Roost #44 Poop
Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation
From the Prez:
Greetings….I was out last week and didn’t get the chance to thank everyone who participated in our OC St. Patty’s Day parade in Ocean City…Kudos to Sue Berterman for help putting it all together and to Frank Berterman for the use of his truck..My wife Carol and others ( I apologize if I forgot your name ) who brought the Irish goodies to toss to the crowd..We had a great after parade party at The Tavern on 54…again a big shout out to Roost 44 …
Please if you haven’t already submitted your Roost dues, please do so by contacting Sue Berterman..
Anyone interested in helping organize/cleaning our storage unit this Saturday April 4th @ 9:00 would be great.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday April 7th @ 7:30 in the American Legion..come early for food and drinks..
Dates to Remember:
4/4/26 – Storage Unit Clean up/Clean out
4/7/26 - April Roost Meeting
5/5/26 – May Meeting/Cinco de Mayo
5/28 - 5/31/26 – Ravens Roost Convention
6/2/26 - June Meeting
8/17/26 (Monday) - August Meeting
9/1/26 - September Meeting
10/6/26 - October Meeting
11/3/26 - November Meeting
Membership:
I will continue collecting dues for the 2026 year. Dues are still $40. Please make checks payable to Ravens Roost #44. Thanks to all that have paid so far. We currently have 80 paid members.
You can pay me at the April meeting, or you can mail your dues directly to me:
Susan Berterman
12290 Dixie Drive
Bishopville, MD 21813
Susan
Convention:
The theme for this year’s convention is “Purple Waves & Island Days”. The Council has added light food and live music to Thursday’s activities, something new from years past.
Please have money for Convention and application form to April's meeting as we have to turn these in to Council at their April mtg. Thanks
From Susan: Think about if you want a t-shirt or sweatshirt with the convention logo. We have to submit the online form by April 14, So I will be asking for decisions at the April meeting. Here is the link to see what they look like: https://ravensconvention2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ DO NOT ORDER ONLINE YOURSELF! If you want something, make the check out to Ravens Roost #44. All shirts need to be ordered in one application.
Parade:
Conventioneers – This year’s parade theme is “Purple Waves & Island Days”. As you may recall, we did a beach theme last year, when the theme was “First Responders”, where we took home another 1st place trophy with the help of the Ocean City Beach Patrol (shout out to Jim Brown!). This year I guess it’s a beach theme again. Or maybe Purple? Any ideas? Lets talk at the April meeting. Susan.
Apparel:
The Roost Online Store is closed and will reopen May 1, 2026. Any February orders will ship in the month of April.
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:
Things being considered for future are a Bull Roast and a fall dance. These would be Roost fundraisers and open to family and friends. Also need to discuss when schedule is out, if we are going to try to do an away game this year. Looking into possible trip to training camp.
Entertainment mtgs will be at 6:30 before every monthly Roost mtg.- Please consider joining so we can plan more fun things to do in the coming year.
Any ideas, text Donna 410-627-7697.
Our permanent meeting host is the American Legion Post 166 located at Coastal Hwy and 23rd Street. At the request of the Legion, meetings will now be on the first Tuesday of each month.
Roost members please enter through the handicap door on the 23rd street north side.
Be sure to sign in at the table at the door.
The general membership meeting starts promptly at 7:30. There may be some committee
meetings going on before that. However, members are invited and encouraged to arrive as
early as 6:00 to enjoy drinks and food specials The Post kitchen stays open until 7:30 on
our meeting nights to accommodate us. This is a great time to enjoy the facility and engage
with other members. The Post accepts cash only.
Meetings for the rest of 2026
April – Tuesday 4/7 @ 7:30pm
May – Tuesday 5/5 @ 7:30pm
June – Tuesday 6/2 @ 7:30pm
July - No meeting at Post
Aug - Monday 8/17 @ 7:30pm
Sep - Tuesday 9/1 @ 7:30pm
Oct – Tuesday 10/6 @ 7:30pm
Nov – Tuesday 11/3 @ 7:30pm
Dec - No meeting at Post
Ron
AGH Penguin Swim:
Scholarship Golf Tournament:
The 2026 Scholarship applications were submitted to the High Schools the middle of February. The deadline for Seniors to submit the applications is April 30, 2026. The Scholarship committee will meet the 1st week of May to determine the winners. The scholarship awards will be given at the Senior Awards Assembly later in May.
Constitution and Bylaws:
Bylaws are available at our website ocravensroost44.com. They will be updated soon to reflect the monthly meeting change.
Game Bus:
Elections:
Football Sweepstakes:
Ticket Exchange:
Good of the Roost:
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