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The Mycologia Memoirs Committee reported that three manuscripts are in the<br />
works at present, including the work on Laboulbeniales by Isabel Tavares,<br />
Phanerochaete by Harold Burdsall , and Fermented Foods by C. W. Hesseltine.<br />
The committee presented guide1 ines that it feels wi 11 stream1 ine the pub1 ica-<br />
tion process. These will be sent to authors interested in publishing in the<br />
Memoirs series.<br />
The Annual Lecturer Committee indicated that this year's lecture will be<br />
presented by C. W. Hesseltine and that the list <strong>of</strong> possibilities for future<br />
annual lectures is undergoing screening at present.<br />
As <strong>of</strong>ficial representative to the ATCC, Lekh Batra reported that individuals<br />
need to be sure that their research cultures are appropriately preserved after<br />
work on the fungus is completed. In discussions <strong>of</strong> appropriate places to<br />
preserve such cultures, Dr. Batra indicated that the ATCC would accept<br />
representative cultures but that "orphaned collections," (e.g. , the Zentmeyer<br />
Phytophthora cultures) would be 'too much for the ATCC to accept. They are<br />
not in a position to accept cultures that require a heavy subsidy. In<br />
accordance with a motion by Don Barr, the Council authorized the Culture<br />
Col 1 ecti on Committee to contact the <strong>America</strong>n Phytopathol ogi cal <strong>Society</strong> and<br />
the <strong>America</strong>n <strong>Society</strong> for Microbiology to determine the magnitude <strong>of</strong> this<br />
problem and propose a solution for Council consideration. Dr. Batra stated<br />
that the ATCC, with its new leadership, is in good financial condition, but<br />
to maintain this condition mycologists should use it and encourage others<br />
to use it as their main source for cultures. In addition, Dr. Batra indicated<br />
that the ATCC has purchased a "for pr<strong>of</strong>it" subsidiary that will carry on<br />
research and development and help subsidize the ATCC. The ATCC will have a<br />
substantial hand in running this Laboratory.<br />
Jerry Motta, the <strong>of</strong>ficial representative to the AIBS, reported that the<br />
organization has undergone a change in heirarchy, constitution, and by-laws.<br />
There is much more power in the hands <strong>of</strong> the new director. The MSA repre-<br />
sentative is now a member <strong>of</strong> the council rather than a member <strong>of</strong> the board<br />
<strong>of</strong> directors. The board <strong>of</strong> directors is the decision-making body. Thus,<br />
the effect <strong>of</strong> the member societies is reduced. The new director is maintaining<br />
close contact with the societies. The tentative schedule for future AIBS<br />
meetings is: '85 Gainesville, FL; '86 Amherst, MA; '87 Columbus, OH; '88<br />
Berkeley, CA; '89 Raleigh, NC; '90 Storrs, CT; '91 San Antonio, TX; and '92<br />
Davis, CA. AIBS still has an identity problem. It does provide biological<br />
information to the federal government and is increasing its program in<br />
education. Individual membership continues to decline. Bioscience wi 11 have<br />
a new editor and the magazine will probably become more general and slanted<br />
toward the non-special ist.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
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The Council voted to charge $4 for extra copies <strong>of</strong> the directory to cover the<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> production and mailing. The directory is available only to members.<br />
The Biological Survey <strong>of</strong> the United States requested a resolution supporting<br />
its effort to promote such a survey. A draft resolution was presented by<br />
the secretary. The revised resolution will be sent to the organizers <strong>of</strong> the<br />
survey. Margaret Barr-Bigelow moved to assign a committee to interact with<br />
BISUS and aid in their effort. The motion was seconded and passed.