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    KATE FORBES

     IFRC President



     LIVE INTERVIEW

     Tuesday, March 19,

     12:00 p.m. ET


March is Red Cross Month


 Update February 29, 2024

President's Letter

Dear Friends,

The future of ARCRA is looking bright! As we continue moving toward our launch as an alumni network, we’re preparing systems that will allow us to welcome an influx of new interest, and embracing changes that we hope will energize members, new and old. Hints of the “new” can already be seen in our newsletter and webinar features, format and marketing efforts. A new name and logo have been proposed, and the website design and build is underway. An official launch is still being planned for spring (fingers crossed), so watch for updates as plans evolve.

It is with deepest condolences that I share of the loss of longtime Red Crosser Bob Bender. Bob was a part of so many of our Red Cross journeys. There is a lovely tribute to him on our “In Memoriam” page.

On Tuesday, March 19, at noon ET ARCRA will have the honor of hosting Kate Forbes for our webinarKate is only the second woman to be elected president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Her involvement with the Red Cross began more than four decades ago, as a local volunteer at the Phoenix Chapter of the American Red Cross. She's held many roles since, including vice-chairman of the American Red Cross Board of Governors and national chairperson of volunteers, where she managed more than one million volunteers.  

I hope you’ll plan to attend and invite your Red Cross colleagues and friends.

Warmly,






ARCRA President Mary Buszuwski

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      Next ARCRA Webinar: 

      Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET 

      IFRC President

      Kate Forbes


      Kate will share a presentation about her first two months as president and her historic trip to the Middle East, which included stops in Israel and Gaza to address the dramatic events of October 7 and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A facilitated by ARCRA President Mary Buszuwski. More than 120 people are already registered. 

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