An elegant French picnic was a popular auction item at the 2024 Fall Party. The "Afternoon in Provence" took place on Sunday, November 3rd, the first slightly chilly day of an unusually warm month. As French wine and champagne flowed, the friendship was warm, the conversation was lively, and the French fare was delicious. Suzy Wasserman’s and Leslie Petter’s French picnic began with a French 75 and appetizers of gougeres and radishes on toast as the guests arrived. Six courses followed, salmon raillettes on toasted baguettes, quiche made with white wine and shallots, a salad of fresh spring greens, aromatic cheeses, and profiteroles drizzled with chocolate sauce for dessert. The meal ended with a rich French roast coffee and more champagne. Guests changed seats midway through the feast, so they had the fun of enjoying everyone’s company. A special thank you to the ten generous bidders whose contributions will support our ARCS Atlanta endowment. Finally, thank you to our hostesses and their helpful husbands, Suzy and Steve Wasserman and Leslie and Skip Petter.
Thanks from Scholar Laura Redmond
"I want to thank you again for supporting my career development, and I look forward to encouraging the development of future scientists as an ARCS Scholar Alum."
Thanks from Alum Collette Miller, Postdoctoral Fellow at US Environmental Protection Agency
"Thank you all for reaching out and the support over the years. It's been a rocky few years following the passing of my doctoral research mentor a few weeks prior to my dissertation defense. Trying to rebound from his loss, finishing my dissertation, and figuring out where to go from there was challenging to say the least ... Thank you again for your support. Honestly I did not know how much I would have ended up relying on the generous gift that the Atlanta Chapter of ARCS Foundation provided when it was first received. However, it was vital in helping me launch a new chapter in my career when I found my plans collapse when my mentor passed. Again, THANK YOU!"
Thanks from ARCS Atlanta Scholar Alum Deborah Kilpatrick, CEO Evidation Health
The work you (ARCS Foundation Atlanta members) have all done is tremendous, and I am so proud to be a part of that legacy. I hope that my work is making you all feel that there has been a good return on your investment.