The group of distinguished guests pose with Chairman of Moose International, Inc Board of Directors John Sipes. From left are California Nevada Moose Association President Roddy Myers, Rancho Cordova Moose administrator John Ingrim, Moose Territory manager Terry Gough, Sipes, Rancho Cordova Moose Vice-President T. J. Homer, Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Linda Budge and Rancho Cordova Moose President Chris Fordham.

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - On April 27, the Rancho Cordova Moose Family Center hosted a special event to honor two distinguished guests: John Sipes, chairman of Moose International, Inc. Board of Directors, and Linda Budge, five-time Rancho Cordova mayor and City Councilmember.

 Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Linda Budge was presented with  an Award for Excellence. From left are Moose Legion President Joe Gough, Rancho Cordova Moose Administrator John Ingrim, Rancho Cordova Moose President Chris Fordham and Budge.

The purpose of this gathering was to recognize Sipes for his outstanding contributions and to express gratitude to Budge for her 20 years of membership in the Moose organization. As part of the tribute, Budge presented Sipes with a key to the City of Rancho Cordova. The Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge also presented a $1,000 donation to the director of Sacramento Autism Services, Dr. Kathryne Buchanan.

 Sacramento Autism is awarded a $1,000 check. From left are Rancho Cordova Moose President Chris Fordham, director of Sacramento Autism Services, Dr. Kathryne Buchanan; Sacramento Autism behavioral administrator Heather Botta; Autism Rancho Cordova office manager Ron Beck; and Rancho Cordova Moose administrator John Ingrim.

The Rancho Cordova Moose Family Center is an integral part of the community, embodying the Moose organization’s core values of fellowship, service and support. With more than 1,000,000 members across the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Bermuda, the Moose fraternity actively contributes to charitable causes, including Mooseheart Child City & School and Moosehaven Retirement care facility.

The event was a testament to the spirit of camaraderie and goodwill that defines the Moose organization. As members celebrate life together, they also reaffirm their commitment to serving those in need within the local community. Whether through volunteer efforts, donations or social gatherings, the Moose continues to make a positive impact.

 Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Linda Budge presents the Key to the City to Chairman of Moose International, Inc Board of Directors John Sipes.