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Feb. 23, 1950 (62) MINUTES of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc., held at The Union Club, Park Avenue and 69th Street, New York City, on February 1U, 1950, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. There were present: Messrs. William K. Rand Charles S. Munson George W. Merck W. M. Billing H, W. Fisher W, S. Landes J. W. McLaughlin W. S. Richardson W. H. Ward H. I. Young M. F. Crass, Jr. Alternates: Absent: R. C. Gaugler (for W. B. Bell) John E.-McKeen (for J. L. Smith) L. T. Beale L, I, Doan H. 0, C. Ingraham P. T. Sharpies I. MINUTES OF THE MEETING The minutes of the January 10, 1950, meeting were duly approved as sent to the members. II, TREASURER'S REPORT (a) The report of the Treasurer for the period January 1 to January 31, 1950, was revievred, and On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the report be accepted and placed on file. (b) Dues and Assessment Policy. A proposed letter to the Executive Contact of each member firm, drafted by the Membership Committee with the con currence of the Treasurer, relating to establishment of dues and assessments on the basis of total annual payroll (wage and salary) was reviewed and approved. (This letter was mailed February 15.) III. SECRETARY'S REPORT (a) Mr. Charles Mayhood will join the Washington office staff March 1 at an annual salary of $6500 to take over duties relating to the packaging and transportation of chemicals, including container committee work. Mr. Mayhood has been associated with the Bureau of Explosives for over eight years and has served as Mr. H. A. Campbell's representative on four M.C.A, technical CMA 066847 (83) committees for a period of three years. He is ably qualified, both by train ing and temperament, for this position. (b) I.lr. George B. Krai tz. Assistant Chief of the Synthetic Rubber Section, Office of Rubber Reserve, has been interviewed concerning the other vacancy on the Association's Washington office staff. (c) In connection with personnel, it was the sense of the meeting, following discussion, that legal assistance be considered in connection with Washington office activities and that outside counsel be engaged on an annual retainer basis. The matter was referred to Mr. H. I, Young for further investigation and report. (d) The Secretary reported briefly on activities of the industry panel which is now advising th.e U. S. Coast Guard on the transportation of chemicals in bulk by water via tank vessel. (e) December 7, 19h9> Labeling Conference. The following cash report was presented: f Total Cash Received $618,00 Disbursements (including traveling expenses of staff) b85>. 03 Balance to Treasurer $132.97 (f) February 9-10, 19^0 Water Pollution Abatement Conference. A tenta tive report was presented. Registration totaled lW>" persons. Cash receipts will more than compensate for expenses. IV. MEMBERSHIP (a) Sylvania Division, American Viscose Corporation. Following con tacts made by Mr. William M. Rand with Dr. F. H. Reichel, Sylvania Division, American Viscose Corporation, has rejoined the Association. It was agreed that dues and assessments for the balance of the current fiscal year be fixed at $18^.00 (this being one-half the original amount) and that voucher be I forwarded to American Viscose by Mr. Rand with a covering letter. Mr. Rand also agreed to personally forward Sylvania*s copy of the letter concerning the new basis for dues and assessments. (b) Griffin Chemical Company. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That Griffin Chemical Company be admitted to membership contingent upon receipt of a favorable report from the Membership Committee. Following receipt of such report, the matter will be submitted to member firms for approval in accordance with the By-Laws. V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (a) Retirement Plan. (l) Appointment of Trustee. With respect to the eligibility of Trustees of the Retirement Plan, the Board by motion duly passed at its Meeting on January 11,19L9 and reported under Item VI (a) of the Minutes of CMA 066848 (ei) that Meeting, voted that "Trustees of the plan be selected from Board of Directors personnel." Pursuant to such action Mr. Clyde D. Marlatt, then a Director v;as appointed sole Trustee of the Plan. The language of the Board's reso lution could readily be construed to imply that continued membership on the Board is a prerequisite for eligibility as a Trustee. Since Mr. Marlatt is no longer a member of the Board, appropriate action is indicated if he is to continue to serve as Trustee. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the resolution of the Board of Directors, duly adopted at its sixth Meeting on January 11, 19li9, that Trustees of the Retirement Plan of this Association be selected only from Board of Directors personnel, be and hereby is rescinded. On further Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the appointment of Mr. Clyde D. Marlatt as Trustee, be and hereby is ratified and confirmed. (2) Pension Committee. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the Chairman's appointment of Messrs. George 77. Merck, Charles S, Munson and William U. Rand as a Pension Committee be confirmed. (b) Nominating Committee. The appointment of a Nominating Committee consisting of Messrs. W. B. Bell, L. T. Beale and J. W. McLaughlin was confirmed. (c) Successor to Mr. Clyde D. Marlatt on Board of Directors. It was the sense of the meeting that a successor to Mr. Clyde D. Marlatt not be selected immediately, but that the matter be referred to the Nominating Committee for consideration. (d) Appointment of Budget Committee. The appointment of a Budget Committee corsisting of Messrs, J. 77. McLaughlin and M. F. Crass, Jr., was confirmed. VI. COMMITTEES (a) General Safety Committee. Members were presented with copies of Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-36 on Hydrogen Sulfide, The November and Decem ber 19lt9 Injury Experience Reports were reviev/ed. Following a discussion concerning delay experienced in publishing Chemical Safety Data Sheets occasioned by Legal Advisory Committee review, Chairman Rand was requested to handle this matter direct with the Chairman of the Legal Advisory Committee. (b) Traffic Committee - Docket MC-C-1126. Chicago Express, Inc., a motor carrier operating between the Eastern Seaborad and Middlewest points, published its own tariff listing rates substantially under those published by the Eastern Central Motor Carriers Association. Approximately UO member firms CMA 066849 utilize this carrier, and the savings during the past year have been appreci able. Eastern Central Motor Carrier Association has filed a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging that Chicago Express rates are unreasonably low and non-compensatory. For more than a year such rates have prevented the Motor Carrier Association from increasing its rates by 10,1. a letter ballot circularized to members of the M.C.A. Traffic Committee indicated that the M.C.A. shovxd intervene with counsel in an effort to main tain present rates. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That such intervention be authorized, subject to full discussion of the matter by the Traffic Committee at its February 16 meeting; that use of counsel be authorized, and that fees and expenses for such participation on the Association's part be limited to the budgetary balance in the traffic counsel account, with the remainder, if any, to be collected from interested member firms. (c) Air Pollution Abatement Conference. The Secretary reported that the Second Industry Conference on Air Pollution Abatement, sponsored by the M.C.A., has been scheduled to be held in New York City on May 18 and 19, 1950. Our Committee is now lining up the program. Reference was made to New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 110, placing in the hands of the State Health Department authorization for promulgating rules and regulations concerning atmospheric pollution. The bill is considered to be objectionable and unreasonable insofar as industry is concerned. M.C.A. representatives met with other interested groups on February 9 to discuss the bill and to formulate action thereon. (d) Ammonium Nitrate Technical Committee. The Ammonium Nitrate Technical Committee was authorized to draft and issue as an M.C.A. publication a pamphlet on ammonium nitrate fertilizer setting forth handling procedure; labeling, loading and storage instructions; documentation and review of Government and private test results and bibliography; this publication to be reviewed by public relations counsel prior to printing, with costs of printing and consultative services to be allocated among producers. VII. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Possible Merger of Plastic Materials Manufacturers Association with M.C.A. lir. Landes reported that the M.C.A. Liaison Committee had held two meetings to date and that a joint meeting with P.M.M.A, representatives would be held on the afternoon of February lh. (b) Chemicals in Foods - Investigation of Chemical and Allied Products Industry - National Research Council. Members were presented with copies of a tabulation on chemicals used in foods and food products assembled following the survey conducted by the V.rashington office. It was reported that the National Research Council had selected its committee to draft organization procedures in connection with the proposed N.R.C. study and research grants program. Five research executives from the chemical industry have been appointed to this committee, as well as five food industry executives. Following discussion on the advisability of the appointment of a Dorking Committee composed of toxicologists, chemists, labeling experts, and CMA 066850 (56) legal representation to work under the guidance and direction of the top II.C.A. Committee, it was the sense of the meeting that appointment of such Working Committee would be desirable and that the Secretary take the matter up with Mr. L, I, Doan. (c) 19!?0 Annual Meeting. Mr. Fisher briefly outlined details con cerning the facilities of the Monmouth Hotel, Spring Lake, New Jersey, in connection with the Annual Meeting to be held on June 19 and 20. A joint outing with S.O.C II.A. is being arranged and the evening banquet will be a joint affair. A Board of Direr tors meeting will be held on Monday, the 19th, at 11:00 A.M. to be followed by a luncheon. The Association's business meeting wall be scheduled at 2:00 P.M. on that day. The entire day following will be devoted to the joint outing, with the joint dinner to follow that evening, Mr, Fisher asked that members supply him with suggestions concern ing nature cf the program for the business meeting. Due to questions raised concerning the advisability of holding the joint banquet on Monday night, rather than Tuesday night, Mr. Fisher agreed to discuss this matter with members of the Joint Committee. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That Mr. Marlatt be requested to continue as a member of the Program Committee. Mr. Hand agreed to notify Mr. Marlatt to this effect. (d) Chemical Industry Correlating Committee. Appointments of Mr, J. B. Henderson, Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp., as M.C.A. representa tive on American Standards Association Chemical Industry Correlating Committee and Mr. 3. H. Jorgenson, Tennessee Eastman Corporation, as alternate to Mr. Henderson, were approved. (e) I9$0 I.L.O. Conference at Geneva. Appointment of Chemical Representatives. The M.C.A, has again been invited to nominate two chemical representatives to attend the April 1950- meeting of the International Labor Organization at Geneva, Switzerland. On Motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That Mr. Howard Huston, American Cyanamid Company, and one other delegate acceptable to both Messrs. Rand and Huston be nominated. (f) Formation of an M.C.A. Public Relations Advisory Committee. Mr. Rand advised that a dinner on the evening of March 13 would be arranged to di.scuss the question of an M.C.A. Public Relations advisory Committee. He invited all Board members to attend this meeting and to bring with them their Public Relations Counsel. Details concerning this dinner will be supplied Board members vdthin the near future. There being no further business to cane before the meeting, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn. M. F. Crass, Jr. Secretary CMA 066851