Buza Story
John W. Buza
Palmer, Alaska, Lodge No. 1842
Can you imagine living 6,117 miles away from your Lodge? Most Elks would say no, but it works for John F. Malley Society member John Buza of Palmer, Alaska, Lodge No. 1842. Although passion for energy moved him around the world, Buza's love for America keeps his heart at home with the Elks.
Road to Elkdom
Buza's career as a petroleum geologist takes him all over the globe, from Dallas to Nigeria. "Because of my international work, I never really put down strong roots in a community," explains Buza. "The Elks gave me that opportunity in Alaska."
While in Alaska, Buza was encouraged by his brother-in-law to join the Palmer Elks Lodge. He quickly became involved in the Lodge, but was eventually transferred to Kuwait. He soon found himself half way around the world from Palmer, Alaska, but he didn't miss out on Lodge happenings or ENF news. Buza stayed connected to the Elks on the internet.
Support from a Distance
Buza honors his Palmer Lodge roots by supporting the ENF through a planned gift. When it came time to review his will, Buza found that designating a percentage of his estate for the ENF was an easy decision.
"Leaving money to the ENF will have an enduring, good impact on society," says Buza. "I encourage everyone to consider leaving something that won't evaporate, and will serve the interests of a lot of people."
Although he was aware of the ENF when he was active in the Palmer Lodge, he learned more about ENF programs by visiting the ENF website. Buza was especially drawn to the veterans service program and ENF scholarships.
Closing the Gap
Following his time in Kuwait and an assignment in Thailand, Buza was relocated to Houston. Although he is deep in the heart of Texas, his heart still belongs to the Palmer Lodge. These days, Buza doesn't have to travel quite so far to his Lodge, just 3,268 miles.
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