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\ t MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMilTTIE MEETING ::.nt 1 Faint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc. Fernsylvnnia Hotel - Now York, N.Y. January 17th, 1957 v; f*.-th ociaoien, Inc ccr.v-.-n-d at t-.-r. A. vr.r.ia Hotel, : 'cv York, N. Y., v>ith Vico ooiomg. The folicwin -.cere in attendance*: -m n Fiia s :| L n L-Hs !.!-.rtin S. R. Hotlock H. A. :.!clu C. J. Roh C. N. Soi^Iitz j o > zb F. L. Sulzberger J. Heath rood '.7. M. Zintl Ernest T. Trigg r F. W Carter C-UnF-TS J. E. Ingram L. P. "'core H. A. G ASSOCIATION S:AFF '1 Vrui .T /GLaurence Kiefer AFSFNT E. J. Cornish (ropre- 0. J. S. de Brun sontod by F. M. Carter) 3. D. Griffin (repre- 77. C. Dabney sonted by J. E. Ingram) DoLencoy Kountze R. A. Plumb J. B. Lord H. W. Rice CALL TO ORDER The meeting ?;as called to order by the Vice-Chairman with an introduction of now /* members and guests. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN It was pointed out by President Trigg that the forcer Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. E. S. Phillips, has finished hi3 terra of service on the Executive Committee r.nd that nominations v.ore in order for a new Chairman. Mr. Roh nomi nated Ur. Frank L. Sulzberger. This nomination \vc3 seconded by Mr. Zintl, and it v?s moved that nomination bo closed. The question was put by the President and the Acting Secre-tnry '. ns authorized to cast a ballot for the election of Ur. Sulzberger as Chairman. , ELECTION 07 VICE-CHAIRMAN 'The office of Vice-Chair.nan being vacated by the election of Ur. Sulzberger as Chairman, Ur. Uelum nominated Ur. H. U. Flee. Ibis norination -..as seconded'by Ur. Hatlnck, r.nd it v.ns moved that nominations be closed. NCA 0 02787 .# 2- - Pho question was put to the members ar.i the Acting Secretory was authorised to :r.st a ballet for the election of Mr. H. F, Rice c.s Vice-Choi man. MINUTES OF LAST .VERTING The Acting Sc-cr.tary stated there was no unfinished business loft ever free: iC last nesting which was not cared for in the ageudum of the- present race ting. iruar. stated that ir.-aseuch ns capias of minutes of the last meeting had :r. ; ailed to each member of the Committee, the r.inutcs would be approved with.ut reading if there were no objections. 7norc being no objections, the r.ir.utas were approved without reading.- REPORT OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND OF THE TREASURER _______ _ Mr. C. J. Roh, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, reported that the Committee held a soting last night (January 26th) at which tine a proposed bud get for 1937 of , .10,752.00 was given very careful consideration and was allo cated ever the various departments cf the Association. lir. Roh gave a detailed explanation of the set-up of the budget and stated that returns which have al ready cone in indicate that the income of the Association for 1937 will bo approx irately 10% over 1936. Mr. Roh moved the approval of the budget as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Matlock and carried. The treasurer, Mr. Charles J. Roh, presented a state., ent of incone and expense for the period fron October 1st to December 31st, 1936 and a balance sheet shor ing assets, liabilities and surplus as of December 31, 1936. (Copy attacht) On motion duly made and seconded, the report of the treasurer was approved as given. POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF GREGG MEMORIAL BY GOVERNMENT__________________________ Mr. Charles J. Roh reported there was a possibility that the Government would pur chase the Gregg Honorial building in Washington this year for the purpose of rak ing space available for a new Tar Department building. He suggested that a small committee be appointed by the Chairman to handle the situation if it became necc-ssary to make a move. President Trigg reported that the only information he had regarding the possi bility of the Government purchasing the building was nev/speper reports that the building was on the ground whore a new Far Department structure was proposed, and that provision had boon made in the appropriation bill this year to purchase all land and property in the neighborhood. He stated that th*i_members would re call that last year a bill was presented in Congress for this purpose, but it did not pass. Acer ruing to newspaper reports, however, the President has now ankod Congress to go ahead -with the flans fvr the now Far Department building. It seems, therefore, that if the President is behind this legislatiioonn, ythjere is a very good chance that it will be put through. N C A tfo0:2788 -3- rrcFidc-nt Trigg_ca]led attention to the fact that the Asscciaticn rurcktscd tho A.: Quarters property at a time when prices were very nearly at the peak and it also spent considerable r.-.cr.ey in additions and improvements to the building at the high market. Ho further stated that if we are obliged to sell to the Icwm.-.ent at tb.e g:ing rates, wo will be selling somewhere near the bettem. The As s' centinn, therefore, may possibly face the necessity of inking a loss n the on. porty. H.v _ver, if it is necessary to sell en a lv. cr market, it is fair to asstaso that we. rill to able to buy tlior property on a l.vor a.arkct. .t Trigg pointed out that last year he locked at several large prep -r d sore places that locked like desir- -le locations. He pointed cu es of the size that would be needed for our purpose are wore or 1-: S the market and can probably be secured at a very reasonable fig-are S t It was r.cvod by Mr. Eoh that a committee be appointed by the Chairman to take care of interim details regarding the sale and purchase of property between neetings of the co. .oittoe. This notion ..ns seconded and duly approved. The Ch-'ir.-r.'-r., therefore, appointed a committee to consist of the ?r sidc-nt cf the Association, Mr. Ernest T. Trigg, the Treasurer of the Association, Mr. Charles J. -oh, -nd the Vicc-Chr.iman of the- Executive Committee, Mr. Hc-rbc-rt '. Rice. EVERAFD PAINT MFQ. CO. The Acting S-.-cre tary reported th at an amount of v&2.50 was owed the Associrti -n by the Evwrard Faint w'.r.ufacturi ng Company of California and that it was new possible to settle this account for $20.00. This would mean charging off an amount of *42.50. It was moved, seconded and approved that the Treasurer be authorized to make set tlement of this account and charge off the amount of $42.50. LUMBER PRODUCTS BETTER PAINT CAMPAIGN President Trigg reported that for some time the Association had boon concerned about circulars printed as n part of the Lumber Products-Buttor Paint Campaign and put into each bundle of lumber that was sold through the lumber yards. He stated that statements made in these circulars were objectionable to manufac turers of mixed paints in that they have unduly emphasized white lead and in ferinitially damned mixed paint. He reported that the Association had gone on record with the Lumber Products-Bettor Paint Campaign strenuously objecting to this literature, -and that .Mr. Carter of the Motional Lead Company had whole heartedly joined with the Association in this objection. He reported that the Association's position was not critical of white-lead-in-oil but that it wanted the field left open to all manufacturers of paint instead of being closed to only one type. He stated that negotiations have been going en with the Lead Indus tries Institute which caniucts the Lumber Products-3otter Faint Campaign for about two y.m.rs, and that finally good results have been accomplished. I President Trigg reported that a cenfor-.-nce was hold a few weeks ago in Mew 'fork w'ith Several manufacturers who could be gotten together cn short notice. He re ported that Mr. Carter was present at the -.eating and volunteered to see what NCA 0 02739 -4- could bo done tfl_ get the natter straightened out to the satisfaction of all. Ur. Carter arranged with Mr. Vornsor to cone to Nashington to confer with Fr.sid.nt Trigg and Dr. Gardner. 4s a result of that conference it v;as suggested to Mr. Torrusor that if the language in the circular could be changed along the lines of specifications Dr. Gardner had written for the Lumber Manufacturers Association, it vcv.id be satisfactory to everybody concerned. Mr. Mo me or v:as very're a .stive to this and took the rotter beck and talked it over '.1th his associates. ?: sident Trigg -and Dr. Gardner attended a conference in Mew York with Mr. 7.M -r, Mr. Carter of the Eagle Pi char L-md Company, Mr. Colcord of the United States Smelting arid Refining Company, Mr. Hallott of the National Lead Company, and Mr. Peters of the St. Joseph Lead Conorny. This moating was very satisfactory -nd after the meeting Dr. Gardner -and Mr. Hallott got together on the- details of the language to bo used in future circulars. As a result another circular was written and Mr. '."eraser took it up v.lth some, of his group and they have app. _vod the circular. The proposal is now that Mr. TTormscr and President Trigg go to Chicago to talk the natter over with Ur. Dulany .and other lumber men and secure their acceptance of the new proposal. President Trigg also reported that Dr. Gardner had been asked by Mr. Vornsor to look over a new traveling exhibit that was being prepared by the Lumber Freduets3ettor Faint Campaign and to make any suggestions he thot advisable. Dr. Gardner has taken care of this matter. President Trigg reported that there is fit present a very real evidence of cooperation which can be -accomplished v.lth the lumber people, and he believes that the whole matter will be cleared up to the satis faction of all. REPORT OF SCIENTIFIC SECTION Dr. Gardner discussed the various circulars which had been sent out to the mem bers since the November meeting of the Association. He also discussed tha work he had boon doing in connection v.lth the National Retail Lumber Dealers Associa tion. This work is of a cooperative nature and includes the issuing of circu lars for distribution to 25,000 members of that Association. He also discussed his work in connection with the National Lumber Manufacturers Association Small Homes Demonstration. He has aided the Association in drawing up specifications for the point to be applied to these hemes, such prints to be either high quality mixed paint or lead-in-oil. He also discussed his work with the PV.A Housing Division, for which organization he has recently dravm up revised specifications, including high quality mixed paints and lead-in-oil. He also discussed the work ho had done in connection with Mr. Trigg for the Lead Industries Ass . elation in connection with the Lumber Prbducts-Bettor Paint Campaign. He also referred to his work with the National Bureau of Standards and the Federal Specifications Board in connection with new specifications for interior paints, based entirely on physical properties, such specifications having now been issued as a part .f Scientific Section Circular No. 525# Dr. Gardner also discussed the results of porilla plantings during 1936, and out lined the work to be carried on during 1937 in this direction, as well as the work he will do in connection with the experimental planting of chia thruout the United States. Dr. Gardner also discussed the work ho is carrying en in connection v.lth the painting of brick, and the contact he has made with the Brick .Manufacturers Ass.elation. NCA 0 02.790 He also touched upon the work he is doing in connection 7.1th the gathering of dote, to prove that the theory cf the incompatibility of point costings hoc '.;-:-n over- a f p o in t me n i o f u n f a ir c o mp e t it io n c o ^iit e s i.`i tj* 7h: by-lams provide that the Unfair Competition Committee shell be appriatml by the Fra -:i imr.t in collaboration vith the Chairman of the Executive Committee, ject to the approval cf the Executive Cornittoo. In accordance with the by-I: " therefore. President Trigg reported that in collaboration - ieh the Chairman of the Executive Committee he new presented fer the approval of the Ex-.-eutivc Com mittee, the Unfair Competition Committee to consist of the foilr.lr.g: c. Dabney 0. J. S. dc- Exam Frank Jua son E. S. Phillips Charles J. Eoh '7. K. Zintl V;. I. Long sue rth Carl J. Schumann H. E. V.l-bster, C!.airnan It v.t .s moved by Mr. .'.'ntlcck, seconded by Mr. Kuvey that the above- connitteo be i >/ approved. This motion s carried. ^ TRADE ORGANIZATION BLOC The Acting Secrotr.xy submittod the following r:port: "At the lust session of our annual convention in Chicago, Mr. John R. MacGregor of the F. .glc-Ficher Lend Company presented a rcccnr.endation that trade associations bo joined together in s. council so that industry might have :i medium through Milch to make its voice heard in connection with proposed federal legislation. "On motion by Mr. N. D. Chapin, the suggestion was referred to the Executive Comaittea for further consideration. "A chock of other agencies indicates that the American Trade Asso ciation Executives have a definite policy not to express any group opinion in matters of this kind and whilo they have discussed this general subject, no definite action iias been taken. "The United States Chamber of Co!.x..jrco in October, 1931, sent out Referendum No. 58 'On the Report of the Special Committee on Con tinuity of Business and Employment*. This Referendum had as one of its major objectives the development of an 'Economic Council', in -which trade associations ware to play an important part. "The American Paint and Varnish Manufacturers' Association and the National paint. Oil and Varnish Association voted affirmatively on all ten questions submitted in thi3 Rcfi.r..nd>xjj c.nd the Refer endum was approved by a large majority of the- members ?f the Chamber of Commerce and to quote the- re-pert .Rich was cat cut by the chamber /-*f Commerce and the vote -n the Referendum 'the Chamber is committed in favor of pir-p-sitions I to X inclusive.' NCA 0 02791 6- - "Invcstigaticn indicates that In spite of tljc large favorable vote on this Referendum, nothing lies been dene looking towards the cstr.fcliskne-nt of this Economic Council1. A letter addressed to Mr. David A. Skinner, Secretory cf the United States Chamber of Commerce-, re questing information ns to >.hnt vaas den-, regarding this matter has not as yet been answered. "Cur As socintion has umber ship in the National Industrial Council, affiliated vith the National Association of Manufacturers, and this Council has recently suggested that `It so-.ms highly advisable in the light of the proposed legislation affecting trade practices, amendments to the anti-trust act, r o t ; Patman legislation and vari ous proposals of N.R.A. type measures, that the- members of cur ,, national manufacturing trade associations group in the Council r.-.et to exchange information and viewpoints.1" It v.-as r, commended by President Trigg that the Association do all it cun to carry out the thought of Mr. MacGregor's suggestion through the Industrial Council of -- the National Association of Manufacturers and if this decs not work ut satis- ^ fuctorily, the Association should do something else later on. This suggestion v.-as approved by the Cerviittoe. . DRCLARA/TION OP PalNUiPLI.S Or AManiXAN INDUSTRY The following letter '.vas read by the Acting Secretary: NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL 11 'Cast Forty-sec mid Street Near York City December ?1, 1?'6 "Mr. Ernest T. Trigg, President National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Assn. 2201 Now York Avenue, N. r. Washington, D. C. "Dear Mr. Trigg: "'The acst important conclave of busine'ss executives in this coun try in a generation of more.' That ~ns hov: J. D. Tompkins, writing for the Nc t : York Herald Tribune, chara ct'..riaod our recently con cluded 41st Annual Meeting. "The Congress of American Industry vas 'most important' because the 'Principles' adopted at that time affect not only industry, but labor, the- public, and our future national vdfr.ro itself. As I said in closing the Convention, 'This no.ting has established a new, sound and progressive note in the industrial life of the na tion.' , "Tho Principle's ire more encompassing than vor before in their in dustrial acceptance of social and national responsibility, yet Ujfc sound fundamentals of private cntorpr5.se have in.no way been v* sacrificed. .N. C- A. <0r 0_ 2_ 792 / 7- - "The theme of the Convent!en os a whole can be suamarizud in three steps: 1. The public's continuing desire for better living offers the manufacturer his greatest opportunity, since the pro viding of the things people want is his stock in trade. 2. To nest effectively d-.-menstrato his superiority as the supplier of the nation's goods, the nanufr.cturcr must accept and keep before hin certain ideals of perfcr.r.ance. 3. To secure the sympathetic cooperation of the public, he must keep constantly before then the facts, not only of his product and his methods, but of the natives and ob jectives of the system of private enterprise under which he cpcratc-s to their advantage. "The popular appeal of this basis of understanding is amply evi denced by the public and editorial reception given to this year's Convention document, v:hich is enclosed. "I know I nay assuJo that y:u will read it thoroughly. But there is more to it than that. "First of nil, every manufacturer should analyze the Principles carefully in the light of his own conr-anv's procedure. Only as general acceptance is secured enn we hope to convince the public of our devotion to then. "Tour association can help ii.measurably in this respect. The Prin ciples should be considered bv vonr Board and, upon adoption, circu lated throughout your membership together with the official comment of your own Directors. "For this purpose, additional copies will be sent you without cost upon request. "Secondly, after insuring that they arc generally approved, we must bend every effort to inform the nublic -.f that fact. "The Council's 1937 public information program, with which you vd.ll be invited to cooperate, vdll hinge on these statements of princi ple. So will the material designed for employees and shareholders. More information regarding these phases vdll be aent you shortly. "All the sessions of our Annual Meeting emphasized the 'new horizons' for American industry and the American people. By the application of these Principles to our daily industrial life, and by our selling of tho to the public, there lies the best expectation fer achieving the higher goals / and better living envisioned at that time. "I vdll appreciate being kept informed of your association's action. Very truly y>urs, /s/ C. H. CHESTER Chairman " N C A 0 02793 This natter was discussed carefully by the Committee and Dr. Kohr asked if the Association approved the sending out of the Principles referred to v.-hethtr or not it v;ould be an indication that our industry had not been carrying on its busi ness in this manner in the past and would it not indicate that ve were turning cvc-r a nor; leaf. It was Ur. Roh's opinion that the National Industrial Council is doing a very good job and that the Association should support it in this c:nnc-ction. It was Chairman Sulzberger's thot that distribution of these Princi ples by the Association with the approval of the Executive Committee v;:uld hove a very good effect on all of the members of the Association. It vas moved by lir. Rah, seconded by Mr. TYood and approved that the Association send out the Principles with a letter stating that the Declaration of Principles have been considered carefully by the Executive Committee and that the Declara tion expresses the things for which this industry has stood for a number of years," and the Principles have the full endorsement of the Executive Committee. ELECTION OF SOUTHERN ZONE VICE-PRESIDENT President Trigg reported that because of the unfortunate death of Mr. Booker, the position of Southern Zone Vice-President was left vacant. Kc recommended that Mr. Primm of the Sherwin-b.'illiams Company of Atlanta be* elected to fill this position. He stated that Mr. Frimm v:as formerly local manager in Atlanta of the Shorwin-'./illiams Company and that last year he was President of the local asso ciation in Atlanta. He has recently been made District Manager for ShorrinPillians and this undoubtedly means that he rill be travelling around thru the Southern territory and will be in a position to call on our local clubs through out the South. He stated that Mr. Primm had always taken a very active interest in Association affairs, and that he believed he would be an ideal man for the job,( On motion duly made, seconded and approved Mr. Primm was elected Southern Zone Vice President. 1917 CONVENTION SITE The Acting Se-crctary read a list of cities that had invited the Association to hold their 1937 convention. President Trigg reported that invitations this year had been received from more places than ever be*fore. In reply to a question, the Acting Secretary said in vitations had come through the local associations from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and St. Louis, and that invitations have been received from the following cities: Asheville, N. C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Atlantic City, N. J.; Chicago, Ill.j Cleveland, Ohio; French Lick, Ind.j Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Holly wood, Fla.; Mexico City, Mexico; Milwaukee, Hisc.; Nashville, Term.; Now York, N. Y.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rochester, N. Y.; Shawncc-On Delaware, Pa.; Toronto, Canada; Union Town, Pa.; and Washington, D. C. Mr. Matlack stated that Philadelphia vented very much to entertain the Association at its convention this year. It was moved by Mr. Roh that the question of the 1937 convention site be left in the hands of a small committee appointed by the Chairman. This m>ottlOionny/Trai s seconded and duly approved. qf.OU . NC A 02754 -9APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP The Acting Secretary presented the following applications for r.;mborship in 1 h Association: Class A Cr.iO DIPT CO. IliC. iiooth Tonavend*, N. Y. V.TS7ERN v ;o o d ir e s -t r y : Las Angeles, Calif. HARRINGTON FAINT CO. INC. East Cleveland, Ohio t il b u r & r il l ia ms ^x^&eon, !*,ass. Class E w. r . v .'in s l o 'iV c o mpa n y Rhshington, D. C. It -.as reeved, seconded and approved that these memberships be accepted. CANCELLATION OF M.:2ERSHIPS The Acting Secretary reported that the Membership Committee recommends the can collation of the following memberships: Ant Cement :fg. Co.*^ Miami, Fla. Coal Tar Products Co.<^ Brooklyn, M. Y. Connors Paint Mfg. Co., 7m.^ Troy, N. Y. De-Hart Faint & Varnish Co.v Louisville, Ky. Evorard Paint Mfg. Co.*'"' San Francisco, Calif. Fuller Clarkson Co. Inc.v'' Berkeley, Cnlif. The Gorton Co.'S Portland, Ore. Orleans Paint rorks ^ Now Orleans, La. Pinol Mfg. Co. Inc. ^ Philadelphia, Pa. Rhodes & Co., D. H. y San Francisco, Calif.. Schweitzer Taint' rifg. Co.'S Partiand^Ore. Seaboard Paint Co. v , wv-w*w, Skinner Paint & Varnish Corpx Galesburg, 111. It was moved, seconded and duly approved that cancellations of the above membe ships be authorized. ROBINSON-PAT,irJN ACT The Acting Secretary reported tlxat the follovdng letter had been roc-ivod from Dr. Kohr: "THE LOiTE BROTHERS COMPANY Dayton, Ohio January IS, 1937 "Dear Mr. Trigg: , "At our meeting a week from TTodnesday it i3 my guess that much of the discussion rill be around the Robinsen-Pataan Act and I hope that N C A 0 02795 -10- such will be the case. Your office has done a real service to the industry by keeping it informed of the action taken by the various a cabers o_thc industry to comply with this lav:. Of course, it is our hope that our industry will present a united front in the in '"hich the different units of the industry modify their sales policies to carry out the intent of the law. "It is ay judgment that it would be a g;roat help to us hare if it wore possible for -you to collect before the meeting f association executives or elsewhere, i:nfer.~r.tion as to how linos of industry, whose products arc 1handled by the some c trade that handles the products of our industry, are modify sales policies to comply with the law. "The most strenuous ccj-ction I have met in dealing with thost of our customers mho objc-ct to our policy has been that ve arc the only vendors among all from whom they buy that are asking their customers to segregate their retail and wholesale business, with the result that the distributor will secure a lower gross profit on his retail business than he formerly secured whan he paid the same price for all of ids requirements that he purchased from cur Company. In more than one case I have been embarrassed by being told by a good customer that wo were the only supply house that asked him to make such a segregation, and it happens that in each case of this kind our customer was a combination wholesale and retail hardware house. '.Vhile I could point out to him that the loaders in the paint industry were using a plan similar to our own, ny position would have been much stronger if I could also have pointed out the fact that a similar plan was being used by the manufacturers of hardware and other commodities that are commonly purchased by the trade that v.o serve. "Inasmuch as this is such an important matter to us, I imagine you may have had similar requests from other sources and this letter may for that reason be entirely uncalled for. However it certainly would be a great help to us in meeting the difficulties that we face if it were possible to have the information outlined above from a source as reliable as yourself." Very truly yours, /s/ D. A. KOHR " The Acting Secretary reported that headquarters had been unable to get any defi nite information about Robinson-Pntman plans from any association. It appears that the hardware manufacturers arc using two different plans. In one they have the wholesaler give them a statement that last year a certain percentage of their business was wholesale and they arc asked to estimate what their wholesale busi ness will be this year and on that estimate the manufacturer allows a wholesale functional discount. The steel wire manufacturers arc handling wholesalers in the same way that seme of the paint manufacturers are. That is, they are billing their customers at list and making them furnish a certified statement as to the sales made at 'wholesale and then allowing a wholesale functional discount on such sales. NCA 0 02796 -11- Hcadquarters is unable to secure tiny other information. All associations that re believed v?ould have plans in their industry wore contacted and no one seemed to have any definite information which they wc-re willing to give us. y* ARRANGEMENT VITH DR. HENRY A. GARDNER V.'Jy -X President Trigg reported that the Budget and Finance Committee had approved cr.ter'G ing into another three-year arrangement with Dr. Gardner. He stated thrt ho rr.s reporting this to the Executive Committee because he believed it would be roll dor the Executive Committee to approve such an arrangement. President Trigg reported that Dr. Gardner desires more tine to travel to give attention to the development of oil bearing seed and that -it was the thought of the Budget and Finance Com mit tee that he should be encouraged to do this. It was moved by Mr. Rch, duly seconded and approved that the arrangement >.-r.t ,,rod . into by the Budget and Finance Committee be approved. CODE OF ETHICS President Trigg reported that he had talked with Mr. Flee and Mr. Dabney who were wry much concerned about the violations of certain parts of the Association's Code of Ethics, particularly that one applying to the enticing of w.uplcyecs. Mr. Dabney reported that quite a bit of this was going on and that he wanted to find out just whet the feeling of the Executive Coiinittoc was and whether the Code of Ethics still stood or whether it was an open season. President Trigg stated that it was his opinion that some manufacturers, when the NRA code of cur industry was terminated, took it for granted that all parts of the code wore terminated. He stated that stops were being taken by the Association to bring the Code of Ethics to the attention cf nil numbers of the industry and that this would be con tinued. Mr. Roh thought that reference to different parts of the code should be brought out in future association publications. MISCELLANY It was moved by Mr. Havey, seconded and approved that the Executive Committee go on record expressing its feeling about the situation in the flood area and that a message be sent to the Presidents of each local club in the flood area. Ac cordingly the following telegram was dispatched: "The Executive Committee of the National Faint, Varnish and Lacquer Association in session today extends through you to the members of your local association its very sincere sympathy for the less of life and property in your community due to the terrible floods stop It earnestly hopes that the worst is over and that the members of the industry in (name of city) will suffer as little loss and interrup tion to their business as possible." __ There being no other business bc-forc the meeting, it adjourned at 1:30 P. M. G^Zu/L&tisCA. Acting Secretary 02797