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v.r.nn:s -vivcKhur li. 19#.' UW-ifaT-SJ >. i:;vi. r.vnnm miciu nwu. Murriw; CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TIIUHSHW. NOVEMBrU li, 1932 An Industry nesting of VCM/PVC producers was held at 10:00 a.m. in the SAS room of the Chicago O'Hare Hyatt Regency Hotel. The purpose of the meeting was to accept applications for membership in the Vinyl Institute, to elect in Executive Board, and to conduct other business as appropriate. In attendance were the following: Company Representative Borden Chemical II tl CcrtainTeed Conoco Chemical.-: Diamond Shamrock Do*. Chemical M i.cncni Tire <* Rubber Georgia Pacific Bl'i'.otKirich '* * M Goodyear Chemical Occidental Chemical H t Pantasote rPG Industries Shintech Shell Chemical Talleyrand Tcnneco Chemical L. Fishbein T. Walker F. Timpc H. R. Flammer 0. McMillen R. .). .Johnson .J. F. Whitley R. Poulin C. Koch B. A. DiLiddo li. J. Fast C. R. Snider L. J. Weis: J. Henry S. Dominick R. F. Gervais J. E. Erter W. B. Graybill G. Masters L. A. Wheeler E. Lipman G. E. Disch The meeting began with opening remarks delivered by B. A. DiLiddo of Goodrich, who outlined the activity in preparation for formation of the Vinyl Institute which had occurred since the Industry meeting held in Chicago on May 2S, 1982. The Steering Coaetittee and its activities, including the preparation of the Institute's Bylaws, were described, as were the meetings with representatives of the SPI. The purpose of the instant meeting was outlined as primarily being to obtain membership commitments from attendees, and to elect an Executive Board. Finally, the time schedule of the meeting was described to those present. The issues and concerns facing the Industry were then outlined by H. R. Flamer. Antagonists and Protagonists were identified. The former's strategy and tactics were described as consisting of the creation of a national issue, coupled with a demand for action, continuing publicity, and calls for legislative action. Examples were given of the preceding. Some of the problems facing the Industry were mentioned, together with comment as to their probable outcome. A short action plan was reviewed. BOR 008598 f itaCEi -j r.Vj Mil 1 D j BOR-0 08 5 98-00 BFG62000 Page Two DiLiddo next proceeded to give un overview of the Institute's structure. Those present were told that the Institute will be a Division of the SPI, and will be represented on it:; Hoard. The Institute will have an Executive Board and a full time staff. The stuff was described us including an Executive Director wh< will be aided in response efforts by assistants, as required. The Director will he an employee of the SPI, but will look to the Institute's lixecut iv.- Hoard for diiei rion. Kesources of the SPI will be avail able to the Institute, but it will al-.i be tree to call upon other resources as well, including help from member companies and outsiders. Activities will include the formation of Task forces to address short term issues, and the format ion of Standing I'raanittews. Such Committees will include a Communications Committee, a PVC/YCM Manufacturing Cows ittee, which will replace a similar SPI committee, and such other Committees as may be needed. Optimism was expressed regarding the Institute, itj activities, and the eventual satisfactory re solution of the mull i'-in-, currently facing the Industry. L. A. Wheeler reviewed the main elements of the Bylaws for those present, and described the philosophy of the dues structure, iie pointed out that in addition to regular Institute dues, non-SPI members will be assessed additional dues in an amount equal to those which they would be required to pay the SPI, were they members of that organisation. In explanation of this policy, it was pointed out tlot ordin.iry SPI services which will be available to the.Institute on a no-cost basis, will he furnished in consideration of SPI dues paid by companies which .ue number:, of lti.il orguitical ion, in addition to being members of the Institute. The need to resolve concerns of tho SPI regarding the Institute was also referred to in explanation of some of the provisions of the Bylaws. C. E. Disch then collected membership applications from those present, asked if there were any nominations for the Executive Board other than the companies previously nominated by the Steering Committee at its meeting on October 6, and officiated over the balloting procedure. Of those present, membership applications were received from BFGoodrich, Borden Chemical, CertainTeed, Conoco Chemicals, Dow Chemical, Goodyear Chemical, Occidental Chemical, PPG Industries, Shell Chemical, and Tcnnecp Chemical. Companies indicating that they would take the matter under advisement included Diamond Shamrock, General Tire 6 Rubber, Georgia Pacific, Pantasote, and Shintech, Talleyrand stated that they did not presently wish to join. Companies nominated to the Executive Board for two year terms were BFGoodrich, CertainTeed, Dow Chemical, and Occidental Chemical. Nominated for three year terms were Conoco Chemicals, Shell Chemical, and Tenneco Chemical. All companies so nominated were elected. G. R. Snider described the need for a communications program, its objectives, and the audiences which must be reached. The component resources required for the proposed program wore reviewed as including a Communications Committee whose make up was described, Institute staff, and outside public relations counsel. The Committee was said to have held an organizational meeting on November 4, 1982. An Action Program was outlined, the tie-in with the SPI was explained, and the unresolved issues mentioned. Those present were given an idea of the budget anticipated, and the next steps required. DiLiddo said future activity of the Institute will include preparation of an Operating Budget by a finance Committee which will be appointed, the establishment of details of an interface between the Institute and the SPI, and the appointment of necessary staffing. It was estimated that the Institute's BOR 008599 C-; o 13119 BOR-008599-00 BFG62001 . Cage Three budget for next yi-ar m.iy he m t lie .iii.m of' one-half to one million dollars. Washington wax described as .1 possible location for Institute offices, since it is easy ta.get to, and therefor*1 convenient for members. Programs will need to be identified, ;mJ Commit toes and Task forces appointed and coordinated. L. J. Weisz wa* asked to function ns Interim Executive Director in coordinating Institute activities until the post can be permanently filled. The meeting then adjourned. UWtlbb % Bo 008600 BOR-008600-00 BFG62002 rr,arr o ca c* o