Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: 2022

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Weekly Poop 12/28/22

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez –

Greetings to all..

Hope all had a great Christmas with family and friends..that’s what Christmas is all about..

A reminder to come down to the Princess Royale for the New Year’s Penguin Swim ..see Gary Miller’s report here on the Poop for information or any updates

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday January 12 at the American Legion..meeting will start @7:30 so as usual come early for food and drink..

Also if you are planning to come to the meeting please bring some can goods and non perishables so we can donate to the local food banks..

The game with the Steelers has been flexed to Sunday night..

As 2022 closes out and we begin a New Year, I want wish our Roost members their families and friends a Happy and Healthy New Year..

GO RAVENS

Dates to Remember:

· 1/1/23 – Penguin Swim

· 1/12/23 – Monthly Meeting

· 6/2/23 – Scholarship Golf Tournament

Membership:

· Membership rosters have been updated and we have 130 paid members for 2022. Thanks again to all that have chosen to remain part of this great club.

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.

Apparel:

· The apparel online store will reopen at the beginning of January. http://ravensroost44.itemorder.com/

Entertainment:

House:

Just a reminder (and for anyone who does not know) that our permanent meeting host American Legion Post 166 has invited our Roost and friends to attend every Sunday afternoon Raven's game in our meeting room with the big screen and reserved seating up front. Game fare specials are available at a served food bar that varies weekly along with their regular kitchen menu items delivered to your table. The bar is open just like our meetings. Hard to get better seats than this!

Notify me @ ronapperson@msn.com or 302-436-4790 for # of people in your group if you can.

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

· Thanks to everyone who donated to the OC Ravens Roost 44 Penguin Swim Teams efforts to raise money for our local hospital. If you have not made a donation yet, there is still time! Just go to "aghpenguinswim.org" and fill out the donation form.

The RR44 Hospitality Suite at the Princess Royale Hotel will open at 10am on New Years Day! Come out to cheer us on as we GET WET FOR A GOOD CAUSE and enjoy some adult refreshments (aka, Liquid Courage) with the Team. Hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Gary

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

26th Annual Ravens Roost #44 Golf Scholarship Tournament

· Date: Friday, June 2, 2023

· Place: Ocean Pines Golf Club

· Time: 8:00am registration, continental breakfast; 9:00am shotgun start

· Lunch, Awards presentation & Silent Auction 1:30pm Ocean Pines Bar & Grill

· Registration fee $120.00

· Putting Contest & Cash Raffle

· Signature sponsor $2,000.00, Major Sponsor $1,000.00 Tee sponsorship $100.00

Chairperson needed

Thank you,

Don

Nominations:

Hello Raven Roost Members – Nominations are final. Secret ballot voting will be conducted at the January meeting. Elected officers will be announced at the February meeting.

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2022 - Week 11!

Our Winners

Week 16 -

Week 1  $20 Bonus Winner - Trish Neal

Week 2  $20 Most Ranked 10 in most points scored - Brian Lancione

Week 3  $20 Bonus Winner - Lou Witte

Week 4  $20 Least Ranked 2 in points scored - Shaun Rutherford

Week 5 $20 Winner - Bonus Card Winner! - Carol Munroe!

Week 6 $20 Winner - Bonus Card Winner! - Trish Neal – Repeat Winner!

Week 7  $20 Bonus Winner - Tonja Sas

Week 8  $20 Bonus Winner - Joe Seeger

Week 9 $20 Winner 8th Highest Score with 118 points! - Les McKee!

Week 10 $20 Bonus Winner - Charles Dayball

Week 11 $20 9th Highest Score! - Theresa Williams!

Week 12 $20 Bonus Winner - Sara Brown

Week 13 $20 Bonus Winner - Marisa Grimes

Week 14 Second Lowest Score $20 Winner! - George Buschman!

Week 15

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!

Good of the Roost:

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.

· The Orioles have signed a new radio deal with WBAL in Baltimore. Maybe we’ll finally get a decent affiliate here at the beach!

· 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

·       Now thru December 31 - Winterfest Of Lights, Northside Park. See how Ocean City, MD, sparkles this winter and visit the Winterfest of Lights! This walking event will take you through thousands of sparkling holiday lights and many animated light displays located along a paved path in Northside Park. Sip hot chocolate, take a photo with Santa, visit our gift shop android walk through the array of holiday exhibits – including many surprises. Come see the 50-foot Christmas tree put on a show for you and soak up all of the holiday spirit at Winterfest of Lights.

Admission is only $6 for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger. Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings. So grab your family and friends, and don't miss this award-winning holiday event!

Mobility Devices available for rent on site, $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs). Standard wheel chairs also available. Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203

·       Now thru December 31 - Winterfest Train Garden Display - Free Admission, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. If you're looking for a fun and festive activity to add to your Winterfest of Lights tradition this holiday season, then head on over to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Welcome Center and enjoy the Holiday Model Railroad Display! It's sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit Ocean City Beach Patrol, so bring your whole family!

·       Friday - Mayor's New Year Event - The Greatest Piano Man, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. A tribute to piano playing prodigies and rock and roll legends. Featuring the Greatest Piano Men celebrating the songs from Beethoven, Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and many more. Not to be missed, The Mayor’s New Year Event, December 30 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. Secure your seat now for an unforgettable night of favorites, recreated to perfection in this live concert experience. Tickets on sale now. For more information visit ocmdperformingartscenter.com. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation.

·       Saturday - New Year's Eve Drive In Movie and Fireworks, Two Locations - OC Events. The Town of Ocean City will be hosting a New Year's Eve Fireworks Show in two locations to celebrate the beginning of 2023 with you.
Location #1: Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot | Location #2: Northside Park
New Year's Eve, discover the fun, nostalgia, and magic of drive-in movies under the stars at the Inlet Parking Lot. Bring the family out for a fun drive-in movie theatre experience with amazing fireworks and food trucks.
Schedule of Events:
Movie #1 - Encanto
7:00 pm

Movie #2 - Top Gun Maverick
9:30 pm
Fireworks Display
Midnight
Fireworks display will begin promptly at midnight and can be watched from the sidewalks and parking lots.

·       Sunday - Atlantic General Hospital's 29th Annual Penguin Swim - Fun For All Ages #OCPenguinSwim, Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort. Celebrate New Year's Day by "Getting wet for a good cause." Everyone looks forward to this annual dip into the chilly Atlantic Ocean to benefit our local hospital, Atlantic General.
The swim will take place at 1PM on the beach. ALL swimmers MUST register either online or in-person AND check-in to receive a wristband to gain access to the "Swim Area"!
Spectators can watch on the beach outside of the "Swim Area"! Atrium fun and games is open to all registrants, spectators, family & Friends
Come to advance check-in and registration at the Princess Royale in the Premier Lobby from 2-4PM on New Year's Eve to be eligible for pre-registration incentive prizes!
Registration Fee: $25 per swimmer. All registered swimmers on our before December 10th are eligible to receive an official 2023 Penguin Swim T-Shirt!
Each year, hundreds of Penguins raise funds to help the hospital provide the excellent quality care that our community depends on. Individual and Team fundraising efforts by Penguin Swim participants enable Atlantic General to continue to provide that care, but they can't do it alone! Business sponsors help make the event a great success as the Penguin Swim is one of our largest fundraisers in support of Atlantic General Hospital's Mission to create a coordinated care delivery system that will provide access to quality care, personalized service, and education to improve individual and community health.
Click Here for More Details!
The Penguin Swim is fun for ALL ages! Fun and games will take place in the Atrium on the second floor.
Awards for Top Fundraisers! Costume Contest! Gifts for Oldest/Youngest Penguins! Dollar Carnival Games!
Swimmers earn an official 2023 Penguin Swim short sleeve t-shirt for their $25 registration fee. Additional prizes can be earned.
Contact: Joy Stokes - 410.641.9671 - jstokes@atlanticgeneral.org
Visit www.aghpenguinswim.org
#OCPenguinSwim on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram!

Funny Poop

One Monday morning a postman is walking the neighbourhood on his usual route. As he approaches one of the homes he noticed that both cars were in the driveway. His wonder was cut short by Bob, the homeowner, coming out with a load of empty beer and liquor bottles.

"Wow Bob, looks like you guys had one hell of a party last night," the postman comments.

Bob in obvious pain replies, "Actually we had it Saturday night. This is the first I have felt like moving since 4:00 am Sunday morning. We had about fifteen couples from around the neighbourhood over for Christmas Cheer and it got a bit wild. We got so drunk around midnight that we started playing 'Who Am I.'"

The postman thinks a moment and says, "How do you play that?"

Well all the guys go in the bedroom and we come out one at a time with a sheet covering us and only our "privates" showing through a hole in the sheet. Then the women try to guess who it is."

The mailman laughs and says, "Damn, I'm sorry I missed that."

"Probably a good thing you did," Bob responds. "Your name came up four or five times."

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.

· Happy New Year!

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So, fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Weekly Poop 12/21/22

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez –

Greetings to all..

First off .. Carol and myself want to thank all for the Co-Member of the Year award from the Roost..it was a surprise and honor from us both to have received this award..

It was a wonderful Roost Christmas party this past Saturday night at Mio’s ..It was a good time had by all..A big thank you to Kim Eder and Donna Chaplinski who set this event up..

Congratulations also goes out to Eric Waterman who received the Roost Legacy award..Eric, while as President put in a lot of time and made many contributions to help the Roost grow ..

Congratulations goes out to our new President Larry Walton and Vice President Donna Chaplinski…..since they were the only candidates we will officially nominate and announce at our January meeting…

Carol and myself want to wish all the Roost members and their families a Merry Christmas and a healthy safe New Year for 2023..

GO RAVENS

Dates to Remember:

· 1/1/23 – Penguin Swim

· 1/12/23 – Monthly Meeting

· 6/2/23 – Scholarship Golf Tournament

Membership:

· Membership rosters have been updated and we have 130 paid members for 2022. Thanks again to all that have chosen to remain part of this great club.

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.

Apparel:

· The apparel online store will reopen at the beginning of January. http://ravensroost44.itemorder.com/

Entertainment:

House:

Notify me @ ronapperson@msn.com or 302-436-4790 for # of people in your group if you can.

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

· The RR44 Penguin Swim Team Annual Raffle tickets are available for purchase. $10/each or 3 for $25

1st Prize; 2 Night Stay at the OC “La Quinta” Hotel, plus a $100 Gift Card to “Hoopers Crab House”,

2nd Prize; Pair of 24 KT gold diamond earrings from “Park Place Jewelers” valued at $500

3rd Prize; In-home Catered seafood dinner for 6. (Delivered free in Ocean Pines, Ocean City, and Berlin Md. or available for eat in or pick up) includes; 6 Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, 2 Pounds of Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce, Sautéed Green Beans, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, and Salad with House Dressing & Homemade croutons.

4th Prize; Large Basket of Cheer filled with various bottles of liquor, wine, beer, and more.

· Penguin Swim Custom Made Adjustable Dog Collars (M & L) and Key Chains will be available for purchase. Collars are $20 and Key Chains are $10

· Looking for RR44 members to register for the Penguin Swim and join the RR44 Penguin Swim Team. Go to "aghpenguinswim.org", to register and join our Team.

Contact Gary Miller if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Gary

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

26th Annual Ravens Roost #44 Golf Scholarship Tournament

· Date: Friday, June 2, 2023

· Place: Ocean Pines Golf Club

· Time: 8:00am registration, continental breakfast; 9:00am shotgun start

· Lunch, Awards presentation & Silent Auction 1:30pm Ocean Pines Bar & Grill

· Registration fee $120.00

· Putting Contest & Cash Raffle

· Signature sponsor $2,000.00, Major Sponsor $1,000.00 Tee sponsorship $100.00

Chairperson needed

Thank you,

Don

Nominations:

Hello Raven Roost Members – Nominations are final. Secret ballot voting will be conducted at the January meeting. Elected officers will be announced at the February meeting.

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2022 - Week 11!

Our Winners

Week 15 -

Week 1  $20 Bonus Winner - Trish Neal

Week 2  $20 Most Ranked 10 in most points scored - Brian Lancione

Week 3  $20 Bonus Winner - Lou Witte

Week 4  $20 Least Ranked 2 in points scored - Shaun Rutherford

Week 5 $20 Winner - Bonus Card Winner! - Carol Munroe!

Week 6 $20 Winner - Bonus Card Winner! - Trish Neal – Repeat Winner!

Week 7  $20 Bonus Winner - Tonja Sas

Week 8  $20 Bonus Winner - Joe Seeger

Week 9 $20 Winner 8th Highest Score with 118 points! - Les McKee!

Week 10 $20 Bonus Winner - Charles Dayball

Week 11 $20 9th Highest Score! - Theresa Williams!

Week 12 $20 Bonus Winner - Sara Brown

Week 13 $20 Bonus Winner - Marisa Grimes

Week 14 Second Lowest Score $20 Winner! - George Buschman!

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!

Good of the Roost:

Ravens Rap:

With the news that the Ravens have lost yet another receiver, after our most recent offensive flop, I thought I’d put things into proper perspective. When you look @ the Ravens first Super Bowl team, they went five games without scoring a touchdown. Somehow the Ravens amazingly won three of those five games. How did they accomplish that feat, the same way they will continue , with great defense, solid special-teams and a tough running game during this cold stretch.

All is not lost offensively, the Ravens were able to pick up Sammy Watkins who was with the team last year & had very similar numbers to Duverney this year. The Ravens also have 3 excellent receiving Tight Ends who are not being utilized to their fullest! The Ravens running game is finally rounding into form as Dobbins, Edwards & Stanley’s health continues to improve.

Enjoy the Holiday Season , it was great to see you all at the Christmas Party, Pro Bowl Announcements should be made tonight on the NFL Channel & ESPN. Put an extra log on the fire & cheer our Ravens onto victory, Sunday @ 1:00 vs the Falcons. I have the Ravens continuing to play Great Defense, Special Teams, & ramming the ball down the field, coming away with a hard fought 16-3 Victory!

Merry Christmas, Raven’s Steve

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.

· The Orioles have signed a new radio deal with WBAL in Baltimore. Maybe we’ll finally get a decent affiliate here at the beach!

· 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

· Now thru December 31 - Winterfest Of Lights, Northside Park. See how Ocean City, MD, sparkles this winter and visit the Winterfest of Lights! This walking event will take you through thousands of sparkling holiday lights and many animated light displays located along a paved path in Northside Park. Sip hot chocolate, take a photo with Santa, visit our gift shop android walk through the array of holiday exhibits – including many surprises. Come see the 50-foot Christmas tree put on a show for you and soak up all of the holiday spirit at Winterfest of Lights.

Admission is only $6 for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger. Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings. So grab your family and friends, and don't miss this award-winning holiday event!

Mobility Devices available for rent on site, $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs). Standard wheel chairs also available. Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203

· Now thru December 31 - Winterfest Train Garden Display - Free Admission, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. If you're looking for a fun and festive activity to add to your Winterfest of Lights tradition this holiday season, then head on over to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Welcome Center and enjoy the Holiday Model Railroad Display! It's sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit Ocean City Beach Patrol, so bring your whole family!

Funny Poop

An elderly couple is vacationing in the West. Sam always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots. Seeing some on sale one day, he buys them, wears them home, walking proudly. He walks into their room and says to his wife, "Notice anything different, Bessie?"

Bessie looks him over. "Nope."

Sam says excitedly, "Come on, Bessie, take a good look. Notice anything different about me?"

Bessie looks again. "Nope."

Frustrated, Sam storms off into the bathroom, undresses, and walks back into the room completely naked except for the boots. Again he asks, a little louder this time, "Notice anything different?"

Bessie looks up and down and says, "Sam, what's different? It was hanging down yesterday, it's hanging down today and it will be hanging down tomorrow!"

Furious, Sam yells, "And do you know why its hanging down, Bessie? It's hanging down because it's looking at my new boots!"

Bessie replies, "Should'a bought a hat, Sam! Should’a bought a hat!"

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.

· Merry Christmas!

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So, fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory