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• IHL - From Humanitarian Principles to Field Action

  • When
    08/20/2026
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

  IHL

  
  

  From Humanitarian Principles to Field Action 

  The International Committee of the Red Cross

  
  

  Geoff Loane is a veteran humanitarian leader with decades of experience at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), where he served as Head of Delegation in Africa, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He worked extensively with governments and armed groups to negotiate humanitarian access and protection for people affected by armed conflict and later led the ICRC's education initiatives to help ensure continuity of learning during conflict. Geoff is a widely published author and speaker on humanitarian policy, international humanitarian law, and the unintended consequences of humanitarian assistance. He currently serves as a mediator in Northern Ireland and Chair of the CDAC Network, promoting community-led approaches to humanitarian action.

  Thursday, August 20, 2026 
  4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT 

  Register here:

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• Clara Barton: Pioneer, Reformer, and the Stories We Haven't Told

  • When
    08/25/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM

  Clara Barton: Pioneer, Reformer, and the Stories We

  Haven't Told

  
  

  Dr. Chandra Manning

  Professor of U.S. History at Georgetown University

  
  

  Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  

  3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

  
  

  Most of us know Clara Barton as the founder of the American Red Cross — but her story is far richer and more surprising than that. Join us for this special webinar with Dr. Chandra Manning, historian and professor at Georgetown University, who will explore the full arc of Barton's extraordinary life: her work as a Civil War medical pioneer, her advocacy for women's rights, her leadership during catastrophic natural disasters, and much more. Dr. Manning will also share how her Georgetown history seminar partnered with the National Park Service to produce original research now shaping the future of the Clara Barton National Historic Site. This is a rare opportunity to see our founder in an entirely new light.

  
  

  Chandra Manning is Professor of U.S. History at Georgetown University where she teaches classes on the Civil War, slavery and emancipation, Lincoln, baseball, the American Revolution, and more. Her first book, What This Cruel War Was Over: Soldiers, Slavery, and the Civil War (Knopf, 2007) won the Avery O. Craven Prize awarded by the Organization of American Historians, earned Honorable Mention for the Lincoln Prize and the Virginia Literary Awards for Nonfiction, and was a finalist for the Jefferson Davis Prize and the Frederick Douglass Prize. Her second book, Troubled Refuge: Struggling for Freedom in the Civil War (Knopf, 2016), won the Jefferson Davis Prize awarded by the American Civil War Museum.  At Georgetown, she has been the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Gerald M. Mara Graduate Mentoring Award.  She is co-founder of Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian, a former National Park Service Ranger, and a forever Red Sox fan.

  
  

  Register here: 

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y7angx7LT_mN5AuRm1PntA
  

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• Lessons Learned: 9/11 - 25 years later

  • When
    09/08/2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  WEBINAR
  

  Lessons Learned:  9/11 - 25 years later

  Most of us remember where we were nearly 25 years ago on 9/11 and have reflected on that time as the date approaches each year. ARCAN has invited Armond Mascelli, Jack Herrmann and Linda Mathes to share lessons learned a quarter of a century later. These iconic Red Cross leaders, represent those who navigated this crisis and were among those integral to the response to the multiple attacks across the Northeastern U.S. This virtual panel session will be moderated by Roger Lowe.

  
  

  
  

  Armond Mascelli will share his initial experiences when the first plane hit in New York City and the subsequent events of that day. He will cover the response challenges, the nationwide impact, communication difficulties and the lessons learned that can be applied to emergency responses today.

  
  

  

  
  

  Jack Herrmann will share his perspective as the New York State mental health lead volunteer who traveled from Rochester to NYC immediately following the attacks. We’ll hear about his mindset during the response, how he approached workforce and community care on the ground, and how that informed his subsequent federal roles. Additionally, he’ll talk about his current role as senior director of clinical services for Disaster Services at the Red Cross, focusing on how he and his team set standards and provides care today.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Linda Mathes will reflect on her experience watching the events unfold in NYC and then at the Pentagon, and share her initial thoughts, the challenges faced and key takeaways and opportunities for today's leaders.

  
  

  Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  

  5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time

  
  

  Register here:

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ln0diFE9S_SULtXrUf8Jkw
  

  
  

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• 2026 RED CROSS 3UNION - ARCAN & ARCOA In-Person Gathering

  • Start
    09/25/2026
  • End
    09/27/2026
  • Location
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Spaces left
    31
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  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 (Scroll down the page to the REGISTER button)

  Register and Pay here for the 3UNION event and the ARCOA-hosted banquet. The button to register below all the options, so just scroll down to the bottom of the page and click REGISTER.  

  NOTE:  There is currently an issue affecting our processing of payments with American Express cards. Our vendor is working to fix this, but for now, please use an alternate credit card for registration.

  3UNION 

  ARCAN Member registration - $50  

  Non-Red Cross guests may attend for $40

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

  Hotel must be booked by August 24 to ensure you get the special ARCAN rate. 3UNION registrations must be received by September 22. 

  
  

  
  

  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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• Trevor Riggen - Highlights from the American Red Cross Humanitarian Services 2030 Plan

  • When
    09/29/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM

  WEBINAR WAS POSTPONED - NOW SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 29, 5PM

  If you registered for the July event, you'll need to register again at the new link below.

  
  

  Humanity First – Community Led. Volunteer Powered. Donor Funded.

  
  

  
  

  Trevor Riggen

  President of Humanitarian Services 

  American Red Cross

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Anne Mckeough

  Chief Development Officer

  American Red Cross

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  As the American Red Cross launches into a new fiscal year, Trevor and Anne will share about the vision for the organization and its impact with highlights from the American Red Cross Humanitarian Services 2030 Plan.

  • We envision a humanitarian network where every community is empowered to act and is connect to the full strength of the Red Cross.
    
  • Rooted in humanity and impartiality, we meet the greatest needs, ensuring our services are accessible and trusted, while also maximizing the impact of every donation. 
    
  • When emergencies strike, we elevate local voices and mobilize volunteers and donors as one unite force for hope and action. 

  NOW SCHEDULED FOR

  Tuesday, September 29, 

  5:00 pm Eastern Time

  
  

  Register here. If you registered for the July event that was postponed, you'll need to re-register. 

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WT8MdywpSeK-hSpZ2sn2RA
  

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• In Honor of our Veterans: SAF Reorganization and the 5-Year ISD & SAF Vision

  • When
    10/29/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM

  WEBINAR

  In Honor of our Veterans: SAF Reorganization and the 5-Year ISD & SAF Vision
  

  
  

  Jarrett Barrios, Sr. Vice President

  American Red Cross International Services & Service to Armed Forces

  Jarrett will present an update on the reorganization of SAF, his goals for the next five years. He will also share about what is happening in International Services. Jarrett provides oversight and direction for international American Red Cross programs, including international disaster response and recovery efforts, the Global Disaster Preparedness Center, disaster risk reduction programming in 15 nations, and representation of the American Red Cross within the IFRC.  In his role managing the SAF programs, he oversees wellness programs supporting service members and their families during deployments, in military hospitals, on installations and through the operation of the Hero Care Center hotline. 

  Thursday, October 29, 2026

  5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

  Registration

  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_p0T8iI-QtWEdeXtY30jXw
  

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