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

Roost #44 Poop

Please note: The June and July Meetings will be at OC 360 and the August and September Meetings will be at The Big Easy on 60.
From the Prez - Jo Ann is completing many final details for the Convention. It's a lot of work and she's doing a great job. Roost #44 and the Council are looking for volunteers for a variety of activities. We need volunteers to help out at the parade, setting up tables at the Convention, etc. We also need volunteers to help out with any of the many games and contests. You have to be registered for the Convention to help out with games and contests. See Jo Ann or myself if you'd like to have more information on how you could volunteer or participate at the Parade and/or the Convention. Remember that the Hospitality Room is open only to members who have registered for the Convention. Thank you!
Public ticket sales for the Freeman Stage are now on sale. There is a new ticket website this year and would strongly suggest going to freemanstage.org to familiarize oneself with the 2017 FAQ's. Procedures are somewhat different than in the past. Also, Justin Tucker will be appearing at the Stage on Sunday June 18. It will be a good time to break out the Raven's wear.
Dates to Remember:
- June 1 thru June 4 – Roost Convention
- Friday, June 2 – 20^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
- Sunday, July 9 – Summer Picnic
- Thursday July 27th - Shorebirds Game w/reserved tables & buffet.
- Tuesday, August 15^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
Road Trip 2017 – RR44 NASHVILLE ROAD TRIP, Sun. 11/5/2017 1pm

Hotel: I Looked at various properties that are considered downtown and within walking distance of the stadium and various entertainment venues. These are inside the “I-40” beltway and all charge a premium price. The rack rate for these ranges from $349 to mid $400‘s depending on the specific date.

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.

Later this week there will be a link on the hotel website where you can book as well. Rate is good for 3 days before and after above dates depending on availability. 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.

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.

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: There will be a 20th annual scholarship golf tournament this year. Any members who would like to help out can sign up for the golf/scholarship committee at this weeks meeting.

The tournament will be held at the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on Friday June 2, 2017. Cost per golfer is $115 and $460 for a team of 4. Includes Golf, Practice range, Golf Awards Luncheon Banquet, Continental breakfast, Gift bag, 2 on-course beverage coupons, $500 Putting Contest, $250 Cash Raffle and kegs at the turn and at the luncheon.

Also, there are sponsorships available: Signature Sponsor ($2,000) includes 2 team entries, 4 tee signs, and tournament banner and tournament banquet recognition. $1,400 without team entries. Major Sponsor ($1,000): 1 team entry, 2 tee signs, and tournament banner and tournament banquet recognition. $700 without team entry. Tee Sign Sponsors-$100.

The committee is also looking for gift cards and new merchandise for the event.

With the $14,200 we will be awarding in scholarships in June 2107, the Roost will have awarded over $160,000 during the lifetime of our grants. Please help us out any way you can to support this cause.

Go HERE for all the info, including sign up sheets.

Thanks, Marc Grimes & Don McMullen, Co-Chairs.
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.

We need 4 people who are not signed up to be in the parade to carry banners that day. You don't need to be "dressed" as a zombie--just wear a Ravens jersey or your Hawaiian shirt. You would need to be downtown (I'll let you know the exact street when I get it) by 9 a.m. Please, please we really need you. Let me know if you are available.

Thanks, Jo Ann.
Convention Parade: Please let everyone walking in the parade know that because of the tears and big holes in all of the costumes that they may want to wear a grey colored tank top under their costume. Also, if they plan on donating something to us to zombieize, that the item will be unusable after the parade. It will be torn, dirtied, have fake blood on it and maybe have burn holes in it.
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.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
- The next Entertainment Committee meeting will be at 6pm on Wednesday May 31 at the Original Green Turtle. Any member, old or new, interested in helping with the upcoming outings, including the Annual Picnic, is welcome to join us!
- Sunday, July 9^th - Annual Picnic – Details to follow.
- 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")
- Tuesday, August 15^th – Pirate Ship Cruise. Ahoy maties! Join Roost 44 for a fun "cruise" on the Duckaneer (departing from MR Ducks). Time: 7-9 pm. Cost: $20.00 per person. Cash bar on board. Attire: Pirate and wench clothes, but just an eye patch or wooden leg is ok too. The boat is limited to 45 people, so we need commitment by the July meeting so we can put our reservation in. Come walk the plank with us in the beautiful Assawoman Bay! Sign up sheet at the meeting or email Maggie at maggiemiller964@gmail.com.

Ravens Poop

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Local Poop

Tomorrow thru Sunday - Cruisin' Ocean City, Convention Center and Inlet Lot. This popular car show features over 3,400 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Boardwalk Parades. So many things to see and do, so make sure you cruise on down to Ocean City, MD! Admission $10/day Thursday and Sunday, $15/day Friday and Saturday. Children under 14 are free with an adult. For additional information, visit www.cruisinoceancity.com.
Tomorrow - Under the Streetlamp Concert at Ocean City Performing Arts Center - Live In Concert, Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Under the Streetlamp delivers an electrifying evening of classics from the American Radio Songbook, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo Wop, Motown and old time Rock 'N' Roll hits. Under the Streetlamp is composed of former leading cast members of the Tony Award winning sensation Jersey Boys proving that retro never sounded so now. Tickets start at $20 and are available from Ticketmaster 1-800-551-SEAT or at the Ocean City Box Office 1-800-OC-OCEAN.
Saturday - Delmarvalous Festival, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art - A Celebration of Local Traditions. FREE ADMISSION; 10 am - 5 pm. Evening Concert with Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys 5pm -7 pm. Smith Island Living narrative and Smith Island Cake Demonstration with Moderator Elaine Eff and presenters Mary Ada Marshall and Janice Marshall. A Family Business: Farming on the Eastern Shore narrative stage with Jay Martin, Aaron Cooper, and others. Scrapple Making Demonstration with Newell Quinton. Blues performance and discussion with Chris and Grayson English. For more information call 410-742-4988 ext. 120 or visit www.wardmuseum.org.

Funny Poop

Hung Chow calls into work and says, "Hey, boss I no come work today, I really sick. I got headache, stomachache and my legshurt, I no come work."

The boss says, "You know Hung Chow, I really need you today. When I feel like this I go to my wife and tell her give me sex. That makes everything better and I go work. You try that."

Two hours later Hung Chow calls again. "Boss, I do what you say and I feel great. I be at work soon. You got nice house."

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