ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-09-05
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AT WORK
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1875,
MINUTES


THURSDAY, JULY &C. 1856
The Supreme President bro. Mandich opened the ses-
sion with greetings All Members of the Board present
The Minutes of the July II meeting approved
read d.
Before proceeding with the regular business bro Man
dch welcomed Mr.. Russell of Moodys Investors Service
He gave the Board lengthy and complete report of the
financial picture mostly Bonds also what is to be
expected to the of this year. whereupon all the Board
Members thanked him for his expert advice and first hand
report.
and Brkich for perodof about weeks the Board Off
cay wished them bon voyage and safe return to their
homes.
Supreme Secretary, bro Bella presented the following
cases:
Lodge 16 - Bro MILO Mlacak exhausted the reserve
value his certificate and assistance through his
lodge The Board approved the issuance of $4,000 paid
certificate to be designated for funeral and
lis to be effective August l. 1856 The of $28266 to
purchase said certificate is to be paid from the National
Fund ~
Lodge Sc Sister Maria starcevich named her hus-
band beneficiary who predeceased the member The Board
approved payment of the claim to four surviving children
Lodge $50 - Bro. Ivan Radanovc gave his year of
birth certificate shows 1857 Since he was enrolled in 1e41
he too old at the time to join member The Board
ruled cancel all certificates and refund all dues to the
members beneficiaries. F
Lodge 1872 - Bro Frank Lackovic named his wife
beneficiary who predeceased the member The Board ap
proved payment of onerd share to his present wife and
two-thrds share to his surviving children.
Lodge 4s5 Bro MILO stanjer named his wife bene;
cary who predeceased the member The Board approved
the children of the members brother and sister,
Lodge sos - Bro Franjo obojnk gave his year Of
birth 1866 whereas the certificate of death shows 1852
which would have made him ineligible for membership
However since he member over so years and the
children admit that they didn't know his correct of
birth, the Board approved payment of the claim.
request Lodge 663 to print their dues books at
the expense of the CFU not granted since the onven
ton decision did not apply in this case.
A thank you letter was received from the Common
Council for American Unity for our Donation which was
filed. r..
Bro Mandich Informed the Board of his trip to Cam
ete of 10 in
Official Organ His expenses of 2514 were approved for
payment
conference to be held in Ironton on September 2.
Bro. Braidc authorized to attend meeting Of
the 1857 TePn tournament committee to be held IN Gle
veand July 28th.
Bros Mandich and Vranes were delegated to New York
handle all last minute details of the tourists prior to
their departure for Yugoslavia. .st
In the absence of bro Grasha, bro. Mandch shall
handle all Junior Order correspondence.
At the request of bro Brlch bro vranes is to be in
charge of editing the English Section of the zajedncar
during his absence.
The Croatian Day Committee informed the Board that
has cancelled plans for Open House which sched
uled to be held at the Home Office September /.
| Bro. Krasch requested that a desk and 3
be purchased for his office which granted by
the Board @.@
The following items approved for payment:
$4,000 for book of Valuations of Securities for the
Treasurer's Department.
$500 to the Firemens Widows Pension Fund of Pitts
burgh for ad in their program souvenir book.
s24oo remuneration each to John Petelin Frank and
Anna Pickolick for services rendered members of the
9th Montana State Bowling tournament Committee.
$500 to Lodge sc for their 1856 sofba appropriation
$500 to Lodge 248 for their 1856 sofba appropriation
$4,000 Nest IS Of Cleveland for their 1856 baseball
appropriation.
The protest of Lodge 972 received by the Supreme
President and the Croaan Editor to cancel Yugoav
Campaign Tour could not be considered since this
decision Of the Supreme Board which the Executive
Board has no jurisdiction. II
Vulelich - Brother Board Members have idea
which has been my mind for quite some time and
presenting before for your approval you consider
! it as beneficial
To better popularze Children's Home feel it
would be appropriate to organize Croaan Culture Home
useum) of the buildings at the Home which would
include all types of handwork and important works of lit
erature music and art With the assistance of people,
such be realized at reasonable cost. 4
The facilities at the Home adequate for such pro-
ec and all that would be required to place responsible
person in charge
The museum would benefit and younger gen.
eration scholars and Others to acquant them with
culture well their ancestry and would be monument
in America for better understanding of people.
The would be open to the public only certain
certain days. at which time lectures could also be
arranged.
This matter be discussed from many angles ver-
bay in writing, and bring this before you for your
perusal and final decision.
Brother Ovcarich secretary of Sick Benefit Depart
ment presented to the Board the following