ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1957-11-13


law AS an example will cite the case of fraternal or
ganizaon such which decided to build office
building in Pittsburgh They purchased old building
it's site, in which they will invest million dol
lars They consider that it will be good investment which
will yield good interest through the rental of office space
That is not loss but good investment That the way
it will be in
Secondly, we now have about SO employees. The ma
orty of office staff experienced and trained in their
work which they of perform easily quicker
and better than those who not yet experienced Nov
to Des PLANES would the loss of capable en-
ployees. Most of them family people with their own
homes which they would not to disrupt by moving
esewhere We could not 60 on without these s
to overcome for it takes two and more to train
employee in work Working conditions are good
these times and employees would not have difficulty
obtaining work elsewhere This is big problem which
would have to be considered carefully The moving of all
of equipment and machines would cost tremendous
sum of money.
"The Pittsburgh membership must also be con-
sidered About one-third of total membership is in
Pennsylvania Our Pittsburgh district lodges have not given
voice to their opinion the idea of erecting Supreme
Office building but were we to decide to move to Illinois,
be that they would rise up in protest for they
feel the Society having been started here here where
it's Home Office belongs by number of members and by
tradition.
Taking everything into consideration, would find
that would be much coster to Des Panes than
to build home office building here. Our membership
should be made to understand that and it up
and present the matter in it's proper perspective That
the why took this much time to make this state
ment for the record
let all who wish be heard before take VOTE for this
is important matter
Brother Bazdarch again urged consideration Of the
Chicago Lodges resolution.
Brother Mandich: We are taking the resolution into
consideration by having this discussion but we should also
consider what in the interest of the Society
He asked that member of the Board express opinion
the sites which visited.
Brother Skrtic: - We should Immediately make deci-
for referendum of the delegates and thereby obtain
approval for action.
Brother Grasha: - think should first take vote
and make decision and then have discussion of the
lots do not think should wait and waste time but
decision concerning the referendum and not wait
until March meetings
Brother Borich: - am for immediate action The
prices real climbing daily, and it is not easy
to find suitable location If started this ten years
much longer will not find suitable building site in this
county, The resolution does not object to the erection OF
office building but merely demands delay of two
years. which would be detrimental to the Society,"
Brother Kovacevch - understand the Chicago mem
bershp They concerned about saving the Chdrens
Home, which the for their seeking location there
which is logical. am convinced it is best that we
stay in Pittsburgh.
Brother Majetic - Agreed and asked that the motion
be submitted to vote.
venon it will take days discussion and cost tens Of
thousands of dollars and time agree with Brother Vrane
motion
Sister Nisic: 1t is perfectly proper that give this
to delegates for decision and there is need to wait
Brother Mikan: - think have had sufficient dis
cusson and should vote Brother Hnch seconded Brother
MiIan
A vote taken and Brother Vranes motion passed.
Brother Bazdaric voted against the motion.
Brother Mandich explained the Charter and Constu-
ton and thought that changes therein should be included
the referendum. 1t agreed that the Legal Counselor
prepare the resolution.
Supreme President Mandch asked each Supreme Off
to state his opinion concerning the grounds visited.
Brother Vranes favored Monroevlle.
Brother Hinch, likewise
Brother Kovacevch thought Monroevile was best.
Sister Nksich also agreed for that is district
with better future than going into old district.
Brother Borch and Brother Mkan expressed the same
opinion All of the opinion that the Special Committee
should have it's hands tied, and if better and more
suitable place is found that it be considered.
1t agreed unanimously that the committee be given
a free hand.
Brother Mandch - The Des PLANES ground will con-
nue have it's value but for technical and legal
it is not feasible to go there.
Brother Hinich: - would prefer Des PLANES, for it
closer to but agree with Brother Krasichs expana
tons
Sister Niksic: After hearing Brother Krasichs dis
course I, also, no longer in favor of Illinois.
Brother Skrtic: - After learning that would have
seek charter and start organization losing
63year seniority do not think any fair-mnded men,
ber would be in favor of that.
1t unanimously decided that the matter be given
Special Committee of seven including the executive
officers the Second Vice President and Brother Skrc
Brother Krasich inquired to who will prepare the
referendum the Supreme Board now, the Executive