The Oregon Society of Conchologists currently has about 70 members. These members range from beginners with a few inexpensive shells to knowledgeable collectors with very valuable collections. Shell collecting may be a lifelong professional interest or a happy diversion for one's spare time. In either case, we feel that no other group of collectors in any field has any more fun or experiences more satisfaction than shell collectors. 

The one thing that we all share, young and old, is an enthusiasm for shells. As a group we are responsible collectors devoted to increasing our knowledge while searching for perfection and diversification in shell specimens.

Donate Your Shell Collection

 Perhaps you are in a quandary about what to do with a shell collection that you have either inherited, or no longer want? The Oregon Society of Conchologists (Oregon Shell Club) readily accepts donated shell collections for the furtherance of our club's purpose, which is: 

...the study and advancement of the sciences of conchology and malacology, to render assistance and information to others interested in the same subjects, and to promote and encourage the understanding of ecology and conservation.

We are able to achieve our purpose through the use of donated shell collections. Donated shells are used in educational programs, in displays, and some are made available for sale to raise funds to supplement the club’s college scholarship program.

Donate your shell collection to the Oregon Shell Club by contacting its Donated Collections Curator John Mellott, (503)-363-5017, or retheresa@comcast.net.

Co-Presidents: John Mellott & John Johnson

Vice President:  Ann Bose

Secretary:  Brenda Russell 

Treasurer:  Shannon Hann

John Mellott, Co-President  (503) 363-5017

retheresa@comcast.net 

Updated January 28, 2012

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