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Cfif p* J a. k+LM JL/ O' / MINUTES of the BOARD OF* DIRECTORS MEETING NATIONAL INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Chicago, ILL April 14, 1964 The meeting was called to order at 2:15 P. M. by Chairman M, V/* Burleson with the following in attendance: DIRECTORS Mu V/\ Burleson, Chairman Johns-Manv ill e Sales Corp. P. D. Kaley Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Re Keith Forty-Eight Insulations, Inc, V. L, Miller (Proxy for R. E, BuckleyJPittsburgh Corning Corp. ^TT Y.\ Mull e r Gustin-Baccn Mg. Company w. C. Neel The Ruberoid Company D. M. Nelson Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. M. M, Y/ilson Baldwin-Eh? et-Hill, Inc. J* F. Vyverberg Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. OTHERS FRESENT J. H. Boynton L, T. ChoateM. P. Crowther G. D. Reycraft J, M. Barnhart Owens-Cornir.g Fiberglas Corp. Baldwin-Ehxet-Hill, Inc, Gustin-Bacon Mfg. Company Cadwalder V/ickersham k Tait NIMA APPROVAL OF MINUTES ------ A motion was made, seconded and passed That the Minutes of 'he Board of Dircctore Meeting of Octobe ' ns bulletined by the Association be \ It \\?.s reported that letters of resignation had been received from Mundet Cork Corporation, M, H. Detrick Company and Keasbey & Mattison Company. A motion was made, seconded and passed That the resignations be accepted with regret. TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. VI. G. Keel outlined the Association's Balance Sheet, Statement of Income and Expenditures, and Comparison of Actual Expense to Budget as of March 31, 1964. A motion was made seconded and passed That the Treasurer's Report be accepted and further That the separate accounting pertaining to the sales of the Economic Thickness Manual be discontinued. .. 3R OA DE NING OT ME MBS RS^I? The expansion of membership to include foamed plastic manufacturers was discussed. A Committee consisting of Messrs. F, D, Kaley, Chairman, R. E. Buckley and H. B. Moreno was appointed for the purpose of making recom mendations on the subject at the next scheduled Board of Directors Meeting,' AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF MARKETING RESEARCH COMMITTEE The future projects of the Marketing Research Committee, as outlined in the Committee Minutes of March 13, 1964, were discussed. It was agreed that the following were reasonable and practical projects for the Committee to undertake: 1. Define existing statistical reporting product categories and products reported. 2. Work with the Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce, etc., to improve government statistical reporting. .3 Attempt to ascertain the market potentials of competitive materials (foamed plastics, etc.) (with re.pcct to the investigation of the broadening of the Association member ship to encompass foamed plastic types of insulation, it was suggested that the Committee be informed of this fact and contact the special committee investigating this subject), 4. Follow up Mr. R, E. Buckley's letter pertaining to number of hours worked by union Iconic 5a 1963, STATISTICAL REPORTING It was reported that several coropmies were unable to report statistics on a state basis at this time and that Price Waterhouse u Company had been advised to continue statistics on the old basis for the present time (monthly and regional reports). It was decided that 1963 statistics should not be compiled on a state basis inasmuch as this information is not readily available from the members, Further, it was decided that it ves not practical to establish separate reporting categories for "f-red blnnket" and "coated blanket", and that the single "faced and coated blanket" category be retained for statistical reporting purposes. The establishment of a separate category for reporting "Prefabricated Duct Systems" was discussed, Tle glass manufacturers will be letter balloted on this subject prior tc July 1, 1964, e NI.MA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM This subject was discussed in detail and it was decided that such a program would not be undertaken* OTHER BUSINESS ' 1, Lfr. Barnhart was asked to contact NFPA relative to membership o on the Air Conditioning Committee, .2 The Duct Systems Committee is asked to present a survey of code changes that have been made t**nt increase the use of prefabricated duct systems. 4 3. It was reported that the MIMA lease expires on April 31, 1964, It was agreed that the lease should be renewed for 3 years, provid ing any increase in rent that may be asked by the landlord will not exceed 10 percent, Mr, J, M. Barnhart will discuss the new lease with Mr. M, V/. Burleson before signing. 4. It was agreed that the NIMA Annual Meeting would be held at the Seaview Country Club, Absecon, N. J., on October 5 and 6, 1964. 5. It was reported that Johr.s-Manville Sales Corp., was printing on cortons, crates, etc., containing asbestos products (calcium silicate, magnesia, asbestos cements) a note pertaining to the dust created be these materials. The wording will be as follows: " Cautin: This product contains asbestos fiber. Inhalation of asbestos in excessive quantities overlong periods of time may be harmful. If dust is created when this product is handled, avoid breathing the dust. If adequate ventilation control is not passible wear respirators approved by the U. S. Bureau of Mines for pncumocoriosis producing dust. M ADJOURNMENT There being no further business The meeting was adjourned. P.cspcctfully submitted