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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Weekly Poop 3/27/19



Roost #44 Poop
·         From the Prez –
St. Paddy's Day Parade was a blast! If you couldn't make it, you really missed a good time.  The crowd was awesome!  Thanks to Susan and Frank and any other volunteers who helped make this year's parade one of the best.  Don't miss it!  It really helps you connect with other Roost members as well as letting all of Ocean City that see that Ravens Roost #44 is a part of the fabric of Ocean City!  Anybody got any photos to share?
The Golf Scholarship Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 27 at the Original Greene Turtle at 5:30.  Come join us to see how you can help in this worthy cause of raising money for college scholarships for graduating seniors at Stephen Decatur High School, Indian River High School and Worcester Prep.  This will be our 22nd Annual Tournament and it will be held on Friday, May 31st at the Ocean Pine Golf Course during the weekend of the Convention.  We have several new members on the Committee, but we are always looking for more!  We will also need volunteers at the Golf Course to help manage the tournament.  Come to the next meeting and check it out!  It’s a worthy cause that directly benefits our community.  Information on our Tournament is available on our website www.ocravensroost44.com as well as the Council of Raven Roost website - www.councilrr.com.
Remember that your Roost Membership card entitles you to a 20% discount on food, beverage & apparel purchases at the Original Greene Turtle. We encourage Roost members and Roost Committees to patronize the Original Greene Turtle. By the way, the Original Greene Turtle is a major sponsor of our College Golf Scholarship Tournament every year and we appreciate their support.
My white Ford pickup truck will be at the next meeting.  The back will be open if you would like to donate plastic bags to Diakonia (local food bank and homeless shelter).  The bags are used to help distribute food contributions to the needy.  Simply put your plastic bags (TIED UP TIGHTLY) in the bed of the truck.  This is a great way to recycle plastic bags for a good cause.

·         Dates to Remember:
o    3/27 – Scholarship Golf Meeting
o    3/28 – Entertainment Committee Meeting
o    4/11 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    5/10 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    5/30-6/2 – Council Convention
o    5/31 – Scholarship Golf Tourney
o    6/1 – Convention Parade
o    6/13 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/11 – Monthly Roost Meeting
o    7/14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic
o    7/25 – Shorebirds Game

·         Membership: Please mail your dues to: Susan Berterman, 32612 Falling Point Road, Dagsboro Delaware 19939.  Still only $30 per year. 

It was brought to my attention that some members may not be aware that the annual dues are now due.  Per the By-Laws: “Each member shall pay to the Membership Chairman the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00) per year no later than the February meeting.  The only exception to this rule being a prospective member who would be accepted into the Roost from the first day of March where dues will be pro-rated.”  Hope this clears things up.

·         Parade – Six members still have their vests from the St. Paddy parade.  Please bring them to the next meeting so we can store them with the rest for the next time we need them.  Thanks!
The Convention Parade will be here before you know it – Saturday, June 1st.  We’d love to have a big turn out, so please save the date!
·         Convention: The Council Convention will be held from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2, this year.  They have a graded cost depending on when your application and payment are made.  If both are turned in at the March meeting, the cost is $60 each; the April meeting, $65 each, the May meeting, $75 each and no souvenirs.  There is a one-day (Saturday) registration for $50 each and no souvenirs.
This year’s shirt selection is: 
o    Men’s Tees: grey, purple, white.  SML and XL are $11 each; 2 XL-$13, 3XL-$14, 4XL-$15, and 5XL-$16.
o    Ladies V-Neck Tees: gray, purple (light), white.  SML and XL are $13; 2XL-$15 and 3XL-$17.
o    Hoodies: gray, and purple.  SML and XL are $22; 2XL-$24, 3XL-$25, 4XL-$27, 5XL-$28
o    Moisture Wick Short Sleeve: purple, silver, white.  SML and XL are $13; 2XL-$15, 3XL-$17, 4XL$19
o    Moisture Wick Long Sleeve: purple, silver, and white, SML and XL are $16, 2XL $18, 3XL-$20
o    Men’s Tank:  gray, purple, and white. SML and XL are $11, 2XL-$13, 3XL-$15
o    Ladies’ Tank: SML and XL are $13, and 2XL-$15
o    Sweatshirts:  Gray and Purple, SML and XL are $15; 2XL$17, 3XL-$18, 4XL-$20; 5XL-$21
I will have order forms at the meeting.
The activities list will be forwarded to us later.  Think about playing miniature golf, horseshoes, cornholes, doing a scavenger hunt, and many other activities.  The council will also need help during the convention.  I’ll have those requests at the next meeting, as well.
If you have any questions. Please call me at 410-251-4360, or e-mail me at jelder10@verizon.net.
·         Scholarship Golf: Golf Tournament info and sign up sheets are up on the website.

·         Ticket Exchange: PSLs for sale by Ron Apperson: Lower end zone under cover from weather, Section 114 row 31 seats 18-19.  $990 + transfer fee total for both.  Less than original issue price and $2710 less than actual aftermarket purchase price.  Season tickets are $2140 total for both seats.  Call Ron 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com.
·         Entertainment:
o    Entertainment meeting 3/28, 1pm, at the Original Greene Turtle.
o    Entertainment Schedule 2019:
§  Sunday, July 14 – Annual Roost Summer Picnic.  Details soon.
§  Thursday, July 25 - Our annual Shorebirds event for $28 pp including:
·         Game ticket behind home plate with table/chair seating in Hardball Cafe section.
·         2 hour buffet w/popcorn, hot dogs, burgers, barbecue chicken legs, sides, soda, tea.
·         Orange Visor giveaway promo
·         Thirsty Thursday $2 ML/CL 16oz. cans
·         Optional Bus transportation - additional $$ depends on no. of riders (availability confirmed)
·         Open to friends & family
·         Signup sheet at meeting:  We now have 35 people signed up and a deposit has been sent to reserve our spot.  We will keep taking additional people until the June 13th meeting.  So far, only 10 have indicated they are riding the bus - we need more riders to bring the cost down.  Game payment only ($28pp) should be made starting at the April meeting to cover the deposit and continue until the June meeting; Bus payment (cash only - $$ tbd) will not be due until either the June meeting or as late as the July meeting.  Sign up/pay Ron at 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com.
§  Potential Activities Under Discussion
·         Bus Trip to Canton
·         Duckaneer Cruise
·         Pub Crawl Kent Island

Ravens Poop
·         Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets here.  It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but you can go here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

·         Out and about and can’t watch the game?  You can listen to the Ravens on the radio! (I know, right?)  Go here https://www.baltimoreravens.com/game-day/coverage for the list of affiliates.

·         The Orioles will open up the 2019 season on the road, playing the New York Yankees tomorrow, 1:05pm; TV: ESPN, MASN 2, Radio: Orioles Radio Network.  Follow all the Orioles news on MASN here from columnist Roch Kubatko.

Local Poop
·         Saturday - 2019 Job Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center.  Are you looking for a summer job?  Find your perfect job at the 2019 Ocean City job fair.  Employees are needed in almost every business including, but not limited to, restaurants, motels, hotels, amusement parks, specialty stores, boardwalk stores, banks, lifeguards, watersports, marinas, bars and more.

Funny Poop
·         A farmer and his wife were lying in bed one evening; she was knitting, he was reading the latest issue of Animal Husbandry.  He looks up from the page and says to her, "Did you know that humans are the only species in which the female achieves orgasm?"

She looks at him wistfully, smiles, and replies, "Oh yeah?  Why don't you prove it."

He frowns for a moment, then says, "Okay."

He then gets up and walks out, leaving his wife with a confused look on her face.

About a half an hour later, he returns all tired and sweaty and proclaims, "Well I'm sure the cow and sheep didn't, but the way that pig's always squealing, how can you tell?"
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




Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Weekly Poop 11/9/16


Roost #44 Poop
  • Dates to Remember:
    • Tonight – No Ravens Rap tonight due to the game being tomorrow night. Also, please note that the Rap will be on Tuesday night (11/22) Thanksgiving week. Ravens Rap show @ 6 pm with John Gehrig, and Steve Szlaza @ the Original Greene Turtle!! We are excited to again be sponsored by Bud Light this year and will be having $3.00 BUD LIGHT BOTTLES during the Ravens Rap show!!
      OUR FOOTBALL SPECIALS FOR ALL NFL and SATURDAY COLLEGE GAMES ARE:
      • $3.50 22 oz. Domestic Drafts - You Keep the Cup!!!
      • $3.00 16 oz. Natty Boh Ravens cans!
      • $6.00 ($0.75 Wings (8 per order))
      • $6.00 Boneless Wings (8 per order)
      • $6.00 Pub Fries
      • $6.00 Sliders (3 per order)
      • Monday and Thursday night games will also feature $5.00 32 oz. Natty Boh drafts - You Keep the Cup!!!
Thank you and we are looking forward to a terrific football season at the Original Greene Turtle with our Ravens Roost family! - Dawn & Steve
    • Wednesday, 11/30 - Please mark your calendar and join us for our Burley Oak Beer Tasting Fundraiser on Wednesday 11/30 from 7-9pm. $15 includes 4 beer samples, & light snacks. Additional beers available for purchase. All money raised will go to the RR44 Penguin Swim Team in support of AGH. Please see flyer that was sent out earlier in the week.
  • Members please bring plastic or paper shopping bags to the monthly Roost meetings. The bags will be taken to Diakonia by Eric for use in distributing food donations to the community.
  • Ticket Exchange:
    • Tickets are sold but bus seats are still for sale for the Thursday night game against the Browns, $25/pp. Thanks, Gary, 443-618-9972.
    • We are not able to go to the 12/4 Miami game so are selling the tickets. Also have bus seats for ride to/from OC. Face value seats are $135 each plus bus seats at $25 each. Call at 443-618-9972 or send email. Thanks, Gary.
    • I need to sell both my Ravens tickets for the 1pm game on 12/4 vs Dolphins. Ticket price (Face Value) is $135/pp. I also have 2 seats available on the Ravens Roost bus from OC for $25/each. Text or call me @ 443-618-9972. Gary
  • Season Bus: Bus seats for individual games are $45.00. Please contact Mike at 410.251.6821.
  • Penguin Swim: The RR44 Penguin Swim Team is registered and looking for more Team members! If you are interested in joining the team, give me a call. If you have not done the swim before, it is a lot of fun, we have a hospitality suite for changing, relaxing and having a few drinks, you get to jump in the ocean on New Year Day which few people get to do, and then get in a heated pool to warm up. You only have to get your feet wet to officially do the swim. The goal is to raise money by asking friends, family and associates to donate to Atlantic General Hospital by way of the Penguin Swim. The Penguin Swim Website is up so please register for the swim at www.aghpenguinswim.org and please let me know if you run into ANY problems or have ANY questions about the process. You should receive an email confirmation after registering so please let me know that you’ve received it. Please bring a donation of a bottle of liquor, wine, or beer for the raffle Basket of Cheer we are holding at the Christmas Party. THANK YOU! Gary 443-618-9972.
  • Entertainment Committee:
All members are welcome to join the committee! We need more participation from all members.
2016 Roost Entertainment Activities
  • First Canned Food Drive was a success. Two dozen bags of food and $80.00 in cash contributions. Several people said they forgot their donation. If you would like to bring donations or cash contributions for the Holiday season at next Roost meeting on December 8th, Eric will again have his white Ford 150 parked out front of the Greene Turtle. All contributions and donations and plastic bags will be given to Diakonia. Drop donations and plastic bags in Eric's truck. Don't bring up to the meeting. Thank you for your generosity.
  • Christmas Party - December 10th 6:45-10:00 PM at the Cove Restaurant at Bayside. Menu includes Surf & Turf (Sirloin & Crab Cake), Crab Stuffed Shrimp or Herb Roasted Airline Chicken Breast. Tickets are $40.00 per person. If you didn't sign up at the November Roost meeting and you want to attend, contact Eric Waterman at 410-598-4597 as soon as possible. Cut off date November 28th. If you signed up and didn't have a check or didn't indicate your menu choice, send check to Eric Waterman, 311 S. Ocean Drive, Ocean City 21842. Call Eric with menu choice as soon as possible
  • Last Game of the Season Party – T/B/D
  • Other Activities Under Discussion for Next Year
    • Raft Up
    • Tour of the Castle (Raven Training Facility)
    • Tour of M&T Bank Stadium
    • Day trip to Chincoteague or Onancock
    • Pub Crawl at Kent Narrows
    • Tour of Seacrets Distillery
    • Tour of OC Brewing Company
Ravens Poop
  • The Ravens beat the Steelers on Sunday 21-14 to take over first place in the division and now host the 0-9 Browns tomorrow night on TNF @ M&T Bank Stadium, 8:25 pm.
  • Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets here. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.
  • All the best Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.

Local Poop
  • Tonight – Ravens Rap Show - Chance to Win Tickets to Ravens Home Games, The Original Greene Turtle. Ravens Rap Show Live - all you need to know about your hometown team! Join your hosts Bruce Laird (former All Pro from the Baltimore Colts), Raven Mike (sports talk personality), Tony Lombardi (insider with Ravens24x7.com), and Steve Szlasa (Ravens expert and local Roost #44 legend) for expert analysis, fun commentary and insider info. The Ravens Rap Show is filmed LIVE every Wednesday night from 6-8 pm at The Original Greene Turtle! Every show you attend, gets you more chances to win Ravens Tickets and other giveaways from sponsors! Featuring 16 ounce Aluminum Bud Light Bottles during the show - $3.00.
  • Friday - One of Christian music’s most loved artists, Big Daddy Weave, is bringing the 4th edition of their popular, inspirational Beautiful Offerings Tour to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The concert, sponsored by World Vision and the Community Church at Ocean Pines, will feature Big Daddy Weave on stage for the entire evening performing with the other artists on the tour – fan-favorite Plumb and breakout artist, We Are Messengers. Tickets are $20 and $30 and may be purchased at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-551-7328. Additional VIP tickets are available for an additional $25 and include a Q & A with the artists, an autographed item and early access into the venue.
    Big Daddy Weave is one of the top artists in Christian music and the recipient of multiple industry awards and nominations, including Dove Awards, K-LOVE Fan Awards, Billboard Music Awards and ASCAP Awards. www.BigDaddyWeave.com.
    Plumb has over 500,000 albums and over 2 million singles sold worldwide. She is also known as a songwriter with impactful, inspirational and truthful lyrics. www.plumbmusic.net. We Are Messengers, is a family band originally from Ireland. Their debut radio single, “Everything Comes Alive” was among the top 5 hits. www.WeAreMessengersMusic.com.


Funny Poop
  • Let us pray…
    Our lager,
    Which art in barrels,
    Hallowed be thy drink,
    Thy will be drunk (I will be drunk),
    At home as it is in the pub.
    Give us this day our foamy head,
    And forgive us our spillages,
    As we will forgive those who spill against us.
    And lead us not to incarceration,
    But deliver us from hangovers.
    For thine is the beer, the bitter and the lager.
    For ever and ever.
    Barmen.
  • A man walked out to the street and caught a taxi just going by. He got into the taxi, and the cabbie said, "Perfect timing. You're just like Ryan"
    Passenger: "Who?"
    Cabbie: "Ryan Jay Robinson. He's a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happen like that to Ryan Jay Robinson, every single time."
    Passenger: "There are always a few clouds over everybody."
    Cabbie: "Not Ryan Jay Robinson. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy."
    Passenger: "Sounds like he was something really special."
    Cabbie: "There's more. He had a memory like a computer. He remembered everybody's birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Ryan Jay Robinson, he could do everything right."
    Passenger: "Wow. Some guy then."
    Cabbie: "He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Ryan, he never made a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never argue back, even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished too. He was the perfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up to Ryan Jay Robinson."
    Passenger: "An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?"
    Cabbie: "Well, I never actually met Ryan. He died. I'm married to his widow."

Etcetera


Frank