[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[Mike]

Congratulations Jeff. This is truly an honor and should be mentioned in an
issue of Crosstalk. :D


Mike Thompson
KG4JYA


On Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:07 Rob Saunders via GCARC <gcarc at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Strong work by Good Folks for a Great Organization!!!  Congrats and well
> deserved.  Thanks for all you do, for all of us, always!
>
> > On Aug 11, 2026, at 21:51, 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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