Lusicic to Lead CFU Junior Festival 13 Tamburitza Ensembles Say Meet Me in St

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PITTSBURGH, PA – In celebration of our Croatian heritage and America’s independence, hundreds of young CFU tamburitzans and friends will gather on the Fourth of July weekend at St. Louis, Missouri for the 2015 cultural music festival of the CFU Junior Cultural Federation. For the 49th Annual CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival slated for July 3-4-5 at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis, Daniel Lusicic, Sr. will serve as the 2015 Festival Guest Conductor. A total of thirteen junior tam- Church, St. Louis, MO buritza ensembles from various Serving as Master of Ceremo- U.S. cities will participate in the nies will be CFU National Presi- Festival Combined Performance dent Edward W. Pazo. under the capable baton of Saturday’s concert will begin Conductor Daniel Lusicic, Sr., at 1 p.m. with groups perform- on Sunday afternoon, July 5, in ing, for 12 minutes each, in the addition to presenting their individual programs during the two days of festival programming. Welcome to All CFU Junior Tams and To properly wel- Friends for the 49th Annual come the hundreds of young tambu- CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival ritzans, parents, and guests to the ST. LOUIS CITYSCAPE AT TWILIGHT…Hundreds of CFU members will have a chance festival city, a so- J cial will take place DANIEL to see the famous St. Louis Arch during the Fourth of July weekend when they visit the on Friday evening, LUSICIC, SR. city of St. Louis to participate in and attend the 49th Annual CFU Junior Tamburitza July 3, starting at 2015 Guest Festival. We wish all of our young tamburitzans a wonderful time as they gather for this 8:30 p.m. in the Conductor fabulous cultural celebration! Majestic Ballroom of the Renaissance Grand Hotel fea- following order: It is incredible to consider turing the music Saturday, July 4 that many people of Croatian of combos from 1. Junior Tambu- descent who immigrated to the various Junior ritzans of Duquesne, GREETINGS America settled in this region Tamburitza Ensembles. Duquesne, PA; 2. Sacred Heart Edward W. Pazo/National President or passed through this land on At 9 a.m. on Saturday morn- Junior Tamburitzans, McKeesport, of the Croatian Fraternal Union their trek westward. Their contri- ing, July 4 all junior tamburitzans, PA; 3. Hoosier Strings Junior butions in all walks of life have Celebrating the Fourth of July American national holiday together group leaders and ensemble di- Tamburitzans, Merrillville, IN; 4. helped to make this land a better rectors will join Festival Guest Croatian Junior Tamburitzans, St. has become a much-anticipated event for thousands of young place for those of us who follow Conductor Daniel Lusicic in the Louis, MO; 5. Folklore Ensemble CFU members over the years who have participated in the in their footsteps. ballroom to rehearse for the Com- Hrvatski Tanac, Pittsburgh, PA; 6. annual Croatian Fraternal Union Junior Tamburitza Festival. In visiting St. Louis, many St. George Junior Tamburitzans, bined Performance. The junior Past travels have taken this Festival to numerous destina-tions of our children have their first tamburitzans will practice until 10 Cokeburg, PA; 7. Cleveland Junior chance to see the internationally a.m. when the music directors of Tamburitzans, Cleveland, OH. across the United States, Canada and Croatia. famous symbol of St. Louis, the the participating junior ensembles Following the afternoon per- This year we gather in the City CFU youth bring their talents to Gateway Arch. This 630 foot tall will then rehearse their set for the formances, at 4 p.m. in the same of St. Louis for this unique mu- different cities across the North monument, an architectural mar- Grand Finale performance. ballroom, a Tamburitza Catholic sical festival featuring hundreds American continent year after year vel which was erected to honor The doors to the Majestic Mass will be celebrated by Fr. of children and young adults to for the annual CFU Junior Tam- President Thomas Jefferson and Ballroom will be opened for the Stjepan Pandzic, pastor of acknowledge America’s indepen- buritza Festival, sharing with local his vision of a continental Unit- general audience to enter at 12 St. Joseph Croatian Catholic dence and to celebrate the Cro- audiences the music and dance ed States, is representative of noon on Saturday for the 1 p.m. Church, St. Louis, MO. Music atian cultural footprint we have they have come to learn and love. the nation’s westward expansion performance. will be provided by directors of indelibly made on American soil Meeting in St. Louis is yet an- and provides a visual under- Festival attendees will be wel- the ensembles. with the music, song and dance other exciting opportunity for our standing for our children of the comed by President of the CFU After the mass, the ballroom of our Croatian heritage. children to broaden the scope of expansive growth of America in Junior Cultural Federation Don- will be transformed to accom- Just as many of our Croatian Americana to include Croatian those pioneering years. ald Weakley. modate all tamburitzans and ancestors made their imprint by tamburitza music and choreogra- Today, we meet in St. Louis Invocation will be offered by guests for another spectacular bringing their language, customs phy and to further instill the warmth to continue the legacy of gener- Fr. Stjepan Pandzic, pastor of social, starting at approximately and heritage to America and by and charm of Croatian culture into ations of Croatian families who St. Joseph Croatian Catholic (Continued on page 4) working to build the nation, our the fabric of American life. (Continued on page 5) PAGE 2 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR

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While each of great privilege us loves our mothers and benefits from a “mother’s love”, we Festival Time in and pleasure also need a role model and someone to look up to and respect spending this in our lives. Fathers have traditionally filled this role in the lives weekend in St. Louis Monroeville and Pittsburgh of children with the cooperation and assistance of our mothers. and enjoying the truly heart- Those of us who have been blessed with exceptional It has been thirty-eight years since the CFU Junior Cultural warming hospitality of you per- fathers, fathers who have showed their love in all that they Federation traveled to St. Louis to stage a Junior Tamburitza sonally and the CFU. I really do for our families, know full well the blessing of a wonder- Festival. In the interim until this year’s event, the Society has enjoyed the tour you gave us of ful Dad. For those fortunate enough to still have their father hosted one of its CFU National Conventions in St. Louis and that most valuable Croatian museum in the North America. alive and well, take every opportunity that you have to honor one of its CFU Adult Tamburitza Festivals in this Gateway to As a person whose family on him, thank him and love him. While those who have lost their the West city. both sides has experienced di- fathers can only cherish the memories that remain from their Over the years, this youthful gathering of CFU tamburitzans aspora life from 1890s onward, presence in our lives. has evolved into a yearly celebration of Croatian tamburitza and moved between the US, New Zealand and Australia quite music, treasured friendships, and vibrant fraternalism, as well a few times, and who personally Honor thy Father as a salute to America’s independence since the festival is lived in Australia for a period of On a personal note, as we pass June 16th on the calendar generally wrapped around the Fourth of July holiday. my life, these visits and experi- each year, I mourn the passing of my father at a far too early Leading the annual festivals reads like a list of Who’s Who ences are always very special age. Thirty-four years have come and gone since my father, in tamburitza music since a number of the finest tamburitza and very bittersweet to me. I always rejoice when seeing Edward W. Pazo, Sr., was called to his eternal reward. I say instructors, musicians and entertainers have been selected by a vibrant Croatian community “called to his eternal reward” for good reason, as he was a the Junior Cultural Federation to direct the Combined Perfor- that is well integrated in their Christian and good man. He was without a doubt bigger than mance of all festival participants. wider community and at the life to me and my family. While not a college educated man, It has often been remarked that a love for our tamburitza mu- same time managed to preserve its identity - and I don’t think he was wiser than a roomful of professors. He, like many sic transcends generations since we have many families who there is a better example of that of his generation, knew the value of hard work, respect for have instilled in their children and grandchildren the same ap- then Croatians who are grouped others, love of country and above all else, love of family. preciation they have for our Croatian music, song and dance. around the CFU. But at the These values were instilled in me, not through lecturing or Many have taught their children how to play the tambura and same time, I always remember cheap talk, but every day of his life through his example of have proudly raised them in a tamburitza musical environment. that all of these people’s mothers and fathers, grandmothers how to be a wonderful husband and father. The treasure that Such a generational transference of talent, skill and ap- and grandfathers, sometimes he provided me cannot be exchanged for gold or diamonds; preciation is evidenced in the St. Louis Croatian community themselves personally, were at however, it is eminently more valuable. He taught me to work since, for this 49th Annual CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival, some point removed from Cro- hard, respect others, and love and care for my family. the Guest Conductor will be Daniel James Lusicic, Sr., who atia, pushed away from their homeland by economic or po- For those of us who are blessed to be fathers ourselves, we was preceded by his aunt, Eleanora Lusicic Eaves, who pre- litical hardship which always have a special gratitude to give on Father’s Day. We should sided over the 11th CFU Junior Festival when it was held in makes me feel a deep sorrow. be thankful for the opportunity to nurture and raise our own St. Louis back in 1977. It is a heritage that all the na- children just as our parents have done for us. The greatest tions with a tough history and We are pleased to welcome brother Daniel Lusicic as this way to honor our fathers is to pass their legacy down to our year’s Guest Conductor and applaud his family’s deep-rooted large diaspora share, but I be- lieve that is why Croatian music children and ensure that it is further passed down through the love for our Croatian music and heritage. Many of our young sounds the best and hits deeper generations that follow. tamburitzans enjoy the same bond of musical interest with the farther away from Croatia May almighty God Bless all of our fathers on this very one is, and that is why the our their families, just as the Lusicic Family does, which helps to special day and for those fathers who have been called home keep our Croatian music alive on the North American con- food tastes so much better and becomes a true soul-food once to their eternal reward, may they enjoy the light and love of tinent and around the world. In today’s society, when many shared with fellow Croatians at Jesus Chris our Lord and Savior. children can’t begin to relate to their parents and simply don’t the table across the ocean. have an interest in their ancestral roots, this generational con- None of that would ever be nection is a remarkably amazing accomplishment. possible without the mission and the work of the Croatian Mukwonago Lodge 993 Plans Let’s celebrate that generational achievement on the Fourth Fraternal Union. Your organi- of July in St. Louis as we watch hundreds of young CFU mem- zation, and its long history of June Meeting bers perform the music and dance they have come to know excellence, made it possible for MUKWONAGO, WI - John Movrich CFU Lodge 993 will hold its next and love! Croatian Americans to sleep in meeting on Saturday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wendlandt Home. peace knowing there is a wider We ask that all members bring an hors d’oeuvre or snack to pass. community that is there for them The lodge will provide the dessert. in the time of need. So they can This is a very important meeting as we finalize planes for our 56th work hard to advance their lives, Annual Croatian Festival which will be on Saturday, July 11. but also relax eating lamb and We will also finalize plans for our float for the Father's Day Parade listening to and singing along in Mukwonago which will be on June 21. with the tamburitzans. We ask all lodge members to please help us out as much as you I congratulate you once again can by working at the festival. It is a long day and we can use all the for being at the helm of the or- help we can get. Two or three hours would be wonderful. ganization that is so important If you haven't helped in the past, please call me at 262-363-2124 to so many people, and I wish to tell me when you can work. More hands lighten the load for us. you the best of health and “mir- Please help us to keep this wonderful tradition going! no more” in the years ahead. Carol Movrich Gedde/Secretary/Treasurer I am also looking forward to working together in future. Živio!!! Lodge 66 June Meeting Notice Mario Škunca Deputy Chief of Mission YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Due to our Meeting Sunday falling on Fa- Embassy of Croatia ther's Day this year and a lack of alternate Sunday dates because of catered events, we will forgo June's Monthly Meeting. FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE RUPCIC FAMILY, are members Dear Editors: We do cordially invite our membership to express their Croatian of CFU Lodge 530, St. Thomas, Ontario, from left, Monica Reid, pride by attending the Simply Slavic Heritage Festival in downtown Courtney Dube, Sawyer Emersyn Dube and Ankica Rupcic. We The best Croatian paint- er in America was without a Youngstown, Ohio on Saturday, June 20. The celebration starts at are especially proud to welcome Sawyer, who was born January doubt Maksimilijan Vanka, as noon and continues all day. The Croatian culture will be proudly rep- 10, 2015, into CFU Nest 530 and as the newest addition to the portraitist he was considered resented by its music, food, and an educational booth with photos, Rupcic Family! crafts, and information on our Mother country. (Continued on page 19) Joe Vukovich/President ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 3 over 100 years. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Once you visit the site, you CFU Volunteer Recruiter Report will agree that the PA Dept. of Annuity Sales Report St. Nicholas Historic Site Transportation did a marvelous job helping the community and Production Through May 29, 2015 N.S. PITTSBURGH, PA – welcoming all visitors to this Lodge No of. New Annual The Preserve Croatian Heritage historic site. As PennDOT Ex- No. Name Certs. Mbrs. Total Face Premium Foundation (PCHF) invites all ecutive Director, Dan Cessna, No Agent For Record ...... 131 76 $6,697,045.99 $6,697,045.99 C.F.U. members and friends to stated, "All the work is coming 354 John P. Zupancic ...... 5 5 349,348.08 349,348.08 attend a ribbon cutting ceremony together, and we anxiously look 5 Stephen M. Gojmerac ...... 3 1 203,000.00 203,000.00 for the new St. Nicholas Church forward to opening the road and 141 Rose Marie Margaret Palocsko .1 1 60,599.24 60,599.24 Historic Site and a public dedica- walkway for many to enjoy for 146 Frank C. Pavlecic ...... 1 0 57,500.00 57,500.00 tion of a Pennsylvania Historical years to come.” 677 Katherine Jordan ...... 1 0 50,000.00 50,000.00 Marker for the former St. Nich- Plan to join us on Saturday, 13 Virginia M. Michtich ...... 1 0 50,000.00 50,000.00 olas Church, N.S. on Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. to celebrate 320 Mary A. Gajdos...... 2 2 24,927.00 24,927.00 June 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. the new and educational St. Nicholas Church Memorial Site. 177 Marge Gallucci-Konjevod...... 3 3 16,000.00 16,000.00 St. Nicholas Croatian Church We may have lost our beautiful 248 Beth Ann Pazo ...... 1 0 15,000.00 15,000.00 was the first Croatian parish in church after a 14-year fight, but 146 Nicole Marie Cable ...... 1 0 5,000.00 5,000.00 America. There will be a ribbon cutting for the memorial wall and we now have this amazing me- 66 Branka Sovec Ladd...... 1 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 interpretive panels. The panels additional seating. Hikers, bikers morial to share St. Nick's history 720 Michelle A. Janicki ...... 1 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 describe the rich history and and walkers are invited and en- with future generations. 995 Kate Stepic ...... 1 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 significance of St. Nicholas couraged to take some time to Please RSVP to: pchf@st- 6 Janet Z. Craig ...... 1 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 Church, Our Lady of Lourdes stop, rest and learn more about nicholasns.org or call Bernice 66 Louise Marie Thomas ...... 1 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 Grotto and the Mala Jaska historic, St. Nicholas Church, at 412 335-2780 if you intend to TOTALS ...... 155 93 $7,543,420.31 $7,543,420.31 neighborhood. The dedication N.S., the Grotto and the Mala attend. for the marker will conclude the Jaska neighborhood that filled Susan Petrick ceremony. this stretch of E. Ohio Street for PCHF Secretary/Lodge 1 Guest speakers include: Jos- Leading CFU Volunteer Recruiters ko Paro, Croatian Ambassador Production Through May 29, 2015 to the U.S., Ed Pazo, our CFU CFU Volunteer Recruiter Report National President; Pittsburgh by TOTAL ANNUAL PREMIUM Mayor Bill Peduto; Jim Fer- Production Through May 29, 2015 New Total lo, retired State Senator and a Total Lodge No. of New Insurance Annual founding member of Preserva- Lodge New No of. Annual No. Name Certs. Mbrs. Sold Premium tion Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh City Name No. Mbrs Certs. Total Face Premium No Agent For Record ...... 267 39 $5,546,644.00 $68,288.41 Councilwoman Darlene Harris, No Agent For Record ...... 39 267 $5,546,644.00 $68,288.41 72 Mary Brnich ...... 2 1 40,000.00 5,802.00 and PennDOT District Executive Virginia M. Michtich ...... 13 21 21 475,000.00 4,616.34 13 Virginia M. Michtich ...... 21 21 475,000.00 4,616.34 Dan Cessna. Other dignitaries Ladislav Meze ...... 525 3 4 400,000.00 591.66 141 Joanne Baburich ...... 2 0 18,761.00 4,312.99 will be in attendance. Mary A. Gajdos ...... 320 14 16 350,000.00 2,913.84 80 Tracy Snyder ...... 6 6 50,000.00 3,819.86 The Junior Tamburitzans of Derek L. Hohn ...... 354 6 6 255,000.00 591.32 217 Stephanie J. Dragovich ...... 5 5 30,000.00 3,195.00 Duquesne will provide entertain- Mirjana Bertovic ...... 530 8 11 170,000.00 2,235.04 ment, singing the National An- 720 Michelle A. Janicki ...... 6 3 45,000.00 2,977.16 Branka Sovec Ladd ...... 66 5 6 130,000.00 915.00 thems of the U.S.A. and Croatia. 320 Mary A. Gajdos ...... 16 14 350,000.00 2,913.84 Gregg Karl Dogan ...... 126 5 5 125,000.00 135.00 A new walkway that begins 617 Kathleen Turkovich ...... 4 2 25,000.00 2,800.00 Janet Margaret Deranja ...... 50 5 6 120,000.00 991.64 at the parking lot across the 3 Paula Puskaric ...... 3 3 30,000.00 2,710.00 Ivan Begg ...... 248 3 3 75,000.00 81.00 3 Mary P. Barchie ...... 1 1 5,000.00 2,635.00 street from Penn Brewery leads to the former St. Nicho- Catherine V. Obenour ...... 567 4 6 65,000.00 2,101.43 617 Ann Simunic ...... 3 0 15,000.00 2,580.00 Marge Gallucci-Konjevod ...... 177 4 4 60,000.00 990.29 530 Mirjana Bertovic ...... 11 8 170,000.00 2,235.04 las Church site. Free parking is available in this lot. Also, Penn Stephen M. Gojmerac ...... 5 3 3 60,000.00 455.82 515 Darinka D. Smintich ...... 4 4 55,000.00 2,191.12 Brewery has given permission to Darinka D. Smintich ...... 515 4 4 55,000.00 2,191.12 567 Catherine V. Obenour ...... 6 4 65,000.00 2,101.43 use their parking lot, as well. A Tracy Snyder ...... 80 6 6 50,000.00 3,819.86 6 Janet Z. Craig ...... 4 4 40,000.00 2,099.44 shuttle will be provided by PCHF Ann L. Yazvac ...... 126 2 2 50,000.00 54.00 541 Stephen W. Vukson ...... 2 2 20,000.00 1,770.00 for physically handicap individ- Richard J. Plavchak ...... 307 1 1 50,000.00 125.72 954 Mary Jean Grubic ...... 1 1 5,000.00 1,525.00 uals from the parking lot to the Donald C. Langenfeld ...... 1 0 1 50,000.00 96.00 84 Rose Marie McKay ...... 3 1 35,000.00 1,242.00 historic site. John P. Zupancic ...... 354 0 1 50,000.00 753.50 66 Patricia Ann Moran ...... 1 0 25,000.00 1,182.25 Six public art murals com- Michelle A. Janicki...... 720 3 6 45,000.00 2,977.16 515 Antun Belan ...... 2 2 30,000.00 1,021.89 memorating Pittsburgh's North Janet Z. Craig ...... 6 4 4 40,000.00 2,099.44 50 Janet Margaret Deranja ...... 6 5 120,000.00 991.64 Side neighborhood have been Mary Brnich ...... 72 1 2 40,000.00 5,802.00 177 Marge Gallucci-Konjevod ...... 4 4 60,000.00 990.29 sandblasted into the retaining Rose Marie McKay ...... 84 1 3 35,000.00 1,242.00 320 Stephanie L. Zabelsky ...... 2 0 20,000.00 928.20 wall along the trail, leading to the Stephanie J. Dragovich ...... 217 5 5 30,000.00 3,195.00 66 Branka Sovec Ladd ...... 6 5 130,000.00 915.00 largest image commemorating Paula Puskaric ...... 3 3 3 30,000.00 2,710.00 351 Marsha J. Puz ...... 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 St. Nicholas Church. The seating Antun Belan ...... 515 2 2 30,000.00 1,021.89 961 Nick Sajatovich ...... 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 area located to the right of the Kathleen Turkovich ...... 617 2 4 25,000.00 2,800.00 304 Carol A. Keber ...... 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 church mural includes a crescent Edward N. Sambol ...... 229 1 1 25,000.00 92.22 4 George Pavlecic Jr...... 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 shaped wall with an alcove and Paula Doptis ...... 194 1 1 25,000.00 27.00 975 Roko Tanfara ...... 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 seating along the bottom portion Beth Ann Pazo ...... 248 1 1 25,000.00 108.47 354 John P. Zupancic ...... 1 0 50,000.00 753.50 of the wall. The St. Nicholas cor- Patricia Ann Moran ...... 66 0 1 25,000.00 1,182.25 954 Michael Loncarich ...... 4 4 20,000.00 741.41 nerstone was saved and is now Roseann L. Bradish ...... 354 1 1 25,000.00 27.00 525 Ladislav Meze ...... 4 3 400,000.00 591.66 part of this memorial wall. Mary C. Hildebrand ...... 993 1 1 25,000.00 27.00 In the center of the site, a 354 Derek L. Hohn ...... 6 6 255,000.00 591.32 Jana Susac ...... 434 1 1 25,000.00 27.00 5- inch-wide copper, hexagon 354 Dario Barisic ...... 1 0 10,000.00 559.70 Janet Marie Belpedio ...... 635 1 1 25,000.00 27.00 shape has been incorporated 602 Eugene V. Uvodich ...... 1 1 5,000.00 525.00 Michael Loncarich ...... 954 4 4 20,000.00 741.41 TOTALS ...... 410 154 $8,195,405.00 $133,856.49 into the ground. The hexagon was inspired by the three, unique Stephanie L. Zabelsky ...... 320 0 2 20,000.00 928.20 onion-dome shaped steeples Stephen W. Vukson ...... 541 2 2 20,000.00 1,770.00 that once stood so proudly on Joanne Baburich ...... 141 0 2 18,761.00 4,312.99 CFU Lodge 72 Update top of the church. Damir Bacic ...... 2007 3 3 15,000.00 359.76 Ann Simunic ...... 617 0 3 15,000.00 2,580.00 UNIONTOWN, PA – We wish to inform members of Ss. Peter In addition, the PA Historic Sanja Banovic ...... 354 1 2 15,000.00 319.24 and Paul CFU Lodge 72 that the next regular lodge meeting will Marker awarded to St. Nicholas Xenia Caldarevic ...... 2000 2 2 10,000.00 264.24 be held on Sunday, July 12 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at Church, N.S., will stand to the Brnich’s Grill, 1140 Walnut Hill Rd., Smithfield. right of the wall. The three inter- Robert Jerin...... 995 2 2 10,000.00 155.84 Also, a reminder to all of our members that the annual lodge pretive panels will be installed on Carol Jean Cubelic ...... 1 2 2 10,000.00 204.74 Mass to honor our patron saints will be held on Sunday, July 26. this site. The 3 ft. x 4 ft. panels Ivan Jersek ...... 2002 1 1 10,000.00 146.92 The 10 a.m. Mass, for the living and deceased members of the will stand vertically and include Dario Barisic ...... 354 0 1 10,000.00 559.70 Lodge, will be held at St. Mary (Nativity) Church on 61 N. Mt. Ver- both historic text and beautiful Marsha J. Puz ...... 351 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 non Avenue in Uniontown. The Mass, held yearly, continues to be colored photographs. Vincent T. Pazo, Jr...... 730 1 1 10,000.00 350.12 a meaningful event for Lodge 72. Eight large landscaping Nick Sajatovich ...... 961 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 Best wishes are extended to our members for an enjoyable summer. stones will add to the wide va- Carol A. Keber ...... 304 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 Catherine Brnich/Secretary riety of foliage and will serve as George Pavlecic Jr...... 4 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 Roko Tanfara ...... 975 1 1 10,000.00 850.00 Meleva Pohlot ...... 354 1 1 10,000.00 374.72 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Patricia Marie Goclan ...... 222 1 1 5,000.00 123.07 Zajedničar S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Timothy Komara ...... 66 0 1 5,000.00 396.30 Publication Dates Allison A. Kahn ...... 954 1 1 5,000.00 156.82 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 Kathleen A. Thiel ...... 351 1 1 5,000.00 400.37 n-Publication dates are 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 David G. Zierer ...... 5 1 1 5,000.00 475.00 highlighted in black 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ivan Bertovic ...... 2001 1 1 5,000.00 121.82 m -All Material Deadline dates 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Mary P. 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CFU Junior Festival... (Continued from page 1) 9 p.m., featuring the high-energy tablished by Ivan Lusicic, Sr. As 49th dance music of Trubaduri of a child, Dan was one of the first Annual Pittsburgh, PA. members of this family tamburit- CFU On Sunday morning, all junior za group. Under the direction of tamburitzans will meet in the his grandfather, he learned how Schedule for the Tamburitza ballroom at 11 a.m. to prepare to play every instrument. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI for the Combined Performance “A thousand times, a thou- FESTIVAL at which time all of the junior sand times, we are going to play . tamburitzans will sing and play this a thousand times until you Jr July 3-4-5, 2015 at the Renaissance in unison under the direction play it right.” This was his grand- FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri of the 2015 Guest Conductor father’s motto. Surely Dan’s Daniel Lusicic. character with the music evolves 8:30 P.M. WELCOME DANCE in the Majestic The ballroom doors will be from those years learning from Ballroom of the Renaissance Grand Hotel opened at 11:45 a.m. for the his grandfather. 1:00 A.M. with music provided by combos from the various Junior Tamburitza Ensembles general public to enter, with the In 1967, Dan’s parents, Ivan concert set to begin at 12 noon. Lusicic, Jr. and Grace Patrico Following invocation by Fr. Lusicic, organized and taught SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015 WIlliam Hritsko, pastor of Our the Happy Strings of Granite 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION of Participating Ensembles in the Majestic Ballroom Foyer of the Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic City, Illinois. He then participat- Renaissance Grand Hotel. Church and pastor of St. Leon- ed for years as a celo player in ard’s Catholic Church, Heath, OH, this group. 9:00 A.M. JOINT REHEARSAL OF ALL PARTICIPATING ENSEMBLES in the Majestic Ballroom the presentation of the baton to Dan met his wife, Linda of the Renaissance Grand Hotel. Guest Conductor Daniel Lusicic Bilich Lusicic, when his father 10:00 A.M. REHEARSAL for Music Directors in the Majestic Ballroom of the will be made by Derek Hohn, CFU and mother formed the Happy Renaissance Grand Hotel. Director of Fraternal Programs. Strings Junior Tamburitzans of Greetings will once again be Granite City, Illinois. She was 12:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN for General Audience to enter Majestic Ballroom. extended by CFU Junior Cultur- one of the junior tammies in the 1:00 P.M. OPENING of the 49th Annual CFU Junior Cultural Federation Tamburitza Festival in al Federation President Donald group. The two married April 20, the Majestic Ballroom of the Renaissance Grand Hotel. Weakley. 1974 and have three children, Master of Ceremonies will be Danielle, Daniel Jr., and John. NATIONAL ANTHEMS — Junior Tamburitzans of Duquesne, Pennsylvania under the CFU National President Edward On February 17, 1982, when direction of Nikola Vranesevic. W. Pazo. Dan’s first child, Danielle, was INVOCATION — Fr. Stjepan Pandžić, OFM, Pastor, St. Joseph Croatian Catholic Church, Sunday’s concert is set to old enough to become a member St. Louis, Missouri begin at 12 noon with the perfor- of the group, he began teaching mance schedule as follows: music and, at times, choreo- GREETINGS — Donald Weakley, President CFU Junior Cultural Federation graphed dances for the Croatian MASTER OF CEREMONIES —Edward W. Pazo, National President Sunday, July 5 Junior Tamburitzans of St. Lou- Croatian Fraternal Union of America. 1. Milwaukee Croatian Ju- is, Missouri. Today he holds the nior Tamburitzans, Milwaukee, position of Musical Director in EACH ENSEMBLE WILL PERFORM FOR 12 MINUTES WI; 2. American Zagreb Junior the group. Dan also served as Tamburitzans, Cleveland, OH; president and vice-president of 1...... JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS OF DUQUESNE, Duquesne, Pennsylvania 3. Rankin Junior Tamburitzans, the group for quite a few years. 2...... SACRED HEART JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, McKeesport, Pennsylvania Rankin, PA; 4. Happy Hearts Ju- He also serves as a delegate for 3...... HOOSIER STRINGS JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Merrillville, Indiana nior Tamburitzans, Youngstown, the group. 4...... CROATIAN JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, St. Louis, Missouri OH; 5. American Croatian All three of his children have 5...... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE HRVATSKI TANAC, Waukegan Junior Tamburitzans, been members of the Croatian 6...... ST. GEORGE JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Cokeburg, Pennsylvania Waukegan, IL; 6. Jadran-Bea- Junior Tamburitzans of St. Louis. 7...... CLEVELAND JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Cleveland, Ohio ver Valley Junior Tamburitzans, His wife, Linda Bilich Lusicic, has Aliquippa, PA. been and is currently one of the 4:00 P.M. TAMBURITZA CATHOLIC MASS celebrated in the Majestic Ballroom of the Each Ensemble will perform assistant directors and choreog- Renaissance Grand Hotel by Fr. Stjepan Pandžić, OFM, Pastor, St. Joseph Croatia for 12 minutes. raphers of the group. Their three Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Music will be provided by Directors of the The festival will conclude grandchildren, Addison (13), Stel- ensembles. with the traditional Grand Fina- la (10), and Calyx (6) are also cur- 9:00 P.M. SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL AND DANCE will be held in the Majestic Ballroom of the le performance by the Music rently members of the Croatian Directors, Choreographers, and Junior Tamburitzans. To date 1:00 A.M. Renaissance Grand Hotel. Music will be provided by Trubaduri of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Assistant Directors of the par- there have been a total of five ticipating ensembles, under the generations of the Lusicic family direction of Guest Conductor in the Croatian Juniors thus keep- SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2015 Daniel Lusicic, Sr. ing the Lusicic legacy alive. We are anticipating an excit- Dan has a very good rapport 11:00 A.M Children begin assembling on stage in the Majestic Ballroom of the Renaissance ing time at the 49th Annual CFU with the children. He spends Grand Hotel for Mass Performance of all members of the participating ensembles. Junior Tamburitza Festival and hours with the children teach- Doors to ballroom remain closed to the general public. hope all of our participating tam- ing them the Croatian music and 11:45 A.M. Doors Open to General Public in Majestic Ballroom. buritzans are looking forward hours at home writing music. Dan 12:00 P.M. Festival Program begins in the Majestic Ballroom. to the opportunity to meet in St. truly loves his Croatian heritage Louis for this annual musical and is a key part of preserving the NATIONAL ANTHEMS — Milwaukee Croatian Junior Tamburitzans of Milwaukee, celebration. We are pleased to heritage in the St. Louis area. Wisconsin under the direction of Patsy Lucas. acknowledge the participation While studying the Croatian INVOCATION — Fr. William Hritsko, Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, of Guest Conductor Daniel Lusic- language under Nasja Boskovic Buckeye Lake, OH and Pastor, St. Leonard’s Catholic Church, Heath, OH. ic, Fr. Stjepan Pandzic, Fr. Wil- Meyer, Dan gained more of an PRESENTATION of Guest Conductor Daniel Lusicic, Sr. by Derek Hohn, liam Hritsko, the Officers and Del- understanding of the Croatian CFU Director of Fraternal Programs. egates of the CFU Junior Cultural language and culture. His trip to COMBINED PERFORMANCE of participating ensembles Federation, our CFU National Of- Croatia in 2013 provided him in- under the direction of Daniel Lusicic, Sr. ficers, and especially all of our Ju- sight into his own family heritage 1. Majko Stara – arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. nior Tamburitzans and their Fam- and costumes. 2. Belovarski Drmez – arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. ilies, Directors, Choreographers. Dan attended St. George El- 3. Lijepa Li Si – arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. We welcome everyone to the ementary School and Christian 49th Annual CFU Junior Tambu- Brothers College High School. GREETINGS — Donald Weakley, President, CFU Junior Cultural Federation. ritza Festival in St. Louis, Mis- From high school, he enlist- MASTER OF CEREMONIES — Edward W. Pazo, National President souri! Dobro Nam Dosli! ed in the United States Marine Croatian Fraternal Union of America Corps. Fighting for our country About the is a life experience that holds EACH ENSEMBLE WILL PERFORM FOR 12 MINUTES Guest Conductor…. much pride for Dan. He served Daniel James Lusicic, Sr. 1...... MILWAUKEE CROATIAN JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin his country in Foreign Service was born to parents Ivan Lusic- during the Vietnam era. Dan 2...... AMERICAN-CROATIAN ZAGREB JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, ic, Jr. and Grace Patrico Lusicic also received a Vietnam Rec- Cleveland, Ohio in St. Louis, Missouri on March ognition award from the state of 3...... RANKIN JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Rankin, Pennsylvania 20, 1951. He is the grandson Missouri from Governor Jay Nix- 4...... HAPPY HEARTS JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Youngstown, Ohio of the late Ivan Lusicic, Sr. and on and Brigadier General Mong. 5...... AMERICAN-CROATIAN WAUKEGAN JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Anna Deranja Lusicic. Most of He was an Apprentice Ma- Waukegan, Illinois his childhood was spent living in chinist at Sunnen Machine Shop 6...... JADRAN-BEAVER VALLEY JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS, Affton, Missouri. in Maplewood, Missouri, and is Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Dan was born into a family of an experienced self-taught wood GRAND FINALE – Music Directors, Choreographers and Croatian heritage and musical ex- worker making solid oak cabinets Assistant Directors of participating ensembles perform under the direction pertise which dates back to 1925 and outdoor decking systems for of Guest Conductor Daniel Lusicic, Sr. with his grandparents, Ivan and homes. Dan was employed as a Anna, keeping the Croatian her- tractor trailer driver for Schnucks 1. Da Te Mogu Pismom Zvati – arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. itage alive. In 1935, they formed Supermarkets, a huge grocery 2. Kome Bi Šumilo More Moje Sinje - arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. the Hrvatski Pomladak. Dan’s fa- chain in the St. Louis area. He 3. Dalmatinka and Fala - arr. by Daniel Lusicic, Sr. ther, Ivan Lusicic, Jr., and aunt, is recently retired from Schnucks Eleanora Lusicic Eaves, children and enjoys fishing and hunting ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: of Ivan and Anna, were members when his busy schedule permits. Art Contributions: Josip Cugovcan / Mate Lovric / Ivan Lackovic-Croata of this group. Soccer is another love of Ivica Fister / Mladen Veza / S. Stankir / Branimir Dorotic In 1961, the Croatian Junior Dan’s. He is highly involved in, Tamburitzans, reorganized from and outside, the area with soccer. the Hrvatski Pomladak, was es- (Continued on page 5) ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 5 Dan has been playing tambu- Festival... ra music for 54 years in the ca- (Continued from page 4) pacity of performing, directing or Selling Spotlighton He is involved in the training of teaching. He has been a lifelong young referees and organization- Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge Anything CFU PROGRAMS al duties for many soccer tour- member, and also performed at naments in the area. Dan holds the very first CFU Junior Festival. at Junior 20 PAY LIFE / ILLUSTRATIONS the administrative title of Head Dan also has performed and been Referee for Southern Illinois. He a member of the Novi Zivot adult is on the Regional staff for four- group. He is currently a member Festival A Message from We at the CFU are always exploring new teen states. Dan is also involved of the newly formed combo, TS PITTSBURGH, PA – Any Junior the Vice President/ ideas and seeking solutions to offer our in the indoor soccer professional Domovina. For special events, Tamburitza Group participating at Member Services members something better and more league and was an accomplished Dan works with the St. Joseph this year’s festival in ?St. Louis, or beneficial. The CFU 2015 Convention Year FRANJO BERTOVIC grade six soccer referee. Croatian Church choir. any individual wishing to sell their Special offers – with a 50% reduction of first Weightlifting and training In 1977, Eleanora Lusicic items at the festival should imme- year premium – are the 20 Pay Life plan and have been, and still are, an im- Eaves, Dan’s aunt, was the first fe- diately contact the undersigned at the 20-Year Level Term. Many of our members and friends are portant aspect of Dan’s life. Dan male Guest Conductor for the fes- 412-843-0380, e-mail editor@cro- seeing a great saving opportunity with these Special offers and are was a weightlifting instructor at tival in St. Louis. Dan will be the atianfraternalunion.org. taking advantage of it. Some of our friends don’t see life insurance Marquette Catholic High School second Lusicic bestowed with this This information is necessary as a need or rather as protection. The insurance industry is a tricky during the time that his oldest great honor. The Lusicic family so that the proper arrangements subject that some people simply don’t like to talk about because of son attended there. In his young- has four members in the Tambu- can be made with the hotel. the morbidity of it. However, if properly insured, the benefits can be er years, Dan won the titles of ritza Association of America’s Hall Ivan Begg/Secretary tremendously helpful in time of need. Mr. St. Louis (1978), Mr. Missou- of Fame: Ivan Lusicic, Sr. (1972), Junior Cultural Federation Life insurance is not something that we have to be afraid of. It’s ri (1981), and MDA powerlifting Anna Deranja Lusicic (1977), El- as any other insurance or protection, to insure that in case of any champ for five years. Dan raised eanora Lusicic Eaves (1981), and misfortune we can get monetary assistance and relieve a pain. a considerable amount of money Ivan Lusicic, Jr. (1996). Life insurance provides real peace of mind knowing that our for the Muscular Dystrophy As- Dan is a man of many talents. Music Returns loved ones will be cared for after we are gone. In simple words, life sociation through his lift-a-thons He is so honored to be chosen insurance can help to cover the cost if one of the family members is through the years. Dan recently as the Guest Conductor of the to Patio at gone so the family can continue to survive financially. won seven gold medals and two 2015 Croatian Fraternal Union We urge all Lodge officers, recruiters and members to present silver medals within the course Junior Festival in St. Louis. This Youngstown’s this special offer to family members and friends. of three years in the Senior truly fulfills his lifelong dream. A This time I would like to provide to you an illustration on the 20 Olympics. He broke five records special thank you goes out to ev- Croatian Club Pay Life plan for a married couple, non-tobacco, 30 years old and in those three years in arm curl, eryone who had a part in making in good health. The illustrations include the Waiver of Premium and bench press, and leg press. this dream come true. YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Now Accidental Death Benefit Rider. that summer has finally ar- n 20 Pay Life, face amount $15,000, annual premium for a male Greetings... West, we congratulate all of our rived, the officers and staff of St. George Lodge 66 and the will be as follows; (Continued from page 1) CFU Junior Tamburitzans and proudly praise their initiative and Croatian Center/Home at 3200 Regular rate for a MALE: Regular rate for a FEMALE: traveled to this great country dedication to perpetuating the Vestal Road in Youngstown, 15 x $19.00= $285.00 15 x $17.42 = $261.30 of ours. We take great pride in music, song and dance of our Ohio are excited to announce W.P. 2.10 W.P. 2.40 our children who share a love Croatian culture. What we have that live musical entertainment A.D.B 21.00 A.D.B. 21.00 and fascination for our Croatian learned from America’s histori- will be featured on several se- + Lodge dues 2.22 + Lodge dues 2.22 heritage and yearn to foster that cal development is that it is a na- lected Fridays throughout the Total: $310.32 Total: $286.92 interest for generations to follow. tion vast in size and depth, with 2015 summer season. With a first year 50% reduction: With a first year 50% reduction: For this year’s Festival, we abundant space and wide open Rain or shine, live music will $285.00 x 50% = $142.50 $261.30 x 50% = $130.65 are pleased to welcome the par- horizons to embrace the beauty be provided by various bands W.P. 2.10 W.P. 2.40 ticipation of thirteen CFU junior of all cultures and heritages. on the club’s beautiful and re- A.D.B. 21.00 A.D.B. 21.00 tamburitza ensembles, joined by We thank all of our young tam- + Lodge dues 2.22 + Lodge dues 2.22 laxing outdoor patio twice a their directors, choreographers, buritzans for promoting our Cro- Total, 1st year: $167.82 Total, 1st year: $156.27 families and friends. atian culture and trust the results month during the months of We are also honored to wel- June, July, and August from 6 of their efforts will warrant your The 20 Pay Life plan is an excellent product for young and old, come Daniel James Lusicic, Sr., enthusiastic applause. Please p.m. to 9 p.m. in the evening. If for a single individual or a married couple. The Plan offers a fixed to lead this year’s Festival as join us in welcoming more than the weather should prove to be death benefit at a constant premium for a 20-year period. The plan our Guest Conductor, who hails three hundred remarkably tal- “uncooperative”, we will move is participating; dividends are projected and built into premiums. The from a multi-generational family ented CFU Junior Tamburitzans indoors to our hall for the eve- minimum issue amount is $5,000. of talented tamburitza musicians to St. Louis for this 49th Annu- ning’s festivities. To be eligible for this Special Offer, you must submit the entire and instructors who have made al Festival in celebration of our There will be no charge to 50% first-year premium at the time the application is submitted to their mark in the St. Louis Croa- Croatian music and heritage. those members who have a tian community for many years. the Home Office. 2015 keycard. However, if you Please feel free to call us at 412-843-0380 or visit our website We are looking forward to his do not have a 2015 keycard and artistic directorship of this year’s www.croatianfraternalunion.org for any information about our life would like to join in the sum- Festival presentation and are Join CNH insurance plans/rates, and our excellent retirement saving opportu- mer fun on the patio, you may proud to acknowledge his fami- nities through our Annuity/IRA programs. ly’s long involvement in the field Tammies in purchase a “one day pass” for of tamburitza music. a nominal fee of $2 which will Gathered in the city renowned Croatia allow you to purchase a meal in our club’s dining area, if you Radost to Entertain at Jovial Club as the Gateway to the American HAMILTON, ON - Finally! With so desire, and then join our reg- warm weather fast approaching, CHICAGO, IL - That's right folks, the Radost Tamburitza Tam- ular members on the patio for it's time to think about an inter- buritza Orchestra will perform at the Jovial Club Restaurant and esting and exciting way to take a drinks and live entertainment. Lounge on Saturday, June 27, for your listening and dancing McKeesport vacation. How about joining the Although we will not be serv- pleasure, beginning at 6 p.m. The Jovial Club is located at 9615 Croatian National Home Tambu- ing dinners on the patio itself, South Commercial Ave. in Chicago, IL. Great food and spirits will be Group Invites ritzans of Hamilton, Ontario as any member may place a car- available for everyone to enjoy, as always. they tour Croatia from July 16 to ryout order in our dining room Radost Tamburitza Orchestra hails from Pittsburgh, PA and Members July 27, 2015? and take their carryout meal consists of Paul Milanovich, Joey Cindric, and Davey and Danny McKEESPORT, PA – If you Not only will you have the op- to the patio and eat it there as Vranesevic. These guys love our music and will keep you sing- are looking to join an Adult Tam- portunity to enjoy the beautiful a takeout meal. In any event, ing and dancing all night long! Beautiful melodies and kolos from bura Group, look no further! sights of various regions of Cro- why not take advantage of our our old and beloved homeland, as well as from the surrounding The Sacred Heart Tamburitza atia, you will also be treated to lovely outdoor venue and join South Central European countries, will be played by Radost for the (Adult) Ensemble is accepting its melodies and dances as the us for the soothing sounds of enjoyment of all. new members. tamburitzans present several summer on the patio? Please remember to mark your calendars and join us at the Jovial Club on Saturday, June 27. Under the direction of Dan concerts. After a few drinks you can This tour will begin in beauti- For additional information, please call Helen or Carolyn Spelich at Shebetich, our rehearsals are close your eyes and pretend ful historic Zagreb with side trips the Jovial Club at 773-375-1203. Hope to see you there! held the first Thursday of the you are enjoying an evening on to Zagorje and Karlovac before Ed Sambol/Lodge 229 month (just once a month!) from Ban Jelacic Square in Zagreb 7 to 9 p.m. at Club Dobrotvor, heading to Opatija, the base for day trips to Pula, Rovinj, Grožn- or lounging at one of the cafes 705 Cornell St. in McKeesport. on the Riva in Split. Whether you are novice just jan and Poreč. Check out the following Sacred Heart Invites Travelers learning or an alumni of a Junior After enjoying the scenery schedule of bands and plan to Group wishing to continue your and culture of Istra, the tour de- to St. Thomas love for our tamburitza music, parts for Dalmacija stopping for be with us for as many as pos- all are welcome, musicians and a visit and lunch at the National sible. MCKEESPORT, PA – The Sacred Heart Adult Tamburitza En- Park Plitvice. The historic city of semble is headed for St. Thomas, Ontario on Saturday, August 22 singers. Everyone sixteen or JUNE: Šibenik will serve as the home to participate at the Annual Picnic with MiniFest Sounds of Tambura older is welcome to attend. 19 - Jim Frank Trio Since our inception in 2010 we base with hotel Solaris providing 2015 of Ogulin CFU Lodge 530. first class accommodations and JULY: This MiniFest is considered to be the biggest Annual Picnic of our have participated at all CFU Tam- 3 - Od Srca FESTs and many other Croatian amenities. A variety of one day Croatian people in that part of the country. 17 - Jim Frank Trio functions throughout the year. excursions are planned for the We will have a bus leaving Saturday, August 22 from the CFU 31 - Deuces Wild For further information, Šibenik stay. Home Office and returning on Sunday, August 23 following the picnic. please call the undersigned at If this very brief itinerary has AUGUST: Anyone interested in joining us for this fun-filled trip to St. Thom- 412-646-1732. Put a little ethnic peaked your interest, contact 7 - Sounds of the Decades as, contact the undersigned at 412-646-1732 for more information. experience in your life by joining Spring Travel Services Limited (DJ & Karaoke) Remember, you must have a passport to go to Canada. And if the Sacred Heart Tamburitza at: Tel. 905-664-2009, Fax 905- 21 - Jim Frank Trio you already have one, don’t waste it, take advantage of this exciting Ensemble. Dobro došli! 664-6552, for a detailed itinerary Dobro Dosli! trip on our luxury “autobus”. We only have a limited number of seats Ivan Begg/President and costs. Ron Ples/Lodge 66 available. Donna Cheverie/Lodge 954 Ivan Begg/President PAGE 6 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR who would like to assist in this effort. Secretary/Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras gave a report on the unveiling and dedication of the statue of National President Emeritus Bernard M. Luketich, which was held on EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 4 p.m. The new Presidential Wing was also dedicated at THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 that time. Approximately 120 members and friends attended the event, in addition to MINUTES Croatian dignitaries and leaders of sister fraternal benefit societies. An Open House with refreshments followed. Sister Luketich-Sikaras advised the members of the “Fraternals GIVE Back” program National President Pazo called the Meeting of the Executive Board to order at 10:15 of the American Fraternal Alliance (AFA). This is a grassroots program in which the AFA a.m. with customary Fraternal Greetings. is requesting all fraternal organizations to encourage their membership to write to their In attendance are National President Pazo, Vice-President/Member Services Ber- legislators in support of House Congressional Resolution 19 which recognizes the valu- tovic and National Secretary/Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras. Minutes of the March 19, able contributions made by fraternals to the economic and social fabric of the United 2015 meeting of the Executive Board were read and officially approved. States. AFA has set-up a convenient website that makes the process of contacting one’s President Pazo opened the meeting by reviewing the information presented to the own legislators very easy. Sister Luketich-Sikaras is preparing an article for publication in Executive Board during the examination closing conference held on April 10, 2015 the upcoming Zajedničar with hopes that our members do participate in this effort. with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department representatives. The Executive Board Secretary/ Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras offered an update to the transition of payroll was very pleased with the results of the seven month examination which identified only processing to ADP, a third-party payroll administrator. The effective date was April 1st one (1) issue that was currently being addressed. A preliminary written report will be with the first payroll distributed on April 15, 2015. There has been high interest and forthcoming on which the Society may comment and return, followed by the final report response by employees to the direct deposit option that will now be available to them. which will be distributed to other states. National Secretary/Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras submitted the following outline as a President Pazo reminded the Members that the annual Spring Meeting of the CFU Report of Death Claims settled during the period March 1-31-2015. National Board will commence Wednesday, May 6, 2015. The Board of Trustees is Number of Number of scheduled to begin their meeting on Monday, May 4th. All Executive Board reports United States Amount Certificates Members must be submitted by the end of next week to be included in the books distributed to California ...... $ 24,000.00 6 3 the Directors before their arrival. Colorado ...... 2,500.00 2 1 President Pazo advised the members that CFU has been made aware of a new Illinois ...... 12,199.00 11 8 statutory deposit mandated by the state of Utah. Applicable to all entities providing life Indiana ...... 15,097.00 7 5 insurance in that state, the required deposit amount is $400,000. CFU will be able to Iowa ...... 5,000.00 1 1 maintain this $400,000 permanent surplus in a Pennsylvania institution as opposed to Maryland ...... 1,000.00 1 1 setting up an amount in Utah. It is possible that other states will follow Utah over time. Michigan ...... 8,843.00 4 4 President Pazo reviewed changes in CFU’s Client Services Manager and custody Ohio ...... 29,418.00 13 9 fees with RBC Investor and Treasury Services, CFU custodian in Canada. Pennsylvania ...... 120,392.91 49 34 President Pazo reported that hotel and tournament arrangements are complete for Utah ...... 1,500.00 2 2 the upcoming National Bowling Tournament to be held at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Washington ...... 500.00 1 1 in Las Vegas, NV. Derek Hohn, Director of Fraternal Programs, has been reaching out West Virginia ...... 4,000.00 2 2 to our membership in the western states and it appears that we will have an increase Wisconsin ...... 17,066.00 5 4 in participants from the previous tournament held in Las Vegas. Wyoming ...... 1,271.00 1 1 President Pazo also reported that he is currently working on arrangements for the TOTAL ...... $242,786.91 105 76 49th Junior Tamburitza Festival which will be held in St. Louis, MO July 3-5, 2015 at CANADA the Renaissance Hotel there. The number of groups participating is significantly lower Nova Scotia ...... $ 500.00 1 1 than previous festivals and he is therefore negotiating with the hotel for a reduction in Ontario ...... 10,500.00 7 4 the room occupancy requirement. Quebec ...... 4,678.00 1 1 President Pazo initiated a discussion regarding the upcoming Quadrennial Con- TOTAL ...... $ 15,678.00 9 6 vention to be held in Baltimore, MD September 21-23, 2015. The official Call for the FOREIGN/PUAS COUNTRY Convention was published in the last issue of the Zajedničar and letters have been Foreign/PUAS Country ...... $ 4,000.00 2 2 sent to the Lodge secretaries regarding the delegate election process. The members TOTAL ...... $ 4,000.00 2 2 discussed a timeline of preparation activities that must be completed before the Con- GRAND TOTAL...... $262,464.91 116 84 vention, as well as individual responsibilities. National Secretary/Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras concluded the Statistical Report for President Pazo noted that a small number of Lodges have recently inquired about United States and Canadian Operations for the period March 1-31-2015 as follows: merging due to lack of interest in officer positions or shrinking membership numbers. Number of Number of This will be addressed after the conclusion of the Convention. Certificates Amount Members President Pazo apprised the members of the interpretive panels of St. Nicholas Certificate: Croatian Church that will be placed on the site of the church and on a walking trail Conversions ...... 5 $ 34,500.00 5 through Mala Jaska. The Preserve Croatian Heritage Foundation (PCHF) has request- Lapses/Cancel ...... 5 125,000.00 5 ed that a second set of these plexiglass panels be held at the CFU Home Office in the Lapses/No Value ...... 51 1,002,000.00 51 event of damage to one on the trail. The Executive unanimously agreed to keep the Cash Surrenders ...... 47 202,882.87 47 panels at the home office for safe keeping. Expired...... 17 405,000.00 17 President Pazo announced the following Executive Board assignments: Matureds (Pending) ...... 16 22,746.69 16 • National President Pazo – Lodge 32 Annual 50-Year Banquet, Sunday, April, 19, Deaths (Pending) ...... 19 32,794.00 16 Bridgeville, IL; Annual St. George Day Celebration of Lodge 354, April 25 & 26, Certificate: Cokeburg, PA; Annual Fraternalist of the Year Banquet of the Fraternal Societies New Sales ...... 55 $1,190,000.00 55 of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP) honoring George Lopata of the Greek Catholic Increases ...... 29 569,495.00 29 Union, Saturday, May 2, Pittsburgh, PA; CFU National Bowling Tournament, May Option 2 Selections ...... 0 0.00 0 18-19, Las Vegas, NV; Annual Bruce & DePersis Seminar for Fraternal Societies, Rollovers ...... 23 455,000.00 23 Thursday, May 21, Coraopolis, PA; 25th Anniversary Banquet of “Ogulin” Lodge Annuity: 530, Saturday, May 30, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada New Sales ...... 19 $ 796,285.38 19 • National Vice-President/Member Services Bertovic – Annual Conference of the Increases ...... 16 585,374.87 16 * * * Ontario Federation of United CFU Lodges, Saturday, March 21, Hamilton, Ontar- With the conclusion of business before the Executive Board, National President io, Canada; CFU Workshop, Sunday, April 19, St. Nikola Tavelić Croatian Church Pazo adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. Hall, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Annual St. George Day Celebration, of Lodge Bernadette M. Luketich-Sikaras, National Secretary/Treasurer 354, April 25 & 26, Cokeburg, PA; Annual Fraternalist of the Year Banquet of the ATTEST: Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP) honoring George Lopata of the EDWARD W. PAZO Greek Catholic Union, Saturday, May 2, Pittsburgh, PA; CFU National Bowling FRANJO BERTOVIC Tournament, May 18-19, Las Vegas, NV; Annual Bruce & DePersis Seminar for Fraternal Societies, Thursday, May 21, Coraopolis, PA; 25th Anniversary Ban- quet of “Ogulin” Lodge 530, Saturday, May 30, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Scholarship Available to Croatian Students • National Secretary/Treasurer Luketich-Sikaras – Annual George Day Celebration of SO. ST. PAUL, MN - The University of as the Friends of the IHRC, helping to Lodge 354, April 25 & 26, Cokeburg, PA; Annual Fraternalist of the Year Banquet Minnesota College of Liberal Arts recent- preserve the stories of immigrants, help- of the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP) honoring George Lopata of ly announced the establishment of the ing keep her Italian heritage and Lou's the Greek Catholic Union, Saturday, May 2, Pittsburgh, PA; CFU National Bowling Louis P. and Mary Ann Novak Scholar- Croatian heritage alive, and helping oth- Tournament, May 18-19, Las Vegas, NV; Annual Bruce & DePersis Seminar for ship. Preference will be given to students ers learn about their own family history. Fraternal Societies, Thursday, May 21, Coraopolis, PA; 25th Anniversary Banquet with an interest in studying Central Euro- For more information, visit http://schol- of “Ogulin” Lodge 530, Saturday, May 30, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada pean (in particular Croatian or Hungar- arships.cla.umn.edu Vice-President Member Services Bertovic began his report with a discussion of the ian) studies, or first-generation college Andrea Neumann/Lodge 316 Special Convention Campaign and the Convention Special with the 50% reduction in students, or students majoring in history first year premium on the 20-Year Term and the 20-Pay Life plans. These programs in the College of Liberal Arts at the Uni- were announced in the most recent edition of the Zajednicar and he will be contacting versity of Minnesota. recruiters directly to encourage their participation. Recipients must be new full-time un- Svi Sveti Lodge 1 Vice-President/Member Services Bertovic reported on the latest CFU workshop dergraduate students who demonstrate which he led in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada hosted at the Croatian National Home by academic promise and financial need. The June Meeting Lodge 954. His next workshop will take place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 19 award is renewable for three additional PITTSBURGH, PA – Svi Sveti Lodge at Sv. Nikola Tavelić Croatian Catholic Church there. years provided acceptable progress. 1 meetings are now being held on the Vice-President/Member Services Bertovic provided the following summary of busi- The Louis P. and Mary Ann Novak third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at ness for month ending March 31, 2015. Scholarship was established by the No- CNH Javor Hall. Insurance vak family to honor Lou and Mary Ann The next meeting will be held on Fri- • Year to Date New Members ...... 121 Novak. day, June 19 and the club will open at • Year to Date Certificates ...... 298 Of Croatian parentage, Lou spoke 6:30 p.m. • New Insurance in Force ...... $5,775,401.00 only Hungarian and Croatian until he All members are encouraged to at- • Annual Premium ...... $99,212.99 was five years of age. Until his death tend and participate in this important Annuities in 2004, Lou served as President of the meeting. • Year to Date New Members ...... 48 Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota For the July meeting, we will meet • Year to Date Certificates ...... 84 for ten years, bringing together Croa- on Sunday, July 19 just prior to our an- • Face Value ...... $3,994,305.10 tians throughout the state of Minnesota nual Sveta Ana celebration on that day. Vice-President/Member Services Bertovic presented an appeal received from the for cultural and social functions. More details to follow. Sv. Juraj Church in Zagorje Ogulinsko, Croatia for funds to assist with major con- Mary Ann, a first generation Italian Don Langenfeld struction and renovations to their village church. After some discussion, the members American, has volunteered at the Immi- Secretary agreed to place the appeal in the upcoming edition of the Zajedničar for any members gration History Research Center as well ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 7

New Membership Campaigns Sweetened Ontario Federation’s Branko Grubic Memorial Scholarship PITTSBURGH, PA - The arriv- our CFU Lodge officers and vol- our society, the National Adminis- al of the month of June signals unteer recruiters to lose sight of tration believed it important to of- TORONTO, ON - To qualify for should be included, not to ex- the beginning of the summer the attractive new membership fer some compelling incentives to the Branko Grubic Scholarship ceed 200 words; season. Children will soon be campaigns presently underway. our volunteer recruiters and also Grant, the following is required: References from your Lodge out of school; college students We are referring to the Con- very affordable life insurance to Your Lodge must be a mem- President or Secretary, including are on break; families are plan- vention Year New membership our present and new members. ber of the Ontario Federation of their contact information. ning their vacations; and the campaign billed as “Enroll 15 in We will cover each of the CFU Lodges; A completed two-page Appli- social calendar for the society is 2015”; the Champagne Brunch; three listed programs in the fol- Applicant must be a CFU cation Form. filled with activities. With all of and the 2015 Convention Year lowing paragraphs. member for a minimum of three Due date for applications is the activity that accompanies the special offer. Given that this is a Enroll 15 in 2015 is the theme years. At least one parent and/or August 7, 2015; arrival of summer, it is easy for very special year in the history of for the main new membership grandparent must also maintain All of the above should be campaign for this year and is membership in a CFU Lodge. submitted by the August 7, 2015 dedicated to the 24th quadrenni- Scholarship grants will be award- deadline and mailed to Elsie Les, al convention. For those recruit- ed to either post graduates or 150 Olive St., Grimsby, Ontario SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT ers qualifying for the prize the fol- undergraduates; L3M 5C9. CASH RECEIPTS RECEIVED n APRIL 30, 2015 lowing is offered: four (4) nights’ An Official Transcript of the If any of the above require- accommodations at the conven- most recently completed aca- ments are not included with Amounts Received for Life, A&H and tion hotel, admission to the Del- demic year must be included. your application, it will be con- Annuity Premiums…U.S...... $ 3,225,108.62 egate Welcome social, admis- The Official Transcript should be sidered as incomplete and will Amounts Received for Life, A&H and sion to the Convention Banquet, sent directly from the high school not qualify for consideration of Annuity Premiums…CANADA ...... 34,124.51 admission to the Champagne or university. High School or Uni- the scholarship grant. Interest on Checking… U.S...... 360.27 Brunch and acknowledgement at versity information sent via the For further information and Interest on Bonds…U.S...... 1,850,806.55 the Convention. Internet does not qualify as an applications, contact your Lodge Interest on Bonds…CANADA ...... 128,882.27 In an effort to involve more Official Transcript; President or Secretary, or con- Dividends on Common & Preferred Stock…U.S...... 152,073.11 recruiters and provide even A personal profile indicating tact Elsie Les at 905-945-6659, Amounts Received on Bonds & Stocks Sold more benefits to the lifeblood your involvement in the Croatian or by e-mail elsie_les@hotmail. or Matured…U.S...... 1,837,046.89 of our society, the Executive community, Ontario Federation com Liens and Loans…U.S...... 1,025.00 Board has amended the require- of CFU Lodges, in your local For the Scholarship Committee, Miscellaneous Income…U.S...... 4,412.00 ments to allow for contracts is- community and your future goals Elsie Les/Lodge 954 TOTAL RECEIVED FOR APRIL, 2015 ...... $ 7,233,839.22 sued on the Twenty Year level term plan to count toward the /National Secretary/Treasurer BERNADETTE M. LUKETICH-SIKARAS eight (8) permanent life insurance certificate requirement Lodge 337 Calls June Meeting and allow up to three (3) annuity EUCLID, OH – Jutarnja Zora Lodge 337 will hold their next meet- contracts to count toward the ing on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m. SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT overall total of fifteen (15) new Please call Joanne Lowe at 1-440-350-9707 if you are planning n FOR MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2015 members required to qualify for to attend. the grand prize. Get well wishes to all of our ailing members. INCREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS The Champagne Brunch Dorothy Kravos/Lodge 337 Premiums Received on Life, Accident and Health mini-campaign provides a tick- And Annuity Contracts ...... $ 3,300,309.47 et to delegates or guests to a Refunds Left on Deposit ...... 8,576.69 sumptuous buffet luncheon at Interest on Bonds ...... 1,979,688.80 the Convention hotel in addi- Dividends on Common & Preferred Stock ...... 152,073.11 tion to the normal incentives Interest on Certificate Loans ...... 15,749.28 associated with enrolling new CFU SCHOLARSHIP FUND Interest on Checking ...... 360.27 members. In order to qualify, GILBERT, MN – Lodge 238, In honor of the deceased Miscellaneous Income ...... 4,412.00 interested recruiters must enroll members of the CFU Lodge 238 ...... 100.00 Change in Remittances and Items Not Allocated ...... 28,804.34 a minimum of five (5) new mem- JOLIET, IL – “Zrinski i Frankopan” Lodge 18 annual Change in Amounts Held by Society as an bers on a permanent insurance donation ...... 50.00 Agent or Trustee ...... 165,753.76 plan. Once again the adminis- SAN FRANCISCO, CA – George Lazaneo, In memory Capital Gains...... 6,445.24 tration is adding the Twenty Year of Stephan Pehar. Gone to join George on a new field TOTAL INCREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS ...... $ 5,662,172.96 Level term policy to the list of ac- of dreams...... 50.00 DECREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS ceptable plans of life insurance COKEBURG, PA – Vice President/Member Services Death Benefits ...... $ 183,683.15 for consideration of this award. Franjo Bertovic & wife Mirjana, In memory of Charles Matured Benefits ...... 9,492.60 Additionally, as an added “Bud” Lesko, CFU National Board member, dedicated Annuity Benefits ...... 2,568,404.55 bonus to any of the enrollment fraternalist and friend ...... 50.00 Surrender Benefits ...... 106,841.34 incentives presently offered; a Towards the Ogulin CFU Lodge 530 Scholarship Fund fifteen dollar ($15) bonus will Accident and Health Benefits ...... 1,827.00 CANTON, OH – James Vrbanac, In memory of a be awarded to all recruiters for Interest on Certificate Funds ...... 22,955.98 magnificent mother and an extraordinary educator, each new member enrolled into Refunds on Deposit Disbursed ...... 27,148.42 Mary Jane Papriska Vrbanic ...... 143.00 the society on any Life Insur- Refunds to Members ...... 27,530.39 ance or Annuity contract during OAK CREEK, CO – Allen Stieduhar, In memory of his Commissions ...... 3,843.74 the specified campaign periods. wife, whose greatest wish in life was to be Rent ...... 13,889.64 The only requirement to receive remembered by a child ...... 40.00 Salary and Wages ...... 144,258.38 this bonus is that the volunteer CHICAGO, IL – Prijatelji Orchestra, In memory of Insured Benefit Plans for Employees ...... 70,632.96 recruiter must submit a coupon to Evelyn Gornick and Steve Agin ...... 200.00 Medical Examination Fees ...... 192.50 participate in either the “Enroll 15 WHITESTONE, NY – Dorian Colucci Mecir of Lodge Inspection Report Fees ...... 147.60 in 2015” or Champagne Brunch 602, in memory of Mary Helen Lopez ...... 20.00 Travel Expenses ...... 4,786.95 new membership campaigns. WHITESTONE, NY – Dorian Colucci Mecir of Lodge Advertising ...... 16,720.63 The final offering to call mem- 602, in memory of Nikica Grubelic ...... 20.00 Postage, Express and Telephone ...... 13,470.67 bers and non-members attention TOTAL THIS REPORT ...... $673.00 Printing and Stationery ...... 2,479.68 to is the Convention Year Spe- TOTAL COLLECTED ...... $15,223.01 Books and Periodicals ...... 1,254.40 cial Offer which provides frater- Bureau and Association Dues ...... 290.00 nal dividend credits toward the CORRECTION: Zumberak Lodge 859’s recent donation to the Insurance ...... 195.00 first year premium on either the CFU Scholarship Foundation, in the amount of $25, should have Bank Charges ...... 1,121.32 Twenty Year level term plan or read: “EUCLID, OH - In memory of Walter Perencevic, with sincere Miscellaneous Expenses ...... 6,027.00 the Twenty Pay life plan of life sympathies to the Perencevic family.” Actuarial and Auditing Fees ...... 74,401.22 insurance. This is an ideal way Computer Service Fees & Equipment ...... 8,285.63 for our members who are not DONATION Field Expense ...... 900.00 presently served by active local Official Publications ...... 15,331.33 lodges and volunteer recruiters Sports & Cultural Promotions ...... 15,954.81 to either increase their present insurance with our society or to Donations & Aid to Aged ...... 6,778.97 recommend a new member at an CFU SCHOLARSHIP FUND Investment Expense ...... 4,666.19 attractive first year premium. Yes! I want to CONTRIBUTE $______to the CFU Scholarship Real Estate Expense ...... 14,889.02 Edward W. Pazo Fund in order to aid CFU students seeking a higher education. Please State Insurance Department Licenses and Fees ...... 4,364.57 National President Federal Taxes ...... 18,642.54 include the following message or memorial with my contribution. TOTAL DECREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS ...... 3,391,408.18 INCREASE (+) OR DECREASE (-) IN LEDGER ASSETS DURING MONTH ...... $ (+)2,270,764.78 CFU Lodge 146 LEDGER ASSETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 ...... $ 432,353,866.66 To Meet LEDGER ASSETS AS OF APRIL 30, 2015 ...... $ 434,624,631.44 Name Lodge LEDGER ASSETS VERSAILLES, PA - Holy Trin- Bonds ...... $ 400,891,434.57 ity CFU Lodge 146 will hold their Address Common & Preferred Stock ...... 27,084,107.53 regular monthly meeting on Fri- City State Zip Home Office Building Less Accumulate Depreciation ...... 1,933,732.45 day, June 19 beginning at 6:30 Home Office Land ...... 62,964.75 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Presi- dent Simunek will conduct the Make all checks payable to CFU Scholarship Certificate Loans ...... 2,895,913.74 Foundation and mail to: Bank Accounts ...... 1,761,438.56 meeting. Croatian Fraternal Union Agents Control Account ...... (4,960.16) A small luncheon will be served after all reports are given. 100 Delaney Drive TOTAL ASSETS ...... $ 434,624,631.44 Hope to see you there. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 BERNADETTE M. LUKETICH-SIKARAS/National Secretary/Treasurer Frank Pavlecic Recording Secretary PAGE 8 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR Lodge 177 Plans Social Activities LOS ANGELES, CA – Follow- SAVE THE DATE! ing is a listing of events on our Lodge 177 calendar: CFU Bowling League - Every CFU Sports and Sunday, Jewel City Bowl, Glen- National dale, CA. Cultural Participate with St. Anthony’s and Regional Croatian Catholic Church picnic - We provide an ice cream Schedule booth, with all proceeds given to the church. September/October - Pio- July 3 – 5 THOMAS R. ZAPOLSKY CFU NATIONAL PRESIDENT Edward W. Pazo, CFU Lodge 32 neer Banquet, honoring 50-year CFU Junior Tamburitza Golden Member members, plus Man/Woman of Festival President Frank M. Jerbich and Lodge 32 Recording Secretary the Year. Renaissance St. Louis Marie McGuckin congratulate Hrvatska Sloboda Lodge 32 Christmas party for all mem- Members honored at the lodge’s April 19 dinner and celebration in Grand Hotel bers and children of Nest 24 - Chicago. Golden Member Paul DeRivera receiving his certificate. Held in December of each year St. Louis, MO with entertainment and a hot July 25 meal buffet including an ap- Joe Rady Golf Tournament pearance by Santa Claus giving Lodge 32 Celebrates in Style Christmas gifts to the children. Hosted by Lodge 367 Canton, IL PITTSBURGH, PA – Some of enjoyed the Croatian melodies For information to become a Quail Meadows Golf Course the most enjoyable events that of the very talented members of member of Lodge 177 and re- our Officers attend each year are Sinovi. garding the above events, please November 6 – 8 those sponsored by CFU Lodges To begin the banquet, sis- phone Marge Konjevod or Nest CFU Adult Tamburitza Festival that honor our Fifty Year mem- ter Arlene Boudos, mistress of Manager Dragica Grabovac. Hershey Lodge bers of the society. We in the Na- ceremonies for the banquet, re- Marge Konjevod Hershey, PA tional Administration take great quested all guests to take their Lodge 177 pride in our senior members who seats and Sinovi performed the have demonstrated dedication national anthems of the US and SHIRLEY JEAN WALAT and devotion to the Croatian Fra- Croatia with impeccable aplomb. Golden Member ternal Union evidenced by their After an excellent dinner served CFU Canton Lodge 367 to Host achievement of fifty years of con- family style, sister Arlene Bou- tinuous membership in an adult dos introduced Lodge 32 Pres- lodge of the society. ident and Member of the CFU Annual Joe Rady Golf Tourney We take this opportunity to High Trial Board Brother Frank CANTON, IL - Sacred Heart Dice Casino. recognize the officers of Hrvats- Jerbich for an official welcome. CFU Lodge 367 of Canton, Illi- The Friday social will be at ka Sloboda CFU Lodge 32 of This writer followed brother nois will host the 2015 Joe Rady the hotel, and the banquet will Chicago, Illinois for sponsoring Jerbich and expressed grati- Golf Tournament. The tourna- be at the Golf Course Saturday just such an event on Sunday, tude to each of the honorees in ment will be held on Saturday, evening. April 19 where a large number of attendance and provided a brief July 25 at Quail Meadows Golf Golf, cart, and banquet price fifty and fifty-one year members update on the society and its fi- Course in Washington, Illinois. will be $85, junior price will be of the CFU were recognized by nancial and fraternal programs. We will have tee times starting at $40, and banquet only will be $25. the lodge membership. Following these remarks, 8:15 a.m. Send entries to Andy Sepich, Arriving at the banquet hall each honoree present at the ban- Lodging will be at the Stoney 32 Oak Ridge Point, Morton, IL during a cocktail hour, we were quet was recognized and provid- Creek Inn, 101 Mariner Way, 61550, or [email protected], pleasantly welcomed by the offi- ed with gifts from the lodge and East Peoria, IL, phone 800-659- deadline is July 11. cers of Lodge 32 and thoroughly an official recognition certificate LADDIE ROMANCEK 2220 or 309-694-1300. King The Joe Rady Golf Tourna- from the home office. Golden Member suites and two double bed suites ment welcomes guest golfers, We must comment that it was are $99 per night. but only CFU members are eligi- ☎ truly heartwarming to see such The hotel will hold rooms until ble for CFU prizes. Protect your family with a large attendance of Lodge 32 members and officers and mem- June 26, so book early because For more information, contact insurance from the there is a huge softball tourna- Andy Sepich at 309-263-1193, bers from Chicago area sur- ment in the area that weekend. and watch the Zajedničar for the Croatian Fraternal Union - rounding lodges who participat- The hotel is just 3 miles from the entry form. The Society That Cares! ed in this honors banquet. golf course and is near several Andy Sepich/Secretary Kapa vam dolje sestre I braco! good restaurants and the Par-A- Edward W. Pazo 412-843-0380 National President

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GODINA 110. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA / SRIJEDA 17. LIPNJA 2015. DEVETA STRANA Lušičić će predvoditi festival mladih HBZ-a 13 tamburaških ansambala se sastaje u gradu St. Louisu Piše: Edward W. Pazo/Glavni predsjednik PITTSBURGH, PA – Povodom slavljenja naše hrvatske baštine i američkog dana nezavisnosti, više stotina mladih tamburaša i prijatelja naše Zajednice okupiti će se tijekom 4. srpnja u gradu St. Louisu, Missouri na ovogo- dišnjoj kulturnoj manifestaciji Omladinske kulturne federacije Hrvatske bratske zajednice. Na ovom već 49tom po redu godišnjem festivalu naših mladih, 3-4-5. srpnja u Renaissance St. Louisu hotelu u St. Louisu, naše mlade tamburaše će kao Gost dirigent predvoditi brat Daniel Lušičić stariji. Ukupno trin- J podne kako bi se aest omladinskih pripremili za za- tamburaških zbor- Svi ste nam dobro jednički nastup ova iz pojedinih došli u St. Louis na točno u podne hrvatskih središta pod vodstvom naše zemlje nas- 49ti po redu godišnji Gosta dirigenta POGLED NA GRAD ST. LOUIS u kojem će se prvog vikenda mjeseca srpnja uz mlade tamburaše tupa na ovogo- festival mladih naše Daniela Lušičić. na omladinskom tamburaškom festivalu naše Zajednice okupiti više stotina ljubitelja naše dišnjem dvodnev- Subotni kon- hrvatske glazbe. Dobro došli a još sretnije prošli! nom festivalu. Oni Zajednice! cert počima toć̌- će na subotnom i no u podne. Na- nedjeljnom pro- kon blagoslova baštinu svih generacija hrvatskih gramu nastupati pojedinačno a od strane velć̌. Williama Hritsko obitelji koje su se doselile u ovu u nedjelju toć̌no u podne svi će od r.k. crkve Our Lady of Mount POZDRAV DOBRODOŠLICE veliku i nadarenu zemlju. Mi nastupati pod palicom Gosta di- Carmel u Heath, Ohio direktor Piše:Edward W. Pazo / Glavni predsjednik se ponosimo sa svom našom rigenta brata Lušičića. bratskih programa HBZ Der- djecom i omladinom koja sud- U subotu navečer, 3. srpnja ek Hohn izručiti će dirigentsku PITTSBURGH, PA - Zajed- tamburaški festival okupiti ćemo jeluje u promicanju naše lijepe biti će sveopća zabava dobro- palicu Gostu dirigentu festivala ničko slavljenje američkog držav- se u gradu St. Louisu. Tu ćemo hrvatske kulturne baštine i svo- došlice za koju će svirati kombo bratu Lušičiću. nog blagdana 4. srpnja, mnogi sa našim mladim članovima pro- jim sudjelovanjem istu ljubav sastavi pojedinih ansambala. Nazočne će opet pozdraviti naši članovi, a posebno mladi slaviti našu amerić̌ku nezavis- prenose na naše nadolazeće Zabava u Majestic dvorani hote- predsjednik Omladinske kul- članovi koji sudjeluju na godišn- nost i našu hrvatsku glazbenu mlade generacije. la počima u 8:30 navečer. turne federacije Don Weakley a jem festivalu mladih naše Za- baštinu – našu glazbu, pjesme i Na ovogodišnjem festivalu U subotu ujutro u 9 sati svi ans- program će voditi Glavni preds- jednice, već godinama su uvijek plesove duboko ukorijenjene na mladih sudjeluje trinaest om- ambli će imati zajedničku probu jednik HBZ pisac ovih redaka. očekivali s posebnim žarom, za- ovim prostorima naše zemlje. ladinskih tamburaških zborova pod vodstvom Daniela Lušičića. Na nedjeljnom programu nas- dovoljstvom, radošću i veseljem. Kao što su naši preci ostavi- zajedno sa njihovim direktorima, Odmah iza toga, u 10 sati biti će tupaju ansambli ovim redom: 1. Do sada su nas ovi naši godišnji li svoj trag u ovoj zemlji donije- koreograferima, obiteljima i pri- zajednička proba svih dirigenata, Milwaukee Croatian Junior Tam- festivali odnijeli u mnoge desti- vši sa sobom svoj jezik, svoje jateljima. koreografa i njihovih pomoćnika. buritzans, Milwaukee, WI; 2. nacije diljem Sjedinjenih Amer- običaje i snagu s kojom su gradili Mi smo također počašćeni Subotni program počima u 1 American Zagreb Junior Tambu- ičkih Država, Kanade i Hrvatske. jaču i veću Ameriku, tako i naša nastupom ovogodišnjeg gosta sat poslije podne. Prisutne će u ritzans, Cleveland, OH; 3. Rankin Ove godine, za ovaj naš divan mladež svojim talentom i ljubavl- dirigenta brata Daniela James ime Omladinske kulturne feder- Junior Tamburitzans, Rankin, ju iz godine u godinu na ovim Lušičić, koji potjeć̌e iz vrlo raz- acije pozdraviti njezin predsjed- PA; 4. Happy Hearts Junior Tam- našim festivalima diljem zemlje vijene tamburaške obitelji koja nik brat Donald Weakley. buritzans, Youngstown, OH; 5. širi i ovjekovječuje našu glazbu je do sada mnogo učinila u oču- Molitvu će izreći velč. Stjepan American Croatian Waukegan i plesove koji su im neizmjerno vanju i širenju naše hrvatske Pandžić, župnik hrvatske crkve Junior Tamburitzans, Waukegan, dragi. kulturne baštine u ovoj hrvatskoj Sv. Josipa u St. Louisu. IL; 6. Jadran-Beaver Valley Junior ★ S ovim okupljanjem u gradu naseobini. Radujemo se njegov- Program će voditi pisac ovih Tamburitzans, Aliquippa, PA. MOJ St. Louisu našim mladim čla- om vođenju svih sudjelujućih redaka Glavni predsjednik HBZ Festival će završiti nastupom novima ćemo još jednom omo- ansambala i pozdravljamo sva Edward W. Pazo. svih direktora, koreografa i nji- gućiti da svojim nastupom našu njegova dosadašnja obiteljska Slijedeći ansambli će izvesti hovih pomoćnika pod palicom hrvatsku baštinu još više usade postignuća i rad na tamburaš- 12-minutni program ovim redom: brata Daniela Lušičić. ili ukorijene u niti našeg američk- kom glazbenom polju. 1. Duquesne Junior Tambu- Kako vidite, biti će to jedno ve- TATA og života. Okupljeni u gradu koji se sma- ritzans, Duquesne, PA; 2. Sacred liko hrvatsko tamburaško slavl- Više od zlata vrijedi moj tata Nevjerojatno je pomisliti da tra granicom između američkog Heart Junior Tamburitzans, McK- je tijekom kojeg će biti odlične Više od svega ja ljubim njega! su mnogi hrvatski doseljenici na istoka i zapada, mi čestitamo eesport, PA; 3. Hoosier Strings zabave, radosti i veselja čitavog svom putu prema zapadu ovdje svim sudjelujućim omladinskim Junior Tamburitzans, Merrillville, vikenda. Ja volim majku, sestru i brata našli svoje utočište i naselili ovo tamburaškim zborovima na ovo- IN; 4. Croatian Junior Tambu- Ovime posebno pozdravljamo al’ želim biti kao moj tata! područje St. Louisa i okolice. Nji- godišnjem festivalu i zahvaljuje- ritzans, St. Louis, MO; 5. Folklore nastup na festivalu svih ansam- Njegva dobrota, mir i ljepota hovi doprinosi u svim granama mo se na njihovoj odanosti u ov- Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac, Pitts- bla, njihovih direktora, koreogra- Nada su mog mladog života! poslovanja učinili su našu zem- jekovječivanju glazbe, pjesama i burgh, PA; 6. St. George Junior fa, Gostujućeg dirigenta Daniela lju toliko boljom za sve nas koji plesova hrvatskog naroda. Po- Tamburitzans, Cokeburg, PA; 7. Lušičić, velč. Stjepana Pandžić te Što god mi veli sve me veseli slijedimo njihovim stopama. vijest nas uči da živimo u velikoj Cleveland Junior Tamburitzans, velč. Williama Hritsko, odbornika Tugu i radost on samnom dijeli! Putovanjem u St. Louis mno- i bogatoj zemlji u naciji koja je Cleveland, OH. i delegata Omladinske kulturne kad god mi priča za Spasa gi naši mladi imati će u nekim uvijek spremna jednako prigrliti Poslije nastupa spomenutih federacije, glavnih odbornika Krista slučejevima prvi put priliku vi- ljepotu svih naroda i narodnosti. grupa, u 4 sata poslije podne HBZ te mnogih naših članova i njegvo se lice od radosti blista! djeti znamenitost ili identitet gra- Hvala našim mladim tambu- biti će Tamburaška misa u istoj prijatelja. da – Gateway Arch ili (Prolazni rašima na promicanju naše hr- dvorani a predvoditi će ju velč. Svi ste nam dobro došli na Pazim na tatu kad Boga moli luk). Ovo arhitektsko čudo, viso- vatse baštine i više smo nego Pandžić. Preko mise svirati će ovogodišnji 49ti festival Omladin- kad drugima prić̌a da Krista voli! ka građevina u centru grada je sigurni da ćete ih vi za sve to direktori pojedinih ansambala. ske kulturne federacije Hrvatske Sve dobro vidim u svome tati spomenik podignut u čast preds- nagraditi s oduševljenim aplau- Poslije mise dvorana će biti bratske zajednice. Vidimo se u pa takav i ja želim postati! jednika Thomasa Jeffersona i zom. Još jednom pozdravljamo pretvorena u zabavnu halu u ko- St. Louisu – dobro nam došli! njegove vizije za kontinentalne preko tri stotine mladih talenti- joj će od 9 navečer za zabavu i O našem Gostu dirigentu Rado se molim za tatu svoga, Sjedinjene Amerčke Države, a ranih tamburaša koji će svojim ples svirati popularni Trubaduri Danielu J. Lušičić da ga Bog čuva od svega zloga! predstavlja simbol prolaza iz is- dolaskom u St. Louis na 49tom iz Pittsburgha. Daniel James Lušičić stariji, Dok radi, gradi, ljubav i slogu točne u zapadnu Ameriku. godišnjem festivalu mladih HBZ U nedjelju svi ansambli će rođen je u obitelji Ivana Lušičića a Krist nas vodi u susret Bogu! Mi se danas sastajemo u St. proslaviti ljepotu naše hrvatske se u dvorani okupiti u 11 prije (Nastavak na 12. strani) Louisu da nastavimo promicati glazbene baštine. ★George Mikuljan/odsj. 177 10. STRANA / 17. LIPNJA 2015 / ZAJEDNIČ́AR

(ISSN 1087-7460) ALL FOR ONE – ONE FOR ALL SVI ZA JEDNOG – JEDAN ZA SVE Official Organ Of The Služ beno Glasilo Croatian Fraternal Union Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice Sretan Oćev dan of America u Americi Izlazi svaki drugi tjedan u mjesecu Izdaje ga: HRVATSKA BRATSKA ZAJEDNICA POSTAGE PAID AT PITTSBURGH, PA Dopisi se ne vrać aju, a š alju se na adresu: Piše: Edward W. Pazo/Glavni predsjednik IVAN BEGG/LORRAINE TURKALL, UREDNICI GLAVNI URED 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice Treću nedjelju ovog mjeseca, to jest na 21. lipnja ovdje Telefon: 412-843-0380 Fax: 412-823-1594 u Americi e-mail:[email protected] u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama slaviti ćemo Očev dan. Organizirane 1894. godine Website: www.croatianfraternalunion.org Ovaj dan je tradicionalno posvećen našim ocima, kada im iskazujemo svoju ljubav i priznanje koje zaslužuju. To je dan kada se pogledi, misli i želje svih nas, od najmlađih do najstar- RIJEČ UREDNIŠTVA... ijih okreću onim milim, dragim i najhumanijim likovima naše- POZIV ga života, našim očevima. Uz Majčin dan, kojeg smatramo Festival u St. Louisu GRADITELJIMA najmilijim blagdanom u godini, i ovo – Očev dan je najljepši obiteljski blagdan u godini svih ljudi i naroda svijeta. Naši oci Već je prošlo trideset i šest godina od kada je Omladinska su čvrsti temelj svake obitelji i uz pomoć mame brinu se i u kulturna federacija Hrvatske bratske zajednice održala svoj HBZ godišnji festival mladih u gradu St. Louisu. U međuvremenu u PITTSBURGH, PA - Up- zajedništvu odgajaju svoju djecu. ovom smo gradu, koji se smatra granicom između američkog išite 15 u 2015 - glavna je okos- Mi koji smo imali ili još uvijek imamo izuzetno dobre tate nica članske kampanje ove ili očeve dobro znamo kako oni žive ne za sebe nego za one istoka i zapada, održali jednu od naših Nacionalnih konvencija godine, koja je posvećena 24. i odrasli tamburaški festival Hrvatske bratske zajednice. Nacionalnoj konvenciji HBZ. kojima su dali život. Ako su vam očevi još na životu, iskoristite Tijekom godina, ova naša omladinska priredba bila je ispun- Sve graditelje koji se žele svaku priliku i iskažite im svoje dužno poštovanje i priznanje. javana tamburaškom glazbom, prijateljstvom, zajedničarst- uključiti u kamanju očekuju: Svojih umrlih otaca sjetite se u svojim mislima i molitvama četiri noći smještaja u hote- i sjetite se onih lijepih trenutaka koje ste s njima proveli ili vom i iskazivanjima počasti naprama našem američkom danu lu, ulaznica za dobrodošlicu nezavisnosti kojeg svake godine slavimo četvrtog srpnja. i druženje delegata, ulaznica doživljavali. Naše godišnje festivale svake godine predvodi netko od za banket konvencije, ulaznica istaknutih glazbenih direktora, osoba koja tu čast najviše za užinu (marendu, gablec) uz Počast očevima zaslužuje a koju za zajednički nastup svih sudjeljujućih zboro- šampanjac te javno priznanje i zahvala na konvencijskom zas- S osobne strane, približavanjem 16. lipnja moje misli se va bira odbor Omladinske kulturne federacije. jedanju. okreću prema mojem tati koji je prerano napustio ovaj zemal- Mnogo puta je već izreć̌eno da ljubav koju mladi imaju pre- Sa željom - da uključimo jski život. Već su došle i prošle trideset i četiri godine od kada ma našoj tamburaškoj glazbi se prenosi iz generacije na gen- što više graditelja u ovaj poth- je moj otac, Edward W. Pazo, stariji bio pozvan na vječno eraciju. Za to su svakako najviše zaslužni i odgovorni sami vat jačanja naše Zajednice, Izvršni odbor donio je odluku počivalište. Kažem da je bio pozvan na vječno počivališe iz roditelji te djedovi, bake i drugi članovi obitelji kojima je naša o uključivanju Jednoročnog dobrih razloga jer je prije svega bio bio dobar kršćanin i dobar kulturna baština na srcu. Mnogi od njih su svoje mlade učili plana na 20 godina životnog čovjek. Za mene osobno i za moju obitelj bio je veći od života. kako svirati, pjevati i plesati tako da su mnogi u tome počeli osiguranja u ukupni zbir od 8 Nije imao neke velike škole, ali je bio mudriji od pune sobe sudjelovati od svoje najranije mladosti. novih članova (stalnog osiguranja), te 3 člana upisana u Taj, mogli bismo reći generacijski talenat je posve očevidan profesora. On je, kao i mnogi drugi ljudi njegove generacije anuitetske programe, koji su poznavao vrijednosti rada, poštivanja drugih, ljubavi prema i u našoj hrvatskoj naseobini grada St. Louisa budući će Gost potrebni da bi kandidat mogao dirigent ovog 49tog po redu godišnjeg festivala mladih HBZ osvojiti ove nagrade i povlas- rođenoj zemlji a pogotovo prema obitelji. biti brat Daniel James Lušičić stariji. Njegova teta Eleanora tice, koji iziskuju petnaist (15) On je te vrijednosti prenio na mene, ne nekom lekcijom ili Lušičić Eaves bila je Gost dirigent jedanaestog festivala mla- novoupisanih članova. nekim preziranim govorom, već svojim lijepim dnevnim prim- Užina uz šampanjac - za jerima, kako biti dobar suprug i otac. To se ne može s ničim dih naše Zajednice u St. Louisu godine 1977. delegata konvencije ili gosta Bratu Danielu Lušičić želimo toplu dobrodošlicu na ovogo- dodajemo još jednu nagradu, zamijeniti, čak niti sa zlatom ili dijamantima. To se dakle nika- dišnji festival i čestitamo mu na ljubavi koju ima i koju gaji pre- za restora hotela. Da bi se ko ne može procijeniti. Učio me je da budem radišan, da poš- ma našoj hrvatskoj glazbi i baštini. Mnogi naši mladi tambu- kvalificirali za ovu nagradu, tivam druge i da se brinem za svoju obitelj. zainteresirani graditelji moraju raši imaju isti osjećaj i ljubav naprama hrvatskoj baštini kao i upisati najmanje pet (5) novih Za nas koji smo očevi ovaj dan bi trebao imati specijalno obitelj brat Lušičić, što podržava i ovjekovječuje našu hrvatsku članova u stalnom životnom značenje. Trebamo biti zahvalni što imamo mogućnost i prili- glazbu, kako na ovom američkom kontinentu tako i po cijelom osiguranju. Još jednom, Glav- ku da svoju djecu odgajamo onako kako su nas odgajali naši svijetu. U današnjim vremenima u kojima mnoga djeca malo na uprava je odobrila prikl- roditelji. Najbolji način na koji možemo počastiti naše očeve ili skoro ništa neznaju o baštini ili porijeklu svojih roditelja i jučenje Jednoročnog plana na 20 godina ovom popisu, da bi je da njihovo baštinstvo i učenja prenosimo na našu djecu a predaka, mi se zaista imamo čime ponositi jer su nam djeca, se kvalificirali za ovu nagradu. potom na sve naše buduće naraštaje. upravo zbog ovakovih kulturnih programa, jako dobro upoz- U dodatku - još jedna Neka ovog najlijepšeg blagdana u godini, dragi Bog bla- povlastica se dodaje ovom nata o svom porijeklu i obiteljskim korijenima. goslovi sve naše očeve, a onima koji više nisu na životu neka Proslavimo sada ta naša generacijska postignuća na ovo- članskom pothvatu kako bi se odalo priznanje graditeljima i uživaju svijetlo i ljubav našega Isusa Krista i spasitelja. Sretan godišnjem festivalu četvrtog srpnja u St. Louisu. Radosnim to: s petnaest (15) dolara biti će vam Očev dan! pljeskanjem iz sveg srca pozdravimo naše mlade kada će nam nagrađen svaki graditelj, za no- na pozornici zajedno i grupno izvoditi našu divnu glazbu, naše vog-upisanog člana u životnom pjesme i plesove koje toliko vole i koji su im neizmjerno dragi. osiguranju ili anuitetskim ulag- anjima, tijekom ovog razdoblja KRAJEVI HRVATSKE članske kampanje. Jedini uvjet da bi osvojili ovu nagradu je, da popunite i pošaljete kupon Bajkovito Međimurje DOBRA VIJEST (otisnut na stranicama Zajed- Na sjeverozapadnom dijelu Hrvatske smješteno je zeleno ničara). S ispunjenim kuponom Za sve koji svoj novac žele investirati na anuitetske ili IRA Međimurje sa svojim pitoresknim brežuljcima i hirovitom i nemirnom se prijavljujete za kampan- račune kod Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice! rijekom Murom koji stvaraju neopisiv sklad i ljepotu. ju: «Upišite 15 u 2015.» ili za n n n Ovaj vrlo pitomi i uređen kraj treba posjetiti kako zbog prirodnih «Užinu uz šampanjac». Kamatna stopa na oročenje od 8 godina – 3.75% ljepota, ljubaznih i vrijednih Međimuraca, odličnih gastronomskih I glavna ponuda - svim čla- n n n specijalitet i naravno raznovrsnih restorana sa tradicionalnim starim novima i prijateljima Zajednice Na oročenje od 5 godina - 3.25% jelima koja su se nekad jela u ovom kraju. Posebni šarm Međimurja u ovoj konvencijskoj godini n n n su i vinske ceste kroz prekrasne vinograde po romantičnim brežul- odobrava se popust premije u Na neograničeno oročenje - 2.00% jcima. prvoj godini kod: Jednoročnog n n n Osim toga ovaj kraj treba posjetiti i zbog važnih povijesnih razloga osiguranja na 20. godina (20- Za sve potankosti zovite na broj 412-843-0380. Uložite svoj no- za Hrvatsku. Naime, ovdje su od polovice 16 stoljeća pa do sredine Year Level Term) i Osiguranja vac na sigurno mjesto. Uložite ga kod HBZ-a koja daje više! 17 stoljeća živjeli Frankopani, a sjećanja na tu familiju su prisutna otplaćenog u 20. godina (20 n n n u Muzeju u Čakovcu kao i u tradicionalnom obredu Zrinske garde, Pay Life). Izvršni odbor HBZ Ova kamatna stopa vrijedi do dalnje obavijesti. turističke vojne parade vojnika obučenih u nošnje iz tog vremena. odobrio je sniženje premije Za opuštanje i ugodan boravak najbolje je provesti vrijeme u ter- od 50% u konvencijskoj godini Napomena: Svi sadašnji i novi članovi se ovime obaviještavaju malnom resortu Sveti Martin na Muri koji nudi prostore i objekte za 2015. godini u ova dva plana: da novac uložen kod Hrvatske brtske zajednice u anuitetske i razne sportske i rekreacione sadržaje: bazen, Wellness & Spa, golf, Jednoročno osiguranje na 20 IRA račune, nije osiguran. tenis, biciklizam, staze za nordijsko hodanje itd. Ono što će svatko primjetiti u Međimurju to je prekrasno zelenilo i Edward W. Pazo/Glavni predsjednik (Nastavak na 11. strani) (Nastavak na 12. strani) ZAJEDNIČAR / 17. SLIPNJA 2015 / STRANA 11. PROGRAMI HBZ-a 26. SRPNJA U KARLOVAC PARKU Stvari za POD POVEĆALOM Dan Zajedničara s piknikom koje uludno OSIGURANJE OTPLAĆENO U Ontarijske federacije odsjeka HBZ 20 GODINA/ILUSTRACIJSKI PRIKAZ TORONTO, ON - Ontarijska te govora naših lidera i hrvatskih trošimo Mi u HBZ gotovo uvijek razmatramo rezličite federacija odsjeka HBZ održati će diplomatskih predstavnika nas- Poruka iz Glavnog ureda; svoj tradicionalni godišnji piknik i tavit ćemo dan našeg slavlja sa zarađen novac potpredsjednika / članske ideje i odredbe kako bi ih mogli što bolje i što proslavu Dana Zajedničara u ned- svirkom za razonodu i ples u iz- Do novca se teško dolazi, usluge HBZ korisnije ponuditi našim članovima. U ovoj Kon- jelju 26. srpnja u Karlovac parku, vedbi VIS-a “Hrvatski Zvuci”. ali ga se zato vrlo lako potroši. vencijskoj godini HBZ dajemo sniženje premi- FRANJE BERTOVIĆA Milton, Ontario, park kojeg naša Za djecu svake godine priređu- Bilo da se radi o shoppingu ili je, u prvoj godini od 50% i to u ovim planovima udruga koristi dugi niz godina. jemo program i razne igre u koji- večerama u najskupljim restor- životnog osiguranja: Osiguranje isplaćeno u 20 Svake godine naš piknik ma sva djeca nađu puno veselja. anima, ljudi vrlo često precjen- godina (20 Pay Life) i Jednoročno osiguranje na 20 godina (20-Year privuče veliki broj gostiju što je Specijalno zanimanje djeca juju svoje mogućnosti i na kraju Level Term). Mnogi od naših članova i prijatelja vide u ovoj ponudi do- uglavnom godinama najveće nađu u zabavi sa vatrogasnim mjeseca nađu se u financijskim bru uštedu i rado se koriste s ovom specijalnom ponudom. Poneki od slavlje i skup članova i prijatelja kamionom i vatrogascima iz problemima. naših prijatelja nevide potrebu zaštite u životnom osiguranju i jednos- HBZ u Ontariu a to je ujedno i ve- grada Miltona koji nam svake Zbog toga, s novcem treba tavno nevole o osiguranju razgovarati, posebice kad se spominje smrt. lika promocija zajedništva naše godine čine uslugu svojim pris- oprezno, a ovo su prema pisan- Osiguranje nije nešto čega se trebamo bojati, već naprotiv. Život- Hrvatske bratske zajednice. ustvom na ovom veselju. ju Daily Financea stvari kojih se no osiguranje je kao i svako drugo osiguranje, kod kojeg mislimo na Već je godinama tradicija da Svake godine imamo vrlo trebate čuvati želite li sačuvati budućnost naše obitelji, da bi kod našeg odlaska, ostavili našim dragi- su glavni gosti na ovom slavlju bogatu tombolu na kojoj se svoj novac: ma financijsku potporu i ublažili im tugu. članovi upravnog odbora HBZ, ponekad nađe kao glavni zgodi- 1.Kreditne kartice Jednostavnim riječnikom, životno osiguranje pruža bezbrižnost a ove godine će nas posjeti- tak i avionska karta za Zagreb. Najgori slučaj za koristiti i izkazuje ljubav prema našim najmilijima kod našeg odlaska s ovog ti novi predsjednik Edward W. Poznato je svima da članovi kreditnu karticu je kada nemate svijeta. Obitelji ostavljamo sigurnije sutra i dajemo financijsku potporu Pazo, potpredsjednik za članske Ontarijske federacije uvijek pri- dovoljno novca da je "pokrijete". bračnom patneru i djeci! usluge Franjo Bertović, i novoiz- peme izvrsno pečenje, kolače, Ovo je vrlo jednostavan način Potičemo sve odsječne odbornike, graditelje i članove HBZ da po- abrana tajnica/blagajnica Berna- palačinke uz svježu kavu i dakako da 'bankrotirate' i nagomilate si jasne svojim obiteljima i prijateljima ovu doista širokogrudnu ponudu i dette Luketich-Sikaras. ćevapčiće napravljene od majsto- dodatne dugove iz kojih ćete se koristi koje iz toga proizlaze. Također ponovo očekujemo ra iz restorana “Bosnian Special- teško vratiti. Ovom prilikom želim vam pružiti ilustracijski prikaz Osiguranja posjetu diplomatskih predstavni- ty” u Hamiltonu. 2. Vjenčanje otplaćenog u 20g. te uštedu u dolarima koja iz nje proizlazi. U prim- ka Republike Hrvatske u Kanadi Sve vas srdačo pozivamo da Iako mnogi prilikom vjenčan- jer uzimamo bračni par, nepušače, muškarca i ženu 30 g. starosti i koji se svake godine rado odaz- u što većem broju, još jednom u ja računaju da će im se uloženi dobrog zdravlja. ovu našem pozivu. veselju proslavimo Dan Zajed- novac "vratiti" preko tradicional- n Osiguranje otplaćeno u 20 godina, u iznosu osiguranja od Kao svake godine tako i ove, ničara i ujedno nastavimo čuva- nih novčanih poklona prijatelja i $15.000, godišnja premija iznosi, kako slijedi; bit će bogat kulturno-umjetnički ti naše običaje i kulturu našeg rodbine, događa se da troškovi program u kojem cce nastupiti naroda kao što to članovi HBZ vjenčanja, medenog mjeseca i Proračun za muškarca: Proračun za ženu: tamburaske i folklorne grupe iz čine već 121 godinu za redom. svega što ide sa tim debelo pre- 15 x $19.00 = $285.00 15 x $17.42 = $261.30 Ontaria, i iz Amerike. Uz dobrodošlicu i bratski korače budžet i onda nastaju W.P. 2.10 W.P. 2.40 Nakon nastupa gostujućih pozdrav, financijski problemi. A.D.B 21.00 A.D.B. 21.00 tamburaških i folklornih grupa, Ladislav Meze/predsjednik 3. Kablovska televizija + Lodge dues 2.22 + Lodge dues 2.22 Ljubitelji filmova, serija i Ukupno: $310.32 Ukupno:: $286.92 sportskih emisija često izaberu Sa sniženjem od 50% u prvoj godini: Sa sniženjem od 50% u prvoj godini: Godišnji piknik Mahoning skupe pakete sa što više sa- $285.00 x 50% = $142.50 $261.30 x 50% = $130.65 držaja, pa tako i računi budu W.P. 2.10 W.P. 2.40 skuplji nego za povoljnije os- A.D.B. 21.00 A.D.B. 2 1.00 odsjeka Zajednice je 28. lipnja novne pakete. Na izboru TV + Lodge dues 2.22 + Lodge dues 2.22 YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Prvi piknik organizacije Ujedinjenih odsjeka "providera" također se može Ukupno: $167.82 Ukupno: $156.27 Hrvatske bratske zajednice u Mahoning-Shenango dolini održava se uštedjeti novac. u nedjelju 28. lipnja u lijepom hrvatskom Strossmayerovom centru u 4. Automobili Kako vidimo, Osiguranje otplaćeno u 20 godina je odličan plan i pri- Vienna, OH. U Hrvatskoj je česta praksa lika za mladež, odrasle osobe i bračne parove. Plan omogućuje isplatu Piknik počima u podne kada će biti gotova vruća pečena janjetina da si ljudi kupuju stvari koje si iznosa osiguranine kod nastupa smrti te nepromjeni iznos premije kroz i svinjetina ispečena po našem dobro poznatom pečenjaru Zvonku zapravo ne mogu priuštiti, ali razdoblje od 20 godina. Dividende se zaračunavaju i ugrađuju u iznos Juratoviću. Uz to će u kuhinji biti sendviča, druge ukusne hrane, zbog "statusa" u društvu upravo premije. Minimalni iznos na kojeg se možemo osigurati je 5.000 dolara. poslastica i naravno osvježavajućeg pića kod bare. to čine. Tako je i sa automobili- Kulturni program počima u 1 sat poslije podne a nastupaju: Da bi se koristili s ovim sniženjem premije od 50% u prvoj godini, po- ma. Mnogi će ući u nepotrebne trebno je uz zamolbu priložiti puni iznos godišnje premije te je dostaviti Sveti Nikola iz Aliquippa, PA, Veseljaci iz Farrell, Sevdah iz Con- kredite i kupiti novi auto umjes- way, Od Srca iz Youngstowna, i omladinski zbor Vesela Srca iz u Glavni ured. to da za trostruko manju cijenu Osjećajte se slobodnima da nas nazovete na broj 412-843-0380 ili Youngstowna. Kako vidite, imati ćete priliku slušati nekoliko naših izaberu polovni. najpoznatijih odraslih zborova mjesta i šire okolice. posjetite naše web stranice www.croatianfraternalunion.org radi dodat- 5. Rasipanje Naš glavni gost i govornik biti će Glavni predsjednik HBZ brat nih informacija o životnom osiguranju – planovima ili tarifama – ili o Nekad si treba dati "oduš- Edward W. Pazo iz Pittsburgha. mogućnostima štednje kroz anuitetska ulaganja u IRA programe. ka", ali to ne znači da se trebate Poslije programa za zabavu i ples svira veoma popularni tambu- rasipati novcima, a upravo to raški sastav Mikey Dee iz Pittsburgha. Raspored radnog vremena naših sjedinjenih odsjeka je kako slijedi: u Hrvatskoj mnogi rade. Iako od 9 ujutro do podne odsjek 614 iz Newton Falls, od podne do 2 sata su svjesni da nemaju dovoljno novca, kupit će si nove cipele, POZIV GRADITELJIMA... poslije podne odsjek 126 iz Farrell, od 2 do 4 poslije podne odsjek (Nastavak sa 10. strane) 185 iz Campbell od 4 do završetka piknika odsjek 66 iz Youngstowna. otići u najskuplji restoran ili Molimo vrijedne članice da nam kao obično poklone domaćih počastiti cijelu ekipu u lokalnom godina i Osiguranje otplaćeno u 20 godina. kafiću. kolača i drugih poslastica na čemu vam se svima unaprijed zahval- Jednoročno osiguranje na 20 godina - daje dobru zaštitu uz jujemo. Ulanina je samo 5 dolara po osobi. Monitor vrlo pristupačnu godišnju premiju. Iznos premije je uvijek isti kroz Ovo je jedan od naših većih piknika koje kroz godinu održavamo dvadesetogodišnje vrijeme ili do smrti osiguranika, ako nastupi u Hrvatskom centru pa se nadamo da ćete nas posjetiti u velikom ranije. Nakon 20. godišnjeg razdoblja osiguranje prestaje. Među- broju kao u prošlosti. tim kroz ovaj plan se pruža prilika osiguraniku da ga zamjeni s Upoznajte sve članove svoje obitelji te sve naše članove mjesta i Uz brojne drugim planom životnog osiguranja prije isteka ovog roka. Izdaje okolice kao i sve svoje prijatelje o ovom velikom pikniku kojeg u ned- se osobama od 16 do 75 g. starosti. Najmanji iznos osiguranja je jelju 28. lipnja održavamo u Hrvatskom Strossmayerovom centru. kombinacije $50.000 za osobe do 40 godina starosti a $25.000 za osobe od Svi ste dobro došli! 41-75 godina. Veronica Medved/perov. životnog osiguranja Drugi, izvanredni plan životnog osiguranja s popustom je Osiguranje s otplatom u 20 godina. Plan pogoduje svim oso- nude vam se i druge bama bez obzira na godine starosti jer pruža dobru zaštitu a go- Godišnji piknik odsjeka HBZ dišnja premija je uvijek istog iznosa kroz dvadeset-godišnje razdo- pogodnosti blje. Posjeduje dividende ali nisu zajamčene. Izdaje se osobama Sjeverne Kalifornije od 0 do 75 godina starosti a najmanji iznos osiguranja je $5.000. Sve ove ponude vrijede od 1. ožujka do 15. rujna 2015. Svi SAN JOSE, CA – Odsjeci će nas sviju na ovogodišnjem članovanjem u podnijeti zahtjevi i molbenice podliježu standardnim propisima kod HBZ Sjeverne Kalifornije vas sve pikniku zabaviti, sa izvedbom izdavanja životnog osiguranja i upisa u redove Zajednice. Odsječ- i ove godine pozivaju na zajed- hrvatskih narodnih plesova, mla- Hrvatskoj bratskoj na članarina zaračunava se u iznosu od $2.22 i pridodaje k iznosu nički tradicionalni Godišnji piknik. da plesna grupa “Veseli Hrvati” premije ako je osoba novi član Zajednice a honorar se temelji na Piknik će se održati 28. lipnja iz Sakramenta u Kaliforniji. zajednici. postotku od uplaćene snižene premije od 50%. u prostranoj dvorani “Napredak Ta grupa već dugo vremena, Kada osoba podnese zamolbu za životno osiguranje kod HBZ Hall” – 770 Montague Express- pod pokroviteljstvom HBZ Gni- Sve dodatne i upiše se u Zajednicu, nakon potpisa pristupnice, prima daleko way – u San Jose-u, Kalifornija. jezda 239 i odsjeka 434, unosi više od police osiguranja. Članu Zjednice otvara se put pristupu Za posjetitelje piknika, koji svježinu kod ovdašnjih useljenika. informacije možete mnogim sportskim događajima, društvenim druženjima i bratskim vole provesti ručak i dan opkol- I ove godine će se za ples povlasticama, i koristima. jeni zelenilom i svježim zrakom, pobrinuti glazbena skupina dobiti ako nas Osjećajte se slobodnima da nas nazovete na broj 412-843-0380 imaće na raspolaganju stolove “Steve Balich Sr. Polka Band”. radi dodatnih informacija o Godišnjoj i konvencijskoj kampanji HBZ i sjedišta u velikom hlad-njaku Molimo vas da se za opširne nazovete na broj ili o bilo kojem programu životnog osiguranja ili anuitetskih fondo- izvan dvorane. informacije obratite na: Stel- va sa štednim mogućnostima kroz IRA programe. Rado ćemo vas Janjetina ($20) i piletina ($15) la Jagic 831-724-4620; Vivian poslužiti. sa roštilja će biti služena sa Bracher 408-741-1798; Judy 412-843-0380. Franjo Bertović/Potpredsjednik članske usluge salatom od podne do 2:30 sati Rukavina 650-871-1778. Svi nam poslije podne. Također, imaćete dobro došli! priliku da poslije podne uživate Za Odsjeke HBZ Sjeverne kobasice, kavu i domaće kolače. Kalifornije, Veseli nas obavijestiti vas da Ivo Konjicija/izvjest. 12. STRANA / 17. LIPNJA 2015 / ZAJEDNIČ́AR

Članska kampanja zaslađena Piše: Edward W. Pazo/Glavni predsjednik

PITTSBURGH, PA – Mjesec jednici u ovoj kampanji dobiti će životnog osiguranja. Glavna up- lipanj obično označava dolazak – četverodnevni plaćeni boravak rava dozvoljava ili dodaje proda- ljetne sezone. Djeca osnovnih i u konvencijskom hotelu, ulazni- ju 20 Year Level Term osigu- viših škola naskoro će na ljetne cu za delegatski prijem dobro- ranje koje će se uzeti u obzir za ferije i roditelji će se sa čitavom došlice, ulaznicu za konvencijski dobivanje ove nagrade. obitelji pripremati za obiteljske banket, ulaznicu za šampanjski Uz sve nagrade koje nudimo godišnje odmore i druge ljetne, prijem i ime pobjednika u kam- u tekućoj članskoj kampanji, vanjske aktivnosti. Zbog svih tih panji biti će spomenuto tijekom graditelj će za svakog novog ljetnih događanja, naši odsječni zasjedanja konvencije. člana dobiti dodatni bonus od May They Rest In Peace odbornici i članovi lako zaborave Kako bi u kampanji sud- $15 dolara. To može biti na bilo na naše trenutne članske kam- jelovao veći broj članova, koju vrstu stalnog životnog panje. Ovdje govorimo o takoz- Izvršni odbor je popravio ili osiguranja ili anuitetski račun u vanoj kampanji “Upiši 15 novih izmjenio ponudu koja se odno- naznačenom određenom razdo- članova u 2015.” te šampanjskoj si na osiguranje na 20-godišnji blju kampanje. Od graditelja DEATHS REPORTED samo tražimo da nam pošalje (UMRLI ČLANOVI) kampanji i specijalnoj konvenci- rok, to jest stalnu vrstu život- jskoj kampanji za nove članove. nog osiguranja, i tri anuitets- određeni kupon s naznakom da FROM MAY 26 TO JUNE 8, 2015 Budući je ovo vrlo specijalna ka računa koja su se mogla želi sudjelovati u ovim specijal- pribrojiti ukupnom broju od 15 nim članskim kampanjama. 1 Helen Pavlic ...... Pittsburgh, PA godina za našu bratsku organi- članova koje je u to određeno Zadnja ponuda u kampanji je 1 Joseph J. Ricciardulli ...... Pittsburgh, PA zaciju, Glavni odbornici smatra- vrijeme trebalo upisati da bi Konvencijska ponuda osiguranja 3 Andrew J. Mrdeza ...... McKeesport, PA ju da zbog toga naše graditelje se graditelj kvalificirao za prije u kojoj dajemo bratsku dividendu 4 Helen Atmanchik ...... Etna, PA moramo nagraditi s dodatnim ili spomenute nagrade. u prvoj godini članovanja na 20 35 Edward Mayfield ...... Kansas City, KS dopunskim nagradama. Uz to Za šampanjski ručak mogu se Year Level Term osiguranje ili 20 64 Lawrence A. Polich ...... Des Moines, IA našim sadašnjim i novim članovi- kvalificirati svi delegati i njihovi Pay Life osiguranje. To daje mo- 84 Mary C. Bosanatz ...... Anaconda, MT ma nudimo i vrlo dobro životno gosti. Uz šampanjski ručak do- gućnost svim našim članovima 136 Eleanor Pulgine ...... Lorain, OH osiguranje po vrlo konkurentnim biti ćete i redovnu komisiju koju da povise svotu životnog osig- 177 Anne A. Navarro ...... Los Angeles, CA cijenama. plaćamo na sve prodano životno uranja kojeg možda sada imaju 185 Matthew A. Stankich ...... Campbell, OH U ovih nekoliko odlomaka up- osiguranje. Dakle, vi ćete skoro kod naše Zajednice. Isto tako, 217 Josephine Baima ...... Benld, IL oznati ćemo vas o spomenutim duplo zaraditi za svoje sudjelo- ako imate prijatelja ili prijatelje 238 Philip Pascuzzi ...... Gilbert, MN programima. vanje u ovoj članskoj kampanji. bez životnog osiguranja, upoz- 248 Rudy Skrinjorich ...... Clairton, PA Kampanja, upišite 15 novih Da bi se kvalificirali za ovu na- najte ih o ovim našim specijalnim 270 Donald Gasparovich ...... Ahmeek, MI članova u 2015. godini je gradu morate upisati najmanje planovima uz popustnu cijenu 304 Joseph G. Shimandle ...... Ambridge, PA posvećena 24-toj Nacionalnoj pet novih članova na stalnu vrstu prve godine članovanja. 309 Helen M. Gregorich ...... Bessemer, PA konvenciji naše Zajednice. Pob- 351 Edward B. Parent ...... Detroit, MI 354 Wallace M. Funk ...... Cokeburg, PA sudac u južnom dijelu savezne 354 Charles S. Page ...... Cokeburg, PA 13 tamburaških...(Nastavak sa 9. strane) države Illinois. Također je član 392 Lillian Sechen ...... West Allis, WI nogometnog odbora za četern- 440 Mary A. Gaspar ...... South Chicago, IL mlađeg i Grace Patrico Lušičić u Omladinskoj kulturnoj federaci- aest jugozapadnih država. 515 Drago Gomercic ...... Toronto, ON, CAN St. Louisu, Missouri 20. ožujka ji Hrvatske bratske zajednice. Tjelovježba i dizanje utega 530 Sherwood A. Benn ...... St. Thomas, ON, CAN 1951. godine. Dan je naime unuk Svih troje djece članovalo je u je bilo i još je uvijek dio njegov- 561 Mary Szabo ...... Flint, MI sada pokojnog Ivana Lušičića Hrvatskoj Junior Tamburici. Su- og dnevnog života. Dok mu je 677 Stephen Pehar ...... Los Angeles, CA starijeg i Anne Deranja Lušičić. pruga mu Linda je sada pomoćni njegov stariji sin polazio Mar- Djetinjstvo je najviše sprovodio u quette katoličku školu Dan je u 684 Anna Narowanski ...... Baltimore, MD glazbeni direktor i koreograf u mjestu Affton, Missouri. zboru. Njihovo troje unučadi – toj školi bio trener u tjelovježbi. 718 Charles W. Lesko ...... Rankin, PA On je rođen u hrvatskoj gla- Addison (13), Stella (10) i Calyx Godine 1978. proglašen je tit- 859 Eli Latkovic ...... Cleveland, OH zbenoj obitelji koja datira još od (6) su sada cčlanovi ansambla. ulom “Mr. St. Louisa”, a 1981. 929 Maresa Leeder ...... Mountain View, CA 1925. godine sa njegovim dje- Pet generacija obitelji Lušičić je “Mr. Missouri”. Tijekom godina 1994 Sylvia Gumhold ...... Milwaukee, WI dom Ivanom i bakom Annom koji do sada aktivno promicalo hrvat- sudjelovao je u dobrotvornim 3014 Debra McCarty ...... Kansas City, KS su cijelog života bili veliki promi- sku kulturnu baštinu članovanjem akcijama, prikupljajući novča- catelji hrvatske kulturne baštine. u Hrvatskoj Junior Tamburici. na sredstva u takove programe Godine 1935. osnovali su kultur- Dan uvijek voli raditi sa kao što su Muscular Dystropy nu skupinu Hrvatski Pomladak. djecom i podučavati ih našu hr- udruženje, itd. Traži se obitelj Iveković Naime, njegov otac Ivan Lušičić vatsku glazbu. Veliki je ljubitelj Dan se tamburanjem bavi za Inženjer Mario Alojza Iveković, iz Ivanić Grada, kraj Zagreba, i teta Eleanora Lušičić Eaves, to hrvatske glazbe i baštine i mno- preko 54 godine, bilo kao svi- Hrvatska, želi da stupi u kontakt sa obitelji strica Antuna Stjepana jest djeca Ivana i Ane, također su go radi na očuvanju i promicanju rač, glazbeni direktor ili učitelj. Ivekovića, koji je davno migrirao u SAD. članovali u tom ansamblu. Go- hrvatske baštine na ovim pros- Doživotni je član Hrvatske Na žalost, nemam informacije o njegovoj obitelji. Prema nekim dine 1961. grupa se pod nadzo- torima St. Louisa i okolice. bratske zajednice i sudjelovao informacijama, stric Antun je živio u Pannsylvaniji a možda jedno rom Ivana Lušičića promijenila Dok je na predavanjima Nas- je na prvom festivalu mladih Hr- vrijeme i u Kanadi. u Hrvatsku Junior Tamburicu. je Bošković Meyer učio hrvatski vatske bratske zajednice. Član je Ako netko nešto zna o spomenutoj obitelji neka mi javi na Mladi Dan je od svoje najranije jezik, još više se tada upoznao odraslog ansambla Novi Život. E-mail- [email protected] mladosti bio u tom ansamblu. sa hrvatskim jezikom i hrvats- Trenutno je član tek nedavno os- tel 385-1-282-0498 ili u USA – Pod učeničkim nadzorom svoga kom baštinom. Sve mu se je to novanog sastava TS Domovina. E-mail [email protected] djede, Dan je naučio svirati sve još više obistinilo kada je 2013. Kad je potrebno, sudjeluje u pje- Ljuz Tomaj, tel. 203-570-5837. Unaprijed lijepa hvala. tamburaške instrumente. “Ako godine sa obitelji i ansamblom vačkom zboru hrvatske crkve Sv. treba, svirati ćemo i po tisuću posjetio Hrvatsku. Josipa u St. Louisu. puta, dok nebude kako treba”, Dan je polazio osnovnu školu Na festivalu mladih Hrvatske bila je poznata izreka njegov- St. George i nakon maturiranja bratske zajednice u St. Loui- (Nastavak sa 10. strane) og djede. Godine 1967. njegovi upisao se na Christian Brotherd su 1977. godine, njegova teta Bajkovito... roditelji Ivan i Grace pokrenuli su College High School. Potom je Eleanora Lušičić Eaves bila je šaroliki cvijetni vrtovi koji su upravo bajkoviti. Dovoljno je spomenuti ansambl Vesele Žice u mjestu nastavio školovanje na Unit- prva gostujuća dirigentica kras- da Međimurje slovi kao najljepši cvjetnjak Hrvatske, a dobili su u vezi Granite City, Illinois. Dan je u toj ed States Marine Corps. Bio je nog spola. I eto sada, nakon toga mnoga hrvatska i inozemna priznanja i medalje. tamburaškoj skupini svirao čelo odlikovan za vojno služenje u dugo godina, Dan će biti drugi u I na kraju tradicija tamburice prisutna je već više od 100 godina za četiri godine. vijetnamskom ratu od strane obitelji Lušičić koji će imati čast u ovom kraju i boravak bez tradicionalne međimurske tamburice i Dan je upoznao svoju supru- guvernera države Missouri Jay predvoditi mlade tamburaše kao njihove specifične glazbe ne bi bio potpun. gu Lindu, rođenu Bilich nekako Nixona i generalnog brigadira Gost dirigent ovogodišnjeg festi- Slobodan Bukvić/odsj. 2000 u isto vrijeme kada su njegovi Mong. Jedno vrijeme je radio vala također u St. Louisu. Četiri roditelji osnovali i ansambl Ve- kao mašinista u Sunnen tvrtki u člana obitelji Lušičić uvedeno je sele Žice u Granite Citiy-u. I ona Maplewood, Missouri. Samou- u dvoranu velikana Tamburitza Namjera natjecanja na izborni je u to vrijeme bila članica zbora ki je drvodjelja i voli se baviti Association of America udruge. a oženili su se 20. travnja 1974. drvenarstvom. U skorašnje vri- Ivan Lušičić stariji je bio uve- položaj u glavnoj upravi HBZ godine. Sretni su roditelji sada jeme vozio je teretni kamion za den 1972. godine, Anna Deranja troje odraslo djece – Danielle, Schnucks Supermarkets tvrtku, Lušičić 1977. te Eleanora Lušičić Točka 19. Članovi konvencije koji se imaju namjeru natjecati na Daniel Jr. and John. najveću takvu trgovinu mješovite Eaves 1981. i Ivan Lušičić stariji izborni položaj u glavnoj upravi Zajedice mogu pismeno podnijeti Godine 1982. kada mu je robe u St. Louisu. Nedavno je od 1996. godine. svoje ime i položaj za kojeg se natječu Glavnom tajniku/blagajniku prvo dijete, kćerka Danielle bila te tvrtke stupio u mirovinu a u Dan je čovjek mnogih talena- na ili do 1. kolovoza konvencijske godine. Prema tome, Glavni ta- dovoljno stara za ć̌lanovanje u slobodno vrijeme najviše se bavi ta i neizmjerno je počašćen što jnik/blagajnik treba u službenom glasilu objaviti imena svih kandi- ansamblu, Dan je počeo poduča- lovom i ribolovom. će kao Gost dirigent predvoditi data i položaj za kojeg se namjeravaju natjecati. vati glazbu i povremeno je učio Nogomet je svakako jedan od mlade tamburaše na ovogodišn- Članovi konvencije koji do 1. kolovoza konvencijske godine nisu koreografiju u Hrvatskoj Junior njegovih najomiljenijih sporto- jem Omladinskom kulturnom fes- prijavili namjeru svog natjecanja na neki izborni položaj, mogu biti Tamburici u St. Louisu, Missouri. va. Dan sudjeluje u treniranju i tivalu Hrvatske bratske zajednice nominirani na konvenciji za jedan od položaja u glavnom odboru. On je naime sada glazbeni direk- obrazovanju mladih nogometnih u St. Louisu. Njegovi životni snovi Predsjedatelj imenuje ne manje od tri (3) brojitelja glasova. Svaki tor ansambla. U prošlosti je dugo sudaca i sudjeluje u organiziran- su sada ostvareni. Posebna hva- delegat dobije jednu glasovnicu sa imenima svih kandidata, čija imena godina u ansamblu bio predsjed- ju mnogih nogometnih turnira la svima koji su na bilo koji način su na glasovnici određena ždrijebanjem. nik i potpredsjednik. Trenutno u ovom gradu i široj okolici. On sudjelovali u ostvarivanju njegove ansambl zastupa kao delegat u je također i glavni nogometni davne želje i njegovih snova. ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 13 leaders of the Parish Board and beer tent will be open! Music will fect for it. Special note for those St. Augustine Parish Plans Summer Festival honcho, is the be provided by the “Cherry Pie lamb and pork lovers – pre-orders guy to bother. If he’s busy in the Band” and will rock your world of meat are suggested, as quan- Three Day Summer Festival confessional, ask for Father Larry. all evening. On a personal note, tities are limited. Remember that Anyway, here are the de- I have always loved cherry pie – phone number above? WEST ALLIS, WI - This is a raiser for the parish and we en- tails of this year’s Festival, with the dessert. Need more incentive to stop shout-out to all our Milwaukee courage the Croatian community a musical, food and beverage Saturday, July 12 is an all- over on July 12? A great cultural area Croatian friends and sup- to come out to support a fellow lineup sure to please all tastes. day affair, with the gates open- program headlined by the Mil- porters to mark your calendars Federation member. The weekend festivities kick-off ing at 10 a.m. Plenty of great waukee Croatian Tamburitzans for July 10, 11 and 12, as the St. St. Augustine is located at on Friday, July 10, starting at 4 food on Saturday, featuring the and the Graničari will kick-off at Augustine parish prepares for its 6762 W. Rogers St., in that not- p.m., and running until 11 p.m. Wing King of Milwaukee “Flying 2 p.m. Both groups are under annual Summer Festival. ed tourist destination of West Al- Friday means fish fry in this part Brian Felton” of Tomkens fame the direction of Patsy Lucas, This festival has achieved lis, with a large picnic area and of the world and St. Augustine serving his award winning chick- who recently was elected to the significant growth these past few plenty of parking. Need a phone will host its famous fish fry with en wings. Need more food op- Tamburitza Hall of Fame. What years, growing from a one day number for further information? an outdoors version. In addition, tions? How about a great Beef a well-deserved honor! picnic to its current three day Call 414-541-5207, but don’t ask sandwiches and other picnic fare Brisket dinner to get you going? Following this much-needed format. This is the largest fund- for me. Mike Suter, one of the will be available. Of course, the Available all day long, along with dose of Croatian culture, pol- a multitude of sandwich fare. To ka the afternoon away to the work all those calories off, dance sounds of “Grant Kozera and the the night away to the sounds of Brewhaus Polka Kings” starting the “Highfield Drive Band” on at 3 p.m. I will make a mental stage from 7 p.m. until closing note of where this polka music time at 11 p.m. is coming from and move to the Sunday is the day for those other side of the picnic grounds. needing their cultural fix, as this So, what a great three day Croatian parish highlights its true bash. There is also a Grand roots. Croatian-style, spit BBQ Cash Raffle with $3,500 in cash lamb, pork and chicken will be prizes. Tickets will be sold all available, with lamb and pork sold weekend long. Lastly, there will by the pound. Chicken will be be a Book Sale all three days in WINNERS OF THE 81ST CFU sold dinner style, along with burg- Heritage Hall, which is beneath CFU Bowlers Enjoy NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT ers, brats, hot dogs and many the Church. This is not to be joined by the CFU National Officers picnic-type snacks. Of course, a confused with the Hall I often Striking Good Time fabulous homemade bakery se- describe as new, but as Father in Las Vegas CFU NATIONAL PRESIDENT Edward lection will be available to compli- Larry reminds me, is not new. W. Pazo and Los Angeles Lodge 177 ment your Sunday meal. I hope to see you all July 10- President Marko Konjevod The meat masters, led my Mr. 12 at St. Augustine’s Summer SF (Mike Suter), Steve Varga and Festival in West Allis. It prom- Tom Beshensky and a few others, ises to be a great weekend of will man the spits. This is hard, summer fun. dirty work and these guys are per- Paul Lucas/Lodge 993 CALLING ALL CAMPAIGNERS LOS ANGELES CFU LODGE 177 TEAMS, Koki Enroll 15 in 2015 is the theme for the main membership drive for Aguilar, Vesna Cerovecki, Marcia Pecel, Katica this year and is dedicated to the 24th CFU Quadrennial Convention. Cule, Marge Konjevod, Mary Lubisich, Mercy For those recruiters qualifying for the prize, the following is offered: Bubalo, Visnja Zelenika and Rosie Rudela. TEAM CHI CROS - Vince Damyanovic, Four (4) nights’ accommodations at the Convention hotel, admis- Mike Smetko, Charles Mrakuzic, Pete Kunovic, sion to the Delegate Welcome social, admission to the Convention Jim Jesionowski Banquet, admission to the Champagne Brunch and acknowledgement at the Convention. In an effort to involve more recruiters and provide even more benefits to the lifeblood of our society, the Executive Board has amended the requirements to allow for contracts issued on the Twenty Year Level Term plan to count toward the eight (8) permanent life insurance certificate requirement and allow up to three (3) annuity contracts to count toward the overall total of BOWLERS FROM THE CHICAGO AREA - fifteen (15) new members required to qualify for the grand prize. Women’s team, Sloboda Strikers - Sharon The Champagne Brunch mini-campaign provides a ticket to Smetko, Loretta Kunovic, Juyce Dusek, Marie delegates or guests to a sumptuous buffet luncheon at the Con- Looney, Teresa Jesionowski.. Men’s team, vention hotel in addition to the normal incentives associated with Chi Cros - Mike Smetko, Pete Kunovic, Jim TEAM SLOGA-CFU GALS - Christina Carroll, enrolling new members. In order to qualify, interested recruiters Jesionowski, Charles Mrakuzic. Mary Alyce Francis, Colleen Simonis. must enroll a minimum of five (5) new members on a permanent insurance plan. Once again the administration is adding the Twenty Year Level term policy to the list of acceptable plans of life insurance for consideration of this award. Additionally, as an added bonus to the enrollment incentives currently offered, a fifteen dollar ($15) bonus will be awarded to all recruiters for each new member enrolled into the society on any Life Insurance or Annuity contract during the specified campaign periods. The only requirement to receive this bonus is that the volunteer recruiter must submit a coupon to participate in either the “Enroll 15 in 2015” or Champagne Brunch new mem- MEN’S TEAM FROM LODGE 177, Dario Klaric, bership campaigns. Zjelko Alericah, Tony Ravlich, Zeljko Leko, Zdravko The final offering to call members’ and non-members’ attention Grbavac. TEAM FROM LODGE 177 – Marko Konjevod, to is the Convention Year Special offer which provides fraternal div- George Glavan, Robert Alexandar, Pero Biscan, idend credits toward the first year premium on either the Twenty John Radic. Year level term plan or the Twenty Pay life plan of life insurance. The CFU Executive Board has approved the CFU 2015 Convention Year Special which offers a 50% reduction of first-year premium on both the 20 Year Level Term and the 20 Pay Life plans. The 20-Year Level Term plan offers great coverage at an affordable rate. Premiums are level and payable for twenty years or until the death of the insured, if earlier. At the conclusion of the twenty years, the coverage ceases; however, there is a conversion provision that may be applied to another insurance program. For this “Special” issue, ages are 16 through 75. Minimum issue amount is $50,000 for applicants through age 40 and $25,000 for ANOTHER MEN’S TEAM REPRESENTING LOS applicants ages 41-75. ANGELES LODGE 177, Charley Vinski, Charley The second plan of insurance on “Special” is the 20 Pay Life TEAM REPRESENTING RANKIN, PA LODGE 6 Cule, Mike Bubalo, Rick Pecel, Ivan Maric plan. This plan is appropriate for applicants of all ages and offers a – Roseanne Stoker, JoAnn Zidanic, Janet Craig, fixed death benefit at a constant premium for a twenty-year period. Jim DiLorenzo. Dividends are anticipated but not guaranteed. For this “Special” issue, ages are 0 through 75 with the minimum issue amount of $5,000. Please note that this “Special” offer is valid March 1 - Sep- tember 15, 2015. All applicants are subject to normal underwriting requirements. Annual dues of $2.22 is applicable providing the applicant is a new member of the Society and commission will be applicable to 50% of the premium received with application. When individuals making application for CFU life insurance signs their paperwork, they are receiving more than just a policy. AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE: Eddie Pazo Membership in the Society includes a number of cultural and sports III, Dan Kochis, Derek Hohn Director of Fraternal programs, social activities, and fraternal benefits. Programs, Bernadette Luketich Sikaras CFU Please feel free to call my office at 412-843-0380 for any regarding CFU’s Convention Year Specials or any National Secretary Treasurer, Janice Smargie, BOWLERS FROM SAN FRANCISCO information CFU product. Vinko Pazo, Vince Pazo. waiting to bowl. Franjo Bertovic/National Vice President/Member Services PAGE 14 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR Lodge 787 CFU Life Insurance Croatian CFU By-Law Section 19 Protects Your Slates Section 19. Members of the Convention who intend to seek Fraternal Union nomination for elective positions in the Society’s National Admin- Financial Future istration shall submit their name and the one intended position in of America Delegate writing to the National Secretary/Treasurer on or by August 1st All CFU members should now of the Convention year. Thereafter, the National Secretary/Trea- take the opportunity to examine A MODERN Election surer shall publish all candidates’ names and such candidates’ their life insurance coverage to single intended position in the official organ. ensure that they maintain ade- BUSINESS VANCOUVER, BC – CFU Members of the Convention who have not previously made quate life insurance protection. Lodge 787 will hold a special known their intention to seek nomination for an elective position Often our life insurance needs change over the years due to meeting on Monday, June 22, by August 1st of the Convention year may be nominated from While we are proud of major life events—a marriage, a the floor for one intended position in the National Administration. our activities on the cultural for members to cast their votes first home purchase, the arrival of for a delegate for the September The Chairman appoints not less than three (3) Tellers to tabu- children, a change in jobs—these side, our basic purpose late the votes cast. Each Delegate shall receive one ballot, listing CFU National Convention. are the most common and deter- from the beginning of the names of all Candidates as determined by a drawing of lots. mine if our coverage is sufficient The meeting will be held at to meet the expected need. the Society has been to the Cvitkovich residence, 6571 We urge you to contact CFU provide our members with Sumas Drive, Burnaby. Time of Vice President Member/Services the best possible financial voting will be from 6 p.m. to 10 Read the ZAJEDNIČAR for the latest on Franjo Bertovic, CFU Sales Co- protection available. p.m. ordinator Cathy Brnich or any Croatian banquets, picnics, barbecues, lodge officer today to see how We encourage our members affordable additional life insurance In our second century of to attend this important meeting. lodge meetings, concerts and sporting coverage can be for you and your fraternalism, we continue family members. Don’t delay. Act Joan Cvitkovich to dedicate our efforts to Secretary events going on in your area. today! Edward W. Pazo offer the most complete, National President up-to-date portfolio of quality, affordable announced during the Convention tion. We encourage all members programs to meet all of our Special CHAMPAGNE proceedings in acknowledgement who will attend the convention as of their recruitment efforts. delegates, members, or guests members' financial needs. At the 2011 National Con- to submit their enrollment cou- The growth and success BRUNCH Campaign vention held at Buffalo, the pon for the Champagne Brunch By Edward W. Pazo / National President Champagne Brunch was greatly and begin enrolling new mem- of the CFU is testament to enjoyed by the qualifying recruit- bers as soon as possible. our Members ers. We are arranging for plen- We anticipate congratulating Volunteer Recruiters Invited to understanding the value ty of the bubbly to flow in Balti- many members as qualifiers for Toast Success at Convention more, along with a sumptuous this special campaign and look the Society provides PITTSBURGH, PA – Pop the prize has no cash value—other buffet Brunch for this event at forward to raising our glasses in in terms of financial cork! It’s time to pour the bubbly! than regular commissions—and the 2015 Convention festivities. a toast to the hard-working peo- The CFU Executive Board proudly must be redeemed by attending Interested in this effervescent ple who are instrumental in keep- needs, Croatian culture, announces a Special Convention the Champagne Brunch. campaign? Well, starting plan- ing our Society going strong, our and fraternalism that lasts Campaign that will have delegates, To enter the special Conven- ning now because our CFU lodg- CFU Volunteer Recruiters and a lifetime. members, and guests attending tion Champagne Brunch Cam- es will soon elect the delegates the 2015 Champagne Brunch the 24th CFU National Convention paign, volunteer recruiters must to the 24th Quadrennial Conven- Campaign Winners! in Baltimore, Maryland bubbling complete the Champagne Brunch over with excitement. coupon found elsewhere in the The Grand Prize of the new “Z” and send it to Vice President/ Champagne Brunch Convention Member Services Franjo Ber- CFU 2015 CONVENTION YEAR SPECIAL recruiters and members to pres- Campaign qualifies all winners tovic, Croatian Fraternal Union, ent this special offer to family for participation in a sumptu- 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, Croatian Fraternal Union an- ments apply to all applicants. members and friends. Why miss ous Champagne Brunch to take PA 15235. Further questions re- nounces two life insurance offers These Special Offers are be- the chance to obtain great cover- place on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 12 garding the campaign should be beginning March 1, 2015 and will ing provided to members and age at a competitive price all the noon in the Convention Hotel, directed to brother Bertovic at be available to CFU members prospective members through while enjoying the benefits and the Hyatt Regency on the Inner 412/843-0380. and prospective members until the declaration of a fraternal divi- programs available to all CFU Harbor in Baltimore. Delegates, officers and guests September 15, 2015. dend credit. Therefore, commis- members? Enroll today and wel- To qualify for the exclusive who enroll as Volunteer Recruiters The first special offer with a sion will be applicable to 50% of come your family and friends to Champagne Brunch Campaign, in the Champagne Brunch may 50% reduction of first year pre- the premium that is received with our fraternal Society! delegates and interested mem- qualify their spouses and other mium is the 20-Year Level Term application. Our Home Office staff stands bers must enroll at least five (5) members and guests who may be plan. This plan offers great cov- New Members enrolled as ready to assist anyone with inter- new members on a $5,000 mini- attending the convention for this erage at affordable rates, which a result of these Special Offers est in our affordable Life Insur- mum face insurance policy, either exciting and entertaining event. makes it an excellent product will be included in the Volunteer ance programs and Annuity/IRA Single Premium Ordinary Life, For example, to qualify your- for young adults and married Recruiter tally for the “Enroll 15 products which offer highly com- 20-Pay Life, Ordinary Life, or Life self and your spouse, you must couples. Premiums are level in 2015” 24th Quadrennial Con- petitive rates of return on your Paid Up at Age 65 (permanent enroll at least ten (10) new mem- and payable for twenty years or vention Membership Drive. savings dollars. insurance) or an annuity/IRA con- bers during the campaign peri- until the death of the insured, if This is an ideal time to in- For additional information tract, during the campaign period od. For every additional five new earlier. At the conclusion of the sure your family members at with any CFU product, please from January 1, 2015 through members enrolled, you will qual- 20 years, the coverage ceases; very reasonable rates. We en- contact the Home Office at (412) September 1, 2015. ify an additional person for the however, there is a conversion courage you to review your in- 843-0380 or visit our website at The grand prize award is for grand prize award of the Cham- provision that may be applied to surance coverage and consider www.croatianfraternalunion.org. those members attending the con- pagne Brunch. another insurance program. increasing the financial securi- Franjo Bertovic vention from Sept. 21-23, either as Qualifiers for the Convention Issue ages for the 20-Year ty protecting your family. National Vice President/ an officer, delegate, or guest. Champagne Brunch will be recog- Level Term plan are 16 through We urge all Lodge officers, Member Services The Champagne Brunch grand nized in the Zajednicar and will be 80. The minimum issue amount is $50,000 for applicants through the age of 40 and $25,000 for applicants ages 41 through 80. Champagne BRUNCH Special The second plan of insurance CFU NEW Membership now available with a 50% reduc- YES, Enroll me now in the CFU Convention Champagne Brunch tion of first-year premium is one Special. My ticket to the exclusive champagne brunch on Tuesday, of our most popular plans, the 20 2015 Convention Campaign Pay Life plan. This plan is appro- Sept. 22, at the CFU Convention Headquarters Hotel, the Hyatt Re- YES, I want to enroll in the fabulous 2015 Convention gency, in Baltimore, Maryland will be reserved when I enroll five (5) priate for applicants of all ages and offers a fixed death benefit at Campaign. It offers normal considerations, plus a complete package new members between January 1 and September 1, 2015. Members a constant premium for a 20-year of Convention amenities to be enjoyed at the 24th CFU Quadrennial must be enrolled on a permanent insurance plan (SPOL, 20-Pay period. The plan is participating; Convention, Sunday, Sept. 20 through Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Life, Ordinary Life, or Life Paid Up at 65) with a $5,000 minimum face dividends are projected and built No coupon will be accepted without a recent photo of the value or an annuity/IRA contract. into the premiums. Issue ages are 0 through 95 campaigner to be utilized for publication in the Zajednicar. with the minimum issue amount Name of $5,000. Name CFU is offering a special first Lodge year savings on the 20-Year Lev- el Term and 20 Pay Life plans, Lodge Address making them available for at a first year savings of 50% of the Address City normal premium. Annual lodge dues of $2.22 are applicable to City State Zip these rates provided the appli- State Zip cant is a new member of the So- Return to: Franjo Bertovic ciety. To be eligible for these Franjo Bertovic Vice President/Member Services Return to: offers, you must submit the Vice President/Member Services entire 50% first-year premium 100 Delaney Drive 100 Delaney Drive at the time the application is Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Pittsburgh, PA 15235 submitted to the Home Office. Standard underwriting require- ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 15 AREAPICNICS Mahoning Shenango Valley CFU 2015 Picnic Lodges Picnic June 28 Schedule YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The United CFU Lodges of the Mahoning Shenango Valleys are announcing their annual outdoor picnic for Croatian Center Sunday, June 28. 80 Schuetzen Park Road As in past years, the area’s most popular picnic grounds of the Strossmayer Singing Society at their Croatian Center in nearby Vi- Millvale, PA 15209 enna Township on 4202 Smith-Stewart Road, Vienna, OH 44446, JULY CROATIAN DANCE GROUP Veseli Hrvati of Sacramento will off of Route 193, is the place to enjoy its spaciousness and cool 11 - (Saturday) -Nogometni perform Croatian folk dances at the Northern California CFU surroundings. Klub (HNK) Croatia Pittsburgh Lodges Annual Picnic. This annual picnic is a gathering of old and new friends from far 26 - Croatian Center Day and near and starts at 12 noon, featuring hot barbecued lamb and pork as prepared by Zvonko Juratovic. The well-stocked kitchen will AUGUST Northern California CFU Lodges feature delicious pastries and apple strudel, plus various sandwich- 2 - CNH Javor 9 - Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac es, chicken, kolbasi, haluski and cold beverages. Outside drinks 16 - Fraternal Day Host Annual Picnic cannot be brought into the Croatian Center so please help us comply Andrea Opat with the law. SAN JOSE, CA – The Members of the Northern California CFU Recording Secretary The United Lodges picnic always arranges a fitting musical Lodges are happy to invite everybody to their 2015 Annual Pic- program. Starting at 1 p.m., the program will feature the Ansambl nic, which will be held on Sunday, June 28, at Napredak Hall, 770 Sveti Nikola of Aliquippa, PA; Od Srca Tamburitzans of Youngstown, Montague Expressway in San Jose, California. Join us for Bar-B-Que Rack of Lamb ($20.00) or Chicken OH; Veseljaci Adult Tamburitzans of Farrell, PA; Sevdah Adult Sacred Heart ($15.00) which will be served from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Also Tambiritzans of Conway, PA; and Happy Hearts Junior Tambu- available to enjoy will be afternoon snacks...kobase, coffee and ritzans of Youngstown, OH. homemade pastries. A CFU representative will speak. Following this talented program, Parish Annual There will be music for dancing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., provided Mikey Dee’s All Star Tamburaši will play for your dancing, singing by the Steve Balich, Sr. Polka Band. Folk dancing by the Croatian and listening pleasures. Picnic Set For Dance Group Veseli Hrvati of Sacramento, CA, sponsored by CFU Donations of baked goods would be most appreciated, whether June 28 Nest 239 and Lodge 434, will perform Croatian folk dances for your from CFU members, friends or guests, with thanks extended for kind pleasure. considerations, past and present. CHICAGO, IL - The Annual For more information, please call: Stella Jagich 831-724-4620; As always, this picnic will be staffed by members and friends of the Sacred Heart Picnic will be held Vivian Bracher 408-741-1798; Judy Rukavina 650-871-1778. Dobro United Lodges and attention is called to the following work schedule this year on Sunday, June 28, nam došli! on June 28: 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Lodge 614, Newton Falls; 12 noon at the Sacred Heart Catholic For the Northern California CFU Lodges, to 2 p.m. - Lodge 126, Farrell, PA; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Lodge 185, Church located on the corner of Ivo Konjicija Campbell, Ohio; 4 p.m. to closing - Lodge 66, Youngstown, Ohio. 96th St. and Escanaba Ave. in Admission to this United CFU Lodges picnic is a nominal $5 per Chicago, Illinois. person. This is one of the last big Please inform your families, members and friends of this great neighborhood events that oc- Gary Croatian Parish Day Picnic Croatian picnic at Strossmayer Croatian Center on Sunday, June 28. curs each year on the South- GARY, IN - On Sunday, June 28, St. Joseph the Worker Dobro nam došli! east Side of Chicago. It's a great Croatian Catholic Church, 330 E. 45th Ave., Gary, Indiana is Veronica Medved/Recording Secretary event, featuring delicious food, hosting its annual Croatian Parish Day beginning with mass at 11 good music, and fun for all. a.m. concelebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Donald Hying and Barbecued lamb, ćevaps, Fr. Steven Loncar. JULY 26 AT KARLOVAC PARK hamburgers, hot dogs, strudels, In the church hall, food will include lamb, pig, ćevaps, sarma Live and other tasty desserts will be entertainment will be provided by Phil Stipancic and Orchestra. available for your enjoyment. The Our cash raffle winners will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. There is Ontario Federation of CFU secured parking. lamb, however, is usually gone For more information, contact Marge at 219-688-6558 or marge. by 1 p.m. The church hall will be Lodges Fraternal Day Picnic [email protected]. open all day, and baked goods Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ TORONTO, ON – The Annual Fraternal Day with Picnic of the prepared by the ladies of the par- St-Joseph-The-Worker-Church/121127047900965?fref=ts Ontario Federation of CFU Lodges will be held on Sunday, July 26, ish will be available for sale. Fr. Stephen Loncar/Lodge 170 at Karlovac Park, Milton, Ontario. These are the beautiful picnic The main festivities, including grounds where we traditionally hold this big annual celebration of live tamburitza music provided our organization. by the "Bravo Tamburitza Or- Karlovac Park is an excellent place to hold such an outdoor cel- chestra", will begin later in the June Picnic Time in Vancouver ebration and our members and friends always like to come to our afternoon around 4:30 p.m. Ad- VANCOUVER, BC - The officers of CFU Lodge 787 would like to picnic to spend a day and socialize with one another. ditionally this is when the deli- encourage all members and friends to attend the annual picnic spon- With this annual celebration we also promote our Croatian music. cious barbecued shish kabobs, sored by the Vancouver branch of the HSS. That has always being one of the main goals of the Croatian Frater- ćevaps, pork dinners, etc., will be This will be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21 at the Croatian nal Union and our members in general. Therefore, as in the past, we prepared and sold in outdoor ki- Picnic Grounds, 8611 Sidaway Road, Richmond. have prepared a very interesting cultural program for your enjoyment osks. Parking is available on the They will be serving all the usual favorites, roast lamb and pork, with the appearances of very talented groups from USA and Canada. street and by the Vrdolyak law salads and delicious Croatian baking! The bar will open at 12 noon For your dancing and listening pleasure we will have the very pop- offices at 96th and Commercial and afternoon entertainment will be offered by some very talented ular VIS Hrvatski Zvuci. As you can see there will be a plenty of Ave. (i.e., the old Hrvatski Dom). musicians. excellent music and entertainment all afternoon and evening. Please mark your calen- Come One, Come All. If any questions, please phone the Our CFU National President Brother Edward W. Pazo, along with dars and join us at the Sacred undersigned at 604-299-7007! See You There! the National Vice President/Member Services Franjo Bertovic and Heart Picnic on Sunday, June Steve Cvitkovich/President Secretary/Treasurer Bernadette Luketich-Sikaras, will be present at 28. You'll enjoy great food and this celebration. They are our dear and special guests from the CFU drink, listen to lively tamburitza Home Office, and our members appreciate their presence at all of music, enjoy the company of old Join Lodge 32 on July 12 for our gatherings and celebrations. Their participation at our annual friends, and the opportunity to celebration is beneficial not only to our Ontario Federation but to the make many new ones! Midwest CFU Day Picnic CFU in general. For additional information, CHICAGO, IL - Sunday, July 12, Sloboda CFU Lodge 32 will host We also hope to have with us our Croatian Consular who is al- please call the Sacred Heart the Midwest CFU Day Picnic and Raffle at the Croatian Cultural Club, ways our great guest and who will greet us on behalf of our Home- Rectory at 773-768-1423. Hope land Croatia. 1503 Clement St. in Joliet, Illinois. Admission is free to all! to see you all at the picnic. Hvala! The day will begin with an outdoor Mass at 10 a.m. Music for the As in the past years, we will have various activities and games Ed Sambol/Lodge 229 for our youngsters. We ask parents and grandparents to bring their Mass will be provided by the fabulous Prijatelji Orchestra of Chicago, children and grandchildren to this picnic. under the direction of John Gornick. Our members of Ontario Federation of CFU Lodges will make A cash bar will be available, as well as food for purchase, from sure we have plenty of salad, cookies, palačinkas, coffee, ćevapčići Mukwonago barbequed lamb right off the spit, that will be sold by the pound, in lamb dinners, and lamb sandwiches, to hot dogs, beef and sau- by Bosnian Specialty Restaurant from Hamilton and, of course, bar- sage sandwiches to ćevapčići dinners. Anyone wanting 10 pounds becued lamb and pork. Lodge Plans or more of lamb, please pre-order by calling Tom at 773-586-3025. In addition to good food, we will have plenty of cooling refresh- Side dishes of coleslaw and Croatian potato salad will also be avail- ments. And of course, we cannot forget our “Tombola” which is very Annual Croatian able for purchase. popular at our Fraternal Day celebrations. Day Picnic To satisfy that sweet tooth, homemade bakery from cheese and How to get to the Park: apple strudels to nut rolls and cookies will be available for sale. Yum! MUKWONAGO, WI - John Traveling on the 401 from Toronto to Windsor (Detroit), take exit The fantastic Sinovi Orchestra of Chicago will fill the picnic area Movrich CFU Lodge 993 is to Hwy. 25 south in Milton, then turn east on Britannia Road. Karlo- all afternoon with live music for your listening and dancing pleasure proud to announce that our 56th vac Park is on the south side on 3rd Line Road. from kolos to American. Annual Croatian Day Picnic will For all those coming from Buffalo, Ft. Erie and Niagara Falls, Need or want raffle tickets? Please contact Arlene at 773-586- be held on Saturday, July 11 (Welland and Hamilton), take the QEW and exit to Hwy. 25 north in 3025 or email her at [email protected] and she'll send them from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. As Oakville, then before Milton, turn east on Brittania Road and the park right out to you. Tickets are $1 each or a book of 6 for $5. Prizes are always, it will be at Mukwonago is on the south side on 3rd Line Road. five (5) - $100 winners. Field Park on the corner of NN We extend a cordial invitation to all of our members, their families, Hey, parents and grandparents . . .bring those kids and grandkids and 83. And as always, admis- and friends to join us for one of the largest gatherings of our CFU to the picnic! Keep the tradition going or get one started. All Nest sion and parking are free. members and Croatians in Canada. 17 members in attendance are eligible for a cash drawing. Be sure to Come hungry...we will Our goal is to promote and preserve our Croatian culture and register 'cause you could be that one lucky boy and one lucky girl to have all of your favorite Croatian identity in the future as we, the members of the Croatian Fraternal win! There will be other surprises, too! foods such as barbecued lamb, Union, have being doing for past 121 years. Come out and join us, and bring the whole family for a day of Dobro nam došli! (Area Picnics continued good, old-fashioned fun! We're lookin' forward to seeing ya! Ladislav Meze/President on page 16) Arlene Boudos/Lodge 32 PAGE 16 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR AREAPICNICS (Area Picnics continued Mukwonago Lodge... (Continued from page 15) from page 15) pig, chicken and ćevapčići and smoked Croatian sausage sandwiches. We will also have plenty of great Croatian, European, and Ameri- Ljubav Playing can homemade bakery to purchase. Come thirsty too, as we will have plenty of beer, Mike's hard lemonade, soda, water and Karlovacko OOKING (Croatian beer) to serve. At Yukon Picnic Our favorite band, Sinovi, will perform from noon until 8 p.m. They YUKON, PA –The tamburitza C band Ljubav will visit St. Nicho- orner have been entertaining us at our picnics for decades now and we always enjoy their wonderful music. We will also be entertained by the las CFU Lodge 432 to entertain Milwaukee Croatian Tamburitzans at 4 p.m. These kids are so very at the Sunday, June 21 indoor Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Corn Bread talented, and all three groups will have songs for you (beginners, picnic at the Yukon Croatian Deviled Eggs 1 1/4 c. cornmeal intermediates and performers). Club. C 1 c. flour Bring your children and grandchildren to hear them and encour- Treat dad on Father’s Day to 12 hard-cooked eggs 2/3 c. brown sugar age them to join this wonderful group in the fall when practice starts an afternoon of music performed 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. sugar up again. Joining is a great way of guaranteeing that our beautiful by the ladies and gent/s in the 4 bacon strips, cooked & crum- 1 tsp. baking soda Croatian culture will continue to be celebrated and enjoyed. Graničari band from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a bled 1/2 tsp. salt will also be performing right after the kids are done. They are an ab- cover charge of only $7. Doors 2 Tbsp. finely shredded cheddar 1 egg solute joy to listen to! open at 12:30 p.m. for the usual cheese 1 c. buttermilk This year, in addition to our usual 50/50 raffle, we will be holding fine foods characteristic of the 1 Tbsp. honey mustard 3/4 c. vegetable oil a silent auction. So be sure to go on over and see all the wonder- Yukon staff. 1/4 tsp. pepper Combine cornmeal, flour, ful things that you can purchase. We will again have a fun "bouncy The remaining picnics and Slice eggs in half lengthwise; sugars, baking soda, and salt. house" for the kids....free of charge! We will also have our 2nd An- bands are: Orchestar Zabava remove yolks and set whites In another bowl, beat the egg, nual Car Show from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and a Vintage (bare handed) on July 19; Orchestar Radost aside. buttermilk, and oil; stir into dry baseball game at 1:30 p.m. So there will be plenty to see and do. on August 23; Šarena Tamburit- In small bowl, mush yolks. ingredients just until moistened. Come (rain or shine) and enjoy our Croatian hospitality for the za Orchestra on September 20; Stir in the mayonnaise, bacon, Pour into greased 9-inch day. And, of course, pray for good weather in Mukwonago on July 11. Mikey Dee Tamburaši on Octo- cheese, mustard and pepper. round or square baking pan (pan Please check us out on our new website at www.croatianlodge993. ber 18; and Orchestar Radost Stuff into egg whites. will be full). org. or like us on Facebook (croatianlodge993). See you at the picnic! on November 15. Refrigerate until serving. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes Carol Movrich Gedde/Secretary/Treasurer The Yukon Croatian Club is located at 109 Union St., at the Yield 1 dozen. or until a toothpick inserted near corner of CFU and Union streets Dolores Ferencic center comes out clean. Cool 5 in Yukon, off Exit 53 on I-70. For Lodge 248 minutes. Serve warm. Lodge 32 To Host Midwest CFU additional information, call the Paulette Gerbin/Lodge 194 club at 724-722-4100. Day Picnic at Joliet Caroline Kalich/Secretary Attention All Cooking Corner Contributors: CHICAGO, IL - Sunday, July 12, Sloboda CFU Lodge 32 will host All submissions for the Zajednicar Cooking Corner are greatly ap- the Midwest CFU Day Picnic and Raffle at the Croatian Cultural Club, preciated. However, since we do not operate a test kitchen to validate 1503 Clement St., Joliet, IL. Admission is free to all! all recipes received, we kindly ask everyone to please review each The day will begin with an outdoor Mass at 10 a.m. Music for the recipe submitted to ensure its accuracy. We realize many “Z” readers Mass will be provided by the fabulous Prijatelji Orchestra of Chicago, enjoy trying the recipes and recognize the fact that cooking and bak- under the direction of John Gornick. CFU A cash bar will be available, as well as food for purchase from ing involves considerable time, effort, and expense. Missing ingredi- barbecued lamb right off the spit, that will be sold by the pound, in ents and incomplete details result in disappointing finished products. lamb dinners and lamb sandwiches to hot dogs, beef and sausage Annuity We appreciate your accuracy because we want all of our Cooking sandwiches to ćevapčići dinners. Corner readers to be happy cooks and satisfied bakers! —Editors Anyone wanting 10 pounds or more of lamb, please pre-order by Quick Facts calling Tom at 773-586-3025. Side dishes of coleslaw and Croatian ☛ RECIPES WANTED! If you have a Croatian or American culinary potato salad will also be available for purchase. Annuities offer specialty of which you’re quite proud, please submit it to the “Z” by To satisfy that sweet tooth, homemade bakery from cheese and members the opportunity addressing it to Zajedničar at 100 Delaney Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, apple strudels to nut rolls and cookies will be available. Yum! faxing to 412-823-1594 or e-mailing [email protected]. The fabulous Sinovi Orchestra of Chicago will fill the picnic area to save money at all afternoon with live music for your listening and dancing pleasure competitive rates. from kolos to American melodies. Need or want raffle tickets? Please contact Arlene at 773-586- 3025 or email her at [email protected] and she'll send them CFU Zero Surrender Charge How Do I Join the CFU? right out to you. Tickets are $1 each or a book of 6 for $5. Prizes are five (5) - $100 winners. Annuity Contracts currently of- When someone asks for de- many reasons to want to become a Hey, parents and grandparents . . . bring those kids and grandkids fer a 2.0% interest rate. Con- tails about how to become asso- part of our Fraternal Society. to the picnic! Keep the tradition going or get one started. All Nest 17 tracts issued in 2012 are guar- ciated with our Fraternal Family, There are many extracur- members in attendance are eligible for a cash drawing. Be sure to anteed to offer not less than a if you are not familiar with the ricular and fraternal benefits register 'cause you could be that one lucky boy and one lucky girl to 1.0% rate of return. process yourself, please refer which may be derived from win! There will be other surprises, too! them to us here at the Home CFU membership. Among the Come out and join us, bring the whole family for a day of good Members may withdraw mon- Office of the Croatian Fraternal most important benefits are last- old-fashioned fun! We're lookin' forward to seeing ya! ey at any time without incurring Union, at 412-843-0380, where ing friendships, opportunities **A special message to all you Dads, Step-dads, Granddads, God- a penalty from the CFU.* we stand ready and waiting to be for mutual-interest companion- dads and also to all you other gentlemen who have made a positive of assistance. ship, and numerous chances CFU offers rates of 3.25% and to appreciate the simple joys of impact in the lives of our children--Have a very HAPPY FATHER'S CFU membership may people caring about one an- DAY! God bless! 3.75% for Five and Eight Year be completed through either the purchase of a CFU insur- other. Encourage your family Arlene Boudos/Lodge 32 contracts. These two con- members and friends to become tracts offer a guaranteed min- ance plan or through the purchase of a CFU annuity or IRA. a part of our CFU Family today imum rate of return of 3.0%.** Excellent dividends on insurance and welcome them to find out Lodge 66 Hosts Annual Picnic A CFU Annuity Contract may coverage and competitive interest what benefits are awaiting them rates on CFU annuities will surely to enhance the meaning and YOUNGSTOWN, OH – St. George CFU Lodge 66 will hold its an- be utilized for the purchase of provide prospective members with quality of their lives. nual picnic on Sunday, July 26 at the Croatian Home, located at 3200 an Individual Retirement Ac- Vestal road in Youngstown, Ohio. Doors will open at noon with fes- count. tivities beginning at 12:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $5. Our musical program will start at 12:30 p.m. with entertainment CALL the CFU Sales Coordi- by our own Od Srca Adult Tamburitzans, followed by Happy Hearts nator today at 412 - 843 – 0380 Junior Tamburitzans. At 1:45 p.m. there will be a short program to learn more on how to earn to acknowledge the lodge’s 12 CFU Scholarship Recipients and more on your hard earned to recognize our 8 members who have attained 50 years of CFU money. membership this year. Those members achieving that milestone are: Thomas Belichick, Edward W. Pazo David Ivko, Charlotte Jennings, Thomas Pavlinic, Stephen Pro- National President senjak, Edward Schuster, John G. Vogrin and Susan Zenko. The * If money is withdrawn prior program will conclude with a reverent candle ceremony to recognize Angels Fund Donation to age 59 ½ the IRS may im- those deceased members whose names are being added to our me- Yes! I (we) want to donate $______to help morial plaque. If you would like to have your deceased family mem- pose a 10% penalty on interest ber’s name included, please contact Patty Moran at 330-792-0960. earned. individuals in dire need of medical attention and intervention, At 2:30 p.m. our featured group, TS Ponoć of Pittsburgh will round ** Previous contracts earn the particularly those not covered by medical insurance. out the afternoon’s music with your favorite Croatian songs and ko- guaranteed minimum associ- Name Lodge los. This tambura group was a real hit at last year’s picnic, and we ated with that particular con- are delighted that they will be with us again this year. tract (either 4.5 or 4.0%). Lodge members and friends of Lodge 66 are asked to bake a spe- Address cial treat for our bake sale. Our bake sales are well-known for their City State Zip wonderful selections of goodies which is possible because of the generosity of time and talent of our members and friends. If you are DISCLOSURE: All members and Make checks payable to: Angels Fund unable to bake, a monetary donation will also be greatly appreciated. prospective members are hereby Croatian Fraternal Union As always, our kitchen and bar will have plenty of your favorite foods reminded that the funds depos- and beverages. ited with the Croatian Fraternal 100 Delaney Drive Mark your calendars to join us for a great afternoon of fun and Union through its Annuity and Pittsburgh, PA 15235 fraternalism on Sunday, July 26th. Please watch for more details in IRA program are not insured. the next issue of the “Zajedničar”. YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Patty Moran/Secretary ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 17 CULINARY DELIGHTS • SPECIAL DINNERS • BAKE SALES LUNCHEONS • FUNDRAISING • BREAKFAST MEETINGS SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT BREAKFAST MEETINGS • FUNDRAISING • LUNCHEONS CASH RECEIPTS RECEIVED n MAY 31, 2015 BAKE SALES • SPECIAL DINNERS• CULINARY DELIGHTS Tips Amounts Received for Life, A&H and CULINARY DELIGHTS • SPECIAL DINNERS • BAKE SALES Annuity Premiums… U.S...... $ 2,221,125.14 LUNCHEONS • FUNDRAISING • BREAKFAST MEETINGS Amounts Received for Life, A&H and BREAKFAST MEETINGS • FUNDRAISING • LUNCHEONS Annuity Premiums… CANADA ...... 25,071.42 BAKE SALES • SPECIAL DINNERS • CULINARY DELIGHTS From the Interest on Checking… U.S...... 256.35 Interest on Bonds… U.S...... 1,922,854.25 Home Ofﬁ ce Dividends on Common and Preferred Stocks… U.S...... 55,760.18 It’s Ćevapi Time at Javor Addresses: Current, Amounts Received on Bonds & Stocks Sold PITTSBURGH, PA - Lenten fish fries may have come and gone New and Changes or Matured… U.S...... 3,819,047.26 for 2015…but CNH Javor is giving you another delicious reason to Liens and Loans… U.S...... 100.00 meet your friends and family at the club on a Friday night. PITTSBURGH, PA – It is im- Miscellaneous Income… U.S...... 1,206.58 This time, we’re grilling up ćevapi for all you Croatians, and portant and imperative to keep TOTAL RECEIVED FOR MAY, 2015 ...... $ 8,045,421.18 all addresses up-to-date on all friends of Croatians! BERNADETTE M. LUKETICH-SIKARAS/National Secretary/Treasurer On Friday, June 26 beginning at 4 p.m., Javor will be offering official documents and busi- ćevapi dinners for $8. Dinner includes ćevapi sandwich, cole slaw, ness. Not doing so will cause onions, and your choice of sauce. delays in business transactions, Take out is available. Call 412-321-8104 to order. Join us and mailings and notices, death ben- SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT let Javor Chef Nancy Simunovic do the cooking for you! efit payments, information on life FOR MONTH ENDING n MAY 31, 2015 Mary Sestric/Lodge 1 insurance and annuity policies, and the Zajednicar. INCREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS For these reasons, the Croa- Premiums Received on Life, Accident and Health tian Fraternal Union is asking all And Annuity Contracts ...... $ 2,271,547.04 members to make certain their Refunds Left on Deposit ...... 6,641.98 addresses are current with the Interest on Bonds ...... 1,922,854.25 Home Office. In recent months, Dividends on Common & Preferred Stocks ...... 55,760.18 much mail has been returned to Interest on Certifi cate Loans ...... 15,862.82 the Home Office with the mes- Interest on Checking ...... 256.35 sage Return to Sender, No Such Miscellaneous Income ...... 1,206.58 Address, Forwarding Address Change in Remittances and Items Not Allocated ...... 120,674.55 Expired, etc. This is true for se- Change in Amounts Held by Society as an nior and junior members. Agent or Trustee ...... 18,093.39 Through the years, many ad- Profi ts on Sales of Assets ...... (84,000.00) dress changes can occur. This TOTAL INCREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS ...... $ 4,087,548.04 can be for children moving to DECREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS live in college dorms; marriag- Death Benefi ts ...... $ 317,837.93 es and setting up housekeeping Matured Benefi ts ...... 4,250.79 at a new location; a change in OUR CFU LODGE 35 members hard at work. Annuity Benefi ts ...... 1,203,353.75 employment resulting in moving the family to another area; retir- Surrender Benefi ts ...... 72,312.14 ing to a smaller home; warmer Accident and Health Benefi ts ...... 3,844.00 Summer in Kansas City Has climate, or to an assisted living Interest on Certifi cate Funds ...... 21,707.17 residence; or just relocating. Refunds on Deposit Disbursed ...... 15,027.74 Nice Ring to it for Members Whatever your situation may Refunds to Members ...... 32,242.36 Commissions ...... 2,222.20 KANSAS CITY, KS - There a special waltz for them to mark be, please inform lodge officers Rent ...... 12,860.82 was much rain in the Kansas the event. or the Home Office as to your Salary and Wages ...... 146,855.19 City area this past May. But for Jim and Michele met at the change of address. once the Slavic Festival was not Sugar Creek Slavic Festival Addresses are also import- Insured Benefi t Plans for Employees ...... 68,451.83 rained on to the point where it two years ago and so the story ant where beneficiaries are Legal Expenses ...... 2,743.75 ruined it. continues. On behalf of all of concerned. Thus, when making Travel Expenses ...... 23,557.09 As always, our wonderful Hrvataki Običaj and members application for insurance, of an Advertising ...... 11,244.18 members showed up in force to of Lodge 35, we wish you both annuity and in naming beneficia- Postage, Express and Telephone ...... 13,141.86 make the kabobs much happiness! ries, list their relationship, social Printing and Stationery ...... 13,796.64 that would be Čestitamo i želi- security number, and address. Books and Periodicals ...... 135.67 sold at the 30th mo vam sve na- This greatly eases the task of Insurance ...... 757.00 Slavic Festival jbolje! Živjeli! locating beneficiaries when the Bank Charges ...... 1,679.71 in Sugar Creek, Talk is of doing time comes. Furniture & Equipment...... 103.75 MO. The lodge a wedding at the Remember; keep your ad- Miscellaneous Expenses ...... 5,395.75 officers did their festival in 2017... dress current with the Home Actuarial and Auditing Fees ...... 33,732.00 fair share of work stay tuned! Office. Computer Service Fees & Equipment ...... 32,752.20 by cooking at the To all lodge Field Expense ...... 700.00 grill and serving members, please The Need For Keeping Offi cial Publications ...... 26,085.12 the food. note that the July Beneficiaries Up To Sports & Cultural Promotions ...... 3,496.39 A huge thank meeting is mov- Donations & Aid to Aged ...... 3,091.14 you is extended ing to Friday, July Date Many of us have forgotten Investment Expense ...... 4,653.82 to Mike Wiber, 10 at 7 p.m. The Real Estate Expense ...... 16,577.53 JIM BARIC AND the last time we did anything Mario Viskovic, concern is that too State Insurance Department Licenses and Fees ...... 485.00 MICHELE MCKEEVER, with our beneficiary designation. Annie Hotujac, many may be out Federal Taxes ...... 11,421.35 after Jim proposed and Most of us probably designated Joe Hotujac, and of town the Friday TOTAL DECREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS ...... 2,106,515.87 numerous other a beneficiary when we applied Michele said yes. before the 4th, INCREASE (+) OR DECREASE (-) IN LEDGER members who of- for our original insurance. Many thus the change. ASSETS DURING MONTH ...... $ (+) 1,981,032.17 fered their time. Also please people never consider their LEDGER ASSETS AS OF APRIL 30, 2015 ...... $ 434,624,631.44 As I keep the Facebook page mark your calendar for Friday, beneficiary again, even though for Hrvatski Običaj, I thought it August 7 at 7 p.m. for the meet- changes may have occurred in LEDGER ASSETS AS OF MONTH MAY 31, 2015 ...... $ 436,605,663.61 would be fun to congratulate one ing where all things for the Eth- our life conditions. The goal of LEDGER ASSETS of our group members as well nic Enrichment Festival will be this article is to remind our poli- Bonds ...... $ 404,003,047.47 as one of our Lodge 35 mem- discussed. The festival is Au- cy-holders they may need to up- Common & Preferred Stocks ...... 27,084,107.53 bers. As Hrvatski Običaj took gust 21, 22 and 23 this year, one date that section of their insur- Home Offi ce Building Less Accumulate Depreciation ...... 1,933,732.45 the stage to perform, Jim Baric week later than usual. Let's have ance certificate. Home Offi ce Land ...... 62,964.75 (Duquense University graduate) a great turnout for the meetings It is important to know how Certifi cate Loans ...... 2,900,103.15 took a time out and proposed to and invite friends who are not to change the beneficiary desig- Bank Accounts ...... 625,681.93 Michele McKeever and she said members to check out our lodge nation. There are several points Agents Control Account ...... (3,973.67) yes. Later that night Alex Mex- and encourage them to join. that should be addressed at the TOTAL ASSETS ...... $ 436,605,663.61 iner, headline performer, played Kristina Mikesic/Lodge 35 time you decide to update your BERNADETTE M. LUKETICH-SIKARAS/National Secretary/Treasurer designation and the Home Of- fice staff will be more than will- ing to provide you with the necessary form required to change CFU ADVANTAGE Single Premium the beneficiary status. To obtain beneficiary information on -The CFU offers a complete portfolio of quality, affordable life Made Easy a policy a request in writing is insurance plans to meet your financial needs. required due to the Privacy Act -The CFU consistently demonstrates financial stability and re- PITTSBURGH, PA - Don’t forget, the CFU’s single enacted by Congress on Nov. sponsibility through prudent and experienced management premium insurance package can now be paid for in three 13, 2000. of assets. Please keep in mind the im- convenient installments, so affordable quality protection portance of reviewing all your -Profits are returned to members through dividends and through access to a full array of fraternal programs. from the CFU is even more affordable. insurance needs on a regular basis and if there is a need for -Rates are affordable and compare favorably with For more details on the single premium insur- additional insurance, the Home commercial insurance companies. ance and how you can make it work for your family, call Office staff is always available to -The CFU has no stockholders – It is owned and operated for provide you with the necessary the benefit of members and their families. the CFU at 412-843-0380 and ask for Vice President/ assistance. -Members receive courteous and efficient service and are never Member Services Franjo Bertovic. Please call us at 412/843- 0380. subjected to administrative loads or fees. PAGE 18 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR Sterling Hunt Rinear II LOS ANGELES, CA - Ster- Coming Events ling Hunt Rinear II passed away CFU peacefully on May 10, 2015 at OBITUARIES the age of 88. His son, Tom, and n daughter-in-law Kris were with him JUNE as he left this world. 28 Northern California CFU Lodges Annual Sterling was born in Los Ange- Picnic, Napredak Hall, San Jose, CA Helen A. Pavlic les to Sterling Hunt Rinear I and 28 Mahoning Shenango2015 Valley CFU Lodges PITTSBURGH, PA - It is with deep sadness we report Charlotte Snyder Rinear. He was Annual Picnic,Strossmayer Croatian Center, the passing of Sister Helen A. Pavlic on April 20, 2015. raised in the Antelope Valley and Vienna, OH Helen was the beloved daughter of the late George served honorably in the US Navy. and Mary (Jakovcic) Pavlic, dear sister of George J. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, which his n (MaryAnn) Pavlic M.D., and the late Edward Pavlic; father had attended. JULY dear aunt of Maria (Michael) Barrett, Karen Santelli, He was married to Marcella Jane Kresich Rinear for 3-4-5 CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival, MaryBeth Pavlic, Lynne(Scott) Marshall and George 52 years and she preceded him in death in 2005. They Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, A. (Beth) Pavlic. She is also survived by many relatives were both long standing members of CFU Lodge 177 in St. Louis, MO and friends. Los Angeles. 11 Mukwonago Croatian Day Festival, Hosted Helen was employed as an executive assistant for Sterling spent 35 years in the food brokerage industry by Lodge 993, Mukwonago, WI Pennsylvania Railroad for about 30 years. and was a pioneer in what was a fledging business at the 12 Annual Midwest CFU Day Picnic & Raffle, She was an accomplished artist, an avid skier and time. In 1985, he became a special education teacher world traveler. in South Los Angeles until he retired in 2005. He was Hosted by Hrvatska Sloboda Lodge 32 of Helen was a lifelong member of the Croatian loved by his students and their families, often invited Chicago, Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, IL Fraternal Union, Lodge 29 and then Lodge 1. She taught over to houses for a meal. 19 Lodge 1 Sveta Ana Luncheon to Honor 50 her nieces how to ski at the CFU ski festivals. She was A longtime resident of Los Angeles, Sterling moved to Year Members, St. Nicholas R.C. Croatian proud of her Croatian heritage and visited with relatives Rancho Bernardo in 2012 to be closer to family. Church, Millvale, PA, 12 Noon Mass followed in Netretic, Croatia in the house of her mother's birth. Besides his son and daughter-in-law, he is survived by Luncheon by his sister, Georgia Haydon, and her extended family. Helen's most notable dedication (saintly) was as life-long 25 Joe Rady Golf Tournament, Hosted by pal and caregiver to brother Edward. He will always be in our hearts, and we are so grateful Lodge 367, Canton, IL Mass of Christian burial was held on April 24 at St. for all of his guidance and love. RIP, Daddy-O! 26 Ontario Federation of CFU Lodges’ Fraternal Teresa of Avila Church, Ross Twp., with Father Bob Special remembrance from Marko Konjevod, Presi- Vular officiating. Internment was in St. Nicholas Cem- dent, Lodge 177: Day Celebration, Karlovac Park, Milton, etery in Reserve Twp. Funeral arrangements were by I would like to add a few words about our dear and Ontario Stephens Memorial Chapel. longtime friend. I personally knew Sterling and his wife, 26 Croatian Center Day Picnic, Croatian Center, Helen's family appreciates the many kind words about Jane, and her Kresich family over 50 years. Millvale, PA Helen and her life, plus the sympathy and support of Sterling was a special friend, always ready to meet with us and very loyal to our lodge, attending all of the relatives and friends. n AUGUST May Helen's soul and the souls of all the faithful meetings and ready to help in any way. We also enjoyed our special get-togethers on weekends for breakfast 2 Gallup Slavic Lodges Annual Picnic, departed rest in peace. where we would talk about everything that was happen- McGaffey, New Mexico George J. Pavlic, M.D. ing in our Croatian community. 2 Istria & Kvarner-Long Island Lodge 1981 My special memory of Jane is when we attended the Picnic, Centerport, Long Island, New York 2003 CFU convention in Atlanta, Georgia as delegates 8 Croatian Sons Lodge 170/Nest 10 Youth for our Lodge 177 and she helped me run for the CFU Anna Gojmerac Seminar, Merrillville, IN National Board by distributing leaflets to the delegates. It JOHNSTOWN, PA - With sad- 16 Fraternal Day Picnic, Croatian Center, ness, the members of CFU Lodge was tough competition. Millvale, PA 5 report the loss of Anna Gojmer- As for my special memory of Sterling, it is when he 20 CFU Cultural Tour 2015 begins ac, of Johnstown, PA. Anna would invited us to Prescott, Arizona for the oldest rodeo show have been 102 on June 22. in North America, which I enjoyed so very much with our 22-23 Annual Picnic with MiniFest Sounds of She was a lifelong member of time together. I am so thankful for this special friend- Tambura 2015 of Ogulin CFU Lodge 530, St. Rochus Church in Johnstown ship. May they both rest in peace and may perpetual Croatian Catholic Church in London, ON light shine upon them. until its closing. 30 Extravanganza of Musical Groups by CFU Marge Gallucci-Konjevod/Secretary Anna Gojmerac was born in Lodge 126, Farrell Croatian Home, Farrell, PA Kelso, PA, June 22, 1913, the 30 CFU Lodge 170 Annual Picnic, Merrillville, IN daughter of the late Ignac and New Guidelines for Submission of Obituaries Mary Smir. Anna was married in 1937 to John Gojmerac n SEPTEMBER who predeceased her in 1998. She is survived by her The Zajednicar understands that the death of a loved 5 Annual Croatian Day, Kennywood Park, children, Joan Bumgardner of Falls Church, VA, married one is a difficult time for family members. Obituaries to Richard (deceased), and John Gojmerac, married to are among the most important items we publish in the West Mifflin, PA the former Betty Matey. Zajednicar since we are respectful of all CFU members 13 Croatian Day at Cokeburg by St. George Jr. She was the loving grandmother of Debbie, Donna, and are grateful for their contributions to our Fraternal Tamburitzans and CFU Lodge 354, Cokeburg John, Emily and Lisa who was her special caretaker. She Family. Community Park was the loving great-grandmother of Nathan, Jennifer, In light of the increasing number of lengthy obituaries 21-23 24th CFU National Convention, Hyatt Regency Simon and Isaiah Lux; Jonathon Roseman; Dominik which have been submitted in recent years, we ask all Baltimore on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD Richard; and Warren and Julian Bumgardner. members submitting obituaries to please limit an obituary to two typed pages, double spaced (approximately 250 She was the last living member of her family. She was n OCTOBER predeceased by siblings, Stephen Smear, Mary Smir, words). Be sure to include all basic obituary information 4 Ontario Federation of CFU Lodges’ Woman of Mollie Lonchar, Jenny Civis and John Smear. include the CFU lodge affiliation of the deceased. Please Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on May 29 note that eulogies, in most instances, will not be pub- the Year Banquet, Slovenian Church Hall, at Resurrection Church in Cambria City. Interment was lished. A photo may accompany the obituary, provided Toronto, Ontario in Grandview Cemetery. Friends and relatives gathered the photo submitted is of printable quality. Obituaries are 18 Croatian Sons Lodge 170 Annual 50-Year together for lunch at Ace’s Club. published in the order they are received. We request that Member Banquet, Merrillville, IN On behalf of the members of CFU Lodge 5, we offer obituaries be submitted in typewritten copy by mail or by 18 CFU Four County Lodges’ Fraternalists of the our sympathies to Anna’s family, relatives and friends e-mail. We reserve the right to edit information provided Year Banquet, Willow Room, Belle Vernon, PA in all obituaries in order to maintain the style adopted for on their loss. 25 CFU Lodge 954 "Anne Eleyonich Memorial Stephen Gojmerac/Secretary the obituary pages. Thank you for your cooperation! Banquet", 1 p.m., Croatian National Home, Editors Hamilton, ON 25 Croatian Sons Lodge 170/Nest 10 Halloween Party, Merrillville, IN

IMPORTANT NOTICE n NOVEMBER IN LOVING 6-7-8 Annual CFU Adult Tamburitza Festival, MEMORY Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA TO LODGE SECRETARIES 21 Hoosier Hrvati Concert, Merrillville, IN ANN MARIE GILBERT & NEST MANAGERS 22 “Bernard M. Luketich” CFU Lodge 515, JUNE 10, 2005 In accordance with a decision of the CFU National Toronto, Scholarship Luncheon in Memory of Board at its 2015 Spring Meeting, all bonus and Magdalena Mary Smintich reimbursement checks will be cancelled once the 29 Christmas Dinner/St.Nicholas Day Celebration check has passed its payment date. Effective immedi- of Ogulin CFU Lodge/Nest 530, Zagreb Sports ately, all checks not cashed within 120 days Centre, London, ON Remember me when flowers, bloom. of date of issue will be voided. Early in the Spring. Remember me on sunny days, CHECKS TO WHICH THIS POLICY APPLIES ARE: n DECEMBER In the fun that Summer brings. Lodge Direct Bill Reimbursement (monthly) 5 “Bernard M. Luketich” CFU Lodge 515, Remember me in the Fall Nest Direct Bill Reimbursement (monthly) Toronto, Christmas Party for children and As you walk through the leaves of gold, 4% Lodge Bonus (semi-annual) adult members And in the winter time, remember me 4% Nest Bonus (semi-annual) 6 Croatian Sons Lodge 170/Nest 10 Christmas In stories that are told. 1% Lodge Secretary Direct Bill Bonus (semi-annual) Party, Merrillville, IN But most of all remember each day – right from the 1% Nest Manager Direct Bill Bonus (semi-annual) start, 13 Sacred Heart of Jesus CFU Lodge 3, Please direct all questions regarding this change to I will be forever near, McKeesport, PA, Annual 50-Year Member the Office of the Secretary/Treasurer. For I live within your heart. Recognition and Christmas Social, Croatian Sadly missed and Loved Bernadette M. Luketich-Sikaras Club Dobrotvor, McKeesport, PA Your Family National Secretary/Treasurer ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 17, 2015 / PAGE 19 Lenardic Competes in 2nd Dear Friends, I would like to sincerely Annual Croatian Folklore thank you for your generous help, the incredible work and Beauty Contest energy you invested during the celebration of European Union MILWAUKEE WI - It is with Open House 2015, so admira- much pleasure that our Graničari ble and full of pride represent- Ensemble from Milwaukee, Wis- ing the Republic of Croatia in consin announces that our own Washington DC. Your efforts member, Leah Lenardic, has been absolutely delighted visitors selected to represent the United States HUGE WAITING LINE of guests to visit the Croatian Embassy who not only became interest- to participate in a Folklore Beauty contest at Washington, DC. ed in Croatian folk music, but which will take place in Tomislavgrad, also the history of American on June 27. Croats. Hrvatska Matica Iseljenika, in conjuc- As you've seen this year, tion with Udruga Stećak, is sponsoring its European Union Embassies’ Open House is an occasion Second Annual Folklore contest for the when many residents of Wash- "Most Beautiful Croatian Girl in a Cro- Annual Open House ington and visitors of the Na- atian Costume" that resides outside of Croatia. WASHINGTON, DC - On Sat- tion’s Capital have the oppor- urday, May 9, the Delegation tunity to visit all 28 embassies The competition will include a total of the European Union to the of the European Union coun- of 31 young ladies from 21 countries: Argentina, Australia, Bosna and Herce- United States and the Embas- tries and thus, without having govina, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, sies of the 28 EU Member coun- to travel, meet the cultural and Czech Republic, Chile, Hungary, New tries located in Washington, DC culinary specialties and beau- Zealand, Germany, Romania, USA, Slo- opened their doors to the public ties of those countries. The venia, Serbia (Vojvodina) Sweden, Swit- during the EU Embassies’ Annu- Open House of the European zerland, and Venezuela. al Open House Day. Union is the largest annual The objective of this contest is to connect The event took place between LEAH opportunity for public diploma- Croatians from many parts of the world in the 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and offered LENARDIC cy for the Croatian Embassy, promotion and maintenance of Croatian culture a rare look inside their buildings because around 2,500 visitors and traditions in Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH). and provided a unique opportu- pass the doors of our and your Voting for Leah Lenardic requires a Facebook account. We know nity to experience the country’s Embassy, which is equivalent cultural heritage and national that thousands of CFU members have one, so we are appealing to to the sum of all other partici- traditions. everyone to cast their vote for Leah before June 27. pants the Embassy welcomes This year’s open house was To cast your vote, please follow the link below and check the box throughout the year for various - the second in which the Embas- "GLASAJ" next to Leah's name. Please note that you are only al occasions. lowed to vote once. Here now is the link: http://a.pgtb.me/FG65mV/ sy of Croatia participated since it hP3KD?w=35233129&e=92046884 joined the European Union July Open House is therefore This contest will be highly televised in Croatia and Bosnia and 1, 2013. MARKO KOCHIS takes a the highlight of the promotion Hercegovina. Leah will give many interviews during her one week The Embassy welcomes over tambura break to chat with of the Republic of Croatia in stay. We can assure our CFU members that she will proudly tell ev- 2,000 people during this six hour Ivana, a member of the Washington DC, and thus im- eryone of her membership in CFU, Graničari and KUD Baština from period. This really is a very limit- Croatian Embassy staff. mediately before the summer Chicago and, of course, her Croatian background. ed time to introduce the public to season, it is also the day when During the week, all of the young ladies will have an opportunity our beautiful homeland and give also had a “passport” in which we, together with you, certain- to meet many notable leaders. Among them, New President of Cro- them a memorable experience they collected stamps from the ly gain a few visitors who will atia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Josip Leko, President of the Croatian so they may consider visiting Embassies they visited. decide that this summer is the Parliament, Dr. Dragan Covic, Member of the Presidency in Bosnia Croatia in the future. The Open House ended time to visit Croatia, and re- and Hercegovina representing Croatians in the Government, Cardi- In order to enhance the Em- promptly at 4 p.m. with people main her friend for life. nal Vinko Puljic, and Josipa Rimac, Mayor of Knin. bassy presentation for 2015, I, still in line around the block. The Because of all this, let me We extend our hearty congratulations to Leah on this honor and my sister Marlene, her husband number of people entering the once again, thank you for your wish her much success in this exciting contest. We all know that she Dan Kochis and their son Mar- Embassy was counted and there friendship, openness, warmth will represent us well. ko volunteered to participate were over 2,200 people who vis- and incredible dedication in by providing numerous original ited that day. Michael Stivoric representing our homeland, Former Vice President CFU Croatian national costumes and The EU Open House is truly and if you allow it, to invite you playing tamburitza music for the a “Shortcut to Europe” and of- to share ideas with our embas- visitors. fers a wonderful opportunity for sy staff to even better our fu- Upon our arrival to the Em- the public to learn about these ture EU Open House celebra- Lodge 66 Memorial Plaque bassy, which was in a flurry of European countries. We highly tion in 2016. recommend it to those who can activity, we dressed Embas- With great respect, Honors Deceased Members sy staff and family members in participate and we hope to return Joško Paro Do- ber in case there are any ques- original costumes from Djakovo, next year. YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Ambassador nations are now being accepted tions concerning the donation. Baranja, Posavina, Bratina, Dra- We commend the hard-work- for a plaque honoring deceased Send your donation of $10 for ganic and Ogulin. These models ing staff of the Croatian Embas- members of St. George CFU each deceased member you wish warmly greeted visitors at the sy for the great job they did for ST. GEORGE Lodge 66. to memorialize to: St. George door, mingled with the guests the Open House and sincerely TAMBURITZA COMBO A donation of $10 for each de- Lodge 66, c/o Patricia A. Moran, and were a favorite in posing for thank them for their warm hospi- of Cokeburg, PA with Sam ceased family member or loved 1806 Lancaster Dr., Youngstown, photographs with the public. tality while we were working with one is needed to have their OH 44511. Thank you. Beginning at 10 a.m. and con- them. We are looking forward Trichtinger of Rankin, PA names permanently engraved Patricia A. Moran tinuing through until 4 p.m., we to a bigger and better EU Open Lodge 6 and Amanda on our memorial plaque. The Secretary/Treasurer entertained the guests who were House for 2016. Cindrich of Detroit, MI names will be presented to the waiting in line outside of the Em- Bernadette Luketich-Sikaras Lodge 351 outside the Lodge on Sunday, July 26, at bassy with our beautiful Croatian National Secretary/Treasurer Croatian Embassy. the annual Lodge 66 picnic. A songs. We were very pleased family member or friend must be with the number of questions present to participate in the can- Get Your “Z” asked about our instruments, dlelight memorial. songs and Croatian folklore. The When sending in a memorial Electronically sincere interest the public had donation, please print clearly the To receive your Zajednicar was very evident. We, like the name of the deceased member in an electronic vesion, please staff, also posed for hundreds of and indicate if the member was a go to our website pictures throughout the day. 50-year member or an officer of www.croatianfraternalunion.org Once the public entered the St. George Lodge 66. This will and fill out the form—Request Embassy, they gathered trav- be a fitting permanent tribute to for Electronic Delivery of el brochures, tasted Dalmatian our deceased members. Zajednicar—which may be wines and freshly made fritule Please send your $10 payment found by selecting the Service and even had an opportunity to by check made payable to St. Center Tab, then eForms. test their knowledge of Croatia George Lodge 66, prior to July 15. Thank you! and win a t-shirt. The visitors Please include your phone num- Editors

New York in November 1934 America. compares the region’s story soups and strudels, museum and in April 1935, he exhibited in His work was widely praised with that of a family that’s lost displays of native clothing and Pittsburgh. by American art critics. The art its patriarch. But don’t be mis- decorative items, and extensive In this country Vanka accom- critics have also called them taken – there is still plenty of archives of Bulgarian recordings plished his first major work. In “tradition-shattering murals” as life here. Thanks in part to fund- and films. an obscure Croatian church, St. well as “the most extraordinary ing from Rivers of Steel, the Today, the center is a popular church murals ever painted.” nearby Bulgarian Macedonian destination not only for neigh- (Continued from page 2) Nicholas in Millvale, Pennsylva- nia, at the request of an ener- National Educational and Cultur- borhood people but also for tour among the best in Southeastern getic young priest, Rev. Albert n n n al Center – a 75-year old orga- groups that come to enjoy the Europe. In 1931 he married an Zagar, Vanka created some ten Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – nization – has been reincarnated food, cooking demonstrations, American girl from New York, or more large murals. “Heritage areas don’t always as a community center. Here, and ‘ethnic aerobics’ of Bulgari- and a few years later he and his In “The Croatian Death in happen in the posh spots,” says Bulgarian traditions are kept an folk dancing.” family visited the United States. Pennsylvania,” the artist paid Rivers of Steel Communica- alive through music and dancing. Robert J. Badovinac He held his first exhibition in tribute to his countrymen in tions director Jan Dofner, who Saturday sales of homemade Lodge 177 PAGE 20 / JUNE 17, 2015 / ZAJEDNIČAR

in the least, ćevaps are one of Djurina. For more information ing sure everything is just right. Croatian Fest Set For Croatian my favorites! In addition, sau- regarding the entrance fee and Don’t like to wait in long lines? join us this year, we invite all Mil- sage sandwiches, burgers and winner payout, call Milan (care- Well, pre-orders will be taken, just Park in Franklin waukeeans to come out and ex- hot dogs will also be available. ful, he may try and sell you a call American European Foods MILWAUKEE, WI - Known as perience what we too often take Of course there will be music! car) at 414-982 – 7475 or e-mail at 414- 444–2121. In addition to the “City of Festivals”, Milwaukee for granted – Croatia means great Our entertainment all weekend [email protected]. these specialties, ćevaps, Croa- will experience the best of what food, a love of music, song and long will be “TS Treća Sreća” Shirts are required. tian sausage and hot dogs will be the Croatian community has to dance, a love of the good times. from Chicago. Our suburb to Lastly, Saturday will also fea- available. Have a sweet tooth? offer – great food, music and cul- CroFest 2015 kicks off on the south has long been a hot ture an over 30 years of age Soc- Well, plenty of homemade des- ture – July 18 and 19 at our own Saturday, July 18, with the Park bed of quality Croatian bands cer Tournment. Luke Brucker is serts will also be sold. Croatian Park, located at 9100 S. gates opening at 5 p.m. Croatian and Treća Sreća is following in organizing this, so if interested In addition to the day-long 76th Street in Franklin. Park now has a full liquor license, that fine tradition. Young, yes, in sending a team, call Luke at dancing music of “TS Treća In addition to being the home so in addition to your favorite but rapidly becoming a favorite 414-333–7185 or e-mail him at Sreća”, a cultural program will of America’s oldest soccer club, beers, we feature your favorite here in Milwaukee. Music will [email protected]. be featured on the main stage the Croatian Eagles, this park is spirits and wine. last till closing time – 11 p.m. The main course, the main at 2 p.m. This year’s headliners the pride and joy of the Federa- Of course, we offer something Need more incentive to stop by event, however, is Sunday July include the Milwaukee Croatian tion of Croatian Societies. special on the grill all evening Saturday evening – how about 19. Everyone of Croatian de- Tamburitzans, Hrvatska Bura Though we naturally hope long – fresh made Ćevapčići - free parking and free admission! scent growing up in Milwaukee and Graničari. It promises to be a everyone of Croatian descent in that special Croatian sausage Saturday will also feature has fond memories of this great great show. Please congratulate both the Milwaukee and Chicago- served with bread and onions. the Park’s first Bocce Ball tour- Sunday picnic – the largest of the MCT and Graničari Director land region is making plans to Though I’m sure you could care nament, spearheaded by Milan the year in our community. Well, Patsy Lucas on her election to plan on making new memories in the Tamburitza Association of 2015! Things kick off at 11 a.m. America’s Hall of Fame! with a Croatian Mass, celebrat- In addition, the park will have ing our faith and culture as one a game area for the children, – a great way to start the day. plenty of raffles (even some priz- Plenty of spit roasted lamb, es) and a warm inviting sense of pork and chicken will be turning community. We hope you can on the spits, all available for your join us. culinary delight – so come hun- Come party with a Croatian – gry! American European Foods join us July 18 and 19th at Croa- – the Pelicaric Family – will be tian Park for CroFest 2015! manning the bbq pits and mak- Paul Lucas/Lodge 993

GILBERT CFU LODGE 238 MEMBERS elect officers and, FIFTY-YEAR MEMBER following their meeting, enjoy a festive dinner at which they salute TOM MAKI Don’t let your hard-earned their lodge’s 50-year members for the year 2015. is congratulated by his fellow dollars sit idly by… Lodge 238 members and is Are YOU Lodge 238 Holds Meeting presented with his 50-year pin. Frustrated Invest in CFU today! Call the CFU Home Office Brian Pfeifer – Vice President, By Low Bank To Honor Golden Members Elana Pfeifer – Secretary, Rober- at 412-843-0380 4 for more details. GILBERT, MN – CFU Lodge Muhvic. Tom Maki was the only ta Klink – Recording Secretary/ Rates? 238 met in February for an elec- member present for the celebra- Treasurer, Brian Pfeifer – Youth J tion of officers and to honor our tion and was acknowledged and Director and Tom and Donald J 50 year members. presented with his 50 year pin. Maki – Sergeant at Arms. 3 Fifty year members include A meal of each member’s choice The members also discussed Thomas John Maki, Mary Ruth was served at Michael’s on the the possibility of having a Croa- Cameron, Joseph John Davich Course Restaurant in Virginia. tian Day in September. J CFU Annuity Interest Rates 2.00 % - 3.75% (8-yr.) Jr., Gail Janezich, Richard Alan An election of officers was An afternoon of fellowship 2 J Johnson, Jonelle Jean Krier, held. The new slate of officers followed the meeting. F Bank Interest Rates (Pittsburgh area) Sharon Kay Lind, and Elizabeth are : Michael Maki – President, Roberta Klink/Lodge 238 0.40% - .90% (8-yr.) Rates may vary. 1 F F F

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