Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Weekly Poop 3/6/19



Roost #44 Poop
·         From the Prez
Sorry to begin with some very sad news.  Steve Pappas' mother, Despina Pappas, passed away at Atlantic General Hospital on February 22, 2019 at the age of 95.  Letters of condolences may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made in her memory to: Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future at 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.  A graveside service was held at Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery in Owings Mills, MD on March 6th.
On behalf of Roost #44, our deepest sympathies and prayers are with Steve and his whole family!
Lots of activities coming up as this endless winter refuses to go away- starting with the Harrington Casino Trip and the St. Patrick's Day Parade this month. See other activities in the works by the Entertainment Committee. The Annual Convention is coming up too. See the Convention Report. Jo Ann Elder will have all necessary Convention information at the next Roost meeting.  As you will see, to get the lowest registration fee for the Convention, you must sign up and bring your registration fee to the next Roost meeting scheduled for March 14th at OC 360 at 7:30.
The Golf Scholarship Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 13 at the Original Greene Turtle at 5:30.  Come join us to see how you can help in this worthy cause of raising money for college scholarships for graduating seniors at Stephen Decatur High School, Indian River High School and Worcester Prep.  This will be our 22nd Annual Tournament and it will be held on Friday, May 31st at the Ocean Pine Golf Course during the weekend of the Convention.  We have several new members on the Committee but we are always looking for more!  We will also need volunteers at the Golf Course to help manage the tournament.  Come to the next meeting and check it out!  Its a worthy cause that directly benefits our community.  Information on our Tournament is available on our website www.ocravensroost44.com as well as the Council of Raven Roost website - www.councilrr.com.
·         Dates to Remember:
o    3/13 – Scholarship Golf Committee Meeting
o    3/14 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    3/15 – Harrington Casino Trip
o    3/16 – St. Paddy Parade
o    3/28 – Entertainment Committee Meeting
o    4/11 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    5/10 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    5/30-6/2 – Council Convention
o    5/31 – Scholarship Golf Tourney
o    6/1 – Convention Parade
o    6/13 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/11 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic
o    7/25 – Shorebirds Game

·         Membership: Please mail your dues to: Susan Berterman, 32612 Falling Point Road, Dagsboro Delaware 19939.  Still only $30 per year. 

·         Parade: Thanks to everyone that has signed up for the parade.  All marchers please meet at Beach Copy Saturday morning @ 10 am to decorate the truck and enjoy some pre-parade tailgating - BYOB ️.  Rumor has it Frank will be making Orange Crushes.  As always, there will be no parking available at Beach Copy.  We recommend parking down around 45th Street so when the parade ends, you’ll be close to the finish line.  We aren’t really sure how the hotel construction @ 45th Street Village will alter things, but I guess we’ll find out!
We have purple vests to wear over our clothes, so it won't matter whether it's t shirt or parka weather.  Something green would be nice under the vests!
After the parade, everyone is invited to upstairs at the Original Greene Turtle for some post-parade festivities.  We will have some free snacks for the marchers, but everyone is invited to join in fellowship! 
I’d like to thank, in advance, Debbie Banashak for the use of her facilities once again, Rich Hansen for arranging the port-a-pottie, Kim Bankard for the decorations, and Shawn and Dawn @ the Turtle for having us.  Thanks again!  Susan.
·         Convention: The Council Convention will be held from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2, this year.  They have a graded cost depending on when your application and payment are made.  If both are turned in at the March meeting, the cost is $60 each; the April meeting, $65 each, the May meeting, $75 each and no souvenirs.  There is a one-day (Saturday) registration for $50 each and no souvenirs. 
This year’s shirt selection is: 
o    Men’s Tees: grey, purple, white.  SML and XL are $11 each; 2 XL-$13, 3XL-$14, 4XL-$15, and 5XL-$16.
o    Ladies V-Neck Tees: gray, purple (light), white.  SML and XL are $13; 2XL-$15 and 3XL-$17.
o    Hoodies: gray, and purple.  SML and XL are $22; 2XL-$24, 3XL-$25, 4XL-$27, 5XL-$28
o    Moisture Wick Short Sleeve: purple, silver, white.  SML and XL are $13; 2XL-$15, 3XL-$17, 4XL$19
o    Moisture Wick Long Sleeve: purple, silver, and white, SML and XL are $16, 2XL $18, 3XL-$20
o    Men’s Tank:  gray, purple, and white. SML and XL are $11, 2XL-$13, 3XL-$15
o    Ladies’ Tank: SML and XL are $13, and 2XL-$15
o    Sweatshirts:  Gray and Purple, SML and XL are $15; 2XL$17, 3XL-$18, 4XL-$20; 5XL-$21
I will have order forms at the meeting.
The activities list will be forwarded to us later.  Think about playing miniature golf, horseshoes, cornholes, doing a scavenger hunt, and many other activities.  The council will also need help during the convention.  I’ll have those requests at the next meeting, as well.
If you have any questions. Please call me at 410-251-4360, or e-mail me at jelder10@verizon.net.
·         Scholarship Golf: Golf Tournament info and sign up sheets are up on the website.

·         Ticket Exchange:
o    2 Psl's for sale, section 132(Ravens goal line),row 14, seats 11 & 12, season ticket price for both is $2600, originally purchased for $10,000, will sell them both for $1500 plus transfer fee.  Contact Tom Maly 302-541-0780 (seller is a friend of mine).  Thank you.

·         Harrington Casino Trip:
o    Date: Friday, March 15th
o    Cost: $20.00 includes $7.00 towards lunch buffet and $15,.00 free slot play
o    Leave Montego Bay at 8:30 am
o    Leave Rose’s Parking lot DE at 9 am
o    Leave Harrington at 3PM for Home
o    To sign up please contact:
§  Mary Kendall 302-236-9617 or email: mary.kendall@merck.com
§  Joann Elder 410-251-4360 or 410-250-5124

·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment meeting 3/28, 1pm, at the Original Greene Turtle.
o    Entertainment Schedule 2019:
§  Sunday, July 14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic.  Details soon.
§  Thursday, July 25 - Our annual Shorebirds event for $28 pp including:
·         Game ticket behind home plate with table/chair seating in Hardball Cafe section.
·         2 hour buffet w/popcorn, hot dogs, burgers, barbecue chicken legs, sides, soda, tea.
·         Orange Visor giveaway promo
·         Thirsty Thursday $2 ML/CL 16oz. cans
·         Optional Bus transportation - additional $$ depends on no. of riders (availability confirmed)
·         Open to friends & family
·         Signup sheet at meeting:  Need at least 30 to get group contract, Currently at 20.  Will return signed contract with deposit after meeting to reserve our spot if it looks like a go !  Signup with Ron @ 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com if not at meeting.
§  Potential Activities Under Discussion
·         Bus Trip to Canton
·         Duckaneer Cruise
·         Pub Crawl Kent Island

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 you can go here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

·         Out and about and can’t watch the game?  You can listen to the Ravens on the radio! (I know, right?)  Go here https://www.baltimoreravens.com/game-day/coverage for the list of affiliates.

·         Follow all the Orioles news on MASN here from columnist Roch Kubatko.

Local Poop
·         Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - Delmarva Wool & Fiber Expo - Winter Festival of Fibers, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  We have gathered vendors that promote fibers (whether they are wool, fabric, wood, reed, etc) together to educate and promote the natural fiber industry for three days at the Ocean City Convention Center.  Along with a shopping experience, there will be ongoing demonstrations at most booths to demonstrate how mittens are knitted, how shawls are woven or how wool is spun all taught; by true artists.  Also, there will be limited paid class offerings.  Admission:  $3 per day or $5 for the weekend.
·         Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Home, Condo and Outdoor Show Plus Arts and Crafts Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing and more!  Compare and save; a must attend event for current and future homeowners.  Arts & Craft Fair, artists and crafters will complement the "Home Show" with exciting and creative gifts for you, your home and your outdoor living space.  Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (55+).  Students, 13 and under free.  Military, Police and Fire free with ID.  For more information, call 410-213-8090, visit www.oceanpromotions.info or email events@oceanpromotions.info

Funny Poop
·         As I was admitted the hospital for a procedure, the clerk asked for my wrist, saying "I'm going to give you a bracelet."
"Has it got Rubies and Diamonds?" I ask coyly.
"No," he said. "But it cost just as much."
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




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