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• SummerFest 2026 - Virtual Block Party!!

  • When
    06/11/2026
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    5:00 PM

  SummerFest 2026 - Join our virtual block party!!

  
  

  SummerFest 2026: A Digital Block Party  
  

  Thursday, June 11, 5pm ET

  On ARCAN's second anniversary, the legendary team of Sumner Hutcheson III and Frank Carroll will host and Becky McCorry will share what’s happening with the Red Cross 3UNION - ARCAN’s first in-person gathering Sept 25-27.

  Four breakout sessions will allow everyone to hang out for a bit with fellow Red Crossers from your part of the country - choose from Northeast, Southeast, Central or West. Hope you can join us! 

  Click the link here to register, and watch for an email confirmation with link to join the party! 

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3OBEzNB_TqGdkC3JQbTftg

  
  

  
  

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• Greater DC & Baltimore ARCAN spring luncheon meeting with Jennifer Pipa

  • When
    06/19/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

  Greater DC & Baltimore ARCAN spring luncheon meeting

  
  

  The Greater DC & Baltimore ARCAN Group will gather June 19 for their next luncheon and meeting in the room referred to as the Tiffany Ballroom at the Red Cross 17^th Street building in Washington, D.C. 

  
  

  The speaker will be Jennifer Pipa, vice president of Disaster Programs, at the American Red Cross National Headquarters. 
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Jennifer Pipa 
  

  Vice President of Disaster Programs

  American Red Cross

  
  

  Friday, June 19

  11:30 - 1:30 Eastern Time

  
  

  Luncheon is $25 per person. Please send your check, payable to ARCRA GWB, to Joe Cattaneo, 1513 Emerson Ave., McLean, VA 22101. Or Venmo him:  @Joseph-Cattaneo. Payment must be received by Monday, June 15.

  
  

  
  

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• WEBINAR: Kate Forbes, President, IFRC

  • When
    06/24/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM

  JUNE ARCAN WEBINAR

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Kate Forbes, President

  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

  Mark your calendars! This will be a great update on IFRC initiatives as well as Kate's vision for a second term as IFRC president. 

  
  

  Wednesday, June 24, 2026

  12:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

  
  

  Register here:

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rPSo9OFXQyeX6LoxKLxdlw

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• 2026 RED CROSS 3UNION - Across Generations and Lines of Service - ARCAN & ARCOA In-Person Gathering

  • Start
    09/25/2026
  • End
    09/27/2026
  • Location
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Spaces left
    50

  
  

  
  

  For the first time, ARCOA, ARCAN and new ARCAN Affinity Group, the Disaster Reunion Group, will be meeting at the same time and place for an in-person gathering. Each group has its own agenda and meeting times. We will collaborate on events that bring Red Crossers together across lines of service: sharing stories, reuniting with colleagues and friends, making new connections, honoring those who served with the SAF Legacy recognition, remembering those who have passed away, and preserving our history.

  A working agenda and full details are available on the 3UNION webpage.

  
  

  REGISTRATION

  Register and Pay here for the 3UNION event and the ARCOA-hosted banquet.

  3UNION 

  ARCAN Member registration - $50  

  Non-Red Cross guests may attend for $40

  Non-member registration - $75 (includes a 1 year ARCAN membership) 

  Registrations must be received by August 24. 

  
  

  ARCOA Banquet - ARCAN attendees are invited 

  ARCOA will host their banquet on Saturday evening and our ARCAN group is welcome. You can register for that on this form as well. The $67/person fee includes inclusive of tax and gratuity. There will be a cash bar.

  Guests may select one of three entrée options:

  • 9th Street Chicken with pesto-encrusted chicken breast and white wine cream sauce, 
  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with artisan apple cider demi-glaze, or 
  • Roasted Vegetable Pasta with basil pesto and creamy Boursin cheese. 

  
  

  HOTEL 

  
  

  Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Hotel

  400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

  We have secured group rates. Rates includes breakfast vouchers. 

  Room rates: Including current taxes and fees are $197 single occupancy, $208 double occupancy, $220 triple occupancy, and $232 quad occupancy. Rates include breakfast vouchers.  Cancellations: 48 hours prior to arrival.
  

  Applicable Dates for the rates: September 24-26, departing September 27. This rate is also available for the “shoulder nights,” that is 3 nights before and 3 nights after. Reserving shoulder nights is based on hotel availability.

  Accessing the group rate:

  • Call reservations at 877-999-3223. 
    
  • Book online at https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/philadelphia-pennsylvania/wyndham-philadelphia-historic-district/overview?checkInDate=09/24/2026&checkOutDate=09/27/2026&groupCode=09242026ARC
  • Identify yourself as a member of the group 2026 American Red Cross Alumni Network Meeting.
    

  Reservation Deadline:

  • August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time.  
  • Any reservations made after that date are subject to hotel availability and may not receive the ARCAN rate.

  
  

  AGENDA & ACTIVITIES

  Additional information including a working (printable) agenda, information about optional activities and excursions, restaurant recommendations and more are available on ARCAN's 3UNION webpage. 

  
  

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