ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1959-12-30
George Kocsis, Lodge 101
Mike Novosel, Lodge 154
George Balich, Lodge 288


Brother Ovcarich - Informed the delegates that due
to his close association with the Supreme Secrearys de-
partmen he is well of the need of Director of
Promotion, especially in of cash surrenders He be-
eves that many members may be saved through this de-
partment
this personnel could of every ten mem
bers, the Society would be prong by having such per-
son in charge of this particular department. In the
fact that lot has been said hereby that the de-
bate this subject be closed Motion seconded by Del Paul
Pandzich and carried
William Baretich moved acceptance of the commit
tees report which seconded by Goretta Carried
motion made by Vd Gavac and seconded by
Joseph Sanovch that the Zajednicar" carry materials
pertaining to sick benefits and medical aid months prior
to the next convention Motion defeated
Milan Petrak - When groups went on tour to Yu-
gosavia IN 1856 problem encountered regarding
refund ticket for sister Josephine May the amount
of $4,000 She has been trying this finazed
out
v. l. Mandich There were such cases. all from
Pittsburgh They joined the paid the CFU which
In turn paid the French Line in New York people
concerned did not turn their tickets the Home Office
but sent to the Agency that bankrupt shortly
We have taken legal steps have the money refunded
but the matter still before the courts and the final out
come is unknown. -r
Milan Petrak That explanation is satisfactory to me
Bro. Mandich
Thomas Begg - What about the new proposed CFU
headquarters? Why 100000 of membership money
being squandered Home Office building when it is
not needed?
v. l. Mandich - The members gave us the right bv
referendum vote to sell the old build new Home Of
flee There is question Of squandering Million but Of
investing about half million in building We propose
to start the new building next spring We will have proper
evauaton of present building Some estimates we've
had by almost $550000O We will ask initial price
$325OOOOO for present building which has a book value
OF $148OOOO0 Funds derived from old building will be in
vested in new building Had purchased our proper
y couple Of years ago would have saved $1OOOO0O
Joe Johovich - We realize it will cost lot of money
not opposed it. except why was land bought so far
away from Pittsburgh?
Martin Krasch - 80 years ago our present building
considered being Of town. to-day the thing
is happening all again What difference it to out
Of town delegates we're not spending money fooshly or
leaving town. Town is following the location good
one
Michael Habazn that debate be closed Motion carried
August Herceg - want to protest to the Supreme
Board scholarship ALLEGATIONS Proportonaey Canada
should have received larger portion of Further
this the person taking Of finances in Toronto
should be CF.U. Canadian member.
Michael Bradca - On what basis IL the firm picked
to handle C.FU transactions in Canada.
vi Mandich - The Supreme Board approved the firm
and person who looks after finances in Canada We
have objections to 4 Canadian CF.U member taking
over this job as long he meets requirements and qua
cations set down by Ottawa. Any Canadian who in
teresed in this job should write to Ottawa and inquire
qualifications and If qualified apply to the Supreme Board
for the job
Brother Joseph Rady took the Chair = and in 50 do
ing thanked the delegates for their cooperation and fine
behavior during the convention.
Katica Carevich - Suggested that only one "zajed-
ncar should be sent to each household and that small
calendar member rather then producing the
bulky is being done presently
En9liah Editor Stsphen r. Brich - We are compelled