RAVENS ROOST 73
GENERAL MEETING
March 1, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Lenny Banack, Jr.
Council Report: No report
Treasurer’s Report:
Current working balance is $8,000.00. A complete report will be provided next month with a final accounting on the bull roast.
Committee Reports
Membership: Currently have 81 members. The following prospective new members were introduced: Billy and Karen (no last name) and Krystal Topa. Their applications will be discussed at the next board meeting on 3/29.
The membership renewal drive is underway. Please see Gail Weaver to renew your membership and to update your information. Dues ($25.00 for singles and $40.00 for couples residing at the same address) are to be paid at the April general meeting. Just an FYI, members will continue to receive a 10% discount per month at Lenny’s. The discount is on your total bill even on crabs during the season.
If anyone is interested in taking over this committee please see Gail.
Website: www.ravensroost73.com Suggestions or ideas are always welcome.
Bull Roast: The 5th annual bull roast will be held on Saturday, March 6 at Rosedale Gardens. We have approximately 300 tickets sold. If you are in need of tickets please contact Al at alpietras321@comcast.net There will be lots of door prizes and some great Ravens memorabilia to be raffled off. We are also looking for a few people to work the wheels the night of the event.
Convention: The Annual Convention of Ravens Roosts will be held in Ocean City from Thursday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 6th, 2010. The theme this year is: “The Fan Club that Wouldn’t Die”. Andrea Yost will be sending information regarding costs, registration and activity sign up shortly. Registration forms and the money will be due at the April meeting.
A parade committee will be forming to work on the float, costumes, etc. More information will be coming on this soon.
Entertainment: The following events are being planned by Bridgette Palmer:
Saturday March 20th – Bowling night at Country Club Lanes on Pulaski Highway - The cost is $18.00 per person and will include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza and sodas. Money is due this evening.
April 24th – Pub Crawl - Be ready to board the bus at Lenny’s at 6:00 p.m. Cost will be about $15 per person for the bus ride. Money is due this evening. A complete itinerary will be provided at the April meeting.
May 22nd – Members’ only horseshoe tournament at Lenny’s - There will be other activities besides horseshoes. More information will be available at the April meeting.
Old Business:
Election of Officers: The officers listed below have been voted in for the upcoming year March 2010 thru February 2011
President: Lenny Banack Jr.
Vice President: Mark Yost
Treasurer: Debbie Webber
Recording Secretary: Terri Schaefer
Corresponding Secretary: Laura Webber
Sergeant of Arms: Mike Sweeney
Election of Board of Directors: The following members have been voted in to serve on the board for a one year term
John Banack
PJ Rickter
Bridgette Palmer
Andrea Yost
Laura Webber
Just an FYI: the Susan G Komen Walk is scheduled for Sunday, October 3rd. Hopefully there will not be a Ravens home game that day J
We are definitely planning a road trip this year so as soon as the schedule is released in April we will have some information available for trips to Houston, Atlanta or Carolina. A decision will be made probably by May.
Last year, our roost donated $50.00 to Fidos for Freedom on behalf of member Debbie Kale. Her dog Hazelnut is a therapy dog for that organization. Well, Hazel has now completed all of her training and will be “caped” this year at the annual Gala Banquet to be held on April 10th. Debbie will again this year ask the board for a donation. Way to go Hazel!
New Business: Karen Albert has boxes of girl scout cookies available if anyone is interested.
50/50 Raffle: $74.00 to the lucky winner: Angie Ambrose
Next General Meeting: April 5, 2010
Meeting Adjourned – 8:10 pm