Roost #44 Poop
Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation
From the Prez:
Greetings from the Prez:
If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact me Bob Munroe rjm73054@gmail.com.
Go RAVENS…and I know it’s hard but stick with dem O’s..
Dates to Remember:
8/27/26 – Duckaneer Pirate Ship
9/1/26 - September Meeting
9/9/26 – Booze Cruise
9/19/26 – Bull & Oyster Roast @ Burley Oak
9/30/26 – Social @ Forgotten 50
10/6/26 - October Meeting
11/3/26 - November Meeting
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 store is open. All orders booked in August will ship in September.
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.
Duckaneer Pirate ship on Aug 27th. 9 people dropped out of Duckaneer trip. If anyone else wants to go, call Donna 410-627-7697. Thurs Aug 27th from 630 to 830 at Talbot St Water Sports. $35 per person
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.
Still working on Christmas party. It will be on Dec 13th 12:30 to 4:30. We will have heavy finger foods like last year. No drink tickets. Do not have a price yet but should be around $45 to $50 pp with spouse or SO being $60 to $65 pp.
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.
Our permanent meeting host is the American Legion Post 166 located at Coastal Hwy and 23rd 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 23rd 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
Sep - Tuesday 9/1 @ 7:30pm
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:
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
This week in Ocean City, MD (around August 26–30/31, 2026) is a busy late-summer stretch with major festivals, free family events, live music, and ongoing beach activities.
Major Events
Ocean City Jeep Fest (Aug 27–30): Four days of Jeep culture with morning beach crawls (staging ~6:45 a.m., crawls ~7:45–9:15 a.m. from the Inlet), an obstacle sand course, Vendor Village and expo at the Convention Center (roughly 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thu–Sat), Show & Shine, parties, and after-parties. Kickoff-style events begin earlier.
Summer Send Off (Aug 27–30, weather-dependent, mainly evenings): Free beachfront spectacle on the beach between Dorchester and 3rd Streets. Features illuminated hot air balloons (calm conditions) or giant kites (windier), starting around 4 p.m., with a laser show ~8:30–9:30 p.m. Hotel discounts (15–30% off at many spots) and other specials are available.
Ocean City Seafood Festival (Sat, Aug 29, ~1–8 p.m., Northside Park): Second annual event with 20+ local restaurants/food trucks serving steamed crabs, crab cakes, lobster rolls, oysters, and more; live music, cooking demos, drinks (beer/wine/cocktails), vendors, VIP options, and a kids’ zone. Kids 16 & under free; advance tickets around $15 (onsite higher). Portion of proceeds benefits the Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Sundaes in the Park with Fireworks (Sun, Aug 30, ~7–9 p.m., Northside Park): Free family concert series with live music (this week features an ’80s-themed act like Fast Times at Shermer High), ice cream, kids’ activities, and fireworks over the bay.
Free/Recurring Family & Local Highlights
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free summer programs (daily ~10–10:30 a.m. through Aug 29):
Wed 26: Knot Tying with Coast Guard Auxiliary
Thu 27: All About Sharks / Discover Sharks
Fri 28: Land, Sky & Sea
Sat 29: Aquarium Feeding
Plus ongoing Creature Feature.
Sunset Park Party Nights (Thu, Aug 27, 7–9 p.m., Sunset Park): Free live music on the bay (this week: Tranzfusion), plus Thursday Night Fireworks. Bring chairs; beer available for purchase.
Other free/low-cost: Farmers markets (various locations/days), library events (e.g., kids’ dinosaur program, movie night, trivia, D&D on Wed 26), yoga on the beach, ghost walks (ongoing), and boardwalk/beach access.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Bill Engvall comedy show (Sat, Aug 29, ~7 p.m., Performing Arts Center).
Liberty Calls! musical theater (Fri, Aug 28, ~7–9 p.m.).
Live music and parties at spots like Seacrets, Crawl Street Tavern, Purple Moose, and others (including Jeep Fest-related events). Various karaoke, trivia, bingo, and open-mic nights most evenings.
The beach, boardwalk, and typical summer activities (amusement rides, watersports, etc.) continue as usual. Check official sources like oceancity.com/events, ococean.com, or oceancityjeepfest.com for exact times, tickets, weather updates (especially for outdoor/laser/balloon events), and any last-minute changes, as schedules can shift. Enjoy the end-of-summer vibe!
Funny Poop
A man rushed into the doctor's office and shouted, "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!"
The doctor calmly responded, "Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."
Etcetera
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Life is short. Focus on the good. And remember, Keep the Party Going!
Frank
And put that ball across the line
So, fly with talons spread wide
Go in and strike with Ravens pride
