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9 AS3I5TGS TEXTILE EgTIITrs ATI-150 tCNCTES of the General Hasting held June 19. 1946 at the tf&roic Hotel, Fflilfidelphia, Penaa. C' ATTSOANCSs G23PCS L. AS30TT. The Carloch Packing Co. HOWARD T. HAIN, 7ohns-Manville Corp. J a. esttes. Raybastes-Manhattan, Inc. 7. F. EOHSSi J. Franklin Burke & Co. C. H. CARLOUK, Carolina Asbestos Co. S. V. DILLON. 7ohns-Manvill# Corp. GEORGE S. FABEL, Southern Asbestos Co. gsjrcs tr. yj, jh. P.aybs3t33-:'.^nh.'t"an. Inc. F. SUB KcGSUTH. Cedwalader, "ickershaa & Taft 2HN25T KJBJLSCSC, Kessbay & Mattiscn E. H. T303NS?, JR. Philadelphia Asbestos Co. FRANK J T7AKSI, 7ohns-'.iaaviiis Corp. 7. IS. WSATsR. *. Raybsstos-Manhattan* ne. D. U. tflDEAYER, Keasbey & Kattison HARRIS D. lGeKXNHSr, Institute Manager NO. 1 Tbs President called the Besting to order and the 1'arager read the aisatc3 of the General Meeting of April 4th. The minutes ware approved as read by usardsnus vot The President then read the auditor's report and tha Treasurer's report Hr. Marshall neved that these reports be approved as read, seconded by Mr. Fatal and approved unanimously NO. 2 Tha Manager presented a brief outline of the activities of his office during tho last quarter. These included the notification to Eschars end non-saicbars oa Q.P. rera-.nl of ceiling prices, distribution of Oarlock Dust Control System report, ccrrs'?.pandenee with non-Eeabers regarding Manager's Summary Report, record of activities in gathering news for publicity itees and his work with the various ATI-150 ccrrri.:tees. Mr. Ujchlack cov-d that the M-sreger' s report bo appraved as proa-at Me cion seconded by Mr, Fabbl and approfod unanimously.. NO. " 7-e "rjciisrt brought up ths .eattar of keeping r.or-rtrb*r companies ir-femed or Institute activities. Discussion was bald and it was recommended that the liens g sand copies of the ninutes of this aeetieg, with accompanying'committee reports, to the following non-aecber companies. It was also unanimously agreed that rapr sentatives of these companies be invited to attend ths next General 11setins of t A.T.I.i ASD-3TC5 MAiiG?ACTDHETG CCSPASY ASTEJ-KHL KMlUTACTOaHS CO. FIBHE it METALS COMPANY * CRZDIZ-T75ZD COMPANY U. S. SOB33 COMPANY KO. lx * The matter of publicity cew3 releases was discussed end Jis. Marshall suggested that each msaber company furnish the Manager with a speciaily-selected list of _ about 10 representative buyers and/or users of textiles, so that the Manager cat contact thea with e view to obtaining information. for news items on new preduct raw uses, etc. This suggestion sst with full approval and the Manager will wri to each asabsr company regarding the required list. ro, S Mr. tTeaver, Chaircan of the Technical Cosmittse, presented a report on recant a tivities of his Cocnittee. (copy attached). It ires the recommendation of the Technical Committee that ths Institute establish e Fellowship at Sutgsrs Colltg and t.-, consider Dr. Myril C. Shaw as head-of tho activity. Mr. Fate! raved ths os appropriate a sun of $15,000. a year, for two years, to set up an Astsotco Felicwsbip 33 recommended by the Technical Ccsnittee. This notion was seconded t*.z33d by all cmrtaaios present. 3- - ATI-150 _ It was understood that this Fellowship would operate under the Technical Ccmnittae rbo would be responsible for its supervision and guidance. Furthermore, the rccorc c* the -_ir. recommended in the Technical Ccsmittee report to heed this Fellowship, Dr. lyril C. She-r, net with the approval of the group, tut the full responsibility for selecting a nan to bead the Fellowship was assigned to the Technical Committee The President pointed out that the Constitution calls for a vote by all nimbar emm panics on setters relating to special assessments* It was therefore recommended that the Manager get in touch with the two absent msber coapandas (Aabesto3 Textile Company and Vnion Asbestos & Rubber Company) at an early data, for purpose of obtaining their approval of the Fellowship program* ro. <=> . Idr. Bain, Chairman of the Sales Promotion Ccsittaa, presented his report cn racer activities* (copy attached). 1*. Bain stated that the "Primer* is now in produc tion end that cost estimates obtained for preparing and printing this job are well within the approved figure* However, these cost estimates do not include any mai ins or distribution expense that aiht he involved. _ The setter of news releases was again brought up- for discussion and it was agreed that some general publicity could be gained by sending releases about Institute ' C-eneral end Ccnsittee meetings, to publication in the textile field and to Asbestos" magatint. The Manager will accordingly do ao. The Manager then presented revised layouts and copy for the space advert is in; pr< gram. Open discussion was held on these layouts and approval was voiced Informs It was agreed that details in the space advertising progrem should be handled through the Sales Promotion Committee. It was also agreed that the currently- ATI-150 ft rlrorid awe a advertising should include o 'definition* of the Institute bread cm thut given is tho Constitut?on. Tbs following wording cst with approval* Tts V Asbestos Textilo Institute is a voluntary, non-profit organisation fermsd to render service to buyers acd users of asbestos textiles.* Hr. tlwhleck coved that the Sales Promotion Ccssittee report bs approved as rcid,. Motioa seconded by Mr, Fabel and unanimously approved, ;c. 7 . I- the absence of Ur* Inttenberger, Chairman of the Fibre Iapiovecent Corcittee, Hr. .'.Earshail presented the Cosaittee report, (copy attached) Since all nenbers who req.uastad trial lots of fibre froa the Canadian Producers have not as yet sent their reports to the Manager's office, tbs ftresidlht sug gested that they do so as socn as possible* . -. S Ths many shartercirgs of the shaker box ssthod of evaluating spinning fibres were discussed and Mr. luttenberger suggested that this matter of purebasing test equipment be referred back to hia` Cossittes for further consideration* It was suggested that a development of test methods would be a worthy subjset for study by ths Fellowship. Mr. Marshall eoved that after Mr. Luttenbergar cakes his report oa ths spacisl fibre free the Canadian producers, that another Q..A.P.A, - A*T.X Joint Ccccittaa nesting bs arranged* Motion seconded and usanicsusly approved, The Manager will cul-ca the arrangements for this eieting at the required time, ` KO. 8 Itr. Ihshlcck, Ciaircan of the Dust Control Ccsruttee, presented a report of his CorrmLttee, (copy attached),, including numerous findings anl rsccrsendctiors. ATI-150 -5- llr. "abai presented the tentative plan for an A.?.I. central radical departestt, aa precared by Dr. Vestal. It win agreed that this plan should be turned over to the IXist Control Corrittee for action, but that in the near.tica, copies of tee plan should bs distributed to all caabsr companies, _ Toe reco--sedation of the Dust Control Conittee to incorporate dasp rearing wherever feasible was brought up for discussion* lr. Bettes gave his reactions free the Sales standpoint, general discussion followed, but no decisions ners rsachid* NO. <? .. . The President esaplisented all Coccittee Cbairsen on the excellent work of their Ccrrlttees* and it was unaaiccrusly agreed that a great deal of worthwhile work is being cepably handled by these Ccscittees. IS*, tfaksa coved that, in order to ex press the appreciation of the tesaber companies for the good work* the Manager be asked to send copies of all minutes of Institute meetings to all aesbers of the committees. Motion unanicously epproved. ' no. 10 It wag unaninausly agreed that the next meeting of the Institute should be held in Hsrshey* Pennsylvania at the Hotel Hers'aey on Friday, Septeabsr 27, 1946* NO. 11 There being no further business before' the ceeting, adjeureaent was coved, secor.iad end unardr.ously approved. HASHIS D. ifcXII-C'.T/ Institute Ilsr-ag-r