Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 5/10/17

Roost #44 Poop

Please note: The June and July Meetings will be at OC 360 and the August and September Meetings will be at The Big Easy on 60.
From the Prez - Jo Ann is completing many final details for the Convention. It's a lot of work and she's doing a great job. Roost #44 and the Council are looking for volunteers for a variety of activities. We need volunteers to help out at the parade, setting up tables at the Convention, etc. We also need volunteers to help out with any of the many games and contests. You have to be registered for the Convention to help out with games and contests. See Jo Ann or myself if you'd like to have more information on how you could volunteer or participate at the Parade and/or the Convention. Remember that the Hospitality Room is open only to members who have registered for the Convention. Thank you!
Public ticket sales for the Freeman Stage are now on sale. There is a new ticket website this year and would strongly suggest going to freemanstage.org to familiarize oneself with the 2017 FAQ's. Procedures are somewhat different than in the past. Also, Justin Tucker will be appearing at the Stage on Sunday June 18. It will be a good time to break out the Raven's wear.
Eric will not be at the May 11 meeting, so please do not bring any plastic bags for Diakonia.
Dates to Remember:
- Tomorrow – Monthly Roost Meeting @ the Original Greene Turtle, 7:30pm.
- Friday – Brewery Trip
- June 1 thru June 4 – Roost Convention
- Friday, June 2 – 20^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
- Sunday, July 9 – Summer Picnic
- Thursday July 27th - Shorebirds Game w/reserved tables & buffet.
- Tuesday, August 15^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
Road Trip 2017 – RR44 NASHVILLE ROAD TRIP, Sun. 11/5/2017 1pm

Hotel: I Looked at various properties that are considered downtown and within walking distance of the stadium and various entertainment venues. These are inside the “I-40” beltway and all charge a premium price. The rack rate for these ranges from $349 to mid $400‘s depending on the specific date.

RR44’s 2017 Road Trip to Nashville’s official hotel will be the Union Station Hotel. The Union Station Hotel is one of the closest within walking distance to the stadium, and most entertainment venues we will want to visit, including music, bars, restaurants, & the Country Music Hall of Fame.

You do not need a car for this trip, won’t have to use cabs to get around and no bus is necessary to get to the game. I was able to get a Group rate of $289/night (+ tax) at the Union Station Hotel. 3 night minimum required. Maximum of 4 in a room. To view the hotel go to: unionstationhotelnashville.com.

Note for those that choose to drive: although the Hotel has valet parking, the rate is $40/day. There is a public parking garage next to the hotel that has a published rate of $15/day. For more details go to: http://www.parkitdowntown.com/nashville/union-station-and-flying-saucer. I have put a hold on 23 rooms until May 31st. After that date any remaining rooms will be dropped and the Group rate will no longer be honored. To reserve your room call the hotel reservation line at; 888-236-2427.

Later this week there will be a link on the hotel website where you can book as well. Rate is good for 3 days before and after above dates depending on availability. IN ORDER TO SECURE THE GROUP RATE, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL AT TIME OF BOOKING. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, SO CONSIDER PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE. TWO OPTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW.

www.allianztravelinsurance .com; www.travel guard.com/aig/insurance

Please let me know if you plan to join us so I can keep track of the rooms. I will need shirt sizes for everyone as well.

Game day tickets: Group sales price on 3rd level seats will be $65/pp. Money for game tickets should be paid to Gary Miller. I have put a hold on 44 tickets. These must also be paid (to Gary) by May 31st.

TRIP PRICE BREAKDOWN per person based on 3 nights Double Occupancy: ROOM $434 + $65 game ticket + $15 Trip Shirt & coozie = $514/pp. Additional Costs: Airfare; On your own. Transportation to/from airport. Group Social TBD.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST (based on double occupancy): Price per person; 3 nights hotel $434, Ticket to game $65, T-Shirt & Coozie $15. $514 (double occupancy) + Airfare on your own. Compare to “BMORE Around Town” trip price - Hotel Only @ $1,095/pp Double Occupancy.

If anyone is interested in going to a show at the Grand Ole Opry, the shows are Friday & Sat. nights only at 7 and 9:30pm. The maximum tickets you can buy at one time is 8. Go to "www.Opry.com". They do not list the performers until a week ahead. We are probably looking at having a HH/Social Friday evening once everyone gets settled into the hotel, so if you book at the Opry, I would suggest going on Sat.

In addition to calling the reservation line to book your room, you can also go to the following link to do it on line: http://cwp.marriott.com/bnaak/ocravensroost. Call me if you have any questions.

In order to qualify for the group rate shown above, we need a minimum of 10 rooms booked. Based on the list of 40 members who signed the sheet saying they were interested in a Nashville Trip, I reserved a block of 20 rooms. As of right now, only 5 rooms have been booked. 10 members who are driving to Nashville have chosen other locations to stay that are outside of walking distance to the entertainment venues & stadium and a couple others have dropped out because of conflicts with the dates. I would ask that anyone who is planning on going on this trip book their room right away. If we do not get 10 rooms booked by May 31st, the rate for the rooms will go up. Please let me know if you book a room so I can keep track of the numbers.

Gary Miller. 443-618-9972. garywm@mchsi.com
Dues: The following members have not paid their dues as of April 30: Martin Baer, Charles Boilon, JoAnn Bokman, Mary Bokman, Russ Curry, Steve Drocella, Matt Harbaugh, Darrel & Sandra Jackson, Judy Labarre, Chris & Bob Landefeld, Julie Loconus, Colby Phillips, Gay Pitz, Les Purcell, David Reeve, Jane Rones, Hank Schroding, Henry Schroding, Diane Simmons, Shane Warrne, Al Webster, Bill & Mary Wentworth. I apologize if your name is listed in error; please let me know asap if it is. Several members have informed me that they will not be renewing their dues. They are leaving in "good standing" and may return to the Roost at any time without paying another application fee. If you have any questions please e-mail me at jelder10@verizon.net. Don't forget that we are looking for a replacement for me as membership chairperson. Let one of the officers know if you're interested. Jo Ann.
Scholarship Golf: There will be a 20th annual scholarship golf tournament this year. Any members who would like to help out can sign up for the golf/scholarship committee at this weeks meeting.

The tournament will be held at the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on Friday June 2, 2017. Cost per golfer is $115 and $460 for a team of 4. Includes Golf, Practice range, Golf Awards Luncheon Banquet, Continental breakfast, Gift bag, 2 on-course beverage coupons, $500 Putting Contest, $250 Cash Raffle and kegs at the turn and at the luncheon.

Also, there are sponsorships available: Signature Sponsor ($2,000) includes 2 team entries, 4 tee signs, and tournament banner and tournament banquet recognition. $1,400 without team entries. Major Sponsor ($1,000): 1 team entry, 2 tee signs, and tournament banner and tournament banquet recognition. $700 without team entry. Tee Sign Sponsors-$100.

The committee is also looking for gift cards and new merchandise for the event.

With the $14,200 we will be awarding in scholarships in June 2107, the Roost will have awarded over $160,000 during the lifetime of our grants. Please help us out any way you can to support this cause.

Go HERE for all the info, including sign up sheets.

Please remember to bring liquor, wine and beer at the May meeting for the Scholarship Golf Event basket of cheer. If you forget, cash donations are accepted as well.

Thanks, Marc Grimes & Don McMullen, Co-Chairs.
Convention: A separate e-mail has been sent to all convention registrants. If you did not receive it, please contact me at jelder10@verizon.net. If anyone has any time to volunteer for set-up before the convention starts, or for the parade as a Marshall, please let me know.

We need 4 people who are not signed up to be in the parade to carry banners that day. You don't need to be "dressed" as a zombie--just wear a Ravens jersey or your Hawaiian shirt. You would need to be downtown (I'll let you know the exact street when I get it) by 9 a.m. Please, please we really need you. Let me know if you are available.

Thanks, Jo Ann.
Convention Parade: Please let everyone walking in the parade know that because of the tears and big holes in all of the costumes that they may want to wear a grey colored tank top under their costume. Also, if they plan on donating something to us to zombieize, that the item will be unusable after the parade. It will be torn, dirtied, have fake blood on it and maybe have burn holes in it. Bring your black pants/shorts to be zombieized to the May 11 Roost meeting.
Ticket Exchange:
- For Sale: 2 tickets to Tedeschi Trucks Band at Freeman Stage on June 17, 2017. Tickets are $50 ea. face value and are assigned seats on the end of the row next to the lake. Please call Bill 443-513-1697.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
- The next Entertainment Committee meeting will be at 6pm on Wednesday May 31 at the Original Green Turtle. Any member, old or new, interested in helping with the upcoming outings, including the Annual Picnic, is welcome to join us!
- Friday May 12^th, 2017 – Brewery Tour. We will meet at Roses on 113 at noon and decide on driving arrangements for our beer caravan. Order will be: Tall Tales (tasting and tour for $15.00...food available from menu). Then 16 Mile in Georgetown. Free tour at 3pm, if interested. Beer flights (no price yet, still working on it). No food available there. Then ending at 3^rd Wave in Delmar for $3.50 tastings and a food truck at 4pm. Wear closed toed shoes for the brewery tours! Invite your friends! Email Maggie at maggiemiller964@gmail.com so she can get a count.
- Sunday, July 9^th - Annual Picnic – Details to follow.
- Thursday, July 27^th - Shorebirds Game. We have verbally booked the Hard ball Cafe (same as last year) for a "Thirsty Thursday" game again with a giveaway of Shorebird Visors. Pint beers will be $2 + a free buffet of grilled burgers & hot dogs, BBQ chicken legs, baked mac/cheese, watermelon, popcorn, pickles & sliced cheese on the side, water, tea, & lemonade. We will have a reserved section of tables & chairs behind home plate.
  
  The total cost will be $28pp which includes all the above + game ticket. We will also have the same bus as last year that will be an additional cost of about $5pp for those choosing that option. The bus will pick us up behind MB Shopping Center about 5:15 & return @ game's end.
  
  So far we have 34 signed up for the game with 27 going by the bus. This event is open to friends & family - last year 53 people had a great time & 30 took the bus. Lets get some more people going to make it even better!
  The Shorebird contract was officially signed; so money needs to be collected for the down payment. Cash or checks payable to Ron Apperson can be paid at the April 13^th meeting. The rest of the time line follows:
  - Meeting on June 8^th - Last day to sign up & pay for tickets to comply with contract
  - Fri. June 9^th - Tickets will be ordered
  - Meeting on July 13^th - Tickets will be distributed to attendees + $5pp bus money collected (cash please)
  - Thur. July 27^th - Game night: Bus leaves @ 5:15, popcorn/soda available @ 6:05, buffet @ 6:35
  Bus riders not at meeting on 13th must pay @ bus
  Late signups call Ron:302-436-4790 or ronpperson@msn.com (may be able to join group using "will call")
- Tuesday, August 15^th – Pirate Ship Cruise. Ahoy maties! Join Roost 44 for a fun "cruise" on the Duckaneer (departing from MR Ducks). Time: 7-9 pm. Cost: $20.00 per person. Cash bar on board. Attire: Pirate and wench clothes, but just an eye patch or wooden leg is ok too. The boat is limited to 45 people, so we need commitment by the July meeting so we can put our reservation in. Come walk the plank with us in the beautiful Assawoman Bay! Sign up sheet at the meeting or email Maggie at maggiemiller964@gmail.com.

Ravens Poop

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Local Poop

Friday - Relay for Life North Worcester County, Benefits American Cancer Society, Frontier Town Campground. Overnight fundraising activity at Frontier Town to benefit the American Cancer Society. Campers are urged to participate. Live entertainment, food, silent auction, kids’ activities, luminaria ceremony, and much more! All are welcome.

Schedule of Events:
- Kick-Off 6:00pm
- Survivors Lap: 6:30pm
- Caregivers Lap: 6:30pm
- Luminaria Ceremony: 8:15pm
- Closing Ceremony: Midnight
Friday - Free Spring Movie Night in Sunset Park - The Jungle Book, Sunset Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy a free family movie in one of Ocean City's most popular parks...Sunset Park. This event is free and fun for the entire family. Movie begins after sunset and will be show on a giant projection movie screen. Showtime is 8:30pm. Concessions, including drinks, popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the gym at Northside Park. For more information, call 410-250-0125.
Saturday - Lyme Awareness 5K Walk/Run, Ocean City Boardwalk. The Lyme Disease Awareness 5K is a fundraising event providing information and prevention while educating the public about the short and long term effects of an illness that is indemic in Worcester County. The Lyme Disease Awareness 5K will begin and end on the boardwalk at the south west end of the boards and Inlet parking lot. Registration, stage, and festivities will be set up adjacent to the south west tram station.

The good health of our families and ourselves is our most valued asset. In our area, a danger to that asset is lurking. Whether there are children on a sports field, a family hiking or camping, your favorite outdoorsman hunting or fishing, yourself or your spouse golfing on one of our county’s beautiful courses, or gardening in your own yard, all of these activities expose us to the most common vector borne disease: Borrelia Burgdorferi, more commonly known as Lyme Disease. The odds are high that you already know someone who has been impacted by tick borne illness. Odds are higher that there are people with this illness that are unaware of its existence.

Did you know that Lyme Disease often comes with additional “co- infections” that makes it even more difficult to diagnose and treat? We are passionate about raising awareness and educating the community on ways to protect themselves from and identify the signs of tick related illness. We are asking for your help. We will do the heavy lifting, starting with a Lyme Disease Awareness 5K. This event will help raise funds to provide free educational materials to the public as well as billboards and a website address to refer to for current information about diagnosis and treatment. With the proper steps, we all can be safer from this insidious disease.

For more information, contact Angela Burke at 410-443-0700 or fightthebiteoc@gmail.com.
Saturday - Worcester County March for Babies, Assateague Island State Park. The mission of the March of Dimes is to help moms have healthy births by working to prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. Help us fight this battle for our little ones by joining our March for Babies at Assateague State Park.

Event Schedule:
- Registration – 9:00am
- Superhero Sprint for the Kids (capes included) – 9:30am
- Walk begins - 10:00 am
- Fun activities to follow the walk including lunch and the Fun Zone

Admission: Superhero Sprint $20 registration fee per child - includes March for Babies Superhero cape! For more information contact Jessica Hales at jhales@marchofdimes.org

Saturday - Annual White Marlin Festival & Crab Soup Cook Off - Compete for the Title of Best Crab Soup, Somerset Plaza at Somerset St. in Downtown OC. Taste & help judge the resort’s finest crab soups for a small fee. Enjoy music, clowns, face painters and magicians. Local community group exhibits. Located at Somerset Plaza, just off the Boardwalk on Somerset Street in downtown Ocean City. Saturday, Noon to 3pm. $15 per person to sample all soups and vote for your favorite. For more information, contact the Downtown Association at 410-289-1413 or visit www.downtownassociation.net.
Saturday - Rat Pack Together Again, Roland E. Powell Performing Arts Center. A thrilling night of great music and song. Experience Frank, Dean, and Sammy perform with their 8-piece Big Band, Swingtopia. The Rat Pack will perform all their wonderful songs, comedy, and sketches. A great show you don't want to miss - the music that inspired and thrilled an entire generation! Rat Pack Together Again! brings these characters to life before your very eyes. For more information, visit www.ratpacktogetheragain.com. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 7:30pm at the OC Performing Arts Center, located in the OC Convention Center. Ticket prices are $35 & $45.
Sunday - Mother's Day Memorial 3 Mile Fun Run & Walk, Northside Park. This event is a memorial event for those who have lost their mother and to honor all mothers on this day. Headquarters will be at The Abbey Burger Bistro. Packet pick-up and registration will be held at The Abbey Burger Bistro on Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 7:30am to 8:15am. The event will start and end at Northside Park. The run will take runners through the Montego Bay development and back through the park for the finish. The post-race awards and party will be held at The Abbey Burger Bistro for drinks and food to celebrate Mother's Day.
Sunday - MOTHER'S DAY WINECATION, Sunday, May 14, 1:00pm-5:00pm, SUNSET PARK OCEAN CITY MARYLAND. We will have tables set up with 3 to 4 different types of wines to sample per table with your drink tickets. You like the wine, purchase the wine! Purchase wine by the glass or bottle. The twist, every drop of wine purchased will benefit a different cause. #breastcancer #domesticviolence #leukemia #cystinosis #cysticfibrosis #heartdisease

Funny Poop

On their 25th wedding anniversary, a husband took his wife out to dinner. Their teenage daughters said they'd have dessert waiting for them when they returned. After the couple got home, they saw that the dining room table was beautifully set with china, crystal and candles, and there was a note that read: 'Your dessert is in the refrigerator. We are staying with friends, so go ahead and do something we wouldn't do!' 'I suppose,' the husband responded, 'we could vacuum.'

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