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A' ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 50O1. ^ V Afjsnmgtcn 2 2 ZCC26 202) cZj-^SS 'o CI'O CO T .U 3 January 1974 Mrs. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute P. 0. Box 471 Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 Dear Doris: As a first order of business this new year and with some urgency, I write to you and others in executive capacity with asbestos trade and informational organizations. The Asbestos Information Association/North America came into being just three years ago, as you may recall. Its purpose. then as now, is to fill the need for a single, encompassing organization to represent U. S. and Canadian producer andT" user companies and associated trade groups with government agencies*, news media, and others as an authoritative, over all industry source of information and xiarson on 'the asbestoshealth issue. Under Matt Swetonic and art active, forward-looking group of officers and directors, the Association has achieved recogni tion as an effective 'spokesman for the industry. In October of this past year, at the direction of its board of directors, the Association office was moved to the Nation's capital. Matt elected to remain in New York City to join the staff of a public relations firm, and I took over the responsibilities of executive director for the Association. At the risk of dupli cation, I enclose a review of the Association which outlines its purpose, problems, organization, and objectives. The paper was presented by Matt to members of the Asbestos Textile Institute in June of this past year and remains reasonably * contemporary.. ` I know that each of us similarly associated with the asbestos industry as association executives can see extremely busy and challenging days ahead. We are fortunate to share the expertise and guidance of many of our mutual members and to maintain good lines of communication. Since its inception, the AIA/NA has enjoyed close relationships with your organization, and I assure you of my interest in continuing the fine record of Page 2 A cooperation. We have much to do together, and, as you are veil aware, the time for best actions is now. At our board of directors' meeting in December, it was recommended that the trade associations of the asbestos industry be listed as affiliated with the AIA/NA for the obvious purpose of strength and accord in representation of common interest. ' In our membership listing, we propose to list your organization under the heading "affiliated associations". Through our-mailings and such meetings that we have of interest to you, we shall keep you informed on information collected and actions taken by AIA/' NA in connection with asbestos-health and safety issues. We, of course, shall consult with you on matters of particular concern to your organization. There will be no financial obligation to your organization for this affiliated status. We plan to re publish our pamphlet on AIA/NA within the next two weeks -- long over-due because of the change of address and the addition of new members -- and would appreciate your early response to this proposal. On another matter, we propose to publish a booklet which will fully address itself to- the asbestos industry. In addition to general interest information concerning asbestos and a thorough discussion of the asbestos-health issue, we propose to include a chapter on mining and on each of the major product areas. It is hoped that each of the involved trade associations will pre pare the material for the chapter of its particular interest, employing the by-line of its executive director. We feel very strongly that * here is a need for such a public information/ relations booklet to define the industry and'dispel public mis understandings about asbestos and otherwise enhance the public image of the industry. A plan for this project will be coming your way in the near future. This has become a rather long letter. We could have had a meeting and perhaps we should sometime in the future. Meanwhile, we are pleased to serve you by 'phone or letter and welcome exchange of information and any suggestions which you may wish to offer toward attainment of our mutual objectives. with every good wish for a happy and successful New Year,. t Cordially, R./H. Mereness Executive Director RHM/cg Enclosure . -AwQ/Q-RWV502135 tZ E K lO O ASSOCIATIONS Mr. Joseph C. Jackson, Executive Director Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association 1373 Connecticut Avenue Suite 1113 Washington, D. C. 20009 Mr. A. H. Fay, President Asbestos Cement Products Association . . - c/o National Gypsum Company 325 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 Mrs. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute P. 0. Box 471 Willow Grove,.Pennsylvania 19090 . \ Mr. Ed Drislane, Executive Director ' Friction Material Standards Institute, Inc. Bergan Mall Office Center East 210 Route #4 . Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Mr. George P. Vogel, Executive Director National Association of Filter Manufacturers UPO Box 245 Xingston, New York 12401 Mr. Paul Filteau, General Manager Quebec Asbestos Mining Association 580 est, Grande Allee, Suite 320 Quebec,. P. Q. G1R 2K2 _ . CANADA '* '* (QAMA) . Mr. Robert D. Maurer, Managing Director Resilient Tile Institute 26 Washington Street East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Mr. John M. Barnhart .' Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association, Inc. 7 Kirby Plaza Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 W* \Q-WV ' 10/93 002196 JAH 7 '374 _2 13. The Secretary distributed copies cf ?. letter dated January 3, 1-' ires P.obert H. Mereness, Executive Director cf AlA'NA. It prcpcsed ; list the ATI as an Affiliated association of AIA'NA for the*''obvi-us purpose of strength and accord in representation of cocson interest.' By being listed as such, AIA'NA shall keep ATI advised on inforsatir: collected and actions taken bv AIA 'NA in connection with asbestoshealth and safety issues. In addition, ATI will be consulted on natters cf particular concern to asbestos textiles. There is no fins cial obligation for taking on this Affiliated status. Legal Counsel Stated that ATI becoming an affiliate ~f AIA 'NA does not appear to present any problems from a legal print of view. The affiliation between these two organizations has no underlying business signifies: sc it doesn't raise any antitrust problems. Since AIA'NA was in somewhat cf a hurry to receive cur decision, prior to this meeting t: become an Affiliated Association cf aIA'NA. The Executive Director present at this February 7, 197L, meeting of the All Board of Governors. . . . The second proposal made by aiA NA also was accepts by ATI m that a chap--ter rn.. -a--s--b---e--s--tos---t-e---x--t-i-l-e---s- be p-u--b--l-i-s--h--e--d- "u--n--d--er by-line of che Executive Secretary" in a public informacion'relati~: booklet tr. be issued by AIA/NA to define the industry and dispel public misunderstandings about asbestos and tr otherwise enhance the public image of the industry. ' 1?. It was announced by Chairman Scewcr-fc that the ATI had declined the offer by the National Safety Council to participate in its study of the high injury'illness rata in the Stone; Clay ic Glass Industry (SIC Cede 32). Ain/o^2176 W/93 vri 0004304 -ere H. .'-'erer.ess, E:cecuti'*e lire etc !23t03 - tt 0 rr.2 Z Z. T 0. n5 3 0 Ct S t 1 C Oy/.iC r-*t" - . -- a ?r338r."ic 3* 3.aTH* ***ss"i,nj=r, 5*Swr*\i2.r*v 5, House, Charleston, South Carolina) 7r^ Ml'Ls* r. new to stos Indus or** and I owe much of what I h** earr.ea :: -cr.s .-aran, wr.o r.aa ss ~a<> '.`a8.-- ,<mo to "2 _ nave reat -i .a^2::.s o=o.<w-rds ar.d acrwaras--?c:nz oacx 4 or years. dst od you are acquainted with t'r.e -- is.V* A. You know what we are toir.r ar.d I would like* to say that we are doing our job, addressing ourselves to the ` `hat we have with regulatory agencies in -ashir.gror., 1. *C. As you know, r.he Association was located ir. Yew York City up until October of this rear. It is now in Washington a: we are trying to do a job for all c: *ou ir. the Industry--to re corn: .'hat:s going cr. ar.d what we have to do to be vigorous or. our apprca: " best that we can w -- w * &> A 1.. ar.d trying time s. I won't go tal aspects, but thev are all 4 :or. and trying to do the job for vou. Cr.e final note. Early this week a group of 14 ef your colleagues 'cur Techr.ittl Committee) net in Newark, New'Jersey. Headed Ear.ura M. Eer.ner, of Johns-'ianvilia Corporation, we parceled jobs that have to be done with regard to helping CSKA in the 0: the Asbestos Standard. ?or r.e, as a neophyte tc he grout, to sethe enthusiasm; experience and dedication of these ner. doing work :r. this very difficult task, was most rewarding. . :ru a_. r.-v*-.* :u:civ ,-u a coi tr.ts a:tem^or. 0: fV :< r-: . occklrt entitled "What Every Employee Should Snow About .-.s test os ana ''hat You Should Tell Others': It'was prepared by J-*t, with some inau* :y us, and although similar tc perhaps a little more helpful. the OSH.*, cookist, !'ore copies are awveailbaeblileeveforo.uir`s'- - i: asking, as is any service or i.r, tha* we can give you work of AIA / .'.'A and what vj.-. 11-.- rir.r to d-. :'<>v o'* you. -AQ-WV 10/93 002202 T n + n sJ `Auj-.n' ASSE5TQS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION <*T%* 4WUO `660 L 5/fM! ^ M Wjsmngtcn -- C 2CC36 ZCZ) 223^885 3 January 1974 Mr3. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute ?. 0. Box 471 Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 Dear Doris: As a first order of business this new year and with some urgency, I write to you and others in executive capacity with asbestos trade and informational organizations. The Asbestos Information Association/North America came into being just three years ago, as you may recall. Its purpose, then as now, is to fill the need for a single, encompassing organization to represent U. S. and Canadian producer and user companies and associated trade groups with government agencies, news media, and others as an authoritative, over all industry source of information and liaison on the asbestos-, health issue. ' Under Matt Swetonic and ari active, forward-looking group of officers and directors, the Association has achieved recogni tion as an effective spokesman for the industry. In October of this past year, at the direction of its board of directors, the Association office was moved to the Nation's capital. Matt elected to remain in New York City to join the staff of a public relations firm, and I took over the responsibilities of executive director for the Association. At the risk of dupli cation, I enclose a review of the Association which outlines its purpose, problems, organization, and objectives. The paper was presented by Matt to members of the Asbestos Textile Institute in June of this past year and remains reasonably * contemporary. ' I know that each of us similarly associated with the asbestos industry as association executives can see extremely busy and challenging days ahead. We are fortunate to share the expertise and guidance of many of our mutual members and to maintain good lines of communication. Since its inception, the AIA/NA has enjoyed close relationships with your organization, and I assure you of my interest in continuing the fine record of - I 'i Oi m C5 C3 o LAQ-WV00' 2194 10/93 S74 cooperation. We have much to do together, and, as you are well aware, the tine for best actions is now. * At our board of directors' meeting in December, it was recommended that the trade associations of the asbestos industry be listed as affiliated with the AIA/NA for the obvious purpose of strength and accord in representation of common interest. ' In our membership listing, we propose to list your organization under the heading "affiliated associations". Through our mailings and such meetings that we have of interest to you, we shall keep you informed on information collected and actions taken by AIA/' NA in connection with asbestos-health and safety issues. We, of course, shall consult with you on matters of particular concern to your organization. There will be no financial obligation to your organization for this affiliated status. We plan to re publish our pamphlet on AIA/NA within the next two weeks -- long over-due because of the change of address and the addition of new members -- and would appreciate your early response to this proposal. On another matter, we-propose to publish a booklet which will fully address itself to the asbestos industry. In addition to general interest information concerning asbestos and a thorough discussion of the asbestos-health issue, we propose to include a chapter on mining and on each of the major product areas. It is hoped that each of the involved trade associations will pre pare the material for the chapter of its particular interest, employing the by-line of its executive director. We feel very strongly that * here is a need for such a public information/ relations booklet to define the industry and'dispel public mis understandings about asbestos and otherwise enhance the public image of the industry. A plan for this project will be coming your way in the near future. This has become a rather long letter. We could have had a meeting and perhaps we should sometime in the future. Meanwhile, we are.pleased to serve you by 'phone or letter and welcome exchange of information and any suggestions which you may wish to offer toward attainment of our mutual objectives. with every good wish for a happy and successful New Year, . , Cordially, R. ____ _________ Executive Director RHM/cg Enclosure JAM iz m o o ASSOCIATIONS Mr. Joseph C. Jackson, Executive Director Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association 1375 Connecticut Avenue Suite 1113 Washington, D. C. 20009 Mr. A. H. Fay, President Asbestos Cement Products Association , . c/o National Gypsum Company 325 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 Mrs. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute P. 0. 3ox 471 Willow Grove,...Pennsylvania 19090 . \ Mr. Ed Drislane, Executive Director ' Friction Material Standards Institute, Inc. Bergan Mall Office Center East 210 Route #4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Mr. George P. Vogel, Executive Director National Association of Filter Manufacturers UPO Box 245 Kingston, New York 12401 Mr. Paul Filteau, General Manager Quebec Asbestos Mining Association 580 est, Grande Allee, Suite 320 Quebec, P. Q. G1R 2K2 CANADA * . (QAMA) . Mr. Robert D. Maurer, Managing Director Resilient Tile Institute 26 Washington Street East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Mr. John K. Barnhart ' .' Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association, Inc. 7 Kirby Plaza Mt. Kiaco, New York 10549 LAQ-WV 10/93 002196