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FRICTION MATERIALS TT-,r; p TITl IInC . lvramus . j. 07652 PISTES OF ANMM'A MEETING of the FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC. ''ednesday and Thursday, June IS, and IS, 1975, 3:30 A.II. at Innisbrook, Tarpon Springs, Florida HEADERS PRESENT Abex Corporation Auto Friction Corporation Lendix Corporation Friction Materials Division Srassbestos Manufacturing Corp. Carlisle Corporation Molded Materials Division Gatke Corporation General Motors Corporation Delco-Moraine Division Hayas-Albion Corporation Marenont Corporation Grizzly Brake Division Molded Industrial Friction Corporation H. K. Porter Co. Thermoid Division Eaybestos-Manhattan, Inc. P.eddaway Manufacturing Co. Royal Industries Brake Products S. K. Wellman Corporation ^Iheeling Brake Block Mfg. Co. OTHERS PRESENT Abex Corporation Auto Friction Corporation Bendix Corporation Automotive Aftermarket Operations Heavy Vehicle Systems Group Gatke Corporation Marenont Corporation Grizzly Brake Division Molded Industrial Friction Corp. H. K. Porter Co. Thermoid Division Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Royal Industries 3rake Products S. K. T'ellman Corporation Wheeling Brake Block Mfg. Co. Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials (FEMFM) Clapp & Eisenberg Friction Materials Standards Institute REPRESENTATIVES S. S. Conway Stuart Comins F. E. Messier 11. Simon E. R. Zacharias F. T. Gatke R. E. Kettering (Proxy for Mir. Kick) M. Gudema J. W. Greenen M. Amos A. Lechter Lopez R. R. Moalli F. M. Barton D. Ogilvie J. e'. Clegg L. Burgess R. E. Nelson B. Kublin V. J. Cooney R. Elliott H. Boyle VI. Knight A. Laus T. Terrell E. L. Uerner D. E. Gow W. 11. Sleeth C. Newell G. A. Carrigan G. Stratton R. Join R. P. Gorman E. V. Drislane FWS1 02213 Minutes of the Annual Meeting June 18 b 19, 1975 Hr. Gatke, President, called the Meeting to order at 8:30 A.II. :IIJUTES OF PREVIOUS 'TDTIMG The minutes of the Meeting held June 26 and 27, 1974 had been distributed, no reading was requested nor were any corrections made thereto. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Meeting held June 26 and 27, 1974, be accepted as distributed. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Ur. Gatke, President of the Institute welcomed the Membership to the xlnnual Meeting at Innisbrook. Hr. Gatke read the President's Report. Please refer to Exhibit 1. Ur. Gatke covered items of interest during the 1974-75 fiscal year and in particular thanked the Officers, Members and Staff for their cooperation during the past year. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the President's Report be accepted as read. REPORT O'J BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITIES The Secretary reported on the Board of Directors Activities for the fiscal year 1374-75. It was pointed out that in past years the report of the Directors activities was read near the close of the Annual Membership Meeting. However, during reports by various Committee Chairmen, questions would be answered by stating they would be covered later in the report on the Board of Directors activities. At the June 1974 Ileeting it was suggested that the report on the Board of Directors activities be moved to the top of the agenda so that any similar questions could be resolved beforehand. Hr. Drislane reported that there were four Board of Directors Meetings held since the Annual Membership Meeting in June 1974. There was one held on June 27, 1974 immediately after the Membership Meeting. Other meetings were held on December 19, 1974 in Paramus, and on March 13, 1975 in Chicago. In addition the Board of Directors had met at Innisbrook on June 17, 1975. The Directors elected officers for 1974-75: Frank Gatke, President, Uilliam Simon, Vice-President, Andre Laus, Treasurer, Edward Drislane, Secretary. The Lav/ firm of Stickles, Kennedy and Van Steenburgh and the auditors, Marshall Granger and Company, were retained for the 1974-75 fiscal year. The Budget and the Fee Formula for 1974-75 were approved. Mr. Dave Cow, Raybestos-Manhattan, tendered his resignation to the Board of Directors and Mr. Uoalli, Raybe3tos-Kanhattan, was appointed to replace him. Mr. Ronald Cutler, Abex Corporation, resigned from the Board of FMSl 02214 Minutes of the Annual i.eetin-' - J- June 1C S 19, 19 75 directors and Hr. Steve Cor:'ay, Abex Corporation, was appointed to replace him. One of the main activities, which tool: tine at several meetings, was the change of Legal Counsel. \t the March 13, 1975 meeting, the Hewark, Mew Jersey firm of Clapp & Eiscnberg was selected to serve as Legal Counsel for the Institute effective June 1, 1975. Earlier, the firm of Shenier and O'Connor, of lew York City, was selected to do our copyright work. The Directors reviewed the investment recommendations of the Investment Advisory Committee. The Directors voted for acceptance of five new Regional Members to the Institute and the acceptance of Ilayes-Albion as an .Active Member. These were later approved by the Membership. Further, the Directors approved Henebuc (Galt) Limited of Canada as a Licensee. In addition the Directors approved change of the date of the June Meeting to bo held at Innisbrook. At two Meetings, the Directors reviewed the problem of outside requests for catalogs which was settled by recommendation of current legal counsel. In addition the Directors reviewed a report which was written by the Secretary on a meeting held by the Truck Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) concerning certification requirements of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). The TSEI was interested in financial support from the Institute for a possible suit against the State of Pennsylvania on the AAMVA certification requirements. The 3oard of Directors declined to offer financial assistance. The Directors reviewed recommendations for a change in Historical Sales Reporting. They adopted reporting on a quarterly basis and included Regional Members paying Active Member's dues in the reporting companies, dieting upon a suggestion from a Director, the Board of Directors resolved to contact the Asbestos Information .Association over possible financial help to that Association. The Secretary contacted the AIA, but the Asbestos Information dissociation indicated that they would prefer that , individual company members support their Association, Mr. Drislane was directed to send a copy of the Asbestos Information Association correspond ence to the Membership. The Directors recommended that the Institute establish communications with the Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials (FEKFK). Along this line Mr. Robert Join, Secretary of the FEMFM was invited to address our Membership. The Institute's copyrights were reviewed by new copyright counsel who indicated that these copyrights are valid and enforceable. The Directors voted to increase Miss Duschek's Pension from $3,600 per year to $4.G`?0 per year. The Secretary was directed to investigate the possibility of purchasing an annuity to protect Miss Duschelc. In addition the Directors voted an increased salary for the Secretary, Hr. Drislane. The Directors resolved to have the Data Book and Technical Committee do further study concerning the possibility of publication of a revised Industrial Friction Material Catalog. The Data Book and Technical Committee was also directed to study the subject of introducing the metric system to our bulletins and catalogs. The Directors reviewed the Defect liotification requirements referred to by both the Brake Performance Study Committee and Quality Control Sub-Committee. The Directors reviewed all Committee reports. The Directors declined to recommend action to be taken FMSI 02215 Minutes of die Annual Meeting -4- June 18 & 19, 1975 as regards the fallibility of the -'cnbrane filter method for the enforcement of the two fibers per cc limit in the work place. They did instruct fir. lioalli to show the movie concerning asbestos in the work place entitled, 'Killer Dust--A Standard his take A1 This is a television production put out by Granada TV which was given considerable publicity in Great Britain. This will be shown at the Membership Meeting. The Board of Directors resolved to include in the Historical Sales Report the names of the individual members reporting in each category. This will be an item on the agenda at the Membership Meeting. Constitution and by-Laws recommendations that were presented by the Institute Development Committee were accepted. One item was referred to Legal Counsel for his review. The Directors discussed the recommendation of the Institute Development Committee for a survey on Salesmen Compensation. Earlier the Institute Development Committee had turned down such a program, but the Board of Directors in a split vote recommended that the study on Salesmen Compensa tion Survey be made and they directed that a Compensation Study Committee be formed. Mo action had been taken by the President on this Committee. After considerable discussion, and because this was a divided decision, the Directors recommended that this be referred to the Membership for resolution. Tills will be an item on the agenda later in this Meeting. The Trustees reported on the activities and balances in the Pension Trust. There is a pension program for Miss Duschel: as well as an Employee Retirement Plan established in Koveraber 1973. Information on this pension trust is included in the reports. The Directors resolved that Members would receive free prints from the Institute on shipments of four or less prints in one order. This is to reduce cost to the Institute Office and cost to the Membership. In addition the Directors reviewed the Trade Act of 1374 which covers tariff negotiation with other countries, countervailing duties, and the like. Data on the Trade Act of 1974 will be sent in to the Institute Office for distribution to the Membership. In addition the Directors reviewed the requirement that category filing for fee formula purposes be confidential. They had asked Legal Counsel to give his opinion on this subject. Legal Counsel advised that there was no reason why category filing had to be kept confidential. The Board of Directors voted to discontinue the confidential nature of this filing. After discussion of the shortage of asbestos due to a fire in one of the mills in Canada and the long strike, the Secretary was directed to write a letter to the Honorable Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick supporting her bill for release of chrysotile asbestos from the National stockpile. This is a report on the activities of the Board of Directors since the last Membership Meeting. Many of the items that are covered in this report are on the agenda for this Membership Meeting. MR. ROBERT JOIN---F2DERATIOK OF EUROPEAN ?LMTUTACTURERS OF FRICTION MATERIALS ' (FEMFM) The President introduced Mr. Robert Join of the FEMFM to address the Membership. Mr. Join is Executive Secretary for two organizations similar to those in the United States. The FEMFM would be similar to the FMSI. He FMSI 02216 . Mnutes of the Annual ''eetino. Juno 18 S 19, 13 75 is also secretary of an organization similar to the Asbestos Information Association: the Ch.ambra Syndicnle da Is Amiante (France). Mr. Join has background in the regulation and organization of friction materials manufacturers on the continent, and a responsibility for the industry association of asbestos users. Mr, Join limited his presentation to the activities of the Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials. This had to do with the regulatory climate in Europe and problems concerning a standard for brake linings to be used for replacement on vehicles in the Common Market. Mr. Join t,tas invited to address our Meeting based on recommendations of the Hoard of Directors at their March 13, 1975 Meeting. Mr. Join discussed some of the organizations in Europe. He indicated that each country in Europe has two members in the FEUFM. Mr. Join referred to two groups on the continent: ECE (the Economic Council for Europe) and EEC (the European Economic Communities). The EEC is a UH group based in Geneva and the EEC is the European Common Market group based in Brussels. Mr. Join presented a slide showing the organization of these groups and he pointed out that they are not only represented by European countries, but there is American, Japanese, and Soviet Union representation. The point made by Mr. Join is that some of the development talcing place on the continent will not be limited to Europe. Some may have world wide effects. Mr. Join referred to Regulation 13 that '/as drafted in 1953. This regulation, if implemented, could have the affect of requiring that all replacement brake linings be certified as satisfactory by the vehicle manufacturers. In 1971, the SEC moved to make these requirements compulsory for countries in the European market. If such action were implemented it would have most serious consequences for Independent brake lining manufacturers. Mr. Join will draft a summary of his comments to the Membership and forward them to the Office for distribution to the Membership. At the conclusion of Mr. Join's talk there were questions concerning the industrial climate in Europe and the regulations in effect for brake lining manufacturers. Mr. Conway pointed out that Mr. Join had gone to great effort to come to the United States to present this talk. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the Institute expresses their thanks to Mr. Join for his efforts in presenting background on the European friction materials situation to the Institute. It was pointed out that Denmark is the Secretary for Dorking Croup 2 of IS3 TC 22. This group is working on classification of brake linings in an effort to use such classification for qualifying material for replace ment brake lining usage. Mr. Nelson, Chairman of our Brake Performance Study Committee, attended meetings in Denmark in June 1974. The work being done by Working Group 2 should be of interest to all manufacturers of brake linings. FMSI 02217 hinutes of the Annual baeting June 13 L 15, 1975 IirTR^DUCTIDH OF hD. ROEERI 901"IAN, LEGAL COUNSEL The President introduced hr. Robert Goman of the Aewark, Hew Jersey firm of Clapp & Eisenberg. hr. Gorman is the legal counsel selected by the Directors, hr. Gorman discussed briefly the background of his firm, and indicated his pleasure at being selected as Legal Counsel for the Institute. TREASURER'S REPORT hr. Andre Laus, Treasurer of the Institute presented the Treasurer's report for the 1974-75 fiscal year. Please refer to Exhibit 3. Ur. Laus pointed out that the results in this report were projected to June 30, 1975 based on data available as of April 30, 1975. There could be changes in some of the line items, he reviewed performance versus budget which pro jected a net favorable variance of $11,520, based primarily on the increased membership fees from new regional members and the interest income which was not reflected when the budget was prepared, hr. Laus pointed out that the Institute continued to be in healthy financial shape. This projected income would bring our Capital and Surplus to about $140,000 as of June 30, 1975. hr. Laus concluded the report indicating that we had shown an excess of income over expenses for the past several years during which time there has been no increase in the dues level. He specifically referred to the twelve year financial summary which accompanied his report. Upon notion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the Treasurer's report be accepted as written. hEhBERSHIP CCmiTTEE hr. Greenen, Chairman of the lienbership Committee submitted this report. Please refer to Exhibit 2. hr. Greenen indicated we had gained five Regional Hembers and one Licensee during 1974-75. The Institute lost TorId Sestos Division of Firestone, a long time member of the Institute. Hayes-Albion Corporation, a new manufacturer of friction materials, joined the Institute. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the Membership report be accepted as written. i.:ve3tiiei;t advisory committee Mr. William Simon, Chairman of the Committee presented the report. Please refer to Exbibit 4. In summary hr. Simon indicated that the Institute had maintained most of its funds in higher interest bearing time-deposits. The Institute was unable to place funds in treasury obligations when the old time-deposits matured, because of the falling interest rates for treasuries. It was indicated that FMSI 02218 -linutes of ths Annual Meeting -7- June 15 a ]r', 19 75 interest incone in 1974-75 will be approximately 59.300. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: Ihat the report of the Investment Advisory Committee be accepted as written. 5UDGET COlSUTTEE Hr. James Clegg, Chairman of the Budget Committee, presented this report. Please refer to Exhibit 5. The Budget Committee proposed a budget of $70,575 for the 1975-76 fiscal year. This Tould be $4,525 more than the 1974-75 budget and about $2,300 over that which was projected for 1974-75 as of April 30, 1975. After the budget had originally been submitted by the Committee it had been decided to increase pension fund payments to Hiss Duschek by $1,200 annually. As a result the budget as approved by the Board of Directors was increased to $79,775 for the 1975-76 fiscal year. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED; That the report of the Budget Committee be accepted as read. FEE FORMULA CO! HITTEE Hr. Andre Laus, Chairman of the Fee Formula Committee presented this report. Please refer to Exhibit 6. Based on the original budget recommended by the Budget Committee, the Fee Formula Committee recommended that the annual fee schedule remain the same for 1975-76 as it has been for the last four years. This would be Active Members; basic fee $1,050, per category $650; Regional Members; individual $1,300, association $2,200; Licensee $500. Regional Members with the sane rights as Active Members would pay the same fee schedule as Active Members. During the meeting the budget was increased by $1,200 to a figure of $79,775. Based on the projected membership and categories for 1975-76 this would produce a $2,625 operating deficit. However, this projected operating deficit does not include approximately $10,500 of interest income anticipated for 1975-76. Upon notion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED; That the fee formula be continued for 1975-76 as it was in this past fiscal year. Active Members basic fee $1,050, per category $650; Regional Members: individual $1,300, association $2,200; Licensee: $500, Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That the report of the Fee Formula Committee be accepted as written. FMSI 02219 . 'ir.utjj cH tha Annual .ieetir.'; -8- ..jU!!C Li i 19, 1975 ;rr Hr. William Simon, Chairman of the Public delations Committee submitted this report. Please refer to exhibit 12. Hr. Simon indicated that there had not been much in the may of press . releases in the 1974-75 fiscal year except for the announcement of election of officers at last year's meeting. Hr. Simon, at the Directors "eetiny, distributed conies of public relations releases printed in the automotive trade journals for the past several years. This distribution was made at the request of Hr. Dave Gow at the June 19 74 Idee tins. v'r. Got? was presented a copy of these press releases. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was uH'OLVI-D: That the report of the Public delations Committee be accepted as written. I MTITUTE DEVELOP: LILHT CO'T-.ITTES Hr. Conway, Chairman of the Institute Development Committee presented this report. Please refer to Exhibit 10. In the report, the Committee had recommended the chances in the Constitution and By-Laws pending review by Legal Counsel. Also the Committee recommended that contact be established with the Federation of European Hanufacturers of Friction Haterials. The Committee studied the suggestion on a proposed survey of Salesmen Compensation and recommended that it not be considered further. Also the Committee made several recommendations concerning the Historical Sales Reportin'?. In addition there were recommendations concern- ins the Asbestos Information Association and the possibility of producin'* a lined shoe catalog. Items such as the Historical Sales Deporting will be covered in a separate section of the Hinutes. As regards the'snrveyoon Salesman Compensation, this (as noted above) had been rejected by the Institute Development Committee. However, at the. 'iarch 13, 1975 Heating of the Board of Directors, the Board overruled the Institute Development. Committee's recommendation. Hr. Hessier discussed the general targets to be sought in a survey of this type. He indicated that the survey would perhaps be similar to that of the. HE1IA for content, but it would be targeted into the friction materials area. At the Board of Directors Meeting on June 17, 1975 it was decided that since the Directors were split they would refer this problem to the Membership. In response to a question, the Secretary made an estimate that the fee for such a survey would be $1,000. A member questioned whether this was low since our Historical Salas Reporting costs more than this. The Secretary replied that he felt that the Salesmen Compensation survey **ould be a one time survey whereas Historical Sales Reporting is on a quarterly basis. Hr. Messier indicated that such a survey would not tell a member what he had to do. It would onlv serve as a guideline. Others indicated that different w.embers marketed their products in different fashions. For example, some sold to wholesale distributors whereas others sold to re-builders and others to national accounts. Mhat would have meaning to one company night have FMSI 02220 Minutes of the Annual meeting -9- June IS & 19, 1975 little meaning to another. One member rtated that there was sufficient information available now. notion was made to support the Institute's sponsoring a Salesmen Compensation Survey, Motion was seconded. This motion to proceed with the Salesmen Compensation Survey was rejected, with 3 in favor and 12 opposed. The Committee Chairman reported that the recommendations for changes in the Constitution were referred to Legal Counsel for his review. After review by Legal Counsel the changes will be submitted to 'lembershiy for ballot. Upon notion duly made, seconded, and unanumously passed it was ABSOLVED; That the report of the Institute Development Committee be accepted as read. HISTORICAL SALES REPORTING At the Board of Directors Meeting on June 17, 1975 it had been resolved that the Historical Sales R.eport would include the names of the companies reporting in each category if at least four companies reported in that category. At this point, discussion turned to the difficulty that some members had in gathering the data on a quarterly basis. A member asked what would happen if, as in the clutch facing category with only a few suppliers, one member missed reporting. Wouldn't others be able to estimate quantities by the individual company. It was suggested that these two problems should be isolated: (1) the reporting on a quarterly basis and (2) listing the participants reporting in each category. After considerable discussion it was recommended that the report be put on a quarterly basis for a trial period of one year. It was stated that sales statistics are already on a quarterly basis with the first report having just been complete for the period to March 31, 1975. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed it was IIESDLVED; That the Historical Sales Reporting Trill continue on a quarterly basis for a one year trial period. Discussion next turned to the listing of the participants who are engaged in each category. Legal Counsel had stated at the Directors Meeting that if at least four were reporting in each category he did not feel that there was any problem. If this were a single line association, such as carburetors, there would be no problem. All would know from the report who are reporting. The fact that there are four lines in our reports does not make our problem any different from four single line associations. However, it was stated that it was difficult to divorce the quarterly reporting from the listing of the individual comoany engaged in each category. Several motions were suggested concerning both the quarterly reporting and the listing of the individuals reporting in each line. One member stated that if the individual oompanies reporting in each line were to be listed that his company might discontinue reporting. The problem of getting data out on a quarterly basis could mean, that if his report was late, that listing of figures by product line could disclose too much. A motion was made but not seconded that the reporting be put back to a semi-annual basis. A motion was than made to continue reporting on a quarterly basis as had been resolved earlier, but to not list the individual companies reporting units sold in each category. FMSI 02221 Minutes of the Annual '.leeting -10- June 18 & 19, 1975 Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously oassed it was RESOLVED: That the Historical Sales Reporting would continue on a quarterly basis for a one year trial period but that the individual companies reporting in each category would not be listed. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT fir. Messier, Chairman of the Nominating Committee reported on the recommenda-r tions of this Committee. He reported that there were three Directors terms which were expiring this year; W. Simon, Brassbestos tlanufacturing Company-; S. S. Conway, Abex Corporation; R. R. Iloalli, Raybestos-Manhattan Inc. After due consideration and in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the Chairman presented the following candidates for election to the Board of Directors: U. !'. Sleeth, Royal Industries Brake Products; S. S. Conway, Abex Corporation; R. R. Iloalli, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Other nominations were called for but none were made. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED: That nominations be closed. The Secretary was directed to cast one vote for the election of the three nominees to the Board of Directors. The Secretary advised that the ballots had been cast. Ur. Gatke advised that with the election of these three candidates, and the four Directors whose terms have not expired, the Board now consists of the required seven members. ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE Ur. I. H. 'leaver. Chairman of the Asbestos Study Committee had submitted a written report for the membership. Mr. Drislane read the report for Mr. Weaver. Please refer to Exhibit 9. Ur. Weaver's report expressed concern for the accusations that have been pressed against the industry concerning the asbestos standards. He reviewed some of the activities of the regulatory agencies over the past year. Mr. Weaver indicated that installers of friction materials are now coning under the surveillance of Dr. Selikoff and other proponents of stronger regulations. Mr. Weaver did not forsee any change in the attitude of the regulatory agencies. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed with 15 affirmative and one negative, it was RESOLVED; That the report of the Asbestos Study Committee be accepted as written. At this point it was stated that the Directors had earlier directed the Secretary to correspond with the Asbestos Information Association concerning possible financial support for that association. Immediately prior to this meeting, a reply had been received from the Asbestos Information Association indicateng that it would prefer that support of the Association be made by individual company membership. The Secretary was directed to distribute copies of this correspondence with the Asbestos Information Association to the Membership. FMSI 02222 ^'inutes of th_. Annual Meeting -ir is i.\. 10 75 At the conclusion of the morn in;; cession or. June 13, r. Hoalli shotted a movie that was televised i n Great Britain ay Granada IV. This movie was entitled ''Killer Dust--A Standard Mistake." This movie covered the con troversy between Dr. Selikoff of Mount Flnai and Dr. Lewinsohn . of TBA, Great Britain. In the presentation, Dr. Selikoff stated that his inter pretation of the statistics indicates a need for a lower limit for the fiber count than the 2 fiber rer/cc limit that is to go into effect on July 1, 1976. ' BRAKE PERFORMANCE STUDY COMMITTED Mr. Nelson, Chairman of the Brake Performance Study Committee delivered this report. Please refer to Exhibit 7. Mr. kelson's report dealt with the many problems facing our industry with emphasis on the regulatory aspects. Mr. Nelson reviewed our contacts with the National Highway Traf fic /7tmfHistrat ion (HiTS.*.), American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission (VESC) and various states. Changes and proposed changes to Standard 105-75 (Hydraulic Brake Systems) and Standard 121 (Air Brake System) were discussed. Perhaps the most important work was that concerning Docket 1-4 which the JHTSA entitles "Brake Shoe and Pad Assembly". Me have referred to this as the replacement brake lining standard. Information had been requested of HHTSA concerning dimensions, loading and weights on passenger car brakes for the purpose of trying to classify duty conditions with paramaters such as horse power per square inch of sweet area. The purpose was to reduce the number of tests to qualify replacement linings, regardless of whether a vesicle, dynamometer or friction machine test was used. The THITSA advised that they would not gather this information but would continue with research to develop a "more practical approach to the brake lining standard." Mr. 'Nelson discussed the defect notification requirements that now cover equipment manufacturers. The Quality Control Sub-Committee had also reviewed this defect notification requirement. Regulations have now been proposed to implement Public Law 93-492 which extended the notification requirements to equipment manufacturers. One of the points was that there was a three year notification requirement on tires. It was suggested that brake linings are a consumable item similar to tires. Mr. Nelson pointed out that tire manufac turers must advise all end purchasers on a defect notification'program. He felt that x;e would rather have the eight year notification requirements than the three year tire requirements because of this notification requirement. In response to a question Hr. Helson felt that the 277 foot stopping distance at sixty miles per hour in Standard 121 is realistic. It is equivalent to a thirteen foot/sec^ deceleration. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED; That this report of the Brake Performance Study Committee be accepted as written. Futher, the Membership extended their thanks to Mr. Nelson for his work with this Committee. FMSI 02223 Minutes of the Annual Meeting -12- June 13 & 19, 1275 IT COHTP.HL SVA-CTiklTTEE Mr. Drislane read the report which was prepared by Hr. John Easton, Chairman of the Quality Control Sub-Comnittee. Please see Exhibit 7.1. Hr. Easton's report indicated that the Committee Members were working on an outline and overall theme for finalizing a quality control package. Also mentioned was Public Law 93-492 and the proposed implementing regulations in the Federal Register of Hay 6, 1975. Hr. nelson had covered the Committee's comments concerning these regulations on defect notification requirements for equipment manufacturers. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED; That the report of the Quality Control Sub-Committee be accepted as written. ANNUAL HEETIHG COrTITTLE The report on the Annual Meeting Committee was prepared by its Chairman, Hr. F. H. 3arton. Hr. Barton was unable to attend the Thursday session and his report was read by Hr. Ross Kettering of that Committee. Please see Exhibit 14. The report in essence recommended a return to Innisbrook for the June 1976 Heeting. Upon notion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was RESOLVED; That the report of the Annual lleeting Committee be accepted as written. The Secretary was directed to make arrangements to return to Innisbrook for the June 1976 Heeting. DATA BOOK AHD TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Hr. Hoalli, Chairman of the Data Book and Technical Committee presented this report. Please refer to Exhibit 8. The Chairman's report covered items such as the Brake Block Identification Catalog to be published in 1975, and some changes in cover design for the Institute's catalogs. The report also covered the listing of imported vehicle brake shoes in the Brake Shoe Catalog and possible up-dating of a new Industrial Friction Material catalog. It was pointed out that Institute bulletins would in the future be published on both sides of the paper to reduce cost of printing and mailing. Hr. Hoalli also reoorted that the passenger car drum brake lining consolidation program had been discontinued based on che complexity of the work. A question arose concerning the metric system. Mr. iloalli indicated that the metric system has been discussed at a committee meeting. The problem is whether to start entering metric below the English units in the numerical section of the Automotive Data Book and Supplement. There was a question asked as to how to phase in metrics. The Board of Directors directed the Bata Book and Technical Committee to study the problem of conversion to metrics and the inclusion of metric data in the catalogs. FMSI 02224 kinutes of ch3 Annual Heetirv;: -13- IE'. 13 1) 19 75 At the Board of Pi rectors I'eeCir.c it -r." resolve'-1 that the Committee should review a program for an I.vjuc trial Friction '"aterials Catalog and report Pack to the Directors on the scope and planning necessary for such an undertaking. The study of metrics and the Industrial Friction haterial Catalog will be agenda items at the next Data Cook and Technical Committee meeting, hr. lioalli pointed out in nis report that the cover on the catalogs had been designed years ago and has basically remained much the sane. The Committee liked the idea of line drawings on the covers as shown on the brake Block Identification Catalog and on the Brake f-hoe Identification Catalo It was recommended that line drawings appear on all catalogs, In response to a question, the Secretary indicated that he hcpeu to have a Brake Bloc!: Identification Catalog printed by October 1573. In Hr. idoalli's report he discussed the point that some printers are reluctant to bid on Institute catalogs because of the multiple billing. A brief survey was made on the possibility of helm Incorporated distributing catalogs for the Institute, but it was not felt that this was the solution to the multiple hilling problem. It was pointed out that if the Institute ware to pay cash in advance they might get a better price for the catalogs. Would this be aa advantage to the members? Currently are have two printers (Success, Inc. and Twaddle Litho) bidding on our catalogs. The Secretary pointed out that we expect to have two additional printers bidding on our catalogs for the next issue. It was suggested that the Institute might guarantee payment for the orders. The Secretary pointed out that the only collection problems over the past several vears have been with Regional lumbers. Sometimes a difficulty on collection can be a dispute between the printer frith a '`ember claiming that they did not receive full shipment. It was suggested that the Institute consider handling all tire billing and making payment to the printer directly. When the next Data Book is printed, the printer will oe asked for two bids: (1) With multiple billing now in effect. (2) With billing to the Institute only with shipment to the various members. The Secretary was directed to try this and report cn any price advantage from such bidding procedure. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was ABSOLVED That the report of the Data Took and Technical Committee be accerrted as written. Further the Heribership -ished to express their thanks to the Chairman, ;.r. hoalli. for a job well done. CLF TOUTUIAICI-JT A member suggested that at future annual meetings a golf tournament be sponsored by the Institute. Cn a show of hands, twelve members indicated that they would be in favor of such a golf tournament. A suggestion t?as male that Hr, Uessier chair an unofficial committee to organize this golf tournament. Hr. Hassier accepted this responsibility and thanked the members for the honor bestowed upon him. A golf tournament will be a feature of the Annual llaetinp in June 1975. . FMSI 02225 'invitee o t.. i Annual 1 .seeing -14- i: i /.. Mr. Clegg pointed out tnat the more formal organisation of this i'eetinc, including the use of rana tags and seatin; arrangenents at the banquet, had been decided by the board of directors based on comments after the June 1974 Meeting. -Ie felt that critizism of the earlier meeting was constructive aid that the chances evident at the 1975 Meeting indicated the willingness of the Officers and Directors to respond to problems that are called to their attention. In particular he wisned to express a vote of thanks to those responsible for this meeting. The modified American elan at this Meeting was discussed. It was pointed out that with the :iAP the Institute is credited for the individual's basic food allowance for the banquet. It was suggsted that the TAP be continued as it helps keep members at the meeting site. telegram to me. paly and mcgovern Mr. Conway suggested that a telegram be sent to hr. James McGovern, former President and long time Director of the Institute who retired a few years back;, and to hr. A1 Daly who was our Treasurer for several years, and suffered a stroke two years ago. A. telegram would be sent to wish them well. Uoon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed it was IJG-LVZD; That telegrams of appreciation ve sent to essrs. McGovern and Daly. The text of the talegram drafted was as follows; "DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF FliSI THE M^iBERSEIP VOTED 10 TO 9 TO SEED THIS TELEGRAM 3F APPRECIATION TO YOU UNO ilAVE SERVED IT TITH SUCH DEDICATION. ME ALL MISS YOU.1' Telegrams were sent by the Institute to Mr. ilcGovern and Mr. Daly. There being no further business called to the attention of the Membership, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimoulsy passed it was RESOLVED; To adjourn. Ajourned 10; 30 A. ii. S. N. Drislane Secretary FMSI 02226