Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 12/1/21

Roost #44 Poop

Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation

From the Prez –

Greetings to all…I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and enjoyed it with family and friends….

A win is a win no matter how ugly it can get and the Ravens seems to find a way to do it..Steve will have to explain all of this at the next meeting…

Please submit your nominations for Roost President and Vice President to Terri Schaefer the nominating Chairperson..you can submit your choice to her at our next meeting…Any questions contact me. . rjm73054@gmail.com..

Remember our next meeting is next Thursday 12/18 at the American Legion in Ocean City..meeting starts @7:30, but come early for food and Happy Hour drink prices..

Also a reminder if needed is the Christmas/Holiday party at Mio Fratello’s..please read the House Committee report for any updates..

Let’s shoot for an easy win this Sunday against the Steelers..GO RAVENS

Dates to Remember:
- 12/9 – December Roost Meeting @ the American Legion
- 12/18 – Roost Christmas Party

Membership: Membership roles have been updated and I’m pleased to announce we have 135 members. Thanks to all!

Applications for membership continue to be received, and introductions/votes will be made at the November meeting.

Wellness: Please contact Carol Munroe at carol.munroe@hotmail.com if you know of a Roost member in need of a message of encouragement or a sympathy card for a family member.

Entertainment:

Christmas Party 12/18/21:
- We have finalized all data and table layouts, guest locations and food options will be given to Mio Fratello next week. We have 71 guests with 4 tables of 10 seats + 3 tables of 12 seats. There are 5 empty seats. Donna and myself will be away from Dec 3rd to about Dec 14th and will not be at the Dec meeting. Anyone with concerns must contact us before that time.

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2021 – We are LIVE!

Ravens Roost #44 – We sold 128 tickets this year for a profit of $1,531.97 – Thank you so much for all your support!

Week 1 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – D. Fohner

Week 2 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Les McKee

Week 3 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner - Gerard Stanczyk

Two Bonus Winners for Week 4!

Week 4 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner - Stephen Szlasa

Week 4 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner - Paul Neal

Three Winning Scores Runner Ups for Week 5 – Great week!

Week 5 Winner - $25 Winning Scores Runner Up – 129 points – Marc Grimes

Week 5 Winner - $25 Winning Scores Runner Up – 125 points – Brian Lancione

Week 5 Winner - $25 Winning Scores Runner Up – 124 points – Carol Munroe

Week 6 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Kimberly Eder

Week 7 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Eric Waterman

Week 8 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Doreen Nolan

Week 9 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Cathy Wills

Week 10 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Rick Brandenburg

Week 11 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – George Buschman

Week 12 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Mary Frankowski

Congratulations to all the Winners!

Sweepstakes Details – Revisions in 2021. Very sorry for the oversight:

Sweepstakes run for 17 weeks – From September 9 thru January 3
We will have at least one guaranteed $25 bonus winner each week
Prizes are awarded each week to the highest 15 game cards that score the most points
- First place - $400
- Second Place - $100
- Third place - $50
- Next 12 Runner ups - $25
Prizes are awarded each week for the lowest scoring 3 game cards
- Lowest score - $50
- Next 2 Runner ups - $25
Grand Prize Season ending
- Highest Valued Card of the Season - $600
- Lowest Valued card of the Season - $250

Cash Prizes will be awarded at the Monthly Meetings or by mail.

If you have any questions, please each out to Michele by email, text or phone: Michele.brill@aol.com; 443-928-8286.

Season Bus: Individual Game Bus Tickets will be sold online this year. Here is the link: Ravens Roost Bus at Bus to Ravens Games event tickets from TicketSource

This will make it a lot easier for folks that want to go to single games.

Thanks, Billy

Penguin Swim Team:

If anyone has unsold raffle tickets or money from sold ones, please return them to Rob Carpenter at the Dec. meeting. We are also asking for members to donate an item for the End of Year Raffle Basket of Cheer. Beer, Wine, Liquor, mixers, bar glasses & tools, or anything else that you would want to see in the basket of cheer if you win it. Please bring items to the next meeting or the Christmas Party and give to Rob Carpenter.

We are still looking for Roost members to join the RR44 Penguin Swim Team AND/OR make a donation to the TEAM. Go to "aghpenguinswim.org" to register for the Team and to make a donation.

There are a limited number of raffle tickets left. If you have not gotten yours yet, contact Gary Miller or Rob Carpenter. They will also be available at the next meeting and Christmas Party.

Thanks,

Gary

443-618-9972

Elections:

From: Terri Schaefer, Chair, Nominating Committee. Our elections are right around the corner, and we will be casting ballots at the December 9th meeting. It's time to nominate candidates for the position of President and Vice President (editors note – Chairman of the Board is open as well). Now is the perfect opportunity to get involved in our Roost and let your voice be heard. If you are interested in running for an office or know someone who wishes to be nominated, please contact me at tsbythebay@aol.com. You can become a part of the decision making process!

Members must be in good standing with dues paid and be a member of the Roost for at least 4 months. Elections will take place at the January meeting.
Good of the Roost:
- Whomever is interested, we will meet at the Greene Turtle midtown OC for lunch, then if anyone’s interested, we can see a movie at Sun n Surf after lunch. Movies are $6 every Tuesday. Text Donna @ 410.627.7697. Let’s have some fun and get to know each other!

Ravens Poop

Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets here. I can hardly stand ESPN, but you can go here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

Follow all the Orioles news @ MLB here, and on MASN here, from columnist Roch Kubatko.

Into Maryland Terrapins basketball? Get your Terps fix here.

Local Poop

Now thru January 1, 2022 - Winterfest of Lights. The 2021 Winterfest of Lights will return as a walking holiday event with an even larger path route!

Northside Park - 200 125th Street, Ocean City, MD, 21842

Wednesday - Sunday from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Admission is only $5 for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger.

The Winterfest of Lights is subject to closure for inclement weather. Please always check the Town of Ocean City Facebook for updates before planning your visit!

Call 410-250-0125 for more information

Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings!

See how Ocean City, MD, sparkles this winter and visit the Winterfest of Lights! The 2021 Winterfest of Lights will be an expanded walking tour that takes you through thousands of sparkling holiday lights and many animated light displays located along a paved path in Northside Park. Sip hot chocolate, take a photo with Santa, visit our gift shop and enjoy the array of holiday exhibits – including many surprises. Come see the 50-foot Christmas tree put on a show for you and soak up all of the holiday spirit at Winterfest of Lights. So grab your family and friends, and don't miss this award-winning holiday event.

Tomorrow - Berlin Christmas Parade, Historic Berlin. It's the Golden Anniversary of the Berlin Christmas Parade! Join us for the Berlin Christmas parade featuring high school bands, 80 floats, marching units, fire trucks and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The parade route will begin at the Berlin Welcome Center and Main Street and will travel north through the town.

Saturday - Ocean City Christmas Parade, OC Events. Join us in Ocean City on Saturday for the Ocean City Christmas Parade and enjoy more than 50 units, including high school bands, horses, antique cars, colorful holiday floats, and more.

The Ocean City holiday parade starts at 11:00 am on Old landing Rd and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the judges stand at 12oth Street.

Sunday - Annual "Hots For Tots" Chili Cook-Off, Toys for Tots Fundraiser - The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille West OC. The annual Hots "4" TOTS Chili Cook Off at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City, is back! Come on out and vote for your favorite chili! Donations from the event go to Worcester County G.O.L.D. and the Toys for Tots Toy Drive.

Admission for the cook off is $10 or one unwrapped toy, which allows each guest to have unlimited chili samples and drink specials. There will be cash prizes for the top 3 best tasting chili and the "Best in Show". NFL games will be on the TV.

Funny Poop

I walked into a the pub last night and noticed what seemed to be a party in the corner so I asked the blonde barmaid what was going on.

She said :It’s Tuyu’s birthday”.

“Oh right...which one is Tuyu”? I replied.

She said “Oh, I’ve no idea. I just heard them singing “Happy Birthday, Tuyu”.”

Etcetera

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