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4 Ways the Club Can A Quick Getaway
Keep Your Business Tailgate to the
Moving Forward Twists Windy City
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connections The Madison Club Newsletter
January–March 2020
F lavors
to Beat the
Winter Blues
Download the
Madison Club App
Better Member Experiences Start Now.
Looking for an easy way to stay connected to
everything happening at the Club?
Would you like your table prepped shortly after you
walk in the door?
Need a quick and easy way to make your dining
reservation or place a food order to-go?
At the Madison Club, we are always looking for ways to enhance
our member experience. Our app is specifically designed to offer
a convenient and easy way to stay connected to everyone and
everything happening at the Club.
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(lowercase) as the password.
3. After you log in, enable location services and push
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staff can match your face with your name!
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stories
A Message from your
General Manager Staff Spotlight: Leanne Liautaud. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Ways the Club Can Keep Your
Welcome to our refreshed Connections magazine! Business Moving Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connections is our new quarterly newsletter that will
feature dining room specials, recipes to try at home,
member stories, staff spotlights, upcoming events, Member Spotlight: Susan Thomson. . . . . . . . . . 6
reciprocal privileges and more. It’s another avenue
to help you get the most out of your membership at
the Club.
Flavors to Beat the Winter Blues. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Our winter issue is all about embracing the frigid
temperatures. With tailgate recipes, seasonal drink
inspirations and so many great events, we are Tailgate Twists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
challenging you to pick out a few new things to try
this season. Come in for Trivia Night or check out our
popular Date Night—because once you’re here, we Hyrdroponics: Sourcing the Best Produce
promise you’re going to love it! But on those nights
for The Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
when you would rather stay in and out of the cold,
we’re still here for you: with our Madison Club App,
you can send in your food orders and we’ll have it
ready for you to pick up on your way home. A Quick Getaway to the Windy City. . . . . . . . . 13
We hope you enjoy the issue and we look forward
to seeing you as we get through another Wisconsin Don’t Just Get through Winter,
winter together. Embrace it at the Madison Club!. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mary Gaffney-Ward
Madison Club General Manager
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P E O P L E & B U S I N E S S
Inside the Club
MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE CLUB
LEANNE LIAUTAUD, What do you think is the secret to
DIRECTOR OF SALES planning and hosting a successful event?
Leanne is our Director of Sales and also Know your audience and incorporate
the Club’s resident expert on meeting and elements that make your event engaging and
event planning. memorable. Use our state-of-the-art media
wall in the Atrium to impress and elevate any
What’s your favorite part about working presentation. Host a build-your-own taco buffet for
at The Madison Club? lunch for a fun alternative to the standard cold cuts, or add
I absolutely love the culture and people here at the Club. I’ve a unique twist to your event by ending the day with a craft
never worked with such a dedicated and committed team. In cocktail or wine and cheese pairing class.
addition to our wonderful staff, I’ve had the opportunity to
meet and get acquainted with some really amazing people What do you think is the biggest mistake people
within our membership. make when it comes to their events that is
reasonably easy to fix?
What do you think makes the Madison Club The answer to this is simple. Not being prepared and failing
different from all the other places in downtown to plan ahead are easily the biggest and most common
Madison? mistakes. When working with an experienced event planner,
Unparalleled service is what sets the Club apart from other you’ll realize there are so many details and decisions that
restaurants and venues. Our staff is truly committed to you never thought about. Giving yourself plenty of time to
making sure every event is successful and we will consistently work through all of the logistics will save you a big headache
go above and beyond to ensure that we are meeting and in the days leading up to your event.
exceeding expectations. I could not be prouder to be part of
this team.
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4 Ways the Club Can Keep Your Business
Moving Forward
“Our members have told
us that they have record
attendance when hosting
events or meetings at the
Club, as it is a place that
makes people feel special.
It may be because of the
tradition of excellence, or
It can be hard to accept the reality that venues like those at the Club. Your the history of our building—
the holidays are over and it’s time to get clients will feel comfortable and looked
back to work. You’ve logged your travel after; and you can treat them to a
but no matter what the
miles, spent time with loved ones and cocktail once happy hour begins! reason, guests know that
hopefully gotten plenty of rest. If you’re when they book here, our
not jumping out of your shoes to return 3 staff will make them feel
to work, then you’re like most people. It’s
special. The best part?
not easy going back to work after the Work with Madison’s meeting
holidays, but you can make the most of it. experts If you schedule reoccurring
There is a reason we’ve been awarded meetings, we will reward
Here’s how the Madison Club can help the Executive Choice award for Madison’s you with special perks!”
you keep your business moving forward: favorite place for business 15 years in
a row. Our talented staff can help you Leanne Liautaud
execute the details, make your guests feel Director of Sales
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important and suggest the perfect food
Embrace a new perspective and beverages. We even have the ability
Sometimes a little time away from the to send you setup diagrams in advance HOST YOUR MEETINGS
office can change how you view your to eliminate any room for error. Why do AT THE CLUB!
projects, your clients, your coworkers and we do it? Our reputation depends on us
your work ethic. Try working remotely being the best in the business. Our full range of spaces can
at our Five East Lounge—we offer free accommodate all your business
coffee and pastries in the mornings—or needs. All of our meeting rooms
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fight off the midafternoon slump with a come equipped with: wireless
hot beverage by our fireplace. You may Take care of yourself and internet, catering options, on-site
find that a little change of pace or a cozy your team event planners, AV rental options,
fireside chat with friends will invigorate It has been proven that healthy food wheelchair access, in-room sound
new ideas. and snack breaks increase efficiency, system and Polycom access.
so offer your team and clients healthy
2 meals during your meetings. Take a
Our Director of Sales, Leanne
break from your busy work day and
Liautaud, will work with you to
Host regular meetings to keep have lunch at Churchill’s Restaurant
everyone engaged or Five East Lounge & Tap Room. Our customize each and every meeting!
Stepping out of the office and into lunch menus offer healthy meal options
a new space can be refreshing and to keep everyone energized to power Visit madisonclub.org/meetings to
stimulating. Impress your clients by through the work day. Say goodbye to learn more.
hosting your meetings at tasteful that post-lunch slump!
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P E O P L E & B U S I N E S S
Inside the Club
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
As the CEO of ActionCOACH, Susan things work and why some don’t. The forum
Thomson hosts most of her workshops at is much more than a training. It’s a place to
the Club, including her monthly Leadership talk through leadership strategies that can be
Forum. She is an avid networker and her outside of one’s comfort zone. With a range of
business has experienced impressive growth age groups in the room, so many great insights
since becoming a member of the Madison Club are shared that can help make someone entering a
in 2002. leadership role feel more comfortable and confident.
Tell us about yourself and what you do at How do you think members can better maximize
ActionCOACH. their membership at the Madison Club?
I own ActionCOACH along with my business partner You learn all about the member benefits when you join the
Mike McKay. Essentially, we are growing a community of Club and meet with Sarah, the Club’s Membership Director,
leaders who want to think bigger and do bigger through for your orientation. As a seasoned member, I’ve found it’s
their businesses. We do this through education and worth having another meeting with Sarah from time-to-
training, strategic planning and coaching. Coaching is the time so you can get reacquainted with everything new the
driving force that makes all the education, training and Club has to offer. You can even ask for recommendations
planning turn into money. on which events to attend or what groups to join to meet
other people. Another way to maximize your membership is
What do you like most about the Madison Club to read the newsletter, whether it’s the electronic or paper
and do you have a favorite event that you love version. Check out all of the great events and put them in
attending at the Club? your calendar!
I love the member parties! My favorite events are the holiday
party and the summer party. Both of these events are a great Any other things you’d like to share about the
way to get to know other people and strengthen friendships. Club?
In general, I try to get to the Club once a week if not more. Choose to participate and use the Club often—you won’t be
The Leadership Forum hosts several monthly events at the sorry!
Club, and no other organization does events like the Madison
Club. Their event team is flawless. As a presenter, I’m always
confident that the room is going to be set up properly and
that the event is going to run as planned. The Club does a
LEADERSHIP FORUM
fantastic job. Join Susan for the next Leadership Forum on January
17th, from 8–9AM at the Club. Guests are welcome to
Tell us how the monthly Leadership Forum began. attend.
The Leadership Forum started as a group of members
who either had an interest in leadership or were already For more networking events, add our Roundtable
in leadership roles and wanted to develop more of their Luncheon to your calendar. It’s a place to meet Club
leadership skills. It’s a place to share best practices and members for networking and discussion. Immerse
network with other business members of the Club. yourself in the Madison Club community while making
valuable business contacts and friends.
Do you have a favorite business tip or insight
that you learned from hosting the forum? See the event calendar on page 18 for dates.
I would say my favorite part about the forum is the opportunity
to share tips and strategies and talking through why certain
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A touch of clove, a burst of cranberries, a hint of citrus and
flavorful spirits on hand—that’s how we’d like our winter to be.
Get yourself warm and cozy as we highlight the fresh
gastronomical delights from our kitchen, share food and drink
recipes for your game-day parties and take you on a stroll
through downtown Chicago in our special travel feature. With
our array of events and activities happening at the Club this
winter, you’ll always have something to look forward to.
Winter is better
at the Club.
A touch of clove, a burst of cranberry, a hint of citrus and a glass of red wine on hand. That’s how we’d like our winter to
be.
Get yourself warm and cozy as we highlight the fresh gastronomical delights from our kitchen, share food and drink recipes
for your game-day parties, and take you on a stroll through downtown Chicago in our special travel feature. With our
array of events and activities happening at the Club from January through March, you’ll always have something to look
forward to.
Winter is better at the Club. (this text should be bigger than the other texts, like it’s almost the headline but placed at the
end of the writeup)
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FO O D & D R I N K
Flavors
to Beat the Winter Blues
JUST AS COMPOSERS, PAINTERS AND POETS FIND INFLUENCE FROM
THE NATURAL WORLD, Executive Chef Adam Struebing and Certified Wine
Specialist David Ginocchio often look to the changing of the seasons for inspiration.
The Madison Club’s food and beverage menus are often a grew up watching and learning from his Sicilian grandfather
reflection of the current Wisconsin climate, with dishes that in the kitchen, this also means cooking dishes meant to be
highlight fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. But this winter, shared. While winter is generally associated with hearty dishes,
we’re here to prove that this season’s culinary delights do not Chef Adam invites you to take a break from the ordinary and
have to be limited to the usual flavors associated with winter, escape the winter blues with his play on vibrant flavors and
like cloves, cinnamon and hearty stews. bright, fresh ingredients.
Sometimes, the addition of something vibrant and unexpected Members of the Club will be lucky enough to find some of
is all you need to add a touch of brightness to the season. these flavors and pairings on our menus this winter—like our
crab avocado toast that is a fresh take on the millennial
favorite, and a Brussels sprouts side dish that will make you
A BURST OF BRIGHTNESS excited to eat your vegetables.
All Wisconsinites know that one of the best ways to get
through the cold winter months is by surrounding yourself with The Crab Avocado Toast is a light, healthy snack perfect
the people you love. For Executive Chef Adam Struebing, who for sharing. The creamy mix of crab and avocado is folded
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David’s advice for wine novices who may be overwhelmed
by wine selection is to “stick with the names you know. It
makes sense to order within your comfort zone, at least
initially, and when you’re ready, start experimenting. There
really are no hard lines when it comes to pairings.”
“Red wines don’t have to go with meats, whites don’t have
to go with fish. There are some situations where the opposite
wine pairs better with the dish. Pinot Noir actually goes well
with salmon dishes. An oak-aged Chardonnay, like the one on
the Club’s wine menu, pairs well with pork loin.”
As for his personal drink of choice during the winter months,
David prefers Bourbon Manhattans, Apple Cider Brandy
and at times likes to keep it simple with a cold beer. David’s
enduring piece of advice is simple: “Drink what you enjoy!”
Crab Avocado Toast
into bites of fresh root vegetables for added texture. To tie
everything together, the avocado toast is topped with a splash
of fresh blood orange for a citrusy bite to brighten the flavor.
For a classic side dish, Chef Adam serves up his Roasted
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam, which he considers “more
exciting than a simple bowl of vegetables.” The use of Brussels
sprouts in this dish speaks to the way he works to incorporate
sustainable ingredients from Wisconsin into everything he
makes. The bacon jam and pecan garnish bring a touch
of light-yet-hearty flavor to the roasted Brussels sprouts,
providing a welcoming and ingenious twist on the classic
vegetable dish. Plus, you can never go wrong with bacon!
DRINK UP!
When it comes to drink pairings, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam
Beverage Manager David
Ginocchio has no shortage
of cocktail, beer and wine
complements. With over 35 years
SEASONAL FOOD AND
of restaurant experience, David DRINK AT THE CLUB
has spent the majority of that time
in private clubs. He truly enjoys New York Sour
building relationships with members Crab Avocado Toast
and their families. David recommends:
German Pilsner or Napa Valley Chardonnay
While he holds a CWS (Certified Specialist of Wine)
certification from the Society of Wine Educators, his wine
experience has been accumulated mostly on the job. He Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam
admits his personal taste in wine is decidedly European, but David Recommends:
he tries to appreciate each wine for what it is—in the context Porter Beer or a New York Sour
of the place it is from and how it might be enjoyed by the
Club’s members.
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FO O D & D R I N K
Tailgate Twists
WHEN THE WORDS “TAILGATE PARTY” ARE UTTERED, images of brats,
beer and chips and dip often come to mind. And not by accident, they are delicious
mainstays in the tailgate snack and beverage lineup. But how does one stand out
without disrupting the classics that make tailgates great?
Executive Chef Adam Struebing and our in-house Beverage
Manager David Ginocchio have a few ideas to make your
game-day party the talk of the town!
Chef Adam’s Rutabaga Beer Cheese Dip is an easy-to-
make dip inspired by a concoction he used to make in a
slow-cooker in high school. To complement the dip, he took
inspiration from another winter favorite—cranberries—which
he masterfully blends into a Cranberry Salsa using local,
organic cranberries from James Lake Farm.
You can purchase
Chef Adam’s tangy and
spicy Cranberry Salsa at the
Club ($8.99 for a 12-ounce
jar) and pair it with your
favorite chips. Get it before
the season is over by emailing
your order to
reception@madisonclub.org.
10 connections | The Madison Club NewsletterRUTABAGA BEER DRINK PAIRING
CHEESE DIP SUGGESTION:
(serves 8 people) SPICY MICHELADA
Ingredients: Steps:
Take a Beer Schooner
2 bottles of Mud Puppy Peel rutabagas and cut lightly rimmed with honey.
Porter beer from Central into cubes.
Waters Place in stove pot with Dip rim in mixture of
2 rutabagas cream and garlic, simmer smoked paprika, cayenne
1-quart heavy cream until rutabagas are soft. pepper and kosher salt.
Pour into mixing bowl or Pour in 1 bottle (8oz)
1 container of Cedar In a shaker, mix without ice:
blender and blend until Coronita with mixture and
Grove Cold Pack Sharp ½ oz. Worcestershire
smooth. leave the bottle upside
Cheddar (8 oz) ½ oz. Tabasco sauce down in the glass.
2 garlic cloves Mix puree with beer, ¼ oz. soy sauce
cheese, salt and pepper in ½ oz. tbsp. fine diced
Salt & Pepper (to taste) Garnish with Pepper Jack,
a crock pot and cook until jalapeno cherry tomato, red pepper
it simmers. 8 oz. Clamato wheel, pickled baby corn
and lime.
Chip Tip! Fill glass halfway with ice
Dip a chip in the beer cheese dip and top it off with and pour mixture over it. Serve with a shot of Jose
a touch of Chef Adam’s Cranberry Salsa! Yum! Cuervo Tradicional.
TAILGATE TIPS FROM OUR EXPERTS!
• Bring apple cider brandy to share and always keep an extra 12-pack on hand.
• Leave the cooking to us! The Club’s kitchen has an array of hors d’ouevres and appetizers. Call our front desk at
(608) 255-4861 and we’ll put everything together for you to bring home to your party.
• If you have questions or want to run your game-day party food and drink ideas by us, send them our way before the big
event (executivechef@madisonclub.org and dginocchio@madisonclub.org).
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Hydroponics
We’re always sourcing the best produce for the Club
Wisconsin’s climate only offers farm-fresh produce part of the sometimes be quite a challenge with our harsh winters. This
year. So imagine this: fresh lettuce in the winter and bright led Chef Adam to explore innovative ways to continue serving
herbs in the summer—all grown in our kitchen and served fresh fresh produce in our restaurants no matter the season.
to our guests.
By no means will the hydroponic system ever replace our
This summer, we installed a vertical hydroponic system in our partnerships with Wisconsin farmers. Rather, we see it as an
kitchen that will continually provide harvest after harvest of alternative way to get healthy and fresh produce all year
fresh, nutritious produce. The system uses science and research long. During the winter season, while produce is scarce, we
to carefully control all the elements that the plants need to will grow lettuce. During the summer months, when farm fresh
thrive, even while growing indoors and in the middle of winter. ingredients are abundant and easily sourced, we will grow a
Fun fact: we’re the first in Madison to have a hydroponic variety of herbs.
growing system for our restaurant!
Chef Adam commented, “With this method, we’ll never skip
This is in line with the culinary vision of our Executive Chef a beat in bringing our members the freshest ingredients,
Adam Struebing who has been part of the culinary team at whether it’s winter or summer.”
the Club for seven years and prides himself on sourcing the
best produce for his dishes. READY TO TRY IT? Stop by Five East Lounge & Tap
Room and taste our new Hydroponic House Wedge
While Chef Adam sources a wide variety of sustainable Salad. It’s a play on the classic wedge salad, using house-
ingredients available in Madison and Wisconsin and buys grown hydroponic butter lettuce, cut fresh by the head
from local vendors and farmers as often as possible, it can for each order.
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STAY WARM
Grab your friends and warm up by the fireplace at the Five East Lounge & Tap Room. Enjoy local tap beers,
classic cocktails, or wine while you engage in some friendly competition with our selection of board games and
playing cards. Want to up the competition? Sign up for our Trivia Night (more details on Page 17)!
EAT WELL
Stay warm with a full belly! Reserve a table for lunch or dinner and fill up on your favorite comfort foods.
The Club is proud to partner with several local food and beverage purveyors, and many of their items are
featured in our menus. Check out our monthly dinner specials on page 17.
MAKE PLANS
Have something to look forward to by adding our upcoming events to your calendars—like our Valentine’s
Day dinner and Irish Whiskey dinner (more details on page 15 and 16). To stay current on everything
happening at the Club this season, download our Madison Club app so you’re alerted to all the great
events happening at the Club.
Don’t Just Get through Winter,
Embrace it at the Madison Club!
14 connections | The Madison Club NewsletterSave the Dates!
Winters in Madison can feel long, dark and
cold. Rather than sitting inside and counting
down the days until Spring, visit the Club for
activities and events to help you beat the
winter blues. VALENTINE’S DAY: THAT’S AMORE
Friday, February 14th, 2020
TRAVEL TO ITALY FOR A
NIGHT OF ROMANCE AND
LIVE MUSIC
This Valentine’s Day, we’ve
created a romantic Italian
experience for you and your
loved one that will melt your
hearts. For one night only, the
Atrium will be transformed
into an Italian restaurant with
checkered table cloths, star-
lit dance floor and live music
provided by Dean Martin tribute artist Joe Scalissi.
MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEK IN
CHURCHILL’S Members will enjoy a four-course tasting menu featuring
January 27th–31st
classic Italian food with creative twists by Executive Chef
SPECIAL INVITE FROM OUR CHEF Adam and a special wine list chosen by our Beverage
Manager David Ginnochio. Dinner reservations are available
from 5–7 PM, with entertainment from 7:30 until 9:30 PM.
Dear Members,
Reservations are limited and “That’s Amore” will only be open for
2019 was a successful year for our culinary team and I’d like
one night! Price for dinner and entertainment is $95 per person.
to thank you for your support! We’re excited to celebrate
this success with our members and kick off the new year with
Member Appreciation Week. If having a quiet dinner is more your style, Churchill’s dining
room will also be open that night featuring the regular
dinner menu.
I am creating a special menu that includes three unique
courses, all for only $45 per person, designed with our
members’ tastes in mind. I hope to see you in Churchill’s to
enjoy these gourmet tasting menus. The Club offers this special
week only two times each year and I don’t want you to miss it!
NEED A BABYSITTER?
Watch upcoming communications for the full menu and make We have you covered! We offer babysitting service and
your reservations with the front desk. dinner for little ones 3 years and up every Friday night
and on February 14th. Valentine’s-themed activities and
dinner are just $11.95 per child. Be sure to let the front
desk know if you will be reserving for your children when
making your dinner reservation.
Adam Struebing
Madison Club Executive Chef
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J. HENRY & SONS IRISH WHISKEY DINNER
Thursday, March 19th, 2020
The “luck of the Irish” will continue for those fortunate enough
to attend a special dinner at the Club on March 19th. We are
pleased to welcome back Liz and Joe Henry from
J. Henry & Sons for a presentation and whiskey-paired meal.
Their bourbon is made from heirloom red corn, developed in
1939 by the University of Wisconsin, that’s grown on their farm
and aged for a minimum of five years.
An outstanding four-course meal will be presented by the Club’s
culinary team, and the Henry’s will be present to offer pairings
and whiskey expertise. Guests will enjoy specially-prepared
cocktails and mingling at 6:30 PM, with dinner to start at 7:00
PM. Price is $75 per person and seating will be limited for this
exclusive event.
BOOK AHEAD FOR OUR EASTER BRUNCH
Sunday, April 12th, 2020 (Seating times: 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM)
It’s time to make your reservations to the Club’s beloved
Easter Brunch happening this April!
While you dine on our delicious Easter buffet crafted by
Executive Chef Adam Struebing, the Easter Bunny will be
hopping through the Club, greeting families, posing for
pictures and delivering surprises to the kids. For more family
fun, our petting zoo is back by popular demand, happening
from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. So enjoy your time with
friends and family and leave the cooking and kid-friendly
entertainment to us!
Price is $39.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages
5–12. There is no cost for children under 5 years. Please call
the front desk to reserve your table. This event is a family
tradition for so many of our members so be sure to make
your reservations soon, especially if you have a large group.
See our website for full menu details in February.
Make reservations for all events by calling the front desk at (608)255-4861.
WANT TO SEE MORE EVENTS HAPPENING AT THE CLUB?
We update our events listing regularly as we plan more activities for our members. For the latest updates, refer to your weekly
Tuesday email or visit the Events tab on our website madisonclub.org/club-events.
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CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 608-255-4861 FOR RESERVATIONS
DINNER SPECIALS IN MARCH MADNESS
CHURCHILL’S HAPPY HOUR AT
Every Saturday evening in FIVE EAST LOUNGE &
January through March 2020 TAP ROOM
All tournament game nights,
Executive Chef Adam will beginning March 17th
be preparing the following
dinner specials every Happy Hour specials will
Saturday of each month: be extended until 9 PM
January TRIVIA NIGHT AT FIVE EAST LOUNGE & TAP ROOM on all tournament game
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with January 24, February 28, March 20 nights. For opening night
classic shareable side on March 17th, enjoy
Our popular Trivia Night is back and hosted by Amy Twieg specials on Irish food
February and beer, and enter your
Butter-Poached Maine from Premier Trivia! This free event is a fun night out with family
and friends. Sign up individually, as couples, or assemble your guess on who will win the
Lobster dinner championship! All members
own team (up to 8 people)—guests are welcome! Cash bar and
March our full food menu from Five East Lounge will be available. who correctly guess the
East Coast or West Coast? If you plan to eat before trivia, early dinner reservations are winning team will be
Pick your favorite coast when recommended as trivia will begin promptly at 7pm. entered into a drawing for
you come in for our Oyster Sign up each month! January Trivia: januarytrivia.eventbrite.com; a dining certificate.
and Beer specials. February Trivia: mcfebruarytrivia.eventbrite.com; March Trivia:
Make your dinner mcmarchtrivia.eventbrite.com.
reservations and enjoy these WINE CLUB
specials throughout winter. Second Thursday of each month
If you love learning more
DOWNTOWNERS about wines and exploring
HAPPY HOUR wines from different regions,
February 20th beginning at don’t miss out on signing
5:00 PM up for our Wine Club. Price
is $35 per person and all
Madison Club members are sessions begin at 6 PM.
invited to join a special happy Left: Gerri DiMaggio Trio; Right: Charlie Painter Trio
hour with the Downtowners,
2020 LUNCH
an informal social group of JAZZ NIGHT AT FIVE EAST LOUNGE & TAP ROOM
SPECIAL AT FIVE
people who live, work and January 23 and February 27: Gerri DiMaggio Trio, 6–8 PM
EAST LOUNGE &
enjoy downtown Madison, March 12 and 26: Charlie Painter Trio, 6–8 PM
TAP ROOM
and who want to support
locally owned businesses. Join us for drink specials and jazz. Our Jazz Night lineup Monday to Friday,
This is a great opportunity will alternate between two popular local jazz trios—Charlie 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
to make new friends and Painter Trio and Gerri DiMaggio Trio. Charlie Painter
enjoy great cocktails and Trio’s modern take on Bop/Latin/Big Band jazz standards Ring in the New Year with
hors d’oeuvres. All lovers will keep your feet tapping, while Gerri DiMaggio our daily lunch special.
of downtown are welcome. Trio’s smooth jazz standards will provide the perfect Enjoy a salad or sandwich
Come join the fun! Watch accompaniment to your weeknight out. There is no cover special, a beverage and
your Tuesday emails or go to charge and our full food menu from Five East Lounge will one of our delicious cookies
madisondowntowners.com for be available. Please call the front desk to reserve your spot for only $20 (including tip)!
full details. as seating will fill quickly.
madisonclub.org 17E V E N T S
Madison Club Calendar of Events
JANUARY–MARCH 2020
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
RECURRING
Jan 9 (Thursday) Feb 6 (Thursday) March 9 (Monday) EVENTS
• Ladies Bridge, 11:30 AM Wine Club: Season’s Favorite Roundtable Luncheon, 12:00 PM
Poker Nights
• Wine Club: Rioja, 6:00 PM Presenter, 6:00 PM
Monday Nights at 6 PM
March 12 (Thursday)
Jan 11 & 12 (Sat & Sun) Feb 10 (Monday) • Ladies Bridge, 11:30 AM
Half-Price Bottles of
Winter Wedding Show at the Roundtable Luncheon, • Wine Club: Chablis, 6:00 PM
Wine
Alliant Energy Center 12:00 PM • Jazz Night: Charlie
Monday Nights from
Painter Trio, 6:00 PM
5–9 PM
Jan 13 (Monday) Feb 13 (Thursday)
Roundtable Luncheon, Ladies Bridge, 11:30 AM March 17 (Tuesday)
Date Night, $45 for 2
12:00 PM March Madness Opening Night
Tuesday nights in
Feb 14 (Friday)
Five East
Jan 17 (Friday) Valentine’s Day: That’s March 19 (Thursday)
• Leadership Forum, 8:00 AM Amore, 5:00 PM J. Henry & Sons Irish Whiskey
Fish Fry, $12
• Open Contract Bridge, Dinner, 6:30 PM
Friday Nights in
6:00 PM Feb 20 (Thursday)
Churchill’s from 5–9 PM
Downtowners Happy Hour, March 20 (Friday)
Jan 23 (Thursday) 5:00 PM • Leadership Forum, 8:00 AM
Kids Nights, $8.95
• WisPolitics Luncheon: • Open Contract Bridge,
Friday Nights from
Wisconsin Attorney General Feb 21 (Friday) 6:00 PM
5–9 PM
Josh Kaul, 11:30 AM • Leadership Forum, 8:00 AM • Trivia Night, 7:00 PM
• Jazz Night: Gerri • Open Contract Bridge,
$25 Select Wine List
Dimaggio Trio, 6:00 PM 6:00 PM March 26 (Thursday)
Friday Nights from
Jazz Night: Charlie Painter Trio,
5–9 PM
Jan 24 (Friday) Feb 27 (Thursday) 6:00 PM
Trivia Night, 7:00 PM Jazz Night: Gerri Dimaggio
For full event details, Churchill’s Dinner
Trio, 6:00 PM
please visit our website at Specials
Jan 27–31
madisonclub.org/club-events. Saturday evening
Member Appreciation Week Feb 28 (Friday)
in Churchill’s Trivia Night, 7:00 PM
THE MADISON CLUB
OVERTURE TICKETS
5 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703
The Club has access to (608) 255-4861 | reception@madisonclub.org
some of the best seats
CLUB HOURS CHURCHILL’S LOUNGE:
in town! Look through Mon.–Thurs.: 7 AM–10:30 PM Mon–Thurs: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
your 2020 calendars Fridays: 7 AM–11 PM Fridays: 11:30 AM–11 PM
this winter and start Saturdays: 4 PM–11 PM Saturdays: 4 PM–11 PM
Sundays: Closed
booking your tickets FIVE EAST LOUNGE & TAP
for the following shows: CHURCHILL’S DINING HOURS ROOM
The Color Purple, My Fair Lunch: Self-Serve Coffee & Pastries
Weekdays, 11:30 AM–2 PM Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Lady, The Play That Goes
Wrong and Come From Away. Dinner: Lunch/Dinner:
Monday–Saturday, 5–9 PM Mon–Thurs: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Contact Sarah Lensmire for ticket information and pricing: Fridays, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
slensmire@madisonclub.org.
Happy Hour:
Mon–Thurs, 4:00–6:00 PM
18 connections | The Madison Club NewsletterWispolitics: Keeping Our Members Informed
If you’re unfamiliar with WisPolitics, allow President and Join fellow members and guests on January 23rd with Wisconsin
Club member Jeff Mayers to sum it up for you: “WisPolitics’s Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss his work fighting drug
news service is a wire service for political junkies.” addiction, gun violence, water pollution and more. Check-in and
lunch begins at 11:30 AM, with the program beginning at 12 PM.
WisPolitics functions to keep the public informed, especially Register online at wispolitics-kaul.eventbrite.com.
the politically inclined, with monthly luncheons held at the
Madison Club featuring a growing list of politicians and
experts. According to Jeff, the Madison Club is the perfect
venue for these political luncheons as the Club has been
the gathering place for local and national politicians since
its inception. Attendees can expect a well-educated and Madison Club members and their guests receive
savvy crowd as Jeff leads a lively conversation between discounted pricing for luncheons at $19 per person.
members, non-members and politicians from both sides of Watch your Tuesday email for February and March
the aisle. luncheon dates.
2019–2020 BOARD MANAGEMENT STAFF
OF DIRECTORS
Mike Theo Mary Gaffney-Ward Noah DePue
President General Manager Banquet Manager
Summer Strand Marius Montvydas David Ginocchio
Vice President Assistant General Manager Beverage Manager
Adam Struebing Aivars Margevics THE MADISON CLUB
Greg Everts
Secretary Executive Chef Dining Room Manager 5 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Robert Cottingham John Harmata Judy James
(608) 255-4861
Treasurer Chef De Cuisine Pastry Chef
reception@madisonclub.org
Tess Brooks Sarah Lensmire Bob Sergenian
Frank Byrne Membership and Marketing Controller
Alex Gee Manager
Dan Kuehn Alysson Zimmerman
Barry Richter Leanne Liautaud Human Resources Manager
Susan Thomson Director of Sales
Mike Wittenwyler
madisonclub.org 19When you’re a member at the Madison Club,
we promise you a lot of NOTHING!
With us, you have nothing to worry about and nothing on your to-do list.
We know nothing is free. But this is close enough.
Tell your colleagues and friends they can now join the Club for less than
$2 a day with our Isthmus Membership.
Find out more at madisonclub.org.
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Social activities | Reciprocity at private clubs all over the world
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