RAVENS ROOST 73
GENERAL MEETING
May 3, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Lenny Banack, Jr.
Council Report: No report
Board of Directors Meeting: No report
Treasurer’s Report:
Current working balance is $15,754.00. $5,000.00 will be used this month on the scholarships at Chesapeake High School.
Committee Reports
Membership: Currently have 58 paid members. Since last meeting, we have two new applications for membership: Lee Marsh and Glen Wilcher. They will be voted on at the next board of directors meeting.
All dues for returning members must be paid no later than the June 7th general meeting or you will be dropped from the membership. Please see Gail Weaver to renew your membership and to update your information. Dues are $25.00 for singles and $40.00 for couples residing at the same address. 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. Also, members will receive a $5.00 rebate on the Shrimp Feast in October and the Bull Roast held in March. Present your membership card at these events and you will be given $5.00 back at the door.
Thank you to Shelly Marsh who has agreed to take over as Chairperson of the Membership Committee. She and Gail will be getting together soon.
Website: www.ravensroost73.com Suggestions or ideas are always welcome.
Shrimp Feast: The 4th annual shrimp feast will be held on Saturday, October 9 at the UAW Hall on Oldham Street. Tickets are $40.00 and the music this year will be by Kaos. Tickets are available starting tonight. For more information contact Al at alpietras321@comcast.net As always, there will be lots of door prizes and some great Ravens memorabilia to be raffled off.
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”. Registration for this event is closed.
The Board has opted not to have a float this year in the parade due to the many restrictions imposed by the Ocean City Authorities. We will, however, still walk in the parade for those who are interested. We look forward to having the same overwhelming presence we have had in years past, so your participation will be most appreciated.
Entertainment: The following event is being planned by Bridgette Palmer:
June 12th – Members’ only horseshoe tournament at Lenny’s - There will be other activities besides horseshoes. More information will be available at the next meeting.
New Business:
Tailgate Party will be held on Sunday, September 19th. The game that day is 1:00 p.m. against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ticket sales will be limited to 110. The cost is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for guests. As always, a great menu is planned.
Road Trip – Charlotte, North Carolina – Friday, November 19th to Monday, November 22nd. The Ravens will be playing the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 21st at 1:00. The trip is sold out.
The Pub Crawl was held on April 24th. A full bus pulled out of Lenny’s at 6:30 pm and headed to Eastern Yacht Club. From there, we stopped at Carson’s Creekside, Boomers and closed out the evening at Long Beach. Thanks Bridgette for another great time.
The Susan G Komen Walk is scheduled for Sunday, October 3rd. Registration is now open and Gail Weaver will be setting up our team page shortly. The Ravens play away that day against Pittsburgh J so we should have a good turn out this year.
Season Ticket Raffle – Raffle tickets are available this evening so, please pick up some from Mike Weaver. The tickets are still $3.00 each. This is one of our best fundraisers, so please do you part and sell, sell, sell J
50/50 Raffle: $58.00 to the lucky winner: Debbie Kale
Next General Meeting: Due to the upcoming Convention and the Memorial Day Holiday, the next general meeting has been moved up to Monday, May 24, 2010.
Meeting Adjourned – 8:05 pm