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3521 Ratliff Road
Irondale, AL, 35210
United States

2059563636

The Zamora Shriners are Birmingham Alabama's Temple of the Shriners International. Shriners are a Masonic fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With nearly 200 temples (chapters) in several countries and thousands of clubs around the world. Our fraternity is open to men of integrity from all walks of life.

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Whats Happening at Zamora is a page dedicated to our current events. 

BirmingHAM Fest is this weekend at the Zamora Shrine

James Nicholas the XDMAN

This is the National Association for Amateur Radio trade show

March 4-5, 2016 Doors open at 4:00 PM on Friday and close at 7:00 PM. The hamfest will reopen at 8:30 AM on Saturday and close at 4:00 PM with the grand prize drawing.

LOCATION:
Zamora Temple
3521 Ratliff Road
Irondale, AL

Talk-In
Talk-in will be available on the Club's 146.88 MHz repeater. (PL 88.5)

  • Expected hamfest vendors include:
    AC & DC Electronics
  • Alabama Historical Radio Society
  • ARRL
  • B&W Jewelry
  • BridgeCom Systems, Inc.
  • Dave Hinsey
  • Ham World
  • JMR Sales
  • Max-Gain Systems (Alan Bond)
  • MCM Computers
  • MFJ Enterprises
  • Mike Fambrough (the “Motorola Guy”)
  • Quick Silver Radio
  • RF Adapter Guy
  • Sam Adams
  • The Signman
  • The Wireman
  • VIS Amateur Supply

Admission is $8.00 and this includes 1 prize ticket. Admission is good for both days of the Hamfest. Children under 12 are free.

Grand Prize: Honda EU2000i Generator. This drawing will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday and the winner does NOT have to be present to win.
Hourly Prizes
Yaesu FT-2900R 65W 2 meter mobile
Kenwood TM-281A 2-meter mobile
ICOM IC-V80-HD-35 (two of these)
MFJ-4125 25A Power Supply
$75 Gift Certificate that can be used with ANY VENDOR while at the hamfest
1920’s Antique Radio (fully restored by the Alabama Historical Radio Society)
and an Icom ID-880H dual band D-STAR (to be awarded at noon on Saturday to the youngest ham at the hamfest).
… plus other items.
Hourly drawings will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday and then again at 10:00 AM on Saturday. The winner must claim the prize before 2:45 PM on Saturday. At 3:00 additional drawings will be held as necessary to clear any and all unclaimed prizes.

License Exams
Amateur radio license exams will be given at 9:00 AM on Saturday in Room #4 (upstairs; Club Room).The $8 Hamfest admission is not required for testing. Those wishing to test will need to bring two forms of ID (one with a picture), and a copy of any existing Amateur License or CSCE, if applicable. The testing fee is $15 for anyone over 16 years old. Fees for those 16 and under will be paid by the Birmingham Amateur Radio Club on their behalf. For more information contact John Outland, K3FP

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The Twice As Nice Sale packs the the house at the Zamora Shrine Center

James Nicholas the XDMAN

I have never seen so many people in the Zamora Shrine center at one time. Both parking lots were basically full and there was overflow parking all the overflow parking was also jam packed. The crowd was here to take advantage of the great prices at the Twice as nice Sale hosted by the Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples. Don't forget that Saturday is day two of this event form 8am - 12:30pm. 

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tags Events, Rentals, February, 2016

1st Annual Z Lounge Cornhole Tournament

James Nicholas the XDMAN

We had a great time putting on this Tournament and we are looking forward to next year. The Z lounge along with Alabama Corn Hole had a great crowd on hand to watch. There were plenty of family's here to cheer on the competitors as well as the Kids league showing off their skills. 

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tags Events, Cornhole, Z Lounge, Rentals

February Stated Meeting - Budget Agenda

James Nicholas the XDMAN

We had a great turnout for the February Stated meeting, with a big shout out to the Kitchen staff....The BBQ was great. If you missed the meeting here are some of the highlights. 

  • We elected John Akens to the finance committee. 
  • The 2016 budget was unanimously approved. 
  • Jerry Wayne Thomas showed off his great curly locks! 
  • Winston Each reported on the 2014 Lineville car show. The car show raised 10 thousand dollars for the Greenville Shrine Hospital. Winston will present the check to the hospital at the 2016 Annual Shriner Days on Friday, March 11 and Saturday March 12th. 
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tags Stated, Meeting, Budget, February, 2016, Lineville Car Show, Greenville, Shrine Hospital