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Secretary's Office Washington 5, D. C MINUTES OF MEETING - PLASTICS COMMITTEE April 14, 1953 - Manhattan Club, New York City PRESENT: M. G, Milliken Hercules Powder Company H. S. Bunn Bakellte Company F. J. Groten (For R. 3. Firestone) - Firestone Plastics Co. Dan M. Rugg Koppers Company George Vila (For J. P . Coe) - Naugatuck Chemical George Fowles (For J. R. Hoover) - B. F. Goodrich Chemical Allan Brown Bakelite Company Carl Pottenger Koppers Company Charles LIchtenberg Monsanto Chemical Co. F. H. Carman M.C.A. The meeting was called to order at 7'A5 P.M. with Mr. Milliken in the chair. BUYERS' HANDBOOK Tentative recommendations resulting from the meeting of February 10 and those of the special task group reported to the Committee In memorandum of March 26 were reviewed. The secretary advised that the Public Relations Advisory Committee had been approached inform ally to consider publication of said booklet. It was their conclu sion this would be a good MCA project if the Association were equip ped to do similar jobs for other segments of the industry. However, since this is not the case at the present time, it was suggested that the booklet be issued by the Plastics Committee on a self-liquidating basis. For immediate republication of a buyers' handbook, it was the sense of the group that there sire two courses open at this time; namely, handle the financing and publication on a voluntary basis, or approach the Society of the Plastics Industry to undertake this work. It was agreed that the latter should not be done until it was determined whether or not the plastic materials manufacturers as a group would want to underwrite this publication. Also, it was sug gested that full information on this should be cleared to Interested members well in advance of the next meeting of the Association for appropriate consideration at that time. * CMA 078160 Plastics Committee;' Meeting -2- $ April 14, 1953 PLASTICS-PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE On the general subject of depth surveys and long range studies on programs that would be proper to undertake in the best inter ests of the industry, it was the sense of the group that further study was necessary. During the next meeting of interested mem bers, it is planned to discuss activities of this nature to de termine the wishes of the members on need for some industry sur veys. It can be determined then if appointment of a special task group of public relation representatives might be the next step in this long range program. In discussion of public relations activities undertaken by the Society of the Plastics Industry, members1 attention was called to the article in the April issue of "Living" on which the SPI cooperated. The Washington office will attempt to obtain re prints for the members. In open discussion of MCA public relations programs, it was brought out that a book on the plastics industry for wide dis tribution might be of considerable value. The MCA "Facts Book," although more of a statistical compilation on chemicals than would be required for general information on plastics, was cited as an example of these public relations endeavors. The attached copy of letter from Chairman Ward to the Executive Contact dated April 7 contains full information on the intended distribution of the "Facts Book." COATING RESIN ACTIVITIES It was the sense of the Committee that industry problems con cerning coating resins could be handled within the scope of the regular Association activities by the Plastics Committee working through contacts with the executive representatives concerning plastic materials, and that whenever a particular problem on such materials requires attention of a subcommittee, such group could be appointed by the chairman to undertake solution of that parti cular problem. It is understood that the term "plastic materials" henceforth would include "synthetic resins for coating purposes." The secre tary will refer this recommendation of the Plastics Committee to the Board of Directors. BALTUSROL OUTING The program for the Outing at Baltusrol on May 5^ 1953 will be arranged in about the same manner as that of the previous year. It was agreed that no formal entertainment will be arranged. The Plastics Committee will meet at 11:00 A.M. so that an in formal luncheon can be scheduled for approximately twelve noon. ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING The regular Annual Business Meeting of the Plastics Group is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 11, beginning with dinner about six-thirty at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. It Is the understanding that the golf tournament will be held on Friday, June 12. It is planned to start the Plastics Group Meet ing sufficiently early to permit members to participate In the other Association activities later in the evening. CMA 078161 Plastics Committee -3- 3 April 14, 1953 MISCELLANEOUS Members were advised of status of the M.I.T. brochure on the plastics research project. It was the sense of the group that present sponsors of this work should be listed and that It would be appropriate to list former sponsors (not presently contribut ing) under a separate heading. All interested members have concurred in suggested revision of the monthly Tariff report form to show greater detail 'in reports on vinyls and phenolic resins. These have been referred to the Tariff Commission. Four or more Industry technical men are currently planning to be In Europe at the time of the International Standards Organiza tion meeting on plastics. Whereupon, adjournment was taken at 9:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F. H. Carman Assistant Secretary, MCA FHC/mw April 16, 1953 1 CMA 078162 Co C ^ 1EUFH0NB NATIONA1 1-2388 * Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc (FOUNDED 1872) 246 Woodward Building -- 15th and H Sts., N. W. Secretary's Office WASHINGTON 5, D. C TO THE EXECUTIVE CONTACT April 7 1953 Re: "The Chemical Industry" Pacts Book. One of the principal public relations activities of MCA for 1952-33 is a non-technical "Pacts Book" which contains up-to-date information about the chemical industry and its accomplishments. Rough proofs of this book, which has already been reviewed by the Public Relations Advisory Committee, MCA staff, and other com mittees concerned, are enclosed. It will be published early in May. Reviewers agree that It is the most comprehensive summary available and should help create public understanding of the con tributions our Industry is making to the national welfare and the great future it holds for the American people. MCA plans the following free distribution of about 12,000 copies: Metropolitan dailies Other press-finance, industrial Editorial writers and magazine editors Science writers Security analysts Libraries In cities over 5000 Government officials College teachers High school teachers Trade and civic associations 1,750 100 900 160 1,500 600 1,500 2,757 1,000 695 A number of MCA member companies have expressed their Intent of purchasing for Internal use and also for distribution to opinion CMA 078163 ( -2- 0 leaders, chambers of commerce, high school teachers and other groups In their plant communities. The following check list may be helpful in planning your local distribution: Executive staffs Boards of directors Principal stockholders Managers and superintendents Customers and brokers Local newspapers Radio stations Chambers of commerce Public libraries School libraries School principals Science teachers U.S.D.A. County Agents Civic officials Clergymen YMCA officials Women's clubs Service and fraternal club officers Industrialists Attorneys Professional group officers Nationality group officers Union officials State senators and representatives It is suggested that if there are other MCA members in your locality, you compare plans so that duplication In distribution can be held to a minimum. This will avoid the unfavorable im pression made when an individual receives multiple copies of a publication. We will appreciate having any errors in fact in this rough proof noted on the attached form. We would also like to have some Idea of the number of copies you would be Interested In pur chasing at the cost of 25 cents each. A combined press run, as sembled from orders from MCA member companies to increase the size of the first printing, will make this price possible. The book will carry a stated price of $1 for single copies. A form is enclosed for reserving a quantity of these books for your own distribution at the cost price. It will be helpful if you can return this before April 18. CMA 078164 (SIGNED) WILLIAM H. WARD * Note: Form referred to above not Included with this distribution. F. H. C. -4/16/53