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1985 MSA DUES CORRECTION
Treasurer Amy Y. Rossman reports that due to miscommunication with Allen Press, the 1985
annual dues renewal notices enclosed with the September-October 1984 issue of Mycologia had
incorrect numbers printed on them. The proposed dues increase has yet to be voted on by the
membership (see ballot enclosed--ed.) and thus can only take effect for 1986 dues, not for
1 985. By the time this Newsletter reaches you, you should have received a corrected renewal
notice. Also by that time many of you will have already sent your dues at the 1986 rates.
To a1 1 members who paid the increased amount, please accept my sincere apologies. We will be
refunding the extra $10 to you as soon as poss~ble. We will not refund $3 to student and
emeritus members unless specifically requested. Despite our computerization this is time-
consuming and requires a certain amount of processing time. You should be receiving a refund
shortly.
Again, I personally apologize for this error as does our excellent publisher, Allen
Press, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas.
Correct dues for 1985:
Regular Member (Includes MYCOLOGIA and Newsletter) ................ $25.00
Student Member (Maximum eligibility-7 years) ....................... $12.00
Associate Member (Newsletter only) ................................. $ 5.00
Emeritus Member with MYCOLOGIA ................................. $12.00
Affiliated Society ................................................ .825.00
A NOTE FROM THE NATIONAL FUNGUS COLLECTIONS (BPI)
For those wishing to borrow specimens from the National Fungus Collections, Amy Y.
Rossman communicates the following.
When requesting specimens, the chances of actually finding the specimen in the herbarium
are greatly increased if complete information is given, namely:
1. Complete citation of desired species including name, author, date and place of
publication, host, country, and synonyms. Mention any name under which the
specimen could possibly be filed.
2. Any special requirements such as specimens on a certain host or from a certain
country should be accurately specified.
Never request all species of an entire genus unless the genus is small. We limit loans
to twenty specimens and thus have to select specimens.
Remember! Locating specimens in the herbarium is usually done by personnel who are not
trained in mycology and, a1 though extremely conscientious, they will not be able to find the
specimens you want unless detailed information is given. Also, it is unlikely that someone
will go the library and look up the information needed to locate the specimen in the herbar-
ium. This should be done by those making requests.
Finally, we request the prompt return of loans as soon as they have been examined. If
specimens are needed after the expiration date, please notify the herbarium and ask for an
extension. Such extensions are almost always granted. Lack of attention to these matters
can result in permanently misplaced specimens which are then lost for future mycologists!
We endeavor to serve the mycological comnunity to the best of our ability and your as-
sistance will increase this ability!
CHARLES E. MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A memorial fund, in the name of Charles E. Miller, has been established at Ohio Univer-
sity, Athens. The fund is to be used for scholarship support for undergraduate education.
Contributions may be sent to the Charles E. Miller Scholarship Fund, P. 0. Drawer 869, Athens,
OH 45701.
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