Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Weekly Poop 4/24/19



Roost #44 Poop
·         From the Prez
Meeting Location
All members are encouraged to attend the next meeting at OC 360 on May 9 at 7:30 PM. We will discuss the future location of our monthly meetings. OC 360 has changed the conditions which we have been  meeting under. The House Committee has investigated some alternative locations and we will be discussing these options as well as whether we should stay at OC 360 at the  May 9th  meeting.Scholarship
Golf Tournament
We still need our members to beat the bushes and sign up sponsors and donations to the 22nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament being held on May 31st.  Informational materials on how you can help or donate are available at each Roost meeting.
Co-Chair Don McMullen and I want to thank the members who have stepped up to keep the Scholarship Golf Tournament going as one of the Roost's chief fund raisers - Fitz Lahner, Pat Lahner, Matt Herrmann, Mike Eder and Kim Eder.  Volunteers from previous years who stayed on to help include Bob Rose and Gary Miller.
As usual, we are looking for donations of beer, wine and liquor for the Basket of Cheer for the luncheon.  Donations will be picked up at the April and May Roost meetings.  Members are also encouraged to sign up a T Sign Sponsor, make an individual donation or donate special sports memorabilia you may want to contribute for the luncheon held after the Tournament.
We also need volunteers to help get materials ready the day before the Tournament and to help run the Tournament at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.  Come join us, it’s fun!  See Don or Eric to see how you can contribute and help.
Remember that your Roost Membership card entitles you to a 20% discount on food, beverage & apparel purchases at the Original Greene Turtle. We encourage Roost members and Roost Committees to patronize the Original Greene Turtle. By the way, the Original Greene Turtle is a major sponsor of our College Golf Scholarship Tournament every year and we appreciate their support.
My white Ford pickup truck will be at the next meeting.  The back will be open if you would like to donate plastic bags to Diakonia (local food bank and homeless shelter).  The bags are used to help distribute food contributions to the needy.  Simply put your plastic bags (TIED UP TIGHTLY) in the bed of the truck.  This is a great way to recycle plastic bags for a good cause.

·         Dates to Remember:
o    4/30 – Golf Scholarship Committee Meeting
o    5/8 – Entertainment Meeting
o    5/9 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    5/30-6/2 – Council Convention
o    5/31 – Scholarship Golf Tourney
o    6/1 – Convention Parade
o    6/13 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/11 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic
o    7/25 – Shorebirds Game

·         Membership: Please mail your dues to: Susan Berterman, 32612 Falling Point Road, Dagsboro Delaware 19939.  Still only $30 per year. 

·         Parade – The Convention Parade will be here before you know it – Saturday, June 1st.  Thanks to the 20 or so members that signed up!
·         Convention: The Council Convention will be held from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2, this year.  They have a graded cost depending on when your application and payment are made.  You can still sign up at the May meeting, $75 each and no souvenirs.  There is a one-day (Saturday) registration for $50 each and no souvenirs.
For those who have not signed up for the convention, I want you to know what you’re missing!  All of these activities are for registered attendees, with the exception of volunteering for the set-up and breakdown before and after the convention of the food tents, and parade marshals on Saturday morning.
Miller Lite Olympics:  New this year.  Thursday, May 30, 6:30 PM.  4 Teams; $5 per team to play, which goes to our convention charity. The description is 10 games, alternating between physical and mental challenges.  The organizers are suggesting team names and costumes.
Open Mic Karoake:  Thursday, 6:30-10 PM.  This is just for fun—no judging or prizes.  Let me know if you’re interested.
Miniature Golf:  Friday, 9 AM at Game World.  1 team of 2.  We already have 2 players for this event-- I’m willing to get a backup team, if anyone is interested.
Convention Quest.  Friday at 11 AM.  This is a walking “hunt” which takes place at the Castle in the Sand.  There is no limit of the number of teams, no more than 4 players on each team.
Corn Hole:  Friday, 3 PM, and Saturday, 2 PM.  Each Roost may enter 3 teams of 2 players.
Horseshoes.  Friday, 3 PM and Saturday, 2 PM.   Each Roost may enter 4 teams of 2 players. 
Karaoke:  Friday 7-9 PM.  Anyone interested?  Let me know.
Parade:  Saturday, 10 AM.  Please contact Susan Berterman at 443-655-4912.  Always a great time.
Crazy Hat Parade.  Saturday, 3 PM.  Decorate your hat with your best stuff.
Plinko: Saturday,4-6PM.  There wasn’t any information included, but I do know that it resembles a popular game from the Price is Right.  If you’re interested in doing this, let me know. 
Again, other than set-up, break-down and parade marshals, volunteers needed for convention activities must be registered for the convention.  When you volunteer, I’ll let you know the times for the event for which you volunteer.
Food and Beverage:  Volunteers to help cover tables in the food tent, to work the soda wagon and beer trucks, and ticket takers.  The Council is asking for 1 hour of your time.
Parade Marshals:  Saturday, 8:15 AM at 19th St. and Baltimore Ave. 
Please consider helping with any of these events.  Call me at 410-251-4360, or e-mail jelder10@verizon.net.
Thanks.
Jo Ann
·         Scholarship Golf: Golf Tournament info and sign up sheets are up on the website.  Next meeting at the Original Greene Turtle April 30th @ 7:30pm.

·         Ticket Exchange:
o    Nick Costa (non-Ravens Roost 44 member) is selling his Ravens’ PSLs and season tickets.  Nick’s phone is 410-428-0131.
·         Excursions: Now that the schedule is out, which away game would you like to see the Roost go to as a group?  Think about it and be ready to talk about it at the next meeting.
·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment Committee Meeting May 9, 1pm, at the Original Greene Turtle
o    Entertainment Schedule 2019:
§  Sunday, July 14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic.  Details soon.
§  Thursday, July 25 - Our annual Shorebirds event for $28 pp including:
·         Game ticket behind home plate with table/chair seating in Hardball Cafe section.
·         2-hour buffet w/popcorn, hot dogs, burgers, barbecue chicken legs, sides, soda, tea.
·         Orange Visor giveaway promo
·         Thirsty Thursday $2 ML/CL 16oz. cans
·         Optional Bus transportation - additional $$ depends on no. of riders (availability confirmed)
·         Open to friends & family
·         Signup sheet at meeting:  We now have 41 people signed up and a deposit has been sent to reserve our spot.  We will keep taking additional people until the June 13th meeting.  So far, 24 have indicated they are riding the bus - we need more riders to bring the cost down.  Game payment only ($28pp) will continue until the June meeting; Bus payment (cash only - $$ tbd) will not be due until either the June meeting or as late as the July meeting.  Sign up/pay Ron at 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com.
§  Saturday, October 5th – Ravens Roost #44 Crab Feast @ the Shrimp Boat in West OC, 12-3pm.  Crabs, chicken, corn on the cob, draft beer.  Members only.  Sign up sheet at the next meeting.

§  Potential Activities Under Discussion
·         Bus Trip to Canton
·         Duckaneer Cruise
·         Pub Crawl Kent Island

Ravens Poop
·         Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets here.  It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but you can go here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

·         Out and about and can’t watch the game?  You can listen to the Ravens on the radio! (I know, right?)  Go here: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/game-day/coverage for the list of affiliates.

·         The Ravens 2019 Schedule is live!  Go here for details.

·         Follow all the Orioles news on MASN here from columnist Roch Kubatko.
·         Thinking of listening to the Orioles?  Their affiliates are here: https://www.mlb.com/orioles/schedule/broadcast-affiliates (good luck finding a station in Ocean City that carries them).

Local Poop
·         Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - Maryland International Kite Expo - On the Beach between 2nd and 6th Streets.  Save the dates: The Kite Loft's Maryland International Kite Exposition (MIKE) April 26-28, 2019 in Ocean City, Maryland USA!  The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three fun filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland USA.  Throughout the festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free games and activities, and much more!  The festival will showcase some of the best kites and kite flyers from the USA and world.  Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display including some massive character and theme based kites.  On behalf of The Kite Loft and The Town of Ocean City we welcome everyone to join in the festivities.  Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying.  Stroll the beach and boardwalk as a spectator enjoying the colorful sky and ground displays or fly your own kite(s). Remember when we say “Go Fly a Kite”, we mean it.
·         Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - Baconfest, Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce.  Make this weekend all about bacon at Baconfest in Dewey.  There will be 20 awesome locations to try samples of delicious bacon.  The welcome party is Friday, April 26 6-9 p.m.  There will be specials in Dewey and Rehoboth.

Funny Poop
·         A woman goes into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is written.  The obit. editor informs her that the fee for the obituary is 50 cents a word.  She pauses, reflects and then says, Well, then let it read "Fred Brown died."

Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor tells her that there is a 7 word minimum for all obituaries.  Only a little flustered, she thinks thing over and in a few seconds says, In that case, let it read, "Fred Brown died: 1983 Pickup for sale."
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.

·         Our website is up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.





Frank




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