Ravens Roost #115 – Meeting Minutes – June 22, 2011

Scott Albright, Sergeant At Arms started us off with the Pledge of Alliance followed by a “Go Ravens”. 

We presented our charities, 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County and Pathfinders for Autism each with a “big check” in the amount of $1,500 each.  Both charities were extremely grateful for the donation.  The donations were from proceeds from our May golf outing.  We plan to submit the photos to the Carroll County Times.

We all share in the disappointment of training camp not coming to Westminster this year.  President, Chris Frantz was interviewed for an article in the Carroll County Times on June 23rd.  He was also interviewed on WNST radio.  Both items are posted on the Roost website so check them out. 

Jimmy Thomas, Vice President gave a report on the President’s meeting in Ocean City and the Baltimore Council meeting in June.  The highlights are below:

Ravens Roost Convention, June 2 – 5, 2011-Presidents Meeting on Sunday, June 5, 10 AM

  • Consensus from all the Roosts that this year’s convention was the best experience and most attended convention.

  • Convention had more media coverage than any previous convention. Several radio stations conducted live broadcasts from the convention. Various TV, radio & print media conducted interviews with several Council representatives. Convention received a lot of publicity on the Ravens website.

  • 98 Rock broadcasted live from the convention.

  • Ravens marketing department represented the organization at the convention.

  • Broke a record for beer consumed, 57 kegs compared to 47 last year.

  • 1300 pictures were taken at the convention and posted on the Council website. Many of the pictures are of the Ravens cheerleaders.

  • A larger turnout expected next year. The Ravens cheerleaders have expressed an interest in returning next year. The Ravens organization has requested 40 rooms next year.

  • The Baltimore Ravens have informed the Roost Council that the entire Ravens organization will be much more involved with the Roost throughout this year.

  • Ocean City has approached the Council about adding their own Ravens theme area for non-Roost visitors to experience the convention.  

 Roost Council Meeting, Friday, June17, 2011

  • Marley Park approved as new Roost 120

  • Roosts reported $300K in combined donations in 2010. Many people outside of the Roost think all we do is tailgate during Ravens games. Council asked that the Roosts report their total annual donations to Sue Draper. It increases our recognition & value as a charitable organization when we report total donations as a single number.

  • Dave Shultz, Roost 33, asked for assistance from Roost 115 on restocking the Ravens Council booth at Ravens training camp. His contact information is 410-757-5505 (h) or 443-254-2112 (cell) or email at david33shultz@comcast.net

  • Bill West, Chair of the publicity committee, promotes the Roost on his Saturday morning radio program. You can call him at the radio station on Saturday morning at 410-481-1370 to promote your Roost events & charitable contributions.

  • Any Roost requesting a charitable donation from the Council are asked to complete a “2011 Donation Request”. Completed requests will be referred to the Charitable Committee and Executive Board for consideration. Requests must be submitted by the July 15 Council meeting.

  • Other Roost announcements:

    1. Parkton Roost 118 Bull & Oyster Roast on Saturday, August 27, 7pm – 11pm. Live music. Tickets are $45 each.

    2. Catonsville Roost 117 Linganore Wine Festival on Saturday July 16, Leave Catonsville at 10:45am & return at 7pm.

    3. Roost 103 Summer Blast at Fish Head Cantina, Arbutus on July 16, 2pm – 6pm. Live music. $10 per person.

 The decision was made to join forces with Roost 50 for next year’s Annual Ocean City convention.  This will allow both Roosts to take advantage of the special rate as well as give us access to the Hospitality Suite.  Fifteen rooms will be booked and we hope to have a lot more participation next year.  The convention is a great time and you won’t want to miss out on all the fun!

 

A motion was made and accepted to sponsor both the Terra Rubra Lions Club and Ravens Roost 50’s upcoming golf outings. The fliers for both golf outings are posted on our Roost website.  If you are interested in putting together a foursome, see the fliers for details. 

Dennis Colson gave an update on our upcoming fall crab feast to be held on Saturday, October 15th at the American Legion #116 which is directly up the hill by The Full Moon Bar and Restaurant.  The hall holds a maximum of 150 people.  The crab feast will begin at 5:00 p.m. and go until 9:00 p.m.  Tickets for Roost members will be $40 for members and $45 for non-Roost members. Thanks to the committee (Dennis, Dawn, Tina and Jimmy) for their efforts in putting this together.  A flier has been posted on the website and tickets for the crab feast can be purchased on-line.  Tina will also have printed tickets.  Crabs will be supplied by Harris Seafood.  We will have other menu items including, but not limited to:  crab soup, fried chicken, coleslaw, cake, etc.  Roost members are encouraged to bring a dessert so we can have a dessert bar.  There will also be a 50/50 and Big 6 wheel as well as door prizes.  Some great items are already being solicited to help raise money.  A DJ has been secured.  We will need the assistance from Roost members to help serve crabs throughout the evening and assist with other duties.  We expect the crab feast to sell out quickly so get your tickets soon!

In order to continue to grow our membership, the decision was made to have our July 27th meeting at the Greene Turtle in Westminster and our August 24th meeting at Maggies Restaurant in Westminster.  Our goal is to get at least 25 new members and the hope is to surpass that.  Each location has a different crowd that we hope to tap into in order to join our Roost.  Complimentary food will be provided by the Green Turtle at our July 27th meeting.  Please plan to attend these meetings so we have a good presence in order to attract new members to our Roost. 

A 50/50 drawing was held, thanks to Kevin Trump for donating his winnings back to the Roost. 

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m.at the Greene Turtle in Westminster.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lori Blake

Secretary