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Club Relations Committee

The NAMA Club Relations Committee invites all interested NAMA members to join our committee and help fulfill our mission of delivering the value and benefits of NAMA to the many mushroom clubs of North America. We believe that NAMA members hold a huge amount of experience and we are working on ways to better share that wealth among clubs.

Committee mission: The NAMA Club Relations Committee is devoted to communicating the value of NAMA membership to affiliated and non-affiliated clubs’ leadership.

Our goals are to:

  • Promote the growth of NAMA and help NAMA be responsive to the needs of its affiliated clubs.
  • Assist NAMA-affiliated clubs in becoming stronger and better serving their own membership.
  • Promote the sharing of ideas and resources among affiliated clubs and the NAMA community.
  • Build relationships with nonaffiliated clubs and seek to welcome them into the NAMA community.

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM Eastern. If you are interested, please contact NAMA Membership Manager Luke Smithson.

  • Luke Smithson, Committee Chair, [email protected]
  • Ex officio members: NAMA President and NAMA Chief Operating Officer
  • You can get to know the entire committee here. 
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Public Resources for All Clubs

The Club Relations Committee (CRC) primarily provides assistance to NAMA-affiliated clubs and members, but we believe certain resources should be freely available to everyone in the mycology community. Click the image above, or simply scroll down the page to enjoy these public videos and documents on topics ranging from starting and growing a mushroom club, to recruiting volunteers, and beyond!

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Resources for Affiliated Clubs (Private)

NAMA membership has its benefits! Follow the image above to access our ever-expanding portfolio of resources focused on the needs of NAMA-affiliated clubs’ leadership and other volunteers. Our current guide provides newsletter ideas, content, and swipe files. Guides on creating or updating bylaws and obtaining official nonprofit status are coming soon! (The password will be emailed to your club’s NAMA contact in early September 2025.) Please contact Luke Smithson at [email protected] if you need assistance.

Public Resources for Mycology Clubs

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Guide: The Basics of Starting a Club

This guide is for anyone thinking about forming a new mushroom club. It provides the basics of what is involved; along with a few ideas for free things to do.

Webinar: How to Start and Grow a Club

Join Luke Smithson, chair of the CRC committee, as he hosts a webinar panel of 5 NAMA club leaders who recently started mushroom clubs. Links to NAMA’s YouTube Channel. Please subscribe while you visit!

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Webinar: Recruiting Volunteers for Your Club

Join Luke Smithson, chair of the CRC committee, for a 90 minute roundtable discussion on Volunteers. This session is designed to help clubs improve how they recruit, engage, and retain volunteers—whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine an existing program. We hope you’ll join us to connect with fellow leaders and walk away with fresh ideas and useful insights.

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Webinar: Leveraging Social Media for Clubs

Join us for an engaging discussion tailored for mycology clubs looking to harness the power of social media! This session will cover essential strategies for promoting your club, engaging current members, and attracting new enthusiasts. We’ll explore how to use social media effectively for communication and recruitment, while also diving into tips for measuring your success and avoiding common pitfalls.

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