Weekly Poop 8/10/22

 

Roost #44 Poop

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

 

From the Prez –

Greetings to all…

 

Our meeting will be held at the American Legion this Thursday at 7:30..come early for food and drink..a reminder that the kitchen will close at 8:00

 

If you haven’t done so already, please bring money or check for the Shorebirds game..see Tony Chaplinski..

 

That’s all I have ..hope to see you all this Thursday

 

Go RAVENS

 

Dates to Remember:

·         8/11/22 – Monthly Meeting

·         8/25/22 – Shorebirds Game

·         9/7/22 – Booze Cruise

·         9/8/22 – Monthly Meeting

·         10/8/22 – Crab Feast

·         10/13/22 – Monthly Meeting

·         11/10/22 – Monthly Meeting

·         12/17/22 – Annual Christmas Party

 

Membership:

·         Membership rosters have been updated and we have 117 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 online store is closed.  July orders will be shipping soon.

 

Entertainment:

·         We are still taking suggestions for 2022 activities and event ideas.  Bring ideas to next roost meeting or email them to ksimseder@gmail.com.  Anyone interested in helping on the committee please let me know. Kim

·         Shorebirds Game: August 25.  $35 for game.  $10 for bus.  Money due no later than August meeting.  Includes ice tea, water, salad, burgers and hot dogs, BBQ chicken, popcorn, $3.50 16 oz beer.  They are giving away Hawaiian shirts.  Call Tony 410 627 7696.  You do not have to ride bus.

·         Crab Feast:

 AGH Penguin Swim:

 

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2022

·         Football Sweepstakes – Tickets on Sale!!! Ravens Roost #44 2022 Fund Raiser! We have sold

only 64 tickets thus far for this season. We are way below our number from last year where

we sold 128 tickets last year for a profit of $1,531.97.  Thank you to all who have supported us this season!

 

Tickets will be sold at the Roost meetings. And we make it easy by offering an electronic way to get your game cards – Check out our website at: http://www.charitymania.com/give/AC03D.  Share it with family and friends to boost our fundraiser totals!  Last day to get game cards for the full 18-week season September 7

 

For your $20 contribution you receive a chance to win every week during the regular season.  Last day to get game cards for the full 18-week season is September 7. Late ticket purchase deadline is October 30 (not eligible to win for any prior weeks)

 

We will accept exact change and checks made out to Ravens Roost #44. Or get your game cards via the website at: https://www.charitymania.com/give/AC03D.

 

If you have any questions, please each out to Michele by email, text or phone: Michele.brill@aol.com; 443-928-8286

 

Come on and join the Football Sweepstakes Fun!

 

With the Full Game Season with 18 chances to win.  Here are important items to note:

o   Tickets on sale NOW at the Roost meetings and Convention, as well as the website

o   Sweepstakes run for 18 weeks – From September 8 thru January 8, 2023.

o   Last day to get game cards for the full 18-week season is September 7

o   Late ticket purchase deadline is October 30 (not eligible to win for any prior weeks)

o   We will have at least one guaranteed winner each week – It could be you!!!!

o   Prizes are awarded each week to the highest 15 game cards that score the most points:

§  First place - $400

§  Second Place - $100

§  Third place - $50

§  Next 12 Runner ups - $20

o   Prizes are awarded each week for the lowest scoring 3 game cards:

§  Lowest score - $50

§  Next 2 Runner ups - $20

o   Grand Prize Season ending

Please note: Includes all entrants for the CharityMania Sweepstakes season not just us

o   Highest Valued Card of the Season - $500

o   Lowest Valued card of the Season - $250

Cash Prizes will be awarded at the Monthly Meetings or by mail.

 

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

·         Today thru Friday - White Marlin Open - World's Largest & Richest Billfish Tournament, Harbour Island Marina.  Join us for the 49th Annual White Marlin Open from August 8 - August 12, 2022.  The fish are spectacular and the prizes are huge — totaling more than $8 million.  It's the World's Largest and Richest Billfish Tournament — held in the White Marlin Capital of the World.  See if you have what it takes to catch the winning white marlin and register today.  Spectators are welcome to watch, as 400+ boats from Florida to New England take more than 1,500 of the world's best anglers out to pursue some of America's largest fish.

Then check out the spectacular weigh-ins every evening from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Marlin Fest on the big screen in a festival atmosphere complete with vendors, food, drink and entertainment for the entire family located at 3rd/4th Street Park on the bayside in downtown Ocean City..

Registration fees for participating boats.  Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge.

For more information, call 410-289-9229 or contact@whitemarlinopen.com, or visit www.whitemarlinopen.com.

Marlin Fest

Music Lineup: 

August 10 | 1:00-3:30pm | Jimmy Charles 

August 11 | 1:00-3:30pm | Radio Ocean City 

August 12 | 1:00-3:30pm | The Q-Tip Bandits

 

·         Tonight - Free Movies on the Beach in Ocean City MD, OC Events.  Enjoy free movies on the beach at 118th St. in Ocean City Maryland every Wednesday from June 2 to August 25.  Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector.  Bring a beach chair, blanket & snacks and enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-0125.

2022 Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:

118th Street Beach

o   August 3: Raya and the Last Dragon

o   August 10: Cruella

o   August 17: Space Jam: A New Legacy

All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are subject to weather conditions. Call 410-250-0125 for more information.

·         Tomorrow - Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Concerts, Sunset Park.  Enjoy free concerts in Ocean City Maryland in Sunset Park every Thursday in July and August from 7pm - 9pm.

Sunset Park Party Nights provides a perfect outdoor setting overlooking the bay in Ocean City MD.  Bring a chair and watch the sunset as you listen to great live music.  Sunset Park is located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the Bay, next to the US Coast Guard Station in downtown Ocean City MD.

All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public.  Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase.  Please bring your own chair!

Save the 2022 Music Schedule & Dates:

o   August 4 - British Invasion Experience (Beatles Tribute)

o   August 11 - Eclipse (Journey Tribute)

o   August 18 - Full Circle (Modern & Classic Pop and Rock)

o   August 25 - The Dunehounds (Jam Band)

·         Saturday - The Ultimate Variety Show - Vegas's Top Impersonators & Impressionists, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s?  Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time.  Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state of the art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday.  All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in SUPER STARS ON STAGE THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW.

The NBC Today show says “it’s of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankili, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocal.  USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must see show”

Tickets Now On Sale From $30 per person

 

·         Sunday – Sundaes in the Park, Northside Park - Spend your Sunday evenings in picturesque Northside Park from 7 – 9 pm listening to your favorite live music.  This is a family concert series with pizzazz!  Enjoy free music ranging from country to rock, tribute bands to oldies.  Each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment.  The best thing about Sundaes in the Park is the ice cream, which is available for purchase!  Sit back, listen to music and watch the sun set over the beautiful Assawoman Bay.  Additional beverage options are available for purchase.  Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs.

*There will be a firework display at the end of each event.

Save the Date:

o   8.7 The Janitors “Rock Variety”

o   8.14 Beatlemania Again “Beatles Tribute”

o   8.21 Front Page News “Rock”

o   8.28 Jaded Love “Boston / Styx Tribute”

o   9.4 Controversy Band “Prince Tribute”

·         Monday - Ocean City Beach Dance Party, On the Beach at the Caroline Street Stage.  Let's Dance!  Bring the family for a fun, free Ocean City dance party every Mondays from 7:30pm - 9:30pm during July and August on the beach at Caroline Street, just off the Ocean City MD Boardwalk.  Family friendly dance music will be played by local Ocean City DJs.  Join in the crowd dancing on the beach!  Bring your friends, beach chair and blanket and head to downtown Ocean City Maryland for good music and fun times!

This event is for all ages.

For more information, please contact the Ocean City Recreation and Park Department at 410-250-0125, or the Ocean City Visitors Center at 800-626-2326. 

 

Funny Poop

·         My uncle has been taken into hospital with abdominal pain.  When they x-rayed him, they could see six toy horses in his stomach.  The doctors describe his condition as stable.

 

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

 

 

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