An Evening to Remember – FFSC 25th Anniversary Dinner

The setting for the party was incomparable: a sit-down dinner for 60 in Henry and Marje Young's large and lovely garden. As always, with FFSC events, the food was incredible, the wine delicious and plentiful and the company charming. Phil Carpenter was the Master of Ceremonies at the sentimental slide-show journey through the history of the FFSC. Nostalgia also crept into the festivities in the form of a photo montage display of FFSC's very first picnic.

The dinner included remembrances of people, now passed, who were instrumental in the development of FFSC. Fondly remembered were Greg Ferguson whose many abilities and generosity continue to affect the club, and Ed Aguilar whose big heart, huge passion for mushrooms and even bigger personality are always present in the personality of our group.

We greatly missed the presence of CEO Bob Sellers at this momentous occasion. Bob is one of the FFSC founders and a hardworking modern-day member as well. He is currently battling a difficult illness and we fervently hope that he wins this battle. There are still many mushrooms to hunt, my friend!

As the seasons of life inevitably evolve, we must continue to reach out to our younger members, bringing them into our fold and allowing them to eventually take the lead. Our older fungal colleagues would greatly appreciate the opportunity to relax and enjoy the fruits of their many joyous mushroom labors by passing the mantle on to the next generation of fungophiles. Hopefully, kicking back with a graceful segue into the role of a wise and involved council of elders.

Long may we share and care and reach out to others, bringing light into the darkness, and fostering curiosity and a love for this little-known but highly compelling world that informs us.

Yours in fungus and friendship,

Debbie Viess