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VCM Plant
February 11, 1976
Conoco Chemicals Continental Oil Company
P.O. Box 605 Westlake. Louisiana 70669 (318) 882-0550
W. R. Grace & Company Hatco Chemical Division King George Post Road Fords, N.J. 08863
Attention: Dr. Leon Fishbein
Dear Dr. Fishbein,
Mr. J. T. Barr, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. has informed me that your company may be interested in joining our Association,
Enclosed please find a copy of the By-Laws for your review. If you meet these qualifications and wish to join, I shall need one permanent representtative appointed to represent your company to serve as the correspondent between the member and the Association.
I have also enclosed information regarding the upcoming VCSA meeting to be held in Atlanta, GA. on February 27, 1976.
I shall be looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely, VINYL CHLORIDE SAFETY ASSOCIATION
C. t. uremillion, P.E., C.S.P. Secretary
bw Enc cc: Amos T. Dixon 0. T. Barr VCSA File
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1. NA/1E: the name of this organization shall be:
the-Vinyl Chlor ide. Safety Association.
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2. PURPOSE: the purpose of this organization shall be
to promote and Improve safety in the manufacture and use of
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vinyl chloride by:
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. a. the exchange of information on accidents,
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hazards, and Incidents Involving vinyl
chloride,
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b. the preparation and dissemination of
safety Information on the handling and use
of vinyl chloride, and
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.: c.* the holding of meetings of the members at
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which the above subjects are discussed.
. ... 3* OFFICERS: the officers of the association shall be a
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chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer, and program chairman,
who together shall comprise an Executive Committee.
These officers shall serve for a period of one year,
or until other successors have been elected. A Nominating
Committee consisting of three representatives of member
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companies other than those of the present officers shall be
appointed atleast three months before the expiration of the terms
of the Incumbent officers and shall present a proposed slate of officers
to the members at least one month before the meeting at which the election
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(s to be held, or mall poll conducted. Nominations
will also be accepted from the members. Election shall
be by a simple plurality.
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The chairman shall preside at meetings of the
Executive Committee and at meetings of the Association,
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shall appoint the Nominating and Auditing.Committecs, and
such other standing and temporary committees as may be
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deemed necessary.
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The vice-chairman shall preside In the absence of
the chairman, and assist the chairman In any other way as
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needed.
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The secretary shall maintain a roster of members
In good standing, provide a record of meetings and proceedings,
and carry on such correspondence as may be necessary.
The treasurer shall have charge of all funds, and
make such disbursements as are necessary and authorized. An
audit committee consisting of two non-officers shall prepare *
an audit report on the books of each outgoing treasurer.
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The program chairman shall have charge of the arrange
ments and contents of the technical portion of membership meetings.
4. MEMBERSHIP: membership shall be open to any manufacturer or user of vinyl chloride. Any eligible corporation may become a (**0
inember upon notification by one of Its officers to the secretary
that It wishes to become a member and agrees to abifo by the by-laws
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of the association, and shall remain a member until notification
to the secretary that It wishes to withdraw.
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.Each member in good standing may dcsljnate the permitted
number of persons from their manufacturing, technical, engineering,
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or safety departments to attend each membership meeting. Each.
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member shall designate one person who shall be known to the group
by title as permanent representative who will serve as the
correspondent between that member and the association. Additional
representatives shall also be known by title supplied to the
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.5. VOTING: each member in good standing shall have one
vote Fn the affairs of the association. A s imple majority of
members present at a meeting, or of the entire membership if by
a mail poll, shall be sufficient, except in the election of officers,
where a plurality shall be sufficient os outlinedin by-law 3 above.
6. DUES AND EXPENSES: each member shall bear equally the
actual expenses of the association and all expenses of its own
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delegates. Dues and/or special assessments may be voted by the
association to support Its activities as authorized by the membership
and these become due upon presentation of a notice by the treasurer.
Failure to pay such assessments in a reasonable tine, is sufficient
grounds' for removal from the role of members In good1 standing.
The association shall require payment of only that
amount necessary to meet actual expenses, and shalll operate
as a non-profit organization.
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7. HEELINGS: meetings shall be held approximately semi-annually, at such time and place as desired by'the
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membership. Meetings shall consist of a business section
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to transact business of a general nature and a technical session which will fulfill the- primary purpose of the, associat ion to exchange and develop safety and^ informat ion.
Attendance at meetings, and use of the information developed by the association shall be permitted only to members In good standing of the association. The secretary shall notify the permanent representative of each member at least one month prior to the meeting.
8. AFFILIATION: this association shall be a separate and independent group, and will not affiliate with any other organization or group, although it may.cooperate with other organizations in specific projects of limited duration. .
9. DISSOLUTION:- upon dissolution or disbandment of this association, any funds remaining thereafter shall be either returned to the members on an equal basis or given to another association or organization of like or similar
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purpose, provided that such group is a non-profit organization as defined by Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
10.. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS: these by-laws may be'
amended or repealed In whole or in part by the vote of 2/3 of all members in good standing at any duly constituted general meeting. The notice of such meeting shall advise of the changes proposed.
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