Event Information

Sconnie Nation is a homegrown Madison company founded in 2004 by two University of Wisconsin-Madison students in their freshman dorm room with the goal of spreading Sconnie pride across the country. "Sconnie" is an adjective used to describe something that is Wisconsin-like, or a noun that simply means Wisconsinite. Wisconsinites are often called "Sconnies" outside of the state. The word is now gaining traction within Wisconsin as well, largely the result of the company "Sconnie Nation."

The idea behind Sconnie Nation is simple. Anyone from Wisconsin, who attends school in Wisconsin, or just loves the dairy state in general can identify with Sconnie. Sconnie is anything of or relating to Wisconsin. Sconnie is an identity. It can be used as a noun ("I am a Sconnie") or an adjective ("Look at that Sconnie truck"). You don't have to be from Wisconsin to appreciate the Sconnie movement. It's all about embracing and celebrating this genuinely Wisconsinesque environment we call home. Sconnie is tailgating, bowling, bubblers, washing cheese curds down with a beer, having a tractor-shaped mailbox or eating a cream puff. If you like eating a brat and cheering for the Pack, you know what we're talking about.

The night also will serve as our designated Annual Club Meeting, where we will spend a few minutes to vote in new board members for the 2010-11 club year and conduct other official business. Committees for the next year will also be forming this night. Come to learn all about the awesome things the club has planned for 2010-11 and get involved!

The event will take place at the Essen Haus (514 East Wilson Street). Doors open at 5:30 pm, speaker begins at 6:00 pm. Food will be provided, along with a cash bar. This event is free for members, $5 for students and $10 for guests.