[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[Leonard Rust]

Congratulations Jeff

On Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:51 AM Rabih E. Tannous via GCARC <
gcarc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Congratulations Jeff,well done !!!!!
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 15:46:42
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> Great work Jeff ! Thats awesome - Congrats!!!
>
> Best,
> Jon
> KE2DYD
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:51 PM Jon Pearce via GCARC <gcarc at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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