A close-up of a tree branch covered in a cluster of small, delicate, fan-shaped fungi. The fungi are a pale grayish-purple color with intricate, radial pleats that resemble tiny seashells or ruffled flowers. They are growing in a dense group along the length of the branch, which has a rough, brown bark texture. The background is a blurry, light brown.

CommIT Committee (Communications & IT)

From emails and newsletters to social media, YouTube, and our website, the CommIT Committee keeps MMS members informed and connected. This committee oversees all aspects of club communication and technology to ensure it operates smoothly, presents a polished image, and remains vibrant and visible to our members and the broader mycology community.

What We Do

The CommIT Committee is responsible for creating, managing, and delivering club communications across all platforms. We maintain the MMS website, run our MailChimp email campaigns, publish the quarterly Toadstool Review, oversee social media, manage membership inquiries, and care for the digital tools that keep MMS humming behind the scenes.

Key Roles

Corresponding Secretary

  • Manages MailChimp emails for meeting notices, forays, elections, and general club news
  • Maintains an annual communication schedule
  • Coordinates with officers and volunteers to gather content and images for e-news
  • Responds to public inquiries and directs questions appropriately

Newsletter Editor

  • Collects submissions for the quarterly Toadstool Review
  • Edits and designs the final newsletter
  • Publishes through MailChimp to all members

Webmaster

  • Maintains the MMS website and keeps our technology running
  • Updates content, monitors performance, and assists with MailChimp and membership data
  • Coordinates with all committees to ensure accurate online information

Social Media Coordinator

  • Manages MMS presence on Facebook and Instagram
  • Shares event photos, announcements, and mushroomy goodness with our followers

Zoom Master & YouTube Editor

  • Edits and uploads MMS Zoom meeting videos to our YouTube channel
  • Manage our YouTube channel

Digital Content Volunteers

We couldn’t have redesigned the MMS Website without the help of our talented volunteers. They have assisted with finding and resizing photos, as well as entering and organizing digital resources, such as recipes and blog posts. Many of our team members had professional experience that helped our website provide the best possible user experience for our members.

Why It Matters

Good communication keeps MMS strong, engaged, and growing. Whether we’re welcoming a brand-new member or supporting a long-time volunteer, the CommIT Committee ensures information flows clearly and beautifully across all of our platforms. Interested in helping the CommIT Committee? Contact the CommIT Committee Chairperson.

Contact Us