[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[Jon Pearce]

It's my great pleasure to share some outstanding news. ARRL has informed us that our club newsletter, CrossTalk, edited by Jeff Garth, WB2ZBN, has won First Place in the Large Club category of the 2026 ARRL Year of the Club Newsletter Contest. This is a national award, and it's a genuine point of pride for W2MMD — and above all, it's a tribute to Jeff's dedication and skill.
To put it in perspective: the contest drew more than 80 entries from clubs across the country, so reaching the very top of that field is a real achievement. In ARRL's words, the judges felt CrossTalk made good on our motto — "Learning Stuff. Building Stuff. Doing Stuff — TOGETHER!" — praising its well-written narratives, its positive tone, and the rich variety of content spanning events, tips, technical know-how, and community-building.
None of this happens by accident, and the lion's share of the credit belongs to Jeff. Month after month, he pulls together the content, the writing, and the polish that make CrossTalk something we all look forward to. This award is a recognition of his commitment and the countless hours he puts in on behalf of every one of us. Jeff, on behalf of the entire membership — thank you, and congratulations. This one is yours.
The winners will be honored at the Huntsville Hamfest in Huntsville, Alabama on August 22–23, which this year also serves as the 2026 ARRL National Convention, and the results will appear in QST magazine. I'm planning to attend that event where we can recognize Jeff's accomplishments on a national stage.
Please join me in congratulating Jeff and celebrating this well-earned recognition of our club. It's a reflection of what we do best — learning, building, and doing, together.
73 de Jon WB2MNF