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Office <strong>of</strong> the kcreta y<br />
Center for Forest Mycology Reseorch<br />
Forest Products Laboratory<br />
P.O. Dox 5 130<br />
Madison. Wi. 53705<br />
The <strong>Mycological</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong><br />
FOUNDED DECEMBER. 1931<br />
Report <strong>of</strong> the Secretary<br />
1983- 1984<br />
August 1, 1984<br />
This report covers the period 1 July 1983 to 1 August 1984, and was reported to<br />
the council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Mycological</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong> at its annual meeting held at<br />
Fort Col 1 ins , Colorado, on 5 August 1984.<br />
Business transacted by mail during the period <strong>of</strong> this report:<br />
1. At the request <strong>of</strong> President Hanlin, council opinion was gathered on the<br />
question <strong>of</strong> presenting the MSA awards at the social rather than at the annual<br />
business meeting. The ballot indicated the council strongly favored such a<br />
change (16 in favor). It is being initiated at the Fort Collins meeting.<br />
2. The ceuncil was also queried about its feelings toward representation at the<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Systematic Collections discussion on priorities in systematics.<br />
Eleven responses were in favor <strong>of</strong> representation and six did not respond to<br />
the question. Several suggestions were <strong>of</strong>fered as possible representatives;<br />
then were forwarded to President Hanlin.<br />
3. The question <strong>of</strong> whether a prize should be <strong>of</strong>fered for the best graduate<br />
poster was also presented to the council. The responses were inconclusive<br />
so the subject was placed on the agenda for further comment at the council<br />
meeting.<br />
4. The counci 1 's opinion was requested concerning requested financial support for<br />
the 4th International Marine Mycology Symposi um. The response was 15 negative<br />
and one affirmative. The agenda at the Fort Collins meeting will include a<br />
discussion <strong>of</strong> guidelines regarding such requests.<br />
5. A nomination <strong>of</strong> Dr. John Webster as a corresponding member in the MSA was<br />
reviewed. Action on this nomination will be taken at the Fort Collins council<br />
meeting.<br />
6. Emeritus status was requested by S. J. Hughes, K. A. Harrison, H. W. Larsh,<br />
R. B. Stevens, and H. E. Wheeler. The council will act on these requests.<br />
Finances : The expenses <strong>of</strong> the Secretary's <strong>of</strong>fice total led $680.98 for suppl ies<br />
and materials, and $24.00 for labor. These include most materials (except for<br />
stamps and bulk postage) that will be needed for the duration <strong>of</strong> my term.<br />
Deaths: Four members <strong>of</strong> the MSA died during the past year. They are M. C. Bodman,<br />
J. E. Hermansen, C. E. Mi 1 ler, and E. Dick Snell .