Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 5/31/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez - I had the honor of presenting two Stephen Decatur students with a letter announcing that they were both receiving a $2,200 scholarship on behalf of Raven Roost #44 at a special assembly on May 24th at the high school. Don't miss our June 8th Roost meeting where the actual checks will be presented to the winners as well as other winners from Indian River and Worcester Prep. Marc Grimes, Scholarship chairmen will have more info on this below. It's always one of the best Roost meetings of the year.

Still looking for volunteers for the Membership Committee, the Parliamentarian and the Audit Committee.

Even if you're not attending the Convention or marching in the parade, please come out and support the Roost at the parade. Mary has put together a unique costume for us to conform with the theme of the Convention - Stark Raven Mad !
Dates to Remember:
- Tonight – Entertainment Committee Meeting, 6pm @ Abbey Burger (note this is a new location).
- Tomorrow – Roost Convention
- Friday – 20^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
- Thursday, June 8^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ OC 360.
- Sunday, June 18^th – Justin Tucker @ the Freeman Stage.
- Sunday, July 9^th – Summer Picnic
- Thursday, July 13^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ OC360.
- Thursday July 27^th - Shorebirds Game w/reserved tables & buffet.
- Thursday, August 10^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Tuesday, August 15^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
- Thursday, September 14^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
Road Trip 2017 – RR44 NASHVILLE ROAD TRIP, Sun. 11/5/2017 1pm

Hotel: I RR44’s 2017 Road Trip to Nashville’s official hotel will be the Union Station Hotel. The Union Station Hotel is one of the closest within walking distance to the stadium, and most entertainment venues we will want to visit, including music, bars, restaurants, & the Country Music Hall of Fame.

You do not need a car for this trip, won’t have to use cabs to get around and no bus is necessary to get to the game. I was able to get a Group rate of $289/night (+ tax) at the Union Station Hotel. 3 night minimum required. Maximum of 4 in a room. To view the hotel go to: unionstationhotelnashville.com.

Note for those that choose to drive: although the Hotel has valet parking, the rate is $40/day. There is a public parking garage next to the hotel that has a published rate of $15/day. For more details go to: http://www.parkitdowntown.com/nashville/union-station-and-flying-saucer. I have put a hold on 23 rooms until May 31st. After that date any remaining rooms will be dropped and the Group rate will no longer be honored. To reserve your room call the hotel reservation line at; 888-236-2427. In addition to calling the reservation line to book your room, you can also go to the following link to do it on line: http://cwp.marriott.com/bnaak/ocravensroost. Call me if you have any questions.

In order to qualify for the group rate shown above, we need a minimum of 10 rooms booked. Based on the list of 40 members who signed the sheet saying they were interested in a Nashville Trip, I reserved a block of 20 rooms. As of right now, only 5 rooms have been booked. 10 members who are driving to Nashville have chosen other locations to stay that are outside of walking distance to the entertainment venues & stadium and a couple others have dropped out because of conflicts with the dates. I would ask that anyone who is planning on going on this trip book their room right away. If we do not get 10 rooms booked by May 31st, the rate for the rooms will go up. Please let me know if you book a room so I can keep track of the numbers.

IN ORDER TO SECURE THE GROUP RATE, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL AT TIME OF BOOKING. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, SO CONSIDER PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE. TWO OPTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW.

www.allianztravelinsurance .com; www.travel guard.com/aig/insurance

Please let me know if you plan to join us so I can keep track of the rooms. I will need shirt sizes for everyone as well.

Game day tickets: Group sales price on 3rd level seats will be $65/pp. Money for game tickets should be paid to Gary Miller. I have put a hold on 44 tickets. These must also be paid (to Gary) by May 31st.

TRIP PRICE BREAKDOWN per person based on 3 nights Double Occupancy: ROOM $434 + $65 game ticket + $15 Trip Shirt & coozie = $514/pp. Additional Costs: Airfare; On your own. Transportation to/from airport. Group Social TBD.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST (based on double occupancy): Price per person; 3 nights hotel $434, Ticket to game $65, T-Shirt & Coozie $15. $514 (double occupancy) + Airfare on your own. Compare to “BMORE Around Town” trip price - Hotel Only @ $1,095/pp Double Occupancy.

If anyone is interested in going to a show at the Grand Ole Opry, the shows are Friday & Sat. nights only at 7 and 9:30pm. The maximum tickets you can buy at one time is 8. Go to "www.Opry.com". They do not list the performers until a week ahead. We are probably looking at having a HH/Social Friday evening once everyone gets settled into the hotel, so if you book at the Opry, I would suggest going on Sat.

All: Please confirm with me the number of game tix you need for the Nashville game and your shirt sizes. Game tickets are $65/each and shirts are $15/each. I will need checks for the game tickets by 5/15. Thanks, Gary Miller. 443-618-9972. garywm@mchsi.com
Dues: The following members have not paid their dues as of April 30: Martin Baer, Charles Boilon, JoAnn Bokman, Mary Bokman, Russ Curry, Steve Drocella, Matt Harbaugh, Darrel & Sandra Jackson, Judy Labarre, Chris & Bob Landefeld, Julie Loconus, Colby Phillips, Gay Pitz, Les Purcell, David Reeve, Jane Rones, Hank Schroding, Henry Schroding, Diane Simmons, Shane Warrne, Al Webster, Bill & Mary Wentworth. I apologize if your name is listed in error; please let me know asap if it is. Several members have informed me that they will not be renewing their dues. They are leaving in "good standing" and may return to the Roost at any time without paying another application fee. If you have any questions please e-mail me at jelder10@verizon.net. Don't forget that we are looking for a replacement for me as membership chairperson. Let one of the officers know if you're interested. Jo Ann.
Scholarship Golf: At ourJune 8^th meeting we will be awarding our seven 2017 Scholarship awardees their checks. Six graduates are receiving $2,200:
- Olivia Bescak (Worcester Prep) St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Madison Bescak (Worcester Prep) College of Wooster (Ohio)
- Claire Porter (Stephen Decatur) Old Dominion University (VA)
- Whitney (Lexie) VanKirk (Stephen Decatur) James Madison University (VA)
- Alexis Haden (Indian River) University of Delaware
- Erin Haden (Indian River) Boston University (MA)
- Our $1,000 Local College Scholarship award for a graduate attending either Salisbury University or DE Tech goes to Julie Talbert (Worcester Prep). She will be attending Salisbury University.
Please note that the food that will be placed out at the OC360 prior to the meeting is Only for the Students and their Families. The cost of this is borne by the Scholarship Fund not the General Fund.
Convention: A separate e-mail has been sent to all convention registrants. If you did not receive it, please contact me at jelder10@verizon.net. If anyone has any time to volunteer for set-up before the convention starts, or for the parade as a Marshall, please let me know. Thanks, Jo Ann.
Convention Parade: If you haven’t picked up your costume, contact Jo Ann ASAP.
Ticket Exchange:
- For Sale: 2 tickets to Tedeschi Trucks Band at Freeman Stage on June 17, 2017. Tickets are $50 ea. face value and are assigned seats on the end of the row next to the lake. Please call Bill 443-513-1697.
- For Sale: 2 Ravens’ PSLs, Section 102, Row 32, Seat 7-8; [Lower Level Sidelines on Visitors Side]. Contact Kathleen Matthews410-949-6747.
- For Sale: (3) seats. We would like to sell the PSL and can discuss the price if someone is interested in making an offer. The other options would be preferably to sell the whole season (at cost), but will consider selling by game if the tickets are available. Section 550, Row 21, Seats 9-11. Total amount = 2500.00 (833.00 each). We can be reach at, Craig at 410-977-4538 or Anita at 410-977-7760.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
We will hold the Entertainment Committee meeting at Abbey Burger on May 31, 6pm. Abbey Burger is in the building located directly behind our old Blue Ox room. Turtle will be too busy to accommodate us this month.
- Sunday, July 9^th - Annual Roost Picnic – Aloha!
  - Where: White Horse Park Pavilion, Ocean Pines
  - Time: 12 to 5 pm
  - Cost: $10.00 per person (Roost members who attend get their money back.) $10.00 for non Roost members who are immediate family - this will NOT be returned.
  - Menu: Roasted whole pig luau style! Fried Chicken! Beans and slaw! Watermelon! BEER!
  - Activity: Wear your ugliest Hawaiian shirt and win a prize! Other members of the Roost will vote on Ugliest Hawaiian Shirt. Anyone who has horseshoes, bocci set, corn hole game or any other games to play, please bring them to the picnic. Those of you who have attended this before know it can be hot, so if you want to bring a fan from home, please do. Bring a lawn chair too as seats at the picnic tables are limited.
  - Please sign up and pay at the June 8 meeting. Maggie needs an accurate count so the proper amount of food is ordered.
  - Help needed: Maggie needs help with the following items for the picnic: set up and clean up, need a truck and two strong guys to pick up the pig and fixins (Emmings no longer delivers), pick up chicken, pick up and slice watermelon, pick up paper products/cutlery and tablecloths. Please let Maggie know if you can help with any of this: maggiemiller964@gmail.com, or come to the Entertainment Committee meeting on May 31.
- Thursday, July 27^th - Shorebirds Game. We have verbally booked the Hard ball Cafe (same as last year) for a "Thirsty Thursday" game again with a giveaway of Shorebird Visors. Pint beers will be $2 + a free buffet of grilled burgers & hot dogs, BBQ chicken legs, baked mac/cheese, watermelon, popcorn, pickles & sliced cheese on the side, water, tea, & lemonade. We will have a reserved section of tables & chairs behind home plate.
  
  The total cost will be $28pp which includes all the above + game ticket. We will also have the same bus as last year that will be an additional cost of about $5pp for those choosing that option. The bus will pick us up behind MB Shopping Center about 5:15 & return @ game's end.
- So far we have 56 people signed up for the game but 15 still owe & must pay by the deadline of the June 9^th meeting in order to get the tickets in time for distribution. Also there are 44 signed up for the bus & capacity is 46 seats + the driver's wife. Late signers for the bus may not get a seat if no one cancels or 3 skinny people in a seat maybe. Bus money ($5pp cash only) can be paid also at the June meeting or the July meeting. Actual deadline is at the bus but please let Ron know if you need to do that.
  The Shorebird contract was officially signed; so money needs to be collected for the down payment. Cash or checks payable to Ron Apperson can be paid at the April 13^th meeting. The rest of the time line follows:
  - Meeting on June 8^th - Last day to sign up & pay for tickets to comply with contract
  - Fri. June 9^th - Tickets will be ordered
  - Meeting on July 13^th - Tickets will be distributed to attendees + $5pp bus money collected (cash please)
  - Thur. July 27^th - Game night: Bus leaves @ 5:15, popcorn/soda available @ 6:05, buffet @ 6:35
  Bus riders not at meeting on 13th must pay @ bus
  Late signups call Ron:302-436-4790 or ronpperson@msn.com (may be able to join group using "will call")
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Pirate & Wench Cruise on the Duckaneer!
  - When: Wednesday August 16 (this is a date change from the prior announcement). We had to change the date due to another party booking the boat on the 15th!
  - Time: 7 pm to 9 pm. You must be at the dock at 6:30pm. Come early and catch Happy Hour eats at MR Ducks. Or stay after the cruise and get something to eat then, but no food will be served on the boat.
  - Cost: $20.00, cash bar
  - TRIP IS LIMITED TO 45 people!! Don't get left out!
  - Where: Talbot Street Pier (MR Ducks)
  - Cruise the lovely Assawoman Bay at sunset. Pillage other boats, maybe annoy the people at Seacrets with the water cannons. Wear your best Pirate or wench costume, or just strap on your wooden leg and an eye patch. This will be a fun evening.
  - Sign up AND pay by the July 13th meeting. We already have 23 people signed up, need at least 35 to hold the reservation. Non Roost folks (friends & family) are welcome, but no children please.

Ravens Poop

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Local Poop

Now thru Labor Day - 100 Nights of Lights, South End of Ocean City Boardwalk. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the south end of the boardwalk will light up with a new light show every night! The light display will be featured approximately every 20 minutes, from 9pm – 11pm.
Tomorrow - Pars for Paws Golf Tournament, Eagle's Landing Golf Course. The annual Pars for Paws tournament is another terrific opportunity for community members to contribute to our local, no-kill shelter. ALL of the money raised goes directly to the care of the animals at the Worcester County Humane Society. Registration: 11:30am. Tee Off: 12:30pm. Entry fee is $100 per golfer. Includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Box Lunch, Awards Ceremony at Harborside Bar & Grill with drinks and a selection of appetizers sponsored by Absolut.
Friday thru Sunday - Mako Mania, Bahia Marina. The Mako Mania is a mako shark tournament with added entry levels for bluefish and thresher shark. This tournament is traditionally the start of the tournament season in Ocean City. Mako mania was started in 1996 by Captain Steve Harman and continues to grow every year. The Mako Mania is unique in that boats of all sizes can compete with decent weather. Daily weigh-ins will be held at Bahia Marina from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm each fishing day. Stop by, have a beverage and something to eat at FishTales while watching the sharks come in to be weighed.
Sunday - Somerset Plaza - Free Live Concerts & OC Cruzer Classic Car Display, Somerset Plaza between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy FREE special events and concerts on Somerset Plaza, located on Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City. All events start at 3pm. OC Cruzer cars will be on display during all music events. Somerset Plaza is a semi-pedestrian street that is closed to all vehicular traffic during these special events.

Save The Dates... 2017 Concert Schedule:
- June 4: Tommy Edward (Rod Stewart tribute)
- June 18: DJ Music
- July 16: Rob Fahey (Rock)
- August 13: One Night Stand (Classic Rock)
- September 10: Blake Haley (Acoustic / Country / Rock)
- September 24: DJ Music
- Entertainment subject to change without notice.
- For more information, call 410-289-7739.

Funny Poop

A teacher asks the kids in her 5th grade class: 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'

Little Larry says: 'I wanna start out as a Fighter Pilot, then be a billionaire, go to the most expensive clubs, find me the finest bitch, give her a Ferrari worth over a million bucks, an apartment in Copacabana, a mansion in Paris, a jet to travel throughout Europe, a Black American Express Card, and all the while banging her like a loose screen door in a hurricane.'

The teacher, shocked and not knowing what to do with this horrible response from little Larry, decides not to acknowledge what he said and simply tries to continue with the lesson

'And how about you, Sarah?'

'I wanna be Larry's bitch'

Etcetera

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