Weekly Poop 5/20/26

Roost #44 Poop

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

From the Prez:

Greetings from the Prez:

Just a heads up that the Council convention starts next weekend May 28th - May 31st for those who signed up enjoy the festivities and the hospitality suite…

I will be presenting the (2) golf scholarship winners at the Indian River High School and another Roost member Elena McComas will be presenting the winners at Stephen Decatur High School..Congratulations to the Roost Golf Scholarship committee for their hard work on selecting (4) outstanding scholars/athletes..

I want take this opportunity to give out a big thanks and shout out to Don McMullen who has been instrumental in leading, organizing and advising on the Golf Scholarship commitee/tournament since I joined the Roost..Thank You Don..

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Marc Grimes who started the Golf Scholarship and tournament I believe 20 years ago..the Golf Scholarship has given our Ravens Roost #44 a well deserved recognition in the community..

I attended the Ravens Council meeting and the by law changes will be voted on at next month’s meeting…I will also let you all know the update on the Council’s full page ad in the Ravens 2026 yearbook..

I’m working with Ravens Roost #141 on attending the Delmarva Shorebirds game together on July 30th..please sign up if you’re planning to attend..it will be a fun times socializing with other Roost members..

As I stated before if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me on my email rjm73054@gmail.com.

That’s all for now and Let’s go Ravens and pray for dem O’s

Dates to Remember:

• 5/28 - 5/31/26 – Ravens Roost Convention

• 5/30/26 – Ravens Roost Convention Parade

• 6/2/26 - June Meeting

• 7/11/26 – Summer Picnic

• 7/30/26 – Shorebirds Game

• 8/17/26 (Monday) - August Meeting

• 8/27/26 – Duckaneer Pirate Ship

• 9/1/26 - September Meeting

• 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 86 paid members.

Susan

Convention:

Thanks to all that have registered and paid for the convention. It should be a great time – let’s hope for good weather! And thanks to all that donated to the Bingo Basket!

Parade:

If you are not attending the convention, you can still come down to Baltimore Avenue on Saturday, May 30 and cheer us on. Parade starts 10am.

Apparel:

The Roost Online Store is open through the end of May with deliveries in June.

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:

• Things being considered for future are a Bull Roast and a fall dance. These would be Roost fundraisers and open to family and friends.

• Theresa is working on a Seacrets Distillery Tour, possibly early June.

• Summer Picnic July 11th from 12 to 4 at the East Sussex Moose. Picnic food provided, 2 drink tickets per member. Price to be determined.

• We had a request from Panthers about group tickets for game. Working on a trip.

• Shorebirds game July 30. Hoodie giveaway. We need 30 to make it happen. Only 10 signed up so far.

• Duckaneer Pirate ship is set for Aug 27th 6 to 8pm. Price will depend on how many people we can get. We have 29 signed up so far.

• Looking at dates for raft ups.

• Christmas party at Aloft on Sunday Dec 13th 12:30 to 5. 1pm game against the Tampa Bay Bucs on the big screen. Heavy finger foods, cash bar.

• 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

• June – Tuesday 6/2 @ 7:30pm

• July - No meeting at Post

• Aug - Monday 8/17 @ 7:30pm

• Sep - Tuesday 9/1 @ 7:30pm

• Oct – Tuesday 10/6 @ 7:30pm

• Nov – Tuesday 11/3 @ 7:30pm

• Dec - No meeting at Post

Ron

AGH Penguin Swim:

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

Elena McComas, Ravens Roost #44 member, presenting $1,500.00 Scholar/Athlete awards checks to: Caitlin Shimko & Blake Wallace, at the Senior Awards ceremony at Stephen Decatur High School, Wednesday, May 13th.

Thank you,

Don

Constitution and Bylaws:

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

Game Bus:

Elections:

Football Sweepstakes:

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

We will have Sweepstakes tickets ready for sale starting at the May Meeting! 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:

Good of the Roost:

• Drawing for the Wagon of Beach Cheer will be Saturday at the Convention. If you have any last minute tickets/monies please bring them by the hospitality suite and see Jim Brown. Jim will also have additional tickets to sell if you need more.

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 (May 18–24, 2026) in Ocean City, MD, is a relatively quiet shoulder period after Cruisin’ Ocean City (early May) and before Jeep Week (starting May 28) and Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a great time for beachgoing, boardwalk strolls, and lower crowds as the summer season ramps up.
  Key Events This Week
  
  Ongoing/Weekly Recurring:
  Spring Family Movie Nights in the Park — Recurring Fridays at Bayside Park (3rd Street), wrapping up around May 22.
  Ghost Tours / Chesapeake Ghosts Walks — Regular evening tours (e.g., May 19 and likely others).
  Farmers markets nearby: Ocean Pines (Saturdays) and Berlin (e.g., May 24).
  
  Specific Dates:
  May 20 (Wed): Breast cancer support group meeting and a candle-making workshop.
  May 22 (Fri): Stars, Stripes, & Sacrifice (4th Friday event) and possibly an estate planning workshop.
  May 23 (Sat): Great Fireman’s Muster (nearby).
  
  Music and nightlife (especially at spots like Seacrets) feature DJs, live bands, and typical boardwalk entertainment most nights.

  
  General Activities
  Ocean City’s beaches and 3-mile boardwalk are open and enjoyable this time of year with milder crowds. Expect pleasant spring weather for biking, mini-golf, arcades, and seafood dining. Free or low-key family options like parks, fishing, or sunset views are plentiful.
  Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–25) kicks off the busier season with parades, fireworks, and more crowds—plan accordingly if extending your stay.

  
  For the latest details, check official sites like ococean.com/events, the Ocean City Chamber calendar, or oceancity.com. Enjoy your time at the beach!

• More Events HERE. Or HERE.

Funny Poop

An old man was a witness in a burglary case. The defense lawyer asked Sam, "Did you see my client commit this burglary?"

"Yes," said Sam, "I saw him plainly take the goods."

The lawyer asks Sam again, "Sam, this happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?"

"Yes, says Sam. "I saw him do it."

Then the lawyer asks Sam, "Sam, listen, you are an 80-year-old, and your eyesight is probably bad. Just how far can you see at night?"

Sam says, "I can see the moon. How far is that?"

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.

• Have a peaceful Memorial Day. Never forget the sacrifice some made so we remain free.

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

Weekly Poop 5/24/23

 

Roost #44 Poop

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

 

From the Prez –

 

 

Dates to Remember:

·       6/1-4/23 – Council Convention

·       6/2/23 – Scholarship Golf Tournament

·       6/3/23 – Convention Parade

·       6/24/23 – Tangier Island Trip (tentative)

·       7/16/23.- Summer Picnic

·       8/3/23 – Duckaneer Cruise

·       8/17/23 – Shorebirds Game

·       9/6/23 – Booze Cruise (tentative)

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

 

Membership:

Collection of 2023 dues will continue at the June meeting.  We have 97 paid members so far.  We will be collecting Dues up to the June meeting.  If you have not paid by then, we will consider you resigned from the membership, and you will no longer be able to enjoy membership benefits.

 

Dues are now $40 per year. 

 

If you cannot attend, you can mail your dues as always to our PO Box: Ravens Roost #44, PO Box 4161, Ocean City MD, 21843, or you can mail them to me at: Susan Berterman, 12290 Dixie Drive, Bishopville, MD, 21813.  Please make all checks payable to Ravens Roost #44.

 

Apparel:

On line store is now closed.  April orders will ship in May.

 

http://ravensroost44.itemorder.com/

 

Entertainment:

·       Cruise to Bahamas out of Baltimore aboard the Carnival Legend: Jan 7th thru 14th, 2024.

o   Inside cabin $831.20pp,

o   Ocean View $956.20pp,

o   Balcony $1036.20pp,

o   Suite $1617.20pp.

Text or call Donna for availability, 410-627-7697.  Irene needs to know so they can hold these rooms.  The cabin rates include taxes, fees & port expenses.  Charges for prepaid gratuities & travel protection would be extra.

 

·       Anyone interested in attending a movie on a Tuesday night along with dinner, please contact Donna.

 

Donna Chaplinski 410.627.7697.  chapshouse@comcast.net

 

Convention:

If you missed signing up for the Convention, you can still attend; you won’t get the goodie bag but you’ll still get 3 days of fun and fellowship with Ravens fans from all over.

 

Contact Donna for more information.

 

Donna Chaplinski 410.627.7697.  chapshouse@comcast.net

 

 

Parade:

The theme for this year’s Convention is : ’Yo-ho-ho, It’s a Ravens Life for Me!’.  The Parade is June 3^rd so put on your best Pirate outfit and join us.  We’ll decorate the truck and have pirate music.

 

House:

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

 

AGH Penguin Swim:

 

 

 

Scholarship Golf Tournament:

       26th Annual Scholarship Golf tournament

Date: June 2, 2023

Place: Ocean Pines Golf Club

Time: 7:45am registration, 9:00am shotgun start

Tee sponsorship $100.00, Signature Sponsor $2,000.00 and Major Sponsor $1,000.00

Golfer costs: $120.00

Continental breakfast with lunch to follow after golf

50-50 winner and putting contest winner

Silent auction items needed

 

Mailing have went out to sponsors and golfers through the scholarship committee.  Please let members know that they can go to our website www.ocravensroost44.com to download letter to sponsors and golfers as well as tee sponsorship forms and golfers registration forms.

 

A total of six scholarships are awarded by Ravens Roost #44 to the three local high schools.  To fund those six scholarships, the Roost donates $15,000.  Each year the goal of the Roost’s golf Tournament is to raise at least $15,000.

 

Most of the proceeds from the Golf Tournament are raised through sponsors and individual Tee sponsorship.  The Roost’s golf tournament can support up to 128 golfers.  Last year there were 96 golfers.  Most of the entry fee for a golfer is used to defer the cost of running the tournament.  The portion of the golf entry fee after expenses are deducted to help fund the $15,000 donation is between #20-$30.  Depending on the number of golfers participating on the Roost’s tournament, a total of between $3000 to $3800 would be applied to the fund.

 

Golf Entry Fee	$120
Golf Fee	-$45
Continental Breakfast & Luncheon	-$30
Half Keg Beer ($350/120)	-3
Golf Towel with OP Logo (provided at cost)	-8.50
Srixon Ravens Roost #44 Golf Balls	-3.45
Amount available to support the yearly fund-raising goal per golfer	$30.05

 

Thank you to the members who have sent in your Tee Sponsor form and donation.  There is still time to Sponsor a Tee.  Perhaps you can reach out to family members or consider sponsoring a Tee if you have not sent in the Tee sponsorship form. 

 

Tee sponsorship reduces the reliance on sponsorship.  100 Tee sponsors provides $10,000 toward our goal.  That gets us 2/3 of the way to the goal.

 

Please consider sponsoring a Tee and reaching out to family and friends for tee sponsorship and to play in the tournament.

 

Thank you for your attention and your support of this major fund-raiser.

 

Scholarship Golf Committee

 

Football Sweepstakes:

Ravens Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2023 – It’s BACK!!!!

 

Football Sweepstakes – Tickets on Sale!!! Ravens Roost #44 2023 Fund Raiser!  Last year, we sold 136 tickets for a profit of $1,685.94!

 

Come see Michele Sardelis starting in the meetings or at the Ravens Convention for your Football Sweepstakes Ticket.  For your $20 contribution you receive a chance to win every week during the regular season.

 

And we make it easy by offering an electronic way to get your game cards – Check out our website at: https://www.charitymania.com/give/AD027.  Share it with family and friends to boost our fundraiser totals!

 

With the Full 18 Game Season chances to win, here are important dates to note:

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

·        Sweepstakes run for the full regular 18-week NFL schedule. 

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

·        Prizes are awarded each week! More to come on the awards!

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

 

Michele Sardelis will be selling Sweepstake tickets at the Monthly Meetings and at the Ravens Roost Convention.  We will have a table setup near the sign-up table prior to the meetings to purchase your Sweepstakes tickets.  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/AD027.

 

If you want to get a “bundle” of Sweepstakes tickets to sell, contact Michele.

 

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:

A proposed Bylaw change has been submitted to the Board of Directors for consideration.  The change was read and discussed at the May meeting.  The change is thus:

 

Current Wording

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS

 

1.      The Elected Positions shall be as follows:

OFFICERS                            TERM                    LIMITATIONS

President                                      1year                       2 consecutive terms

Vice-President                       1year                       2 consecutive terms 

Recording Secretary      1year                             3 consecutive terms

Corresponding Secretary 1year                             3 consecutive terms

Treasurer                                     1year                       5 consecutive terms

Sergeant at Arms                           1year                       4 consecutive terms

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS            TERM                    LIMITATIONS

 

Chairman of the Board            3year                       1 consecutive terms

Director #1                                    3year                      1 consecutive terms

Director #2                                   2year                      1 consecutive terms

Director #3                                   2year                      1 consecutive terms

Addition Member                            1year                       See ARTICLE VI, SEC. 8

 

ARTICLE VI SEC, 8

 

8,          BOARD OF DIRECTORS

D. The Roost shall have a Board of Directors consisting of four (4) elected members.  The past President shall automatically serve one (1) year on the Board of Directors after leaving office.  Thus the Board of Directors will number no less then five (5) Board members.

E. If the President is elected to a second term of office, an additional member shall be nominated and elected from the body for a one (1) year term.  Thus keeping the Board of Directors at five (5) members.

 

Proposed Change

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS

1.      The Elected Positions shall be as follows:

OFFICERS                                     TERM                   LIMITATIONS

President                                                2year                             2 consecutive terms

Vice-President                                2year                      2 consecutive terms 

Recording Secretary                2year                      3 consecutive terms

Corresponding Secretary 2year                             3 consecutive terms

Treasurer                                     1year                       5 consecutive terms

Sergeant at Arms                           2year                      4 consecutive terms

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS            TERM                    LIMITATIONS

 

Chairman of the Board            3year                       2 consecutive terms

Director #1                                    3year                      2 consecutive terms

Director #2                                   2year                      2 consecutive terms

Director #3                                   2year                      2 consecutive terms

Director #4                                   2year                      2 consecutive terms

Director #5                                   2year                      2 consecutive terms

Addition Member                            1year                       See ARTICLE VI, SEC. 8

 

ARTICLE VI SEC, 8

 

        8,        BOARD OF DIRECTORS

D. The Roost shall have a Board of Directors consisting of six (6) elected members.  The past President shall automatically serve two (2) year on the Board of Directors after leaving office.  Thus the Board of Directors will number no less then seven (7) Board members.

E. If the President is elected to a second term of office, an additional member shall be nominated and elected from the body for a two (2) year term.  Thus keeping the Board of Directors at seven (7) members

 

 

The proposal will be read and discussed again at the June meeting.

 

 

          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

 

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.

 

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

·       Hard to believe, but no Town-wide events this week, other than it being Memorial Day weekend.  There are still plenty of venues to eat, drink, and listen to live music!

 

Funny Poop

·       A boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect.  Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read, "I'm the Boss".  He then taped it to his office door.

Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said. "Your wife called, she wants her sign back!"

 

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.

 

·       Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend.  Please take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

 

 

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