DescriptionThis presentation will offer some interesting information about members of this genus. After viewing this presentation folks should have a better understanding of the differences in the appearance of members of this genus and knowledge of the salient features present in the species that comprise the seven known sections contained within this genus. The speakerJay Justice became enthralled with mushrooms and fungi while pursuing a graduate degree many years ago. After completing his graduate degree Jay joined the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) in 1980. In 1982 he was instrumental in forming the Arkansas Mycological Society and participated in his first NAMA foray in 1985. Jay has been a prominent member of NAMA and a well known mycologist in the decades since. Within NAMA Jay has served in many roles: Foray Chairman for the NAMA foray committee Editor of The Mycophile (NAMA’s newsletter) and was Vice President of NAMA for several years. In 2011 Justice was the recipient of the Gary Lincoff Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology an award that is given each year by NAMA to recognize service performed by selected amateur or professional mycologists. He has co-authored several research papers in mycological journals. In addition Jay has collected and contributed many scientific research specimens of Amanitas to Dr. Rod Tulloss over the years. These collections have been useful in mapping the distributional boundaries of many species. Jay continues to serve as a lecturer and mushroom foray leader for mycological societies and mushroom clubs particularly in the Southeast. He has recently co-authored the book Amantias in North America which was published in June of this year.