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1984 — Expanding Access and Innovation

Cache Year
1984
Cache Location
8 Straubel Ct
Madison, WI 53704

*Please note this cache is not located in a rock cache. Look for the QR code near the entrance.

Celebrating their 60th anniversary this year, East Madison Community Center’s goal is to empower families and bring together the community through education, employment, fitness, socialization and cultural programming. They partner with local businesses, schools and nonprofits to deliver programs and support to the Madison community. They have also been a loyal member-owner of GHC-SCW for 30 years!

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Celebrating Year 1984

In 1984, GHC-SCW officially joined the State of Wisconsin employee health plan, making the Cooperative available to thousands of public employees. What began as a new and untested model was helping shape how health coverage was offered across the South Central Wisconsin region. 

On May 29, 1984, GHC-SCW opened the East Grove Clinic on Madison’s east side, expanding primary care capacity to serve up to 8,000 patients. 

Why it matters:  The 1984 expansion established a pattern of responsible growth that continues to this day. 

This Cache’s Prize Drawing

Everyone who finds and registers this cache by September 29 will be entered for a chance to win this $100 prize.

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Prize for Cache Year 1984
$100 Rutabaga Paddlesports Gift Card

Rutabaga Paddlesports is a family-owned Madison-area business dedicated to helping people get on the water, from first-time paddlers to those building more advanced skills. Rutabaga has also been a loyal GHC-SCW member-owner for 18 years!

Drawing Date: September 29
Prize Value: $100
How to Enter: Find and register this cache by the end of the campaign.
One winner will be selected from everyone who registered this cache.