[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST SIDE CLUB

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2012

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary 
of the East Side Club and to recognize its outstanding commitment and 
contribution to our community.
  In 1912, a group of businessmen from Madison's East side formed the 
East Side Advancement Association, which would eventually become the 
East Side Businessmen's Association (ESBMA) in 1922. Originally, the 
clubhouse was located in the old Hudson Hotel on Atwood Avenue and 
served as a place where members could gather for both business and 
recreational purposes. In 1947, as membership grew, the members 
purchased a prime piece of land located on the banks of Lake Monona and 
opened their new clubhouse on the site in 1955. This scenic location is 
where the East Side Club stands to this very day.
  The East Side Club, as it has been known since 2006, is a hub for 
activity. The location along Lake Monona makes the club ideal for 
celebrations and has hosted countless weddings, birthdays, 
anniversaries, class reunions, and much more. In addition to private 
events, the East Side Club's Tiki Bar and Grill, bocce ball courts, 
Friday fish fry, and Sunday brunches offer families and friends a great 
setting to not only unwind and catch up with old friends, but also meet 
new ones.
  Over the past century, the East Side Club has also proven to be much 
more than a social gathering place. The members' longstanding 
commitment to the surrounding community is an invaluable asset. For 72 
years, the club held an annual Fall Festival establishing itself as an 
organization that cares deeply about the community. From hosting 
fundraisers for local charities to providing scholarships for local 
students, the East Side Club is always searching for new ways to give 
back to the community.
  The East Side Club has provided entertainment and support to our 
community for 100 years and I offer hearty congratulations to the past 
and present staff and members on the celebration of this tremendous 
milestone. It is because of organizations like the East Side Club that 
I am so proud to represent the Second Congressional District of 
Wisconsin. I wish the club and its members nothing but the best and 
many more years of continued success.

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