[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASTIME CLUB

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Pastime 
Club, located in the Borough of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey as 
they celebrate their 100th Anniversary.
  The Pastime Club has been an integral part of Mendham's community 
life since its founding, on June 22, 1915, as a civic and fraternal 
organization.
  The Pastime Club began its modern era after the Great Depression in 
1938. At this point the club met monthly and hosted Pinochet and Quoits 
tournaments along with an annual children's Christmas party. During the 
Second World War club members restored a building at 3 Hilltop Road, 
which has been their home for over 75 years now. As a volunteer 
organization, members devoted their time to the restoration, and raised 
funds to cover the costs. In 1947 two apartments were built on the 
second-floor of 3 Hilltop Road. In March of 1953 construction started 
on ``The Lanes,'' a bowling alley. Keeping with tradition, the bowling 
alley was built by The Pastime Club members on a volunteer basis. ``The 
Lanes'' was finished in October of the same year. Over the next 60 
years ``The Lanes'' was a community asset, hosting birthday parties, 
and community leagues. Currently ``The Lanes'' is maintained by the 
club for the use of their members, along with bowling leagues being 
open to the public.
  Today, the Pastime Club is the single largest supporter of youth 
athletic programs in the Mendhams, exemplified by its motto ``Progress 
in Sports''. They sponsor teams and leagues, provide equipment for 
fields, and provide scholarships to local student-athletes. The Pastime 
Club also supports a semi-professional baseball team that competes in 
the Morris County Major League. Along with supporting local sports, the 
Pastime Club hosts the largest community event in Mendham--the Labor 
Day Carnival. This tradition began in 1943 and has run every year 
since. Today the carnival includes rides, games, food, fireworks, and a 
50/50 raffle. All members take shifts volunteering to ensure the event 
is the success that it has been. In addition to the Labor Day Carnival, 
the Pastime Club brings their own circus to town. The Pastime Club also 
hosts a number of member oriented events including golf outings, and a 
Christmas party.
  For the Pastime Club's 100th Anniversary, I commend its Leadership, 
Board of Directors and members who have selflessly volunteered their 
time over the club's history to provide services to the residents of 
Mendham. It is clear that the Pastime Club has provided services to the 
community that have improved the lives of everyone living there.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Pastime Club, its Board of Directors in celebrating its 100th 
Anniversary.

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