Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: September 2021

Roost #44 Poop

· Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation

· From the Prez –

What can I say about Sunday’s game against the Lions..Three game nail biters till the end..don’t know about you all, but I need a blow out win..I’m hoping Steve has a formula for that…

PLEASE READ THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE’S REPORT ON OUR SEASONAL HOLIDAY PARTY..IT WILL DISCLOSE THE FINAL COST AND THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR FORM IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND!!

Please note that the November meeting will be held on November 18th at the American Legion..As a reminder to use the side entrance on 23rdSt to gain access to the hall..

Till next week GO RAVENS!!!

· Dates to Remember:

o 9/30 – Booze Cruise

o 10/14 – October Roost Meeting

o 10/16 – Crab Feast

o 10/18 – Celebration of Life for Marian Cicero

o 11/18 – November Roost Meeting (third Thursday due to Game on 11/11)

o 12/18 – Roost Christmas Party

· Membership: Membership roles have been updated and I’m pleased to announce we have 135 members. Thanks to all!

Applications for membership continue to be received, and introductions/votes will be made at the October meeting.

· Wellness: Please contact Carol Munroe at carol.munroe@hotmail.com if you know of a Roost member in need of a message of encouragement or a sympathy card for a family member.

o We are having Marian’s Celebration of Life party on Monday, Oct 18 (her birthday) at the Original Greene Turtle, 6 pm, in back room. We will have lite fare. I will need a count of those friends of Marian’s who want to attend. Please text or call Donna @ 410.627.7697 if you plan to attend. I would also like to have people volunteer to speak about her and bring any pictures we can make a collage with.

· Entertainment:

o Saturday October 2nd Kent Island pub crawl. There were only 7 people interested in the pub crawl, so at this time it’s canceled for Saturday, October 2nd. Hope to reschedule in the spring.

o Road Trip: The Road Trip is sold out and as of now, everything looks good for the trip to proceed. As we have all learned this past year however, things can change depending on how the COVID-19 issues develop. For those that are going on the trip, be sure to bring a couple masks. The stadium, hotel, and other public places may require them. If there is any change to the plans, I will let everyone know.

o Christmas Party 12/18/21: Important Updates for the Christmas Party

§ Final Cost - $48/member & $73/non-member S.O. only

§ Attendance is cut off at the currently signed up 81

§ A waiting list is available for replacing those signups who back out for any reason

§ Money and registration/choice forms are due at Oct. 14th meeting.

§ Cash or check payable to Ravens Roost 44

§ Absolute money deadline is 11/18/21 meeting.

·        Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2021 – We are LIVE!
Ravens Roost #44 – We sold 126 tickets this year for a profit of $1,503.97 – Thank you so much for all your support!

Week 1 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – D. Fohner
Week 2 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner – Les McKee
Week 3 Winner - $25 Bonus Winner - Gerard Stanczyk
Congratulations!

You can still purchase sweepstakes thru October 24, however you are not eligible to win for any prior weeks.

Get your Sweepstakes tickets at the October meeting from Michele, or go online and get your game card direct! Check out our website at: https://www.charitymania.com/give/ab015.

The details:
·         Sweepstakes run for 17 weeks – From September 9 thru December 26
·         Late ticket deadline 🡪 October 24 (not eligible to win for any prior weeks)
·         We will have at least one guaranteed $25 bonus winner each week
·         Prizes are awarded each week to the highest 25 game cards that score the most points
o   First place - $400
o   Second Place - $200
o   Third place - $100
o   Next 22 Runner ups - $25
∙       Prizes are awarded each week for the lowest scoring 5 game cards
o   Lowest score - $50
o   Next 4 Runner ups - $25
∙       Grand Prize Season ending
o   Highest Valued Card of the Season - $1000
o   Lowest Valued card of the Season - $200
∙       Cash Prizes will be awarded at the Monthly Meetings or by mail.
If you have any questions, please each out to Michele by email, text or phone:
Michele.brill@aol.com 443-928-8286
Good luck to all!

· Season Bus: Individual Game Bus Tickets will be sold online this year. Here is the link: Ravens Roost Bus at Bus to Ravens Games event tickets from TicketSource

This will make it a lot easier for folks that want to go to single games.

Thanks, Billy

· Apparel: The Roost online store will be open October 1. Great time to order Roost apparel for Christmas. Order in October and get delivery in November. Ravensroost44.itemorder.com.

· Penguin Swim Team:

o Thanks to everyone for your patience on the delays with this years Booze Cruise. The majority of responses I received from the previous email have said that Thursday 9/30 is the best date for most participants. The same bars will be open and I think that parking around MR Ducks should be ok for our event.

Please confirm with me that you can attend. If that date is not possible for you, let me know if you want a refund or to donate your fee to the Penguin Swim. If you want a refund, I can either tear up your check, or if you paid cash, mail you a check. If you choose that option, be sure to give me your address.

I look forward to hearing from everyone. Lets all hope that "the third time is the charm"!

Thanks, Gary. 443-618-9972

o We are still looking for new members to join the OC Ravens Roost 44 Penguin Swim Team. I will have a sign up sheet available at the next couple meetings. For potential new Team members, remember that you only have to get your feet wet to participate.

· Good of the Roost:

o Whomever is interested, we will meet at the Greene Turtle midtown OC for lunch, then if anyone’s interested, we can see a movie at Sun n Surf after lunch. Movies are $6 every Tuesday. Text Donna @ 410.627.7697. Let’s have some fun and get to know each other!

o Hey Ravens fans - Please like Eastern Shore T1 Diabetic Support Foundation page - we have 2 great Ravens packages on our Silent Auction next month.

First item is a backpack filled with all your game day essentials with 2 tickets to the November 7th game against the Vikings and includes transportation from down here.

The gift basket will be a separate item and includes a signed football by Justin Tucker!

Our Spaghetti Dinner will be Covid Style (Carry Out) October 16 with our silent auction starting Monday the 18th on our Facebook page.

More details to follow! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2153323794791997

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.

· 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.

· 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

·        Tomorrow thru Sunday - Sunfest Festival - Ocean City's Most Popular Festival, Inlet Parking Area. Sunfest 2021 celebrates its 47th year as Ocean City's biggest and best festival! Sunfest artists will delight your senses with their art and craft creations. Demonstrating artists will amaze you with their unique talents. Over 30 food vendors will awaken your taste buds with delicious foods from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to pit beef, gyros, Asian cuisine and many more. Enjoy free live entertainment on two stages all day long. Children will enjoy hayrides and inflatables on the beach. Sunfest 2021 has something for everyone.

Admission to the four-day event is free! All entertainment is free with the exception of the headline acts. Headlines acts TBA. Tickets will be on sale at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Box Office Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by contacting TicketMaster at 800-551-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.

Festival hours: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm. For more information, call 800-626-2326.

·        Tomorrow thru Sunday - Sunfest Kite Festival, Kite Loft. Bring the family and let your spirits soar! Enjoy four days filled with spectacular kite-flying. Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art , kite-making workshops and kite battles.

Please keep in mind that all events are wind and weather permitting. This event is FREE for kite fliers and spectators. Spectators can view the kites and activities from the Boardwalk or while walking on the beach.

Schedule of Activities:
THURSDAY
Spinners, Bols and Tails OH MY!
Kite Trains, Stacks and Arches
Kite Fliers Choice: Old School/Vintage Kites and Line Laundry
Pop Up Night Kite Light Show
FRIDAY
Feline Friday... Here Kitty Kitty!
Winged Things (Birds, Dragons, Planes, Angels etc)
Kite Flier's Choice, Homemade Ground Display Item(s)
Pop Up Night Kite Light Show
SATURDAY
Trilobites
Sea Life Saturday
Kids Kite Giveaway: Children 5 to 12 years can earn their wings by flying a free kite courtesy of The Kite Loft. Children must be present to get a kite. Limited to 60 participants.
Kite Fliers Choice: Homemade Kite or Line Laundry
Pop Up Night Kite Light Show
SUNDAY
Patriotic: Show your pride in the USA & Maryland! Red, White and Blue and Stars and Stripes
Fantasy Creatures, dragons, unicorns, Pegasus and more
Vintage, Stick and Art kites
Kite Fliers Favorite Homemade Kite
Pop Up Night Kite Light Show

Other possible pop-up themes: Wildlife, Cartoon Characters, What In The World Is That Thing? HAVE MORE FUN by flying a kite!

·        Saturday - WBOC's Shore Living Expo, Ocean City Convention Center. This October WBOC is presenting the Shore Living Expo, Celebrating Health, Wealth, And Home. This event will feature a live audience in theater and includes live personalities, vendors, demonstrations, among more!

Not only is this event filled with eye-catching entertainment, but admission is also free! Don't Miss Out: 10AM - 4PM.

Funny Poop

· Ted and Julie go to bed with each other for the first time.
Julie: "I should warn you, Ted -- I've got acute angina."
Ted: "Your breasts aren't bad either."

Etcetera

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· Life is short. Focus on the good.