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