Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 5/3/17

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. Procedure's 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.
Eric will not be at the May 11 meeting, so please do not bring any plastic bags for Diakonia.
Dates to Remember:
- Tonight – Entertainment Committee Meeting @ the Original Greene Turtle.
- Friday – Penguin Swim Fundraiser @ the Skye Bar
- Thursday, May 11 – Monthly Roost Meeting @ the Original Greene Turtle, 7:30pm.
- Friday, May 12 – Brewery Trip
- 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.
Road Trip 2017 – London/Paris Trip; Just a reminder that the next payment is due to Fandeavor by May 1st.

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.

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, Darrell Laboucan, 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.

Please remember to bring liquor, wine and beer at the May meeting for the Scholarship Golf Event basket of cheer. If you forget, cash donations are accepted as well.

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. Thanks, Jo Ann.
Convention Parade: Our parade entry this year is going to be a great one. We can't reveal the theme on the internet because of prying eyes--it's a secret! Take our word for it - it's a good one and will generate a lot of attention. If you are interested in walking in the parade, please contact Mary Kendall at mary.kendall@merck.com as soon as possible so we can get the costumes together. We'll tell you all about it at the next meeting, but, again, need your names ASAP. If you have any questions, contact Mary or Jo Ann Elder at jedler10@verizon.net.
Penguin Swim:
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 3 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!
- Friday May 12, 2017: There was not enough interest to warrant renting a bus, but never fear, the beer tour is still ON for May 12! Meet Gary and Maggie Miller at the Roses parking lot on 113 at noon on Friday May 12 and we'll caravan to the three breweries by car. We'll then figure out carpooling based on who shows up. The three breweries again are 3rd Wave, 16 Mile, and Tall Tales. Drinks and eats are pay as you go. Email Maggie at maggiemiller964@gmail.com if interested so she can alert the breweries to the size of our group and maybe still get some discounts for the group.
- Annual Picnic, Sunday July 9, 2017 – Details to follow.
- 7:00pm Shorebirds Game - Thursday 7/27/17. 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 34 signed up for the game with 27 going by the bus. This event is open to friends & family - last year 53 people had a great time & 30 took the bus. Lets get some more people going to make it even better!
  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")

Ravens Poop

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Who did the Ravens draft? See video highlights of them here. And before you ask, Nico Siragusa is not related to Goose.
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Local Poop

Thursday thru Sunday - Annual Bikes to the Beach Spring Rally - East Coast's Fastest Growing Bike Rally, Outdoor Venues. Welcome to the East Coast's fastest growing bike rally! Spring is nearing and everyone is itching to fire up their bikes and head to the beautiful resort town of Ocean City, Maryland! Live Music - Outdoor Venues - Patriot Party - Custom Bike Show - Poker Run and more.
Thursday thru Sunday – Springfest - Four Dynamic Days of Food, Live Entertainment & Arts and Crafts, Inlet Parking Lot. Springfest 2017 celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City's famous Boardwalk. Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four day event is free! All entertainment is free with the exception of the headline acts. Bring Mom and the whole family to Springfest! Full entertainment schedule here.
Friday thru Sunday - Pickleball Tournament, Northside Park Recreation Complex. Compete in the fastest growing sport in America right here at Northside Park's Recreation Complex in Ocean City, MD. We offer a variety of age divisions. Double elimination format with men's, women's, and mixed doubles offered. For more information, call Kim Allison at 410-250-0125.
Saturday - Berlin Blues & Jazz Bash, Main Street in Berlin. Join us for a day of non-stop Jazz and Blues music! The Jazz & Blues Bash is FREE to the public. Limited seating will be provided at each music stage; lawn chairs are recommended. No outside food or alcohol is permitted in the festival area.
Tuesday - Ocean City Community Health Fair - Education, Health Screenings and Blood Drive, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Annual Community Health Fair - Free Admission. The Health Fair will offer free health screenings, free health education and a blood drive.

Free Screenings:
- Carotid
- Skin Cancer
- Respiratory
- Bone Density
- Hearing
- Blood Pressure
- Foot Checks
- and More
Special visit with Sherman the Shorebird. Contact Melvin Friedman at 410-524-1177 or Dawn Denton 410-641-9268 for more information. All are Welcome.

Funny Poop

A couple was on their honeymoon, lying in bed, about ready to consummate their marriage, when the new bride says to the husband, "I have a confession to make, I'm not a virgin."

The husband replies, "That's no big thing in this day and age."

The wife continues, "Yeah, I've been with one guy."

"Oh yeah? Who was the guy?"

"Tiger Woods.

"Tiger Woods the golfer?"

"Yeah,"

"Well he's rich, famous and handsome. I can see why you went to bed with him. The husband and wife then make passionate love. When they get done, the husband gets up and walks to the telephone.

"What are you doing?" asks the wife.

The husband says, "I'm hungry, I was going to call room service and get some food,"

"Tiger wouldn't do that,"

"Oh yeah? What would Tiger do?"

"He'd come back to bed and do it a second time." The husband puts down the phone and goes back to bed to make love with his wife a second time. When they finish, he gets up and goes over to the phone.

"What are you doing?" She asks.

The husband says, "I'm still hungry so I was going to get room service to get some food,"

"Tiger wouldn't do that,"

"Oh yeah? What would Tiger do?"

"He'd come back to bed and do it one more time." The guy slams down the phone and goes back to bed and makes love to his wife one more time. When they finish he's tired and beat. He drags himself over to the phone and starts to dial.

The wife asks, "Are you calling room service?"

"No! I'm calling Tiger Woods to find out what's par for this damn hole..."

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.
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Life is short. Focus on the good.
To Joe Sweeney and family, I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. Our condolences to you and your family.