ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-06-01

the Executive Board this matter and feels that something
should be done by this Board settle the problem and
for all
Bro. Nikolac Makes motion that the Executive
Board take all to expedite the crossing
of the border by future Canadian Delegates and to clear
all pending possible Bro Verbanic seconds the
tion which was approved unanimously.
Bro. Mandich - Read letter from the u. S. nforma
ton Agency which has preference to program of send
dents He also informed the Board that the Pittsburgh
School Board donated two tons of books for this purpose
which shipped to said Agency for delivery to Yugosava
Bro. Mandich recommends that agree on a
stipulated for college textbooks which be acquired
from local bookstores at very reasonable price.
On the motion by bro. Grasha seconded by sister Mix
sic the Board unanimously agreed to appropriate up to
$4,000 for this purpose to be payable from the Sports
Bro Mandch = Informed the Board that the Unver
sty of Pittsburgh is creating history room in the Cathe
data of all naonales who played prominent part in
the growth and development of Western Pennsylvania In
order to have the history of the Croatan included in this
project and its success the University requested
IA donation from Organization.
Bro Mandich therefore, makes motion that ap-
poprae $4,000 for this purpose from the Sports and Edu
cational Fund, seconded by bro. Skrtic.
Nikolac questions the of such project and
makes reference to similar project namely nationality
ROOM which has not prospered any too well.
Bro Vukelch - Feels that should support this idea
if for other than to create cultural idea which
would bring forth our share and achievement in Western
Pennsylvania history
imousy.
On the motion by bro. Mandich seconded by bro skr
agreed UNANIMOUSLY undpprOVeQ
utes be verified by the Executive Board
Bro Vukelich Read the minutes of the 10th session.
which approved with minor corrections the motion
by bro. Vranes, seconded by bro Belanc.
Bro. Bella - Makes the motion that lodge supplies,
other than stationery, be supplied to lodges without
charge effective immediately The motion seconded by
bro Borich and approved unanimously.
On the motion by bro Nikoac, seconded by bro. Ver
banc it unanimously agreed to purchase the type
and quantity of wall calendars for 1856 from the lowest of
at least three bidders.
Bro. Grasha Informed the Board of complaints he
members which requires so years of consecutive
bershp Bro Bella also made mention of complaints
in this respect
On the motion of bro Grasha seconded by sister Mix
the Board rescnds it's previous decision and approves
the issuance of said pins for so of membership Whe
ther consecutive or not.
Bro. Nkoac - Wishes to record his complaint of a
which had reference to his remarks about the possibility of
selling the present Home Office and erecting modern
story building in more favorable location
Bro. Nikolac Then brought up the question of let
which bro Mandch presented to the Board at the Sep
tember 1854 session. perained to request for dona
ton from the Uduga San Francisco for their Home He
protests the fact that bro Mandch did not read said letter
but merely made mention of it's contents and wishes to
know why the Supreme President answered the letter
such vein to blame Niolac that donation ap
proved.
/ Bro. Mandich Denies that he wrote anyone in this
Bro. NikoIac Then reads letter which bro. Man
dich to member in California Since vote ta-
for against any donation bro Nkoac objected that
his mentioned in the letter, pertains to said
Bro. Bella - Brought up the question of the Legal
Counsellor which position vacated by bro Baaban by
necessity He informed the Board that applicants ap
piled for the position
Bro. Mandich then asked the Supreme Secretary to
read said applications
At this point bro. Gorea asked for the floor, which
granted and made the motion that applications be
read at this time and legal counsellor be chosen and
that retain the firm of Smith, Marion and Baaban for
legal services until the Convention Motion seconded by bro
| Skrtic
Bro. Grasha - Is not in favor of the motion, since he
feels that they not members and since do have
picaons from MEMBERS they should be considered He
also of the opinion that said firm would not be able to
settle legal problems at Executive Board Meetings.
they in all probability would not be present at
Bro. Mandich Feels that this is very serious ques
tion and if retain this firm bro Baaban would do the
majority of the work since he is most familiar with
Organization, but the legal opinions would be submitted
under the of of the partners He also feels that
this firm would not be able to give prompt service when
required especially in Convention year. and therefore,
is against the motion.
Bro Borich Also questions the extent of service this
firm render and since they not MEMBERS he ques
tions the feasibility of hiring nonmembers Bro Borich
then makes the motion that choose legal counsellor
from among the applicants who members seconded by
bro. Grasha
Bro Krasch - Feels that this firm is well acquainted
with problems since they worked with bro Baaban
hand, hire them for such short period
Bro Mandich Requests that the application from the
firm of Smith, Marion and Balaban be read to ascertain