ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1957-05-29
Minutes of CFU March, 1857 Supreme Board Meetings Part I'LL

Brother sarich explained that Dr. Jakopc had stated
that at that time there not sufficient supply of vac
cine available and direction of the doctor and by order
of the health authorities that had to be carried out and
there nothing else for him to do.
Brother Frank Krasich said the matter had been be-
fore the Board discussed and the doctor asked
tain the injections at cheaper price, Free and that
doctor promised to do what he could and did make re-
quest but at that time unable obtain that service
free.
Sister Nksc continued reading from the findings of
the Board of Trustees with reference to food purchases
stating that at times most expensive and rstcass food
items especially fruits purchased which shows that
there consideration given to economy She cited nd
vdual items and their price 1t found that pur
chased from 20 different dealers.
Brother Hnich asked brother Sarch why food is not
purchased from firms which give discount and charge
reasonable prices to such institutions and why such
high price was paid for some meats.
Sarich admitted that discretion should be
cised and promised to be careful from and be
ture complaints He declared that perhaps this criticism
perhaps good that the Chdrens Home may know that
the Board of Trustees insists that expenditures be watched
The Board of Trustees further wished to know why
he paid 16 dollars for pair of trousers Brother
Sach explained that he made that purchase for boy
who attending high school, In consideration of the fact
work. which they could not be forced to do and in that
he rewards them and gives them incentive to continue to
do that by occasionally purchasing them thing in
payment for their work.
Sister Nilsic, continuing the findings of the Board of
Trustees brought the question of Christmas bonuses to
individuals in the Chdrens Home even to some members
of the Board including the President and Secretary of the
Chldrens Home Board.
long discussion and criticism followed led by the
President of the Board of Trustees brother Milan Skrtc
who against such rewards and bonuses All members
of the Supreme Board took part in this discussion in turn
two times did the members of the Childrens
Home Board who present, and the Superintendent
Brother Grasha moved that the discussion be closed.
Brothers Bazdac Hnch seconded the motion Despite
the motion, the discussion continued
Brother Vukelch The criticism here perhaps be-
ing overdone, and go too far think the discussion
should be raternal and humane basis and not indulge
in harsplittng and create dspeasure Constructive cr-
and brothers, and should consider these matters SUCH
think the rewards and bonuses being overone because
that is the way done BEFORE and will probably
tinue
Brother Martin Krasich said: - wish that this Board
clearly establish and for ALL whether not the Chill
drens Home Board has the right to pay certain person
for extra work.
It was established that the Childrens Home Board
that right. .- ~ -.te i
Brother Frank Krasch On the question of bonuses,
after the convention received protests from three lodges
one from Chicago from Milwaukee, and from Los
Angeles California And that at the instance Of members
who themselves formerly members of the Children
Home Board and who knew that such the practice in
the past These protests from them and that was ALL
Now you complaining and being picayune and tell
that what you doing is not right think should
first sweep front of your door AS for the reward
bonus the President and Secretary of the Chdrens Home
Board they paid extra in the past for they earned it,
they have greater responsibility and work than
the remaining board members If that question to
before the Convention would fight that the Secretary and
president should receive higher pay than the remaining
officers for they it. have full right to that reward
earned it. and it hurts that you criticize this here
which is not fair or right
The Supreme President interrupted the discussion for
dinner, the meeting to resume in the evening.
Philip Vukelich, Recording Secretary