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A' ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 'ioO1, 'i// <Vjsnmgicn 2 Z ZCC36 ZC2) PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT ACPA-24 ZF.F0 C0 T.U 3 January 1974 Mrs. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute P. 0. Box 471 Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19Q90 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 liaison"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 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. ____ ________ Executive Director RHM/cg Enclosure JAH 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 GrovePennsylvania 19090 \ Mr. Ed Drislane, Executive Director Friction Material Standards Institute, Inc. Bergan Mall Office Center East 210 Route #4 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 !te. George P. Vogel, Executive Director National Association of Filter Manufacturers UPO Sox 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 P.esilient Tile Institute 25 Washington Street East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Mr. John M. Barnhart Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association, Inc 7 Kirby Plasa Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 04 o o o e" AQ-WV ' 10/93 00219G JAS ft* ** a aeJi w;:r. prccucmg a cr-p-ete cri-eria c^cunent ccvsrir.2 rccura*: :ealth and environmental control for the asbestos industry which *1 0 T |A ? A A A A M A A A A A A A A A A A A A -- a ^ a . . A- -a . aJ - :lved through its affiliation with the As i/.'Icrth America ar.d through its Associate Members who also were :ers of the Quebec Asbestos Minine \sscciaticr. At least one me: :e: of each of these two associations ore delegates on subcommittee. 1-2L. 13. The Secretary distributed c-pies cf a letter dated January 3, 1=":., from Robert H. Mereness, Executive Director cf AIA'NA. It zrzzcsed to list the ATI as an Affiliated Association of AIA 'NA for the""ocvi"us purpose of strength and accord in representation of common interest.*' By being listed as such, AIA'NA shall keep ATI advised cm information collected and actions taken by AIA'NA in connection with asbestos- health and safety issues. In addition, ATI will be consulted on natters cf particular concern to asbestos textiles. There is no finer, cial obligation for taking on this Affiliated status. Legal Counsel Stated that ATI becoming an affiliate AIA 'MA does not appear to present any problems from a legal point of view. The affiliation between these two organizations has no underlying business significant 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 the Executive Secretary of ATI contact'd E. a. Morris, representative :f * Tr.iroyal, Inc., the one Regular Member company of ATI that was mother. AIA/NA member, and received authorization from that company for A._ :: become an Affiliated Association of aIA'NA. The Executive Director AlA/NA was officially notified via ATI letter on January 1L, 1971. cf cur agreement to the proposal. The consent of ATI to become an Affil iated Association of AIA'NA was ratified ov the unanimous voce of thos present at this February 7. 1971. meeting of tne ATI board of Governors. . I . The second proposal made oy aaa'wa also was~"accepted iy~ati ih that a chapter on asbest'-s textiles be published ''under the by-line of che Executive Secretary1' in a public infrraation^reiaci-rs booklet to. be issued by AIA/NA to define the industry and dispel public misunderstandings about asbestos and to otherwise er.har.qe the public image of the industry. 19. It -was announced by Chairman Scowcr-ft that the ATI had declined th3 offer by the National Safety Council to participate in its study cf the high injury'illness rate in the Stone/ Clay tc Glass Industry (SIC Cede 32). 2C. Chairman Scowcrcft solicited suggestions ime ftr future, meaningful programs -r ATI 7-Si 4 ^ u - - affoe, c---tive speakers w<- u^c mete r* 9 e W*. ^ we should net - * 3 V . >c. * from the Board at ?r.y General Meetings. It interest in att*ndir.=: schedule such a *TI 0004304 A<^"^o()217G 10/93  C~~. T.. lerer.ess Zxscuzi'*2 lire z~zt icr*.* .-..ter:. := .`2n3~3_ `.22-" -/rft ~*a---------c3'---V 2- -'0 7'-* j - n----*-.-K-- ~r.ar_e 3 cor, south o r.c.) I'm new to the Asbestos Ir.dus~r** and i owe r.ucr. cz wr.ac _ r.rve w ^ -eras .-agar, wr.o r.*aa sc "a va -- kind to r.2. I have real .iagazare csc.-cwsrds and t orwarcs--gcnng cacx c or j vears. Most oz you are acquainted with the AIA '.VA, fou .<r.cw w.tat we are icing ar.d I would like* to say that we are dci.ta our ourselves to the problems that we have with regulatory agencies it 'vasringtor., 1. C. As you know, the Association was located in lew rxV-a *: -tty up ur.11_ uctocer o; tr.is vea: -t is now in vasr.irgcor. ar.o aLnd trying times. I won't go into "he public relations or sovermental aspects, but they are all there ar.d that's why we are < % '*/fl :cn and trvine to do the job for vou. Cr.e final note. Early this week a group of 11 ^f your colleagues 'cur Techrirti Committee) met in 1'ewark, lew Jersey. Headed tv Zor.ur.t M. Fenner, of Johns-lanvilin Corporation, we parceled cu; the jobs that have to be done with regard to helping CSKA in the rewricc; the Asbestos Standard. For me, as a neophyte to the group, to sethe en.thusiasnr; experience and dedication of these men doing work or. this very difficult task, was most rewarding. . :'ou all hrotolv.-d a cop" this afternoon of the little greet cooklrt entitled "What Everv Employee Should Know About Asbestos art .'hat You Should Tall Others': It' was prepared by J-'I, with some ir.pu* cy us, and although similar to the 05HA cookiet, we believe ours is perhaps a little more helpful, lore copies are available for. ir.~. asking, as is any service or ir.r'ovrwii.r, tha" we can <ivc you *.r. ~:.e work of AIA/A'A and what we ' r-.- r to d*. :>-v o'* f 'vu. -AQ - WV 10/93 222 \r r on 1 J w** o.< A' ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 660 L ^ ^ Wjsmngtcn 2 C ZCC36 ZC2^ 223^885 3 January 1974 Mrs. 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 AXA/NA has enjoyed close relationships with your organization, and I assure you of my interest in continuing the fine record of j Jam 7 Page 2 A 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, c c AAa R./h. Merenesa Executive Director RHM/cg Enclosure iQ-WV in/o'? 0 02195 JAM 7 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 3ufalo, New York 14202 Mrs. Doris M. Fagan, Executive Director Asbestos Textile Institute P. 0. 3ox 471 Willow Grove,...Pennsylvania 19090 .* v. 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 2X2 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 CM LAQ-WV IO/93 002196 JAS 7 374