[GCARC] Crosstalk wins ARRL national newsletter award!

[ddole1 at aol.com]

What a wonderful achievement and recognition for the club and Jeff!
Dennis K2SE
On Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:11:59 AM EDT, Cory Sickles <wa3uvv at gmail.com> wrote:

Kudos to Jeff and EVERYONE who contributes content on a regular (or
sporadic) basis to the newsletter!

I remember well when it went from just a few pages to what essentially
became a magazine, many years ago.  The award is well-deserved and I am
thrilled that your efforts are getting the attention and recognition they
deserve.

Best regards,
Cory



On Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 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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