Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Weekly Poop 9/27/23

Roost #44 Poop

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

 

From the Prez

 

 

Dates to Remember:

·       10/12/23 – Monthly Meeting

·       10/14/23 – Crab Feast @ the Shrimp Boat

·       12/16/23 – Christmas Party

·       1/7-1/14/24 - Cruise to the Bahamas

 

Membership:

We have 110 paid members.

 

Thanks to all members who continue to make this one of the best and largest Ravens Roosts in the world!

 

Apparel:

The Apparel online store is closed.

 

The store will be open on October 1 with shipping in November in time for Christmas.

 

For new members the link to the store is: ravensroost44.itemorder.com

 

Note you can only access the site when the store is open.

 

Entertainment:

·       Our Christmas party will be held at Mios on Dec 16th.  Price to be determined by Oct mtg along with sign up sheet. 

 

·       Movie Day.  We will see a movie at 1 pm depending on what's playing, Text Donna to confirm 410-627-7697.  All are welcome!

 

 

·       CRAB FEAST!  The Roost Crab Feast will be on Sat. Oct. 14th from 12pm to 3pm at The Shrimp Boat.  Cost is $45/pp.  Make checks payable to "Ravens Roost 44". 

 

Contact Gary Miller if you wish to attend.  Mail your check to Gary at: 15 Windward Court, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

 

Space is limited, so let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

 

NOTE; This is NOT a fundraiser!!  It is a social event for Roost members to have a good time and enjoy each others company while eating some great food and drinks, including; Crabs, sweet corn on the cob, fried chicken, hush puppies, Draft beer, soda, and iced tea.

 

Donna Chaplinski 410.627.7697.  chapshouse@comcast.net

 

House:

Just a reminder that our permanent meeting host is American Legion Post 166.  Meetings start at 7:30pm, but all are welcome to arrive early for food and drink specials.

 

AGH Penguin Swim:

 


 

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

·       The Scholarship Committee is currently seeking donations for 2024 scholarships.    

 

Donations may be mailed to Ravens Roost #44, Post Office Box 4161, Ocean City, Maryland 21843. 

 

Ravens Roost #44, Inc. is an IRS 501(7)(c) nonprofit. The federal tax ID is 52-2160753.   

 

Football Sweepstakes:

Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2023 – Week 2!

 

Our Week 3 $20 10th Highest Score with 138 points is Gerald Stanczyk!

Our Week 2 $20 9th Highest Score with 106 points is Ryan Jeanmaire!

Our Week 1 $20 Bonus Winner is Sharon Wolf!

 

This year we sold 105 tickets for a profit of $1,225.24

Last year we sold 136 tickets for a profit of $1,685.94

 

Thank you to all of you that make this program successful!

Sweepstakes tickets are still available until October 28, 2023!

 

Get your Sweepstakes tickets online at our website:   

https://www.charitymania.com/give/AD027

 

How the sweepstakes works:

• Each game card contains 3 random football teams in each week of the pro football season

 • Add up the points scored by your 3 teams each week 

• If your total score is in the top 15, you win money! 

·        Highest paid - $400

·        2nd Highest - $100

·        3rd Highest - $50

·        Next 12 Highest - $20

• The 3 lowest scoring game cards also win 

·        Lowest score - $50

·        Next 2 Lowest - $20

• We are guaranteed to have at least one winner each week of $20 

• Two grand prizes awarded at the end of the season 

·        High Grand Prize - $500

·        Low Grand Prize - $250

How to follow along and get results:

• Track your results each week on the CharityMania website at www.CharityMania.com 

• Download the FootballMania iPhone app to see results on your phone 

• You will be contacted by Ravens Roost #44 if you win

If you have any questions, please each out to Michele by email, text or phone:

Michele.brill@aol.com   443-928-8286

 

Constitution and Bylaws:

The Bylaw change was voted on and approved at the August Meeting.  Updated Bylaws will be available in the near future.

 

Game Bus:

·       Will discuss options and possibilities at the next meeting.

 

Jim Brown: 410-790-4388 or jwbrown302@gmail.com.

 

Ticket Exchange:

·       All tickets to this coming season's Raven's games available for purchase: Section 527 Row 15 Seats 17-18.  Contact Kim Bankard 443.520.0430.

 

·       I am selling four (4) tickets to most of the Baltimore Ravens home games.  These tickets are our personal tickets as season ticket holders.  The tickets are located in section 516 Row 19 Seats 5-8.

o   Oct. 22 vs Detroit Lions

o   Nov. 5 vs Seattle Seahawks

o   Nov. 12 vs Cleveland Browns

o   Nov. 16 vs Cincinnati Bengals

o   Dec.10 vs Los Angeles Rams

o   Dec. 31 vs Miami Dolphins

o   TBA. vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Please feel free to message Jim Brown 410-790-4388 or jwbrown302@gmail.com if interested.

 

          Good of the Roost:

·       Ravens Roost #44 has won many trophies over the last 25 years, a majority of which Gary Miller had graciously stored in his storage locker.  Gary would like to find a new home for them.  Anyone with any ideas where they can be stored (or displayed, preferably), please contact Gary @ 443.618.9972.  garywm1952@gmail.com

 

·       Rockin' Ravens Weekend at Castle in the Sand, weekend of Friday Oct 13th thru Sun, Oct 15th $429 per couple includes: hotel stay Fri and Sat, Sun is complementary.

 

2 breakfast buffets for Sat & Sun, 2 tickets to full Eastern Shore Pig roast on Sat with cash bar.  Big screen TV to watch Sunday morning game vs Titans in London.  This should be a fun filled weekend to hang out with lots of like minded Ravens fans and get to be "tourists" in our own town!

 

Phone Patricia at 410-289-6846 at Castle in the Sand to make your reservations.

 

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. 

 

·       Follow all the Orioles news @ MLB here, and on MASN here, from columnist Roch Kubatko.  RIP Brooksie.

 

·       Into Maryland Terrapins basketball?  Get your Terps fix here.

 

Local Poop

·       Friday thru Sunday - Oceans Calling Music Festival, Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot.  A Wave Of Music in Ocean City, Maryland; a three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk.  Get Your Tickets today!

 

Funny Poop

A man asked me for a dollar.  I told him I only carry big bills.  He said give him one of those.  So I gave him my electric bill.

 

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