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THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE ix[ Mmcmn! ujmim Reports to the Membership Twenty-Sixth Annual Spring Meeting The Cloisters Sea Island, Ga. June 16-17, 1976 BOARD Of OlRcCIOES of THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE 1976 - 1377 R. G. Ackerman C. N. Bowler, -Jr. A, M. Cdito Eric Charlton H. P. Day 0. R. DeVenux Wm. A. France R. T. 1 Icgoman J. F. Knight H. E. Konrad F. H. Laube R. V. Lawrence B. F. Meyer VY. F. Porter P. H. Reed R. H. Rook R. W. Schaefer R. C. South H. M. Stover R, P. Sluntz W. T. Tredennick F. W. Trost E. A, Williams, Jr. Bonum S. Wilson W, G. Young Corhart Refractories Co. Interpace Corp. Basic Refractories Division Dolomite Brick Corporation of America Valley Mineral Products Corp. Harbison-Walkcr Refractories j. H. France Refractories Co. C- Refractories Kaiser Refractories Johns-ManviUc Corp. Freeport Brick Co. General Refractories Co. Norton Co. Globe Refractories. Inc. New Castle Refractories Co. Martin Marietta Chemicals Plibrico Co. Lava Crucible-Refractories Co. A. P. Green Refractories Co. Babcock & Wilcox Co. Rcsco Products, Inc. Taylor Refractories Otvision North American Refractories Co. The Carborundum Co. Chicago Fire Brick Co. L. V. Lawrence A. M. Caito W. F. Purler O C T. -- Vo, OFFICERS - President - Vice President -- Treasurer --' Executive Secretary Mrs. Belly Lcrsch - Office Secretary THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE - 1102 ONE OLIVER PLAZA PITTSCURGH. PA. 15222 Mingles ol Twenty Sixth Annual Spring stnp Moetmg of The Refractories Institute The Cloister Sea Island, Georgia June 16-17, 1976 The members attending the meeting that was called to order at 8:30 A. M. Juno 1G. 1976 were welcomed by President Lawrence. A list of individuals, representing member companies, attending and the guest invited by the Board of Directors is attached. MEMBERS ANO GUESTS RECOGNtZEO President Lawrence introduced and welcomed the following individuals who were attending a Spring T. R. 1. Membership Meeting for the first time: Mr. Bob Scott, Allied Mineral Products; Donum S. Wilson, Jr., The Carborundum Co. and a new member of the 8oard of Directors; John Ehstrom, Corhart Refractories; John South, Lava Crucible-Refractories Co.; Dick McNamara, Norton Co.; Art Love and Jim Smith of Alcan; Bruin Nahey, Chisholm, Boyd & White Co.: Sherman Thomas. Guyana Bauxite Co. Ltd.; Ted Keener, M. H. Detrick Co.; John Furjgan, Philadelphia Quartz Co. and Mr. Robert Schruedor, Rcfractarios Mcxicauos. Mr. W. S. (Bill) Lowe, an I lonorary Member, was also recognized and welcomed. The program and schedule of meeting events that were distributed from the registration desk v/crc reviewed. HOARD QF DIRhCTOPo AND OFFICERS ELECTED President Lawrence referred to the election of.the Board of Directors held May 21. 1976 and finntwnsed o listing el those elected ms available at the meeting and would be anarhed to the minutes, Ho nnnotmccid the nowty circled SonrtI mot Juno 16, 1076 and according to Iho fly-Low* oloctod tho following Institute officers to serve until the Spring 1977 Board Meeting. Mr. R. V. Lawrence Mr. A. M. Caito Mr. William F. Porter Mr. Bradford S. Tucker president Vice President Treasurer Executive Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS President Lawrence reminded the members that all standing committee members are appointed each year and that the executive Committee stanas for election each year, as provided in the By-Laws. The four (4} designated members of the Executive Committee for the year are: R. V. Lawrence R. T. Hegcman A. M. Caito William F. Porter President Past President Vice President Treasurer Those elected by the Board of Directors are: D. R, DeVeaux B. F. Meyer H. M. Stover F. W. Trost E. A. Williams, Jr. Chairman l.nwronce referred to the listings of the standing committees in tno Diri*ctory of the Membership as bring reappointed with the following additions and replacements: Technical Advisory Committee: Mr. Robert F. Grady, Martin Marietta Chemicals -was appointr-d. Packaging & Shipping Committee: Harold S. Enslem, replacing Norman Kossman, both of A. P. Green Refs. Factory Operators Committee: Mr. Hugh Garvin, Taylor Refractories Division was appointed 1977 chairman. Safety & Health Committee: Mr. R. D. McCumber, A. P. Green Refractories Co., was appointed. _ Energy Committee: C. E. Lindsay. Kaiser Refractories and J. WTOanncniiller, General Refractories Co., were appointed. "r Mr. F. E. Morris was appointed to replace Frank Trost. both of Taylor Refractories division. dip The approval of Findlay Refractories Co.. '.Vashington, Pa. as an Active Member was nnnou-iced. Mr. Louis H. Farmer, President, will be the Official Representative to The institute. The company was welcomed to The institute. The resignation of G. & W. H. Corson, Inc. was announced. Ts^asurers REPORT Mr. William F. Porter, Treasurer, presented the following report: "} am pleased to report our dues collections continue to be excellent for which all of us ----- are most appreciative. Our Audited Report for the same period by Main Lafrcnl2 & Co. is available for your examination at The Institute office in Pittsburgh. It shows that we are in fine financial condition with our net worth now $377,942.09. about the same as lost year." "UVider the guidance of Main Lafr<--n!z, we nave c'-'.njed cur accounting s>>`:n fio:n the cash in-cash out type to the more conventional double entry system for better control and better budgeting. Our auditing and accounting f-?$ are somewhat higher as a result. Also, because of increased committee activity, necessitating increas.-d Counsel attendance to kc-'p us clear of governmental statutes and regulations, we had substantially increased legal fees. We have budgeted income at $272,100.00 and expenses at $263,046.80 for the 1976-1977 fiscal year, for an estimated surplus of $9,053.20. You have been supplied with last year's financial statement along with the approved budget for the 1976-1977 fiscal year. (See report appended.) Committee Reports Mr. Lawrence commented that the standing committee activities are being coordinated by Messrs. Caito and Meyer. Each committee chairman has submitted a report of activitie? to the Co ordinators. These reports have been reviewed and distributed at this meeting, and will be included in the minutes. . (See appended reports.) Mr. Caiio reported h:s review of the Technical Advisory, Packaging *v`d Shipping, Industrial R- IrVJons and Factory Operators Committees, and summarized each report. He commented that these committees were grouped as dealing with internal affairs. He complimented the chairman of each com mittee upon their work for the benefit of Institute members. Refractories Research Center Dr. Charles Scmler, Director of RRC, presented a summary of his report (appended) and indicated the testing laboratory operation would be very nearly self supporting for the July 1975 - June 1970 period. He remarked the advice and assistance to RRC provided by a sub-committee of T. R. l.*s Technical Advisory Committee has been most helpful and welcome. Foundation in Refractories Education Mr. Ray Hegeman. Trustee Chairman and President of F.I.R.E., summarizecJ;thfr-past year's grants for fellowships end scholarships. (See appended report and listing of grants^-arifrtheir status.) Mr. Hegeman reported that the prog'am that granted ten (10) $500.00 scholarships during the 1975-1976 academic year was received with enthusiasm by the universities. Comments from them emphasize their need to allract students and the availability of financial aid often is a determining factor. The ten recipients of scholarships successfully completed their year's work and all but one will'ccntinne in 'c:ri,iic engir::.`.ring or have obtained employment in ceramics. The student roferr-.-d to ovc will continue in y .'duate school in the field of Nuclear Engineering. The Trustees, Mr. Hegeman reported, have approved the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Committee that the 1976-77 educational assistance program be comprised of two (2) Fellowship Giants of $5,000.00 each and t.- vnty two (22) Scholarship Grants of $500.00 each. (See listing in TAC report.) Speaker President Lawrence called on Mr. Bob Rook to introduce the speaker. Mr. Ro.-k commented that we were fortunate to have Mr. IValter Lo-vrie, Vice President, Viking Project Division of Martin Marietta,' Denver, Colorado with us, who would describe the Viking Project, "Mission to Mars.'' | - Mr. l.c-.vrie described the project from its start to ifs present status. He not id that the probe was due to encounter and bs placed in orbit around Mars just three days from the moment he was speaking. Mr. Lov.rie fascinated the audience with his description of the landing vehicle and the tasks it is ; c^.cmmed to accomplish. Ha nc-ied the extreme temperatures that were to be c.rcc'.intcn.d end the re'-ted design problems that involved materials of interest to the refractories industry. The audience gave Mr. Lowrie a standing ovation at the conclusion of his presentation and resident l...re*:ce expressed The Institute's thinks to Mr. lewrie for Lcno'ing the n.. eting with his presence, especially at this critical time in the project schedule. The meeting recessed at approximately noon until 8:30 A. M., June 17th. Second Session -- 8:30 A. M. -- June 17, 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Lawrence, He requested those who tied not registered to do so. (See attached attendance list.) ' Announcements were made regarding the planned activities of the day. Committee Reports President Lawrence explained Mr. Meyer's role as coordinator of the standing Institute committees whose areas of work are influenced by government regulations. Mr. Moyer g3ve a summary of the committee reports. (See reports appended, prepared by the chairmen covering Environmental Protection, Safety and Health, Metrication, and Energy. , M*. cal o'' f.'/ C! :ton. *m*c ;n nc'nv sn-jabon m j*-: :ri cm >. \ '-i aUPritiinr. jhp f!> Sir ipu! i qc 'C ta<? r'"ih'/* Sh i f of !'( C On`V ' 3 I >On O1 in fw'vf. ' v.TuC'.ml b. T*e Institute vsn.cn covers '-97C ''TO'.r. 19'S. HO noU'd UMl in.s Sufvev IS UiC basis to' 'CpO'IS on me quantity and types of energy used by our industry requested by the Department of Com-'e'ce and the Federal Energy Administration, Mr. Charlton u'QCd all members to Continue reporting ar- f^'jircmed end recommenced that each comtony maintain their efforts of conservation. Ho rmphastred mat TEA regulations regarding the possible requirement of mandatory energy reporting were being formulcted in Washington and that the committee would Weep in touch with FEA, and attempt to keep them informed of Our voluntary efforts. President Lawrence thanked Messrs, Mcytr. Charlton. Coito. Hegemon and Semlcr for the preparation and presentation of the reports, and extended Ins congratulations to the committee chairmen and theu co-workers lor the work and accomplishments achieved. President's Report President Lawrence delivered the following report: I would like to toko a few minutes this morning and sutnmnrt;e the activities of your Institute during the last five yeors and also to review briefly what has happened in tire last year. W'c have made progress . . . We hove been very active in thy various areas of major concern to the membership. Unfortunately, new concerns and activities continue to be generated which require our attention. For the Ihrnn to fivo year poriod prior to 1070, there hnd boon little elwinyo In tim budget oxponso ond activity of The Institute. Around 1970-1971, the officers then In office, started taking a look and asking significant questions such as, "What is the purpose or objective of this Institute and what more can we do to serve the membership?* An Advisory Commilicc was appointed to take inventory and at the same time try to establish some mcaninyful direction. Many of you were involved and many discussions look place as you will recall. As we were trying to establish our direction and objectives, a number of adverse events were simultaneously occurring that helped moke up our minds. Lot my list a few to refresh your memory: An energy crisis An environmental Protection Agency An Occupational Health and Safety Agency An Equal Employment and Opportunity Agency o An Affirmative .Action Program A continued consolidation and strengthening of unions A sudden awareness that few people in the regulatory agencies in the local, state and federal governments had any concept of refractories and their importance to the national defense and economic picture. It became rather obvious what our objectives and purpose must be. We went to work. . . Here are some results: First, the energy study by BatteMe Laboratories . . . probably the most significant study ever sponsored by your Instilute. It has been used widely to inform government agencies, customer s and utilities of our importance in the national economy. This report was updated in 1975 arid has been distributed. Ai> Cx.--rutiv* Committee was formed to mai-'-j? the owrall .iff.nrs u< The In: on a more timely basis. This co.-nmitiee has b'.-cn active and has dt-voied belli business and p--rson.il time to Ir.stitute'affairs which we believe has enhanced the effectiveness of The institute. Subsequently* and >n this time frame, the Energy Committee was forwd to keep abr.-ast of and guide us on energy matters. The members of this committee have been untiring in thc-ir efforts to serve the membership in .natters of energy. The Environmental Protection Committee was formed and has boon most active. This committee has been instrumental in restructuring certain regulations which would have been more restrictive on many of our member companies. The Safety and Health Committee is monitoring certain proposed regulations that will ba most restrictive. Their work is just beginning. The Industrial Relations Committee has been revived and is active in assembling and distributing information which should be most informative and helpful to your individual companies. A Metrication Committee has recently been formed and their work is just beginning. The other committees such as Technical Advisory, Government Relations. Factory Operators, Packaging and Shipping, etc. have all been meeting on a regular basis working on natters of importance to you. The highlights of these committee activities have been reviewed with you and full reports are available for you. In addition to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, several commitiees and individual committee members have been in Washington working with 3ll areas of government in behalf of our industry and member companies of The Institute. We haw. printed 'Refractories * Uses and Industrial Importance" for the purpose of educating the 'cyr-an on the importance of refractories-. The first printing of 3,000 c-'-pios is exhausted with revised i.-ri'Ciny due very shoitly. This publication was given wide distribution. The Institute accounting system has been restructured with complete conventional double entry -System and complete chart of accounts for better control and budgeting purposes. t^ Jt5- IVe continue our support of the Refractories Research Center at The Ohio State University both in resting and research. You have heard the report on the activities of the Foundation in their support of scholarships. In Summary, let me give you a few statistics: 1. Our Active Membership remains constant at S3 members 2. Associate Membership is at 26 ... a gain of one 3.. In 1974 fiscal year, there were ten active committees and one sub-committee involving 19 member companies and 91 committee members 4. In 1975, just concluded, there were and still are 13 active committee and one sub-committee involving 22 member companies and 121 members 5. In 1974 there were 18 committee meeting, increasing to 31 in 1975. A gain of 16% in participating companies A gain of 33% in participating members A gain of 72% in committee meetings You should also know that membership participation in those committees is in excess of 90%. A clear indication of the interest, not only by the cc-mmiUee members but their companies, volunteering their time and expense to work-on matters of importance to the total membership of The Institute. 5 Alt of these increases in activity have token place without any .uMibonjI fx-isonnel chong.' cm The Instrtuie staff. It is obvious that we have reached the pomt in our Institute affairs where we must new yo forward or regress. There are too many common problems facing us to stand still. The direction is dear ... we must go forward. During the last five year period, the expenses of The Institute have increased 18%. I do not need remind you what inflation has increased. The Wholesale Price Index for Industrial Cummodities has increased a little over 50%. I think you will agree that we cannot continue to carry on the activities I have mentioned previously with any degree of initiative unless we strengthen The Institute office staff. Your Executive Committee has recommended, and the Board of Directors has approved, an increase in the operating budget which has been reflected in your dues. This budget-prevides for the employment of a full time President to manage the affairs of The Institute and to heTfCu^ontinue to move forward as we believe we must. ----- ^ I wish to personally thank each member company, associate company and their participating committee members for'the excellent cooperation during the last year and trust it wilt continue in the interest of The Institute and its membership. With the activities of government at all levels, local, st3te and federal, which effect us, mostly adverse, it requires the attention of each of us to stay abreast of th-.-se activities. We must continue to develop a voice that can be heard on our industry's behalf. Proposed By-Laws .Revision The President brought to the member's attention the p'Opesed By-Laws revision that had been distributed to 3tl those in attendance along with explanation of revisions, ch-sgos and additions. He remarked that legal counsel, the Executive Committee and the Sr-atd of Duvctors had rovie.vud the proposals carefully and recommended their adoption by the membership according to the provisions of Uv piesent ^EiL-Laws. Messrs. L3wrence and Clark reviewed the memorandums dated June *6 and June 17, 1376 as distributed to the members that noted and explained ell revisions, changes and additions with the members and discussed questions that were raised. There was no dissent voiced by the members at the conclusion of the discussion period. A motion was made that the proposed By-Laws dated May 14, 1976 as further revised by memodated June 17. 1976 be adopted. The motion was seconded. The President cjlled for discussion and no questions were raised or statements presented. Counsel advised that a written ballot was necessary for the record. Ballots wore distributed to all Active'company members' official representative. The written signed ballots were verified and counted by T. R. I. Counsel and the Executive Secretary. The results were announced by the President: 36 votes for and none against. This constituted a majority vote of all Active members. The President declared the By-Laws adopted and instructed Counsel and the~xecutive Secretary to prepare true copies and distribute a copy to each member of The Institute. Q;>'e So s i o c s s Pfcsidc-p! L.ip'-.'nce advised and explained to me members um; me fioU'C o* 0>'ec:os n.ij ta^en the following actions at men meeting on June IS. \S?6- Appicvcd a motion declaring i^e siccing silver Men's Golf lropn> and me Ladies' Golf Trophy become the permanent property of The Institute because of their intrinsic and historical value. Approved a motion that called for the revision of the `Product (Directory ol the Rcl'.ictcxies Industry in the United Status* during 1977 at The Institute's expense. This directory was last revised in 1972. It is coniernpiated that it should be revised every five (5) years. Approved the revision of the brochure. `Refractories * Uses and Industrial Importance.* Mr. Lawrcnco Introduced the speaker as follows; Gentlemen, we "have covered a great dual concerning our present and future activities litis morning. A subject that wc have not explored of reported is the way in which wc should nviintoin political contacts. Our speaker today will present us with some ideas to consider. Oick Armstrong. Executive Ditoctor of Public AMaWs Council, has become one of the leading proponents of increasing industry's awareness of the need to become involved in political activity. He is, also, a very dynamic and articulate individual. Me joined the Council almost twenty years ago as Field Oirccior of PAC in 1959. Under Dick's administration, the Council has become a recognised professional organisation in its field and has served over 900 corporations in assisting them cither to Create a P. A. program or to improve on existing one. Dick's prior background includes a staff job with the University of Minnesota and a position with the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. Me rec-eivud his B. A. from the University of Minnesota and has done graduate work at the University of Birmingham, England. Gentlemen Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong gave 0 most interesting and instructive presentation. Me advised that to be effective when making a presentation to legislators it is wise to establish five points: t. Present a clear, factual -story that he will be able to deiend. 2. That you, and/or your company arc located in his district and you look to him for representation, 3. Relate to your capability of helping him politically, with id?as and/or personally. Develop a rapport with him on the basis of your integrity and complete dependability for truthful statements and information. 5. You have created support or have support for your position in his district. The membership was very responsive to Mr. Armstrong's presentation and Mr. Lawrence thanked him on behalf of The Institute for his suggestions. There being no further business brought before the membership, the meeting was declared adjourned at approximately 12:30 P. M. SEE APPENDED REPORTS 7 TREASURERS REPORT STATEMENT OF INCOME. EXPENSE. AND NET WORTH YEAR ENDED MARCH 31. 1976 Total Income Members' dues Sale of publications Interest income Factory Operators' Meeting registration Miscellaneous S211.92S.00 6.066.84 19,614.78 4.425.00 128.42 242.160.04 Expense Salaries Office expense Postage Auditing and accounting Legal fees Reimbursed expenses Travel and entertainment Meeting Printing and publishing Telephone Dues and subscriptions Rent Insurance Payroll taxes Pensions Census Bureau statistics Special surveys and reports --- Energy Other ^Business privilege tax ; Awards snd grants Excess of income over expense {expense over income) Social budgeted items Ohio State University Testing and Research Programs Cash transfers from Regular Account 26.588.00 5.826.67 3.444.55 13.890.00 50.170.00 7.334.11 3.811.37 25.952.81 10,285.73 3.60-1.48 1,791.51 4,669.29 1,705.28 1,5-6.84 2-570.38 8,312.50 10,962.97 5.049.75 269.72 14,112.50 215,559.66 25.210.38 (25,957.28) Net worth At beginning of year At end of year (25.957.28) (746.90) 378,688.99 $377,942.09 Regular Account $211,925.00 6.006.84 9.565.21 4.425.00 .SO 231,932.85 ' 35,563.00 5.826.67 3.444.55 6,725.00 30.840.00 4.578.18 3,811.37 25,952.81 10,236.73 3,604.48 1.791.51 4.069.29 1,705.28 1.546.84 ' 2,570.58 8,312.50 10.962.97 5,049.75 269.72 112.50 168,643.73 63.334.12 (25,957.28) (55.250.00) . (81.207.28) (17.873.16) 190,595.03 $172,721.87 Operating Reserve Fund (Special) Foundation in Refractories Education ___ JRE)___ $10,049.57 "-- $ 10.0-49.57- 127.52 127.62 12.165.00 19.330.00 2,805.93 - 34.300.93 $14,000.00 14.000.00 (24,251.36) (13.872.38) 35.000.00 35.000.00 10.748.64 20,250.00 20,250.00 6.377.62 187,953.88 . $198,702.52 140.08 $ 6,517.70 8 ANNUAL 6UCGET April 1, 1D7G io March 31, 1977 INCOME 8U0GET Members' Dues Inie/ost Income Sale of Publications factory Operators Meeting Estimated Total S248.050.00 17.150.00 1.500.00 S.4Q0.Q0 s272.100.00 EXPENSES - SUMMARY Staff Payroll and Related Expenses Office Institute Activities Publications Professional Services Grants Estimated Total Estimated Income ovur Expense S 45.898.00 23.830.00 25.420.00 24.285.00 69.475.00 74.136.80 S2G3.046.80 S 9.053.20 Detail of,expense groups listed above available (or examination at The Institute office. School: Student: Faculty Advisor: TAC Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: School: Student: Facvtlty Advisor: TAC Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: TAC- Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: REPORT ON PENOING FELLOWSHIPS FOUNDATION IN REFRACTORIES EDUCATION Cletnson University 1973*1974 Award Thomas E. London Dr. G. C. Robinson W. C. 8ohIing, &3bcock & WHeox-Co. "Improving Thermal Shock Resistance Through Mismatch Prestressing" Awarded September 1973. Thesis distributed May 1976 File closed University of Missouri * 1973-1974 Award Leo Schiffcrli Dr. Darrell Ownby Kart Sandmeyer, The Carborundum Co. "Resistance of High Purity O2O3 Refractories to Chemical Attack as Theoretical Density is Approached* Awarded August 1973. Student dropped out without completing thesis. Dr. Ownby submitted brief report. Work was inconclusive. File closed Georgia Institute of Technology 1974-1975 Award James P. Bennett Professor James F. Bentel W. C. Sohling, Babcock & Wilcox Co. "An Anomalous Mechanical Behavior of Alumino silicate Refractories at Elevated Temperatures" Awarded April 1974. Thesis distributed May 1976. File closed. P'. r>-v t rvi nondh'p r 11<> ~ slops fow'0.it>un in Rr <' < Cl or ir 3 EriuCMmn (CO t i^utid l School: Student: Faculty Advise*: FAC Adviso*-: Thesis: ficmftf k t: UrtivC'Srtv 0! Illinois 19 7 A -19 7S Aw.Vd Siepncn m. KuOiak Professor James A. Nelson vvoync X. Fay. Gonotat Rehactooes Co. 'Mot Hardness of Refractory Materials 11" Awadod Jony.vy S07<. Work stalled August 1974. Student's grades are not up to requirements as o! January 1976. Work continues without F.J.R.E. support. Future report promised on work completed. As of May 197G, very little work has been completed. School: Student: Faculty Advisor: TAC Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: Georgia institute of Technology 1975*1970 Award James M. Britt Ptofcssor James F. Bcn*el 1Y, C. Bohling, GMv.uck t* Wilcox Co. *An Anomalous Mechanical Behavior of Alumino silicate Refractories `it elevated Temperatures Phase II' Awarded August 1975. This is a continuation of work by James P. Bennett. Completion expected January 1977. $3000.00 was paid October 1975 and S3000.00 paid March 1970. Work is progressing successfully. School: Student; Faculty Advisor: TAC Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: Clemr.on University IQ/5-197G Award Thomas Smith * replaces George Robinson Or. G. C. Robinson W. C. Bohling, Babcock ?< Wilcox Co. "Quality Control ol Calcium Aluminatc Bonded Refractories* $3000.00 paid October 1975. Report of progress received, $3000.00 paid May 1976. Work expected to be completed January 1977. University of Illinois - 1975-1976 Award Lawrence 6. Schuli Professor James A. Nelson "Reactions Between Refractories and Gases at Elevated Temperatures and Pressures" Awarded March 1976 and S3000.0Q paid. Experimental work starts Summer 1976. Work expected to be completed Spring 1977. Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1976-1977 Award Miss Rhonda F. Hayden Professor J. J. Brown 'Study of Resistance of Refractories to Alkali Vapors*' Awarded April 197G and $3000.00 paid. Project under way. ootained. Piogress report promised in September 1976. Brick samples School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Thesis: Remarks: University of Missouri - 1976-1977 Award William V. Ballard Professor Oelbcrt E. Oay 'Refractory Properties in High Pressure/Temperature Gas Environments" Awarded May 1.976 and $3000.00 paid. in - School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Sfudent: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount Paid: School: Student: Faculty Advisor: Amount paid: REPORT OF 1975-1976 T. R. 1. - F. 1. R. E, SCHOLARSHIPS Alfred University John D. Fattey Dr. W. G. Lawrence $500.00 Remarks Successful 1375-76. Will continue in Ceramics. Wants summer employment. Clemson University Andrew Falatok Dr. G. C. Robinson $500.00 Graduates August 1976. Expects to work with refractories company. Georgia Institute of Technology James Gammons Prof. J. F. Eenze! _ $500.00 Graduated "June 1976. Employed ^SaFiitary Ware * Production. University of Illinois Heff F. Clii istensen Prof. J. A. Nelson $500.00 Successful 1975-76. Will continue in Ceramics as Senior. Iowa Stale University Jay D. Johnson Prof. Orville Hunter. Jr. $500.00 To Graduate School in Nuclear Engineering. University of Missouri Kurt Humphrey Dr. R. E. Moore $500.00 Successful 1975-76. Will receive 1976-77 scholarship as a Junior in Ceramics. The Ohio State University Martin L. Moss Dr. Wm. S. Shook $500.00 The Pennsylvania State University John S. Bowen Prof. Richaid C. B*adt $500.00 Successful 1975-76. Summer employment - ceramic related. Will continue. Successful 1975-76. Summer employment with J. E. Baker Co. Will continue. Rutgers University Robert Damiano Dr. M. G. McLaren $500.00 Graduates June 1976. Employed with Owens-Illinois Production. Virginia Polytechnic Institute William L, Newell Prof. L. H. Slack $500.00 Graduates 1976. Will take graduate work in Ceramics. wr'.\*.iRSHIP ML RUNG THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE The Cloister See Island, Georgia June 16 and'17, 1976 ATTENDANCE Active Members Allied Mineral Products. Inc. Mr. ft Mrs. R. M. Scott (Sob & Dodie) Alsey Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. L. S. Goltermann, Jr. (Lou & Pom) 5MI, Inc. Mr. ft Mrs. E. IV. Sharp (Everett ft Caflie) Mr. L. B. Kelly. Jr. (Leo) Mr. L. E. Williams (Larry) Babcock ft Wilcox Co. Mr. ft Mis. R. P. Stuntz (Bob & Betty) Basic Refractories Mr. ft Mrs. A. M. Cailo (Tony ft Garland) Mr. A. R. Fokins (Alan) C-E Refractories Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Hegc-men (Ray ft Gloria) The Carborundum Co. Mr. ft Mrs. B. S. Wilson (Bcnum & Janet) Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Landback, Jr. (Chuck ft Millie) Cedar Heights Clay Co. Mr. M. E. Morgan (Red) Mr. D. E. Morgan (Everett) Chicago Fire Brick Co. Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Young (George ft Margaret) ^Mr. ft Mrs. H. R. Fedsrsen (Harvey ft Arlene) Coihart Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. J. P. Ckst'o.n (John ft Ann) Dolomite Brick Corpoiation cf America Mr. & Mrs. E. Charlton (Eric ft Beryl) J. H. Franco Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. D. W. Petes (Dave ft Marge) Mr. ft Mrs. W. A. France, Jr. (Gill ft Jo Anne) Martin Marietta Chemicals Mr. W. L. Tribull (Walt) Mr. ft Mrs. R. H. Rock (Sob & Jean) Cia Mexicans de Refractarios A. P. Green, S. A. Mr. ft Mrs. M. E. Castro (Manuel & MaLuisa) New Castle Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. P. H. Reed (Paul ft Helen) North American Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. E. A. Williams, Jr. (Avery ft Alvera) North State Pyrophyllite Co. Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Arthur, Jr. (R. B. ft Kay) Freeport Brick Co. Mr. & Mrs. F. H. Laube (Dutch ft Joy) Mr. & Mrs. F. H. Laube, III (Dutch ft Darlene) Mr. ft Mrs. R. G. Laube (Dick & Dottie) Mr. & ?/rs. R. R. North, Jr. (Ray & Dee) General Refractories Co. -- Mr. & Mrs. R. V. Lawrence4Balh ft Elfiieda) Globe Refractories, Inc. Mr. & M:$. W. F. Porter (Bill & Bertha) Mr. ft Mrs. S. C. Porter, Jr. (Sid ft Sally) A. P. Green Refractories Co. Mr. ft Mrs. H. M. Stover (Harry ft Freddie) Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Crookslon (Jim ft Rena) Mr. ft Mrs. R. E. Molr.tosh (Bob ft Jean) Ha'bison-Walker Refractories Mr. ft Mrs. D. R. DeVeaux (Don ft Jsne) International Vermiculite Co. Mr. ft Mrs. M. N. Off (Max ft Peogy) Johns-Manville Mr. ft Mrs. H. E. Konrad (Howard ft Luuai-.e) Kaiser Refractories Mr. ft Mrs. J. F. Knight (Joe ft Jeanne) Mr. R. E. Pardee (Russ) Lava Crucible-Refractories Co. Mr. R. C. South (Dick) Mr. J. F. South (John) Louisville Fire Brick Works Mr. ft Mrs. N. C. Updegraff (Norm ft Pat) Quigley Co., Inc. Mr. ft M'S. D. R. Thacker (Dean & Mareela) Refractarios Maxicanos, S. A. Mr. ft Mrs. F. Talancon (Fred ft Tuty) Mr. ft Mrs. Robert Schroeder Refractory Sales ft Service Co. Mr. ft Mrs. J. B. Lowe (John ft Linda) Resco Products, Inc. Mr. ft Mrs. W. T. Tredennick (Bill ft Helen) Mr. ft Mrs. L. R. Brant (Ray ft Fern) Riverside Clay Co. ---- Mr. ft Mrs. J. C. Mortis (John ft Brook) Taylor Refractories Division Mr. ft Mrs. F. W. Trost (Frank ft Katherine) 12 - Active (Continued) 'vui Ion Co. Mr. ft M'S. G. r. Mryu? (Rc/rnC ft IV11 y) Mr. ft Mrs, R. B. McNam.ira (DiCk ft Gctry) Valiev Mmeiai Punnets Cmp. Mr. ft Mrs. M. P. ?nv (limn f. Mn| Mr. A Mrs. J. P. Moll (J-'Ck ft Susan) PI ilx iCO Co. Mf. ft Mrs. R. W. Schoofor (Dob ft Pat) Mr. & Mrs. S. 8. Pieters (Scott & Coiol) Tho Pryor-Giggey Co. Mr. M, G. Carman (Don) Vesuvius Crucible Co. Mr. b Mts. T. H. Harley Hud ft Lois) The Wahl Refractory Products Co. Mr. ft Mrs. 0. H. louse (Oan ft Louise Ann) Associate Members Alcan Sales Mr. ft Mrs. R. M. Molhicson (Bob ft Ruth) Mr. ft Mrs. A. R. Love (Art ft Vicki) Aluminum Company of America Mr. Ft Mrs. F. M. Townsend (Frank & Mary) Mr. & Mrs. C. G. KiskatMon. Jr. (Charlie ft Jean) Mr. ft Mrs. A. B. Knllv/osscr (Al ft Dorothy) Gicklcy Furnaces Inc. Mr. ft Mrs. G. 0. Remtney, Sr. (Bick ft Dot) Mr. ft Mrs. C. A. MeFadden (Charles ft Mario) C-G Minerals Mr. R.'G. Nelson (Dob) Mr. G. R. Fusner (George) Mr. ft Mrs. 0. R, Wotriny (Dean ft Carolyn) Chisholm, Ooyd ft White Co. Mr. ft Mrs. J. A. Cannon (John ft Alice) Mr. ft Mrs. B. L. Nnhey (Brian ft Carole) Kyanile Mining Corp. Mr. ft Mrs. G. Dixon (Gone ft Barbara) Mr. ft Mrs. C. 0, Kay (Carroll ft Lori) Lone Star Lalargc Co. Mr. ft Mrs. J. M. Stubbs (Jock ft Millie) Philadelphia Quartz Co. Mr. ft Mrs. L. E. Lindley. Jr. (Eldon & Kathleen) Mr. ft Mrs. J. Foyyan (John ft Sherry) Creole International, Ltd. Mr. ft Mrs. M. 0. Cook (Maurice ft Marge) Crossley Machine Co. Mr. ft Mrs. L. J. Russo (Louis ft Jean) M. U. Detrick Co. Mr. ft Mrs. R. L. Hosbcin (Ri-gcr ft Ann) Mr. ft Mrs. J. W. Ilosbcin (John ft Rosemarie) Mr. ft Mrs. T. 0. Keener (Ted ft Kate) Guyana Bauxite Co. Ltd. Mr. P. A. Thompson (Pat) Mr, ft Mrs. J. Ramsahoyc (Jim ft Janet) Mr. ft Mrs. S. Thomas (Sherman ft lyncttc) Karrop Ceramic Service Co. Mr. ft Mrs. G. 0. Brush (George ft Clara) Mr, ft Mrs. J. E. Houseman (Jim ft Bev) Mr. ft Mrs. W. E. Palmer (Bill ft Jane) Philipp Brothers Mr. P. A. Kohlmann (Paul) Mr. Wm, Spier (Bill) Possehl Inc. Mr. ft Mrs. K. Petzold (Kurt ft Rosemary) Reynolds Metals Co. Mr. ft Mrs. R. S. Reynolds, Jr. (Randy ft Susan) Swindcll-Drrsslcr Co. Mr. ft Mrs. 0. H, Cross (Oven ft Harriet) Mr. ft Mrs. 0. E. Slinycl (Don ft Rita) Others Mr. ft Mrs. R, A. Armstrong, Public Affairs Council, Guest Speaker (Dick ft Dorinne) Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Clark, T. R. I. Counsel (Tom ft Peggy) Mr, ft Mrs. H. W. Fulton, Jr., T. R. 1. Counsel (Pete ft Janie) Mr. ft Mrs. W. S. Lowe, Honorary Associate Member (Bill ft Pearl) Mr. \Y, 0. Lowrie, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Guest Speaker Dr. ft Mrs. C. G. Semlcr, Director, Refractories Research Center (Charlie ft Darlene) Mr. J. J. Svec, Brick ft Clay Record (Jerry) Mr. & Mrs. B. S. Tucker, T. R. I. Executive Secretary (Brad ft Betty)