[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[Herb Dyer]

Huge deal!!! Well done Jeff. (And Props to Chris AD2CS, I'm sure the tech
articles impressed the judges too)

On Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 7:46 AM Frank Romeo, N3PUU via GCARC <
gcarc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Congratulations and thanks for the hard work, Jeff!
>
> On 2026-08-11 21:51, Jon Pearce via GCARC wrote:
> > 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
> >
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