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290 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10017 2t2/07-ft479 SPI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES Seigniory Club Montebello, Canada August 7-9, 1968 The meeting convened at 9:05 on August 8 with Chalnaan Harry H. Jenkins presiding during President Singleton's absence. Mr. Jenkins welcomed the Directors and guests, and then called for selfintroductions: Directors Present: Lewis J. Adams Russell B. Akin Robert C. Appleby George S. Babcock Thomas G. Bishop John W. Burley Frank A. cassis WiUlua P. Cole Jarvis Dew Jack G. High Joseph Hines Robert A. Hoffer Frank A. Hopkins Earl C. Horton Harry M. Jenkins William 7. Leach Robert Lllllgren Kenneth G. Michel Robert M. Miller John D. Parsons H. James Renauri Roger G. Richrirrin Stanford H. Ghnw Jenald Gmith Evanlte Plastics E. X. du Pont de Nemours A Co., Inc. Harry Davies Molding Co. Owens-Illinois Km Division; Koehrlng Co. PEtNtube Plastics Co. Amoco Chemicals Corp. The Polymer Corp. Diemoldlng Corj>.:,..; v PolyTldtflaStics; `Dj?jsfon of VC A .aflKa- Thompson Industries Co. Hoffer Plastics Corp. UNIROYAL, Inc. Kusan, Inc. USS Chemicals; U.S. Steel; Lincoln Molded Plastics E. I. du Pont de Nemours A Co., Inc. Lllllgren Plastics Machinery Continental Can Co. Hercules Inc. The Daymond Co., Ltd. Ren Plastics, Inc. Cclnmrsc Corp. C.hnw Tnnulnt^r ' n r *. i nrQ 'Cp. Directors Absent: Clare E. Bacon Walter J. Dugan Paul C. Haas A. A. Hutchings Clarence M. Neher Philip A. Singleton Owens-Coming Fibergl&s General Electric Co. The Haas Corp. Stokes Equipment / Tennealt Ethyl Corp. Hood Molded Foam Company, Inc. Pace 2 August 7-9, 196ft Quest* Present: B. J. Danson Andrew Prime George Kale H, H* Hendrick Overt* V. Xi*l* CLesent Latarts K. L. Littlejohn t. K. Love T. T. Miller Donald T. Snow, Jr. K. Millie* Weinberg SPI Staff Present: E. R. Evason Judith D. Gewirt* Ralph L. Harding} Jr. Eric G. Salmond Lenton Corporation Ltd. Parrel Canada Ltd. Shwlnigan Cbsmloalt Ltd. Allied Chemical Canada Limited Moneaete Cc^any Item!nlon Comb 1 Novelty Co. Union Carbide Canada United Midland Industries Limited Consultant Springfield Moulder* Inc. Ike General Baa Co. SPI - Canada SPI, Secretary to the Board SPI, Executive Vice President SPI Canada Mining OF MAI 15-17, 1968 MEETING Since the Minutes of the previous meeting have been sent in the mail to all Directors, reading of them was omitted. Thelr acceptance vea moved by Mr. Michel, seconded by Mr. Cole, and unanimously approved. MEETING POWAT Chairman JenKtna oomnented upon th* new system of prior mailing to Directors of the reports to be presented at the Board meeting. This will result in more rapid coverage of the 'cportc, hut Mr. .Jenkins stressed that all Directors should not hesitate t.o interpret with questions or 'Torments. SFI-25817 . "Sc?* ' FPIAWCXAL ^IPEASUTfflR-S KEPOBT: George S. Babcock, Treasurer, reported as follows: * Included In the notebook of reports sent to you last week was a copy of the Society** fltutnclal statement as presented by Arthur Young&Cceipeny. hope^y^.haye 'ailhad an opportunity to review It, ;: ' y&r . ,, stibnof our auditors,.v bave jpswie seyeralchanges in the method 'tl k .of presentation ofour financial statements.;- Tbe ch&nges are aa foUowst 'i^.v'fhiir'^elsentat^on.of^the.fliiahclAis will Aesighate the Society's net" . assts^a4;i(l) s*xieral fund balance * ; / fun^Jvtoch, Werenot `(andistili are not)avn&able for.:.they/grfiiiral 'i/; ' purj^e1.of ;the^ Society Were' included in: the lisbilii^ sectii^ -;These,are:"noW'.being presented :eeparately:fraathq;g4hefal'\fui&!^^ , ' sb^ projett funda. , y/' . _ ' n2. ^Ceitai^aeS^s^imich^tha 5ociety',had''0e^'^ite.:^ott''ei^it^Viiuw: -' general'fond) .for contingencies; hadbeencarried in'tbe liability section>of;therbalanca'sheat^and. designated aa jHpecial reserires* , Theae ar^ now being 'shown in the general fund balance section as ' appropriated for contingencies. /' ` "3. Much'of the detail heretofore presented la the top financials will . .be resowed .and shown in supplementary information. This applies basically, to the balance sheet. Any condensing of the expense accouhtlt would probably result ,ln a one'Tline: caption, l.e., 0 & A `- expense. and this ie not. acceptable. V ' I "Ralph Harding and hon Pellicano had a long alerting with representatives of ha .Arthur- gating;& Company on Jhly 18, 1968 to discuss;thesd /changes.. Balpfr and Don verguit* concerned that these <^angeawf^*^^ priox^vto any!,dle* cus^c^With.the .Boards'''' Hbwever, -they; agreed^tjh^-the new'f ' advadtagej^and: should; be .iised. - Wavere-. assQg^^fe^^the;rune prMtoirtetfioia:^^.-; - dbes^o^a&rany/Wsyi yOfftfat.tha plans for^h^asvWcou&^ng^ vent*Intd^effect on`June,It*!?** na^Sp^v^' ' M Thajnost^lasnediateTahd Obvious differ! T._ i_n `t_h_e__T__o._l_d__f_o__r_m__a_t vs.7.?._h__e__h__e_w.13 w__ lios in'jtheijpresent'ation of total assets of the General Fund aa-$l,302,896,00. To tMt,,should be added 1169,156.00,,representing the cash on hand in the : BpeoialvFrojsct Funds. Thus, cur total assets at the end of the fiscal year 19$?-1968,we; 11,472,052.00. "in the operating statement on the. General Ihnd accounts, you will note that we had an excess of income over expenses of $18,879.00. While this is down substantially from last year's net of $71,297* the statement makes it very clear that the Society, however, remains in a very strong financial condition. Ve exceeded our budget substantially in only tvn major areas; namely, salaries and public relations. ' "t SPI-25818 Tag*; . August ?-9 1968^^ It needs to te pointed out that dues income would not have been sufficient to cover expenses during the past fiscal year. Had It not been far interest incane on the investments of the Society, we would have suffered a loss. "Following is a summary of the cash flow through the Special Project FUnd accounts: ilt. Balance June 1, 1967-- I# Inccoe 1967-1968 $196,110.00 691.008.00 847.118.00 Less e:cpensec charged to fund 1967-68 Balance 691.276.00 $155,842.00 'in other words, we drew down the balance on these project funds by a total of $40,268.00, "Turn: r. to Par 1 r. the :v;'pp'''nc:-.\ that the fi<"jrr* of ; 1: ,., "/ , down as follow:-;: -- , V ; 1 * .y.c < j ;:t out n. Var.k.- . a-rvmllv hi oker. Deposited in Interest-Bearing accounts Canada SPI - Regular and Payroll accounts Office funds, Section Accounts $264,176.00 23.632.00 20.794.00 4,645.00 $313,247.00 "in keeping with our established policies, wc continue to be invested to the practical limit with cash avnilable for operations of $20,7^4. However, we remain sufficiently liquid to meet current accounts payable. Each month a *>rtificatr )f Deposit matures on or about th 15th day of every month. "0. Por,e 2 of the supplemental Information, there is a new breakdown of the leneral Fund balance appropriated for Contingencies. Under the new Arthur Young format, those are now identified as being appropriated for Contingencies rather than os Special Reserves. This breakdown includes a net-aside of $30,000.00 to rrv'r completion of the Fire Test Program at Illinois Institute of Technology. "n is "hvious that t.vpen;iec arc currently riejn;; faster than income. With the new accounting system, we should be in a gosition to help the staff keep us in balance during the fiscal i^ar ahead. Mr. Harding mentioned each Director and guest present had received a comparison sheet relating to actual expenses vs, budget. Those items which are over budget are clearly identified; two in particular being Public Relations, due especially to the Centennial activities, and Chapter Operating, caused by the hiring of ad ditional people and related items having to do with increases for the staff. Mr. Burley moved to, accept the Treasurer** Report, seconded by Mr* Appleby* end . the^Directors: concurred luuwlmously.^f.-^. vvA SPI-25819 There vu diseueaion on the investment of SPI funds in conerc 1*1 paper, which continued also on Friday sornlnj. Mr. Hoffer, caeaonting on "the Treasurer1* Report given yesterday, and specifically relating to the present activities of our funds, it ie my understanding that ve are restricted In our investments to Goverraaent and Bank Certificates of Deposits; I at mindful that r r--rclal paper is another avenue which should be considered by our financial officers. Therefore, I rerneeenil that our Treasurer and staff have the latitude to Invest bore broadly.H There Is nothing in the SPI Bylava which would restrict this action. Mr. Babcock stated that there hie beta a hesitation la the past since uch investments eight be viewed as favoring one "y shove another. Mr. Cole mentioned that this could be eliminated by avoiding investments in manufacturing companies. Mr. Jenkins consented that SPI is nov limited to financial Institution by previous Board policy and Mr. Richards added that while there nay be restrictions> there say be opportunities and this should be reviewed. Mr. Koffer suggested checking into this matter and made the following notion: "At the October Board meeting, a proposal should be presented on the addition of commercial paper tb Sis Society's portfolio, with special attention to possible restrictions and limitations." This motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins and unanimously approved by the Board. SPI-25820 -- ............... ~~ Page 9s August 7-9, 1966 tw ocmr or m fiabtici momr,, me. J&LU2& AdilAlfttritiT* Bulletins Cbptr Operating - Omni Orrttloi . Salaries Cod# Advisory Coraltt## A Division I.Dlrortory A luVscrlptlons Flsotrlelty Buwillw group IniunaM * ruraltor# A Fixtures Industrial Rtlotlosa laser**## 4 load Le^A Berrios tMmdly iNMtiQfi Offlco fc|#uii ^ OfflM Supplies I rost#c# 4 ttpmi Pu#Ue Belvtiens rubUo relatione - Centennial Best Retirement plan 2.Salaries CmoodUo 4 Pacific Section* p. P. I. 4 A. B. S. 3. Construction Council Directory ffpselal ierrtea to Meafcere Taxes Technical Expense Telepbone 4 Telegraph Travel Contingtnc !* Depreciation Provision for Doubtful Hettlng Expense Clerical Services Accounts furnt r ure k Fixtures 7.000.00 13,000.00 9,000.00 30.000.00 39.000.00 19.000.00 . .6.000.00 3 000 00 ,,U,000.00 3 000.00 3 000.00 6,900.00 90.000.00 17.000.00 3,000.00 13.000.00 3,500.00 26,000.00 iT,ooo.oo 0,000.00 37,900.00 33,000.00 390,000.00 21,500.00 10,000.00 18,000.00 0,000.00 55,000.00 91i;0M.W 18,000.00 929,000.00 929, 030.00 w,ocx>. An Actual. toiMtt 19*7-19 11.379.00 3*.h96.00 17,869.00 3*>7T.O0 18,390.00 6,063.00 2,220.00 3,139.00 2,690.00 7.019.00 99.079.00 11.901.00 1.991.00 16.777.00 23,013*00 26.318.00 3,516.00 33.191.00 36.669.00 31.600.00 5*6*3*9.00 92.696.00 102,712.00 18.930.00 2o,04.OO 12,879.00 17,038.00 21,060.00 11,607.00 971,359.00 5,160.00 3,789.00 3.155.00 3,055.no 9^9,518.00 OW (Wtr) 6,375.00 193.00 ( 8,096.00) 93,696.00 r 12,195.00) ( 2,983.00) 3,390.co) 63.00 ( 760.00) C 861.00) ( 390.00) 919.00 1.079.00 1 sasi 1.777.00 313.00 ,2.316.00 6.916.00 13 191.00 < 1,631.00) ( 1,600.00) < 669*00) 7,126.00 2,075 05 < 968.00* 1,060.00 <13,393.00) <2,737.00} 5,160.00 3,7*9.00 3,155.00 3,055.00 60,519.00 i 2 i t i 4 SPI-25821 fbt*l HUrLtl to *. F. * tt bpiBNf XKAPX1UUTZ0H total mt ixptMf of Incn-- Opot CrpooMa Aufuat 7~9* 1966 966*510.00 960,397*00 36x.ng.00 lif979*w ;i) Dm Rot IncltiOo 19*000.00 RMorro --up in FWcal 1967-1966 '2) Actual 8PI SalarUa after Allocation* 3) Not of $1,957.00 ibiorM by tha Society 319*331.00 SPI-25822 Page 6 August 7-9 1968 The Directors considered (he following cospenlee for election to Mifeershlp, those listed on the "Supplemental Agenda,** end a)l ccepanies vere unaninousiy accepted. appro Asmaaiam EIXCTIOI TO IWffTWWiy: ocxpaiixip Advanoed Packaging, Incorporated Careen, California <L. Blelch) Brown. Plastics Engineering, Co., Inc. Olenvlev, Illinois (* D. Brcnm) Cargill, Incorporated Lynwood, California Columbia Plaetlce Carp. Montreal, Quebec, Canada (H. Vakano) (A. Fedsrman) Eaton Yale it Tome, Inc. South Euclid, Ohio (J. E. Burvell) Oeneral Box Ocapfcny I Chem-fosa Engineering Division Dee Plaines, Illinois General Plastics Qw^anj Halted Oookshire, P.Q., Canada (H. W. Weinberg) (R. L. Calder) Industria t Cmmreio "Trorioo" 8/A Sao Paulo, Brasil Koch Products Company Wichita, Kansas Kenner Industrial toc*aets Dlv. of A.J. Industries, Inc. Knoxville, Arkansas. (V. DeSMJlt) (D, M. Joseph) (L. W. Patchen) Metales Industrtales, 8.A. Panama, Republic of pauses (M. R. Hoas) Metropolitan Die & Mold, Inc. Panadena, Callforrila Pcrmall (Canada) Limited M*l n-u, i.m <.arin, Canada I Pleat.Omni*** Ievallo}r/ 1 . Franer' (w. H. PfetTroth) (K. J. Yat.5 ) fj. Burcil*?) Holder Machinery Material MoJLder Cellular Cellular Extruder & H Reinforced Fabricator Reinforced Kxtrudrr Milder Fa hr (>'n*.or Fluorocarbon SP1-25823 gucnqff TO Kpgngggi - OCMPABXga (Continued) Rainbow'Olkas fibre Products Ltd. Kowloon, Hong Kang (L. B. Robb) Bainforced ELECTICM TO WWreffiHIPt BttUVPUAIfl lari 8. Burke X. J. SoNua--f-..- '.Vr- William R. Bolton John dork Ronald 7. Jarman Join B. Jenka Morris EUabofT Leo Kogan Jack A. LaRrle Leo Landers 7. R. MacKlnnia Joseph H. McDonald Ronald Leslie Pastorlno Stan T. Peters Werner K. Ruegg Richard F. Sands M. B. Scott George V. Townsend Donald M. Wallace W. D. Watkins General Tire ft Rataa-Metal* United Vypak Ccsq>eny Division, Ethyl Corporation Brown Plasties Engineering Co., Inc. Orange Engineering & Machine Co., Inc. Oeens-Coming Tlberglaa Aaerlcan Cyanaald Coopa&y Retired amber Delta Aaerlcan Corporation Aaerlcan Cyanaald. Company Sererna Division, Aaphenol Corp. Sweetheart mastics, Inc. U.S. Peraxygen Dlv., Argus Chemical Corp. Amoco Chmlcals Corporation Q.E.D. Plastics, Inc. vypak Company Division, Ethyl Corporation Eastaan Chemical Products, Inc. Garlock Inc. Delaware Plaallc* Division, Container Corporation of America Adamson United Company ELECTICW TO MEMBERSHIP: gtCTESSICBAia J. Gordon Davoud Milton A. Sanders Richmond, Virginia Kltakavachl-gun, Osaka, Japan 9 Anguat 7-9* 1968 Mr. Hardin* noted that consolidations and mergers are, and will continue to b, the prime ooncem la flanrsaalng msfeerahlp la Tha SMlitjr. Msiauryg-tfo i*SiTTTTfs w*g Blow Molded Products Mrlslon Kali CVaqmay, Zae. Minneapolis, Mina. Tfa* Oarboee Oorp, Boonton, v.J. Claremont. pDlyckemlcel Cotrp. Roelyn Heights , .Y. Kiqrean PLutlei fc rtialnale Ltd.* Preaton, Ontario, Oanada Lor-H Co, Jersey city, M.j. Midland da k Engraving Ccmpaxq Addison, 111. Mold-Teeh Toungetcum, Ohio Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp. Pittsburgh, Pm. Parfactmlra Equipment Co., Inc. Cambridge ,, Maas, Toray lav York, Inc. Sub. of Toyo Rayon Co, Ltd. Mew York, M.Y. yr nr -rtPT Bud|*tiry Unltitlooi Mo Longer In plaatic* Mo raaaon. Part of Polymer Oorp. Ltd. Operations not served by 871. Chapter XI Acquired by Standard Internet1ocal Corp. Limited participation In plaatic nu-ke^^ filtered Into creditor* qriemt. Mo reaeon. SPI-25826 COMPANIES DROPPED: DgUHqjEBT PUSS Page 10 August. ?-Hi Arokwy Chemical Industries Limited Olympic Plasties Company Div. of Cutter Laboratories Stanford Applied Engineering, Inc. Karachi-2, West Pakistan Los Angeles, California Santa Clara, California RESKHATIOHa: DPrVIDWLS - REASQW8 INDICATED J. Paul Ahlbrandt, Kstlonal Plastics Co. Clifford 0. Baker, Unilev Div. Hoover Ball 4 Bearing Co. Charles 0. Barron, The Delta Co. James A. Bell, Adamnen United Co. Leland L. Berry* Qilnn-Berry Corp. S. Duncan Bradley, Msoold Industries, Inc. G. v. Carpenter, Eastman ChmalcsJ. Products, Inc. Harold Chapman, D*H*2 Corporation John D. Benedlto, U&lom Carbide Corp. James M. Oosancra, Modem Plastics Magazine McOrav-Hlll, Inc. R. L. Pomshcll, Srtrudo PI la Corporation Jack Frye, Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. Edvard Goldsmith, Pstrker Kalon Division General American Transportation Corp. Paul A. Himes, Merck A Co., Inc. Loren J. Hoe, Stauffer Chemical Co. Richard S. Rurford, MSP Corporation James E. Hutchins, Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. Peter Johnston, Atlas Chemical Industries Canada Ltd. John B. Lavezsorlo, Merck Chemical Division Merck A Co., Inc. Herman B. Lermev . J, Maechla, Thompson Industries Co., Inc. C. Ouster Magnuson, American Cyansmld Co. Kennedy M. Bahaa, Baugatuck-Rualanca 8.F.A. T. G. Rock, Shell Chemical Company (Xjstav L. Ottens, J. w. Pillinger, Consolidated Molded Products, Dlv. of Republic Corp. J. H. RuFfcln, American Cyonaold Co. fc. R. Sarch^t,. University of Missouri at Rulln Jcacs F. Savozuh, Delaware Plastic* nwii-r> . . . : . ^ ,-Container Corporation of America i F U r i r1 Jr Retired. No longer vlth company, No longer with company* Deceased. Resigned. Company resigned. Ko long** vlth company. No reason. No reason. Retired. No. reason. Membership transferred. No longer vlth company. Company resigned. Not in plastics division. Does not vlsh to renew. Rerw assignment. Left the Industry. Company resigned. Retired. No longer vlth company. Membership transferred. Transferred Change in responsibilities No. reason. No reason. Deceased. No r^snoft. Not. active in Hfi ` SPt-25827 pommu - mflap rmpfr*^ Bo B. Strata, IkiU ObmlfX Ompmaj ImX1 H. NttMl, Mfltol Hi--1 nal Car?. Richard I. Jl--, CWmiw Plastic* Co. Coo*** t. Yjblral, Tbiotal Cb--leal Carp, frrwott A. VntlMn, 0--tliwrrtal Can Co., Xso. J. Arndt Vlcfesl, iotriMB Qyan--Id Co, Katoaoth W. Wood, Cal--* Plastic* Co. T>oald L, Tong, Tbo I.?, Goodrich Conpaoy spitohalbstomp - ttBJWCTrr ana Chari-- H. OeUlgaa. JT., felt-- Btatao Poor T. Ir. MiLloa, fel-- Oar%ids Corporation 0. 1. o--tu, Pvrlong Plastic*, Ltd. TOomo J. Tonne, H--dot! of Canada Ltd. KVBIQUTX0P8; HOrglTTfATfl John J. 0* Cornual, KUate-Ku, Tokyo, Japan AlxBdr Veld, Perth, N--tern Australia (dao--**d) Page II August 7-9 i 19^8 'tw--If* 1a Job mo: Coqp--y roolgDod, Kotlrod. rn--oiy roolgMd. Bo VMMO. Chahg9 la position. Vo Longer with ccnpaay. Vo roasoa. SPI-25828 Baldwin Extruded Products, Inc.* Los Angeles, California Barber-Colmsn Company Rockford, Illinois Callery Chemical Company* Callery, Pennsylvania Luaterock International, Inc. Houston, Texas Mobil Chemical Co. Industrial Chemicals Division Richmond, Virginia Monteeatinl Edison S.p.A. New York, New York Owens Plastics Co. Kansas City Miss~-:r: Sui-Aviation Courbevoie. France Now Division of Mine Safety Appliances Company Budgetary Reasons. Needs served by Hew York Membership. No Reason. Part of Borg Warner pipe Products. Co Reason. RESIGNATIONS: INDIVIDUALS - REASONS INDICATED M. H. Boeger, Shell Oil Company Prank J. Burns, American Cyanamid Co. T. S. Bushneli., Cabot Corporation C. Leighton, Q.E.D. Plastics, Inc. P. L. McWhorter, Haveg Industries, Inc. Angelo Miglierlna John H. Moore, Proion Plastics Robert F. Porter, Porter Plastics Isidoro Ronconi, Istttuto Rlcerche e Appllcazloni Resine Glullo Rosplgliosi, Monteeatinl Edison S.p.A. Walter B. Savage Merrill J. Sills, Novamont Corporation No longer with company Membership transferred No reason Voting Representative of C&G Plasties Retired Company resigned Retired Company resigned Company resigned Company resigned Retired Company resigned SP1-25829 gSTSWDP) ftlBlBCqC UNITED STASES 16 Companies Paying 6" " 8" n 6 12 " ^ " ti 6M JH (I 12 " 6" 10 10 w " " II 22 19 22 n ^n h *i 10? 13a 827 I129 " w " ** Hl7 12 13 u52 964 57 Educational & Research 9 Associate 9 Individuals 9 Professionals 9 "Is*. JHLT1966 CANADA 5 Coopanie6 Paying 1 1 _ *1 33 2 5 11 6 13 18 27 24 41 i55" 4 Educational 4 Research 9 23 Machinery 9 2 Publishers 9 173 83 Individuals 9 ____ L Professionals 9  ESTIMATED DUES (Continued) Pag* 14 August 7-9 , 19^8 HRCXJQH? FORWARD $928 ,455 FOREXOV Cca^gnie* Paying Individual S* Professional $500 Uoo 300 200 100 25 75 TOTAt United Stat* Canada Overeeai CoBDtnles Individual a L,iU 1?Q 103 I7555 96U 83 Professional 57 5 6 58 $ 7.500 2, UOO 2,100 1,800 95 $ TOTAl^ 2.163 266 146 57575 SPI-25831 Pag 15 August 7-9, 1966 iwinrauacuu. is hmhuh? chaws ----------TFWt TFPHMHBU. AW* ISt Cfl^Mlu 1^1-rlftuAls Arotftstlofcftls (*) (25) (2) Rlptlona, Coosolld^tloas*. Druva^A Ccapaalts IodJ.TldU*lS frefMa&QMli (22) (34) (2) RT LOSS 9,680.00 625.00 150.00 10,435.00 9,335. 1350. . 129: 10,835.00 ( 380.00) 8 88 1 SPI-25832 DIVISION AMD COWOTTEE REPORTS Page ifAugust 7-9, 19^ (A) 3PI - CAJUSA 3PI - CAEADA: Hr. John D. Parsons, President, reported as follow*: "It Is, first of all, ay privilege to read a telegnga which has b*o received fra our Prise Minister: 10 AMERICAN ARB CANADIAN DZLEOATKB A1TBR)SO THS THRU-DAY COMPIHBICE SPONSORED BY THS 80C3TY OP IKK PLASTICS DttAJBTKY OP CANADA* MAI 1 EKIWH CORDIAL OHHTDWS AND BST VISBK. IKK K&UBlCm AMP DIVERSITICATIO* OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY HI MUST YEARS IS INDICATIVE OP ITS INCREASING IMPORTANCE TO 1SDE MODERN, PROGRESSIVE RCCMOfl. ms BUS IK KIND, MAY I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS WITH TOUR PREBBfT DIBCOBSIONB. PIXRRE ELLIOTT TRUDEAU, PRIME HXUBTBl "It le ay honour end privilege to join this Board for the first time. 1 shall look forward to these seating# with a great deal of interest. It le aqr hope that I can make same worthwhile contribution to the proceedings as ay predecessors have done. "As a Canadian, I am naturally pleased that you saw fit to schedule your suemer meeting In Canada again this year. I hope that you will enjoy the stay here and that you and your wives will find the services end facilities of the dub comfortable and sore than satisfactory. '* An additional welcome from 8PI Canada was the distribution to each *+tends* of a paperweight with the Canadian coins embedded in acrylic. "As many of you no doubt Know, we recently had a Federal election In Canada. We now have a majority government, a new Prime Minister, a new cabinet and a new Federal M.P. who le a part of the plastics industry, Barney Denson. Finally, at long last, after countless years of work (it Is at Least ten years on the Chemical Reference 1?0) this Fall should give us the final rulings of the govemsent as to the effective rates of duty under the Kennedy Round tfeoti*.t ions , By January l, 1969, we should know what these rates %r*, what the new Anti-Dtsnping legislation will be. It will be so much better to have the uncertainty removed so that we can all stake more definitive plans wtih a Known sel of ffulOelinea to bo by. "An IjvreaalriK mount of Mvi.nlon, Crswiifte* and Staff time will be taken up with fiovemment liaison r.L both the Federal and Provincial government. r`:r 1 F' '-xampl r, 11 ' fin 1. luniil fiull'i i 1 ui bode of Canada 1 up for full revision in .1770, Work ) r underway right now on these revisions and it le one n f ."PT'a rrrpr*pa 1 M 1 111 a t,<i help roorrMnahe the plastics 1 r . ' I''' I-' r. ' 1 . : . /, , r. SPI-25833 Page 17 August. 7-9 1966 "One ai a of provincial activity ! la the trt of Provincial Fltablag Cod**. Just last memth, for loot part, the Province of Albert* gave pyres el for MM aaA PVC piping in4 fittings for oai In plaablng Alberta bos not la any ny restricted the us# of these aatarlala vltb regard to building height* or uae wdsrground, The province la of the opinion that plastics should bo equal to conventional Bacterial*, The only rvqulroMnt they hanr* in the Installation of expansion Joint to take car* of settlmwnt and thoraal expansion* ,lTha significance of this aRoouscMSot Is th fact that now all Canada, from ooaat to coast, with tbs exception of our salleat province, prince Barnard 1aland, oa the oast ooaat, plasties JOT Is approved by coda authorities for ftally drill Inga* This new ruling approve# both single fanlly dwellings and aperients. V* are vent Bering to endeavour to have approvals given for OVT in the epartaent area acroae the rest of the country, "in our May report, it was indicated that buainesa In the plastics Industry le very good. It is still very good, very competitive sad it Is expanding at a good pace, "it is enoouraglng to see the increasing enphasls and consideration being given to education on plastic# at the Hig*< School, Technical School and Adult Night Course level. SPI - Canada la involved in actively assisting and encouraging this activity and aany of us feel that this la one of the float Important role# of SPI at this tine. "Since the May meeting, we held a successful 26th Annual Conference and display In Ottawa with a record-breaking registration for Canada of over 300. Twenty-four papers and talk# vere given in the two days. Much two-way coawnlcatlon between man in the industry and md in government took place and the process continued through requests for our Conference papers. "Our new Executive Council has met for the first of its quarterly meet ings. The Council is presently undertaking some changes In its structure to more effectively cope with Increasing responsibilities in policy and direction for our various divisions and coanltteea. <%We are continually attempting to broaden the b&ae ot our motberahlp and we look for a continuing expanding trend In new aesberahlp applications through the coming month*. This In spite of a notlcabl* trend, In same areas, for consolldst ior,, both at the rw material and at the processor Level. '*W<' will Ati everything possible to spread the good word af'oul the lnMonq.1 riast.1`"fl FSTpnsjtlou afi^ the National PImI 1 n :'nnfer*nri` i" 1 n riovennher, Over hr<0 O.Ln&dians attended the Nrv York sv>v, vr iutfw Uj 'iftvp Dver 'Of f'a/ia-n *ut attfurl t li* ry i .-,^11 et\owpla<' . SPI-25834 Page 16 August 7-9, 1966 ft "T personally look forward to my two-year tern of office with & greet deal of anticipation, fully realising that we are all involved and folly OQMittad to one of the most dramatic end growing Industries, charged with all kinds of interesting expanding possibilities end developments for the future which few other Industries can offer." Mr. Parsons completed his report by stating that the regular SPI - Canada bulletin "PIASTlCWOROS" Is sent to all voting members and individual members, as well ae all cornelttse end division executives and members, whether or not they are voting or individual nsmbers. Copies of this bulletin are available at this meeting should any of the Directors be Interested in obtaining a copy. I I SPl-25835 Fl20 August 7-9* 1966 VKSTJEKW SECTION: Robert Lilllgren reported as follow*: 1. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER A. .The NCC has recently balloted for new officers. They are: V President: Robert Elliott, Royell, Inc. Vice President: Vera Soamerfelt, Chevron Chemical Co. Secretary: Fred Stoltz, AB&I Plastics Treasurer: Stuart Price, Cow Chemical Co. Directors at Large: Dan Johnston, IBM Corp. Jack Rasmussen, Kaiser Chaaicals B. The" Chapter held a golf outing as its last meeting of the 1967-6 season. C. The Education Advisory Committee for San Mateo County has been formed. The members met and recommended the hiring of a consultant to develop currlculi and other materials for new plastics courses scheduled to start In the Fall of 1969* "II. SOOTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER A. The SCC held a 'Day at the Races' on June 13, with approximately 200 in attendance. B. The Education Cccmittee has worked during the simmer in assisting teachers to find summer employment in plastics plants. C. .'The Chapter Education Ccmmdttee has met vith yarious educators-to^assist .in.:,; the development of currlculi in initiation of new plastics programs. D. The Chapter Education Coomittee has worked with various simmer programs for minority groups to assist them in plant visits and to provide lecturers on plastics. "in. DIVISIONS A. CUSTOM MDLDERS 1) The Custom Molders have selected new officers, as follows: Chairman: James Adams, Adams Brothers ^laetics Vice Chairman: Charles Lrir.ht.^n, C ft. G Plastics Secretary: Bonaid 1/oc, r'-n-Vr' Plastics Treasurer* il'vrvr ! ,Y 1: ;----Seui Mir. i:-.-. 2) The CM Education il.inini 1. !.i*r has met -u.-! negun plan:; for t:u I'ftl 1 program to include a two-day conference. B. FLUOROCAKBONS There has been no activity in this group during the last quarter. C. MDLD MAKERS The Mold Makers Division has held a chapter meeting on heat treating which included a speaker and panel presentation. There were 43 in attendance. SPI-25836 Ancwt,.7-9* 196&yf elastics for toouno > - - voiunai ^ntj'iopgf norcK nencn bmimu yoip Vice Chairman: Joae^ 8ngy,~FBrane;riiatic, Inc*, Secretary: Ionia Frltsch,Ix>ckbeed-CelifbrnIaCo. Treasurer: D. D* Dickinson, Eyw&^IdT.of DexterCorp. 2) The new Executive Committee has set and developed plant Tor the coning year* --- 3) Canaittee assignments for the 1969 8an Diego Seminar ere as follows: General Chairman: Donald Prideaux, Rezolin, Inc. Campus Chairman: Dr* Gerald 7. Bailey, Sea Diego State College Program Chairman: Alan Fullerton, Fullerton Plastics Exhibits Chairman: Casey Drewnlany, Rezolin, Inc. Publicity Chairman: William Atchley, Purane Plastics Registration Chairman: D. D. Dickinson, Rysol Dlv. of Dexter Corp. E. PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE The PPI held a chapter meeting on June 27 In San Francisco. There were 27 In attendance. Mr. Tom Gable of the National Sanitation Foundation presented a talk on inport of foreign plastics. He highlighted BSP's program as it relates to foreign imports. Meeting attendees heard Messrs. Anson Bowling, John Fugazzl, 0. R. Hunger and Billie Smith report on recent PPI activities and code approvals. It was announced that a Western Section marketing coaaittee will be established. REINFORCED PLASTICS/COMPOSITES l) A full-day meeting of the RP/C Division of the Western 8ectlon Chapter is planned for October 22. The tentative progrsa is as follows: 9-10:15 a.m. Coaoerdal Aircraft Panel Panelists: Charles Brlzendlne, McDonnell Douglas Elliot Green, Lockheed-Boeing Moderator: Francis T. Fax 10:15-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-11:45 General Aviation Panel Panelists Howard Piper, Piper Aircraft Leo Windecker, Vindecker Acft. Jack Laister, Lalster Glider also - individuals to be selected from Cessna, Beech, Hughes and Bell Moderator: Najeeb Ralaby or Mr. Pazmany, San Diego Aircraft 11:1*5-12:15 12:30-2:30 Social Hour Lunch Keynote Speaker Award Presentation: Dave Grimes, Whittaker Corp. 3-6:00 Display preceded by fly-by 2) A number of commercial aircraft manufacturers have agreed to participate sending planes and parts for the exhibit. 3 10 agreed z parmcxpate in toe ny-oy^^, 4) The principal speaker will be Mr. Harold Boaschenstein of Ovens-ComlngQ^j Fiberglss* 5) The canaittee Is asking plans for an this meeting to the alrcraft^and other zelated^lndastxl^s'*v^ S&-, SPI-25837 EDUCATION 1) The Northern end Southern California, chapter education chairmen have assisted. in the hiring of teachers in plaatlca plants. There have been seven teachers hired. 2) Curriculum planning: The Education Ccnanlttee continues to collect cur riculum outlines of both vocational and industrial arts plaatlca programs. a) Outlines have recently been received frcn the following secondary schools: -Benson Folytechnlcal H.S., Portland, Oregon Title: Industrial Plastics Instructor: Gerald V&terbury -Los Angeles City Schools, Los Angeles, California Title: Experimental Course of Study for Plastics Instructors: 17.E. Leftaann, Supervisor, Agricultural & Industrial Ed. J. Lyman Goldsmith, Supervisor in Charge, Vocational and Practical Arts Section -Santana K.S., Sente (San Diego County), California Title: Vocational Elastics Instructor: Frank J. Perkins, Jr. 'John Muir K.S., Pasadena, California Title: Plastics Technology ABCD Instructor: Bev Morant ,^i (In preparation): San Mateo County Unified School District Plastics Program The Northern California Chapter set up an education advisory committee to work with the San Mateo district. A consultant la in the process of pre paring course outlines which will be reviewed by the committee, b) The Western Section Education Committee has retained educational . consultants to assist in preparing model outlines for the following courses: Industrial Arts General Survey Plastics Course Industrial Arts Plastics Workshop Course Industrial Arts Vocational Plastics .Course e) Junior College Curriculum:. r: . sm| -Los Angeles Trade-TecWnScal College, Los Angeles, California Title: Two-year Plastics Technician Program Instructors: Robert Kilby and Wayne Scherer -Laney Jr. College, Oakland, California Title: Materials A Processes (introductory Survey of Plastics --| Coordinator: Carl Tonini d) New Courses: Los Angeles Trade Technical College offers evening extrusion course for the fall of 19*8. e) State Colleges: -San Francisco Ct.at.c, Fan Francisco, Cali for:-, la Ti'.lrr Plastics Terh-so'.-ij'-. V.:rvor . ; r. i' i :vr.t: rV..' '-r ^ nl Plastics Processes Instructor: Robert Krolick -San ui^go State, Son Diego, California Title: Plastics Technology Basic Plastics Survey ) Intermediate Plastics ) Advanced Plastics } all courses combined with lab sessions SPI-25838 jH ^zrxT:; August'* B. PUBLIC RELATIONS 1) The Western Section chairman has met with the new chairmen of public relations of both northern and Southern California chapters. Presa releases have been issued on new officers and directors of both chapters. 2) Press releases were issued on awards presented by the So, Cal* Chapter. B) The PH chairman coordinated with the So* Cal* PH chairman on assisting the Reinforced Plastlcc/Compositea chapter In all public relations phases of the October 22 meeting* 4) The chairman has prepared a certificate to be issued to all members of the Western Section Centennial Coomittee* 5) The chairman has prepared a letter for distribution to a special list as a centennial activity* The letter will cover mailing of copies of the HEW TORS TIMES Sunday Supplement and MODERN PLASTICS* brochure titled I 'Plastics in the West*' C. TRAFFIC There have been no activities of the Traffic Coomittee during the paat quarter. "V. OTHER ACTIVITIES A. WORKMEN'S CCMPEKSATIOH PROGRAM 1) The workmen's compensation program currently has 55 companies enrolled, with an estimated annual premium of approximately $425,000* 2) The premium loss ratio for the 1967 calendar year is 4o* B. The SPI CALIFORNIA SAFETY COWGTTEE established a ccoaittee n 1967 to undertake a study of fire problems. The ccemittee's analysis of major plastic fires over the past 16 years and their engineering surveys of typical plants revealed that the reputation of the entire Industry suffers because of the records of a few types of operations* The study revealed that certain operations, properly protected and with adequate engineering supervision, rather than being considered substandard risks could actually qualify as preferred risks. The coomittee report was presented to the Fireman's Fund, one of the nation's largest and strongest insurance companies and they agreed to underwrite a special package insurance program exclusively for member* of SPI on a pre ferred risk basis* I The 'package program is called PLASTI-PAK and Is a special insurance ''package^: molded to provide broader coverage against the hazards particular to the plastics industry. 1 This program is being announced in California late this month, and plana, call for offering this program nationally at a later date* We expect that-- this new membership benefit will be another major factor In bringing in a substantial number of non-member companies into SPI*  Psg* 24 August 7-9* WESTEKN section conference 1) The Western Section Conference will be held April 23, 24 and 25, 1969 at the Del Coronado Hotel. 2) The Conference General Chalnaan will be aelected shortly. fThere.has been.jnterest expressed by eeverajjfladoTkf^TM* fbr^tbe .e^taKUw--of~eui AEBOSPACE/HXDSGSPXcE group'&Wae est&lished^Vithin the.SPli ` T vbuid. recerraend the establishment of ah Aerospace/Hydrospace Council, with the staff-assignments for this activity to he from the Western Section office* "VI. WESTERN, SECTION MEMBERSHIP REPORT New Company Members Metropolitan Die & Mold, Pasadena, Calif. Advanced Packaging, Inc., Carson, Calif. Cargill, Incorporated, Lynwood, Calif. Architectural Fiberglass, Los Angeles, Calif. Reo Plastics, Costa Mesa, Calif. Jan 8e Schuyler Co., Inc., El Monte, Calif. Resignations None " (voting representative) Willi. H. Pfeifroth Leon Bleich Henry Kakano Max Lawrence Gene A. Brest Peter Jan Mr. Lllllgren concluded, "the Western Section staff Is doing their ulanost to get new membership and cooperating with the membership committees. Gary Godbey has been making personal calls on prospective companies and has been well received." Board approval was requested by Mr. Lilligren for the formation of an Aerospace/ Hydrospace group, based in California due to the substantial interest by Western . Section companies. Mr. Harding stated that Mr. Wallace J. Williams will be the secretary for this Council, and it appears clear that California is the best location for this group. Mr. Richards asked for the objectives, programs and a listing of the Interested companies for this proposed Council. Mr. Lllllgren explained that George Rulsman and Ed Bushman have started this group in motion and, should the Board approve the formation of this Council, such a list will be included in the next report to the Board. Mr. Cole mentioned that the standing Committee on Organisation has been studying the matter of SPI groups and the establishment of new groups. The new Council will be contacted by the Organization Committee. '[here being no objection, Mr. Jenkins stated that he Western Section has the Board's approval to begin establishing such a Council and Mr. Harding la to provide coaminic&tlon between the Council and the Standing Committee on Organization. Mr. Lilligren will incorporate the objectives and participants' names in the next Western Section Board report in October. SPI-25840 c, mm Pao 2* Au*uat 7-9, 1966 t (w etelmii) tohplttfd Hy mtmtt Tte l| activity cine* oor Uit report u that tbo Mewwry. tojotboy vttb Utl mcbmI. aenfatod the ebalraoa of tbo Tariff CoLttao aad tbo PeCtoo Divide* vbaa they appeared before fcba lw Hay* mad IteM OoalttM to tootlfy la ooomc wltb t) cooolttoo* Wrtin m tariff oaf trade prepooalo. CotjoiliM i tbo pabito pvaoo oocoorapoo o to tblak that tbo teotlaoay proooat will boo* .oaaa boarlai o* tbo oltlaato act loo of tbo coooittoo. SPI-25841 TAhlff COMMI'll'iSE: Submitted oa behalf of William F Christopher, Chairman, by staff administrator. .The Chairman of the Tariff Ccnnnittee appeared before the U. S. ' House of Representatives' Comatttee on Ways and Means to submit testimony on the proposed "Trade Expansion Act of I968," The verbal and the formal written presentation Included such proposals as: ! Elevation of "Sector" bargaining to a formal basis for the purpose of trade negotiations. 2. A more effective "Industry adviso^^c^^g^Quld ?" established to assist ihTdrmulatlhg and carrying out future U. S.: trade policies, . v."* 3,. Various government trade information sources, such as the Tariff Commission, Department of Canaerce, Bureau of * Customs, etc., should be better coordinated to effectively deal with the worldwide competitive and trade situation. U, The office of Special Representative for Trade Negotiations should be further strengthened by the addition of personnel and resources to better cope irith the many problems now before it. . Broaden `he u:,i1 :i.v. ;:-o-.r-ir, 6. The President's negotiation authority should be extended through June 30 1570 to give the Executive Branch a sufficient degree of flexibility to negotiate and deal with trade problems. The full text of this statement is available to those members of the Board who wish copies. Strong consideration Is being given to merging the Tariff coesnittee and the International Committee into a more effective group which would be concerned with both domestic and foreign trade matters. Mr, Jenkins mentioned that the International and Tariff Coa&ittees might be combined into a "Foreign Trade Coonlttee" since their activities are quite interconnected. Mr. T. T. Miller stated that the criterion should be Vhat the member companies of these two groups want" and expressed his belief that the one group will then have to divide Into two subcommittees one to promote American exports, and the other to defend America against imports. Mr, Michel made a motion, seconded by Mr, Adams, that the Board recon&end a merger, if possible, between the International and Tariff Centaltteea. The Board unanimously agreed with this recomnendatlon. (D) snncB pe 27 August 7-91 19^ ACOOUWIB^Jtfp rPUJCCUL OOWITrg: Submitted on behalf of Robert i. Guelcher, Chairman, 'by" staff administrator. The Aoewuiting and Financial Camaittee held Its last meeting on June 26, 1966 In Boston, Massachusetts. Joseph V. Powell, Jr., President, Boston Capital Corporation, covered the general topic of "Capital for Growth." This company is engaged in venture capital investments. In the late Pall of 1968, the CouMittee will conduct a "Profitability end Machine Hour Rate" Conference* This topic will also he covered at the 3PI Annual Conference In November. A seminar on the "Annual Plan" is scheduled for January 1968. Labor Survey No. 31 - Plastics Processing Companies will be published within th* next few weeks. Approximately 291 firms fornlahed data] the largest number of participants since the report was Instituted. Returns are now being received far the biennial .Financial and Operating Ratios - Plastics Processing Coopanlee and it Is expected to be published In the Pall of 1968* The biennial Salary Survey Questionnaire will also be sent out in October of this year. Under revLslon ie the SPI Accounting Manual for the Plastics Industry Several study groups have the responsibility of revising various chapters. SP1-25843 Page 26 August 7-9, 196S COMGTTEE ON PU3TICS EDUCAIIOH; Submitted on behalf of Vivian T. 9tannett, Chairman, by staff aSainistrator, The 3PZ Ccsmittee oq Piratic3 education set jointly with the SPE Education committee on May 6, 1968 in lev York City during the SPE ANTEC. Many topics of interest to both groups were discussed* The major undertaking Is the Plastics Manpower Surrey which will be published this Fall. It was prepared by a joint BPE/sri Education Task Force and will be an important tool In advancing educational activities. The full report will be included in the September 1968 Issue of the 8FX JOOWUkL A condensed version stomaarlalog the survey findings and recooaendatlorn will be mailed to approximately 20,000 educators in the Unit ad States and Canada. This brochure was mads possible through s special plastics education grant from the How Chsmlcal Company. Several members of the Committee are closely working with their counterparts from SPE In drawing up the charter for the new Plastics Education Foundation which will be the focal point fnr educational activities in the plastics industry. Staff contact is being maintained with various institutions which are initiating new courses in plastics. The SPI Is represented on the Plastics Education Coordinating Committee. Over 10,OCX) copies of the new in-plant training booklet, "An Introduction to Extrusion" have been sold since It was Issued in April. The SPI Committee on Plastics Education will hold Its next meeting during the NPE in Chicago. Mr. Harding said that he and Bob Sherman, representing SPE, will meet on August 16 to establish the Joint SFE-SFI Education Foundation. *Ve are anxious that the entire question of plastics education be dealt with on an organised basis, with no duplication or rivalry. We believe that this will not be primarily a fund-raising operation, but rather 4 co ordination of communications medltm." Mention warn made of PTA's program which deals with graduate or post-college training, while the DPE-SPI Foundation will cover every phase of education on an organized, nation wide basis. The Foundation will enable ue to make available the great progress made In California and other areas; It wi)l provide more tsndardi ted materl si , and i' vi H n, <i ns* mnnp,''Wf'r Hir '".pf Ch^p'.erB irodv! ' I.#* -.mi r, , SPI-25844 Fve 29 Au^uJt 7-9 , 1968 nasii kUlilbetrrator. (no chilima) Sutnolttod by staff Ha tomth Axminmry of our plan ondod July 31. Our oxpoviooeo cmtlaMi to bo nooun|la( Vo will boon * dotoilod accwntlnf for tho Board of Dlroctors at It* w( mot Inc SP1-25845 M7-9. 1968 L2th WlTHm PXA3TICS BCPOSITION: Submitted on behalf of A. A. Hutching*, Chairman, by staff administrator. As the interest in next November's National Plastics Exposition continues it has been necessary to revise the Floor Plan for the third time to accommodate the approximately 320 exhibitors vhich have contracted for about 210,000 square feet net, which Is a fifty percent Increase in space over the last record-breaking exposition two years ago at the New York Coliseum. A fourth promotional mailing to potential exhibitors la currently being made in an effort to continue this interest. A Facts booklet, which Is a self-mailer, is currently being m&iled to the subscription list of four plastics trade publications with a total circulation of 123,000 copies. 7hls booklet contains & list of exhibitors; latest information on the National Plastics Conference; Conference sessions; the luncheon; Industry reception; International reception; hours of the Show and other data pertinent to Plastics Week next November in Chicago. These Facts booklets are available, gratis, in quantity to *11 ex hibiting companies. Half a million copies have been printed. One million Rapid Registration Cards have been printed with exhibitors names on them, according to the quantities they ordered. Of these, 225,000 cards will be specially printed for binding Into the Plastics Exposition issues of eight plastics trade publications. These cards invite visitors to the Exposition and by filling them in In advance and presenting them, to the cashier at the entrance to the Exposition, time Is saved for the visitor. These Rapid Registration Cardu havn been tied in with the Audit of this Exposition which wili he conducted by the Audit Bureau of Marketins Servicer, an nff!]Ulf >!' the Audit Bureau of Circulations. All Rapid Rcpl r.t.rnt 1 on Car -w: ; j : * after t.he ilhow and a complete Audit will i>e made available to all exhibiting companies. At the entrance to the Exposition at the International Amphitheatre, it is planned to have a presentation concerning the activities of the plastics industry through 3PI. Also in the Arena area it is planned to have the International Reception Center, or Lounge, where visitors from other countries may make their headquarters. In addition interpreters will be on hand should their services be required. Also in this area will be a booth by the Safety and Fire Protection Committee of SPI, promoting these activities In SPI and the plastics Industry. This display will be staffed by cormittee members. & ZV-i'iiSPl-25846 31 ^ Angus* 7-9 1968 In addition, consideration Is being given to a display lu an adjoining area of plastics products currently being used in the medical field. If this display materialises it will tie in with the Plastics In Medicine Session during the Conference. Because of a change in his reBjSJnaibllitieB in the Shell Oil Company, James R. Dovler, former Chairman of the Subcommittee on Publicity and Advertising for the 12th HFE, has had to resign. In his place J. Bell Stalter has assisted the Chairmanship of this Subcommittee and held his first meeting tvo weeks ago. At the Publicity and Advertising Subcommittee meeting held by Mr. Stalter on July 25* the D-A.-Y Agency with whom the subcoomittee Is working was requested to intensify the publicity campaign for the Exposition. News release material concerning new products and services to be offered by exhibitors, and the fields of major in terests to exhibitors will be soiirit.c5. promptly and distributed through publicit,' channels. 'ota:ir e :.?7 bi>nt.- ah Exposition were rJ'-o.. Mr. :!ar . Plans for the President's Breakfast, inaugurated at the last Exposition, were discussed and the names of four prominent, non political men were given the secretary to contact in order to obtain a guest speaker at the Breakfast. It was felt that considerable extra publicity mileage, both for plastics and the Exposition, was gained as a result of three editorial presentations made by SPI staff members at Southern Business Publica tions, Madean-Hunter Publishing Company and McCraw Hill Publications. More than 35 editors were in attendance. The Princess of Plastics will be in Chicago tte entire week of the NPE and will attend the President's Breakfast, the opening ceremonies of the Exposition, the reception, and the Wednesday luncheon. She will also be scheduled for TV, radio, and newspaper interviews. It was agreed she would not be available to attend any member company hospitality suites. Mr. Harding summarized tIPE special activities, as follows: Monday, November 11-9 a.m. President's Breakfast: All Directors are invited as well as the top man of each exhibiting company, and the press Tuesday, Novsnber 12 - evening General Reception Wednesday, November 13 - noon Luncheon " " evening International Reception The events of the National Plastics Conference are covered in Mr. Hoffer*S report, which follows. Page 32 August 7-9 1968 ii KATIQHAL PLASTICS CCBFHRBCCEi Mr. Robert A. Hoffer, Chairman, reported as follows: "The final meeting of the over-all Ccesaittee in charge of arrangements for the Centennial national plastics Conference was held in Chicago, Illinois on April 25, 1968. UIWUSm AAMRSw UWW goij W Ul pLWelWA IflttW IMJ UUW W UUSbUBefl) potential customers, and users of plastics'* n In pT r^g the Conference program to he held the days of November 12 through 15, 1968 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, it was agreed that the sessions would he geared tmnurd large market areas, such as packaging, appliances, cacuunications, construction, etc. Foil.curing is the schedule of sessions as they are to be slotted during the four days: Tuesday, Hoy. 12 Wednesday, Nov. 13 Thursday, Hoe. 14 1. Machinery 2. Automotive 1. Industry Challenges (I) 1. Industry Challenges (X3) 2. Furniture 2. Construction 6. Fluorocarbons Friday, November13 1 . Mr- 1 ! r<ll It is interesting to note that one 01' ine principal sessions, an innovation, will be a major meeting on November 13 dealing vltb plastics for medical applications. An eminently qualified panel of doctors is being invited to discuss the myriad of medical applications which depend on plastics materials for successful usage* 1 At the present moment, nearly all speakers have been choeen for the various sessions. Letters of confirmation have gone to these speakers, and It is hoped that In early September the printed program will be circulated to industry including registration forma. As the Board la aware, earlier a Housing Bureau form was mailed to industry. At the moment, the Conrad Hilton has informed the Society that the block of rooms held aside for our members has been sheorbed. " Mr. Hoffer consnented on the outstanding job Mr. Charles Condit of the SPI staff has done in orcnr.izinp, the NPC and obtaining the speakers. Mr. T. T. Miller expanded upon the medical session which will be held on Friday Psg* 33 August 7-9, 1968 morning from 9 a.m. to 13:30, during which time approximately seven doctors will report on whet plastics have accomplished In ths sedlcaJ field. Including disposable medical equipment, as well as what is needed, what store can be done with plastics, and what Is wrong with what is now available. Mr. Miller continued that this Is an excellent opportunity for our Industry to show Its concern with this area of great human importance. A slteable attendance is expected, of Doth the Industry's representatives as well as medical personnel, and the excellent program is one which will do our Industry well In the eyes of the public. It was also stated that a medical exhibit in. the Arena area will include many innovations, thus tying together the TOE and XPC. Mr. Harding added that the IVFC will be an outstanding conference, with over 100 papers and every aspect is now fins with the exception of only one speaker. This event will be well worth the time and effort to attend, SPI-25849 PUBLIC TreyATiffiS COMMITTEE; Submitted on "behalf of William E. Barrie, Chairman, by staff administrator. The program to publicize the plastics ind\mtry through the medium of this year's Centennial recently reached the half-vey mark. For the remainder of the year the public relatione campaign vtU. concentrate largely on promoting attendance at the 12th Notional Plastics Exposi tion. Visits by Esther Dadigan, the "Princess of Plastics," to various cities around the nation continues to prove moat highly effective in telling the industry's atory. Since the last report to the Board of Pi rectors, the "Princess" has appeared at the Annual Conference of SPI of Canada in .Ottawa, in Springfield, East Longoeadov and Boston, Maas, end at "Accessorama," a fashion show at the Hotel Pierre in New fork City. Up coming visits are planned for Louisville; Parkersburg and Charleston, W.Va., Montpelier, Vt., Pittsburgh, Chicago and other cities. THE HEM YORK TIMES supplement,which was published on May 26, is still creating interest among organisations and individuals both within and outside the plastics industry. Copies of the supplement have been distri buted to the entire list of prospective SPI members. At a recent meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, a PR&A member described the supplement as "an outstanding example of public relations techniques." The first of two brief television movies has been completed and distri buted to 100 TV stations across the nation. Titled "Plaatlca; Keystone of the Future," the color film cccmemorates the Centennial with a fastmoving parade of some of the leading applications for plastics. Thus far, more than twenty television stations have indicated that chey plan to schedule this film. Production on a second film is scheduled to start in September for distribution around the time of the Rational Plastics Exposition. A series of visits to najor publishing houses began on June 5 when Ralph L. Harding, Jr. and members of the SPI staff visited Maclean-Hunter Publishing Co. and Southern Publishing Co. in Toronto. A presentation on the growth of the plastics industry and the upcoming Exposition was pre sented to more than twenty editors of the two leading business publishers in Canada. On July 18, a similar presentation was made to fourteen McGraw-Hill editora In Hew York City. A number of special etorles on the Industry haw appeared laa the last report to tha Board. Among theaa are an all-plaitlcs Issue in Clipper Cargo Horltona, a publication of Pan American World Airways; a story in August 7-9, 1966 Investor's ft--dr. the publication of Merrill Lynch, Pitre*, Fenner end ^aitk, ind a syndicated oolimn, "Career Corwr," distributed by the Mckaugbt Syndicate to nor* than 2*>0 newspapers. In addition, United features will aoon begin a five-part series on plenties la over 100 leading newspapers froa const-to-coast. The Co*itte* also Is working on plans for special theme center at the 12th latlocal Plastic# Exposition. This c*ntr will feature informational displays on medical applications of plsstlcs and tb* growing emphasis on safety within tb* Industry. Mmsbers of tbs SPI Safety end fire Protection Conalttee will man the safety exhibit. Mr. Harding said that the resignation fraa tha Administration of Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien dampened SPI* hopes of obtaining a aVMaoratlvs stamp for our Centennial; however, ve are continuing our efforts to obtain a REAISS'S IXGB3T article. The Public Relations Cooalttee will beocme more active in carrying out the recanmendation# made to tha Board last February by Barctd Brown on unifying all public relations activities, 1 .*., an approval procedure to be established which will assure staff review of the content, appearance, and philosophy of all material originating at SPI. SP1-25851 36 August 7-9, 19^6 WMS:, Subatttid ob b>ialf of ChilniD Mochli^ now to import. SPI-25852 SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION COMMITTEE: .Submitted on behalf of Howard W. Snyder, Chairman, by staff administrator. The Safety and Fire Protection Committee held its last meeting orv June 20, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio. Of particular Interest to the Board is the appointment of two safety consultants, namely, Alan L. Kling and .John J O'Connell. Their, task is to establish long range and short range safety and loss prevention programs for the plastics industry in such aree* as personal injury and liability, machinery safety, fire, and toxicity. The fact finding phase will be followed by their rec ommendations on broad programs of action. The safety consultants will^also determine, the.job functions of the full>?tiiw?EPI staff' to be hired within the next yeeap'who will be responsible for all safety and fire protection activities of SPI. Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 1968 will be observed through the issuance of an Inspection Form for Fixed Protection - Buildings and Grounds. This is the first in a series of self-inspection forms being prepared. A new bulletin on "Fire and Explosion Hazards in the Pneumatic Conveying of Plartics" will be published within the nt,.t few nonths. Other projects undemmy are an "Accident Investigation Form" and n new bulletin on "four o'' Ir/orca*. i or. on Fire Prevent!' and S-sfct. Jnc-hur.urcu n * net y-r,cv--i. ; j.ru _ nneu ejata for tne second quarter cf 1968 - Disabling In.jury Report for Plastics Processors. A Task Force fraa the Committee is ready to work with the Machinery Division in revising the "Proposed Model Code for the manufacture and Use of PlasticB Processing Machinery." To promote and educate the plastics industry on safety and fire protection, the Conraittee will man a booth at the National Plastics Exposition. The next meeting will take place in September I96B. Mr. Harding added that the combination of the two safety consultants will be an excellent basis for launching & major safety program, with very big benefits ultimately to the participating companies in, hopefully, the re duction of Insurance prm&lums. This effort will be launched at NFS with a booth located next to the medical exhibit. Mr. Alan Ding has been Safety Director for Olln, la presently semi-retired, and will be a con sultant to SPI for ten days a month; Mr. Jack O'Connell Is a past President of SPI and is in semi-retirement from Koppe'rs, being available to us for five days per month. Mr. Jenkins mentioned that those acquainted with Messrs. O'Connell and Ding realize they are eminently competent and qualified to do this very Important Job. Page 38 Xuguit 7-9 19f>8 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: Submitted or. behalf of William C. Collinc, Chairman, by staff administrator. The 3PI Traffic Coroiittee and its Subcamnitte^s mert on June 13-lh, 1968 In Washington, D. C. Members of the National Classification Board of the motor carriers were guests at the Industry receptior and luicheon. New officerr were elected and a Plastics Raw Materials Traffic. Subcaemlttee was formed to wetter serve this sagTient of the plastics industry In matter* rclntlng to clannifir-ation ratings and uthar transporter 1 on matters. The Cellular rlastics Subconcryittee and the Plastic Pipe Traffic Subcommittee have been -nctrcnely active in opposing proposals by noth the Notional Classification Board and regional traffic bureaus which would increase the classification ratings for those products. A major transportation characteristic survey has Just been compiled on thermoplastic ana reinforced plastic pipe in straight lengths. Another survey was conducted on all types of rigid plastics containers in advance of submitting proposals to the National Classification Board requesting improvement in the claseification ratings for these packaging products.The various suhrarsBittees will be meeting frequently during the next few nonthr -\nd the full forrrittee will hold its next, session m January 1') . SPI-25854 LSI APPAREL P*ge 39 August 7-9, I960 BUTTON DIVISION: Submitted on hen add' of binrw.: Bnsig. Chairman, by staff administrator. The Button Division held its last meeting on June 12, il.H?0 in New York City. Mr. Gilbert Richaan, U. B. PLastic and Chemical Corp., past chairman of the Division, appeared before the House C<m*Bittee on Ways and Means in Washington, D. c. on June 2let. In connection with that Carmittee.*a atudy of tariff and trade proposals. The statement submitted in behalf of the button Industry, was confined primarily to tariff preferences for less developed countries. A presentation incorporating basically the same testimony was alio submitted to the Trade Information Comittee on May 9, 1968. Definite progress is being made in instituting a statiitical prograa covering the production of all typea of domestic buttons including plastics, metals, etc,, under the auspices of the Bureau of the Census, U. S. Department of Catnserce. The next Division meeting tc scheduled for the Fall of i960. SPI-25855 Page UO August 7-9, 1968 (r) CCBKMER I ----------- A[PPT.^fiflP COMMITTEE: Subeitted on behalf of Warren 0. Butman, Chairmen, by staff administrator. The Appliance# Canmlttes net go Itey 7, 19^8 In New York City. The officer# of t>\e reorganised subccmmlttees are: Richard E, Saylor - SlncLeir-Koppers Company - Chairtoan Refrigerator and Alrcoodltloner Technical Subconmittee Howard Merchant - Whirlpool Corporation - Chairman Hama Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Subccmlttee William c. Bracken - Hercules, Inc. - Chairman Blueat loo Cmittee Reporting to this eubconlttee chairman is the Haslon group headed up by W, D. Harris, The Dow Chemical Co. j and the Public Relation# group under the direction of Robert V. Nightengale, Jr., Hercules, Inc. Entry forms for the Major Appliance Awards Competition, to recognize outstanding application# of plastic#, bare been sailed to all appliance aanufacturer*. totrie# for thla inaugural year competition opened on July 1, I966 and will close 00 August 31, 19&8- The awards will be presented at the National Plastics Exposition. A panel of distinguished Judge# 1# now l/eing selected. A "Plastic# In Appliances'1 seminar will be conducted by the Cconittee at the Annual Conference. A full Comittae meeting will take place during NFS. The goal# and objectives of the subcommittees have been defined and steps are now being taken to staff the subcommittees to carry out the program#. The Executive Ccranlttee wiLl r.?e*. cv*rl Mines during the next few mont.*'? . SPl-25856 Ptge Ul August 7-9, 1968 HngTW>Wg tmrJFACTUBPB PIVISIO: Submitted on behalf of Lester Gi^x, Chairman, by staff administrator"!" Aw draft of the national Sanitation Foundation Standard So. 21 for mcmoplaatic Refuse Containers has been Issued. Ttoe issuance of the draft abpuld prom helpful in obtaining coda approval for Thermo plastic Refuse Containers. SPI-25857 Page k2 August 7*9, 1968 MELAMINE DIWtfERWr.RE CjUItih Submitted or behalf of Albert L. Patterson, Thairaan, by staff a<&dnlstrator. The last meeting of the Melamine Dlnnervare Guild was held in Chicago, Illinois on July 16 under the direction of Albert L. Patterson, Libbey Products. The two principal subjects discussed at the last business session dealt with the status of amending the two existing ccnserclal standards, namely. CS173-50 and CS210-57, as veil as the status of the use and wear evaluation at the National Sanitation Foundation. Although amendments have been proposed to the tvo existing commercial standards, the question at the moment la whether a further amendmem. is to he proposed to the standard on heavy grade (institutional) dinnerware in order to incorporate a drop test reference in the standard. This whole matter will be weighed within the next few weeks by a special ad hoc Technical Subcommittee. For a owe years now, the Quild has been concerning itself with studies at the National Sanitation foundation revolving around the cleanabllity of surfaces. As a matter of fact, the Culld has financially supported tines studies at NtiF. At the moment industry Is concerned with the preliminary final report from NRF in that the results of testing the cleanabllity of surfaces using the use and wear evaluation method do not in any way correlate with the cleanabllity of surfaces In actual field installation*. In other words, the Guild feels that the test results at NSF are unrealistic when attempts are made to interpret them with the results of cleaning melamine surfaces in field installations. A decision was made at the last meeting to collect from the field melamine dlnnervare where the length and type of exposure can be established. It is hopeful that further studies at NSF will reveal sane sort of & relationship between field exposure and the NSF use and wear machine. SPI-25858 I lbdtt4 on behalf of H. W. alBlitritor. Tha eonlttM U filti itlw it tha praaont tin 1a preprint for tba Ifl rUitlu Antit at tha Xntaraatlooal Woodworking Mrf Paxmltmra Cappl? Fair to ba hold la Loalarllla, ty. i iiiiirtw in vtittai a aaript and MlMtlai Utoi for oar |TM--ratio*, vhlefc vlll bo offorod at 30-aloato lntarral* toli| the ibn, iUantun oonnt* rUitlta, aa wall aa aitlatwi to Hadlag aomaa af twpplr la tha flaitlii tadwetry, will alao W offarad. A nbeoaittai la at work drvaloping * ubar of slapla, practical, Tiianawln, and rapid taato that aap ba applied by formltar* aaaafaetaraTa aa a aoaaa of araloatlag plaatici In larloua foraltora appllaatloaa. Anotbar projact occupying tha eOMlttaa at tha praaaot Claa la tha daralopaaat of a apaeial aoaaloa cm plaatlea la furnlcura for ch* prograw of tha eowing national Plaatlco Coofaranca. SPI-25859 Page UL August. 7-<5, > PLASTIC JtRRY-CAH COHCITTEE - Submitted on behalf of Messers Douglas C, Smith fluid Edward Smith, Co-chairmen, by staff administrator. Our proposed jerry-can standard has teen submitted by the Department of Conerce to a review committee. Their com ments have been wearized and forwarded to the chairman of the review committee. Our Plastic Jerry-Can Cowsittee ia currently composing answers to ccnreents received on our proposed standard. Every effort .a being made by our Committee to expedite the early publication and promulgation of our plastic jerry can standard by the U. S. Department uf Commerce. j $ . i f "4 i SPI-25860 Page 45 Axigumt 7-9, 1968 VTKTL rTlM AJO COOP FABRICS DIYXfllOW; Submitted on behalf of Kenneth L. Edgar, Chairman, by staff edainistrator. A masting of tha Vinyl Film and Coated Fabrics Division vaa held Id Rev York City on May 21 of this year j 45 vinyl processor* end mtsrlal supplier* attended this industry station. Principal speakmre of the snvsniag Included Dr. Charls* B. Reeder of E. 1. du Pont da TTsamirs fc Co., Inc. who diaoussed "The Raict 10 Years In The American loonmy" Ralph L. Harding, Jr. of 3PT who apprised the mashers of present 8PI actleities sad "The Industry Challenge In The Hsxt Decade." The incasing Chairman, Kenneth L. Edgar of Stauffer Chemical Co. appointed a Conference Committee to make arrangmssrvts for the 12th Film, Sheeting and Coated Pabrlos Conference which rill be held In See York City during 1969 In a discussion of industry business conditions tbs majority or vinyl proceaaora Indicated that the first quarter of 1968 was slightly ahead in production and sales orer the same quarter of 1967* The next Divi#ion meeting will be held in late September and an Industry reception for ember* of this segment of ttoe plastics industry will be held in early December of 1968. SPI-25861 (0) INDUSTRIAL CAPRQ1ACT/M KAWJTACTURKag 8IUPY QIPUP No report - sue as previously advised. f- ' ''^seyr-^ Sga *T August 7-9#. 19681 CSTJiOLAR PLASTICS D1713 ION: Chairman Jerold B. Smith reported u foilore: 4A significant project now being undertaken by the Cellular Flaatics Division la a Flammability Testing Program which will initially be conducted by Factory Mutual Research Corporation and Underwriters* laboratories, Inc. . "Forty company members of the Division agreed to financially support this program which will develop necessary information regarding the performance of cellular plastics In actual fires and in existing test procedures. This long-range flammability study will eventually involve the burning of large scale structures which will utilize various types* of commercially available cellular plastics and provide a basis of comparison of these materials with other products presently recognized for the particular use application* "The necessary 7516 approval of this testing program has now been obtained in ? accordance with SPI Bylaws. The Policy Ccwaittee. is now giving coital deration to the feasibility of requiring all Division members to financially support any project which has already received a 7516 affirmative vote. 4 "The Urethane Bedding promotional program Is now In its second year and has been effective in bringing about Increased sales of urethane foam mattresses. "A public relations and publicity program has now been arranged with ^R. H. Maey & Co. and will feature thejEromotion. of urethane'-foam la--furni^trrtV*3*^^?^ There will be ln-atore promotion of*hrethane foam furniture starting July 27* Macyls is also sponsoring a press conference and will conduct buyer-clerk briefing on the advantages of urethane foam furniture. This promotional ^ effort should, last for approximately a month. There will also be a full page Sunday New York Times advertisement on urethane foam furniture during this----period. The Urethane Foam Seal of Quality program which has been administered by the Urethane P/R Committee during the past two years was officially dis continued on May 15 of this year. The demise of this program was due to an Insufficient number of foainers contracting with Detroit Testing Labora tory, Inc. to use the Soul -if Oml y. ^iw^v^r, we believe that the program had definite oenefi-.-ia: 'Tiv , c --ducate * h'- foamer and the customer regarding bet,t,*r qua, , y no** I'.ion for oedding, rusr.ior.ing, furniture, rug underlay and appl d: u:5. Arrangements have now been finalized for the 13th Conference sponsored by the Division. It will be an International Cellular Plastics Conference at the Ccramodore Hotel in New York City on November 6, 7 and 8 of this year. The theme will be "Plaatic Foams In Every Day Living" and will feature 30 papers being given by speakers from the United States and 10 foreign countries.n Mr. Smith corrected his written report above, stating that presently there are 1*7 participating company members in the flammability project. Be added that the Division has never before had the need for organising a continuing budget and program involving all company members. Mr. Richards said thatthil group could meet with some of the Organization Committee members on this & >*tVV;rCJrt \4. SPI-25863 Page U.P August 7 9, i v ^ I particular matter. Mr. Saith said the polystyrene group i now Interested in Joining in thi6 project on flamoability. Mr. Harding consented upon the hard work done by Meters. Smith. Weinberg, and Montell, for there haa now been pledged $47,000 for thie project. SPI-25864 Page ^9 August 7-9> 1968 ELA8T0PIAgTltfl DIVISION: Submitted an behalf of Dr. Kurt C. Prl sch, Che i rman, by staff administrator. The Elaatoplaat 1 cs Division sponsored a successful Symposium In Nev York City on June 3 and 4, 1968 sttsndsd by over 200 industry representatives, architects and engineers. The Conference thsme was "Elastoplast.ics Materials In Connerclal end Governmental Applications." Work continues vlthln the Division Technical Committees on suitable test pro cedures for the various types of elastomers. The next meeting of the Division vill be held in Chloago on the morning of November 14. SPI-25865 Page 50 August ?-9, 19f^ > gCSCY MDLMHG MATERIALS HI8TITOTK: Submitted on behalf of Robert L. ifacasen, Quinn, staff idaihistrator. Tb* announcement of the availability of the ulna neu teat net hod g has geoented request# from various sources. If the seas amount of iotareat is shown for these test methods as was exhibited for the first test method, our supply should be depleted In a short period of time. 'ftie Technical Coondttee Is working on additional teat methods and nay adopt others at their next meeting In October. SPI-25866 Page 51 August 7"9> I960 POP MBH IDMUTOR8 MTOICH Mr. I. Jum Remain!, Chairman, reported as follona: "'In rise of the tact that no formal settings have been scheduled by ths 1vision alsee tha report of tha 32nd --atl ng m presented on May 17 by Retiring Qmlasan Cecil Armstrong, I offer tha following aa an Intarla report of piufriii sine* that data* "l) 10th Annual Plastioa for Conference (Purdue) lb* 10th Annual Purdua Seminar bald June 12 and 13 it Lnfaystte, Indiana attraetad aora thin 300 roglstranta. The program tha presentation of twelve technical papers, dealing vlth both ftsidmmsntals aad admaoed technology in Plastics Tooling. Other restores Inolsitad a witibg session and a panal session on ^Materials Tilting ftiriiiitig-- to QMr and Pwnulator. * Balph L* Harding, Jr., Executive Tloa President of SFI, principal apsaksT at tha luncheon Ion, presented an addraaa 00 tha abject, `Plastics: Keystone of tha future.' Preliminary plana -vara atartad for tha 1969 Conference, echa&iled for tun* 11 and 12, 1969. *2) Tact Mathodi Cc--lttee Actlrltlea The 8P2 Tat Mathoda Cc^mittee mat trice during th paat year. Tha Inst meeting was bald la dan Pmzvdaoo on March 26*27. Tha Ccnlttee concluded review of all Teat Mathoda published to data and ffactad rerieions on several thoaa 00 Viscosity, Hardness, 11 naar Shrinkage and Deflection Tss*ereture. Tha committee haa thraa nv Teat Methods ready for poblicstlan, i*wOmHng Sag Flow, Amino Wltrogen Contact, and an K7 ectrlcal Teat Method. Other committee. sorb in progress include auTim--1 tta* consideration of Water Abaorptioa, Thermal Shock, Malting Point, Epoxide Equivalent Weight and oomtlnulng liaison irlth AflUt. The next canlttae neeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-Ceptember In HI fine apo lie. *3) lobe11og Oulde for gpoxy Compounds lender the guidance of Retiring Chairman Armstrong, a nuhcamnlttre raf'. with officer* of the ERF end representatives of major Re#In Suppliers to further consider Classifying and Labeling of Epoxy Product# According to Their Hazardous Potential!.tie#. The meeting was held In Washington, D.C. on M*y 9, 1968, with SFI Legal Counsel In attendance. The purpoe** >r the meeting was to provide an cxpportuni t.y l<> exotiang scientific and toxicological Information relative to the Haxaxdoue rt*-gnrv cLaas 1 ficat 1 on of Epoxy Product# and to further nonaidrr r \v.t. ]) *:i;Jde t J t J <1, ' f' Lassl fy ing and Lai>*llng Epoxy Products SPI-25867 Aagnit 7-9 3968 According to their Hazardous Potentialities.1 The group reviewed the classification of solid resins, undiluted and unmodified liquid resins* It was concluded that the accccopUslz&ents realised at the meeting were worthwhile and meaningful toward the development of Improved Labels for the Industry. *4) Statistical Reporting Program For the past 10 years the Division has utilized the Bervice of the SPI in conducting a Statistical Reporting service for Division members. The value and advisability of continuing the service were discussed fully at the March 28 meeting of the Division. As & result of the discussion, it was decided to poll the membership to determine If -- (l) those companies participating wish to continue, and (2) if newer members, and members not now participating have a desire to loin the others. The results of the questionnaire will be considered at the next meeting and an effort will be made to arrive at the final decision on the continuation of the service. m5) ERF - Participation in 1968 SPI Conference As a result of a decision made at a regular meeting of the ERF a year ago, the Division will participate in the 1968 SPI Conference Program. Serving as Program Planning Chairman of ERF, Harold Jenseth of Allied Products Corporation has worked diligently on Program details. The program will feature five papers, presented by five Division members on the utilization of Epoxy Materials in (l) Maintenance and Construction; (2) Electrical and Electronics applications; (3) Epaxlea in Transportation; (4) Thin Film Epoxy Coatings; and (5) Merging Developments in Epoxy Resina and their Potential. Applications. . ... , - -vrr^--~----*nrri:- - At the 'unanlmous request -of Divisioatae^e^ j Program Chairman Jenseth has agreed to serve as moderator of the session. "6) Publicity Conmlttee Since most publicity activities are handled effectively by SPI personnel, the ERF Publicity Committee has had a minimum of work to do in the past. On several occasions such as the Purdue Conference Program, the Test Methods Program and certain phases of the Hazardous Labeling Project, the Coamittee served as liaison between members and the SPI Headquarters office. Thi6 service could be continued in the 1'uturc if it is th desire of Divi sion members to retain a Publicity Committee. "7) Program Planning Conmlttee For the past two years, guest speakers have been invited to attend the informal luncheon portion of the ERF meetings and present information on subjects of Interest to members. Topics for the presentations were selected as Product Liability, Patents end Labeling. , ' SPI-25868 P*e S3 Augut 7-9. 196B At thm not BV ting, th eubjaet of guaet epeakari sill ba considered again to dotmin* vtether or not Mrtun vlh to continue tin feature t certain future meetings. "B) --bersblp Oc--ittee Manbereblp ere handled mostly *t SPI gwrtq'irtri{ however, iwtirt ere encouraged to refer or ufcit qwi of prospective sobers at *ny tine. Details of inviting the prospective asafeere to attend a oetlag, ere efficiently bandied by tba Division Secretary* During tbs pact year, tba iusms of four prospect# van received. Three expressed considerable interest; two attended meetings sad one new bar joined tba group. " SPI-25869 Page ^ August 7-9, 1966 > EXHINDABIE P0LY9TTKEKB GROUP: Submitted on behalf of Charles Varney, Chairman, bv staff administrator. The Expandable Polystyrene Group held its last meeting in Cleveland on May 23. 1966. At that time the proposed Polystyrene Bead Board Standard wee discussed. The Technical rrsmil 1 trr will prepare thie proposed standard for presentation to the membership at Its fall meeting. The members agreed to hold a Group meeting during the time of the semi-annual meeting of the Cellular Plastics Division in Atlanta, Georgia on December 11, 12 and 13 of this year. The members also approved the ides of cresting a Joint Task Force with members of the Cellular Plastics Division to deal with mutusJ matters such as flasnabUJty, codes and test procedures. The Group is presently considering the inauguration of so Expandable Poly styrene Competition where swards will be mede to custom aolders for excellence in functional And decorative designs of polystyrene products. Other ways and means are also being employed to increase the representation of custom moldera at future Group meetings. SPI-25870 PM 55 August 7-9, 1966 rUKHOCAJPOHB D1YI8IOH: Chairman John W. Burley report*4 a* follows: "important technical actIritis* within the fluorocarbons Division Include ths preparation of a TR Granular Resin flpaelflomtlon; three product standards, and an Information Bulletin on CcapoonAed Fluorocarbon Materials. "At this time 12 product Standards bars already bean prepared by the Division, and established by the U. S. Department of Ccmmerce. "The Division plans in 1969 to furnish industry speakers at the Design Engineering Conference sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engtorer*. 'sThe Division may also sponsor soother Design Conference during 1969 provid ing a majority of the anfeer companies agree to financially support such a Conference and exhibit their products. HTbe semi -annual meeting of the Division sill be held at the Drake Hotel In Chicago on October IO end 11, when meetings of the various Committees and Task forces will take place. " Mr. Burley added that a fee years ago, the Division tried to start a Market Development Comalttee, which was not successful. However, this group will try another formula, probably in 1969, and hope for better results. SPI-25871 Page 56 August 7-9, 1968 ORGANIC PEROXIDE PRODUCERS SAFETY DIVISION: Submitted on behalf or C. Linden, Chairman, v,y staff administrator. The Division and its coa&lttees net on July 9-10, 1968 In San Francisco. There are three standing Committees - the Accident Records remittee, Labeling Coosnittee, and the Test Methods and Outside Liaison Committee. Four Independent testing la.borator.eo submitted bids covering tneir charges for conducting tests on comerclal samples, to determine their properties and hatarde, which are rent in by peroxide manu facturers. Within the next few months one of these facilities will be selected, A great deal of progress has been made in preparing standard methods of testing to determine the performance of these materials. The Labeling Consalttee lias prepared eight proposed labels which manu facturers may wish to use on their containers. After legal review, they will be i53ued as reraoanended labeling guides. The Accident Records Committee is developing a form which car tv used for reporting accidents in peroxide manufacturing plants as well as in processing firms. Close contact is maintained with various agencies such as the U. S. Department, of Transportation, The Buruai of Explosives, etc. The Division and its Conmiti^ec will ~eet o.;ain in October 196^ in Houston, Texas. SPl-25872 Page 57 August 7-9* 1966 PIABTICB FOB TOMJOP PIYPIOB: Submitted on behalf of Melvin K. fouag, Chairmen* by etaft akainistrator. At the 10th Anniversary Plastics for Topliog ftsmlnsT. bald on Juts 12 and 13 on the Purdue Covqi, Melvin X. Toubc, U.S. Oypeun Ocevany* vm elected nial man of the 3PT Plasties for Tooling Division for the ensuing ten yeut. Ihe priaelptl activity of this Pivision Is that of sponsoring the Annual B--*'--r which, since Its inception* has boon co-sponsored by Purdue University. Without a doubt* the 10th Seminar van an outstanding success, with an unprecedented attendance of 310 individuals* Ths *--<-- contlttuee to fostsr tbs technical exchange of Information ralativa to ths broad application of plastics for ths production of a vide variety of tools. Papers at the loth 8sntner we delivarad on fundamentals, as vail m advanced technology. There vas ths usual Work-Shop Session* at vhlch tins attendaas had ths opportunity of personally experiencing th production of a tool. The principal speaker on the high attendance day of Wednesday* June 12, vas Ralph L. Harding* Jr.* vho spoke on "Flastlos: Keystone of the future. The second in a series of "Man of the Tear Awards" by the SP3 Division was swarded to Tony Ouerrelro* Korthrop-floralr Division* Horthrop Corporation, Ravthome* California. The West Coast and Mid-West Sections of the SPI Division continue to hold periodic Meetings throughout the year. Mr. Jenkins stated that all Directors have received in the nail the speech presented by Mr. Harding st the Purdue Conference. Mr. Harding tdded that any stetmaent In the speech can be altered If Lite Director* so desire. Mention vas made that such a speech forest la used aany tlaec by many persons, hjv! any discrepancy should be rurmrt.ed. SPI-25873 Page S8 August 7-9, 1968 PLASTIC8 OKAR COOKD1KATDIO COMMZTTE3: Submitted, on behalf of Byron Nelson, Chairman, by staff administrator. This comittee has functioned as s Joint connittee of the American Osar Manufacturer* Association and SPI, under the auspices of SPI. Over the past four years, several attempts had been aade to obtain Information about the use of plastics in gear application. Each attempt achieved Halted results which for the nost part vere not satisfactory. Since our most recent attempt did not achieve lt6 objective, and since the American Oear frfenufacturers.Association.has a plastic group, it was recosaieaded and adopted that this comnlttee dissolve Itself and the member* assist the AOKA plastic peer division where possible. Therefore, the Plastics Gear Coordinating Coimlttee desires to terminate Its activities and request that It no longer be shown as a group of SPI. SPI-25874 Page 59 Auguet 7-9* 1968 worn* gTTnr-- DlVglCB* Bubsitted oo behalf or Howard M. Wilkofr, V Starr adSii&atrator. The s*Ma art are closely watching the work being done by Section 2-T9 or UBAfil, who ere attesting to define asdlcel grade plastic*. Close lialeoa will be tabllshed with Section t-79. The Rational Bureau of Standard* 1* presently writing the final draft of the CcMarclal Standard for rigid F V C extrusion and should Issue it shortly. A euboceadtte* was foresd to work with the Window Perfomnce Standard* Task Group, Building Industry CosKlttee - Tbe Alusdnus Association. The i--tw are considering a group visit to the Flast 68 exhibition to be bald October 5-13 la Milan, Italy. If a sufficient number respond, arrsnfl--nt* will be aade for the trip. SPl-25875 *<? Creihfc PIASTICS'/CCKPOSITES DIVISIONg as follower Jtagnkfc'? Chairman Frank Cassis reported5 There has not been a meeting of the Policy Committee, which steers the activities of the overall Reinforced Fiastics/Cor.posites Division, since the last meeting of the Board. You i_l >ir.dly remember that outgoing Chairman, Charles D. Jones, reported a-, jor.o length on the outcome of the last meeting of che Policy Committee hull in San Francisco on May 1. At the present moment, the Division is concerned with formulating the details for the forthcoming 24th Annual Conference of the Division which-, is to take place in Washington, D. c. at the Shorehan Hotel onFebruary 4, 5, 6 and 7, -196S. Complete program details have been finalized and the Secretary has within the past few days issued formal letters of invitation to some 100 speakers* All io all, there are to be 20 sessions at next year's Conference. In addition to the usual sessions.on raw materials and rr.* uie applications, there are being scheduled at the 1969 meeting several; management sections dealing both with business opportunities and government' safety programs. There arc also the usual sessions on process mechaniza tion and technology. As at past meetings, there will be an exhibit of end use products. I ; k v * **. s e As Kr, Jones pointed out in hir. last report to the Board, a decision has been made to organize a Speaker's Bureau on a national basis. The intention Is to provide qualified speakers throughout the country an up-to-date presentation on the Reinforced Plastics/Composites industry. A bulletin has been sent to the complete membership requesting slides and other pertinent information which will fom the basis for this Speaker's Bureau presentation. How that the Division has a general fund in the amount of $4,7310 the Policy Committee plana to engage professional help to assemble and prepare the Speaker's Bureau presentation. "As the members of the Board are aware, under the sponsorship of the Division, polyester and epoxy resin producers are now submitting statistics on a quarterly basl3 to Ernst and Ernst in nine end use categories. Total figures for 1967 in these nine categories have now been obtained and within the next few weeks total composite breakdown-figure3 will be drawn up. For the first time, this statistical program will provide the Industry with a clear-cut picture of the actual poundage of total laminate now being molded and fabricated. There is every reason to believe that we will be able to illustrate that the Industry is much larger than we have envisioned, it to be in the past. .. . We are a number of Important aubjecT3*to be considered at the next meeting of the policy Comnittce to take place at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, ^ West Virginia, on August 29 and 30, such as a study of the possibility of ,.' t's sponsoring a cotmerelal type exhibit; and of Interest to the Board la the fact that at the next meeting Joel Frados, Editor-In-Chief, M3DERR HASTICSMagazine,'will give that publication's presentation entitled * Plastics: A Fifteen-Year Outlook.' SPI-25876 Pag* 61 August 7-9, 1966 "following tba Oraanbriar Mating, I vill be able to give you an extensive report on tba Division'* activities and plana; and tbit report irlli be presented at tha October Board mating. - SPI-25877 Page to August 7-9, 1966 > MUViufClP BBUCPLABTICS DlVglOI: Ruseell B. Akin, Chairasn, reports u rolloa: "Hein purposes of this Division ere development of uniform basin for report ing physical data, and promotion of these materials as standardised products of known design usa rather than Irregular mixtures of resin and additive* Thirteen 1: upwiles art full members, making and sailing rein forced thermoplastic composition* for Molding or extrusion. Ulna additional companies are associate members, Baking aatarials used in reinforced thermo plastics. The Bigbth Business Meeting was vail attended on May 16th. "This Division felt that cooperation with ASM would enhance utility of test procedures end date, add save manpower as compared with separate develop ment in SF1 and ASM. After sons months of hesitation for policy reasons, ASM has agreed to formation of a Joint 8FI-A8M Cavities on Reinforced Thermoplastics. This la now operating aa Subcavittee 20.00 under ABM D20 Plastics Covdttee. Vlth the exception of one end user as required by ASM Bylaw , the members of 20.80 are entirely those active in this 8P1 Division. "A rnamittee has been appointed to study and recc--end ways to cccKunlcate plastics data to end use deelgnere. This will make use of detailed questionnaires sent to selected appliance and automotive engineers by an SPB fnil ttee which bed several smbn of this Division. Bespouses, which are still ooalng in, nay be of interest beyond thie Divieloo: moat often requested were standardised data for aodulus, creep. Impact, and resistance to cheadcale or tot airj 604 of respondents stated they would use sophisticated strain data; mechanical engineers especially were largely unaware of differences in performance due to molding variables, material* generally being blamed for disappointments. "On basis of abstracts, this Division has accepted aix papers of high technical and cosasercial interest for the February 1969 Conference of Reinforced Flastics/Ccmposites Division. " SPI-25878 Page 63 August 7-9, I960 VHTCL naP|M|iiy ntyniOgt Submitted on behalt of rnnk V. Ceplan, Chairman, by staff adalnlatrator. Tho Vinyl Dispersions Division he* aot held a business stsslon since the last easting of tbs Board* Aa pointed out at that tine, the 36th olon took place oa April lfl, 1968 In St. inula, Missouri. Tbs 37th neatl y of the Division rlU convene In Washington, D.C. on Sept--har 19, at which tin* tba principal infernal >p--ear will b JsrtX, Bectean, X*q., Intel Counsel for fPI, on the subject of FTC and FWL IMa Divialon continues to develop uniform tasting procedures, which, by tradition, era Issued by tba SPX on tpaclal Vinyl Dispersions letterhead. Consideration is new being given to revising the promotional booklet issued sosm years ago, in vise of the feet that easy of the formilators of vinyl dlsperaione found the need for quantities of ea updated version of a praeotlonal pleos outlining ths leportance of tba fbiwulator. The Division has finalised the details of a session It plans to bold during the Xovenber Annual Conference of SPX In Chicago, at which tine the tbana of the session vlU be "Vinyl Dispersions In tba Rone - The Vinyl formulate*rs' Bole." SPI-25879 Page 6U August 7-9, 1968 > ymyL-flAL UMgATOKS DIVIBICB: Submitted on behalf of Ralph Ctertahl , Cbalreen, by stafr adsdaletretor. Arthur Andersen and Conpany presented the results of the coat estimating exercise at the division's laet meting held In June. Consent* on thia undertaking vere favorable. Moat of tba dlvlalon'a last neeting vaa devoted to a discussion of expanding the divlalonb operation* to include non-metallic aubatratea. A United wiling resulted la the large#t turnout In the division* history, Since there ere nunoroue types of non-netalllc substrates and the use of fill* other then vinyl as overlays. It vm* egreed to atafeliisfc a by-levs committee to review restructuring the division. The by-lavs r p--1 ttee is comprised of metallic and non-mtallle lanlnstora. An attespt vlll be Beds to bold e nesting during the Burner. Those In attendance were requested to send names of laminators who should bo invited t? the next meeting planned for October. Mr. Harding reported that thia Division la trying to expand the scope of their activities to include not only vinyl and cut-length metal, but ^ also other coatings and colled steel, almnlmss and plywood, in order to W be truly representative of the Iwatnatlng Industry and become con siderably nore active. There la much interest in this effort, and the attendance tripled frao one meeting to the next, due to this Increased representatIon. SPI-25880  yjri; .V* *V m\~i- */ -W " j- ;-v*--y-.:-;.. ..' i- ;.: wj^a'i a. CU3H.H HOLDERS PIVX3I0H: Robert C. Appleby, Chairman, reported ee follower Sinc^mr last report, the Cuetom Holders Division hss held its Spring regional meetings, at which Arthur Andersen & Co. presented its analysis of cost-estimating practices and philosophies among custom molders based on the cost-estimating exercise in which member firms participated. The Policy Committee will meet in early Fall to review members1 response to a current mailing, which asks them to rate a number of problem areas In the order of their Interest, and to offer names of individuals within theircccpeaies who should be on the division m&iUagllst.- It la .hoped ; that 'this will result In better programs, graatam- attendance at meetings andjnore depth in the leadershipreakeof the --' Division. " -.'v'-*' Mr. /ppleby continued "the present activities of this Division Include continuing the compilation of a Glossary of Terms which, whan completed, villbe added to our standards booklet. We arc faced with obtaining enough manpower to serve on ccnnittees, as well as finding out from our membership added topics which are current and desirable for . examination by this Division." Mr. Appleby reminded the Directors that in May of 196? a Midwest Conference vaa held outside of Chicago, with approximately 250 attendees. "We believe this low atteadsace could be counteracted with better coordination sod publicity, and therefore recosuend a Midwest Conference in 1969. 3here are increasing markers of companies in the Midwest, and if they could be informed of such an activity, their Interest would be greater." Mr. Harding ccemented that .the expended distribution of the 8S7 Bulletin will reach more people in member companies and create interest in this Conference. "As 8P1 programs develop further, we will bare a need for regional meetings to discuss safety end other items of ooacern to all', me 'individual membership1 was developed to help expand distribution of our activity announcements. Our coverage and representation In the Mid west area Is'not as good as it should be, end this needs to be corrected; a Conference would be a good opportunity." . - 'rii In connection with ccnnuulcationa to the Midwest companies, Mr. High suggested that the attendance list obtained from BPS should be used, spending money sad time In. screening it through a amabersbln ccnlttite*... Perhsoures* the dues structure would; Committee. Ha^fttrtKar5cc*aaeatsd tfiat perhaps thev Biunieatlons areeyis,1 tbsi voting representative ebb doel our - saasurtenetstfli and bulletins. Vs need acme kind ^ i system to' Inform everyone of activities. &Si .) >' mm*** v* SPI-25881 Aiut7-9|. `Mrs Buffer stated that the mechanics are present, and the roting repreaentative should taka the responsibility of passing along all Information to the, proper party. Mr. Leach added that this problem does need to be solved? even irlth a smaller group such as the Rew England Section, there la notvenough dissemination of SPX information. Mr. Hbffer, with regard to the cost-estimating exercises, proposed that one, unidentified company set a "norm" by which all participating companies .could be coopered. This would strengthen the exercij|ee_aad meax^X^ful results. . van--a'r, Mr. Jenkins said that this would be taken Into consideration upon receiving legal approval. - .~ Regarding the question of a new dues category for the prospective company, Mr. Babcock commented that many people have mentioned this to him. .He asked each person who desired a new system to send him a letter, listing vhbt is wrong and suggesting possible corrections. These constructive suggestions would be most gratefully received. # Concerning a membership drive, Mr. Harding mentioned that vc have a large potential in the NPE registration and the lists 01' attendees will build up new mailing lists for SPI. It is believed, however, it will be better to wait for action until after the NPE results are compiled end our new services, such aa the safety program, are established. This will provide us with a strong position for soliciting new members. Mr. High added that the SPI promotional film should be completed for use at that time also. Mr. Jenkins pointed out that each Individual Director should urge membership in SPI. Mr. Harding stated that the majority of new members are currently from the Western and Canadian sections, due to their personal contacts and follow-up system. The New York staff does not have time to work on member ship by calling on potential companies; there is no menbership committee on the Board. Mr. Jenkins added that the Organization Committee la studying this but that a large membership is not the goal of The Society specifically. Mr. Hopkins agreed that mashers alone will not help SPI, we need not just large mmabershlp but good, active membership. Re further stated we should review our program to ascertain if we are providing the services which potential members desire. Mr. LUllgren stressed that the Western Section's active menbership camlttee contributes much help; with a chairman who has the direct responsibility, the job is perhaps better done. Mr. Salmon* said that. In very large measure, moat of Canada's success with new membership has been baaed on the enthusiasm of the Directors who write letters and follow UP* The meeting adjourned for the day at 11:50 aja. on Thursday, August 6th. SPI-25882 August 7-9, 1968 The Martlag reconvened at 9*05 a.. on Friday, August 9th, yBB DTV1BI0MI Thews 0, Bistep reported for H. Martin Allard, ^ir Ditisiop, mb tbs publloatlte of tbs Proposed Model Befsty Oatoi ioailMM its wtr-- istsirfst IsBiK safety Kilvltisi sad, isr particular, tte proposed work of our safety consultant*. "Weil Henry sad Don Pegley of our Safety Cemttas, work ing togsthsur with repreeentat Ives of tte 8FX Safsty and firs Prevention Camaittee, were successful in obtaining two consultants - Masters Kill* aad O'Cofmell - who sill develop an 8P1 safety program end assist in tbs hiring of s permanent 3PI staff asnhsr devoted to safety. rVe ars attempting to develop, wherever possible, uniform safety signs for all aajor types of equlpnsnt. "with the suecassful publication of our Injection techlne section nomenclature booklet, other sections of tte Divi sion ars ccvplttlng work on their specific nomenclature. "we continue to develop test methods and standards for machinery wherever the need occurs. " We will hold our annual conference on Septeaber 10 to 21, at tte Bald Peak Colony Club, Melvin Village, .H, " Regarding the Proposed Model Safety Code, Mr. Harding said that this is being widely distributed within the Industry. Also, insurance companies have asked for this in quantities, and they will utilize and enforce It. The Safety and PI re Protection Cuomittee and the two safety consultants will review the Code. SPI-25883 Page 6B Augnst 7-9* 1968 > MOLD HAKIM DIViaiCM: Submitted Ofi behair of John W. von Holdt, Chairman, by taffateiniitrttor. A aajor onAirtftklif vlthln the Mold Mtktri Division is the preparation of a Mold Buyera* Quid*. A final draft of the Outdo ha now been prepared and will bo circulated too 0 took fare* of wold owkors end welders for tbolr ccmwsstt and/or approval. The purpose of this Outdo to to furnish the prospectivo pareteMr of a wold with the necessary Infbiwailon he should know when nmwglug for 1 wold to bo wemifbstured. The throw, ffjtiW bttbift tho Mold Makers Division eoatimte to meet several time* emctiyser. The tOdoft Chapter wt in Chicago on Mo? 28 at which time Ben Vrmf 8ft Labor delations Coassel spoke on now end proposed leglmj ntlon affecting lnbor relations. Hto reerh were applicable to both union nod non* union wold waking bodies. The Row Jeraey-Nev York Chapter wet on June 11 to give consideration to the proposed Mold Buyers1 Oulde and to bear s presentation by David Shsdr* an associate of Mr. kerne on *Whatfo Ahead In Labor Relations." Ernest Caacxar of Rework Die Co* was elected Chapter Chairman at this time. A Meting of the Western Section Chapter was held on June 13-at which time the progrew featured a panel of covpany repreeentatlves Involved In various typos of hetl treating. The Division Chairman to serve during the next two years beginning June 1 is John W, von Holdt of Ples-Tool Co., Miles, Illinois. Mr. Harding mentioned that Mr. von Koldt is actively planning to stake this Division as active once again as in tha past. SPI-25884 F** 69 Auguat T-9 1968 Submitted on babalf of Rofcort F. Xlttrodgv, Chairman, tba it Forming Dlrialoo mill Mold lt Hetloi Id Chicago tba morning of fon*r 11. fpaaktra (mb tiw latoatry M ecorawr un^ianl-- vlll dia- cuaa ippllaatlott for atott frmmal prninat* U wlow imi. A. prnpoaat Froduat Stanford 00 MyMfnm Fil and Sbaat For Fwrmii* mat Fibrinfotjg prapmdky tba Mriitea U wpaatad to > pdbHahad aa o volun tary ataafo^fofo^^t** ^ *BfoN^wt of CtaMarea.- Mr. Janklna naxt callad upon tbo svly~alactad maabar of thn Hcmaa of Cbnmona, Mr. B. J. Danton, who apoka 00 Canadian Watlonallm. At tho clot# of Mr* Daaoon** rBark, Mr* Jankiru ttuukod him for arranging for Board m-bara and thair vlvaa to rlalt tba Parllaant Building In Ottawa. SPI-25885 OlTiilm r--In os lUad'by hiiii, ostitis* pvbllatioo of yrodsot itiaiiyf. J 5 -s 1 SPI-25886 FOAM CU? XAWUTACTUR8RS DIVISION-: Submitted on behalf of James M. Harrison. Chairman, by staff aSministrator. The next Division ernetlng viU take place on September 17, 1968 In Chicago, Illinois concurrently with The Paper Show. The quarterly statistical program covering the production and sales of foaa cups and containers is most successful and nearly all members are participating. Various c<mlttees are working on an Industry-wide advertising and promotion program; membership promotion; development of a Commercial Standard, and other projects. SPl-25887 FOOD* DROP AND COSMETIC PACKAGING MATEHIAIS CCHglTKEs "Miller reported as follovs: "Our ccmaittee has not net since the May 1968 Board meeting at Hot Springs. In fact, thie has been a relatively quiet period for our activities. Let's hope It is not the calm before the stonal He do have a few items of In terest to report, however. "! Reorganization of the Food & Drug Administration and the Department of Health,vEducation and Welfare. First of all. Dr* Janes L. Goddard, Com- ' aisaioner^of FDA,'j resigned effective July 1, 1968.* Other high administrators azid^scientlfic persozmel also announced their retirement or have been - traatfetred to different posts* Then, it was announced recently that, effective; July 1, J.963, a new Consvsaer Protection; and Environaental Health Servlcevwas formed within the Public Health Service, consisting of the Food . Drug Administration, the arvironsental Control Administration, end the. National Air Pollution Control Administration* A new FDA Ccemissiooer, Dr. Herbert L. Leyy Jr. has been named, and IDA will be expanded to take over-sane of the; former,Responsibilities. of, the Pii^ic,Healthferricar^., ^ we do not know how this reorganisation will affect our activities but plan to follow closely. "2, National Conference on Indirect Food Additives. George Ingle reported on this at the last meeting. There still has been no response or action from FDA regarding industry1 s proposal for an FDA - Industry Advisory Coamittee to attempt to resolve the problems involved in the clearance of plastic and other food p/*w*g<Tig materials. FDA Is rumored to have their proposal prepared, but it has not been announced. He and the other in dustries still are pushing for the advisory coamittee comprising *3 1 phases of the packaging field, not consideration on an industry-by-industry basis, as FDA suggested. We do not dfr.ire to be divided and conquered. Perhaps the above-mentioned reorganize:. ion will delay action even further. "3. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1968. This has been discussed previously and status reporta presented in SPI General Bulletins. However, we believe It ia important enough to bring to your attention once more. The original bill, H.R. 14016, was approved by the Select Subcommittee on Labor of the House ConmLittee on Education and Labor. However, since ao many objections were raised during the hearings on this bill, and since there were many amendments in Subccnmittee, a 'clean1 bill, H.R. 17748, was introduced for full Committee consideration beginning July 9th. A companion bill, S. 2864, has been introduced in the Senate. These bills provide for Federal Government promulgation of mandatory occupational health and safety standards for a broad range of industrial employees. "Public hearings axe being held on the Senate bill by the Subcommittee on Labor of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Ccmaittee. It is not known at this time when the Subcommittee will take action on the bill. SPI-25888 -'i'V *73 August 7-9, 1968 :c -- The new Boose bill, H.R. 17748, prori.de* that the Secretary of labor *may*-appolnt advisory ecxmlttees to make reccmendatlons eonebxalxig '" anyoccupatioaal safety and health standard. Any recoamendatlona would be published, with interested partiea allowed to eoouiat, Hoverer/the final word, under this bill reata with the Secretary of. Labor. ' Approval ofthiebillby the Bouse Coonittee la expected,' although further changes maybemade,:.HCAandoth*r associations have testified on these bills, supporting'the objectives but opposing many of the current provisions. It vUl be 'pnident- for all of us to follow this legislation, as it nay have a profound effect on our. Industry. " Mr, Ingle stated that "those interested In Teflon should kaov that the Public Health:-Service Division of Occupational Health published,approxi mately''three months ago, the'report on a slr-yeareffortectitled:,;: 'Pyrolysis-Study of Polytetrafluoroethylvne,* This really;,statei'-if one pyrolyxesr^r combusts Teflon under various conditions^one'ebtains^cer- compounds <mii the Public'Health Sax^ce'has^deirermined the tcociclty ;of these.' Shis work was stimulated by a coalition';of flrmnen, occupational hygienists, EFPA, the Department of Labor, etc* .This report has now been published and Is available, but it makes no linkage between the very academic study of the pyrolysis and what to. expect from a realistic situation, such as the extrusion of a given polymer.where Inadvertently there may be thermal decomposition, "A month ago, the same group snbarked upon the next series of polymers which SrllT be covered on this same study. As. announced by the Public Health .Service a year ago, this next group includes FTC, Iamon a subcommittee which is concerned with collecting data' on what is called * human exposure.f If anyone has any information or records, published or'unpublished, as.to what happened to individuals involved in fires or thermal, decomposition of PVC and other polymeni^^.would-.llker^o.have ' such:Information in writing. iSiT^TTT<`*t`~*,*T nature^Sljaply 1ttfMjaiS occurred, Vhile PVC it how under it ':ii.:ohlyvdi'maiteruo^''^ or so before this group launches into polystyrene, polyethylene,-and any7 other polymers. Mr, Cole Inquired whether Mr. Ingle wants information concerning pyrolysis in a fire situation or in a processing situation, and Mr. Ingle replied "both." The question was raised as to whether or not this would encompass the problem of disposal end also whether it would be related with the May Committee. Mr. Ingle said that there vaa no direct connection; "the conditions under which the PHS evaluated products are quite different than the conditions under which one incinerates. There is no direct linkage. The only information now needed is that of 'human exposure. * The object of the study is attempting to minimize the alarmists* Inter pretation of these situations Mr, Cole further ajked whether or not Mr. Xngledealred infomatioaother ,,tban that in relation to PVC, and Kr.Iogie.answeredany and all laffeixma* or, 1 >y4&J SPI-25889 Pag* 7^ Aug\*t 7-9, 1966 Mr. TngU expressed one word of caution: they do not vast to aim any one. |o mentioned that any Information sent to him would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Ingle reported on tba Materials Disposal Research Cowell, stating that a Charter has bsan drafted and is presently being studied. It has taken over sis months to work up a Charter and SPI cannot afford to wait on this l^ortsnt matter of disposal. Hr. Harding added that "at the last Board meeting, approval was given to fbxm a Disposal Oomnlttee, ocm^osed of high-level corporate heads of research in soma of our mmriasr oo^anlss. "However, the kind of people we really need for this task are men who are knowledgeable both In packaging sad la disposal, who can spend sum time with this and become very familiar with the Issue. Ve seed not a some group now but s working group, tem McGrath will be the secretary of this 'ad hoc1 group, and George Ingle has agreed to halp tthis project. The oomalt*ee eea then monitor what is taking place, --<*g i i imiiiIs tlons to the Board on programs." Mr. Jenkins said that this has been brought to the attention of the kxsoutive Ocamittee and they are la sgrewsnt with the proposal. Mr. Bsboock added that if each division had s disposal comelttee, it would be an emcellent approach; each division which has am end product, which cense under the disposal problem should be represented on the committee. Zba Board agreed to reconstitute this disposal ooncept Into a working groig> and to make It quite clear to the companies whose representatives will be involved that the work of the group will be behind the scene#. Mr, Richards Inquired as to whether there was any basis for introducing a public relations progrw on disposability. Nr. Harding replied that, at the present time, the best way would be participation In Keep itaerlca Beautiful. Continuing with the KAB program, Mr. Harding said that SPI is represented on their Operating Committee by Tom McGrath. The Bottle Division has, in the past, contributed $1,000, and 8PI as a whole has $ , ;contributed a like enount. It ie recommended that we should Increese the SPI contribution to 3 000 this can be done within our Public Relatione budget. The Bottle Division will be requested to review it* participation. This increased contribution to KAB wee moved by Mr. Michel , seconded hy Mr. FMshop, end unanLnous lv approved by rhe fv.erri, Mr. Ingle mentioned that Allen Seed of KAB ha* proposed that perhaps the Hay Malerietle Disposed Research Council should be a part of KAB. SPI, however, disagrees with Lb is approach a* these are clearly two different problea*. KAB in defensive action, while KDRC is looking toward varied .>ff*nlve activities l > solve potent 1 % l prob t . The Board wmrur red with this viewpoint. SPI-25890 P*s v> August 7-9, 1966 Mslttsd strstor. bshslf of llcbtrd Division ms las on stand**? Will, ansltlnf publication of product standard. * t t SPI-25891 Page 76 August 7-9, 1966 IMXJ3TRIAL CONTAINER INSTITUTE - Submitted on behalf of Mr. Barney J. Lobermar.n, Tr . , Chairman, by staff adminis trator . The Industrial Container Institute is investigating the pos sibility of the addition of high-density polyethylene to Interstate Commerce Consist ion Specification 2U, for uee in containers up to 6 gallons. The Institute continues to make its membership available for consultation by the Department of Transportation, the ICC-, and the American Association of Railroads Bureau of Explosives- 77 August 7-9, 1968 FUSTIC BOTM DIVISION Kenneth 0. Michel reported for VUIln R. Bolton, ChalzMB, as follows: "During the <nr^ iunw, tbe Plastic Bottle Division bos been concerned ehoat Motor Carrier into Burseu iDomita, nod. rep resentatives of our Traffic Conittee - together with tbe SM Traffic Ooanlttee - have- lypnrad at boor Inga In Dellas, Atlanta, and Kansu City in in atteeipt to forestall bottls transportation Idcnun. Our Tic bn leal Ccenittee has initiated work on PVC bottles and addltl<nal bottls ficiabss, while slat Itaneously tbs work at tbs Institute of Paper Cheelstry on top load of pallatised boxes of bottlss continues. Meabera of our Milk Bottling Subcoulttss have sat in oc bs&rLnga of tbs Pennsylvania Milk Control Coasiseiao, wherein upebargsa have been proposed on nils packaged in plastic bottles. As aleaye, we rely heavily oo tbe advlca and counsel of our legal Advisory Coanittee. Our proaotlooal activity continues to be successfully handled by our active cowlttee participation and tbs work of BuraonHareteller Associates. "At present, we plastic bottle i asking every effort posaible to see let tbe ita usage by the food industry." SPI-25893 Page 76 August 7-9 1968 I PLASTIC TUBE MAHUFACTURIM DEVIBIOH - Subaitted on behalf of Mr. William 0. Remington, Chairmen, by staff administrator. Tbs Plastic Tub* Manufacturers Division continue# to concen trate it* major effort In the development of plastic tube finishes for the industry. The concentration effort non in the area of HP and ZD'* plus tolerance* 1* the bulk of the challenge for our Technical Committee. Thrtugh the assistance of our Traffic Committee, member* are kept up-to-date of motor carri*r LTL rate pollute*. At the June meeting of the Plastic Tube Manufacturers Division, William G. Remington of Peerless Tube Company vas elected Chairman of the Division, succeeding Henry S. Griffith, Thatcher Plastic Division, Rexall Drug t, Cheelcal Company. 1 SPI-25894 PM* 79 Aafurt 7-9 1966 VYl*1** (itMdlac Oomdttoo) Am polotod omt t prorloo* laird mtUy, tbo Mjittrlni fUa ttvliim ywilptil, mm tmti if, Or--mill 8tmd- lli CB827-59 omriai flip 0*001 to O.OOk in* laelwlvt Id thiekaooo* I&in that tip, tbo Standard room to boro bom aatlofactor? to ymitinon of palyatfcqrlaao ftla without going through o *! of anlmU, Ibid BlTlola, ao agrood to aono tlaa mo, vlll r--In a ataMIng group of Tba Soclaty until ouch tin* ao roqmata oro rooolwod for `g4**! ttao Standard* SPI-25895 Pm* do August 7-9, 19^6 POLYrartUOnC RgUSI BAC C0crrrtt: Submitted on behalf of Varrrn Hopkins , Chairman, by sterr ada&nlstratorT Arrangements wlU. be made oon vlth the National Sanitation Foundation to call meeting Of Interested parties In ordor to develop a standard for polyerthylea* refuse begs. The public relations subcommittee met and recommended several possible approaches. A letter ballot outlining the proposals was prepared. The subcommittee will meet in the latter part of July to review the response and make further recommendations. Kr warding oosauated further, that Mew fork City is conducting a new study this swear on the uas of plastics rafuse bags. The begs weigh spin urinate!/ l/8 lb* and will hold 50 lbs. of refuse. Kr. Ingle reported that Mr. Feltean, Assistant Sanitation CoanleaioDer of Itae York City; believes plastics bags do not effect the incinerators in any way. A problem night arise vlth an Industrial dueling, but Hew York City's incineration program would prevent even this. SPI-25896 Page 81 August 7-9, 1968 Rian> PLASTIC CONTAINER DIVISION - Mr. Joseph Hines, Chairman, reported as follows I *Vork within our Division has been delegated to three standlog remittees: standards, traffic, and liaison vl*ih the 8PZ Pood, Drug and Coeaetlc Packaging Material* Comities. ^Durlivr ths rnatr a Meting of our Technical Com it tec will bs held to implement test standards work in the \rea of foreed rigid containers. *Our Traffic Ccmittee works closely with the overall SPI Traffic Ccmittee monitoring all activities by the National R-ilrcad and Motor Carrier organizations. "The Division ambers art deeply concerned about the disposal of rigid plastic containers and will participate^in any acti vity SPI undertakes in the disposability field. " Mr. Hines cemented further that this Division Is highly concerned with the setter of disposability since feas cups here a high soot factor wbaa burned. "Also, the Division is trying to redefine tbs tere * Rigid Plaetie Container' to sake It acre snrnsgassiag and repre sentative; we are trying to build up our aart>ersfalp In terns of the people In the Injection molding field who are producing what ve would classify as rigid plastic containers." Mr. Harding mentioned that this matter of strengthening the entire area of rigid containers has been discussed by the O^anltatlon Comlttee. SP/-25897 (J) CPUSTWJCTIQW Page 82 August 7-9, 1966 PLASTICS m CCtBTWXTncy COUNCIL: Vice Chairman Russell B. Akin reported as follow*: nThe report of Keith W. Harrison for the May 15-1? meeting of the Board le etill essentially complete and up-to-date. **Tbe several covitteee of the PICC are actively developing thmlr program for fiscal 68-69, which will be given final review 1qr the Policy Comdttee and Construction Council semberahlp at the annual meting in October. "in addition, the test facilities at ITT Besearch Institute will probably be used during the months of August and neptmhsr for special studies involving tbs prrhlsss encountered by ca^tany members in obtaining continued approval for urethane and styrene foam tbanal Insulation in wall applications in the City of Chicago. There is no other facility capable of such work, and our iiTKI project can supply data on these materials against standard fires in a variety of occupancies. Dr. Akin asked the Board or the Standing Committee on Organi sation to give serious thought to a "coordinating committee" regarding tbs question of flammability. Several divisions are involved, and almost anyone today who la fabricating needs this lnforemtion. The Standing Committee on Organisation should study the fire situations to assure general coordina tion of Information and distrlbotion of findings. It was agreed that temporarily this matter can be coordinated at itaff level, utilizing Safety Consultant Alan Kllng. SPI-25898 Pige 83 August 7-9, 1968 FIASTICS Pm DWTnVTE: fttllOM > President Levis J. Adaas reported a* "Tbe Plastic* Pip* institute started it* fiscal year with * sound eooooaical base result4 og frtsi a ssaber Approved dues rute in crease . It also faced 1966 with s unified field code effort, heelac slat use strategically placed throughout the country. in addition, there la e field engineer responsible for wt\ with utilities end eesooietlone In gee, water, irrigation, corroelon, petroleua, egricultural end industrial areas. "Ibe Technical Division activities have biec sore effective with e streeedining of work with ASTN. A continuing series of technical reports vu initiated, several of which have been published. Work on a plastics piping annual is underway vltb publication expected in 1969 "A reorganisation of tbe Market Division will focus greater attention on the aerketlng aspects of our Industry. Program. in advertising, public re1stions, education, and Internal coMonicatlonn will take Balloting advantage of the technical and code approval advance* . " Mr. Adaas further said that "the ABS Council nasberehlp voted not to baccate a rund-ralelng body, but rather an advisory council to prcmot ABB products. The PVC people are In the proceee of forming an off setting council to direct the expenditure of funds in tbe promotion of PVC products. The PPI Board has established that none of the people will be independent fund miners or aeparate promoters of code activities; we will approach codes in a unified effort. "Bolivia, Chile and Peru have expressed an Interest in tying in with IB standards rather than European standards, and they have asked roc to peak to SPI as to fvrw to go about this." Mr. Ingle invited reprv- sentstivee from these South Ajseriran groups tr> t>e lonal ->tand*rds Making Orgsnlv.at ;,n. It would be wrv much in th* int<r*u' SPI to cooperate w\'h these group* , SPl-25899 Page 84 August ?-9, .1968 on oopxwicnoiij mumiAL awd ianQnxmtL 5^ Thi* Ccmsiittea is presently concerned vitb sending existing Commercial Standard CKQfMxl dealing with the application of polyetbylem# sheeting to couatroctiao, lnduetriol and agricultural usee. An portntert out at tba previous Board msstjng, an earlier balletic of pmspoiad Minainti to the Standing Comsfcittee ran into difficulty, primarily In relation to vhat should be the alnheum not might designation for any given nominal thickness of film. Tha U. B. Department of Commerce withheld approval of the proposed ambntemnt* pending a review of thickness, width, yield and might of polyethylene aheating by teebaloiane at tha rational Bureau of Standard*. The IBS conducted a on thirtyan sa^lee of commercial film, and a* a result cmae up with a new version of recoflMnded revtalnna to the Standard, mis proposal waa balloted at the Standing Committee level. Several suggestions vere marts for ehanging the NBB proposal, resulting in. a special meeting being held in Washington, D.C. cn April 24. at vhlch Dr. Gordon M. lllne, Technical Consultant for the 1Q8, was present. Since the last Board meeting, another special meeting vaa held in Washington, D.C. on May 27th, under the direction of Dr. line. Thl* pedal meeting vaa attended by all members of the overall Committee, giving thms an opportunity of ccwHinting, paragraph by paragraph, cm a new version of a series of amendments baaed upon the earlier BBS pro posal , and subsequent changes recocmaended by the Standing Committee. Agreement vu reached at this May 27th meeting that the latest draft of the proposed amendments, Known as Amendment No. 1, is now to be issued by the Product Standard Section the Standing Committee. and following that, to the entire Industry, Including user*. As a matter of fact, the new draft of the proposed amendments was mailed to members of the Standing Cownltt.ee on June l?th for approval. This Carnal f. tee continues l<' cooperate einpoiv wl th FHA in that iger.rv'x propose^ revimon of t.en 1. pro'-eritirrp f^r vnjmr terrier materials under a.l/ihs find f^r ground '-'Vpr In "rnwl '.^rv - . SPl-25900 H j . .. Paga 05 August 7-9, 1968 RIGID PTC PTnilPK BUILPDO PBOEUCTB DDTIBXPIIi Submitted od bahalf of Umirt V. Waarar, Chairman, by staff administrator. Slaca tha last mooting of tha Board, this Division Mt In Hav York City on Mjr 23, it* savonth loo toward promulgating a preliminary draft of a Ptopeaid Protect Btandard for submittal at a latar data to tha U.B. Department of Commarct. By aotlm, with oaa octetey voting aagatiraly, aLI proftucars of tha rigid;UC Biding tad Mwiortfi appro*d that tha Proposed Product Standard, 1ft lta lacbatt diaft form, ha submittal by tha Staff Sacrotary to the Dipwtnt of OoHwroa. fUrpraaautfttlTta of ofta oompany voting In tha nagativa faal that cartalft of tha taahalaaX faatuzact of tha doeumant ara not masnlngfully oonstltutad to assure a quality product, l.a., is^act asd oil canning. Attempts ara nov balng mate by tha Staff Sacratary to raaolve this mattar btfora ha turns tha documant oVar to tha Dspartmant of Comasre a, Ihe Division hopas to turn over tha proposal draft of tha Product Standard to tha Office of Dafansa (Family Housing) In Washington, D.C. for that agancy's consideration In rafaranelng tha usa of rigid PVC aiding In tha Military fmally housing pacification. SPI-25901 Page 86 August 7-9, 968 I ^ KTUBAL PABKICATORfl DIVI8I0H; Submitted on behalf of Paul R. Chamberlain, Ch-.raan, by staff administrator. A resting of the 8ti.*uctur*j. w brleetore Division wms held In New York City on Ouiw ?, 1968. The motors discussed ways sad means to incrssse the attendance at the Division easlon being held during the SFI -Annuel Conference in Chicago on November 14. The theme of this session will be "Structural Plastics In Pollution Control." It was agreed at this seating that a manual should be developed on Structural Plastics Fabrication. A task force was appointed consisting of fabricators, sheet manufacturers and material suppliers to prepare this brochure. It was decided that the manual should contain the following sections: (l) Introduction; (?) Standards and Dimensions of Terns and Methods of Testing; (3) `Types of Materials and Products Including Corrosion Charts; (4) fabri cation; (5) Welding; (6) Machining, and (7) Structural Applications. The next meeting of the Division will be held in Chicago on the morning of November 15 during the time of the National Exposition. SPI-25902 (j) 3TAIPDO octtcnm on onoAimnpi Page 87 August 7-9, 1966 Chaltau hager 0. Richard* reported a* follow: "For the has*fit of the nav Diractor*, the Standing Canal ttaa on Organisation wham art Bill Cola, Las Olgas, Oaorgs Ingla, Clarauea Bahar, Ralph Harding, and sjtolf. Its Committee has had a coupla of full-day sessions since the last Board msating. At our last meeting, considerable progress vas mad* in rod*fining the rol* of U.w SPI organisation and boa it ran b* mla aora effective In tha future. Th kind of cirganlaatlnnal struc which la evolving envisiona a federation of division*, aigppo9ta& by a strong staff of functional and industry specialists, ' -king vlth the appropriate functional cenaltteea and industry ocnmcll*. ibee onalttssi and councils vill obviously ba aada 19 of The Society maaber- ship. Pork. Is undsmay also In radafj-J-ag Board naabarahip, tha function of the Board, Board committees and Bylava. There la auch involved in re- xiwiring our entire organisational struotura. "Our next asstlng la acbadulad for August 26, at which tine Jerry Hackman, our legal cotasal, will ba actively participating. " (K) AJVI3QBY COUNCIL Harry M. Jenkins, Chairman, reported as follows: "This Advisory Council Is composed os' past Presidents of SPI who are currently active In motor coapanles, and others appoints! by the Presidant; It has no authority rather than to advise the President. "Our most recant masting vas held in Cooperatown, Hew York, with the subject mattar being 'What should ba the objective of SPI and hov should we define tha plastics Industry.' We had representatives frem tha plastic# indue* ry media present at this aeetlng, and also some outspoken critics of the plastics industry. "it vas a good meeting, and we will pass the findings along to Rill Singleton, and also to the Standing Committee on Organisation at Phil's request.. I tm sure that it will ba helpful In their reaching decisions on these very fundamental questions. These are the firm steps which rust be taker; before* we *:an came up with a logical reorganization. " SPI-25903 Page 88 August 7-9, I (L) OTHER BIBJE8S MBOERSHn* MVILOWgWT: Mr, Shaw, In referring to CTiuriday'e dlacuaalona on membership in SPi, suggested that *wa could activate and reinterest the flrma presently belonging to SPI. Also, by toss recruitment, I believe we can bring in May fine who would like to be mmmbers of SPI. These efforts will go beyond the scope presently provided, end I would like to i si iimml that the SPI staff, within lte present amnpower or by additional people, solicit additional memberships." Mr. Jenkins replied that there ie no Board Authorisation needed for this natter of staff asslgmmnt for swobershlp solicitation, but rather only budgetary problMS are involved. Mr. Richards mentioned he detected a difference of opinion on the posture SPI should take in the solicitation of mashers, and asked for a clarification. Mr. Hopkins reiterated his statement of yefeterday, wherein SPI should not be concerned with obtaining Bombers for Membership sake alone, unless a real Interest is involved in the plastics industry. Mr. Shaw replied that it is his belief that there Is an interest present in aany cascades; what is seeded is to reactivate this, getting the younger aen involved in SPI activities. Hr. Jenkins added that much of this is I obtaining good public relations; also, many of the older non in the business have retained their voting mertershlp in SPI but are not actively doing anything with it in their own eospanlcs. Mr. Denson pointed out that the good results obtained by Canada have been due to the personal effort of the staff and directors, plus the Canadian brochure describing the advantages of Membership. Mr. Hopkins asked if it is the concensus-or this group that there are a great number of colonies in the plastics industry who are not aware of the functions and opportunities that SPI Membership offers to thM. Mr. Harding answered that there are 1,130 domestic Members in the U,S,; there are at least 5,000 ccsg>anlea in the plastics Industry in the U.S. These non-members are apparently not aware of SPI and its services. Mr. Hoffer stated hla belief that some of these companies know of SPT but do not .loin until asked; t.ho asking should be done by "P|. Mr, Hn.rdiiiK mentioned the machinery and Materials salesaen in the various districts who are on membership crenmittees for SPF. They do an excellent Job but promote membership in SPF rat.her than SPJ. Our Society is not utilising the various memberships across the country in calling upon potential tncn>l>e*rs. Mr. im.jv said that under our Nvlava, i'.n was urgani z.ert t-< uui and another as a young industry. C*PI is not so large todav 'hat Uns s'h~>>i 1 ! ni*l. 1i* i <>d 1.1 niie*1. Tii**re ar** m<rnli* > i >|a / w)>r > l/I t . i-Mr* i ! n uf nunhf* reh 5 p in -it . help me *>r.* r. 7 SPI-25904 Page 09 August 7-<9, 1968 Mr. Jenkins imd up the discussions, Indicating that th Director* are In that the beaaflts of Bmbershlp in 8PI DHd to bo stressed and old. Mr. Babooek expressed his belief that ths boat way to handle thla Mould be haring tha Divisions of BPI sail themselves, rathar than selling SFI as a whole. Mr* Colo atatod a specific ataft aaafecr could adrlaa tbs Divisions and help organise aaaberohlp drives. la tha paat 8PI baa bad no policy ob this aad tha Organisation OcMtttoo la studying tho aroa. Dr. Caaala polntad out that a haspany mat aetlvaly participate la 3PI la ordar to baofit fren maborahlp. Mr. Harding addad that SPI win receive better oonrt| in tbo future in tbo plaatlea trade ptfelicatlons. Aa aooa aa tha "yredtot* la in a bottar saleable form, tba i^lanantatlon of tho safety proem* ate,* and tho Orgsslsatlon Canittee rotuma to tba Board with tbo findings of tholr study, SPI will launch a aajor smberahlp offbrt. MBAI HUYS FOR KW JDK CITY; Mr. Harding aaid that oa Priday, * DPI was adviaed that tso payor industry was call Inf a proaa conference on July 30 00 the frounda that serious health banards" voro at atoko In tba uao of clear trays for tho of asst* Ihia waa a last-minute effort apparently to foroatall Bov York City1 a nav regula tion, effective August 1, that all mat told in retail stores mat bo packaged in claar treys. SPI had not takon a poaltlcn on thla aattor alncv wo hava active members Involved with both the foaai than aad other opaque treys aa well aa tho dear trays. Aa a aattor of policy, SPI baa not gonorally favored any typo of reetrictivo leglalatlon and took no action whatsoever with Hew York City. Because of tha health hazard Issue, it was decided that tha plastics industry aust bo prepared to answer whatever charges wore to bo ralsod. Aa a result, a press brlaflng was scheduled to follow tha paper press conference at tba earn hotel. On July 30* a full-page ad appeared in tbe Haw York City papers* calling attention to potential loas of riboflavin and to othar disadvantages of plastics tray** At tho SPI conference, we wore able, In large part, to counter or at least eorten the charge* mads by the peper interests. Tha resulting pres* coverage was generally neutral and much leai damaging than would hare been the case had our answers not been lnaedlately avail able. With regard to the riboflavin Issue, one of the companl** (Monsantol Involved la arranging an independent study. ARQSPACE/HYDRDSPACf' COMWHH.: The hn*M approved the format ion of this grvnrp In the Western Re<-Mnn f *e page ^1.1. SPI-25905 *= V . --J fkugustvi hc&r AhiiklcA BMOTPTXLt The Board authorised an SPI contribution of$3,000- to this project (see page 74). KN- 0. 8PI AND Pg URBAN CRISIS: At the previous Board meeting, Mr. Hoffer had called attention to a speech entitled "Living on a Volcano" given by Mr. Charles Lazarus, and copies of this speech vere sent to et*rh Director. Mr. Harding reported that, as directed, the staff had investigated this subject in some detail. He proposed that an article be prepared for the SPI Bulletin, urging members to become active in helping their local communities solve the problens concerned vlth the hard-core unemployed. This would.be a difficult matter for SPI to handle on'a national basis. Mr. Cole. added that this is a matter of "trainability11 vs. training. "Our industry Is such that one will not be doing the same Job for the next thirty years, but rather a Job will be done for a year or two and then that Job will take on another aspect. Therefore, this ia not a matter of sub stituting one for another, but an actual need for more people. Ve will do anything possible to help those who are trainable." Mr. Michel mentioned his company had started a hard-core training program about a year ago. The first class has Just graduated so It is too early to determine the effects, but he will keep the Board advised. 1969 MIDWEST COflFZKEUCE t Approval was granted by the Board to hold a Midwest Conference in the Fall of 1969 (see pages 65-66). PACKAGING FOUNDATION. IMCORPOPA'i'FD? The Executive Conmittee has discussed this matter regarding an educational donation from SPI. The Board was in agreement to give priority instead to the new 5FE-SFI Plastics Education Foundation. COMPUTERIZED MOLD REGISTRY: Mr. Harding asked for guidance from the Directors on a proposition recently made to SPI that we operate a com puterized Hold Registry. This activity was launched last Spring by Mr. Robert Van Voorhis, and it was given seme publicity in the SPI Bulletin at that time. A previous offer for SPI to buy this operation was turned down by the staff, but a reconsideration was requested for Board action. The cost of this venture would be about 112,000 initially, with an approximate annual-,operating expanse of i^.OOOaifrCtfcff- investlgatl of member interest has been inconefibive to negative. A motion was mads by Mr. Hoffer, seconded by Mr. Appleby and unanimously, accepted by the Board not to buy this operation. :va SPI-25906 91 August 7-9, 1966 DlflfrJ*fcTl *** Board agrood to r-oooastltuto this disposal concept Into a POVfclaC Croup, tacwrladfoabls both la * wad In disposal ( PNT 7*0. 1VTUKI IflKflQB 1 Tbs future SPI Board of Diractors asotln** bars boon covered In the trafiaalttal lattsv tc the Directors. Bart being no further buflntai, tb tattlni adjourned at 12 noon 00 Friday, August 9, 1$66. Respectfully submitted, Judith D, Oavlrt* Secretary to tbo Board of Directors SPI-25907 SPI-25908