Many years ago, the amateur radio clubs in the Oklahoma City area started an event now known as the “All Ham Dinner.” This dinner allows about 70 hams to get together, eat dinner, and communicate with each other. This dinner happens on the third Thursday of January, the Second Saturday of May (to miss Hamvention), and the Third Saturday of September at 6:00 p.m.
The Next Dinner
The next All Ham Dinner will be held on September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This dinner will be at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 9410 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. No RSVP is needed; show up, get your meal, and join the fun in their banquet room in the back. Yes, we had to change locations, the Golden Palace in Midwest City has closed.
Sponsoring Clubs
To spread the load and fun of hosting these dinners, the member clubs of CORA take turns organizing the event. Each club sponsors one about every two years. The hosting club selects the location and arranges a restaurant to host the 70 people who show up. Also, the host club makes a presentation and then facilitates a round-robin discussion by all clubs. Each club presents its recent activities or requests assistance at a future event.
The South Canadian Amateur Radio Society (SCARS) hosts this meeting. The sponsoring club sets up the logistics for the evening and emcees the event. Activities from each club in attendance are discussed to provide information exchange among groups.
Future Dinner Dates
- September 19, 2024 – SCARS
- January 23, 2025 – ACARA
- May 22, 2025 – OCAPA
- September 18, 2025 – Mid-Del
- January 15, 2026 – EARS