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The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club was created to promote
the enjoyment, study, and exchange of information about
wild mushrooms. Everyone who has an interest in wild
mushrooms is welcome to become a member. Activities include
regular meetings, projects centered on mushrooms, and walks
and forays.
Join
There is no better way to learn mushrooms than to join
a mushroom club. We hold nine informative meetings a year
and this year we are going to have eighteen mushroom walks
or forays to help you learn about mushrooms. The cost
is $15 for an individual, $20 for a family membership,
and $10 for a full time student. Print the 2010
Membership Application and send it in with your dues
to receive discounts on club events and mushrooming materials.
Release Form
While you are engaged in wild mushroom activities, serious
physical injury and personal property damage may accidentally
occur. In addition, there is the possibility of having
an allergic reaction to or being poisoned by eating wild
mushrooms, and these adverse reactions range from mild
indigestion to fatal illness.
Although these risks can be minimized with due caution,
a signed Club Release Form is
required for participation in any WPMC activities or membership.
Please print out and sign the form with any membership
or activity application.
Mushroom Mania
(presently titled the Gary Lincoff Mid-Atlantic Mushroom
Foray)
Mushroom Mania is an all-day event which features mushroom
walks, educational presentations, mushroom identification
activities, and mushroom recipe tasting opportunities.
This is an event that has occurred every year since the
club was started, and is the event which brings the largest
group participation by club members, serving as one of
the most important showcase of club to the public. It
allows club members to interact with nationally-known
professional mycologists and club experts. This is the
single largest commitment of club financial resources
which have been usually covered by the registration fee
for the event.
The main work of organizing this event is performed by
club members. Invited mycologists and other experts are
important participants the day of the event by being part
of various activities and sharing their technical knowledge.
Officers
Officers of the club are elected once a year; our current
(2010) President is John Stuart. The Club
Officers page lists the committee chairs, including Walks &
Forays, Photography, Workshop, Mycological Recorder, and
many others.
Constitution and Bylaws
The current bylaws
are posted on the website.
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