Red Cross Alumni Network(ARCAN) upcoming events

September 11, Victims Compensation Fund with Stathi Patseas (05/20/2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WEBINAR

September 11, Victims Compensation Fund

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Stathi Patseas

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Stathi Patseas will provide an update on the September 11^th Victim Compensation Fund, clarify rumors and answer questions from attendees.

The VCF provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative) who were present at one of the three crash sites in response to the terrorist attacks, and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness.

Compensation from the VCF is not limited to first responders. It is also available to those who worked or volunteered at one of the sites, as well as people who lived, worked, visited, or went to school in the VCF NYC Exposure Zone.

The @Sept11VCF receives an average of 700 new claims each month from

9/11 victims.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PapL-OOfSmu8ZlMRLj3Xtg

IHL Discussion - From War to Screen: Movies that Matter (05/21/2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

From War to Screen: Movies that Matter

Michele Gentile

Michele is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and producer whose work explores themes of justice, armed conflict, and human resilience. His storytelling is deeply influenced by his early experience as a patrol soldier in Afghanistan, which inspired his first documentary, On Mission. He has since co-directed internationally recognized films, including The Court, and collaborated with major networks such as ARD, ZDF, and Netflix. In 2016, he founded Little Big Talents GmbH, where he continues to develop impactful stories for global audiences. His films are known for blending journalistic insight with cinematic craft to engage audiences on both an intellectual and emotional level.

Thursday, May 21, 5:00 - 6:30 ET | 2:00 - 3:30 PT

Register:

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Greater DC & Baltimore ARCAN spring luncheon meeting with Jennifer Pipa (06/19/2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.