Moose International will be launching a brand new, first of its kind Fraternal
Recognition Program during the upcoming International Convention in Milwaukee, WI. We've been missing a way to recognize fraternal achievement in a meaningful way for all members, since we unified our fraternity on May 1, 2021. This new program incentivizes member participation through various achievements, including leadership roles, membership recruitment, volunteer work and charitable contributions. Each level of recognition will offer increasing rewards and member acknowledgement. We have a few ideas but would love to hear from you on the best way we can honor lodge members who are achieving at a high level.
Please email us your award ideas to the Fraternal Recognition Committee (frc@mooseintl.org).
We thank you in advance for contributing to the recognition portion of this new and exciting opportunity for all members of our Moose Fraternity!
Scan this a new QR code with your smartphone and it will lead you to our "Sunnyvale Moose membership Survey". The QR code flyer is posted around the Lodge note by a green background. Please take the time to fill out this survey. This survey can be completed from your smartphone. It will help us to better support you, our Sunnyvale Moose members. Thank you.
President's Message
Eugene Bustichi
President
Greetings fellow 2049 members,
Happy summertime to all. Julie is putting together a bar-b-que for 4th of July, with music. Do we have any dancers at 2049? This could be the last event at our Kifer location maybe.
The new building is 95% complete with just a few items to complete. Our holdup is currently all legalities to get a final certificate of occupancy.
We are being steadfast, and trying to make sure everything is done right, and up to our members expectations.
Thanks to all, and special thanks to thos? n;embers who volunteer their time to make our lodge successful.
Fraternally,
Eugene Bustichi
Treasurer's Message
Perry James
Treasurer
Treasurer’s Message
Greetings to 2049 members,
As of last count, Sunnyvale is down 17 members. Let's encourage the members in expired status to renew their dues and continue supporting Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
We are still unsure about when we are moving into the new building. Right now we are thinking it will be in August, but we aren't sure. We will try to keep the membership informed of when the move will happen.
The Board of Officers is still looking for a permanent Administrator. If you want to know more about the position and what is required, please contact me and I will try to explain the duties to you 'so you can make an informed decision.
If you are interested in the workings of the Moose Lodge, attend the General Membership meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday's of the month.
Fraternally,
Perry Lee James,
Acting Administrator
Moose Charities News
Chuck Barber
Moose Charties
Chairmain
Effective May 1, 2025 I have stepped down as Moose Charities Chairman for Sunnyvale Moose Lodge 2049. Our Lodge needs a chairman who can be present at the lodge consistently to promote
Moose Charities activities, not just submit an article every two months. Any interested party should contact President Eugene Bustichi as soon as possible.
Fraternally,
Chuck Barber
Past Governor
Moose legion News
Alan Childs
Moose Legion
Chairmain
President Eugene Bustichi and Julie Bond have been adding Moose Lodge pictures on Facebook regarding our new Sunnyvale Moose Lodge. Please check them out when you have time. Recently, our
Moose Lodge Logo was added at the top of our new building. We have NOT been given a final move date, but it will be announced when definite.
Leonard Vyfvinkel was elected as our new Golden Spot #15 Moose Legion President for the 2025-2026 term. Please wish him the best in his new endeavors. Leonard has also taken over the duties of our (Lodge Moose Legion Committee) as Chairperson. He has appointed Rick Herzenberg as Sgt-at-Arms. Please show your support by attending the monthly meeting. It is usually held on the 1st Sunday of each month at 11:00 am.
We have four new Pilgrims in the North who received their Pilgrim Degree of Merit in June at Mooseheart. Vince Martinez from the Santa Cruz Moose Lodge #545.Dave Wasser from the Delta Moose Lodge #1846. John Carter from the Folsom Moose Lodge #2009, and Patrick Mitchell from the Elkhorn Moose Lodge #2060. Each of them will be honored at their respective Moose Lodge. Congratulations gentlemen, on an outstanding job well done.
Please check the monthly calendars carefully. Events are often being added and there are date changes on occasion. Any questions, please contact Kathy Childs for info. When changes occur, she posts them on the Sunnyvale 2049 Facebook page. Her email address is kathychilds@prodigy.net. Earl Allen Ill keeps up the sunnyvalemoose2049.org, website.
Fraternally,
Alan Childs
Youth Awareness
Kathy Childs
Moose Youth Awareness
Chairperson
We are thrilled - one of our Northern California students, Victor Torres from Monterey, PLACED FIRST IN THE NATION in the '24-'25 Moose Scholarship Program! Victor said the $12,000
scholarship will help him tremendously in furthering his higher education. We are so proud of Victor and also of Javier Perez from Southern California[,] who won fifth place! The finals were held in South Dakota.
Kamal Haddad, who was sponsored by the Sunnyvale Moose Lodge, was chosen for the second year in a row to attend the finals. Last spring, Kamal placed third in the nation! California students are amazing!
Congratulations to all seven California students who earned all-expenses paid trips to South Dakota to have fun, meet students from across the nation[,] and compete in the finals. Each of these students were also awarded $500 cash after their return home. Two of the finalists were high school freshmen. Students are encouraged to compete during each of their four years of high school.
Thank you to all the District 10 Lodges, the Pacifica Women of the Moose [,] and a few individuals [,] for sponsoring students in 2024-2025. Also, a special thanks to Susie Hanson and Ann Cooke and the District 10 Council of Higher Degrees for raising money for $50 Amazon cards for each student who completed the requirements.
The Youth Awareness program for this 2025-2026 school year will begin in August. Please email or call me for further information. kathychilds@prodigy.net or 650-520-9004
Fraternally,
Kathy Childs
