Event
Monthly Meeting: Richard Winder
Tuesday, Feb 11th Renowned writer Richard Winder will be coming all the way from Sooke to bring us a very special presentation. Tuesday, February 12th 7pm @ Floral Hall Mushrooms for All Seasons: Written by retired mycologist Richard Winder, Mushrooms for all Seasons is a presentation covering biological, ecological, historical, and nutritional information for popular edible mushrooms. Rather than guiding ID, the talk instead delves into facts and stories illuminating mushrooms available in western Canada and beyond. Grouped by season, a collection of savory and enjoyable recipes is also presented. His book of the same name features classical and modern dishes and there are notes on basic cooking methods and preparations like duxelles and sauces. Whether they are wild-harvested or purchased at the grocery store, mycophiles are sure to find a celebration of some of their favourite fungi. Doors at 7, Talk at 7:30 As always, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what Spring fungal finds are at the February display. Love the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As […]
AGM + Survivor’s Banquet
February 21st: AGM and Survivor's Banquet If you are receiving this email, it means that you are a member in good standing and have the opportunity to participate in our AGM from February 21st to February 28th. The AGM will be held virtually, with some in person delivery for those who wish to participate physically. Every year, our club holds a general meeting during which club business including the election of next year's club Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and Directors (members of the Board of Directors) take place. We must have this meeting to maintain our status with the BC Societies Registries, the provincial government organization overseeing the operation of organizations such as ours. The covid-19 pandemic has altered the normal schedule of the AGM as well as precluded the usual way of conducting it, so the current officers, with the agreement of Directors (consulted by telephone), have agreed on an electronic method for transacting the minimum equivalent of an AGM for 2024/5 (instructions below). The two items of business are: (1) Election of the slate of nominees submitted by the Nominating Committee for Officers and Directors and (2) Review and approval of the 2024 financial report. […]