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YET ANOTHER FLASHBACK TO PRE-PANDEMIC DAYS when the 2019 Annual Executive Board CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival took place at Extends CFU Offers Expanded Indianapolis, Indiana! Annuity Crediting Rates Once again, just as last year, Through September 30, 2021 our CFU junior tamburitzans Members are hereby advised will not be gathering to that the society’s finance Benefi ts to Members perform in concert for the committee, comprised of the ing plan which means that while July 4th Festival Weekend Members of the Executive Twenty Payment Life Bonus not guaranteed, dividends are since the 2021 Festival was Board, has reviewed the current planned which may be used to cancelled due to safety interest rate environment and Added To New Membership increase the life insurance pro- has affirmed the current tection of the contract; and, Paid- concerns regarding the crediting rates for CFU Annuity Campaign. Popular Whole up life insurance after the final Covid-19 pandemic. Just and IRA accounts through annual payment is made thereby imagine what a fantastic September 30, 2021. ensuring that the policyholder is reunion and festival show we Life Insurance Plan Joins Accordingly, members holding a member for life of the Croatian will have when we finally get our currently issued contracts Fraternal Union of America. Ten Year Plan together! Keep practicing will continue to receive the Our society was founded on and be ready to celebrate! following rates of return on their By Edward W. Pazo / National President the principle of all for one and Happy Fourth of July to All of accounts: one for all. Mutual aid and fi- PITTSBURGH, PA - In support of the declaration that nancial protection was provided our Junior Tamburitzans! Nine Year contract – 3.50% the year 2021 is considered by our society as “The Year to our earliest members who Five Year contract – 3.00% of Family Unity and Protection”, the Executive Board were new arrivals to the free and Zero Surrender contract – 1.50%. democratic shores of the United is pleased to inform our membership that the present CFU Lodge 75 For those members who hold States of America. In time, as our Eight Year and Five Year fraternal dividend credit applicable to the Ten Pay our members married and had To Meet in July Contracts, the rates of return on Whole Life plan has been extended to our popular children, our fraternal reach and these two contracts has been benefits were extended to their WAUKEGAN, IL – St. Mary’s Twenty Payment Life Plan of insurance beginning set at the guaranteed minimum children. We have been bless- CFU Lodge 75 will hold a meet- July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Knowledgeable of 3.00%. ed and honored to count among ing on July 11, at 9:30 a.m., at the that affordable whole life insurance is the bedrock of a our membership grandparents, Croatian Cultural Center, located All other contracts previously family’s financial stability and security, the society now great-grandparents and, we’re at 3420 Kehm Blvd., Park City, IL. issued with either a 4.5% or We are looking forward to offers members another valuable life insurance plan to sure, additional generations of 4.0% minimum guarantee will seeing everyone. Stay cool! continue to earn those rates of consider when securing their family’s financial future. individuals all belonging to dis- tinct family units. This, we dare Millie Biedron/Secretary return. It is common knowledge that As was stated, in order to say, is how it should be! Members are urged to a vast number of households make the Ten Payment Life plan Parents, who were enrolled Žumberak consider saving for their are underinsured. Countless as attractive as possible and to into Croatian Fraternal Union of retirement through the articles concerning the need lend a helping hand to parents or America, have an obligation to Lodge Meeting purchase of a CFU Annuity or for adequate life insurance grandparents who may desire to provide for their children as well IRA contract where their funds coverage recount the reluctance purchase this contract, a special by taking the steps to make their Update will receive rates of return of individuals to plan for the dire “Fraternal Dividend Credit” was sons and daughters members of superior to those available at and unexpected circumstances for members and non-members the society. This act of love pro- CLEVELAND, OH - Dear the vast majority of banks and of death. Recently we read a alike equal to sixty percent (60%) vides future economic benefits Lodge 859 members: The July other financial institutions. column in a sister fraternal’s of the first year annual premi- through life insurance coverage, meeting has been postponed. We urge members to contact periodical which explained the um for each individual insured college savings through Educa- St. Nicholas Byzantine Church the CFU Sales Coordinator value of adequate life insurance through this valuable life insur- tion IRAs or Annuity accounts, building has been officially sold. today and begin saving for emphasizing that it provides ance offer. The issue age for the and the possible option of re- We are currently looking for a new tomorrow. peace of mind to the insured plan is from age zero through ceiving educational grants to location to hold our meetings. as well as to loved ones in the seventy. Certificates whose face the college or university of their The next meeting of Lodge On behalf of the Executive event of an untimely death. We value of life insurance is choice from the CFU Scholar- 859 will be Friday August 13, Board, firmly believe in this “school of between $5,000-$25,000 in cov- ship Foundation, Inc. at 7 p.m. It will be held at Edward W. Pazo thought” and urge our members erage qualify for the fraternal Please see the attached President MaryAnn Zubovich’s National President to contact the CFU home office to dividend credit. We now have chart on page 8 for a sample of home which is 6760 Park Gate Attention: Members are reminded learn just how easy it is to carry extended this offer to include the cost and first-year savings Oval, Seven Hills, Ohio. that Annuities and IRA accounts an additional $10,000 to $25,000 the 20 Pay Life Insurance Plan. available through this offer. Please contact treasurer Anna offered by the Croatian Fraternal of life insurance protection at Some of the key benefits of this Standard underwriting re- Lucic if you have any questions. Union of America are not FDIC insured nor are they eligible for very affordable rates. plan are as follows: Affordable quirements apply and the regu- We hope to see you there. coverage by State Guaranty level premium for a moderate Additional Fraternal Dividend lar yearly premium begins with Linda Russell Associations. Declared twenty year period; Participat- (Continued on page 8) Recording Secretary PAGE 2 / JUNE 23, 2021 / ZAJEDNIČAR

(ISSN 1087-7460) Established November 6, 1929 - Published Bi-Weekly CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION OF AMERICA LORRAINE TURKALL / IVAN BEGG - ASSOCIATE EDITORS 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Phone: 412-843-0380 Fax: 412-823-1594 Frank M. Jerbich e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.croatianfraternalunion.org Succumbs Unsolicited articles, manuscripts, letters, photos, etc., submitted to THE ZAJEDNIČAR are forwarded at the owner’s risk and Croatian Fraternal Union of America THE ZAJEDNIČAR expressly denies any responsibility for their Founded in 1894 safe-keeping or return. THE ZAJEDNIČAR reserves the right to Periodicals Postage Paid at Pittsburgh. PA By Edward W. Pazo/National President edit, revise or reject articles submitted for publication. Former National Officer POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Zajedničar, 100 Delaney Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Leaves Fraternal Legacy My thoughts begin with the FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK...LORRAINE TURKALL realization that My friend died 61st Annual today and I’m sad. Mukwonago Our very good friend Frank Jerbich left this world on June Invested in the Future 13th, one day prior to our cele- If we have learned anything since the start of the pandemic, Croatian Day bration of Flag Day in the United we surely have learned that life is precious. Every single Fest July 10 States and one week before we moment. Whether or not you have been afflicted with MUKWONAGO, WI - John recognize our Fathers officially Covid-19, have witnessed a family member or friend battle its Movrich CFU Lodge 993 will on June 20th. How fitting it would ravages, or have lost someone dear to this disease, you are hold its 61st Annual Mukwona- have been for him to have passed well aware of its impact on lives, on businesses, on days past go Croatian Day Fest on Satur- day, July 10, from 11 a.m. until 8 away on Flag Day, for we all know and on the future. The devastating effects of Covid-19 are not p.m. As always, it will be held at how much he loved our Flag. Frank M. Jerbich over and will continue to influence the lives of each and every Mukwonago Field Park on the Although our ages initially one of us for quite some time. corner of 83 and NN. And as differentiated us as more of an uncle/nephew relationship, Within the framework of the Croatian Fraternal Union, always, admission and parking our shared experience led to a strong friendship forged in are free. our mission has always been to protect our members and Come hungry...we will have the fraternal fires that lived within each of us. our families. Financially, we work diligently to offer the best all of your favorite Croatian Frank M. Jerbich was my friend, just as he was a friend possible life insurance and annuity products and take extra Foods such as spit barbecued to thousands of others who had the good fortune to become measures to properly service our members’ individual needs. lamb, pork and chicken, as well acquainted with him. My earliest recollection of our budding as ćevapčići and smoked Croa- friendship occurred at the 1983 CFU Convention in St. Paul, Inclusively, we continually strive to provide our members with tian sausage sandwiches. Minnesota. Frank was a seasoned CFU Lodge officer rep- a sense of family, focusing on cultural awareness and offering We will have plenty of great resenting his beloved “Hrvatska Sloboda” CFU Lodge 32 of excellent opportunities to cultivate our mutual bonds of family Croatian, European and Amer- ican baked goods to purchase. Chicago and me, officially a first-time delegate representing and heritage. This unique focus of forging a fraternal imprint Come thirsty too, as we will have my St. George Lodge 248 of Clairton, Pennsylvania. We on the lives of all of our members has made the Croatian lots of beer, soda, White Claw, served on the Sergeant-at-Arms committee together and a Fraternal Union a viable entity within the framework of the water and (hopefully) Croatian lasting friendship was born. fraternal benefit system. beer. Our favorite band, Sinovi As people emerge from the setbacks of the pandemic, we from Chicago, will perform from Mr. Chicago realize many are anxious to resume their lifestyles and are 12 noon until 7 p.m. They have We have to say that we admired Brother Jerbich for his weighing their options as to what they choose to do and what been entertaining us at our everlasting commitment to his Lodge 32 in Chicago and they wish to accomplish. It’s a fine line of decision-making picnic for decades now and al- ways provide us with wonderful the continuation and growth of their fraternal activities. We that determines one’s course of action and balances the risks, music. crossed paths frequently at CFU National Bowling and the needs and the safety of one’s family and friends. We will also be entertained by Golf Tournaments where Brother Frank may not have Typically, at this time of year, we are buttoning up last the Milwaukee Croatian Tambu- won one of the trophies that were presented; however, he minute preparations for the CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival. ritzans at 4 p.m., with Graničari exemplified fraternalism at its finest. Amassing countless performing right after the kids Just as last year, the 2021 Festival will not be taking place, are done. friends across the United States and Canada, it is really safe a decision which was made months ago in deference to the The kids’ group (MCT) is to say that Frank could be considered one of the foremost health, safety and future well-being of all of our young CFU so very talented and all three ambassadors of the culture and activity that the Croatian participants and families. Will we miss sharing in this grand groups will have songs for you Fraternal Union promotes here in North America. Through (beginners, intermediates, and his guidance and in cooperation with his fellow Lodge 32 celebration and watching our children perform the songs and performers). Bring your children officers, the motto of “There’s much to do with Lodge 32” dances of our Croatian culture? Absolutely! Yet, our focus is and grandchildren to hear them truly became a reality. Whether it was through the active on the future and, more specifically on their future, and will and encourage them to join this wonderful group in the fall when participation in the hosting of the Midwest Croatian Day, for- remain so…making certain that we PROTECT OUR YOUTH practice starts up again (for kids merly held at the Croatian picnic grounds in Chicago, or the as well as the health and welfare of our entire membership. ages 8 and up). Joining is a sponsoring of a number of bowling and golf tournaments Our Society has worked to protect all of its members great way of guaranteeing that which drew CFU members from across the Midwest and even since day one of our organization and has no intent to deviate our beautiful Croatian culture will continue to be celebrated Canada for participation, Brother Jerbich was instrumental in from that path. Just as their parents do, we have aspirations and enjoyed. It is a life changing the success of the event. for the lives of every CFU child, teen and young adult. We will experience! It sure was for my While we are not sure if our good Brother ever played continue to nurture their Croatian cultural interests, remain daughter and me! a note on a tambura himself, we are one hundred percent committed to providing scholarships for their educational There will be a 50/50 raffle sure that no one enjoyed our Croatian tamburitza music and a silent auction. Because of enhancement and do our best to safeguard their futures and Covid and the fears and restric- more. When we were called to attend the annual Fifty-Year keep them involved in our Fraternal Family. tions involved, we will not have membership banquet that Lodge 32 dutifully held, we knew We applaud all of the parents and grandparents who enroll the car show, the softball games, that as part of honoring our pioneer members for their loyal their children into our Society at birth and at very young or the bounce house this year. membership, we would be entertained by some of Chicago’s We need to ease back into this! finest tamburaši. The banquets were an event that drew ages, either through insurance coverage or annuity and IRA We ask that all lodge mem- a large crowd of not only Lodge 32 members but also programs, because we, too, enjoy witnessing their growth, bers put in a few hours of work members from surrounding Lodges of Chicago and Indiana. appreciate their enthusiastic involvement and, ultimately, to help us out. Many workers lighten the load. Also, please We have to say that while Frank wasn’t their official manager, recognize their potential. An investment in our youth is bring some baked goods for our we don’t believe that anyone promoted the Sinovi Tamburitza valuable to our individual CFU families and to our Society as bake sale (preferably packaged Orchestra with more energy or enthusiasm. a whole. Rest assured we are continually seeking ways to in individual baggies). Brother Jerbich’s activity wasn’t limited to the local level of expand our fraternal outreach. By investing our time and effort Come and enjoy our Croatian hospitality for the day, and, of Croatian Fraternal Union activities. He was also a staple at the in supporting our youth and building our fraternal network, course, pray for good weather in CFU Junior Cultural Federation Annual Tamburitza Festivals, we are keeping generations of CFU families together with a Mukwonago on July 10th! even attending quarterly meetings as an interested observer. sense of purpose and promise for the future. Please check us out on our His enthusiasm for tamburitza music also led him to be one For now, we are hopeful that our CFU members are website at www.cfulodge993. of the primary supporters of the group of Chicago area tam- org or like us on Facebook (CFU healthy and safe and encourage all to celebrate the Fourth Lodge 993). If you have ques- buritzans who became known as Prijatelji, under the direction of July surrounded by family, friends and neighbors as we tions, or want to sign up to work, of his good friend, Brother John Gornick. The Prijatelji or- salute America’s Independence and our CFU Fraternal contact me at: croatian993@ chestra almost annually attended the CFU Adult TamFESTs Family in 2021. gmail.com where Frank enjoyed himself immensely and we would be re- Carol Movrich Gedde miss if we didn’t note the special relationships (Continued Secretary/Treasurer he nurtured with his friends from Canada who on page 9) ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 23, 2021 / PAGE 3 if the funeral bill was paid by burial or funeral insurance, DID YOU KNOW...? FEMA cannot duplicate that RECRUITER SPOTLIGHT By Bernadette M. Luketich-Sikaras / National Secretary/Treasurer benefit and will not be able to reimburse the individual for SPOTLIGHT ON CFU PROGRAMS Did you know that there is a government program that expenses incurred. offers financial assistance for funeral expenses of individuals How can I apply? You can AN INTERVIEW WITH who died due to COVID-19? apply for reimbursement by contacting the COVID-19 Under the Coronavirus related to the funeral service, NIKOLA T. BILANDZICH Funeral Assistance Line at 844- Response and Relief internment or cremation are 684-6333 / TTY: 800-462-7585. Supplemental Appropriations eligible for reimbursement. A Message from the National Vice-President/ Act of 2021 and the American They typically include, but are No online applications will Member Services FRANJO BERTOVIĆ The application Rescue Plan Act of 2021, not limited to: be accepted. process takes approximately FEMA (Federal Emergency ■■ Transportation for up to 20 minutes. Once you have he CFU Executive Board declared the Management Agency) is two people to identify the applied, you are given an year 2021 as the Year of Family Unity providing financial assistance deceased individual T application number. You can and Protection. We invite each family in our for COVID-19 related funeral ■■ Transfer of remains then provide your supporting expenses. ■■ Casket or urn ranks and each CFU member to be involved documentation by fax, mail Applications became ■■ Burial plot or cremation and celebrate. or by uploading them to the available on April 12, 2021 for niche Today we “spotlight” CFU recommender Nikola T. Bilandzich, Disaster Assistance site online. reimbursement of expenses ■■ Marker or headstone President of “Sveta Vincenca” CFU Lodge 434, Sacramento, CA. The hours of operation of incurred after January 20, 2020 ■■ Clergy or officiant services Brother Bilandzich is also a Member of the CFU High Trial Board. the Funeral Assistance line are up to a maximum of $9,000. ■■ Arrangement of funeral This hard-working fraternalist is a proud supporter and works on Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-9:00 Who can qualify? Any U.S. ceremony behalf of the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento, pm Eastern Standard Time. citizen, non-citizen national ■■ Use of Funeral Home Unfortunately, a number of CA, which is one of the most beautiful Croatian Homes in the USA. or qualified alien who paid equipment or staff our CFU members have been “The Croatian American Cultural Center, Sacramento, est. 1976, is a for funeral expenses after ■■ Cremation or interment costs directly impacted by COVID-19 thriving club consisting of many generations of Croatian Americans. January 20, 2020 and the ■■ Costs associated with and experienced the death As a group, the members of the Croatian American Cultural Center funeral expenses were for an producing and certifying of loved ones as a result. have successfully acquainted the local and surrounding communities individual whose death, in the multiple death certificates In providing some financial with the Croatian culture, as well as preserved for future Croatian United States, territories or the ■■ Any additional costs assistance, FEMA is helping District of Columbia, may have mandated by local or state posterity in Northern California Croatia’s many age-old, colorful been caused by, or was likely government or laws ease some of the financial traditions.” stress caused by the virus. If the result of, COVID-19. An How much money will be As President of Lodge 434 he holds lodge meetings and supports this program applies to you, we applicant may apply for multiple reimbursed? This assistance is many events in the State of California. Brother Bilandzich organizes hope that you will avail yourself deceased individuals. limited to a maximum amount and supports many humanitarian causes. One of the more recent to this assistance. It does not What is required to apply of $9,000 per funeral and humanitarian projects was the sponsorship of one room in the bring back those we have lost, for assistance? Required a maximum of $35,500 per Studentski Dom in Mostar where CFU Lodge 434 donated $10,000 but may help to lighten your documentation includes an application. If multiple individuals and named the room “Croatian Fraternal Union of America”. financial burden during this time. official death certificate that contributed toward funeral More information is attributes the death directly expenses, they should apply What is your favorite CFU memory? available at fema.gov/disasters/ or indirectly to COVID-19 and under a single application as the In 2011, Sveta Vincenca CFU Lodge 434 celebrated its centennial. coronavirus/economic/funeral- shows that the death occurred applicant and co-applicant. If you This was an important moment for me, as it symbolized the inspiration assistance. in the United States, including are eligible for funeral assistance, and trust the lodge has provided for so many Croatian families over U.S. Territories and the District you will receive a check by mail Now You Know.... its 100-year existence. This also has special meaning for me, as of Columbia. or direct deposit depending on many of my own memories of growth and joy have been the result of Applicants must also show which option you choose at the my participation in lodge activities since I was a youth. In addition, I funeral expense documents time of application. Learn Croatian was excited to share this moment with my three children, because it which should include receipts Are Life Insurance proceeds afforded the opportunity to make CFU memories with them. or funeral home contracts. considered a duplication Online The applicant’s name, the of benefit? FEMA does not WARREN, MI - Have you Do you participate in any of our CFU tamburitza ensembles? deceased’s name, funeral dates consider life insurance proceeds been interested in learning how I have a special love for tamburitza, as the music is a symbol of and the amount of expenses or other means of assistance to speak Croatian and just never our Croatian people. When I was a youth, I participated in kolo and should be included. not specifically intended to had the opportunity? tamburitza ensembles, and continue to support various tamburitza What funeral expenses are defray funeral costs as a You now can learn from the groups within the United States and overseas. covered? Only expenses duplication of benefit. However, comfort of your own home. I am Michael Chovich from Zora CFU What is your favorite Croatian tradition? names listed alphabetically with Lodge 351 in Warren, Michigan. I One of my favorite memories of Croatian traditions is built around Remembering their birthdates/death dates and am a language professor who has the Christmas season. As a youth in Dalmatia, this was an important Section and Lot numbers. That been teaching high school and time as it not only allowed us to reaffirm our Christian faith, but Our list, along with a rough hand- college classes for over 20 years. we had special family traditions that we continuously practiced for Croatian drawn cemetery map, is now I have graduated with generations. This included my family burning a log, and saving the published on the Preserve Cro- language degrees from the ends to restart the Christmas season the following year, celebrating Ancestors atian Heritage website (http:// University of Zagreb, as well Midnight Mass, and joyfully sharing family meals with friends and PITTSBURGH, PA - The St. stnicholasns.org – click on the as Wayne State University. I neighbors. Nicholas Church, North Side, “about” tab). also have an M.A. in Language Cemetery on Hahn Road, Ross If your loved one is buried in Methodologies and a teaching Do you have a favorite Croatian food? Township, PA., was the final this cemetery, please verify that certificate. I have been teaching I truly enjoy consuming many traditional Croatian dishes, but I resting place for many of the pa- the listing is correct. Some of private Croatian classes for the have a special taste for pašticada and hobotnica salata. rishioners of that church, whose you may still have deeds that in- last three years and now I have cemetery records were lost after Any advice for other CFU recommenders? dicate the Section and Lot num- three advanced classes. My advice always reverts back to the foundation of the CFU, the church’s closure. bers. This year that I am offering which is that all members should lead by example and work towards While walking through this I would be pleased to hear a new online weekly Beginners the mission of the organization. This mission includes the protection cemetery, I noticed a family from anyone with any additions Croatian language class which searching all of the tombstones or corrections at kathleenburic@ will start August 31, 2021, at of families, and fostering the Croatian culture, so that our youth can in search of their loved one. yahoo.com or via telephone at 6:30 EST. This is a non-college become inspired to continue the legacy of those that came before us. Thus, I embarked upon a mis- 412-487-3737. credit course. Please list CFU honors that you find notable about yourself? sion to make it easier for those of Kathleen (Ribar) Buric/Lodge 1 The purpose of this class is for Some of the CFU honors that have great meaning for me include us left behind to find Croatian Americans who wish to my letter certifying that I have been a CFU member for 50 years, as the final resting place learn to speak, use proper gram- it reflects not only my dedication to the lodge, but its long-standing of their loved ones, mar and communicate in Croa- place in my life as a source of inspiration. The other honor that I buried there. tian. This year this course will be greatly value is having been elected to be a Member of the High Trial Subsequently, I offered to Croatians in all parts located some of the United States and in Canada. Board, as it allowed me to take a greater role within the life of the old cemetery records, If you are interested in taking CFU family. and from those re- this online class and would like Describe why being a part of the CFU fraternal family is important cords, tombstones more information, please email to you. and 100-plus-year-old me at [email protected] Being part of the CFU has not only allowed me to grow as an maps, compiled a da- or call 1-586-943-3899. individual, but it has provided the opportunity for me to continue to tabase of over 2,700 Mike Chovich/Lodge 351 have a connection to my Croatian culture within the United States. By having a lodge in which I could connect with other Croatians JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER has always inspired and encouraged me to continue working on the behalf of various Croatian causes, and it has special meaning for me Zajedničar S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Publication Dates because the lodge has allowed me to pass on my love for Croatia to 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 my children. n-Publication dates are 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Do you have a favorite “Croatian?” (singer, musician, sports, etc) highlighted in black 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 I love all forms of traditional Croatian music, but I have a warm m -All Material Deadline dates 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 place in my heart for tamburitza music, and would say that Kićo are circles 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Slabinac is one of my favorite artists within that musical genre. n-Office Closure We congratulate Brother Bilandzich for his continuous efforts Submissions may be mailed to “Zajedničar”, 100 Delaney Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235; faxed to 412-823-1594. and his leadership on local and national levels! If you are e-mailing material for publication, please direct them to [email protected] E-mailed articles should be sent in the body of your e-mail and not as an attachment. Only photographs should be sent For any additional information on programs or benefits, feel free as an attachment. All material must be received at least one week prior to the issue date. Your cooperation is to contact the National Vice President/Member Services’ office or the greatly appreciated – Hvala! —Editors CFU Sales Coordinator. You can also get more information at www. cfu.org. PAGE 4 / JUNE 23, 2021 / ZAJEDNIČAR Lodge 351 Rudy Perpich 34th Annual Memorial Golf Outing CFU Adult DETROIT, MI - Summer is soon approaching, and we are eager to get out with friends and family to enjoy the weather. What better way to get out of the house, stretch TamFEST your legs, and enjoy the summer than to play some golf SEVEN SPRINGS, and have a little fun in the process? The Rudy Perpich Memorial Golf Outing is fast approaching its tee time on PENNSYLVANIA Saturday, August 14, at Maple Lane Golf Course, 33203 OCTOBER 29-31 Maple Lane Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48312. This year’s SEVEN SPRINGS outing will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. We welcome new and returning faces to join past years’ MOUNTAIN RESORT champions as they chase the coveted title. Will your name e are pleased to be next? If you would like to join this growing tradition, W announce that TamFEST please contact tournament director: Lauren Thiel (thiel. XXXIV of the CFU Adult [email protected]) or go to Eventbrite.com. Tamburitza Federation will be Cost per golfer is $100, which includes 18 holes of held in Seven Springs, PA, PLEASE GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO Milwaukee’s newest golf, lunch at the turn, and drink tickets at the course. October 29-31, 2021. tamburitza band, TS Pivari, who will entertain at this year’s Longest drive, closest to the pin and other games will be provided on The CFU Adult TamFEST Croatian Fest in Milwaukee! the day of the event. All sales must be purchased through Eventbrite will visit the scenic Seven before August 13. There will be no cash purchases taken on the day Springs Mountain Resort of the event. for the staging of the 2021 Unfortunately, due to health regulations and state guidelines, we Festival. Headquarters Hotel Celebrate at Croatian Fest in can’t predict the future forecast for having a banquet afterwards. We for the weekend of music and will continue to update our golfers and guests as we approach the fraternalism will be the Seven Milwaukee on July 17 coming event. If all else fails, game winnings and raffles will still be Springs Resort Hotel located at MILWAUKEE, WI - Yes, you read that correctly! First, the MCT passed out after the outing at the golf club. 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven concert and now Croatian Fest 2021 – normal is finally returning to Springs, PA 15622-4007. If you are unable to join us but would like to sponsor/donate Milwaukee and our Croatian community can’t wait. circle your calen- Concerts and Socials will for the raffle (such as baskets, gift certificates, etc.), please contact dars for Saturday, July 17 and plan “social distancing” Croatian-style be held in the Main Ballroom Lauren Thiel at 1-248-943-3225 or Tammy Slank at 1-586-786-9661. at beautiful Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St. in Franklin. of the hotel. Hope to see you August 14th! Sooo…you ask, what’s unique about social distancing among Reduced room rates have Lauren Thiel/Sports Director Croatians? Well, how about a big hug, kiss on each cheek followed been established with the by a shot of šlivo? Or, sharing platefuls of spit-barbecued lamb, hotel as follows: $129 single pig and chicken, worked off a bit later by a lively kolo dance. Or my and double, with all rooms favorite, 6 feet deep at the bar (not 6 ft. apart) enjoying a cold High subject to an additional charge Milwaukee Junior Tammies in Life. Here’s to you, Dr. Fauci. of 11.00% in the form of local Anyway, here’s what you need to know about one of Milwau- 35th Annual Concert June 27 taxes. Please mention the kee’s longest running ethnic festivals (since 1935 and no, I don’t Croatian Fraternal Union Adult MILWAUKEE, WI - Well, it’s many of these songs for almost remember that particular one). Anyway, let’s start with the price of Tamburitza Festival when about time Croatian Junior two years, so I’m sure they are admission and parking – both free! Members of the Croatian Eagles making reservations in order Tammie groups get back to thrilled to finally perform in front soccer club will direct parking for the day. to receive the reduced rate. holding concerts, don’t you of an audience. The gates open at 9 am, with a wonderful Croatian Catholic Mass Reservations may be made by think? Shut down like almost The MC for this year’s show at 10 am, officiated (that’s a priestly term) by Fr. Ivan, pastor of contacting the Seven Springs every other musical and sports is Katarina Lucas and I’m sure Sacred Heart Croatian Church. Mass will be coordinated by Mary Mountain Resort at 1-800- event in 2020, the Milwaukee she will feel the positive vibes Schauer and will be under the “Big Top” – and yes, I used the same 452-2223. Please mention Croatian Tamburitzan (MCT) Patsy sends her way. clever shtick in my MCT article – google it please. CFU TamFEST to receive the annual concert was a victim of Two sets of graduating Following Mass, the festivities kick off, with the bar “officially” reduced rate. A deposit of Covid. seniors will be honored. Our opening. (Author’s note: During Covid, I enjoyed Mass on TV with one night’s lodging per room Well, that sorry page of 2020 grads were Mara Braovac a hot coffee. At Cro Fest, try it with a cold one.) Our full liquor bar will be requested to confirm history has been turned and and Gabe Hampel (Semper Fi!). this year will be staffed by our Thursday Beer Garden crew (2nd individual reservations. the 2021 MCT concert is but Our 2021 seniors are Katherine Author’s note: Yes, I had originally planned to include the typical We urge all individuals to weeks away – Sunday, June Pelicaric and Nina Braovac. sexist remark, but I skipped it). Anyway, the bar is in good hands, make their reservations as 27, at 2 p.m., at Croatian Park. Congratulations to all and their coordinated by John Braovac. soon as possible. Yes, you read that right – an families. Food, you ask? Of course! Under the very capable guidance of For further information, outdoors venue for the first And, after waiting well over American European Foods (AEF), the BBQ spits will feature lamb, contact the CFU Home Office time in the group’s 35-year a year for a MCT event, did you pigs and chicken, all on our new stainless steel skewers (yes, Ms. at 412-843-0380 or history. Due to still pending really think the party ended at 5 Franklin Health official, I’m looking at you)! To be safe, pre-order of FAX: 412-823-1594. restrictions at many area high p.m.? No way. meat is highly recommended; please call AEF at 414-444-2121 to Make your plans now to school auditoriums, this year’s A wonderful culinary feast, make sure you get what you want. attend another thrilling CFU big show will be under the stars, a bountiful bar, great tambura In addition to meat by the pound, homemade Croatian sausage, Croatian cultural experience, not the lights (yes, yes, I know, music and dancing awaits! cevapcici, hot dogs and chicken dinners will also be available. Thank being held this year in the no stars at 2 p.m., except on (Editor’s note: after 34 concert you, Ann Wylie and Mary Schauer, for coordinating. picturesque Laurel Valley of stage). articles, first time I mentioned Fresh, homemade bakery is also available, featuring your favorite Southwestern Pennsylvania! But if outdoors it must dancing as a plus). First, the strudels and other delights. Thank you, Anka Veber. Edward W. Pazo go, what better location that food. Under the direction of At 2 pm, a Croatian Cultural program will take place, always National President our beautiful Croatian Park, Joe Jaksic, the menu features a highlight of Croatian Fest. The MC, Mato Veber, will introduce located at 9100 S. 76th Street spit bbq chicken, pork loin and four great musical groups for your listening pleasure: our talented in Franklin. It will be tambura Croatian sausage. And yes, Junior Tammie group, the Milwaukee Croatian Tamburitzans and music under the big top, a la the “mixed grill” option of all Play Tambura in three great adult groups, Graničari, Bura and Korjeni. After a year the Big Top Chautauqua! 3 meats is available. All the without our tambura music, this will be a great treat indeed. (google it). fixings and sides available South Florida But don’t worry, after you get this initial cultural fix, more great Here are the key logistics. as well. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - tambura music will be featured from 3 pm until closing time at 10 Admission is $12 for adults For your listening and The South Florida Tamburitza pm. This year, Croatian Fest will feature Milwaukee’s newest tam- and parking is free. The gates dancing pleasure (yours), MCT Orchestra holds in-person and bura band – TS Pivari! I’m very confident all will enjoy the talent and to the Park will open at 1 p.m. is proud to be featuring the zoom rehearsals every Monday enthusiasm these talented musicians will bring to our 2021 Festival. Seating is not reserved – first “Pivari” tamburitza band will be evening at 7 p.m. at the Croa- Come enjoy your old and new favorite Croatian songs and kolos. come, first serve. The Jany playing from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. tian American Cultural Center And, in case you need something else to entertain you after a year family will coordinate parking, Pivari is Milwaukee’s newest in Deerfield Beach, FL. It was of mask wearing in your basement office, Croatian Park features while the Harvey family will man tambura band and one that founded in the fall of 2018 and is bocce courts, numerous raffles (thanks Pam Krenz and Nancy Volz) (or woman in Becca’s case) the I’m sure will become another directed by Edo Sindicich. and this year, a Croatian Cultural Theater (and no, drinking lessons admission table. favorite. We are welcoming new are not available here). The Cultural Theater will highlight customs, A nice long cocktail hour It should go without saying, members including beginners, costumes and other cultural type things under the coordination of (Croatian time) while the group the bar will be open all night, non-tambura playing musicians Nevenka Davis and Mrs. Madunic. dresses and tunes, with a fully serving your favorite Miller and and those who haven’t played Also, note to all Federation delegates: set-up and park clean-up stocked bar is a great way Croatian beers, mixed drinks, their tamburas in years but want will be on Friday, July 16! Come out, starting at noon to get the park to await the opening song wine and a few shots, I’m told. to revisit the fun and camaraderie ready. coming at 2 p.m. Thanks, John Lastly, be sure to buy once enjoyed all those years ago. Lastly, the folks who will keep the Park clean on Saturday – the Braovac, for coordinating the plenty of raffle tickets from Anny A separate Beginner class garbage crew, aptly led by Thomas Krenz, with the work really done bar. Gallo as she makes the rounds for those 10 years and older by the MCT boys. Yes, the show itself. Led of the park. Or, see Tony at who want to learn to read mu- Croatian Fest has always been the biggest summer picnic in the by Musical Director Kristin the bar. sic and play the tambura is be- Milwaukee area, a tradition we plan on keeping. It’s truly exciting Aasen, with assistant directors It’s been a long wait, too long ing considered as a 12-week news that major improvements are planned for next year at Croatian Christy Ubl, Heidi Spellman for many of us, but “normal” course commitment on Monday Park: a new and significantly larger 3-season Pavilion, featuring a and Angie Dougherty, the is finally making a comeback. afternoons at 5:30 p.m. There full stage, dance floor, bar and rest rooms; new support buildings, MCT orchestra will create that Yes, our Croatian lifestyle has may be instruments available for including a new grill kitchen, walk-in cooler, meeting and dressing wonderful song so many in suffered, but the return of the those who do not have their own rooms; another bocce court with lights; and of course, a new Turf Milwaukee have been waiting MCT concert signals the return instrument. Soccer field for the Croatian Eagles. for well over a year. This year, many have longed for. Come For more information about These improvements will ensure the Croatian community in the orchestra will focus on the celebrate what MCT does best – the group and the Beginner Milwaukee and our Croatian Park remain relevant and active for beautiful regions of Podravina music, great friends, our favorite class, contact Edo Sindicich at years to come. and Medjimurje. This will be liquid refreshments, grilled food [email protected] or call him at Again, please mark your calendars for Saturday, July 17 and a special treat, as each region and plain old fun. 954-294-7366. You can also visit shake off the Covid Blues with Milwaukee’s first Croatian Picnic for features many challenging CFU June 27! our website at tamburitzaorches- over a year – Croatian Fest 2021. CFU July 17! and memorable songs. The Paul Lucas tra.com . Paul Lucas/Lodge 993 orchestra has been playing Lodge 993/Mukwonago Joyce Crumbo/Secretary and Federation Board GLASILO HRVATSKE BRATSKE ZAJEDNICE U AMERICI / SVI ZA JEDNOG — JEDAN ZA SVE

GODINA 116. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA / SRIJEDA 23. LIPNJA 2021. PETA STRANA HBZ produžuje vrijedne beneficije svim svojim članovima U ovoj kampanji na 20-godišnje uplativo osiguranje dodajemo jednu vrijednu nadopunu Piše: Edward W. Pazo/Nacionalni predsjednik PITTSBURGH, PA – U ovoj 2021. godini koju smo proglasili godinom obiteljskog zajedništva i zaštite, izvršnim odbornicima je izuzetna radost i čast obavijestiti vas o produženju dodatne beneficije na deset godišnje uplativo osiguranje i sada na dvadeset godišnje uplativo osiguranje. Tu dopunsku beneficiju dajemo od 1. srpnja pa do 31. prosinca ove godine. PO MNOGIM OBILJEŽJIMA Trakošćan se smatra najljepšim dvorcem Hrvatske. Budući nam je poznato koliko takvo osiguranje vrijedi Nastao u 14. stoljeću prvotno je bio mala srednjovjekovna utvrda - burg. Svoj konačan svakoj obitelji, naša Zajednica imajući to vidu, u taj plan izgled, koji ga krasi i danas, dobiva tek sredinom 19. stoljeća. Naime, tada ga obitelj Drašković odlučuje preoblikovati u rezidencijalni dvorac. Obitelj se u to vrijeme odlučuje i na oblikovanje dodaje prije spomenutu vrstu životnog osiguranja kojeg pejzaža te stvara prekrasan perivoj po uzoru na engleske parkove toga doba. Veliko umjetno mogu iskoristiti sve obitelji kako bi osigurale svoju jezero koje i danas ostavlja bez daha također je djelo Draškovića te jedan od najljepših budućnost. estetskih dodataka ovom dvorcu. Općenito je već dobro pozna- Nemojte ništa odgađati. to da mnoga domaćinstava nisu Odmah se sada obratite u glavni bi se kvalificirali za ove nagrade Svim roditeljima, djedima i vatske bratske zajednice, i stoga dovoljno osigurana. Mnogo je ured Zajednice gdje ćete dobi- morate upisati najmanje deset bakama preporučamo da se za vaša generacija sada treba paziti već o tome do sada pisano kako ti sve potankosti o ovom i svim novih članova. osiguranje svoje djece i unučadi na to da vam vaša djeca i djeca mnogi odgađaju kupnju životnog drugim planovima životnog osig- Za prodano Juvenile osigu- najprije obrate k svojoj Zajedni- njihove djece budu članovi naše osiguranja koje je potrebno imati uranja a tako isto i o našim inves- ranje dobiti ćete polovicu gore ci, jer ona uvijek daje više. Vaša velike bratske organizacije. u slučaju smrti, pogotovo rane ticijskim računima na kojima ćete navedene svote. Prema tome, generacija je vidjela mnoge tra- Uzmite ovaj naš prijedlog za smrti glavnog hranitelja obitelji. zarađivati vrlo dobre kamate. mi se nadamo i očekujemo da će gedije i pobjede, vaša generacija ozbiljno i za sve druge potanko- Nedavno smo u jednoj publikaci- Mi smo više nego sigurni da mnogi naši članovi u slijedećih zna vrijednost novca, vaša gen- sti obratite se u naš glavni ured ji sestrinske bratske organizacije ćete biti ugodno iznenađeni kada jedanaest mjeseci sudjelovati u eracija cijeni obiteljsku baštinu kako bi vam cijela obitelj bila pročitali opširnije informacije o dobijete sve podatke o našim ovogodišnjoj Članskoj kampanji i i korijen, vaša generacija se dio naše velike hrvatske zajed- životnom osiguranju i njegovim vrijednim životnim osiguranjima. osvojiti prije spomenute nagrade. učlanila i ostala u redovima Hr- ničarske obitelji. vrijednostima. Mi ovime molimo i Nagrađivanje predlagatelja potičemo sve naše članove i mo- Jedna od moći naše Zajednice guće prospekte da se za novo je u djelatnosti i aktivnosti naših preminula od pandemije i da je sa životnim osiguranjem, FEMA ili dodatno životno osiguranje u odsječnih odbornika i običnih preminula na američkom tlu. ne može duplicirati tu beneficiju svotama od 10 tisuća pa do 25 članova koji svake godine sudje- JESTE LI Također morate imati i stoga vam neće povratiti novac tisuća dolara odmah obrate u luju u našim članskim kampanja- službeni dokument o troškovima za pogrebne troškove. glavni ured gdje će dobiti sve po- ma. Do sada smo mnogo o tome ZNALI…? pogreba. Treba ime molitelja, Kako podnijeti prijavu? trebne informacije i cjenik osig- pisali jer je od posebne važno- Piše: Bernadette M. ime preminule osobe, ime Svoju prijavu možete uranja. sti da imamo aktivne graditelje Luketich-Sikaras / pogrebnog zavoda i troškove podnijeti pozivom na broj 844- pogreba. Dividentski kredit koji prodajom osiguranja i anu- Glavna tajnica/blagajnica 684-633 ili broj 800-462-7585. Da bi ovo vrijedno život- itetskih računa jačaju sam temelj Koji troškovi dolaze u obzir? Prijave na online se ne primaju. no osiguranje bilo svima pris- Hrvatske bratske zajednice. Jesti li znali da možete dobiti U obzir dolaze samo tročkovi Za ispunjenje molbenice uzeti tupačnije, Izvršni odbor je u Drago nam je ovdje izjaviti državnu pomoć za pogreb povezani sa pogrebom. Prevoz će vas oko 20 minuta. Nakon ne više za dvoje ljudi koji će planu odobrio takozvani bratski da ćemo sve naše predlagače preminule osobe od Covid-19 prijave dobiti ćete poseban dividend što znači da će osigura- koji će sudjelovati u ovogodišn- indentificirati umrlu osobu, broj ili cifru poslije koje trebate nik u prvoj godini članovanja do- joj Članskoj kampanji nagraditi pandemije? zatim prevoz tijela umrle osobe, dostaviti sve zatražene biti veliki popust u premiji od 60 plemenitim nagradama. Prema PITTSBURGH, PA - Novo lijes, grobnica, spomenik, informacije. posto. Osiguranje je na raspo- tome, na predloženu vrstu stal- usvojenim državnim zakonom svećenstvo, pripreme za Ured na kojeg se trebate laganju svima, od rođenja pa do nog životnog osiguranja dobiti od 2021. godine, koji se odnosi pogrebne ceremonije, pripreme obratiti je otvoren od ponedjeljka sedamdesete godine starosti. ćete novčanu nagradu od $40 a na Covid-19 pandemiju, imate pogrebnog zavoda, tiskanje do petka od 9 ujutro do 9 sati Polica čija osnovana vrijednost na privremeno ili term osiguranje pravo na pomoć za pogrebne smrtovnica te druge stvari koje navečer. osiguranja iznosi između $5,000 i na investicijske račune svotu od troškove. po zakonu traži ili zahtjeva Nekoliko naših članova i $25,000 dobije prije spomenuti $20. U obzir samo ne dolazi term Ovaj novi zakon stupio je na mjesni ili državni odjeli. je nažalost pogodila ova popust. ili privremeno dječje osiguranje. snagu 12. travnja ove godine za Kolika je svota pomoći? pandemija zbog koje su izgubili Na drugom mjestu u engles- Svi koji predlože kupnju dječjeg sve pogrebne troškove nastale Maksimalna svota pomoći svoje najmilije. Kako bi se kom dijelu Zajedničara objavljen Juvenile ili privremenog plana poslije 20. siječnja 2020. u je $9,000 po osobi a najveća takvima pomoglo, FEMA je je primjer ovog dvadeset godišn- dobiti će 10 dolara za svakog no- maksimalnoj svoti od $9,000. maksimalna svota po odlučila da pomogne u takvim jeg uplativog plana pa vas moli- vog člana. Tko se može kvalificirati? molbenicama je $35,000. Ako situacijama. mo da to pogledate. Pored toga, bratski agen- Svaki američki građanin, je više pojedinaca platilo za Ako vam ovaj program može Tu ćete vidjeti pojedine svote ti i dobrovoljni graditelji imati ne-državljanin ili kvalificirani pogrebne troškove, onda se biti od koristi i pomoći, mi se životnog osiguranja, premije i će mogućnost zaraditi dodatnu doseljenik koji je platio za preporuča da zajedno podnesu nadamo da ćete ga iskoristiti. popust kojeg ćete dobiti. Sada svotu novca u tri kategorije, za pogrebne troškove poslije 20. zahtjev za pomoć. Novac će biti Iako vam ne može vratiti vaše vam je pravo vrijeme da sebe, prvo, drugo i treće mjesto, ovisi siječnja 2020. u svim saveznim isplaćen sa čekom ili direktno drage u obitelji, ipak će vam svoju djecu i unučad osigurate o prodanoj svoti osiguranja. državama, pokrajinama i District na vaš bankovni račun, ovisi koji donekle pomoći u pogrebnim na ovaj novi plan životnog osig- Tekuća nova članska kam- of Columbia pod uvijetom da je plan vi odaberete. troškovima. uranja. Preporučite ga i svojim panja traje sve do 31. prosinca smrt prouzrokovana Covid-19 Je li se životno osiguranje smatra Više informacija možete prijateljima, posebno onima koji ove 2021. godine. Ove dopun- pandemijom. duplom beneficijom? dobiti na fema.gov/disasters/ nemaju nikakvog pokrića. Mi ske nagrade su kako slijedi:pr- Kakvi su zahtjevi za pomoć? FEMA ne smatra životno coronavirus/economic/funeral- smo sigurni da će vam oni na vo mjesto $1,000;drugo mjesto Morate imati službeni Smrtni osiguranje duplom beneficijom. assistance. tome biti neizmjerno zahvalni. $750 a treće mjesto $500. Da list u kojem stoji da je osoba Međutim, ako je pogreb plaćen Eto, sada znate… 6. STRANA / 23. LIPNJA 2021 / ZAJEDNIČ́AR

(ISSN 1087-7460) ALL FOR ONE – ONE FOR ALL SVI ZA JEDNOG – JEDAN ZA SVE Official Organ Of The Služ beno Glasilo Preminuo je Croatian Fraternal Union Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice of America u Americi Frank M. Jerbich 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/Nacionalni predsjednik IVAN BEGG/LORRAINE TURKALL, UREDNICI GLAVNI URED 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice Kao bivši glavni odbornik ostavlja nam divno Telefon: 412-843-0380 Fax: 412-823-1594 u Americi bratsko nasljeđe e-mail:[email protected] Organizirane 1894. godine Website: www.croatianfraternalunion.org Moje misli počinju s realizacijom da je moj dugogodišnji dragi prijatelj preminuo danas zbog čega sam duboko ganut i tužan. Naš dragi prijatelj Frank Jerbich je napustio ovaj RIJEČ UREDNIŠTVA...LORRAINE TURKALL zemaljski život 13. lipnja, dan prije slavljenja Dana američke zastave i tjedan dana prije slavljenja Dana očeva 20. lipnja. Koliko bi bilo njemu na čast i dolično da je umro baš na Dan Ulažimo u budućnost zastave, jer svi znamo koliko je volio našu američku zastavu. Ako smo od početka ove pandemije išta naučili onda je to Dok je između nas bila velika razlika u godinama, mogao svakako da je život zaista dragocjen, i to svakog momenta. nam je čak biti i stric, jedna stvar koja nas je tijesno povezivala Jeste li, ili niste, osobno oboljeli od ove Covid-19 pandemije ili je naše čvrsto i zajedničko vjerovanje u bratsko zajedničarstvo. vam se je možda netko u obitelji ili neki prijatelj borio sa ovom Frank Jerbich je bio moj veliki prijatelj kao što je bio i prijatelj opakom bolešću, onda dobro znate kako je to sve djelovalo tisuća drugih koji su bili sretni što su ga poznavali. Naime, na njihov život i njihov posao ne samo u to vrijeme već i u mi smo se prvi put upoznali 1983. godine na Nacionalnoj buduće. Posljedice ove razarajuće bolesti još će se, kako Šveđani u Ogulinu konvenciji Zajednice u St. Paul, Minnesota. Frank je bio iskusan govore pojedini stručnjaci dugo osjećati među svima nama. odsječni odbornik koji je svoj odsjek Hrvatska Sloboda broj Što se tiče Hrvatske bratske zajednice, njena misija je otvaraju najveću 32 u Chicago, IL kao delegat zastupao na toj konvenciji dok uvijek bila da pružamo kvalitetnu zaštitu našim članovima i tvornicu drvenih sam ja prvi put kao delegat zastupao svoje društvo Sv. Juraj odsjek 248 u Clairtonu, PA. Naime, na spomenutoj konvenciji svim našim obiteljima. Mi uvijek marljivo radimo kako bi našim oboje smo služili kao redatelji konvencije i tu je počelo naše članovima ponudili najbolje moguće programe životnog podova na svijetu povezivanje i usko prijateljstvo. osiguranja i investicijske račune. Isto tako uvijek nastojimo Švedski vlasnik tvornice podnih obloga Pervanovo našim članovima pružiti najbolju moguću uslugu kako bi Invest AB u Ogulinu gradi Gosp. Chicago što bolje udovoljili njihovim željama i potrebama. Isto tako, najsuvremeniju svjetsku mnogo se zalažemo za promicanje kulturnih i drugih pro- tvornicu podnih obloga, vrijednu Moramo odmah na poč- grama koji nas povezuju i u kojima naši članovi rado učest- 200 milijuna eura, a do 2027. etku reći da brata Jerbicha godine, kada Ogulin 2 potpuno vuju. Svi ti programi i aktivnosti svrstavaju našu Hrvatsku neizmjerno cijenimo zbog uđe u pogon, bit će to najveća njegovog rada i neprekidne bratsku zajednicu u jedan važan entitet sveukupnog bratskog svjetska tvornica drvenih odanosti prema njegovom potpornog sistema. podova, priopćili su iz tvrtke odsjeku broj 32 u Chicagu Dok pomalo izlazimo iz ove usporavajuće pandemije, Bjelin Croatia. te postepenom odsječnom primjećujemo kako mnogi jedva čekaju da si život vrate na Nova tvornica Ogulin 2 gradi se pored postojeće tvornice razvijanju i bratskim ak- neku normalnost te nastave raditi u ostvarivanju svojih želja i parketa Ogulin 1, a imat će tivnostima. Često smo se ciljeva. Mi znamo da to neće biti tako lako radi daljnjeg rizika proizvodni kapacitet veći od viđali na nacionalnim kug- koji nam još uvijek prijeti dok u isto vrijeme moramo paziti na 20 milijuna četvornih metara lačkim i golf turnirima naše sigurnost i zaštitu naših obitelji i naših prijatelja. podnih obloga godišnje. Ukupni Zajednice. Možda on za U ovo ljetno vrijeme godine mi se tipično pripremamo za godišnji obujam proizvodnje podova u Vikenu i Ogulinu 2 svoje sudjelovanje na tim godišnji festival naše Omladinske kulturne federacije. Kao u 2027. godini iznosit će 30 sportskim turnirima nije do- prošle tako i ove 2021. godine, festival se nažalost neće milijuna četvornih metara. bio neku posebnu nagradu ali je na njima svojim primjerom Nova tvornica gradi se na održati. Ta odluka je donesena pred nekoliko mjeseci zbog uvijek isticao naša prava i istinska fraternalistička načela. sigurnosnih i zdravstvenih razloga naših mladih sudionika 330.000 četvornih metara površine, smještenih uz Zbog prijateljstava koja je stekao širom Sjedinjenih Država i njihovih obitelji. Mnogo žalimo što se to neće dogoditi i autocestu Zagreb-Split. Ukupna i Kanade možemo slobodno reći da je Frank bio jedan od što nećemo vidjeti našu djecu i omladinu kako izvode naše površina tvornice iznosi 100.000 glavnih ambasadora naših kulturnih i drugih aktivnosti koje hrvatske pjesme i plesove. Apsolutno će nam to nedostaja- četvornih metara, a ulaganja Hrvatska bratska zajednica promiče na ovim prostorima ti. Međutim, mi moramo gledati u budućnost, pogotovo na u zemljište, zgrade, instalacije Sjeverne Amerike. Kao ugledni lider on je sa svojim budućnost naših mladih i stoga trebamo zaštiti našu omladinu i strojeve procjenjuju se na 200 milijuna eura u kapitalnim odbornicima odsjeka 32 pod geslom “There’s much to do te zdravlje i dobrobit našeg cjelokupnog članstva. izdacima, uglavnom financiranih with Lodge 32” učinio mnogo za njegov rast i napredak. Naša Zajednica je od prvih dana svog postojanja radila na vlastitim kapitalom. Bilo da je sudjelovao u održavanju Hrvatskog dana na tome kako bi štitila svoje članove i sada nema namjere da U visokotehnološkoj i hrvatskom zemljištu u Chicagu ili da je u svojstvu domaćina skreće s tog puta. Kao što to čine njihovi roditelji, tako se i automatiziranoj tvornici Ogulin održao nekoliko kuglačkih i golf turnira na kojima su 2 podovi će se izrađivati mi brinemo za svako dijete te svaku mladu i odraslu osobu. od drvnog praha, ploča sudjelovali mnogi naši članovi kako iz ove zemlje tako i Mi ćemo nadalje njegovati i promicati njihovu ljubav prema vlaknatica visoke gustoće te susjedne Kanade. Uvijek se je zalagao i pazio da svi turniri hrvatskoj kulturnoj baštini te ih nagraditi sa stipendijama za furnira. Sirovina potrebna za budu interesantni i uspješni. višu naobrazbu i paziti na to da nam budu i ostanu aktivni u proizvodnju pretežno će se Nije nam dovoljno poznato, dali je naš dobar Brat bio našoj velikoj zajedničarskoj obitelji. dobivati od drvnog otpada iz glazbenik, jedno što dobro znamo je to da je neizmjerno Bjelinovih tvornica smještenih volio hrvatsku tamburašku glazbu. Kada smo bili pozvani Ovime pohvaljujemo svakog roditelja, djeda i baku koji u Ogulinu, Bjelovaru i Otoku. svoju djecu i unučad odmah po porodu ili u najranijoj Prešanje, profiliranje, završna za glavnog govornika na banket kojeg je njegov odsjek 32 mladosti učlanjuju u našu Zajednicu bilo na neko kvalitet- obrada površinskog sloja i održavao za svoje istaknute pedeset godišnje članove, brat no životno osiguranje ili anuitetske i IRA račune. I nama je pakiranje podova odvija se u Jerbich je za bankete uvijek nabavljao najbolje tamburaške izuzetno drago kad vidimo da nam naši mladi napreduju i automatiziranim proizvodnim sastave u Chicagu. Njegovi banketi su uvijek bili dobro procesima koje je također posjećivani ne samo od strane odsjeka 32 nego i od da su željni učestvovati u programima svoje bratske razvila tvrtka Välinge Innovation. drugih odsjeka i hrvatskih organizacija sa područja Chicaga organizacije. Investiranje u naše mlade je investiranje u naše "Revolucionarna investicija" obitelji i našu Zajednicu općenito. Možete biti sigurni da Izvršni direktor Pervanovo i Indiane. Moramo reći da iako Frank nije bio njihov službeni uvijek tražimo načine i mogućnosti kako bi sve te naše bratske Investa AB Darko Pervan manager, ne znamo nikoga tko je više i bolje od Franka zadovoljan je što je njegova programe još više i dalje širili i umnožavali. S vremenom i sa energijom i entuzijazmom promicao njegov omiljeni tvrtka nakon deset godina tamburaški sastav Sinovi. radom kojeg ulažemo u korist naših mladih, mi ih držimo u visokih troškova razvoja jednom zajedništvu sa svrhom jednog određenog cilja i nade spremna povećati proizvodnju Djelatnosti brata Jerbicha nisu bile usredotočene samo na za budućnost. na bazi drvnog praha i lokalne aktivnosti Hrvatske bratske zajednice. Uvijek je dolazio Mi se nadamo da su svi naši članovi sada živi i zdravi i predstaviti sljedeću generaciju na naše omladinske tamburaške festivale i također je kao drvenih podova - učvršćeno mi vas sve potičemo da Četvrti srpnja proslavite zabavno i gost posjećivao sjednice Omladinske kulturne federacije. Bio drvo, čija je proizvodnja isplativa je također jedan od glavnih podupiratelja odraslog ansambla ugodno u krugu svoje obitelji, prijatelja i susjeda. Svima vama i ekološki prihvatljiva. Prijatelji kojeg vodi njegov dugogodišnji prijatelj John Gornick. i našoj velikoj zajedničarskoj obitelji HBZ čestitamo američki "Odvažili smo se da ovu Ovaj ansambl svake godine sudjeluje na našim odraslim Dan nezavisnosti 2021. (Nastavak na 8. strani) tamburaškim festivalima na koje je brat Frank uvijek rado dolazio i među ostalim stekao trajna prijateljstva, (Nastavak posebno u ansamblu Lado iz Hamiltona kojeg na 7. strani) ZAJEDNIČAR / 23. LIPNJA 2021 / STRANA 7.

Piše: Edward W. Pazo/Nacionalni predsjednik (Nastavak sa 6. strane) REGRUTIRANJE je dugo godina kao dirigent vodio njegov prijatelj pokojni brat Joseph Loncarich. POD REFLEKTOROM PROGRAMI HBZ-A POD POVEĆALOM Služio je u Glavnom odboru RAZGOVOR S Pregledom njegovog službovanja u Hrvatskoj bratskoj zajednici, drago nam je ovdje istaknuti da je na 16toj NIKOLOM T. BILANDZICH Četverogodišnjoj konvenciji 1983. sa više od dvjesto glasova bio biran za zamjenika u odboru Glavne porote. Na 17toj kon- Ratku Mladiću Poruka iz ureda; nacionalnog potpredsjednika/ venciji 1987. godine oboje smo bili izabrani za zamjenike u članske usluge HBZ FRANJE BERTOVIĆA Nadzornom odboru. potvrđena kazna Kao dugogodišnji zastupnik u Nacionalnoj federaciji amer- zvršni odbor HBZ-a proglasio je 2021. g. doživotnog zatvora Godinu obiteljskog zajedništva i zaštite. ičkih Hrvata, ovu organizaciju je dugo godina zastupao kao pot- I ZAGREB - Haaški sud je Pozivamo sve naše obitelji i naše članove predsjednik na zapadnoj strani naše zemlje. Nije bilo sjednice nedavno izrekao pravomoćnu da se uključe u obiteljsko zajedništvo i ili sastanka na kojem Franjo nije bio. Služio je u toj organizaciji presudu Ratku Mladiću, slavlje. časno i ponosno. Tu je uvijek zastupao želje i interese naše zapovjedniku JNA u Kninu Jedan od naših odanih graditelja Hrvatske bratske zajednice i spomenute hrvatske organizacije. u ljeto 1992. i glavnom Nikola Bilandzich, predsjednik odsjeka 434 „Sveta Vincenca“ iz Na 20toj Četverogodišnjoj konvenciji, brat Jerbich je zapovjedniku vojske pobunjenih Sacramenta, CA, našao se je u centru reflektorskog osvjetljenja u Srba u BiH od 1992. do kraja ovom izdanju glasila „Zajedničar“. Brat Bilandzich obavlja i dužnost tijekom četiri uzastopne konvencije biran u Nadzorni odbor, rata 1995. člana Glavne porote HBZ-a. Ovu energičnu i neumornu osobu s od 1999. pa sve do 2003. Potom je od 2007. pa do 2011. bio Da su sjednicu bar još malo izvanrednim radnim navikama naći ćete kod prekrasnog Hrvatskog biran u odbor Glavne porote. Zbog ograničenog natjecanja odgodili, moglo je biti punih 30 centra, u Sacramentu koji spada u red najljepših građevina koju godina otkako je 3. srpnja 1991. usvojenog na 24toj Nacionalnoj konvenciji održanoj u podigoše Hrvati u Americi. Rado će vam pokazati prostorije pukovnik JNA Ratko Mladić Baltimore, Maryland brat Jerbich se nije ponovno natjecao na Hrvatsko-američkog kulturnog centra i glavni grad Kalifornije – spomenuti položaj. postavljen za zapovjednika 9. korpusa JNA u Kninu. Srpska Sacramento. „Centar je izgrađen 1976.g. kao kulturno središte i Jedan od najznačajnijih momenata u njegovom životu pobuna u Hrvatskoj tada je uspješan klub mnogih naraštaja američkih Hrvata. Kao skupina svakako je bio na konvenciji u Baltimore gdje je na prijedlog već u punom jeku, u svibnju je i klub uspješno su upoznali mnoge s hrvatskom kulturnom baštinom izvršnih odbornika te odbora za dodjelu specijalnih nagrada proglašena Republika Srpska te sačuvali i prenesli hrvatske tradicije na nova pokoljenja u sjevernoj imenovan Doživotnim počasnim članom Hrvatske bratske Krajina, a Milan Babić imenovan Kaliforniji.“ zajednice. Tada je još jedan poznati fraternalista i dugogo- za prvog premijera, prvi okršaji Kao odsječni predsjednik obavlja vjerno sve dužnosti i redovito održava mjesečne sjednice te podupire društvena okupljanja u Drža- dišnji prijatelj brata Franka, kao i naš dragi prijatelj Bernard uvod su u rat koji će punom snagom izbiti u rujnu. vi Kaliforniji. Brat Bilandzich organizira i podupire razne humanitarne M. Luketich, koji je godinu prije stupio u mirovinu kao Glavni Samo nekoliko mjeseci aktivnosti. Jedna od njih je nedavno organizirano pokroviteljstvo predsjednik, također imenovan Doživotnim počasnim članom kasnije, u siječnju 1992., gradnje jedne sobe u Studentskom domu u Mostaru, gdje je odsjek naše Zajednice. Hrvatska će biti međunarodno 434 poklonio $10,000 i imenovao sobu s imenom: Hrvatska bratska Kao član Zajednice od ožujka 1931. mi smatramo da je priznata, potpisuje se zajednica u Americi. brat Jerbich zbog svog neprekidnog članovanja i aktivnosti sarajevsko primirje, linije ostaju praktički nepromijenjene do Vaša najdraža uspomena iz HBZ-a? više nego zaslužan ove visoke časti koja se dodjeljuje ugled- Godine 2011. odsjek 434 „Sveta Vincenca“ proslavio je stotu 1995. i oslobodilačkih operacija nim odbornicima Hrvatske bratske zajednice. On se je cijelog Bljeska i Oluje. obljetnicu što je bio jedan vrlo važan moment za mene. Proslava života zalagao za napredak svog odsjeka i naše Zajednice a Četvrtina Hrvatske tri i je simbolizirala nadahnuće i vjeru u odsjek koji je bio od pomoći tako isto i drugih hrvatskih organizacija i društava kojima je pol godine ostala je pod mnogim hrvatskim obiteljima kroz 100 godina svog postojanja. Ovo pripadao. Časno je služio svojim članovima i svojoj naciji koju okupacijom, Hrvati su masovno je bilo za mene od izuzetnog značenja jer sam u mladosti rastao je neizmjerno volio i cijenio a tako isto svoju obitelj i svoje protjerani iz gradova i sela i uživao te učestvovao u mnogim aktivnostima. U dodatku, drago mi je bilo tu radost podijeliti s moje troje djece kako bi shvatili mnogobrojne prijatelje. Po tome i svim tim vrlinama svima će osvojenih u naletu srpskih snaga u jesen i zimu 1991., mogućnosti i prilike što HBZ promiče, kroz te odsječne uspomene. nam ostati u dugom sjećanju. s okupiranih područja gotovo Moj dragi prijatelj i prijatelj sviju nas sada se je pridružio Je li učestvujete u bilo kojem zboru tamburice u HBZ? neprekidno puca se na hrvatske Imam posebnu ljubav prema tamburaškoj glazbi jer je simbol k svojoj voljenoj supruzi Isabelle koja je preminula pred više gradove. hrvatskog naroda. Dok sam bio u mladenačkim godinama godina. Nećemo ga nažalost više vidjeti na našim festivalima Haag je Mladiću sudio učestvovao sam u igranju kola kod tamburaških zborova i te drugim sportskim priredbama ili od njega dobivati amer- za genocid i druge zločine nastavljam podržavati razne tamburaške skupine u Americi i ičke kovane dolare koje je uvijek poklanjao svojim prijateljima srpske strane počinjene nad prekomorskim zemljama. i znancima kod svakog susreta i na svakoj priredbi uz poruku, Bošnjacima i Hrvatima u BiH. Nisu mu sudili za zločine Što Vam je najdraže od hrvatske tradicije? „Pozdrav iz Chicaga”. Bio nam je specijalni prijatelj, mentor i u Hrvatskoj, naprimjer one Jedna od omiljenih hrvatskih tradicija su božićni blagdani. Kao savjetnik kojeg smo neizmjerno voljeli i cijenili. Hvala mu na počinjene tijekom napada na mladiću u Dalmaciji ovo nije bila ponovna potvrda kršćanske vjere dobroti koju je uvijek iskazivao prema mojoj obitelji a posebno Šibenik i Zadar 1991. već i obiteljska tradicija koja se je održavala kroz mnoge generacije. prema mojoj djeci. Uvjeren sam da ćemo se opet jednog dana Međutim, Mladić je kao To uključuje i paljenje drva te čuvajući nagorjeli ostatak za božićno susresti kada nas u svoje kraljevstvo pozove naš Spasitelj. Do član udruženog zločinačkog vrijeme slijedeće godine. Tu dolazi i polnoćka te misno slavlje i tada, dragi moj prijatelju ostaješ nam svima u sjećanju danas, pothvata imenovan među veselje te uživanje u hrani s članovima obitelji i prijateljima. ostalim u presudi bivšem šefu Koja Vam je najdraža hrana hrvatske kuhinje? sutra i dovijeka. RSK Milanu Martiću: tu su U ume Glavne uprave Hrvatske bratske zajednice iskrenu Istinito uživam u mnogim hrvatskim jelima ali posebno volim još Slobodan Milošević, Milan ukus pašticada i salatu od hobotnice. sućut upućujemo njegovim kćerkama Cathy (Phil) Perrone Babić, Radovan Karadžić, Ratko i Nadine Zapolsky, sinovima Michaelu Jerbich i Edwardu Mladić te šefovi Miloševićeve Imate li neki savjet za preporučitelji HBZ-a? Moj savjet je da se vratimo izvornim temeljima HBZ-a što znači (Camilla) Zapolsky, snahi Christine Zapolsky, njegovoj tajne službe Jovica Stanišić i da svi članovi trebaju putem svojih primjera i rada težiti k osnovi unučadi, praunučadi te ostaloj rodbini i prijateljima. Frenki Simatović, kojima se još sudi u Haagu. misije naše organizacije. Naš zadatak uključuje zaštitu obitelji, Dragi brate Franjo, slava Ti vječna i počivaj u miru Božjem Trideset godina puno je čuvanje hrvatske kulture da bi naši mladi primili nadahnuće da - Amen! vremena. S gotovo trećinom nastave s ostavštinom što su nam je naši stariji ostavili u nasljeđe. teritorija pod okupacijom, i još Nabrojite dužnosti u HBZ-u s kojima se ponosite? toliko pod direktnim ratnim Jedna od velikih časti je primljeno pismo i značka za 50 godina djelovanjem, s više od pola članovanja u HBZ-u što nije samo odraz moje odanosti odsjeku već Kako guliti tvrdo milijuna registriranih branitelja, ostaje duboko u meni kao izraz inspiracije. Druga stvar s kojom Hrvatska je iz rata izašla s se osjećam počašćen je što sam izabran za člana Glavne porote velikim traumama. Neliječene kuhano jaje? Zajednice. To mi omogućuje veći utjecaj na našu zajedničarsku traume nasljeđuju se i ZAGREB - Koliko ste se obitelj. prosljeđuju novim generacijama. puta našli u situaciji da ste Mala svijetla točka za koju Zašto Vam je važno biti članicom bratske obitelji HBZ-a? krenuli guliti tvrdo kuhano se žrtve mogu uhvatiti jest Biti članom HBZ-a nije mi samo omogućen rast kao osobe jaje, a dio bjelanjka jednostav- pravda: odluka suda da kazni ili moje osobnosti već mi je dana mogućnost do uspostave s no vam je ostao u ljusci koju zločin, pa makar 30 godina hrvatskom i američkom kulturnom baštinom. Kroz članstvo u ste odstranili? Pa čak iako su odsjeku mogu surađivati s drugim Hrvatima a to me je uvijek internetske stranice prepune kasnije. To znači da je netko jednostavnih savjeta, baš ni prepoznao patnju, i barem privlačilo da bi nastavio raditi na raznim hrvatskim pothvatima što jedan ne pada nam na pamet simbolički ispravio zlodjelo i dao ima posebno značenje jer kroz odsječni rad mogu tu ljubav prenijeti u trenucima kada brzinski želimo oguliti jaje i završiti pripremu doruč- zadovoljštinu žrtvi. na moju djecu. ka, ručka ili večere. No, ne brinite, otkrili smo razloge zbog kojih se Sjajna je vijest da je Ratko Mladić pravomoćno osuđen. Je li imate omiljene Hrvate (pjevače, glazbenike, sportaše)? to događa i doskočili im pametnim rješenjima. Ja volim sve vrste hrvatske glazbe ali najomiljenije mjesto u Mladić i Karadžić dugo su bili Prvo i osnovno, pripazite na svježinu jaja. Iako je uobičajeni savjet mom srcu ima tamburaška glazba a, rekao bih da je Kićo Slabinac simbol slabosti međunarodne da se jaja uvijek jedu svježa, u slučaju da ih želite skuhati, radije se moj najomiljeniji umjetnik. okrenite onima koja nekoliko dana stoje u hladnjaku, a svježa iskoris- pravde, godinama izbjegavavši tite za pripremu kajgane, omleta, carbonare ili klasičnih jaja na oko. uhićenje usprkos desecima Čestitamo bratu Nikoli Bilandzichu na neumornom radu i vodstvu Također, kako biste ih lakše očistili, portal Bon Appetit savjetuje tisuća stranih vojnika u BiH. te se iskreno nadamo da će nastaviti s tako odanim aktivnostima na da se jaja kuhaju u vrućoj vodi umjesto ubacivanja u hladnu. Pritom Sad se to preokrenulo. 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We encourage our at affordable prices, the society great-grandparents as follows: May They Rest In Peace members to sincerely consider has increased the bonus on per- Your generation has seen trage- increasing their insurance cover- manent life insurance to $40 and dy and triumph; your generation age now while they are healthy Annuity or Term life insurance knows the value of money; your with no illnesses that would to $20 for each member rec- generation respects familial her- DEATHS REPORTED make life insurance either very ommended. Individuals recom- itage and roots; your generation (UMRLI ČLANOVI) costly or not available at all. mending our Juvenile term plan became and remained members We believe that this is an ex- FROM MAY 29 TO JUNE 14, 2021 are eligible for a $10 bonus for of the Croatian Fraternal Union; cellent opportunity to enroll chil- each member recommended. and, your generation has the 1 Janet C. Czepiel...... Pittsburgh, PA dren and adults of all ages into Additionally, fraternal agents means and ability to ensure that 1 Ronald C. Strain...... Pittsburgh, PA the Croatian Fraternal Union at and volunteer recommenders your children and their children’s 3 Joyce M. Humenik...... McKeesport, PA affordable rates and lock in good are eligible for three grand prize children become members of 4 Anna M. Cvitkovich...... Etna, PA solid insurance coverage for the awards for the first, second and our outstanding fraternal bene- 19 Kathi Skender...... N.S. Pittsburgh, PA lives of our loved ones. third highest totals of new mem- fit organization. We ask you to 19 Steven M. Skender, Jr...... N.S. Pittsburgh, PA Now is the time, my sisters bers enrolled during the new sincerely consider this proposal 66 George S. Sefcik...... Youngstown, OH and brothers, to take the steps membership campaign period of and contact our office to make 66 Katherine B. Sefcik...... Youngstown, OH necessary to ensure adequate January 1, - December 31, 2021. sure that your family is an ALL- 94 George Gudell...... Eveleth, MN life insurance for all members The awards are set as follows: CFU family. of our families. Don’t delay, act 170 Stephen Simatovich, Jr...... Merrillville, IN today! Contact the CFU home 185 Peggy A. Foster...... Campbell, OH Face Value Fraternal First Year office either by phone 412-843- 235 Zora Brozovich...... Cleveland, OH Amount of Dividend Payment 0380 or by emailing the following 243 Elizabeth J. Cotich...... Cementon, NY Issue Life Insurance Annual First Year with Lodge to obtain actual quotes for your Age purchased Payment Savings dues of 2.22 307 Anna M. Mikita...... W. Brownsville, PA specific situation: Member Ser- 351 Steve Markovich...... Detroit, MI vices Department (mbrsrv@cro- MALE 472 Carl A. Fenner...... Akron, OH atianfraternalunion.org) or CFU 0 $10000.00 $114.40 $ 68.64 $ 47.98 592 Albina Utenis...... 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Nešto jednostavni- Izvršni direktor Bjelina of Mukwonago, ja opcija bit će i tek kuhana jaja Stjepan Vojnić ističe da su u Get Your “Z” kratko držati pod mlazom hladne posljednje dvije godine sve Wisconsin again vode. njihove tvornice podignute Electronically had a float in the Jutarnji na visoku tehnološku razinu, To receive your Zajedničar in Father's Day ocijenivši da je novo ulaganje an electronic vesion, please Parade to advertise u tehnologiju u Ogulinu go to our website our coming 61st PRIMORSKO izvanredno. www.cfu.org Annual Mukwonago "Investicija će Bjelinu donijeti and fill out the form—Request Croatian Day Fest. vodeću svjetsku poziciju, for Electronic Delivery of Back row, from left, GORANSKI a rezultirat će i izravnim Zajedničar—which may be Kim Movrich and povećanjem radne snage found by selecting the Service David Krejcarek. ZAVIČAJ u Hrvatskoj sa 600 novih Center Tab, then eForms. Front row, from left, zaposlenika, povećavajući Thank you! Kupom, dolom, gorjem je s postojećih 800 na 1400. Ammber King, Gorskog kotara, Inicijativa će stvoriti i nova Editors Molly Krejcarek, Rijekom, dvorcem Severinska radna mjesta u proizvodnim Larry Ellis, dolina, jedinicama u Bjelovaru i Otoku, Laura Ellis, and Karolinom, Lujzijana Gorskog gdje ćemo povećati proizvodnju Bob Movrich. kraja, vrhunskog furnira i prerađivati There’s Much Autoputu, puteva Primorjem drvni otpad za proizvodnju u Jadrana. Ogulinu 2", naglasio je Vojnić. To Do With 32 Pervanovo Invest AB, CHICAGO, IL – Attention Slo- H H Čabranka, Kupicom, Dobrom matična tvrtka grupacije koja boda Lodge 32 Members! This GUIDELINES Kamaćnik, uključuje Välinge Innovation is an Official Notice that Hrvats- for Submission of Obituaries Lokve, Fužine, protek gorski i Bjelin, u listopadu 2020. ka Sloboda CFU Lodge 32 will jezera, donijela je odluku o ulaganju resume their Lodge General The Zajednicar understands that the death of a loved one is a Risnjak planina, cvijeće u visokotehnološki, potpuno Meetings, after 15 months, on difficult time for family members. Obituaries are among the most runolista, integrirani i automatizirani Sunday, July 11, at J.C. Georges important items we publish in the Zajednicar since we are respectful Čabar, Vrbovsko središtem pogon u Hrvatskoj za masovnu Restaurant, 181 Countryside Pla- of all CFU members and are grateful for their contributions to our Delnice. proizvodnju učvršćenih drvenih za in Countryside, IL. Countryside Fraternal Family. podova za globalno tržište. Plaza is located on the west side In light of the increasing number of lengthy obituaries which have Gorjem rijeka putevi morem Bjelin je dio te švedske tvrtke of LaGrange Road between 55th Jadrana, u obiteljskom vlasništvu, sa Street and Joliet Road. been submitted in recent years, we ask all members submitting Primorsko Gorski domorodni sjedištem u Vikenu, na jugu Please join us for a continental obituaries to please limit an obituary to two typed pages, double zavičaj, Švedske, te s najmodernijim breakfast consisting of croissants, spaced (approximately 250 words). Be sure to include all basic Primorjem Kvarnera otocima proizvodnim pogonima u fresh fruit and coffee/tea at 9:30 obituary information include the CFU lodge affiliation of the deceased. Jadrana, hrvatskim gradovima Bjelovaru, a.m., with the meeting starting Please note that eulogies, in most instances, will not be published. Primorsko Gorska županijo Ogulinu i Otoku. Grupacija ima promptly at 10 a.m. A photo may accompany the obituary, provided the photo submitted zavičaja. više od 1000 zaposlenih i promet We hope to see all of those is of printable quality. Obituaries are published in the order they Matija Pupić/odsj. 515 od 1.3 milijarde švedskih kruna. wonderful familiar faces and are received. We request that obituaries be submitted in typewritten Hina many new ones! copy by mail or by e-mail. We reserve the right to edit information For the Sloboda Lodge 32 provided in all obituaries in order to maintain the style adopted for the Executive Board, obituary pages. Arlene Boudos/Lodge 32 Thank you for your cooperation! —Editors ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 23, 2021 / PAGE 9 CALLING ALL FLORIDIANS! Lodge 170 July Meeting Join Our CFU MERRILLVILLE, IN – CFU Lodge 170 will hold its monthly meet- ing on Sunday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m., in the back hall. OBITUARIES Join us at the Croatian Center, 8550 Taft St. in Merrillville, IN for Florida Family donuts and coffee upon arrival. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL Please mark your calendar with the remaining 2021 Sunday meet- Anne Zagmester - Do you live in Florida? Is a ing dates: August 15; September 19; October 17; November 21; and NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Anne Zagmester, move to sunny Florida in your December 12. 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on future? Have you been a snow Check your ‘Z’ for updates. January 27, 2020 at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. bird for years? The time is now Pamela Sutko/Vice President Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 29, to join the newest CFU lodge in Florida, Lodge 2019. We are 1926, she was the daughter of the late Nick located on the beautiful Atlantic By Edward W. Pazo/National President and Mary (Rogina) Zagmester. coast in Deerfield Beach, which (Continued from page 2) Anne attended Niagara Falls High School, is south of Palm Beach and graduating in 1944 and she also attended the north of Ft. Lauderdale. performed as LADO under the direction of the late Brother Pittsburgh School of Design. Our 2021 membership drive She worked for Nabisco Shredded Wheat invites all current CFU members Joseph Loncarich. as a bookkeeper, until her retirement. She who are seasonal residents or was a member of a Croatian Music Band and was an accomplished full-time residents of Florida no Serving our Society at the National Level violinist. Anne was also fluent in Croatian, Russian and French. matter where you reside, to easily In reviewing our good friend’s service to the Croatian She loved to take road trips, either alone, with groups or just a transfer from your existing lodge. Fraternal Union, we gratefully acknowledge his initial election few friends. When she wasn't traveling or playing in the band, she One completed transfer form is enjoyed sewing. all it takes to make it happen! at the 16th Quadrennial Convention in 1983 to the position of Per Anne's wishes, there was no visitation and a private burial If you are interested in help- Alternate to the CFU High Trial Board where he garnered over took place in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements were ing our new lodge to grow and two hundred votes from his fellow delegates. This election entrusted to Zajac Funeral Home Inc. thrive or know someone who was followed at the 17th Quadrennial Convention held in 1987 might like to join the CFU, all are Anne was a member of CFU Lodge 557 of Buffalo, NY. May she with both Frank and this writer being elected as Alternates to welcome into our Florida family. rest in peace. For more information on the CFU Board of Trustees. Editors transferring or new CFU Representing the Croatian Fraternal Union as a delegate membership, contact Lodge to the annual meetings of the National Federation of Croatian Dawn M. Thompson 2019 Secretary Joyce Americans led to his election as Mid-West Vice President, a Crumbo at jdcrumbo@gmail. position which Frank held for quite a number of years. His CONWAY, PA - Dawn Marie Thompson, com or Lodge 2019 President age 50, of Conway, PA passed away June 3, Edo Sindicich at edo4cubs@ unwavering support for the goals and activities of both of our 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, with her aol.com. organizations, the CFU and the NFCA, was palpable and of loving family by her side. Joyce Crumbo/Secretary great value to both groups. She was born on July 17, 1970 in Roches- At the 20th Quadrennial Convention of our society, Broth- ter, PA, to Donald and Toni (Rubino) Worrell of er Jerbich began a string of four consecutive Conventions at Hopewell Twp., PA. Lodge 3 June which he was elected to the National Board of Trustees in A 1988 graduate of Hopewell High 1999 and 2003 followed by successive elections to the CFU School, she attended the Pittsburgh Beauty Meeting High Trial Board in 2007 and 2011. Due to the presence of Academy. MCKEESPORT, PA - Sacred She began her career in hairstyling at term limits in effect at the society’s 24th National Conven- Heart of Jesus Lodge 3 meetings Regis Salon where she worked for 30 years and served as a tion held in Baltimore, Maryland, Brother Jerbich, did not seek are now held the fourth Sunday re-election to another term. manager for several years. Upon the closing of Regis Salon at of the month, at the Lodge 146 the Beaver Valley Mall, she went to work for Classic Cuts in Baden, Home at 4400 Third Street in We believe however that one of the most memorable PA where she was currently employed. Versailles. Our meetings are moments of his lifetime occurred during the Convention in Her passions in life, after her children and family, included brought to order by Lodge 3 Baltimore, when upon the recommendation of the Executive attending Pirate games in different cities, watching the Pittsburgh President Robert Luketic prompt- Board, the Committee for Special Awards, placed his name Steelers, and taking family vacations with her best friends, David and ly at 1:15 p.m. into nomination for the special recognition as “Honorary Life- Sherri Smart, and the whole vacation crew to Cancun. She was an Our meeting for June will be avid reader and loved a "good book". held on June 27th. Please mark time Member of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America”. Dawn was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, your calendars and plan to join It so happens that the name of another great fraternalist and CFU Lodge 540 and the Conway Croatian Club. She was preceded us for an afternoon of fraternal- friend of Brother Frank was also included in the motion to the in death by her mother-in-law, Katherine Thompson, on February ism and fun! Delegation by the committee; we are speaking of our former 20, 2021. Lodge 3 officers are President colleague and friend, Bernard M. Luketich, who had retired She is survived, in addition to her parents, by her devoted and Robert Luketic, Vice President Mark Zupan, Recording Secretary just one year previously after serving the society for over fifty loving husband, Robert D. Thompson, Sr.; two sons, Robert D. Paula Puskaric, Financial Secre- years on the national level as an officer. Thompson Jr. of Brookline, PA, and Anthony John Thompson tary/Treasurer Bernice Yanzetich, To state the obvious, the motion was passed unanimously at home; three sisters, Sherrie Worrell of Baden, PA, Shannon Nest Manager Debra Klasnic with a thundering “AYE” preference by the delegates. We were DeFerrari of Pittsburgh, PA and Shawn (Jody) Kevish of Coraopolis, Wesolowski, and Sports & Educa- overjoyed to be able to present a fitting tribute to our good friend PA; special aunt and uncle, Lori and Jim Thompson of Hopewell, tion William Mandekic. Trustees and colleague Brother Frank upon the conclusion of business of PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Becky are Gerry Jackson, Diane Luketic, Thompson of Clinton, PA, Susan and Paul Ceratti of Economy, PA, and Darlene Fine. Historian is that 24th Quadrennial Convention of our society. Linda and Tom Mullin of South Beaver Twp., PA, Mark Thomp- Diane Brooks. What began as a children’s membership in March of 1931 son of Lawrence, PA; her precious cats and companions, Eddie, Please note that we are now had reached the pinnacle of classifications, Brother Frank Naya, and Lucy, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, no longer meeting at the club received the highest honor that our Convention may bestow on nephews, and close friends. Dobrotvor. a National Officer. To say that he earned it would be a colossal Paula Puskaric Friends were received in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. in understatement. We were honored to share the dais with him Ambridge, PA, where prayers were offered followed by a Mass of Recording Secretary on that day. The level of activity and involvement required of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Interment followed in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. a National Officer of our society was admirably fulfilled by our The Family of Dawn Marie Thompson CFU Life Insurance good friend and brother. His life was an example for others Protects Your to follow. Service to his fellow CFU members, respect for his Financial Future country which he unquestionably loved, and love for his family John G. Saflin and large circle of friends with which he was blessed. These All CFU members should now are hallmarks for which he will be remembered. DELMONT, PA - John George (Šafljin) take the opportunity to examine Saflin, 87, of Salem Township, PA, formerly of My friend, our friend, has met our Lord and joined with his their life insurance coverage to Swissvale, PA, died on January 19, 2021. beloved Isabelle who preceded him in death. We won’t be ensure that they maintain ade- He was born on February 26, 1933 in able to see him at a CFU Festival or sports tournament, share quate life insurance protection. the village of Careva Draga, near Krašić, a refreshment or two, or receive one of his coins and hear him Often our life insurance needs in the Žumberak area of Croatia, to the late change over the years due to say, “Greetings from Chicago!” I have been blessed to have Lawrence and Theresa (Stanta) Novosel. major life events—a marriage, a been able to call him friend and share in a special relationship John loved his Croatian culture and was first home purchase, the arrival that began as mentor and student and ended more as equals an excellent accordion player, entertaining his of children, a change in jobs— in our fraternal world. Each of us growing along the way. I’m family and friends with our Croatian songs and these are the most common thankful for the kindness he always showed to my family, melodies. and determine if our coverage is especially my children. And I’m confident I’ll see him again on He joined CFU Lodge 718 in Rankin in 1959 and at the time of sufficient to meet the expected the last day when we are all called home by our Creator. his death was a proud member of CFU Lodge 354 in Cokeburg, PA. need. John is survived by his beloved wife, Donna (Kapusta) Saflin; son, We urge you to contact CFU Until that time, my friend will continue to live, today, tomorrow John I. (fiancee Kim) Saflin; grandchildren, Savannah and Zack; and Vice President Member/Services and always in the hearts and minds of those whom he loved. great-grandchildren, Joseph and Jonathan. Also, brothers Joe and Franjo Bertovic, CFU Sales On behalf of the National Administration of the Croatian Nick Saflin, and sister Marica in Croatia. Coordinator Cathy Brnich or any Fraternal Union we extend to our heartfelt sympathy to In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, lodge officer today to see how Brother Jerbich’s daughters, Cathy (Phil) Perrone and Steven and Joseph Saflin, and brother, Lovro Saflin. affordable additional life insurance Nadine Zapolsky, sons Michael (Jean) Jerbich and Edward A blessing service was held January 25 at St. John Baptist de coverage can be for you and your (Camilla) Zapolsky, daughter-in-law, Christine Zapolsky, his La Salle Catholic Church in Delmont followed by interment in Twin family members. Don’t delay. Act Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, PA. today! grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and all his friends… Slava mu vječna i počivao u miru Božjem! Edward W. Pazo And for our departed Brother, we pray that the peace and The Family of John G. Saflin National President love of the Risen Lord be his now and forever. Amen. PAGE 10 / JUNE 23, 2021 / ZAJEDNIČAR CULINARY DELIGHTS • SPECIAL DINNERS • BAKE SALES LUNCHEONS • FUNDRAISING • BREAKFAST MEETINGS BREAKFAST MEETINGS • FUNDRAISING • LUNCHEONS BAKE SALES • SPECIAL DINNERS• CULINARY DELIGHTS CULINARY DELIGHTS • SPECIAL DINNERS • BAKE SALES LUNCHEONS • FUNDRAISING • BREAKFAST MEETINGS OOKING BREAKFAST MEETINGS • FUNDRAISING • LUNCHEONS BAKE SALES • SPECIAL DINNERS • CULINARY DELIGHTS C Save the Date orner for Fraternal Youngstown Center To Host Annual Banana Crunch Cake Banana-Nut Cake Steak Dinner July 17 1/4 c. butter 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour Day Picnic YOUNGSTOWN, OH - St. George Croatian Center, located at C1 pkg. Pillsbury Coconut Pecan 1 1/2 tsp. soda PITTSBURGH, PA - The 3200 Vestal Rd., Youngstown, Ohio, is pleased to announce that, or Coconut Almond 1 tsp. salt United CFU Lodges of Western after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, its annual steak fry is Frosting Mix 1 c. Crisco Pennsylvania will hold its Annual once again scheduled for Saturday, July 17, between the hours of 1 c. rolled oats 2 1/2 c. sugar Fraternal Day picnic on Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 1 c. sour cream 4 egg yolks, beaten August 29, at the Croatian The steak fry will include a T- Bone steak, corn on the cob, 3 eggs 6 Tbsp. buttermilk Center in Millvale, PA. Croatian potato salad, bread and dessert, all for a donation of $25 2 bananas thinly sliced (1-1/4 c.) 2 tsp. vanilla extract Gates open at noon. Deli- per ticket. Eat in or to-go both available that day. 1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus 2 c. mashed ripe bananas cious hot barbecued lamb will All tickets will be sold in advance only. You can purchase tickets Yellow Cake Mix (6 medium bananas) be available on a first come, first at the club Monday through Saturday at the bar or mail a check, Grease & flour a 10-inch tube 1 c. chopped pecans served basis. Plenty of cooling payable to St. George Croatian Center, and send to: Tim Komara, pan. 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten refreshments will be available. 7768 Lee Run Rd., Poland, OH 44514 and your ticket will be In saucepan melt butter, then Grease 2 – 9x5-inch loaf Other food items prepared by waiting for you at the club on Saturday, July 17. RSVP no later stir in frosting mix and rolled pans. Resift flour with soda and the members of the United Lodg- than July 10th. oats until crumbly. salt; set aside. es will be available in the kitchen. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle that day also. We look In bowl blend sour cream, In mixing bowl, cream Crisco; Baked goods will also be avail- forward to seeing all of our members and friends on our beautiful eggs & bananas until smooth. add sugar and continue beat- able. Any donations of baked fenced in patio for good food, drinks and fraternalism once again. Blend in cake mix and beat 2 ing until fluffy. Add flour mixture goods from our lodges and Tim Komara/Lodge 66 minutes. Pour 1/3 of the batter alternately with egg yolks and friends will be greatly appreciat- (2 cups) into pan. Sprinkle with buttermilk. Add vanilla, mashed ed. Live music will start at 1 p.m. 1/3 of crumb mixture, 1 cup. bananas and pecans. Beat egg We hope to see you at the Repeat twice ending with whites until stiff peaks form. Fold Croatian Center on Sunday, Mikey Dee Band To Entertain crumb mixture. Bake at 350˚ for into batter. Bake in 2 loaf pans August 29. McKEESPORT, PA - Mikey Dee Tamburitza Band will be perform- 60 minutes until toothpick insert- at 325˚ for 1 hour until toothpick Dobro nam došli! ing at a popular local venue, Portogallo Peppers N'At, in Braddock, ed in center comes out clean. comes out clean when inserted Andrea Opat PA, on Saturday, July 3 and Saturday, August 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert in center. Recording Secretary Come and enjoy regular menu favorites along with cultural onto large plate, then invert For cupcakes, bake 25 to 30 specials, including Chef Bob's new creation the “Balkan Burger”, again onto serving plate crumb minutes in 350˚ oven. on the covered patio. Enjoy a fun day in a casual family friendly at- side up. Alex Pazo/Lodge 248 Farrell mosphere! Admission is only $5. Everyone welcome! Paulette Gerbin/Lodge 194 /Lodge 146 ●●● Croatian Home Mikey Dee Attention All Cooking Corner Contributors: All submissions for the Zajednicar Cooking Corner are greatly Plans Annual appreciated. However, since we do not operate a test kitchen to validate all recipes received, we kindly ask everyone to please review Picnic CFU SCHOLARSHIP FUND each recipe submitted to ensure its accuracy. We realize many “Z” FARRELL, PA - Good news METAIRIE, LA – Klara Cvitanovich ...... $200.00 readers enjoy trying the recipes and recognize the fact that cooking from Farrell, everyone! After a DELTON, FL – Anonymous ...... 50.00 and baking involves considerable time, effort, and expense. Missing two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, MYERSTOWN, PA – Dolores Costlow Jurjevich would like ingredients and incomplete details result in disappointing finished our Farrell Croatian Home will to thank the CFU Scholarship Fund for the awards products. We appreciate your accuracy because we want all of our once again hold our annual received from 1960 – 1963 ...... 200.00 Cooking Corner readers to be happy cooks and satisfied bakers! picnic on Sunday, August 29. ALEXANDRIA, VA – Ann Kavaljian, in memory of ●●● —Editors Several musical groups have James Nikolic of Lodge 248 ...... 100.00 * RECIPES WANTED! If you have a Croatian or American culinary consented to entertain with Towards the Edward “Cookie” Verlich Scholarship Fund Croatian songs for the day. specialty of which you’re quite proud, please submit it to the “Z” by BENTLEYVILLE, PA – Meleva Pohlot and Family, in Our ladies are already planning addressing it to Zajedničar at 100 Delaney Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, memory of Jack Obenour ...... 25.00 their menu which includes our faxing to 412-823-1594 or e-mailing [email protected]. Towards the Brigich Family Scholarship Fund favorite home style sarma. CARNEGIE, PA – Stephen and Suzanne Trbovich, in We will also have our strudel memory of Jack Obenour ...... 50.00 available. The men are planning to have BBQ lamb and pork. If Towards the Brigich Family Scholarship Fund Have you lost CFU is here to you would like to pre-order any MURRYSVILLE, PA – Molly Keough Boswell, in memory item, you may call the Croatian of Anna Marie (Markovic) Srdoch ...... 100.00 your employer or meet your needs. Home, Tuesday through Sunday MCDONALD, PA – Dorothy Walker, in memory of after 3 p.m., at 724-346-5053. John Obenour ...... 25.00 group sponsored Take advantage Ask for Margie. Towards the Brigich Family Scholarship Fund Fred Husnick/Lodge 126 SACRAMENTO, CA – Nikola Bilandzich, Primite ovaj skromni life insurance of CFU’s Special prilog za Joseph Rukavina Scholarship Fund na blagu Rates today! uspomenu na uzornu obitelj Tome i Anke Zupan i njihovih CFU Lodge 170 potomaka; Ruže, Mile, Ante, i Katice koj su cijeli svoj benefits due to zemaljski život posvetili obnovi Hrvatske državnosti i 412.843.0380 Plans Annual slobode. Za sve dobro i žrtvu koju su položili na oltar COVID-19? domovine, nek im Dobri Pastir udijeli mir viječni i rajsko Picnic naselje ...... 300.00 MERRILLVILLE, IN – CFU Towards the Joseph Rukavina Scholarship Fund Lodge 170 is looking forward TOTAL THIS REPORT ...... $1,050.00 to hosting its annual picnic on TOTAL COLLECTED ...... $24,510.38 Sunday, August 22, at 12 p.m. at The Croatian Center located at 8550 Taft St., Merrillville, IN. DONATION ▲ President John Miksich will Angels Fund Donation be firing up the spits in the early hours so that lamb will be CFU SCHOLARSHIP FUND on the menu, as well as sarma YES! I (we) want to donate $______to the Yes! I want to CONTRIBUTE $______to the CFU Scholarship and ćevaps. Angels Fund to assist charitable and social agencies in Hoosier Strings President Fund in order to aid CFU students seeking a higher education. Please the United States, Canada and Croatia, who administer to Kathy O’Neill and her team will include the following message or memorial with my contribution. be making delicious strudels and people with basic essential needs. nut rolls for the bake sale along with a variety of pastries. Name Lodge Tambura music will fill the air between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. with a guest performance from the Address Name Lodge Hoosier Strings. City State Zip To be mindful of the CDC well- Address ness guidelines, outdoor seating City State Zip Make checks payable to: Angels Fund will be available and to ensure the safety of all, masks are Croatian Fraternal Union optional for the fully vaccinated. Make all checks payable to CFU Scholarship 100 Delaney Drive We look forward to this Foundation and mail to: gathering of members, families, Croatian Fraternal Union Pittsburgh, PA 15235 and friends. 100 Delaney Drive Please continue to check your YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 'Z' for updates. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Pamela Sutko/Vice President ZAJEDNIČAR / JUNE 23, 2021 / PAGE 11

Romano ended her visit to Croatian Deputy Chief of Mission Minnesota with a day trip to OPATIJA RIVIERA Lara Romano Visits Minnesota Lindstrom, where she was a High School Exchange student. She ST. PAUL, MN - Ms. was able to visit several small Lara Romano, Deputy local businesses including the Chief of Mission, from Bakery, home of Minnesota’s the Embassy of the Re- Best Donut, explored the Histor- public of Croatia to the ical Society and was escorted by United States of America, the Principal of Chisago Lakes visited Holman Airfield, High School to see all of the the Duluth Air Base and changes that have taken place Camp Ripley on Tues- since her graduation. day, May 4, 2021, as part Lara also had a heartwarming of the 25th Anniversary reunion with her exchange host commemoration events family. Andrea Novak Neumann, of the State Partnership President of the Croatian Tour Croatia in September with Program between Minne- Cultural Society of Minnesota, sota and Croatia. was able to share these unique “Heart of Croatia” DCM Romano started experiences with her during COLUMBUS, OH - Visit Croa- her day with a visit at Holman DCM LARA ROMANO in Romano’s visit to Minnesota. tia this fall, September 7-20, with Field in St. Paul with a detailed the cockpit of an F16 at the We wish DCM Romano well “Heart of Croatia”! Gorski Kotar, tour given by Commander Kol- as she ends her five years at the Istra, Plitvice Lakes, Plus 7-Day kind of the Blackhawk UH-60 Duluth, MN air facility. Embassy of the Republic of Cro- Adriatic Cruise. helicopters and was gifted a atia. She returned to Zagreb on YES! We are in travel mode coveted Red Bull patch. Ro- cated in the center of Minnesota. May 21, 2021 and will become once again, and after diligent mano commented that Croatia Here Romano met with several the Chief of Staff for Gordon Grlić research, we have determined also recently purchased similar leaders Camp Ripley Post Com- Radman, the current Minister of that our Cultural Immersion Tour helicopters for their use. mander Brigadier General Lowell Foreign and European Affairs of for September of 2021 can take From St. Paul, Romano was Kruse, Major General Joanna the Republic of Croatia. Minne- place! escorted by Brigadier General Clyborne and a few of her fellow sota looks forward to her return If you would like to experience Best and Lt. Colonel Chris Sta- countrymen who were taking part here in her new role. the true flavors of Croatia with ples to Duluth to take a tour of in training while at Camp Ripley. Andrea Novak Neumann the rich addition of dance, music the F16’s and an opportunity to Romano learned about the im- President, Croatian Cultural and song, then consider traveling sit in the cockpit of an F16. She portance of Camp Ripley in the Society of Minnesota with HEART OF CROATIA this learned about the new Explosive community where they frequently Executive Vice President NFCA September. The tour will begin CRNI LUG Ordinance Disposal equipment welcome grade school students in Zagreb, where we will hear the and observed the EOD Robots for learning experiences and beautiful sounds of tamburitza Zagreb in action. During lunch, Romano the many environmental impact players while dining in our beau- *Welcome Dinner, Traditional learned about the Duluth Air fa- awards they have received. Croatian tiful hotel. Welcome to Croatia! Croatian Cuisine, and Tambura cility and had the opportunity to Romano then had an exten- From Zagreb, we will travel by Orchestra meet with Colonel Mark Vavra, sive tour of the maintenance Church Pipe bus to Opatija by way of Risnjak * Visit Risnjak National Park the Vice Wing Commander, Col- truck facility. The tour conclud- National Park where we will walk and Village of Crni Lug in Gorski onel Robert Troy, Colonel Curtis ed with a visit to Val Halla, a Organ Needs on the beautiful Leska Nature Kotar Gray and Lt. Col. Scott Prom and very special authentic Norwe- Trail, and then be treated to *Transport by Chartered Bus Command Chief Mark Rukavina. gian-style log chalet, which was Repairs the culinary delights of the from Zagreb to Opatija via Crni It was then on to Camp Ripley, built as a hideaway for Minneso- Gorski Kotar region as we dine in Lug a 53,000-acre military facility lo- ta's governors and visiting VIPs. YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The the picturesque Risnjak Lodge. * Accommodation and Sump- 43-year-old pipe organ at Saints Oh, and you’ll meet Melissa’s tuous Breakfasts at 4-Star Hotel Peter and Paul Croatian Catho- family and also be entertained in Opatija lic Church in Youngstown is in by local musicians in her grand- *Transport by Chartered Bus ENJOYING desperate need of many repairs parents’ village of Crni Lug! In on Excursions from Opatija to A VISIT to and a professional cleaning. the late afternoon, we will arrive Various Locations in the Istrian Chisago Lakes Therefore, the church is asking in Opatija Riviera and check into Peninsula (Motovun, Grožnjan, High School in for donations to help with the our gorgeous hotel! Pula, and Rovinj) Lindstrom, MN, expenses. From Opatija, we will enjoy *Saturday-Saturday Cruise on where she had This organ is the last of its kind excursions on 2 separate days the Adriatic, Beginning in Opatija and was considered to be one attended as a to the spectacular Istrian Penin- and Ending in Split of the greatest musical instru- high school sula…which is also referred to as * Accommodation in Cabins ments in this area. It would be “The New Tuscany.” We will see (Premium Superior) with Private exchange much appreciated for us to re- student. the walled town of Motovun; visit Bathrooms and A/C store the organ back to its pristine the postcard-like artist’s town of *Buffet Breakfast and Lunch condition. Once it has been re- Grožnjan and the 2000-year-old on Board (includes 1 glass of paired, it will reward us with mu- Roman amphitheatre in Pula; soda, wine, or beer with lunch) sic to help continue to preserve enjoy an agro-touristic lunch *Guided Tours in Krk, Pula, our liturgy and culture. and traditional Istrian music, and Rovinj, Opatija, Rab, Zadar, Tro- Thank you for any help you taste the renowned truffles of gir, Krka Falls, and Split can give us in this endeavor. Istria; and finally, we will sip on *Captain's Dinner with Music Anything you can give would be cocktails in romantic Rovinj while *Daily cabin cleaning - daily greatly appreciated by the pasto- watching the sun set… cabin servicing ral and musical ministries. On Saturday, September *Visitor's Taxes, Port Fees, If you wish to donate, please 11, we will board our beautiful City Tour Guide Tips, and submit donations at the church or Premium-Superior Ship, MV Entrance Fees are Included mail and make checks payable to: 'Moonlight,' chartered just for *Wine Tastings Holy Apostles Parish, 854 Wilson our group, and we will sail from *Agro-Tourism Lunch/Party in Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44506. island to island/port to port, for Village On the memo on your check, 7 days, from September 11-18. *FOLKLORE & Klapa Groups please indicate organ repairs. Our tour will be packed with guid- *Additional traditional dinners Thank you for your consider- ed tours in ports, wine tastings, in Crni Lug, Istra, Rab, and Lika. ation! traditional, fresh Mediterranean *Swimming/Sunning in Vari- DURING HER VISIT TO MINNESOTA, DCM Lara Romano was Alec Ring/Lodge 66 cuisine, sunbathing, swimming... ous Locations...Beaches, Coves honored to meet with leaders at Camp Ripley military facility. Organist at Holy Apostles Parish and heavenly cruising amongst and/or Inlets some of the most beautiful loca- *2-Day Bus Tour to Plitvice tions in Croatia. Included at ev- Lakes and to the NEW Nikola grad) and from 2012 to ery opportunity will be fabulous Tesla Memorial Centre 53rd Mayor of Zagreb Elected 2015 he was member of the folklore because that is our spe- *Overnight at Hotel in Plitvice ZAGREB, CROATIA - Sustainable Development cialty, that is our expertise, that Lakes Region in Lika Tomislav Tomašević was and Environmental Protection is our love! *Transport to/from Hotel/Air- born in Zagreb in 1982. Council of the Government of Itinerary for the 7-day cruise port provided for those arriving He graduated from the the Republic of Croatia. portion of our tour will be as on September 6th or 7th and Faculty of Political Science He had not been a member follows: KRK – OPATIJA – departing on September 20th in 2010. In 2013, he received of any party until the founding RAB – ZADAR – KORNATI Cruise Manager on board the his Master’s Degree in the of Zagreb is Ours! (Zagreb NATIONAL PARK – KRKA stunning MV 'Moonlight' field of Environment, Society je naš!) on whose list he WATERFALLS/PRIMOSTEN – Hosts for the Entire Tour will and Development from the entered the City Assembly TROGIR – SPLIT. be Melissa Pintar Obenauf, and University of Cambridge. in 2017. Following our disembarking our fabulous tour guide, Marija At the age of 16, he joined Tomislav Tomašević from the ship in Split, we will tour Volf Puž! the Green Action (Zelena was elected Mayor of the the new Nikola Tesla Memorial To make reservations or to akcija), where he performed City of Zagreb on 30 May Centre in Smiljan, followed by learn more about this, our 25th the duty of President from 2021 in direct election as a lamb roast-picnic and a won- Cultural Immersion Tour, please 2007 to 2012. He was also TOMISLAV TOMAŠEVIĆ the candidate of the We derful tamburaši band. We will email us at: melissa@heartof- the President of the Croatian New Mayor of Zagreb can! (Možemo!) – Zagreb is spend the night in Lika, and the croatia.com . Youth Network (Mreža mladih ours! (Zagreb je naš!) – New next day touring the stunning, Please note that at this Hrvatske) and, at the same the Republic of Croatia. Left (Nova ljevica)– Green spectacular and sensational time we have only a few spots time, a member of the In 2006, he participated Alternative ORaH (Zelena Plitvice Lakes National Park! open, so let us know as soon Youth Council (Savjet za in the launch of the initiative alternativa ORaH) – For the INCLUDED: as possible if you are interested! mlade) of the Government of Right to the City (Pravo na City (Za grad) coalition. * Accommodation and Sump- Melissa Pintar Obenauf tuous Breakfast at 5-Star Hotel in Lodge 310 PAGE 12 / JUNE 23, 2021 / ZAJEDNIČAR Croatia announces flag bearers for Olympic Games in Tokyo ZAGREB – The Council of the Croatian Olympic Committee, chaired by president Zlatko Mateša, has named Croatia’s flag bearers for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo today. Discus champion Sandra Perković and shooter Josip Glasnović will carry the Croatian flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Tokyo on 23 July. The members of the Council of the Croatian Olympic Committee welcomed the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that, in accordance with the commitment to gender equality in sports, the flag bearers would be one female and one male athlete. Sandra Perković is a two-time Olympic gold medalists, winning in 2012 and 2016. She is also a two-time World Champion and five- time European champion. She is the only individual who managed to win five gold medals at the European Athletics Championships in one event. Shooter Josip Glasnović won the gold medal in trap at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He reached the trap final at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, where he finished 5th. He also won a gold medal in team trap along with his national team teammates, his brother Anton Glasnović and Giovanni Cernogoraz at the 2012 European Shotgun Championships. The Croatian Olympic delegation for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics will total 120 members, including around 70 athletes. 50 athletes have already guaranteed their spot. By Croatia Week

least three years. Ontario Federation of CFU Since some information that is required may be delayed, Lodges Scholarship Grants the due date for completed applications will be extend- HAMILTON, ON - As students transcript, completed application ed to September 1, 2021 this are completing their school form, personal profile, reference year. Please mail all completed year online due to the Covid-19 and photo. You must be a mem- applications to: Mary Grubic, Virus that has upset graduation ber of the CFU for a minimum 4241 Sarazen Drive, Unit 24, ceremonies and celebrations of three years and at least one Burlington, ON, L7M 5B7. for the second year, the Ontario parent or grandparent must also Mary Grubic LADO orchestra, Krunoslav Šokac, Ileana Jurin Bakotić Federation of CFU Lodges has be a member of the CFU for at Scholarship Committee member agreed to continue awarding the Scholarship Grants given in LADO and the town of Lipik memory of past members. The CFU Lodge 72 to Meet grants are usually awarded at have an unbreakable bond the Annual Woman/Man of the UNIONTOWN, PA - We wish to inform members of Ss. Peter and Paul CFU Lodge 72 that the annual lodge Mass to honor our LIPIK - A bust of Professor Zvonimir Ljevaković was unveiled in Year banquet held in September. patron saints will be held on Saturday, June 26. the western Slavonian town of Lipik in Croatia on Thursday. Due to current restrictions The 4:30 p.m. Mass, for the living and deceased members of the Ljevaković was the founder and first artistic director of the LADO for inside gatherings, we do lodge, will be held as in past years at St. Mary (Nativity) Church on Ensemble, initiator of the International Folklore Festival in Zagreb, not know if this banquet will be 61 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue in Uniontown. The yearly Mass continues choreographer of folk dances, and a man who Croatian culture is held this year. (More information to be a meaningful event for Lodge 72. indebted to for discovering the spiritual and material wealth of will be available in the next few Afterwards, the regular lodge meeting will take place at Eat ’n timeless artistic values that are still performed on stages throughout months.) If not, the awardees Park on W. Main St., Uniontown. Croatia and the world. will be acknowledged at the next We encourage Lodge 72 members to attend on June 26. At the initiative of the artistic director of the LADO Ensemble banquet but will receive their Sincere best wishes are extended to our members for a very Krunoslav Šokac, a bust made by Tomislav Kršnjavi on the occasion grants before beginning their pleasant and enjoyable summer. of the 60th anniversary of the ensemble and kept at LADO’s school terms this year. Catherine Brnich/Secretary premises for a decade, found its place in the hometown of this true Application forms can be lover of Croatian folklore. obtained from your local lodge or Thanks to his vision, in the late 1940s he recognised the impor- can be sent to you by email from NEW 10 Pay Life Insurance Plan Coupon tance of founding a national professional folklore ensemble that would Mary Grubic, chairperson of nurture and represent the dance and music tradition of Croatia, and the scholarship committee, at thus preserve the cultural identity of the Croatian people. [email protected]. 2021-Year of Family “This year is the 40th anniversary of the death of this great man of Students entering first year or ours, and our wish was to make this work of art more accessible and any year in university or college Unity and Protection visible to the general public. Apart from enriching and beautifying the (Undergrad or Post-Grad with a CFU full-time student load of courses) already beautiful Lipik park, I believe that it will be a reminder to all Current Member Information: the inhabitants of this beautiful, tame city about their fellow citizen will qualify to apply. You will also be required to who has indebted the Croatian cultural and folklore scene with his Today’s Date: work. Special thanks go to the Mayor of Lipik, Vinko Kasana, who submit an Official copy of your enthusiastically accepted our initiative to donate a bust to the 2021 Campaign Member Name: citizens of Lipik,”said Šokac. Jan. 1, 2021 – The Mayor of Lipik, Vinko Kasana, expressed great satisfaction Lodge 848 Dec. 31, 2021 Address: with the return of Zvonimir Ljevaković to his hometown and ex- pressed his belief that this step will direct Lipik in additional cultural Offers Referrals Earn City: development. He also announced a plan for the Lipik elementary school to bear the name of this great Lipik-native in the future. YOU rewards! State: Zip: Currently, the bust is located on Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square, Scholarships * Each valid referral and after the renovation of the Lipik Spa Park, it will be placed in a CHICAGO, IL – Lodge 848 on permanent insurance Phone: part of the park called Aleja velikana. The author, the academic will offer a $200 scholarship for each member sculptor Tomislav Kršnjavi, who was also present at the unveiling, to all qualified members of the enrolled earns you $40! Email: was actively involved in setting up the bust. lodge. For incoming freshmen, * Ljevaković laid the foundation not only for LADO, but also for all you need is a copy of your Each valid referral Lodge: folklore that maximally respects originality, and his choreographies, acceptance letter to the college on an Annuity or Term which include the harmony of dance, music, folk costumes and the you will attend. For members Insurance for each Please Have An CFU Representative Contact: stage set, are proof of his enormous creativity. He insisted that the who are already attending col- member enrolled earns most beautiful examples of original folk costumes be worn on stage, lege, please send an unofficial you $20! ($10 for Prospective Member: and he sought perfection from all professional and amateur dancer transcript (can be taken from Juvenile Term to Age 25) singers. He raised folk dances to a high artistic level by performing the internet) from the fall of * Recommenders are Address: them on stage. 2020 and the spring of 2021 to: eligible for three Grand City: Today, LADO’s repertoire includes 30 of Ljevaković’s choreog- William Grgas, 36805 N. Rosedale Prize Awards for highest Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031. raphies, the largest number of which, 20 of them, were staged in totals of new members the 1950s. Vrličko kolo, Ladarke, Slavonske kraljice, Krčki tanac, The deadline for sending in State: Zip: enrolled: Slavonsko kolo, Dalmatinsko kolo poskočica – Linđo, Balun, the information is October 1, $1,000 Kastavski zvončari, Posavski plesovi, Drmeš, Baranjska žetva, 2021. First place - Phone: Valpovačko kolo are just some of the more performed choreogra- All members are eligible to Second place - $750 phies that arouse the enthusiasm and admiration of audiences in receive the scholarship for four Third place - $500 Email: Croatia and around the world and expert critics. years. You must be a full-time Please submit this form by mail or email to: After the unveiling, the soloists and the orchestra of the LADO student (12 hours per semester Ensemble performed a full-length vocal-instrumental concert Sako minimum) and have a minimum Croatian Fraternal Union • 100 Delaney Drive • Pittsburgh, PA 15235 leto ima nešto novoga for the people of Lipik. of a C average (2.0 GPA). Email: [email protected] By Croatia Week William K. Grgas Website: www.cfu.org photo credit: Petra Slobodnjak/LADO Lodge 848 Secretary/Treasurer