Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Weekly Poop 6/24/2020



Roost #44 Poop
·         (Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation)

·         From the Prez
Nothing new…stay safe.

·         Dates to Remember:
o    6/27/2020 – Summer Picnic
o    7/9/2020 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    8/13/2020 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    10/31/2020 – Bull/Oyster Roast
o    12/12/2020 – Christmas Party

·         Membership: We currently have 121 paid members.  Thanks all!

·         Wellness: Please call Marian Cicero @ 410.250.2501 or 443.880.0862 if you know of a Roost member in need of a message of encouragement or a sympathy card for a family member.  Please, no texts or emails.

·         House: As stated in the last three Poops, the Abbey Burger (which made an outstanding offer in the winter) has decided not to reopen in 2020 and will be evaluating 2021.  Our list of possible meeting venues has gotten shorter.  If considerations of social distancing continue on, then Denney's that was marginal before may now be off the list.  Alley Oops may now be marginal.

The Board of Directors met recently and recommended that any meetings we might have from now until the end of the season should be held at the American Legion.  They have been booked for May, June, July, August and Sept if they happen.

Voting for the "most of the time favorite" will of course be delayed and will likely include only the American Legion (available all year) and Alley Oops (off season only).  Others would likely be for emergencies only.  Our situation seems to be ever changing.

·         Scholarship Golf: I have listed below the Colleges our scholarship awardees will be attending this fall;

o    Kaylee Hall will be attending the University of Delaware, Newark, DE
o    Avery Congleton will be attending University of Mount Olive, Mount Olive, NC

o    Isabelle Kristick will be attending the University of Maryland, College Park, MD
o    Mikayla Denault will be attending Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

o    Abbi Nechay will be attending Monmouth University,  West Long Branch, NJ
o    Saylor McGuiness will be attending College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Pictures will be forthcoming.  Thanks, Don

·         Penguin Swim:  Until further notice, the Penguin Swim fundraising activities have been put on hold.  Once it is safe to do so, we will start planning events.

·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment meetings are suspended until further notice. 

Christmas party booked for 12/12 from 6 to 10.  Upcoming are Duckaneer Pirate ship mid-August, trip to Tangier Island, hopefully away trip to Houston, depending on date, pub crawl on Kent Island in May, crab feast in October and a bull/oyster roast/Halloween party on 10/31, Capitols game in fall.  We'll keep all posted on dates.

o    Shorebirds Game: The Shorebirds game has been postponed until NEXT YEAR!!

o    Ravens Roost Picnic
Save the Date
Saturday, June 27th noon -5:00
White Horse Park -Ocean Pines
Sign-up sheet next meeting
$10 per Roost member (check made out to Ravens Roost #44) Check will be returned to you at picnic.
$15.00 for non-members nonrefundable $10.00 children under 12.

o    Entertainment Schedule 2020:
§  6/27/2020 – Summer Picnic
§  7/16/2020 – Shorebirds Game
§  10/31 – Bull/Oyster Roast
§  12/12 – Christmas Party

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
·         Monday & Tuesday - Drive-In Movies, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  Looking for a fun and free event in Ocean City, Maryland?  Starting in mid-June, Ocean City will be offering free drive-in movies on Mondays & Tuesdays at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center!  This is an awesome experience for both residents and visitors to Ocean City.  The events provide entertainment while being mindful of physical distancing.

Funny Poop
·         Pete went into the doctor's office for his annual checkup, and the Doc asked if there was anything unusual he should know about.

So Pete told the Doc that his suit must have shrunk over the last year, because it didn't fit when he went to get ready for a wedding recently.

The Doc said, "Suits don't shrink just sitting in a closet. You probably put on a few pounds."

"That's just it, Doc, I know I haven't gained a single pound since the last time I wore it."

"Well, then," said Doc, "You must have a case of Furniture Disease."

"What in the world is Furniture Disease?" asked Pete.

"That's when your chest starts sliding down into your drawers.".

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, June 17, 2020

Weekly Poop 6/17/2020



Roost #44 Poop
·         (Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation)

·         From the Prez
Nothing new…stay safe.

·         Dates to Remember:
o    6/27/2020 – Summer Picnic
o    7/9/2020 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    8/13/2020 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    10/31/2020 – Bull/Oyster Roast
o    12/12/2020 – Christmas Party

·         Membership: We currently have 121 paid members.  Thanks all!

·         Wellness: Please call Marian Cicero @ 410.250.2501 or 443.880.0862 if you know of a Roost member in need of a message of encouragement or a sympathy card for a family member.  Please, no texts or emails.

·         House: As stated in the last three Poops, the Abbey Burger (which made an outstanding offer in the winter) has decided not to reopen in 2020 and will be evaluating 2021.  Our list of possible meeting venues has gotten shorter.  If considerations of social distancing continue on, then Denney's that was marginal before may now be off the list.  Alley Oops may now be marginal.

The Board of Directors met recently and recommended that any meetings we might have from now until the end of the season should be held at the American Legion.  They have been booked for May, June, July, August and Sept if they happen.

Voting for the "most of the time favorite" will of course be delayed and will likely include only the American Legion (available all year) and Alley Oops (off season only).  Others would likely be for emergencies only.  Our situation seems to be ever changing.

·         Scholarship Golf: The winners of this years $2,200.00 Scholar/Athlete Scholarships are:
o    Indian River High School
§  Kaylee Hall
§  Avery Congleton
o    Stephen Decatur High School
§  Isabelle Kristick
§  Mikayla Denault
o    Worcester Preparatory High School
§  Abbigail (Abbi) Nechay
§  Elizabeth Saylor McGuiness

A big thank you to our Scholarship committee for choosing this year’s awardees.

Thank you, Don McMullen

·         Penguin Swim:  Until further notice, the Penguin Swim fundraising activities have been put on hold.  Once it is safe to do so, we will start planning events

·         Good of the Roost: I got an email from the activities director at Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick.  She is planning a purple car parade for June 23rd.  This car parade will be for the longest day celebration and a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.  She is asking if any Ravens Roost members would like to participate in this car parade.  She is having shirts made and asking for a donation to participate.  All of the funds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.  The parade line up would be at 1:40pm along Arrington Drive.  The parade would be from 2pm-3:30pm.  The cars would parade 2 times around the Brandywine building, (there is a road that circles around the back of the building next to the pond).  All cars should be decorated and decked out.  Everyone has to stay in their cars.  This will be an all purple parade!
Please get back to me if they are interested in participating.  I will not be able to attend but will pass along info to Heather, the director at Brandywine.
Thanks, Gary

·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment meetings are suspended until further notice. 

Christmas party booked for 12/12 from 6 to 10.  Upcoming are Duckaneer Pirate ship mid-August, trip to Tangier Island, hopefully away trip to Houston, depending on date, pub crawl on Kent Island in May, crab feast in October and a bull/oyster roast/Halloween party on 10/31, Capitols game in fall.  We'll keep all posted on dates.

o    Shorebirds Game: The Shorebirds game has been postponed until NEXT YEAR!!

o    Ravens Roost Picnic
Save the Date
Saturday, June 27th noon -5:00
White Horse Park -Ocean Pines
Sign-up sheet next meeting
$10 per Roost member (check made out to Ravens Roost #44) Check will be returned to you at picnic.
$15.00 for non-members nonrefundable $10.00 children under 12.

o    Entertainment Schedule 2020:
§  6/27/2020 – Summer Picnic
§  7/16/2020 – Shorebirds Game
§  10/31 – Bull/Oyster Roast
§  12/12 – Christmas Party

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
·         Monday & Tuesday - Drive-In Movies, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  Looking for a fun and free event in Ocean City, Maryland?  Starting in mid-June, Ocean City will be offering free drive-in movies on Mondays & Tuesdays at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center!  This is an awesome experience for both residents and visitors to Ocean City.  The events provide entertainment while being mindful of physical distancing.

Funny Poop
·         I went to the pet shop and asked for 12 bees.

The clerk counted out 13 bees and handed them over.

“You’ve given me one too many” I said.

“That one is a freebie”

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