Roost #44 Poop
Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation
From the Prez:
Greetings from the Prez:
Hope all is well with everyone and enjoying the summer with family and friends..It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year and July is in the history books..
We have one more event before we say goodbye to July and that’s our Shorebirds game this coming July 30th..( not to mention my birthday) Hope to see all there who signed up..Roost #141 will join us at the picnic pavilion..it should be a good time by all..
Important update on our next meeting..it will be held on Monday AUGUST 17th @ 7:30..please mark your calendar as such..
Our picnic was held on July 11th at the Moose lodge and a good time was had by all..kudos to all the volunteers who help set it up (The Chaplinski’s..Beterman’s..Brown’s..and others..please forgive me if I forgot or missed your names..
On that note I will be looking and asking for a volunteers picnic committee at our next meeting..I will give information there..
As always please read all reports in the Caw for any updates and information..
As August rolls in we have some Roost events coming up so check out the entertainment committee’s report..
Still in need for entertainment ideas ..please come forward if you have something that would be fun times for the Roost ..
And FINALLY it’s that time of year that we waited for..RAVENS start their 2026 season with opening of training camp..our resident coach Steve Szlasa will give his updates and outlook as the season begins..
If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact me Bob Munroe rjm73054@gmail.com
Go RAVENS…and I know it’s hard but stick with dem O’s..
Dates to Remember:
7/30/26 – Shorebirds Game
8/17/26 (Monday) - August Meeting
8/27/26 – Duckaneer Pirate Ship
9/1/26 - September Meeting
10/6/26 - October Meeting
11/3/26 - November Meeting
12/13/26 – Christmas Party
1/1/27 – Penguin Swim
Membership:
Thanks for making us one of the largest Roosts in the Council! We currently have 90 paid members.
Susan
Convention:
Parade:
Apparel:
THE ROOST STORE WILL BE OPEN AUGUST 1 with orders shipping in SEPTEMBER.
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.
Theresa is working on a Seacrets Distillery Tour, probably now after season.
Shorebirds game July 30. Hoodie giveaway.
Duckaneer Pirate ship on Aug 27th sold out. Duckaneer money MUST be paid by Aug mtg. If you cant be at mtg, mail money to Donna Chaplinski. 38329 Maple Lane Selbyville DE 19975 Make check payable to RR 44 for $35. Need it by Aug 17th.
Looking at dates for raft ups.
Still working on Christmas party. It will be on Dec 13th 12:30 to 4:30. We will have heavy finger foods like last year. No drink tickets. Do not have a price yet but should be around $45 to $50 pp with spouse or SO being $60 to $65 pp.
Would like to have Shrimp/Fried chicken dinner at Legion if we can get enough interested in it. Will have money and plant wheels. Date TBD.
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
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:
Constitution and Bylaws:
Bylaws are available at our website ocravensroost44.com. They will be updated soon to reflect the monthly meeting change.
Game Bus:
Road Trip:
Panthers trip is closed. Looking forward to a great time.
Donna 410-627-7697 chapshouse@comcast.net
Elections:
Football Sweepstakes:
It's Back - That's right the Football Sweepstakes is Back!
Sweepstakes tickets are available! Website is open for sales as well: www.charitymania.com/give/AG024
So what is The Football Sweepstakes ... For $20, you get the chance to win $$$ every week during the NFL Regular Football season!
And how much can you win you may ask ....
Every week Ravens Roost #44 has one guaranteed winner of $20
But you can win more if winner or loser as part of the larger game play ...
Each week ..
• $400 winner for Highest Total points scored
• $100 winner for Second Highest Total points scored
• $ 50 winner for Third Highest points scored
• $ 20 - 12 winners for the next highest scores
• $50 - For total lowest points scored
• $20 - For next two total lowest points
End of season Grand Prize awards
• $500 - For the Highest Total Score of Season
• $250 - For the Lowest Total Score of Season
And how does The Football Sweepstakes work?
Buy a ticket for $20
Each week you have three teams assigned for which you are adding their scores to get your totals
I will let you know if you win and Sandy will send you a check - Easy Peasey!
We have had multiple $100 winners, and a $250 winner in the past! And multiple winner weeks!
Important dates to remember ...
• 9/10/2026 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Begins
• 9/12/2026 - Game Card Activation Deadline
• 10/31/2026 - Final Game Card Activation Deadline (not valid for prior weeks)
• 1/10/2026 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Ends
Let's Sell ... Sell ... Sell and Play! Profits help us to fund our Roost Events!
Ticket Revenues:
• 2023 🡪 $1,225.24
• 2024 🡪 $1,368.85
• 2025 🡪 $1,536.79
• 2026 🡪 TBD! - Let’s Go!
Michele
Ticket Exchange:
We have 4 tickets in Section 516. Most games are available for sale at our cost. Please contact Jim Brown at jwbrown302@gmail.com or 410-790-4388.
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.
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
This week in Ocean City, MD (starting Wednesday, July 29, 2026) is peak summer with free family events, live music, beach sports, and nightlife.
Wednesday, July 29
Movies on the Beach (free, family-friendly): Lilo & Stitch (live-action) on the beach at the Carousel Resort Hotel (around 118th Street), starting at dusk (~8:30 pm). Bring blankets/chairs and snacks. Weather-dependent.
Free summer program at Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum: Knot Tying with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (10:00–10:30 am).
Ocean City Maryland Comedy Festival (“Crabs, Comedy, and Coastal Vibes”): Crab feast starts ~4 pm, showtime ~6:30 pm at Hooper’s Crab House & Sneaky Pete’s (ongoing Wednesday series).
Live music/DJs at various spots (e.g., DJ Billy T at Harborside, Bob Wilkinson at Skye Bar & Grille, open mic at Johnny’s Pizza & Pub, Natty Night with DJ Wax at Fish Tales).
Library events: Toddler Time, Seashore Storytime, movie (Kong: Skull Island), D&D, and Trivia Night (America 250!).
Dollar Days at Ocean Downs Casino (weekly Wednesday).
Ghost walks (ongoing).
Thursday, July 30
Sunset Park Party Nights (free concert): Pistol Whipped at Sunset Park (downtown, overlooking the bay), 7:00–9:00 pm. Bring your own chair; beverages available.
Thursday Night Fireworks (downtown, ~9:30–10:00 pm).
2026 Pro Footvolley Tour / Nations Cup begins (through Aug 2) on the beach (Somerset/N. Division Street area). Free to watch; international teams (USA, Brazil, Spain, etc.) compete in this soccer-volleyball hybrid. Clinics and exhibitions also available.
Free museum program: Discover Sharks! (10:00–10:30 am at Life-Saving Station Museum).
Live music at venues like Harborside, Skye Bar, Sunset Grille.
Friday, July 31
Free museum program: Land, Sea & Sky (10:00–10:30 am).
Live music continues (e.g., at Buxy’s, Skye Bar, Sunset Grille, Captain’s Table with Phil Perdue “The Piano Man”).
Pro Footvolley continues.
Saturday, August 1
Free Kids Craft Saturdays (Art League of Ocean City; ongoing series).
Aquarium Feeding program at the Life-Saving Station Museum (morning).
Berlin Peach Festival (nearby in Berlin, MD; music, food, activities).
Pro Footvolley continues; various live music.
Sunday, August 2
Sundaes in the Park with Fireworks (free): Live music, ice cream, kids’ activities, and fireworks at Northside Park (127th Street and the Bay), 7:00–9:00 pm.
Pro Footvolley wraps up.
Ongoing/always available: Beach and Boardwalk activities, ghost walks/tours, fishing, amusements (e.g., Trimper’s), and nightlife. The big White Marlin Open fishing tournament starts the following week (Aug 3–8).
For the latest details, check official sites like:
Funny Poop
Someone once told me, “GO FOR BROKE!”
I’m happy to report that I succeeded.
Etcetera
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Life is short. Focus on the good. And remember, Keep the Party Going!
Frank
And put that ball across the line
So, fly with talons spread wide
Go in and strike with Ravens pride
