ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-09-28
EnqIish Editors Report To Convention
Sister and Brother Delegates:


of in fraternal circles.
When we first assumed office January 1948, the
English Section four-page part OF the Ottlca Or
gan Bv virtually unanimous decree OF the Delegates 10
the Sh Quadrenna Convention, held at Los Angeles Call
forna in 1851 the English Section became sxpage pub
licaton.
1t only natural for to say that the 1891 chahge
in the of the English Section was for the better Tor
we have "ved slept with that historic change TO SIX
pages since that decision and firmly convinced that the
Croaan Fratena Union of America gained much IN many
ways the result of that move.
You however, the final judge and must IN time
render your verdict regarding the English Section and
it's overall worth to your great Society
We can only hope that your decision will be favorable
one that the English Section will continue to be six
page publication for many years to come
Editorial Policy - English Section
Our Editorial Policy of today remains the as it
was day first assumed office Boost and build the
Croatan Fraterna Union treat each and every member
of the Society alike and refrain from entering INTO contro
versy and-or poemics.
AS an Editor our in the Croatian Frater
nal Union is help retain high standing in the United
States of America the Dominion of Canada through the
publication of articles and writings fit for the intellectual
consumption Of younger men and women members
We have no writing pets favorites We do not
nlav up certain ceners of the Croatan Fraterna Union
minimize ignore others. We try to respect all of our
fellow members and refrain at all times from entering into
petty personalities
you should familiar member of the greatest ogani
cation of it's kind on the face Of the earth.
Supported Every Membership Campaign
Interesting to note, although impossible to detail in
report of this nature the English Sections whole
hearted devotion to and promotion of every single Member
ship Campaign conducted by the Croatian Fraena Union
since 1948.
We have served virtually every Campaign Commit
tee since we first English Editor and worked
times around the clock to help assure the success of
these vitaly important drives for members.
We served in 1852 as Chairman of the famous
still memorable "On To Miami Membership Campaign
Committee which has since resulted in the granting Of
the Society to do business in Florida and the
ganzation of Lodge in Miami.
This year 1853 served the Secretary of the
most successful highly productive Membership Campaign
4th National Junior Convention Committee ambitious
twoway undertaking which to enrich the Society be-
January I and May 81 by 1858 members and
S218740000 in insurance and see lao campagners
qualify either Junior Honorary Senior Delegates tC
the Convention held July IA 1855 in the City of Gary
Indiana
This fivemonth Campaign is of the finest "shor
record while the 4h National Junior Convention
represents the second largest such gathering in The
history periodical undertakings which go back t.
1889, or 16 years ago.
We know that these Membership Campaign records
pleasing to you they are to u.s. for they offe
proof positive that Society has yet to reach its peak
Croatian Fraternal Union Comes First
We said earlier in this report that abstain from
dipping editorial pen into controversial poemica ink
But do refrain from entering into proper word
when the Croatan Fraternal Union is attacked smeared o
beittled - pull no punches in the English Section Whe
selfish interests would weparabe harm to the So
ciety whole
We do not close eyes to the disloya opposition
within and without the ranks of the Croatan Fraterna
Union we not pacst neutralst when those with
out would ruin Society.
We do duty it and let the chips fall whel
they may when the honor of the Croatan Fratena Uno
is at stake
To Err Is Human, TO Forgive Divine
Because are human, not perfect.
knowing this, want to admit - without reservato
that have made share of mistakes the Engls
Editor of the ZajedniGar.
And being human. deem our lapses the year
have been inconsequena Certainly they uniner
tiona coming they did from the head and the hear
But, they say, confession is good for the soul.
Let remember also that ito err is human forgiv
divine you sit here in judgment of the English Edito
of the Ia enar and all other officials of the Society cleo
ted in 1851 at its 8h Quadrcnnial Convention in Los Al
geles California.
May God bless you, Sister and Brother Delegates, an
be with all deliberations during this Convention
Nav here be in keeping with dutie