ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-07-04
SUPREME BOARD MEETINGS


Bro Martin Krasich asked why this Board in question
should be asked refund the Bonus when nothing of the
the past He alluded to this stara prak
sa of years standing not without precedent in other
circles.
Bro Borch depored the secrecy regarding the payment
Of this Bonus and questioned the ethics involved Agreeing
Sister Nksic likewise deplored such transaction and
referred to this improper Bro Skrtc shared her
opinion.
Home Board Secretary bro Frank Krasch said he for
one was willing his Bonus that would be in the
best interests of the Croatan Fraterna Union He pointed
out that the Home Board members are always paid in petty
attending meetings and that there was nothing Sc
cretive about the Bonus payment
The Board Secretary also reminded that the pay
ments made Board members for attending meetings were
entered in the Home Minutes and that no reference
to the Bonus payments made for the same good
concluding bro Krasch asked that the Supreme Board
make ruling this matter for the future
Bro. Mandch reminded that the Christmas season cash
gifts given employees at the Chdrens Home listed in
the Minutes and that he saw no reason why the Bonus pay
ments couldn't have appeared in like manner.
Home Board President bro. Spusic stated that he was
yet President of that body when the payments of this
Bonus were authorized but bro Mandch replied that the
Minutes that both the old and Home Boards
together when this Bonus approved.
Sister Niksc then moved and bro src seconded that
the Supreme Board approve the payment of this Bonus in
spite of the fact that the transaction was improper.
Others Immediately asked for continuation of dis
cussions the subject but bro Majec moved and bro
Kovacev seconded that the Chair put end to this long
round of talk
the house vote. Only dissenting vote cast and
the motion passed by majority rule
supreme BOdrQ QeClQeQ
tnue the Petty Cash System in at the Chdrens
Home since March of 1852
Next to be heard Home Board President bro 81
pusc who had number of recommendations in his report
this Board and wished to have them discussed order
to arrive at clear understanding.
called Coordination windows Storm and screen windows
Following brief discussion, bro Vranes moved and bro
vded this meets with the approval of Illinois authorities
Unanimously agreed
The next Recommendation involved the purchase of
Wagon Mandich
brought up view of the fact that $1,000 spent
repairing the present Station Wagon in order to have
in running shape.
After hearing the Supreme President remind all that
the Executive Board originally turned down such recon-
mendaon, Supreme Secretary bro. Bella moved and bro
Hnich seconded that the Station Wagon presently in
be retained. Agreed. .#
lighting facilities at the Chldrens Home and said that he
against any requests for major overhaulng of these
facilities unless they official in writing He said he
himself inspected all lighting facilities together with
pert these matters and felt only the rented school build
ing needed better lighting
this subject and read letter pertaining to same from the
Cook County Department of Health Home Board Secretary
bro Frank Krasch also spoke on the subject.
1t agreed to return this question to the Home Board
for further careful study and proper action.
There next the question of renting cottage faci
ites the Home grounds to outside physical culture
teacher The great majority of the Supreme Board members
were against any rentals the the Chill
drens Home Board instructed to govern themselves
accordingly.
the remainder of these meetings in order that he might
make transportation connections for his home.
The next question entailed the Homes farm grounds,
which Spusc felt should be rented if possible and
sold outright After brief discussion the Supreme Board
unanimously agreed that these grounds be rented such
possibility should arise.
Buss of Ante Starcevic and Stjepan Radio reposing
in the Home next entered into the discussions These
originally brought from Croatia years ago and at
time display in the lobby of the Socets Home Office
1t finally decided after interesting round table
discussion to conduct popular subscription fund campaign
to properly display these busts the grounds of the Chill
drens Home and thus bring these two great in the his
tory of Croatia to public attention.
With this bro Sipusc concluded his report President
of the Chdrens Home Board and acknowledged
by the Supreme Board rendered.
The Supreme President then recessed the meeting for
luncheon.
Stephen F. Brkich, Recording Secretary
Twelfth Meeting, Saturday Afternoon, March "a, 1856
The Supreme President, brother Mandich, called the
meeting order with his greeting Present. all officers