[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[Stan Slachetka]

That’s great news! 

Congratulations Jeff for an impressive and well-deserved achievement! 

Thank you for your hard work and dedication in ensuring that Crosstalk continues to be a valuable and enjoyable resource for our club. 

I know, the deadline for submitting articles for September is August 20th. 😀

Stan
WA2JRZ


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> On Aug 12, 2026, at 7:45 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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