Weekly Poop 8/1/12

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·         Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …

·         Summer Raft-ups.  Admiral Bill Cordwell, of the RR44 Navy has selected the dates for the fleet exercises:

§  Sunday, August 26

§  Saturday, September 22

Meeting time and location will be announced later.  You can sign up at the monthly meeting or contact Bill at billycords558@gmail.com or 443-669-4129.

·         Saturday, October 27 – Ravens Roost #44 Crab Feast.  Details soon.

·         Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party.  Details soon.

·         Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

·         Roost Apparel: If you missed out on the last order of Ravens Roost 44 jerseys and you want one in time for the season, please see Maggie at the next meeting and get your name on the list for the next order.  Don't need to pay for them until they are delivered to you, but snooze and you will lose because this will be the last order before the season begins!  Also: Maggie is still taking orders for the new Raven Roost 44 "character shirts" with the Ox, Turtle and Raven on the beach on the back of the shirt.  They come in tanks and short sleeve styles.  New colors for the guys and v-necks for the ladies!  They are perfect for wearing around town this summer and sporting your "Ravenesque" spirit!  Tanks $12, Short sleeve T's $15.  Maggie needs 75 orders to get a run made and so far have 30 orders, so please put your name on the list so we can get those shirts too.  Finally, there are still "old style" T's left (Property of Ravens Roost 44) as well as sweatshirts that have languished in Maggie's garage for too long!  Get 'em while they last at the next meeting:  Short sleeve T's for $5!  Long sleeve T's for $10!  Sweatshirts for $20!  A variety of sizes and colors (ash grey, purple and black).  How can you say no??!!"

·         ROAD TRIP 2012-KANSAS CITY, MO – Our road trip this year will be Kansas City, MO-The Cue (as is barbeque) Capital of the World.  The game is on 10/7.  Mike finally received the booking contract signed by the hotel rep.  You can now call in to reserve your rooms.  You will need your credit card to reserve your room.  Their hours for reservations are 8:30am to 5 pm.  Call or contact Mike for further details at 410.250.3020 or at montegomike@verizon.net.

·         Presidents Message August 2012

Well the first “Raft-Up” was a great success!  Apparently if I do not pick the dates, the weather turns out great.  The next one is scheduled for Sunday Aug. 26th and there will be one more on Sat. Sept. 22nd.  These are always a lot of fun and even if you do not have a boat, you can join us on one of our members’ boats.  There will be a sign up sheet at the Aug. meeting.

It was good to hear from Steve Pappas at our July meeting where he told us about the new TV’s he is going to add to our Ravens Meeting Room.  One of the TV’s will be a 70+ inch that will go on the wall above the window behind where the officers sit for our meetings and 2 more 40+ inch TV’s will be hung in the room as well.  These additions will make the room even a better place to watch the Ravens beat up on the Steelers!

Thanks to Steve for his continued support of our Roost and let’s keep The Blue Ox and The Original Greene Turtle in mind when we are considering places to go around town for drinks and dinner.

For those who did not attend the July meeting, a proposed By-Laws change was read and included in last month’s news letter.  It is included again in this edition.  The proposed change relates to the amount of scholarship money to be given out each year.  The current wording basically says that the Scholarship Committee has the responsibility to suggest to The Board the amounts to be awarded based on the funds raised, but it does NOT give any guidelines on the total amount available or how much reserve for the following year is reasonable.  The proposed change adds that the Committee will suggest the amounts of the INDIVIDUAL scholarships, but the TOTAL to be given out each year will be no less than 50% of whatever funds are in the Scholarship Fund on Feb 1st of the award year.  The intent is to: 1) increase the amount of the individual awards; 2) give out more of the funds collected in any given year and; 3) keep a reasonable reserve to assure that even in a bad fundraising year the scholarships can still be given.  The date of Feb. 1st was picked because that gives the Committee time to send out information to the schools detailing the amounts of the scholarships to be given.  The exact wording of the proposal is included elsewhere in this letter.  Please read it.  The proposal will be read again at the August general meeting before it is voted on by the general membership.

A Big Thanks to Tom and the Entertainment Committee for all their work to make the picnic a huge success.  Even with all the controversy regarding the $10 cost this year, MORE members attended than last year and everyone had a great time.

As a reminder, if you or another member is ill, in the hospital or recovering from an operation, please call Cindy Brought @ 302-245-5673.

Go Ravens!!

Gary Miller

443-618-9972

Ravens Poop

·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.  It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news. 

·         Looking for an Orioles Blog?  Go to Britt’s Bird Watch for the latest Orioles news!

Local Poop

·         Today – Free Concerts on the Beach, On the Beach at North Division Street.

No concert tonight.

Free, live entertainment every Wednesday, 8:00pm - 9:30pm from July 11 - August 29 (except August 1).  Enjoy tribute bands and local favorites.  Treat yourself to a collection of summer beach music, watch the sun set, view the sparkling blue ocean and dance by moonlight.  There is no better setting for relaxing than Concerts on the Beach.  The beach beat will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping to the variety of entertainment from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening.  For more information about Concerts on the Beach, call the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125.  Entertainment subject to change without notice.

·         Today – Free Movies on the Beach - 117th St. on the beach at the Carousel Resort Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   August 1: Soul Surfer

o   August 8: Jack & Jill

o   August 15: Dolphin Tale

o   August 22: Hugo

o   August 29: The Zookeeper

For more information, call 410-524-1000.

·         Today – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – The Midtown Men, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  *Special Concert Event* Witness this new journey of four Broadway Stars whose unique sound and chemistry has catapulted them from the Broadway stage to concert venues across America.  They are thrilled to be together again sharing their incredible sound with audiences everywhere.  The group’s jump-to-your-feet show features music from Beatles to Beach Boys to Motown and of course, the Four Seasons!  Please bring your own chair.  $35.  A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.  Due to an expected high attendance for this event, large items such as coolers, blankets, umbrellas, picnic baskets, and folding tables will not be permitted inside the venue.  Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.  SOLD OUT!  Should any tickets become available, they will be released online on the day of the performance.

·         Tomorrow – Arts on the Docks, Ocean City Fishing Center.  Come to the Ocean City Fishing Center marina to see local artists showcase their works.  For more information, call 410-213-1121.

·         Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Live Concert, S. Division St. & the Bay.  Every Thursday night in July and August from 7pm - 9pm.  Watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City!  Sunset Park is located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the Bay in downtown Ocean City.

All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public.  Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase by the Ocean City Recreation Boosters.  All proceeds are used for youth programs in Ocean City.
Please bring your own chair.
Concert Schedule:
August 2: Semiblind (Rock)
August 9: Allyson Taylor (Soulful R&B and Rock)
August 16: Randy Lee Ashcraft (Beach Country)
August 23: Rob Fahey and the Pieces (Rock)
August 30: Lauren Glick Band (Blues-Rock)
For more information, 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

·         Tomorrow – Free Movies on the Beach - 91st St. on the beach at the Princess Royale Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   August 2: The Muppets

o   August 9: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

o   August 16: How To Train Your Dragon

o   August 23: The Adventures of Tin Tin

o   August 30: Hugo

For more information, call 1-800-476-9253.

·         Tomorrow – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – A Midsummer Night's Dream, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s most magical comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  During one enchanting forest night, a fairy king and queen duel for supremacy, young lovers fall wildly out of and into love, the world’s worst acting troupe puts on a remarkable show.  With music and dance, comedy and romance, this is the perfect play for an outdoor summer night.  Free!

·         Friday – Free Movies on the Beach - On the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   August 3: Winnie the Pooh

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Friday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Roslyn Kind, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  Roslyn Kind, Barbra Streisand’s younger sister, is a dynamic, vibrant multi-talented artist familiar to both national and international audiences for her headlining appearances at some of the most prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, The Greek Theatre and London’s Café Royal.  This elegant, beautiful, petite, dynamo delight rules the stage with a royal command that demands adoration from every seat in the house.  $10* • Kids are free! * A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.

·         Friday thru Sunday – Annual Berlin Sidewalk Sale, Throughout Berlin.  If you are looking for good bargains, you do not want to miss Berlin's Annual Sidewalk Sale.  For three days, businesses in downtown Berlin move their merchandise to the sidewalks and offer tremendous discounts.  Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, 11am - 5pm.  For more information, contact Debbie Frene at 410-641-2998.

·         Saturday – Blessing of the Combines, Downtown Snow Hill.  Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, parade of combines & tractors, food vendors and a tractor pull.  Saturday, 11am - 4pm in Downtown Snow Hill.  For more information, contact Kathy Fisher at 443-783-1715 or kfisher44@verizon.net.

·         Saturday (morning) – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Children's Storytelling with The Kinderman Show, 10:00am - 12:00pm.  The Kinderman Show is a highly interactive program of original call and response songs, chants, rhythms, movement games and storytelling that engages and enchants audiences from age two to age 100.  Free.

·         Saturday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Masters of Motown, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  In the early 60’s some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit, MI, better known simply as MOTOWN.  MASTERS OF MOTOWN is a celebration of these artists, their music and style.  The show features stylishly costumed fully choreographed tributes to both male and female groups backed by a live band!  Stop - in the name of love - and don’t miss this show!  $10* • Kids are free! * A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.  Due to an expected high attendance for this event, large items such as coolers, blankets, umbrellas, picnic baskets, and folding tables will not be permitted inside the venue.

·         Saturday or Sunday - Berlin Peach Festival, Taylor House Museum.  Community festival celebrating the peach.  This 4th annual event features locally grown peaches for sale, peach pie eating contests, a peach pie baking contest, displays and demonstrations by local artisans, children's crafts, food and craft vendors, local history displays and music and entertainment throughout the day.  Saturday, 11am - 5pm.  Rain Date, Sunday 11am - 5pm.  Contact Susan Taylor at 410-641-1019.

·         Sunday – Beach Lights Spectacular, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Lights Spectacular is a new, exciting show featuring lasers, lights and special effects displayed on a giant 5-story beach ball choreographed to action-packed music.  Beach Lights Spectacular will be lighting up Ocean City three times a night every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day!  Show times are 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm.

·         Sunday – Children's Day at Sunset Park, Sunset Park on South Division St. in downtown OC.  Join us for a day of fun, games and educational activities.  For more information, call 410-289-4991.

·         Sunday – Sundaes in the Park - Free Concert and Family Entertainment, Northside Park.  Free Live Entertainment For Adults & Kids.

o   Tonight's Entertainment:
- Live Band: Jesse Garon's Tribute To Elvis
- For the Kids: Uncle Pete with Kids (Interactive musical celebration)

Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park, located at 127th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment.  The lineup of entertainers this season will make you stand and cheer, however, the spotlight will be on you creating your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings.  Sundaes in the Park is a family concert series offered Sunday evening in July and August from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  For a small fee enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation as you listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay.  1-800-OC-OCEAN (1-800-626-2326).

·         Monday thru Saturday – Free Family Programs, Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum.  Located at the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk.  Every Monday through Saturday from Mid-July through end of August.  Gather outside the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum for fun facts and topics.  A different subject is discussed each day.  Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying and all about sharks.

·         Monday – Free Movies on the Beach - 27th St. on the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Monday thru Friday – White Marlin Open, Harbour Island, 14th St, & the Bay.  World’s largest billfish tournament.  Thousands watch fish weigh-ins Monday through Friday from 4 - 9 pm.  $3 million in prize money.  Registration fees for participating boats.  Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge.  Located at Harbour Island Marina on 14th St. and the bay.  For more information, call Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229.  http://www.whitemarlinopen.com

·         Tuesday – Family Beach Olympics, on the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy fun on the beach!  Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages.  Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.  All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Tuesday – Beach Fireworks, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Fireworks Display is an amazing fireworks show choreographed to music.  This event will take place every Tuesday night starting May 29, 2012 at 10:30 on the beach at North Division Street in downtown Ocean City.  The shows will run through the entire summer.
The final fireworks show will be Sunday (not Tuesday), September 2nd and will be part of the 10:30pm Beach Lights Spectacular Show.  This will be the grand finale of the summer.

Funny Poop

·         A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the "Seven Wonders of the World."  Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper.  So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.  The girl replied, "Yes, a little.  I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:

1. To See
2. To Hear
3. To Touch
4. To Taste
5. To Feel
6. To Laugh
7. And to Love.

A gentle reminder -- that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

Etcetera

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·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory