ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-04-21
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becomes numb rigid The question remains on what basis
becomes useless and is therefore ampuated The practice
has been to pay the sum of S4O0 in such cases.
Sister Nlzsic - If the leg is removed for any
reason tnnk that the same payment should be made
| to the member.
Nkoac agrees with sister Niksc that all amputees
snare equal right and payments regardless of the
stances. However, if the leg becomes useless or
whered the then Section 2Ss should be adhered pay
ment OF $500 be made to the member.
Bro. Belanic Also states that equal payments be
made for the loss of limbs through amputaon and less
II the limb becomes useless but is not removed
Bro. KTasich Poses the question that in accordance
with this explanation what to be done with crippled
members who 90 not receive compensation?
Bro. Ovcarch - To my knowledge up to the present
time we have adhered to the Bylaws paying $500 for
ampuaton of limb and $500 for the loss use of an
clear seek Qualification from the Supreme Board
Bro Skrtc - Explains in detail the points and clauses
of the New Disability Plan
Bro Borch - If we have followed incorrect proce-
dure up to the present time in making payments is
up to us to change this practice and let the Bylaws be
our guide The h changing of the BYLAWS relative to this
Item should be left up to the next Convention.
Bro. Goreta - Reads both Sections of the Bylaws
in question and explains that under pay equal bene
fits in all where injury resulted in amputaton of limb
and under Section 28S benefits are paid in different sum
to those who suffer the loss of permanent of
or leg
Bro. Balaban - AS Legal Counsellor renders the fol-
lowing opinion 1t is one thing to interpret the Bylaws
and another thing to alter them The explanation
anamount to change in the Bylaws and not merely
an Interpretation. He states that payment of $4OO is
made in the event of an ampuaton due accident but
and thus undergoes ampuaton he is reimbursed the
Of $500 In his estimation the Convention may the
Bro Verbanic Maintains throughout that we adhere
strictly in accordance with the Bylaws in this matter
Bro Nikolac - Moves that adopt the nterpreta-
ton that $4OO Disability payment be made to those who
undergo amputaon for any whatsoever and $500
for total and permanent losses.
Bro Bella - Makes motion that pay the of
$40O only in where amputaon the result of
be maintained until the next Convention which might
see tit to make revisions at that time.
The Chairman puts bro. Nikolac's motion to vote
AS only votes the affirmative falling short
of the necessary to be effective the motion of
bro Bella accepted.
Bro Ovcarch - Since Actuary has not as yet
forwarded to the facts and figures on our New Sick
Benefit Plan unable to submit the report the Board
at present This will be brought before the regular
Board meeting Accepted:
Bro Borich moves, Belanc seconds, that the Report
of bro Ovcarch be accepted unanimously
At this point the discussion turns to the Report of the
Junior Order Director.
Bro Grasha recommends that past procedure be fol-
lowed in extending five month waiver period all Junior
members insured on Term Certificates.
Bro G0retta = Moves that since this is the Croatian
Fraterna Unions Diamond Jubilee Year we authorize six
months of waivers for the above mentioned members
Bro Borch - Because of past experiences does not
agree with bro Gorettas notion is also the with
bro. Skrtc
Bro Grasha - disagree with the idea of increasing
the waiver period from to months for the following
reason In accordance with my recommendation and the
subsequent approval of the previous Session of the Supreme
Board this Department has eliminated Graded Death Ben
es on all permanent type Certificates under it's and
improved CSC Plan. For this Mortuary Fund
than in previous years Therefore, recommend that the
waiver period for the time being be left the scale
Should discover at the end of the that the drain
this Fund has not been excessive and greatly out of
proportion then give thought to changing the pre-
sent waiver setup and make other definite provisions
One year hence the Junior Order Department will
commemorate its 10th Anniversary and it might be we'll
to celebrate this occasion by giving members something
extra. But for the time being think that members
reapng many benefits benefits which extended
to affiiates OF other similar organizations.
Bros Verbanc Belanic Krasich and sister Niksc
of the opinion that the waiver period remain at five months
Bro Mandich - Advises that the waivers remain as
in the past and since the Junior Order Department boasts
of tremendous surplus it might be possible for
transfer of this to the somewhat depleted Admins
trative Fund.
Bro Krasich - believe that the CFU. Convention
the Junior Department well the entire organi
zaton and therefore, about $25 900 could very
easily be appropriated to alleviate the expenses of the
Convention.
Bro Beanic moves, bro. Mandch seconds that the
procedure remain usual and his accepted unani
mousy.
Bro Grasha - Recommends that the scale for Nest
Managers Conservation Awards be altered and increased
in order that the larger Nests be given suitable and
proporonately higher Conservation Award the task
of maintaining larger membership is tremendous Ac-
cepted.
Bro Grasha - Suggests that in accordance with the
decision just reached the current of Nest 10 be
given added $50.
Sister Niksic - Moves that this payment be made.
Bro lkolac seconds the notion which is accepted with