Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc. was proud to welcome GBT members, employees, board representatives, and community members to the 2026 GBT Annual Meeting in Rush Center, Kansas.

This year’s Annual Meeting was one to remember, with record-breaking attendance, incredible food, exciting prize giveaways, and a room full of the people who make GBT so special. More than anything, the evening was a celebration of community.

Each year, the GBT Annual Meeting gives members the opportunity to come together, hear cooperative updates, connect with local leadership, and celebrate the rural Kansas communities GBT is honored to serve. The 2026 meeting continued that tradition in a meaningful way.

For GBT, the Annual Meeting is more than a business meeting. It is a reminder of what makes a local cooperative different. Our members are not just customers. They are neighbors, families, business owners, farmers, and friends. Their support helps make everything GBT does possible.

The evening included great food, fellowship, cooperative updates, and prize drawings for members in attendance. GBT was proud to recognize this year’s prize winners from communities across the service area.

2026 GBT Annual Meeting Prize Winners

$250 Capital Credit Winners
Travis & Lisa Starr of Olmitz
Kirk Wells of Alexander

1 Month Free Internet Winner
Michael Kaus of Bison

$73 Bill Credit Winners
Darryl Prescott of Garfield
Terry Keenan of Ness City
Adam Showalter of Alexander
Barry Burkhardt of Bison
Bob Black of Bazine
Fred Flax of Ransom

55" Smart TV Winner
Richard & Rhonda Karst of Rush Center

Apple AirPods Winner
Garrett Flax of Utica

GBT would like to thank every member who attended the 2026 Annual Meeting and helped make the night so special. The record-breaking turnout was a powerful reminder of the support, pride, and connection that continue to strengthen our cooperative.

As GBT looks ahead, we remain committed to serving our members with dependable service, local support, and continued investment in the rural Kansas communities we call home.

Thank you for growing with us, supporting local connection, and helping us continue creating community through every connection.