour is free and open to all members and
Chef Adam’s famous tacos. For those of you who
guests, and from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM beverages will
haven’t tried Chef Adam’s tacos, make sure to find
be complimentary. Come for the drinks and good
time to enjoy this member favorite! Each week we will feature a new
company, and stay to cheer on your picks!
taco entrée for $13.99. Watch your Tuesday email for the special.
Reservations are not required but appreciated. Please
email Membership Director, Sarah Lensmire, at And, don’t forget to add on a margarita or Mexican beer - Beverage
slensmire@madisonclub.org. Manager David will be ready to help you find the perfect pair.
MAR - APR 2022 9
Easter Brunch
WITH THE EASTER BUNNY & A PETTING ZOO
After a year without one of our favorite celebrations in the Club,
we’re thrilled to announce our beloved Easter Brunch is back!
While you dine on the delicious assortment of buffet items, the
Easter Bunny will be hopping through the Club, greeting families,
posing for pictures, and delivering surprises to the kids. We will also
be welcoming back bunnies and chicks from Haven’s Petting Farm
on the first floor for family fun from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Easter Brunch is $39.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages five
through twelve. There is no cost for children under 5 years of age.
Brunch will take place on Sunday, April 17th, with set dining times at
10:30 AM or 1:00 PM in the Atrium in order to accommodate all of
our members for this special holiday. Spots are limited so please call
the front desk right away to make your reservation.
E ASTE R ME N U
BUFFET
Orange-Honey Glazed Ham
Herb Roast Lamb
Wild Leek-Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Gruyere
Charred Broccoli & Asparagus with Romesco Sauce
Bacon & Sausage
Breakfast Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
Grilled Chicken & Penne with Wild Mushroom Cream & Parmesan
Lacinato Kale Salad
OMELET STATION
Fruit Display
Cheese & Sausage
Lox & Bagels
Seafood Display
CHILDREN’S BUFFET
Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Roasted Broccoli, Carrots
DESSERTS
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Strawberries
Lemon Meltaways
Passion Fruit Petit Fours
Chocolate Eclairs
Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake
Coconut Macaroon Nests
MAR - APR 2022 10ENJOY THE BEST
OF DOWNTOWN
CLAIM YOUR MEMBER SHUTTLE
BROADWAY TICKETS ATTENDING DOWNTOWN EVENTS
We still have tickets available for the following
Broadway Shows:
HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY
• The Prom: March 24th - $111/ticket (special Last fall we partnered with Stella Transit to provide our members with a
member price $95/ticket) convenient, stress-free service to attend popular events in the downtown
area. When riding with Stella Transit, you can leave your car at the Club,
• Ain’t Too Proud, the Life & Times of the
Temptations: June 16th - $121/ticket enjoy door-to-door service, avoid high parking fees, and best of all, skip
the hassle of finding parking!
If you haven’t ordered with us before, our
tickets are superbly located in the Orchestra We will continue to offer the shuttle to events such as Badger sports and
section and the first two rows of the Circle (first Overture Center events. Watch your Tuesday email for dates the shuttle
elevation). will be available. Shuttle reservations are required 48-hours in advance
and require a minimum of six passengers to offer this service so invite
Broadway tickets must be ordered in even
friends and colleagues to enjoy stress-free traveling with the Club.
numbers. Please contact, Membership Director,
Sarah Lensmire, at slensmire@madisonclub.org, Stella Transit has also expanded their shuttle services to our members for
for ticket inquiries.
private events. From taking a group to the airport to a concert downtown,
Be sure to watch your email for information on Stella Transit is there to handle all of your transportation needs. To learn
the upcoming Overture season. more about private rentals, please visit stellatransit.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST
THE FARMERS’ MARKET BRUNCH RETURNS
Warmer weather is coming, and with it is the return of our member favorite Farmers’
Market Brunch! Starting Saturday, May 21st, we invite you to join us in Churchill’s or on the
patio from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Every weekend you can enjoy bottomless coffee, scrumptious scones, cinnamon sugar donut
muffins baked to perfection, and your favorite entrée while taking in the breathtaking
views of Lake Monona.
Stay tuned for this year’s Farmers’ Market menu and get ready to make your reservations.
MAR - APR 2022 11THIS CALLS FOR
MEMBER SPECIALS!
SPECIAL MEMBER INVITE:
BRING YOUR PROSPECTS & ENJOY COCKTAILS ON US
We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a 2021 In Business
Executive Choice Award Winner in the category Restaurant for Dinner and finalist in
the following categories: Venue for Business Meetings/Event, Restaurant for Lunch,
and Place for Cocktails.
To thank our members for making this possible, we are inviting all members to bring their
prospective members to the Club to enjoy house cocktails on us! To schedule your visit, please
contact our Membership Director, Sarah Lensmire, at slensmire@madisonclub.org so she can
be on hand for a VIP tour of the Club and answer any questions your guests may have about
membership. Just as you’ve read about the importance of the Legacy Initiative, we ask for
your support in growing our membership as well. A stronger membership base allows us to
keep event costs down and keep offering the best events and services we can.
“THE KNOT” BEST OF WEDDINGS 2022 WINNER
DON’T MISS OUR WEDDING SPECIAL
Attention all newly engaged couples: We have been selected as a 2022 winner of
The Knot “Best of Weddings”! The Knot “Best of Weddings” is an annual award that
recognizes the top wedding vendors across the country (only the top 5% receive this
award)! If you’ve been needing a sign to lock in your venue, this is it! Plus, all new inquiries
that contract between February and April 2022 will receive up to 10% off for Friday rehearsal
dinners and weddings.*
A few reasons why we have been voted as the “Wedding Experts” for over 10 years:
• We expend endless amounts of energy to ensure every wedding is absolutely perfect.
• We provide everything our couples need aside from the florist, entertainment, photographer,
and dancing shoes.
• We offer inclusive packages with no hidden costs including membership options, an on-site
professional event planner, an event team to handle your set-up and breakdown, multiple
event spaces to choose from, as well as the Hilton Hotel and parking ramp connected right
to the Club.
• We have rehearsal dinner space and getting ready rooms to simplify planning.
• We have options for every couple, regardless of what is taking place in the world. From
traditional to intimate, we work with our couples to ensure their day is everything they
dreamed of. For more details on all of our wedding options, please visit our wedding webpage
or contact us.
From our timeless architecture to stunning lake views and award-winning cuisine, we are
consistently rated as one of the best and we take pride in this. We eat, sleep and breathe
weddings to make sure your day is perfect. Contact our Wedding Expert Leanne Liautaud
at sales@madisonclub.org to discuss all the possibilities we can provide. *Max. $500 discount.
MAR - APR 2022 12Social events not to miss...
FINAL WINE CLUB EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH AT 6:00 PM
Join Steele Cooper with Merryvale Vineyards & Starmont Winery as he
presents a variety of their portfolio of wines. As the first winery production
facility built after the repeal of prohibition, Merryvale occupies a unique place
in the history of Napa Valley and California wine history. With roots dating
back to the early days of fine wine production, Merryvale was the winemaking
home to such luminaries as Robert and Peter Mondavi, the Christian Brothers,
and H. William Harlan.
Merryvale’s proprietors, the Schlatters, are traditionalists with vision, committed
to preserving the winery’s rich past while forging a path of winemaking
innovation. Alongside Winemaker Andrew Wright they have sharpened their
focus on Bordeaux varieties, the wines for which Napa is most renowned.
The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a small appetizer of cheese, crackers
and fruits that will pair perfectly with the tasting that will begin at 6:30 PM
sharp. The price is $32.00 per person.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH - END OF SEASON WINE DINNER
Join us for an end of season five-course dinner and presentation of German wines with Elke Brendel, German wine specialist with L’eft
Bank Wine Company. Chef Adam and his team will craft a menu that highlights why Riesling is indeed the noblest of white grape
varieties. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with passed wine followed by dinner. The price is $69.00 per person. Watch your Tuesday
email for additional details.
To make your reservations for either of these events, please call the front desk.
FIRE & ICE BALL
SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 8:00 PM
Pull out your formal attire, dust off your dancing shoes, and let’s
celebrate together at the Fire & Ice Ball at the Madison Club.
Quench your thirst at the Ice bar, indulge on chef inspired hors
d’oeuvres, and dust off your dancing shoes and formal wear, as this
party is going to be the “hottest” event in town. Best of all, we get a
chance to give back to our community as a portion of the proceeds will
benefit the Salvation Army.
This ball will take on Saturday, April 2nd, at 8:00 PM. To purchase
your tickets, please visit fireandice2022.eventbrite.com. The ticket price
of $150 includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine.
Thank you to our event sponsors for helping to make this event possible!
Sponsors include: Brink Development, von Briesen, Hilton Madison
Monona Terrace, Express Employment Professionals, Serendipity Labs,
Axley Attorneys, and Yahara Bay.
MAR - APR 2022 13Snowglobe Season
IS ALMOST OVER
With Wisconsin weather being so unpredictable, April could be one of the
last months to enjoy our rooftop Snowglobes before they’re stored away so
be sure to try out our members’ favorite winter experience before it’s too late!
Snowglobes are available to rent in two-hour time blocks from 5:00 - 7:00
PM or 8:00 - 10:00 PM. The price is $25.00 per person and includes a house
cocktail or beverage plus a cheese board proportionate to the group size.
Members and guests can also add on additional food or beverages from the
“Snowglobe Menu” and “Snowglobe Beverage Packages.”
Our globes have been used for family nights, milestone celebrations, date
nights, team outings, game nights with friends and much more! Our goal
with our Snowglobes is to provide all of our members with a unique night
out while feeling safe. To reserve your Snowglobe, please call the front
desk at 608-255-4861. To learn more about our Snowglobes, please visit
madisonclub.org/events.
HOOK & FADE - NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
“golf simulator lounge, where we provide the gloves, the clubs, the balls...
all you need to do is swing.”
Attention members, we have added a new benefit for you to enjoy: Discounted rates at the new Hook & Fade Golf Simulator Lounge!
Hook & Fade is a golf simulator lounge that welcomes all skill levels and provides everything you need to ‘hit the greens.’ Members
will have the opportunity to experience unique courses from around the world that few others have stepped foot on. And best of all,
Hook & Fade is located just down the street from us at 113 S. Hamilton Street so you can park at the Club, grab a bite to eat then
walk down the street to practice your golf swing!
During peak hours (Monday - Friday from 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM and all day Saturday/Sunday), members receive a discounted rate
of $49/hour per suite, which accommodates up to six people, versus the standard rate of $59/hour. During off-peak hours (Monday -
Friday from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM), members receive the already discounted rate of $29/hour per suite. You can also opt to purchase
an individual membership with Hook and Fade, which is discounted to $89/month for Madison Club members (standard $99/month).
To learn more and to book your tee time, please contact Hook & Fade at 608-572-2049 or visit hookandfade.com.
MAR - APR 2022 14Life can be unpredictable, but you can
count on us for the
moments that can’t be missed
Following two years of public health protocols that uprooted
so much of our daily lives, we are all eager for a degree of
normalcy to return. From having to cancel your child’s first
birthday to skipping your nephew’s graduation party, these are
the life moments so many of us never thought we’d have to miss.
Whether you’re ready now or you want to start planning ahead,
we’re here for all of those important life moments that you have
put on hold. Through all of this, the Club hasn’t lost sight of
what matters most and that is our members. We are and always
will be committed to being our members “favorite” place as we
know this is critical to our success.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN HOSTING YOUR
CELEBRATION WITH THE MADISON CLUB:
• Simple and stress-free. You’ll have access to a full-service
professional event planning team to guide you through
your event from contracting to execution.
• A safe place to reconnect with friends and loved ones. We
maintain the highest standards of sanitization and safety
protocols to keep you and your guests safe.
• A properly staffed event to ensure that every detail, even
the small ones, aren’t missed.
• Dishes for every palate. Whether you are seeking dishes
to incorporate personal preferences or family heritage, our
talented team can create a menu just for you.
• The same quality and service you have come to expect from
The Madison Club.
From retirement to anniversaries and showers
as well as all other special occasions, The
Madison Club always has and always will
be the one place you can trust and count on
without fail to take care of you and the people
who matter most to you.
Call us to discuss to your next big moment:
608-255-4861.
MAR - APR 2022 15THE MADISON CLUB
5 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4861
reception@madisonclub.org
H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N R E S E R VA T I O N S
CHURCHILL’S: FIVE EAST: Walk-ins are accepted, however, reservations are
Lunch: Remote Workspace: encouraged to ensure we have availability. Please call
Tues - Fri, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Tues - Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM the front desk or use our Madison Club App to place
your reservation. If you book through our App, we will
Cocktail Services:
FRONT DESK: send you a confirmation email within 24 hours - if you
Tues - Sat, beginning at 4:00 PM
Tues - Fri: do not receive a confirmation email, please contact
Dinner Services: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM the front desk.
Tues - Sat, beginning at 5:00 PM
Saturday: Just a reminder, there will be a 50% charge for any
Meetings: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM cancelled reservations that are received within 24
Tues - Fri, beginning at 8:00 AM hours of a scheduled event, and 100% charge for
CLUB CLOSED SUN & MON day of cancellations. We understand things happen
FOOD TO-GO *We do check our messages unexpectantly and would be happy to offer your
Lunch: Tues - Fri when we are closed, however, items to go as another option.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM please allow 24-hours for a
Dinner: Tues - Sat response.
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