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LIA21286 j..-a*in1iiM>.w i-tM-iiHt;>i-i'affn%i 'jSttifaii r-niraiihaVm -m x LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, In c . MtW YOAK. H.Y. I001T nu,oi-i coot an ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATIOM. IMC. Queen Elisabeth Hotel Montreal. Canada April 3-4. 1968 Tha annual Mating of tha members of tha Laad Industries Asaoclation, Inc., waa held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 3-4, 1968 at tha Ouean Elisabeth Hotel, Montreal, Canada. Those in attendance are listed in Appendix "A.* (1) BUSINESS SESSIOH Business was conducted during tha Wednesday sessions, April 3, 1968. President J. R. Englehorn presided with D. M. Boreins as Secretary. a. The Secretary reported a quorum was present. b. The Secretary presented a copy of the notice of Mating and agenda which had been nailed to each member, as provided in Section 2.04 of the Corpo ration's By-Laws. The copy was ordered filed with the minutes as Exhibit "A." (Sent to members on March 8. 1968) c. The minutes of the previous Meting of April 17-18, 1967 were approved. d. Chance in By-Laws The President stated that the Board of Directors at its Meting on April 1?, 1967, approved and recom mended to the Mmbers for their approval a change in Section 3.02 of the Association's By-Laws, in creasing the maximum number of Board members from IS to 21. The Secretary reported that notice of the recommended change was sent to the members on March 8, 1968. iSiitiiSmiaaiaemialeatmaiiiieisiiiiMiaSiiii' i i t t / til M 253 ,H.<piwTiy nmk m.' > w********.1' wrr *** ' LIA21267 Annual Meeting Mlnutea -2- April 3-4, I960 9 The Section from the By-Lava, with the recosaseaded changea underacored reada aa follows! *3.02 Number. The number of Directora ahall be auch number aa ahall be fixed by the members from time to time at annual or apecial meetings, but ahall not be lesa than three nor more than twenty-one.* A motion to change the By-Lava aa recoaaiinded vaa made, aeconded and unanimously carried. (2) REPORT Of THE TREASURE* The Treasurer reviewed the financial operations of the previous year by the Association and submitted for the membera approval the report of the audit of the accounts of the Association aa of December 31, 1967 by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell t Co. as per Exhibit *C* attached. Rote: A copy of the audit is being sent only to the official represen tative of each member company. (3) REPORT Of THE SECRETARY attached. The report of the Secretary was presented as per Exhibit *B* (4) REPORT OP THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT J. L. Kimberley stated that the details of the Associa tion's activities during 1967 had been veil covered in the -Secretary's remarks and that no further report was required. (5) REPORT OP NOMINATING COMMITTEE TOR DIRECTORS In view of the action taken by the mesiberahip at thia meeting as concerned with the increase from 15 to 21 in the number of Directors of the Lead Industries Association, Inc., the Nominating Committee for Directors, represented by J. S. Smart, Jr., Chairman, and including R. A. Gardiner, Jr. and K. W. Green, recoeesended to the membership the election of the following slate of 17 members and placed it in nomination! : in* m&r Annual Masting Minutes -3 April 3-4. 1968 (Continual (5) REPORT 0F NOMINATING COMMITTEE TOR DIRECTORS) J. Bara Aubrey M. Callia D. X. Cartar John X. Englshorn Robert Hendricks R. J. Hopkins L. J. Randall John F. Rittenhousa Charles Z. Schwab T. M. Saylie Siron D. Strauss W. Allen Taft, Jr. Ivor Thompson Herbert M. Head Henry J. Whitson Jack Wilder W. P. Wilke ill Bars 6 Company Federated Metals D'v. American Smelting and Refining Co. The Eagla-Picher Industries, Inc. St. Joseph Lead Co. Cominco Ltd. Broken Hill Associated 8aeltera Proprietary Ltd. Becla Mining Co. C 6 0 Batteries The Bunker Hill Co. The Ethyl Corp. American Smelting & Refining Co. E. I. du Pont de Nemours 6 Co. Cerro Sales Corp. Anaconda Company National Lead Co. V. S. Smelting Refining 6 Mining Co. Hammond Lead Products, Inc. There being no further nominations, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast one ballot for the slate presented by the Nominating Committee. (6) ADDRESSES AT MEETING In addition to the business natters the following papers were delivered at the annual abating and copies are available upon request* Bow The Architect Uses Lead......................... E h. Martin Member, American Institute of Architects L1A Staff The Outlook for Lead-Acid Batteries.. C. H. Allen Executive Secretary Association of American Battery Manufacturers, Inc. Lead-Acid Battery Powered Mine Locomotives................. X. D. Greer Manager of Marketing-Mining Products Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. b. nniawjjjiia LIA21289 0 e Annual Meeting Minutes -4- April 3-4, 1M (Continued (6) ADDRESSES AT KEETIMO) A tuiaury of Electric Car Developments............................... Expanding Boriaona for Load. C. A. Baker L1A Staff 8. r. Radtke Executive vica Praaidant and Director of Raaaarch Intarnational Laad Zinc Raaaarch Organization, Inc. Adhaaiva Bondad Laad Sheets.... J. L. Cotsvorth Praaidant Vanaarad Metals Inc. aw Oaaa for Low Malting Alloya..................................................... R. 0. Becker Manager, Alloy Department Carro Copper a Braaa Co. Tha Economic and Financial Outlook............................................... J. J. O'Leary Chairman of tha Board Lionel 0. Edia 4 Co., Xnc. Haalth and Safety Aapacta of Laad - Moderator R. W. Beleon, Director Department of Hygiene, American Smelting a Refining Co. Panel Membera D. 0. fowler. Haalth and Safety Director, Laad Xnduatriea Association, Inc. C. Thompson. Senior Vico President Hill and Know1ton, Inc. Supply and Demand Seminar Laad and Zinc Moderator J. R. Englehorn, President L1A and Vica Pres. Marketing a Development, St. Joseph Laad Co. Supply R. A. Young, Chairman, American Zinc Co. Demand S. D. Strauss, Vico Pres., American Smelting and Refining Co. .'I* imU"ln.l.>l!L,n<WWWW--w ^ eMWIHSM I IJ--.W^SWWP^HPlIMW.'IHf ' -----------WW> OCTWIIHW, P { Lia21290 <HL V Annual Meeting Minutaa -5- April 3-4, 1968 (Continued (6) ADDRESSES AT MEETING) Supply and Denand Seminar La ad and Zinc Comments by H. T. Eargay. Vice President - Salaa, Cominco Ltd. J. C. McCaskill, Deputy Aaaiatant Secretary, O.S. Dept, of interior I. 0. Driver, Pres. Noranda Salaa, Corp., Toronto, Canada (7) ANNOUNCEMENT OF.ELECTION OP OFFICERS } It was announced during the Morning session, April 4, 1968, that the Board of Directors at its Meeting the day before elected the following officers to serve until the next annual Meetings Aubrey M. Callis - President and Chainaan of the Board John R. Englehorn - Vice President G. T. McCullough - Vice President H. T. Whitson - vice President John L. Kimberley - Executive Vice President David M. Borcina - Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. D. L. Moore - Assistant Treasurer (8) FUTURE MEETING DATES The Secretary reported that arrangements have been and are being made to hold future annual meetings on the following dates and places i 1969 - April 14-15-16 Drake Hotel Chicago, 111. 1970 - April 8-9-10 Chase Park Place Hotel St. Louis, Mo. ; i ' ' mim mi ia>i '*. ew> j a mi's u p o ,* ' m .*m wi - j u u i i j. u njiipijmi., , ' L I ^ 21291 Annual Mating Minutes -6- April 3-4, 1968 (9) ADJOPRMMPfT In the absence of othar natters to c o m before tha meeting, it tharaupon duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted DKBtao Attt Appendix "A" (Listed Attendance) David N. Borcina Secretary Exhibit (Report of the Secretary) Exhibit mCm (Report of the Audit as of 0 12/31/67, sent only to the official representative of each MsOber company) WWWMW*4*H "nw!Fiiir LIA21292 Annual Mooting of the Members of the Lead Industries Association, Inc. Quean Elisabeth Hotel Montreal, Canada April 3-4, 1968 fill IX *r REPORT OF THE SECRETARY The fact that this is our 40th Annual Masting suggests a brief review of our very beginnings and early days. Things have snre changed but there has been a lot of stability. Organised on November 14, 1928, with an Underwriting Fund of $10,000 subscribed to by 8 companies, the concept was so well received by the industry that within six Months, 38 companies had baccate Members. And, within that sane period the Underwriters were reimbursed in full. At least IS companies have retained their membership through the years with the probability that there are others whose corporate identity has been changed or merged with other members. All of the Underwriting Companies are still members and these arei American Metal Climax, Inc. American Smelting & Refining Co. The Bunker Hill Co. Cominco, Ltd. International Smelting fc Refining Co. Hational Lead Co. St. Joseph Lead Co. U.S. Smelting, Refining 6 Mining Co. Others who were members from the start aret The Anaconda Co. Cerro Sales Corp. Eagle Picher Industries, Inc. Federated Metals Div. of A.8. & >. Heels Mining Co. Remington Arms Co. (now du Pont) Winchester Repeating Arms Co. (now olin Mathleson) Something strange happened for which Z can find no explanation, Cominco was an Underwriter, was reimbursed, but then was not listed os the membership rolls until a number of years later. Perhaps we were a lot more provincial in those days. Another, and probably more important growth indicator, is that the current rate ox expenditures per month exceeds the total of the annual budgets for the first two years of ths Association's existence. wmrnm* N 253.01 amwjj.ii j mn i 'iw w >pw w bmiii i.". ii iuju 111 HWM'jwwewwmyp'ni! *.* ini.jm--4.wjwi,.'"" nm namam. u- ^ .*. -a-. , -- ' A-- r i LIA21293 \ ^|ft|--r--r-^, ------------. Annual Meeting Minutes of LXA April 3-4, 1964 Secretary's Report -3- EXHIBIT *t* Surprisingly enough, in going through the record*, I found that the LIA in 1939-40-41 and part of 1942 had a major consumer advertising campaign on white lead paint with expenditures of around $225,000 a year. Such magazines as Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Better Homes & Cardens, American Home and Country Gentlemen were used. In retrospect, it would appear from a first glance at the figures on white lead consumption that the campaign had very little effect. However, the War came along at the peak of the effort and it was discontinued apparently, not by the choice of the industry, but by Government controls on lead usage. I like to think, however, that the campaign had some effect on the general population because of a consumer survey made by LXA several years ago. Among the questions asked was `What are some of the uses made of the substance lead.* Lead for paints was by far the first choice of the more than 2,100 interviews. Unfortunately, the second largest use given was lead pencils. Perhaps the industry is due for another consumer campaign to educate the man in the street on lead's importance to his well-being. I know that Jack Kimberley will agree with me if I take a SK>ment to compliment the staff on its continued loyalty, its skill and knowledge of the job all of them are doing and their willingness to take on aore and more responsibility. You have heard from Connel Baker, Don Powler and Ed Martin. others are, and I will ask each of them to stand up as I call their names - The Jerry Smith - whose areas of responsibility are many including ceramics, solder, pigments, and who also serves as my assistant. Jim Roumas - LIA's assistant director of Health and Safety who is doing a fine job in a very difficult area. Milt Emerson - the newest member of our staff who takes care of our direct mail services, trade shows and movie distribution, among other things. spawnwgiBfijsumpm. f. jMmifeAgsii,~teaa wr wtii Vnm >> r Lt^uq A Annual Meeting Minutes of LIA April 3-4, 1968 Secretary's Report -J. EXHIBIT *B* In 1967, we alao had on ataff. Jack McAward who served aa oar advertising manager. Jack laft us at tha and of tha year. Thara ara, of couraa, others - accountants, clerks and secretaries who help to make tha whole thing click. Their aid and assistance is invaluable. I have talked about tha staff but it ia most important to point out that tha cooperation all of us gat from tha members is invaluable. Your financial support is important, of course, but even more important is the advice and counsel freely given to all of us when we meet with you. Your technical assistance whan needed, your sound and construc tive advice on what's going on in tha market place and most important the time and effort your staffs expend for the benefit of the Associa tion and the industry. LIA's promotional activities during 1967 were at a slightly increased level compared to 1966, with no basic changes in end-product promotion. The Association continued its efforts to expand present markets in building construction, industrial type batteries, power cable, paints, ceramics, solder and terne. Also to find and expand new markets such as lead for sound attenuation, lead piezoelectrics, other lead ceramics, and the organolead compounds currently being developed by ILZRO. A growing and substantially defensive and educational program being conducted by LIA is the Health and Safety campaign, described in some detail this morning. As was pointed out, there is no evidence, medical or otherwise, that lead in the quantities found in the ambient atmosphere now or in the foreseeable future, is or will be dangerous to public health. Despite this, however, the push to remove lead from gasoline continues as a constant threat with one new and insidious method proposed - to tax leaded gasoline. This approach was recently suggested in Sweden and My very well be picked up elsewhere. In LIA's promotion and development efforts, we believe we are using every means available. These includei Technical service, in person, by telephone and correspondence Direct Mail Space Advertising Exhibits at trade shews Speakers at user-related meetings Material test programs Motion pictures i nm .wiin .iii an* LIA21295 Annual Heating Minute* of LIA April 3-4, 1968 Secretary** Report -4- EXHIBIT B* In conjunction with our normal technical aervic* program, LIA i* conducting and expect* to expand our development and teat program*. The staff i* looking particularly in area* where market* are or may be in difficulty because of out-of-date practice* and/or improper procedure*. Also, in area* where lead i* not now used, but, because of it* properties, should be considered. The direct mail program form* the base to which all other efforts are related. Direct mail include* distribution of LEAD magazine, 'Lead Abstracts* from London, booklet* prepared and designed for specific applications of lead, and technical articles reprinted from the trade press. LIA's space advertising program is designed to reach as sMny decision-making people as possible. For example, the industrial battery ads appear in 'Business Week* to reach the decision-making company executive, in 'Materials Handling Engineering' to reach the man most responsible for the selection of material handling equipment, in 'Purchasing Magazine* to reach the Purchasing Agents, and in 'Electrified Industry* a national publication adapted in many versions to meet local needs and distributed by electric utility companies to their industrial customers. LIA's other advertising programs are handled in much the same manneri Program Architecture a Construction Magazine Osed Business Week, Architectural Record, Engineering Hews Record, Arch. A Engr. Hews, Roofing-Siding-Inaulation. Sound Attenuation Business Week, Engr. Mews Record, Arch. Record, Product Engineering, Machine Design, Materials in Design Enginesring, Arch, a Engr. Hews. Cable Pactory, Electrified Industry. Pigments a Chemicals Engineering Mews Record, American City, Public Works, Ceramic Industry. Solder, Terne a Design Engineering Appliance Manufacturer, Product Engineering, Machine Design, Matsrials in Design Engr., Metsl Products Manufacturing, Product Design 6 Development. I ' -.f L I A 21296 m gm m ***** * if . Annual Meeting Minutes of LIA April 3-4, 1968 Secretary's Report -5- EXHIBIT *B* Advertising Programs (Continued) In all cases the ads are designed to convey the message that lead is a modern and versatile metal. Each ad also points out that further information is available from headquarters and this has been most effective in bringing in thousands of inquiries. LIA firmly believes in exhibits at trade shows for the oppor tunity they afford for personal discussions between the staff and the user or potential user of lead. Very frequently, the staff finishes these shows with a better knowledge of where lead is being used, the problems connected with its use and, most importantly, the satisfaction of having been helpful to a consumer with a problem. Trade shows at which LIA had exhibits during 1967 weret Plant Engineering & Maintenance Show Design Engineering Show Construction Specification Institute Exposition National Plumbing Exposition Chemical Industries Exposition LIA's film, "The Lead Matrix," continues to be very popular with the commercial distribution and audiences as followst Groups Showings Audience General and Professional 2,500 130,000 Television 109 2,420,000 ; Late in 1967, the film was modified to edit out all commercial names and references and was accepted by the O.S. Bureau of Mines for its film library! 250 prints were placed in their nationwide distribu tion system. Distribution began early this year and from the prompt comments of the Bureau, great things can be expected. LIA also prepared a 2-1/2 minute film from "The Lead Matrix" for incorporation in a 12-1/2 minute film designed specifically for television. Titled, *The Paradox of Lead," it is combined with segstnts of four other industrial pictures. Completed late last year, there were nine showings in 1967 and in January and February, this year, 11 more. 1 1 nwemssiymie M|ie)iPHeiS44lWASgwew, txju 1WWUJI jmwin.r * mu "jji LIA21297 O 0 o Annual Meeting Minutes of LIA Secretary's Report -6- April 3-4, 1968 EXHIBIT "B" PT&TIgWtt Early in the year, a committee was appointed by the Board to review LIA's statistics. It was the finding of the Committee that some in the series were duplicated by other agencies or were not sufficiently complete to warrant continuation. Those dropped were< Fora B 4 C-4 Manufacturers Stock Report Tors D Estimated Domestic Lead Consumption Form EE Domestic Lead Mine Production Forms N-l through M-7 Shipments oft Solder, Bearing Metals, Antimonial Lead Products, Type Metal, Lead Pipe and Extruded Products, Rolled Lead Products and Miscellaneous Lead Products. Others that the Committee recommended be continued and/or modified are the following! Fora A Domestic Pig Lead Sales Fora B Lead Pigments Imports Bulletin - Imports of Lead Products for Consumption. MEMBERSHIP At the year-end LIA had 59 company members, a net loss of one during the year. Hew members aret K. W. Battery Co. Gould Rational Batteries, Inc. With the addition of these two battery companies, the Association now includes in its membership all of the major industrial battery manufacturers who account for probably 90 percent of all such batteries produced. Resignations received and regretfully accepted during the yeari Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Metalead Products, Inc. Shattuck Derm Mining Corporation As was pointed out at the start of this report, only the highlights have been covered. If there are suggestions on promoting lead products not now included in LIA's program, or questions on your Association's 4 zq8 1 ^ ?A Annual Meeting Minute* April 3-4, 1968 Queen Elizabeth Hotel Montreal, Canada EXHIBIT "C" TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer respectfully submits the attached report of the audit of the accounts of the Lead Industries Association, Inc., as of December 31, 1967 by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. As required by the Hew York Membership Corporations Law, tha members of the Lead Industries Association, Inc., are advised that the Association has no real property and that its personal property consists of commercial and savings deposits in the following bankst Commercial Banks The Chase Manhattan Bank Savings Accounts The Chase Manhattan Bank The Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn Empire City Savings Bank The Franklin Savings Bank The Greenwich Savings Bank The Kings County Savings Bank Kings Highway Savings Bank The New York Savings Bank South Brooklyn Savings Bank Verified by/S-q Treasurer DHB:so Verified by Assistant Treasurer '*1 iisniMiiiiiiitssalBi ttist JWWKIjew W jWUJIS I IJffljWBtW1"*!**11* " >Bps|BesyWBaa'^Pia)WW*i N 253.02