FIA 1978 WINTER MEETING PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA NOV. 12 - 16 1978 - CANYON HOTEL

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP05T00644R000300890006-9
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 18
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 28, 2009
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: November 12, 1978
• Content Type: MISC

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NOV. 12 - 16, 1978 ? CANYON HOTEL
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PRESIdENT S
MESSAqE...
You and your company cannot maximize
your ROI from FIA membership without
taking an active part in meetings
like this one.
By attending you'll have plenty of
opportunities to talk shop, renew
friendships and make new ones too.
Remember also, this is FIA's first
trip to Palm Springs!
Our "no-nonsense" business program
is designed to provide you with
challenges, both philosophical and
real; it will instruct, communicate,
and what's more, provide a payback
for your company.
See you at The Canyon Hotel!
Andrew B. Sides; Jr., President
Forging Industry Association
(President and Treasurer,
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SUNdAy, NOVEMBER 12-
Breakfast, 8;00 a.m.
Executive Suite #422
Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Executive Suite #421
Reception & Luncheon, 12:00 Noon
Executive Suite #422
Members of FIA Board of Directors
(*Executive Committee)
1979: *John B. Enos
Philip S. Keeler
Peter L. Miller
"Andrew B. Sides, Jr.
M. Eldon Wheeler
1980: Franklin J. Brenner
William L. Butts
Franklyn Esenberg
David M. Lusty
John P. Lynn
1981: *F. H. Bachman
J. G. Freeman
John G. Hlavaty
L. Rea Secrest
John 0. White, Jr.
FIA/FIERF BOARD WIVES' BRUNCH
10:30 a.m., La Petite Room
REGISTRATION Opens 11:00 a.m.
Main Hotel Lobby
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SUNdAy, NOVEMBER 12
FIERF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
Executive Suite #521
Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Executive Suite #522
Reception Luncheon, 12:00 Noon
Executive Suite #521
FIESTA Los /V-.. ROMANTICOS !"
RECEPTION, 6:30 p.m., North Pool Area
Entertainment by
TRIO LOS PANCHOS
Music for Dancing by
THE ACAPULCO FOUR
Entertainment by the
MARIACHIS LOS COMPADRES
(Traditional opening event for all attendees ...
Mexican Fiesta costumes or informal sports attirel)
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DINNER, 8:00 p.m., North Pool Area
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MONdAy A.M., NOVEMbER 13
BREAKFAST SESSION (Men Ladies)
7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Convention Center, Court 1
Vice Admiral
James B. Stockdale USN
President
Naval War College
Newport, R.I.
(Will give personal insights on integrity, capacities of
the human mind, and daily existence as America's
highest-ranking POW.)
MEN'S ASSEMBLY SESSION
.9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Convention Center, Court 2
"AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR GOES,
SO GOES AMERICA"
Speaker To Be Announced.
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Van P. Smith
Chairman, Alliance of
Metalworking Industries
Pres., Ontario Corp.
Muncie, Ind.
"CAN AMERICA'S RUSH TOWARD
MEDIOCRITY BE STOPPED?"
Richard V. Eastin
Director of Research
Center for Study of
Private Enterprise
Los Angeles, Cal.
MONdAyA.M.,NOVEMBER 13
MEN'S ASSEMBLY SESSION--Continued
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Convention Center, Court 2
(Will trace recent thrusts of small business-oriented
efforts as the basis for seeking expanded personal
commitments for future support of AMI.)
(Coffee Break, 10:30 a.m., Patio)
(Will show how political freedom means freedom from
the State, and will challenge businessmen to action
before it's too late.)
FILM: "THE SECOND BATTLE OF BRITAIN"
(Will offer a provocative and chilling portrayal of
the economic demise of the U. K.; a lesson for the
U. S. now!)
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Mrs. James Stockdale
relates her feelings
and reactions to the
stress experienced as
a POW/MIA wife. How
she sustained herself
and her children during
this time of anguish and separation; the
lessons she learned which might help
others cope with stressful situations.
(Coffee, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Greenhouse Lawn)
LADIES' ASSEMBLY SESSION
11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Convention Center, Court 1
"PHYSICAL FITNESS CAN BE FUN:
AEROBIC DANCING DEMONSTRATION"
Nancy Buchanan, Area Manager
Aerobic Dancing by Jacki Sorensen
Orange County, California
Aerobic Dancing, Inc., promotes a positive
approach to physical fitness through a
lifetime program that combines the figure
and health benefits of vigorous exercise
with the fun of dancing. Non-dancers love
it too--skill and technique are not
important--having fun is!
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MONdAy A.M., NOVEMbER 13
LADIES' ASSEMBLY SESSION
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Hotel Mezzanine, Imperial Ballroom
"A RAINY DAY IS HERE:
REFLECTIONS OF A POW/MIA WIFE"
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MoNdAy p.M., NOVEMbER 13
LADIES' INFORMAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Canyon Country
Club, South
Individual Tee-offs
start at 1:00 p.m.
MEN'S & LADIES'
INFORMAL TENNIS
SINGLES MATCHES
1:00 P.M.
Tennis Complex
(For details on all Sporting Events
see "General Information.")
Busses depart at 2:00 p.m.
See numerous star and celebrity homes,
beautiful Las Palmas area, and breath-
taking view of glamorous city through
the new Canyon Club area. Then on to
Tamarisk and Thunderbird Country Clubs,
second home of numerous stars. See the
world's largest date grove, with a stop
at the Garden Date shop.
COST: $6.00 per person.
Sign up with Lydon Travel.
CASH BAR RECEPTION (Men & Ladies)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
North Pool Area
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TUESdAy A.M., N0VEMbER'14
BREAKFAST SESSION (Men & Ladies)
7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Convention Center, Court 1
"ACHIEVING DESIRABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
THROUGH TAX REDUCTION"
The Honorable
William V. Roth, Jr.
(R. Delaware)
U. S. Senate
Washington, D.C.
(Will assess election results, report on what's in store
for the next Session of Congress-especially on tax
reduction as a spur to growth.)
ASSEMBLY SESSION (Men & Ladies)
9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Convention Center, Court 2
Michael J. McCarthy
Senior Consultant
Lawrence-Leiter
and Company
Kansas City, Mo.
(Will offer a "how to do it" approach to an important
matter commonly overlooked by today's busy
executive. Mr. McCarthy will also "be available" for
informal consultation throughout the day.)
(Coffee Break, 10:40 a.m., Patio;
Pause 11:45 a.m. to excuse golfers.)
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TUESdAy p.m., NOVEMBER 14
11:45 p.m., North Pool Area
MEN'S INFORMAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Canyon Country
Club, South
Shot-Gun Tee-off
at 1:00 p.m.
MEN'S & LADIES'
INFORMAL MIXED
DOUBLES TENNIS
1:00 P.M.
Tennis Complex
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tennis Complex
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(For details on all Sporting Events
see "General Information.")
CASH BAR RECEPTION (Men & Ladies)
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(Seamless Rolled Ring Producers
and others welcome.)
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Convention Center, Meeting Room
Moderator
Arthur W. Davidson, President
Midland Forge, Inc.
Cedar.Rapids, Iowa
"COUNTERING FOREIGN
COMPETITION THROUGH IMPROVED
DOMESTIC CAPABILITIES"
0. Thomas Lyon
Purchasing Manager
Forgings & Castings
Babcock & Wilcox Co.
Barberton, Ohio
(Will describe his company's
operations, products, parts
requirements, special needs;
and offer constructive
suggestions for maintaining
strong domestic forging
sources.)
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WEdNESdAy A.M., INOVEMbER 15i
(Breakfast On Own.)
OPEN DIE FORGING SESSION
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WEdNESdAy A.M., NOVEMbER 15;
(Breakfast On Own.)
INDIVIDUAL ROUND TABLES
Take part in the discussions of your choice.
20 executives per table, 1st-come, 1st serve.
SESSION 1: 9:00-10:15
SESSION 2: 10:30-11:45
Topics to be included:
-NEW WAGE/FRINGE RPTG.
-QUALITY CONT./INSPEC.
?HAND TOOLS
?LABOR SETTLEMENTS
-PRODUCT LIABILITY
?EMPL. COMMUNICATIONS
-MODEL BILL/HRG. LOSS
-ABSENTEEISM
-FORGING IMPORTS
-OSHA
? WORKMEN'S COMP.
-ENERGY
-CAPITAL FORMATION
?POLITICAL ACTION
. . and other subjects to be added.
(Final listings of round table subjects--complete with
Moderators and/or Resource persons--will be distributed
during Registration in Palm Springs.)
MEN'S ASSEMBLY SESSION
11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Courts 1 & 2
NEW BENEFITS FROM MOST RECENT
FIA MEMBER SERVICES
(Will consist of staff reports
on foremost new services.)
? Institute for Forging Die Design.
? Institute for Efficient Energy
Utilization.
? "Beefed Up" Defenses Against OSHA.
? MIS '79 Conference/New Film Use.
? "Model" Bill for Hearing Loss for
consideration at State level.
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a.m., Courts 1 & 2
a.m., Courts 1 & 2
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WEdNESdAy A.M., NOVEMbER 15
(Breakfast On Own.)
The Palm Springs Chapter of American
Society of Interior Designers presents
a slide show consisting of the work of
all of their members in the Palm Springs
desert area. Will include some very
interesting "before and after" shots of
home interiors. A question and answer
period will follow the showing.
GUIDED TOUR
PALM SPRINGS' HOME INTERIORS
Busses Will Depart Hotel 10:00 a.m.
Following the slide show, FIA ladies will
have an opportunity to visit three homes;
interior designer owners will be present
to show their homes.
Sights of interest along the way in the
Palm Springs area will also be pointed
out by hostesses on the busses.
FIA will pay all expenses. Expect to
return to the hotel at approximately
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LADIES' ASSEMBLY SESSION
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Hotel Mezzanine, Imperial Ballroom
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WEdNESdAy p.M., NOVEMbER 15
MEN'S & LADIES'
INFORMAL TENNIS
DOUBLES MATCHES
1:00 P.M.
Tennis Complex
LADIES' "INFORMAL" BRIDGE
1:30 p.m., Executive Suite #421
Cards provided by FIA.
Organize card games on own.
RECEPTION, 6:30 p.m., North Pool Area
DINNER, 8:00 p.m., Convention Center
For Dancing: BILL RENNER'S "BIG BAND SOUNDS"
Entertainment by the Famous INK SPOTS
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(Semi-formal --"dressy" short or long gowns
and pant suits for the ladies; and less casual
.,orc 4.,. man tips nntinnal.)
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GUEST SPEAkER
VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE, Medal of Honor
winner and President of the Naval War College,
graduated from the United States Naval Academy in
1946. During the next twenty years, he served
successively as a destroyerman, carrier aviator,
landing signal officer, test pilot and instructor,
fighter pilot, graduate student, aircraft squadron
commander, and air wing commander. He led the
initial strikes from a carrier deck in the Tonkin
Gulf against North Vietnam in 1964. Shot down and
captured over a year later during his second combat
tour in Vietnam, he spent most of his seven and
one-half years of imprisonment in solitary confine-
ment. Despite repeated torture and years of
restraint in leg irons and handcuffs he maintained
contact with his fellow Americans by secret means,
setting standards and policy for the prisoners'
organization and united resistance. He is the most
highly decorated officer in the Navy.
SYBIL BAILEY STOCKDALE, the wife of Vice Admiral
Stockdale, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Mt. Holyoke College, and a Master of Arts degree
from Stanford University. Before her marriage
in 1947, she was a member of the faculty of St.
Catherine's School in Richmond, Va. During the
first 18 years of life as a Navy wife, she taught
at several high schools, raised four sons, and
moved 23 times! After her husband became a POW
in North Vietnam in September 1965, Mrs. Stockdale
attained national stature as the founder and
initial Board Chairman of the National League
of Families of American Prisoners and Missing
in Southeast Asia. Throughout the remainder of
the war she met regularly with Dr. Kissinger and
periodically with the President. She also travelled
to Paris for a confrontation with the North Viet-
namese delegation to the Paris Peace talks.
RICHARD V. EASTIN is currently Director of Research
for the Center for the Study of Private Enterprise
at the University of Southern California (USC).
After attending Pomona College, he received his B.A.
degree in economics from University of California,
Santa Barbara, in 1967. In 1971, he received his
Ph.D. in economics also from the Univ. of California,
Santa Barbara, where he received a doctoral disser-
tation fellowship from Resources for the Future
Foundation. In the fall of 1971, Eastin joined the
faculty of the Graduate School of Business, Univ. of
Southern California, where he was tenured as Associ-
ate Professor of Business Economics in 1977. His
teaching has been in the areas of economic theory,
managerial economics, and urban land use. He has
also served as consultant to state and local
governments and a number of large corporations.
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BIOCIRAPHICALS
SENATOR WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR. (R. Delaware) was
re-elected to his second term in the United States
Senate in November 1967. His re-election capped a
decade of Congressional service, as he was first
elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in
1966. In the Senate Senator Roth has played a
prominent role in the development of legislation
to promote economic recovery and fiscal respon-
sibility, curb inflation, cope with energy problems,
protect the environment and create a more open and
accountable government. As a member of two key
Senate Committees, Finance and Government Affairs,
and the ranking member of important subcommittees,
Senator Roth has won a reputation as a staunch
advocate of an equitable tax system and responsible
government spending and fiscal policies. He is
also a member of the Congressional Joint Economic
Committee. A graduate of the Univ. of Oregon, the
Senator holds a Master's degree from Harvard
Business School and a Bachelor of Laws degree from
Harvard Law School. In World War II he served as
an intelligence officer in the Far East and South-
east Asia, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
MICHAEL J. McCARTHY is a Senior Consultant with
Lawrence-Leiter and Company handling a broad range
of financial, educational and planning assignments.
Mr. McCarthy joined Lawrence-Leiter after several
years as a financial consultant and economic
advisor to professional and family corporations and
individual and private estates in California. In
addition to his background in management techniques,
he has extensive knowledge of securities, tax incen-
tive investments, retirement plans, real estate and
estate planning, and insurance. Mr. McCarthy is a
member of the International Association of Finan-
cial Planners. He has been certified as a CFP
(Certified Financial Planner) and has done post-
graduate work at Stanford University, University
of Georgia, and the University of California.
0. THOMAS LYON joined The Babcock & Wilcox Company
in 1967. Since then he has served as Production
Manager-Core Structural Procurements; Manager of
General Purchasing-Naval Nuclear Fuel Division; and
Manager of Materials-Customer Parts & Services.
Prior to joining B&W, Mr. Lyon was Production
Planning Manager for Diebold, Incorporated, manu-
facturers of bank vault. equipment and filing
systems. Mr. Lyon has a degree in Business Manage-
ment from Central Virginia College and is currently
attending the University of Akron. He is a member
of the National Association of Purchasing Manage-
ment (NAPM) and the American Production Inventory
Control Society (APICS).
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FIA SPORTING EVENTS. Golf: Men and Ladies
will each play an 18-hole Tournament for
prizes, not trophies. Entry fees of $15.00
per person, covering carts, greens fees,
and scoring. Rental clubs and shoes will
be the individual's responsibility.
Tennis: All expense's will be paid for
FIA-organized events. Tournament entry
fees are $7.00 per person for Singles,
and $4.00 per person for Doubles. Details
of Tennis Tournaments will be available at
FIA's Registration.
All Tournament entry fees will be billed
after the meeting.
GRATUITIES: Included in your room rates are
tips for: maid service and baggage handling
in and out of the hotel. Under the MAP Plan
gratuities are included for all FIA-scheduled
meal functions. Gratuities for all other
meals, bar charges, valet and room service,
etc., are the individual's responsibility.
WHAT TO WEAR: The look in Palm Springs is
definitely casual; lightweight to medium-
weight pants with blouses, shirts or
sweaters are favored, although summery
dresses and shorts are also seen. Open-
necked sport shirts or knit polo shirts
with slacks or walking shorts are the best
choices for men. Sweaters, jackets, and
stoles will be needed for evening and for
occasional daytime wear.
For dining out at luxury restaurants women
will wear their less casual outfits. Men
will feel comfortable in dressy sports coats,
open-neck sports shirts and slacks. Few
restaurants have dress restrictions, but
some private clubs do suggest that a tie
is necessary. You can check this when
making reservations.
November Temperature: Max. 780 - Min. 46?
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FORGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Forging Industry Association is an Ohio Corporation not for profit
composed of United States and Canadian producers of forgings
and producers of raw materials, equipment or equipment components
commonly used in the forging industry. The Association, with its
predecessor organizations, has served the Forging Industry since 1913.
55 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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