Friday, March 29, 2013
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
| Statement by John Rowan, VVA National President On "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" |
| March 29 has been designated as "National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" by a resolution of Congress, thanks, in no small measure, to the efforts of Senator Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Representative Linda Sanchez in the House. However belated the recognition of the service and sacrifice of those of us who served in Southeast Asia during the years of what was then America's longest war, it is appreciated. |
| For far too long, citizens of all political persuasions blamed those who served for the failures of those led, those officials whose military as well as political policies failed. Returning veterans were not welcomed by a grateful nation; instead, many were ignored at best, scorned at worst. The psychological issues faced by many Vietnam vets can be traced not simply to what they experienced in Vietnam but to their experience on their return home |
| Perhaps America has grown up. Today, Americans embrace those who have volunteered for military service and have placed themselves in harm's way – whether they agree or disagree with the mission in Iraq or Afghanistan. These newly minted veterans and those who continue to serve, despite deployment after deployment, are offered a variety of opportunities and events across the nation by Americans who want to say in some way, Welcome Home, and Thank You for Your Service |
Americans are belatedly embracing Vietnam veterans as well, having come to the realization that those who served fought as well as their fathers and uncles did in World War II and in Korea. As we approach 50 years since the beginning of that ill-fated venture, events are being planned nationally as well as locally to honor those who served, and to remember those who were lost to the war. "Better late than never" may be a cliché, but it is never too late to say Thank You for Your Service, and Welcome Home.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Weekly Poop 3/27/13
Roost
#44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
- Sunday, July 7 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic at White Horse Park. Details soon.
- Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
- Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
- Roost Apparel: RAVENS ROOST #44 COMMEMORATIVE SUPER BOWL XLVII HOODIES & TEE SHIRTS. From Mike Grimes: I will be contacting Run Sun Custom Apparel on April the 3rd to put the order in production and will need your checks for your order no later than April 2nd. Please make the check out to Mike Grimes and mail them by April 2nd. My mailing address is 108 S. Ocean Dr., Ocean City, MD 21842. You can also drop off the checks to me at my residence. If I don’t receive your check by April the 2nd your order will be dropped from the order form.
- Once again this year Bill and Lilly Cordwell will be walking in the M.S.Walk on April 13 on the "new boardwalk" in Ocean City. Anyone who would like to walk with them or pledge please go to the website www.walkMSmaryland.org and sign up under "TEAM LILLY". This is the same date as our dance so it will be a full day but well worth it.
Ravens
Poop
- All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
- Elvis is in the building! Let's hope he works out better than the last Elvis that wore the purple and black.
Local
Poop
- Friday and Saturday - Easter Art, Craft and Kid’s Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. For more Info please contact: Mike Wicklein, Phone: 410-213-8090; E-mail: oceanpromotions@beachin.net. Exhibitors displaying unique handcrafted items including wearable art, jewelry, lawn & garden decor, toys, florals, fine art, caricatures & more. www.oceanpromotions.info. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $4, Seniors & Students $3, 3 years and under and Military FREE. Admission includes Easter Kids Fun Fair.
- Saturday – Easter Bunny Fun Shop, 1-3 pm, Northside Park, 125th Street. Easter egg hunts, visit from the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Bring your own basket, if possible. Registration is limited. $6 – OC residents; $8 non-OC residents. For more information, call 410-250-0125.
Funny
Poop
- A farmer and his wife were lying in bed one evening; she was knitting, he was reading the latest issue of Animal Husbandry. He looks up from the page and says to her,"Did you know that humans are the only species in which the female achieves orgasm?"She looks at him wistfully, smiles, and replies, "Oh yeah? Why don't you prove it."He frowns for a moment, then says, "Okay."He then gets up and walks out, leaving his wife with a confused look on her face.About a half an hour later, he returns all tired and sweaty and proclaims, "Well I'm sure the cow and sheep didn't, but the way that pig's always squealing, how can you tell?"
Etcetera
- Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
- Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
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
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Chag Pesach Sameach
Happy Passover to all our Jewish friends. Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, also know as the Exodus. So...
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Weekly Poop 3/20/13
Roost
#44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
- Sunday, July 7 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic at White Horse Park. Details soon.
- Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
- Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
- Roost Apparel: RAVENS ROOST #44 COMMEMORATIVE SUPER BOWL XLVII HOODIES & TEE SHIRTS. Ravens Roost #44 Super Bowl XLVII commemorative hoodies and tee shirts are now available for order. Hoodies are priced at $20.00, long-sleeve tee shirts at $10.00 and short-sleeve tee shirts at $8.00. Colors are purple and ash (light gray). Bill Regan, the owner of Red Sun Custom Apparel and long-time Roost member, is providing Roost members these fantastic prices to make it affordable for everyone. We need to order a minimum of 72 pieces (with approx. 200 members in our Roost this shouldn’t be a problem) for me to place the order. Please email Mike at montegomike@verizon.net with your choices, colors and sizes.
- Once again this year Bill and Lilly Cordwell will be walking in the M.S.Walk on April 13 on the "new boardwalk" in Ocean City. Anyone who would like to walk with them or pledge please go to the website www.walkMSmaryland.org and sign up under "TEAM LILLY". This is the same date as our dance so it will be a full day but well worth it.
Ravens
Poop
- All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
Local
Poop
Funny
Poop
- A man was sitting quietly reading his paper one morning, peacefully enjoying himself, when his wife sneaks up behind him and whacks him on the back of his head with a huge frying pan.Man: "What was that for?"Wife: "What was that piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Marylou written on it?"Man: "Oh honey, remember two weeks ago when I went to the horse races? Marylou was the name of one of the horses I bet on."The wife looked all satisfied, apologizes, and goes off to do work around the house. Three days later he is once again sitting in his chair reading and she repeats the frying pan swatting.Man: "What was that for this time?"Wife: "Your horse called."
Etcetera
- Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
- Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
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
Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Weekly Poop 3/13/13
Roost
#44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday – Don't forget about the St. Patty's Day Parade! We meet at Beach Copy Center (thanks once again to Debbie and George!) on 59th Street, O.C. and you should try to be there by 10:00 (before they start closing streets off) for the parade at 12:00. We continue to need members to march in the parade. Clothing is black pants (of any sort), Ravens Roost Jersey's or Ravens Player Jersey's; There are some marching that do not have either so if anyone is willing to loan us jersey's, we can label them on the inside with removable tape and make sure they are returned. We suggest wearing a long sleeve shirt under the jersey, black, white, or green. Hats of the Irish nature are requested and we will have head gear available for those that may not have a favorite hat. Please consider joining us for the parade and enjoy a busy day at your local bars and restaurants in Ocean City. Remember, no parking is available @ Beach Copy. Park down near the end of the parade and walk back – that way, your vehicle will be close by when we finish!
- Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
- Sunday, July 7 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic at White Horse Park. Details soon.
- Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
- Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
- Roost Apparel: RAVENS ROOST #44 COMMEMORATIVE SUPER BOWL XLVII HOODIES & TEE SHIRTS. Ravens Roost #44 Super Bowl XLVII commemorative hoodies and tee shirts are now available for order. Hoodies are priced at $20.00, long-sleeve tee shirts at $10.00 and short-sleeve tee shirts at $8.00. Colors are purple and ash (light gray). Bill Regan, the owner of Red Sun Custom Apparel and long-time Roost member, is providing Roost members these fantastic prices to make it affordable for everyone. We need to order a minimum of 72 pieces (with approx. 200 members in our Roost this shouldn’t be a problem) for me to place the order. Please email Mike at montegomike@verizon.net with your choices, colors and sizes.
- Once again this year Bill and Lilly Cordwell will be walking in the M.S.Walk on April 13 on the "new boardwalk" in Ocean City. Anyone who would like to walk with them or pledge please go to the website www.walkMSmaryland.org and sign up under "TEAM LILLY". This is the same date as our dance so it will be a full day but well worth it.
Ravens
Poop
- All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
- Traffic at a standstill on the Bay Bridge as bandwagon fans jump off. Details at 11.
Local
Poop
- Saturday - St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013. Much anticipated Ocean City event! Everyone loves to be Irish at Ocean City's famous parade. Marching units, floats, local celebrities. Parade begins at noon and travels Coastal Hwy. from 59th Street south to 45th. At the 45th Street shopping area, a fun festival with food, drink and merriment begins at 11 a.m.
Funny
Poop
- My god! What happened to you?" the bartender asked Kelly as he hobbled in on a crutch, one arm in a cast."I got in a tiff with Riley.""Riley? He's just a wee fellow," the barkeep said surprised. "He must have had something in his hand.""That he did," Kelly said. "A shovel it was.""Dear Lord. Didn't you have anything in your hand?""Aye, that I did--Mrs. Riley's left breast." Kelly said. "And a beautiful thing it was, but not much use in a fight!"
Etcetera
- Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
- Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
- 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
Monday, March 11, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Weekly Poop 3/6/13
Roost
#44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday, March 16 – Don't forget about the St. Patty's Day Parade! We meet at Beach Copy Center (thanks once again to Debbie and George!) on 59th Street, O.C. and you should try to be there by 10:00 (before they start closing streets off) for the parade at 12:00. We continue to need members to march in the parade. Clothing is black pants (of any sort), Ravens Roost Jersey's or Ravens Player Jersey's; There are some marching that do not have either so if anyone is willing to loan us jersey's, we can label them on the inside with removable tape and make sure they are returned. We suggest wearing a long sleeve shirt under the jersey, black, white, or green. Hats of the Irish nature are requested and we will have head gear available for those that may not have a favorite hat. Please consider joining us for the parade and enjoy a busy day at your local bars and restaurants in Ocean City. Remember, no parking is available @ Beach Copy. Park down near the end of the parade and walk back – that way, your vehicle will be close by when we finish!
- Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
- Sunday, July 7 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic at White Horse Park. Details soon.
- Friday, August 2—Sunday, August 4 – Mike has finalized the road trip to the Football Hall Of Fame to see J.O. get inducted on Saturday, August the 3rd. The cost would be $310/person (double occupancy) based on 50 people or $330/person (double occupancy) based on 40 people-the minimum that we would need to make this trip a go. The trip includes:
- Round trip transportation via commercial Bus-Jor-Lin Bus Co (The bus will depart Friday morning, August 2nd at 6am from the Montego Bay Shopping Center. A second pick up will be at the Millsboro, DE Roses store. It will take approx. 9 hours, including two 30 min. rest stops, to get to the hotel. We will depart the hotel Sunday, August 4th around 9am and should arrive back to Ocean City around 6pm).
- 2-night stay at the DoubleTree By Hilton in Independence, Oh. www.doubletreeclevelandindependencehotel.com.
- Bus transportation from the hotel to the Hall of Fame on Saturday-approx. a 50 min. drive
- Enshrinement Ceremony tickets. Note: The enshrinement is a 7pm Saturday night
- Hall Of Fame Tour tickets.
Unfortunately it looks like the trip may be scrapped due to the lack of interest. As of yesterday morning we only have 13 people that have signed up. Please contact Mike by tomorrow if you want to go. If we cannot confirm at least 40 people by COB Thursday we'll have to cancel the plans to go. - Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
- Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
- Roost Apparel: You can call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!
- RAVENS ROOST #44 COMMEMORATIVE SUPER BOWL XLVII HOODIES & TEE SHIRTS. Ravens Roost #44 Super Bowl XLVII commemorative hoodies and tee shirts are now available for order. Hoodies are priced at $20.00, long-sleeve tee shirts at $10.00 and short-sleeve tee shirts at $8.00. Colors are purple and ash (light gray). Bill Regan, the owner of Red Sun Custom Apparel and long-time Roost member, is providing Roost members these fantastic prices to make it affordable for everyone. We need to order a minimum of 72 pieces (with approx. 200 members in our Roost this shouldn’t be a problem) for me to place the order. Please email me at montegomike@verizon.net with your choices, colors and sizes. Here are the designs:
- Once again this year Bill and Lilly Cordwell will be walking in the M.S.Walk on April 13 on the "new boardwalk" in Ocean City. Anyone who would like to walk with them or pledge please go to the website www.walkMSmaryland.org and sign up under "TEAM LILLY". This is the same date as our dance so it will be a full day but well worth it.
Ravens
Poop
- All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
- Congrats to Joe – Chicken McNuggets for everyone!
Local
Poop
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Home, Condo & Outdoor Show / Art & Craft Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street & the Bay. Artists and crafters will compliment the Home & Garden show by showcasing their most creative unique craft & gift items, decor & accessories. Practical as well as fun items for your home & lifestyle. Friday Noon-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Admission.
- Saturday & Sunday – Ocean City Handbell Festival 2013, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th Street & the Bay. Concert of the Handbell Musicians of America, Area III Ocean City Festival. Over 500 handbell ringers will play en masse under the guest conductor, Michael Helman. Registration required to participate in event; Concert will be free and open to the public's enjoyment!
- Monday – Play it Safe Mini Golf Fundraiser, 136th Street Old Pro Golf, 7 pm. OC Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee invites you to sponsor a Hole or Play in the 6th Annual Play It Safe March Madness Mini Golf Tournament on March 11th @ 7PM at 136th Street Old Pro Golf. Hole sponsorships are $25, $15 per person for golf or $60 for a team of 4. Send your business name you'd like listed on the hole; or your name(s), address & phone to play. Please make check payable to: Play It Safe. Mail to: Play It Safe, P O Box 954, Ocean City, MD 21843. Our Mission: To encourage High School Graduates to make informed, healthy choices while having responsible fun without the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Funny
Poop
- A man goes into a store and asks the clerk for some "Polish Sausage."The clerk looked at him and asked "Are you Polish?"The guy, clearly offended, says "Well, yes I am. But let me ask you something. If I asked you for Italian Sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian? Or, if I asked for German Bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German? Or if I asked you for a Kosher Hot Dog, would you ask me if I was Jewish? Or, if I asked you for a Taco, would you ask me if I was Mexican? Would ya, huh? Would ya?"The clerk says, "Well no.""And if I asked you for some Irish Whiskey, would you ask me if I was Irish? What about Canadian Bacon, would you ask me if I was Canadian?""Well, I probably wouldn't,"With self-indignation, the guy says, "Well, all right then, why did you ask me if I'm Polish just because I asked for Polish Sausage?'The clerk replies, "Because you're at Home Depot."
Etcetera
- Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.
- Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
- 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
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