President's Message

Eugene Bustichi
President

Congratulations to all!

After 4 + years of turmoil, we are in our new building. Many thanks to all who helped us get here, and thanks to those that have worked so hard with the moving and set-up to get us started.

Now, let me say in advance, thanks to you, our members. You will enjoy and continue to attend our many events. This will help 2049 flourish in the coming months and years. You are the backbone that keeps us open, and we appear to be off to a good start.

We do have several bugs to work out. This will take time, and we all can do our best to work through them.

Keep your membership card with you all the time, as that is how to get in. Showing the back side of your card, come up slowly from about a foot away to the card reader next to one of the two entrances. When you hear the beep, the panic hardware on one of the doors should release. Then, grab the handle and pull the door open.

These are not my rules, but are what Moose International wants, to ensure that we continue to be a members-only Family Fraternity.

We currently have a glitch with the card reader on the church side of the building. This last Saturday I had to remove the module (brain) that works the card reader and send it back for repairs. Down-time is about a week.

That's about all I have for you now, please continue to ENJOY OUR NEW DIGS!!!

Treasurer's Message

Perry James
Treasurer

Treasurer’s Message

Greetings to friends and members of Sunnyvale 2049.

We have now moved into the new lodge at 922 Weddell Court Sunnyvale, CA 94089. We are still getting settled into the new facility so we are still experiencing growing pains. It will take a little time, but we will get the problems ironed out over time. Problems were to be expected for such a large change in the way we do things, but if we work together to reach a solution, it will work out.

Our membership has dropped a little bit but we are working to get expired members back to active status. We are still looking to increase our membership, so encourage your qualified friends, relatives, and associates to join with us and help support Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and our communities.

There are some great dinner/dances coming up in the next few months so keep your eyes peeled and watch the bulletin for news of those.

The Lodge is still looking for a volunteer Administrator. If interested, let a member of the board or myself know and we can show you what the position entails.

Moose Legion News

Leonard Vyfvinkel
Moose Legion
Chairmain

Dedicated members of the Loyal Order of Moose continually look for ways to provide even greater service to our children at Mooseheart and our senior members at Moosehaven. The Moose Legion provides a venue for these enthusiastic members to direct and lead special programs that accomplish this fraternal mission.

Moose Legionnaires come from all walks of life and occupations. They are leaders in their communities and they prevail in positions of responsibility and leadership within the Moose fraternity. Each Moose Legionnaire believes strongly in doing some good thing for someone each day. Membership in the Moose Legion is the stepping stone to the Honorary Degrees of our Order. The Fellowship Degree of Honor and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Being called to receive these Honorary Degrees within the Loyal Order of Moose is only possible through recognized achievements in the Lodge and Moose Legion.

Membership in the Degree of Service offers you additional opportunities to serve childhood (Mooseheart) and old age (Moosehaven), and opens the door to you and your family for theme parties, sporting events, community service projects, and other unique activities available only to members of the Moose Legion. Moose Legion Celebrations are held at various Lodges within the jurisdiction of your Moose Legion, and serve as a means to share ideas and enjoy good times with fellow Moose Legionnaires. Leadership skills may be developed through the Moose Legion Committee of your Lodge or within the Moose Legion jurisdiction

How do I join the Moose Legion? Simply complete and sign an application for membership available from any Moose Legionnaire. Then submit the application, along with the required fee and dues as shown on the application, to the Moose Legion Secretary. You will be notified as to the date, time and location of the next Moose Legion conferral ceremony.

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.

Youth Awareness

Kathy Childs
Moose Youth Awareness
Chairperson

Again this year the Moose offers an invaluable opportunity for the 9th-12th grade students to win top college scholarships. The Youth Awareness program for this school year has begun.

Interested students need to attend one informational meeting known as a Congress. Parents are encouraged to attend with their students. Congresses will be held at the new Sunnyvale Moose Lodge, 922 Weddell Court, Sunnyvale. Choose either:

• Youth Awareness Congress #1: Sunday, September 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; breakfast will be served.
• Youth Awareness Congress #2: Thursday, October23 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm; tacos will be served.

For more information, contact Kathy Childs at kathychilds@prodigy.net or call 650-520-9004.