ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-12-12
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Ar WORK
MINUTES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1856


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1856
The Supreme President, bro Mandich opened the ses
sion with greetings All members the Board were present
The Minutes of the October "a meeting were approved
as read ss.' 80
The Supreme Secretary, bro Bella presented the fol-
Lodge ~ - Sister Paulna Blazevc designated her
husband beneficiary, who predeceased the member The
Board approved payment of the death benefit to surviv
ing children.
Lodge 81 - Sister Kata Bara designated her husband
beneficiary who predeceased the Board ap
proved the payment of the death benefit to surviving
ecary who died after the member prior cashn the
check The children submitted statement that
children survive therefore the approved payment of
the claim to the children.
Lodge SO - Bro. Marko senta designated brothers
as benefcaries both of whom predeceased the member
The Board approved payment Of the death claim and
paid sick benefits to the children of the brothers
Lodge 3O4 - Bro Jura Nance will exhaust the reserve
value his certificate November 30 1885, and the lodge
requests assistance for this member Since he is confined
County Home, the Board approved the payment bis
dues and the interest charges his Indebtedness from the
Lodge 80 - The death claim of bro Joso Miskovich
pending due to the fact that his certificate is in
the possession of attorney who refuses to surrender
same The attorney has been notified that the certificate
mailed to the Home Office no later than November
80 1856 otherwise the claim shall be paid according
records
Lodge $50 - Bro Ivan Radanovic gave the wrong year
OF prh upon acceptance as member which he
ineligible for membership The Board previously ruled to
refund the dues to the legal heirs of whom de-
deceased brothers refund to his wife and in equal
shares. ''-'
The protest of Lodge 20 as pertains to the Supreme
Board decision whereby the dues of those members aged
IS and over to be paid from the National Fund
knowedged and filed for further consideration by the
preme Board in March.
Bro Bella then read telegram from the President and
Secretary of the Croatan Catholic Union which as
follows: BE informed that your Interpretation of our re-
solution of Oct 18th incorrect Our resolution does not
call imply that your officers employees men,
bers communists nor does it imply that your official
T., G.
Supreme President George Ramuscak Supreme Secretary
Croatian Catholic Union of USA
Since retracton suitable the Executive Board has
been published as demanded by telegram to the Gro
atian Catholic Union the Board unanimously referred the
matter to the General Counsel to take such action may
Union. 81 "a -y.r~ q -
letter was received from zaesk and zaleski of Des
Panes ILL., counsel for Peter Stpetic which was referred
to our General Counsel for. reply:
organizea lodge in that vicinity approved by
the Board ~a r.
Bro Bella and our bookkeeper bro Gregrich and our
Canadian Agent, Mr. Hill, authorized to meet with the
of Insurance Of Canada possible
to discuss certain requests and requirements made by them
pertaining to our annual statement.
High Trial Board Member bro Belanc is authorized as
Congress to be held on Dec. 8. =.
Supreme Board Member bro. Kovacevich submitted a.
brief report the proceedings of the California State Fra
erna Congress which he attended in October in Pasadena
His expenses Of $4,000 were approved for payment
Supreme Board Member Sister Niksc gave report of
the Indiana Fratena Congress- which is to be published
in the Official Organ Her expenses of $s247 ap
proved for payment. @s4,rD
letter received from bro Milan Skric, President of
the Board Of Trustees pertains to the resolution of the
Croatan Catholic Union acknowledged and filed for
the present. "
The Board approved the purchase of 1000 pamphlets
DUNES Insurance Reports for 1852 each for the Junior
and Senior Departments at cost of $8625 for each de-
partment. ... =. |
The Board also agreed to purchase full page ad in
the December issue of the Fraerna Monitor magazine and
hafpage ad in The Fraternal Age. publications will
carry the complete proceedings of the Pennsylvania Fra
ternal Congress- - .e .-. -.~ 80
The following items were approved for payment:
19OOO to ~ Bruce and Assoc for actuarial services
rendered in October
$173IO5 to Western Union for kilograms.
$l249 to M. Hamalak Co. for additional trophies for
the 1856 Tenpin Tournament -
$29O9 to the CF.U print shop for printing entry
blanks for the Hoosier Sweepstakes
$1,000 donation to the Salvation Army 49,
$1,000 donation to the Christmas Seal Committee
$1,000 donation to the Chidren's Hospital Fund
~, letter of thanks received from Rev. Gallagher
OF Duquesne University for complimentary COPY of the
photography of DR.. Nikola Tesla ~
Bro Anthony Lucas submitted letter of thanks and
appreciation for participation and gift to him. on the
occasion OF his 50h Anniversary praccing attorney
The tamburitza and kolo group of No. 242 in &c.
Chicago thanked the Society for donation to then
Bro Vukech gave brief report to the Board on the
conference which he attended in Windsor Ontario Canada
complete report of which shall be published in the Official
Organ His of 0822 approved for payment