ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-08-10
American and Canadian Delegates Soce 9Th Convention
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AT WORK
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1855

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1856
The Supreme President bro Mandch opened the ses-
sion with official warm greetings. All Members of the
Board and Officials present.
The Minutes of the June %, 1855 meeting ap-
proved read.
The Supreme Secretary bro Bella presented the fol-
Lodge Ia - Bro. John Museln named his mother ben
ecary who predeceased the member The Board approved
Lodge 1863 Bro George Mike named his brother Ko-
sta Mhajovic beneficiary, whose whereabouts
known The board approved payment of the claim to the
Lodge 22s - Bro Ivan Jadro designated his wife as
beneficiary However the wife mailed us power of attor
paid to her sister Mary Polio Since everything to be
in proper order the Board approved the payment accord
ingly.
Lodge 400 - Sister Margaret senugah became
ber 1886 and gave her year of birth 1888 However,
her birth certificate shows her of birth 1884 there
fore she not eligible for membership at that time The
Board agreed to void said certificate and refund all dues
paid by the member less any sick benefits paid to the mem
Lodge 5es - Sister Manda Tonsovic was removed
from disability benefits due to misunderstanding with the
Lodge Secretary On the basis of explanation received
from the Lodge secretary Board agreed to
said member old disability plan with the understand
ing that all back dues to be paid by the member.
Lodge 59s - Bro. William Klasnic named his parents
benecares both of whom predeceased the member The
Board approved payment to his surviving 1vka
Pavic and Terezija Ptcek
Office of overpayment of dividend to OF
her members which she feels the member should not be
obligated to pay back to the Society The BOARD ruled thas
from the Society since there are certain laws involved IN
such matters.
Lodge 846 Said Lodge was expelled due to the
payment of dues One of it's former members bro. Milan
Dosn desires to organize new Lodge The Board agreed
to allow bro Dosen to proceed with the reorganization IN
accordance with Bylaws.
Bros. Mandch, Bella and Krasich were delegated to
the final arrangements in Philadelphia for the Con-
vention and also decided to transfer of
the Convention Account to local bank in Philadelphia
The Board also discussed the problem OF Tor
the Delegates and UNANIMOUSLY decided to bother with
since great majority of the Delegates will drive to
the Convention but the Board did agree that the Home
Office should handle all hotel reservations.
Bros Bella Verbanic and Braidc to attend the 3rd
CFU golf tournament in official capacity which
is to be held in Cleveland on July 80.
Bro Mandeh is to be guest speaker at Joint picnic
KSKJ to be held at Croatan Center July 18th.
Bro. Grasha informed the Board that he attended
picnic July 10 in Werton W. va sponsored by Lodge
595 208 and that complete report shall be pub
shed in the Official Organ His expenses were paid by the
local committee.
The National Fratenal Congress convention is sched-
ued Toronto Ontario Canada the week of September
Goth Should the CFU 9th Convention to close prior
to the convenng of the MIC Convention, the Executive
Board delegated to attend same.
:. The 1855 Campaign Committee and the Home OFFICE
wish to express appreciation and thanks to the local
727 Nest No TO- the Mothers Club and Mayor Mandch
of Gary Indiana for the wonderful job they did assist
ing committee during the 4h Junior Convention held
in that city.
partent State with reference to the tuna industry on
, the west coast acknowledged and filed.
Bro Grasha informed the Board that Nest NO $40
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considered as suspended as per the OF
the Bylaws.
, The following items approved for payment:
>, S23175 to the Fraterna Monitor magazine for full
page ad the May ISSUE plus copy and postage to
, each Lodge of said magazine.
$4,000 to H. N Bruce and Assoc. for actuarial SER
vices rendered in June f..
$631 62 Erffmeyer and Son of Milwaukee for our
recorder of merit pins.
$4,000 donation to the Common Council for American
Unity
$4,000 basketball appropriation each to Lodge 101 and
Nest % of Omaha Nebraska.
$4,000 softba appropriation to Lodge 248 of Claron
| Penna.
II $4,000 sofba appropriation to Lodge 856 of Indiana
| Harbor Ind.
i $4,000 baseball appropriation to Nest No. IS of Gle
|! veland Ohio.
i $905 bowling rebate to Nest No of Johnstown, Pa.
Il $6435 bowling rebate Nest No So of Cleveland Ohio
Il $245 bowling rebate to Nest No. 62 of Cleveland Ohio
II $420 bowling rebate to Nest No. 624 of Cleveland Ohio
i There being further official business to transact the
| Supreme President adjourned the session.
II Joseph Bella, Supreme Secretary