ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1957-11-13
Fifth Meeting Wednesday Afternoon, October g. 1857


Brother Mandich called the meeting to order with his
greeting. All officers and officials were present
Correspondence and Resolutions resumed.
Brother Servov read resolution in connection with
the discussion at the morning meeting with reference to
the building of office building.
Upon motion made by John ]. Verbos, seconded by
John Mkan the following Resolution passed by IA to
vote the is hereby referred for approval to
the Delegates of the Ninth Convention of the Croaan Fra
tena Union referendum representing all of the Lodges
of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America:
WHEREAS, the Supreme Board of Directors of the
Croatan Fraerna Union of America in session duly
bed, has considered and established the need for
Home Office Building; and,
WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Board that due to
insurmountabe practical difficulties legal and otherwise it
would be feasible to locate the Home Office any other
state other than the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in
which it is chartered,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Supreme Board of Directors of the Croatan
Fraerna Union of America be and hereby authorized
to sell the present Home Office Bldg and to build or to buy
Home Office Building suitable for its purposes,
the Directors determine and at such location within
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania the Directors may de-
tene and for these purposes to institute and complete
any proceedings to amend Article Three of the original Ar
tcles of Incorporation of the Croaan Fraerna Union of
America and Section Two of the Constitution so as to
establish the registered office of the corporation the oca
on to be designated by the Supreme Board of Directors
above, and as by law required
The above motion passed by vote of IA for and
against Vice President Bazdarc held steadfast in favor
of the resolution of the Chicago lodges that the matter Of
new building be decided by the Tenth Convention
Brother Bella read an article by Brother Karlovc which
he forwarded the CrOaan last
demanding that be published in the official organ.
Brother Vukelich stated that he received the
article letter from Brother Karlovc for publication He
further stated that he does publish his articles they
not controversial and that he will publish this Agreed
Brother Bella read letter from Sister Mariana Relic
pertaining amendment bylaws concerning the
rights of delegates. She is member and delegate from
Lodge 351, Detroit.
Brother Mandich moved that this be referred to the
Bylaws Committee for consideration. Agreed unanimously
Brother Bella read letter from Mr.. Stanislav Borich
secretary of special committee reporting on the parcpa
h1 ofionc
Tooth anniversary of the death of Rev. Josip Kundek
Brother Mandich explained that invitation came
gether with the ecu and other societies. and that the Elk
ecutive Board agreed to do Later he met Mr. Borch
this matter, and prepared proclamation read by
Brother Mandich together with Brothers Bella and Servov
and they agreed with its contents Now contribution for
the expenses of the joint committee is asked
Brother Vranes moved for approval of the action of
the Executive Board Brother Mkan seconded the notion
which passed without dissent.
Brother Bella moved, with Brother Hinich's second
approval of contribution in the $500 this
purpose. Passed unanimously.
Brother Skrc moved that the CFU be represented at
the celebration by Sister Nksc Secretary of the Board
of Trustees Brother Krach added to the motion Brother
Mandch secondng, that in addition Sister Nksc be
represented by the First Vice President Brother Bazdarc
Brother Mandich submitted the addition to the motion
vote Whereupon it given approval that
both represent the CFU at the commemoration.
Brother Bella read letter from Lodge $780, by Brother
Butkovich protesting the editorial policies of the Croatan
Editor or the Zd]ednlcar. acknowledged.
Brother Bella read letter from Lodge 984 "Zvonimr
of Montana requesting loan of $4,000 for the purchase
of the Home there which is the property of the CF with
out interest
Brother Mandch explained how the Croatan Fraternal
Union acquired possession of that real estate through the
merger of the Croatan Brotherhood The members of that
lodge claim that it their Home but recorded in the
of the Croatan Brotherhood and of the lodge
the lodge lost title to the Home which taken
by the Croaan Fraternal Union The lodge would like to
regain ownership of it's Croaan Home and has accepted
offer of $15O0 but they do not have that much money
They could possibly pay $5000 and pay off $4,000 with
out interest
Brother Ovcarch stated that he in Montana on
his business trip and visited the Home under discussion
which is in good location and possibly worth double that
He talked with the officers and members of that lodge
who asked that the Society offer them relief He told
them that the Society could not approve great relief
Brother krasich: - We must take caution that our
other lodges do not be given to understand though the
Society is giving this lodge mortgage and that others
may make similar requests giving to dispeasure and
protests that privileges given to and not to another
for under the Bylaws cannot invest funds in mort
cages
Brother Mandch pointed out that, with the merger ofI
the Croaan Brotherhood acquired nine mortgages Three
have been paid in full leaving six in force He said this
business should be considered in the light Of the force o
circumstances by which acquired these mortgages and
that the Of the Croatan Home and Lodge Zvonimr
should be considered in the way
Brother Borch asked question Of the Legal Counselor
Brother Servov explained in detail how the matter could
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