ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-05-30
: EXECUTIVE BOARD AT WORK
-OFFTCIAL MINUTES---
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 9, 1856
OFFICIAL MINUTES

1OkAL III
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1856
The Supreme President, bro. Mandich, opened the ses-
sion with official greetings. All members of the Board were
present.
The Minutes of the April Is session were approved as
read a letter from the Employees International Union Local
80, wherein our previous offer of $500 monthly increase
to our employees was rejected, and that their request for
a $500 increase be considered by this Board.
Bro. Grasha favors that we pay as much as other
Fraternals in Pittsburgh. However, continued bro. Grasha,
l stand by our previous decision since 1 am convinced that
the GU pays as much if not more than other Fraternals. If
such is not the case, I favor a further increase.
Bro. Ovcarich In view of the fact that we did re-
ceive an increase at the last Convention, 1 personally believe
that a further increase is justified since other organizations
have less assets and pay their employees equal wages to
Bro. Mandich - Our employees work until 4:3O Pm.
and would like to see them active in our Campaigns to
earn some extra money, and at the same time it would also
benefit the Organization. =
Bro. Krasich agrees with the Presidents statement, and
also that they should be leaders in their lodges. This
should also apply to all elected Officers and Officials.
Bro. Bella made a motion to amend the previous deci-
sion of this Board as pertains to the increase to our EN-
ployees and that the monthly increase be raised to $4,000
retroactive as of January 1, 1856. Said motion was seconded
by bro. Krasich and was carried by a majority vote.
The Board unanimously agreed to grant an increase of
so cents per day to the press room employees retroactive to
April l, 1856; This also applies to sister Barbara zvonar,
The Supreme Secretary, bro. Bella, presented the fol-
lowing cases;
gave her year of birth as 1893, whereas the certificate Of
death shows 1890. Her daughter submitted a sworn affi-
davit that she did not know her mothers exact age and mere
~ guessed at same. On the basis of the above information,
the Board approved payment of said claim in full.
Lodge so = Bro. slavko sajcic named his wife benefit
ciary, who predeceased the member. The Board approved
Estate.
Lodge 1877 Bro. Nikola sepac died in Europe with a
wife and daughter surviving. He designated $4,000 for
funeral expenses. The Board agreed that the above amount
be paid in the names of the wife and daughter of the de-
ceased.
The request for merger Of Lodge 257 with Lodge 4a4
was Tentatively tadat yg approved pro" a by the i. Board;
eficiary, who also died. The Board approved payment to
the mother of the beneficiary, who is the only known legal
heir.
Lodge sos Bro. Nikola Flanjak named a, brother
beneficiary, who predeceased. According to the family tree
received from Europe, 9 children from 2 deceased brothers
survive. The Board approved payment to the County Court
in Slunj for proper distribution.
:, Bro: ovcarich is to attend the End Annual cFU day in
Palmer Park, Donora on June 18th, which is sponsored by
the United Lodges of 4 Counties.
On the motion by bro. Krasich seconded by bro. Ov-
carich, bros. Mandich and Bella were delegated to attend the
Canadian Fraternal Association meeting in Montreal, Que
bee, Canada on. May %, "a and Is.
Bro. Mandich is to attend the American Croatian Sing
ers Festival in Chicago on May 26 and u.
Supreme Vice-President, bro. Kovacevich was author
lied to attend the 9TH annual California State bowling tour
nament to be held in Los Angeles on May &c and 81.
Bro. Grasha was authorized to attend the National Fra
ternal Congress meeting in Cleveland on September II, 18
Bros. Mandich and Braidic submitted their reports on
the Dux Tourney held in Johnstown, Pa. on April 20, with
a complete report to be published in the Official Organ.
Their expenses were approved for payment as follows: Bro.
Mandlch $23.85 and Bro. Brafdlc $68O5.
A $500 ordination celebration gift was awarded to
the Rev. Stephen j. Migalch, a member Of Lodge II in Gle
veland, who is to be ordained into priesthood on May 10,
1856.
The following items were approved for payment:
$500 to Bogetich florist shop Of Chicago for a floral
wreath for the late bro. Joseph Buktenica, former member
of the Children's Home Board.
$59.25 to Morris Captain for installing 2 new fluorescent
fixtures in the Junior Order Department.
$25OO0 to Lodge 1872 of Toronto for the 1856 Five-Pin
National Tournament appropriation based on 20 teams at
$12.50 per team.
$500 to Lodge &c of Youngstown for the 1856 basket
ball appropriation.
$500 to Nest 81 of Monessen for the 1856 basketball
appropriation.
$1,000 to bro. Braidic for conducting the National
10 Pin Tournament held in Buffalo on May 4, 5 and 6, also
$115 IS to bro. Mandich, who was the official representative.
Their reports shall be published in the "Z'.
$95.65 to bro. Vranes and $91.25 to bro. Steve Horvat
for assisting bro. Braidic at the 10 Pin Tournament in Buff
falo, and $4,000 each to bros. Samuel Albert and George
Rok both of Buffalo.
$500 refund to Lodge 1872 of Toronto for As lines of
Junior bowling at the National 5 Pin Tournament.
5000 to the Roc-Mar bowling alleys of Buffalo for
Junior bowling fees at the 10 Pin Tournament.
$4,000 each to bros. Joseph Fishter, John Fabina and
Steve Petrusic; $24.O0 to bro. George Lisjak and $1,000 to
bro. Edward Shaginaw for assisting bro. Braidic at the
National Dux tournament in JohnstoWn.
There being no further business to transact, the Su-
nrene President adjourned the session,