ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-04-21

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when the of their dues which is taken the
National Fund is waived He explains that each
individual problem begging individual attention according
to circumstances He that the Executive Board
be empowered to weigh each application and award
tance on the merit of each as it sees fit.
lively discussion ensued with the result that the
on by Sister Nksc seconded by bro Goretta the
mendaton of the Supreme Secretary was accepted by a
unanimous vote.
Bro Bella - Referred to the Administrative Expense
Fund in which the disbursements considerably greater
than the receipts during the past The question
amount from the Investment Service of the Supreme Treas
According to the figures of actuary such action
would not threaten other funds and within the limits
of the law.
This subject is thoroughly discussed by all members
present Bro Krasich then sets to explain the matter in
detail and recommends that the appropriation be made
bro Boch poses several questions and bro Bella explains
Bro Verbanic - Moves that the recommendation of
the Supreme Secretary be accepted seconded by bro Sk
and approved by the entire Board
Bro Bella - In explaining the CFU Clerical Pension
Fund states To my estimation it would be agreeable that
the Society the the clerks into the
pension fund beginning with April 1, 1854
Following short discussion bro. Skrtic made
tion seconded by sister Nksc that
this matter be accepted Motion unanimously approved
Bro. Bella - Turning to his miscellaneous ques
tons and recommendations cites of the major prob
lens the large debts of individual members to their Lodges
The practice has been to reimburse the Lodge maxi
of $40 three months dues whichever is greater
out of the members and to any amount if the
form signed by the delinquent member providing
of course that the large enough The question
remains whether not shall continue paying
limited debts for a signed form.
This matter discussed great length during which
various Bylaws relating to this issue interpreted
Bro. Mandch - Explains Section 545 and 275 of the
Bylaws and believes that adhere to Section 275
may best interpret the situation.
Bro. Goretta - Moves that govern ourselves
cordng to this section of Bylaws which permits 90
be placed by his Lodge If the Lodge lenent
and extends time for payment to the member then
It alone is responsible for future Indebtedness since our
serve signatures only for a period of 80 days
Bro skrtic - Wishes to supplement this motion with
the addition that the ruling be placed in effect of May
L. 1854 that Lodge Secretaries may be in
formed of this decision of the Supreme Board sufficient
time.
Bro. Belanc - Seconds the motion and it is unani-
mously accepted.
Bro. Bella Brings up the matter of the Adminstra-
tive Fund relation to those who have paid up
certificates According to previous decision reached by
the Supreme Board states bro Bella these members must
pay the Society the of % cents monthly towards
expenses whereas the general opinion is that
such members should the full 80 cents and also the
Lodge fees which paid by other members of
ganzaton they are to enjoy equal rights in both the
1 Bro. Balaban - The Legal Counsellor brought forth
his explanation of the matter the zaedncar His opinion
is that we may obtain this payment from the annual dv
dend should the member refuse to the monthly fee
All members took active part in the discussion this
dividend payment namely % cents monthly from those who
refuse to their ghfu share of the administrative
routine business. Such members who refuse pay this
fee forfeit all rights and privileges in both the Lodge and
Bro. Nkoac - Makes motion that all holders of
paid up certificates who continue pay the 80
y administrative fee we'll the local Lodge assessment
should be given full rights in organization Those
refuse to pay should be charged the of % cents
monthly and further deprived of all privileges
insofar the fraernal aspects of Society con-
cerned Bro Verbanic seconds this motion:
Bro. Mandich - Wishes to relegate this problem for
solution to the next Convention and desires that
investigate every angle of the situation that the
sion of the Supreme Board in this matter will be totally
in order. The Board accepted this procedure.
With this our business of the Session concluded
and bro Vranesh adjourned the meeting until Wednesday
morning.
Philip Vukelch, Recording Secretary
Fifth Meeting, Wednesday Morning, March "a, 1854
Supreme President bro. V. l. Mandch called the Fifth
Meeting of the Supreme Board to order Wednesday
ing March "a, with greetings and best wishes Present
all members of the Board other officials of the
organization.