0 - Mycological Society of America

Amy Rossman presented the treasurer's report. A motion was made to approve it.
It was seconded and passed.
Cl ark Rogerson presented the Managing Editor of Mycologia report, indicating
that the MSA is running a deficit in its costs of producing Mycologia. The
New York Botanical Garden be1 ieves that subscription prices need to be
raised from the $50/year to $60/year. Also an increase in dues wi 11 probably
be needed because there is no other constant source of income for the Society.
The Garden indicated that $15 per member is needed to bring Mycologia back into
the black for several years. This might also. allow for an increase in pages/
vol ume if such is deemed appropriate.
Terry Johnson, as Editor-in-Chief of Mycologia, recommended that the Council
approve the following members as new or continuing members of the editorial
board of Mycologia: Carol Shearer (2nd term), Kenneth We1 1s (2nd term),
William Timberlake (1st term). Don Barr moved for approval. His motion was
seconded and passed. Terry also requested permission to replace recently
deceased Charles Miller on the board as soon as possible. Henry Aldrich moved
for approval. The motion was seconded and passed. Terry then fielded questions
regarding an increase in the number of pages/vol ume in Mycologia. He felt one
result of such a move would be reduced lag time from submission to publication.
The question of cost is not clear at this time.
Henry Aldrich indicated that Allen Press is intending to hold our printing costs
at the current level because of Terry's superb job of editing. Terry was thanked
for his diligence in this job.
Walt Sundberg, MSA Newsletter Editor, reported that two issues (one including
the directory) have been pub1 ished this year. His financial figures included
some of the mailing costs for the directory and the costs of the questionnaires
needed for the rest of his term. He recommended several items for the con-
sideration of the Council, including: 1) production of the Newsletter at the
place of the editor's choice (approved); 2) a 15% discount on Newsletter adver-
tising to Sustaining Members (approved); 3) a1 low Editor to judge whether a page
increase is needed (approved); 4) requested a reaffirmation of the $1000 for
office help for Newsletter production (approved); 5) consider a longer term for
the Newsletter Editor to allow for longer time of familiarity with the job and;
6) consideration of his offer to serve a second term beginning in 1986. The
Council moved to accept the Editor's report. The motion was seconded and passed.
The council also thanked Walt for his offer to serve a second term, but felt it
would be unfair to comnit him to this extended term so soon. His offer will be
reconsidered when it is time to consider a second term.
The Council adjourned at 12:OO PM and reconvened at 1:35 PM.
Martha Christensen presented the Program Comnittee report. She reported that
the MSA hospitality room would be open 9-5 if "room-si tters" are found. If not,
it will have to be locked up. She also indicated that about a 15-20% increase
in papers can be expected each year at the meeting. This year there are 32%
more oral papers and 19% more posters than in 1982. She pointed out several ways
that she has tried to cut costs and others that we might consider in the future
(e.g., registration materials will be sent to foreigners only if they request
them on a form included with the June Newsletter for next year's meeting). Martha
also indicated that acceptance of an oral paper and/or the time and day the paper