Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 4/24/24

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez –

Dates to Remember:

· 5/9/24 – Monthly Meeting

· 5/30-6/2/24 – Council Convention @ Castle in the Sand

· 5/31/24 – Scholarship Golf Tournament

· 6/1/24 – Convention Parade

· 6/13/24 – Monthly Meeting

· 7/20/24 – Summer Picnic

Membership:

We have 107 paid members.

Thanks to all members who continue to make this one of the best and largest Ravens Roosts in the world!

We are currently collecting dues for 2024. Dues remain $40 per year. Please make checks payable to Ravens Roost #44.

If you cannot make the meeting, you can mail the dues to me:

Susan Berterman

12290 Dixie Drive

Bishopville, MD 21813

Convention:

This year’s Ravens Roost Council Convention is Thursday, May 30 thru Sunday, June 2, once again at the Castle in the Sand. The cost of Registration is once again $70.

The convention is a great opportunity to share fellowship with Ravens fans from all over. Ravens Roost 44 will, as always, have a hospitality suite located at Room 12, ground level, right next to the Castle in the Sand office, for conventioneers to enjoy.

You can still participate in the convention, but you will not be getting the goodie bag. Contact Donna Chaplinski (410-627-7697) for more information.

Also think about any events you would wish to participate – There is Karaoke, Cuponk (like beer pong), Corn Hole, Mini Golf, Lip Sync, Volleyball, Bingo, Crazy Hat Parade, and possibly Horseshoes.

Parade:

Convention Parade:

Okay marchers, put on your best 60’s outfit and let’s groove! It’ll be far out!

Apparel:

The on-line store is closed. We will reopen June 1, 2024, with orders to be shipped in July.

For new members the link to the store is: ravensroost44.itemorder.com

Note you can only access the site when the store is open.

Entertainment:

· Annual Roost 44 picnic Saturday, July 20th from 12 to 5 pm at Moose on Rt 20. Roost members will pay $12 pp and receive 3 drink tickets for beer only. Any beer after that is $2. Non members will pay $20, no drink tickets. We will have the usual hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausages and fixings. Donations of home made salads would be appreciated as well as home made desserts. Sign up sheet will be set out at April's mtg.

· Still working on next cruise.

· We have a few choices for away games. Decisions where to go will be made after schedule is released.

· Any suggestions for future activities are very welcome. Text Donna at 410-627-7697. Thanks!

House:

Our permanent meeting host is the American Legion Post 166 located at Coastal Hwy and 23^rd streets.

Please enter through the handicapped door on the 23^rd street north side. All membership meetings begin at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of each month. However, all Roost members are invited to arrive early for food and drink specials at reasonable prices - a great place to have dinner before or during the meeting. The Post only accepts cash for purchases.

The only likely changes to the meeting schedule are for an outside summer meeting at our annual family picnic and for a conflict at the post during the October bike week.

During football season we are invited to the Post for a game viewing party with the big projection screen along with tailgating food and drinks for sale.

Thanks,

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Place: Ocean Pines Golf Club

Date: May 31, 2024

Golfer Registration Fee: $120.00

Time: 7:45am Registration 9:00am Shotgun start

Registration includes:

Continental Breakfast & Lunch (Silent auction items: bidding before golf, during & after Lunch)

Putting Contest Winner $500.00

Cash Raffle winner $250.00

Beer, soda & water

Golfer participation gifts

Signature sponsor: $2,000.00

Major Sponsor: $1,000.00

Tee sponsor: $100.00

Volunteers are needed the day of the tournament.

Please donate and bring beer, wine, alcohol and baskets to our May 9th meeting for our silent auction May 31st at the Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Thank you,

Don

Constitution and Bylaws:

Updated Bylaws are available at our website ocravensroost44.com.

Game Bus:

Once the final Ravens schedule is announced, we will be planning a bus trip and game in Baltimore.

Thanks!

Jim

Ticket Exchange:

Good of the Roost:

· Ravens Roost #44 has won many trophies over the last 25 years, a majority of which Gary Miller had graciously stored in his storage locker. Gary would like to find a new home for them. Anyone with any ideas where they can be stored (or displayed, preferably), please contact Gary @ 443.618.9972. garywm1952@gmail.com

· Thanks to all who stopped by and participated in the inaugural Ocean Pines 2024 Season Kick-Off and Expo @ White Horse Park last Saturday. The weather was ideal and a great time was had by all.

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 2024 Draft begins tomorrow!

· 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

· Friday thru Sunday – Ward World Carving Competition & Art Festival, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The annual Ward World Championship, Wildfowl Carving Competition, and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center bring together carvers and visitors from across the world who convene for the most prestigious competition of contemporary wildfowl art. The event includes judging, a silent auction, classes, seminars, demonstrations, children’s activities, and exhibitor booths of artisans and supplies. Admission Fee.

Multi-Day Pass: $10

Seniors and Students: $8

Children Under 12 free with a paid adult

· Friday thru May 5 - Captain Steve's 2024 Spring Flounder Tournament, OC Events. Attention all anglers; fish in the Spring 2024 Captain's Steve's Flounder Tournament featuring over $2500 in cash and prizes. Register by stopping by or calling the shop today!

· Saturday - Boardwalkin' for Pets Walk-A-Thon - Benefits the Worcester County Humane Society, Inlet Parking Lot, the Boardwalk, and Baltimore Avenue. Worcester County Humane Society annual fun walk-a-thon on the Ocean City MD boardwalk!

All proceeds benefit the Ocean City area's no-kill pet shelter. Bring your pet for a fun day on the boards to help the animals or adopt a shelter dog for the day by making arrangements before the walk-a-thon.

Check Out These New Activities For 2024:

Pawsport Pass - Get your pawsport stamped along all stops on the boardwalk to win a prize.

Doggie Dig - Enter your pup for a chance to ding up a prize on the beach

After Pawty - All participants are welcome to join us for food and prizes following the walk

Please check back for more details.

Funny Poop

· Before celebrating a baptism, the deacon approached the young father and said solemnly, “Baptism is a serious step. Are you sure you’re prepared for it?”

“I think so,” the man replied. “My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for our guests.”

“I don’t mean that,” the deacon replied. “I mean, are you prepared spiritually?”

“Oh sure,” came the reply. “I’ve got a keg of beer and a case of whiskey.”

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.

· Be sure to visit our website - 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.