ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1959-06-10

Bro Bazdaric reported widespread dissatisfaction
mon the membership at large with the present inbeween-
Conventions standing Delegates system adopted at Phil
adepha in 1855.
Agreeing with the 1st Supreme Vice President were
certain Standing Delegates did not vote in referendum
keeping with The wishes of their membership and in still
other failing to sound out the sentiments of all
the lodges they represented at the last Convention.
Bro Verbos on the other hand, stated that the
gates system faith in their abilities to discharge
their duties in keeping with the best interests of the CF
Bro Mandich - Our experience with the so-called
standing Delegates has been excellent The great major
ty of them participated in every referendum initiated since
the Convention prove that is indeed honor
Delegate between Conventions of the Society. Since
these and have taken their duties seriously,
the Executive Board feels that the Bylaw pertain
ng to them should remain in force The members of the
Croaan Fratena Union ably represented in referen
dms of the past several these Delegates and they
deserve to be thanked for their efforts.
This ended the discussion bylaw changes for the
1859 Convention.
In reply to question bro Mandich advised the Board
that the Nationaes Division of the United States Pres
ident's Peopeto-People Program dormant at the
men but that the Croaan Fraternal Union is continuing
to be actively associated with the New York Museum of
Conference Citizenship.
The next discussion centered the national OBJ
Pittsburgh in July of the 65h Anniversary of
the Croatian Fraernal Union of America Bro Mandich
gave detailed report the plans being made for the cee
braton worked jointly by the Executive Board
the Society and the leadership of the Western Pennsylvania
United Lodges of the Croatian Fraterna Union In closing
the discussions the Supreme President appealed to all Off
to attend the 65th Anniversary celebration in July
Bro Borich asked if the present CFU Training Schools
for Lodge and Nest Officials would continue to be held
the future Speaking in behalf of the Executive Board bro
Mandich replied that such Schools will be held whenever
and wherever possible heretofore.
Bro Kovacevich urged that greater publicity be given
in the zaedcar to the 1859 phase of the Coatan Frater
nal Unions twoyear Membership Campaign to keep alive
interest in the Campaign in which has counter at
fractions the 10th Natl Quarenna Convention of the So
cey and the celebration of it's 65th milestone Agreed
Bro Borich then moved, bro. Kovacevch seconding,
meetings O.
Unanimously agreed.
Bro Mandich - In adjournng these meetings wish
to thank each and every of you for contributing to the
of this session of the Board and for splendid
cooperation from the time of your election by the Phade
phia Convention of 1866 until this moment All of
we'll be proud Of the progress of the Coaan Fraten
Union since the 1855 Convention and look forward to going
to the Detroit Convention with work record which should
be acclaimed by the Delegates to that gathering wish each
of you safe return to your home and your families and
good health and happiness in the months ahead Until
meet again at Detroit in September may all of continue
to work the best interests of the Coatan Faerna Union
and it's thousands of members the United States
Canada. ...u.
Stephen F. Brlxich. Recording Secretary