Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: June 2022

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Weekly Poop 6/29/22

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez –

Greetings to all…

Hope all is enjoying the great weather we’re having lately and getting ready for the summer..

Our annual picnic as a reminder will be Sunday July 17th @ the White Horse Park in Ocean Pines…times are 11:00-5:00.. we can always use volunteers to help set up at around 10:30..
We will have our July meeting at the picnic, but I’ll try to make it short.. lol
If anyone has a corn hole set to bring that would be great..

If you haven’t already done so, please sign up..costs are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non members..

That is all for now..Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable July 4th weekend…

GO RAVENS ..also how ‘bout dem O’s.

Dates to Remember:

· 7/17/22 – Annual Summer Picnic and Monthly Meeting

· 8/11/22 – Monthly Meeting (this may change as it is also the evening of the Ravens’ first preseason game)

· 8/25/22 – Shorebirds Game

· 12/17/22 – Annual Christmas Party

Membership:

· Membership rosters have been updated and we have 115 paid members for 2022. Thanks again to all that have chosen to remain part of this great club.

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.

Apparel:

· The on line store is closed and it will reopen July 1st. All orders that were placed in April will ship in May.

http://ravensroost44.itemorder.com/

Entertainment:

· We are still taking suggestions for 2022 activities and event ideas. Bring ideas to next roost meeting or email them to ksimseder@gmail.com. Anyone interested in helping on the committee please let me know. Kim

· Summer Picnic:

o WHEN: Sunday,July 17th

o WHERE: White Horse Park.

o TIME: 11:00-4:00 set up at 10:00 am.

o WHAT: hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, drinks, corn, tomatoes

o Picnic sign up sheet will be at the sign in table at this months meeting. (this Thursday)

o We will be collecting $10 per member $15 per non member.

o Check is preferred made out to Ravens Roost #44. We need volunteers for set up, clean up, help in buying ice, drinks, food, paper products etc… let me know if you are available to help.

Thank you

Carol Munroe

· Shorebirds Game: August 25. $35 for game. $10 for bus. Includes ice tea, water, salad, burgers and hot dogs, BBQ chicken, popcorn, $3.50 16 oz beer. They are giving away Hawaiian shirts. Call Tony 410 627 7696 or sign up at July picnic. You do not have to ride bus.

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2022

Football Sweepstakes – Tickets on Sale!!! Ravens Roost #44 2022 Fund Raiser! We sold 128 tickets last year for a profit of $1,531.97.

Come see Michele Sardelis at the July Picnic/meeting for your Football Sweepstakes Ticket. For your $20 contribution you receive a chance to win every week during the regular season.

And we make it easy by offering an electronic way to get your game cards – Check out our website at: http://www.charitymania.com/give/AC03D. Share it with family and friends to boost our fundraiser totals!

With the Full Game Season with 18 chances to win. Here are important items to note:

o Tickets on sale NOW at the Roost meetings and Convention, as well as the website

o Sweepstakes run for 18 weeks – From September 8 thru January 8, 2023.

o Last day to get game cards for the full 18-week season is September 7

o Late ticket purchase deadline is October 30 (not eligible to win for any prior weeks)

o We will have at least one guaranteed winner each week – It could be you!!!!

o 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 - $20

o Prizes are awarded each week for the lowest scoring 3 game cards:

§ Lowest score - $50

§ Next 2 Runner ups - $20

o Grand Prize Season ending

Please note: Includes all entrants for the CharityMania Sweepstakes season not just us

o Highest Valued Card of the Season - $500

o Lowest Valued card of the Season - $250

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

Michele Sardelis will be selling Sweepstake tickets at the Monthly Meetings and at the Ravens Roost Convention. We will have a table setup near the sign-up table prior to the meetings to purchase your Sweepstakes tickets. We will accept exact change and checks made out to Ravens Roost #44. Or get your game cards via the website at: https://www.charitymania.com/give/ab015.

If you want to get a “bundle” of Sweepstakes tickets to sell, contact Michele.

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

Good of the Roost:

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.

· The Orioles have signed a new radio deal with WBAL in Baltimore. Maybe we’ll finally get a decent affiliate here at the beach!

· 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

·         Tonight - Free Movies on the Beach in Ocean City MD, OC Events. Enjoy free movies on the beach at 118th St. in Ocean City Maryland every Wednesday from June 2 to August 25. Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector. Bring a beach chair, blanket & snacks and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-0125.
2022 Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
118th Street Beach
o   June 29: Luca
o   July 6: Encanto
o   July 13: Trolls: World Tour
o   July 20: Sing 2
o   July 27: Onward
o   August 3: Raya and the Last Dragon
o   August 10: Cruella
o   August 17: Space Jam: A New Legacy
All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are subject to weather conditions. Call 410-250-0125 for more information.
·         Sunday - Sundae's in the Park Independence Day Celebration - Northside Park. Ocean City's Sundae's in the Park Concert series will be celebrating Independence Day at Northside Park. Mike Hines & the Look will be performing live at 7 pm, followed by an intimate firework show at 9 pm. Come enjoy the show with your family and friends!
·         Monday - Hot Dog Eating Contest - Fish Tales. In the South parking lot of Fish Tales Bar and Grill, located on 22nd Street bayside in Ocean City, they will be hosting a hot dog eating contest starting at noon. Contestants must be over the age of 18 to participate. The winner will receive at least a $1,000 cash prize, a trophy, and bragging rights for the year. The first 20 people to pre-register will be in the competition. To register, please visit the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop or Fish Tales Small Bar. $10 registration fee is required to hold your spot. Participants must sign a waiver to compete.
·         Tuesday - Independence Day Downtown Celebration - Fireworks & Concert - Inlet Parking Lot. Independence Day Concert & Fireworks on the Beach in Downtown Ocean City at North Division Street. Free concert begins at 8:00 pm at the Caroline Street Stage, followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening beside the ocean on the beach at the inlet in downtown Ocean City. For information: 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.
·         Tuesday - Independence Day Uptown Celebration - Fireworks & Concert - Northside Park. Independence Day Concert at Northside Park in North Ocean City. Free concert by American Idol Star and Salisbury native, Jay Copeland, begins at 8:00 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening at Northside Park on 125th St. For information: 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125. (Note: There will be no fireworks featured during or after the July 5th concert at Northside Park.)

Funny Poop

· Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman's sex drive by up to 90%.
It's called wedding cake.

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.

· Have a safe and happy Independence Day Weekend!

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So, fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Weekly Poop 6/22/22

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez –

Greetings to all…

GO RAVENS

Dates to Remember:

· 7/17/22 – Annual Summer Picnic and Monthly Meeting

· 8/11/22 – Monthly Meeting (this may change as it is also the evening of the Ravens’ first preseason game)

· 8/25/22 – Shorebirds Game

· 12/17/22 – Annual Christmas Party

Membership:

· Membership rosters have been updated and we have 115 paid members for 2022. Thanks again to all that have chosen to remain part of this great club.

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.

Apparel:

· The on line store is closed and it will reopen July 1st. All orders that were placed in April will ship in May.

http://ravensroost44.itemorder.com/

Entertainment:

· Summer Picnic:

o WHEN: Sunday,July 17th

o WHERE: White Horse Park.

o TIME: 11:00-4:00 set up at 10:00 am.

o WHAT: hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, drinks, corn, tomatoes

o Picnic sign up sheet will be at the sign in table at this months meeting. (this Thursday)

o We will be collecting $10 per member $15 per non member.

o Check is preferred made out to Ravens Roost #44. We need volunteers for set up, clean up, help in buying ice, drinks, food, paper products etc… let me know if you are available to help.

Thank you

Carol Munroe

Road Trip:

· New Orleans: At May’s Roost meeting, the majority of members indicated that they would prefer to go to New Orleans for this years Road Trip. After talking with a Saints Representative, I found that there are NO group sales and neither the Stadium or the Saints Team sell individual game tickets. I then looked at other alternatives, including changing the trip to either Jacksonville or Tampa. Because most of the Roost wants to go to NOLA, I also looked at the trip BMOREAROUNDTOWN is offering.

Considering what is included in the package, and the options available, I think this is the best bet for our New Orleans Trip. The details for this trip are below. Be sure to look at the different options for how many nights you want to stay. There is also an option that includes airfare or just the land portion if you want to book your own. Both packages include:

o Round Trip Airfare BWI-MSY (If air package selected)
Airport Transfers (Airfare packages only)
Three or Four Night Hotel Accommodations in Downtown New Orleans
Friday Evening Boat Cruise with Food, Beverage and Live Music
Saturday Evening Pep Rally Party ON BOURBON STREET inclusive of food & beverage
#PurpleTailgate featuring premium catered food and beverage (All Inclusive)
Game tickets with other Ravens fans (Lower Level Upgrade Available)
Commemorative Swag Bag featuring T-Shirt, Koozie, Drawstring Bag and other goodies!
Commemorative Lanyard

The 4 night (Friday-Tuesday) package Land Only is $1,250/pp. With RT Air, it is $1,700/pp

When I talked with Brian, the owner of BMOREAROUNDTOWN, he said the hotels will be either Marriott or similar in downtown NOLA, so we will be close to lots of attractions. He also mentioned that the pricing for the different trip options is estimated, but he thinks the final price will be on the lower side of the estimates he is showing on the attached.

If you are interested in going on this trip, there is a $200 deposit per person required to hold your seat. Brian agreed to hold 40 spots for our group UNTIL JUNE 8TH, so you have to get the deposit to him by that date. Please also let me know if you are going so that I have a list as well.

In addition, you can go to "info@bmorearoundtown.com" to make your deposit.

If you have any questions, call me at 443-618-9972.

Please remember that you have to book directly with BmoreAroundTown to reserve your spot NO LATER THAN June 8th. Although most of the members voted to go to NOLA at the last meeting, as of today, there are only 2 couples that have advised me that they are interested in going on the trip. If you have, or are planning on booking with Bmore, please let me know so we can keep a list. Unfortunately, I may have to have back surgery in the next couple months and am not sure when I will be able to travel again, so Maggie and I are not able to commit to going on the trip. The good news is that Bmore has a good reputation for taking care of customers who go on their trips, so you will be well taken care of if you go. ALSO note that Bmore has trips to other away games if you decide you want to go to a different game.

Go to “www.bmorearoundtown.com” to see all of the trips and to reserve your spot.

Gary Miller