Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Weekly Poop 1/31/18


Roost #44 Poop
  • From the PrezSome members may not be aware that Roost #44 is a member of the Council of Baltimore Raven Roosts. This Council was formed as the successor to the Council of Colt Corrals after the Ravens came to Baltimore in 1996. The Council holds a monthly meeting Catonsville, MD. All Roost presidents or a representative are expected to attend these meetings. Some of the major events that the Council sponsors are the Annual Council Convention and Parade in Ocean City and an annual Bull Roast in Baltimore, which is the prime fund raiser for the Council. The Council also raises significant donations to the Special Olympics of Maryland held at the Polar Bear Plunge at the Bay Bridge and another Plunge held in Western Maryland. Last year, $117,622 was raised by the Council and its members for both Plunges. Dues and funds generated by the Council are donated to various local and regional charities. Since 2007, the Council and its member Roosts have donated over $3,580,067 to charity. In addition, each Roost may apply for charity donation from the Council. Last year Roost #44 was given a $500.00 donation for Diakonia from the Council. At last week's Council meeting, Matthew Judon was present to accept the Council's Unsung Hero Award for 2017.
Currently, the Council has almost 70 members in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Council just approved an application from a city in Germany - Roost #500. Groups from Seattle, Jacksonville and North Carolina are also currently considering applying for membership in the Council.
For more information on the Council, like them on Facebook, go their website at www.councilrr.com or feel free to ask me for further information.
Remember that we collect plastic grocery bags at every Roost meeting. These bags are used by Diakonia (Local Food Bank & Homeless Shelter) to distribute food contributions to the needy. My white Ford pickup truck is parked in front of OC 360 at every Roost meeting. Simply put your plastic bags (tied up tightly) in the bed of the truck. This is a great way to recycle plastic bags for a good cause.
  • Dates to Remember:
    • Thursday, February 8 – Monthly Roost Meeting
    • Thursday, February 15 – Mini Golf Tournament
    • Saturday, February 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
    • Friday, June 1 – Scholarship Golf Tournament
  • Parade: St. Patrick’s Day parade in OC this year will be Saturday, March 17th. I need to know if you are interested in walking in the parade. Please let me know as quickly as possible so we can get something together. Sorry for the late notice but I have been swamped at work. Thanks, Mary Kendall. Email: mary.kendall@merck.com. Cellphone: 302-236-9617.
  • Entertainment:
    • Mini Golf Tournament: Tentative date and time - Thurs Feb 15, 2018; 7-9pm for golf, food & prizes later at Greene Turtle.
      • Where: Golf at 136th St. indoor venue with beer, wine and soda before and during play
      • Current status: We have 31 signed up - 27 members + 4 non-member guests. Please join us &/or ask your neighbors/friends so we can get to at least 9 foursomes (36). Makes the cost lower + increases the prize money!
      • Format: same as last year: Foursomes of 2 mixed teams of 2 (male/female) - projected cost $25-30pp based on head count.
      • Sign up: Please call Ron 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com so proper planning can be done + a commitment to Old Pro Golf.


Ravens Poop
  • Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets 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.
  • All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop
  • Friday - Burgers with Bob of Opposite Directions, Lighthouse Sound Restaurant. Burgers with Bob is Back! Every Friday night in January and February, Bob from Opposite Directions will be playing in our lounge from 6-9pm. A special burger menu will be available on these nights prepared by Chef Joel, plus we will have Happy Hour drinks specials from 4 - 7pm.
  • Sunday - Superbowl Sunday Scramble, Eagles Landing Golf Course. Format: 4-player scramble with a unique scoring format. The team consists of a Coach, Quarterback, Running Back and Wide Receiver. Teams score points in the following manner: Touchdown (eagle) 6 points, Field Goal (birdie) 3 points, Extra Point (par) 1 point and Safety (bogey) –2 points. 30% of the “A” player’s handicap is the team offense. Schedule: Tailgate Brunch Party at 9:00 a.m. Kick-off is at 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $60 per player, which includes green fees, cart and tailgate party, plus “Throw the Bomb” on the third hole and Melanie’s Blitz Soup served at half-time. Prizes will be awarded for winning teams. Call the pro shop at 410-213-7277 or email Bob Croll at rcroll@oceancitymd.gov to sign up. Eagles Landing Golf Course.


Funny Poop
  • My neighbor. She’s single. She’s shapely. She’s beautiful and lives right across the street. I can see her place from my kitchen window. I watched as she got home from work this evening. I was surprised when she walked across the street, up my driveway, and knocked on the door. I opened the door, she looked at me and said, “I just got home, and I have this strong urge to have a good time, dance, get drunk, and have sex tonight. Are you doing anything?”
    I quickly replied, “Nope, I’m free!”
    Great”, she said, “can you watch my dog?”


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.
  • Our website is up and running. Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
  • Life is short. Focus on the good.


Frank







Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Weekly Poop 1/24/18


Roost #44 Poop
  • From the PrezSome members may not be aware that Roost #44 is a member of the Council of Baltimore Raven Roosts. This Council was formed as the successor to the Council of Colt Corrals after the Ravens came to Baltimore in 1996. The Council holds a monthly meeting Catonsville, MD. All Roost presidents or a representative are expected to attend these meetings. Some of the major events that the Council sponsors are the Annual Council Convention and Parade in Ocean City and an annual Bull Roast in Baltimore, which is the prime fund raiser for the Council. The Council also raises significant donations to the Special Olympics of Maryland held at the Polar Bear Plunge at the Bay Bridge and another Plunge held in Western Maryland. Last year, $117,622 was raised by the Council and its members for both Plunges. Dues and funds generated by the Council are donated to various local and regional charities. Since 2007, the Council and its member Roosts have donated over $3,580,067 to charity. In addition, each Roost may apply for charity donation from the Council. Last year Roost #44 was given a $500.00 donation for Diakonia from the Council. At last week's Council meeting, Matthew Judon was present to accept the Council's Unsung Hero Award for 2017.
Currently, the Council has almost 70 members in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Council just approved an application from a city in Germany - Roost #500. Groups from Seattle, Jacksonville and North Carolina are also currently considering applying for membership in the Council.
For more information on the Council, like them on Facebook, go their website at www.councilrr.com or feel free to ask me for further information.
Remember that we collect plastic grocery bags at every Roost meeting. These bags are used by Diakonia (Local Food Bank & Homeless Shelter) to distribute food contributions to the needy. My white Ford pickup truck is parked in front of OC 360 at every Roost meeting. Simply put your plastic bags (tied up tightly) in the bed of the truck. This is a great way to recycle plastic bags for a good cause.
Look for an announcement about Raven Roost #44 celebrating our 20th Anniversary in the OC Today paper this week on page 24.
  • Dates to Remember:
    • Thursday, January 25 Entertainment Committee Meeting, 12pm, at the Original Greene Turtle.
    • Thursday, February 15 – Mini Golf Tournament
    • Friday, June 1 – Scholarship Golf Tournament
  • Entertainment:
    • Entertainment Committee Meeting, 1/25, 12pm (that’s right, 12 noon!), at the Original Greene Turtle. Committee Members and anyone interested are asked to come and map out the social and fundraising activities for the upcoming year.
    • Mini Golf Tournament: Tentative date and time - Thurs Feb 15, 2018; 7-9pm for golf, food & prizes later at Greene Turtle.
      • Where: Golf at 136th St. indoor venue with beer, wine and soda before and during play
      • Current status: We have 31 signed up - 27 members + 4 non-member guests. Please join us &/or ask your neighbors/friends so we can get to at least 9 foursomes (36). Makes the cost lower + increases the prize money!
      • Format: same as last year: Foursomes of 2 mixed teams of 2 (male/female) - projected cost $25-30pp based on head count.
      • Sign up: Please call Ron 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com so proper planning can be done + a commitment to Old Pro Golf.


Ravens Poop
  • Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets 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.
  • All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop
  • Friday - Burgers with Bob of Opposite Directions, Lighthouse Sound Restaurant. Burgers with Bob is Back! Every Friday night in January and February, Bob from Opposite Directions will be playing in our lounge from 6-9pm. A special burger menu will be available on these nights prepared by Chef Joel, plus we will have Happy Hour drinks specials from 4 - 7pm.
  • Saturday – Fundraiser @ the Original Greene Turtle to benefit families of local fallen police officers. 6pm – 9pm. $10 includes buffet.

Funny Poop
  • After dating a young lady for some time a young man decides it is time to marry her.
He proceeds with all the necessary plans and finally the day comes.
On the day of the wedding the young man has yet to pay the pastor for performing the ceremony. However, the pastor has a plan.
The service proceeds as planned the vows are exchanged etc. Now it is time for the groom to kiss his bride. The pastor sees this as the perfect opportunity to ask to be paid. He pulls the young man aside and asks him. Can you please pay me?
Not wanting to create a seen the young man asked. How much do I owe you?
The pastor thinks quickly and replies, pay me according to your wife's beauty.
The young man discretely pulled out five dollars and gave it to the pastor.
Although annoyed by this, the pastor continues the ceremony and says; you may now kiss the bride. At this point the veil is lifted from the brides face to allow the groom to kiss her. As the groom is about to kiss his new bride the pastor interrupts and promptly hands the groom four dollars and fifty cents.


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.
  • Our website is up and running. Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
  • Life is short. Focus on the good.


Frank






Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Weekly Poop 1/17/18


Roost #44 Poop
·         From the Prez – The election for new Roost officers and the Board was held at the last Roost meeting on January 11th.  The results are:
o    President - Eric Waterman
o    Vice President - Donna Chaplinski
o    Board Member - Patricia Neal
o    Treasurer - Sandy Taras
o    Recording Secretary - Martha Worthington
o    Corresponding Secretary - Ken Taras
o    Sergeant at Arms - Igor Gawryluk
Congratulations to all.  Members should think about serving in these positions when many of these will be open next year.  Thanks again to Dennis and Joanne Faber and Rob Carpenter for serving on the Nominating Committee and kudos to Rob for conducting the election.
I have got out of the habit of reminding the members that we collect plastic grocery bags at every Roost meeting.  These bags are used by Diakonia (Food Bank & Homeless Shelter) to distribute food contributions to the needy.  My white Ford pickup is parked in front of the OC 360 at every Roost meeting.  Simply put your plastic bags in the bed of the truck.  This is a great way to recycle plastic bags.
GO JAGUARS!!
·         Dates to Remember:
o    Thursday, January 25 Entertainment Committee Meeting, 12pm, at the Original Greene Turtle.
o    Thursday, February 15 – Mini Golf Tournament (pending)
o    Friday, June 1 – Scholarship Golf Tournament
·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment Committee Meeting, 1/25, 12pm (that’s right, 12 noon!), at the Original Greene Turtle.  Committee Members and anyone interested are asked to come and map out the social and fundraising activities for the upcoming year.
o    Mini Golf Tournament: Tentative date and time - Thurs Feb 15, 2018; 7-9pm for golf, food & prizes later at Greene Turtle.
       Where: Golf at 136th St. indoor venue with beer, wine and soda before and during play
       Current status: 30 signed up.
       Format: same as last year: Foursomes of 2 mixed teams of 2 (male/female) - projected cost $25-30pp based on head count.
       Sign up: Please call Ron 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com so proper planning can be done + a commitment to Old Pro Golf.

Ravens Poop
·         Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets 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.
·         All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop
·         Friday - Burgers with Bob of Opposite Directions, Lighthouse Sound Restaurant.  Burgers with Bob is Back!  Every Friday night in January and February, Bob from Opposite Directions will be playing in our lounge from 6-9pm.  A special burger menu will be available on these nights prepared by Chef Joel, plus we will have Happy Hour drinks specials from 4 - 7pm.

Funny Poop
·         A fellow in a bar notices a woman, always alone, come in on a fairly regular basis. After the second week, he made his move.
"No thank you" she said politely.  "This may sound rather odd in this day and age, but I'm keeping myself pure until I meet the man I love."
"That must be rather difficult" the man replied.
"Oh, I don't mind too much" she said.  "But, it has my husband pretty upset."

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.
·         Our website is up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

Frank




Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Weekly Poop 1/10/18


Roost #44 Poop
·         From the Prez – The election for the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors will be held at the January 11th Roost Meeting.  Thanks to Dennis and his Committee Joanne Faber and Rob Carpenter for volunteering for the Nomination Committee.  We need more new members to volunteer for the offices and committees!  Please think about getting involved!
·         Dates to Remember:
o    Tomorrow Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm, at OC360.
o    Thursday, February 15 – Mini Golf Tournament (pending)
o    Friday, June 1 – Scholarship Golf Tournament
·         Apparel: We have some 20th Anniversary Apparel left if you missed out or would like to order more.  Contact Eric Waterman - Eric_waterman@comcast.net or 410-598-4597.
·         Drag Queen Comedy Show.  I am hosting as a way to raise money for Believe in Tomorrow.  I am waiting on some pictures to create a flyer but the information is as follows: Saturday, January 13th from 7-11 at the Pit & Pub.  Tickets will cost $25.  The bar will be offering happy hour prices and a  discounted menu, plus there will be some light hors d’oeuvres included in the ticket cost.  I am limited to 100 people and I have an overwhelming response for people wanting tickets.  I believe this will sell out fast, so I wanted to give you the information. Once I create the flyer I will forward it to you as well, but wanted you to know that I am beginning to sell the tickets now.  Thank you, Maria.
·         Mini Golf Tournament: Tentative date and time - Thurs Feb 15, 2018; 7-9pm for golf, food & prizes later at Greene Turtle.
o    Where: Golf at 136th St. indoor venue with beer, wine and soda before and during play
o    Current status: If we do not get about 20 more signups for the we will have to cancel due to lack of interest and increased $$pp.
o    Format: same as last year: Foursomes of 2 mixed teams of 2 (male/female) - projected cost $25-30pp based on head count.
o    Sign up: Please do this at the January Roost meeting - prefer earlier by calling Ron 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com so proper planning can be done + a commitment to Old Pro Golf.

Ravens Poop
·         Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets 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.
·         All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop
  • ·         Tonight - Winter Shopping Market - Shop Local Artists, The Shark on the Harbor Restaurant.  Shop a selection of our area's talented local artists, boutiques and independent consultants!  This reinvented event has become a locals tradition!

o    Local Artists:
§  Kathy Denk; Kathy Denk Paints!
§  Wendy Helmuth; Knitting, painting and more treasures!
§  Penny Sperry; Made-by-hand– microwaveable bowl holders, make up brush / crochet hook rolls, & key fobs
§  Dana Smith; Swag Bags, jewelry and more! – featuring NEW jewelry made with precious metals & silver clay
§  Martin Brownson; Contemporary Tattoo Art and Original Paintings
§  From Jody Kelly Wright; The Shark on the Harbor
·         Organic Beeswax and Coconut Oil Candles
·         Hand Stitched Greeting Cards
·         Nourishing Hand Sanitizer (organic and alcohol free)
o    Independent Consultant:
§  Hollie Studds; DoTerra International Essential Oils.  For sale: Essential oils, Diffusers, Hand blended roller balls and Hand Made Body Butter
o    Wine Tasting & Wine Sale – Featuring unique varietals.  Taste wines with Clint "Big Daddy" Dempsey
o    Dinner Specials:
§  Wine and Small Bites
§  1/2 Price Bottles of Wine
§  Full dinner menu also available
  • ·         Friday - Burgers with Bob of Opposite Directions, Lighthouse Sound Restaurant.  Burgers with Bob is Back!  Every Friday night in January and February, Bob from Opposite Directions will be playing in our lounge from 6-9pm.  A special burger menu will be available on these nights prepared by Chef Joel, plus we will have Happy Hour drinks specials from 4 - 7pm.

  • ·         Friday thru Sunday - East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Expo - Mid-Atlantic Region, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  The only Commercial Fishing Expo in the Mid-Atlantic Region.  Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more.  Admission: $15.  Hours: Friday: 11am - 5pm; Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday:  10am - 3pm.


Funny Poop
·         Ninety-year-old Mr Tomkins went in for his annual checkup.  When the doctor asked how he was feeling, he said, "Never been better!  I've got an 18 year-old bride who's pregnant with my child! What do you think about that?"
The doctor considered this for a moment.  "Let me tell you a story," he said. "I knew a guy who was an avid hunter.  One day he went out in a hurry and accidentally grabbed his umbrella instead of his gun.  He was in the woods and suddenly a grizzly bear appeared in front of him!  He raised up his umbrella, pointed it at the bear, and squeezed the handle.  And do you know what happened?"
"No," the old man said.  "Tell me."
"The bear dropped dead in front of him!"
"That's impossible!  Someone else must have shot that bear."
"That's kind of what I'm driving at," the doctor replied.

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.
·         Our website is up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

Frank