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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Weekly Poop 9/9/26

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez:

Greetings from the Prez:

Hope all had a great Labor Day weekend with family and friends..

Now that the summer season is over (so they say) we still have a lot of events going on for the Roost..see the upcoming events scheduled listed here in the Poop…

The NFL football season starts tonight with the Seahawks vs Patriots, but in our Roost it begins this Sunday when our RAVENS take on the Colts..come see the game at our meeting place at the American Legion..good prices on both food and drinks…game time 1:00..

If any Roost member is interested in Beach heroes OC volunteer clean up see the list posted ..let me know and as a group we can pick a date and go from there..

Contact me if interested at rjm73054@gmail.com.

That’s a wrap for this week and LETS GO RAVENS

Dates to Remember:

9/9/26 – Booze Cruise
9/16/26 – Mini Golf @ Shipwrecked Mini Golf
9/19/26 – Bull & Oyster Roast @ Burley Oak
9/30/26 – Social @ Forgotten 50
10/6/26 - October Meeting
11/3/26 - November Meeting
11/20-23/26 – Road Trip to Charlotte
12/13/26 – Christmas Party
1/1/27 – Penguin Swim

Membership:

Thanks for making us one of the largest Roosts in the Council! We currently have 96 paid members.

Susan

Convention:

Parade:

Apparel:

The on-line Roost Apparel Store is closed. The store will reopen October 1, with shipments 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:

Fall dance being considered for future.
Theresa is working on a Seacrets Distillery Tour, probably now after season.
Ravens Roost #44 Mini Golf @ Shipwrecked Wednesday 9/16. See Flyer for more info.
Ravens Roost #44 Bull & Oyster Roast @ Burley Oak Saturday 9/19. $35pp. See flyer for more info.
Ravens Roost #44 Social @ Forgotten 50 Wednesday 9/30. See flyer for more info.
Christmas party. Date is Dec 13th 12:30 to 4:30 at Aloft on 45th and Coastal Hwy. Cost will be $50 per person. Money due by October mtg. We will have crab balls, steamed shrimp, meatballs, pulled pork and cheeseburger sliders, Buffalo crab dip and a desert bar. They will have a cash bar open. Ravens game against Buccaneers will be on big screen TV.
Would like to have Shrimp/Fried chicken dinner at Legion if we can get enough interested in it. Will have money and plant wheels. Date TBD.
Entertainment mtgs will be at 6:30 before every monthly Roost mtg. Please consider joining so we can plan more fun things to do in the coming year.

Any ideas, text Donna 410-627-7697.

House:

Our permanent meeting host is the American Legion Post 166 located at Coastal Hwy and 23^rd Street. At the request of the Legion, meetings will now be on the first Tuesday of each month.

Roost members please enter through the handicap door on the 23^rd street north side.

Be sure to sign in at the table at the door.

The general membership meeting starts promptly at 7:30. There may be some committee

meetings going on before that. However, members are invited and encouraged to arrive as

early as 6:00 to enjoy drinks and food specials The Post kitchen stays open until 7:30 on

our meeting nights to accommodate us. This is a great time to enjoy the facility and engage

with other members. The Post accepts cash only.

Meetings for the rest of 2026

Oct – Tuesday 10/6 @:
Nov – Tuesday 11/3 @ 7:30pm
Dec - No meeting at Post

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

Please consider joining us for a fun evening cruise to 3 different water side restaurants and bars to raise money for the TidalHealth Atlantic (AGH) Penguin Swim which supports our local hospital. Share the attached flyer with friends and family, but space is limited to 50 passengers on the boat, so be sure to sign up early. There will be a cash bar onboard and tickets will be available for the raffle prizes.

Thanks,

Gary

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

Constitution and Bylaws:

Bylaws are available at our website ocravensroost44.com. They will be updated soon to reflect the monthly meeting change.

Game Bus:

Road Trip:

Panthers trip is closed. Looking forward to a great time.

Donna 410-627-7697 chapshouse@comcast.net

Elections:

Football Sweepstakes:

It's Back - That's right the Football Sweepstakes is Back!

Sweepstakes tickets are available! Website is open for sales as well: www.charitymania.com/give/AG024

So what is The Football Sweepstakes ... For $20, you get the chance to win $$$ every week during the NFL Regular Football season!

And how much can you win you may ask ....

Every week Ravens Roost #44 has one guaranteed winner of $20

But you can win more if winner or loser as part of the larger game play ...

Each week ..

• $400 winner for Highest Total points scored

• $100 winner for Second Highest Total points scored

• $ 50 winner for Third Highest points scored

• $ 20 - 12 winners for the next highest scores

• $50 - For total lowest points scored

• $20 - For next two total lowest points

End of season Grand Prize awards

• $500 - For the Highest Total Score of Season

• $250 - For the Lowest Total Score of Season

And how does The Football Sweepstakes work?

Buy a ticket for $20

Each week you have three teams assigned for which you are adding their scores to get your totals

I will let you know if you win and Sandy will send you a check - Easy Peasey!

We have had multiple $100 winners, and a $250 winner in the past! And multiple winner weeks!

Important dates to remember ...

• 9/10/2026 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Begins

• 9/12/2026 - Game Card Activation Deadline

• 10/31/2026 - Final Game Card Activation Deadline (not valid for prior weeks)

• 1/10/2026 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Ends

Let's Sell ... Sell ... Sell and Play! Profits help us to fund our Roost Events!

Ticket Revenues:

• 2023 🡪 $1,225.24

• 2024 🡪 $1,368.85

• 2025 🡪 $1,536.79

• 2026 🡪 TBD! - Let’s Go!

Michele

Ticket Exchange:

We have 4 tickets in Section 516. Most games are available for sale at our cost. Please contact Jim Brown at jwbrown302@gmail.com or 410-790-4388.

Good of the Roost:

C’mon get happy!

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

Local Poop

OC Rock & Ride (formerly Bikefest / Ocean City Bike Week) is the main event this week in Ocean City, MD, running September 9–13, 2026.
It takes place primarily at the Ocean City Inlet (around 809 S. Atlantic Ave.) and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (4001 Coastal Hwy). Expect motorcycles, live music (day and night), vendors, food, stunt shows, a boardwalk motorcycle parade, charity rides/poker runs, bike shows/contests, and related activities. The Inlet is open roughly 9 AM–11 PM (live music from about noon); the Convention Center runs daytime hours (typically 10 AM–7 PM, shorter on Sunday).

Wednesday, Sept. 9 is free (including evening acts like Jasmine Cain and others such as Little Ozzy, Sketchbook, Billy Fisher & The Dirt, Rock the Mic, and Margo Macero).
The Royal Plus Daytime Stage is free every day.
Paid concert tickets (around $99 for a multi-night pass covering Thursday–Saturday) feature headliners including Saliva, Saving Abel, Crack the Sky, Crossfade, Fuel, Hinder, Trapt, and Gavin Hades, plus regional acts. There’s also a 9/11 tribute, fireworks, and a drone show.

Check ocrockandride.com for the latest schedule, tickets, parking, and details.
Other notable happenings this week

Sept. 11: 911 Parade of Brothers Boardwalk Ride (morning, downtown) and Creative Connections (art club for ages 60+).
Sept. 13: OC Cruzers Car Shows on Somerset Plaza (3–6 PM, free/family-friendly classic/hot rods/custom cars + music) and Flounder Pounder.
Local/library events include after-school movies, Silent Book Club, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and a musical program (“One Hit Wonders”) at the Ocean City Free Public Library.
Ongoing or smaller options: live music at various bars/venues (e.g., Seacrets, Jimmy’s, Coconuts), outdoor shows, and typical boardwalk/beach activities.

Weather outlook (as of early Sept. 9): Mostly sunny and warm mid-to-upper 70s/low-to-mid 80s with breezy conditions early in the week; some chance of showers later (especially around Thursday evening/Friday).
For the most current details, check oceancity.com/events, ocrockandride.com, or local tourism sites, as schedules can update. Enjoy the bike week energy!

Funny Poop

One day while doing door-to-door market research, this guy knocks on a door and is greeted by a beautiful young housewife.

"Hello," he starts, "I’m doing some research for a petroleum jelly manufacturer. Have you ever used the product?"

"Yes. My husband and I use it during sex," she answers.

The researcher is taken aback. "Um, er, I admire you for your honesty," he continues. "Can you tell me exactly how you use it?"

"Sure, we put it on the doorknob so the kids can’t get in."

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.

Be sure to visit our website - 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. And remember, Keep the Party Going!

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, September 10, 2025

Weekly Poop 9/10/25

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez:

Please do not forget that the American Legion welcomes us this Sunday to view the game. See Ron Apperson’s House report below.

Dates to Remember:

· 10/7/25 – October Meeting

· 10/13/25 – Burley Oak Fundraiser

· 10/18/25 – Crab Feast

· 12/14/25 – Christmas Party

Membership:

Thanks to all that continue to make Ravens Roost #44 one of the largest and strongest Roosts in the Council! We are 90 members strong!

Susan

Convention:

Parade:

Apparel:

The on-line store will be open 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:

· Working on trip to New York City, will have sign up sheet at June mtg, anyone can join us.

· Key West trip, 10/2 – 10/6 (some folks staying until 10/7) please let Donna know if you want to go. Price is approx $1100 at Truman Hotel, parking $20 per day, breakfast is included.

· Christmas party at Aloft, 4501 Coastal Hwy Dec 14th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Price is $45 pp, $65 for spouse or significant other, no friends or other relatives. Menu will be heavy finger foods, hamburger/pulled pork sliders, jumbo shrimp, mini crab cakes, meatballs, charcuterie platter, Buffalo chicken dip, dessert bar, 2 drink tickets per Roost member, none for spouse or SO. The game will be shown on projection screen. Rooms at Aloft will be $79 per night. There will be a bar open and food can be bought. TV in bar will have Sunday night football on. Sign up sheet will be at next mtg. Money due and Nov meeting. We will need to give Aloft the number of those attending by Nov mtg. Entertainment mtgs will be at 6:30 before every monthly Roost mtg. Please consider joining so we can plan more fun things to do in the coming year.

· From Gary Miller: Roost Crab Feast will be on Saturday October 18th from 12 to 3pm. at the Shrimp Boat in West Ocean City.

Same menu as last time, includes AYCE crabs, fried chicken, & corn on the cob, soda, domestic beer, tax & gratuity. Cost is $50/pp. All money must be paid by the October 7th meeting. Anyone that won't be at the meeting can mail a check (made out to Ravens Roost 44) to me at: 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, Md. 21811

· Any ideas, text Donna 410-627-7697.

House:

Our permanent meeting host is the American Legion Post 166 located at Coastal Hwy and 23^rd Street. At the request of the Legion, meetings will now be on the first Tuesday of each month.

Roost members please enter through the handicap door on the 23^rd street north side.

Be sure to sign in at the table at the door.

The general membership meeting starts promptly at 7:30. There may be some committee

meetings going on before that. However, members are invited and encouraged to arrive as

early as 6:00 to enjoy drinks and food specials The Post kitchen stays open until 7:30 on

our meeting nights to accommodate us. This is a great time to enjoy the facility and engage

with other members. The Post accepts cash only.

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

· 10/13/25 – Fundaraiser at Burley Oak. Details coming soon.

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

Constitution and Bylaws:

· Members, Please review the following proposal (attached) to change the Roost bylaws. The change simply removes the specific day of the week that monthly meetings will take place. This will allow any future changes to the meeting dates to take place without needing additional changes to the bylaws. The first public reading of the proposal was at the Aug. 14th meeting and will be read again at the Sept. 2nd meeting, then a vote for approval will be held at the October 7th meeting.

· Updated Bylaws are available at our website ocravensroost44.com.

Game Bus:

· Ravens - Steelers Game December 7, 2025 - Private Charter Bus to and from Ocean City

$200 per person includes Private Charter Bus to and From Ocean City. Leaving Bourbon Street on the Beach at 6AM. (Roadies for the Ride Up provided) and Premium VIP ticket to the TailGOAT Pregame concert and Party!

Includes AYC Eat and Drink, Private VIP bar and Front Stage area Access!

Email Barry Reichart to reserve your spot - Reicharts5@verizon.net

Game Tickets are not included. They could be purchased at www.tailGOAT.com or where tickets are Sold. You do not have to purchase a ticket to the actual game to ride the bus but the pregame concert and bus ride is a package deal.

Jim

Football Sweepstakes:

It's Back - That's right the Football Sweepstakes is Back!

This is our fundraiser for the roost - helps supplement costs for Christmas Party, Picnic, Convention and also allows us to make charitable donations to our community.

So what is it ... For $20, you get the chance every week during NFL Regular Football season!

And what do you win ....

Every week Ravens Roost #44 has one guaranteed winner of $20

But you can win more if winner or loser as part pf the larger game play ...

Each week ..

$400 winner for Highest Total points scored

$100 winner for Second Highest Total points scored

$ 50 winner for Third Highest points scored

$ 20 - 12 winners for the next highest scores

$50 - For total lowest points scored

$20 - For next two total lowest points

End of season Grand Prize awards

$500 - For the Highest Total Score of Season

$250 - For the Lowest Total Score of Season

And how does this work ...

Buy a ticket for $20

Each week you have three teams assigned for which you are adding their scores to get your totals

I will let you know if you won and Sandy will send you a check - Easy Peasy!

Last year we had multiple $100 winners, and a $250 winner! And multiple winner weeks!

Important dates to remember ...

9/4/2025 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Begins

9/6/2025 - Game Card Activation Deadline

10/27/2025 - Final Game Card Activation Deadline (not valid for prior weeks)

1/4/2026 - Football Mania Sweepstakes Ends

Let's Sell ... Sell ... Sell and Play! Profits help us to fund our Roost Events!

Ticket Exchange:

Good of the Roost:

· The Freeman Stage Summer Performance tickets are now on sale. Get all the information at https://www.freemanarts.org/events-tickets/upcoming-performances.

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.

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

Local Poop

· Today thru Sunday - OC Rock & Ride — is a bold new chapter in the legacy of Ocean City BikeFest. Rebranded and revitalized by local organizers Matthew and Tyler Odachowski, this rally embraces the traditions that riders cherish while introducing modern touches to elevate the experience. Hosted at Ocean City’s scenic Inlet (809 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842) and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842), the event features live music, custom motorcycle displays, vendor fairs, charity rides, poker runs, factory demos, stunt shows, and more.

Get your OC BikeFest tickets today, this rally is going to be epic!

· More Events HERE.

Funny Poop

A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party. Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, "What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you're out of the office?"

"I give it to them," replied the lawyer, "and then I send them a bill."

The doctor was shocked, but agreed to give it a try. The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepared the bills. When he went to place them in his mailbox, he found a bill from the lawyer.