About Us

Society of Asian Rotomoulder( StAR) is the sole representative trade association of the rotational moulding industry of India and the surrounding Asian region. It is registered as a Society under the Registrar of Societies Act, with its office in New Delhi.

The association which began as the SARD division of ARM International in June 2004 has proved to be an effective catalyst in bringing world class rotomoulding to the region. It has worked for the benefit of its members & the larger Indian & Asian rotomoulding industry. Most of the leading Moulder & Supplier companies of India have been members of the association over the years. Designers, Consultants & Educators are also part of its membership. Apart from India the association has members from Bangladesh, Nepal, Middle East, Africa & USA.

StAR is an affiliate of ARMO ( Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) which is the Global Alliance of the main rotomoulding organizations of the world. For more information on ARMO please go to www.armo-global.org

• Governing Body - GB: The management and control of StAR and its affairs shall be vested in the Governing Body – GB which consists of the seven original group of ‘Desirous Persons’ who were the applicants for the registration of StAR, under the Registrar of Societies Act. In addition the Founding Chairman and the Executive Secretary are part of this GB. Currently a total of 9 GB members each having an equal vote. The Founding Chairman votes to break tie votes.


• GB Meetings: Shall be conducted at regular intervals, at least quarterly. These meetings are conducted in person, jointly with the regional StAR Meets; all GB members are expected to be physically present. Some special GB meetings, as needed, may be called by the EC or the Exec Secretary, and may be conducted by teleconference / skype.


• Annual G B Meeting: Will be conducted at the time of the Annual StAR conference, where all GB members are expected to be physically present.


• Executive Committee – EC: An Executive Committee, responsible for the activities and direction of StAR & it’s Executive Secretary, shall be nominated and elected by the GB annually at the Annual GB meeting. The EC consists of four officers e.g., President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer. Each officer shall have one year term that can be extended to two years by the GB. The President and the Vice President will always be from the current GB members. These 2 officers must necessarily be moulders; rare exception will be made only in the case of extremely distinguished record of service & support to StAR and the industry for Supplier member. The position of the Secretary & Treasurer may be combined by the GB.


• GB Numbers: The original membership of GB as outlined above at “7+2” maybe increased upto a number of “10+2” at the decision of the GB. Governing Body must always maintain a majority ratio of molder members over the other category members of 2/3 rd to 1/3 rd at a minimum.


• Eligibility: To be eligible to be a candidate for the GB, a person must either be an owner, officer or in the top management capacity [V.P. or above] of a StAR member company in good standing. If not the owner, the desirous person must have a clear letter of support from the member company, supporting time & expenses required.


• A person wanting to be member of the GB must start by participating and demonstrating commitment and support of StAR activities for its growth & welfare. This activity can be initiated by becoming an active member and a team leader in the StAR Operating Committee. This activity & support must be demonstrated for a period of minimum 2 years. At such time a member(s) of the StAR Executive Committee must recommend this person to the GB. The GB subsequently will consider and vote on this addition at the next Annual GB meeting.


• Corpus Fund: All new GB members will be expected to contribute to the “StAR Corpus Fund” an amount of Rs One Lakh. This amount may be adjusted from time to time by the GB based on economic measures.


• Operating Committee – OC: OC is created and officiated by the Executive Committee. OC which consists of all the interested people from StAR member companies, serving on various assignments, projects, teams and committees assigned to by the EC. OC members are invited & expected to attend the select portions of GB meetings at the Meets, Annual Conference and Teleconferences.


• Inactive: Any GB member who is not able to carry their share of requisite activities, responsibilities and assignments supporting StAR’s growth and governance, may be voted and listed as INACTIVE for the duration they are unable to participate. Failure to attend three consecutive GB meetings / Annual GB meeting is one such measure.


• Resignation: A GB member may voluntarily resign at any time by submitting his written resignation to the GB, due to personal reasons. Any GB member who is no longer actively involved with the rotational moulding industry in India, must resign.
  
  
• Please click here for StAR operating Bylaws